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Covington police mourn the loss of ‘decorated’ K-9 Ernie Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Ernie, a retired Covington police K-9 unit, died of cancer on Friday. PROVIDED, ROB SANDERS

Covington police are mourning the loss of Ernie, a retired K-9 oﬃ cer who made headlines during his nearly decade-long career. Ernie died of cancer on Friday, Capt. Justin Wietholter said in an email to The Enquirer. “Yesterday we lost the most famous K-9 in Kenton County history,” Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said in a tweet Sunday. “Rest easy Ernie.”

Ernie had a “decorated career,” with more than eight years as a K-9 offi cer before retiring late last year, Wietholter said. “K-9 Ernie has been one motivated and dedicated K-9, not just for Covington police but for all of Kenton County,” a dispatcher said during Ernie’s end of watch broadcast. “Those paws are going to be hard to fi ll.” In 2015, Ernie – who at that time was a three-year veteran of the force – was shot twice after a man wanted for attempted murder exchanged gunfi re with police. Despite his injuries, he was back on

his bandaged feet the next day. He and his handler were later awarded a Citation for Bravery by the city. As a result of the shooting, a Kentucky law was amended in 2017 to make assaulting a police dog a felony charge. That law is now known as “Ernie’s Law.” Just 14 months after Ernie was shot, he and his handler, Oﬃ cer Michael Lusardi, were involved in a hit-skip crash while traveling southbound down Interstate 71/75, according to a 2016 Enquirer story. The cruiser sustained moderate to heavy damage and both Ernie and Lusardi required medical treatment.

A view of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge without motor vehicles on it on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Cincinnati. On Feb. 15 it will be closed for more than nine months for a restoration project. ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

Roebling Bridge to close for nine months Hannah K. Sparling Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge between Downtown and Covington will be closed for more than nine months for a restoration project. The historic bridge over the Ohio River, which sees about 9,000 vehicles a day, was reduced to a single lane of traﬃ c on Feb. 1. Then, on Feb. 15, the bridge will be completely closed to vehicles. The $4.7 million project includes masonry work and repairing and replacing sections of the bridge's sandstone towers. In 2019, the bridge was closed for four months after chunks of sandstone fell from one of the towers. The bridge is expected to reopen to traﬃ c by the end of November, with the overall project slated for completion by Dec. 31, according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The bridge's pedestrian walkway will remain open during the closure. The Roebling is one of Cincinnati's most beautiful and iconic bridges, but it is also prone to closures. Prior to the 2019 closure, the bridge was closed in parts of 2006 and 2007 for some structural and electrical repairs, according to records from the transportation cabinet. In 2009 and 2010, it was closed for a painting project.

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In 2018, it was closed for a little longer than a month after a driver ran into one of the columns. Recently, after a crash and ﬁ re on the nearby Interstate 71/75 Brent Spence

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Commonwealth Bistro in Covington closing for good Keith Pandolﬁ Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Commonwealth Bistro, one of Northern Kentucky’s most ambitious restaurants, will close its doors forever, according to a post by the restaurant’s Facebook page. “We are devastated to share that Commonwealth’s days have come to an end,” the post read. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to close. We are taking some time to process this, our family is truly heartbroken.” With former JeanRo Bistro chef Chris Burns at the helm, Commonwealth became known for its commitment to the cuisines of the deep South and Appala-

chia, oﬀ ering traditional and modern takes on dishes like Kentucky-fried rabbit, burgoo ravioli, sumac brick chicken and salted honey pie. The restaurant opened in October of 2016 in Covington’s MainStrasse Village. No word yet on the reasons for the closure. “We would like to thank each and every one of you for the support you have given to Commonwealth Bistro,” the post concluded. “It has been an absolute pleasure serving you over the years. We are incredibly grateful for our entire community. May 2021 be a year of healing and health.” Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Jan. 27. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

Chef Chris Burns at the Commonwealth Bistro in the 600 block of Main Street. PATRICK REDDY/THE ENQUIRER

NKU police search for white supremacist graﬃ ti suspect Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 1. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates. The suspect who placed white supremacist stickers around Northern Kentucky University’s campus last week was captured on 12 security cameras at around 1:30 a.m. Jan. 27, according to police documents. The cameras did not capture specifi c details about the individual, the report says, other than the suspect appears to be a white man wearing all black clothes, a white hat and a blue backpack. The suspect’s face was covered by a black bandana. NKU students woke up to fi nd the graffi ti splashed across campus Wednesday morning and reported multiple sightings of the label “Patriot Front” to campus authorities. Patriot Front is a white nationalist hate group active statewide in Kentucky and Ohio, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group broke off from Vanguard America in the aftermath of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in August of 2017. White supremacist signs were also found on Xavier University’s campus

The suspect was captured on 12 campus security cameras at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, officials say. PROVIDED/NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

over the weekend, according to university police. “(The Xavier University Police Department) has removed the material and is investigating the situation,” oﬃ cials said. “There is no indication that anyone in our campus community is responsible for posting these signs.” Third-year NKU student Lindsey Dames, 20, says she saw the markings on “the rock,” an infamous boulder on campus which university organizations paint throughout the year to promote events or communicate other ideas to the NKU community.

