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COVID-safe pods ignite sales for local company Randy Tucker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
COVID-19 has been a blessing and a curse for Rick Pescovitz and his wife Kelly Mahan. The owners of Linwood-based Under The Weather – which specializes in protective pop-up shelters for camping and sporting events – said sales plummeted more than 70% soon after the COVID-19 crisis was declared. “Our business was down substantially because just about every sporting event was cancelled because of COVID,” Pescovitz said. But just when business had hit rock bottom, Pescovitz said he had an epiphany while watching TV news coverage of healthcare workers administering COVID tests at diff erent sites across the country. “All of a sudden, we’re watching these COVID test sites on TV, and it’s pouring down rain,” he said. “We knew they could use our products.” Pescovitz’s company, which was founded in 2010 and has 10 full-time employees, launched a whole new line of foldable, pop-up protective pods for healthcare workers. The line includes the $59.99 IntubationPod now used widely in hospitals and named one of Time magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2020.” The pods – which provide a fully enclosable barrier against aerosol spray from COVID patients – are designed to cover a patient’s head and torso during intubation. Intubation is used on COVID patients when they can’t breathe on their own, and involves a doctor inserting a tube down the patient’s throat and into their windpipe to make it easier to get air into and out of their lungs. The tube is typically connected to a machine called a ventilator, which pumps in air with extra oxygen. Patients sometimes vomit or spit up saliva or other fl uids while being intubated. “We’ve been selling these all over the place to hospitals and healthcare workers trying to protect themselves,” Pescovitz said. “A lot of EMTs (emergency medical technicians) are using them now when they’re intubating, and ambulance services as well. Even teachers use them.” The result? “We are pretty much caught up to where sales would have been during a normal year,” Pescovitz said. That includes sales of the full line of Under The Weather products being used to protect against COVID, includ-
Rick Pescovitz, right, and his wife, Kelly Mahan, founders of Under The Weather in Linwood PROVIDED
ing wearable enclosures for the upper body with clear plastic panels called the ShieldPod and WalkingPod. The products are available online on the companies website, and at select retailers, including Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
They range in price from $59.99 for the intubation pod to $199 for the MyPod Mega four-person pop-up tent. Pescovitz said he’s not surprised by the popularity of his products, which he introduced to a national audience during an episode of the hit TV show
“Shark Tank” in 2017. He said billionaire Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban off ered him $600,000 for a 10% stake in the company. “That should tell you something right there,” Pescovitz said.
Portman volunteers to test COVID vaccine on himself Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
A research fi rm in Cincinnati testing a COVID-19 vaccine has found a highprofi le test subject: Sen. Rob Portman. The Terrace Park Republican announced he enrolled in a clinical trial for a vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical company Janssen-Johnson & Johnson. The trial is being run by CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services at its research center in Norwood. If the vaccine is proven safe and effective, Johnson & Johnson wants to have the fi rst batches available for emergency use in early 2021, according to CTI's website. Portman, in a statement, said he wants to encourage others to participate in vaccine trials.
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Portman's statement: “While our country continues to address the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis – which continues to get worse with
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cases skyrocketing across Ohio – I’ve been encouraged by our progress in developing eff ective vaccines. The clinical trials being conducted around the country are critical to verifying the safety and eff ectiveness of these vaccines and making them available as soon as possible After getting briefed on the Janssen-Johnson & Johnson phase 3 trial recently by Cincinnati’s own CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services, I decided to step forward and enroll in the trial myself. I look at it as a way I can play a small role in supporting our country’s health care response to this pandemic. The more people Johnson & Johnson has in the trial, the sooner they can have the complete data they need to fi nalize this phase of the trial, and move on to the FDA approval process. Once vaccines are authorized by the FDA and are
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Students with autism benefi t from martial arts classes at Stepping Stones Kelly Lund Stepping Stones, Inc.
Every Thursday, calls of “Kiai” are heard on the grounds of Stepping Stones’ Given Campus in Indian Hill. The Japanese term echoing through the air is a joyful sound, as students of the nonprofit agency’s Step-Up Autism Alternative Education program have resumed inperson martial arts classes this fall. With COVID-19 modifi cations in place, Master Strickland of Cincinnati Martial Arts Club in Cheviot leads middle and high school students in a series of exercises designed to develop agility, balance and coordination. “Never say I can’t – always say I’ll try,” Strickland enthusiastically calls out, encouraging students to build upon their martial arts skills in a new routine each week. Like so many, Stepping Stones’ program structure changed in the wake of the pandemic this spring with students and teachers adjusting to an at-home learning model. The continuation of in-person classes and the pride on students’ faces as they master their martial arts technique are positive measures of progress. “Master Strickland’s visits give students the opportunity to gain confi dence while socializing with their peers,” shares Educational Services Director Megan Wingerberg. “They are also a wonderful way of introducing a new skill in a positive and inclusive environment.” Step-Up was the region’s fi rst alternative education program and currently serves students from 11 local school districts. Martial arts instruction is fi nancially
Stepping Stones Educational Aide Amanda Meyer (Green Twp.), student Trent Murray (Fairfi eld) and Educational Aide Tyler Myers (Anderson Twp.) with Cincinnati Martial Arts Club’s Master Strickland. PHOTOS PROVIDED
assisted by generous support from the John Hauck Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, John W. Hauck and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees. Founded in 1963, Stepping Stones is a nonprofi t, United Way partner agency that off ers a variety of educational and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. To learn more, visit Step pingStonesOhio.org.
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Broccoli souffl é casserole ‘goes great alongside holiday ham or roast’ Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist
One of the most popular side dishes when my friend Bert and I had a catering business was Bert’s broccoli souffl é casserole.
