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Appalachian Trail hiker ready for new adventure Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Sarahmarie Specht-Bird, 26, still remembers how her high school cross country coach explained the mechanics of running a 5K, broken up into thirds. “The ﬁ rst mile you run with your head – like, you have to make sure that you’re making good choices about how you’re using your energy and you have to stay in it,” she recalls. “The second mile is very physical, so you have to sort of just push through it, you have to be tough. And the third mile is what you run with your heart.” On March 24, Specht-Bird started her journey on the Appalachian Trail. She did not know it yet – despite her selfproclaimed “over preparedness” – but that advice from her former coach was about to be very important. In order to ﬁ nish the trek, she would need three things: brains, body and heart. Now she’s back sitting in her parents’ kitchen in Villa Hills, Kentucky. Journals, maps and guidebooks are spread across the table in front of her as she recounts her adventures. “I still can’t really believe that it was all the same trail,” she says.

Finding her ‘tramily’

Sarahmarie Specht-Bird at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy during her 185-day hike of the entire Appalachian Trail that ﬁ nished in September. PROVIDED

There were two main reasons Specht-Bird knew she wanted to tackle the trail. First, to see places “you wouldn’t see otherwise.” Second, for the “interesting, weird people.” She found both. Specht-Bird says that trail folk refer to the groups they form as “trail families” or “tramilies.” Her “tramily” was made up of Patches (Amelia Cleveland, of Wisconsin), Krazy Glue (Shawn Ramberg, of Minnesota) and herself: Passport. They were inseparable by the third day of the hike. Her nickname, “Passport,” comes from her slight obsession with the Appalachian Trail passport that starts at

Sarahmarie Specht-Bird, who ﬁ nished a 185-day hike of the entire Appalachia Trail in September, sits inside the tent she used outside her home in Villa Hills, Ky.

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Sarahmarie Specht-Bird's Appalachian Trail Passport from her hike of the entire Appalachia Trail that ended in September 2019. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

Enquirer’s Northern Kentucky coverage earns donations of support Carl Weiser

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picked up nationally. ❚ Expert analysis into how and why Northern Kentucky switched sides in the state’s governor’s race, helping elect Democrat Andy Beshear. ❚ A proﬁ le of a local hemp farmer, who hopes his family can survive by growing the state’s newest crop. ❚ An exposé into how a local prosecutor and his neighbors tried to use a park to oust a sex oﬀ ender from their neighborhood. Fair also volunteers at Beechwood High School in Fort Mitchell. This seSee FAIR, Page 1A

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How a deck of playing cards from Cincinnati became worth hundreds of dollars Cameron Knight

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Want some Jerry's Nuggets? Only $350. It's not gold or chicken. They're cards. Yeah, cards. Not a stack of other people's credit cards or rare Pokemon cards, just your standard king-queen-jack playing cards. Why $350? Well, that story is why you're here. That story is full magic and obsession and topped with nearly half a million dollars. For William Kalush, 54, founder of the Expert Playing Card Company, the deck has been a white whale. In an interview with The Enquirer, he recounted what he'd pieced together about the history of the deck. It starts in 1970. It's business as usual at the United States Playing Card Company, then based in Cincinnati, Ohio, now headquartered across the Ohio River in Erlanger, Kentucky. An order came in from Jerry's Nugget Casino. The casino, which still remains family-owned, had just moved to a bigger space a couple of years earlier. They chose to emblazon their house playing cards with their iconic vertical sign. Cincinnati workers printed up the decks – some with red backs, some with blue. A blue perforated stamp was used to seal each box, called a "tuck case" by those in the know. Due to the manufacturing process, the stamp landed just left of center on every single deck. Plastic wrap with a red stripe for easy removal sealed each deck up. Then the order was shipped out and forgotten about. Just one more order among hundreds of others from casinos all over the world. But the cards never ended up in the hands of gamblers at Jerry's Nugget Casino. For some reason lost to time (maybe they were too easy to mark, some speculate), the cards landed in a warehouse and sat for 20 years. In 1990, someone at Jerry's Nugget Casino found the cards taking up space and the decks landed in the gift shop for sale at a dollar a deck, cheaper than what a brand new deck cost at a corner store. Kalush explained that for magicians

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Famous within the magician community, Jerry’s Nugget playing cards were recently reproduced by the Expert Playing Card Company. Note the off-center blue “tuck case” that seals the deck. PROVIDED/EXPERT PLAYING CARD COMPANY

it was a cheap way to get a good deck of cards. Magicians go through decks quickly by altering them, destroying cards or pulling cards out of one deck to sneak into other situations. Dollar decks of cards were not unheard of, but they were typically cheap, didn't feel nice and were not durable. Over the years, the price doubled to $2 and by 1999, they were gone. During the '90s, word got out about the decks and some people bought up large quantities. These were magicians. At the time, they weren't buying them because they were valuable, but because they needed cards cheap. Enter magician Lee Asher and some of the pioneers of cardistry, brother Dan and Dave Buck. Both of whom approached the world of magic through new mediums: the internet and social media. Kalush said Asher had gotten his hands on a stockpile and started to spread the word to magicians, old and new. For a while, Asher sold the vintage decks through his website. Dan and Dave Buck used the decks in their special brand of card juggling dubbed cardistry. Think of a fancy shufﬂ e, then expand that into a dance routine. Asher is responsible for one of the most dramatic videos on YouTube about Jerry's Nuggets. Under stark lighting and even starker piano music, he cuts apart of Jerry's Nuggets box with a switchblade to show how he learned the date the cards were manufactured: 1970. Published in 2009, it's a minute of intensity typically reserved for the results of paternity tests on day

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time talk shows. The second life given to these cards by modern artists and added publicity only spurred on the mythology surrounding the deck. That mythology has some merit. Kalush said the processes used at the Cincinnati United States Playing Card Company are not the same processes used now. He added that the paper used to make the deck was likely experimental and only used in a few decks from that time period. Combine that with different varnish formulas used over time, and the Jerry's Nugget deck has some unique properties. For nearly the past decade, the scarcity and legend of the deck caused prices to rise to where they are today. On Nov. 16, a sealed blue-backed deck sold for $435 on eBay. The next day a sealed red-backed deck went for $350. In September, someone paid $4,850 for 12 unopened decks. As someone who produces and sells playing cards, often using the United States Playing Card company to print them, Kalush went on a mission to reproduce the cards. He said it started with phone calls; between two and three years of phone calls. He needed Jerry's Nuggets Casino to grant him a license or permission to reprint the cards. He left messages, he was juggled through the companies phone tree. No response, no luck. Then in late fall of last year, he tried again. This time, seemingly by chance, he was connected to one of the owners. Kalush said from there, it was an easy sell. The Expert Playing Card company is owned by Conjuring Arts Research Center and Library in New York City. All proceeds from any sales of Jerry's Nuggets decks will go toward this non-proﬁ t group. This July, Kalush and his team launched a Kickstarter to produce a limited run of Jerry's Nuggets playing cards

