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Did you know Uno was created in a Cincy barbershop? Card game is celebrating its 50th anniversary Briana Rice Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Friends and family helped Bob and Terry Luchsinger decorate a newly replanted memorial Christmas tree at the Fire Station 54 in Green Township in November, to honor their daughter Katie who passed away in a ﬁ re 20 years ago. They originally planted a tree after her death, but it was damaged in a hit-and-run accident in September. PHOTOS BY SAM GREENE

‘You’ll never forget Katie’ Family reﬂ ects on daughter’s 1999 death, Green Twp. Fire and EMS help

Uno is the type of game that everyone can play, young or old, rich or poor. Uno, which is now the No. 1 card game in the world, according to Mattel, had its humble beginnings in a barbershop in Reading, Ohio. Merle Robbins, then a barber, created the game for his family with the idea that it was easy enough for children to understand and stimulating enough for adults to enjoy. “The Robbinses had no intention of ever marketing Uno when they began developing it, around 1969. They were a family who loved to play cards, and Uno was strictly for family fun. On the faces of regular playing cards, they wrote their own designations. They made up rules as they went and Marie (Robbins’ wife) would jot them down,” Donna Vonderhaar wrote in the Enquirer in 1980. Robbins did end up marketing the game though, and Uno is now celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021.

How Uno became number one

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fter a car accident destroyed a 23-foot-tall tree outside Fire Station 54 in Green Township, fi refi ghters came together to make sure it was replaced in less than 12 hours. It isn’t just any old tree though. The evergreen tree was planted in 2001 to honor Katie Luchsinger, a brave 11-year-old girl who died in a house fi re in 1999 after fi refi ghters tried to save her. She was babysitting her brother and sister when the house caught on fi re. She gave up her life so her siblings could live. Her parents, Bob and Terry Luchsinger decorate her tree every year with the help of Green Township fi refi ghters and relatives. “You’ll never forget Katie,” Bob Luchsinger told the Enquirer. While the three-foot replacement tree is much smaller than the last one, the family is grateful they were able to continue their tradition of adding Christmas lights and ornaments. They even added reindeer to the mix this year. “It turned out nice and everybody was in an upbeat mood,” Bob Luchsinger said. “We’re going to

Fireﬁ ghters help decorate the Katie Luchsinger memorial Christmas tree at Fire Station 54.

make another one grow and not going to let this change our spirits. It meant a lot to us. Tragedy turned into a great friendship and partnership. “ Wilde Nursery donated the tree after ﬁ reﬁ ghter Chris Gemmel and his brother Nick reached out to them the morning after the accident. See KATIE, Page 2A

What started as a family game would soon become a household name. Robbins began by fi nding Cincinnati graphic artist Bob Grove, who designed the original cards. Merle, Marie and their son Ray, began marketing the game by word of mouth. “I wasn’t altogether satisfi ed with how this thing was going,” Merle told The Enquirer in 1980. “So I got together with a man down in Florida who was a K-Mart manager and loved the game. I asked him would he write his main offi ce and send them some games. It wasn’t six to eight weeks and they had Uno in all the K-Mart stores.” In less than a year, the Robbins recovered their $8,000 investment. They ended up selling the rights to the game in 1972 for $50,000 and 10 cents a game royalties to International Games (which was bought by Mattel in 1992). Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired. From humble beginnings at the Robbins residence to homes across the world, Mattel offi cials say they sell a version of Uno every 17 seconds and the game is now in 80 countries and sold in 20 languages. See UNO, Page 2A

Bob Luchsinger puts the ﬁ nal touches on the Christmas tree at the Fire Station 54 in Green Township, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, to honor their daughter Katie who passed away in a ﬁ re 20 years ago.

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Uno, which is now the No. 1 card game in the world, according to Mattel, had its humble beginnings in a barber shop in Reading, Ohio. MATTEL

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Uno Continued from Page 1A

Though Uno has had many rebrands and iterations over the years, the game and style has remained much the same, according to Brian Yu, another Cincinnati native who is the senior design manager of all Mattel board games, card games and puzzles. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Yu has been with Mattel for 20 years now and is considered a brand historian. The Uno deck is comprised of numbered and suited cards (red, yellow,

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green, blue), special action cards like skips, reverses, draw twos, draw fours and wild cards. Some special Uno versions have additional twists, and newer Uno versions have customizable cards and a special rule card. Players go around the table trying to match suits or numbers. When a player is down to their last card, they must call out, “Uno!” The ﬁ rst empty-handed player wins. Though Mattel has owned Uno since the 1990s, the rules of the game are mostly the same, though many families do not follow them. For example, if you read the rules, players are actually supposed to get points, aiming toward a goal of 500 total points. “Most families don’t play that way, but that was the oﬃ cial original way most families played,” Yu said. Why has Uno stood the test of time? “I think everyone can play it ... It’s just super accessible. You know, the rules are very easy to play with kids as young as, like, three or four years old and they can understand the rules. I think it’s just the fact that games in general are kind of social experiments and are fun to play together and be together,” Yu explained.

