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The Campbell County Public Library helped uncork an annual reading initiative with a Prohibition-era style party Friday, Sept. 11 centered around a book set in the 1920s. It was the first, but not the last event in public libraries in Campbell, Boone and Kenton counties promoting the 2009 Northern Kentucky One Book One Community reading selection of “The Jazz Bird” by Craig Holden. LIFE, B1
A word from the president
The majority of Campbell County Schools viewed a recording of President Barack Obama’s message about the personal responsibility of getting the most out of their education on Thursday, Sept. 10, two days after the speech was broadcast live. “I thought that it was really good because it kind of told us that he cared about our education and our futures,” said Jennifer Rawe, a seventhgrade student. Some parents opted to keep their children from hearing the speech because of political concerns, but the remainder of the district’s students watched the president. SCHOOLS, A6
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Peyton King, 6, of Highland Heights, clambers up a ladder-like piece of playground equipment at the Alexandria Community Park Monday, Sept. 14.
The number of families seeking food, clothing, prescription drug and other assistance from southern Campbell County’s biggest charitable outreach effort keeps going up. Donations aren’t covering demand, but volunteers at the ministry are hoping County Market selecting the charity as the beneficiary of the store’s 11th annual Market Days festival fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 will help bring in money and awareness of the need and mission of the ministry. County Market Days, with discounts, chances to win prizes, and free items like cake and coffee, is ongoing from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20. “We were just tickled to be chosen,” said Sandy Daunt, volunteer program director of the non-profit and non-denominational C.A.R.E. Ministry (Caring and Reaching with Encouragement). The ministry’s donors, including Main Street Baptist Church south of Alexandria off U.S. 27 at 11093 Alexandria Pike where the charity is located in an adjacent 8,000-square-foot building, have stepped up their financial support to meet the increasing need. It’s a continuous challenge to keep the food pantry shelves full, Daunt said.
County Market festival The 11th annual County Market Days festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, outside the store, located at 7109 Alexandria Pike in the Alexandria Village Green Shopping Center. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit and non-denominational C.A.R.E. Ministry. Part of the reason it’s challenging to keep the pantry stocked is because of the ministry’s commitment to giving families full meals they can take home and cook up rather than just handing them a can of apricots or something, she said. “The donations that we’ve had in the past just doesn’t cover our demand right now,” Daunt said. About 60 families who have never sought assistance from the C.A.R.E. Ministry in the past did so in August, Daunt said. The ministry assisted 306 families in August, up from about 283 families assisted in July, she said. Sometimes it’s both parents who are unemployed, and people are especially needing help with keeping prescriptions filled, Daunt said. “From what we’re finding out now it’s families that have never been in this situation before,” she said.
Number of U.S. 27 workers unclear By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
Drive out to the construction zone past A.J. Jolly Park where at least a dozen workers in reflective vests are using heavy equipment to clear the way for a widening of U.S. 27 to four lanes and it’s clear the project is employing people. But details are scant on exactly how many people the $26.5-million project, entirely funded with federal stimulus money, will employ through the creation of new jobs or retention of existing jobs. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District Six of the Department of Highways does not have details about how many people the project is employing or will employ over the course of the expected two years of work. The project will widen a 2.4mile section of U.S. 27 from two to four lanes starting at A.J. Jolly Park and ending at Nagel Road. Construction on the project started Aug. 18 after being delayed since May 2008 because of state budget cuts. The project’s projected completion date is November 2012. Contractors are required to report their payroll information to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, but there is a six week lag time in the reporting of the numbers, said Chuck Wolfe, spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Transportation. “We have to pass that information along to Federal Highway Administration and then to Congress,” Wolfe said.
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Construction equipment lies in wait in a former highway picnic area along U.S. 27 south of A.J. Jolly Park while brush and trees are cleared on the hillside in the background for the widening of a 2.4-mile section of highway to four lanes.
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Construction to widen the 2.4-mile section of U.S. 27 between A.J. Jolly Park and Nagel Road has started. The speed limit in the work zone is 45 miles-per-hour. The first construction is about a half mile south of Hillview Drive. Watch for construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway and traffic control devices. Eaton Asphalt Paving Co., of Covington, won the low-bid contract. The figures are supposed to be reported to the cabinet by the seventh day of each month by contractors. August numbers aren’t in yet, but should be soon, and so far the only payroll spending on stimulus projects report has been from July, Wolfe said. The July payroll numbers reported by contractors throughout the state was $1.78 million, he said.
