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Healthcare plans in Cold Spring, a corrupt NKY judge book, and good news Julia Fair Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Daryl Hams is a registered nurse and a project director of the Regional Harm Reduction Collaborative. PHOTOS BY AMANDA ROSSMANN/ THE ENQUIRER

THE PEOPLE WHO CARE How harm reduction bloomed here with the opioid epidemic Terry DeMio Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Daryl Hams saw a discolored bandage poking out from the man’s sleeve. The bandage covered a festering abscess. A wound from a contaminated needle. The man had had it cleaned at a hospital but hadn’t yet picked up antibiotics prescribed for him. Daryl, who had never met the man before, handed the stranger fresh bandages, cleansing packets, and urged him to get and take all the antibiotics. Still, Daryl could not stop thinking about the young man. A nurse, Daryl bought wound-care supplies and carried them in a kit for three weeks, hoping to see the man again. Then one day, at the Hamilton naloxone-giveaway site: “Are you the guy with the wound?” Daryl asked a man in a cloth mask. “I was worried about you.” The man proudly showed oﬀ a wrist no longer bandaged, the abscess healed. He started to walk away. Then stopped and turned back. “It’s been a long time,” the man said, “since anybody worried about me.” l l l Molly B. True was a 19-year-old college student in the late 1990s when she started using heroin. This was before the epidemic settled into the region. Heroin chic was fashion. Kurt Cobain, idolized. Now 41 and living with her boyfriend in Bellevue, Molly has seven broken-oﬀ needles in her body – arms, groin, neck – scarred over, there forever. It makes it tough to get an MRI. Tough to forget that she once had no place to go when she wanted to protect herself from infections. Molly had always tried to use safely. She tried, after getting hepatitis C, not to spread the virus to others. She’d buy syringes when pharmacists would sell them to her. She cared about her health. She says she was addicted to heroin but wasn’t ready to get treatment. Molly knew of places across the country where people who injected drugs could get sterile syringes, no judgment. “I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, that’ll never happen in Cincinnati,’” she says. Because, in the late 1990s through the early 2000s you were on your own.

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Billy Golden, a harm reduction coordinator at Caracole, in Northside, stands outside during a drive up exchange program the organization hosts weekly.

Today, you are not. Today, there are Daryls. l l l It has taken Greater Cincinnati something like two decades to understand what Daryl and people like him off er. It’s called “harm reduction,” a host of strategies to minimize negative physical and social outcomes from drug use. It’s what those who use drugs can do between prevention and treatment: That place where most people who use drugs simply are. With the heroin epidemic grew the understanding that addiction is a health issue. And fi xing a health problem by locking it in jail, or even by scolding it, was not terribly eff ective. That maybe fi xing it, or starting to, requires being there. Being kind. Helping people stay safe. The epidemic grew. Understanding grew. Life got better for the Mollys of the world. Not everyone understood. Syringe exchange – trading used syringes for sterile ones – still feels wrong to a lot of people, who think it enables drug use. But there is no scientifi c evidence to suggest that people who inject drugs will stop using because they can’t fi nd sterile syringes. They will use what is available.

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“I remember using needles to inject my drugs that … were bent and it looked like something you’d pulled out of a garbage can, really,” Molly says. Scattershot needles back then led to a groundswell of complaints from neighbors who’d ﬁ nd the syringes in playgrounds, grocery store parking lots and even their own lawns. The hepatitis C virus can live in the barrel of a syringe for up to six weeks. People started to realize they, or their children, could get the bloodborne disease. It was this threat to the general public that led some to begrudgingly accept the idea of the harm reduction strategy syringe exchange. “Everybody (who used), pretty much, had hepatitis,” Molly says. “A few people had HIV. “But your life is in such shambles from addiction that you don’t care.” l l l Dr. Judith Feinberg, an infectious disease expert who at the time was a professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, cared. She is the pioneer of harm reduction in Cincinnati. She saw hepatitis C cases rising and, by 2006, thought it was time for syringe exchange. See CARE, Page 4A

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This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair’s series “By the way, NKY.” Here, you’ll ﬁ nd what’s going on in Northern Kentucky. If there’s something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 16 (updated Feb. 18). By the way, here’s what’s going on in Northern Kentucky:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare makes plans in Cold Spring Do you remember when another piece of news was hiding within the land battle over the Disabled American Veterans grounds in Cold Spring? I do. When the Campbell County Board of Education made moves to take the private property for a new school, the city advocated a diff erent plan. The city was in the loop about the developer’s plans to put a health care facility on the 30-acre site. At the time, I asked Cold Spring Mayor Angelo Penque what the facility was and which company would own it. He declined to answer. I had a feeling it could be St. Elizabeth Healthcare. So, I reached out to its spokesperson, who didn’t say yes or no and instead gave a very vague answer. That’s usually what happens when a development plan hasn’t been announced. Well, now we know that St. Elizabeth Healthcare is working with Cincinnati-based developer AI. Neyer, fi rst reported by Fort Thomas Matters, an online news site. But the details about what kind of facility it will be are still murky. “We have been working with Neyer as the health care partner for this development. While we do not have defi nitive plans at this time, we look forward to expanding access to quality healthcare in the Northern Kentucky community,” said Guy Karrick, spokesperson for St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Cold Spring City Attorney Brandon Voelker shared some details about the deal at a council meeting in January. The proposed facility is estimated to cost up to $85 million and create about 240 jobs with an average salary between $85,000 and $95,000.

Book recounts the tale of a disbarred Boone County judge Believe it or not, I enjoy reading books after a full day of reading and writing news. I usually pick up historical or true crime books because – surprise – I like reading about things that actually happened. So when I heard about a Lexingtonbased author’s book about a Northern Kentucky judge scandal, I was intrigued. See NKY, Page 2A

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No, this book is not about former Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry. It’s about Jay Bamberger, a former circuit court judge in Boone and Gallatin counties, and his actions in the 1990s fen-phen diet drug case. In the book “Fat Chance,” Rick Christman, a former community columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader newspaper, retold the story about attorneys and a judge who got disbarred for their involvement in the class action lawsuit against American Home Products, according to the press release about the book. Attorneys stole from the plaintiﬀ s’ $200 million damages. The judge had a cozy relationship with a trial consultant. And two attorneys got long prison sentences. Bamberger resigned as a judge in 2006 to avoid being removed by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission for his actions. In 2011, the Kentucky Supreme Court disbarred him, according to The Enquirer archives. The case has a lot of layers that I’m looking forward to reading about.

