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While people want their home values to increase, with greater value can come greater taxes.

A view of The Villas at Westhaven subdivision in Harrison on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The city of Harrison property value grew 21 percent over three years. PHOTOS BY ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

Reappraisals of property show value soaring almost everywhere inside Hamilton County Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

In December, many property owners in the Cincinnati region received a surprise in the mail. Their home was worth a lot more than they thought based on the latest reappraisals from the Hamilton County Auditor’s offi ce. “Yea we’re not happy about it,” said Maureen Eller as she walked out onto the stoop of her home in Harrison. Almost every neighborhood, township and municipality in Hamilton County gained signifi cant value in property from 2017 to 2020 as home prices soared and new developments were built. When residential, industrial and commercial properties are taken into account, only fi ve communities in Hamilton County saw a drop in total property value during that time (Addyston, East Westwood, Millvale, South Cumminsville and Lincoln Heights). While people want their home values to increase, with greater value can come greater taxes. Eller, 72, and her neighbors in Harrison and nearby Crosby Township saw the largest spike in home values over the past three years of any area outside of Cincinnati. “Harrison is really booming,” she said. “I like the small-town feel of Harri-

Maureen Eller, 72, stands outside her home in Harrison on Feb. 3.

son...it combines the best of both worlds.” Every three years, the auditor reappraises property values for tax purposes based on comparable home sales in each neighborhood. The reappraisal shows a snapshot of where the Cincinnati area real estate was at in the summer of 2020. It includes both the change in existing home

values and new development. Property in Hamilton County is worth a total of $72 billion, an 11% increase in the past three years. Two-thirds of that value is residential. The Enquirer’s calculations take inﬂ ation into account. In the previous three-year assessment, total property value in the county dipped about 5% between 2014 and 2017.

People moving into the city and moving away from the city drove the biggest areas of growth: Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton in the heart of the city and rural Crosby Township near the Indiana border. With the real estate market booming across the country, those who sold homes in the past year told The Enquirer they only had to wait days to fi nd buyers, with the average in January being four days, according to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. The average home price in the Cincinnati region for January was $202,000, the latest fi gures from the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors showed. It’s simple supply and demand, said Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam, president of the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. Fewer homes are hitting the market. When they do, they’re going for a premium, pretty much wherever they’re at, she said. “Buyers are looking everywhere they can fi nd houses,” Sudbrack-Busam said. “They’re looking in communities they may have never considered before.” The Enquirer analyzed the auditor’s data and talked to residents in neighborhoods where they’re seeing the most change. See PROPERTY, Page 2A

La Salle manager Gavin Reupert starts GCL-South game Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

WEST PRICE HILL - A graduate of Elder High School sat in the basketball “Pit” Feb. 12 and cheered loudly as a member of the opposite team scored a basket after the opening tip. In the Greater Catholic League-South, that could be seen as sacrilegious. In Joe Reupert’s case, it was a joyous celebration of his son’s hard work and dedication to La Salle High School. Senior Gavin Reupert has been a football and basketball manager during his time at La Salle’s campus oﬀ North Bend Road. With not one bad word spoken about him, he amazes coaches, teammates and support staﬀ with his encyclopedic knowledge and preparation for Lancer events. “He puts a little bit of clarity into our eyes how important it is to be a part of

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something,” La Salle head basketball coach Pat Goedde said. “He puts his heart and soul on the line for us so I thought why not give him an opportunity to show how good of a kid he is.” That opportunity was a start at Elder and a chance to record a varsity basket. Gavin Reupert had practiced his layups for a week preparing play in the area’s most prestigious league. At the tip, La Salle’s Ayden Schneider tapped the ball to Justin Lovette, who handed the ball to No. 33, 6-foot forward/manager Reupert. He calmly banked the ball oﬀ the glass and through the net. While the crowds from both schools cheered wildly, Elder went down for an uncontested layup to tie the game 2-2 with Reupert taking a seat to a standing ovation. See REUPERT, Page 2A

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“We were planning on doing this about two weeks ago for Senior Night, but we couldn’t get it through,” Reupert said. “Instead we did this.” The outgoing senior admitted to being a little nervous with the media attention and multiple cameras awaiting his big moment. “I have been practicing since yesterday,” Reupert said. “I just realized I had to hit the top corner of the basket and it would go in.” It was an analytical description by the young man fascinated by numbers. In terms of probability of success on the ﬁ eld goal attempt, Reupert assessed it at 50-50. For Elder, the layup to get even was pivotal as the game went to overtime and the Panthers only won by a 58-56 margin to share the GCL-South title with St. Xavier and Moeller based on the night’s events. Reupert ﬁ nishes his GCL-South basketball career with a shooting percentage of 1.000. One may wonder if his game-worn No. 33 should be retired. “Whatever they do is whatever they do,” Reupert replied. As for his personal skills with Lancer athletics, he’s so appreciated that La Salle graphic talent/assistant football coach Mike Koenig honored his commitment to Mount St. Joseph on social media, just the same as he did La Salle’s plethora of Division I signees. “This all comes full circle as my son

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Deborah Mays, 70, stands outside her home in Pendleton on Feb. 3. Over the last three years, Pendleton's residential property increased 62 percent in value. PHOTOS BY ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

Cierra Withers, 24, owner of BohoChic Boutique, stands inside her store in downtown Harrison. Withers is currently having a home built in Harrison, which has seen property value grow 21 percent over 3 years.

Abbey and Adam Tissot, Pendleton residents, stand outside their home.

dential location, all these urban attributes, and we could aff ord it,” she said. In the past year, a home at the end of her street sold for $800,000. “It is not so aff ordable,” Tissot said. “Virtually every vacant building is now occupied in some way. Our building was completely vacant. That has been where we’ve seen the growth.” Tissot is glad to see property values increase. But like Mays, she is concerned about gentrifi cation. “We do lose a good number of those

got to do this at Elder for La Salle,” proud pop Reupert said. “My uncle played basketball for La Salle back in the ‘70s. I told him, ‘You’re not the only one anymore!’” Starting a game in the GCL-South in any sport is a tremendous accomplishment and a reward the Reupert family cherishes. Gavin Reupert used to swim and also serves the baseball team in addition to football and basketball. He updates coaches with percentages and probabilities without having to consult a notebook or a device. It’s a talent he’s had since well before enrolling at La Salle. “When he was about 6 or 7 years old, what got him hooked was NASCAR,” Joe Reupert said. “He memorized every NASCAR driver, every NASCAR number on their car and every sponsor they had. He could tell you everything about their stats.” Gavin recognizes reporters who cover La Salle games and proudly shares his knowledge and enthusiasm with many. He’s ready to bring his skillset to “The Mount,” where he’ll major in mathematics.

long-term neighbors,” Tissot said. “Their impact is signiﬁ cantly felt, because most of those folks were investing in this neighborhood at a time, committing to this neighborhood at a time where these neighborhoods were declining.”