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printed by United States Playing Card Company using modern methods. Kalush was meticulous in recreating the design, down to printing fl aws found on the original cards. He tracked down old-timers who knew about the Cincinnati plant. He tried to fi nd the old records from the United States Playing Card Company but had no luck. He even managed to get that blue seal positioned slightly off -center. The crowdfunding campaign had a goal of $15,000. They raised $250,000 in six hours and more than $300,000 in 24 hours. By the time, the campaign ended after 30 days, it had raised $477,229. "It just blew up," Kalush said. "It's mind-blowing. These are cards now that magicians and cardists can use." But the modern deck wasn't enough. Ten days after the launch, Kalush knew he had a chance to do two decks: the modern one and an additional printing overseas using special French paper to closely match the original feel of the Jerry's Nugget decks. The decks started shipping to backers this month. So now there are three decks of cards that have the Jerry's Nugget name and the iconic sign logo. One printed in 1970 in Cincinnati and sold at fi re-sale prices in the 1990s, now worth hundreds. A second printed in Erlanger and a third printed overseas. Not one of these decks has ever been used in offi cial play at Jerry's Nugget Casino. For Kalush, it's all just been a great way to engage with something he's loved since he was a child: card magic. The big picture for him has always been promoting quality magic. And now you know the story of how a deck of cards made in Cincinnati magically became worth hundreds of dollars, and how a man who simply wanted to print more of them raised nearly half a million dollars to do it.

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Winter sets the mood for turkey lentil chili Turkey lentil chili I adapted the recipe Mary Ann shared just a bit. My adaptations are in parenthesis. Either is equally good.

Remove lid and serve.

INGREDIENTS

Regular pressure cooker:

1 pound ground turkey

Add a bit of olive oil and turn heat to medium. Add turkey, onions, garlic, paste and salt and cook until onions are soft.

1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 minced garlic cloves 2 tablespoons tomato paste (freeze the rest)

Add everything else. Cover, seal and cook on high pressure 15 minutes. (Follow manufacturer’s directions.) Allow pressure to reduce naturally.

1 1⁄ 2teaspoons salt 1 cup dry green lentils (see tip)

Serve with garnishes.

2 cups water (I used 3 cups chicken broth)

On stovetop in pot:

8 oz. tomato sauce 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes (I used home canned) 4 oz. can diced green chiles (I subbed in a scant 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder)

Turkey lentil chili is a good cold-weather dish. RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

I can tell by gazing out my kitchen window that winter has arrived on my little patch of heaven. I can see the East Fork river through the bare trees on the hill. Today, the sun is throwing sparkling patches of light on the water. It puts me in the mood for a big pot of turkey lentil chili. I have Eastside reader Mary Ann Guappone to thank for the recipe.

She told me about cooking this green lentil chili recipe in her Instapot. “We eat very little processed foods. It’s such a joy to create delicious, healthy food,” she said. Well, I made it and want you to do the same. Delish! Given that the food excesses of the holidays are behind us (or just about…) turkey lentil chili starts the new year out in a good way. Anyway, I made it in my stovetop pressure cooker since my Instapot was on loan. It can be made in a slow cooker or on top of the stove in a regular pot.

Top with sour cream and diced green onions.

2 teaspoons chili powder blend (I used 1 tablespoon)

Follow directions for regular pressure cooker but when you get to the point of adding everything, bring it to a boil, lower to a simmer and cover, cooking until lentils are done, about 30 minutes or so. You may need to add more liquid. Slow cooker:

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On site for original recipe: 365daysofcrockpot.com

Pepper to taste

TIP

INSTRUCTIONS

Lentil lingo: brown vs. green

Instapot:

I grew up eating brown lentils so those will work in this recipe. They won’t keep their shape as well as green.

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Christmas tree recycling: What to do with your real Christmas tree Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The end of the holiday season is sad enough without having to dump your Christmas tree in the trash. Why not recycle it instead? Real Christmas trees can be picked up or dropped oﬀ – for free – for recycling purposes across the greater Cincinnati region. The trees will be taken oﬀ your hands and turned into mulch. Remember to strip your trees of all lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decoration before recycling.

City of Covington Covington residents have two options to recycle their trees, according to a release from the City of Covington: Curbside pickup. Starting Jan. 4, Covington residents can arrange to have their Christmas trees picked up from their curb on garbage and recycling collection days. Curbside collection will last Jan. 4-18. To arrange for your tree to be picked up, call Rumpke at 800-828-8171 or email covington@rumpke.com at least 48 hours in advance of your pickup date. Drop it off . If you can't wait the extra week, three drop-off locations will be available starting this weekend for Christmas tree recycling. Residents can drop off their trees any time between Dec. 28 and Jan. 18, the release states. The three drop-off locations are in South Covington at the parking lot off of Tripoli and Hands Pike, adjacent to Neighborhood Park; at the Devou Park Urban Forestry Garage at 1700 Montague Road in Devou Park; and in the parking lot oat 14 Pete Rose Pier, on the north side of the Ohio River fl oodwall near the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge. The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is run in partnership by the Fields' Division, the Department of Public Works' Urban Forestry Division,

Covington Christmas tree drop-off PROVIDED/CITY OF COVINGTON

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Boone County Curbside pickup. The City of Florence's Public Services Department will pick up trees curbside from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 8, according to the city's website. Florence residents should place their trees out on the curb the night of Jan. 7 in order to be picked up. If snow routes are needed to treat roads on Jan. 8, the collection will take place the following day. Drop it off . There are fi ve drop-off spots within Boone County: the Boone

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Kenton County Drop it oﬀ . Kenton County residents are encouraged to recycle their live Christmas trees by dropping them oﬀ at

Sarahmarie Specht-Bird's last diary entry from her 185 day hike of the entire Appalachia Trail that ended in September 2019. ALBERT

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palachian Trail passport that starts at the visitor’s center and ends in Katahdin. Hikers can get stamps along the way, and Specht-Bird was notorious for making sure she got her stamp at every stop. Preparing for the trail and the fi rst leg of it mostly utilized Specht-Bird’s brainpower, just like that fi rst mile of the 5K. Specht-Bird had thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail since high school, but the dream never got too serious until her college years. She hiked the fi rst part of the trail during a day trip in 2015 while she was a senior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. “I just love the idea of this,” she remembers thinking of her fi rst time stepping foot on the trail. “I saw in the logbook all these people who were starting their hike and I was like ‘I’ll be back at some point.’” In 2017, during a family trip to Maine, she hiked Katahdin. hat’s when she really started to prepare, mentally. She read books and sent mail drops in advance so that she would have extra supplies along the way. She made a strict budget. She downloaded a GPS app that doesn’t need cell service to work. Then, she began hiking. Alone. “Starting was scary,” she said. “Even though I know I’m a confi dent and competent outdoor person, just like starting at that arch was like, ‘Oh my god, I’m at the mercy of whoever’s out here.’ But then once you meet the other really amazing people out there it just goes away, it just fades.”

