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Greater Cincinnati has a long history of UFO sightings Kaitlin Lewis and Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 8 (updated June 10). The Pentagon, along with other federal agencies, is expected to release a report on unidentifi ed fl ying objects (UFOs) this month that includes a detailed analysis of UFO data as well as plans to centralize future data collection. In anticipation of the report’s offi cial release, The Enquirer took a look back at Greater Cincinnati’s decadeslong history of UFO sightings, with accounts that range from the fl ying saucer to mysterious lights hovering in the sky. Claire Hogshead, valedictorian, left, and her sister Grace Hogshead, salutatorian, right, pose for a photo with their mother, Rhonda Hogshead of Dent after mass and the awards ceremony Wednesday, June 2, at Roger Bacon High School in St. Bernard. PHOTOS BY LANDON BOST / THE ENQUIRER

‘The best feeling’ Roger Bacon High School sisters are the ﬁ rst siblings to earn valedictorian and salutatorian Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer

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laire and Grace Hogshead, sisters and seniors at Roger Bacon High School, fi ltered into Carol Dauwe Fine Arts Center auditorium on a recent Wednesday with the rest of their classmates. Birkenstocks, white Converse and a pair of cheetah print heels poked out from beneath the students’ gowns. Rhonda Hogshead, the girls’ mother, sat in the crowd with the rest of the parents, most of whom were maskless. Ohio’s mask mandate had been offi cially lifted that morning. This senior Mass is the fi rst “back to normal” senior send-off since the start of the pandemic, says district spokesperson Rob Rickenbaugh. Last year’s seniors got a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Roger Bacon had in-person graduation that Thursday. Claire and Grace each gave speeches as valedictorian and salutatorian – the fi rst time in the school’s 93year history that siblings have earned the top two spots in any graduating class. This year, Roger Bacon graduated 126 seniors. During his homily that Wednesday, Fr. Roger Lopez, OFM, said many students told him they felt alone during the pandemic. He admitted it may have been diffi cult to fi nd God’s goodness in the past year.

‘Flying discs’ or ‘bright light’? The term UFO was coined by the U.S. Air Force in 1952 in reference to aerial phenomena that cannot be immediately identifi ed. Public interest in UFOs fi rst took off after private pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine fl ying saucers while searching for a Marine Corps transport plane that was thought to have crashed along the side of Mount Rainier in Washington in June of 1947. Many of those who have encountered UFOs locally described a similar metallic saucer or disk. The saucers, which are usually seen at night or before the sunrise, are seen zig-zagging across the sky, sometimes with lights beaming from underneath. An Enquirer article published on July 8, 1947, just weeks after Pilot Arnold’s reported encounter, describes numerous eyewitness accounts of “fl ying discs” throughout Greater Cincinnati. See UFOS, Page 2A

Claire Hogshead, valedictorian, left, and her sister Grace Hogshead, salutatorian, both Roger Bacon graduates, wait before mass and the awards ceremony.

“It seems hidden, but it is in plain sight,” Lopez said. He asked the students to share where they have seen God’s goodness during their time at Roger Bacon. “In each other,” one student said. “In your class,” a student told Lopez. “In the mirror,” another student added. Lopez laughed with the rest of the parents and students. After Mass, administrators took the stage and transitioned into the senior awards ceremony. The Hogshead sisters were called up for two awards: for Assisi Scholars, a selective program that includes a See SIBLINGS, Page 4A

The Pentagon, along with other federal agencies, is expected to release a report on unidentiﬁ ed flying objects (UFOs) this month. U.S. NAVY

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Man who ‘prostituted’ teen at hotel sentenced to 40 years Kevin Grasha Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A man who prosecutors say physically abused and sexually exploited a 16year-old girl, keeping her as a prostitute at a Springdale hotel, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Ismail Salaam, 38, was found guilty at a 2018 jury trial in federal court in Cincinnati of child sex traﬃ cking and child pornography charges. According to court documents and

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Everett Smith, of Walnut Hills, told an Enquirer reporter that he saw “three or four” fl ying saucers streaking through the sky. “At fi rst, I thought they were shooting stars,” he said, “but after watching them for a few minutes I ruled this theory out and decided they must be the discs everyone is seeing.” Decades later, Greater Cincinnati residents continued to report sightings of UFOs, albeit with diff erent descriptions. In an article published in The Enquirer on Oct. 16, 1973, Springdale resident Keith Merrill, a commercial pilot, described seeing a UFO while at the TriCounty Shopping Center. “It hung up in the sky to the east and to the naked eye it appeared to be a bright light,” he said. “Through binoculars it seemed to have a hazy blue light around its middle.” Merrill told The Enquirer that he and four others watched the UFO for 25 minutes, adding that it would occasionally fade and reappear. In that same article, an 11-year-old boy described seeing a UFO that similarly appeared as a bright light. “It had lots of refl ection,” he said. “Like waves coming from the center of the object. It was like a fi ve-pointed star.” One report of a UFO is often not an isolated experience – police stations and other agencies have received multiple calls of unidentifi ed objects within

trial testimony, in September 2016, police went to the La Quinta Inn and found the girl there with Salaam. She had been reported as a runaway and had been with Salaam for the previous three weeks. Salaam coordinated encounters with at least two men, during which the girl was to engage in sex acts for money. In text messages, Salaam instructed the girl to ﬂ irt with the men, oﬀ er sex acts, and collect money and marijuana. In one instance, a man had sex with her and gave her $100, which the girl then

gave to Salaam. He paid for her food, hairstyling, manicures and clothing. Salaam also took explicit photographs of the girl and attempted to have her post an advertisement on Backpage.com in the escorts section, prosecutors said. “Salaam physically abused, prostituted and sexually exploited (the girl), said Acting U.S. Attorney Vipal Patel. And when she tried to stop the abuse, “Salaam became violent, choking the victim and pulling her hair.”

In documents ﬁ led in advance of the sentencing, Salaam’s attorney, Ty Foster, said there was no evidence that Salaam preyed on minors and that the crimes he was convicted of were “isolated and aberrant occurrences.” The girl, Foster wrote, was not “a typical victim.” She had run away from home and told police, according to Foster, that “she clearly did not feel controlled by Mr. Salaam, she did not see herself as the ‘victim,’ and she was free to come and go as she pleased.”

“What I’m hoping and what I expect are two completely different things. I think it’s just a ridiculous statement to refuse to accept the possibility that there is other life out there.” Dave MacDonald

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a few weeks or even a 24 hour period, according to The Enquirer’s archives. UFO sightings continue today in Greater Cincinnati. From Jan. 1, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2021, there were 120 reported UFO sightings in the region, according to the Mutual UFO Network’s (MUFON) online database. And Ohio had the 10th highest number of UFO sightings of any state in the country, with 4,115 total sightings from 2001-2015, according to 24/7 Wall Street.

‘A good measure of disclosure’ The city of Cincinnati is no stranger to UFO studies. In May, MUFON announced it was moving its headquarters back to Cincinnati after leaving for California in 2013. Dave MacDonald, MUFON’s executive director and president of Flamingo Air, has been investigating UFO sightings since 2007. While MacDonald would like to see

ABOVE: A headline published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on July 8, 1947, just weeks after the ﬁ rst widely publicized account of flying saucers. BELOW: A chart published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Aug. 10, 1975, displaying commonly reported types of UFO. ENQUIRER ARCHIVE

Dave MacDonald, president of Flamingo Air, sits in his office at Lunken Airport on Friday, June 4, in the East End neighborhood of Cincinnati. MacDonald is the executive director of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), the largest UFO investigation group in the world. He has been investigating UFO sightings since 2007. MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

the report, commissioned by Congress, deliver “a good measure of disclosure” about the possibility of extraterrestrial life having visited Earth, he’s not expecting much to come from it. “What I’m hoping and what I expect are two completely diff erent things,” he said. “I think it’s just a ridiculous statement to refuse to accept the possibility that there is other life out there.” According to MacDonald, MUFON was created in response to the Air Force’s decision to shut down Project Blue Book. The project, which was headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, investigated a total of 12,618 UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. Ultimately, the project’s fi ndings were that none of the UFOs studied presented any threat to national security; that none of the unidentifi ed sightings represented advanced technology; and that there was no evidence that these sightings were attributable to extraterrestrial life. However, some remain skeptical about Project Blue Book’s fi ndings given that the Air Force was unable to identify 701 of the reported sightings.

