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‘A bad Agreement’: School board approves Ignite Institute deal, members disagree Julia Fair Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Sisters and co-owners Melyssa Kirn and Michele Tibbs started Grainwell's woodshop in 2014. The pandemic forced them to fi nd new ways to market and sell their goods. MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

The pandemic changed shopping, is it for good?

Shoppers went online and lots of local businesses evolved.

That isn’t likely to change Hannah K. Sparling Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

This story is part of a weeklong series focusing on how life has changed – and will continue to – because of the pandemic.

Before she lost her job in February 2020, Kimberly Fletcher had a hobby.

She had a Facebook group, Kim’s Steals and Deals, where she would shop and post bargains for people. If they bought using Fletcher’s link, she’d get a small commission. Really, it was just a fun way to help people while also off setting her Amazon addiction, Fletcher said.

After she lost her job, Fletcher decided not to look for another one. She knew it was a risk, but she decided instead to devote herself full-time to Kim’s Steals and Deals.

At that point, the group had about 2,500 members.

Now, one year and one global pandemic later, it’s more than 70,000.

Fletcher’s husband left his job as well, and they now run Kim’s Steals and Deals as a family business from their home in Independence, Kentucky.

“People are shopping with me all day long,” Fletcher said. “It’s totally crazy

Boone County School board voted 3-2 to continue a partnership with another Northern Kentucky county school March 11, which one board member called a “bad agreement.”

The board convened to vote on its third partnership with Kenton County Schools for the Ignite Institute 20212022 school year. The schools fi rst partnered together for the 2019-2020 school year to run the fi rst-ever science-and-arts-focused high school in Kentucky.

The school was born out of devastating economic news.

In 2014, Toyota announced it would close its Erlanger headquarters and move 1,600 jobs out of Northern Kentucky. Then, as a parting gift to the region in 2017, the company donated its building to Boone County to transform it into the Ignite Institute for students to specialize in science, technology, engineering, design, and mathematics.

The schools agreed to share payroll costs, contribute an equal lump-sum to the operational budget, and evenly split enrollment, according to the agreements the school boards signed which The Enquirer obtained through records requests.

First, enrollment has not been equal, an Enquirer review showed.

According to the 2020-2021 and draft 2021-2022 school year agreements, students from two school districts would each get 45% of the spots.

The remaining 10% would go to regional students.

“That model doesn’t make sense to me,” said school board member Julia Pile. “A per-pupil makes more sense.”

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It started out as a hobby, but Kimberly Fletcher and her husband, Dan, have both left their previous careers behind to focus full-time on Kim's Steals and Deals. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

how it all just snowballed in the last year. And because of the pandemic, it’s really attributable to people and their online shopping habits.”

The pandemic has been devastating for businesses across the country. S&P

Global Market Intelligence said corporate bankruptcies ended 2020 at their worst level in a decade, with 630 companies fi ling for bankruptcy.

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The Ignite Institute, pictured, Tuesday, March 9, in Erlanger, Ky. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

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Shopping Continued from Page 1A

Business Insider reported that at least 8,300 U.S. stores closed in 2020.

But for others, they’ve managed to unearth success in the midst of the chaos.

Several small business owners in Greater Cincinnati said they’ve found the public a little more willing to shop local during the pandemic, whether that be online or in-person.

Others used the downtime and uncertainty wrought by lockdowns to fi nally take a chance on a new venture.

And still others, like Fletcher, are benefi tting from shoppers more eager these days to use an online cart than one they actually have to push through the store.

In 2020, e-commerce accounted for 14% of all retail sales in the U.S., up from 11% in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“If you didn’t know before the pandemic, you do now,” said Fletcher, who spent the early days of lockdown frantically hunting for online deals on cleaning wipes, toilet paper, hand sanitizer and paper towels.

Demand now is trending toward patio furniture for spring. But either way, Fletcher doesn’t think the online shopping trend is going to reverse itself even when the threat of COVID-19 is gone.

Retail was already headed that way, she said. The pandemic just kicked it into overdrive.

A new love for local At Grainwell, a custom wood décor shop owned by two sisters in Covington, the scene is almost normal on a recent afternoon.

Sure, employees are masked up and distanced, the telltale signs of the pandemic, but other than that, it looks a lot like business as usual. One woman upstairs is working on new designs while another sands cutting boards and a third runs a laser cutter etching out prints of city skylines.

The pandemic was tough for Grainwell in the early days. Sisters Michele Tibbs and Melyssa Kirn had to close their boutique, fi rst to comply with an order from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and then because it just wasn’t making enough money. Eventually, they had to lay off their employees, which, aside from the sisters, included three full-time and six part-time workers.

But while they were closed, Tibbs and Kirn took the time to focus on updating the shop’s website. It was something they’d been saying they’d do forever, but they never seemed to fi nd the time. Then, suddenly, they had nothing but time.

Grainwell started off ering curbside pickup – a service Tibbs thinks will stick around regardless of the pandemic – and they started doing more special sales and deals on social media.

Little by little, business started coming back, and Grainwell was able to rehire all its employees. They ended the year down about 5% overall, Tibbs said, but they had a 10% increase in corporate custom orders and a 32% increase in on-

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Tiana Mutts, owner of Tiana’s Cheesecake Wonders, smiles after fi nishing making cheesecakes before moving onto making cookies. PHOTOS BY JOE TIMMERMAN/THE ENQUIRER

line sales.

Perhaps more importantly, Tibbs has noticed an uptick in loyalty and support from customers who are excited about shopping local and supporting small businesses like Grainwell.

“I think they just realized, small businesses are here because of the support of these local communities,” she said. “I think they realized, ‘Wow, this could close if they don’t have our support.’”

‘Boo, we are not going to eat all this’ Small business owners around the region said they’re experiencing more support and love as a result of the pandemic, particularly those with businesses related to health and wellness.

Local urban farmers have had trouble keeping up with the demand for fresh, locally grown good, as they’re selling out of everything they can grow. And Brandon Reynolds, a local beekeeper who contracts with businesses, municipalities and homeowners to put pollinator habitats on their properties, said he’s seen a “major increase” in business. changed //hs The pandemic has been tragic in so many ways, said Reynolds, whose company is called B the Keeper, but “one positive was the fact that people really started to dial back into nature. And our business has been successful as a result. … COVID really got people’s senses dialed in.”

Tiana Mutts started a cheesecake business during the pandemic, almost by accident.

Mutts’ fi ancé, a videographer/photographer, was bored and looking for something to shoot. Mutts was bored, too, so she whipped up 30 cheesecake jars and told her fi ancé to take pictures of those. She made strawberry crunch and cookies and cream, and at the end, they had beautiful photos and – 30 jars

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Right now, the schools are splitting the operational costs, but far more Kenton County students are using the school.

Superintendent Matt Turner said at the meeting that’s partly because Kenton County had a similar school with already enrolled students, which closed when Kenton County Schools partnered with Boone County Schools. Those students enrolled to Ignite Institute right away, while Boone County students had to make the decision to leave their current school, Turner said.

He said he expected the enrollment to even out between the schools during the next few years.

“If we were on a more per-pupil basis, then it wouldn’t matter where the students were coming from,” Pile said. She voted to approve the 2021-2022 agreement with Kenton County but suggested moving away from the “fi fty-fi fty” model in the future.

School board member Jesse Parks voiced the most opposition and called it a “bad agreement.”

“I don’t understand how we ended up

Tiana Mutts now sells more than a dozen varieties of cheesecake jars.

of cheesecake.

“I’m like, ‘Boo, we are not going to eat all this,’” Mutts said.

Her fi ancé suggested she try to sell them, and within two hours, all 30 jars were gone.

Mutts was shocked. She tried it again the next day with 50 cheesecake jars, and those sold out in a couple of hours, too.

Mutts started using all the extra time she had because of the pandemic to experiment with diff erent cheesecake fl avors, and thus Tiana’s Cheesecake Wonders was born. Now, with 15 fl avors under her belt, Mutts sells about 100 cheesecake jars a week, the max she can bake.

White chocolate peanut butter. Key lime. Vanilla bean. Cinnamon Roll. Pineapple upside down cheesecake. And

there are cookies and cakes on her website, too.

Right now, the orders are pickup only from Mutts’ Finneytown home, but she is looking into how to make shipping work without raising the price too much. Cheesecake jars are $12 or $15 each, depending on the fl avor.

“Money was just the bonus,” she said. “It was that extra income to make us know that there’s a little bit of security through the pandemic.”