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The good, the bad and the ugly Specht-Bird’s longest day-trek went for 27 miles. Her shortest distance traveled within the longest time stretch was .8 miles over two and a half hours. That trek had her climbing over, crawling under and squeezing herself around “deranged, massive boulders.” There were moments she spent “cowboy camping,” sleeping under the stars and waking up to gorgeous sunrises. She saw the leaves change in Maine at the beginning of September, and enjoyed studying new species of birds she had never seen before. On the other hand, she went through a stretch of fi ve straight days of rain in Virginia. “It’s really annoying to have every single thing you own wet all the time,” Specht-Bird said. Specht-Bird said the hiker food she ate during those six months was “underwhelming.” Her diet mostly consisted of dried vegetables, pasta and rice side packets, cliff bars, tuna packets and instant coff ee. And candy bars. “You’re burning so many calories out there that it doesn’t really matter what you eat,” she said. “Snickers are a hiker favorite.”

The bugs, mud, steep hills, rocky terrain, muggy weather and chaﬃ ng weren’t always ideal. But thankfully, she had Patches and Krazy Glue to get her through that “second mile,” as her coach would say. Her tramily got comfortable with just being, together. They learned to not care about things that didn’t matter: what they looked like, what they smelled like, if it was raining. All that mattered was making sure the tramily got to the end. “It’s this crazy, thin little corridor between Georgia and Maine where everyone just helps each other,” she said. “It’s amazing.” Specht-Bird said she began hiking with her heart once she made it to Massachusetts. From then on she tried her best to memorize every sight and take in every moment, good or bad.

Reaching Katahdin, and ﬁ nding new Katahdin(s) Specht-Bird reached the top of Mount Katahdin, thus ending her journey on the Appalachian Trail, on Sept. 28. Bells did not ring. Confetti was not thrown. There was no celebratory party waiting at the end.

City Hall, located at 409 Kyles Lane in Fort Wright. Their website says the tree collection will last from Dec. 28 through Jan. 13. Questions should be directed to 859331-1700 or info@fortwright.com.

City of Crescent Springs Curbside pickup. To arrange for your Christmas tree to be collected by Public Works, call 859-344-0797. Drop it off . Crescent Springs residents can recycle their Christmas trees by dropping them off at the Park and Ride on Anderson Road, according to the city's website. The collection ends Jan. 11. Trees should be placed in the roped off area on the lot.

“You hike Katahdin and you go back to town and everyone just leaves,” she said. “And I had a really hard time with that.” When the last of her trail family left, she had a meltdown. “I was just sitting at a hotel room later that night, soaking my feet in Epsom salt, just like, ‘Did that just happen?’ It was the weirdest feeling,” she said. Coming back to her life in the months after the trail have been diffi cult for Specht-Bird. She’s learning to fi nd new Katahdins: goals to zone in on, metaphorical mountains to hike. Specht-Bird is working on writing a fanzine or zine, as they are called, “Blaze,” about her Appalachian Trail adventure. Fanzines are online magazines for fans of a particular performer, group, or form of entertainment. The zine has 14 sections, one for each state the trail passes through. Patches created the artwork. Specht-Bird is working on crafts, writing a book and thinking about what she wants her next step to be. “Whenever you do something that’s big like that, or you travel, it’s like that just becomes you and like becomes all you’re thinking about,” she said. “But I’ve had to remember that there are other parts of me that weren’t being used on the trail.” Specht-Bird is itching to get back to the mountains – she would like to do the Pacifi c Crest Trail in 2021 or 2022. She’s also found trails in Israel and New Zealand she’d like to try. “I thought I’d want to take a minute,” she said. “But the second I got done it was like, ‘OK, I want more hiking.’” You can pre-order Specht-Bird’s zine online at sarahmariesb.com/zine/. “Blaze: A Zine About Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail” will be available in December.

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Sports NDA grad brings third national title to ‘Hentzville’ James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

There is a third national championship trophy coming to Hentzville. No. 3 Stanford swept No. 4 Wisconsin to win its second straight national championship, tDec. 21. The Cardinal swept the Badgers, 25-16, 25-17, 25-20, to repeat as national champions for the fi rst time since 1996-97. Morgan Hentz, the nation’s top defensive playerand a Notre Dame Academy graduate, ended her Stanford career with a third NCAA title in four seasons. Last year’s national player of the year, Kathryn Plummer, once again led the way, totaling 22 kills on a dominating .459 hitting percentage. She added 10 digs and three blocks. Graduate transfer Madeleine Gates hit .529 with 10 kills, fi nishing six NCAA Tournament matches with just one attack error. Hentz had 17 digs and Meghan McClure added 13, while Jenna Gray led the way with 39 assists. As a team, the Cardinal hit .358 to Wisconsin’s .152. “I think the overwhelming feeling I have right now is I’m kind of sad that this time with these great young women to my right and the rest of the seniors is over,” said head coach Kevin Hambly. “I’m certainly glad that we can go out the way that we did. For them, it’s amazing. And they played amazing, all three of them, and all the seniors played great tonight, as well as the rest of the team. Going to miss them as people.” The Cardinal were dominant all night, and all tournament long. After going to fi ve sets with Utah in the Sweet 16, Stanford proceeded to sweep three straight Big Ten programs, Penn State, Minnesota and Wisconsin, en route to the championship. Stanford went up 10-4 early in the fi rst set on Saturday night and cruised to a 25-16 victory. In the second set, the Cardinal dominated with a 25-17 win. The third set was much more competitive, as Wisconsin took an early 8-6 lead before Stanford scored six straight to lead 12-8. The Badgers battled back to tie the score at 17-17, but the Cardinal closed it out by scoring eight of the fi nal 11 points to win the match. The senior class became the second in program history to win three national titles in their four seasons. This year’s senior class fi nished their careers with a record of 121-16, including a 22-1 record in the NCAA Tournament. Plummer was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player for the second straight season. She was joined on the all-tournament team by Gray and Hentz. Hentz was named fi rst team All-American for the third straight season. Now a three-time Pac-12 Libero of the Year, Hentz leads the conference with 4.94 digs per set and has just 11 reception errors on the season. The Lakeside Park native broke the school record for career digs in November. She is currently fourth in Pac-12 history with 2,270 career digs. Her 4.70 career digs per set average is the best in program history. She has recorded double-digit digs in all but two matches in 2019, and reached the 20-plus dig mark in 17 matches. She was

Morgan Hentz, the nation’s top libero and a Notre Dame Academy graduate, has ended her Stanford career with a third NCAA title in four seasons. MIKE RASAY/ISIPHOTOS.COM

Hentz prepares for a serve during a September match between Stanford and Brigham Young. MIKE RASAY/ISIPHOTOS.COM

one of three Cardinal named to the Stanford Regional All-Tournament Team. Hentz ﬁ nished this season with 151 assists and 22 aces. She had 603 digs for the season, averaging 5.03 per set. She had single-match career highs of 32 digs, 11 assists and 5 aces. Hentz could continue her volleyball career at the professional level and potentially try out for Team USA for the 2020 Olympics. She has not announced her future plans.

NDA senior Morgan Hentz gets a kill past Cooper senior Amy Lambert in 2015. JAMES WEBER/COMMUNITY RECORDER

LaRosa’s announces 2019 Hall of Fame class Luke Feliciano

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The 45th annual LaRosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame class was announced which includes ﬁ ve athletes, one coach and two teams from Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The inductees will be recognized and honored at the Hall of Fame ceremony in June 2020. This year marks the third in which two teams are being inducted into the Hall in the same class. Here is a list of the inductees and their accomplishments, provided from a press release.

