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Princeton coach’s daughter recovering from heart surgery Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Youngsters ﬁ ght to have an inclusive prom in Ryan Murphy's Netflix musical comedy "The Prom," based on the Broadway show. PHOTOS BY MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX

A DREAM ROLE

Cincinnati native Jo Ellen Pellman stars in new Netﬂ ix movie ‘The Prom’

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ctress Jo Ellen Pellman has been quarantining back in her family home in Cincinnati since the pandemic started, but on Dec. 11, she had something big to celebrate. Her fi rst feature fi lm was released on Netfl ix. The Cincinnati native stars in “The Prom” alongside Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and James Corden. This Broadway musical-turned movie has a special place in Pellman’s heart. She fi rst saw “The Prom” on Broadway in 2019, and it really spoke to her. Pellman is queer, her mom is gay, the show takes place in Indiana, and both Pellman and her mom love musicals. “I just remember walking out of the theater and I was like ‘This is why I wanted to become an actress,’” Pellman said. “The Prom” made her feel reaffi rmed. In July that year, Pellman had the opportunity to audition for her “dream role.” “I really tried to tap into Emma’s optimism,” Pellman said. “How Emma wants to get out of this small-town and how she wants to leave. (Director) Ryan Murphy helped me fi nd this optimism and determination despite all this bullying. “(Emma) knows no matter how hard things get, things can also get better.” The movie follows a troupe of self-obsessed theater stars as they head to a small, conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl (Pellman) who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom. Director and producer Murphy (”American Horror Story”) is from Indiana and bonded with Pellman over summers spent at Kings Island.

SHARONVILLE - In between timeouts of Princeton’s game with Moeller Dec. 1, an energetic sixth-grade girl would race out to the fl oor with a dry mop and remove any moisture that might put a player in jeopardy. Twelve-year-old Naomi Wyant is the second daughter of Princeton boys basketball coach Bryan Wyant and one of Bryan and Alicia’s four children. When not sweeping Princeton’s fl oors, she cheers loudly for the Vikings, her father’s new team after 12 years at Hughes. Bryan Wyant recorded his fi rst Princeton win Saturday, Dec. 5 at Oak Hills. He has jumped into his new job taking on anyone who would play. His biggest battle of the season though came Monday, Dec. 7. Naomi was at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital having heart surgery. It was less than a week after his fi rst Princeton game and two days after his fi rst Viking victory. There is no play on the whiteboard for sending a child into heart surgery. Shortly before 6 a.m. Dec. 7, Wyant and his wife were signing waivers at a hospital hoping their favorite point guard was ready for the challenge. To physicians, a hole in the heart is called a ventricular septal defect. An aspiring basketball player who competes with boys on a Princeton sixthSee SURGERY, Page 2A

Jo Ellen Pellman (left) and Ariana DeBose star as girlfriends who yearn to attend a school dance together in "The Prom."

Pellman hopes that young people watching this movie know that they can and will ﬁ nd their chosen family, too, a group of people who are not related by love but will still love you anyway. “We get to see that there are so many other kids out there who are going through something similar to Emma,” she said. The ﬁ lm has multiple musical and dancing numbers but the most challenging for Pellman was the swimming scene during the song, “Just Breathe.” Pellman had never been trained to swim so that was See PELLMAN, Page 4A

Naomi Wyant is a talented basketball player currently playing on Princeton's sixth-grade boys team. THANKS TO BRYAN AND ALICIA WYANT

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grade team, Naomi had experienced the “heart beating through her chest” feeling during games. The medical term would be palpitations.

The discovery “When she was playing her heart rate would be like three times more than what it was supposed to be,” Wyant said. “That’s one of those conditions where you could have sudden cardiac arrest. It was scary for us because she’s basically playing basketball all year round.” As a coach, Wyant’s natural inclination was to tell his daughter to play through the pain. As a father, it became a learning experience. It wasn’t nerves nor physical exertion, but a condition beyond her control. He’s been told 1-in-300 kids have the same ailment with most not knowing. Naomi’s AAU team (Cincinnati Lady Future) is one of the best in the country and she’s been with them since second grade. She’s traveled the country as well as the city. In Cincinnati, they are so good they have to play up in age or against boys, which has served her well on her Princeton team. Naomi’s heart issues though lingered enough for Alicia Wyant to have her checked. An EKG initially was normal, but palpitations continued. After being referred to a cardiologist, the problem was diagnosed. “I’m just grateful that it was caught so we didn’t have one of those scary situations,” Wyant said. “For me as a coach, I’m trying to put my kids in adverse situations and push the thresholds of what kids are comfortable with. It really helped me to learn about these things.”

The procedure Five hours passed until the Wyant’s were assured their daughter had recovered. Facebook prayers and others had been answered. “They repaired it and actually found a second hole and repaired it,” Wyant said. “They’ve got her back home already. They did an excellent job. She’s sore and not moving around much, but they did a great job.” Alicia and family members had posted for prayers Dec. 7 on Facebook using Psalm 139 as inspiration, verses 13 and 14:

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12-year-old Naomi Wyant made it through heart surgery on Monday and hopes to return to basketball soon. THANKS TO BRYAN AND ALICIA WYANT

Naomi has always been “feisty” according to her parents, and she delivered a conﬁ dent, feisty face from her recovery bed displaying the same courage she uses on the court. 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Naomi has always been “feisty” according to her parents, and she delivered a conﬁ dent, feisty face from her recovery bed displaying the same courage she uses on the court. “The crazy thing is they don’t crack the chest open,” Wyant said of the procedure. “They go through a vein in the leg. It’s basically a wire that goes up through the vein and up to the heart.” If the heart stopped, the Wyants were told they could reset or “jump it”. With-

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out a puncture or any other conditions discovered, Naomi was a day-in, dayout procedure. “It was like 97% go in and go out, but there are like 3% that have a major problem,” Wyant said. “It’s scary because it’s your daughter.” The surgeon told Wyant the holes weren’t in troublesome spots and were repaired. He’s been told the recovery rate is 95% and after a 30-day check-up its 97%. In true fashion making her father proud, Naomi’s patient game was strong. “She’s a ﬁ ghter!” Wyant said. “She’s very outgoing and attacks life with a lot of zeal. Everyone else was on pins and needles and they were asking her if she wanted to read a book or her phone while they put the IV in and she said, ‘Just stick it in there!’ She’s got this fearless approach to life.”

“My wife was a mess and my parents and my wife’s parents,” Wyant said. “That (coaching) was kind of my saving grace. People kept asking, ‘How are you doing it?’ and it’s like, ‘I’m working.’ I can work and take my mind off it. That’s how I handle stress and anxiety.” In addition to coaching Princeton Dec. 5, he coached sixth-graders in the Dec. 6 “Little Vikes” program before accompanying his daughter to surgery Dec. 7. “Most people just don’t know about it,” Wyant said of Naomi’s heart condition. “There were actually four other kids there getting the same procedure done that day. It seems quite common and most people just don’t know.” He’ll eventually be back on the fl oor teaching Princeton Vikings off ense and defense to sixth-graders as well as to the young men on his initial Greater Miami Conference squad. He hopes his favorite player in a No. 11 jersey is back to dribbling soon. Miraculously, she could be shooting hoops in a week or two. “She’s just an unbelievable basketball mind,” Wyant said of Naomi. “She’s a runt, but she’s athletic and she’s always loved basketball. Me and her kind of have a Kobe Bryant-Gianna Bryant relationship. We grew really, really close and I don’t think she’s missed a game in her entire life.” Naomi likes to mop the hardwood, cheer the players and drive the lane when the rock’s in her hands. She stays awake late and watches NBA games with her Dad. Thankfully, she can still do all those things. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Dec. 8.

