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Founders say Club MMA can help teach kids life skills Segann March Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A birthday tribute was held in honor of President William Henry Harrison at his memorial site in North Bend on Feb. 7. PHOTOS BY AMANDA ROSSMANN/ THE ENQUIRER

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One of America’s forgotten presidents gets parade Carl Weiser, Jeff Suess and Sharon Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

NORTH BEND, Ohio – You might consider the parade here earlier this month the equivalent of a participation trophy. Of the 45 presidents the nation honored on Presidents Day, none served as short a term as William Henry Harrison. He died just 31 days into his presidency and is buried in a tomb overlooking the Ohio River in this town 15 miles west of Cincinnati. Despite a term so short that he left no imprint on the presidency itself, Harrison is still honored every year with a parade sometime around his Feb. 9 birthday. This year’s featured the usual honor guard, marching members of a local Sons of the American Revolution chapter, and wreath-laying at the former president’s tomb.

Robert Ruehlman, a local judge and North Bend resident who helps organize the parade, said it’s important to remember Harrison beyond even his time as president. “He was an important fi gure in the war of 1812 and he was the fi rst presidential candidate to use a slogan,” Ruehlman said. That slogan: “Tippecanoe and Tyler too.” (Tippecanoe was a battle Harrison fought in; Tyler was John Tyler, his running mate.) Harrison, a Whig, can claim to be the answer to variety of historical trivia: he was the fi rst president from Ohio, the grandfather of a later president (Benjamin Harrison,) and a pioneer when it came to presidential campaigns – chiefl y by exaggerating his record. In her biography “William Henry Harrison,” author Gail Collins, the New York Times columnist and Green Township native, said, “Politically, HarriSee HARRISON, Page 2A

After joining a mixed martial arts program four years ago, Andrew Watkins is overcoming his struggle with social interactions by helping lead class activities. Watkins, a 9-year-old who has Asperger syndrome, joined Club MMA in Green Township to learn martial arts. His father Ron Watkins says “All Blue Drew” continues to grow emotionally, physically and socially every time he steps on the gray mat. “They say it takes a village to raise a child and MMA is truly a part of our village,” Watkins said. Success stories like this are one of many reasons Club MMA has stacks of thank-you letters from past students and a brand-new MMA facility to accommodate growing enrollment numbers. Co-owners Jeff Robison and Abbie Clark say they created the program to help individuals “fi ght life’s battles through martial arts.” Thousands of West Side students have enrolled in fi tness or martial arts programs since its grand opening in 2008, Clark said. To date, 525 children and adults are enrolled in various programs. Coaches, who specialize in child development, help students develop coping mechanisms and teach them sportsmanship, goal-setting techniques, martial arts and leadership traits. “Our coaches get to develop kids’ confi dence and teach life skills in each class,” Clark said. “They actually practice shaking someone’s hands and introducing themself.” Robison’s lifelong passion for martial arts prompted him to open an MMA school. The deeply aff ected his life and he wants it to change others’ lives as well. “Martial arts was never my passion but he is my passion,” Clark said. “I get to see how much he helps people and he’s humble about it. It was very simple that when he wanted to start a business, I was all in. It changed his life and it’s really cool that we get to do that for other people.” Lori Anderson’s 10-year-old daughter Reagan started training at Club MMA in the fi rst grade and uses the sport to boost her confi dence when she hears about tragedies on the news. “They are making them into good See MMA, Page 2A

The nation’s shortest-serving president, William Henry Harrison, and his wife, Anna, lie buried in a tomb overlooking the Ohio River.

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Coach Josh Geers works with a child, on Jan. 29 at Club MMA in Green Township. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

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Coach Josh Geers shakes hands with Seraphina Cucura, 4, after she earned an orange belt at Club MMA in Green Township.

Owner Jeff Robison hugs his son, Stryker, 6, at Club MMA.

Co-owner Abbie Clark says goodbye to a family at Club MMA in Green Township.

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little people,” Anderson said. “They sit them down during mat talks and teach them about manners, conﬁ dence and how to handle their anger. They become better students and athletes.”

Building the MMA community Mixed martial arts programs for children and adults across the Tristate are building communities, helping the economy and growing, Robison said. The Oak Hills High School graduates relocated in January to an 11,000-square-foot building at 3285 Westbourne Drive. They bought the facility from Dr. Set Shahbabian, a retired neurosurgeon. “He was proud of his building and we’re proud of it too,” Clark said. “We want to be a staple on this side of town. This is our community. No matter how big Club MMA got, we still wanted everyone to feel like family here.” In August, the couple opened a smaller, second location in Campbell County, Kentucky, near Highland Heights. Clark said more than 100 people are enrolled at this campus.

Children avoid a ball during an exercise on Jan. 29, at Club MMA in Green Township. PHOTOS BY KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

A wreath decorates the tomb of President William Henry Harrison, dhow died in 1841 after serving for 31 days.

A birthday tribute was held in honor of President William Henry Harrison at his memorial site in North Bend, on Feb. 7. Participants, including the Hamilton County Sheriff's Honor Guard and Sons of the American Revolution Cincinnati Chapter, marched together from North Bend's Council Hall building to the President William Henry Harrison Memorial Site where a short ceremony was held and wreaths were presented. PHOTOS BY AMANDA ROSSMANN/HE ENQUIRER

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son’s greatest achievement was to star in what is still celebrated as one of the most ridiculous presidential campaigns in history,” He’s also a key ﬁ gure in a new mystery. A sword he carried at his inauguration that was used in the Revolutionary War by his father-in-law, John Cleves Symmes, disappeared for decades – until it turned up at a Connecticut auction last year. It was seized until authorities can answer the question: was it stolen, as local historians suggest, or was the seller the true owner. The FBI is investigating. On March 4, 1841, Harrison gave the longest inaugural address in history (8,445 words). To show how hardy he was, he wore no overcoat, hat or gloves in the freezing temperatures. Harrison caught pneumonia and died on April 4, after just 31 days in oﬃ ce. At this year’s parade and wreath-laying, North

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Bend’s mayor Douglas Sammons said Harrison would have a message for the nation if he were alive today. “In our present day, the United States seems to have become a more polarized country,” Sammons said. “Even when we disagree, it does not mean we should be disagreeable. If President Harrison was alive today, I do not think he would appreciate where our country’s discourse is.”

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It’s about that time. Find a ﬁ sh fry near you Luann Gibbs Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Most Catholic churches in the Cincinnati area hold at least one fi sh fry during the Lenten season; the majority hold them weekly. Parishioners and public alike can socialize and fellowship together, and funds raised help charitable causes. Some other groups and businesses also hold fi sh fries during Lent. We’ve gathered a list of Westside fi sh fries during the season, including Ash Wednesday. If you do not see your favorite listed, please send the details to calendar@cincinnati.com with “fi sh fry” in the subject line.

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‘They were babies:’ The case against sending juveniles to prison without parole Jessie Balmert Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

COLUMBUS – For about 15 minutes on Wednesday, Feb. 19, an Ohio Statehouse hearing room felt less like a government building and more like a spiritual experience. Senators and aides sat rapt as they listened to the testimony of Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim, whose 39-year-old son Suliman was fatally shot in June 2015 in the Cincinnati neighborhood of South Cumminsville. She wasn’t calling for tougher penalties for the three young men linked to her son’s death, then 14, 17 and 25 years old – even though they stole Suliman’s cellphone, $40 from his pocket and the food he was carrying home. “What made me shake to my bones: they had a cellphone,” Rukiye AbdulMutakallim told lawmakers. “They didn’t call 911. There was no mercy.” Instead, Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim was advocating for a bill that would ban sending children younger than 18 to prison without the possibility of parole. Senate Bill 256, if passed, would bring Ohio law in line with a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court decision that banned the practice as “cruel and unusual punishment.” The proposed law would require those sentenced as children to have a hearing before the Ohio Parole Board for possible release after 18 or 25 years, depending on the severity of the oﬀ ense. Hearings would be held every ﬁ ve years after that.

Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim speaks in support of Ohio Senate Bill 256 during a judiciary meeting at the Ohio Statehouse on Feb. 19. The bill aims to give juveniles convicted of murder a chance at parole. Abdul-Mutakallim's son was killed in 2015 by a 14-year-old. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

If passed, the bill would apply retroactively to those sentenced for crimes as children. The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association opposes the proposed change, saying life without parole is an important option for the most serious offenses, such as school shootings. “Just because a person is 17 and a half or 17 and 10 months doesn’t mean they can’t appreciate that that was wrong and don’t deserve to be punished,” said Lou Tobin, executive director of the

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‘They were babies’ This bill wouldn’t aﬀ ect the young men convicted of Suliman’s death. Javon Coulter, who was 14 years old at the time of the crime, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Valentino Pettis, who was 17 years old, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Both will have opportunities to leave incarceration one day.

But Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim wants to address the root problems of why children like Javon and Valentino commit heinous acts. “I saw those boys in court. When I saw them, I thought I was going to see men,” Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim told lawmakers Feb. 19. “They were babies, and I knew I had to look deeper, so I did and that’s why I’m here.” Under the changes, judges would consider youth and its characteristics during sentencing. For example, the human brain isn’t fully formed until age 25 and one of the last regions to mature is the prefrontal cortex, which helps individuals with impulse control and good judgment. “It is not fair to punish a child in the same way as an adult, because a child is still developmentally immature,” bill sponsor Sen. Peggy Lehner, R-Kettering, told lawmakers during an earlier hearing. A similar bill passed the Ohio House of Representatives, 92-4, in 2016. Lawmakers will listen to more testimony in the Senate Judiciary Committee before possibly sending the proposal to the Senate ﬂ oor. The proposal would then need approval from the Ohio House of Representatives and Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature. Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim said this change would stop Ohio from “burying children alive in prison.” And that’s what her son would have wanted. “He wanted to do good. He learned that from me,” she said. “This bill absolutely represents what my son was trying to do.”

Spring is coming, see when seasonal ice cream shops are opening Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

If it seems like winter never arrived, don't worry about it too much. Spring is just around the corner, which means seasonal ice cream shops in Greater Cincinnati are starting to announce their opening days. Most shops open in March and April, but a few are opening before the end of

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Whipty Do, Maineville: opened Feb.

Loveland Dairy Whip: Feb. 28 Flubs, Hamilton, Ross and Fairﬁ eld: March 1 Zip Dip, Green Township: March 6

The Root Beer Stand, Sharonville: March 14 Silver Grove Dari Bar: March 14 Gold Top Dairy Bar, Green Township: March 20 The Cone, West Chester: April 1 Other ice cream joints like General Custer's, Putz's and Mount Healthy Dairy Bar have yet to announce their exact opening dates but have given a window.

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Viewpoints McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish was born in Cincinnati Byron McCauley Columnist Cincinnati Enqurier USA TODAY NETWORK

I chose to sit out the great chicken sandwich wars last fall. It was not our fi ght. Not our lane. But I’m all in for the Great Fish Sandwich War of 2020. This is diff erent. Our dignity is at stake. Arby’s, the roast beef sandwich place, has used social media and TV ads to question our very legitimacy by picking a fi ght with McDonald’s over its legendary Filet-O-Fish sandwich. Arby’s is trolling McDonald’s Filet-OFish. Pictures of badly made Filet-OFish sandwiches fi ll its Twitter feed. In a YouTube ad, Arby’s pokes fun, “Stop eating Filet-O-Fishes. Eat Arby’s Crispy Fishes.” Arby’s says it is off ering bigger sandwiches at a lower price, but for a limited time.

This is heresy. The McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich is a native Cincinnatian, born in 1962 at 5425 West North Bend Road, the brainchild of one of the fi rst McDonald’s franchisees, Lou Groen. The humble little sandwich is right up there with Benadryl, the Easy-Bake Oven, Play-Doh and Pampers as great inventions from Cincinnati. So if you’re messing with the Filet-OFish, you’re picking a fi ght with a prideful, loyal people, one and all. A McDonald’s store manager, who asked me not to use her name, told me that she worked for Groen starting in 1975 and ran one of his 42 restaurants for more than 20 years. “It’s not every day that somebody you know made a sandwich that we sell every day,” she said. According to McDonald’s lore, Groen convinced founder Ray A. Kroc to allow him to test a white fi sh sandwich in his restaurant as a way to make up for sales

lost on Fridays during the Lenten season. The big Roman Catholic population in Montfort Heights abstained from eating meat during Lent. Kroc wanted to sell a grilled pineapple sandwich called a Hula Burger, so they tested both the same day. There are no Hula Burgers on the current McDonald’s menu. The Filet-O-Fish in 1965 became the ﬁ rst new sandwich added to McDonald’s original menu. Back then it cost 29 cents. Meanwhile, McDonald’s says, the Filet-O-Fish, selling at about $4 apiece, is among it’s most popular sandwiches. McDonald’s says 25% of its Filet-O-Fish sandwiches are sold during the Lenten season, which begins Feb. 26. Meanwhile, Arby’s is practicing an age-old tactic used in everything from politics to business. Take an ax to the knees of the leader. Create a faux controversy. Attack and undermine. Get your 15 minutes of fame. Lou Groen died in 2011, having sold

most of his franchises back to McDonald’s. The family still operates 23 McDonald’s franchises in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including the North Bend restaurant. Some of Lou’s former employees have children and grandchildren now. Many still live in the neighborhood. They remember prepping for Fridays when they would sell more ﬁ sh than burgers in a burger joint. Under normal circumstances, we couldn’t give a cuss over a sandwich. As sandwiches go, this one is low-brow: a steamed bun, a fried ﬁ sh patty, some processed cheese and a dollop of tartar sauce. The Filet-O-Fish might be a simpleton, but it’s our simpleton. And we take care of our own. Byron McCauley is a columnist for The Enquirer. He writes about the intersection of free enterprise, race, politics and social justice. Email: bmccauley@enquirer.com. Social: @byronmccauley.

McGuﬀ ey deserves credit for jail’s innovative drug recovery programs Sarah Hellmann Guest Columnist Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan (”Focus on drug addiction, not chasing drug trends,” Feb. 9) is deservedly credited for being an early leader pushing law enforcement and other parts of the criminal justice system away from punishing addiction to treating addiction in those they encounter in their work. Kudos to Chief Synan for his courageous innovative leadership. And let’s give credit to Major Charmaine McGuff ey whose courageous, innovative leadership created the women’s “recovery pod” in the Hamilton County Jail. The pod treats heroin addicts who commit to following a rigorous drug rehab program while incarcerated and follow-up support after their release. McGuff ey deserves credit also because she created the jail’s “veterans pod” to treat the special needs of those who served us in the military and the “reentry pod” to equip about-to-be-released prisoners with skills and resources to avoid being jailed again. In 2016, McGuff ey was publicly commended by Sheriff Jim Neil for reforming the jail from the worst-rating in Ohio to the best. That year, her reforms also included creating the women’s recovery pod by partnering for volunteer services, at no cost to the county, with treatment and other human services experts, such as, Off the Streets, Center for Addiction Treatment Peer Mentoring, First Step Home, Hamilton County ReEntry, Cincinnati Works, 4 Charis, Art for All People, Talbert House and Women Changing Lives Recovery. In 2017, McGuff ey was two weeks away from using similar resources to start a men’s recovery pod. She had formed alliances with representatives of agencies including St. Vincent de Paul, Narcotics Anonymous, Hamilton County Job & Family Services, Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence, and a men’s peer mentoring group who were poised to launch the recovery eff ort. Instead, Neil terminated her before she could start it. When McGuff ey departed the sheriff ’s command staff , she left to him all he needed to put in place the men’s recovery pod. Neil failed to fi nish that important job, and he failed the men it was meant to help. From 2016-19, about 195 women have completed the jail’s recovery program. During that same time period, no man had the chance to complete a recovery program in the jail due to the sheriff ”s lack of leadership. In 2018, McGuff ey announced that she would run against Neil for sheriff in 2020. Had she not challenged Neil,