Mutts wishes she would have launched Cheesecake Wonders years ago, but looking back, she doesn’t think it actually would have happened without the pandemic. Maybe the customers wouldn’t have been quite as supportive of new, local business. Or maybe she just wouldn’t have, on a whim, made 30 cheesecake jars in a single afternoon.

with such a bad agreement, to be honest with you,” Parks said.

He doesn’t like that Kenton County can use about $200,000 of federal Career & Technical Education funds for part of its $475,000 contribution to the Ignite Institute budget. He suggested Boone County be able to use those funds for its lump-sum, too. To do that, Boone County Schools need the Kentucky General Assembly to get involved, Parks said. It was not immediately clear what action Kentucky lawmakers could take to make that happen.

“The document is not worded correctly,” Parks said.

He also had concerns that a section of the agreement could give Kenton County the ability to take the Ignite Institute after Boone County invested millions into opening the school.

Here’s what the section said: “If Boone County Board of Education chooses to terminate this MOU, Kenton County Board of Education shall have the right to purchase the furniture, fi xtures, equipment, and inventory at Ignite and to lease the premises at fair market rent for the purpose of continuing the programs at Ignite.”

Other board members said they had the same thought when they read it, but the board attorney said it would be diffi -

cult to lose the school because of other legal documents, such as property deeds.

Other board members chimed in to say it’s been bumpy negotiating with Kenton County, but they are pleased with the process they went through this year with them.

The board members talked about starting the negotiation with Kenton County sooner next year, such as the fall.

They said they looked forward to having the opportunity in the future to make progress.

How the school board members voted: h Tiff any Schussler - No h Jesse Parks - No h Maria Brown - Yes h Julia Pile - Yes h Karen Byrd - Yes Julia is the Northern Kentucky government reporter through the Report For America program. The Enquirer needs local donors to help fund her grantfunded position. If you want to support Julia’s work, email her editor Carl Weiser at cweiser@cincinna.gannett.com to fi nd out how you can help fund her work.

Do you know something she should know? Send her a note at jfair@enquirer.com and follow her on Twitter at @JFair_Reports.

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A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources worker dumps 750 rainbow trout into Prisoners Lake in Covington's Devou Park. PROVIDED/CITY OF COVINGTON

Kentucky stocks rainbow trout in Covington lake Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A reel attraction has just been stocked into a lake in Covington's Devou Park.

Prisoner's Lake has 750 rainbow trout available to catch if you have a Kentucky fi shing license, according to a Covington release. People who want to keep their catch need a valid state trout permit as well. No fi shing license of any kind is needed by anyone younger than age 15.

A Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources worker used a truck to dump the fi sh into the park's 3.8-acre lake.

The fi sh, 10 inches and bigger, were provided by Kentucky's Fishing in Neighborhoods program (FINs).

Anglers need to get to the lake with some speed.

The cold-water fi sh will survive in Prisoners Lake until late May or early June, said Adam Cecil, a Fish and Wildlife technician in the release.

The lake is also regularly stocked with catfi sh and bluegills through the FINs program.

For people planning to catch and release the fi sh, some advice was off ered by the city to help the fi sh survive.

Wet your hands. Don't use a dry rag to hold the fi sh. Don't use your foot to hold them while you unhook them.

This is one of the 750 rainbow trout placed by a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources worker in February into Prisoners Lake in Covington's Devou Park. PROVIDED/CITY OF COVINGTON

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Mayor: New bridge will ‘eviscerate’ Covington Julia Fair Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair’s series “By the way, NKY.” Here, you’ll fi nd what’s going on in Northern Kentucky.

If there’s something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com Ah, spring.

Recently, I saw two mourning doves scouting my patio for a nest. They nestled into a pot that used to have lush greens and purple mums. I neglected it (whoops) so now it’s a pot of twigs that may become a nest.

Send me an email at jfair@enquirer.com to let me know what you’re looking forward to as the weather warms up!

By the way, here’s what’s going on in Northern Kentucky:

Covington Mayor calls Brent Spence Bridge project “existential threat” to the city When I hear offi cials talk about the Brent Spence Bridge, the message is typically the same. They urge the community to come together to fi nd a way to pay for the $2 billion project to expand capacity with a new bridge because the current bridge is carrying more cars than it was designed for.

It was designed to handle 80,000 cars a day. Now, the Ohio Department of Transportation estimates an average of 160,000 cars use it each day.

The word “tolls” is usually avoided when they hash out ideas to pay for it.

But it’s rare to hear an offi cial push back at the idea of an additional bridge.

The mayor of Northern Kentucky’s largest city, Joe Meyer of Covington, recently told city commissioners during a meeting that the new bridge would pose an “existential threat” to the city’s revitalization.

His comments at the March 2 meeting came after the American Transportation Research Institute ranked the Brent Spence Bridge as the second most congested truck bottleneck in the United States.

And. in February, during a call with reporters, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts

A rendering of the lower deck on the companion bridge, part of the estimated $2 billion Brent Spence Bridge project.

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said she thinks tolls will have to be part of the solution to building a new Brent Spence.

She said she hopes legislators add an amendment to a gas-tax bill that would repeal the prohibition on tolls for the bridge project.

Meyer said the proposed new bridge is so big it would “eviscerate” the city.

His views were echoed by another city commissioner.

“I just wanted to let everyone know, too, that this would pretty much take out part of Lewisburg neighborhood,” said city commissioner Michelle Williams.

“And I used to run around saying that then Covington would be the little dusty city under the bridge. We don’t want to be the dusty city under the bridge.”

In 2010, The Enquirer reported that Lewisburg residents voiced opposition to the project because it would enter some of their backyards. At one point they received fraudulent letters claiming eminent domain would be used to take portions of their properties.

Residents were told the smallest project footprint would aff ect 80 properties, removing about half of the homes. Another would wipe out four acres, including part of the Pike Street business corridor, and another would take two acres

and spare the businesses, according to The Enquirer archives.

Right now, the 46-foot Brent Spence Bridge carries eight lanes of traffi c — four on the top deck and four on the lower deck.

The proposed combined structures – the existing Brent Spence Bridge and the unbuilt and unnamed proposed new Ohio River span – would carry 16 lanes of traffi c, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Public Information Offi ce Nancy Wood told The Enquirer in an email.

Here’s what the project would do to the existing bridge: h Keep two top deck lanes and create two full-width shoulders for Interstate-71 northbound travelers. h Keep three lower deck lanes and create one full-width shoulder for northbound local travelers.

Here’s what the 128-foot companion bridge would have: h Three top deck lanes with two shoulders for Interstate-75 southbound travelers. h Two top deck lanes with two shoulders forInterstate-71 southbound travelers. h Three lower deck lanes with two shoulders for southbound local travelers.

h Three lower deck lanes with two shoulders for Interstate-75 northbound travelers.

Meyer proposed reducing it to 10-12 lanes.

He claimed: h The new bridge, as proposed, would “eviscerate” the city because of the proposed size. h Tolls would send traffi c to other bridges. h The new bridge would take traffi c away from Covington’s businesses. h Tolls would disproportionately impact Northern Kentucky residents.

During the meeting, Meyer suggested: h Not using tolls on the new bridge. h Revisiting the idea of the Texas Turnaround, which was proposed by the city fi ve years ago. That would have a lane designed for drivers to make a UTurn onto a highway. h Supporting work on the Roebling Suspension Bridge to not “let it literally fall into the river.” Wood, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, told The Enquirer the bridge is weight-restricted to prohibit large trucks from causing damage.

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NKU’s BB&T Arena to serve as mass vaccination site

Trader Joe’s plans to open in Crestview Hills Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Confi rmation that Trader Joe’s will indeed open in Northern Kentucky has fi nally come by way of a legal notice of the company’s plans to sell package liquor in Crestview Hills The Boston, Massachusetts-based company stated its intention in a March 4 legal advertisement in The Kenton Community Recorder to apply for the permit to sell at 2780 Dixie Highway.

The listed address is that of the former Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Crestview Hills Town Center.

Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

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NKY leaders to climb Great American Ballpark I’d always rather do an exercise activity instead of using a stationary machine. I like going on long walks, kickboxing, dancing along with a Zumba video, and, my newest attempt — roller skating.

A friend let me know about a fl at roller skating spot in Cincinnati that I’m excited to try out. I bought a pair of white, pink, and turquoise skates in the midst of the pandemic last summer, right after I got a dutch oven for homemade bread. I need practice with both!