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‘We have seen too much ﬁ ghting’

Commissioner Victoria Parks will run for city council Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Hamilton County Commissioner Victoria Parks will run for Cincinnati City Council in 2021. The commissioner announced her run for city council on Dec. 9. Parks will join an already crowded ﬁ eld of more than two dozen council candidates. All nine council seats are up; due to term limits and bribery arrests, only one current council incumbent who won a seat in 2017 is running for re-election: Greg Landsman. Hamilton County Democrats appointed Parks in January to the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners to serve the remainder of late Commissioner Todd Portune’s term, which ends Jan. 1. Parks was chief of staﬀ for Portune, who died Jan. 25 after a battle with cancer.

“I am running because it is time to bring an organizer, a soldier and a disciplinarian to city council who has real government experience,” Parks, 63, said in a statement. “We have seen too much ﬁ ghting between the city and the county and, with my experience, I believe we can come to solutions that beneﬁ t all of the neighborhoods in Cincinnati.” Parks, a resident of College Hill, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980. She didn’t elaborate on what she meant by bringing a disciplinarian to city council, but in July, she called out Mayor John Cranley for what she saw as the mayor’s obstruction of development on the riverfront. “The mayor is playing games with jobs, with development, and with progress by continuing to move the goal post,” she wrote in her statement in July. “Mr. Mayor, I’m done playing games.”

Victoria Parks, Chief of Staff for Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune, smiles during a Hamilton County Commission meeting, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

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“I am just trying to take each day as it comes. There will never be another debut ﬁ lm like this.”

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the most demanding day of fi lming, she said. “Ultimately, I’m so proud of how it turned out.” Pellman graduated from Walnut Hills in 2014. She credits the school for her success and enthusiasm for theater. “Walnut’s theater program, Walnut’s chorale music program were instrumental in me wanting to pursue this as a career,” Pellman said. “I feel like I am here today because of my experiences there. I can’t say enough good things about the good folks at Walnut.” Most of the fi lming for “The Prom” was fi nished before the pandemic started. However, the entire crew, Netfl ix and health and safety experts did gather for one fi nal scene amid the pandemic. Pellman moved home with her mother in Mount Airy in March. Pre-pandemic, Pellman would have gone to premieres and on a full press tour, but this

Jo Ellen Pellman Actress, ‘The Prom’

"The Prom" casts Nicole Kidman (left) as a Broadway star who travels to small-town Indiana to help a teen (Jo Ellen Pellman) attend prom with her girlfriend. MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX

year she has been doing all of her interviews virtually. “Now my mom is my red carpet pho-

tographer,” Pellman said. She’s spent the past few months reading, cooking, hiking in Mount Airy

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In Facebook post, Dennard says she was treated unfairly Sharon Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison on a federal corruption charge last month, says she was treated unfairly – worse than two male councilmembers who were also arrested. The comment came in a lengthy Facebook post she made Dec. 9. The unfair treatment, she said, began the moment the cases were being put together and happened because of race and sexual orientation. In a Wednesday Facebook post, Dennard blamed: Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters: She says Deters "literally forced me out of my seat" by threatening a fake charge that would trigger the state attorney general to remove her from offi ce. Deters did threaten publicly to start removal proceedings. Deters could not be reached for comment. “I am hard-pressed to understand Ms. Dennard’s complaints about Mr. Deters," said Julie Wilson, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's offi ce. Of Dennard's case, Wilson said, "Her case, sadly, was the fi rst of three. When she was charged, we did not have a playbook for handling this situation as we had not had a councilmember charged with something like this in recent history. Mr. Deters explored all possible legal options to make sure that an indicted councilmember was removed from offi ce in a timely manner so that people would have no reason to doubt the actions of council. No two cases are exactly alike so it is hard to compare them."

Federal authorities: Dennard alleges two other councilmembers who were arrested, Jeff Pastor and P.G. Sittenfeld, knew "weeks or months in advance that they would be arrested." They were both arrested at home, while she was "drawn to the business district of Downtown Cincinnati" where she was arrested in public. And she compared charges against each of them, saying in her case she didn't do it to garner power or to create a steady, illegal, stream of income. Both are allegations in her colleague's cases. Fellow council members and state offi cials: She says people who called for her resignation did not do so similarly to her colleagues who were also arrested. Instead "they have been radio silent or even openly supportive of my former male colleagues," Dennard wrote. "Regardless of where I am or what I'm doing, I will always speak out about injustice," Dennard wrote. She went on to say conformity, race and sexual orientation were factors in why she was treated diff erently. And she said, "While everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence, it wasn't given to me. I've been treated diff erently from the very beginning." Dennard, a Democrat, was elected to Cincinnati City Council in 2018. She was arrested last February on federal bribery charges that allege that in 2019 she sought and took $15,000 from the county lawyer on the Banks project in exchange for a favorable vote. The lawyer was acting as a confi dential FBI source. There is no city process to remove a member from council in the event they are accused or convicted on corruption charges. And at the time of Dennard's arrest, nobody was sure what the proc-

Human bones found in Hamilton County park

Tamaya Dennard walks into the federal courthouse in Downtown Cincinnati for her sentencing hearing after pleading guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

ess to deal with a sitting council member would be. But there is a state law that allows a prosecutor or the state's attorney general to seek suspension of an oﬃ cial. When Dennard did not immediately resign, Deters publicly threatened to begin that process. In such cases, a councilmember would be suspended with pay and a temporary replacement named to council. Dennard pleaded guilty in June to a charge of honest services wire, a deal that called for a sentence between two and two and half years in prison. Dennard was sentenced Nov. 24 to spend 18 months in prison. It was a lesser sentenced than called for, but federal Judge Susan Dlott said it was the hardest decision she made in her 25 years on

the bench because Dennard did so much good in her career, but betrayed citizens. Subsequently, two of Dennard's council colleagues, Pastor, a Republican, and Sittenfeld, a Democrat, were arrested in November on separate alleged pay-to-play schemes. Among Pastor's 10 charges is conspiracy, the most serious charge of any of the three face. Dennard and Pastor are Black. Sittenfeld is white. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost moved to immediately suspend Pastor and Sittenfeld. Both have agreed to the suspension while they ﬁ ght the charges. They will be paid their $65,000 salary and collect beneﬁ ts, but if they're found guilty the City of Cincinnati can seek repayment.

COVID-19: Hand-washing, other precautions are keeping ﬂ u at bay Terry DeMio Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Human skeletal remains were found Nov. 29 in Winton Woods, according to the Hamilton County Park Rangers. A guest at the park noticed the remains close to the Elm Ridge Shelter near Winton Lake, Chief Ranger Scott Snow told the Enquirer. Snow said the remains had been there some time but were “deﬁ nitely” human.