Rural town growing fast Property far away from the city is also booming. Many from Cincinnati’s West Side neighborhoods have moved further west to the cornﬁ elds of Crosby Township and Harrison, residents told The Enquirer. People who live in this community on the Indiana border credit a top-tier school system and amenities, such as Miami Whitewater Forest and other

“He’s going to work with the football team, basketball team, baseball team over there and hopefully have a career in statistics doing either college level or professional level,” Joe Reupert said. He oﬀ ers a great deal to the Eagles as Pat Goedde can attest to Gavin’s ability to give an opposing player’s shooting percentage oﬀ the top of his head. La Salle athletic trainer Dan Forcum can bank on full scouting reports in the training room prior to any La Salle contest Reupert is attending. “He comes up with every statistic you could ever think of,” Goedde said. “He knows it by heart. He can tell you who the best foul shooter is on the other team. He’s just a really, really intelligent kid.” While football coach Pat McLaughlin wasn’t necessarily in a position to suit Reupert up, basketball and cooperation

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The largest overall increase in property value when you also take into account industrial and commercial growth might not be where you expect. See PROPERTY, Page 3A

from Elder coach Joe Schoenfeld allowed Goedde the opportunity to thank his manager with a varsity bucket. When he was announced as La Salle’s last starter, the crowd erupted as they did after sinking his shot. He walked out of The Pit Feb. 12 with the most important basket of La Salle’s season despite the Lancers dropping a tough contest. It’s in the box score. The number and the memory can’t be replaced. Neither can Gavin Reupert. Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 13. ELDER 14 13 14 9 8 58 LA SALLE 18 11 7 14 6 56 E - Miller 3 1 8 Keller 5 0 13 Harp 2 4 9 Nieman 2 2 7 Browne 2 0 4 Larkins 2 3 7 Keehan 3 4 10 L - Ruffin 3 3 9 Crigler 1 4 6 Lovette 4 4 12 Brumﬁ eld 2 0 4 Schneider 8 3 23 Reupert 1 0 2

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No neighborhood, village or township saw the value of homes increase more than Pendleton and Over-theRhine in Cincinnati’s urban core. Over the past three years, total residential property value increased 62% in Pendleton and 51% in Over-the-Rhine, auditor fi gures show. The next closest areas for residential value increases were Crosby Township (28%) and Northside (27%). Pendleton still retains its 19th Century charm, with century-old church steeples and homes nestled at the base of one of Cincinnati’s hills, and just a short walk from Downtown. With more condos and apartments getting built or squeezed in, longtime residents in the region’s hottest real-estate market are starting to feel claustrophobic. And left behind. “We live here too, we pay taxes,” said Deborah Mays, 70, a longtime resident of Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton. She rents an apartment, one of three in a rowhouse on 12th Street in Pendleton. “Yet you’re more willing to give a business more accommodation.” Parking and lack of community gathering spaces top the list of her concerns. When Mays fi rst moved to Over-theRhine in the 1990s, vacant housing was the biggest problem. Not anymore. Now it’s space. A proposed project would put 56 apartments across the street from her. It’s already hard enough for her to fi nd parking, she said. She’s afraid to move her car, particularly after 7 p.m., when all the spots are taken up. “You don’t want to put 200 extra people on this street,” Mays said. “Even common sense will tell you that. There’s going to be problems because these people got nowhere to go.” For property owners, their home values have soared. Abbey and Adam Tissot’s three-story red brick house increased in value this past year from $300,000 to $450,000. Their house, built in 1897, had sat vacant for years when they bought it 10 years ago for $27,000. They moved to Cincinnati from northern Ohio and wanted to live in the city. OTR at the time was too expensive. Pendleton right next door, while a little rough then, seemed like the best option. “It ended up being a wonderful resi-

parks, for drawing people. The public high school, William Henry Harrison High School, ranked 122nd in the state of Ohio, according to U.S. News and World Report. There’s also a wealth of available land for new housing developments as farmers begin to sell. Still, the real estate market has taken Harrison natives by surprise. Some, not happy with what they were paying in property taxes, moved across the border to Indiana. That’s what Randi Dooley did in August. She said she’s not alone. Dooley, 31, said her monthly mortgage went up last year $150, due mostly to increased property taxes, she said. So she put her home on the market. In two days, it sold for $175,000, a $28,000 increase from what they bought it for fi ve years earlier. Then she moved to Bright, Ind. fi ve miles across the border. “It’s the people who grew up here and see this signifi cant increase we’ve seen now, it’s like ‘wow, I’m not going to pay all this’” said Dooley, while sitting amid an array of fabrics in the back of BohoChic Boutique in Harrison where she works. The owner of the boutique, 24-yearold Sierra Withers, has also moved back and forth across the border. She grew up in Bright and started her fashion clothing business while still a senior in high school. She married and moved to downtown Harrison in 2017 where her business is. She lived there for a year before moving back to Indiana. “I had no yard and was paying $2,600 a year just in property taxes,” Withers said. Since then, her business took off and she’s moving back to Harrison. Withers and her husband are building a home in a new subdivision being built on the outskirts of the town, called Westhaven. “This area has been a work in progress since 2010 when the Coff ee Peddlar opened,” Withers said, referencing the coff ee shop on the main drag in downtown Harrison. More shops and restaurants have opened in Coff ee Peddlar’s wake. “A lot of people have used the verbiage that this district will soon be a small OTR.”

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BBB: Don’t share your COVID-19 vaccine card on social media Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Have you gotten your COVID-19 vaccine? The Better Business Bureau is warning people against sharing pictures of their vaccination cards on social media. Why? BBB said the information on the card can make people vulnerable to identity theft and can help scammers create phony versions of the cards. Vaccination cards have full names, birthdate information and information about where the vaccine was given. "If your social media privacy settings aren’t set high, you may be giving valuable information away for anyone to

use," the BBB said. "Sharing your personal information isn’t the only issue. Scammers in Great Britain were caught selling fake vaccination cards on eBay and TikTok." Oﬃ cials said it's "only a matter of time" before similar cons come to the United States and Canada, using information from pictures people post. The BBB said there are ways to safely share that you got the vaccination on social media and gave these tips: h Share your vaccine sticker or use a proﬁ le frame instead. h Review your security settings h Be wary of answering popular social media prompts. Some of these “favorite things” prompts are commonly used passwords or security questions.

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hoods, said Sister Barbara Busch, executive director of the nonproﬁ t Working in Neighborhoods. Over 40 years, Working in Neighborhoods has rehabbed and sold 68 of the 225 single-family homes in South Cumminsville. The neighborhood has many longtime families that have lived there for generations. Homes rarely go on the market, she said. “There really are people who have lived here and care about their community and put a lot of family resources into the community,” Busch said. “I’m not sure we see that when we see the auditor’s appraisal.”