The state does not break the numbers down by project, Wolfe said. Complicating trying to understand how many jobs stimulus projects including U.S. 27 are creating or retaining is that there is a risk of double counting because contractors often use the same employees on different job sites for functions like paving work, Wolfe said.
Contractors also keep their payroll numbers close to the vest because of the competitive nature of the contract bidding process, he said. “They don’t normally share that with each other,” Wolfe said. “We treat that as proprietary information.” The transportation cabinet also tracks payroll numbers, not job figures, so figuring out job creation and retention can be problematic, he said. “We will say at some point how many jobs are created or retained by contractors,” Wolfe said. But the project has just started, he said. “We can’t really say ahead of time how many jobs,” Wolfe said.
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Grant’s Lick Baptist Church is preparing to ring in the congregation’s 150th anniversary with a special worship service and celebration to cherish the past and look toward the future Sunday, Sept. 27. The church will start the day off with an 11 a.m. worship service, and at 12:30 p.m. there will be a dinner followed by live music, and a special program including a projected photo presentation, and speeches by former pastors and families in the church. The bands Whoesever Will and Two Hands A-Cross will perform the live music. The church averages about 130 people for a typical Sunday service with 458 people being members of the church. After dinner, the congregation will recognize former members and pastors of the church, said Pat Wright, a member of the church who is helping organize the anniversary. Members of the church have been digging through old boxes of church history to display, and there will be a
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Grant’s Lick Baptist Church Pastor Tom Wilkes stands next to the church bell from the congregation’s former home until moving to the building in the background in 1989. Grant’s Lick Baptist Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. screen with photos running during the program. Wright has been a member of the church for about 50 years since she moved to the area in the fourth grade. The family tradition goes back to Wright’s grandparents who were members of the church. “That’s the same for many, their parents and grandparents went and their families helped start the church,� Wright said of the congregation. The church was organized Nov. 19, 1859, meeting for the first time in a log home. The church’s women’s ministry, organized in 1914, remains active. And prior to a baptistery being added, new members were baptized over a hill in Phillips Creek. The sanctuary erected by the congregation in 1895 still stands adjacent to Oakland Cemetery, and is less than a
mile south from the new church’s present location at 941 Clayridge Road that was completed in 1989. “We decided to take the church bell out of the old church, and erected a little stand by the front door where the bell is housed,� Wright said. The church meets each Sunday for Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is also a 6:40 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. The church’s new pastor Tom Wilkes, who came to Grant’s Lick about two months ago, said many previous pastors, staff and former members will share a favorite memory during the anniversary celebration. The congregation is enthusiastic about the upcoming celebration, Wilkes said. “They’re anxious for it to
come, and they expect a good turnout,� he said. Some of the church’s biggest traditions are the living manger at Christmas that the congregation organizes and the church picnic, Wilkes said. The church also has an active group of members whom have picked up and gone to help people in disaster relief including in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he said. The church is also looking toward the future with plans for a sand volleyball court and more recreation programs, he said. There are plans to have an outdoor movie night in the parking lot of the church soon. And a member of the church has recently started a children’s Bible memorization study program. “The congregation is excited to move forward,� Wilkes said.
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Campbell County Police Department Patrolman Geoffrey Lucas, in his first year with the agency, has graduated from police officer basic training. Lucas graduated basic training from the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond Aug. 14. Lucas was the leader in his class and was awarded the 110 percent award in physical fitness and defensive tactics.
Good-bye to summer
Say good-bye to summer on the horse trails at A.J. Jolly Park near Grant’s Lick Saturday, Sept. 19. Ride with other horse enthusiasts along the new and improved trails during the third annual A.J. Jolly Trail Ride presented by the Northern Kentucky Horse Network. Registration and riding starts at noon. Participants will ride on their own on marked trails. And there will be a grill-out
with other riders at 5 p.m., so bring lawn chairs. This year’s ride will feature a “poker run.” Drawings for door prizes and a split-thepot will help support NKHN trail construction projects. There will be ample trailer parking in a designated area for the event, and a $5 park permit fee will be charged to all vehicles. The cost to rid will be $10 per person or $20 per family. NKHN members ride for free. The park closes at dusk, and do not bring alcohol. A current negative Coggins Test, a test for the equine infectious disease, is required by state law and will be checked at the park gate. To RSVP for meal counting to the Campbell County Extension Office call 5722600. For information or to be a sponsor e-mail Tracy Spenlau, spenlaufarm@fuse.net. The Northern Kentucky Horse Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the horse popula-
tion, providing recreational opportunities, encouraging sound management practices, and promoting agritourism and the interests of the local horse industry, through organizing resources and offering educational programs. For information visit the Web site www.nkyhorsenetwork.com.