1984 Forest Park Girls Basketball Team The 1984 Forest Park team was infl uential in the area for being the fi rst girls' basketball team from the Cincinnati area to capture a state championship at any level. Playing in Ohio Class AAA, the Lady Chargers record remained unblemished throughout the season, going 28-0 throughout the year. Forest Park cruised through the regular season and put together wins in tough playoff matchups. During the state title game against Canton McKinley, head coach Mark Ehlen opted not to substitute the team's starters for the entirety of the game, and the Lady Chargers did not lead until 1:59 left in the game. Junior Gaby Downey, who became the Tournament's MVP, knocked down a jump

shot with 1:50 left in overtime to help seal the 44-41 state title victory. Downey was also named the Enquirer's Player of the Year. Fellow junior Alesia Davis was named as a ﬁ rst-team all-state guard by UPI and second-team by the Associated Press. The team ﬁ nished at No. 13 ranking in the USA Today Super 25. Read more on the team here.

1988 Woodward Boys Basketball Team As the only Cincinnati Public High School team to win the Ohio Division I state championship in history, the 1988 Woodward Boys Basketball team's record-setSee HALL OF FAME, Page 2B

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Fall nominees for Cincinnati.com Sports Awards Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Fall sports in Greater Cincinnati produced some amazing athletes who will be honored at the Cincinnati.com Sports Awards, presented by TriHealth, April 27, 2020, at Music Hall, presented by TriHealth. These fall high school athletes will be joined by winter nominees, spring players to watch and premium award nominees, all of whom will be announced at a later date. Mount Notre Dame grad and former Cincinnati United Premier player Rose Lavelle, a midﬁ elder for the U.S. Women's National Team and Washington Spirit, will be the guest speaker. Winners from the event will get their picture taken backstage with Lavelle after receiving their awards on stage. Rocky Boiman, local NFL football star from St. Xavier and Notre Dame, ESPN football analyst and co-host of the Eddie & Rocky show on WLW-AM, will host the event for the third consecutive year. Each nominee is entitled to a free ticket plus two more for guests. Their coach and athletic director also receive a free ticket, plus one more for a guest. While tickets are currently on sale for the event, the ability to RSVP and attain those free tickets are not yet available. The Enquirer will send information on how to get those free tickets to athletic directors at a future date. For more information, visit sportsawards.cincinnati.com. Here are the fall nominees:

Football player of the year (big school) Jared Hicks, Conner Paris Johnson Jr., Princeton Matthew Luebbe, Elder Michael Mayer, Covington Catholic JuTahn McClain, Fairﬁ eld

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ting 26-2 campaign allowed the Bulldogs to secure the most wins in a single season in program history. In the state title game, the Bulldogs scored a record 34 points in the ﬁ rst quarter and 107 total points, which also stands as a state record. By season's end, Woodward ranked No. 4 in the nation in the USA Today poll. D.J. Boston, who averaged 22.3 points per game and 12 rebounds per game, and Chip Jones were ﬁ rstteam all-Ohio selections. Boston pursued a Major League Baseball career after being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the free-agent draft. Jones went on to play at the University of Dayton. “These were great kids with a tremendous work ethic,” head coach Larry Miller said about the team. “Our practices were like our toughest games of the year ... These were outstanding young men who developed into outstanding men.”

Kirsten Allen (Mitcheltree) Ryle '08 Kirsten Allen emerged as one fo the top players in Northern Kentucky softball history. With her inducted into the LaRosa's Hall of Fame, she is the ﬁ rst athlete to hail from Ryle High School. During her senior season, she was named the LaRosa's High School MVP along with other accolades such as Ms. Kentucky Softball and Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year. Allen, who also played volleyball, pitched Ryle to a state championship in 2006. She also compiled a career record of 142-24 while setting 10 Kentucky state records – 41 career no-hitters, 15 perfect games and 110 career shutouts. She struck out a total of 1,865 batters and once pitched 210 consecutive innings without allowing a single earned run. Allen went on to play softball at the University of Oklahoma and today, she is a teacher at Randall

Deshawn Pace, Colerain Cam Porter, La Salle Miyan Williams, Winton Woods

Football player of the year (small school) Alex DeLong, Badin Jake Fike, East Central Cameron Hergott, Beechwood Corey Kiner, Roger Bacon Camden O'Gara, Wyoming Quincy Perrin, Scott Evan Prater, Wyoming Garrett Yoon, Lawrenceburg

Volleyball player of the year Logan Case, Ursuline Olivia Crowl, Campbell County Julia Gardon, Fenwick Carly Hendrickson, Mount Notre Dame Grace Maziar, Fenwick Mary Shaﬀ er, St. Ursula Lucy Trump, Ryle Grace Ward, Notre Dame Academy

Field hockey player of the year Jorie Alf, Indian Hill Nicole Bachman, Mount Notre Dame Kaitlyn Cook, Mount Notre Dame Maggie Hudepohl, Summit Country Day Colleen Lekowski, St. Ursula Charlotte Maliborski, St. Ursula Abby Moore, Summit Country Day Emily Vessey, Indian Hill

Boys water polo player of the year Ben Fribourg, Sycamore Keegan Graham, St. Xavier Edward Imm, Princeton Kirk Karbowsky, St. Xavier Matthew Marks, Milford Kyle McDaniel, Princeton Oliver Soper, Mason

University in Oklahoma.

Amber Gray Lakota West '08 The fi rst player from Lakota West to enter the LaRosa's Hall of Fame, Amber Gray, a standout basketball player, was recognized among the top 50 female basketball players in Greater Cincinnati history by the Enquirer. Gray, daughter of NFL player Carlton Gray, set 11 school records including 1,931 career points. She was also a catalyst for Lakota West's runner-up fi nish in the state tournament during the 2007-08 season. In 2008, she was named Ohio Ms. Basketball, a McDonald's All-American a Parade Magazine All-American, NIkeWCBA All-American and USA TODAY All-American (Third Team). Taking her talents to the University of Tennessee, Gray overcame life-threatening odds. While recovering from rotator cuff surgery, her lungs fi lled with fl uid which caused her to suff er a stroke. Later, it was discovered that she had a brain aneurysm. After surviving another surgery, she transferred to Xavier University where she was a player from 201012.