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“Fat Chance” is the story about attorneys and an NKY judge who got disbarred for their involvement in the class action lawsuit against American Home Products. PROVIDED

it’s hard not to look for the good in the world when so much seems uncertain. So, I wanted to talk about a few good news items that I recently learned about. Restaurants are still struggling to make it through and recover from the

COVID-19 pandemic. The city of Dayton, home to about 5,000 people along the Ohio River, took a step to try and help. It launched a $15,000 stimulus plan, called the “Dayton Dining Dollars Program,” and sent each resident a $5 voucher to spend at restaurants. The money for the program came from the federal CARES Act, according to WCPO. That wasn’t the only exciting restaurant news. Fort Mitchell’s Greyhound Tavern was named Kentucky’s “Most Legendary Restaurant” by Microsoft News, according to a press release from the restaurant. The Microsoft News article included the Northern Kentucky staple in its list of legendary restaurants in all 50 states. (It claimed Ohio’s most legendary is the Golden Lamb in Lebanon.) Finally, I want to talk about some neighborhood projects that are happening in Covington, thanks to a city grant. The city funded seven neighborhood projects totaling $27,000. The grants were between $2,500 to $5,000, according to a press release. The projects include plans to place trees, perennial ﬂ owers, trash cans, banners and benches throughout Covington neighborhoods.

COVID-19 resources for NKY residents Need a COVID-19 test? Here are some helpful links to resources in Northern

Kentucky: h Find a free COVID-19 test on the state’s COVID-19 website at govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19. h To fi nd a regional vaccination site, go to www.kroger.com/rx/guest/ get-vaccinated and type Covington, KY in the search bar or call 866-211-5320. h If you are 70 or older or in phase 1B, signup for a vaccine appointment on the health department website at https:// nkyhealth.org/individual-or- family/ health-alerts/coronaviruscovid-19-home/covid-19-vaccination/. That’s it for this installment of By the way, NKY. Let us know if there’s something you think we should include in the next. In the meantime, here are some other ways to keep up with your community: h Keep an eye on your local government with us and subscribe to the free daily newsletter that gets sent directly to your inbox every morning. h Download the NKY news app and sign up for alerts to be the fi rst to know about news in your neighborhood. Julia Fair is the Northern Kentucky government reporter through the Report For America program. 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.

Boone County man accused of sharing child pornography Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

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er computer to obtain thousands of photos and videos from a Walton man’s computer that led to his arrest on child pornography charges. Randy S. Duke, 40, was arrested Friday on charges of possession or viewing matter child pornography and distribution of child porn, according to a release from the Boone County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Police said Duke told them he uses a computer to download images of 12year-old girls after they executed a search warrant of his residence on South Main Street in Walton. If convicted, each charge carries a sentence of between one to fi ve years in prison. Campbell County Police Department

detectives identifi ed Duke using what they called an undercover computer. Detectives said they received 3,600 photographs and videos from Duke’s computer through a peer-to-peer fi lesharing network. Investigators traced the computer to Duke’s home address using information fi led with his internet service provided (ISP). When Boone County deputies executed the search warrant Friday, Duke tried to unplug and hide his electronic equipment, police said. He is being held on a $200,000 cash bond in the Boone County Detention Center.

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Feinberg gathered research to point to the positive results of harm reduction elsewhere. Syringe exchanges had been going on for years, most notably after the AIDS crisis evolved in the 1980s and ‘90s. Feinberg took that evidence and met with public health offi cials, city leaders, neighbors. Steadily, she pushed for syringe exchange. Her analysis showed what newer studies amplify: Syringe services have been associated with a 50% reduction in HIV and hepatitis C. They cost less than $2 a day per person, research shows. Compare that to the lifetime cost of HIV treatment which is about $350,000 per person. The annual cost of hepatitis C treatment? About $84,000 per patient. That, and this: “People who use drugs are fi ve times more likely to enter treatment” if they use harm reduction, Feinberg says, noting U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. In 2014, Feinberg got the go-ahead to start a needle exchange. The fi rst attempt failed from community pushback, but The Cincinnati Exchange Project was operating a few months later, outside Church of Our Savior in Mount Auburn. The Cincinnati health board approved the exchange. UC College of Medicine covered major costs. Interact for Health supplied a grant. And as the mobile exchange expanded into several Cincinnati neighborhoods, Molly caught wind of it. “I’m like, ‘Impossible,’” she recalls. “I did a little investigating, because that’s what I do,” the former Northern Kentucky University journalism student says. “I went,” Molly says. “And I met some of the greatest people that I’ve met in years.” l l l The exchange was a place to get things: sterile syringes, drug-cooking devices and clean wipes, naloxone, HIV and hepatitis C tests, condoms. But it was not just about things. It was about treating people with dignity – an underpinning of harm reduction strategy, says Feinberg. “You have a totally supportive, nonjudgmental rapport so that if, or when, they are ready (for treatment), you are there.” For Molly, that support had a name: Billy Golden. Billy Golden – everyone calls him Billy – prefers to stay out of the spotlight and just do his job. When he worked for The Cincinnati Exchange Project you might fi nd him on the streets, picking up used syringes, at the van or working at a table in some alley. Always, he made sure the exchange was a safe space for people who use drugs. If a client was there for three minutes, Billy says he made sure, “for three minutes of the day, that person was more than their drug addiction.” “That that person can come and just breathe.” Once, when Billy was working in a Walnut Hills alley, his 100-pound German shepherd mix Wylie in tow, a woman asked if she could brush his dog.

Molly B. True, 41, of Bellevue, sits on her front steps on a cold January morning. True has used harm reduction services and ultimately sought treatment. She now serves on the Harm Reduction Ohio board of directors. AMANDA ROSSMANN/ THE ENQUIRER

“She stayed for the whole shift and just brushed him and brushed him,” Billy says. “When she left, like, there was this lightness. Like, this break.” Sometimes Molly brought her dog, Fiona, to play with Wylie while she and Billy talked. “And, no matter what kind of mood I’d be in, he would always ask how I was doing. And it wasn’t about, ‘Are you clean yet?’ It was about, ‘Are you OK today?’ And that just felt right.” “I mean, my whole life it was like, my family and my friends and my ex-boyfriends were all like, ‘are you clean yet?’” Molly says. “I would always be ashamed.” Billy was diff erent. “He knew that I was strung out and was just off ering me help for what I needed at that moment.” Billy helped Molly get a doctor who understood addiction. He laughed with her, listened to her. Once, when she was overwhelmed, Billy sat at a picnic table with Molly, off ered a notebook and pen and stayed while she thought through her priorities. But Billy says now it never occurred to Billy that Molly felt so strongly about his help. In 2018, Hamilton County Public Health took over The Cincinnati Exchange Project with sure funding. It was a signal to the region: County leaders believe in harm reduction. The service wends through Cincinnati, Hamilton County and even reaches into Butler and Clermont counties. Molly has been in methadone treatment since September 2020. She manages her drug use, using maybe twice a week instead of what used to be several times a day. She still stops at the Exchange Project, as it’s now called. One sunny Wednesday, Molly drove to the van at McMicken Avenue in Over-the-Rhine. Masked clients fi led in and out. A man carried a foot-tall, red plastic tub fi lled with used syringes. From a parking lot, Molly pointed out the van to a fi rst-timer. Then she walked over, disappeared behind the door and returned with two small bags. They held syringes, stretchy blue tourniquets, a plastic case for used sy-