Nursing home still a go
The start of construction on the planned $22.5 million, 143-bed nursing home in Cold Spring, is awaiting financing. Carespring Health Care Management, the developer, hopes to get financing for the nursing home sometime in the next two months. Then ground can be broken on the 10-acre site by the interchange of U.S. 27 and the AA Highway, said Barry Bortz, CEO of Carespring. Bortz had said in January that he hoped to have the financing in place to start in January or February earlier this year.
The recession has slowed, but not stopped plans for the nursing home with financial institutions having been loath to loan money, Bortz said. Plans for the nursing home was announced in 2008. It will replace half of the 286 nursing home beds lost from Campbell County in 2006 when, amidst a state investigation into allegations of abuse, Lakeside Heights Nursing Center in Highland Heights closed.
Day at Turfway
It will be Campbell County Day at Turfway Park Sunday, Sept. 20. The event will be from noon to 5:40 p.m. While the day’s nine horse races occur, the event will showcases businesses operating in Campbell County. There is no cost for businesses to participate, and food sales are allowed, but beverage sales are not. Businesses interested in participating can call Lindsey at 647-4846 for details.
Finding flu strain shots By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
While people are calling their doctors to get on waiting lists for the first batches of swine flu vaccination expected in by October or November, the seasonal flu shot remains important. People interested in obtaining a seasonal flu shot should definitely contact their primary care doctor or pediatrician first, and take advantage of any employer vaccination programs, said Emily Gresham Wherle, public information manager for the Northern Kentucky Independent Health District. “It’s not going to protect you from the swine flu strain, but it would be possible to have a strain of the seasonal flu and swine flu at the same time, and you could get one right after another,” Gresham Wherle said. More than 114,000 people are hospitalized every year because of the seasonal flu, and 36,000 people die because of it across the United States, she said. T he seasonal flu is usually at its highest in the area in February or mid-March, she said. Seniors, people with underlying health conditions, young children, and the people who care for them are at increased risk of catching the seasonal flu. Children under ages 6 months old cannot get the shot, so it’s important for caregivers to get the shot, she said. Typically, 70 to 75 million Americans typically receive a seasonal flu shot, she said. “We don’t anticipate there being anything with limited supply at this point,” said Gresham Wherle of the seasonal flu shot. “A lot of retail providers are trying to get it out early.” Most pharmacies and grocery stores with a pharmacy provide seasonal flu shot services, she said. A helpful tool for finding a retailer selling the shots is the Web site www.931 SHOT.org, Gresham Wherle said. Also, local health clinics will begin taking appointments in October for people seeking the seasonal flu
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Students hear president on a delay By Chris Mayhew
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With many arms holding up heads in darkened classrooms, the majority of Campbell County Schools students tuned their eyes and ears to television sets showing a recording of President Barack Obama’s message about the personal responsibility of getting the most out of their education. Some parents opted to keep their children from hearing the speech because of political concerns, but the remainder of the district’s students watched the president on Thursday, Sept. 10, two days after the speech was broadcast live. Of Campbell County Middle School’s about 1,100 students, around 20 opted to work on an alternative assignment rather than hear the president’s education speech. A total of approximately 90 students of the district’s 4,744 students enrolled chose to opt-out of hearing the speech in favor of an alternate assignment. “I thought that it was really good because it kind of told us that he cared about our education and our futures,” said Jennifer Rawe, a seventh-grade student, of Alexandria, after watching the speech on television. Austin Richardson, 13, of Alexandria, an eighth-grade student at the middle school, said he
The district chose to delay the showing to students before the text of the speech was made public, said Juli Hale, director of community relations for the district. The district had some parents calling and concerned about politics being part of the speech even though people were told the speech was going to keep an education focus. “They (parents) were concerned that the speech might take a more political slant,” Hale said. The president did stick with a positive education message, but having the speech delayed has also allowed for teachers in the district to better incorporate the speech into their classroom learning plans, Hale said.