The rangers notifi ed the Hamilton County Coroner’s Offi ce who secured the remains. Snow said there was no obvious cause of death and the coroner’s offi ce is working to identify the person and determine, if possible, what happened to the individual. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Nov. 30. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

A rendering shows the proposed design of the new Western Hills Viaduct. Construction could start in 2021, with the bridge opening to traffic in 2028. SCREENSHOT

Western Hills Viaduct:

Renderings detail bridge design Hannah K. Sparling Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

City offi cials released new renderings of the proposed Western Hills Viaduct replacement during a recent public meeting. The proposed design, as previously reported, includes 150-foot towers and a protected path for cyclists and pedestrians. The new bridge – built about 50 feet south of the existing viaduct – would be a single deck with four lanes of traffi c in each direction. Below are screenshots of the new renderings. Keep in mind the design may change as the project moves forward. Offi cials have been talking about replacing the Western Hills Viaduct since

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2009, but the holdup has always been money. The project is expected to cost $335 million in all. So far, about $125 million of that is accounted for via a mix of federal and state grants and local funds. Oﬃ cials hope to start construction in 2021, with the new viaduct potentially opening to traﬃ c in 2028.

Chances are you haven’t heard much grumbling about the fl u this year. It’s just not catching on, at least so far, thanks to your masks and handwashing and social distancing to mitigate damage from COVID-19, public health offi cials say. Dr. O’Dell Owens, president and chief executive offi cer of the health nonprofi t Interact for Health, said a key reason that the fl u is not surging at this time as it would in years past is because people have spent 2020 masking, social distancing and washing their hands. “That is the gold standard right now, and the pay off right now is that we are not challenged right now by the regular fl u,” Owens said. You might wonder: If masks and distancing are keeping fl u cases to minimal levels, why is COVID-19 still raging? The answer is in how the viruses are transmitted, said Dr. Carl J. Fichtenbaum, a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine professor in the division of infectious disease. “Infl uenza is largely transmitted through droplet transmission, meaning that when we cough, sneeze, breathe, small droplets come out and travel short distances and can infect someone else,” Fichtenbaum said. “COVID can be transmitted both by droplet transmission and airborne transmission.” With airborne transmission, smaller particles travel greater distances and hang in the air longer, Fichtenbaum said. If you are in a room with a person with COVID-19 for several hours ... there may be more virus in the air and a great chance you will come in contact with it,” he said. And there’s something else diff erent about the two: “This year’s infl uenza may not be as contagious compared to COVID, which has really adapted to people and is very catchy person to person,” Fichtenbaum said. And he said if you drop your mask for a short period - maybe to eat or drink and even if you stay 6 feet away, you might not catch the fl u, but you could still get infected with COVID-19. In short, he said, COVID-19 will transmit “really rapidly” without a mask and without other mitigating precautions. But masks and distanc-

A Flu shot is given to a patient at Kroger in Newport, KY. PHIL DIDION

ing and hand washing are more eff ective for fl u. In Ohio, there was one hospitalization for fl u during the week of Nov. 2228, health department records show, and 27 for the fl u season to date. Compare that to the 2019-2020 season: There were 33 for the same week last year, and there were 172 fl u hospitalizations for the fl u season to that date. It’s not just Ohio that’s fl at with fl u virus cases. It’s the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in September that data from clinical laboratories in the United States showed a 61% drop in the number of possible fl u cases submitted and a 98% drop in fl u activity as measured by the percentage of submitted specimens testing positive. The CDC noted low fl u activity in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. And that’s continuing. So far this year, Hamilton County has had three fl u hospitalizations. Butler and Warren counties had one each and Clermont County has had none, Ohio records show. Currently, Northern Kentucky, fl u looks like this: This season through Nov. 15 (the last data reported) there have been eight cases in Boone, Campbell, Kenton and Grant counties. “By this time last year we had seen 518 cases of infl uenza,” said Zack Raney, epidemiology manager for the Northern Kentucky Health Department. Dec. 6-12 was National Hand-Washing Awareness Week to remind Americans that keeping hands clean and away from the face cuts down on the spread of viruses such as fl u and the new coronavirus.

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Surprising Truth About Hair Loss It is commonly believed that hair loss is hereditary. Unfortunately, most people think there is nothing they can do to stop it. However, while many doctors will tell you that thinning hair, a receding hairline, and bald spots are due to your genetics, this is not the whole story. “While genetics play a role, it’s not the main reason you lose hair,” says Dr. Al Sears, the nation’s top anti-aging doctor. “And surprisingly it’s not just your age, thyroid, hormones, stress, or a vitamin deficiency, either.” The latest scientific research reveals that hair loss is primarily caused by the stem cells in your hair follicles dying. “This discovery is a true breakthrough because by reviving these stem cells on your scalp, you can stop hair loss dead in its tracks and trigger new hair growth, even in areas that have been thinning for years,” explains Dr. Sears. Now, at his world-famous clinic, the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine in Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Sears and his team have used this game-changing discovery to develop a brand-new hair restoration formula that is taking the country by storm. Sold under the name Re-Nourish, it is flying off the shelves with men and women of all ages raving about the results it delivers. “I have seen a significant improvement in hair growth. Previously, you could see thinning areas at the back of my head and now hair has grown over

Breakthrough research proves this discovery helps fill-in bald spots, re-nournishes thinning hair, and leads to noticeable growth in as little as 30 days. it,” says Peter W. from Ontario, Canada. And Susan D. from Fort Pierce, Florida reports, “My hair was thinning. So, I began to use Re-Nourish every day on the front part of my scalp. Now I have thicker hair.” Dr. Al Sears, M.D., is America’s leading anti-aging expert. He’s authored more than 500 scientific papers, and his discoveries have appeared on more than 50 media outlets including, ABC News, CNN, ESPN, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Lifetime, and many more.

Regrows Hair In Just 30 Days Scientists now know that stem cells are the lifeblood of your hair follicles. Research from the University of California shows they’re the reason you’re able to grow hair. However, these stem cells aren’t always active. In fact, studies reveal they’re only active during certain phases of the hair growth cycle. “Your hair grows in three phases,” explains Dr. Sears. “First, you have the anagen phase, the hair growing phase. Then the catagen phase, when hair gets ready to shed. And finally, the telogen phase, where your hair is pushed from the follicle and falls out.” As you get older it becomes harder for your hair follicles to complete this three-phase cycle. The results? Your hairs get stuck in the telogen phase. This is when they start falling out and stop regrowing, no matter what you try. This process doesn’t happen overnight, says Dr. Sears. “At first, your hair dries out, becoming brittle, thin, and harder to style. Then, you start finding hairs on your pillow and down the drain. Finally, you’re left with bald spots that age you prematurely.” Fortunately, Re-Nourish puts a stop to this. It revives the dead stem cells in your hair follicles and reactivates your hair’s three-phase cycle, triggering new growth in as little as 30 days — even in areas that’ve been balding for years.