ringes, disinfecting wipes and a plastic zip with more odds and ends. She would use some and provide some for a friend who has no transportation. But for Molly, the most comfortable place to spend time and fi nd help is Caracole, in Northside. Molly used to volunteer at the nonprofi t, but it suspended volunteer work when the COVID-19 pandemic started. Billy is there, working as a harm reduction coordinator. One recent evening, he parked his pickup in the lot and beelined to folding tables set up outside where coworkers stood. He’d come straight from a Northern Kentucky exchange, where he’d given clients HIV and hepatitis C tests. The Caracole exchange runs 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Billy grabbed a clipboard, smiled through his mask and waved over cars that were idling in the lot. About 25 miles north of Caracole, Daryl is project director of the Regional Harm Reduction Collaborative. Funded through the Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board with a state opioid response grant, it hosts harm reduction services, some new, in Butler, Warren, Clinton, Brown and Clermont counties. Daryl says he looks to Billy and other Caracole workers as harm reduction role models. “The people we see aren’t used to being seen,” Daryl says, tearing up. He learns clients’ names. He asks them about them. He advocates for them. The art and science of harm reduction and its menu options are evolving in Greater Cincinnati. Sometimes a city won’t allow needle exchange but offi cials will say OK to naloxone giveaways. Daryl hands out cards for Never Use Alone, a tollfree number that off ers safety by phone. Rob Goeller from Caracole off ers messaging on You Tube for how to use safely during the pandemic. Alexis Deatherage and Beth Bullock walk Clermont County streets checking on people and handing them water bottles, naloxone and snacks. There are myriad services with multiple funding streams, sometimes consisting of just donations. Molly embraces it all, though she no longer can keep track of everything available. She is excited for others who will benefi t from harm reduction. Like she has. “My life is exponentially better,” Molly says. “I am a diff erent person. I buy Christmas presents. I have a bed now.” “My ultimate goal (is) to continue to volunteer, and maybe it will lead to some actual, real job in harm reduction,” Molly said. “I feel like that’s where I belong.” In mid-January, Molly was unanimously appointed to the Harm Reduction Ohio board of directors. Her position is indicative of another pillar that the National Harm Reduction Coalition advocates: Ensuring that people who use drugs and those with a history of drug use routinely have “a real voice” in programming and policy designed to serve them. “We’re going to use Molly’s knowledge and talents to make the world a better and safer place for people who use drugs,” says Dennis Cauchon, the nonprofi t’s founder. She can’t wait.

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Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 19. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates. Gov. Andy Beshear toured the Kroger regional vaccination site at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington Friday as part of a delayed opening ceremony. “Downstairs our heroic healthcare workers are administering vaccines as part of our commitment to bring this shot of hope to every area of Kentucky,” Beshear said. “We are committed to an equitable and just rollout of this vaccine where you don’t have to spend a whole day trying to drive three or four hours away just to have the vaccine administered to you.” In the week since it opened, the Northern Kentucky site has administered 2,400 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to Kentuckians, oﬃ cials said. “I saw just a small part of those more than 2,400 walking through today. First time I think anybody’s been really excited about getting a shot. But everyone thrilled at this opportunity to see past what has so consumed us these last 11 months,” Beshear said. The Northern Kentucky site has averaged about 600 vaccinations a day so far, but could accommodate 3,000 doses daily, the governor said. “If you tour downstairs, you see a facility that is ready, able and willing to administer a lot more doses than we have,” Beshear said. With new locations announced

Beshear reported 1,993 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the commonwealth to 394,687. There were 28 deaths reported Friday, increasing Kentucky’s coronavirus death toll to 4,401. The state’s positivity rate is 6.89%.

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Governor Andy Beshear talks with medical staff as he arrives at the new Covid-19 vaccination site at the Kentucky Horse Park on Feb. 2. PAT MCDONOGH / COURIER JOURNAL

yesterday, Kentucky will have 291 vaccination sites next week. The sites are prioritizing people in Group 1B, including people age 70 and over. “What you are seeing here is us building towards the future, knowing that we are going to have signiﬁ cant more supply that comes in at a later date and not waiting to build our ability to administer it,” Beshear said. The governor thanked Kroger and the Northern Kentucky Convention Center

for their partnership in the eﬀ orts to administer the vaccine. “I want to thank Kroger for their continued support throughout this pandemic to assist and protect Kentuckians throughout our state,” said Beshear. “The COVID-19 vaccines are a medical miracle. The regional vaccination sites are just the latest example of how Kroger has stepped up, along with local oﬃ cials and leaders in Northern Kentucky, to make sure we get through this together.”

The Kroger regional vaccination site at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Go to www.kroger.com/rx/guest/getvaccinated and type in “Covington, KY” in the search bar or call 866-211-5320. Two new vaccination sites in Northern Kentucky will open next week: h Kroger, 634 Chestnut Drive, Walton. h Walmart, 6711 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria. The locations of all the vaccination sites in Kentucky are available at vaccine.ky.gov.

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Should you get a vaccination ahead of surgery? Anne Saker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 15 (updated Feb. 19). Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates. Many of the 2.2 million Ohioans now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine also wonder how to time the shot with upcoming medical procedures. Some hospital systems are urging patients to get vaccinated fi rst, and others suggest waiting, but all recommend a consult with the caregiver fi rst. The chief caution, providers said, is not the vaccine itself but the potential

for a recipient to experience a fever after vaccination. Elevated body temperature after vaccination indicates that the body’s immune system is learning to fi ght off the new coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a vaccine-triggered fever generally subsides in a day or two. But running a fever in the day ahead of surgery or a procedure can force a provider to postpone or cancel the procedure, said Dr. Marc Orlando at the Mayfi eld Brain & Spine practice. Earlier in February, the practice had to send a patient home ahead of a procedure because of the patient's complaints of muscle aches and chills.

“I’m living proof of the eff ect,” Orlando said. “I just got my vaccination, and I told a friend I felt like a small truck, not a large truck, hit me last night.” It’s hard for a provider to determine whether a fevered patient is responding to a vaccination or is fi ghting off an infection, Orlando said, and that uncertainty means providers will be cautious about proceeding. UC Health, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and other hospital systems in the Cincinnati area have encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. Guy Karrick, spokesman for St. Elizabeth said, “The answer is yes, you should get the vaccine if you are facing an upcoming surgery. Howev-

er, you should talk to your doctor about the appropriate timing.” Karrick said vaccine doses can ideally be spaced at least 72 hours ahead of surgery to avoid any fever that would mean canceling the surgery. Orthopedic surgeon David Argo at the Beacon Orthopedics practice said he’s told 50 patients already that they should make sure to get a vaccination at least three days before any surgery or procedure. “There’s no contraindication for the vaccine, so it’s an inconvenience more than anything else, but we don’t want to operate on people who have a fever,” he said.