Anyways, I realized I would soon be able to take my skates out of the closet when I read about a fundraiser. On April 25, community members will climb the Great American Ballpark seats in the American Lung Association’s fi rst-ever outdoor Fight For Air Climb.

Groups throughout Northern Kentucky signed up for the event.

Local staff , family, and friends of St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Radiology Associates of Northern Kentucky will participate, according to a press release.

And, the Covington Fire Department raised $3,650 so far, according to the event website.

Masks will be required at the event and social distancing will be practiced, the press release said. Money raised will fund the American Lung Association.

Registration for the Fight For Air Climb is $35 and includes a $100 fundraising minimum. For more information, and to register, visit FightForAirClimb.org/Cincinnati.

Newport issues $11.7 million in bonds for infrastructure projects Newport is about to get some upgrades.

Recently, city commissioners unanimously approved $11.7 million in bonds to improve sidewalks and streetscapes, according to a press release.

An estimated $7 million will be used on Monmouth Street and $2.5 million for Festival Park.

The project includes improving: h The U.S. 27 underpass corridor for traffi c and pedestrian safety.

A nurse prepares a syringe with the Pfi zer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Corinthian Baptist Church in Bond Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 24. LIZ DUFOUR/ THE ENQUIRER

once registration goes live, offi cials said.

Eligible individuals will be able to schedule an appointment through MyChart. Those without a MyChart account can register here: http://bit.ly/3cnfSIg

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h The sidewalks and streetscapes from 11th Street south to Carothers Road; from Carothers Road to the city border with Southgate. h Newport’s section of the Riverfront Commons, an 11.5-mile path the runs along the Ohio River from Ludlow to Dayton. h Festival Park from Columbia Street east to the Purple People Bridge with a $2,428.428 grant from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments with a 20% city match. The fi nal cost will be determined after the designed phase.

“All of this has come together at the right time for us to get value for our community, strengthen our community and make a diff erence in the lives of our residents,” Mayor Tom Guidugli said in the release. “We are taking out a loan that will be worth it in the long run.”

COVID-19 resources for NKY residents Need a COVID-19 test? Here are some helpful links to resources in Northern Kentucky: h Find a free COVID-19 test on the state’s COVID-19 website at govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19. h To fi nd a regional vaccination site, go to www.kroger.com/rx/guest/ get-vaccinated and type Covington, KY in the search bar or call 866-211-5320. h If you are 60 or older or in phase 1C, 1B or 1A signup for a vaccine appointment on the health department website at https://nkyhealth.org/ individual-orfamily/health-alerts/ coronavirus-covid-19-home/ covid-19-vaccination/.

That’s it for this installment of By the way, NKY. Let us know if there’s something you think we should include in the next. In the meantime, here are some other ways to keep up with your community: h Keep an eye on your local government with us and subscribe to the free daily newsletter that gets sent directly to your inbox every morning. h Download the NKY news app and sign up for alerts to be the fi rst to know about news in your neighborhood.

Julia is the Northern Kentucky government reporter through the Report For America program.

Do you know something she should know? Send her a note at jfair@enquirer.com and follow her on Twitter at @JFair_Reports.

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare will use Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena as a mass vaccination site later this month, university offi cials confi rmed March 9.

The site will have 4,000 doses of the Pfi zer vaccine, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs Ande Durojaiye wrote in a letter to students and staff .

Eligible individuals can register to receive the Pfi zer vaccine at the arena on March 20 and 21. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. both days.

Those same individuals will return to the arena on April 10 and 11 for the second dose of the vaccine, according to the letter.

To register, you must be a Kentucky resident or have St. Elizabeth as your healthcare provider, and fall under one of the following categories: work at NKU, be over 60 years old or over 16 with specifi c medical risk factors set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention such as being a smoker. The vaccine is also available for anyone eligible for phases 1A, 1B and 1C, which includes essential workers.

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Rumors started in December 2020, about Trader Joe’s opening in the former Joseph-Beth store in Crestview Hills. The 20,000-square-foot book store at 2785 Dixie Highway, closed in May 2020, partially due to COVID-19.

The legal advertisement advises that Trader Joe’s will apply for the retail package liquor license no later than April 30.

Trader Joe’s Kenwood, nearly 18 miles away from the planned Crestview Hills store, is the closest existing Trader Joes in the Cincinnati area. The only other Trader Joe’s in Kentucky are in Lexington and Louisville, according to the store’s website.

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Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon double acting baking powder ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions Whisk egg and buttermilk together.

Whisk dry ingredients together.

Stir into egg mixture and mix gently.

Stir in butter. Mix again but don’t over mix. A few lumps are OK. Let batter rest 10 minutes or so before frying.

Pour about 1⁄ 3 cup of batter onto hot greased griddle for each pancake.

They’re ready to turn over when golden brown on bottom and bubbles appear around edges and middle.

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From left: Clear sap from tree; sap boiled down half way; sap boiled down to syrup. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

‘I feel like a modern pioneer’

Whole-wheat pancakes Daughter-in-law Jess makes these in a big batch, then warms them up later in the microwave or toaster. “Pancakes last a week in the refrigerator,” Jess said.

Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 eggs

Rita’s Kitchen

4 tablespoons sugar

Rita Heikenfeld

2 tablespoons walnut or other oil

Guest columnist

1 cup whole wheat flour

I feel like a modern pioneer. The past few weeks we’ve been tapping maple trees. And we harvested gallons and gallons of sap. Guess how much maple syrup we got? Well, here’s a hint: it’s a 40:1 ratio.

We boiled sap from morning to late afternoon, and watched it turn from clear to a golden brown as the water evaporated. Our bounty of maple syrup was about 3 cups total.

Well, maple syrup calls for pancakes, don’t you think? Have breakfast for supper one evening. Pancakes with a side of bacon or sausage. Warm maple syrup?

Or maybe a smear of maple pecan butter on the pancakes? Yes, please.

Tips: Single acting vs double acting baking powder For pancakes, use double acting.

Single acting is activated by moisture only; double is activated by moisture and heat. You need both for pancakes to

1 cup all-purpose or pastry flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon double acting baking powder

Whole-wheat blueberry pancakes.

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⁄ 2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Maple sap drains into a bucket.

turn out well.

Rested batter = better pancakes Resting gives the liquid time to soften/hydrate/relax the fl our and dissolve any lumps that remain.

Resting also allows leavening time to get mixed in evenly in the batter.

Even leavening produces air bubbles that puff pancakes as they cook.

More pancake recipes: Check out my site. Lois Boekley, a Sharonville reader, is what I call a “scientifi c” cook. See what I mean with her buttermilk and sweet milk pancakes.

You’ll love these simple instructions from Jess: “Whisk wet together; whisk dry together, then combine, but don’t over mix.” A few lumps remaining are OK. Let batter rest 10 minutes or so before

frying., Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto hot greased griddle for each pancake.

They’re ready to turn over when golden brown on bottom and bubbles appear around edges and middle.

Turn pancakes only once.

Maple pecan butter

Blueberry pancakes

Whip together 1 stick softened butter with 1⁄ 3 cup pecans, toasted and fi nely chopped and 1⁄ 4 cup maple syrup.

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VIEWPOINTS How to behave in a restaurant during COVID-19 Keith Pandolfi Food columnist Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

We have a problem, Greater Cincinnati. As lucky as we are to have our restaurants and bars open (without so much as a curfew anymore), we sometimes take advantage of our good fortune.

What I mean to say is that some of us haven’t been showing our appreciation to the restaurant workers who are continuing to put their health, and, potentially, their lives on the line to make all of this possible.

We aren’t wearing our masks properly; we’re not treating our servers with respect; we’re not tipping enough (especially for takeout); we’re not being patient, and we’re using those gift cards we bought back in March of last year way too soon.

Here are a few things all of us can do to make our hosts, servers, bartenders, cooks, bussers, and dishwashers feel at least a little bit more at ease.

Masks 101 (or over the nose is how it goes) We know by now that we’re required to wear our masks whenever we enter, exit, or get up from our table at a restaurant. But it doesn’t stop there. We should also put them back on whenever we’re interacting with anyone on the restaurant staff . Wear it when you pay for your food at the delivery window, too. And for God’s sake, wear it over your nose! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into a restaurant and seen customers walking around with their masks drooping.

One restaurant manager I talked to said she notices that when she seats guests, “they strip their masks off right away as soon as they sit down.” This occurs while she is still handing out menus, which puts her and her coworkers at unnecessary risk.