“I felt sick to my stomach all day thinking about it,” Dames told The Enquirer Jan. 27. The university says its Bias Response Protocol Team is investigating. “We encourage everyone to continue to report these types of incidents to the Offi ce of Inclusive Excellence, our Diversity Offi cers, Student Aff airs and/or University Police. Together, we can show that this behavior is not welcome on our campus,” the university posted in a statement on Facebook. NKU police are investigating the vandalism as a criminal mischief case, ac-

cording to police documents. They estimate the suspect caused $200 worth of damage to university-owned light poles and doors. Documents say Patriot Front stickers were placed on most of the outside doors to the Fine Arts Center, on light poles around Lake Norse by the Fine Arts building, around university parking lots, on doors to the Business Academic Center, on the rock outside of Norse Commons and inside the Leon Boothe Residential Village. “Most of the stickers were peeled oﬀ but some caused scratches to the paint when removed,” the report reads. An unnamed student reported that a Patriot Front sticker was placed on their vehicle while it was parked in a university lot Jan. 26, police say. The student stated “he was disturbed by what happened and wanted to help” by reporting it. After a review of campus security cameras, oﬃ cials said the suspect was captured on 12 cameras at around 1:30 a.m., including in garages and near campus building entrances. The investigation is ongoing, police say. NKU police are asking anyone with information about the person found on campus security footage, or anyone who saw “anything unusual early Wednesday morning” between midnight and 2 a.m., to leave a tip online.

Florence Mall oﬃ cials on rumors: ‘We are not closing’ Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Rumors that the Florence Mall will close this spring have circulated on Facebook, prompting shares from Northern Kentucky residents lamenting the loss. But oﬃ cials say the mall isn’t going anywhere.

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“Florence Mall can confi rm we are not closing. We are open for all your shopping and dining needs. Hope to see you soon and remember to Shop Local,” Mall offi cials said in a Facebook post on Jan. 25. According to the mall’s website, 91 stores, restaurants and boutiques are still operating in the mall. The Florence Mall lost Sears, an anchor store, in 2018. J.C Penney, which fi led for bankruptcy protection in May, is one of the most at-risk retailers in 2021, according to USA Today. Macy’s is also an at-risk retailer. The chain recently announced more closures, but the Florence location remains unscathed despite the Tri-County location closing.

Other mall stores like Victoria’s Secret and Express also made USA TODAY’s list. Earlier this year, USA TODAY took a look at what it will take for malls to survive after the coronavirus pandemic after years of steady decline. “In 2021, the good malls will continue to do well,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of the retail consultancy GlobalData. “It’s the weaker ones that will suffer...The future of the mall isn’t doomed or completely redundant. It’s just that 2021 will be a year of reckoning for underperforming properties.” For years, a shift toward e-commerce has closed retailers, leading to more empty spaces in malls. According to a recent CoStar report,

more than 40 major retailers have declared bankruptcy and more than 11,000 stores were announced for closure in 2020, which beats past store closings records. More store closures are on the horizon, with 1,444 already expected in 2021 as compared to 1,625 openings, according to Coresight Research. And mall occupancy rates hit 94.4% during the second quarter of 2020, their lowest level in at least ten years, according to CoStar Group, which tracks real estate. Ultimately, 1 in 4 malls and as many as 1 in 2 could eventually go out of business, according to projections by Coresight analysts and executives. USA TODAY contributed to this article.

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If you have heard of or witnessed the selfl essness of a community member, neighbor or friend, it's time to shine a light on their eff orts. You can now nominate outstanding volunteers in Greater Cincinnati for the Jeff erson Award for Public Service. Nominations are accepted from anyone in the community. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Three fi nalists will be selected. Go to www. cincinnati.com/jeff ersonawards to fi ll out an application. Bob Herzog of Local 12 will present the Jeff erson Award at the weekly Rotary luncheon, scheduled for noon Thursday, March 25, in the Hilton Netherland Hall of Mirrors downtown. Local 12 and The Enquirer are media sponsors. “While this year has been challenging, it has also brought out the best in people in our community,” said Bill Shula, Jeff erson Award Committee Chair. “We’re excited to be able to