Firearms and crises can be a deadly combination Your Turn Whitney Austin USA TODAY NETWORK

Not everyone gets the chance to look death in the face and come out on the other side with an opportunity to make an impact and save lives. But on Sept. 6, 2018, the opportunity found me when 12 bullets ripped through my body. Thanks to the bravery of the Cincinnati Police Department, the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and countless fi rst responders, I survived and was reunited with my precious children and husband. In mere minutes, four people, including the shooter, lost their lives. That’s a tragedy I want to prevent from happening again – and why I am proud to support Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention (CARR) legislation in Kentucky. For those quick to dismiss this as another gun control eff ort, I ask that you take a moment and focus on the words “rights retention.” And keep an open mind. This is not about stripping gun owners of their rights or taking away guns from law-abiding citizens. It’s about helping people in crisis to ensure they don’t hurt themselves, their loved ones or anyone else. It’s doing what any reasonable person would do if faced with such a situation in their own family. Gun rights and gun ownership have become highly polarizing issues in our society, which has made it diffi cult to have meaningful discussions about them, particularly in state legislatures. But these problems aren’t going away. And after my experience, I refuse to

Whitney Austin, who survived the 2018 shooting at Fifth Third Center, said gun owners must be part of the conversation about gun control legislation. JACKIE BORCHARDT/ ENQUIRER

Whitney Austin, shot 12 times during the attack on Cincinnati's Fifth Third Center, posted a photo showing about a month of healing on one of her scars.

throw up my hands and say, “there’s nothing we can do to stop gun violence and reduce suicides” – because I believe there is. While CARR may not end all gun violence and suicides, it is a smart, bipartisan approach that could save lives while helping gun owners who are experiencing crises. That’s something all Kentuckians should support. CARR creates a legal path to temporarily separate someone in crisis from their ﬁ rearm. Separation is neither permanent nor automatic. The legislation includes a stringent judicial review so that due process is maintained and the burden of proof is achieved. It also provides an opportunity for these individuals to access the services they may need to address the crisis so that, ultimately, they can get to a better place where gun ownership is safe. Imagine a scenario where your brother is expressing suicidal thoughts and can easily access multiple ﬁ rearms at his

home. You’ve urged him to seek crisis services time and time again, but he refuses, and you’re terrifi ed he will use one of his fi rearms to take his own life. CARR will allow you to seek assistance from law enforcement who will investigate the situation and, if suffi cient evidence exists to remove the fi rearms from the home, take the next step to approach a district court judge. If the judge agrees your brother is in crisis and separation should occur, the order is served, and law enforcement collects his fi rearms. The length of separation is determined in court, with the maximum being one year if not appealed. During this time, your brother will have the opportunity to access crisis services, which could reduce the length of separation. The goal is to get gun owners back to a place where it is safe for them to have their fi rearms. After all, without intervention, tragedy could occur and a gun owner could lose his or her right to own fi rearms forever, or worse.

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We cannot dismiss that it is a reality facing many Kentuckians. The brother in this example could be your parent, spouse or other family member. Nationally, gun violence killed over 43,000 people in 2020, slightly more than automobile fatalities and slightly less than breast cancer. In 2020, mass violence (shootings with four or more victims) exceeded any recent year by 50%. Suicide rates have been increasing across the country for the past two decades. But closer to home, according to CDC data, between 1999 and 2019 Kentucky’s suicide rate increased 30% more than the national rate. Importantly, most Kentuckians who died by suicide over the past decade used a highly lethal fi rearm (64%), putting Kentucky 13 points higher than the national rate for fi rearm suicides (51%). We simply cannot ignore these statistics, and I hope the Kentucky General Assembly agrees. The right to bear arms is never to be taken lightly, but neither is the opportunity I’ve been given to advocate for change. We must recognize that fi rearms and crises can be a deadly combination and support the CARR legislation that will save lives. CARR is a reasonable step that does not trample Second Amendment rights – in fact, it was written to protect them. And while these issues can be diffi cult and divisive, it’s a small sacrifi ce to make to save lives and help Kentuckians in crisis get the support they need. Whitney Austin, a southerner who grew up around guns, was shot 12 times during the Fountain Square shooting in Cincinnati in September 2018. She is the executive director of Whitney/Strong, a nonprofi t working to increase gun safety and end gun violence and suicide by fi rearms.

Not a basketball fan, but diner leaves massive tip Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

College basketball fans have been leaving massive gratuities at restaurants throughout the region for months, but now non-sports fans appear to be rising to the challenge as well. A diner left a $1,000 tip for a $49.78 bill at the La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda in Newport on Feb. 15, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page. "You're Awesome! F*** a Crosstown Shootout,"

the diner wrote in a note left on the receipt. "We can’t even begin to express how thankful and humbled we are for our amazing customers who have kept us in business," the restaurant wrote in it's post. As of Feb. 21, generous diners had left more than $40,000 in tips at Greater Cincinnati restaurants. The challenge is dubbed the Crosstown tip-oﬀ in reference to the annual college basketball game played in December between the UC Bearcats and Xavier Musketeers. Fans have taken turns

leaving generous tips at local restaurants. Sometimes they leave a couple dollars more than what was left previously, other instances it's hundreds of dollars more. It all started when a $1,000 tip on a $54.59 bill was left by a Xavier fan dining at Zip's Cafe in Mount Lookout on Jan. 9. Besides being a lighthearted way for college basketball fans to compete, the challenge is also used as a way to support restaurant workers who've been working throughout the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Sun Country Airlines coming to CVG Randy Tucker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Discount carrier Sun Country Airlines, known for one-way fares as low as $39, this spring will begin nonstop service to Minneapolis from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airport. The Minneapolisbased airline, which announced 16 new routes on Jan. 25, will provide passenger service at CVG twice a week on Fridays and Sundays beginning May 14, according to a press release. Sun Country, which has a fl eet of more than two dozen aircraft, mostly Boeing 737s, off ers free in-fl ight entertainment, in-seat power stations on most planes and complimentary soft drinks. “We’re excited to bring our commitment to great customer service and affordability to Cincinnati,” said Jude Bricker, chief executive offi cer, Sun Country Airlines. “We have no doubt that CVG passengers will enjoy our Midwest hospitality, comfortable amenities such as free streaming infl ight entertainment and reclining seats, all at ultra-low fares.” The airline, which will become the twelfth passenger carrier at CVG, will also handle cargo delivery for Amazon at the local airport. “We’re thrilled to wel-