Nick DeFilippo, a bartender and server at Mita’s restaurant, Downtown, gets where the confusion comes from. “The majority of people are courteous,” he says. “As soon as they sit down, they can take their masks off , that’s the rule, so it’s hard to get mad at them for that.”

Still, he always appreciates it when customers leave them on until the host has walked away, and put them back on when they are being served, especially at a tapas place like Mita’s. “I know it’s hard to constantly be taking it on and off ,” he says. “But since we serve tapas, everything comes out in waves, so we are very appreciative when the server comes to your table and you put the masks back on.”

Nick DeFilippo, Mita’s beverage director and bar tender, stands at Mita's bar in Downtown Cincinnati on Feb. 17. DeFilippo says that he always appreciates it when customers leave their masks on until the host has walked away, and put them back on when they are being served, especially at a tapas place like Mita’s. ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

Also, for those of you who are lucky enough to be fully vaccinated, please keep wearing your masks. DeFillippo tells me about a recent customer who, after getting his second vaccine shot, burst into Mita’s without a mask and tried to order the entire restaurant drinks. “He was happy to be out,” he said, “But there is no evidence that you can’t still pass (the virus) around. We aren’t sure. We don’t know.” So until everyone is vaccinated, keep wearing those masks.

Tip big (especially for takeout) Cincinnati recently made national headlines for its Crosstown tip-off , in which alums from Xavier and the University of Cincinnati duked it out to see who could leave the most exorbitant tip.

But you don’t have to complete (or spend thousands of dollars) to be a winner.

Always keep in mind that many of the servers and bartenders who are waiting on you are putting their own health on the line to give you the best experience possible. Personally, I tend to tip as high as I can whenever I order in or out. But tip whatever you can reasonably aff ord (but never, ever go below 20%).

DeFillippo says a lot of customers aren’t aware that they should tip on

takeout. While, in the Before Times, many of us left smaller tips when ordering takeout, or didn’t tip at all, these days it’s important to tip as much as you would if you were dining in. If possible 30%, if not more. Realize that, for most restaurants, takeout constitutes up to 90% of their sales right now.

Buy gift cards, but don’t use them.

(Not yet.)

When the pandemic started in March, I purchased hundreds of dollars in gift certifi cates, just so I could give the restaurants some quick cash. But when will it be OK for me to use them?

Even if they were gifts?

Several restaurant owners I spoke to said they wish customers would hold off on using gift cards until things are relatively back to normal. “Now might not be the best time to call a small business/ restaurant and try to use your two-yearold gift card,” Andrea Siefring-Robbins, owner of Urban Stead Cheese in Evanston, posted on Facebook last month.

“And if you are cashing in those gift cards, please think in advance on how you plan to tip.”

Keep it clean (and quick) Kathy O’Connell, a co-owner of Copper & Flame in Over-the-Rhine, recommends customers try and use hand sanitizer whenever opening bathroom doors or signing receipts. She also wants guests to distance themselves while waiting in line to be seated, and be mindful of how much time (and money) they’re spending at a restaurant or bar.

“Minimize your time there if it’s a busy night,” she said. While the curfew is lifted, restaurants and bars are still operating at limited capacities, so try and make room for others.

And, if you choose to linger at your table or barstool for a while, please make sure you spend some money while doing so.

Use the apps

Andrea and Scott Robbins, owners of Urban Stead Cheese in Walnut Hills. Several restaurant owners said they wish customers would hold off on using gift cards until things are relatively back to normal. “Now might not be the best time to call a small business/restaurant and try to use your two-year-old gift card,” said Andrea Siefring-Robbins on Facebook last month. “And if you are cashing in those gift cards, please think in advance on how you plan to tip.”

LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

Being the Luddite that I am, I had a diffi cult time fi guring out those little barcodes that were taped on restaurant tables, or outside, when restaurants reopened. But once I downloaded my QR scanner app, it was easy as pie (or in Japp’s case, a perfect Old Fashioned).

Molly Wellman, owner of Japp’s in OTR, asks customers to open their minds to

ordering on apps from their phones, or any other “contactless” ways to order drinks. “And tip on carry out.”

Try not to use third-party delivery services Nothing beats the convenience of using an app like Uber Eats or GrubHub to order food delivery. I do it, too. But I try, whenever I can to do a pickup or use a restaurant’s own delivery service (if available). That’s because delivery services often charge up to 30% of each order, cutting deep into a restaurant’s profi ts. Thanks to Cincinnati City Council, that amount is currently capped at 15%, but it’s still better to make sure all of your money goes directly to restaurants so they can cover additional costs (including all those takeout containers they’re using right now).

Be mindful of your drinking I know; I know. After a few drinks, we tend to let our guard down. And I’m as guilty as anyone. At MadTree brewery, in Oakley, last month, I got up to order another beer and forgot to put my mask on before my wife alerted me to my mistake. If you notice yourself forgetting your mask or, worse, sidling up to someone else’s table or barstool and speaking at an aerosol-emitting pitch about how much all of this sucks, it might be best to switch to water, or fi nd a way to get safely home.

Be patient Given the smaller staff s, and limited ingredients many restaurant are working with now, it’s important for diners to be more patient than ever, even if the service is a little off . Kate Hagner, a Cincinnati native who now works at a restaurant in Florida has simple advice: “Most restaurants are running on a skeleton crew to cut down on labor costs,” she told me on Facebook. “Please be extra patient with both FOH [front of house] and BOH [back of house]. Trust us, we’re doing our absolute best.”

And please, folks, lay off the negative Yelp reviews. Unless you literally see someone spitting in your soup, assume that everyone is trying the best that they can. Know they are living in fear, and be kind. “We are risking our health and safety to provide everyone with a little relaxation,” DeFillippo said. “Even with all that going on.”

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SPORTS See who is nominated for Mr. and Miss Basketball James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

St. Henry celebrates its All "A" state title, March 6. PHOTOS BY JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

Veteran Crusaders take home All ‘A’ title James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 6.

RICHMOND, Ky. – The St. Henry boys basketball team has grown up together and has a lifetime of memories.

The Crusaders are on the road to making more after another accomplishment March 6.

St. Henry defeated Clinton County 74-57 in the championship game of the All “A” Classic boys state basketball tournament at Eastern Kentucky University’s McBrayer Arena. St. Henry won its second consecutive state title and third all-time, improving to 15-2 overall.

“It’s incredible,” said senior Wyatt Vieth. “We’ve been dreaming of this our entire lives. We’ve been playing ball together since we were 2 and 3 (years old).

We’ve been doing this a long time. It’s awesome to bring this back to Northern Kentucky.”

The tournament, originally set for the week of Feb. 15, had initially been canceled because of bad weather and road conditions throughout the state. But offi cials revived it later in the week with an altered format.

“It’s amazing,” said senior Ryan Butler. “With all this COVID stuff , we didn’t think we would have a tournament but we came back here, we defended our title, and I’m so glad to do this with all these people. I’ve grown up with them and known them all my life. It’s fun. It’s great for the St. Henry community.”

St. Henry persevered against the Fourth Region champion Bulldogs (18-3), who were the underdogs on paper but stayed close to the Crusaders until the fourth quarter.

Vieth was named the tournament MVP after scoring 27 points in the fi nal, shooting 12-of-16 from the fl oor. Other all-tourney picks were Bessler, Butler and senior center Cody Teten.

Bessler posted 13 points and seven rebounds. Teten posted 11 points, seven rebounds, fi ve assists and two blocks.

Butler had seven points, and senior Brennon McNamara fi ve. Senior point guard Cory Shea had three assists.

Nick Delk and Blake Melton combined for 36 points for the Bulldogs.

“Going back to back is extremely special,” Bessler said. “We’ve made a name for ourselves. Coach (Dave) Faust is a great coach. He’s led us all the way. I owe everything to him. (The Bulldogs) are a great team. (Delk and Melton) were putting the team on their backs. We played good defense and we got the win.”

Vieth scored 10 of St. Henry’s 14 points in the fi rst quarter, which ended with the Crusaders trailing by two, 16-14.

A 3-pointer by Gabe Ryan and a basket by Shea gave St. Henry a 23-20 lead when Vieth went to the bench with his second foul with 5:30 to play in the second quarter.

Five Northern Kentucky players were named fi nalists for the honors of Mr. and Miss Basketball on March 12.

The awards process is run by a partnership between the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation (KLEF) and the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches (KABC). Only seniors are eligible for the awards, which will be announced during a virtual ceremony on April 18.