Craig Young's passion for philanthropy, volunteerism and empowering generations helped him earn the 2020 Jefferson Award for Public Service. COURTESY OF CINCINNATI CARES

highlight some of the great volunteerism and meaningful contributions of people who are doing amazing things.” Local software entrepreneur Craig Young, founder and director of Inspiring Service which locally operates as Cincinnati Cares, was honored last February as Cincinnati’s winner. Young was cited for his philanthropy, volun-

teerism and creating of innovative solutions to empower regional organizations. The award is from the Rotary Club of Cincinnati and the American Institute of Public Service. The winner goes to Washington, D.C., in June to represent the region for the national award. The local winner has won the national honor eight times. This is the 16th year the Rotary Club of Cincinnati has coordinated the award. It is one of the organization's community service programs. The club recognizes people who have created programs that serve unmet needs or volunteers who provide special services to organizations. The award was created in 1972 by a Cincinnati native, then-U.S. Senator Robert Taft, and former ﬁ rst lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It is presented annually to recipients in more than 90 cities in the United States. It honors community members for outstanding volunteerism and who exemplify the Rotary motto: Service above self.

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‘Not all chops are the same’: Learn the basics with easy, versatile pork schnitzel Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

Have you ever stood in the pork chop section at the grocery and wondered what the diff erence was between the cuts? I’m here to tell you not all chops are the same. They can be really tender, quick cooking and mild in fl avor. Or they can be tougher yet more fl avorful and require longer cooking time. Here’s a quick primer on popular chops. Check out my site for photos. First, pork chops all come from the loin, which runs from the hip to the shoulder. That’s also the place where tenderloin is. Except for shoulder/ blade chops, I like to buy a thicker chop. Shoulder or blade chops These have dark colored meat, good amounts of fat and connective tissues and some bone. Blade chops have lots of fl avor but are tough. Cook slowly with moist heat, like a braise. Good for the slow cooker. Rib chops Sometimes called center cut rib, there’s a bone running along one side and some fat. The bone attached is actually a baby back rib. Tender and lean, rib chops are mild fl avored. Quick cooking is best. Loin chops Sometimes called center loin, top loin or loin chop. Some will have a T-shaped bone that has loin on one side and tenderloin on the other. Very lean with mild fl avor, loin chops cook at diff erent rates. Quick cooking is best. Sirloin chops Higher percentage of bone than other chops with really good fl avor but tough unless braised. Boneless chops Basically top loin or rib chops with bones removed. Lean with very little connective tissue or fat. No bones means mild fl avor, less than the others. Cook quick for best results. Brining Not really necessary but produces tender, fl avorful chops. A simple brine is 1/4 cup salt to 1 quart water. Put chops in brine and let sit 30 minutes or up to a couple of hours before cooking. Temperature No higher than 145. Pork might be a bit pink but that’s OK. Chops continue to raise in temperature a bit after cooking. Now that you know basics, how about a yummy pork schnitzel to make for supper?

Easy and versatile pork schnitzel. RITA HEIKENFELD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Easy and versatile pork schnitzel

bit more salt and pepper

Schnitzel is German for cutlet.

Lemon wedges (optional but good)

I used boneless chops this time. Pork tenderloin is yummy too, cut into largish slices, a good half inch. Or even other chops if that’s all you have.

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Whisk eggs and cream in shallow dish. Place flour in shallow dish.

Ingredients 4 thick boneless pork chops, other chops or pork tenderloin (see tip above), seasoned both sides with salt and pepper

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Drake Motel and Carrousel Inn to be sold Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A partnership that said it wanted to convert two shuttered motels in Sycamore Township into housing for veterans will sell the properties instead. That’s news to township oﬃ cials, who say the Drake Motel and the Carrousel Inn & Suites properties have been plagued by garbage, overgrown vegetation and squatters since Blue Tide Partners Hamilton bought them in May 2018. “At one point in time they wanted us to approve what they called ‘veteran housing’ on both properties,” Sycamore Township Trustee Tom Weidman said. “While they have talked about re-development to other uses, the township has not received any formal requests to do so. It is safe to say that the township does not really know what the owners intend to do with the property.” But Tom Miller, managing member of Blue Tide Partners Hamilton, told The Enquirer in an email that the partnership based in Covington, Kentucky, plans to unload the motel properties.

‘COVID-19 has changed many things, including this’ “We have decided to sell the Drake and Carrousel hotels because they no longer ﬁ t into our plans,” Miller said. “COVID-19 has changed many things,

The Carrousel Inn & Suites in Sycamore Township did not reopen after a ﬁ re last October. FOX 19

including this.” A Hamilton County judge closed the Drake Motel at 8109 Reading Road after Sycamore Township and the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Offi ce declared it a nuisance in 2013, citing prostitution and drug activity there. The Carrousel Inn & Suites at 8001 Reading Road did not reopen after a fi re last October. “We have had nuisance issues at both properties,” Weidman said. “Drake did not have the area properly secured, which led people to begin dumping waste and debris on the property. “At the Carrousel, there has also been waste and debris being dumped on the property and evidence of the building not being secured and squatters pushing out AC units and living in the rooms,” Weidman said.