Inmates in the recovery pod of the Hamilton County Justice Center talk about the importance of the program that was started last fall under the direction of Charmaine McGuffey, former commander of the Justice Center. The majority of the women in the program have opioid addiction. The program offers the women peer counseling, art and yoga and gives them an exit strategy for when they leave. Kimberly Knecht, 30, center, said the peer mentors have taught them they can have their lives back. She said, "I have been in the recovery pod almost six months and I can honestly say if it wasn't for this pod, when I leave, I probably would have just gone back to my old ways.” PHOTOS BY DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

there would likely not have been a men’s recovery pod. Give credit where credit is due. McGuff ey’s innovative leadership brought addiction treatment and reentry preparation to the jail in the thick of the opioid crisis. Now that the crisis is showing signs of weakening, Neil made a big splash of fi nally starting treatment for men in the jail. That’s good news going forward but bad news for all those men with addiction who went three years without treatment before Neil fi nally did something about it. Neil is reported to have said at the opening of the men’s pod that the women’s pod has seen low recidivism rates for prisoners who have gone through the program and that the recovery pods are an innovative approach to drug treatment. McGuff ey recognized that in 2016 and modeled her recovery pods on those shown to be eff ective in other cities. McGuff ey has proven that she is a strong leader who meets problems head-on with tested solutions. And it does not take her three years to respond to a crisis. Sarah Hellmann is an advocate and artist and lives in Green Township with her husband.

Major Charmaine McGuffey, then Commander of the Hamilton County Justice Center, left, and Tracy Brumﬁ eld, peer counselor, talk about the recovery pod at the Hamilton County Justice Center. Brumﬁ eld, a former addict herself, spends hours each Sunday counseling the women and lending support.

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wich, fi sh dinner, New England clam chowder, cheese pizza. Sides include baked mac and cheese, french fries, coleslaw, collard greens and cornbread. Tea, coff ee and lemonade included. Alcoholic beverages extra. Dine-in or carryout. $3-$13. 513-742-0060. Harrison Kiwanis Club, corner of New Haven Road and Biggs Boulevard, Harrison. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Feb. 28-April 3. Concession trailer is set up at FCN Bank parking lot. Carryout only. Dinners $8, a la carte items 50 cents to $4. Knights of Columbus Northside Council, 3144 Blue Rock Road, White Oak. 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-April 10. 513741-7700. Mary Queen of Heaven, 1150 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger. 4-8 p.m. Feb. 28-April 3. Call ahead for carryout orders at 859-371-2622 and pick up meals up inside the church narthex. MasterCard, Visa, Amex and Discover Card are all accepted. Menu posted at mqhparish.com. Old St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 123 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28 only. During Bockfest. 513-7212988. Our Lady of the Rosary, 17 Farragut Road, Greenhills. 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28April 3. Drive-thru only on Feb. 28, March 13 and March 27. Fish dinner, cheese pizza, sides and dessert. $8, credit cards accepted. 513-825-8626. Pleasant Run Presbyterian, 11565 Pippin Road, Colerain Township. 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-March 27. Dine-in or carryout. Fish or chicken nuggets; choice of two sides, which include mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce; and a dessert. 513-825-4544. St. Ann Groesbeck, 2900 W. Galbraith Road, Colerain Township. 4:306:45 p.m. Feb. 28-April 3. Dine-in and carryout, specialty items each week. Stations of the Cross, followed by a talk in church after dinner. 513-521-8440. St. Catharine of Siena, Westside Brewery, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood. 5-9 p.m. Feb 28-March 27. Menu includes cod sliders on bun with fries and coleslaw or cod sliders on bun with fries and mac and cheese. Classic 3piece cod dinner with fries and coleslaw or classic 3-piece cod dinner with fries and mac and cheese. 3-piece fi sh tacos

The Fish Fry at the Christian Moerlein Taproom in 2018 was for the beneﬁ t of St. Francis Seraph Parish and School. A variety of desserts line the counter for the after-meal sweet tooth. DAVID SORCHER FOR THE ENQUIRER

fries, mac and cheese and coleslaw. 513381-4526 ext. 36. St. Martin of Tours Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts, 3720 St. Martin Place, Cheviot. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28-April 3. Fish dinners, shrimp, cheese pizza, baked potatoes, green beans, and many side dishes to choose from and dessert. Dine-in or carryout available. Stations of the cross at 7 p.m. in church after each fi sh fry. 513-661-2000. St. Mary, 3398 Ohio 125, Bethel. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-April 3. Menu items include fi sh (baked or fried), shrimp, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, french fries, baked potato, coleslaw, refreshments, home-make pies and cakes, and other desserts. Dine-in and carryout. Prices range from $5 for a fried fi sh dinner to $7.50 for a shrimp dinner. A la carte items available. Cash or check only. 513-734-4041. St. Savior, 4136 Myrtle Ave., Deer Park. 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 only. Battered, hand-breaded or seasoned baked fi sh, pizza and fi sh sandwiches. 513-7919004. St. William, 4108 W. Eighth St., East Price Hill. 4-7 p.m. drive-thru, 4:30-7:30 p.m. dine-in, Feb. 28-April 3. Drive-thru only on March 13. Cod, fi sh sandwich, baked tilapia, baked salmon, shrimp. Sides include hush puppies, coleslaw, french fries, green beans, soup, roasted potatoes, salad, mac and cheese. Soup of the week, crab cakes, pizza. 513-9210247.

Week of March 6 St. Francis Seraph, Christian Moerlein Events Center, 1631 Moore St., Overthe-Rhine. 5:30-9 p.m. March 6-April 3.

Week of March 13 The standards at a local ﬁ sh fry. POLLY CAMPBELL/THE ENQUIRER

topped with slaw and chipotle crema. The Westside Brewery party room has been reserved for St. Catharine friends and family to eat and fellowship. 513661-0651. St. Ignatius of Loyola, 5222 North Bend Road, Green Township. 5-8 p.m. Feb. 28-April 3. Fried ﬁ sh dinners, baked ﬁ sh dinners, shrimp dinners. Mac and cheese, coleslaw, french fries. Cheese pizza and kid-friendly items along with delicious desserts. Dine-in or carryout: Cash only. 513-661-6565. St. James the Greater, 3565 Hubble

Road, White Oak. 4:30-8 p.m. Feb. 28April 3. Fried or baked fi sh dinners, shrimp dinners, sandwiches, LaRosa’s pizza, North College Hill Bakery bread, Servatii’s pretzels and desserts. Coff ee, soft drinks, domestic and craft beer. Dine-in or carryout. Call-ahead carryout: 513-741-5311. stjamesfi shfry.org. St. Joseph, 745 Ezzard Charles Drive, West End. 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28April 3. Dinners for $12 with fi sh and 2 sides plus dessert and beverage. Choose from tilapia, whiting, baked cod or catfi sh. Sides include green beans,

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading. 5-7:30 p.m. March 13-April 3. Carryout call 513-7334950. St. James of the Valley, 411 Springﬁ eld Pike, Wyoming. 5-7:30 p.m. March 13. Dine-in only. $9, $5 ages under 12. 513-948-1218. St. John Dads and Men’s Club, 7121 Plainﬁ eld Road, Deer Park. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 13 and March 20.