The organization named one player from each region as its senior player of the year except for one region which had a tie.

Simon Kenton senior Kelly Niece is the nominee for the boys 8th Region.

He is one of the state’s top scorers this season, averaging 30 points per game.

On Feb. 26, he became Simon Kenton’s all-time leading scorer in the boys program and has more than 2,300 points now. SK is 12-8 this season.

Highlands senior Sam Vinson is the Ninth Region nominee. He is averaging 23.5 points this season. Vinson, who has committed to Northern Kentucky University, is the fi rst Highlands boys player to have more than 1,500 career points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists.

Highlands, 21-4 this season, was Ninth Region runner-up last year.

Scott senior Grant Profi tt is the 10th Region boys nominee. He averages 18.4 points a game this season for the Eagles, who are 14-8. He was named fi rst team all-10th Region.

Ryle senior Brie Crittendon is the Ninth Region girls nominee. The Eastern Kentucky commit is averaging 15 points per game for the Raiders, who are 20-2 and looking for their fourthstraight Ninth Region title. Ryle is the reigning state champion after winning it all in 2019. Crittendon, recently named a McDonald’s All-American nominee, has more than 1,700 career points.

Scott senior Mya Meredith is the 10th Region girls nominee. The Western Kentucky commit averaged 20 points per game this season for the Eagles, who are 15-7, but is currently out with an injury.

Scott senior Sofi a Allen was earlier named the winner of the annual Donna Murphy Award, which will be given out as part of the awards ceremony on April 18.

The KABC also named its coach of the year winners. Conner’s Matthew Otte won the honor for the boys Ninth Region. He has led the Cougars to a See NOMINATIONS, Page 2B

St. Henry senior Cody Teten puts up a shot as St. Henry defeated Clinton County 74-57 in the championship game of the All "A" Classic boys basketball state tournament March 6 at McBrayer Arena, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky.

St. Henry went on a 12-8 run then, with points from fi ve diff erent players before Clinton scored on a tip-in at the buzzer to trail St. Henry 35-30 at the half.

Clinton cut the lead to three at 42-39 in the third quarter. Teten, Bessler and Vieth scored baskets on a 6-0 run to put St. Henry up by nine.

Two free throws and a basket by Bessler put St. Henry up by 11 at 56-45 in the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs cut the lead to six in the fourth quarter. Butler hit a 3-pointer and layup to help stem the tide and push the lead back up to eight at 61-53.

“I had got my third foul early in the third, and I was (angry), so I wanted to come back ready to play,” Butler said. “I did that and helped set the tone for the fourth quarter, and we were able to build the big lead.”

Leading 61-55, St. Henry got a putback from Bessler. On Clinton County’s next possession, Shea forced a steal

which led to a coast-to-coast layup by Vieth. Vieth scored again in transition on the next trip and the Crusaders pulled away.

Vieth was the MVP for the second year in a row but he loves how the whole team has come together.

“Teams are going to focus on me because I’m the leading scorer but I don’t need to score all the points,: he said.

“We can go to anyone and that’s what makes us so special. We’re all high-caliber players.”

St. Henry shot 60.4 percent from the fl oor and forced 15 turnovers. Shea, the starting point guard, pressured the Clinton ball-handlers in the backcourt and made it harder for the Bulldogs to start their off ense.

The Crusaders have to refocus for the last week of the regular season before heading into the 34th District Tournament. The Crusaders, ranked See ST. HENRY, Page 2B

Simon Kenton senior Kelly Niece is the nominee for the boys 8th Region Mr. Basketball. He is one of the state’s top scorers this season, averaging 30 points per game.

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CovCath basketball legend Jim Cooper dies James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Covington Catholic and Northern Kentucky community are mourning the loss of CovCath grad Jim Cooper.

Cooper, a 1968 graduate of CovCath, died March 7 after a two-month battle with COVID-19.

Cooper brought the game he learned on the basketball courts of Covington’s Goebel Park to the Colonels, and he starred as the heady playmaker for CovCath’s fi rst two Ninth Region championship teams (1966-67 and ’67-68).

A two-year starter for Coach Mote Hils, “Coop” was loved by Covington Catholic fans for his no-look passes and pass fakes.

But it was his clutch on-fl oor leadership and steadiness that were most crucial for teams that fi nished a combined 55-11 with two state tournament trips,

including the 1967 runner-up fi nish.

In 2002 upon Cooper’s election to the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, Ken Shields, himself a multiple hall-offame coach, called Cooper “still the fi nest passing point guard I’ve coached in over 38 years.”

Cooper was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame in 2015.

Cooper played for Shields in 1964-65 on the Covington Catholic freshman team. He is considered one of the top playmakers in Northern Kentucky hoops history.

In his two varsity seasons, the 6-foot Cooper averaged 9.8 and 11.3 points, respectively, to go with 3.9 and 5.7 assists.

He set the single-game CovCath assist record with 18 in an 80-32 rout of Carr Creek early in his senior season.

Cooper was a two-time All-Ninth Region selection and also received all-re-

gional tourney and All-Ashland Invitational Tournament honors. His clutch free-throwing led Covington Catholic to the 1966 AIT title over Breathitt County and into the state fi nal with a 9-for-9 effort at the line against favored Louisville Central in the Sweet 16 semifi nals.

He was a long-time basketball coach at several Northern Kentucky schools, including Simon Kenton and WaltonVerona. Cooper, twice selected as an allstate honorable mention player, also worked in sales at the Community Press & Recorder newspapers, a sister product of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

His daughter, Holly Spritzky, was a standout player at Conner and later a head coach at Dixie Heights.

RIGHT: Jim Cooper was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Athletic Director's Hall of Fame in 2015.

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Boone County schools roll to regional bowling titles James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Boone County schools led the way in the KHSAA Region 6 high school bowling championships this week.

County schools won all the regional titles.

The Boone County boys team and the Cooper girls bowling teams were team champions and will represent the region in the KHSAA state tournament beginning March 22.

Cooper’s Ranelle Ulanday and Ryle’s Dylan Inyart were the individual champions.

In the boys team event, Boone County was the two seed in qualifying and defeated No. 9 seed Beechwood in the fi nals. Beechwood also advances to the state tourney.

The Rebels won nine out of 10 Baker games in their three match wins, averaging 178 in those games.

Beechwood knocked off top-seeded Ryle 3-1 then No. 4 seed Dixie Heights 3-0 before losing to the Rebels in the fi nal.

In boys singles, Inyart of Ryle defeated Andrew Ketron of Cooper 184-156 in the championship match. Ketron, the four seed, beat Ryle’s Tyler Atkinson 181-163 and Covington Catholic’s Charlie Smith 223-181 to advance to the fi nal. Atkinson and Smith also advance to state.

Inyart was the top seed after shooting 1,053 in fi ve games of qualifying (210.6 average). Smith was second at 993 (198.6).

Semifi nal medalists were Aidan Vickers (Lloyd), Brayden Helton (Boone), Will Wehrle (Lloyd), Maddox Kuryla (Boone).

In the girls team tournament, Cooper, the top seed, rolled past rival Boone County 3-0 to win the championships.

Both teams advance to state.

Cooper rolled through the bracket

KHSAA Region 6 state bowling qualifi ers, from left, Dylan Inyart (Ryle), Andrew Ketron (Cooper), Charlie Smith (Covington Catholic), Tyler Atikinson (Ryle). Inyart was the regional champion. PROVIDED

with a 9-0 record, averaging 178 in those Baker games.

Boone, the sixth seed, upset No. 3 seed Conner 3-0 and beat No. 7 seed Holy Cross 3-1.

Cooper's Ranelle Ulanday won another singles title, beating teammate Breana Brandt in the fi nal, 227-128.

Ulanday was the top seed in qualifying, scoring 1,033 in fi ve games, a 206.6 average.

Brandt was the second seed with 972,

a 194.4 average.

Cooper had three of the four individual state qualifi ers. Jade Combs fi nished fourth to Emmee Depenbrock of Conner, who won 178-144 before falling to Brandt in the semifi nals, 171-170.

Other semifi nal medalists were Savannah Pence (Boone County), Madison Melvin (Ryle), Abree Young (Dixie Heights) and Emily Brennen (St. Henry).

Region 6 also sends four bowlers to

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13-6 record and the top seed in the 33rd District Tournament.

Justin Holthaus of Cooper won the Ninth Region girls honor, and Steve Brown of Scott won the 10th Region girls honor.