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Students in Vicki Foley's eighth-grade American History class at Campbell County Middle School watch President Barack Obama's speech to students across the U.S. about education Thursday, Sept. 10. already studied hard, but the speech makes him think about making sure he gets good grades and not be the class clown or hang out with the wrong crowd. “To try to be one of the best,” Richardson said. So, he’s taking an advance class, Algebra I, to try to get a head start on high school. Richardson said he wants to be like his cousin who took advanced
placement classes throughout high school so that he can get into the best college he can, and get the best job, making the best money that he can. Campbell County Middle School Principal David Sandlin said he received about 25 calls from parents with questions about the speech, and that about six of the callers were upset about the school district showing the speech
because of political reasons. “I don’t see how anybody can be critical of telling kids to be responsible and persevere to reach their goals,” Sandlin said. At Cline Elementary School a message on a hallway wall states “Everyone Learns Without Exception.” A similar message was contained in the president’s speech, who challenged students to over-
come obstacles to get the best education they can for themselves. Natalie Hempfling, 9, of Cold Spring, a fourth-grade student at Cline, said the president’s challenge to set and achieve goals made her rethink her goals. The old goal was to get good grades, Hempfling said. But now it’s to also to do her best and to be good to her teachers and others, she said. Riya Patel, of Cold Spring, a fourth-grade student at Cline, said she thought it was important to hear that parents and teachers are trying their best for the students, so that it’s important for the students to try their hardest.
Appalachian-themed event honors NKU professor By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com
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School booting up gaming fitness By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
Grant’s Lick Elementary School will activate a virtual playground for students during the winter when weather doesn’t permit students to go outside. The school has received $1,260 for the institution of a Wii fitness program from the Northern Kentucky Independent Health District’s REACH Coalition program (Resources and Education to Achieve Coordinated school Health). The school anticipates buying the game consoles by the end of September, said Sandy Bunting, the school’s nurse, who will help implement Wii activities. The Wii will be used in physical education class as a unit of learning, Bunting said. The video game, that requires users to mimic the motions of the sport they are playing from dodge ball to four square, will also be used as recess
in the winter months when the gym is sometimes scheduled for a teacher’s classroom activity. It will also be an incentive for good behavior. For example, if a teacher notices a group of students for being especially quiet in the hallway they might get a letter. When they have enough letters to spell out the word “compliment,” playing the Wii will be one incentive, Bunting said. What constitutes as fitness vs. playing a video game will be discussed with students, she said. “That kind of concept so that they don’t get the idea that any type of video game constitutes as exercise,” Bunting said. Incorporating taking turns and forming a team will also be part of Wii activities, she said. The school is planning on initially purchasing the Wii playground games and three consoles with extra controllers. The Wii playground includes active games from four square, basketball,
dodge ball and baseball. Bunting has played Wii fitness games before, and said it’s amazing how much of a workout a person can get by moving in a confined space in response to the game. “It’s very interactive,” she said. “Actually, you can break out into a sweat very easily, they’re pretty active.” A player usually has to keep moving the controller in sync with their body or they’re not going to be that successful, Bunting said. Other REACH Coalition award winners from Campbell County include Silver Grove School, which received $1,220 for a Wii gaming system, and Southgate Independent Schools, which received $1,300 for a Girls on the Run program and an additional $1,300 for the Girls on Track program. For information, call the health department's Community Health Promotion office at 341-4264 or visit www.fitclassrooms.com.