Reawakens Dead Hair Follicles For years, scientists couldn’t figure out why hair follicle stem cells died. However, a study from the University of California finally found the answer., It has to do with T-cells — an important immune

cell in your body. The researchers discovered these T-cells are the only way to command hair follicles to grow new hair. More importantly, they showed that T-cells helped revive the stem cells in your hair follicles — spurring new growth, filling in bald spots and natural hairline. Re-Nourish uses a unique blend of all-natural ingredients. By spraying it on your hair once per day, scientific studies show you can revive dead stem cells and improve the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. For example, the key nutrient of Re-Nourish was tested on a group of severely balding women. After 6 months, nearly 70% of the women saw significant improvement in hair growth. Their hair was noticeably fuller, thicker, and healthier looking. Most exciting of all, they grew new hair on parts of their scalp that had been bald for years. In another study, Italian researchers gathered a group of both men and women with thinning hair and applied the core ingredient of Re-Nourish. After 12 weeks, they reported a staggering 74% increase in hair growth. “It’s really mind-boggling that my hair started growing back,” says Zan R., another Re-Nourish customer. With results like this, it’s no surprise that demand for Re-Nourish is soaring. Thousands of men and women are scrambling to get their hands on the limited-supply available. Re-Nourish is not currently available in any store at any price. But we’ve secured a small batch for our readers.

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NWLSD partners with Side by Side to promote literacy throughout district Northwest Local School District (NWLSD) is thrilled to partner with Bloc - Side by Side to provide books for students within the community. Side by Side’s program Book By Book uniﬁ es volunteers working under the Bloc 501c3 to promote literacy and to provide free books for students in preschool through 12th grade. The program was created and established by Gail Nolte and Dale Beck, as a volunteer community organization. Throughout the month of November, Side by Side led the charge in encouraging community organizations and Colerain Chamber of Commerce members to get involved in various ways: by giving, using their business as a community drop-oﬀ location, or by donating books for students and families to pick up. Colerain Chamber of Commerce, Art on Fire, Playground Equipment Services and Rumpke joined early in the endeavor.

In early November, the Colerain Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Paint your Wagon” party at Playground Equipment Services where community members and students gathered to paint and design donated Rumpke recycle carts that would serve as book collection bins. Art on Fire pitched in to provide paint, brushes and drop clothes in order to transform the recycle carts into beautifully crafted book bins covered in artwork designed by Northwest and Colerain High School students, businesses and volunteers. Once painted, the book bins were placed at various businesses throughout the community. “We’re so thankful that our high school students: Jaden Hall Kues, Mallika Uprety, Kasiya (Cece) Coleman and Tia Jordan, were able to get involved in this project,” said Lyndsey Creecy, NWLSD Public Relations Supervisor. “Each of them were instrumental in either helping to get the book collection bins painted and/or putting together holiday bags for families in our community.” So far, Side by Side has distributed over 10,000 books and hopes to collect and purchase, through donations, another 10,000 by the end of December. The collected books will be placed in Little Libraries throughout the community, sent to various food pantries or clothes closets or used as holiday gifts for families in need. This year, Side by Side began working with Nate’s Toy Box distribution to provide holiday gifts to NWLSD students and families in the community. Over the last couple of weeks volunteers gathered to put together the holiday gift bags for families. Recipients will receive 5 books, a bookmark and various other family games. “There is an immense need to provide students with books in our country and in our community,” said Gail Nolte, of Side by Side. “Statistics show that two-thirds of children living in the United States live in poverty and have no books in their home and 65% of those incarcerated cannot read.” “Per Hamilton County Public Health, having books in children’s hands early helps kids establish an emotional connection with their parents and family members and also promotes language development. Studies have also shown

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that looking at the illustrations in books starts the development of neurons in the brains of children. The earlier we put books in children’s hands the better. That is why we need community members and organizations to partner with us in this project,” said Nolte. Organizations and individuals can donate books at the following locations: Buds 3575 W. Kemper Road Colerain Fire Station #103 6000 Thompson Road Star One Colerain Offi ce 9940 Colerain Avenue Richies 8265 Colerain Avenue Northwest Local School District Offi ce 3242 Banning Road Clippard YMCA 8920 Cheviot Road Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center 9799 Prechtel Road, fi rst building on right in Restaurant/pro shop building Susan Bennett, Thrivent Financial 4055 Executive Park Drive, Sharonville

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Cranberry orange vodka provides unique twist to holiday cocktails Dog biscuits worth a wag

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

As granddaughter Eva said as she made a doggie birthday cake for her dog, Oliver, “Pumpkin and peanut butter are good for dogs.” Yes, Eva, they are!

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I had an executive culinary decision to make today. Requests for my clone of Williams-Sonoma peppermint bark are ﬂ owing in again. I honestly thought this cult favorite had made the rounds of our Community Press kitchens. I’m assuming there’s some newbies on board who want to make it. Then again, some requests are from readers who’ve been with me a while o be patient – the bark is coming, just not this week. Why? I needed to use up fresh cranberries from Thanksgiving and have a recipe for cranberry orange vodka to share. It’s simple to make and beautiful. Just a hint of citrus and a good cranberry ﬂ avor. This vodka gives a unique twist to holiday cocktails. Sub cranberry vodka for regular vodka in most recipes. The dog biscuits are for, well, that special canine in your life. I know there’s a bunch of you who can relate. A fun recipe for kids to make. For my young reader who wants to make her “well behaved constant companion during virtual school” a holiday treat.

Ingredients ⁄ 3 cup canned pumpkin puree 2

⁄ 4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 large eggs 2 1⁄ 2 to 3 cups whole wheat flour Grated carrots – optional but a handful tossed in are good Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Spray baking sheet. Beat puree, peanut butter and eggs until well combined.

Cranberry vodka ready to drink. RITA HEIKENFELD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Cranberry orange vodka The original recipe called for an orange, zested. All I had were “cuties”/tangerines. Instead of zesting, I cut the peel off and cut it in thin pieces. It worked well.

saucepan over medium heat to dissolve sugar. Cook just a bit longer only until cranberries start to pop.

Ingredients

Pour vodka in quart jar or other container. Add orange zest or peel.

11⁄ 4 to 1 1⁄ 2 cups fresh cranberries

Pour cranberry mixture over. Shake to blend. Let sit at room temperature 3 days to 2 months. Shake every once in a while.

⁄ 4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons water Grated zest of 1 orange or thin slices of peels of 1 “cutie”/tangerine

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SPORTS Roger Bacon’s Corey Kiner crowned Ohio Mr. Football Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

ST. BERNARD — After 26 consecutive seasons without an Ohio Mr. Football winner from Greater Cincinnati, the area has now made it back-to-back years with the state’s top prep player. Roger Bacon senior running back and Ohio Division V Off ensive Player of the Year Corey Kiner brings home the crown one year after Wyoming quarterback Evan Prater became the fi rst Ohio Mr. Football from Cincinnati since Norwood’s Marc Edwards in 1992. “My father always told me that I would have a chance to do this one day, but I wasn’t really thinking about it. I was more just thinking about playing football,” Kiner said. Roger Bacon head coach Mike Blaut added: “It’s just incredible. The history of Mr. Ohio (Football) and to have an old school like Roger Bacon to fi nally have one we can call Mr. Ohio and call him our own, it’s just an awesome experience.” Kiner educated himself on Edwards, noting that the fi rst image result on Google shows the former Norwood standout on the cover of Sporting News holding the Lombardi Trophy after the New England Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. Edwards hopes the Cincinnati recognition continues after Wyoming’s Evan Prater last year and Kiner this year. The number of talented players from the area is no accident. “Guys are going out and winning national titles (recently Jackson Carman of Fairfi eld at Clemson) and guys are going all over the country playing D-I ball,” Edwards said. “With guys in the pros and draft picks, holy cow, it’s crazy given the amount of state titles that the Greater Cincinnati area has won.” Kiner is longtime friends with Prater, who is just down the road at the University of Cincinnati. Roger Bacon and Wyoming nearly met in the Division IV regional championship game in 2019. “Anyone in Cincinnati knows we’ve