Holthaus, in his fi rst year as head coach, has directed the Jaguars to a 15-3 record and developed the team into a Ninth Region contender. Brown has led the Eagles to a 15-7 record and the top seed in the 37th District, and they are potential contenders in the 10th Region.

The full list of fi nalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball, by region:

fourth in the state by the Associated Press, made a lot of noise by beating Covington Catholic on Feb. 23, signaling that they’re a contender in the Ninth Region race.

The veteran Crusaders hope they’re not done winning titles.

“I’ve grown up with them my whole life, I’m so happy right now,” Butler said. “We have bigger things to come.

We have Rupp. Hopefully we can win the region. We’re in one of the best regions and I hope we can do it. It’s been a fun ride.”

ST. HENRY (15-2): Bessler 5 2 13, Teten 3 5 11, Shea 1 1 3, Vieth 12 2 27, Butler 3 0 7, Croyle 1 0 2, Ryan 1 0 3, Ravenscraft 1 1 3, McNamara 2 0 5. Totals: 29 10 74.

CLINTON COUNTY (18-3): Delk 9 1 19, Melton 6 1 17, Cross 3 0 6, Stines 2 1 5, Brown 4 0 10. Totals: 24 3 57.

Halftime, SH 35-30. 3-pointers: SH 6 (Bessler, Vieth, Butler, Ryan, Ravenscraft, McNamara), CC 6 (Melton 4, Brown 2).

Bethlehem 53, Walton-Verona 43 Walton-Verona’s girls team fi nished as All “A” state runner-up for the third consecutive year. The Bearcats trailed by two, 43-41, with four minutes remaining but could not come back the rest of the way. WV had lost to the Banshees by 20, 57-37, on Feb. 16, also at EKU.

Boys 1: Zion Harmon, Marshall County and Noah Dumas, McCracken County.

2: Destin Allen, Webster County 3: Nash Divine, Muhlenberg County 4: Isaiah Mason, Bowling Green 5: Jaquias Franklin, Elizabethtown 6: Devin Perry, DeSales 7: Cameron Pope, Male 8: Kelly Niece, Simon Kenton 9: Sam Vinson, Highlands 10: Grant Profi tt, Scott 11: Ben Johnson, Lexington Catholic 12: Kade Grundy, Somerset 13: Jevonte Turner, Knox Central 14: Jaz Johnson, Wolfe County 15: Isaiah May, Johnson Central 16: Mason Moore, Rowan County

Scott senior Mya Meredith is the 10th Region girls nominee for Miss Basketball. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

Girls 1: Cayson Conner, Marshall County 2: Sadie Wurth, Henderson County 3: Aleigha Mucker, Breckinridge County 4: Lucy Patterson, Warren East 5: Ella Thompson, Bethlehem 6: Tiarra East, Butler 7: Taylor Price, Central 8: Brynna Blackburn, South Oldham 9: Brie Crittendon, Ryle 10: Mya Meredith, Scott 11: Brooklynn Miles, Franklin County 12: Macey Blevins, Wayne County 13: Mikkah Siler, Williamsburg 14: Lexy Lynch, Owsley County 15: Katie Moore, Floyd Central 16: Harley Paynter, Boyd County Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 12. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

the unifi ed tournament.

Dixie Heights (Caitlin Reed and Rylee Phelps) was regional champion and the runner-up was from Beechwood (Hailey Noah and Gabe Grinsteinner). Noah is a reigning state champ in the unifi ed division.

Region 5 will have its competitions March 15-17 at Super Bowl Erlanger. Region 5 has all the schools in Campbell County plus some Kenton County schools.

Maggie Buerger led Walton with 15 points and four rebounds. Haylee Neeley scored 12 points. Grace Brewer scored seven points. Audrey Carrico had six assists and two steals to go with four points.

Neeley, Buerger and Kylie Lay were named to the all-tournament team.

WALTON-VERONA (15-7): Buerger 5 1 14, Neeley 4 0 12, Carrico 2 0 4, Lay 1 0 2, Brewer 3 1 7, Schneider 1 2 4. Totals: 16 4 43.

BETHLEHEM (20-4): Thompson 3 5 12, Filiatreau 1 0 2, Hodges 3 3 10, Thurmond 4 0 10, Spalding 2 1 7, Smalley 5 2 12. Totals: 18 11 53.

Halftime, B 29-26. 3-pointers: WV 7 (Neeley 4, Buerger 3), B 6 (Thurmond 2, Spalding 2, Thompson 1, Hodges 1).

St. Henry with the championship trophy. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

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Sierra Newton and James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Northern Kentucky did quite well in the third annual high school girls state wrestling championships conducted by the state wrestling coaches association March 6 at Harrison County Middle School in Cynthiana.

Four local wrestlers won state championships, and another fi ve won medals with top-fi ve fi nishes, three of them at 138 pounds.

Ryle sisters Addison and Olivia Messerly won state championships for the third straight year.

Olivia won at 106, winning three matches by fall and winning the championship match by a 20-3 score. She was named the most outstanding wrestler of the tournament.

Addison won at 113, winning all three matches by early pins.

Cooper won the other two state championships.

Hannah Thompson won at 160, winning the championship match by pin after a 5-0 decision in the semifi nals.

Angel Hilton won at 182, pinning both of her opponents.

Tori Jurgens fi nished fourth at 132, helping Cooper fi nish seventh in the team standings. Ryle fi nished fi fth. Host Harrison County won the team championship.

Simon Kenton had two state runnerups, Gabriella Ocasio at 126 and Zoey Smith at 138.

Boone County's Tammy Cordell fi nished fourth at 138.

Highlands, a fi rst-year varsity program, celebrated a medalist as McKenna Oaks fi nished fi fth at 138.

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Third-place match Hannah Foster (Knox Central HS) won by fall over Charlee Blevins (Danville) (Fall 3:18) Fifth-place match Catherine Head (Bardstown) won by decision over Desiree Couve (Harrison County) (Dec 10-8)

Weight Class 126 1. Makenna Hendricks (Trigg County); 2. Gabriella Ocasio (Simon Kenton); 3. Caitlyn Powers (Calloway County); 4. Mallory Sullivan (Anderson County); 5. Faith Ramos (North Hardin); 6. Sophia Walls (Bullitt Central); 7. Ivy Partin (Knox Central); 8. Jayda Thompson (Spencer County).

First-place match Makenna Hendricks (Trigg County) won by decision over Gabriella Ocasio (Simon Kenton) (Dec 8-4) Third-place match Caitlyn Powers (Calloway County) won by decision over Mallory Sullivan (Anderson County) (Dec 7-0).

Fifth-place match Faith Ramos (North Hardin) won by fall over Sophia Walls (Bullitt Central) (Fall 0:44) Seventh-place match Ivy Partin (Knox Central) won by fall over Jayda Thompson (Spencer County) (Fall 3:28)

Weight Class 132 1. Courtney Pittman (Anderson County);2. Kaylen Escaloni (Woodford County) 3. Jenny Fortner (Harrison County); 4.Tori Jurgens (Cooper); 5.

Maybe Lopez (Apollo High School); 6.

Emily Case (Harrison County); 7. Alissa Beam (Harrison County).

First-place match Courtney Pittman (Anderson County) won by major decision over Kaylen Escaloni (Woodford County HighSchool) (Maj 14-2) Third-place match Jenny Fortner (Harrison County) won by fall over Tori Jurgens (Cooper) (Fall 1:49) Fifth-place match Maybe Lopez (Apollo High School ) won by fall over Emily Case (Harrison County) (Fall 3:26)

Weight Class 138 1. Hannah McDonald (Taylor County); 2. Zoey Smith (Simon Kenton); 3.

Mariah Gardner (Bullitt East); 4. Tammy Cordell (Boone County); 5. McKenna Oaks (Highlands); 6. Aniyah Wells (Bullitt Central); 7. Gabrielle Palomo (North Hardin); 8. Karsyn Schmidt (Bardstown).

First-place match Hannah McDonald (Taylor County) won by decision over Zoey Smith (Simon Kenton) (Dec 9-2) Third-place match Mariah Gardner (Bullitt East) won by fall over Tammy Cordell (Boone County) (Fall 0:34) Fifth-place match McKenna Oaks (Highlands) won by fall over Aniyah Wells (Bullitt Central) (Fall 0:21) Seventh-place match Gabrielle Palomo (North Hardin) won by fall over Karsyn Schmidt (Bardstown) (Fall 0:19)

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4.Angel Jones (Harrison County); 5. Abigail Carew (Knox Central).