We made quantity batches of that casserole too many times to count. It’s also the casserole we both make for the holidays, but scaled down for a home cook. It goes great alongside holiday ham or roast. And since we’re all still at home quite a bit, think about making more homemade edible gifts in-
stead of spending hours at the mall or online. As I’ve mentioned before, the kitchen is a welcoming and nurturing place to gather and make good food, and memories. The hot cocoa mix recipe is one I made several years ago in cooking school for our gifts class. It continues to be a fun and unusual gift from the kitchen.
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Now if you have a little more, or less, of the broccoli, no worries.
Nice to give with a pair of mugs. To serve: Heat 1 cup whole milk until steaming. Whisk in 1⁄ 3 cup mix until dissolved. Pour into mug and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Ingredients 1 pound broccoli florets or broccoli cuts, steamed just until crisp tender but not cooked all the way or use frozen broccoli, thawed to room temperature or again, steamed a bit to crisp tender
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Mix mayonnaise, eggs, cheese, soup and onions. Pour over broccoli and mix well.
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VIEWPOINTS No evidence of mass fraud that would change election result Rob Portman Guest Columnist
I have supported the Trump campaign’s right to count every lawful vote, request state recounts and pursue lawsuits regarding election fraud or other irregularities. Based on polling, a substantial majority of the nearly 74 million Americans who supported President Trump question the legitimacy of the election. I believe going through a fair and transparent process to ensure the election was properly decided is important for our democracy and to help heal our polarized country. In supporting this post-election process, I have said that the states and the courts should act expeditiously and that any allegations of fraud must be based on evidence, which is what the law requires. This process has now been going on for about three weeks. The Trump campaign has taken steps to insist that only lawful votes were counted in key states, including fi ling numerous lawsuits. At this point, the vast majority of these lawsuits have been resolved and most of the remaining ones are expected to be resolved in the next couple of weeks. There were instances of fraud and irregularities in this election, as there have been in every election. It is good that those have been exposed and any fraud or other wrongdoing should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but there is no evidence as of now of any widespread fraud or irregularities that
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would change the result in any state. States have now completed counting votes and most battleground states will have certifi ed their election results as of this week. Some state recounts have been completed and those remaining are expected to be completed within the next two weeks. Based on all the information currently available, neither the fi nal lawful vote counts nor the recounts have led to a diff erent outcome in any state. In other words, the initial determination showing Joe Biden with enough electoral votes to win has not changed. I voted for President Trump, was a
co-chair of his campaign in Ohio, and I believe his policies would be better for Ohio and the country. But I also believe that there is no more sacred constitutional process in our great democracy than the orderly transfer of power after a presidential election. It is now time to expeditiously resolve any outstanding questions and move forward. As noted above, the key recounts, state certifi cations and most pending lawsuits are expected to be completed in the next two weeks. This timing coincides with a crucial deadline of Dec. 8 in a law establishing a "safe harbor" for states to certify their electors. This
means that if Congress receives those slates of Trump or Biden electors by that date, those slates are fi nal. Going past that deadline would cause unprecedented uncertainty and raise serious constitutional questions. In Bush v. Gore in 2000, the Supreme Court said the safe harbor date "is designed to lead to a conclusive selection of electors…" and felt it necessary to fi nalize its decision by that date. On or before Dec. 8, any ongoing efforts to ensure an accurate count must be concluded and the 2020 election brought to a close. In the meantime, the General Services Administration (GSA) should go ahead and release the funds and provide the infrastructure for an offi cial transition, and the Biden team should receive the requested intelligence briefi ngs and briefi ngs on the coronavirus vaccine distribution plan. This is only prudent. Donald Trump is our president until Jan. 20, but in the likely event that Joe Biden becomes our next president, it is in the national interest that the transition is seamless and that America is ready on Day One of a new administration. The presidential election was contentious and hard fought. Roughly half of America was bound to be disappointed with the outcome. My hope is that all of us, as Americans, regardless of who we supported in the campaign, will be willing to accept the result because a thorough process was followed and the fi nal vote count was clear. Sen. Rob Portman is a Terrace Park Republican. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this column’s original publication date – Nov. 23.
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Bernstein says Portman despises President Trump Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
Sen. Rob Portman has rarely criticized President Donald Trump in the past four years. At least in public. Behind closed doors is a diff erent matter, according to famed reporter Carl Bernstein, half of the reporting duo with Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward that broke the Watergate scandal. Bernstein on Twitter identifi ed Portman, a Republican from Terrace Park, as one of 21 Republican senators who have “repeatedly expressed extreme contempt for Trump & his fi tness to be POTUS” in private conversations with White House aides, colleagues, staff members and lobbyists. “With few exceptions, their craven public silence has helped enable Trump’s most grievous conduct–including undermining and discrediting the US the electoral system,” Bernstein tweeted. On CNN on Nov. 20, Bernstein said several GOP senators and their staff members have told him over the past two to three years they “really disdain and even despise” Trump. Many, “if not most of these individuals, from what I’ve been told, were happy to see Donald Trump defeated in this election as long as the Senate could be controlled by Republicans.” Portman’s spokeswoman, Emmalee Cioffi , said Bernstein’s statement is false. Portman has never spoken with Bernstein, she said. “This is absolutely false,” Cioffi said in the statement. “The senator has never talked to Mr. Bernstein and we don’t know where he’s getting his false information. The senator supported President Trump’s re-election and believes his policies are better for Ohio and the entire country.” Portman in 2019 told The Enquirer said he has to work with Trump, and he
“This is absolutely false. The senator has never talked to Mr. Bernstein and we don’t know where he’s getting his false information. The senator supported President Trump’s re-election and believes his policies are better for Ohio and the entire country.” Emmalee Cioffi
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was an honorary co-chair of the president’s 2020 Ohio campaign. “So I express myself as I think I should,” Portman said. “But my job is not to take on Donald Trump every day. My job is to represent Ohioans and get things done.” On Nov. 23, The Enquirer published an opinion piece from Portman in which he called for a seamless transition of power “in the likely event that Joe Biden becomes our next president.” “In supporting this post-election process, I have said that the states and the courts should act expeditiously and that any allegations of fraud must be based on evidence, which is what the law requires,” Portman wrote. He later continued: “there is no evidence as of now of any widespread fraud or irregularities that would change the result in any state.” Trump appeared to support a primary challenge to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after the Republican governor called Biden the president-elect and called for the transition to begin. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Nov. 23.