A motel room is ﬁ lled with tires, floor to ceiling in the closed Drake Motel on Reading Road in Sycamore Township. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

Blue Tide facing lawsuits

The Drake Motel sits abandoned on Reading Road in Sycamore Township. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

The city of Cincinnati sued Blue Tide Partners Hamilton and aﬃ liate Blue Tide Partners last April for $119,363 in unpaid Greater Cincinnati Water Works bills and citations for violations of the municipal maintenance code at 27 properties. The Hamilton County Auditor’s website shows Blue Tide Partners Hamilton, Blue Tide Partners and another aﬃ liate, Blue Tide Capital, own 38 properties in Hamilton County. Last December, Spade Contracting of Morgan Township sued Blue Tide Partners Hamilton for $2.55 million.

Both lawsuits are pending in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. Miller said Blue Tide does not comment on pending litigation. Former Cincinnati Bengals kicker Doug Pelfrey, who founded Blue Tide Partners with Miller, has said he wanted to create aﬀ ordable housing for people in need. Miller declined to say how much money Blue Tide aﬃ liates have spent buying and renovating properties. But, “As for monies spent on this large of a project, there will always be unforeseen and sometimes excessive expenses to complete the rehab of hugely deteriorated properties,” Miller said.

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SPORTS Where NKY basketball stars rank in state James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Jan. 28. The ﬁ rst statistical leader reports of the 2020-21 season for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at about 3 a.m. and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games. Here are the Northern Kentucky players in the rankings. At this point in the season, there is a large variance in the number of games played among teams. Two games is the minimum for being included in the rankings.

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Beechwood guard Scotty Draud [24] attempts a jump shot over Saint Henry guard Jude Bessler in the game between Saint Henry and Beechwood high schools Jan. 14. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Who has dominated NKY, Indiana courts so far? Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Jan. 31 (updated Feb. 1). Basketball got a late start in Northern Kentucky, but athletes did not delay in getting oﬀ some top notch single-game performances. Here, in no particular order, are athletes who have put together some of the best single-game performances by boys and girls hoopers from Northern Kentucky and Indiana high schools so far this season.

Scotty Draud, Beechwood Scotty Draud knows buckets. Among his many times leading Beechwood in scoring this season, Draud’s top performance was in a 76-51 win over Cincinnati Dohn Community on Jan. 9. Draud was 11-for-16 from the ﬁ eld when he dropped 30 points and while he didn’t account for a double-double like he has before this season, Draud’s seven rebounds were still the second-most on the team that night.

Josie Trabel, East Central The sophomore Trabel has scored over 20 points a handful of times this season, but her 20-point and 10-rebound double-double was one of the most solid performances. East Central cruised to a 70-27 win against Connersville and in addition to her 20-10 night, Trabel also had three assists, three steals and a pair of blocks.

Logan Rohrbacher, East Central

Scott senior Soﬁ a Allen looks for an opening against Cooper sophomore Whitney Lind as Cooper defeated Scott 58-51 in KHSAA girls basketball Jan. 26 at Scott High School, Taylor Mill, Ky. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

alone, but Kiefer also grabbed 14 rebounds, nearly grabbing as many boards as McNicholas had points.

Stephen Verst, Bishop Brossart In the ﬁ rst match of the 10th Region All “A” Classic, Bishop Brossart beat Bracken County 81-64 on the strength of 30 points and seven boards from Stephen Verst. Verst was nearly perfect shooting the ball, going 8-for-10 from the ﬁ eld with a 2-for-3 mark on three-point shots. Verst also did damage on free throws, making 12 of his 15 attempts.

Lauren Hawthorne, Conner

Rohrbacher opened the season with three-straight 30-point performances. In the season opener against historic Milan, Rohrbacher dropped 30 points while also grabbing 13 rebounds, seven assists and three steals.

Conner opened its season with a 7246 win against Holmes and Lauren Hawthorne had a gem of a game. Hawthorne was one of two Conner players to score 21 points, but Hawthorne also snagged 17 rebounds, 11 more boards than the next closest teammate.

Marie Kiefer, Bishop Brossart

Eric Davie, Campbell County

Kiefer didn’t miss inside the arc and dropped 28 points in the 55-19 defeat of McNicholas on Jan. 20. Kiefer’s 28 points easily outscored her opponent

Davie helped Campbell County respond to its ﬁ rst loss by taking a close game over Harrison County on Jan. 15, 70-67. Davie scored 18 points, which

was second on the team behind Dane Hegyi’s 19. Davie, though, grabbed 14 rebounds, which was nine more than his next closest teammate. Ten of Davie’s 18 points were from his 10-for-10 night on the free-throw line, helping to seal the three-point victory.