Kendall Hackney (Udoﬁ a) Mount Notre Dame '09 A four-time state champion and AllAmerican, Kendall Hackney etched her name into history as a four-year starter for the Mount Notre Dame basketball program. She is also a two-time Ohio tournament MVP when she won the award in her freshman and senior seasons. She led the Cougars to a 101-10 record in her career while netting 1,212 career points. An Ohio Miss Basketball selection in 2009, Hackney was named the Ohio Division I Player of the Year by the Associated Press to go along with the accomplishment of being named the Enquirer's Player of the Year. In 200809, she was also named the LaRosa's Female Athlete of the Year. Hackney went on to play collegiately at Northwestern where she became a top-15

Bob Wise, Sycamore

Girls water polo player of the year Ryan Carmody, Sycamore Zoe Egbert, Mavericks Riley Haag, Princeton Madeline Hart, Mavericks Fiona Halloran, Mason Alivia Johnson, Mason Sarah Lolli, Loveland Emily VanKerckhove, Mavericks

Boys soccer player of the year Parker Crowell, Lakota East Ben Damge, Mason Ben Griﬃ s, Monroe Parker Grinstead, Moeller Porter Hedenberg, Highlands Alec Lockard, Calvary Christian Sam Renggli, Wyoming Doug Simpson, Summit Country Day

Girls soccer player of the year Lauren Carothers, Notre Dame Academy Lauren Deckert, Highlands Kailyn Dudukovich, Lakota West Myah Giordullo, Mariemont Sydney Jones, Lakota West Ellie Podojil, Indian Hill Lawson Renie, Cincinnati Country Day Karley Steinher, Anderson

Boys golfer of the year Justin Gabbard, Highlands Jordan Gilkison, Springboro Jack Neville, Mariemont Sam Pettengill, Cincinnati Country Day Ryan Butler, St. Henry Jack Sonne, CHCA Joe Wilson IV, Lakota East Rylan Wotherspoon, Cooper

scorer in program history with 1,547 career points. Before the 2019-20 season began, she ranked sixth in 3-point fi eld goals (147) and ninth in 3-point fi eld goal percentage (.347). During her senior season, she was an Academic All-Big Ten member and a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Currently, she resides in Phoenix, Ariz. with her husband Udeme Udofi a and son, Josiah.

Katie Schwegmann (Steffen) Bishop Brossart '01 Katie Schwegmann became Bishop Brossart's all-time scoring leader (2,917 career points) after surpassing her own father for the record. She also holds school records for single-season scoring and single-game scoring. As a basketball player, Schwegmann was named the 2000-01 LaRosa’s Female Athlete of the Year and is regarded by the Enquirer as one of the top 50 best female basketball players in Greater Cincinnati history. Schwegmann's path to becoming Brossart's all-time scoring leader could have been hampered by what could have been a career-ending knee injury suff ered in the summer before her senior season. Despite the injury, bounced back to be named Kentucky's Ms. Basketball as a senior and named the Kentucky Player of the Year by the Louisville Courier-Journal. She was named to the fi rst-team All-Northern Kentucky fi ve times and the Northern Kentucky Player of the Year three times. As a sophomore, she was part of Brossart's fi rst Class A state championship. Schwegmann was also a cross country runner who won three state titles. Schwegmann continued her basketball career at Miami University, but multiple knee injuries forced her to take a medical hardship and become a student coach. Schwegmann still resides in Northern Kentucky with her husband Randy. The couple is expecting their fi rst child before the end of the year.

Bill Topmiller Covington Catholic '71

Girls golfer of the year Abby Cook, Bishop Brossart Hannah Hall, Walton-Verona Kylee Heidemann, Mercy McAuley Grace Honigford, Lakota East Zoe Luebbers, St. Ursula Ellie Sonne, Ursuline Gabby Woods, Clinton-Massie Catherine Zhang, Mason

Girls tennis player of the year Ananya Aggarwal, Mason Nina Dhaliwal-Bridget Estes, Ursuline Hayley Hirsch-Morgan Coburn, Indian Hill Lynn Kader, CHCA Bella Kirby, Indian Hill Anna Kruse-Raina Chada, Mason Abby Nugent, Springboro Elizabeth Pendergast, St. Ursula

Boys cross country runner of the year Aiden Amshoﬀ , Mason Sam Duncan, Lebanon Peyton Fairchild, Conner Alex Justus, Kings Evan Lakhia, Summit Country Day Johan Meyer, Mason Nathan Mountain, St. Xavier Sean Ryan, St. Henry

Girls cross country runner of the year Hannah Doerger, Ursuline Faith Duncan, Lebanon Olivia Holbrook, Campbell County Maria Kaylor, Princeton Amy Klocke, Bishop Brossart Maddie Strong, Scott Maddie Ullom, Mason Elizabeth Whaley, Indian Hill The Cincinnati Enquirer's Fall AllStars will be announced in January

A multi-sport athlete, Bill Topmiller was a ﬁ rst team all-state player in both football and basketball who also played baseball. Known as an ultimate team player, Topmiller was a major part of three district and Ninth Region titles during his career on the basketball team. During his basketball career, Topmiller scored 1,156 points in 96 games while the Colonels went 107-9 in a threeyear time span. Perhaps a better football player, Topmiller was a three-year starter at receiver. He holds the records for the most receptions in a game (14), which is one that stood for more than 25 years. As a senior, he was a ﬁ rst team all-state player with 41 receptions and seven touchdowns. Topmiller continued his football career at Vanderbilt where he was a two-year letter winner. Topmiller is now retired and lives with his wife, Peggy.

Coach Lynn Ray Covington Catholic 1975-2004 Lynn Ray took over as the head coach of the Covington Catholic football team after nearly a decade of on-ﬁ eld struggles. The coaches' arrival came amidst talks of dissolving the program, but Ray reversed the team's fortunes. During his 30-year career at the helm, Ray compiled a 234-132 record, ﬁ ve Class AAA state championships and eight AAA regional championships. In the history of the football program, Ray coached 60% of the games played and accounts for 60% of the program’s wins. His win total as a head coach places him in the Top 20 all-time in Kentucky and No. 3 in Northern Kentucky. Ray was named the head coach of the Kentucky All-Stars in 1990 vs. the Tennessee All-Stars. He also was named the Kentucky State Coach of the Year in 1992, the Regional Winner of the National Coach of the Year in 1996 and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Heives in Florence, with his wife Patti and is a member of the Covington Catholic Hall of Fame and Northern Kentucky Hall of Fame.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Florence 6th-graders create gift bags for cancer patients after learning about their teacher’s experience Sarah Nesmith is a sixth-grade teacher at R.A. Jones Middle School in Florence, KY. In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Ms. Nesmith told her students about her mom, Vickie, who was a 10-year breast cancer survivor and had recently passed away. Ms. Nesmith’s students were so moved they decided to make gift bags for cancer patients. They were joined by the entire student body, all of whom were excited to donate. Together, they made 325 care bags, which were delivered to OHC’s Blue Ash offi ce where Sarah’s mom received treatment. On Friday, December 20, Vickie’s doctor, OHC’s Cynthia Chua, MD, attended the school’s year-end assembly where she presented the school with a giant ‘Thank You’ card and a video from the staff and patients at OHC Blue Ash. You to watch the video at https:// youtu.be/HfyqE-Ep4WM to see how grateful the patients, doctors, and staff of OHC (Oncology Hematology Care) are for the kindness and generosity of the students and teachers at RA Jones Middle School. OHC (Oncology Hematology Care) is the region’s leading experts in the treatment of nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorders. OHC off ers the latest medical, gynecologic and radiation therapy, and is always seeking better treatment options through participation in clinical trials. For more information about services and careers at OHC, call 1-888-6494800 or visit ohcare.com. Lesia Golden, OHC

LeanCor to establish new headquarters in Florence, create 53 jobs Logistics services provider LeanCor Supply Chain Group LLC plans to add 53 full-time jobs in Northern Kentucky and invest $4.4 million in moving its headquarters into a larger oﬃ ce building within Boone County. “As Kentucky’s logistics and distribution industry surges forward, it’s great to see LeanCor, a locally grown company, remain in the commonwealth to expand and create jobs,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “LeanCor’s level of expertise and its commitment to sharing its knowledge, with clients and through