How is Uno celebrating 50 years? In order to celebrate Uno’s 50th year, Mattel has a lot planned. There will be a new 50th limited edi-

Katie Continued from Page 1A

Within an hour or two, the crew was able to remove the tree, prepare the ground and plant the new one, according to Lt. Chris Godfrey, the district chief of Green Twp. Fire Department. “The guys that work at that station really appreciate the history of the tree and the incredible generosity and compassion of the Luchsinger family,” Godfrey said. “The tree stands for so many good things that have come out of this tragedy over the years.” The surface of the original tree was destroyed after a 24-year-old intoxicated driver lost control of his vehicle. Godfrey said several roots still remain and that the driver turned himself in.

August 17, 1980: Merle Robbins, left, and his family, from left, son Ray, daughter-in-law Kathy and wife Marie are Uno partners. MARK TREITEL/THE ENQUIRER

tion card deck, which includes a larger size box of the original game as well as a metallic coin that will be used as part of the game. Yu says they’ve also designed Uno Iconic, which will feature special cards for the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Uno Attack – a version of the game where when a button is pressed, a stream of cards shoots out – has also been been redesigned. “The last one is what I’m really excited about, Uno Remix. This is a cool way for you to personalize your own game of Uno, where as you play, you’re gonna be rewarded by being able to add cards to the deck, where you can write on them and modify them. Like personal things

for for your family, as planned. And your family edition plays again,” Yu said. Mattel is also planning a new Uno championship game show series that will play throughout the year and end with a fi nale on Nov. 11. The Uno Game Show will see the classic card game turned into a televised competition. The series will feature four teams who will face off to become the ultimate Uno champion. Mattel says the series will off er a supersized Uno experience that also incorporates audience participation, over-the-top physical challenges and trivia, as well as other creative elements, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The family donated the fi rst tree to Station 54 at Bridgetown and Eyrich roads. As the years went on, fi refi ghters continued to care for the tree. In 2012, fi refi ghters added a plaque dedicating the tree to Katie. Bob Luchsinger is also an honorary member of the Green Township Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2927 and has partnered with fi re departments to make a diff erence. Not only does the Luchsinger family decorate Katie’s tree, but they also bring joy to other families during the holidays. They buried Katie at St. Joseph New Cemetery, 4500 Foley Rd. “Ever since she died, we put a live tree at the cemetery and light it up,” Bob said. “After New Years’, we then give it to a family. We’ve been doing that since day one. We’ve got two trees going out this year: one to a family member and one to a fi refi ghter.

The original evergreen tree was planted in 2001 to honor Katie Luchsinger. COURTESY OF BOB LUCHSINGER

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Grippo’s BBQ chip grilled cheese is coming to Frisch’s Big Boy Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Frisch’s Big Boy is debuting new menu items in 2021, including a Grippo’s barbecue chip grilled cheese. Frisch’s Big Boy’s new winter menu features grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato bisque soup, seafood favorites and peanut butter treats. All items are available at participating Frisch’s restaurants through dine in, carryout, drivethru and delivery. Frisch’s new menu items include: h Grippo’s Barbeque Chip Grilled Cheese – Melted American cheese and Grippo’s chips meld to make a crunchy creation on Texas toast. h Four Cheese Grilled Cheese – Melted Parmesan, provolone, Swiss, and American cheese on Texas toast. h Club Melt with Ham or Turkey – Sliced turkey or ham with bacon, tomatoes, and American cheese on Texas toast. h Tomato Bisque Soup – A thick, tangy, and rich tomato bisque soup to pair with either new grilled cheese sandwich. h Family Fish or Shrimp Meal – A warm family dinner of wild Alaskan white fi sh or popcorn shrimp or butterfl y shrimp and a variety of sides. For dessert, Frisch’s is off ering two new items for peanut butter lovers. h The Peanut Butter Pie Baby – an individual-sized pie with peanut butter fi lling, whipped topping, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a sprinkle of pea-

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topped with whipped topping, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of peanuts. Guests can also add a kick of cold brew coﬀ ee.

Springﬁ eld Township bar cited for curfew violation Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A bar in Springﬁ eld Township has been cited in violation of the Ohio Department of Health's curfew mandate. Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit observed customers were still being allowed inside Joey's Roadhouse on Bur-

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lington Road past 10 p.m. Jan. 2, despite the bar appearing closed, according to a press release. Oﬃ cials said state agents and Springﬁ eld Township police entered the bar around 10:30 p.m. and observed around 30 patrons drinking alcohol as though it were normal business hours. A citation was issued for improper conduct and dis-

orderly activity, the release states. The case will go before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission, with potential penalties including fi nes and suspension of liquor permits, according to the release. The curfew, which fi rst took eff ect Nov.19 but has since been extended through Jan. 23, still prohibits patrons from going out for late-night drinks.