Highlands senior Sam Vinson is averaging 24.2 points per game, which is ranked 25th in the state. Holmes senior Quantez Calloway is ranked 32nd at 23.2. Holy Cross sophomore Jacob Meyer is 37th at 22.7. Pendleton County’s Tredyn Thomas is 41st at 22.5 and Simon Kenton senior Kelly Niece 50th at 21.8. In ﬁ eld-goal percentage, Covington Catholic junior Mitchell Rylee is sixth at 75 percent (60-80) and Simon Kenton’s Hayden Carson is seventh at 73.7 (14-19). Dayton’s Maveriq Catacora is 44th at 64.7 (22-34) and CovCath guard Evan Ipsaro is 50th at 64.6 (4265). In free-throw percentage, Conner guard Riley Osterbur is 17th at 89.3 (25-28). St. Henry senior Wyatt Vieth is 20th at 88.6 (39-44) and teammate Jude Bessler is 36th at 85.7 (24-28). Brossart’s Stephen Verst is 31st at 86.8 (46-53). In three-pointers made, Ryle’s Donovan Robinson is seventh at 3.8 per game (23). NCC’s Joel Iles is 10th at 3.6 (18). Walton-Verona’s Carter Krohman is 20th at 3.2 (26) and teammate Brant Smithers is 35th at 2.9 (23). Highlands’ Will Herald is 25th at 3.2 (19). Ryle’s Tyler Bush is 29th at 3.0 (18). Beechwood’s Will Downton is 36th at 2.9. In rebounding, Ryle’s Graves Fryman is 44th at 9.3 per game. In team scoring, Highlands is 12th at 76.0 per game. Simon Kenton is 18th at 74.0. Campbell County is 28th at 71.0. Lloyd is 30th at 70.8 and Walton-Verona 34th at 70.1. Beechwood is eighth in scoring defense at 46.4 per game. Bellevue is 15th at 48.6. Beechwood is 10th in scoring margin at 19.4 per game, WV is 18th at 16.5 and Covington Catholic, 19th at 16.2. CovCath is third in the state in team ﬁ eld-goal percentage at 55.6 percent. Conner is second in team freethrow percentage at 82.2. See KHSAA, Page 2B

Rory O’Hara, Highlands As Highlands reached the high point of its year so far, it beat Campbell County 43-34 for its ﬁ fth-straight victory. Rory O’Hara also reached a high point that night when she went 11for-12 from the free-throw line on the way to 23 total points while also getting 12 rebounds to complete a doubledouble night.

Mitchell Rylee, Covington Catholic In the 9th Region meeting with Highlands on Jan. 23, Rylee was top Colonel in both scoring and rebounding. The junior was 11-for-13 from the ﬁ eld (also 1-for-1 from the line) to score 23 points plus 14 boards to complete the double-double with room to spare. See BASKETBALL, Page 2B

Ryle sophomore Donovan Robinson races upcourt as Ryle and Dixie Heights played a boys basketball game Jan. 10, 2020 at Ryle High School, Union, Ky. JAMES WEBER/ THE ENQUIRER

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Sam Vinson, Highlands When Highlands ﬁ nally pulled away from Dixie Heights on Jan. 14 in the 8881 double-overtime win, Sam Vinson walked out as the top Bluebird. Vinson had a double-double with 10 rebounds and a big-time 34 points. Vinson shot 52% from the ﬁ eld on the way to 34 points, outscoring the next closest athlete by 12 points. Highlands grabbed just 25 rebounds in the game, 10 of which were by Vinson.

Nejai Lewis, Holmes Nejai Lewis saw double on her double-double night in Holmes’ 79-53 win against St. Patrick on Jan. 22. Lewis helped the Lady Bulldogs to the win by scoring 18 points and grabbing 18 rebounds.

Jacob Meyer, Holy Cross Holy Cross just edged Louisville Christian Academy 86-85 on Jan. 8. Jacob Meyer was an oﬀ ensive wizard for the Indians and the proof lied in his 40 points. Meyer’s 40 points were by way of 10 free throws and a 14-for-25 (56%) shooting night. Meyer’s nine rebounds were good for second-best on the team.

Jenna Lillard, Ludlow Lillard has been a rebounding machine and she can put up some points too. Ludlow opened the year in the All “A” Classic and beat St. Henry 54-47 in overtime. Lillard scored 22 points and dominated the boards by taking 24 of the 43 rebounds Ludlow had on the night.