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Warm your winter night with high roasted Middle Eastern-style chicken with veggies and couscous Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

I was hoping to share a recipe I’ve been wanting to try for New England maple mustard roasted chicken. That isn’t happening. It’s not because I don’t have chicken and mustard. It’s the maple syrup not anywhere to be found on my little patch of heaven. I was hoping for enough sap from our maple tree to boil into homemade syrup. We tapped it weeks ago. (Check out my site to see granddaughter Ellery helping tap the tree). Well, the tree still hasn’t produced much sap, so even though it’s maple syrup season, I’m way behind. I decided to roast the chicken Middle Eastern style, with high heat for a crispy crust. That’s a long way from New England! But you know what? Served with a side of couscous, we agreed it was a perfect winter supper. Stay tuned for a maple syrup update!

High roasted Middle Eastern style chicken. RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

High roasted chicken with green beans, tomatoes and olives The beans are blanched and added during last few minutes of roasting, so they retain color and flavor. Go to taste on marinade ingredients.

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Roast 40 minutes.

1 pound fresh green beans, blanched

Meanwhile, blanch beans. You’ll add those with rest of tomatoes after chicken cooks.

Instructions

Ingredients

Marinate several hours or overnight in refrigerator.

Bring pot of salted water to boil, add beans and cook 2 minutes. They’ll turn bright green and be crisp tender. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Can be done ahead but bring to room temperature. (You can use frozen beans. Thaw, then bring to room temperature).

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Add rest of tomatoes and beans

Remove chicken from marinade. Save marinade as you’ll use this to cook chicken.

After 40 or so minutes, add beans and remaining tomatoes. Nestle into pan juices so they pick up flavor. Cook few more minutes until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Whisk lemon juice, 3 tablespoons honey, oregano, thyme, garlic, oil, salt and pepper together. Place chicken in baggie. Pour marinade over. Seal, pressing out air.

About 3 pounds favorite chicken pieces, bone in, skin on (I used thighs) ⁄ 2 cup fresh lemon juice

6 tablespoons honey, divided 1 1⁄ 4 teaspoons dried oregano ⁄ 2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 very generous tablespoon garlic, minced

Arrange chicken in sprayed casserole, skin side up.

⁄ 3 cup olive oil

Place half of tomatoes around chicken. Sprinkle olives all over.

Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 nice sized tomatoes, cut into quarters or a container grape tomatoes. Divide tomatoes in half. 1 generous cup Greek or Mediterranan olives, cut into

Pour marinade over all. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons honey on top of chicken and tomatoes.

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Sports Elder, Ross fall in quarterﬁ nals of state dual wrestling tournament Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

COLUMBUS – On the historic fl oor of Ohio State’s St. John Arena, 24 of the best high school wrestling teams in Ohio gathered for a Sunday matinee on the mats. The state team dual tournament is a prelude to next month’s Schottenstein Center showdown for the state’s top individual wrestlers. Representing Greater Cincinnati were Elder in Division I and Ross in Division II, both top-ranked in the area. However, it’s a large state with bountiful wrestling talent. Elder took the fl oor at 1:15 in their third state dual appearance. The Panthers defeated Talawanda, Moeller, Harrison and Fairfi eld to advance to St. John. Like Ross, the Panthers were the underdogs as the No. 6 seed against No. 3 seed Brecksville-Broadview Heights. Also like Ross, they were down early after dropping the fi rst three matches. Finally. state qualifi er Jack Collins scored a 7-4 decision at 126 pounds against Devin Miller. Elder then got back-to-back wins at 152 and 160 by senior Seth Lambers and sophomore Brantley Thomas. Thomas upset the 10th-ranked wrestler in the state at 160 in Anthony Rizzo of Brecksville-Broadview Heights 4-1. “That was a nice win,” Elder coach Jason Roush said of Thomas. “We were looking forward to the match-up and were fortunate he was able to pull out a 4-1 decision.” Seniors Montana Klayman (182) and Rowan Tolbert (285) would register pins for the Panthers, but in the end, the Bees of Brecksville-Broadview Heights stung Elder 45-21. “We knew we were in for a battle,” Roush said. “They’re currently ranked 12th in the country. We knew we had our hands full. It’s a good experience.” Many of Sunday’s combatants will meet again in less than a month for the OHSAA state individual wrestling tournament March 13-15 at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. “We’ll take 14 to the sectional tournament and hopefully get as many through to the district tournament,” Roush said. “We have three guys on the team who have wrestled in the state tournament before and one of them has hit the podium. We have GCL (Greater Catholic League) next Saturday, then we’ll turn to a more individual focus.” Brecksville 45 - Elder 21 106 Pito Castro 10 (Brecksville) dec. Drew Magness 10 (Elder)md14-14 113 Kaden Jett 9 (Brecksville) pin Brent Stahl 10 (Elder)2:596 120 Manny Scordos 10 (Brecksville) dec. Jack Roth 11 (Elder)md9-14 126 Jack Collins 12 (Elder) dec. Devin Miller 12 (Brecksville)Dec 5-23 132 Jimmy Carmany 12 (Brecksville) dec. Kody Kaimann 11 (Elder)tf17-25 138 James Bronstrup 11 (Brecksville) pin Aidan Williams 11 (Elder)1:376 145 Victor Voinovich 11 (Brecksville)

Bartley Thomas (right) of Elder topped Brecksville's Anthony Rizzo in the 160-pound class quarterﬁ nal at the Division I OHSAA State Wrestling Dual Team Tournament on Feb. 16. PHOTOS BY GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

Griffin Peacock works the leg of Louisville's Blake Robbins in the 220-pound class at the Division II OHSAA State Wrestling Dual Team Tournament.

pin Kyle Brogan 11 (Elder)1:036 152 Seth Lambers 12 (Elder) dec. Nick Campbell 11 (Brecksville)Dec 7-43 160 Bartley Thomas 10 (Elder) dec. Anthony Rizzo 11 (Brecksville)Dec 4-13 170 Carter Lloyd 11 (Brecksville) dec. Joe Weber 12 (Elder)Dec 4-33 182 Montana Klayman 12 (Elder) pin Shawn Earle 10 (Brecksville)2:366 195 Ben Vanadia 11 (Brecksville) pin

Ryan Powell 11 (Elder)1:186 220 Ethan Hatcher 12 (Brecksville) pin Jack Tucker 11 (Elder)1:516 285 Rowan Tolbert 12 (Elder) pin Luke Gibbons 12 (Brecksville)2:246 Ross had the early and toughest draw as the No. 8 seed Rams had to grapple with Divison II top seed Louisville from Stark County near Canton. As an example of how good the Leop-

ards are, they were ranked ahead of Division II power St. Paris Graham, the seven-time state champions who came into the tournament having never lost a state dual match. “That says something to say that you’ve got Graham up here, who is undefeated, they’ve never lost in this tournament,” Ross coach Rich Dunn said. “To knock them oﬀ as the No. 1 seed that says a lot about the caliber of team that they are.” In a little more than an hour, Louisville lived up to their billing, taking care of business 69-6 with the lone points from Ross coming on a forfeit at heavyweight. The Leopards called it a day rather than sending a wrestler out against Division II defending champ Alex Coleman of Ross. “We were hoping they wouldn’t,” Dunn said. “We would have loved to have had him an opportunity to wrestle up here. I understand their point, they want to win a state title and the match was already wrapped up.” Other than Coleman’s free points, only former state alternate, Sean Beltran was close for the Rams, losing a 3-2 decision to Logan Vanicek at 145 pounds. “We knew it was a tough draw with that many pretty awesome guys that they had on their team,” Dunn said. “I was proud of our guys. They went out and had to really ﬁ ght to score points. A couple matches we pushed them all the way to the end, then it kind of got away See WRESTLING, Page 2B

Two Elder grads enter Ky’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame recently announced its 2020 class of inductees. The class of six individuals included Bob Fry and Eric Wood, two Elder High School graduates. Fry and Wood were joined by Glenn Presnell, Elois Grooms, Leeman Bennett and Cletidus Hunt as future inductees. Wood won two state championships at Elder before graduating in 2004 and attending the University of Louisville. After playing at Louisville where he earned All-Big East honors in three seasons, Wood was selected in the ﬁ rst round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Wood played his entire nine-season professional career in Buﬀ alo where he

Elder grad Eric Wood started all 120 games he played for the Buffalo Bills. He retired after nine seasons. KEVIN HOFFMAN/USA TODAY SPORTS

earned one Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and was a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2015. Fry, a 1949 Elder graduate, played on

the off ensive line at the University of Kentucky under head coaching legend Bear Bryant. Fry was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 1953 draft and played for the Rams and the Dallas Cowboys with a brief stint for the Cleveland Browns as his playing career ended in 1965. Fry then went through the coaching ranks, leading the off ensive lines for the Atlanta Falcons, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Jets and the back to Atlanta from 1983-1984 where he also served as the off ensive coordinator. Fry passed away Nov. 10, 2019, a day before his 89th birthday. The six players will be inducted with other celebratory events on June 25 and 26 in Lexington, Kentucky. The event will also help benefi t the Boys and Girls Club of the Bluegrass.