First-place match Hannah Thompson (Cooper) won by fall over Gianna Rascon (Louisville Central) (Fall 2:24) Third-place match Caitlin Ritchie (Perry County Central) won by fall over Angel Jones (Harrison County) (Fall 0:50) Fifth-place match Abigail Carew (Knox Central HS) received a bye

Weight Class 182

1. Hannah Thompson (Cooper); 2.

Gianna Rascon (Louisville Central); 3.Caitlin Ritchie (Perry County Central);

1. Angel Hilton (Cooper); 2. Lisa Fleming-McBride (Harrison County); 3.

Lauren Matney (Whitley County).

Round 3 (fi nal) Angel Hilton (Cooper) won by fall over Lisa Fleming-McBride (Harrison County) (Fall 3:43) Round 2 Angel Hilton (Cooper) won by fall over Lauren Matney (Whitley County) (Fall 1:14) Round 1 Lisa Fleming-McBride (Harrison County) won by fall over Lauren Matney (Whitley County) (Fall 0:51)

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CHNK current initiatives consist of an adoption of restraint free environment, Adoption of Ukeru, Implementation of vocera technology for emergency communication, Continued expansion of Telehealth services, adoption of virtual employee training platform, increased hours for psychiatric consultation and major capital improvements.

Find more information and help CHNK continue to help families in the community on their website and social

media platforms. h Twitter: (@CHNK_1882) h h Facebook: (Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky) h Instagram: (chnk_1882) h LinkedIn: (Rick Wurth) (CHNK) A recording of this presentation and past meetings of the Rotary Club of Florence is available on the club’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubFlorenceKY/ videos/783289522223334/ ) The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky (serving all of Boone County) is a community service organization focusing on “service above self”. The club meets weekly on Mondays via Zoom during COVID. Guests are always welcome. To learn more about upcoming speakers and events, please visit the club’s website at www.fl orencerotary.org or follow their Facebook page.

Autumn Ray, Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky

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Showers and flowers at BCM in April You know the saying - April showers bring spring fl owers. You and your child can enjoy both during Behringer-Crawford Museum’s April play-and- learn events for kids and their families. h It Grows in the Ground - Chippie’s Sensational Science Labs, 1 p.m., Thursday, April 15 It’s like magic! You drop a seed into a hole in the ground, give it some water and sunshine and – presto – it becomes a living plant! Let your youngsters experience the satisfaction of growing their own fl owers or food at “It Grows in the Ground.” Preschoolers aged 3-5 will learn botanical basics while getting a little dirty in this hands-on, S.T.E.A.M.based workshop, h Rain - Delightful Drips and Drizzles -Tot Tuesdays! 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 20 Rain, rain, come today. Tuesday’s toddlers want to play! April showers become opportunties for fun at Tot Tuesdays. Children age 3 to 5 will make a craft and hear a story about the “liquid sunshine.” Designed to help prepare preschoolers for reading readiness and socialization, Tot Tuesdays! are held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Chippie’s Lab and Tot Tuesdays! will be off ered both live at the museum and streaming on Zoom. Admission to both in-person and virtual sessions is free for BCM members. For future members, the in-person cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60+ and $5 for children. Cost for the virtual session is $5 per non-member household. There is a $3 lab/craft fee per child for members and non-members for both in-person and virtual sessions. Participation in the in-person sessions is limited to 10 people.

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Rick Wurth shares the advancements made to better the community at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Written by: Autumn Ray, Ignite intern for Stinger Media Rotary Club of Florence held a meeting on Monday, March 8 where Rick Wurth, Chief Executive Offi cer at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/ CHNK Behavioral Health shared the great accomplishments that CHNK (@CHNK_1882) has made.

CHNK has three campuses across two counWurth ties, including 24/7 residential treatment facilities, and is a premier provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services for youth and families.

CHNK is a Trauma informed healthcare organization, the staff create holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring. Their vision is to see a community free from adverse environments and childhood experiences that limit hope and opportunity, one that is safe and acknowledges human emotion and loss. A community that empowers future possibilities.

CHNK has a campus in Devou park that off ers psychiatric Residential Treatment care, Day treatment and therapeutic day school. On the Burlington Campus they off er an Intensive outpatient program, private childcare (PCC) Residential treatment and day treatment.

On the Fifth street center they off er outpatient services, including intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for behavioral health and substance use disorders, targeted case management, and a Family preservation program. CHNK chose to have the Fifth street center because they knew many rely on public transportation and they wanted to be easily accessible to the public.

Kentucky pays $100,000 per kid on average to go into a residential treatment center. Rick Wurth explained that Kentucky has done a poor job of making money available to work with families on outpatient services.

After the Aff ordable CARE Act was passed in 2016 600,000 Kentuckians who did not have health care insurance got some, so now Physical and behavioral health are on the same playing fi eld.

Health care organizations soon became overwhelmed with patients, so they went to organizations like CHNK and asked for some extra help, knowing that they have therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, etc. CHNK was off ered new licenses to help care for more people in the community. Between 2013 and 2020 they had an 835% increase on the impact they have left on the community.

Rick explained to the Rotary Club that he must continue to ask for donations to continue to provide services and resources to children. CHNK must raise over 2 million dollars to keep up with the expenses each year.

CHNK was the fi rst Kentucky behavioral health agency to be certifi ed in the

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Garri Hunt, Mary, Queen of Heaven School

Penguin studies Ark! Ark! That is the sound that some penguins make in the wild. The third graders from 3Hill at St. Agnes School spent the last month reading and researching the 17 diff erent kinds of penguins.

Each student completed a color by number penguin poster and then chose one kind of penguin to explore its lifestyle. Then the reports were presented in class.

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ON THE MARKET

$2M wine lover’s dream in Edgewood Estate features sauna, pool and 3,000-bottle wine cellar Randy Tucker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Wine connoisseurs will have plenty of storage space in this 19-room estate in Edgewood, Ky. that recently hit the market for $2,000,000.

The house at 3086 Friars Lane has a custom-made walk-in wine cellar capable of holding 3,000 bottles that would be the envy of any oenophile.

Built in 2004, the two-story house has six bedrooms, seven full baths. two sunrooms, a tanning room just off the master bedroom, a sauna on the lower level and an in-ground pool and hot tub.

The house also has a fi ve-car heated garage with a 220-volt outlet for electric vehicle charging.

In addition, the whole house and yard have been wired for sound.

“This house was built for entertaining,” said David Knock, the listing agent with Century 21 Premiere Properties in Northern Kentucky.

This house at 3086 Friars Lane in Edgewood, Ky. recently hit the market for $2,000,000. PROVIDED

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7252 Burlington Pike: Sophia Dzigielewski and Linden Siri to Robert Novachich; $130,000 7996 Driftwood Drive: Rachel and Robert Harris to John Roberts Jr.; $297,000 8 Fescue Court: Dmitry Minuhin to Linda and Timothy Wolfzorn; $195,000 8575 Commors Court, 10-F: Shawn Luebbe and Randall Pelfrey to Raymond Morris; $165,000 8658 Valley Circle Drive: Lorinda and David Frankenberry to Lynn and David Ferguson; $280,000

Fort Mitchell 2037 Dixie Highway: Sri Divya and Raj Kakarlapudi to Letehanes Hailmichael and Weldat Araya; $195,000

Fort Thomas 109 Grant St.: Rachel and Jarred Redmond to Evan Richardson; $175,000 115 S. Grand Ave.: Karen Hanson to Christopher Bowman; $157,000 20 Midway Court: Amanda and Rusty Kramer to Emma Guckiean; $143,500 25 Diana Court: Joyce Stephens to Samantha and Dan Lindeman III; $345,000 311 Military Parkway: John Caudill to Heather and Luke Smith; $105,000 505 Calumet Court: Lorene Elmer to Leslie and Michael McHale; $145,000 84 Crowell Ave.: Janet Chatman to Chad Des-

ormeaux; $135,000 90 Highway Drive: Wanda Rubin to Kathleen and David Monday; $202,000