Princeton basketball hopes to be a force in GMC Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Dec. 7. SHARONVILLE - On Feb. 28, 2019, the Hughes basketball team won a Division II sectional fi nal at Princeton High School. Apparently, Princeton athletic director Joe Roberts liked what he saw of the Big Red that night as he hired Bryan Wyant as the Vikings’ new head coach less than two months later. Not yet 40, Wyant spent 12 seasons at Hughes and won four Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference titles including last year when they fi nished as a district runner-up. Wyant led the Big Red to a 20-6 record and a league crown even though the team lost highly-regarded Division I recruits Paul McMillan IV (Woodward) and Rayvon Griffi th (Taft) in the off season. “It must have been fate being here (in last season’s tournament),” Wyant See PRINCETON, Page 2B

Corey Kiner amassed 7,130 rushing yards and 125 touchdowns in his career at Roger Bacon. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

had a lot of really good football players,” Blaut said. “There’s a lot of guys in Cincinnati that could’ve had this award prior to this, but we’ll take it.” Kiner ﬁ nished his prep career with

1,866 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns this season to lead Roger Bacon to its ﬁ rst-ever regional championship. See KINER, Page 2B

Princeton head coach Bryan Wyant talks with Rodney Harris during their game against Moeller, Dec. 1. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Thanks for the memories, my friends John Fay Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

When I sign into Facebook, a photo pops up. It’s me and Tom Groeshen, Rory Glynn and Mike Ball. It says, “create a story.” Our story has already been created. And what a wonderful story it is. This is one of the fi nal stories I will write for the Enquirer. I’m retiring — again. I’ve written thousands of stories about the Reds, the Bengals, UC, XU, Miami and high schools. But what I will remember about my career is those three guys. Mike “Flea” Ball was the fi rst of the three I met. I started at The Enquirer in the fall of 1975 as a part-timer, taking scores on the Indiana-Ohio desk. Basically, the schools outside the 275 loop. My fi rst byline story was about Portsmouth Notre Dame. I made a lot more money on the mileage than I did for the piece. Shortly after that, I met Flea. Flea, nicknamed by North College Hill star Leon Murray, was and is an unforgettable character. He started at the Enquirer on his 16th birthday.

From the left: The Enquirer sports crew of John Fay, Tom Groeschen, Mike "Flea" Ball and Rory Glynn at Kitty's Sports Grill on 3rd Street Downtown. PROVIDED

Fortunately, for the Enquirer and Cincinnati sports, he lived on the same street in NCH that sports editor Jim Montgomery lived on. Jim brought Flea in to take scores, and he’s still working at the Enquirer 40-odd years later. Let me tell you about Flea. No one is better with a gag than him. My all-time favorite memory is a Flea gag. Flea is outgoing, friendly and loud. He never met a stranger.

Gresh came along a little after Flea and I settled at The Enquirer. Jim Joseph was teaching part-time at Northern Kentucky University when he discovered Gresh. Gresh was talented, smart and did the best impressions of anyone I’ve ever met. Rory showed up a little later. He was younger than Flea, Gresh and I — and a little hipper. He started as an agate clerk. His introduction, by the late great Dick Macke, was classic in a non-PC kind of

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Cincinnati named best midsize racing city Charlie Goldsmith Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati recently received recognition as the best midsize city for runners in the United States. Because of the popularity of events like the Flying Pig Marathon and the Queen Bee Half Marathon, RaceRaves named Cincinnati the best midsize racing city and the second best racing city in the country, behind Boston. “We’re honored to play such an important role in seeing Cincinnati ranked tops for runners,” said Iris Simpson Bush, CEO of Pig Works, the umbrella organization for the Flying Pig, Queen Bee and TQL Beer Series, in a press release. “But you only have to drive downtown or in the neighborhoods on Saturday mornings to see why we’re ranked number one: The runners who train in

Kiner Continued from Page 1B

Kiner ran for 103 yards and a touchdown in his fi nal game — a 22-19 loss to Ironton in the Division V state semifi nals. Leading Ironton in that contest was Reid Carrico, who Kiner beat out for Mr. Football. Carrico, an Ohio State University commit, ran for 1,544 yards and 25 touchdowns this season and was named Division V Defensive Player of the Year from his linebacker spot. Kiner and Carrico were each named to Sports Illustrated’s All-American football team watch list prior to the 2020 season. “He (Carrico) is a really great football player, but he’s an even better person,” Kiner said. “I talked to him after the game and introduced myself. We talked about the game, how hard it was to tackle me and how hard it was to break tackles from him. I just congratulated him on the win and wished him luck in the state championship and at Ohio State.” Kiner will leave St. Bernard for the Bayou with his name etched throughout the Ohio High School Athletic Association record books. He fi nished 10th alltime in rushing yards (7,130) and is third all-time in total points (772), rushing touchdowns (116) and total touchdowns (125). Over the last two seasons, Roger Bacon won 19 of its 20 games by over two touchdowns, leading to Kiner spending the majority of second halves on the sideline. Kiner missed a total of 34 quarters (over eight games), but still racked up over 4,000 yards in that span. “He’s exceptionally gifted, there’s no doubt. He does put in the work,” Blaut said. “He’s outworked everyone for the

Runners start the 21st annual Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 5, 2019. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

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last four years. His work ethic has worn off on everybody else around him with the O-line guys, the receivers, the quarterbacks and everybody that’s been around him.” With over 100 career touchdowns, it was diffi cult for Kiner to pinpoint some of his more notable trips to the end zone. In his fi rst career game, he ran for a pair of second-quarter touchdowns to lead Roger Bacon to a 21-13 win over Reading. Against CHCA in 2019, he nearly stepped out of bounds, then reversed course and sprinted for a score. Later that night, he became the fi rst player from Greater Cincinnati to score eight touchdowns in a game. In this year’s playoff opener, a video of Kiner carrying a herd of would-be Carlisle tacklers for a 37-yard touchdown made the rounds on social media. “He carried some good football players into the end zone. It was pretty incredible,” Blaut said. Kiner is expected to sign his National Letter of Intent this week to join Ed Orgeron’s Tigers. Led by fellow Ohio Mr. Football and now Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, LSU went undefeated and won a national championship in 2019. The Tigers entered the 2020 campaign ranked No. 6 in the country, but are just 3-5 so far and recently issued a self-imposed bowl ban for this season. Kiner reaffi rmed his commitment to LSU on Dec. 9, likening the situation to 2017, when he chose to attend Roger Bacon despite the program suff ering six consecutive losing seasons. “Me and the other recruits talk about it every day,” Kiner explained. “Sometimes you win some and you lose some. It’s kind of the same situation that I had in picking a high school in Roger Bacon. We weren’t winning at the time but we changed the culture.”