Macy’s plans to cut back its store count has hit Greater Cincinnati again – this time in Springdale. “After careful consideration, Macy’s has decided to close our TriCounty Mall location,” Macy’s said in a statement. The company said it was part of a broader plan to slash 125 locations by 2023 announced last year. Macy’s Northgate Mall store was cut in 2020 as an earlier part of that plan. Macy’s said a clearance sale will begin this month and run for 8-12 weeks. The company said it remains a presence at Macy’s Anderson Towne Center, Macy’s Florence and Macy’s Kenwood Towne Centre locations. Forty-fi ve Macy’s stores are expected to close by the middle of the year, according to CNBC. In February 2020, Macy’s announced it would close its Downtown Cincinnati headquarters two years after shuttering its fl agship store at Fountain Place. When the department store chain closed its Cincinnati headquarters last year, it announced it planned to cut 2,000 jobs and close one-fi fth of its stores or roughly 125 locations over the next couple of years. Macy’s closed approximately 30 stores last year as part of the plan. “As previously announced, Macy’s, Inc. is committed to rightsizing our store fl eet by concentrating our existing retail locations in desirable and well-traffi cked A and B malls,” Macy’s said in a statement to USA TODAY Jan. 5. “To that end, we announced several store closures today that align to the guidance we provided in February 2020. These closures bring us closer to achieving the right mix of mall-based stores.”

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Master crepe recipe The ﬁ rst couple of crepes usually don’t turn out; after that it's easy sailing. Ingredients 11⁄ 2 cups milk 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking powder

Soft butter for pan Instructions Whisk milk and egg together.

A savory chicken crepe. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

My girls/chickens have really slacked oﬀ laying. The only one producing is Granny, our white leghorn. And she’s the oldest and scrawniest! So I decided

to make crepes with the few eggs I have. Think crepes are hard to make? The answer is no. Yes, they sound fancy but these thin pancakes can be easily made in an omelet pan. Crepes can be ﬁ lled with jam, whipped cream, soft scrambled eggs – just about anything. Maybe you’d like to try your hand at making crepes. Here’s a good recipe to start with

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Generous 1⁄ 2 cup Parmesan cheese or to taste, plus more for garnishing

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Just because the winter brings chills, it does not mean that we must lose our thrills. Cincinnati is in driving distance of an outdoor ski venue and home to many indoor thrill venues. If you want to take your family snowboarding, gokart racing, climbing or jumping; there is at least one venue in Greater Cincinnati that can feed your need for speed. Here are some of the area's top venues where you can thrill out, not chill out, with your family.

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Full Throttle Adrenaline Park Two locations: 11725 Commons Drive, Springdale, and 24 Spiral Drive, Florence; gofullthrottle.com. Both Full Throttle locations off er indoor kart racing, axe throwing, a VR Omni Arena, and a rage or smash room – a room in which up to four people wearing protective gear smash and break items such as glass bottles, plates, computer monitors and televisions. The Springdale park off ers two highspeed go-karting tracks, 14 axe throwing lanes, 20,000-square-foot indoor, multi-level paintball fi eld, Omni virtual reality booth and two rage rooms. The Florence park off ers a high-speed gokart track, six axe throwing lanes, Omni virtual reality booth and a rage room. Full Throttle off ers the Adrenaline Pass for $50, which grants access to high-speed go-karting, axe throwing and entry into the rage rooms (breakables purchased separately) for a specifi c time block during the day. Guests under age 18 need to have waivers fi lled out by a parent or legal guardian. Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m..

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Top 10 prep football stories from a COVID-19 season Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

With the 2020 spring sports seasons canceled, thoughts turned to how the coronavirus pandemic would aff ect fall sports and, more specifi cally, football. As it turned out, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana high schools each played some form of a season and crowned champions. While there were cancellations, postponements and limited fans, they reached the fi nish line without the perpetual sputtering of the college game. Here are 10 notable accomplishments of this past fall despite an unpredictable pandemic playbook.

1. St. Xavier Bombers Coach Steve Specht lost the Greater Catholic League-South’s top passer in Matthew Rueve (Boston College), the team’s top rusher in Kellen Newman (Butler), and their reception leader in Marshall Lang (Northwestern) from a 9-3 regional fi nalist. In July, they had to shut down for two weeks as numerous Bombers tested positive for the virus. The Bombers came back with a quarterback who hadn’t taken a varsity snap with junior Brogan McCaughey under center. McCaughey went on to make AllOhio First Team in voting by coaches and media along with Division I Off ensive Player of the Year, Penn Statebound Liam Cliff ord. St. Xavier lost just two games to Brownsburg and Cathedral, both of Indiana. At 2-2, they reeled off eight straight wins, including two played with Ryan Nolan at quarterback while McCaughey was injured. McCaughey and Cliff ord set records, Jalen Patterson

St. Xavier Bombers wide receiver Liam Clifford (2) turns after making a catch in the ﬁ rst quarter during the OHSAA Division I football championship against the Pickerington High School Central Tigers, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

had four ﬁ rst-quarter touchdown receptions in the championship and the Bombers defense held a high-scoring Pickerington Central down in a 44-3 domination of a title game. It was the fourth state championship for Specht and the Bombers, their ﬁ rst since 2016.