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A Greater Cincinnati car dealership is now the target of a lawsuit after it allegedly sold untitled vehicles to its customers, according to a press release from the Ohio Attorney General’s Offi ce. The nine-page consumer protection lawsuit was fi led against Lovelandbased Cincinnati Auto Wholesale and its owners Anthony Blevins and Charles Reynolds in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on Nov. 17. The complaint alleges that the dealership sold untitled vehicles and then failed to provide its customers with a title, as required by state law. Blevins and Reynolds are also accused of failing to deliver on warranties and misrepresenting the terms of sale, the release states. “Innocent people were taken for a
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Here’s the All-Enquirer boys hoops preseason teams Blanchester senior The 6-foot-5 shooter led the Southern Buckeye Conference in scoring at 33.3 points per game as a junior and pulled down 9.6 rebounds and led the league with 3.2 assists per game. He was SBAAC-National Co-Player of the Year with Clermont Northeastern's Skyler Schmidt. Schmidt has since transferred to Covington Catholic. Sipple was Division II Second Team AllState. Sipple remains uncommitted and is also drawing some football interest as a quarterback. Center A.J. Braun, Fenwick senior As a junior, the 6-foot-9 Braun was second in the GCL-Coed scoring at 18.2 points per game, led the league in rebounding with 11 per contest and also led in blocks with 2.9 per game. He was fi rst-team GCL-Coed and Division II second-team all-state. Guard Paul McMillan IV, Woodward junior Now 6-foot-2, McMillan torched the CMAC and all other opponents averaging 31.3 points per game. He also averaged 5.1 assists and shot 43.4% from beyond the arc and 80.6% from the line. McMillan was fi rst-team CMAC and Division II fi rst-team all-state. He has numerous off ers but remains uncommitted. Guard Jakada Stone, Aiken senior At 6-foot-1, Stone averaged 22.7 points per game for the Falcons and was fi rst-team CMAC. He added 5.1 rebounds per game, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals.
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With boys basketball beginning in Greater Cincinnati, here's a look at some of the top players to watch through the All-Enquirer preseason basketball team. Players were chosen based on previous statistics, team status, recruiting rankings and commitments. As with every season, it's not where you start, it's where you fi nish. Northern Kentucky will come closer to its season, which begins Jan. 4.
Division I Forward Alex Williams, Moeller senior The 6-foot-4 junior can literally play every position on the fl oor and was Greater Catholic League-South fi rst team last season for the 26-1 Moeller Crusaders, whose run at a third straight Ohio Division I state championship was derailed by the coronavirus pandemic in March. He was also honorable mention all-state. Williams averaged 13.9 points per game and 4.6 rebounds along with 1.5 steals for a team that had three double-fi gure scorers. He's been on Moeller's varsity since his sophomore season. Williams will play next season at Furman. Forward/center Logan Duncomb, Moeller senior Like Williams, the 6-foot-9, 240pound Duncomb has been a varsity stalwart since his sophomore year. Duncomb led the team in scoring at 14.2 points per game and rebounding with 8.4 per contest. He led all of the GCLSouth in rebounding and shot over 68% from the fi eld. Duncomb signed to play at Indiana in early November after committing in spring. Duncomb was GCLSouth fi rst team and third-team allstate. Center Sage Tolentino, Hamilton junior Little is known in high school circles yet but Tolentino is a 7-footer who will play for Coach Kevin Higgins at Hamilton this season. He was born in the Philippines and last played in Honolulu, Hawaii, at Maryknoll High School where they won a state championship. Tolentino averaged 13.5 points per game and 8.3 rebounds. He came to Ohio as part of the Griffi n Elite AAU program. Tolentino has committed to play in the SEC at Auburn. Guard Nate Johnson, Lakota East senior
Moeller forward Logan Duncomb led the team in scoring at 14.2 points per game and rebounding with 8.4 per contest. He led all of the GCL-South in rebounding and shot over 68% from the fi eld. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER
The 6-foot-3 Johnson was the Greater Miami Conference Player of the Year for GMC Coach of the Year Clint Adkins at Lakota East. He also was named second-team all-state. Johnson averaged 16 points, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals for the Thunderhawks who fi nished 25-2 as their regional fi nal with Moeller was canceled due to the pandemic. Johnson recently committed to play at Akron. Guard Bowen Hardman, Princeton junior The 6-foot-5 junior was second-team GMC as a sophomore but Division I schools quickly noticed his shooting touch as Hardman committed to Ohio State last season. He averaged 11.8 points per game, hitting nearly 40% of his three-pointers and 92% of his free
throws. Hardman will now be coached by Bryan Wyant who came over from Hughes after winning Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors with the Big Red.