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The Florence Y’alls announced Feb. 17 the 2021 Frontier League season schedule will be played as normal under a new alignment. The home Opening Day will be May 29, beginning a three-game series against the Southern Illinois Miners, immediately followed by a visit from the Lake Erie Crushers. Florence starts the season at Gateway May 27-28. “Last year, we showed the community that we could safely play baseball in front of fans,” Florence Y’alls President David DelBello said. “Now, it’s time to take it a step further and have our inaugural season in the Frontier League as the Florence Y’alls.” The Y’alls played a short-term season in 2020 due to the pandemic, putting together two teams based in Florence to compete against two teams based in Lexington. This year’s season will feature a 16-team league that is a merger between the Frontier League and the Can-Am league. Nine teams from the traditional Frontier League that Florence fans are used to seeing will compete with seven teams from Canada and New York. Florence will compete in the Midwestern Division with traditional rivals Gateway, Evansville, Southern Illinois, Lake Erie, Joliet, Schaumburg and Windy City. Washington (Pa.) from the Frontier League will be in the Can-Am Division with Quebec, TroisRivieres, Tri-City, New York, Ottawa, New Jersey and Sussex County. Florence will play 12 games against Washington and three games each at Sussex County and New Jersey, and the Y’alls will play between nine and 15 games against their division foes. The regular season begins May 27 and ends Sept. 10-12 with a home series against Schaumburg. The 96-game schedule will feature eight Thirsty Thursdays, seven Firework Fridays and eight Rockin’ Saturdays. The Florence Y’alls full 2021 promotional schedule will be released April 1 along with all the giveaways, promotional appearances, theme nights and concession specials. Individual tickets to Y’alls games will go on sale April 1, as well. “We have some amazing promotional nights planned,” Director of Fan Communications Hannah Siefert said. “2020 didn’t turn out exactly the way we planned, so it is time to have as much fun as we can in 2021!” Season Tickets, Mini Plans and Club Y’allers Memberships are on sale now at ﬂ orenceyalls.com, and the franchise wants to remind fans that parking is free at home games.

Highlands senior Mac Russell swims in the state meet last year at the University of Kentucky. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

KHSAA changes wrestling, swimming postseason formats James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association voted Feb. 17 to make major changes in how the postseason is structured for its winter sports programs. In particular, the tournaments for wrestling and swimming will have a different look this year to account for indoor attendance limitations that are still in place because of the pandemic. In swimming, there will not be a single centralized state championship meet, which has been held at either the University of Kentucky or the University of Louisville. The capacities at those natatoriums don’t allow for spectators for each swimmer.

After the regional tournaments, the state qualiﬁ ers will be divided into three semistate meets, and the times for those meets will be used to determine state champions and medalists. The sites for those three meets have not been determined. The regional meets will take place in a two-week window as early as April 5, and the semistate meets will take place the week of April 19. A total of 13 swimmers will advance to each semistate in each event – the top two ﬁ nishers in each regional and seven at-large swimmers spread among the three regions. One more at-large swimmer will be chosen for one semistate.. Region 7, which has all Northern Kentucky teams, will compete in the semi-

state with Regions 8 and 9. Those teams are as follows. REGION 8 – Bourbon County, Bryan Station, Frederick Douglass, George Rogers Clark, Great Crossing, Harrison County, Henry Clay, Lafayette, Lexington Catholic, Lexington Christian, Mason County, Montgomery County, Paris, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Robertson County, Sayre, Scott County, St. Patrick, Tates Creek REGION 9 – Ashland Blazer, Barbourville, Berea, Boyd County, Corbin, East Carter, East Ridge, Elliott County, Fleming County, Johnson Central, Knott County Central, Knox Central, Letcher County Central, Madison CenSee POSTSEASON, Page 2B

Nick Bennett (Moeller HS) pitches for the Y'alls as the Florence Y'alls defeated the Lexington Legends 14-3 in the season opener of the Battle of the Bourbon Trail July 31 at UC Health Stadium in Florence. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

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Locals are among McDonald’s All-American nominees Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Several of Greater Cincinnati’s top boys and girls high school basketball players have been tabbed as McDonald’s All-American nominees. There will be no live game this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Instead, it will be a virtual celebration. The fi nal team roster of 48 players will be named later this month. But, much like the senior year seasons of these athletes, commemorating these players will look diff erent this year due to COVID-19. McDonald’s decided to forego in-person games after consulting with health and safety experts. McDonald’s will still give those who are named to the fi nal team recognition for their accomplishments and dedication to the game of basketball. Details of the virtual celebration will be shared soon. This year’s talent is spread coast-tocoast, with nominees representing 44 states and the District of Columbia. High school players from Texas received the most nominations (87), followed by Florida (58) and California (57). Alumni of the nation’s premier high school basketball showcase include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Zion Williamson, Maya Moore, Candace Parker, A’ja Wilson and many more. Nominees are all seniors.

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Ryle senior Brie Crittendon drives against Dixie Heights senior Laci Reinhart as Ryle defeated Dixie Heights 69-51 in KHSAA girls basketball Jan. 8 at Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

Ohio girls Jenna Batsch, Loveland - The 6foot-1 guard led Loveland to the Eastern Cincinnati Conference title with 13.7 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. She will play at Kent State. LeAsiah Payne, Winton Woods Payne averaged 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Warriors. She will play at Fisk University. Laila Phelia, Mount Notre Dame The 5-foot-10 Phelia has averaged 17.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals for the undefeated Cougars who have not lost since 2019. She will play at Michigan. “She had to have knee surgery before the season,” Mount Notre Dame coach Dr. Scott Rogers said. “She’s just come back like a gangbuster. I’m really happy for her. She’s played great all year.”

Kentucky girls Brie Crittendon, Ryle - The 5-foot-10 Crittendon averages 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals for the Raiders and is committed to Eastern Kentucky.

Ohio boys Logan Duncomb, Moeller - The 6foot-9 Indiana signee was recently named the Co-Greater Catholic League Player of the Year with St. Xavier’s Kobe Rodgers. Duncomb averaged 13.3 points,

Loveland player Jenna Batsch (25) brings the ball up against Sycamore player Keianna Sheridan (14) during the Tigers 48-36 win on Jan. 4.

Collin Miller drops in a three-pointer for Walnut Hills in the Southwest District boys sectional basketball tournament in 2020.

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8.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks for the Crusaders who shared the GCL-South title with St. Xavier and Elder. Collin Miller, Walnut Hills - Miller is a 6-foot-2 guard for the Eagles who

shared the Eastern Cincinnati Conference title with Turpin. He averaged 6.2 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 2.6 assists. He has signed to play baseball at Bel-

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tral, Madison Southern, Model, North Laurel, Oneida Baptist Institute, Piarist, Rockcastle County, Rose Hill Christian, Rowan County, Russell, South Laurel, West Carter, Williamsburg “We are not the only state. We’ve had several states that have actually canceled their swimming, and a majority of states are doing some kind of modifi cation for one year,” said KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett. “We hope that next year we have hundreds of people hanging on each other at (the University of Kentucky) again or any other facility.” In wrestling, an extra round of competition has been added to cut the number of state qualifi ers in each weight class from 32 in a normal year to eight this season. After the regional meets, the top four fi nishers in each weight class will advance to a semistate tournament, where the top two fi nishers will then advance to the state meet. That will make eight wrestlers in each weight class for the state meet. Points from the semistate and state meets will count toward team standings. The current plan is for Region 6, which houses all of Northern Kentucky

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except Grant County High School, to pair up with Region 5 for the semistate round.