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It’s Lower Price Hill. The Cincinnati city neighborhood, ﬁ lled with warehouses and low-income housing, saw a 54% increase in overall property value growth since 2017, edging out OTR, Pendleton and Avondale. Most of the growth in Lower Price Hill was industrial property, which doubled in value by 107% in the past three years. Residential property Lower Price Hill increased 14% at the same time. The already industrial area has seen factories expand and new ones open up. For instance, the construction of the FC Cincinnati Stadium pushed Tri-State Wholesale Building Supplies from the West End to a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Lower Price Hill. The company opened its new facility in March 2020 to make glass and distribute building supplies. The neighborhood still remains mostly industrial and only has about 1,000 residents with a median income of $15,000. But residents are working to change that. Greg Lang, who lives in the adjacent Riverside neighborhood, is one of the leaders pushing to build a giant riverfront park on industrial property in Lower Price Hill. Some buildings are starting to be re-

A view of planned homes to be built by Ryan Homes at part of The Villas at Westhaven subdivision in Harrison on Feb. 3. ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

habbed, Lang said. “There’s a lot of potential, particularly on the residential side,” Lang said. “There’s a lot of vacant property, a lot of abandoned buildings and a lot of activity worth pursuing.”

Not every place saw huge gains The wealthy enclave of Indian Hill only saw a modest increase in total residential value of 1.7% over the past three years, 2% increase overall. Outside the city, Addyston along the Ohio River saw the biggest dip, 5.5%

drop overall and 12.7% in home value. Three neighborhoods along the Mill Creek in Cincinnati continued to struggle, Millvale, South Cumminsville and Winton Hills. They were three of four Cincinnati neighborhoods to drop in total value, (industrial, commercial and residential), over the past three years, dropping between 3% to 6% in total value. The median income for the neighborhoods range from $11,000 to $16,000, according to the U.S. Census. But statistics and home value don’t tell the whole story of these neighbor-

Biggest changes at a glance Five neighborhoods with the largest gain in residential value 2017-2020 (Adjusted for inﬂ ation) h Pendleton 62.5% h Over-the-Rhine 51.4% h Crosby Township 28.3% h Northside 27.6% h Woodlawn 27.2% Five neighborhoods with the largest drop in residential value 20172020 (Adjusted for inﬂ ation) h East Westwood -21.6% h Millvale -16.4% h Addyston -12.7% h Villages at Roll Hill (Formerly Fay Apartments) -5.0% h English Woods -4.0%

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Judge again alleges misconduct by Hamilton County prosecutors Kevin Grasha Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A state appeals court judge has again found that Hamilton County prosecutors committed misconduct during a trial’s closing arguments – an issue that dates back more than a decade. The most recent criticism came earlier this month as the First District Court of Appeals upheld 33-year-old Jonathan Patton’s two murder convictions. In a concurring opinion, Judge Pierre Bergeron said Bergeron court transcripts showed “two strands of prosecutorial misconduct” during closing arguments in Patton’s trial. Prosecutors, he said, mocked Patton and then raised a new theory about what happened without evidence to back it up. Bergeron said he issued the concurring opinion “to underscore my frustration with the conduct of the prosecution in closing arguments – and to warn that, under diﬀ erent circumstances, such conduct may precipitate reversal.” In a statement, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said his assistant prosecutor did not intend to mock or demean the defendant. "At the trial level, neither the defense attorney nor the judge found these statements to rise to the level of misconduct," Deters said, adding that the full panel of appeals court judges did not ﬁ nd any misconduct. Two years ago, Bergeron was part of a three-judge panel that overturned the conviction of a

Jonathan Patton stands between his attorneys at his 2019 sentencing in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. ENQUIRER/KEVIN GRASHA

man accused of raping three girls, partly because the opinion said Hamilton County prosecutors “engaged in pervasive misconduct” during closing arguments. Bergeron authored the opinion that said prosecutors improperly demonized the defendant by calling him a “predator" multiple times and a "wolf" at least once. That 2019 opinion also described how another state appeals court had found using the word “predator” just once during closing arguments was improper. More than a decade ago, the

First District Court of Appeals faulted Hamilton County prosecutors for calling a defendant a “psychopath” during closings. In that 2005 opinion, the appeals court said it had previously cautioned the prosecutor’s oﬃ ce about making improper arguments. “Our previous cautions, in so many cases and for so long, continue unheeded,” a judge said in a concurring opinion in the 2005 case. The appeals court said its message to the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Oﬃ ce apparently did not resonate, "as we faced

essentially the same issue several years later." In a 2014 opinion, the court said it was improper for a prosecutor to continually refer to the defendant as an “oﬀ ender” during closing arguments because it insinuated the prosecutor’s belief regarding the defendant’s guilt. In Patton’s case, Bergeron was part of a three-judge panel that upheld his convictions. Prosecutors said Patton handed a gun to another man who then fatally shot two people in 2018 during a ﬁ ght outside a Galbraith Road bar. He is serving

24 years to life in prison. According to Bergeron’s concurring opinion, prosecutors exploited Patton’s last name during closing arguments, “mockingly” referring to him as “General Patton,” the controversial World War II general. The opinion includes excerpts from trial transcripts, in which Assistant Prosecutor Gus Leon said: “General Patton right there. He’s leading the charge. This is all on him. All of it. Who’s in front? Who’s mouthing? General Patton? … General Patton led the charge, he’s responsible for what his troops do.” Bergeron called those statements “highly improper.” “The integrity of our criminal justice system demands that we treat criminal defendants with respect,” he said. Prosecutors then compounded that, Bergeron said, by hatching “a sudden revelation” at the end of closing arguments (when the defense couldn't respond), speculating that Patton may have been carrying a second gun, a revolver, that left no casings or bullets at the scene. Deters said his prosecutor's comments were not intended to be off ensive or degrading. "We live in a time where people want to be off ended. And if you are always looking for something to be off ended by, you will fi nd it," he said. "My assistant prosecutors in the felony trial division have one of the hardest jobs in the legal community. Routinely, they are tasked with talking about horrifying violence – the absolute worst examples of human behavior. I am proud of my assistants’ professional behavior in the face of such evil every day."