Elder's new weight room features jerseys of past and current Elder alumni in the NFL, including Kyle Rudolph (Minnesota Vikings), Jacob McQuaide (Los Angeles Rams), Ricky Brown (Oakland Riaders), Mike Windt (Los Angeles Chargers) and Eric Wood (Buffalo Bills). SHELBY DERMER/FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Donald Grote of Oak Hills worked his diving to a ninth place ﬁ nish at the 2020 Southwest District Diving Championships Feb. 11. PHOTOS BY GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR ENQUIRER

A look at the Southwest District DI boys diving championship Feb. 11

Jacob Vollmer of Elder gets off a second round dive at the 2020 Southwest District Diving Championships, Feb. 11.

Nicholas Stien of Elder ﬁ nishes off a ﬁ rst round dive at the 2020 Southwest District Diving Championship.

Donald Grote of Oak Hills placed 9th for the Highlanders at the 2020 Southwest District Diving Championships.

SHORT HOPS Alex Harrison

Girls basketball

Boys basketball

❚ Seton lost to Sycamore 57-52 in overtime Feb. 15, ending Seton’s season with a 6-17 record. ❚ Mercy McAuley improved to 17-5 after winning two postseason games. The Wolves beat Middletown 54-28 Feb. 15 and Anderson 52-35 Feb. 19. ❚ Oak Hills was eliminated by Edgewood in its ﬁ rst postseason game, a 5343 loss Feb. 18. The Highlanders ﬁ nished the year 13-10. ❚ Western Hills ended its season

❚ Elder edged La Salle 49-48 in the regular season ﬁ nale Feb. 14. ❚ Hank Thomas scored 22 points, but St. Xavier fell to Moeller 57-51 Feb. 14. ❚ Oak Hills lost to Hamilton 55-43 Feb. 14. ❚ Western Hills lost to league-leader Hughes 75-69 Feb. 14. ❚ Gamble Montessori beat Oyler 7245 Feb. 14.

Wrestling Continued from Page 1B

from us in the third period. Most of our matches, ﬁ rst period, we were hanging with them.” Louisville went on to win the DII duals championship. To reach their sixth state appear-

ance, Ross had to defeat Taylor, Eaton, Monroe and Wyoming. Louisville 69 - Ross 6 106 Dylan Rhoads 9 (Louisville) dec. Jaiden Earls 9 (Ross)md13-24 113 Dominic Hoﬀ arth 9 (Louisville) pin Jordan Miller 9 (Ross)0:436 120 Dan Adams 11 (Louisville) pin Logan Bruns 12 (Ross)1:526 126 Garett Lautzenheiser 11 (Louisville) pin Ben Rye 9 (Ross)1:066

with a 94-6 loss to Lakota West Feb. 15. ❚ Gamble Montessori ﬁ nished a perfect 8-0 in its division, but lost in the postseason to Williamsburg 55-25 Feb. 18.

Boys bowling ❚ Elder won the Division I sectional at Colerain Bowl Feb. 19 with a 4308. Second place Wilmington scored a 4057 and La Salle was in third place with a 3920. Oak Hills also advanced to the district tournament with its ﬁ fth-place

132 Davin Rhoads 11 (Louisville) pin Tyler Bruns 12 (Ross)5:036 138 Carter Mickley 12 (Louisville) dec. Ben Breaker 11 (Ross)tf18-35 145 Logan Vanicek 12 (Louisville) dec. Sean Beltran 11 (Ross)Dec 3-23 152 Daniel Kennedy 11 (Louisville) forfeit (Ross)Forfeit6 160 Brenden Severs 10 (Louisville) pin Ryan Iams 9 (Ross)3:016 170 Jax Leonard 12 (Louisville) pin

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Girls bowling ❚ Mercy McAuley had the top spot in the Colerain Bowl Division I sectional Feb. 20, scoring a 3842, 233 pins ahead of second-place Hamilton. ❚ In the Crossgate Lanes Division I sectional Feb. 20, Seton took ﬁ rst, scoring a 3509 which was 407 pins ahead of runner-up Lebanon. Oak Hills ﬁ nished in eighth-place, just 17 pins out of district tournament qualifying.

Hayduke Hess 11 (Ross)1:316 182 Noah Peterson 10 (Louisville) dec. Mehki Bouldin 12 (Ross)md9-04 195 Brent Paulus 12 (Louisville) pin Jude Hess (Ross)0:456 220 Blake Robbins 12 (Louisville) dec. Griﬃ n Peacock 11 (Ross)tf15-05 285 Alex Coleman 12 (Ross) forfeit (Louisville)Forfeit6

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Millions of updated driver’s license photos to ﬁ ll Ohio’s facial-recognition system Randy Ludlow

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About 8.8 million licensed Ohio drivers and state ID holders will have their photos uploaded to a state database used by law enforcement offi cers and federal immigration offi cials. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Gov. Mike DeWine plan to fi ll the state’s facial-recognition system with both updated and new photos. A task force formed by Yost recently recommended

the step while advising him on using the facial-recognition system as an eﬀ ective law enforcement tool while protecting Ohioans’ privacy and civil liberties. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles turned over all driver’s license photos in 2011 to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation — part of the attorney general’s oﬃ ce — but in the years since has not provided new images for the facial-recognition system. The pending import of driver’s license photos into the system would generate updated photos of Ohioans

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4168 Valwood Dr: Borkosky Joshua A to Wimmel Michael A II & Kimberly R Dalton; $253,000 4921 Arbor Woods Ct: Scheidt Henry W & Carolyn G to Chandler Matthew Robert; $134,900 5027 Greenshire Dr: M/i Homes Of Cincinnati LLC to Doll Rachael & Ryan; $440,150 5098 Sumter Ave: Piecuch Melissa L to Allen Keiara M; $133,000 5425 Michelles Oak Ct: Jopet Properties LLC to Schwarz Eric; $108,600 5590 Muddy Creek Rd: Striet Ralph Jr to Shepard Susan M; $67,100 5632 Monica Ct: Ireland-eick Rosalie M to Conrex Ml Sma 2019 01 Operating Company LLC; $140,000 5637 Karen Ave: Smith Joseph H to Smith J Ason J; $40,500 5786 Spire Ridge Ct: Boland Rachael E to Dragin Alexis L; $164,500 6416 Visitation Dr: Troyer Jeffery Tr to Travis Victoria & Craig Olding; $300,000 6451 Taylor Rd: Mccarthy Kyle P & Katherine L to Faigle Brian D & Mary G; $510,000 6563 Hayes Rd: Adams Theresa M Tr to Dean Douglas & Therese A; $196,000 6643 Hearne Rd: Zillig Edward C & Joyce L to Hassett James T & Mary Jo; $46,000