To believe or not believe Does that mean aliens are walking among us? Not necessarily. While the Pentagon’s report does legitimize the existence of UFOs, it doesn’t mean they are proof of extraterrestrial life. Former President Barack Obama said on “The Late Night Show with James Corden” that there is “footage and records of objects in the skies that we don’t know exactly what they are.” That being said, the former president did assure that there are no secret laboratories dedicated to studying alien life. However, a lot of questions still remain about UFOs. According to the former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identiﬁ cation Program Luis Elizondo, who appeared on 60 Minutes in May, the report is supposed to contain some sightings that don’t have explanation. “Is it some sort of new type of cruise missile technology that China has developed?” Elizondo said to 60 Minutes. “Is it some sort of high-altitude balloon that’s conducting reconnaissance? Ultimately when you have exhausted all those what ifs and you’re still left with the fact that this is in our airspace and it’s real, that’s when it becomes compelling, and that’s when it becomes problematic.” On the same broadcast, former Navy pilot Lieutenant Ryan Graves said that any unidentiﬁ able object in the sky

could pose as a national security threat. “I’m probably the most skeptical believer that you’re going to meet,” said MacDonald. “I just won’t take it on face value.” He said roughly 92% of the UFO sightings investigated by MUFON are explainable, adding that when someone claims to see a UFO with three lights in a triangular pattern it’s usually an airplane. The unexplainable UFO sightings generally appear in shapes that aren’t similar to modern aircraft, such as a saucer, teardrop or even a square, MacDonald said. “I think it’s critically important...to do the research, to do the investigations,” he said. “I don’t judge anybody on whether they believe in it or not – I merely say ‘This is what I think and this is why.’ And it’s up to each person to make their own decision on it.” USA Today contributed to this report.

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summer pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, and their honors diplomas. The award recipients were named alphabetically, so Claire goes ﬁ rst each time, and Grace follows. When they met center stage with the rest of the award recipients for a group photo, the sisters gave each other a knowing look. Grace later explained the two can know what the other’s thinking at any given time. “We’re sisters, obviously, right?” Grace said. “But, we’re, I feel, much closer than most sisters would even be. We just have a really special bond.”

‘Best friends’ During the last week of school, principal Steve Schad called the Hogshead girls down to his offi ce. At fi rst, the girls thought maybe something was wrong. Could they be in trouble? Instead, Schad told them they were the top two in their class and would be speaking at graduation. “I don’t really think I could have prepared for that,” Grace said, “I was just so happy, especially that we were together.” Claire and Grace know the rest of the school sees them as the “smart, quiet twins.” They’re really part of a set of triplets. The girls’ brother, Nathan, graduated from La Salle High School. The sisters said all three siblings are close, but Grace and Claire are the ones who often come as a package deal. They both have long, straight hair that falls in front of their shoulders. On Wednesday the girls and their mother had identical manicured, white-polished nails. Claire and Grace are almost always together. They took many of the same classes, and teachers often got their names mixed up freshmen year. That got a bit better over time, they said. Claire and Grace. Grace and Claire. Their names are rarely not linked in conversation. “It’s kind of just been an experience we’ve had our whole life. Which I’ve kind of gotten used to, but I defi nitely want to have people that just know me as Grace and not a part of a duo,” Grace said. Especially since the two are really

A general view of Roger Bacon’s mass and award ceremony Wednesday, June 2, at Roger Bacon High School in St. Bernard. PHOTOS BY LANDON BOST / THE ENQUIRER

quite diff erent. Grace is a soccer player. Claire spent a couple of years on the bowling team. Grace likes language arts and doing community service projects. Claire is more interested in math and science and hopes to be a chemist one day. When asked about their speeches, Grace brightened. Claire looked down. “I am very shy, so it makes me nervous,” Claire said. “But, uhm, it will be OK. I know it will. I’ll push through it. It will be fi ne.” Claire was also valedictorian of her eighth-grade class, Rhonda Hogshead said, so she was confi dent Claire can give a graduation speech once more. Claire protested with a teenaged “Mo-om.” Too much information, apparently. Since Claire is the modest one, Grace says she often makes it her duty to brag about her sister’s achievements. It’s her “favorite thing to do,” she said. Rhonda said the triplets can be competitive, but not in a particularly cutthroat kind of way. It has kept them driven. “We’re defi nitely each other’s biggest supports,” Grace said. “So overall, we’re each other’s best friends. I support Claire

Claire Hogshead, valedictorian, left, and her sister Grace Hogshead, salutatorian, are recognized onstage during the awards ceremony.

and everything she does. I’m so happy for her.” Next year, the girls won’t be able to celebrate their accomplishments together as often as they have for the last 18 years of their lives. Grace is headed to Miami University with her brother to study marketing. Claire will be 43 miles away at the University of Dayton, studying chemistry. “It’s hard for them all to leave at one time,” Rhonda Hogshead said. “At least

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After a pandemic year that changed how people could order at Frisch’s Big Boy — at the counter instead of through servers — the restaurant is bringing back the tradition at most locations. Frisch’s, which is based in Cincinnati and operates more than 100 locations, is bringing back servers to the fast casual restaurant at most of its locations. “We are excited to again take your order at the table and bring you the service, hospitality and delicious meals you’ve come to expect from Frisch’s Big Boy,” Alison O’Keefe, vice president of marketing, said in a release. “We thank our guests and team members for their patience, loyalty and cooperation.” Here’s a list of local Frisch’s bringing back servers:

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Question: Tonya in Colerain Township: My sister has struggled fi nancially for a long time but is starting to turn a corner. She says she doesn’t have a credit score (is this even possible?) so she can’t get a credit card. Can you provide her any advice? A: Believe it or not, according to Fair Isaac Corp. (creators of the much-used FICO credit score), 53 million American adults do not have traditional credit scores. So, yes, it is quite possible your sister falls into this camp, particularly if she exclusively relies on a debit card, cash and/or payday loans. To establish a credit history, she has a few options: She could "piggyback" off of your credit history by becoming an "authorized user." But this, of course, assumes you have a solid history yourself and are comfortable taking the risk. She could also try using a "secured" credit card that is backed by an up-front cash deposit. Additionally, CNBC reports that, as soon as this fall, some of the nation’s biggest banks plan to launch a pilot program to help folks without credit scores get a credit card. Here’s the Allworth Advice: Once your sister fi nally gets her own credit card, we implore her to use it responsibly by making payments in full and on time. Otherwise, her fi nancial situation could backslide, ruining all the progress she’s made. Q: Lorraine from Greater Cincinnati: My investments are diversifi ed. Should I invest with multiple fi nancial institutions (a bank, diff erent

highlight one of the biggest reasons why you want to make sure any adviser you work with uses a third-party custodian. Because if you’re instead writing a personal check to “Adviser Joe Smith,” you’ll have none of these protections. Every week, Allworth Financial’s Amy Wagner and Steve Sprovach answer your questions. If you, a friend, or someone in your family has a money issue or problem, feel free to send those questions to yourmoney@enquirer.com. Responses are for informational purposes only, and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses is suitable for

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Do you know of women in our region who give their time, energy and talent for the good of the community? Would you like to see them recognized? Nominations are now open for the 53rd class of The Enquirer Women of the Year awards, which will be presented to 10 women in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who have dedicated their lives to giving back. The nomination deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 20. To nominate someone, visit www.enquirerwoy.com. This year’s recognition luncheon is scheduled for Oct. 21 at Music Hall. Details will come later. The Women of the Year Award was introduced in 1968 by The Enquirer. More than 500 women have been honored since. "When you look back at the women who have been recognized over the last fi ve decades, it's a who's who of Greater Cincinnati's most infl uential and philanthropic people," said Beryl Love, editor and vice president of news at The Enquirer. "We're excited to see who joins the list of inspirational women who have shaped our community for the better." The 2020 Women of the Year were: Dr. Shelley Jeff erson Hamler, Delores Hargrove-Young, Evelyn B. Laux, Helen O’Neal, Heather Stein Russell, Shawnteé Stallworth Schramm, Dr. Samina Sohail, Stephanie Swain, Teresa J. Tanner and Michele Young.

The Gannett Foundation launched A Community Thrives, its annual grant-making and crowdfunding program, on June 1 as part of the Gannett Company’s commitment to helping build stronger communities. Gannett is the parent company of The Enquirer/Cincinnati.com. The Gannett Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Gannett. A Community Thrives supports nonproﬁ t organizations’ projects focused on community building and has distributed more than $12 million in grants and donations since 2017.

Through A Community Thrives, nonprofi t groups can raise money and compete for grants to accelerate projects and support operational needs. Last year, the Gannett Foundation provided more than $2 million in grants and helped participating nonprofi ts raise more than $3 million. Since 2017, eight Cincinnati-area organizations have been awarded grants, totaling $163,500: h 2020: Community Resource Center ($7,500), Last Mile Food Rescue ($10,000), Ohio River Foundation ($3,000) and Refugee Connect ($3,000) were awarded local operating grants. h 2019: BBB Center for Ethics ($5,000), Adopt A Class Foundation ($15,000) and Lydia’s House Inc. ($20,000) were awarded local merit grants. h 2018: Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation ($100,000) won a national grant. How the program works: 1. Participating nonprofi ts, in addi-

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Hank Sykes was a local legend when it came to Cincinnati theater history Jeff Suess Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

In May, theater historian Hank D. Sykes had his name up in lights on the marquee of the historic 20th Century Theater in Oakley. His friends at the public library pitched in for the tribute on what would have been his 79th birthday. As Sykes would have told you, the 20th Century Theater opened Aug. 1, 1941, showing “Blood and Sand” starring Tyrone Power, who, before he became a movie star, had been an usher at the Orpheum Theatre and Paramount Theatre at Peebles’ Corner. If you had a question about old theaters in Cincinnati, you asked Hank Sykes. Movie theaters, theatrical venues, vaudeville houses and nickelodeons – he knew just about all there was to know about them. Ask him about a theater’s history, who designed it, who ran it, how many seats it had and whatever happened to it, and he could tell you.