Some of the most prominent names in Appalachian literature are soon joining together to celebrate the life of one of their own who left them suddenly last year. Danny Miller, an English professor and chair of the English department at Northern Kentucky University passed away unexpectedly last November after dedicating 28 years of his life to the school. Miller, a native of Appalachia, became a specialist in Appalachian literature when the field was being formed and worked a large part of his life teaching others about it, said Kris Yohe, a professor at NKU and close friend of Miller’s. “I believe that the Voices from the Hills event is a fitting tribute to Danny because it brings some of the most important names in Appalachian literature together, which shows how these authors honor him and his work,” Yohe said. The event is meant to honor Miller’s life, work and the meaningful role he played at the school. “Danny was such an extremely warm, kind, outgoing and genuinely friendly man that I think many people felt close to him,” Yohe said. “...his work at NKU was also very precious to him and he was much beloved.” “He helped so many of us, and perhaps especially students, to feel at home and to feel connected to NKU.” Through his work with Appalachian literature, Miller touched many people throughout the country as well, said Bob Wallace, a NKU professor who is organizing the event. A memorial service was held at the school shortly after Miller died, but Wallace said many felt more needed to be done. “It was a very moving experience and we really realized how lucky we were to have Danny,” Wallace said. “We decided we
Danny Miller, a native of Appalachia, became a specialist in Appalachian literature when the field was being formed and worked a large part of his life teaching others about it. needed to do something to celebrate his life that included the many people outside of NKU that knew Danny.” Wallace said it wasn’t hard to get some of the most recognized Appalachian writers involved in the event since many of them were like family to Miller. The event includes a roundtable discussion about the future of Appalachian literature moderated by Laura Sutton, editor of Appalachian literature at the University Press of Kentucky, a memorial luncheon including a dialogue between Gurney Norman, poet laureate of Kentucky and Frank X Walker, an author and writer-in-residence at NKU who is known for coining the term Affrilachian, public readings by Norman, Crystal Wilkinson and Wendell Berry and a reception features Appalachian music by Sherry Cook Stanforth. Along with honoring Miller’s life and love of Appalachian literature, the event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Danny Miller Memorial Fund for students at NKU. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Greves Concert Hall at Northern Kentucky University. Advanced registration is required for the luncheon and recommended for the public reading. For more information visit http://english.nku.edu/people/dan nymiller/voices.php or call 5725416.
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As part of its continuing efforts to become a more military friendly campus, Northern Kentucky University announced a number of initiatives aimed at making the university more accessible and comfortable for veterans. NKU’s university-wide support committee, called the Veteran’s Advocacy Committee, ensures that the university is prepared to meet the needs of the growing number of military veteran students. The committee, currently consisting of more than 30 members from across campus, is chaired by Dave Merriss. The university also now has a Veterans for Education and Transition Support (V.E.T.S.) student organization, which has achieved national membership and recognition by the Student Veterans of America, a coalition of student veterans groups from campuses across the country that works to develop new groups, coordinate between existing groups and advocate on behalf of student veterans. Only 191 student veteran organizations exist nationwide. The university is participating in the VA Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, which is an agreement between institutions of higher learning and the VA to fund tuition and fees that exceed the highest instate undergraduate tuition and fees for the state where the school is located. The Veteran’s Advocacy Committee also sponsors
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Hicks recognized
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce today announced recipients of the 2009 Acorn Awards. Dr. Wesley Vernon Hicks, chemistry professor at Northern Kentucky University, and Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg, English literature professor at Madisonville Community College, are the recipients of the $5,000 award given annually to outstanding professors at Kentucky’s colleges and universities. The awards were presented at the 2009 Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship, sponsored by the Council on Postsecondary Education and Kentucky’s colleges and universities. Hicks has been a chemistry professor at NKU since 1972, specializing in physical chemistry, quantum mechanics and molecular calculations. He is currently the president of the Kentucky Science Teachers Association, and he
has won numerous awards for his teaching. Vander Ploeg is chair of the Humanities Division and coordinator for the International Studies and Global Awareness Program at MCC, and has been with the community college for 21 years. He is a contributor to NPR, and is active in community theater. He also recently returned from Turkey as a Fulbright Scholar.
Northern Kentucky University announced that Mike Philipps and Melvin Grier will present “A Soldier’s Story: Return to Vietnam” as part of the NKU Military History Lecture Series Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in Business/Education/Psychology Center Room 200. The free public lecture will focus on Philipps’ experiences in the Vietnam War. A native of Muncie, Ind., Philipps graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1968 and was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence branch. He served in Vietnam with the Office of the Special Assistant to the Ambassador and with the military Assistance Command/Civil Operations and Rural Development Support (MAC/CORDS). He spent his entire tour in the Phoenix Program.