Wide receiver Cris Collinsworth of the Cincinnati Bengals jogs past a sign congratulating the team during a light workout after viewing ﬁ lms in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1982. The team, fresh from their win over the Buffalo Bills, began preparations for their AFC title game with the San Diego Chargers in Cincinnati. AP PHOTO/ED REINKE

Scott sophomore Cameron Patterson goes up for a shot as Simon Kenton defeated Scott 87-56 in boys basketball Feb. 14, 2020 at Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

Cameron Patterson, Scott On Jan. 23 against Harlan County, Scott’s Cameron Patterson dropped 13 points, which was third-best for the Eagles in the win. Patterson’s biggest eyeopening number came on the boards where he grabbed 18 rebounds. The other Scott players grabbed a combined 11 rebounds.

Rylee Turner, Newport Central Catholic In an early-season victory against Beechwood, Turner was an even 50% shooting on the night on the way to scoring 28 points, made sweeter by grabbing 16 rebounds, one of three NewCath players to have double-digit rebounds.

Madelyn Wilson and Soﬁ a Allen, Scott

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Both Wilson and Allen put up nearly identical performances in Scott’s 77-45 win at East Jessamine Jan. 16. Wilson and Allen each had 20 points and both had double-doubles. Wilson had the slight edge with 13 rebounds while Allen snagged 12.

Cris Collinsworth pokes pre-birthday fun at himself Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Cris Collinsworth recently had a little fun at his own expense, sharing a great video on Twitter of an interview he did with Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Pittsburgh Steelers great Lynn Swann at the Pro Bowl in Hawaii after Collinsworth's outstanding rookie season with the Bengals: http://bit.ly/3alEEHH Collinsworth, a long-time Fort Thomas resident born in Dayton, Ohio,

turned 62 on Jan. 26. Collinsworth's 62nd birthday, in fact, was the 20th anniversary of Swann's election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Earlier in January on Twitter, Collinsworth called it "another humbling moment" when none of the contestants could come up with the correct answer to a clue about former Cincinnati Reds play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels' co-host on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Collinsworth, who played for the Bengals from 1981 to 1988, joined Michaels on Sunday Night Football in 2009.

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Girls basketball In scoring, Holy Cross’ Julia Hunt is 13th at 21.3 points per game. Scott senior Mya Meredith is 16th at 21.0. NCC’s Rylee Turner is 18th at 20.9, tied with Brossart’s Marie Kiefer. Holy Cross’ Grace Bezold is 36th at 18.7. Ludlow’s Jenna Lillard is 43rd at 18.1. In ﬁ eld-goal percentage, Notre Dame’s Lacey Bradshaw leads local players, ranking 13th with 63.9 (39-61). Walton-Verona’s Anastasia Schneider is 16th at 63.6 (21-33). Holy Cross’ Hunt is 38th at 60.9 (28-46) and Highlands’ Cecelia Shick is 39th at 60.7 (17-28). In free-throw percentage, WaltonVerona’s Haylee Neeley is 14th at 84.6 (33-39), Conner’s Anna Hamilton 17th at 82.9 (29-35), Ryle’s Austin Johnson 18th at 82.6 (19-23) and Highlands’ Rory O’Hara 20th at 82.1 (23-28).

Scott senior Mya Meredith looks for a shot as Cooper defeated Scott 58-51 in KHSAA girls basketball Jan. 26 at Scott High School, Taylor Mill, Ky. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

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COMMUNITY NEWS Freestore Foodbank, Horizon Community Funds launch fund A new fund launched in partnership between Horizon Community Funds and Freestore Foodbank will give supporters a new vehicle for giving to the nonprofi t in Northern Kentucky. “Freestore Foodbank is a tremendous partner to community members and other agencies across the region,” said Horizon Community Funds President Nancy Grayson. “We are excited to present this fund to Northern Kentucky with them, and we Grayson encourage to support this longstanding nonprofi t leader in their work to combat hunger and poverty in our community.” Freestore Foodbank is one of the 200 food bank members of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community, and to create a hunger-free, healthy, and thriving community. Last year, the Freestore Foodbank provided over 37.7 million meals with 540 community partner agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, community centers, program sites, senior centers and daycare facilities. “We are proud to partner with the Horizon Community Funds to support work in Northern Reiber Kentucky,” said Freestore Foodbank President & CEO Kurt Reiber. “Our partnership will allow us to have deeper conversations and fi nd solutions to ending poverty and hunger in our community.” The longstanding nonprofi t also responds to ever-changing community needs with additional supports such as

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The best things I ate last year cal producers. Once this whole work-from-home nonsense is over, my plan is to turn this sandwich into a new morning ritual. In the meantime, I'll keep driving downtown to grab one whenever I can.