“In my eyes, Hank is the theater historian for Greater Cincinnati.” Librarian Chris Smith

“In my eyes, Hank is the theater historian for Greater Cincinnati,” librarian Chris Smith said when he introduced Sykes before a presentation at the Main Library. Sykes died March 18 and the city lost a fount of knowledge. Others lost a friend. Smith, a reference librarian in the genealogy and local history department at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, was a friend of Hank’s for more than 30 years. They had a shared love of history and trivia. Sykes was a regular patron at the Main Library, where he exhaustively researched theaters in newspaper clips, magazines and periodicals, photos, pamphlets and old Billboard magazines (which started in Cincinnati in 1894). “He discovered stuff that I had no idea was in the collection,” Smith said. Sykes wasn’t a historian with advanced degrees and a string of articles published in journals. He was a fan who wanted to know more, and he was willing to dig around to learn. Retired librarian Andy Balterman called Sykes’ drive for knowledge “amateur enthusiasm.” “And when you get enough of that you become an expert,” Balterman said. “You fi ll a spot that no one seems to be fi lling.” Sykes came to Cincinnati in 1977 to work as a cameraman for newsman Al Schottelkotte at WCPO, Smith said. When he fi rst came to town, he saw

Cincinnati theater historian Hank Sykes wears a special hat for his presentation on “Lost and Found Theaters of the Queen City” at the Main Library, November 6, 2019. PROVIDED/PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY

crews dismantling the Albee Theater on Fifth Street across from Fountain Square. Because of the pillared arch façade, he thought at fi rst it was a bank. He found out it had been a theater – perhaps the fi nest in the city – and decided to learn more about it. In November 2019, Sykes presented “Lost and Found Theaters of the Queen City” at the Main Library. Cincinnati has had more than 310 theaters in its history, he said, beginning with the fi rst theatrical performance at Fort Washington in 1801. He shared stories and rare photos of theaters both famous and obscure. The Columbia, Loew’s Hippodrome, Pike’s Opera House, the Gifts. The Royal Thea-

Friends put Hank Sykes' name in lights on the marque of the 20th Century Theater in Oakley in May 2021. PROVIDED

tre on Vine Street with the giant lit-up butterfl y fi gure. The Empress where Charlie Chaplin performed. All of them gone. Then there’s the Regal Theater on Linn Street in West End, opened in 1914 as the Casino Theater and one of the few old palaces still around. Or the Emery Theater, built in 1912 for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with acoustics so fi ne, Sykes said, you can whisper on stage and be heard in the top row of the balcony. Smith acquired Sykes’ boxes of research. His eventual goal is to have a historic theater collection at the library named for Hank Sykes, he said. It makes you wonder what other amateur enthusiasts are collecting Cincinnati history. They are out there. Sykes was a regular contributor to the website Cinema Treasures (cinematreasures.org) with entries on theaters past and present. The comments on each entry provide even more information. There are numerous Cincinnati history websites and Facebook groups. Post a photo or question there and in short order you will get not only your answer, but also personal recollections, additional photos and memories about an uncle who used to own a shop two doors down from there. Digging Cincinnati History (diggingcincinnati.com) is a blog run by Ann Senefeld, a local historian and consultant who is known for her in-depth research into the history of buildings and locations. Senefeld shares all the results of her digging, including photos, articles and maps. The website Cincinnati Views (cincinnativiews.net) contains more than 12,000 vintage postcards and photos from Greater Cincinnati, along with the history of the locations, compiled by Don Prout. With Prout’s death in 2019, the future of the site is uncertain. Old Photos of Cincinnati is one of several Facebook groups with similar names (Cincinnati Then and Now, Cincinnati Nostalgia) that share historic photos and memories of the Queen City. This public group reaches more than 117,000 members. Vanishing Cincinnati is another historic photo Facebook group, this one built around the book “Vanishing Cincinnati” by artists Barbara and David Day, which features their drawings of lo-

The Regal Theatre in the West End at Clark and Linn Streets was a popular theater in the West End. GLENN HARTONG/THE ENQUIRER

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cal scenes and the eﬀ orts to preserve those places. If you want to know more about Cincinnati’s theater history, Sykes’ presentation is posted on the library’s YouTube channel at youtu.be/c333gtha5KU. What better legacy for a historian than sharing information. Special thanks to Chris Smith, Brian Powers and Andy Balterman.

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Kebabs are perfect for celebrating Father’s Day Grilled Shish Tarok with fresh vegetables and herb mop “Shish” means skewer and “Tawook” means chicken. Ingredients Marinade 1/2 cup plain full fat whole milk Greek yogurt 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced - a good tablespoon or so Zest of two nice lemons 1 heaping tablespoon each: minced fresh thyme and oregano or 2 teaspoons each dried 1-1/8 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Meat Skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs (about 3#) cut into 1-1/2” cubes (24 pieces)

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This year, Father’s Day will be a bit diff erent. All the children are out of town so they won’t be here to celebrate. No worries, we can celebrate another time, husband Frank told them. Frank is like that – pretty easy going. So I’m thinking we’ll be celebrating early this year. Do you get a little sentimental on Father’s Day? I do, and remember my own dad taking long metal skewers and “grilling” lamb shish kebabs over the gas fl ame on the stove. Kebabs in any form are a perfect way to celebrate. Since lamb is pricey, I’ll go with this favorite chicken kebab, updated a bit to refl ect readers’ input. My original recipe used dried herbs. The one shared today gives you a choice: fresh or dried. Some of you used thighs and liked them very much. Dark meat stays more moist than white so swap if you want. The herb mop is elevated by the addition of fresh parsley, Good thoughts go to all our dads in our Community Press family. I know more than a few of you did double duty when you worked at home during the pandemic. Do remember those dads who may be alone or can’t get out. Send a card, give them a call or invite them over to share the meal.

Fresh parsley - several sprigs, leaves removed, chopped ﬁ ne (opt) 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil Instructions Whisk yogurt, olive oil, garlic, zest, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl. Stir in chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-6 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread skewers When you thread the chicken and vegetables on the skewers, leave a bit of space between pieces so that the chicken cooks through quickly without being too tight. Thread as follows: 2 pieces pepper, 1 piece onion, 2 pieces chicken, 1 piece onion.

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SPORTS Mount Notre Dame's Jasmine Haas took second place with an 11-feet, 4-inch pole vault in the rain at the 2021 OHSAA Division I Region 4 Track and Field Championships, May 28. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

‘She’s an amazing athlete’

Jim Herman putts on the 7th green during the third round of the Memorial Tournament golf tourney. AARON DOSTER/USA TODAY SPORTS

Jasmine Haas is a triple-threat for Mount Notre Dame track and ﬁ eld Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – June 4. Chris Walter knows a thing or two about pole vaulting. For starters, he placed third in the event as a senior at Moeller High School in 2005 at the OHSAA state track and ﬁ eld meet. He’s also taught pole vaulting at Lakota Plains Junior High, Mason Middle School and currently at Mount Notre Dame High School. Walter has seen plenty of newcomers try to master the age-old event, but no one has ever excelled as quickly as Mount Notre Dame junior Jasmine Haas.

Haas was recently scheduled to go to Hilliard Darby High School to represent the Cougars at the OHSAA state track and fi eld tournament (visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates). She qualifi ed for Columbus in three events – pole vault, long jump and in the 4x100-meter relay, along with teammates Victoria Green, Ana Jackson and Savana Lee. Adding to that impressive resume is the fact that this is Haas’s fi rst season of varsity track and fi eld. She ran track in middle school, but never tried pole vaulting until March. She’s proven to be a natural. In her debut during an intrasquad event, she vaulted 6 feet, 6 inches. Last Saturday at the Division I regional meet at Wayne High School, that number swelled to 11 feet, 4 inches, all in just un-

der three months. “She is deﬁ nitely one of a kind because pole vaulting is a scary event,” Walter said. “She just has this fearless mentality where she’s not afraid to try anything. “The goal is to hold higher on the poll and eventually start bending, and the faster and better you get, you try to get on larger polls, which she does without any fear.” Being an all-around athlete helped with learning a new event. Haas used to be a gymnast, according to Walter, which helped her body awareness. She is also on the diving team at Mount Notre Dame and is committed to playing beach volleyball at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. See HAAS, Page 2B

Mount Notre Dame's Jasmine Haas qualiﬁ ed for the OHSAA state track and ﬁ eld tournament in three events: pole vault, long jump and the 4x100-meter relay. PROVIDED BY CHRIS WALTER

Former La Salle HS and UC star White signs with CFL team Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Jarell White, a former La Salle High School and Cincinnati Bearcats standout linebacker, signed with the Calgary Stampeders, the Canadian Football Leagueteam recently announced. White joins former Bearcats linebacker Perry Young on the Stampeders’ roster. White, a 2020 First-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection, played in 49 career games at UC, totaling 247 tackles - including 25 for a loss and ﬁ n-

ishing with 4.5 sacks, four interceptions (one returned for a TD), nine passes defended and four forced fumbles, per GoBearcats.com. White was named AAC Defensive Player of the Week twice last season and once the previous season. The ﬁ rst big-name local recruit to commit to UC during the Luke Fickell era, White played running back at La Salle and played defense as needed, helping the Lancers to three consecutive state championships from 2014 to 2016 - the ﬁ rst team in OHSAA Div. II history to win three state titles in a row.