Division II Forward/guard Isaiah Walker, Wyoming senior Walker at 6-foot-5 was the Cincinnati Hills League Player of the Year as a junior for CHL Coach of the Year Matt Rooks. He led the league at 25.6 points per game and added 8.4 rebounds. He was also Division II third-team all-state for the 24-1 Cowboys. Walker recently committed to play in college at Belmont. Guard/forward Brayden Sipple,
Divisions III-IV Forward Rayvon Griffi th, Taft sophomore At 6-foot-5 as a freshman and presumably still growing, Griffi th has been on major college charts since playing junior high AAU ball with the son of LeBron James. In his fi rst varsity season at Taft he averaged 16.6 points per game and 7.7 rebounds with 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Griffi th was fi rst-team CMAC and Division III honorable mention all-state. He has a plethora of Division I off ers. Guard R.T. Adkins, Cincinnati Country Day senior Playing as a 6-foot-3 guard, Adkins made fi rst-team Miami Valley Conference and All-District 16 as a junior averaging 13 points per game, 7.8 rebounds, and 2 steals. He posted career highs of 22 points and 16 rebounds last year. He See BOYS, Page 2B
All-Enquirer preseason girls basketball teams Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
The Cincinnati Enquirer is introducing the 2020-2021 All-Enquirer preseason girls basketball teams for Cincinnati. The players were chosen by the high school staff based on statistics, strength of competition and history with their varsity teams. The Ohio girls basketball season began Friday, Nov. 20.
Ohio Division I C— Kyla Oldacre, Princeton Oldacre is coming off a 2019 season where she was named honorable mention all-district and the Greater Miami Conference co-defensive player of the year. Oldacre led the league in blocks (78) and was third in rebounds, hauling in 9.2 per game. On the off ensive end, she added 8.7 points-per-game and notched six double-doubles. F— Chance Gray, Lakota West As a sophomore last season, Gray was named the GMC athlete of the year and fi rst-team All-Ohio after leading Lakota West to its sixth consecutive league title (fourth outright). Gray led the GMC in scoring (20.4 points-per-game) and assists (3.4 per game).
Mount Notre Dame's KK Bransford (14) drives to the basket during the Cougars' 51-47 win over Wayne on Dec. 29, 2019. TRIBBLE FOR THE ENQUIRER
F —K.K. Bransford, Mount Notre Dame Last season, Bransford was a fi rstteam All-Ohio selection and was named Girls Greater Catholic League player of the year. She averaged 19.5 points and 6.5
rebounds per game while shooting 52.6% from the fi eld with a pair of double-doubles. Bransford helped lead the Cougars to their third regional championship in four years. The season was canceled before Mount Notre Dame could play in the state Final Four. F— Kailyn Dudukovich, Lakota West Ohio's Ms. Soccer got in done on the court, too. As a junior last season, Dudukovich was honorable mention all-district after fi nishing fourth in the GMC in scoring (15.3 points-per-game) and fi eldgoal percentage (48.8%). She was named the GMC's co-defensive athlete of the year. G— Allyson Grake, Little Miami Grake will take her talents to the Eastern Cincinnati Conference this year as Little Miami is one of three new additions to the league. Grake was the Southwest Ohio Conference player of the year last season and was honorable mention all-district after leading the Panthers to a league championship. The guard was the SWOC's assists leader and was an effi cient scorer, too. She averaged 10.7 points-per-game while leading the league in three-pointers made (60) and three-point fi eld-goal percentage (38.7%). G— Laila Phelia, Mount Notre Dame
Phelia was fi rst-team GGCL last season and was honorable mention all-district in Mount Notre Dame's perfect season. Phelia averaged double fi gures at 13.2 points-per-game while shooting nearly 50% from the fi eld and 72.5% from the free-throw line.
Division II C— Clarissa Craig, Roger Bacon The University of Cincinnati commit was honorable mention All-Ohio as a junior last season. She was third in the Greater Catholic League co-ed in scoring (13.1 points-per-game) and fi eld-goal percentage (54.9). On the defensive end, she was top-5 in the conference in rebounds and blocks. C— Emily Adams, Fenwick As a junior last season, Adams was third-team all-district and fi rst-team GCL co-ed. Adams averaged 9.4 pointsper-game and was fourth in the conference in fi eld-goal percentage (47.4%) and was the league's leading rebounder. G— Ella Riggs, Indian Hill Riggs was honorable mention AllOhio and fi rst-team Cincinnati Hills League in 2019. She was third in the CHL in scoring (16.6), second in fi eld-goal perSee GIRLS, Page 2B
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centage (50.3%) and fi fth in steals, helping lead the Lady Braves to a CHL title and a trip to the district fi nals. G— Nia Kemper, Wyoming The junior was honorable mention All-Ohio last season for Wyoming. Kemper was a fi rst-team CHL selection and was fi fth in the league in scoring at 13.8 points-per-game. G— Kylee Sheppard, Roger Bacon Sheppard was a third-team All-Ohio selection and was the co-athlete of the year in the GCL co-ed. Sheppard was fi fth in the conference in points (12 per game) and led the league in steals. Roger Bacon won conference and district championships before falling in the regional fi nal.