Wyoming defensive back Brennan Pagan reacts during the Cowboys 28-9 regional ﬁ nal win over Clinton Massie, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. TONY TRIBBLE FOR THE ENQUIRER

2. The OHSAA The Ohio High School Athletic Association tried to continue the winter season without fans, then eventually had to relent to ending the winter sports campaign. From there, they attempted to save the spring with many worrying about the fate of fall football. Minus ticket revenue and state championship program sales, the OHSAA took a major hit in revenue. Eventually, the pandemic politics took its toll on OHSAA leadership and the OHSAA’s Board of Directors voted out then-commissioner Jerry Snodgrass. Under new leadership and tight guidelines from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health, football took shape quickly in August with new confi gurations. They shortened the regular season and followed it with a voluntary playoff seeding system. They didn’t use “neutral” stadiums until the regional level. Fortress Obetz in Columbus was selected to host the state championships with standard Ohio limited seating of 1,500 or 15% of the venue not counting players, staff , cheerleaders and band. That worked for the Division I game won by St. Xavier, then increased pan-

demic numbers in Columbus forced movement of the other title games to Massillon’s Tiger Stadium. Through all of the pivots and pauses, seven division champions raised a trophy.

3. Wyoming Cowboys Aaron Hancock’s Cowboys were 2018 Division IV state champions and state semifi nalists in 2019 with Ohio Mr. Football Evan Prater (Cincinnati Bearcats) at quarterback. The Cowboys were one of the fi rst squads back on the fi eld once non-contact work was permitted. Tradition didn’t graduate off Pendery Avenue as Brennan Pagan stepped up and led Wyoming to their fi fth straight perfect Cincinnati Hills League record. Then, he pulled a rabbit out of his hat with Joop Mitchell leading Wyoming to a double-overtime regional semifi nal win over Germantown Valley View on Halloween. The magic continued again with a win over then-No. 1 Clinton-Massie and lasted until the state semifi nal when Van Wert edged the Cowboys 28-20 for their fi rst loss of the season. Wyoming still hasn’t lost a CHL game since Oct. 23, 2015. See COVID-19, Page 2B

Top local players in holiday college bowl games Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

College football bowl games, completed before the national championship game between Ohio State and Alabama, featured numerous athletes representing the 513 and 859 area codes who prospered. Channel-ﬂ ipping at home, a TriState football fan could easily have spotted 10 or more local prep stars on days where multiple bowl games were on display. Here's a rundown of some of the names you may be familiar with from their high school days.

Peach Bowl: Georgia 24, Cincinnati 21 A heartbreaking loss it was in the ﬁ nal seconds, but several locals shined as UC did turn some heads on a national stage. La Salle's Josh Whyle had three

catches for 38 yards and an amazing touchdown catch for the Bearcats to give them a 14-10 halftime lead. UC's defense held Georgia to their second-lowest point total of the year (they lost to Alabama 41-24, Oct. 17 and defeated Kentucky Oct. 31, 14-3). Colerain's Darrian Beavers had eight tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss, while La Salle's Jarell White had three tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss. As previously documented, the Bearcats have emphasized getting top locals in recruiting.

Duke's Mayo Bowl: Wisconsin 42, Wake Forest 28 Former St. Xavier quarterback Chase Wolf got into the game and was 2-for-3 passing for 14 yards and had a pair of carries for 12 yards. Most importantly, unlike starter Graham Mertz, he did not drop and break the game trophy. See COLLEGE, Page 2B

The Cincinnati Bearcats celebrate a touchdown catch by tight end Josh Whyle (81) in the second quarter of the Chick-ﬁ l-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 1. The Bearcats led 14-10 at halftime. SAM GREENE

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Here’s a look at players on NBA rosters with connections to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, Xavier University Musketeers or Greater Cincinnati high schools: Darius Bazley - Princeton High School Forward, Oklahoma City Thunder Age: 20 NBA experience: 1 season (OKC) 2019-20 statistics: 5.6 points per

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game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 0.7 assists per game in 18.5 minutes per game Trevon Bluiett - Xavier University Guard, Utah Jazz Age: 26 NBA experience: None Gary Clark - University of Cincinnati Forward, Orlando Magic Age: 26 NBA experience: 2 seasons (HOU/ ORL) 2019-20 statistics: 3.7 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 0.4 as-

The Cardinals jumped out to a 27-0 lead on previously unbeaten and undefeated San Jose State who was ranked No. 22. Former Loveland quarterback Drew Plitt was 12-for 19 passing for 217 yards and a touchdown and also ran for a touchdown.

running for 50 yards and another. La Salle's Cam Porter was also highly productive with 33 carries for 98 yards and a touchdown and three receptions for 27 yards. Northwestern's roster also includes Loveland's Jake Saunders, Wyoming's Andrew Marty, St. Xavier's Marshall Lang and Milford's Connor Foster. Ramsey just transferred from Indiana this season with Wildcat fans hoping for his return since the NCAA has declared an extra year of eligibility for those that played during 2020. The Hoosiers lost their Outback Bowl game to Ole Miss 26-20.

Rose Bowl: Alabama 31, Notre Dame 14

Gator Bowl: Kentucky 23, North Carolina State 21

In the national semiﬁ nal loss for the Irish, former Covington Catholic tight end Michael Mayer had seven catches for 62 yards to lead Notre Dame's passing game. Anderson's Zeke Correll and Elder's Tommy Kraemer played on the Irish oﬀ ensive line.