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Here's our list of fi shy fun for now, we'll keep updating it as we get more details. As we all know, it's always best to call ahead and check if any changes have been made before heading out. Email your fi sh fry details to calendar@cincinnati.com, please include "fi sh fry" in the subject line. Visit Cincinnati.com for updates. St. Paul, 7301 Dixie Highway, Florence. Feb. 12-April 2. Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Order online at stpaulnky.org. St. Catherine of Siena, 1803 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Feb. 16March 26 Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru and walk-up only. St. Antonius Boy Scout Troop 614, 1500 Linneman Road, Covedale. Feb. 17, Feb. 19-April 2. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Details: Carryout or curbside pick-up only. Phone ahead: 513-699-3909. Menu includes fi sh sandwich, grilled salmon, jumbo shrimp, baked potatoes, sides, black bean soup and homemade desserts. St. Lawrence, 3680 Warsaw Ave., East Price Hill. Feb. 17, Feb. 19-April 2. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Cod sandwich, spaghetti, grilled cheese, pizza bread, hush puppies, french fries, mac and cheese and more. Call ahead for pick-up. Prices: $4-$9 Phone orders: 513921-4230. St. Cecilia, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence. Feb. 19-April 5. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Guardian Angels, 6531 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington. Feb. 19 and 26. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. St. Mary, 8246 E. Main St., Alexandria. Feb. 19, 26; March 5. Hours: 4-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru and carryout only. St. Catharine of Siena, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Feb. 19, March 5, March 19. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Details: Location at Westside Brewing; menu is cod sliders, classic 3-piece cod dinner, 3piece fi sh tacos. Phone orders: 513-6610651. Holy Family Knights of Columbus, 1300 First Ave., Middletown. Feb. 19April 2. Hours: all day. Details: Drivethru or limited dine-in.

Margaret Gardner, of Erlanger, brings out a tray of dinners at the Mary, Queen of Heaven Fish Fry in 2017. ENQUIRER FILE

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading. Feb. 19-April 2. Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru and carryout call 513-588-1646. Fried ﬁ sh dinner or ﬁ sh sandwich. Sides: Green beans, french fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 326 W. 10th St., Newport. Feb. 19-April 2. Hours: TBA. Hartzell United Methodist Church,

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Choose from baked or fried fi sh dinners. Fish tacos, too. Immaculate Heart of Mary, 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: TBA. Details: Drive-thru and carryout. Kolping Society, 10235 W. Mill Road, Springfi eld Township. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Drivethru only. Fried or baked fi sh and shrimp dinners. Dinners include fries and homemade coleslaw. Split the pot drawing each week. Mary Queen of Heaven, 1150 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4 p.m. Details: No dine-in or carryout; drive-thru and curbside pickup only. Two drive-thru lanes. Menu on website. Newport Elks Lodge 273, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Details: Fish fry, plus chicken fi ngers, shrimp, steak and burgers. Queen of Peace, 2550 Millville Ave., Millville. Feb. 19March 26. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Made-toorder. St. Bernadette, 1479 Locust Lake Road, Amelia. Feb. 19March 26. Hours: 5-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Menu includes fried or baked fi sh, shrimp, pizza. Sides: Hush puppies, french fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce. St. Bernard Church, 401 Berry St., Dayton. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru. Order in-person or online at sbfi shfry.com. St. Columban, 894 Oakland Road, Loveland. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: TBA. Details: Drivethru or order online at stcolumban.org for pick-up. Fish sand-

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wich, grilled salmon, fried shrimp, fi sh tacos, pizza. Sides include: french fries, mac and cheese, green beans, baked potato, coleslaw, applesauce, salad. Prices: $1-$12, credit cards only. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 5890 Buckwheat Road, Milford. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 5-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru or carryout. No dine-in. Order online at setonmilford.org. Menu includes fi sh sandwich, fried shrimp, salmon. Sides: french fries, onion rings, mac and cheese, new potatoes, green beans and coleslaw. St. James the Greater, 3565 Hubble Road, White Oak. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 2-6:45 p.m. Details: Curbside pick-up or carryout only. Options for ordering: Download "MyMenuHelper" app and fi nd "St. James Fish Fry" to order; call church 513-741-5311, choose a pick-up time. St. John Neumann, 12191 Mill Road, Springfi eld Township. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Details: Curbside pickup or carryout only. Fried or baked cod, fried shrimp, seafood gumbo. Sides: Mac and cheese, hush puppies, coleslaw, french fries. Phone orders: 513858-3237 St. John the Baptist, 5361 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Town-

ship. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Drivethru only. Fried or baked ﬁ sh, ﬁ sh tacos, shrimp. Sides: soft pretzels with cheese, baked potatoes, french fries, mac and cheese, green beans, salad, coleslaw, applesauce, salted rye. Prices: $5-$8. Phone orders: 513-385-8010. St. John the Evangelist Knights of Columbus, 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Carryout only. Fish and seafood dinners. St. Joseph Academy, 48 Needmore St., Walton. Feb. 19March 26. Hours: 4:30-8 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Fried

or baked fi sh, and shrimp dinners. A la carte fi sh sandwich, shrimp, cheese pizza. Menu online at sjawalton.com. Prices: $12 adult dinner (includes 3 sides and dessert), $8 seniors (includes 2 sides and dessert). St. Maximilian Kolbe, 5729 Hamilton Mason Road, Liberty Township. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. 3-piece beer battered cod with fries, hush puppies and homemade coleslaw. Prices: $10. St. Michael, 220 S. High St., Mount Orab. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Fish or shrimp dinner with choice of two sides: Hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, green beans. St. Susanna, 500 Reading Road, Mason. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru. Cod, shrimp or salmon dinners with french fries, coleslaw and green beans. Additional items: Pizza, mac and cheese. St. Teresa, 23272 Gavin Lane, Lawrenceburg. Feb. 19March 26. Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Limited dine-in; regular carryout. Hand-breaded fi sh fi let, baked fi sh, fi sh sandwich, pizza. Sides: mac and cheese, coleslaw, bread, green beans, applesauce, dessert. Cash, checks and most credit cards. Prices: $11, $7 ages 6-12, free ages 5-under. St. Thomas More Boy Scout

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Troop 452, 800 Ohio Pike, Withamsville. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Dinners: Fried or baked fi sh, shrimp, cheese pizza or grilled cheese. Sides: Baked mac and cheese, french fries, coleslaw, green beans, applesauce, salad. Prices: $10 adult dinner, $7 seniors and children. St. Veronica, 4473 Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, Mount Carmel. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: TBA. Details: Drive-thru only. St. William, 4108 W. Eighth St., East Price Hill. Feb. 19March 26. Hours: 4-7:30 p.m. Details: Drive-thru. Syrian Shrine, 9730 Reading Road, Evendale. Feb. 19March 26. Hours: TBA. Details: Fish or chicken dinners. Sides: french fries, green beans, coleslaw, dessert, drink. Prices: $12. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, 4366 Bridgetown Road, Green Township. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. St. Henry, 3813 Dixie Highway, Elsmere. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4:30-8 p.m. Details: Carryout only. St. Timothy, 10272 U.S. 42, Union. Feb. 19-March 26. Hours: 4:30-8 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. St. Catharine of Siena, 2848 Fischer Place, Westwood. Feb. 26, March 10. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Details: Cod sliders, classic 3piece cod dinner, 3-piece fi sh tacos. Phone orders: 513-6610651. St. Gertrude, 6543 Miami Ave., Madeira. Feb. 26, March 12 and 26. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Details: Drive-thru only. Church of the Resurrection, 1619 California Ave., Bond Hill. Feb. 26-March 26. 5-8 p.m. Details: Carryout only. Prices: $9$10.50. St. Aloysius, 3350 Chapel Road, Shandon. March 5-March 26. Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Details: Carryout only. Choose from three dinner choices. Fried or baked fi sh. No a la carte this year.