Region 5 schools are Anderson County, Franklin County, Grant County, Great Crossing, North Oldham, Oldham Coun-

mont Abbey. Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 19. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

ty, Scott County, South Oldham, Spencer County, Western Hills and Woodford County. Woodford County is a perennial state power and other schools in the region typically produce top-fl ight wrestlers. As voted, the regional meets will take place the week of March 8, the semistate meet the week of March 15 and the state meet the week of March 22. In football, the KHSAA voted to keep the current playoff format in place until realignment happens for the 2023 fall season. For the past two seasons, the four playoff qualifi ers from each district played each other in the fi rst two rounds of the playoff s instead of being paired with teams from another district in the fi rst round. A recent survey conducted by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association said that 76 percent of the members want the old format back and crossbracketing between districts. The KHSAA voted to do a survey of football-playing schools and address the matter further in May, but that any change would likely not take eff ect until 2023. Tackett argued Feb. 17 that the current format cuts down on travel costs for schools, and that every other team sport starts its postseason with intra-district playoff s.

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feasible under the prevailing weather conditions, and to remove therefrom all snow and ice, to the extent feasible under the prevailing weather conditions, accumulated therein within a reasonable time which will ordinarily not exceed twelve (12) hours after the abatement of any storm during which the snow and ice may have accumulated.” This type of ordinance is commonly found in other jurisdictions as well, so be sure to check your local ordinances to avoid penalties for any violations. It is worth mentioning that the Campbell County Road Department assumes responsibility for snow/ice removal on Campbell County maintained roads. Stay safe, healthy, and warm. If you have any topics you would like to have covered in this column, please contact my oﬃ ce by e-mail at countyattorney@campbellcountyky.org, by phone at 491-7700 or by regular mail addressed to 319 York Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071. Steven Franzen, Campbell County Attorney’s Oﬃ ce

COVINGTON, Ky. – The Point/Arc, which provides opportunities to individuals with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to reach their highest potential educationally, residentially, socially and vocationally has received the go-ahead for at least 44 residents to receive The Pﬁ zer COVID-19 vaccination Terri Angel, executive director for SCL (Support for Community Living and Registered Nurse) for The Point/Arc announced. “Finally, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has allocated the vaccine for residential providers,” Angel said. The Point/Arc serves 14 residential homes, 24hours-a-day in-care for 14 homes in residence. Add two, four-unit apartment buildings; one home independent setting; a respite program – with a home dedicated to respite – which is a total of 18 oﬀ -campus residencies. No other agency in Northern Kentucky has a home dedicated to respite. “We serve 50 people, on-going, not including respite,” Angel said. Elizabeth Kries, the Assistant Director of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities for Kentucky, was a big help according to Angel. “She (Kries) coordinated every person in each residential provider in the state,” Angel said. The Point/Arc was scheduled for vaccinations, in groups of six, Monday, Feb. 22 at Walgreens. Andy Furman, The Point/Arc

It All Started at Pump #1: Stories of Early Bellevue, Kentucky COVINGTON, KY – When Navy retirees Jim and Bev McPhail relocated from Connecticut to Bellevue, KY, in 2017, they bought an old house in the Fairfi eld Avenue Historic District and set about researching its history. As they did, they also uncovered misconceptions and urban legends about the city’s past, a few of which they will share during the next virtual NKY History Hour at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Some of the topics they will discuss are the founding of Bellevue, its fi rst residents, its growth and a citizens’ revolt against an unpopular law. To register and participate in the free presentation, presented by Behringer-Crawford Museum, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZcsdeGtpjMiEtFOHWP1OI4tooShmMxzS0oY. Information on how to connect to the Zoom session will be sent after registration. As part of their research project, the McPhails served on the History Committee of the Bellevue Sesquicentennial Commission. They’ve held seminars on researching the history of homes and their occupants, including fi eld trips to the courthouse with the attendees. In 2019, they were named “Preservation Heroes” as part of the River Cities Excellence in Preservation Awards and are scheduled to be part of the upcoming NKY Restoration Weekend. Hosted by Shane Noem and Tara Johnson-Noem, vice president of the BCM Board of Trustees, NKY History Hour is a weekly off ering of the museum focused on Northern Kentucky history, featuring local authors, historians and archaeologists. NKY History Hour presentations are currently free to the public but may become a BCM members-only benefi t in the future. To support NKY History Hour and access many oth-

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Property owner liability for snow and ice removal Given the impressive amount of snow we have been experiencing, I thought it would be helpful to revisit the legal ramiﬁ cations this can have for property owners. When someone slips and falls on snow or ice on your property, even if the hazard is open and obvious, the injured person may possibly sue you for negligence. In Kentucky, these types of negligence actions are subject to comparative fault. This means that each party potentially responsible is attributed a percentage of the fault for the damage Franzen that occurred. Ultimately, an injured person can still recover even if that person is 99% at fault for the injury, although any judgment they received would be reduced by their percentage of fault. In this example, the judgment would be reduced by 99%. In addition, cities may enact their own snow and ice removal ordinances. For example, § 91.33 of the City of Alexandria, Kentucky Code of Ordinances states that “it shall be the duty of the owner or the occupant of each and every parcel of real estate in the city abutting upon any sidewalk to keep the sidewalk abutting his premises free and clear of snow and ice to the extent

With February being American Heart Month, now is a great time to learn about ways to lower your risk of developing heart disease. One of the best ways to do this is by following a heart healthy diet. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Mediterranean diet are widely accepted by scientists as being good for your heart. Both emphasize eating more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, seafood and lean meats, and fewer fatty foods and sweets. These recommendations are consistent with the U.S. Department of AgriThompson culture’s MyPlate. Both the DASH and Mediterranean diets also encourage followers to incorporate physical activity into their day. In addition to being heart healthy, both diets may help you lower your risks for developing type 2 diabetes and some cancers. The Mediterranean diet has been named one of the best diets in the world on numerous occasions. It focuses on using food to develop the foundation for a healthy lifestyle, rather than following a strict diet. It gets its name from its origins in countries like Greece and Italy that border the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to being a heart healthy diet, studies strongly suggest that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet have lower levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol, lower blood pressure, weight loss or weight maintenance, improved eyesight, improve brain function, increased joint relief from rheumatoid arthritis and may live longer. The DASH diet is designed to help people lower their blood pressure. In addition to consuming nutrient-dense foods, it focuses on lowering sodium intake and eating the correct portion sizes. By following the DASH diet, you may be able to lower your blood pressure by a few points within a couple of weeks. Long-term followers have been able to lower the top number of their blood pressure between eight and 14 points, which reduces their risk for heart disease. The diet is consistent with dietary recommendations for lowering your risks for osteoporosis, and stroke. Kate Vaught Thompson, Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service