Division III C— Carly Scott, Madeira As a junior last season, Scott was third-team all-district and fi rst-team CHL. She was the league's leading rebounder and was fourth in scoring at 14.6 points-per-game. She fi nished with eight double-doubles. F— Gabby Martin, Summit Country Day Martin was the top freshman in the Miami Valley Conference last season. She averaged 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, helping her earn honorable mention All-Ohio and secondteam all-district honors. F— Paige Fisher, Williamsburg The senior was third-team all-district and the Southern Buckeye Conference national division player of the year. Fisher was the conference's leader in blocks and rebounds on top of averaging 7.1 points-per-game. She also tied for fourth in the league in assists. G— Kara King, Purcell Marian King was a third-team All-Ohio and
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has interest from around 20 colleges from a few small Division I schools, a few DII, some NAIA, and many DIII
Cincinnati Country Day's Kamryn Jordan (24) passes the ball between New Madison Tri-Village players Maddie Downing and Morgan Hunt during their regional semifi nal on March 5. TONY TRIBBLE FOR THE ENQUIRER
fi rst-team all-district selection as a sophomore last season for the Lady Cavs. King led the GCL co-ed in scoring at 14.4 points-per-game and was fourth in rebounding and third in steals, helping lead Purcell Marian to a 21-7 record and a regional fi nal berth. G— Torie Utter, Georgetown The junior was third-team all-district last season after leading the SBAAC in scoring at 19.1 points-per-game. She showed off her range in 2019, fi nishing top-5 in three-pointers made (32) and was third in free-throw percentage (79.1%). G— Kenzie Schneeman, Deer Park The junior was an honorable mention All-Ohio selection last season. Schneeman was the leading scorer in the CHL at 19.3 points-per-game and was also the league-leader in steals.
C— Melody Arnett, Miami Valley Christian Academy The junior was honorable mention alldistrict last season after averaging a double-double per night with 11.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. She was also second in the MVC in blocks. F— Anna Swisshelm, Felicity-
Franklin As a freshman last season, Swisshelm was honorable mention All-Ohio and second-team all-district. She was second in the SBAAC in scoring (18.8 points-per-game) and rebounds (8.8 per game). F— Lizzie Grooms, Cincinnati Christian Grooms was a fi rst-team MVC selection last season after fi nishing third in the conference in scoring at 16.1 pointsper-game. G— Kamryn Jordan, Cincinnati Country Day Jordan was named third-team AllOhio and fi rst-team all-district after fi nishing tied for the league lead in scoring (17.3 points-per-game). She led the MVC in fi eld-goal percentage (63.8%) while adding 5.5 reboundsper-game to help lead Cincinnati Country Day to a 25-3 record and a regional fi nal appearance. G— Sabrina DelBello, Cincinnati Country Day DelBello eclipsed the 1,000-point plateau last season en route to being named honorable mention All-Ohio and second-team all-district. She was fourth in the MVC in scoring at 15.5 points-per-game.
schools. Forward Mason Mack, Cincinnati Country Day senior The 6-foot-6 Mack averaged 12 points per game and topped the MVC in rebounding with 9.1 per game, helping CCD to 19-4 last year. He also led the league in fi eld goal percentage at nearly
59%. He was second-team MVC-Gray Division and had nine double-doubles last year. Guard Deanza Duncan, New Miami senior Also a football standout, Duncan was the MVC third-leading scorer at 21.6 points per game. As a 5-foot-8 junior, he
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Soccer coach Chuck Ausman dead at 68 Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
Chuck Ausman, a longtime soccer coach in Cincinnati and coaching hall of fame inductee died Nov. 24 in his home at the age of 68. Ausman coached the Oak Hills boys soccer team for nearly three decades from 1980 until 2008. He also was a science teacher for the Oak Hills school district. Ausman had a 237-195-70 career record as the head coach at Oak Hills and was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2010 which was just one highlight of the many coaching accolades Ausman picked up in his career. According to his Oak Hills Hall of Fame page, Ausman helped send nearly 100 athletes to play at the collegiate level and three players to the professional ranks throughout his time as a head coach. Ausman spent the last two years coaching at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
was voted fi rst-team MVC-Gray Division and third-team Division IV allstate Guard Zyon Scott, Reading senior The 6-foot guard was among the CHL scoring leaders at 14.5 points per game, which topped the Blue Devils. Scott was second Team CHL.
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Where parents and kids can see Santa in Cincinnati this year Sarah Brookbank and Luann Gibbs Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
The holidays are inching closer, which means Santa Claus is coming to town. Everyone’s favorite resident of the North Pole won’t be bringing COVID-19 when he visits houses on Christmas. At least, that’s the word from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert. “Santa is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity,” Fauci told USA TODAY this week. (Fauci was addressing Santa’s visits to homes on Christmas Eve night and not his appearances in malls or events.) Until Christmas, here’s where you can fi nd Santa. PNC Festival of Lights, 1-9 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Toyland Express ride begins daily 2:30 p.m. and Santa visits daily from 4 p.m. Reservations required. Runs Nov. 21-Jan. 3, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Bonus nights Jan. 8-10 and Jan. 15-17. cincinnatizoo.org. Anderson Holiday Festival, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5, Anderson Town Center Streetscape, 7500 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Tree lighting, crafts, visit from Santa, holiday passport. Free. andersontownship.org. Christmas in Love-