‘A leap of faith’ Humble beginnings helped Cincinnati’s Jim Herman reach PGA Tour success Adam Baum Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

DUBLIN, Ohio – Humble beginnings have a way of blossoming into something beautiful. However unlikely dreams may seem at the start, there’s a place where failure and uncertainty meet persistence. It’s a place Jim Herman knows well. He had to fi ght to fi nd it. A little more than three decades before the 43-year-old PGA Tour professional would win the Wyndham Championship, his third career title, in August 2020, a 9-year-old Herman started following his dad and brother to Shawnee Lookout, a local public course near where he grew up on the West Side of Cincinnati. “My parents weren’t members of a country club of any kind and my dad was a public golfer,” Herman told The Enquirer last week. “My brother played some and they played at Shawnee or Miami Whitewater (Golf Course) and I just followed them, getting into golf that way.” By the time he was 12, Herman’s mom would drop him off at Shawnee Lookout in the morning and he’d play until the lights went out in the evening. If Shawnee Lookout was where Herman fi rst developed the itch for golf, it was Miami Whitewater where he really started to scratch it. Shawnee was a hilly, quirky track with no driving range. Herman thought Miami Whitewater was more conducive to playing and practicing, so he gravitated there. See HERMAN, Page 2B

East Carolina Pirates quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) is sacked by Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jarell White (8) at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 13, 2020. SAM GREENE/THE ENQUIRER

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Which local athletes won track and ﬁ eld state championships?

Jim Herman is 43 years old and a three-time winner on the PGA Tour. A Cincinnati native, he hasn't forgotten where he came from, and that was evident last weekend when he returned to his home state to play in the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, where he got to play in front of his family and friends. Herman is pictured here, hugging his children, Abigail and Andrew, on the 18th green after winning the Barbasol Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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Just one year removed from a season without a track and ﬁ eld competition, the 2021 state meet returned and some Cincinnati athletes took home some hardware. Follow along as The Enquirer tracks which locals are crowned state champions.

Division I La Salle 4-x-100 meter relay The La Salle Lancer team of Orlando Wyatt Jr., Gi'Bran Payne, Tyreeq Sanders and Koy Beasley ﬁ nished ﬁ rst in the state 4-x-100 relay with a time of 41.64.

Nathan Mountain, St. Xavier The senior won a state championship in the 1,600-meter run in a time of 4:06.83.

Gabe Hickman, Turpin The Turpin throwing star won the Division I shot put state championship. Hickman had a long throw of 64-06.25, winning over runner-up Tomas Rimac of Brunswick by just over three feet.

Paul Signorelli, Turpin Signorelli snagged Turpin's second state champion of the day after clearing 16 feet, 10 inches in the pole vault. Signorelli cleared 16 feet 6 inches on his third try and again used his third chance to clear 16 feet, 10inches to win the championship.

Lakota West boys 4-x-800 relay Four stars from Lakota West's cross country state championship team earned a track title, winning the 4x-800 meter relay. Cole Cronk, Zach Beneteau, Sergio Negroe and Zach Plotkin ran the event in 7:47.78, just edging the Loveland relay squad.

Haas Continued from Page 1B

“Her athletic ability is so incredible,” Walter said. “I think she’s probably one of the best all-around athletes Mount Notre Dame has had – and we’ve had Olympians at our school before.” According to Walter, Haas already has broken three school records in the pole vault (which stood for 18 years), the 100-meter dash (22 years) and the long jump. “Pole vaulting is a very technical event. You can’t just pick it up and go,” Walter said. “There are certain attributes that make someone better, like having good sprint speed and body control, and she had all of that already. It’s

Jasmine Haas plants her feet into a second-place ﬁ nish in the long jump for Mount Notre Dame at the 2021 OHSAA Southwest District Division I Track and Field Championships in Mason May 21. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

Nathan Mountain of St. Xavier powers his way through the rain and to the ﬁ nish line to capture 1st place in the 1,600-meter run at the 2021 OHSAA Division I, Region 4 Track and Field Championships, May 28.

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Herman

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Mark Burns, Purcell Marian Burns won the 200-yard dash state championship, running in 22.25, just under one-quarter of a second faster than the runner-up.

Mackenzie Hartman, Seven Hills She won the long jump with a score of 17 feet, 8 and 3⁄ 4" and claimed another title in the 100-meter hurdles, running in 14.51 and then a third in the 300-meter hurdles, running in 42.93.

Yvonne Colson, Madeira Colson left the pack behind her while winning the state championship in the discus throw. Colson had a long toss of 144 feet, 2 inches, just under 12 feet longer than the second-place ﬁ nisher.

been an amazing season for her.” Haas’ postseason started with runner-up ﬁ nishes in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at the Girls Greater Catholic League meet, where she won the pole vault and long jump. At the district meet in Mason, she was runner-up in the long jump and in the pole vault. During the regional meet, Haas was second in the pole vault and sixth in the long jump but received an at-large bid to the state tournament thanks to a 17-feet, 4-inch leap. With each meet, she hits personal records. Walter wouldn’t be surprised with multiple trips to the podium. “She’s been PR-ing at every meet she does,” he said. “(Along with pole vault) I think she can place in the long jump, as well. With the way she improves each time, the sky’s the limit.”

“Then I came across Harry,” Herman said. At the time, the golf pro at Miami Whitewater was Harry Alexander. From 1986-90, Alexander was the pro at Shawnee Lookout, where he proudly held the course record – a 5-under par 65 that he posted on more than one occasion. Alexander returned to Whitewater in 1991, and pretty soon, he met a young, lanky Herman who he remembers could hit the ball dead straight. A friendship quickly developed, and Alexander gave Herman a job. “When he turned 16 he started working,” said Alexander, who’s now the pro at Clovernook Country Club in North College Hill. “He started helping me with all my junior programs. We’d have 300 kids in our junior program and I’d feel bad sometimes. ... He’d be there early working, he’d be there late working and help with all the juniors and he’d have The Met the next day or some other tournament two days later and all the other guys were out there practicing and he’d be there working and helping run the golf shop. “He never complained about it.” In short order, Alexander saw the pieces of Herman’s burgeoning game begin to fall into place. Although, it was a process that began with bad news. St. Xavier High School didn’t have a freshman golf team. So, when Herman was a freshman, he tried out for junior varsity. He didn’t make the cut. “I was cut in all my attempts freshman year in sports at St. X,” said Herman. “That was not a great freshman year athletically. Didn’t make soccer. Didn’t make golf. Didn’t make basketball. Didn’t make baseball. “A little depressing there, especially at the end in the spring. You know, golf, I thought I was pretty good. “... I just didn’t make it. It was good motivation. Motivation’s always there. It’s probably the thing that drives most of us in sports – something that happened, a negative thing, and you build on it.” The summer that followed was a bit of a revelation for Herman. “(Getting cut) kind of drives you out of the game,” he said. “And I think golf was the only one that you can continue playing without being on the team. So I think that’s probably why I was able to stick with that and continue to get better because you can just go practice on your own. I was able to go out and put everything towards it.” When Herman tried out for golf as a sophomore, he made the team. As a junior, he made the varsity team. And as a senior, the Bombers won the 1995 state championship. “It all worked out,” said Herman, who played college golf at the University of Cincinnati. From there, he’s still not sure how he turned it into a professional career. “I really don’t know how it all came to be, other than just working hard and getting through high school and winning ﬁ ve times in college and winning all the local events in Cincinnati and that still doesn’t mean anything in professional golf,” Herman said. “It was a leap of faith, I guess. I moved to Florida and tried to play minitours and ﬁ gure out if I was good enough to compete against the best, and it took awhile, but I was able to make it to the (PGA) Tour about 10 years after I started that journey. “There’s no way to really grasp what’s gone on until it’s over, but I feel very fortunate with what I’ve been able