The Wildcats of Lexington added to the misery of the ACC (winless in bowl games) by downing the Wolfpack in Jacksonville. Even with the win, Kentucky fi nishes 5-6 to NC State's 8-4. In the game, former Moeller defensive back Carrington Valentine had fi ve tackles and Colerain's Zach Johnson was in the stat book for one. Also part of UK's squad is Fairfi eld's JuTahn McClain, Moeller's Brendan Bates and Turpin's Quintin Wilson.

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Citrus Bowl: Northwestern 35, Auburn 19 The Wildcats proved worthy of their ranking with a 35-19 win over the Tigers. Former Elder quarterback Peyton Ramsey was named the game's MVP by going 24-for-35 passing for 291 yards and three scores while

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Sugar Bowl: Ohio State 49, Clemson 28 The Buckeyes remained undefeated in their seventh game and handed Clemson their second loss of the season to put them at 10-2. On the Clemson oﬀ ensive line is Fairﬁ eld's Jackson Carman and St. Xavier's Matt Bockhorst. In the game, former Winton Woods running back Miyan Williams

4. Beechwood Tigers The KHSAA delayed the football season until Sept. 11 with Ohio schools having a three-game edge. Then, the postseason was delayed a week in November. Coach Noel Rash’s Tigers ﬁ nished with four straight postseason wins and took their 15th Kentucky state title, They dramatically blocked a PAT to win the Class 2A crown on Dec. 11. Senior quarterback Cameron Hergott was recognized for his stellar season of running and passing as Kentucky coaches voted him their Mr. Football.

6. St. Xavier at Lakota West, Aug. 21 Though the game did not count, it was a dress rehearsal for players, coaches, fans and media with new COVID-19 protocols. The scene: Socially distanced water bottles, masks required for those not playing, fans directed to sit in pods and two coaches who truly get along. St.

got some carries in relief of workhorse Trey Sermon and ﬁ nished with 21 yards. Former St. Xavier linebacker Justin Hilliard had a busy day with eight tackles, a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss. La Salle's Drue Chrisman had four punts for 189 yards, with a long of 67. True freshman Paris Johnson Jr. of Princeton saw snaps on the oﬀ ensive line in the Sugar Bowl. Also on the roster for the Buckeyes as they face Alabama in the title game Jan. 11 are: Summit Country

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After a long summer of precaution and preparation, Elder’s fabled Pit played host to the defending Division II champion Lancers (at the time). The Panthers had knocked off La Salle in 2019 when they were making their own Division I run to a state title game. In the fi rst offi cial game back, The Pit was sectioned off and fans were limited in a game that traditionally would attract a packed house in Price Hill. Elder went with Ben Hambleton at quarterback with Drew Ramsey as an all-purpose weapon. La Salle had Zach Branam back. None would disappoint. Hambleton threw for three scores, with Ramsey catching one and running in three others. Highly-touted Gi’Bran Payne would have his best game as injuries limited his 2020 season. In the opener, Payne scored on two passes and two runs, the last coming in the second overtime. Branam, who passed for three touchdowns and ran for two, ran in the two-point conversion and La Salle escaped with a dramatic 53-52 doubleovertime thriller of an opening win.

game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game in 32.9 minutes per game Tre Scott - University of Cincinnati Forward, Utah Jazz Age: 24 NBA experience: None Edmond Sumner - Xavier University Guard, Indiana Pacers Age: 24 NBA experience: 3 seasons (IND) 2019-20 statistics: 4.9 points per game, 1.5 rebounds per game, 1.8 assists per game in 14 minutes per game

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Justin Hilliard (47) comes up with the tackle on Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semiﬁ nal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. KYLE

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sists per game in 13.5 minutes per game Jaxson Hayes - Moeller High School Forward, New Orleans Pelicans Age: 20 NBA experience: 1 season (NOP) 2019-20 statistics: 7.4 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 0.9 assists per game in 16.9 minutes per game Luke Kennard - Franklin High School Guard, Los Angeles Clippers Age: 24 NBA experience: 3 seasons (DET) 2019-20 statistics: 15.8 points per

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Xavier’s Specht and Tom Bolden of Lakota West even did a post-game interview together. Before the game, Bolden took the microphone after the anthem and urged those in attendance to make it all work for the sake of the kids. St. Xavier would get out to a 17-0 lead with top receiver Liam Cliff ord not playing. Though there were liberal substitutions in the second half, the Firebirds came back to win 2817. A little over two months later, the Bombers won for real in the Division I regional fi nal 10-7 on a McCaughey-toCliff ord touchdown pass with 27 seconds remaining. Otherwise, the stout defense of Lakota West may have marched to a Division I title.

7. Winton Woods at Edgewood, Aug. 28 In a twist of COVID-19 scheduling that became familiar, both Winton Woods and Edgewood had games canceled due to the virus Aug. 27. Kings wasn’t able to play Winton Woods due to positive tests. Likewise, Fenwick couldn’t play their game against Edgewood. In the sheer interest of getting a game in, Winton Woods agreed to go to Edgewood on a day’s notice where they won 34-0. They met again in the second round of the playoﬀ s with the Warriors also winning 34-6.