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The gnocchi with wild mushrooms and parsnip chips at Sacred Beast Whenever I order gnocchi at a restaurant, it almost always disappoints. The little dumplings are too dense; the portions too big, sometimes too thoughtless. But gnocchi – good gnocchi that is – requires a little love and, as anyone who managed to make it through "The Godfather Part III" can attest, a little passion, too. That's what Jeremy Lieb brings to his version at Sacred Beast in OTR. Here, the gnocchi is of the Parisian variety, made with dough, instead of potatoes, which makes it far more pillowy on the inside than its Italian cousin, far more crispy on the outside. Lieb tweaks the dish depending on the ingredients he has on hand. The one that made my list was cooked in chicken stock and butter, mixed with wild mushrooms and wilted spinach, and topped with fried parsnips. Aside from the gnocchi I had during a semester spent studying in Italy in the 1990s, it was the best version I ever tasted. The fact that I enjoyed it with my wife on our ﬁ rst date night after the pandemic began made it the best version, period.

The pozole from Mazunte In the pantheon of comforting stews, pozole is my all-time favorite. And it's the pozole rojo I ordered from Mazunte, in Oakley, that was especially comforting this year. After pouring the brick red stew from its paper container into the kind of chipped, rustic bowl it deserved, I added more containers of avocado, cabbage, radishes and cilantro, slurped up a spoonful at my dining room table and sighed. The hominy was tender and chewy, the chunks of braised pork, well, porky, the shredded chicken, perfect. But, like any stew worth its salt, the real magic of this dish is its ability to lift your

The sumac brick chicken at Commonwealth Bistro

The mother board (along with the author's very happy daughter) from Urban Stead. PANDOLFI, KEITH

spirts (or your pandemicrelated malaise) just enough to make you feel that life, well, it ain't so bad after all.

The scrap sandwich from Longfellow In the most-likely-tobecome-iconic category, the scrap sandwich at Longfellow is the clear winner. It's a ridiculously simple thing. The scraps, which might include anything from mortadella, bologna, speck or cured ham, are slapped on a baguette and saved from the OTR bar's hand-cranked meat grinder and topped with with lettuce, pickled shallots and Dijon mustard (I usually add some anchovies, too). The end result is what I like to call the Tom Waits of sandwiches, a lunch-pail classic that's disheveled, eclectic and downright brilliant.

The gyro pizza from Santorini Restaurant Yes, I'm an Eastsider. But I'll be the ﬁ rst to admit that the West Side has far more culinary chops when it comes to its oldschool bakeries, butcher shops and time-tested neighborhood joints. One of those joints is Santorini , a classic Greek diner in Cheviot that serves some of the best Cincinnati chili, gyros and doubledecker sandwiches in town. But my favorite item on the menu is the gyro pizza. The crust is slathered in olive oil and topped with sliced lamb, red onions, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and served with a side of tahini. And while it takes me about a half hour to get to Santorini from my house, it's a trip I'm always willing to take, just for the sheer joy of eating this Mediterranean masterpiece from the passenger seat of my car on the cruise back home on I-75.

The greens and beans at Pepp and Dolores I always crave Italian American food because, A.) I'm Italian, and B.) it reminds me of old movies and "Sopranos" episodes and my late father, a talented home cook who knew how to turn a Sunday red sauce into a lifelong memory. So I was excited this year when I ﬁ nally visited Pepp and Dolores, the Thunderdome Restaurant Group's Italian-American

The egg sandwich from Fausto. PANDOLFI, KEITH

restaurant concept in OTR. The fact that I'd heard it referred to as a "concept" made me anxious, thinking this might just be a corporatized version of the red sauce restaurants I love. But it didn't take me long to warm up to the place. The Allez bread served with olive oil, the house-made pastas, and, most importantly, the Negroni all hit the right notes. But it was the greens and beans that made me realize Pepp and Dolores was willing to go full oldschool Italian grandma. The dish of stewed escarole, cannellini beans and tomato sauce, topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano is the kind of thing a child despises until he grows older and wiser enough to appreciate it. The kind of dish that, like my dad's red sauce, is already a cherished memory.

The gemelli pasta at Khora The arrival of Edward Lee, and the return of Kevin Ashworth, to Cincinnati upped the ante on dining in this town; something that was very apparent when I visited their new restaurant, Khora, located on the ground ﬂ oor of the Kinley Hotel, Downtown, last month. Everything I ate during my one and, so far, only visit there was memorable, so it's hard to pick just one dish. But I'll start with the obvious choice: the gemelli "Cincy Style." Here, Ashworth takes tender spiral-shaped gemelli pasta (house-made with semolina from northern Ohio) and tops it with a Cincinnati-spiced lamb ragout, caramelized goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. The ragout/chili has a bold Middle Eastern ﬂ are, thanks to the ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice mix that's lighter on the cinnamon and heavier on

the cumin, allspice, turmeric and coriander seed. The caramelized goat cheese has a heavy, luxurious texture that mimics our traditional melted cheddar.