to accomplish. Very proud of myself, but I’ve had a lot of good people behind me, supporting me, like my wife and my children, my mother and all my family, and then you’ve got people like Harry that were there at the beginning. “It’s just a pretty good journey.” That journey brought Herman back to Cincinnati a few years ago, to the course where it all started. Shawnee Lookout was closing for good, so Herman made plans to get one last round in before it did. Following his second PGA Tour win in July 2019 at the Barbasol Championship in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Herman returned to Shawnee with his brother, a friend and Alexander. Joel Beall, a Cincinnati native and writer for Golf Digest, chronicled Herman’s fi nal round at his childhood course, a round in which Herman broke Alexander’s course record. “You know what they say, records are meant to be broken,” Alexander said. “I could not have asked for anything better to happen. At fi rst, I thought, ‘there’s no chance (he breaks it),’ and then about seven or eight holes in I’m thinking, there could be a little bit of a chance here. Then on the 10th hole, he hit it over in the weeds to the right. And I thought, ‘OK, there goes that.’ “And he punches this thing out of this foot-tall grass up onto the green and makes this putt and it’s like, ‘OK, this could happen.’ I always said I hope nobody breaks my course record. My nephew almost did it a few times and I’d always think, I don’t want anybody to ever break that record, but I tell you what, that was one of the best thrills I could have to watch him do it and watch him do it off those conditions. “... It was one of the most enjoyable rounds I’ve had.” Herman shot 64, one shot better than Alexander’s best. “That was fun,” Herman laughed. “I don’t have too many course records in Cincinnati.” Hermanrecently played in Dublin, Ohio, at Muirfi eld Village Golf Club in the Memorial Tournament, where he fi nished tied for 26th at even-par after four rounds. That Friday evening, as Herman was piecing together a 4-under par round of 68 to ensure he’d make the cut and play the weekend, he walked from tee box to green, from one hole to the next, and along the way, there were constant reminders of where Herman came from and how much his hometown appreciates what he’s accomplished. During his round, he’d say hello as he passed by old friends who’d come to watch him play. Cheers of “Go Hermie” and “Go Bearcats” seemed to follow him everywhere he went. And as Herman walked off the 15th green after fi nishing off a stretch of three straight birdies, a 6-year-old boy named Theo ran up to the rope to greet him and loudly proclaimed, “Go Bombers” as a big smile spread over Herman’s face. “You never know where you’re going. I was not raised to be a professional golfer. To say, when I was growing up, just starting, even in high school when I was working at Miami Whitewater picking up balls and washing carts, ‘When you’re in your late 30s, you’re going to win your fi rst PGA Tour event.’ That’s pretty crazy to think. Or, ‘You’re going to play on tour for 11 years and win three times,’ I would say you’re crazy. That’s impossible,” Herman said. “That was all on TV. You never expect to be a professional athlete. You never expect to make the Reds or the Bengals or be on the PGA Tour. That was kind of just always a dream.”

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SCHOOL NEWS MND students earn perfect scores on National Latin Exam Mount Notre Dame (MND) is proud to announce that freshmen Samantha Bell (Milford) and Maya Corsmo (Morrow) and sophomores Elizabeth Mansfi eld (Milford) and Daphne Laufersweiler (Maineville) each earned a perfect score on the National Latin Exam. The exam, given annually to Latin students across the nation, seeks to promote the study of Latin and encourage the individual student. MND’s overall student results include 11 Gold Medals/Summa Cum Laude certifi cates, 18 Silver Medals/Maxima Cum Laude certifi cates, 8 Magna Cum Laude certifi cates and 6 Cum Laude certifi cates. Of special note, 100% of MND’s Advanced Latin IV Poetry students earned an award. MND Latin teacher Ms. Lindsey Stamer notes, “We have all heard that studying Latin helps students improve their ACT and SAT scores, English grammar and vocabulary. However, the benefi ts of studying Latin run much deeper. A demanding yet beautiful subject to explore, Latin has challenged my students to think critically, work diligently and connect their learning to contemporary living. If a student enjoys history or literature, grammar or mythology, Latin will appeal to all their unique interests. I am full of gratitude to work with students who take such initiative and pride in their learning, and more importantly, to witness their joy in keeping the tradition of the ancient Romans alive. Latin lives!” Jen Thamann, Mount Notre Dame

MND students earned perfect scores on the National Latin Exam (from left): Samantha Bell, Elizabeth Mansﬁ eld, Daphne Laufersweiler and Maya Corsmo. PROVIDED

Reading Mock Trial takes on the world While most high school students prepared for graduation and made summer plans, Reading High School’s Mock Trial team spent a recent weekend of the school year competing virtually against some of the best mock trial teams in the world. Empire Atlanta’s Southern Showdown took place Thursday May 20Monday, May 24. This premiere competition involved an armed robbery case. Reading was the only team from Ohio represented in the Competition which featured teams from California, Oregon, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Toronto, Canada. High school students in Reading’s Mock Trial program ﬁ rst taught a group of eighth graders the inns and outs of mock trial, then coached them to a Superior (top) rating in the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education’s Middle School Showcase. The competing high school students then joined forces with the eighth graders to compete in the Southern Showdown. The young team will next set its sights on the High School competition next fall. Team members include: Sophomore Captain Grace Longworth, Juniors Jakob Allen and Kaitlyn Altman, Freshmen Mia Hankerson, Aiden Ballinger, Sage Altman, and eighth graders Russell Turner, Hudson Schierloh, Alexis Gilland, Seth Quarry, Samantha Pruitt and Jayden Morris. The team is advised and coached by Reading teachers John McClellan and Andy Janig. Andy Janig, Reading High School

Reading High School’s Mock Trial team spent a recent weekend competing virtually against some of the best mock trial teams in the world. PROVIDED

Winton Woods High School celebrates 39 Honors Diploma Scholars “I do not know who I would be without you,” said Winton Woods High School senior and honors diploma scholar Alycia Mcbeil to her Choir Director Beth Miller. “I am going to miss you,” Betisha Pohkrel said somberly to her Guidance Counselor Kim Goins. These and other similar heartfelt words were shared throughout the evening of the Superintendent’s Honors Diploma Scholars dinner. An annual event

dedicated to celebrating scholars who received an honors diploma recognized by the state of Ohio for high achievement. Students were also provided with an opportunity to honor their “most infl uential teachers.” Staff members who have had the greatest impact on their lives and academic career. This year, thirty-nine students were honored for achieving this prestigious academic award. The evening began with families, students, community members, and staff enjoying a tasty and nutritious meal including desserts and refreshing

beverages prepared by the Child Nutrition Department. Followed by a ceremony where each student was honored and joined on stage with their most infl uential teacher. “We know it was not easy for students to pick only one staff member,” said Winton Woods High School Principal Eric Martin. “This is a special place fi lled with special people who care deeply about our students and want to prepare them for the next chapter of their life. This year has been an unbelievable year but hearing about how See SCHOOL NEWS, Page 10B

Winton Woods High School class of 2021 honors diplomas scholars, back row, from left: Lailah Robinson, Jezreel Otchere, Hailey Miller, Derek Hooten, Alexander Ingram, Alycia McNeil, Superintendent Anthony G. Smith, Kavita Nelson, Briana James, Faith Augustine, Victoria Okoh Okai. Middle row: Camron Love, Emma Smith, Darin Haag, Elizabeth Mavridoglou, Franck Djidjeu, Bianca Horner, Zy’Reaija Johnson, Khina Darjee, Ashleigh Johnson, Betisha Pokhrel, Leasiah Payne, Paige Adams, Monica Escobedo-Barahona. Front row: Yadira Perez, Samba Sy, Cris Mejia-Sanchez, Renaud Noubieptie Kamgang, Nicolantonio Prentosito, Michael Stothfang, Mark Behrendt, Ayden Hassertt, Jamel Trwumasi-Ankrah. PHOTO BY DREW JACKSON.

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Mt. Healthy Coordinating Council Scholarship recipients (from left): Maya Floyd, Andrea Hernandez, Ravon Key, Alejandro Hernandez, Vivian Willis and Dasianique Adams. PROVIDED Continued from Page 9B

much our Warrior staﬀ has impacted them means we’re doing a lot of things right.” The class of 2021 diploma honors scholars are Valedictorian Nicolantonio Prentosito, Salutatorian Franck Djidjeu, Paige Adams, Faith Augustine, Mark Behrendt, Monica Escobedo-Barahona, Khina Darjee, Sabina Gurung, Darin Haag, Ayden Hassertt, Derek Hooten, Bianca Horner, Alexander Ingram, Briana James, Ashleigh Johnson, Zy’Reaija Johnson, Camron Love, Elizabeth Mavridoglou, Alycia McNeil, Cris MejiaSanchez, Chrishay Miles, Hailey Miller, Kavita Nelson, Renaud Noubieptie Kamgang, Elizabeth Okemmiri, Victoria

Okoh Okai, Jezreel Otchere, Leasiah Payne, Yadira Perez, Betisha Pokhrel, Lailah Robinson, Sheridan Semes, Emma Smith, Michael Stothfang, Anjana Sunwar, Samba Sy, Jamel TrwumasiAnkrah, Shima Upreti, Alejandra Velasquez. To receive an honors diploma from the State of Ohio, students must meet all but one of the following criteria, unless it is a minimum graduation requirement: 4 units of Math 4 units of Science 4 units of Social Studies 3 units of World Languages 1 unit of Fine Arts 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale 27 on the ACT or 1280 or higher on the