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open until 9 p.m. $17.95 do-it-all admission, $15.95 advance. Free parking. 513-898-8000; entertrainmentjunction. com. Holiday Junction featuring Duke Energy Trains, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. One of Cincinnati’s most beloved holiday traditions returns with over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives.. Kids can have a fi reside chat with Santa Claus through a plexiglass barrier. Black Santa makes a special visit to CMC on Friday, Dec. 18. cincymuseum.com/ holiday-junction. LM&M Railroad’s Holiday Express, 6 and 8 p.m. weekdays, noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. weekends, Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 16 E. South St.,
Lebanon. Runs Dec. 3-6, Dec. 10-13 and Dec. 17-20. 90-minute journey. Elves entertain on the train, then visit with Santa from a safe distance at a special off -train location. $25 adults, $20 children and seniors, $5 infants under age 2. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. lebanonrr.com. Santa Claus Limited, 9:01 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. Board the train at Grand Central Station in Connorsville. Santa boards and visits with each child. $10 ages 2-up. 765825-2054; whitewatervalleyrr.org. Drive-Through Santa Village, 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 12, Fairfi eld Community Art Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfi eld. Take a selfi e with Santa from the comfort of your car. Elves
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will have special treats while supplies last. No walk-ups. Santa Rescue, noon Nov. 28, The Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 W. Court St., Downtown. Watch from your car as Santa is rescued from atop the museum roof by brave fi refi ghters of Cincinnati Fire Department Ladder Truck 3. Free. 513621-5553; info@cincyfi remuseum.com. Santa Skates, noon and 2 p.m., Fountain Square Ice Rink, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Santa skates and rides bumper cars with guests. Runs Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28-Dec. 20. myfountainsquare.com. Santa’s Traveling Workshop Photos, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 28, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7, Crossgate Lanes, 4230 Hunt Road, Blue Ash. Contactless Santa visit in his traveling workshop with professional photos. Three 5x7 prints plus digital image for $25. Reservations required. santaphotoscincinnati. com. Santa’s Traveling Workshop Photos, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 17. Marriott Cincinnati North 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Township. Contactless Santa visit in his traveling workshop with professional photos. Three 5x7 prints plus digital image for $25. Reservations required. santaphotoscincinnati. com. Scuba Santa, 11 a.m., Newport Aquarium, One
Levee Way, Newport. It’s a water wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and magic bubbles. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 24. $25.99, $17.99 children. 800-406-3474; newportaquarium.com. Santa’s Wonderland, Cabela’s, 7250 Cabela Drive, West Chester. Runs Nov. 7-Dec. 24. Enchanting Christmas village off ering free 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and a “Contactless Claus” visit using acrylic barrier. Free. Reservations required. cabelas.com. Santa’s Workshop, noon-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Overthe-Rhine. Runs Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28-Dec. 20. Santa and his elves will be in Washington Park making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations. Black Santa visits on Sundays. Event is free, bring your own camera for photos. washingtonpark.org. Virtual Bedtime Stories with Santa, 6:30-7 p.m. Dec. 8. Santa will be streaming live on Facebook via the Fairfi eld Parks Facebook page. Santa and Mrs. Claus will read stories and answer questions and letters. facebook.com/fairfi eld parks. Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-noon Dec. 12, The Landing Event Center, 119 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Two seatings available. $15 ages 8-up, $10 ages 3-7, free ages 2-under. 513-683-1544; business.lovelandcham ber.org/events.
Buettgen Noah Edward & Danielle Theresa; $275,000 4106 Floral Ave: Rust Richard J Jr Tr to Perry Kim M; $316,000 5025 Linden Ave: Kholodovsky Erin to Mincy Rickie; $115,000 5707 Hunter Ave: Pennymac Loan Services LLC to Craftsman Properties LLC; $75,000
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Blue Ash Retreat Dr: Gt Blue Ash Homes LLC to Laswell Joyce; $695,612 22 Muirfield Ln: Haberer Al & Carol to Beck David M & Katherine R; $475,000 9567 Bluewing Te: Wickes Jason T & Eileen M to Hiudt Jacob D & Diana A; $445,000
East End 251 Setchell St: Motz Properties LLC to Middleton Andrew & Christopher; $35,000 2909 Walworth Ave: Odaniel LLC to Smith Mark Timothy & Tracy Wilham Mason; $1,440,000
Fairfax 3902 Watterson Rd: Clam Digger LLC to Matsuzaka Masanori & Timothy D;
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Indian Hill 14 Creekside Dr: Mumford Mark D & Twila to Bekal Pradeep T Tr & Pratima P Tr; $2,225,000 8 Abbington Ridge: Dahmus Paula J Tr to Broomall Dave & Michele; $2,575,000 8450 Kugler Mill Rd: Cincinnati Capital Partners 140 LLC to 8450 Kugler Mill LLC; $727,500