4256 Fehr Rd: Engel Leonard P Jr to Earnest Buyers LLC; $12,000 4501 Eighth St: Fuelcon LLC to First Stop Real Estate LLC; $135,000 4503 Eighth St: Fuelcon LLC to First Stop Real Estate LLC; $135,000 4781 Rapid Run Rd: Wise Investments Group LLC to Heaven Meyers; $123,900 4789 Rapid Run Rd: Wise Investments Group LLC to Heaven Meyers; $123,900 4878 Overlook Ave: Hollie Chris to Neumann Brothers LLC; $42,000 4878 Overlook Ave: Neumann Brothers LLC to Vb One LLC; $53,800 4925 Relleum Ave: Richter Katelyn C & Samuel J Schultz to Barkley Shafter L; $134,900 5014 West High St: Mmm Properties LLC to Hidden Cloud LLC; $65,000 5048 Rapid Run Rd: Rkr Rentals LLC to Mahesh Vishvanath Muthyala &; $125,000 730 Wilbud Dr: Boyles Casey to Gavan Edward D; $122,900 779 Wilbud Dr: Casey Kenneth L to Venture Real Estate Group LLC; $46,006 814 Pedretti Ave: Scarola Anthony to Donald Marchelle; $82,000

Harrison

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Whitewater Trails Blvd: Welsh Development Co Inc to Nvr Inc; $68,291 West Rd: Roberts Leah to Redeemed Investments LLC; $1,166 127 Treeline Ct: Sanders Raymond D to Dummitt Dan; $100,000 1385 Acadia Ave: Westhaven Development LLC to Nvr Inc; $53,000 1466 Deters Dr: Nvr Inc to Means Chad H; $242,225 323 Harmony Dr: Brown Tina M to Hernandez Luis A Lopez &; $223,000 629 Heritage Square: Heise Terry to Pennymac Loan Services LLC; $105,041 629 Heritage Square: Heise Terry to Pennymac Loan Services LLC; $105,041 643 Deerfield Dr: Mtglq Investors Lp to Washburn John; $165,000

2425 Ferguson Rd: Jenner Wayne & Barbara to Dennis M Harmeyer LLC; $63,000 2431 Montana Ave: Judy Investment Properties LLC to Judy Investments LLC; $3,700 2551 Harrison Ave: Roberts Leah to Redeemed Investments LLC; $1,166 2568 Orland Ave: 513 Houses LLC to Nerswick Thomas Tr; $40,000 2915 Westwood Northern Bv: Dv Westwood Northern LLC to Santorsola Michael R & Sungwon M Chang; $475,000 2924 Ferguson Rd: Abraha Medhanei to Abraha Ghermai; $80,000 3014 Feltz Ave: Boehnlein Robert L & Patti L to Barrett Matthew M; $135,000 3035 Urwiler Ave: Hemme Chris to Venture Real Estate Group LLC; $46,500 3043 Glenmore Ave: Cobbins Rashad to Berndsen Nicholas; $170,000 3052 Lischer Ave: Albers Sheri to Moore Rita; $129,900 3106 Ramona Ave: Stanley Don to Sirhc LLC; $137,900 3117 West Tower Ave: Valentine Amanda E to Vb One LLC; $85,500 3131 Veazey Ave: Glory Mansion LLC to Winston Sarafina A & Jordan W; $169,000 3224 Glenmore Ave: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Muhareb Wesam M; $39,507 3234 Buell St: Mercer Allison to Yee Ernest T Sr & Nannie J; $125,000

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Camp Washington Monmouth Ave: Booco LLC @5 to Camp Washington Development LLC; $1,418,644 1328 Monmouth Ave: Booco LLC @5 to Camp Washington Development LLC; $1,418,644 3304 Colerain Ave: Booco LLC @5 to Camp Washington Development LLC; $1,418,644 3327 Colerain Ave: Booco LLC @5 to Camp Washington Development LLC; $1,418,644 3408 Colerain Ave: Booco LLC @5 to Camp Washington Development LLC; $1,418,644

Cheviot 3427 Hilda Ave: Rank Matthew T to Sackor Suna & Yaye Keita; $131,600 3510 Hilda Ave: Klugman Sandra G to Wilson Sheree T; $121,000 3832 Carrie Ave: Dreyer Nathan to May Kevin & Carleen; $57,000 3856 Davis Ave: Hlb Investments LLC to Sirhc LLC; $98,000 4311 Marlin Ave: Kallmeyer Carolyn C to Miller Meagan; $115,000

Cleves 219 Bassett St: Mih Holdings LLC to Leal Cari Nicole & Antonio; $132,000 46 Ridge Ave: Mccarthy Timothy to Morgan Justin T; $133,500 500 Miami Ave: Elkwater Properties LLC to Sprinkles Creamy Whip LLC; $100,000

Crosby Township Atterbury Dr: Fort Scott Project I LLC C/o Ddc Mgmt to Nvr Inc; $49,522 Quail Run: Nvr Inc to Pennington Michael Andrew & Lisa Joanne; $254,200 Quail Run: Villas At Sedona LLC to Nvr Inc; $45,161 New Haven Rd: Roberts Leah to Redeemed Investments LLC; $1,166

Delhi Township 1215 Linneman Rd: Desantis Andrew L to Deja View Homes LLC; $150,000 451 Greenwell Ave: Lipps Deborah to Stidham Christian; $115,000 5419 Style Ln: Adkins Nathan M to Alt Amy K; $137,000 5652 Hollowview Ct: Breeden Delbert M & Mary T to Tlk Group LLC; $158,900 694 Libbejo Dr: Sturgeon Dorothy A to Le Tri H; $115,000 824 Neeb Rd: Craftmark Homes LLC to Marchlewski Kurt W Ii; $130,500 885 Beechmeadow Ln: Guerity Thomas J & Penelope A to Ryland Oscar P; $105,000 923 Neeb Rd: Karns Shira C to Niemann Brian; $47,000 955 Countryridge Ln: Lanzillotta Jeffery A to Spille Michelle M & Anthony R Halusek; $250,000

Miami Township 2477 Cliff Rd: Matsie LLC to Cerja Holdings LLC; $405,000 2743 Buckridge Dr: Fischer Single Family Homes Iv LLC to Jones Michael K & Jennifer M; $399,783

North Fairmount 1797 Denham St: Roberts Shirley to Redeemed Investments LLC; $1,000

Riverside 621 Baurichter St: Holbrock Beverly to Construction Finishes LLC; $8,000

East Price Hill

Sayler Park

1017 Considine Ave: Jones John Tr to H&e Enterprise LLC; $259,900 1023 Carson Ave: Kingdomwork LLC to Pusuluri Bhaskar; $65,000 1115 Mcpherson Ave: Souders Robert C to Bayview Loan Servicing LLC; $4,000 1128 Mcpherson Ave: Homesteading And Urban Redevelopment Corporation to Gerhardstein Alphonse & Miriam Gingold; $124,900 2305 Maryland Ave: Kappa Kevin M & Nancy J to Hug Kathryn & Mary Ann; $51,000 3019 Mickey Ave: Jones John Tr to H&e Enterprise LLC; $259,900 324 Purcell Ave: Britt Jherek to Pplz LLC; $40,000 326 Purcell Ave: Britt Aaron B to Pplz LLC; $10,000 558 Grand Ave: Siemering Dorothy R to Real Estate Acquisition Specialists LLC; $20,250 811 Terry St: Meyer Management Inc to Wilson Maria; $65,000 951 Enright Ave: Kena Properties Inc to Jones & Tuggle Rental Properties LLC; $49,500 960 Wells Ave: Roberts Leah to Redeemed Investments LLC; $1,166