SAT. To receive a career technical honors diploma from the State of Ohio (indicated with an asterisk), students must meet the following criteria: 4 units of Math 4 units of Science 4 units of Social Studies 2 units of World Languages 4 units of Career-Technical Courses 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale 27 on the ACT; 1280 or higher on the SAT; WorkKeys: 6 or higher on Reading for Information and 6 or higher on Applied Mathematics Field Experience Portfolio Additional Assessments: earn an industry-recognized credential or achieve

proﬁ ciency benchmark for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent. Drew Jackson, Winton Woods City Schools

Mt. Healthy High School seniors earn Coordinating Council scholarships For over 40 years, the tradition of providing scholarships to seniors has persisted even in a pandemic. This year eight Mt. Healthy High School Seniors earned scholarships through Mt. Healthy’s Coordinating Council. The money will go toward their See SCHOOL NEWS, Page 12B

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First class of Princeton High School business graduates, from left: Rebecca McCowan, Tahj Marshall-Talbert, Shawndale Thomas, Kevin Ramirez, Jaylin Roberson, Jordan Robinson, Abigya Kebede, Lelana Moore, Jayme Thompson, Sincere Bridges and Charles Redmon. PROVIDED Continued from Page 10B

college tuition. The students were recognized on Monday, May 10, at a special Coordinating Council Ceremony in the Mt. Healthy Jr/Sr High School Auditorium as the students received their scholarships totaling $16,000. The Coordinating Council is an independent, volunteer organization serving the Mt. Healthy City School District since 1981. The scholarship program’s goal is to help college bound students with fi nancial assistance to pursue their dreams through post-secondary education. The organization raises money throughout the year with a golf outing, Golf-A Rama, and generous donors like Stu Griffi ng, Joseph Epplen, David Horine, Richard Wendt,The Ethel Frost Memorial Fund and the Mt. Healthy City School staff . “It’s a thrill to give these outstanding seniors a boost as they begin their college careers, ” Mark Walden stated about the opportunities for students. “These scholarships are our way of saying ‘We believe in you, and we are proud of you!” The program is run by its offi cers and other volunteers; Mark Walden and Don Hering are co-chairs, Richard Wendt is the treasurer, and Karen O’Connell is the secretary. Mt. Healthy City School Staff Scholarship – Madison Walton The Mt. Healthy CSD staff conducts fundraisers during the school year, such as “jeans days”, and contributes the money toward scholarships for Mt. Healthy High School seniors. David Horine Family Scholarship – Vivian Willis In honor of the former superintendent Dave Horine, who was the primary leader of the project to build our new schools and superintendent from 19992010.. Joseph Epplen Scholarship – Dasianique Adams In honor of the former principal and superintendent from 1986-1998, who made a strong impact on the district through his development of students and strong curriculum. Ruth Griffi ng Memorial Scholarship – Maya Floyd In memory of Ruth Griffi ng, a dedicated volunteer and supporter of Mt. Healthy City Schools. Wendt Family Scholarship – Isaac McKinney In memory of Pat Wendt, a committed volunteer and legacy in the Coordinating Council. She ran the program with Ruth Griffi ng for years. Her husband, Dick Wendt continues to support the Wendt Family Scholarship. Gloria Wirthwine Memorial Scholarship – Andrea Hernandez In memory of Gloria Worthwine, a former high school American Literature teacher and guidance counselor. Ethel Frost Memorial Scholarship – Alejandro Hernandez, Ravon Key In memory of a former high school English & Latin teacher and the Zem Zem advisor. Ethel Frost Elementary was named after her on Sept. 5, 1965, and a wing of our North Elementary building is named for her. She left bequest of money to the Coordinating Council to start a scholarship program which now supports the Ethel Frost Scholarships. Missy Knight, Mt. Healthy City School District

Ohio Summer Food Service Program The Mt. Healthy City School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: Mt. Healthy North Elementary School

2170 Struble Road Cincinnati, OH 45231 Breakfast Served 8 a.m. – 8:15 am Lunch Served 11 a.m. – noon Dates of Operation: June 7, 2021 – July 1, 2021 (Monday – Thursday) If you have a group of 5 or more please call the kitchen to RSVP by 10 am 742-6015 Mt. Healthy South Elementary School 1743 Adams Road Cincinnati, OH 45231 Breakfast Served 8 am – 8:15 a.m. Lunch Served 11 a.m. – noon Dates of Operation: June 7, 2021 – July 9, 2021 (Monday – Thursday) Closed 7/5/21 for the holiday If you have a group of 5 or more please call the kitchen to RSVP by 10 am 742-6007 Mt. Healthy Jr/sr High School 8101 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231 Breakfast Served 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. Lunch Served 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dates of Operation: June 7, 2021 – July 1, 2021 (Monday – Thursday) If you have a group of 5 or more please call the kitchen to RSVP by 10:30 a.m. 742-6003 To ﬁ le a complaint of discrimination, write or call immediately to: U.S. Department of Agriculture Oﬃ ce of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (866) 632-9992 or (800) 877-8339 (TTY) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish) Fax: (202) 690-7442 Email: program.intake@usda.gov Missy Knight, Mt. Healthy City School District

First class of business graduates complete four-year program at Princeton High School Sixteen Princeton High School (PHS) students will walk across the graduation stage this month having completed a rigorous four-year business program within PHS in partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses. This is the fi rst class to complete all four years of courses at PHS. In addition to their business classes including Introduction to Business and Economics, Marketing, Finance, and Management, many of these students have also actively participated in DECA. DECA is a marketing club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, fi nance, hospitality, and management. Students who completed at least three Business classes with a 3.5 GPA and actively participated in DECA will also don their DECA cords at graduation. “I am so proud of this class of graduates,” said Rebecca McCowan, Business program instructor. “These students have worked so hard and have pushed through diffi cult times with a focus on their future and on continuing their education.” This year’s graduates are Sincere Bridges, Madisyn DuBose, Janielle Gray, John Harris, Ay’reana Huckleby, Taniyah Jones, Abigya Kebede, Tahj Marshall-Talbert, Lelana Moore, Kevin Ramirez, Charles Redmon, Jaylin Roberson, Jordan Robinson, Shawndale Thomas, Jayme Thompson, and Janiyah Wright Willingham. “We are fortunate to have a wonderful partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses that have brought this program to our high school,” added Tom Burton, Princeton City Schools Superintendent. “Today’s students benefi t from having real-life connections to their studies and this program is an excellent example of how our students can leave Princeton with the skills they need to succeed in college and career.” Tricia Roddy, Princeton City Schools

Crishay Miles shows her veterinary science skills Chrishay Miles of Winton Woods ﬁ nished in fourth place in the Veterinary Science event at the HOSA State Leadership Conference.

Chrishay Miles of Winton Woods ﬁ nished in fourth place in the Veterinary Science event at the HOSA State Leadership Conference. Miles, who took third place in the HOSA Regional competition in February, competed against nine other students at the state level. She barely missed an opportunity to head to the national competition; however, she does serve as the alternate if one of the top three students is unable to compete. PROVIDED

Miles, who took third place in the HOSA Regional competition in February, competed against nine other students at the state level. She barely missed an opportunity to head to the national competition; however, she does serve as the alternate if one of the top three students is unable to compete. A senior in the Veterinary Assisting Program at Scarlet Oaks, she will be attending Miami University in the fall, majoring in pre-veterinary studies. “From the moment she entered the Veterinary Assisting program, Chrishay set herself apart as an extraordinarily motivated young woman. She continues to take on more responsibility and request more exposure; she seems to thrive on new challenges,” said Pam Nicodemus, Veterinary Assisting instructor at the Scarlet Oaks Career Campus. At the HOSA State Leadership Conference, students must demonstrate skills in several areas. Public speaking, interviewing skills, debate and veterinary skills are just a few examples. On the day of the competition, students participate in written online tests, compete in live Zoom competitions, and demonstrate their problem-solving skills. HOSA is a national career-technical student organization for students interested in careers in health ﬁ elds. Jon Weidlich, Great Oaks Career Campuses

46 National Merit ﬁ nalists receiving college scholarships Forty-six greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky high school seniors are receiving college scholarships after being named ﬁ nalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among 3,100 students receiving scholarships of between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate studies.