The egg sandwich from Fausto If and when I ever start working downtown again, I'll be sure to park my car near Fausto at the Contemporary Arts Center so I can grab one of their perfect egg sandwiches on my way to the offi ce. Instead of the bland egg-ona-roll sandwiches I used to order from my favorite coff ee cart on my way to work in New York, theirs isn't something you eat thoughtlessly at your desk. No, no, no, this one deserves your full attention. The perfectly nookand-crannied English muffi n is from Blue Oven; the bacon (thick and chewy) and eggs (with yolks like the sun) from lo-

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The baba ghanoush from Olive Tree Catering I was visiting Findlay Market when I ﬁ rst encountered the Olive Tree Catering booth among the rows of weekend farmers market vendors outside. Its owner, Ibtisam Masto, immigrated to Cincinnati from war-torn Syria several years ago and opened her own carting business in 2018. Thankfully, she also sells her Middle Eastern delicacies at Findlay on the weekends, including kibbeh, hummus and plenty of sweets. But it was Masto's baba gha-

The cornmeal cake from Khora OK, I know this might be unfair, but I have to add one more thing from Khora. That's because this dessert from pastry chef Megan Ketover basically blew my mind when I ate it. Decorated with garnishes of edible ﬂ owers and bright cardamom plums, the gussied-up corncake comes with pumpkin-spicy ras el hanout ice cream and a sweet pool of caramelized milk jam that reminded me of the caramelized apples I used to chomp on at fall festivals as a kid.

The mother board at Urban Stead I picked up this cheese and charcuterie plate from this excellent Evantson cheese shop as a Mother's Day surprise for my wife in May. And it might just go down as one of the best gifts I ever gave her. Not only is it delicious, it's downright beautiful. Along with six Urban Stead cheeses, including an aged clothbound cheddar, quark and an Alpine-style hard cheese dubbed Tomme d'Evanston, the board includes charcuterie, jams, mustards, fruits, pickled vegetables and Allez bread. As my wife and I sat with our daughter at the dining room table, I said something along the lines of, "I mean, this is New York good." But immediately, I caught my mistake. That sometimes, Cincinnati good means as good as it gets.

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noush that keeps me coming back. Smoky and perfectly pungent with garlic, it was the best example of the dish I've had since moving back to Cincinnati. When I asked Masto why it's so good, she cited the ﬁ erce competition among home-cooks in her native Syria. "Every woman is Syria has her own way of making food," she told me. "Because they invite a lot of people to their houses [to eat], each of them likes to make something diﬀ erent than the other."

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NCC incoming freshmen earn scholarships Newport Central Catholic is proud to announce the following eighth grade students obtained the top 10 scores on the High School Placement Test (HSPT). h Mary Kennedy - St. Thomas - Scholarship of $1000 a year for 4 years h Joseph Gilbert - St. Joseph - Scholarship of $750 a year for 4 years h Chase Fields - St. Catherine - Scholarship of $750 for 2 years h Elena Potts - St. Therese - Scholarship of $750 for 2 years h Jack White - St. Therese - Scholarship of $750 for 2 years h Vivian Fassler - St. Catherine Scholarship of $750 for 2 years h Addison Dufeck - St. Thomas Scholarship of $500 for 2 years h Sam Greene - St. Catherine - Scholarship of $500 for 2 years h Maria Fowler - St. Thomas - Scholarship of $500 for 2 years h Madison Wolf - St. Joseph - Scholarship of $500 for 2 years Congratulations to all these students, their parents, their teachers, and their schools. Tessy B. Krebs, Newport Central Catholic High School

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They remember attending a stage play featuring Richard Burton, Robert Goulet and Julie Andrews. The newlyweds lived on Oak Street in Ludlow before they built a house in Park Hills. They raised four daughters, all graduates of Notre Dame Academy. At NDA, Alvera was instrumental in starting a fruit sale beneﬁ ting the booster club. Paul was the ﬁ rst soccer coach at the high school and was inducted into the NDA Academy Hall of Fame. Both are members of the Honorable Order of the Ky. Colonels.

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COHORN

CONCRETE LLC

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Right Hand Mann, LLC

Specializing in new and old replacement of driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, decorative concrete work, basement and foundation leaks & driveway additions. We also offer Bobcat, Backhoe, Loader, and Dumptruck Work, regarding yards & lot cleaning. • Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Over 20 Years Experience Currently Offering A+ Rating with Better 10% DISCOUNT Business Bureau

Tree Service • Stump Grinding Property Maintenance Delivery of Goods and Aggregate Mobile Welding Service Fu lly Bush Hog Mowing Insured

859-393-1138 859-359-0554

righthandmann78@gmail.com

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Wyatt Mann (Owner/Operator) 859.444.7368

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ROOFING ~23 Years ~

DAVID RICHIE (Local) 859-620-4284 Licensed & Workers Comp Liability Insurance Trained A+ BBB Rating