6413 Hillside Ave: Gw Investment Group LLC to Vb One LLC; $83,250 6442 Hillside Ave: Firmus Financial LLC to Kirchgessner Michael & Cynthia; $198,500 1621 Tremont Ave: Johnson Hannah to Carroll Jasen; $1,250 1850 Knox St: Johnson Hannah to Knight Lovell; $1,000 1917 Fairmount Ave: Moore Erin N to Rodriguez Miguel Angel Pavon &; $34,900 1917 Fairmount Ave: Moore Erin N to Rodriguez Miguel Angel Pavon &; $34,900 2572 Liddell St: Roberts Shirley to Redeemed Investments LLC; $1,000 2593 Trevor Pl: Hunter Donna to K & M Housing LLC; $1,000

East Westwood

West Price Hill

3324 Mchenry Ave: Price Davis Gail @ 4 to Ndnl Enterprises LLC; $21,000

1015 Seton Ave: Schierenbeck Donald B & Angela C to Cohen Hila & Elad; $56,000 1055 Winfield Ave: Stable Turns LLC to Cohen Yael Amit & Ofer Aharon; $52,500 1156 Woody Ln: Sessums Angela to Wilmington Savings Fund Society Tr; $68,500 1235 Gilsey Ave: Jones John Tr to H&e Enterprise LLC; $259,900 1237 Gilsey Ave: Jones John Tr to H&e Enterprise LLC; $259,900 1242 Mckeone Ave: Payne Karen K & Antwan to Juarez Oswaldo Lopez; $55,000 1271 Beech Ave: Jones John Tr to H&e Enterprise LLC; $259,900 1273 Quebec Rd: Jones John Tr to H&e Enterprise LLC; $259,900 1812 First Ave: Save Me LLC to River Road Rentals LLC; $133,620 1857 Ashbrook Dr: Second Gelvez Enterprise LLC to Summit Equity Group LLC; $50,000

Green Township Greenshire Dr: M/i Homes Of Cincinnati LLC to Biame Christelle Iteke & Anyekeze Biame Meh; $412,227 Pattys Pl: Forest Cove LLC to Dennis Ott Builders Inc; $126,470 1557 Pasadena Ave: Fall Philip Frank to D P Properties Assoc LLC; $10,000 1557 Pasadena Ave: D P Properties Assoc LLC to Northfield Construction LLC; $68,000 2996 Welge Ln: Papania Nicholas R to Wren Anthony Bae & Danille Rose Smith; $131,800 3000 Picwood Dr: Doyle Bruce E to Hoeting Richard; $150,000 3348 Kleeman Rd: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Mijangos Patricia Cruz; $48,200 3922 Biehl Ave: Green James H III & Chrystal L to West Side Holdings I LLC; $25,000

South Fairmount

Whitewater Township Brower Rd: Brown Sheila A @3 to Roberts Theodore Jr; $125,000 Hooven Rd: Brown Sheila A @3 to Roberts Theodore Jr; $125,000 Redridge Dr: Glendower Place LLC to The Drees Company; $52,000 State Route 128: Jrrw Enterprises II Ltd to Queen Bee Properties LLC; $160,000 5240 Lawrenceburg Rd: Brown Angy L to Iacobucci Vincent L; $192,000 5258 Lawrenceburg Rd: Brown Angy L to Iacobucci Vincent L; $192,000 5270 Lawrenceburg Rd: Brown Angy L to Iacobucci Vincent L; $192,000 7298 Redridge Dr: Fischer Single Family Homes III Ltd to Templin Jenna M; $300,000 8961 Bluejay View Dr: Fischer Single Family Homes Iv to Westerfield Howard G Jr & Erica; $235,927

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17 Sam Ezersky, 24, is the associate puzzles editor at The Times. A “puzzlehead” since childhood, he sold his first crossword to the paper, a Saturday, when he was 17. His job at The Times includes testing/fact-checking the daily Mini crossword and curating the daily digital Spelling Bee. This puzzle started when he noticed a curious property of 26-Across. — W.S.

46 Whom Harry Potter frees from serving 1 “Consarn it!” Draco Malfoy’s 5 Kind of case in family grammar 50 Spicy, crunchy snack 11 Shed some pounds tidbit 17 Edited, in a way 53 “Ars Amatoria” writer 19 Sister channel of HBO 54 Area the Chinese call Xizang 20 What the answer at 26-Across is written 55 “Make sense?” in 56 Hell 21 Low-level, as a class 58 Square up with 22 Question that might 59 & 60 Take control be asked when after a coup hurrying into a 61 SIXTEEN meeting 62 “Just ____ boy, born and raised in South 23 Duty for a property Detroit” (lyric owner from “Don’t Stop 24 Relative of Believin’ ”) marmalade 63 Specks 26 FIFTEEN 64 Sleep: Prefix 28 Oval Office V.I.P. 65 Not quite right 29 Transition point 66 Full of tension 30 Period preceding a 67 “Hallelujah, praise the school break Lord!” 34 What the answer at 71 Because 45-Across is written 75 TWO in 76 Cozy spots to stop 36 “Yes, captain” 77 Miss in the future, 40 Gaping opening maybe 41 Willem of “John Wick” 78 Buzz source 42 Toward the stern 79 Cocktail specification 43 Howe’er 81 Fictional creature made from slime 44 Chicago mayor 82 Restaurant handouts Lightfoot for calorie counters 45 ELEVEN 84 What the answer at 61-Across is written Online subscriptions: Today’s in puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, 86 Final authority nytimes.com/crosswords 88 Rainbows, e.g. ($39.95 a year). AC R O S S

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COMMUNITY NEWS A big 10-year anniversary celebration for LouLou’s Boutique LouLou’s Simply Fashion, a popular fashion boutique on Cincinnati’s West Side celebrates a milestone anniversary with new fashions, exciting promotions and giveaways – plus the addition of a new clothing line for kids. On Saturday, Feb. 29 (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, March 1 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), LouLou’s will have events to commemorate 10 years of providing the Western Hills/Bridgetown area with exciting women’s fashions, jewelry and accessories (including a new line of Plus size clothing). There will be free refreshments, special promotions and giveaways during the anniversary celebration weekend. “When I opened LouLou’s 10 years ago, I was following my passion to bring new looks for women to this part of town. I’m thrilled to still be here 10 years later, doing what I love, and now having a family of loyal LouLou’s customers, said Nancy Rembold, owners of LouLou’s. It was LouLou’s loyal customers that inspired Nancy to introduce a brand new line of kids clothing called Little LouLou’s. “Now moms, grandparents and everyone can fi nd unique fashions for themselves, but also for a favorite little girl or boy in their lives.” In addition to clothing for women (including Plus sizes) and now kids – LouLou’s also carries accessories, including jewelry, purses and shoes. The store also features a collection of giftware called Happy Everything. The line features platters, serving bowls, vases and other items that can all be easily customized to diff erent occasions, from holidays to “just because.” These items give LouLou’s shoppers the opportunity to not only shop for unique clothing, but also fi nd special items for gifting, for others, or even a special treat for themselves. You can also follow LouLou’s on their Facebook page, for updates about the store, and a fun feature called LouLou’s Live, where Nancy hosts a LIVE LouLou’s fashion show of new items from the store – and viewers can simply message her to make a purchase. Follow LouLou’s at link: https:// www.facebook.com/shoploulous/. Nancy Rembold, LouLou’s Simply

out of school for the holidays, the demand at our pantries increases dramatically. LaRosa’s contribution allows us to restock our shelves,” said Reiber. The Freestore Foodbank has beneﬁ tted from the proceeds of LaRosa’s ‘Feed Our Neighbors In Need’ for over a decade; the nonproﬁ t collaborates with over 500 regional agencies to serve a 20-county area, distributing 33 million meals annually. Amy Greene, LaRosa’s