In June, attending a Winton Woods practice meant following strict guidelines. No one was allowed in without a temperature check and a mask. Where some schools weren’t as insistent on masks (in June, the jury was still out on consistent use), the Warriors staﬀ and players enforced the rule as they were hoping for a Division II title run. Despite how careful they were, the virus had a mind of its own and top defender Booker came away positive. To his credit, he was upfront and honest and fortunately minus many the symptoms. He openly agreed to be interviewed, recovered and helped Winton Woods to a 9-1 season. Booker committed to play at Maryland with his older brother “Tank” Booker in late July shortly after recovering. The younger Booker was voted First-Team All-State by both coaches and media.

9) Playing out the string pays off A unique provision of 2020 football in Ohio was that a team could continue to play a schedule even after they were eliminated from the playoff s. This was to off set the shortened six-game season and allow players a full experience, particularly seniors. Several schools and players benefi ted, including Hamilton. Rather than fi nish 3-4 after a postseason loss to Moeller, Big Blue coach Nate Mahon picked up three road games at Sycamore, at Central Crossing and at West Clermont. The result was versatile Malik Verdon picked up an off er and was signed by Iowa State of the Big 12 as a safety. At Hamilton, he threw two touchdown passes, caught two, ran in fi ve and recorded 38 tackles with a pair of interceptions when his 6-foot-5, 205pound frame put on extra display. Fairfi eld also continued to play after a disappointing near-miss upset attempt against Elder 42-39. For the love of the game, the Indians lost to a tough Centerville squad. They were able to end on a positive with a 46-22 win over Dayton Dunbar. It allowed Jaydan Mayes to surpass 1,000 yards rushing and eventually sign with Army. Walnut Hills had one of their more talent-laden rosters but was kept under wraps by the stringent guidelines of the Cincinnati Public School district. Despite numerous protests, the CPS didn’t

Day's Xavier Johnson, La Salle's Jake Seibert, CHCA's Danny Vanatsky, Moeller's Jake Hausmann, Elder's Joe Royer and Jakob James, Princeton's Darrion HenryYoung, Mason's Zade Hamden, Mount Healthy's Trayvon Wilburn, Loveland's Ryan Batsch and Jerron Cage of Winton Woods. The College Football National Championship is Monday night, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on ESPN.

allow competition until late September, so the Eagles had just three games before having to face eventual DI champion St. Xavier in the playoﬀ s. Despite another COVID cancellation against Aiken, Walnut Hills ﬁ t three more games in and saw lineman Mao Glynn sign with Cincinnati, receiver Nick Presley with Ball State and lineman Hank Perry with Fordham.

10. Beginnings and endings Kings had their opener canceled due to the virus and had to wait until Sept. 5 to open at Anderson. The Knights made the most of it winning 70-34 with senior tailback Ty Stylski running for 234 yards with six touchdowns. Stylski wasn’t done as he scored four more against Middletown the next week and six more against Lebanon on Sept. 18 making for 16 endzone trips in three games. On the other hand, West Clermont had a rough ending with a 44-0 loss at Lakota West in the postseason Oct. 9. That came after a two-week absence due to positive tests. To make matters worse, head coach Nick Ayers tested positive for the coronavirus. Determined to see his team ﬁ nish, Ayers stayed in contact and handed the reins over to oﬀ ensive line coach Zac Taylor, the former head coach of Glen Este. The Wolves had one more COVID cancellation but won two of their last three and played eight total games.

Kings running back Ty Stylski runs for one of his six touchdowns in the game between Kings and Anderson high schools at Anderson Sept. 5, 2020. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Great Oaks associates and Board member chosen for nationwide inclusion and equity program Two Great Oaks associates and a Great Oaks Board member have been chosen to be part of the new Inclusion, Access, Equity and Diversity (IAED) Mentorship Program launched by the Association for Career and Technical Education. Ramona Beck, Assistant Dean at Scarlet Oaks Career Campus and “AL” Long, Great Oaks Board member representing North College Hill, were among 32 educational leaders selected as mentors. Scarlet Oaks English instructor Emma Godfrey is one of 36 mentees in the program. Long is also a member of ACTE’s IAED Advisory Group, which helped

develop the Mentorship Program and other activities. The IAED Mentorship Program was created to further inclusion, access, equity and diversity in career-technical education in the United States. Mentors and mentees will be encouraged to take on leadership roles in the national ACTE organization and advised current careertechnical leaders on IAED issues. Participants in the program will meet monthly and take on such activities as reviewing current best practices in IAED, developing statements and documents for career-technical schools and organizations, and helping to shape national policies and procedures. Jon Weidlich, Great Oaks Career Campuses

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Lockland 406 Williams St: Mcgee Daniel to Sao Miller Investments LLC; $40,000 450 Hillside Ave: Bacon John P to Real Estate King Inc; $39,000 509 Davis St: Majnb Land I LLC to Cazel Richard & Rebecca; $127,000

Mount Airy 5424 Colerain Ave: Wilder Madelene to Four50 Inc; $65,000

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which provides Emergency Medical Services to residents of Amberley Village, Amberley Village ﬁ rst responders are typically the ﬁ rst on the scene in medical emergencies. Tammy Reasoner, Amberley Village See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 5B