Fort Wright 947 Kyles Lane: Teresa Melton to Nikki and Steve Rodriguez; $252,000

Hebron 1417 Reserve Way: Brenda and Michael Ward to Nancy and Anthony Habib Jr.; $925,000 1430 Dominion Trail: Arlinghaus Builders, LLC to Amy and Todd Densler; $357,000 1453 Dominion Trail: Arlinghaus Builders, LLC to Judith Schleyer and Charles Schroeder; $365,500 1662 Asher Court: Paula McLemore to BSFR II Owner, LLC; $190,000 1724 Elmburn Lane: Arlinghaus Builders, LLC to Yusuf Farah; $332,000 1856 Princess Court: Deborah Shaw to James Gross; $195,000 2297 Daybloom Court: Rose and Robert Hyland to Rhonda Kelly; $445,000 2731 Presidential Drive: Megan and Ryan Corbin to Barbara and Eulise Barney Jr.; $205,000 2748 Ridgefield Drive: James McCane to Michelle Snowden and Lynne Foote; $170,000 2971 Walton Road: Paula Baumgardner to Lynn and Roger Justice II; $50,000 603 Rvier shore Drive: Susan and Craig Jobe to Ann and Keith Stowers; $128,000

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219 Ridge Hill Drive: Alisa and Michael Sampson to Caitlyn Sampson; $275,000 240 Sunset Drive: Linda and Dennis Williams to Diane and Michael Arnold; $227,500 30 Highland Meadows Circle, unit 5: Linda and Dale Young to Tina and John Murphy; $107,000 402 Napa Valley Ave., unit 304: Micheal Kremer Jr. to Jennifer and Joseph Bosch; $180,000

Independence 11639 Mapletree Place: Vernon Arnold to Catherine Arnold; $190,000 11669 Staffordsburg Road: Brianne and Clarence Lowery to Stacie and Steve Edmonds; $350,000 1276 Constitution Drive: Samantha and Derek Piccirillo to Anna and Brennan Browning; $207,000 1398 Red Cedar Court: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Amber Bentley and Geoffrey Rankin; $284,000 1402 Red Cedar Court: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Aimie Wesley; $375,000 1589 Cherry Blossom Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Jennifer and William Epling III; $223,000 1892 Bridle Path: Michael and Carrie Vaughn to Melissa and Justin Martz; $293,000 4231 Briarwood Drive, unit 3: Steven Muschong to Jesse Meece; $95,000 4324 Cobblewood Court: Catherine and Quinton Day to Gina Dilberto; $112,000 5277 Midnight Run: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Lesley and Mark Anthony; $399,000 5349 Madison Pike: Steven Lutkenhoff Jr. to Tresa Sheriff; $129,000 6275 Clearchase Crossing: Rebecca and Mario Spaulding to Michelle Dugan and Josh Huber; $289,000 6369 Regal Ridge Drive: Jennifer and Logan Taylor to Sheri and Nikolas Allen; $202,000 763 Stanley Lane: Stephanie and John Cope to Joyce and Jeffrey Hiller; $242,500 85 Roman Way: Kathryn and Raymond Conley to Catherine and Quinton Day; $242,000 9 Woodknoll Drive: Katie and Daniel Hofstetter to

Katie Mast and Kurt Hoelmer; $187,000

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138 W. Lakeside Ave.: Cheri and Duane Evans to Meleia and Kenneth Heidrich; $657,500

130 W. Walnut St.: Chelsea Muenzer to Theresa Bruce; $240,000 164 Tracy Lane: Debbie and Carus Waggoner to Justin Weyer; $178,000 48 Woodland Hills Drive, unit 8: Daine and Kenneth Sears to Vanessa Condrey; $73,500

Ludlow 11 Alberta St.: Aimie Dworecki to Linda Eckard and August Miller; $113,000 13 Audrey Ave.: Resolve Properties, LLC to Emily Pastor; $210,000 238 Elm St.: April and Michael Campbell to Julie and Raymond Traft; $62,000 322 Eastview Court, unit 8-203: Shannon Deye to Sandra and Donald Harris; $412,000 334 Riverbend Drive, unit 19-202: Yvonne Cooper and Paul Fellinger to Kristi and William McClure Jr.; $420,000 415 Oak St.: Resolve Properties, LLC to Nicole and Ryan Cleves; $230,000 424 Breezewood Court, unit 34-304: Sarah Moore to Elizabeth Thompson; $218,000

Morning View 1851 Paxton Road: The Estate of Cleo Abercrombie to Brenda Leveridge and Mae Adkins; $85,000 1917 Paxton Road: Bryan Carroll to Denise and Michael Kaiser; $278,500

Newport 134-136 W. 10th St.: Eva Turner to Urban Community Developers, Inc.; $275,000 16 E. 10th St.: Becky Cutright to Gerald Withwine; $335,000 177 Kentucky Drive: Taylor and Cody Raymer to Morgan Miller; $178,500 401 Forrest St.: Richard Salter to SGS Projects, LLC; $84,000 407 Forrest St.: Raymond Bacher to San Du and Cameron Mattie; $310,000 715 Maple Ave.: Roger Means to Madeline and Heath Kupecky; $285,000 803 E. 6th St., unit 405: Ryvan Properties, LLC to Gretchen Hinkel; $188,500 803 Linden Ave.: Stallion Investments, LLC to James Jones; $225,000 914 Hamlet St.: Heather Hock to Matthew Turner; $265,000

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Taylor Mill 547 Mason Road: Carrie and Mark Thackeray to Michael Thackeray; $109,000 642 Grand Ave.: Janice McManus to Hong Chen; $153,000

Union 10830 Arcaro Lane: Dana and Brad Hungler to Meghan and Wesley Williams; $505,000 11001 Gato Del Sol: Sarah and Gary Bernardini to Robin and Joseph Huffman; $410,000 11026 War Admiral Drive: Dory and David Quinlan to Wendi and David Harris; $355,000 12012 Jockey Club Drive: Elizabeth and David Bass to Elizabeth and Eric Tucker; $485,000 14000 Santos Drive: The Drees Company to Donna and Bennie Franke; $466,000 14060 Bridlegate Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Maria Sada and Dieter Neumann; $419,500 2014 Laffite Court: Courtney Castillo to Haoran Deng and Si Liu; $200,000 2080 Antoinette Way: Eric Mason to Holly and Brian Rentschler; $330,000 358 Ella Court: Alexa and Micah Draper to Yillng Cui and Charles Adams II; $395,000 5046 Loch Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Jaycie and Stephen Kowolonek; $475,000 5144 Loch Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Lisa and Nicholas Ingram; $432,500 943 Lakepointe Court: Anne and James Phillbrick Jr. to Julie and James Eaton; $322,000

Verona 1707 Eads Road: Amanda and Cody McKinley to Amanda and Joseph Risch; $265,000 1969 Alexander Road: Amanda Risch to Clara and Cameron Denman; $185,000

Villa Hills 2546 Thirs Drive: Melissa and Andrew Strange to Laura and Joseph Fredrick; $424,000 2547 Buttermilk Pike: Sui Ci and Kawl Cung to Angelique and Aaron Adams; $182,000 2623 White Pine Drive: ACG Santuary, LLC to Christopher Smith; $179,000 2804 Surfside Drive: Mary and Barry Billiter to Jessica and Nicholas Rolf; $321,500 2852 Dry Ridge Court: Amy Seward to Christopher Lindsay; $110,500 2910 Prospect Point: Westmark Properties, LLC to Amy Schraffenberger; $200,000

Walton 11150 Chatsworth Court: Karen and Carl Neumeister to Gregory Laskey; $346,000 11212 Trumpeter Court: Sarah and Neil Lageman to Zach Stone; $277,000 11495 Wynfair Court: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Kimberly and Christopher McCoy; $300,000 11782 Sunscret Drive: Sharon and Randell Wilson to Sarah and Neil Lageman; $300,000 12590 Caywood Lane: The Drees Company to Karen and Christopher Sester; $340,500 1288 Brookstone Drive: Brittany and Kevin McCarty to Ryvan Properties, LLC; $230,500 164 Zinfandel Lane: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Sona Shrestha and Bishow Pandey; $287,000 32 High St.: Phyllis Humphrey and Thomas Bahr to Jennifer and Michael Hicks; $56,000 333 Rocky Pointe Court: Stacy and Jason Phillips to SS Rental Service, LLC; $166,500 344 Rocky Pointe Court: Karen and Christopher Sester to Summer and Preston Roberson; $165,000 505 DeMoisey Court: The Drees Company to Rachel and William Wagner III; $295,000 511 Queens Cup Lane, unit 20-B: The Drees Company to Alysson Martins Da Cruz and Paula Ferriera; $219,000

Wilder 110 N. Watchtower Drive, unit 301: Judith Cohn to Georgia Turner; $146,000

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