Linwood 3761 Pennsylvania Ave: Ostisims Group LLC to Dessauer Bryan; $294,500 4485 Eastern Ave: Hni Investment LLC to Ciambelli Mike; $23,500
Loveland Commerce Blvd: Anchor Oh Warehouse LLC to Nextgen Automotive 3 LLC; $1,100,000 5055 Bristol Ct: Johnson
Madeira 5710 Kenwood Rd: Moore Robert R & Kristen to Merk Tyler & Taylor Marie Tomaro; $306,000 6807 Marvin Ave: Rhodus Russell & Karyn Dyehouse to Lennon Anna T Kuertz & Michael J; $253,000 7006 Mayfield Ave: Sampson Heather Marie to Dapore Kristen A & Andrew T; $263,000 7116 Fowler Ave: Bonham Properties LLC to 7116 Fowler LLC; $220,000 7907 Buckeye Crescent: Fenwick David A to Coon Brandon & Margaret; $340,000
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4431 Plainville Rd: Nix Laura M to Jackiedog LLC; $195,000 5332 Ward St: The Holingers LLC to Mueller Casey; $162,200 6325 Desmond St: Queen City Home Restoration LLC to Purvis Rayonna L; $293,500 6937 Britton Ave: Bailey Daniel to Crabtree Christopher; $155,000
Mariemont 3750 West St: White Danielle D to Hannum Sean M Tr; $200,000 3860 Belmont St: Frishkorn Clayton R Jr & Bernadette L to Warden Jonathan D & Emily F; $330,000
10570 Storybook Dr: Caprioni Carole J to 10570 Storybook LLC; $225,000 11420 Brattle Ln: Garza Gregory & Tauanna Evangelista Dos Santa Garz to Buob Cody & Danielle; $550,000 5355 Cooper Rd: Beerman Richard & Martha Sue to Hiland Jennifer L; $177,000 7710 Stonehenge Dr: Garten Andrea & Aaron Sweemer to Juengling Andrew M & Nicole A; $414,000
Mount Lookout 1201 Hayward Ave: Lee Alyson J & Dustin C to Poston Austin O & Catherine M Gorman; $592,950
Norwood 1711 Sherman Ave: Vasiliou Tommy to Gonzalez Derek & Nico; $362,500 1808 Wayland Ave: Nested Home Properties LLC to Herzog Amanda M; $135,000 1810 Cleveland Ave: Rjk Properties Preservation LLC to Beck Michelle; $87,500 2126 Lawn Ave: Bob R Properties LLC to Zacarias Juan & Elivira Gonzalez; $90,000 2525 Moundview Dr: Behm Abby to Stocker Jr James W & Zoe C Curry; $239,000 2818 Harris Ave: North Carolyn S to Kaanapali Renocations LLC; $100,000 2818 Harris Ave: Kaanapali Renocations LLC to Ostendorf Enterprises LLC; $115,000 3907 Jefferson Ave: Schuster Jennifer S to
Oakley 2758 Willard Ave: 4sfbg LLC to Vrishabhendra Benak Hebli; $260,000 3100 Markbreit Ave: Gemini Rental to Siegel Greg & Meredith; $275,000 3784 Millsbrae Ave: Reiis Company to Mcqueary Matthew; $695,000 3808 Brotherton Rd: Bosse Brett M to Schigel Hannah; $196,000 3906 Edwards Rd: Dean Shannon C & Robin L Grover to Rookwood Place II LLC; $150,000 3907 Paxton Ave: Dixon Wynston E to Stanley Donald Iii & Mckenzie Crist; $210,000 4005 Taylor Ave: Brennan Michael & Elizabeth to Rechel Abby Rose; $277,000 4021 Paxton Ave: Codex Homes LLC to Mcgoff Rachel; $325,000 5068 Eastwood Cr: Myers Shelley B & Samuel A to Rogers Garrett & Jennifer Bohl; $335,000
Sycamore Township 11621 Grooms Rd: Horner Mark A to Evans Julia M & Jonathan M II; $193,000 12185 Fieldsted Dr: Zureick Richard G to Gross Matthew Joseph & Jacob Stanley Koopman Jr; $97,000 3931 Larchview Dr: Schutte Joseph to Schebor Todd; $185,000 4127 Myrtle Ave: Eckroth Joyce M & Kenneth J to Kaushal Sanjeev & Aradhana; $202,000 4375 Rossplain Rd: Eskay Enterprises Limited Partnership to Peavler LLC; $1,350,000 8305 St Clair Ave: Wooton Kari B to Goodlander William J & Rachel; $182,000
Symmes Township 12188 Maple Dr: Spaw Richard A & Heather L to Teng Yika; $228,900 12200 Maple Dr: Spaw Richard A & Heather L to Teng Yika; $228,900 8367 Patrilla Ln: Tiszai William Richard Jr & Jennifer to Moster Katie & Eric; $790,000 8674 Totempole Dr: Sph Property One LLC to Arthur Cherylann & Waveney; $324,900 9229 Liberty Hill Ct: Jarrett Stephen K Tr & Heather K Tr to Mckenzie Sasha & Daniel F Roufail; $1,100,000
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COMMUNITY NEWS Mt. Lookout church donates food to Queen City Kitchen When Tom Brinkman Sr., 90, puts out his annual call for turkeys, the parishioners at Christ the King Church respond in the true spirit of Thanksgiving – generously. This year’s turkey drive yielded a record 50 turkeys. During the week of Nov. 16, a cadre of volunteers met in the Cardinal Pacelli cafeteria to disjoint, roast, carve and pack the turkey into serving pans for holiday meals at the Queen City Kitchen. Brinkman Sr., who has headed up this annual tradition at Christ the King for years, knows how much the food means to those in need. Tom and his daughter, Sue Brinkman Boehm, delivered the meat to the local soup kitchen on Nov. 20. Alisa Fisher, Christ the King Church
Montgomery Ohio Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2020 The Annual Meeting for the Montgomery Ohio Chamber of Commerce was held on Nov. 12 and recognized the accomplishments of local businesses in a year that challenged small businesses across the country. As part of the Annual Meeting, the Montgomery Ohio Chamber of Commerce congratulated two member businesses for their reaction and commitment to our local community through the Pivot Award and Community Giving Award. “Our members are so creative and very resilient,” said Executive Director Carol Gorley. “They have found ways to work within the safety constraints of COVID 19. We felt compelled to celebrate them and their accomplishments during these tough times. Our Events Committee developed new awards to highlight this year’s changing business landscape.” The Pivot Award showcases the business that made the most changes to their operations to stay in business, keep their employees safe, and serve their customers. The Community Giving Award recognizes the business that continued to give back to the community, either to an organization or individual deSha’s received the Pivot Award.