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This week in soccer
• Newport Central Catholic boys defeated Calvary Christian 3-2, Sept. 8. • Campbell County High School girls shut out Holmes High School 10-0, Sept. 9. Anna Carrigan and Amy Neltner both scored two goals and Anne Marie Dumaine, Kaitlin Bryan, Shelby Davis, Bridget Donoghue, Chelsea Korsmoe and Julie Ampfer each scored a goal. Megan Rauch and Kaitlyn Rice were Campbell’s keepers. Campbell advances to 6-1-1 with the win. • Campbell County boys defeated Highlands 2-1, Sept. 10. Campbell advances to 3-3 with the win. Highlands falls to 7-3. Dylan Mains and Colton Tanner scored Campbell’s goals. • Campbell County girls defeated Beechwood in a 7-0 shutout, Sept. 10. Campbell advances to 7-1-1 with the win. Campbell’s Megan Rauch made two saves. Kaitlin Bryan scored three goals, Amy Neltner scored two goals and Anne Marie Dumaine and Anna Carrigan each scored a goal.
Upward basketball
First Baptist Church of Alexandria and Main Street Baptist Church are combining their efforts to conduct the Upward Basketball/Cheerleading League for this upcoming season. The churches hope to teach children the fundamentals of basketball, and reach out to children and teens to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through devotions, fellowship and prayer. To play, e-mail Chris Pelle at cpelle_3@hotmail.com or Ron Duty at firstbaptist@ fuse.net.
This week in volleyball
• Campbell County High School girls defeated Simon Kenton High School 25-18, 26-24, Sept. 8. • Campbell County defeated Silver Grove 25-3, 25-10, Sept. 10.
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Newport Central Catholic forced a three-and-out during Ryle’s first possession and the Thoroughbreds picked up a first down on its first offensive play Saturday, Sept. 12. However, the positives for NewCath ended there as the Thoroughbreds fell to 13 with its loss to the Ryle Raiders, 45-0. After stalling on its first drive, Ryle scored on sevenconsecutive possessions while also keeping NewCath off the board. NewCath faces off against Campbell County (1-2) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. “(NewCath is) a championship caliber program but their numbers are down,” Ryle head coach Bryson Warner said. “We used to play a lot of guys both ways but our numbers are increasing year in and year out. “Our staff has worked hard building up our depth and all three phases of the game were excellent Saturday night,” Warner added. Only one player starts both ways for Ryle whereas numerous NewCath players appeared on both sides of the ball, Warner said. During its shut-out win over NewCath, the Raiders out-gained the Thoroughbreds by a 428-122 yard margin. Ryle rushed for 252 yards in the game. “Our line did a great job run blocking and protecting the quarterback,” Warner said. “(NewCath) stacked the box to stop the run which allowed us to throw it very well. We have improved both phases of our offense.”
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Brossart led 42-0 at halftime and never looked back. Senior Chris Bowman car-
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Ryle running back Kiefer Eubank is stopped by Newport Central Catholic’s Brennan Daunt (11).
ried eight times for 66 yards and two touchdowns, while junior Andrew Guidugli carried three times for 49 yards and two scores. As a team, the Mustangs rushed 17 times for 203 yards and four touchdowns. Brossart (3-0) plays at Elizabethtown Sept. 18.
Covington Catholic 33, Campbell County 14
Capturing his first win since taking over Covington Catholic’s program, head coach Dave Wirth and the Colonels improved to 1-3 with its win over Campbell County, 33-14.
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Newport Central Catholic running back Chris Kelly covers up the ball while running upfield during the first quarter. Covington Catholic hosts Beechwood (1-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The Colonels gained 205
yards on the ground and produced 383 yards of total offense during its win over Campbell County.
Quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck had 308 yards of total offense including 131 yards rushing on 26 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground. Erpenbeck also was 16for-24 passing for 178 yards. On his 18th birthday, tight end Beau Geisen scored on a 31-yard touchdown reception for Covington Catholic while catching four passes for 57 yards. Alex Connelly led Covington Catholic’s receivers with 101 yards on eight receptions. Leading the way for the Camels was Michael Kremer. The quarterback was 21-for-42 passing for 222 yards. Campbell County travels to face Newport Central Catholic (1-3) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
Brossart volleys for 14 hours; win playoffs The Bishop Brossart Lady ‘Stangs (11-6) saved the best for last, and at the end of a 14 and a half hour marathon day of volleyball featuring both highs and lows, they won the Bronze Division of the Touchstone Energy All “A” State Volleyball Tournament Sept. 12 in Richmond, Ky. They started the day at 7:30 a.m. with a touch Whitefield Academy team from Louisville and had a great chance of winning both games. They led in the first 12-7
and the second 9-4 but eventually lost 25-21 and 25-14. Later in pool play the managed to rebound and edge Middlesboro 2518, 23-25, and 21-15. They finished pool play falling to Caldwell County 25-20, and then 25-10. That meant the Lady ’Stangs would qualify for the Bronze Playoffs (there were only Gold and Bronze no Silver). The Lady ‘Stangs were ready to play knocking off eighth Region Champion Carroll County 25-15, 25-
19 and then rolled over Russell in the semifinals 259, 25-11 to set the stage for a dramatic match with a very good Monroe County team in the Championship at 9 p.m. The Tomkinsville, Ky., school is at the very high end of All “A” Enrollments with 594 students, and after one game it didn’t look good as Monroe took charge 25-15. But then Marie Heeb had first serve for game two. The junior drilled the Lady Falcons for a 7-0 start and the Lady ’Stangs fol-
lowed with a great team effort backed by raucous Bishop Brossart fans and parents. Brossart owned the second game, 25-14. Seventeen minutes later, the Lady ‘Stangs won the third game 21-14. Junior Felicity Britt pounded the floor with 59 kills to go along with 58 digs and 11 aces to earn Tournament MVP honors. She was joined on the All-Tournament team by sophomore Molly Williams (81 assists, 24 kills and 37
digs), junior Marie Heeb (49 digs, 8 kills and 12 aces) and senior Rachel Bankemper (32 digs and 6 aces). It was team effort though as other contributed greatly. Senior libero Chelsea Verst had 73 digs. Senior Anna Dykes had 19 kills, 12 blocks and 2 aces. Sophomore Meredith Harris had 6 kills and 3 blocks and sophomore Megan Herbst had 3 kills and 5 assists. The Lady ’Stangs won the Gold Division beating Bardstown Bethlehem 2520, 17-25, 21-17.
This week in golf
• Cooper High School’s Adam Millson shot 4 under par 32 on the front nine at Hickory Sticks, Sept. 9, helping the Cooper boys defeat Campbell County 150-176. Cooper advances to 8-2 with the win. • Bishop Brossart High School girls defeated Simon Kenton High School 233-235, Sept. 10. Brossart advances to 1-9 with the win.
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Pennie Wiseman had a tough learning curve when she took over the Bishop Brossart High School volleyball team. After many years coaching at Highlands as either a head coach or assistant, Wiseman had a new group of players to get to know. “I think the toughest part was how they would fit together,” she said. “Teaching them the skills is not the hard thing, it’s figuring out their personalities and what makes them click. Sometimes people play better with different people besides them.” To that end, Wiseman has been tweaking the lineup for chemistry and for shoring up the team blocking, which she said has been the main weakness so far this season. The Mustangs had a solid 7-4 record heading into the All “A” state tournament Sept. 12 in Richmond. “We’re doing pretty well,” Wiseman said. “We’ve done well with our defense and our setting and offense have stepped up.” Junior hitter Felicity Britt is leading the team in kills with nearly three per game and also leads the team in digs. She was the most valuable player in the 10th Region All “A” tourney. Senior libero Chelsea Verst is second in digs. Sophomore setter Molly Williams has more than 100 assists. Other seniors in the lineup are Jamie Baird, Rachel Bankemper and Anna
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Fall lacrosse skills
The Northern Kentucky Lacrosse Club Warriors are conducting Fall Skills 2009 to help players sharpen ball and stick skills, tactics and moves and get some time on the field to practice for the competitive season. Eric Grombala will join the Warriors for Fall Skills. Grombala played at Hillsdale College for four years, coached Bluejays lacrosse for eight years and spent one year as assistant coach at St. Xavier High School. To sign up for Fall Skills, go to www.leaguelineup.com/nklax. Go to “Online Forms” under the left-hand menu and follow the instructions. All money and fees are due by Sept. 28. The club is looking for parents to help run skills for all three age levels. E-mail Coach T.J. Burns at tjburns@fuse.net. The Northern Kentucky Lacrosse Club is also looking for board members. Send nominations to Colleen Zirkelbach at czirkelbach@fuse.net or to tjburns@fuse.net. The 2009 regional 8v8 Kings Dynasty Cup is being hosted by Kings Soccer Academy Oct. 16-18, in Wilder, at the Town and Country Sports and Health Club. Select teams will be accepted. Entry fee for U11 and U12 is $350.
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Contact Jeremy Robertson at 859-442-5800, or e-mail socoperations@kingssa.com. Deadline for application is Sept. 18.