Obituaries Jack W. Snyder CINCINNATI - Jack W. Snyder, age 94, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home in Fairfield. There will be a Celebration of his life on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Rd. in Green Twp. A Visitation/ Open House begins at 1:00 followed by program at 2:30. Jack was born in Kentucky to John & Myrtle Snyder on March 31, 1926. On November 12, 1942, at the age of 16, Jack enlisted in the Navy at the height of WWII participating as a corpsman in multiple invasions in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific until 1946; and then during and after UC as a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force from 1957 to 1963. Jack is survived by his children Jennifer (Andy) Barlow, Bill (Liz) Snyder, Debbie (Terry) Jackson; along with special friend Juanita Reif and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A tireless park volunteer, memorials in his memory can be sent to “Green Township Parks”, 6303 Harrison Ave, Cinti, OH 45247.

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bi3 awards $50,000 to The HealthCare Connection bi3, Bethesda Inc.’s grantmaking initiative, has awarded $50,000 to The HealthCare Connection to better support its patients during the COVID pandemic by making changes in its information technology (IT) infrastructure.

“We are incredibly thankful for the bi3 Capacity Building award,” said Jolene Joseph, Chief Executive Oﬃ cer of The HealthCare Connection. “The monies will allow us to build our IT infrastructure to allow for more staﬀ training, improve our ability to conduct virtual visits with patients, and support the IT changes forced upon our health centers from the COVID pandemic.” bi3 sought proposals addressing

health or social needs that impact health outcomes, particularly for people experiencing health disparities. The $50,000 grant award will help build The HealthCare Connection’s capacity, strengthen operations and be better able to meet future needs. This grant is part of a larger bi3 eﬀ ort to invest in local nonproﬁ ts as they continue to adapt to provide services virtually amid the pandemic. Since 2010, bi3

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North College Hill 1941 Catalpa Ave: Guthrie Margaretta to Mola Real Estate LLC; $50,000 2007 Carpenter Dr: Johnson Charles L Iii & Lolita to Braun Holly T; $150,000 2017 Galbraith Rd: Frigo Kyle W & Emily to Negron Angel & Carol Mairym Aymat Osorio; $140,000 6926 Mearl Ave: Doucet Russell & Alexandra D to 1950 Dallas LLC; $74,600

Reading 1305 Thurnridge Dr: Frank David E to Packard Jennifer; $179,900 710 Third St: Bronner Rachel to Schmuck Stephen A; $132,700

Sharonville 10932 Willfleet Dr: Read Lauren E & Robert A to Brandt Anna Rachelle; $182,000 11091 Prince Ln: Inkinmark LLC to May Dale I & Janice; $154,000 11170 Macar Dr: Robertson Jeffrey M to J.a.l.; $95,986 12143 Dorset Dr: Odum Jodi & Duane to Van-

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Spring Grove Village 4734 Gray Rd: Smith Christopher E to Kirillova Natalya; $50,000 4735 Edgewood Ave: Grigsby Krista M & Rocky K Brashear to Pdpi LLC; $65,000 4815 Doberrer Ave: Mandel Beth A to Meyer Thomas J; $155,000 759 Mcmakin Ave: Wheeler Steven K to Idealogiz Group LLC; $58,000

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Wreaths Across America 2020 at Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati SAR once again participated in WAA partnered with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH. However, in order to comply with the governmental requirements and personal safety dictates there were only 75 wreaths to be placed, face masks worn and social distancing practices to avoid the corona virus. Michael Gunn, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

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The Rotary Club of Cincinnati has been throwing a Christmas party for children with disabilities for more than 100 years, so a pandemic and distancing requirements wasn’t going to stop it this year. More than 120 students received gifts and enjoyed dancing elves in masks, costumed mascots and yuletide treats at the Rotary Club’s ﬁ rst “drive-through Christmas” at Roselawn Condon School. The school serves children with signiﬁ cant disabilities and other special needs from across the city. For some families, the Rotary’s annual celebration brings the child’s only Christmas gifts said Terri Boeing of Anderson Township, who co-chaired the party with fellow Rotarian Brad Green of Evendale. Lauren Borcherding, lead multiple disabilities teacher at Roselawn Condon School, coordinated for the school. “The kids look forward to this every year,” said Borcherding. “So often our students can be overlooked or left out of things,” she said. “People aren’t sure how to include our children.” Some students have intellectual and/ or physical disabilities. Some use wheelchairs or other mobility or breathing assistance. But they are still kids who want to be kids, Borcherding said. “The Rotary understands. The Rotary Club (of Cincinnati) has been there since the beginning,” Borcherding said.

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“They paid teachers to go into the hospital with medically fragile kids when there were no schools for them. Even before other people saw it, the Rotary knew these children were owed an education.” The Rotary Club of Cincinnati created those ﬁ rst in-hospital classes for children with disabilities in Cincinnati more than 100 years ago. Those classes and the ongoing Rotary support providing

teachers and supplies eventually became the Condon School for Crippled Children, which today is the Roselawn Condon School serving children with a wide range of special needs. “The Rotary is always there for us,” said Borcherding. “At the beginning of this year the Rotarians gave us all masks and appreciation gifts for the teachers. The Rotary’s Christmas party has become a tradition.”