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educational and workforce development eﬀ orts, makes the company a true asset for Kentucky’s distribution and logistics target industry.” LeanCor provides end-to-end logistics services that eliminate waste and increase eﬃ ciency for companies in a variety of industries. This includes managed transportation and supply chain consulting, as well as education and training programs for individuals, groups and customers. Expecting growth throughout the coming years, LeanCor executives plan to relocate within Boone County to meet growing customer demand. The company’s investment will include renovations and furnishings, technology and equipment upgrades. LeanCor founder and CEO Robert Martichenko said LeanCor is eager to grow in Kentucky as it achieves its vision. “We are proud of our Kentucky home and are thrilled to be in a center of innovation for our industry,” Martichenko said. “Local and state entities have been very supportive in paving the way as we achieve our vision as a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.” LeanCor COO Matt Melrose attributes LeanCor’s success to its valuable team members. “We have been on an amazing journey as we have grown our business over the past 15 years,” Melrose said. “It is exciting to take this next step alongside our exceptional team members who continue to drive greater customer value and enrich our unique company culture.” Martichenko founded LeanCor in 2005 to meet the logistics needs of lean manufacturers. Lean operations methods had long been used in manufacturing but Martichenko realized they could be applied in the supply chain. Since then, the company has helped manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, service providers and other organizations achieve operational excellence and deliver more value to their customers. Nearly 550 logistics facilities operate in Kentucky, with 75,000 existing and announced jobs. Located within a day’s drive of 65 percent of the US population, Kentucky is a premier location for logis-

tics and distribution businesses of any size. Each day, more than 2.1 million packages are processed at Kentucky’s logistics hubs. Rep. Adam Koenig, of Erlanger, said the company is a valuable business partner in Northern Kentucky. “This is great news for Florence. It is my pleasure to congratulate LeanCor Supply for their growth and business success, as well as thank them for choosing to remain in our community,” Rep. Koenig said. “They are tremendous assets to this community and I’m so pleased by their success.” Florence Mayor Diane E. Whalen said she looks forward to continued work with LeanCor. “The City of Florence has enjoyed a strong relationship with LeanCor for over a decade and worked closely with them on their expansion plans,” Mayor Whalen said. “We could not be more pleased with LeanCor’s decision to continue their growth in Florence, and we are even more excited about the increased employment opportunities for the people of our city and region.” Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore praised the company’s growth. “Robert Martichenko has steadily grown LeanCor in Northern Kentucky – a region leading in the logistics and supply chain sectors,” Judge-Executive Moore said. “I thank Martichenko for his commitment to Northern Kentucky and wish him continued growth and success.” Lee Crume, president and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, said he’s grateful for the company’s ongoing commitment. “Northern Kentucky Tri-ED is proud to work with LeanCor, the Cabinet for Economic Development, Boone County and City of Florence to support LeanCor’s offi ce headquarters and new jobs,” Crume said. “LeanCor has found a strong customer base and strategic location in the Cincinnati region. I congratulate LeanCor on choosing to expand and create new jobs in the City of Florence, Kentucky.” To encourage the investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) on Thursday preliminarily approved a 10-year incentive agreement with the company under the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based agreement can provide up to $755,000 in tax incentives based on the company’s investment of $4.4 million and annual targets of: ❚ Creation and maintenance of 53 Kentucky-resident, full-time jobs across 10 years ❚ Paying an average hourly wage of $34.71 including benefi ts across those jobs By meeting its annual targets over the agreement term, the company can be eligible to keep a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. The company may claim eligible incentives against its income tax liability and/or wage assessments. Additionally, KEDFA approved LeanCor for up to $45,000 in tax incentives through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA). KEIA allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fi xtures, equipment used in research and development and electronic

OHC’s Dr. Cynthia Chua, Vickie’s husband, Larry, and Sarah Nesmith. PROVIDED

processing. LeanCor also can receive resources from the Kentucky Skills Network. Through the Kentucky Skills Network, companies can receive no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job training incentives. Cheryl Besl, Northern Kentucky TriED

Garbage disposal use and care Your garbage disposal may have been a friend of foe during the busy holiday season. Now may be a good time to review the proper use of the appliance and take a few minutes to clean it. Garbage disposals can be great appliances for disposing of many food items. It helps keep food out of the landfi ll. However, many of us don’t realize what foods the disposal can’t handle. Fibrous foods like asparagus, potato peels, celery, kale, lettuce, onion skins and similar items may get tangled in the disposer. It is best to discard these in another manner. Grease should not be poured into the disposal or drain. It may coagulate and cause a clog. Non-edible items like bones, fruit pits and seeds, apple cores, coff ee grounds and eggshells should not be put into the garbage disposal. Also, watch for silverware and other small utensils that may fall into the disposal unnoticed. Pasta, rice and similar gummy grains can clog a disposal and drain as they absorb water and expand. It is best to discard these in another way. It is best to run cold water for a bit before adding items to the disposal and for a minute or so after all food has been ground to ensure the items have been washed down the drain. If you notice an odor coming for the disposal it is due to the bacteria in the unit. The bacteria feed off of the food scraps inside and under the rim of the unit. Running a few ice cubes through the disposal will help solidify the grease and food particles and help move them down the drain. If you want to take an extra step, freeze vinegar and water in cubes and use them to help freshen the appliance. Place about a teaspoon of vinegar in each ice cube cup then fi ll with water. Freeze until hard and then process through the disposal. Additionally, you need to clean the rubber guard and under the upper rim of the inside of the unit. If you are able to remove the rubber piece, do so, and scrub it well with a toothbrush and hot soapy water. You may fi nd a paste of baking soda will help scrub away food residues from the gasket. If you cannot remove the guard, turn off the power to the disposal, and pull the rubber gasket pieces toward you. Then clean the rubber parts well with a toothbrush, rag, and soapy water. After you have cleaned the gasket and run the ice through the disposal, you may want to take a fi nal step and plug the sink drain over the disposal. Fill the sink with two to three inches of cold water. Then, remove the drain plug, turn See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 6B

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Northern Kentucky Chamber Women’s Initiative to honor Allyson True Cook with Debbie Simpson Spirit of Achievement Award The Northern Kentucky Chamber Women’s Initiative is proud to recognize Allyson True Cook as the recipient of the seventh annual Debbie Simpson Spirit of Achievement Award, presented by C-Forward. The award, which will be presented at the Women’s Initiative 11th Annual Breakfast, sponsored by PNC on Tuesday, January 14, honors women involved in the Northern Kentucky Chamber Women’s Initiative (WI) who have made a signiﬁ cant impact upon the progress of the WI program, had career success, and been active in the community.