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Their pivots – including instituting curbside pickup, expanded outdoor seating, and new menu – were made with the health and safety of their employees and customers fi rst. Don’s Auto Repair was the recipient of the Community Giving Award. During the shutdown, they off ered free oil changes to health care workers and frontline employees. Not only did it help these workers when they needed it most, but it also kept their staff employed. Offi cers for the Chamber and members-at-large of the Board of Directors were also voted on at the dinner. The offi cers for 2021 are: h President Meghan Donnellon Hyden, Donnellon Donnellon & Miller h Vice President Ryan Mount, Lang Financial Group h Secretary Claire Krawsczyn, Verano Marketing + Communications h Treasurer Todd Steinbrink, Wealth Planning Corporation h Immediate Past President Gerri Harbison, Huff Realty Members-at-Large are Steve Lohre, Med+ Urgent Care & Occupational Health Services; Joe Danzer, Advanced Online Insights; Lynda Roesch, Dinsmore & Shohl; Balbina Maniet, General Electric Credit Union; Russ Goldner, Saxon Financial; and Tina Morris, deSha’s. Carol Gorley, Montgomery Ohio
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St. Barnabas Church receives grant to improve Wi-Fi in West End Community advocates have obtained a $5,000 grant to make it possible for students in Cincinnati’s West End to electronically connect with schools for remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic. The absence of internet connections and wi-fi service in the low-income, Black neighborhood is denying many students any way of virtual learning during the pandemic. A focus will be improving wi-fi availability at the Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses center, 901 Findlay St., Cincinnati, to allow students to gather there and electronically connect with their teachers. Cincinnati Bell has provided some electronic connections in the West End neighborhood, but advocates say that more are needed. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, of suburban Montgomery, which has provided support to Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses for more than 20 years, teamed with the Seven Hills/Findlay Street center to apply to The Episcopal Church for the $5,000 grant. The grant is provided through The Episcopal Church’s Beloved Community “Rapid-Response” grant program, which provides funds to address the racial disparities made clear by the coronavirus pandemic and for groups re-
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SCHOOL NEWS Madeira students tackle world issues Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, 23 Madeira students recently enriched their knowledge of global aff airs. Model United Nations (Model UN) enables students to step into the shoes of world leaders, gaining fi rsthand experience with the challenges faced by today’s leading diplomatic fi gures. Student delegates develop solutions to real-world problems while honing their critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills. Through debate, discussion, and collaboration, Model UN provides a controlled environment in which students are able to apply lessons from the classroom, bringing foreign cultures and issues closer to home. Held since 2014 at Wyoming High School, Wyoming United Nations (WYOMUN) has hosted high school and middle school ModelUN club members to take on real global issues. This year’s conference was held digitally using the software Gatherly which allowed student delegates to summarizing their positions on the issues in committee, including the direction they wanted to progress in solving the problem. Twenty-two Madeira High School (MHS) students and one Madeira Middle School (MMS) student participated in this fi rst ever digital WYOMUN Conference. Four Madeira student delegates won awards; Lexi Born, Franny Caceres, and Niklas Polanco were named Best Delegates. Rene Polanco was named an Outstanding Delegate. In previous years, delegates have debated immigration, war, and race, along with historical confl icts including the Vietnam War and the Peloponnesian War. This’s years topics included the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the 14th Knesset, and the Convention for a Democratic South Africa. MHS participants were: Nathaniel Born, Alexandra Born, Will Breit, Mariana Caceres, Francisco Caceres, Yvonne Colson, Alexandra Drossos, Daniel Flottemesch, Caroline Harrison, Ronan Hurley, Veronica Jennings, Luke Knull, Chase Masterson, Jessie Miller, René Polanco, Niklas Polanco, Mateo Ramirez
nis at the 55th anniversary dinner held at the Terrace Park Country Club on Nov. 10. During Hollander’s tenure, Kiwanis instituted a new fund raiser and was able to continue doing the good work that the community has come to expect from Kiwanis, in spite of the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, the new leadership team was introduced at the dinner, including Michael Pope (president, MHS Class of 1965), Don Keyes (president elect) and Regina Stalzer (vice president). Matt Nickum and Betty Clingerman continue as treasurer and secretary, respectively. Kiwanis serves the youth of the Mariemont City School District with Builders Club, Key Club, Winners Walk Tall, mentorships, HOBY leadership conference and scholarships. The Kiwanis of Mariemont Youth Foundation is a 501-C3 and any contributions to help enable Kiwanis to continue at its service to the community should be sent to 2 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227. Alex Lange, Mariemont City Schools
ModelUN Club officer Lincoln Jones helps prep members participating in the WYOMUN conference. PROVIDED
Five area students win in voice competitions
Lance Hollander honored as Kiwanis president. PROVIDED
Laverde, Sofi a Rane, Emma Rouse, Grayson Slusher, Owen Tucker, Ben Turcotte, and Will Unger (MMS). Club advisor is Kathy Moliterno. Diane Nichols, Madeira City Schools
Lance Hollander honored as Kiwanis president Lance Hollander was honored as the outgoing president of Mariemont Kiwa-
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) named winners in their yearly competitions in Los Angeles and Ohio. Five students of local voice teacher, Kathy Cammett, received awards. They are: h Evelyn Spaeth, 5th Grade, Columbia Intermediate School - Honorable Mention, Children’s Music Theater Division, LA NATS h Eva Milligan, Senior, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy - Honorable Mention, High School Music Theater Treble, Ohio NATS h Joseph Kayne, Sophomore, Indian Hill High School - Second Place (tie), High School Music Theater TBB Division, Ohio NATS h Luke Randazzo, Junior, School for Creative and Performing Arts - Second Place (tie), High School Classical TBB Division, Ohio NATS h Jonah Sorscher, Gap Year, HarvardBerklee Dual Degree - First Place, Lower Music Theater TBB, Ohio NATS Kathy Cammett, Golden Voice Studio
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