The exact amounts of those scholarships are not released by National Merit. This is the third of four announcements of scholarship winners in the 2021 program. The fi nal announcements of scholarship winner will come in mid-July. Listed by high school, here are the students, college awarding the scholarship, and the student’s probable career fi eld. Kentucky h Conner: Emma Stewart, Texas A&M University, engineering h Cooper: Nicholas Norrick, Miami University, computer science h Ryle: Kioni Bush, Purdue University, biological engineering; Grace Chan, University of Louisville, mechanical engineering h Simon Kenton: Sarah Welp, University of Kentucky, architecture h Scott: Olivia Watson, University of Louisville, biochemistry h Villa Madonna Academy: Jackson Bond, University of Florida, oncology Ohio h Anderson: Rachel Weitz, University of South Florida, biology h Cincinnati Country Day: Lila Weizer, University of Chicago, biological engineering h Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Scott Burk, University of Miami, marine biology h Colerain: Sophia Bick, Miami University, biology; Alexander Thornicroft, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, aerospace engineering h Homeschool: Julia Strassner, University of Alabama, music h Kings: Alexander Justus, University of Kentucky, medicine; Morgan Smith, University of Tennessee, medicine h LaSalle: Cory O’Brien, Miami University, video game design; Gabriel Roman, Fordham University, biomedical engineering h Madeira: Ethan Henry, University of Alabama, economics h Mariemont: Jackson Hacias, Michigan State University, music h Mason: Ally Guo, University of Southern California, video game design; Ann Huang, University of Chicago, economics; Michael Silverton, University of Alabama, mechanical engineering h Mercy McAuley: Kaitlyn Sansone, University of Evansville, physical therapy h Ross: Leeanne Krabbe, Miami University, physics h St. Ursula Academy: Marygrace Fagan, Purdue University, actuarial science h St. Xavier: Ryan Yu, Miami University, computer science h Springboro: Lillian Coffi n, University of Alabama, mechanical engineering; Elijah Barker, University of Central Florida, mechanical engineering h Sycamore: Alicia Luo, University of Southern California, linguistics; Adam Rohrer, Case Western Reserve University, computer programming; Reagan Becker, Purdue University, computer science; Scott Brown, Brigham Young University, business administration; Jacob Isakson, Texas A&M University, engineering; Hunter Kurtz, Arizona State University, dance; Aiden Schmeling, Miami University, zoology; Grace Zhang, Emory University, business administration; Serena Huberly, University of Florida, biology h Talawanda: Jens Bartel, Carleton College, chemistry h Walnut Hills: Elliott Brandicourt, Boston University, public service; Jane Carnesl, Northeastern University, pediatrics; Emma Herzig, University of Chicago, astrophysics; Lila Herzig, Fordham University, classics; Peter Kelly, Carleton College, computer science; Zylin Liu, University of Texas at Dallas, computer science Wyoming: Mia Hagenauer, DePauw University, orthopedics Indiana h Oldenburg Academy: Jacob Sheets, Purdue University, environmental engineering Sue Kiesewetter, Enquirer contributor

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Is Menards coming to Green Township? rison Avenue, opposite Filview Circle in Green Township. The proposal is to raze the vacant Kroger building and parking lot to construct a 173,204-square-foot, 30-foot-tall Menards Home Improvement Store. The store would contain an additional 27,678 square feet of garden center space, a large screened outdoor lumber yard area, and a 42,698-square-foot warehouse to store lumber. The proposed project is a $14 million

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Menards is planning to open a West Side location on Harrison Avenue, according to a proposal submitted to the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission. The Wisconsin-based home improvement chain hopes to construct a 173,204 square-foot Menard’s Store at 5830 Har-

investment and would lead to about 150 employees being hired initially, according to the letter submitted by the applicant. For the project to go through, a zone change needs to be approved by the commissioners. A message was left with the Green Township Zoning Department requesting more information. Currently, there are four Menards stores in the Greater Cincinnati area, with locations in Loveland, Evendale, Hamil-

Menards is planning to open a West Side location on Harrison Avenue. BOB GAETJENS/RECORD-COURIER

ton and Florence. Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – June 4.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Information provided by Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes

Colerain Township Dry Ridge Rd: Rebound Remodels LLC to Schildmeyer Michelle J & James A Osborne; $166,900 Zocalo Dr: Equity Trust Company to Redwood Cincinnati Pippin Road Oh P1 LLC; $200,000 10022 Pebble Ridge Ln: Gundler Alice to Berling Michael L & Emily A; $399,900 10161 Snowflake Ln: Z Properties LLC to Vb One LLC; $108,000 10208 Crestland Ct: Bastin Norman to Shroyer Alex & Jennifer; $50,000 10269 Pottinger Rd: Leonhardt David M & Melissa M to Win Dimple Ann; $85,500 10511 Pippin Rd: Kvr LLC to Redwood Cincinnati Pippin Road Oh P1 LLC; $1,200,000 12102 Spalding Dr: Delaney Daniel L & Betty J to Escarraman Nectassy; $160,000 2307 Struble Rd: Roach Lou Ann Tr @ 4 to Toplovich Chad & Lea Jones; $186,000 2325 Struble Rd: Roach Lou Ann Tr @ 4 to Toplovich Chad & Lea Jones; $186,000 2454 Grant Ave: Fitzhugh Becky R to Robles Jose Luis & Judy Jay; $141,000 2663 Impala Dr: Skorobogat Mikhail to Bsfr Ii Owner I LLC; $179,000 2673 Tobermory Ct: Sinha Dev Narain to Mitchell Robert Lee II; $150,000 3071 Darbi Dew Ln: Coleman Lori A to Hart Valerie C Tr; $280,000 3191 Preserve Ln: Pfahler Charles W to Cardwell Shayla; $95,000 3335 Lapland Dr: Reindel Amy M to Briskman Real Estate LLC; $78,000 3344 Hidden Creek Dr: Mockbee Sarah N to Schroeder Ashley; $123,000 3369 Galbraith Rd: Horton Edgar L to Upreti Pirti Lai; $148,000 3701 Galbraith Rd: Sph Property One LLC to Broerman Madeline E; $149,000 3790 Benhill Dr: Detzel Charles R to Bauer George; $106,000 5520 Dry Ridge Rd: Rebound Remodels LLC to Schildmeyer Michelle J & James A Osborne;

$166,900 5537 Hubble Rd: Schoenlaub John to Michel Andrew C & Ashley K Mcnutt; $369,000 5563 Old Blue Rock Rd: Meadows Michael & Isaranee to Blue Anita L; $108,500 5579 Fawnwood Ln: Kemen Diane M Tr to Zembrodt Danielle & Gregory Kroger; $334,000 6149 Rose Petal Dr: Strotman Carol to Trotta Anthony & Patricia; $600,000 6587 Sheed Rd: Secrist Brian M to Kraft Kennedy & Louis E Belley; $250,000 7060 Harrison Ave: Sparks Karen & Darrell to Lilly Anne F; $190,000 7241 Creekview Dr: Flaherty Aida to Bugg Jerry L & Barbara A; $78,900 7314 Gaines Rd: Wiesman Mark Robert & Amy Carol to Wabnitz Staud Lori & Meghan Wabnitz; $199,900 7911 Cheviot Rd: Johns Ashley M to Meister Scott M & Matthew C; $118,000 8262 Chesswood Dr: Abkl Holdings LLC to Rieman Robert Michael & Cynthia; $88,000 8850 Carrousel Park Cr: Settle Paul Tr to Holterman Ronald Julius & Barbara Frances; $118,000 9169 Orangewood Dr: Wise Nicholas to Mathis Tiera; $160,000 9183 Tansing Dr: Dorn Alec & Maryanne to Shells Tameshia; $319,900 9870 Pinedale Dr: In Toto Homes LLC to Smiddie Jaymee Lynn & Kyle Steven; $203,000 9894 Pinedale Dr: Z Properties LLC to Vb One LLC; $112,000 9959 Greenriver Dr: Z Properties LLC to Bsfr II Owner I LLC; $126,000

College Hill 1241 Groesbeck Rd: St Abram & St Anthony LLC to 1241 Groesbeck LLC; $1,046,900 1562 Wittlou Ave: Llambi Leandro & Maria to Featherstone Tracy; $300,000 5658 Red Cedar Dr: Kz Group LLC to Vb One LLC; $91,000

Forest Park 11066 Donora Ln: Scholz Robert P to Nsp Homes LLC; $162,000 11377 Kary Ln: Noble Rena M & Mark E to

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Barnes Jasmine Latrease & Christopher Barnes; $270,000 11419 Rose Ln: Oaks Property Group LLC to Rp2ham LLC; $152,500 1533 Karahill Dr: Ayarkwah-boadu Wilson & Ali to Martin Michael D & Saria; $130,000 686 Cranford Dr: Fox Bruce to Bush Charles & Marion; $149,900 759 Danbury Rd: Smith Channell to Tushman Sulemen Muneeb & Joyce Emil Labib; $175,000 835 Cascade Rd: Mathena Karen S & Tony L to Preston Ryan & Abby; $175,000 930 Glasgow Dr: Mertens Stanley C Jr to Buspak; $50,000 967 Harrogate Ct: Walker Laverne to Hagood Jasmine R; $173,500

Glendale 10 Creekwood Sq: Oneill John E & Cynthia K Bucco to Gordon William; $174,000 1060 Morse Ave: Ymvh Group LLC to Falato Rory; $177,500