Roger Bacon running back Corey Kiner runs for a ﬁ rst down in the semiﬁ nal game between Roger Bacon and Ironton Nov 14. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Princeton Continued from Page 1B

said. “I don’t know that I’d be here. We had always been at Mason. The way somebody went on the draw made us consider Princeton. Eight months later I’m coaching in this gym.” Now Wyant has a bigger facility, a bigger school and a bigger talent pool to pull from, as well as Ohio State commit Bowen Hardman, a junior shooting guard. Running from no one, his strategy remains the same. Thus, the Princeton opener came against Moeller the 2019 state champion who may have won the 2020 crown had the coronavirus pandemic not appeared. “If you want to fi gure out what you need to do to win in the tournament, you need to play the best,” Wyant said. “The schedule is something we take very seriously. If we want to be the program that’s at the top, we need to get on the road and schedule the best teams. We’re fortunate to have all the great competition in the GMC, but we need to play the other top teams as well.” Against the Crusaders who had a decided size advantage, Princeton was down double digits but rallied back to tie the game with six minutes remaining at 39-39. Moeller then went on an 11-2 run to fi nish with the victory 50-41. “We’re not really into moral victories,” Wyant said. “Our confi dence was really high going into the game. We knew what we needed to do.” Hardman is in his third year on Princeton’s varsity and is in his fi rst season under Wyant.. At halftime, Moeller had held him to 0-for 12 shooting, but he eventually would rally for 17 points. The Ohio State commit had just been cleared to play after being sidelined for a month

Moeller forward Alex Williams battles Princeton forward Rodney Harris for a rebound during their basketball game, Dec. 1. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

with an ankle issue. In their next game against Oak Hills, Hardman displayed a more familiar shooting touch with 24 points and ﬁ ve treys in Princeton’s 52-45 win over the Highlanders. Wyant’s rotation includes top football recruits Rodney Harris II and Leroy Bowers (Cincinnati) but any team they play will know where Hardman is on the court.

“There’s a lot of talent here at Princeton,” Wyant said. “That was one of the draws. When football started, we had four or ﬁ ve that were basketball kids and we lost about 30 to football. The guys that were here stayed and worked really, really hard and the football guys did a great job of putting in extra work when they didn’t have to. I think it shows their commitment to be great in

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North College Hill 1716 Centerridge Ave: Fisher Glenda K to Englemon Letoya W & Elliott

schen Jeanne M Tr to Spaeth Brandon R; $185,000 4819 Greenlee Ave: Bischak Rita Elizabeth Tr to Miller Karen M & Bradford; $124,500 96 Albert St: Keiner Jeffrey A to 7571 Investments LLC; $52,000

Wyoming 181 Ridgeview Dr: Eckerle William to Drake Lisa M Tr; $270,000 431 Flemridge Ct: Shesko Valerie V to Wyrick Darren J & Jessica L; $337,000

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Springdale 591 Lafayette Ave: Franks Jennifer A & Davon G to Palacios Jose Luis Acosta &; $175,000

Springfield Township 1140 Madeleine Cr: Nyktas Timothy G & Clara G to Helm Thomas; $160,000 1503 Forester Dr: Sparks Zachariah to Sph Property One LLC; $199,000 1568 Forester Dr: Wade Dennis L to Diaw Arona; $145,000 1777 Fullerton Dr: Hamrick William R Tr & Susan E Tr to Thomas Erik B & Tameka; $250,000 9686 Arvin Ave: Oaks Property Group LLC to Vb One LLC; $80,500

St. Bernard 4516 Lawrence St: Neumann John R to Gantzer Steven Paul; $145,000 4710 Chalet Dr: Wietmar-

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Rotary Club supports nonprofi t The Rotary Club of Northeast Cincinnati is donating $450 to Operation Give Back this holiday season. OGB is a non-profi t that supports students and families in the Blue Ash area with food, after school tutoring, and school supplies. This donation brings to $2,950 the total amount received this year from the Rotary Club program called Helping Hands. By working with local non-profi t organizations, the Club supplies funds to help meet the needs of individuals or families that are often overlooked in the Club’s service area including Sharonville, Montgomery, Loveland, and Blue Ash. Rotary is a service organization with over one million members world-

wide. Other programs include a Student of the Month recognition, a spring speech contest, and $10,000 in annual scholarship awards to area high school students. Northeast Cincinnati Club members also volunteer their time and resources for local and international projects, donating over 1,100 volunteer hours and $59,000 last year alone. More information can be found at necrotary.org Greg Miller, Rotary Club of Northeast Cincinnati

Deaconess Associations Foundation awards more than $1 million in local health care grants Deaconess Associations Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Deaconess Associations, Inc., has announced it has awarded $1,069,800

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provide services to the underserved neighborhoods and at-risk individuals across the region. “The need in our region is great. Out of the 2.2 million people in Deaconess’ nine county focus area, approximately 39% fall within the federal poverty threshold. Over half are not served by health centers. Approximately 7,000 individuals in this area are homeless – and these are ﬁ gures which are on the rise,” said Tony Woods, Executive Chairman of Deaconess Associations Foundation, citing data from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). “These grants will help support a diverse group of individuals who would otherwise go without muchneeded healthcare,” said Woods. “Providing increased access to primary care and oral health services is

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The winners of the annual U.S. Open Beer Championship were announced Dec. 6, and Greater Cincinnati-area breweries made a statement with their strong showings this year. Most notable among the results: Loveland’s Narrow Path Brewing came in third place overall, behind only Deschutes Brewery (Bend, Oregon) and Monday Night Garage Brewing (Atlanta). Narrow Path racked up three gold medals in the competition. Winners included English Dissent (English mild ale), Tri-Kettle Tripel (Belgian Tripel) and Cerise Sauvage (barrel-aged sour). I’ve had the pleasure of drinking the lattermost of the three – it was one of the best sours I had all year.

Big props to Narrow Path for this remarkable achievement. In a year in which adversity has been a constant, Narrow Path has handled it better than most. Some other eyebrow-raising highlights from this year’s U.S. Open Beer Championship: h Despite having been around for less than a year, Third Eye in Sharonville has continued to impress. Third Eye Higher Purpose won a gold medal for best cream stout. Its Groovy Baby! took second behind Narrow Path in the English mild ale category, while its Perfect Sight scored bronze for best brown ale. h Municipal Brew Works in Hamilton racked up four medals in the competition, scoring gold in the English summer ale category for its Approachable Blonde Ale. The rest of those medals? All silver. h Listermann was the only other area

brewery to score four medals, which included a gold medal for its fl agship Chickow! in the nut beer category. Listermann’s other core beer, Nutcase peanut butter porter, took silver for best peanut butter beer. h Fresh off its fi rst medal at the Great American Beer Festival, Fretboard followed up with two gold medals at the U.S. Open. Crazy Train, which had scored Fretboard silver at GABF, took gold for best Belgian pale ale, while its Bootsy IPA was the best brut IPA in this year’s fi eld. h One area brewery that had been fl ying under the radar for me is now squarely in my sights. The Common Beer Co. in Mason won gold in the herb and spice beer category with Fly Rod, while its Dark Cloud schwarzbier was good enough to take bronze in that category.