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SPORTS Lavelle scores in USWNT’s 1-0 win vs. Canada Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Rose Lavelle, who starred for Cincinnati United Premier and Mount Notre Dame High School, scored the only goal in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 1-0 win Thursday night against Canada in their SheBelieves Cup soccer match in Orlando, Florida. Late last month, Lavelle scored her ﬁ rst goal of the Women’s Soccer League regular season for Manchester City in a 4-0 win against West Ham United. The USWNT star also had a cow named after her last month. Forward Madison FC - the USL League One team in Madison, Wisconsin - held a

fan contest to name a calf delivered by its team cow. Rose Cowbelle won. Last November, Lavelle’s goal in the 41st minute of USWNT’s ﬁ rst match since March gave the team a 1-0 lead against the Netherlands in a 2-0 win. Lavelle was in New York City for a ticker-tape parade to celebrate USWNT’s FIFA Women’s World Cup title when she tweeted that video of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden hippo Fiona reminded Lavelle of her own halftime hydration routine. Lavelle scored the team’s second goal during USWNT’s win in the ﬁ nal against the Netherlands, earning the Bronze Ball - given to the tournament’s thirdmost outstanding player.

Oak Hills Jacob Ramsetter (2) and La Salle guard Justin Lovette (2) battle for the ball during the Lancers 42-39 win, Dec. 22, 2020. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

La Salle’s Lovette makes buckets and seeks oﬀ ers Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 16. MONFORT HEIGHTS - Many will argue the Greater Catholic League-South is the most competitive league in any sport in Ohio. In contact sports like football and basketball, it can be the “blackand-blue division” where only the toughest survive. To lead such a league in scoring is not for the weak and is noteworthy with many previous leaders going on to college careers. La Salle’s Justin Lovette is now part of that exclusive club, along with St. Xavier’s Kobe Rodgers. After a diffi cult Friday night La Salle overtime loss to Elder, combined with St. Xavier knocking off Moeller, the GCLSouth is shared by Elder, St. Xavier and the previously top-ranked Crusaders. Lovette of La Salle and St. Xavier’s Rodgers share the scoring title at 18.2 points per game. Rodgers is heading to Nova Southeastern in Florida and was also second in the league in rebounding at 7.5 per game, second in assists at 3.5 and fi rst in steals at 2.8 per contest. In addition to Lovette’s 18-plus point average for La Salle, he’s second in the league in blocked shots (at 6-foot-2 like Rodgers) with 1.2, second in steals at 1.9 and seventh in rebounding with 5.2 per game. “Last year we had a good group of guys that taught me the way,” Lovette

said. “This year stepping up and being a senior leader I just knew that it (scoring) was more my responsibility.” In recent years those at the top of the scoring stats have been Moeller’s Alec Pfriem (Bellarmine) and Miles McBride (West Virginia) in 2019, La Salle’s Riley Haubner (Thomas More) and Moeller’s Jeremiah Davenport (Cincinnati) in 2018, La Salle’s C.J. Fleming (Bellarmine) in 2015-2017 and St. Xavier’s Roderick Mills (Miami U.) and Moeller’s Grant Benzinger (Wright State) in 2014. Last year, St. Xavier’s Hank Thomas led and he is a Georgia Tech baseball player. Moeller big man Logan Duncomb (Indiana signed) was second. Unlike Rodgers, Lovette remains unsigned in a diﬃ cult time for recruiting given all of the changes made due to the coronavirus pandemic. Two years ago, he was a 5-foot-8 junior varsity guard. A year ago, he was 6-feet tall and leaping over post players. A year and two inches later, he’s dangerous. He’s had two double-doubles this season (points and rebounds) and was a rebound shy of having two more. His high game came recently against Indian Hill when he reached 30 points. Lovette is always a threat thanks to a 40-inch vertical leap resembling a Marvel comic book hero. Though a backcourt player, he regularly jumps center and wins the tip over those much taller. If there’s an eye-opening dunk, it’s probably Lovette, though he See LOVETTE, Page 2B

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Bible, QBs coach with Cincinnati ties, retires Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Dana Bible, a St. Xavier High School graduate who played defensive back for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and later coached quarterbacks

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for UC, Miami University and the Cincinnati Bengals, retired from coaching on Feb. 12. Bible, 67, coached QBs at UCLA for the past three seasons. He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Bearcats, and coached QBs in 1978 and 1979. He returned to UC as offensive coordinator and QBs coach in 1994. Bible coached MU’s wide receivers in 1981 and returned to Oxford in 1989 as offensive coordinator and QBs coach. He coached the Bengals’ quarterbacks from 1990 to 1992, when Boomer Esiason was the starter. The Enquirer’s Paul Daugherty wrote about Bible in 2017 and again last month . Bible coached Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan at Boston College, under thenhead coach and fellow St. X grad Tom O’Brien. Bible also coached at North Carolina State, San Diego State and Stanford, and for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.

Latest top 22 prep football recruits from class of 2022 Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

With the top class of 2021 high school football players either already signed in December or earlier this month, it’s time to take a look at the class of 2022 prospects many colleges are mulling over. Here are 22 of the top 2022 prospects who could be signing on the next Early Signing Day in December. These rankings are not from the per-

sonal preferences of Enquirer staﬀ ers. It’s merely a compilation based on various recruiting services such as 247Sports, Rivals and others. As we have found in past years, rankings do change and they’re heavily inﬂ uenced by the number of Division I offers. It’s a mathematical rating that has no bearing on what a player’s upcoming fall season might bring. The ratings will be updated periodically when changes occur.