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Nominations now open for Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards FORT MITCHELL – Nominations are now open for the 2020 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards, presented by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. The awards honor women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community, and the qualities of personal integrity, perseverance and leadership. More information about the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky awards, past honorees, and the nomination form, can be found online at www.NKYChamber.com/OWNK. Submitted

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Burlington 2292 Medlock Lane, unit 310: Charles Vickers III to David Lynn; $103,000 6031 Ethan Drive: Davern Properties, LLC to Courtney and Ron Sturgill III; $210,000 7412 Gavin Lane: Tonya and Timoth Kaizor to Cara and Michael Light; $427,000

Florence 10358 Tiburon Drive: Jennifer and Timothy Yelvington to Rose Goetz; $287,000 1054 Buckland Place: Conrad Investments, LLC to Aileen and Jon Taylor; $170,000 1055 Hunterallen Drive: Sherry Phelps to Faye and Don Maddox; $250,000 1526 Taramore Drive, unit 6-301: Phyllis and Russell Sparks to Sandra Chilton; $185,000 1527 Singh St.: Jennifer and Michael Grubbs to Carol and Stacey Eberly; $165,000 1802 Promontory Drive: Bethany and Ryan Fulkerson to Tiffian and Tommie Melson III; $220,000 1819 Grovepointe Drive: Melissa and John Stephenson to Kim Bartlett; $230,000 1851 Farmhouse Way: Laura and Martin O'Brien to Marquita and Mario Marcopoli; $420,000 1907 Mimosa Trail, unit 34-203: Emogene Clikenbeard to Donna Bryant; $165,000 1961 Morningside Drive: Katie Dwyer to Brandy and Lukas Boggs; $204,000 31 Lake Drive: Bonnie and Mark Hollowell to Teresa Glossinger; $255,000 5916 Greenview Road: Megan and Michael Peterson to Sandy and Christian Rodriguez; $147,000 6039 Belair Drive: Mayra Stephenson to Mariela De Tineo and Jose Tineo-Hernandez; $152,000 6945 Parkview Drive, unit 4-8: Jack Wilfong to Michael Wiggins; $145,000 7594 Cloudstone Drive: Rachel and Mark Leblanc to Rose and Jerald Wilmes; $198,000 795 Elizabeth Drive: Andrea and James Vanzant to

Hebron 1147 Rivermeade Drive: Cynthia and Timothy Flanigan to Senad and Merima Music; $260,000 1159 Hunters Ridge: Connie Betts to Tonja and Daniel Boeh; $199,000 1750 Coachtrail Drive: Christina and Eddie Brown to Amber and Brady Lighthall; $485,000 1998 Wedgewood Lane: Mark Blackfield to Elizabeth and Eric Flum; $295,000 2061 Glenview Drive: Rita and Adam Harmeyer to Amanda and Roger Simpson; $219,500 2125 Petersburg Road: Westmark Properties, LLC to Jonathan Thoburn; $162,000 2355 Hummingbird Lane: Shawn Burcham to Adelaida and Bernard Banner; $185,000 2500 Frontier Drive: Kelly Morgan to Sasha and Scott Rowe; $234,000 2543 Frontier Drive: Jennifer and Wilson Donovan to Berenice and Garett Long; $255,000 3397 Senate Place: Tammy and Jeffrey Fasick to Jessica and Steven Doksansky; $220,000

Peterburg 5122 Petersburg Road: Jennifer and Adam Huff to Tammy and Jeffrey Fasick; $224,500

Union 10021 Wild Cherry Drive: Lou and Stephen Wrench to Jordan and Jordan Starnes; $235,000 11175 War Admiral Drive: Fischer Single Homes IV, LLC to Amber and James Luzak; $591,500 1339 Wilshire Court: Melissa and David Gibson to Hanna and Anthony Lunt; $271,000

Walton 11347 Sheffield Lane: Julie Gallatin to Kaitlin and Eric Sowder; $280,000 12353 Dixie Highway: Lyndi and Benjamin Whiteker to Sandra and Richard Grinnell; $195,000 365 Chardonnay Valley: Maronda Homes of Cincinnati, LLC to Casey and Harold Harden; $285,000 794 Cantering Hills Way, unit 9D: Susan Vlasic to Tristan Ensminger; $130,000

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75, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home in Petersburg, KY. Born on May 16, 1944, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Katherine Keitz. Bob was a 57 member of Petersburg Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, taught Sunday School and acted as Music Director. He also worked for the Cincinnati International Airport for over 47 years before his retirement. Bob was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time on his farm with his wife Verna and riding horses. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years: Verna Keitz. Bob is survived by his son: Andrew (Kerrie) Keitz; daughter: Amy (Donald Taylor) Keitz-Sebree; sister: Sharon (Scotty) Jenkins; grandchildren: Robbie (Brittany) Sebree, Blake Keitz, Jake (Mikayla) Keitz and Hayden Keitz and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at SerenityFuneralHome.com

Cynthia Pfetzer BURLINGTON - Cynthia D Pfetzer was born June 17, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH to Ronald and Virginia (Wright) Mutters. She passed away in her home in Fairfield, OH on Dec 7, 2019 at the age of 61. Cindy was a beloved wife of Kevin R Pfetzer, whom passed away Feb 21, 2017. She was a retiree of the United States Postal Service. Cindy and Kevin were both former residents of Port St Joe, FL and Burlington, KY. They are survived by their three children, daughter Angela (Rusty) Beetz, son Eric Pfetzer, and son Kyle Pfetzer. Also four grandchildren, Hailey, Keegan, Benjamin, and Sebastian. There are numerous family members and friends that will miss her. A memorial service will be held for both Cynthia and Kevin Pfetzer on Jan 2, 2020. This would have been their 39th Wedding Anniversary. The service will be held at Linnemann Funeral Home in Burlington, Ky from 5 pm to 8pm with the service at 7:30 pm.

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By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered NOVEMBER 26, 2019 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 8484 WATERS EDGE DRIVE FLORENCE, KY 41042 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 062.01-33-135.01 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $15,057.50 GROUP NO.: 3212 THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE MORTGAGE OF DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 IN BOOK 2791, PAGE 437 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOONE COUNTY, KENTUCKY. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OWED AS OF JUNE 21, 2018 IS THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $41,802.61 MORE OR LESS PLUS INTEREST PLUS SUCH OTHER CHARGES ALLOWED BY THE MORTGAGE AND THE PROMISSORY NOTE IT SECURES, AND KENTUCKY LAW. THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS. BCR,Dec19,26,’19,Jan2,’20#3951001

TONY SNOW, ET AL

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered NOVEMBER 26, 2019 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 6039 BELAIR DRIVE FLORENCE, KY 41042 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 072.00-06-027.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $3,270.03 GROUP NO.: 1176 & 1620 THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS. BCR,Dec19,26,’19,Jan2,’20#3951075

LEGAL NOTICE The Boone County Fiscal Court at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Boone County Administration Building, Fiscal Court Room, First Floor, Burlington, Kentucky, will give Second Reading and consideration to the adoption of the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BOONE COUNTY FISCAL COURT, KENTUCKY APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A REQUEST OF REDWOOD USA, LLC C/O GREG THURMAN (APPLICANT) FOR LUCILE C. STEPHENS TRUST AGREEMENT C/O MICHAEL A. CONNER (OWNER) FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, SUCH ZONING MAP AMENDMENT BEING A ZONE CHANGE FROM PUBLIC FACILITIES/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PF/PD) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL TWO/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (SR-2/PD) FOR AN APPROXIMATE 3.9 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH BEND ROAD/VETERANS WAY INTERSECTION AND PART OF THE APPROXIMATE 22.2 ACRE TRACT AT 2406 BURLINGTON PIKE, BOONE COUNTY, KENTUCKY. THE REQUEST IS FOR ZONE CHANGES TO ALLOW SINGLE STORY ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS. A copy of said Ordinance(s), all exhibits, appendages and Fiscal Court Minutes are on file in the office of the Fiscal Court Clerk and may be reviewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Administration Building, Second Floor, Burlington, Kentucky. Sharon Burcham, Fiscal Court Clerk, PO 20003242 BCR,Jan,2,’20#3934985