SCHOOL NEWS Pizza day for MQH 4th graders Fourth graders at Mary, Queen of Heaven School recently had pizza day in their classroom. Students started by ﬁ nding out their oﬃ cial chef names and wearing chef hats. They made fraction pizzas, did a pizza writing activity, read a book about pizza, and played a pizza-themed grammar game. To conclude the fun, they made their own mini pizzas. Garri Hunt, Mary, Queen of Heaven School

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Goering battled family dysfunction at businesses ‘He didn’t have to be top dog’

Alexander Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

John Goering spent much of his life working in his family’s varied businesses. Navigating the diff erent personalities, management styles and family dynamics – and later teaching others how to do it – became his legacy. Growing up, Goering helped out at the Ideal Packing Co., a West End meatpacking company run by his father and uncle. The tension he saw between the two brothers led to a lifelong obsession. Eventually, it led to the 1989 founding of The Goering Center For Family and Private Business at the University of Cincinnati, a nonprofi t that provides practical education programs for family-owned and other businesses. The center is meant to help busy entrepreneurs tackle practical issues – such as succession planning and developing future leaders – and has touched hundreds of businesses employing thousands in Greater Cincinnati. “While working at the plant with my father and uncle, I observed something unfortunate between them: confl ict,” Goering wrote in an undated letter explaining the center’s origin. “They had an unequal partnership, and the discord planted a seed of curiosity in me. I wondered, ‘how do family businesses resolve these relational issues?’” Goering, 87, died Feb. 7 after recent health issues. Local business leaders paid tribute: Richard Graeter, president and co-owner of local icon Graeter’s Ice Cream, credits the Goering Center with helping his family transition its namesake enterprise from the third to the fourth generation of management. “It’s a wonderful asset that John Goering gave to this community,” Graeter said, adding he might be enrolling the fi fth generation of Graeter family members in the near future. Graeter and others said coursework at the center forced family members to engage with each other and bigger issues like succession planning away from the hustle of day-to-day operations. “You’re so busy running a business, you don’t take time on planning,” Graeter said. “It forces you to make the time.”

‘I hate being CEO’ Big things sometimes happen when family members get away from the grind and reﬂ ect with one another. Jancoa Janitorial Services owners Mary and Tony Miller had an epiphany at the Goering Center: “My husband said ‘I hate being CEO’ and I said ‘I want that job,’” Mary Miller said. Now, Mary Miller is the boss and majority owner

After his family sold out of the meat business, Goering became an accounting professor at the University of Cincinnati in 1958. Later, he served as an administrator: as registrar and associate vice provost, from 1967 to 1975. He retired from teaching in 1981. But throughout his academic career, Goering stayed involved in several of his family’s continuing ventures. He eventually led one of them, Erlanger Lumber Co. He also developed an industrial park, Walton Park, and owned land he leased to farmers in Northern Kentucky. For decades, Goering spent several weeks a year in California helping one brother run an industrial business owned by the family, while he also helped his other brother run the lumber business. “He didn’t have to be top dog,” said Goering’s son, Stuart Goering. “He recognized his role (as an accountant) and that he was the source of a lot of critical information and could make recommendations. But ultimately he wasn’t always the decision-maker.”

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Alexandria 10151 Harlequin Court: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Taylor and John Devlin; $309,000 1273 Parkside Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Kaylen and Eric Arbogast; $363,500 13151 E. Nagel Road: Karen and Terrence Markus to Kelly Stewart; $296,000 202 Springwood Drive: Jill and Ronald Jones to Alexandria Greene; $178,500 34 Trapp Court: Brittany and Aaron Scharold to Garnt Thomas; $187,000 7509 Flintshire Drive, unit 4-104: Robin Brooks and Daniel Webster to Jenyel and Joseph Carroll; $211,000 796 Yorkshire Drive, unit 17-303: Fischer Attached Homes III, LLC to Margaret Norbut; $181,500 8546 Beechwood Court: Melanie and Keith Line to BSFR II Owner I, LLC; $191,000 945 Willow Creek Drive: Samantha and Nathan Losey to Mary Adams and Bridget Hensley; $245,000

Bellevue 142 Division St.: Jessica and Nicholas Rolf to Laura Kelley; $278,000 224 Berry Ave.: Charles Malone to Ramzi Muasher; $225,000 318 Center St.: Sarah and Robert Atkinson-Knuckles to George Flinchum; $180,000

Bromley 323 Shelby St.: Elaine and Frank Armstrong to Brian Armstrong; $150,000

California 10019 Timbercreek Court: William Martz to Tracie Johnson; $108,000 12487 Flagg Springs Pike: Robert Kearns to Victor Dawn and Scott Schoulties; $455,000 9313 Flagg Springs Pike: Home Ownership Solutions, LLC to Tyler Rawlings; $256,000

Cold Spring 5933 Boulder View, unit 20-305: Keith Feys to Sheena Freeman; $128,000

Covington 112 W. 32nd St.: Benditti Enterprises, Inc. to Tanner Justice; $155,000 124 Meadow Drive: Julie and Donald Memering to Latasha and John Sten-

ger; $159,000 134 W. 10th St.: Constance Brenneman to Roland Blasio; $169,500 1408-10 Greenup St.: Beto Properties, LLC to Diane Berberich and Thomas Seward; $140,000 1913 Scott Boulevard: Ronald Decker to Sonya Riddle and Daniel Amirhamzeh; $114,000 203 W. 6th St., unit 3B: David McHenry to Sydney and Daniel Schlachter; $256,500 2121 Rolling Hills Drive, unit 17-302: Cody Jones to William Griffith; $161,000 2732 Rosina Ave.: Rachael and Michael Sherwood to Jared Schild; $159,000 2887 Madision Ave.: Michael Wells to Janet Schweer; $96,500 3422-3424 Lincoln Ave.: Lynlee and Tracy Foster to Shannon and Nathaniel McDevitt; $130,000 36 W. 32nd St.: Wilsher Holdings, LLC to Aaron Pharr; $102,000 672 Rusconi Drive: Daniel Lutes to Megan and Scott Newton II; $160,000 715 Garrard St.: Eileen Broomall to Erin and Eric Cole; $165,000 725 W. 19th St.: Katherine and William Meyers to Claire Clath; $115,000

Crestview 8 Dorothy Drive: Denise and Nicholas Benge to Lucas McComas; $129,000

Crestview Hills 525 Palmer Court, unit G: Ginger Blackwell to Maggie and David Blankenship; $316,000 592 Palmer Court, unit 302-01: George Miner to Carla Litmer; $410,000