Top 22 Class of ‘22 22. (Two players with similar rankings are tied so we shall list both) Isaiah Myers, wide receiver, Colerain - The 6-foot-4, 175-pound Myers led the Cardinals in receptions with 15 for 396 yards and a touchdown out of the run-oriented triple-option oﬀ ense. Myers was First Team GMC. Myers has had contact from Cincinnati and Miami University. Pierce Rohlman, free safety/run-

ning back, Dixie Heights - The 5-foot-1, 195-pound Rohlman ran for 772 yards and 10 touchdowns in 10 games for the Colonels. He’s had interest from Indiana State, Indianapolis, Kentucky Wesleyan, Bowling Green and Eastern Kentucky. 21. Charles Kellom, running back, St. Xavier - The 6-foot, 190-pound back for the Division I champs was All-Ohio Second Team by the media. Kellom ran See RECRUITS, Page 2B

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Flying Pig Marathon postponed, will hold virtual events Briana Rice Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Flying Pig Marathon is being postponed. On Feb. 17, Pig Works announced that the annual event, as well as the Queen Bee Half Marathon, will now be held the weekend of Oct. 29. Registration will open March 1. In a press release, Pig Works oﬃ cials said the Bockfest 5K and the Flying Pig Marathon will both have virtual formats, as well. "Over the past few months, we have been working closely with City of Cin-

cinnati and Hamilton County leadership and medical leadership to seek guidance in planning our spring races, including the Bockfest 5K and Flying Pig Marathon. To that end, we have mutually determined that spring of 2021 will be too early to hold in-person events," Pig Works oﬃ cials said in the press release. The virtual Bockfest 5K should be completed on or by March 6. You can register here. The virtual Flying Pig marathon weekend will take place on May 1 and 2. You can register here. Flying Pig Marathon organizer also canceled 2020 events due to the pandemic.

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slow right now,” Goedde said of interest in his high-fl ying senior. “There’s diff erent things going on, fi fth-year seniors and they’re granting another year of guys in the NCAA. He will fi nd a spot.

There will be a spot for him.” In football, rosters will be expanded to help the process, but there are only so many seats on the ﬂ oor for a basketball team.

Actually, Goedde thinks Lovette would have been a Division I football recruit had he played the game in high school, but Lovette’s heart is in basketball. It’s almost scary to think if the Division II powerhouse football Lancers had Navy signee Zach Branam been able to loft jumps ball into the endzone to someone with a 40-inch vertical leap. “He’s probably one of the best athletes I’ve ever coached,” Goedde said. “His athletic ability is through the roof.” Opposing coaches are well aware of Lovette’s presence on the fl oor. The defensive strategy is often centered around the Lancer wearing the No. 2 jersey. “They’re trying to stop him,” Goedde said. “In 30 years being here, Riley Haubner comes to mind, C.J. (Fleming) comes to mind. They’re trying to stop these guys. When you’re averaging close to 19 points in this league, you’re doing something right. On the scouting report, it probably says Justin’s name and Ayden (Schneider) right next to him. It’s really neat to do that in this league.” La Salle also off ers up 6-foot-4 senior Ayden Schneider in the neighborhood of 15 points and seven rebounds per game. Next up for Lovette and La Salle is the OHSAA tournament where, despite a losing record, they could be a tough out facing teams not accustomed to the rigors of the GCL-South. La Salle has two overtime losses to tri-champ Elder who briefl y was ranked No. 1 in the state a month ago. “I think there’s a lot of teams that didn’t want to come play us,” Goedde said. “Here’s the deal, we need to fi nd a way to win and I’m glad this guy next to me is on my team.”

son as a varsity starter. Along the way, he was named First-Team All-Ohio by both the coaches and media. He threw for 2,708 yards and 28 touchdowns despite missing 2.5 games due to injury. He threw for a school-record 556 yards against Cleveland St. Ignatius Oct. 3. Miami University, Akron, Eastern Kentucky, Toledo, Yale, Ohio University, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan and Kent State have off ered. McCaughey is one of three local invites to the Elite 11 regional quarterback competition that will be in Indianapolis in May. 14. Brody Foley, tight end, Anderson - At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Foley was voted All-Ohio First-Team Division II as a defensive lineman by media and Second Team at tight end by coaches. Cincinnati, Indiana, Louisville, Miami University, Tulane, West Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Nebraska, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Purdue, Rutgers, Liberty, Kent State, Toledo and Pitt are among Foley’s off ers. 13. Ken Willis, cornerback, Colerain - Willis is a 5-foot-11, 160-pound defensive back for the Cardinals. He had 31 tackles this past season and 20 as a sophomore. He’s been off ered by Miami University, Eastern Kentucky, Toledo and Akron. 12. Ashton Craig, off ensive tackle, Lawrenceburg - At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Craig has picked up off ers from numerous schools including the Miami RedHawks and Central Michigan, Boston College, Dartmouth, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Baylor, Indiana, Northwestern, Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Yale, Tulane, Penn, Purdue, Columbia, Ball State, Toledo, Ohio University, Eastern Michigan, Indiana State and Youngstown State. 11. Brandon White, wide receiver, Moeller - The 5-foot-8, 160-pound speedster was injured much of 2020 but had three catches for 94 yards in Moeller’s opening win over Bishop Hartley. He had 17 catches for 272 yards and three scores as a sophomore. Akron has off ered White with Wisconsin Purdue, Army, Toledo, Temple,and Cincinnati

showing interest. 10. Josh Kattus, tight end, Moeller The 6-foot-4, 245-pound big receiver was First Team All-Ohio by both coaches and media. He had 23 receptions for 288 yards and four scores for the Crusaders. Kattus is the son of former Michigan and Cincinnati Bengal tight end Eric Kattus and has a plethora of offers. In addition to the Wolverines, Cincinnati, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Illinois, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami University, Kent State, Princeton, Arkansas, Bowling Green, Ohio University, Eastern Michigan, Penn and Pitt have off ered. 9. Rodney Harris II, wide receiver, Princeton - The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver was voted First-Team All-Ohio by coaches and was Second Team by the media. He had 22 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns. His off ers include Cincinnati, Miami University, Indiana, Toledo, Eastern Kentucky, Ball State and Pitt. 8. Charlie Kenrich, athlete, Lakota East - Kenrich is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds and was versatile for coach Rick Haynes rushing for 245 yards out of the triple option and catching 13 passes for 290 yards. He also played linebacker and punted. His off ers are Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Yale, Toledo, Western Michigan, Navy, Kent State, Akron and Youngstown State. 7. Cameron Collins, off ensive lineman, St. Xavier - The 6-foot-4, 260pound guard was First-Team Greater Catholic League-South for the 2020 Division I champions. His off ers include Louisville, West Virginia, Akron, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Kentucky, Air Force and Toledo. 6. Kaleb Johnson, running back, Hamilton - The 6-foot-1, 200-pound running back had 789 yards rushing in the same backfi eld with senior Keyshawn Stephens who had 1,115 as a First Team All-Ohio selection. Johnson was Honorable Mention All-State. He ran for 878 yards as a sophomore. Johnson’s off ers include Cincinnati, Kentucky, Iowa State, the Miami Red-