portable dental equipment to schools, rehabilitation centers, juvenile detention centers and other social service agencies in order to provide muchneeded oral care to these groups. The group already serves many areas across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, but the grants will allow them to extend this reach to four additional counties: Adams, Brown, Clinton and Highland, Ohio, according to Sonya Dreves, President/CEO of the CincySmiles Foundation. “We will use these funds to purchase a vehicle and portable dental and treatment equipment for our Dental Road Crew Program. The Dental Road Crew Program will use this vehicle to travel to partner sites and transport the equipment and supplies they need to treat individuals and families living in underserved areas who lack access to oral health care,” said Dreves. In addition, Deaconess Associations Foundation awarded four other organizations with grants to support primary care service initiatives. Those recipients include:

h St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy was awarded $125,000 for patients in need of primary care services h Talbert House was awarded $100,000 for its Integrated Health Clinic for the underinsured and uninsured in Brown County h Cincinnati Union Bethel was awarded $62,000 for its Off the Streets program for women who have been traffi cked h The Care Center of Loveland was awarded $36,800 to provide primary care services for the uninsured who are a part of the community near Northstar Church Woods said these grants focus on supporting Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren County in Ohio; Dearborn County in Indiana; and Boone, Campbell, and Kenton County in Kentucky. “We estimate that nearly 15,000 individuals across these counties will be impacted by these grants and programs in the fi rst year alone,” said Woods. Deaconess Associations Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Deaconess As-

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h Other gold medalists included Streetside Raspberry Beret (berliner weisse), HighGrain Oost (Belgian strong style specialty ale), Big Ash Porter’s Porter (porter), Nine Giant Minor Swing (American-Belgo style ale), and Grainworks Scottish MISTS (Scottish Ale). h Brink, MadTree, March First, MPH, Northern Row and Rhinegeist also took home medals from the competition. The full list of winners can be found on the competition’s website, usopenbeer.com.

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tal clinic for Norwood City Schools and the underserved in the community h Cincinnati Health Network was awarded $100,000 for the McMicken Integrated Care Clinic to oﬀ er dental services to the homeless h CincySmiles Foundation, of Delhi Township, was awarded $85,000 for its mobile dental program for the underserved in rural counties near Greater Cincinnati h Northern Kentucky Health Department was awarded $80,000 for urgent dental care services for uninsured children in Northern Kentucky’s Covington Independent Public Schools h Primary Health Solutions was awarded $50,000 for its mobile dental services for low-income students in Butler County h Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky was awarded $20,000 for oral hygiene kits for 3,500 Meals on Wheels clients CincySmiles Foundation is a team of dental professionals that travel with

sociations, Inc., invests in community health initiatives that provide healthcare access and education to the underserved. Since 2012, Deaconess Associations Foundation has made nearly $15 million in grants to improve the health of the community. For more information about Deaconess Foundation programs, initiatives and grants, visit www.deaconesshealthcare.com/foundation or contact Diane Decker at (513) 559-2111. Kim Geiger, Maker Marketing

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Forbes says this Cincinnati brewery ‘may have the best fruit beers in the nation’ Briana Rice Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A Cincinnati brewery is getting national attention for its fruit beers. Urban Artifact may have the best fruit beers in the nation, according to a new article from Forbes magazine. “Urban Artifact’s fruit beers are full of fruit – not fruit ﬂ avoring. They’re wellbalanced, not overly sweet with just the right amount of sourness. Texture geeks, though, should be forewarned: Some of the Ohio brewery’s beers make you wonder whether you are drinking a fruity thick shake. Just get past this and enjoy the taste,” Gary Stoller wrote. Urban Artifact, in Northside, is a craft

brewery based inside a former Catholic church. The venue features a taproom, full bar and had nightly musical performances, pre-pandemic. The brewery specializes in sour and fruit beers. Urban Artifact also produces Radio Artifact, a radio show that features 90% local music. “We are not a traditional beer team,” Bret Kollmann Baker, the co-owner of Urban Artifact, told Forbes. “We only have two brewers on staﬀ who were brewers before working here. We have a chef, a sommelier and a handful of brewers from non-production backgrounds. This varied brewer background has allowed us to create a team that isn’t stuck in brewing tradition and doing things a

certain way.” Urban Artifact uses only whole fruits in its beers – no ﬂ avorings, extracts or concentrates, Baker said. The focus for Urban Artifact is on fermentation. Urban Artifact, which brewed 5,818 barrels of beer last year, also produces many uncommon or extreme beers, according to the Forbes article. The article name-dropped Urban Artifact’s Spicy Pickle, Extra Spicy Pickle, Arugula & Endive Salad and Bread & Butter. Bread & Butter is ale with cucumbers, sea salt, dill, coriander, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, black peppercorns, clove and red chili pepper. Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside.

Manage sundowning by turning lights on earlier, opening curtains during daylight hours or adding bulbs that simulate sunlight. Install motion detector lights to illuminate walkways around the house as darkness may fall before returning home from an outing. Dressing in bright colors or adding reﬂ ective material to clothing can help a loved one be more easily seen. Avoid slippery situations A loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or related form of dementia will not necessarily dress to avoid slips and falls, so be sure boots are non-skid. There are many boot styles on the market that use Velcro instead of laces to allow the person with dementia some success with dressing themselves. Try separate “tracks” that attach to the soles for additional traction. You can also add a sharp tip to canes for extra grip on icy winter days. This device is available at home health care stores. Assume all surfaces are slick Taking smaller steps and slowing down allows a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia to establish their gait and speed to a safer level. Perception problems can make it diﬃ cult for the person with Alzheimer’s to

see ice on the sidewalk or realize that ice is slippery or that snow is not a solid surface. Keep sidewalks and driveways clear of ice and snow to make walking outside safe for everyone, but do not overuse ice melt products which can reduce traction. Use indoor or garage parking whenever possible. Especially on stairs or slick spots, insist on handrail use and walk arm-inarm whenever possible. Acquire and use a state issued handicapped placard enabling closer access to the door of building. Artis Senior Living, a Memory Care Residence is located at 5799 Bridgetown Rd. For additional information regarding Artis Senior Living, please contact Amanda Eckstein at 513-832-1597. Amanda Eckstein, Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown

Urban Artifact, formerly the site of the historic Saint Pius X Catholic Church. RYAN TERHUNE/THE ENQUIRER

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A loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia will not necessarily dress appropriately for colder weather. Cover as much exposed skin as possible and provide several layers of lightweight clothing for easy movement, especially if plans include time outside. Wearing a hat is important for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia since so much body heat escapes from an uncovered head. Also, don’t forget to add a scarf to cover up an exposed neck. Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves and may be easier to help get on and oﬀ . Clips designed for skiers can help keep track of gloves or mittens that are otherwise easily misplaced or lost. Manage the winter blues “Sundowning” is a term that refers to increased anxiety, confusion and even increased sleepiness due to the decreased sunlight in the winter months. Visual perception is already an issue for many people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and can cause increased confusion or disorientation in dark or shadowy environments both indoors and outdoors.