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By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered NOVEMBER 26, 2019 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 2791 COACHLIGHT LANE BURLINGTON, KY 41005 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 038.00-17-800.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $162,025.68 GROUP NO.: 4343 THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2019 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS. BCR,Dec19,26,’19,Jan2,’20#3951027

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Legal Notice “Public” Auction Compass Self Storage For Liens on Storage Units at all sites listed below Thursday Jan. 9, 2019 Ending At 9:30AM Compass Self Storage 10000 Sam Neace Dr. Florence, KY 41042 859.282.6622 #305 Jessica Wilson #509 Bambi Norrick #620 Daniel Flana #638 Michael Johnson #643 Jasmine Courtney #738 Scotch Polick Compass Self Storage 2020 Northside Dr. Hebron KY 41048 859.689.0800 #110 Alexander Hartung The goods in this Auction are being sold under the Judicial Lien Act. The goods are generally described as household goods and / or business related items unless otherwise noted. COMPASS SELF STORAGE reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The payment terms of the sale are cash only. Complete terms of Auction will be posted day of sale at the Auction Site. Items may shift during inventory process. See and bid on all units at www.s toragetreasures.com. BCR,Dec26,’19,Jan6,’20#3958 767

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Legal Notice: The following vehicle stored at Union Auto Sales, 1354 Frogtown Rd, Union, KY will be sold at public auction on January 7, 2020 at 10 a.m. **Union Auto Sales reserves the right to placed bids on the following vehicle. No titles are guaranteed. ** 2005 Harley Davidson, VIN: 1HD1GTV155K321772). BCR,Dec19,26’19,Jan2,’20 #3933316 Notice is hereby given to Brandon Oaks that Rider’s Automotive LLC 10057 Dixie Hwy Florence KY 41042 859371-1090 will hold a public auction on 1/10/2020 @ 10:00am on the following vehicle to recover a Towing & Storage Lien. Titles are not warranted subject to prior liens all sales are final seller reserves the right to bid Terms of sale cash or Cert. check 2003 Jeep Grand C h e r o k e e VIN#1J4GX48S03C564588 BCR,Dec26,’19,Jan2,9,’20#39 64058 LEGAL NOTICE The Boone County Fiscal Court at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Boone County Administration Building, Fiscal Court Room, First Floor, Burlington, Kentucky, will give Second Reading and consideration to the adoption of the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BOONE COUNTY FISCAL COURT, KENTUCKY, PROVIDING FOR A CREDIT OF ITS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AS PART OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS KENTUCKY, LLC UNDER THE KENTUCKY BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM (KRS 154.32-010–KRS 154.32100). A copy of said Ordinance(s), all exhibits, appendages and Fiscal Court Minutes are on file in the office of the Fiscal Court Clerk and may be reviewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Administration Building, Second Floor, Burlington, Kentucky. Sharon Burcham, Fiscal Court Clerk, PO 20003528

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NOTICE OF MASTER COMMISSIONER’S SALE CASE NO.: 19-CI-00824

NOTICE OF MASTER COMMISSIONER’S SALE CASE NO.: 19-CI-01154

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. 3476 STATEVIEW BOULEVARD FORT MILL, SC 29715

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LISA S. EASTRIDGE, ET AL

LLOYD E. HARRIS, ET AL

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered NOVEMBER 14, 2019 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 361 SADDLEBROOK LANE FLORENCE, KY 41042 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 062.00-33-361.09 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $2,070.00 GROUP NO.: 4376 THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS. BCR,Dec19,26,’19,Jan2,’20#3950863

By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered NOVEMBER 19, 2019 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 8350 TAMARACK DRIVE FLORENCE, KY 41042 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 062.00-26-132.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $124,622.23 GROUP NO.: 1597 THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS. BCR,Dec19,26,’19,Jan2,’20#3950918

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NOTICE OF MASTER COMMISSIONER’S SALE CASE NO.: 17-CI-01179 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VERSUS} WILLIAM H. DICKMAN, ET AL By virtue of a judgment and order of sale of the Boone Circuit Court rendered JANUARY 8, 2019 the above case, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the Justice Center Building in Burlington, Kentucky, to the highest bidder, at public auction on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or thereabouts, the following described property to-wit: ADDRESS: 10192 HEMPSTEADE DRIVE UNION, KY 41091 PVA PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 063.00-12-131.00 AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT: $246,633.19 GROUP NO.: 3200 THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE ENTERED IN THIS CASE. TERMS OF SALE: The property shall be sold as a whole. The purchaser may pay all or part of the purchase price in cash, and may pay the balance of the purchase price on a credit of 30 days after date of sale; said credit shall be granted only upon the execution by the purchaser of bond, with surety thereon, and said surety shall be a lending institution authorized and doing business in Kentucky, or a reputable fidelity or surety company, authorized and doing business in Kentucky, and only if said surety be acceptable to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court; and an authorized officer of the surety must be present at the sale or must have given the Commissioner adequate assurance of its intent to be surety prior to or at the sale; and said Bond shall be, and shall remain, a lien on the property sold as additional security for the payment of the full purchase price, and shall have the full force and effect of a Judgment; and said Bond shall bear interest at the rate provided by the Judgment up to Twelve (12%) Percent per annum until paid. The purchaser shall be required to pay the sum of 10% of the bid amount in cash or certified check on the purchase at the time of sale. The successful bidder at the sale shall, at bidder’s own expense, carry fire and extended insurance coverage on any improvements from the date of sale until the purchase price is fully paid, with a loss payable clause to the Commissioner of the Boone Circuit Court. Failure of the purchaser to effect such insurance shall not affect the validity of the sale or the purchaser’s liability thereunder, but shall entitle, but not require, a lien holder herein, after giving notice to the Commissioner, to effect said insurance and furnish the policy or evidence thereof to the Commissioner, and the premium thereon or the proper portion thereof shall be charged to the purchaser as purchaser’s cost. The property shall be sold subject to ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 and all subsequent years thereafter; easements, restrictions and stipulations of record; assessments for public improvements levied against the property, if any; existing zoning ordinances, statutes, laws, or regulations; and any facts which an inspection and accurate survey of the property may disclose. BIDDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS. All sales are “as is” and the Plaintiff, the Master Commissioner, and the Court shall not be deemed to have warranted title of the real estate to the purchaser. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SALES AND OTHER UPCOMING SALES CAN BE FOUND AT www.boonecountyky.org (Link to Department/Agencies to Master Commissioner) PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED AND ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO THAT WEBSITE FOR ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS. BCR,Dec19,26,’19,Jan2,’20#3950975

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