Hawks, Michigan State, Liberty, Buff alo, Western Michigan, Toledo, Kent State and Pitt. 5. Mekhi Lynn, quarterback, Princeton -The 6-foot-2, 180-pound signal-caller was First-Team All-Ohio by the media and Second Team by coaches. He threw for 1,429 yards and 17 scores and ran for 358 and six touchdowns. Cincinnati, Indiana, Miami University, Ball State, Eastern Kentucky and Toledo have off ered. 4. Alex Afari, defensive back, Lakota West - The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Afari was also First-Team All-Ohio according to coaches and media as a junior. Cincinnati, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Michigan State, Pitt, Virginia, West Virginia Boston College, Buff alo, Indiana, Bowling Green, Toledo, Miami University, Virginia and Washington State are included in Afari’s off ers. 3. Gi’Bran Payne, running back, La Salle - Payne is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound back who had injury issues in 2020 after playing a core role in La Salle’s 2019 Division II state championship run. He was limited to 235 rushing yards and fi ve scores with 181 receiving yards and three more touchdowns, mainly in La Salle’s three opening games. As a sophomore, he ran for 790 yards, including 129 in the state title game. He also had 41 tackles, three forced fumbles and an interception as a linebacker. Payne has a who’s who list of off ers including Alabama, Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Penn State and Wisconsin. 2. Tegra Tshabola, off ensive lineman, Lakota West - Tshabola is a 6foot-6, 300-pound tackle who was also First-Team All-Ohio in voting by the coaches and media. Tshabola joins Brown as an Ohio State commit. 1. Jyaire Brown, defensive back, Lakota West - The 6-foot, 175-pounder was First-Team All-State by both the media and the Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association. Brown is committed to Ohio State but was recently offered by Notre Dame.

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keeps the routine in check during games. “On fast breaks, I’m kind of boring,” Lovette said grinning. “I know I can do more. Hopefully, if I get a little run in the playoff s I can do something one time.” Outside of a game, he would be your favorite in an All-Southwest Ohio dunk competition with a repertoire of 360s, windmills and between-the-legs jams. The perplexing thing for Lovette and La Salle coach Pat Goedde is that a top scorer from a top league in town hasn’t received top off ers. Grades aren’t the issue as he has a 3.3 GPA and a 26 score on his ACT, numbers that should delight most colleges in the basketball market. The University of West Georgia has been in contact as well as some junior colleges, which may be a path Lovette could consider to get some videotape of his aerial abilities. “We’re working on it right now,” Lovette said of his recruiting. “We’re just trying to see where people want me and see what works out. I feel like I’ve defi nitely improved. My whole game from last year to this year has defi nitely taken a step up I believe.” COVID-19 and the existence of the NCAA transfer portal haven’t helped. Inperson visits on both ends have been limited at best and many coaches are hesitant to pull the trigger on a high school athlete when someone with college experience might be available in the portal. The NCAA now allows a free onetime transfer and the pandemic granted everyone an extra year. “They’re coming in but it’s kind of

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for 855 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior and had 22 receptions for 250 yards and four scores. Kellom is currently undecided and fi elding off ers. 20. Evan Wibberley, off ensive line, Dixie Heights - Wibberley is 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds and has been off ered by Eastern Kentucky, with interest from Army, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia Harvard and Kentucky. 19.Garrett Yoon, quarterback, Lawrenceburg - Yoon is a 5-foot-11, 180pound dual-threat quarterback for the Tigers that has been invited to the Elite 11 regional QB competition. In 13 games, he threw for 2,252 yards and 27 touchdowns, while running for 1,083 and 13 scores. Yoon’s interest includes Air Force, Illinois State, Ball State, Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Indiana State and the Miami RedHawks. 18. Chase Brown, defensive end, Moeller - At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Brown had 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Crusaders. Brown is considered a “sleeper” by some with Akron being among the early schools showing interest. 17. Brian Parker, off ensive lineman, St. Xavier - At 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds, Parker was First-Team AllOhio by coaches and media. Cincinnati, Liberty, Pitt, Eastern Kentucky, Tulane, Air Force, Ball State and the Miami RedHawks are among Parker’s off ers. 16. Kendrix Goodman, off ensive lineman, Fairfi eld - The 6-foot-4, 320pound guard was Second-Team Greater Miami Conference for the Indians. Army signee Jaydan Mayes ran for 1,043 yards behind the Fairfi eld line that included Goodman. Kentucky and Pitt have off ered. 15. Brogan McCaughey, quarterback, St. Xavier - The 6-foot-2, 203pound McCaughey led the Bombers to the Division I state title in his fi rst sea-

La Salle guard Justin Lovette (2) shoots the ball over Oak Hills players Austin Dennis and Jaxon Schreiber (3) during the Lancers 42-39 win, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

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SCHOOL NEWS NWLSD moves its equity and diversity efforts forward Northwest Local School District (NWLSD) is taking steps to move its equity and diversity eﬀ orts forward and is standing strong on their commitment to develop cultural competency that embraces diversity, ensures inclusivity, and creates equitable opportunity for all. Over the past four months, NWLSD has rolled out three initiatives to address the needs of the district, including the establishment of two partnerships and the implementation of a districtwide leadership plan that will establish diversity practices in each building and create a work and school environment that fosters inclusion, equity and belonging. In August, NWLSD began partnering with Rice Education and Consulting (REdCon) to improve diversity hiring and recruitment. REdCon is working with NWLSD to identify metrics to improve NWLSD’S diversity hiring practices, and to identify and increase candidate sources and screening processes. Over the last four months, REdCon has been actively carrying out a diversity hiring au-

Northwest Local School District students. NWLSD is taking steps to move its equity and diversity efforts forward and is standing strong on their commitment to develop cultural competency that embraces diversity, ensures inclusivity, and creates equitable opportunity for all. PROVIDED

dit, working with minority employees hired over the course of the last two years to better understand hiring needs and past interview experiences. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Rice Education and Consulting,” said Darrell Yater, NWLSD Assistant Superintendent. “We understand the immense need to create a school community where our staﬀ reﬂ ects the makeup of our student population. Nearly 50% of our students identify as Afri-

can-American or as a minority; however, our minority staff only makeup a small percentage of our total employment, these numbers are even lower when addressing leadership positions throughout our district. We know that this needs to change and we are committed to addressing the imbalance.” While staffi ng is a concern, NWLSD also recognizes the strong need to provide staff with the professional develop-

ment needed to facilitate discussions with students and staff in order to create culturally responsive classrooms districtwide. In October, NWLSD began the process of putting together a Diversity Leadership Team (DLT) within each building to identify and address the diversity, equity and inclusion needs. These teams consist of two staff members and a building administrator. NWLSD conducted an interview process to select the staff members who would lead this initiative in every school. Through grant funds, the district has been able to give each participant a stipend to compensate for the work required outside of the work day. Each member of the DLT is required to participate in a 4-session program titled One Degree Shift in Understanding Race, Class, Culture & Poverty in the Classroom. The program, which is in partnership with Katrice Quitter of Hamilton County Educational Service Center, will lead the DLT through the process of understanding their role in leading professional development that will support identifying and eliminating any present or potential barriers, and

will help the staff to create a work and school environment that fosters inclusion, equity and belonging for all. The DLT will then be responsible for working with their building leadership team to bring awareness and to implement professional development for all staff next year. The DLT’s fi rst meeting was held on Nov. 12, 2020. “Early last year, we rolled out our Strategic Plan establishing our fi ve core values: Diversity & Equity, Student Achievement, Social-Emotional Development, Financial Stability and Culture of Trust,” said Todd Bowling, NWLSD Superintendent. “As we enter into year two of our Strategic Plan Initiative, we have begun to put a plan in place to create a foundation for continuous improvement of the teaching and learning in Northwest Local Schools. We recognize that many of the needed changes will take time to fully ascertain and implement; however, we remain committed to putting plans in place to address diversity, equity and inclusion districtwide.” Lyndsey Creecy, Northwest Local School District See SCHOOL NEWS, Page 5B