Rotary Club of Cincinnati honors Cincy fi refi ghters It was shortly after 2 a.m. when Cincinnati fi refi ghters arrived at an apartment fi re in Pleasant Ridge. Neighbors said an elderly woman was still inside. They had tried but couldn’t reach her

through the dense fl ames and smoke. That was the scene that greeted fi refi ghter Lasha Cauthen and Lt. Eric Uhlhorn on Oct. 13. Their quick life-saving response earned them the 2020 Valor Award from the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, presented on Nov. 19 at the Rotary’s annual Cincinnati Firefi ghter Recognition Awards. Cincinnati Fire Chief Roy Winston presented the awards. “Had it not been for the actions of Lasha Cauthen and Eric Uhlhorn, controlling the fi re, locating the victim and carrying her to safety, she would have surely perished,” said Winston. The woman, who had been in critical condition at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, recovered and later visited the fi rehouse to thank her rescuers, said Winston. The Valor Award was one of four awards presented. Specialist Maurice Lang was awarded for Administrative Excellence for his work updating the Fire Prevention Code manual and modernizing and updating processes and procedures in the Fire Prevention Bureau. See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 12B

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Firefi ghter Brittani Ristau received the Community Service Award. Ristau and her dog, Gus, have been longtime volunteers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where the pair visit children. “She started the Good Boy Foundation to be part of the lives of children dealing with childhood cancers,” said Winston. The foundation raises funds to provide gifts and other support for children and their families and to support research at Children’s Hospital. Lt. Denny Baker was recognized with the Self-Improvement Award for his commitment to constantly improving and implementing eff ective training programs. ‘He thinks outside the box and leads by example,” said Winston, who credited Baker with making the Cincinnati’s fi refi ghters “stronger, faster and safer.” The awards were presented virtually, with Winston joining Rotary leaders in a socially distanced presentation and recipients participating online. Chief Winston was presented a donation of $1,000 to support training programs. The Rotary Club of Cincinnati initiated the annual Rotary Awards more than a decade ago to honor excellence in key public service professions. The awards honor members of the Cincinnati Police, Cincinnati teachers, offi cers in the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Offi ce and the Cincinnati Fire Department. The Rotary Club of Cincinnati was founded in 1910 as a service and networking organization with a mission to provide selfl ess service in the community and the world and to meet needs of children with disabilities. With more than 300 members, it is the largest Rotary Club in Greater Cincinnati. For information on The Ro-

tary Club of Cincinnati see www.cincinnatirotary.org Peggy Hodgson, The Rotary Club of Cincinnati

Aubrey Rose Foundation voted Nonprofi t of the Year The Aubrey Rose Foundation was voted Best Nonprofi t Support Organization in the Greater Cincinnati Nonprofi t of the Year Awards by Cincy & NKY Magazines. After 20 years of unceasing eff orts, the Aubrey Rose Foundation has brought over $1 Million of hope to thousands of families struggling with medically-fragile children! “What began as a glimmer of an idea has become a bright shining light of hope and help to so many struggling and in need!” -Jerry & Nancy Hollenkamp, Aubrey Rose Foundation founders In this inaugural contest, Cincy & NKY Magazines asked their readers to nominate and vote for their favorite nonprofits and the people spoke loud and clear when they chose the Aubrey Rose Foundation for the Best Nonprofi t Support Organization. Cincy & NKY Magazines are proud to recognize the success of nonprofi t organizations in the Greater Cincinnati community through their Inaugural Nonprofi t of the Year Award. These awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by nonprofi t organizations, staff and volunteers who are dedicated to the business of doing good in our community. Awardees will be featured in the winter publication of Cincy & NKY Magazines in December. The Aubrey Rose Foundation has been helping struggling families all over Greater Cincinnati and the US since 2001. Their mission is, and always has been, to help families that are caring for medically-

fragile children suff ering from life-threatening illnesses, while maintaining a focus on family unity. The Aubrey Rose Foundation gives families a means to lift the weight of life’s complexities during their diffi cult time by providing emotional and fi nancial support. The 100% volunteer driven 501©3 non-profi t organization was founded in memory of Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp who passed away suddenly in 2000, just before her 3rd birthday. Aubrey’s parents, Jerry and Nancy Hollenkamp, started the foundation in Aubrey’s honor and to carry on her spirit. Visit aubreyrose.org to learn more about the Foundation. Nancy Hollenkamp, Aubrey Rose Foundation

American Family agency owner Doris Gibbons beneﬁ ts charitable organizations through “Larger than Life” promotion American Family Life Insurance Company and agency owners in 19 states, including Doris Gibbons of Harrison, partnered in a “Larger than Life” promotion during Life Insurance Awareness Month in September and the month of October to benGibbons eﬁ t their local communities. They earned $187,525 that can be used for eligible donations to charitable organizations. Because they met the challenge to sell 10,000 policies, the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation added another $10,000 donation to Feeding America, given in their honor. Agency owners can donate to eligible organizations of their choice, and eligible donations can be doubled through

the company’s agency owner donation match program. Gibbons donated $200 to Girl Scouts of Western Ohio and $75 to Working In Neighborhoods. “Being connected to my community is very important to me, and I’m thankful for a way to give back,” said Gibbons. “I hope these donations will help these deserving organizations and the valuable work they do, especially in this challenging time of COVID.” “We’re proud of our agency owners for helping others at a time they may need it most, and for protecting the dreams of their customers, as we’ve seen an increased awareness of the importance of life insurance during the pandemic,” said Steve Tjugum, American Family Life Insurance Company president. “We’re also grateful to the Dreams Foundation for the additional community investments on behalf of our agency owners.” Brandon Gibbons, Doris Gibbons Insurance Agency

First Financial provides over $150,000 to Greater Cincinnati organizations to foster growth First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and its Foundation have distributed $151,500 to organizations in Greater Cincinnati as part of its focus to support programs and organizations that enhance and develop the communities in which First Financial does business, in particular low-income communities, focusing on the priorities of neighborhood development, workforce development and education, and culture and the arts. These grants are part of a larger initiative in which the First Financial Foundation is providing support to organizations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Grant funding is being pro-

vided to the following organizations: Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati; Axis Teen Centers; BLOC Ministries, Inc.; Brighton Center; Center for Respite Care; Cincinnati Community ToolBank; Cincinnati Union Bethel; Circle Tail; Cornerstone Renter Equity; Easterseals TriState; Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton, Ohio; Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky; Invest in Neighborhoods; Learning Grove; Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati; Mercy Neighborhood Ministries; Preservation of Affordable Housing; Rosemary’s Babies Co.; Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses; Shelterhouse; ULI Cincinnati; Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio; Whole Again International; and Working in Neighborhoods. “The support we are providing through grants from the First Financial Foundation is part of our commitment to be woven into the communities we serve,” said Archie Brown, president and CEO of First Financial Bank. “We thank these organizations Brown for working with us to make a positive diﬀ erence in the lives of the people who live and work here.” First Financial also secured additional funds for local organizations through two outside sources. These include CREA, a national low-income housing tax credit organization, and the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation, which awards philanthropic grants to enrich the lives of residents and improve communities. These additional funds build upon the direct support from the First Financial Foundation to create an even greater impact throughout First Financial’s service area. Peter Osborne

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