Crittenden 14640 Salem Creek Road: Megan and Daniel Henry to Bridget-Ann and Desiderio Maldonado; $335,000

Dayton 1 Rose Drive: Kelly Stewart to Janet and Jason Hundemer; $196,000 820 Vine St.: AHC Holdings, LLC to Samantha and Gregory Jackson; $76,000

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Fort Wright 128 Basswood Circle: Scott Reed to Michele and Benjamin Kleier; $223,000 906 Highland Ave.: Denise and Scotty Jones to Karl Wiseman; $125,000

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Independence 10678 Bluespruce Lane: Megan Filliater to Nicole and Anthony Greis-Renaker; $245,000 10690 Kelsey Drive: Christina and Bartholomew Beck to Laura and Troy Worley; $269,000 1305 Victory Lane: Christina and Aaron Hunt to Jessica and Stephen Pollock; $210,000 1598 Cherry Blossom Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Keri and Kyle Furnish; $239,500 1610 Bird Road: Heritage Crest Developers, LLC to Tiffany and Blake Burris; $85,000 1866 Autumn Maple Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Alison Young and Brian Hudson; $237,500 2002 Woodcrest Drive: Jeff Fitzgerald to Taylor and Richard Brey Jr.; $176,000

2845 Sycamore Creek Drive: Melissa and Ross Kramer to Kari and Andrew East; $280,000 9692 Cloveridge Drive: Lindsay and Taylor Stalf to Lindsay and Joshua Miller; $280,000

Lakeside Park 2690 Gayle Court: Michael Ziegler to Hannah and Johnathan Kral; $205,000

Latonia 22 E. 43rd St.: Tracy Graham to Erika Ferrell; $124,000

Ludlow 315 Stokesay St.: Susanne Dauwe to Edward Kloeker; $140,000 854 Oak St.: Christian Cavallo to Laura Cooper; $93,000

Newport 147 Main St.: Melissa and Ivan Lewis to Nikita Williams; $144,500 400 Riverboat Row, unit 901: Darlene and James Barrett to David Segraves; $685,000 415 Thornton St.: Oaks Property Group, LLC to SFR3-AIC, LLC; $62,500 508 E. 2nd St.: Bellevue Land, LLC to Patricia and Jay Kurtz; $257,000 814 Linden Ave.: Lauren and John Cofrin to Kim and Steven Blair; $283,500

Southgate 160 Tracy Lane: Caitlyn Theil to Kenneth Ball; $185,000 74 View Terrace Drive, unit 6: Ashley and Zachary Bailey to Bhanu Peddi and Preeti Mallapur and Rukmani Viayakumar and Harish Luckshetty; $87,000

Taylor Mill 5223 Homestead Drive: Amanda Knight to Kevin Short; $145,000 694 Mafred Drive: The Roberts Organization, LLC to Michael Murray; $183,000

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Lent: Diner-style salmon patties ‘were a Friday favorite at our house growing up’ Diner-style salmon patties Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

Go to taste on onion and celery.

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Ingredients 1 can salmon (I used pink salmon)

As I write this column, another winter storm is predicted. I took a photo of the outhouse when I went outside to feed the “girls” (chickens). All I can say is, I’m sure glad we’re living today and not years ago when all along our country road, outhouses were essential. So were cook stoves that used wood as fuel. I guess what I’m getting at is even though the pandemic has caused lots of challenges for all of us, including much more home cooking, we still have it easier than folks of a diﬀ erent era. And since Lent is here, it’s a good time to put ﬁ sh on your menu. When was the last time you made diner-style salmon patties? With dill sauce? These were a Friday favorite at our house growing up. Maybe you’re in the mood for a yummy green bean stew which can be vegetarian if you so choose. It’s from a very special friend and creative cook: Helen Sarky, an Anderson township resident. Helen is celebrating her 85th birthday and she has been a wonderful mentor to many of us. Her Lebanese green bean stew is similar to the one that is a sell out at Cincinnati’s St. Anthony of Padua church dinners.

1 large egg, lightly beaten Finely diced onion and celery, about 1/3 cup each ⁄ 2 cup or so Panko bread crumbs or your favorite bread crumbs

Pepper to taste Instructions Drain salmon and mix everything together lightly. Form into patties and fry in olive oil over medium heat until brown on both sides. Serve with lemon wedge and/or dill sauce.

Above, diner-style salmon patties are a great main course for a Lenten Friday night.

Thinly sliced fried potatoes are a nice side.

Left, our outhouse – we store straw in it. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD/ FOR THE ENQUIRER

Lemon dill sauce I like this so much I use it on other seafood dishes, too. Ingredients

Helen Sarky’s Lebanese green bean stew

⁄ 2 cup mayonnaise

Go to taste on ingredients.

Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint

1 pound fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2” lengths

1 1⁄ 2 cups diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup water or chicken stock or more if needed

⁄ 2 cup sliced thinly onions

1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste

1 tablespoon minced garlic (opt)

Instructions

⁄ 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste

Heat oil over medium heat until hot.

(3 minutes), then add garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.

Juice of half a lemon or more to taste

Stir in cinnamon, salt, pepper and mint and keep stirring.

1 generous teaspoon dried dill leaves or palmful fresh chopped

Add tomatoes, water and lemon juice and keep stirring.

Hot sauce to taste

Add beans and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover pan and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

Add onions and sauté until caramelized

Serve over a bed of cooked rice.

1 tomato, ﬁ nely diced (optional but very good) Instructions Just stir everything up together.

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Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business type activities, each major fund and the remaining aggregate fund information of the City of Bellevue, Kentucky, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2020, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. -Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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-Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund and the remaining aggregate fund information of the City of Bellevue, Kentucky as of June 30, 2020 and the respective changes in financial position thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Other Matters -Required Supplementary Information Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management’s Discussion and Analysis on pages 3-6, the budgetary comparison schedules on pages 43-44, and the pension and other post-employment benefits disclosures on pages 45-48 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

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631,820 305,076

643,832 347,607

589,464 3,29,540

54,368 18,067

1,472,209 119,200

1,472,466 123,664

1,410,113 100,892

62,353 22,772

329,109 444,750

332,952 450,761

327,853 438,864

5,099 11,897

924,279 335,600 150,000 4,712,043

923,464 277,297 150,000 4,722,043

924,279 182,613 48,735 4,352,353

(815) 94,684 101,265 369,690

287,070

277,070

782,952

505,882

Other Financing Sources (Uses) CARES Act Operating transfers (out) Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

(466,960) (466,960)

(477,786) (477,786)

415,044 (477,786) (62,742)

415,044 415,044

Excess (Deficit) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over (Under) Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

(179,890)

(200,716)

720,210

920,926

2,474,387 $ 2,294,497

2,474,387 $ 2,273,671

2,474,387 $ 3,194,597

Fund Balance, Beginning of Year Fund Balance, End of Year

920,926

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