Green Township Muddy Creek Rd: Meyer John C & Marianne C to Sehlhorst Lori A; $30,000 1345 Mimosa Ln: Wittekind Victoria L to Banks Constance & Ray C; $83,000 2432 Lourdes Ln: Menninger Steve to Poeng Jennifer Nguyen; $180,000 3064 Brookview Dr: Schwaller Christina to Miller Jarrod E; $134,000 3088 Brookview Dr: Owens Warren L & Julie L to Laws Kyle Austin; $150,000 3206 Floridale Ln: Hickey Claire to Lai Allen; $163,500 3356 Greenvalley Te: Miller Adam to Karki Dipak & Shan M Timsina; $170,000 3370 Jessup Rd: Kaufman Samantha & Fletcher Kaufman to Young Nicholas P & Danielle A Ceballos; $271,000 3501 Gailynn Dr: Starks Robert E to Pfeiffer Megan Dolores & Andrew Edward Kirschman; $188,000 3545 Jessup Rd: Morrissey Samantha F to Schmid Judi & Daniel W; $105,000 4085 Reemelin Rd: Nugent Timothy W & Paige L to Lane John H Iii & Julia A; $352,500 4233 Victorian Green Dr: Becker Kathleen E to Fliehman Mary; $132,000 4331 Regency Ridge Ct: Viner Stanley S Tr & Shirley A Tr to Viner Michelle A; $100,000 4442 Harrison Ave: Bat Management LLC to Allen Rodney; $114,000 5107 Michael Anthony Ln: Wolfe Jill M & Nathaniel W to Katt Taylor & Megan Elizabeth; $420,000 5151 Shepherd Creek Rd: Continenza Nicholas & Sara to Hemmila Robert & Debra Stockwell; $275,000 5236 Leslies Woods Ct: John Henry Homes Inc to Mathis Latoya; $272,900 5377 Maylee Pl: Greenhouse Lane LLC to Herdeman Nathaniel & Ariel

Huber; $199,000 5389 Sidney Rd: Gwc Services LLC to Harris Moses; $183,000 5533 Clearview Ave: A P Hill Properties LLC to Robertson Travis; $195,000 5912 Childs Ave: Niehaus Benjamin J to Helbling Amanda & Michael Jr; $167,000 5970 Wilmer Rd: Tasset Marilyn J to Browning Anthony F; $190,000 6675 Woodcrest Dr: Benkert Melvin W to Johnson Garrett L & Nicole; $210,000 6771 Verde Ridge Dr: Zoellner Susan @5 to Sanvido Rhonda; $259,900

Greenhills 12 Chalmers Ct: Kaito Frank to Spaw Amanda Renee; $37,000 324 Ingram Rd: Bill Tamera L to Pringle Lakisha Shena; $163,650 361 Ingram Rd: Deja View Homes LLC to Bryant Eric J @ 3; $216,000 9 Avenell Ln: Saunders James M to Agbo Akouvi Dope Delali; $145,000

Lockland 607 Shepherd Dr: Cfs & S Partnership @3 to Ajj Rec LLC; $1,190,000

Mount Airy 2349 Van Leunen Dr: Higgins Dominic & Star L to Smith Zachary & Gabriah Hill; $210,000 2359 Van Leunen Dr: Robinson Karen L to Nastold Brandi & Dennis Smith; $120,000 2630 North Bend Rd: Scharold Theresa M & Michael W Welsch Tr to Tran Thuy; $26,000 2650 Gracewood Ave: Schibi Nicholas J to Mitchell Shannon; $215,000

Mount Healthy 1413 Adams Rd: Summe Robert to Riedy Joseph R; $75,000 1524 Kinney Ave: Jo Mat Properties LLC to 6510 Hamilton LLC; $130,000 1958 Lynndale Ave: Spangler Mary M to Tri State Innovative Property Solutions LLC; $61,500 7211 Bernard Ave: Z Properties LLC to Vb One LLC; $101,400

North College Hill 1490 Southridge Ln: Dumont Mary Ann to Dumont Andrew; $60,000 1628 Dallas Ave: Keller Ann F Tr to Mayfield Jeffrey S; $100,000 1704 Waltham Ave: Lander Julie M to Schneider Group Rai LLC; $59,000 2008 Carpenter Dr: Vaughn Samuel E & Rachel M to Schneider Group Rai LLC; $90,000 2019 Galbraith Rd: Taylor Glenn B & Denise M to Curry Nicholas; $39,000 2022 Dallas Ave: Bailey Joshua Eric to Harper Jayda C; $150,000 6531 Meis Ave: Martin Colleen to Compres Maximina Reyes & Wady A; $179,000 6946 Noble Ave: Burton Catherine L to Loren Real Estate LLC; $71,000 7016 Clovernook Ave: Graham Gloria D to Kiefner Celeste A; $164,000

Reading 1117 Mill St: Brigger Ellen M to Loren Real Estate LLC; $73,401 1222 Thurnridge Dr: Frederick Michele & Casey to Rp2ham LLC; $168,500 1700 Guise Ct: Asbrock Isabel Y to Schmuck Sarah K; $182,000 232 Mechanic St: Moore Andrew to Cox Timmy & Heather; $87,000 2544 Kathwood Cr: Rubinstein Jeremy Devin & Elise to Bowman Tracey A & Joshua A; $226,500 312 Elm St: Slaughter Tamara L to Waggoner Kelly Ann &; $128,000 314 Pearl St: Perdue Chad A & Sheryl A to White William III; $185,000 8419 Reading Rd: Stamps Maurice to Chintaman LLC; $110,000

Sharonville 3647 Concerto Dr: Butler County Holdings LLC to Meehan Amber; $250,000 3841 Beavercreek Cr: Boyd Travis S to Rp2ham LLC; $170,500 3930 Sharonview Dr: Jordan Justin Tr & Claire Tr to Pearson Michael Lamont Jr & Jayla; $285,000 6125 Kemper Rd: 6125 E Kemper Road LLC to Cjmesq LLC; $942,500

Spring Grove Village 725 Burr Oak St: Jireh Living LLC to Harris Vincent; $160,000

Springdale 114 Harter Ave: Thomsen Michael Anthony & Jeremy Michael to Thomsen Tillie; $199,000 12117 Audie Ct: Canann Michael Ryan to Zillow Homes Property Trust; $168,000 12164 Audie Ct: Imhoff Nicholas to Anderson Lauren & Michael; $153,000

Springfield Township 1039 Redbird Dr: Meng Andrew C & Megan E to Zillow Homes Property Trust; $185,200 10561 Wellingwood Ct: Mullins Terry L & Rhoda L to Ward Jennifer Goshorn; $265,000 11895 Cedarcreek Dr: 11708 Elkwood Dr LLC to W2g Group LLC; $45,000 1491 Hazelgrove Dr: Jackson Constance E to Bed And Breakfast Property Management Inc; $145,000 1564 Covered Bridge Rd: Kovarsky Richard & Norah Carmen to Gunderman Matthew & Nicole; $350,000 1695 Acreview Dr: Frank Julie A to Feichtner Bonnie & James T; $247,500 1940 Knollridge Ln: Pettyjohn Brenda to Sfr3000 LLC; $85,000

2126 Mckinley Ave: Stock Gayle Tr to Wilson Broderick; $15,365 2201 Pacora Dr: Lindner Briana N to Ferguson Angela; $157,000 685 Compton Rd: Showell Michael S & Karen B to Heitz Matthew D & Kathleen A; $350,000 7773 View Place Dr: Castrucci Joseph A to Highley Julie B & Thomas; $317,000 8318 Roland Ave: Becco Properties LLC to Jackson Clara Lee; $165,900 867 Southmeadow Cr: Schmetzer Patrick L Tr to Edwards Ryan C & Tracie L; $167,000 8798 Constance Ln: Beresford Robert T to Deblasis Michael Macleod & Lindsay A Conrad; $179,200 9504 Newgate Ln: Treetop Properties Iii LLC to Davis Steven S & Annette; $255,550 9611 Tanbark Ct: Brown Krystal K to Green Adam & Samanatha Kilburn; $123,500 962 Misty Stream Dr: Payne Darrell D to Billups Kimberly Ann; $235,000 9649 Fallsridge Ct: Okorocha Livyn O to Malina Properties LLC; $180,100

St. Bernard Kieley Pl: 890 Kieley Place LLC to Wow Windowboxes LLC; $430,000 5155 Kieley Pl: 890 Kieley Place LLC to Wow Windowboxes LLC; $430,000 5161 Broerman Ave: Powell Charles Monroe to Jv Property Group LLC; $49,287 52 Mitchell Ave: Ampt Elizabeth M & Jeffrey P to Tiemeyer Trevor Edward; $165,000 94 Albert St: 7571 Investments LLC to Metz William C; $215,000

Woodlawn 10085 Woodstock Rd: Hogue Patricia to Boyd Michael B; $85,000 133 Sheffield Rd: Helton Andrew B & Jacqueline E to Trosset Carol; $180,000

Wyoming 120 St Claire Ave: Boettcher Barbara R to Kottmyer Robert D II; $260,000 212 Mt Pleasant Ave: Kirkpatrick Brett A & Samantha M to Chambers Elise M & Seth A Constien; $579,000 25 Vale Ave: Mitchell Carolyn A to Mayberry Vernia L; $125,000 504 Laramie Tl: Moteleb Moustafa & Melissa Morrison to Williams Warren L & Chanelle M Harmon; $422,500 590 Cody Pass: Boettcher Richard P & Linda J to Mercer Raymond & Allison; $560,000

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