Past Rotary Christmas parties at Roselawn Condon School included crafts, games sing-alongs, and Santa delivering gifts. More than 50 Rotary members would help children assemble ﬁ re trucks, unwrap dolls and try on new coats. “This year we couldn’t have that close contact, so we really worked hard to make this party something special while meeting all the health requirements.” said Boeing. “Our motto this year was ‘Yes, Rotarians, there is a Santa and we are him.’” More than 100 Rotarians bought gifts, ﬁ lling wish lists that had been compiled by the children and their teachers. “People don’t realize how important that gift is,’ said Borcherding. “We teach through play. Children learn functional skills dressing a doll or manipulating toys.” As families in cars arrived in the school parking lot, costumed mascots danced and waved. Gifts were arranged by classroom. “The cars drove up, the teachers found their gifts and brought them to Santa to give to the children,’ said Boeing. In-person participation was limited to a small handful of Rotarians including co-chairs Boeing and Green, Bob McElroy of Anderson Township as Santa, Angie Fischer of Wyoming and Ali Hubbard See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 10B

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of Pleasant Ridge as elves, and Nancy and Jerry Riesz of North Bend who brought their Great Pyrenees dog dressed in an Elf costume. Rotary Foundation president Carl Kappes III of Wyoming dressed as Mighty Mouse to greet the students. The school is doing virtual learning, so when the children saw their teachers their faces lit up, Boeing said. Smiles turned to cheers when they saw Santa. Third grader Kennedy Ross was not physically able to make the trip, so her mother, Kiara Whitmeyer of Roselawn, arranged a virtual visit with Santa, holding up her cell phone so Santa could talk with Kennedy. Not all families have cars or were able leave home or work to join the drivethrough. Teachers and Rotary volunteers delivered their packages. Co-chair Brad Green has been participating in the Christmas event for more than a decade. “The Condon party is what starts my Christmas,” he said. “My kids help shop for the presents. This year my kids wrapped the presents for the students. This party is a gift from every Rotary family to every child,” Green said. “Seeing their smiles - that’s a gift for us.” The Rotary Club of Cincinnati was founded in 1910 as an organization of business professionals serving the community. The club, with close to 300 members, has a special focus on children with disabilities. During the Covid19 pandemic, The Rotary Club of Cincinnati has consistently found ways to serve the community, including providing masks and meals for ﬁ rst responders, teachers and front-line workers, supporting meal programs for low-income families and providing landscaping and outdoor clean-up services at schools and at the Rotary’s Camp Allyn in Batavia, which provides year-round programming for children and adults with disabilities. The club’s motto is “Service Above Self.” For information on The Rotary Club of Cincinnati, see www.cincinnatirotary.org Peggy Hodgson, The Rotary Club of Cincinnati

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Western Wildlife Corridor needs your help Western Wildlife Corridor needs your help! Because the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to cancel our annual fundraising events, we were left without the donations that those events usually bring in. We know 2020 has presented diff erent challenges to everyone, and we hope that getting out into our preserves has been helpful to you and has off ered an escape into nature. During this time, our main preserves have seen an increase in traffi c (a number that we’ve estimated at around 20,000 visitors this year!) and have proven to be a valuable experience for people looking to get into nature. If you value our mission to protect, restore, and preserve natural habitat and to provide education to foster connections with nature, please consider making a generous year-end gift to WWC! We are diligently working to obtain funding to build an ADA accessible trail and a nature playscape at our Kirby Nature Center and Preserve. We also continue looking for land to enlarge our preserves and keep land from being developed. By giving an annual gift to our organization, you are assisting us to make these projects come to fruition. To make a donation, please visit Donate Now – WesternWildlifeCorridor Richard Stoll, Western Wildlife Corridor

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The Friends of the German Heritage Museum was formed to support the German Heritage Museum in West Fork Park in Green Township. It was established by the GermanAmerican Citizens League (GACL), which staff s and maintains it. It consists of a log house built before the Civil War that belonged to German immigrants Phillip and Caroline Feist. Their descendants donated it to the GACL, which opened the German Heritage Museum in 2000. It serves as a focal point in presenting exhibits and information about German immigration, settlement, and infl uences in the Greater Cincinnati area. The German Heritage Museum also showcases the German societies of the region that are affi liated with the

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The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America inducts new officers The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Military Offi cers Association of America (MOAA) inducted new offi cers at their virtual chapter meeting on December 10, 2020. MOAA is the nation’s largest advocacy group comprised of active duty, former and retired offi cers from the uniformed services. New offi cers are Captain Michael Glaser (Oxford), USN Retired as President, Captain William Heitbrink (Cincinnati), USPHS Retired as First VP and LTC Paul Fellinger (Delhi), USA Retired as Treasurer. The chapter announced continued philanthropy gifts in support of the Joseph House, Toys for Tots, Honor Flight Tri-State. People Working Cooperatively and the Central and Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross. LTC Dan Shea (Cincinnati) USA Retired reported 50 new members for 2020. Albert Brauer, Greater Cincinnati Chapter of MOAA

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