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NWHS student named 2021 Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship recipient Congratulations to Trinity Robinson, Northwest High School Senior, for being the Winner of the 2021 Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship Award from YWCA Greater Cincinnati. Robinson was selected because her academic excellence, community service, writing ability, and extracurricular activities distinguished her as a

role model for young women and a future leader. Robinson will be awarded with a $3,000 scholarship and will be recognized on the YWCA Career Women of Achievement Broadcast that will air Thursday, April 22 via WCPO. Additionally, Robinson will be paired with a YWCA Rising Star Coach who will assist with her transition from High School to College and beyond. Congratulations Trinity. Lyndsey Creecy, Northwest Local School District

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CHS senior recognized as a 2021 CTE Presidential Scholar nominee Congratulations to Ana Lu Gehner, who is

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Winton Woods student athletes sign letters of intent Submitted by Drew Jackson Winton Woods City Schools

Winton Woods City Schools is celebrating the Magniﬁ cent Seven. Seven Winton Woods High School student athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Dec. 16, in front of a socially distanced crowd. After a unique year, an exuberant group of family members, coaches, and staﬀ were happy to honor these incredible scholar athletes. At the beginning of the ceremony, each student was announced along with the name of their school and sport as they entered the auditorium.

“Although we are in unprecedented times, our students have continued to thrive academically as well as athletically,” said Superintendent Anthony G. Smith. “At Winton Woods, we take pride in celebrating academic excellence as well as encouraging our students to participate in athletics. We are proud to have been part of their journey and wish them the best in all of their future endeavors.” All of our student athletes have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA to participate in sports. Here is a small synopsis of the Magniﬁ cent Seven’s background: Signing a letter of intent for acrobatics and tum-

COMMUNITY NEWS Autism Rocks 12: Music on a mission Autism Rocks 12 presented by the Heidt Family Foundation combines David Kahle’s two passions – autism and music. Kahle, of Milford, has always loved music. He’s done everything from being a roadie for touring bands to working as a professional D.J. Kahle began Autism Rocks 12 years ago to raise funds for nonprofi ts that serve people with Autism in tribute to his son Parker. Parker, now almost 16, continues to be David’s motivation to raise awareness and fi nancial support for the Ken Anderson Alliance. “I met Kenny Anderson seven years ago at a fundraising event and was impressed with his dedication to helping people with disabilities in our community,” said Kahle. The Ken Anderson Alliance is committed to providing live, work, and engage opportunities desperately needed for adults with disabilities. Kahle explains, “My son doesn’t use their services yet because he’s too young, but it makes me feel good knowing Autism Rocks is helping make sure KAA will be around when Parker needs their services.” Autism Rocks 12 will take place at The Blue Note Harrison at noon on Sunday, Feb. 28. For the fi rst time, it will be available to both live and virtual audiences. To

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remain safe and maintain social distancing, in-person tickets will be designated to sponsors and a limited number are available for purchase in advance. Five area bands will perform including: Jelly Smooch, Black Bone Cat, The Stagger Lee Band, Russell Jinkens XL Band, and Due South. Jenn Jordan from

bling was Izaria McWhorter-Martin, Fairmont State University. Signing a letter of intent for swimming was Kelsey McMenemy, The University of Rhode Island. Signing letters of intent for football were Daylan Long, University of Miami; Caleb Tubbs, Miami University; and Tamarion Crumpley, The University of Pittsburgh. Signing letters of intent for basketball was LeAsiah Payne, Fisk University; and Sienna Bailey, West Virginia University. Congratulations to our Warrior students on this incredible accomplishment, and we wish you the best of luck at the collegiate level. Drew Jackson, Winton Woods City Schools

Q102’s Morning Show, comedian Jeff Caminiti, and Ken Anderson will serve as emcees. “For those hungry for great live music, it’s worth the VIP price,” comments Kahle. In addition to watching the event in the comfort of your own home, guests can also view performances at “Watch Parties” throughout the area. Currently, there are sixteen local establishments hosting Watch Parties, live streaming the event – some with bands of their own. Watch party locations include: Slatts in Blue Ash, Little River Bar & Grill in Oregonia, McDogs in Colerain, Rick’s Tavern in Fairfi eld, the Knotty Pine in White Oak, and many more. In addition, a virtual silent auction, raffl es, and guest appearances will be featured throughout the day. A complete list of watch parties is available online. Don’t miss this rockin’ good time and help support the important work of the Ken Anderson Alliance. For more information, visit the event website at autismrocks12.givesmart.com. To learn more about the work of the Ken Anderson Alliance, visit the agency’s website at www.kenandersonalliance.org. Theresa Ciampone, Ken Anderson Alliance

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Lent: Diner-style salmon patties ‘were a Friday favorite at our house growing up’ Diner-style salmon patties Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

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Ingredients 1 can salmon (I used pink salmon)

As I write this column, another winter storm is predicted. I took a photo of the outhouse when I went outside to feed the “girls” (chickens). All I can say is, I’m sure glad we’re living today and not years ago when all along our country road, outhouses were essential. So were cook stoves that used wood as fuel. I guess what I’m getting at is even though the pandemic has caused lots of challenges for all of us, including much more home cooking, we still have it easier than folks of a diﬀ erent era. And since Lent is here, it’s a good time to put ﬁ sh on your menu. When was the last time you made diner-style salmon patties? With dill sauce? These were a Friday favorite at our house growing up. Maybe you’re in the mood for a yummy green bean stew which can be vegetarian if you so choose. It’s from a very special friend and creative cook: Helen Sarky, an Anderson township resident. Helen is celebrating her 85th birthday and she has been a wonderful mentor to many of us. Her Lebanese green bean stew is similar to the one that is a sell out at Cincinnati’s St. Anthony of Padua church dinners.

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Above, diner-style salmon patties are a great main course for a Lenten Friday night.

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