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standing “Feed Our Neighbors in Need” program during the holiday season rallies the entire community around local hunger. During the 2019 holiday season, LaRosa’s contributed $5 from the sale of every $10 Buddy Card purchased. This year, the eﬀ ort resulted in a $54,250 donation to Greater Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank, supporting children and families right here in our neighborhoods who struggle with food insecurity. “This year LaRosa’s ‘Feed Our Neighbors In Need’ program will provide 162,000 meals to those in need in our community through the Freestore Foodbank,” said Mike LaRosa, CEO, LaRosa’s. “The combined eﬀ orts of our loyal Guests and Team Members truly make good things happen; we’re incredibly thankful to them for all they do for our community through our Buddy Card program,” he continued. In the 20 counties served by Freestore Foodbank, 8 out of 10 children are eligible for free/reduced lunches at school. Freestore Foodbank’s President & CEO Kurt Reiber noted that LaRosa’s ‘Feed Our Neighbors in Need’ program comes at a critical time, “When kids are

Two members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (Cincinnati SAR) recently welcomed 70 new citizens into the United States in a ceremony held at St Dominic Grade School and offi ciated by the Honorable Karen L. Litkovitz, U.S. Magistrate Judge with the US District Court of the Southern District of Ohio. These new members of the USA come from 32 countries and came to St Dominic School, 371 Pedretti Ave here in Cincinnati for their ceremony. Gerry Knight and Mike Gunn joined dignitaries from the offi ces of both Ohio Senators, Congressman Chabot, all Delhi Township Trustees, the local Police Chief, the offi ce Social Security, and the Cincinnati DAR in welcoming the 70 to the USA. Michael Gunn, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Drop-in genealogy research Amy Whalen and others will be available to do some quick genealogy research on the spot at West Side Brewing (3044 Harrison Avenue) between 78:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Detailed searches will not be possible but getting answers to a burning question or learning enough information to spur further genealogy research is a possibility. The event is sponsored by the Westwood Historical Society. All are welcome to drop by. Liz Kissel, Westwood Historical Society

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Tender Mercies hosts open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for The 821 Flats Tender Mercies and Over-the-Rhine Community Housing hosted an open house and ribbon cutting in celebration of our region’s newest permanent supportive housing building, The 821 Flats, at 821 Ezzard Charles Drive, in the West End. This event was held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with more than 100 supporters in attendance. In partnership with Tender Mercies CEO Russell Winters and Winters Board President James L. Whalen, Vice Mayor Smitherman, and Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus led the ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of this life transforming project. Guests had the opportunity to tour resident rooms and other spaces in the building. Co-developed by Over-the-Rhine Community Housing and supported by generous funders and partners including the City of Cincinnati, The 821 Flats off ers an additional 57 aff ordable homes including 4 one-bedroom apartments and 53 effi ciency units. Amenities include modern laundry facilities, common kitchen and dining space, 24/ 7/365 security and support staff , onsite services, and case management. “We are looking forward to being a part of the West End neighborhood and for the opportunity to transform even more lives. We appreciate the generous support and kindness of our community who has made The 821 Flats possible,” said Tender Mercies CEO Russell Winters. With 1,000 individuals experiencing homelessness each night in Hamilton County, the need is constant. 1/3 of these individuals report symptoms of mental illness and 100% have low-income or extremely low-income. Mental illness and homelessness can aff ect anyone at any time, even those with steady jobs, homes, and cars. Our community continues to struggle to provide housing that is safe, aff ordable, and permanent with a shortage of 40,000 units.

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Tender Mercies, the only local agency focused solely on providing permanent housing and services to homeless adults with severe mental illness, looks forward to transforming the lives of more adults in need. Tender Mercies helps individuals regain their independence and the self-suﬃ ciency that they need to move back into community-based housing. The 821 Flats expands the agency’s capacity by 25%, making it possible for Tender Mercies to help 199 men and women at any one time - more than ever before. Jessica Siderio, Tender Mercies

NCS names Jeff Doherty as fi rst chief product enrichment officer NCSolutions (NCS), the leading company for improving advertising effectiveness for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) ecosystem, has named Jeff Doherty to the new position of chief product enrichment offi cer. Doherty, who will continue to serve as NCS’s COO, will be focusing on accelerating innovation at NCS including the next wave of initiatives that will allow CPG advertisers and publishers to be more agile and compete more eff ectively even as advertising is roiled by change.

He will oversee product strategy, data management, technical infrastructure, and operations as well as research and development. He reDoherty ports to Linda Dupree, CEO of NCS. “CPG advertisers are asking pressing questions about their advertising: am I reaching the right audiences; what levers do I need to pull to make sure I am driving in-store sales; is my advertising building my brand; do I focus on current or new buyers to build my brand,” said Dupree. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve built an arsenal of innovative concepts, solutions, and technologies. Jeﬀ will now accelerate our initiatives to ensure we are operating at the speed of business today, aligning our industry-leading expertise with a continually growing world-class collection of data and allowing the NCS teams to deliver deeper, more impactful insights for all of the markets we serve.” “From our founding, the NCS vision is to improve advertising eﬀ ectiveness through innovative use of insights and technology and help advertisers connect the dots from advertising exposure to in-store sales,” said Doherty. “Today, we have so much more at our disposal to drive greater value for CPG

advertisers. Machine learning, for example, not only drives faster insights for advertisers but is also constantly improving itself — getting smarter over time. My new focus on emerging technologies will support NCS’s mission of eff ective advertising across all media. This will allow the NCS teams to be more agile and scale faster to meet the growing demand and needs of the markets.” Throughout its history, NCS has worked hand-in-hand with CPG advertisers, platforms and media companies to develop and launch breakthrough advertising solutions. Most recently, NCS has focused on groundbreaking in-fl ight solutions, which allow advertisers to be more effi cient with their advertising spend. Doherty will also play a vital role in addressing some of the industry’s toughest challenges, including privacy. Although already compliant with the strictest data privacy regulations, NCS will continue to be proactive on this issue, providing advertisers and publishers with tools that help them build new relationships with consumers while also remaining ahead of the market. As a member of the start-up team at NCS, Doherty played a signifi cant role in laying the structural groundwork for the joint venture 10 years ago. As chief fi nancial offi cer, he led an initiative to automate business functions and improve operational eff ectiveness. He also established key partnerships and revenue-generating initiatives that have contributed to the company’s growth and continued operational effi ciency. Elana Spivack, NCSolutions

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The Irish ‘Stealin of the St. Patrick Statue’ in Mt. Adams On Sunday, Feb. 16, the St. Patrick’s Division of Ancient Order of Hibernians assembled within the Holy Cross Immaculata Church, Pavilion & David Crowley Streets for a Memorial Mass. After the Hibernian Color Guard for Hamilton County posted the Colors under the direction of Commanders Mike Flynn, Mark Shannon and Jack Looby; Father Leonard Fecko, pastor of the church oﬃ ciated a solemn service with music by the Elder High School Glee Club. The readings were delivered by Hibernian Oﬃ cials and memorials read by: Chris Schulte, AOH and Maureen Toner, LAOH which included reading the names of 125 of their departed brothers and sisters. Brian Sweeney piped a moving rendition of “Faith of Our Fathers.” After the Mass the Color Guard and the Emerald Pipes & Drums led the attendees out of church to the old School

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Hibernians and the Emerald Pipes & Drums with other pipers in the short parade. The statue will appear again during the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Cincinnati in March. Michael Gunn, St. Patrick’s Division of Ancient Order of Hibernians

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Mikayla Chess, Miss Black Ohio: Fashion meets basketball Mikayla Chess, Miss Black Ohio 2019 is making a diff erence in the community. Most recently, Chess partnered with Mpressive Exposure, Friars Club, and Ohio Kings basketball organization to present a fashion show at halftime on Feb. 1. The models in the fashion show were young people who confi dently walked the basketball runway to showcase their fashion style. “It takes a lot of confi dence for these young people to get out here in front of people they don’t know and not just walk but work it,” Chess explains to the audience. As the 2019 Miss Black Ohio Chess’ platform is to bring awareness to social problems today by empowering others, including our youth through self -love and confi dence to create successful lives. The Kings are an expansion team

Mikayla Chess and models in the halftime show. PROVIDED

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