First kick clinic
First Kick is conducting indoor sessions at Town and Country Sports and Health Club from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, and 1-1:45 p.m. Thursdays, from Sept. 23-24, Nov. 45, Jan. 6-7 and Feb. 17-18. Bring a water bottle and soccer ball. Cost is $52 for members and $62 for non-members. The clinic is coached by Roby Stahl, one of the first American coaches ever to play and coach full time professionally in Europe. Call 859-442-5800 or e-mail socoperations@kingssa.com.
Girls’ basketball tryout
Midwest Lady Knights (formerly Kentucky Elite) has openings for fourth-grade girls who want to play on an AAU team. The Knights will play in fall and winter leagues to get ready for AAU spring season. The team teaches girls the fundamentals to take them to the next level. The coaches have coached basketball for more than 20 years in all levels. Call Dave Brock at 609-7111 or 513-460-2867.
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Stop making sense In these tough economic times, there still seems to be plenty of money to spend, according to Steve Pendery, Campbell County JudgeExecutive. But how can that be? Even Pendery himself was quoted in an article in the Kentucky Enquirer in December 2008 about rising costs and budget deficits as saying, “Everybody is worried. We are going through tough times.” Tough times is an understatement. These are extraordinary times. What we read in the papers and see on the evening news and more than like have experienced personally is not only how there is very little money to go around but that whatever money there is, there is less and less of it. As far as local governments are concerned, we have heard of how two of their main sources of revenue have dropped off sharply, namely property tax and payroll tax. We also read, somewhat ironically, that one of the areas of greatest budgetary concern is the alarming rise in pension costs. For Campbell County these costs are expected to go up by 28 percent for the current fiscal year. There is something ironic about this because pensions are how government officials and employees pay themselves when they retire, and the way these pensions get funded is with our tax dollars, which comes from average folk like you and me. In the midst of all this financial turmoil comes an article written by Steve Pendery, who is our JudgeExecutive in Campbell County, which appeared in the Viewpoints section of the Fort Thomas Recorder dated Aug. 13. The title of the piece was “Some Spending Makes Sense.” No doubt some spending does make sense and is absolutely necessary, but I would say given the economic environment in which we live that Mr. Pendery is attempting to justify major outlays of taxpayer dollars for projects that don’t appear to make any sense at all. He starts the article off by stating, “There has never been a better time for public infrastructure projects.” Pendery goes on to explain that in Boone County “a new sanitation plant is needed, and a tunnel needs to be built to convey materials to it.” Perhaps so, but he claims that these projects were bid at a savings to local ratepayers estimated at $40 million. What exactly does this mean? What is being saved? It sounds like money is being spent, not saved. Mr. Pendery also writes that Kenton County is in need of a new jail. First off, I wouldn’t take it at face value when a public official
says a new jail is needed. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. Just exactly how was it determined that a new jail was necessary anyway? Studies were no doubt conducted. Consultants hired. But I can tell you that studies like this are written in such a way as to support what the decision makers already want to have happen. According to Mr. Pendery, the new bids that came in for this project were for $10 million less than what they were originally. The total for the new jail stands at $36 million, and he says this is competitive with bids that go back to 1999. Another example of a spending project that isn’t just being contemplated but is well under way is the new Campbell County Administrative Building that is being constructed on Monmouth and 11th St. in Newport. There had been a hotly disputed legal battle waged between warring parties in the local courts as to whether this building should be constructed in Newport or in Alexandria. What few people seemed to question was the need for the new building in the first place. Mr. Pendery states that the cost for this building came in $1.5 million cheaper than estimated, and that it’s being paid for by a bond that was floated at a little more than 4 percent interest. But the fact is that this building isn’t going to save anybody anything. No doubt the building is going to look nice and employees will enjoy working there, but it’s going to cost in the range of $13 million based on several published reports. We, as residents of this county, have to ask ourselves, as well as ask of our public officials, if this building is absolutely necessary, or does if it fall more into the category of a luxury. Mr. Pendary goes on to explain that there are a multitude of other projects that would also offer great savings to the taxpayer. When a public official uses the word savings, taxpayers have to translate this into spending. Another of these projects he mentions, by the way, is a new Justice Center. One really has to wonder . . . What I would say to Mr. Pendery, who I am sure is a fine gentlemen and has the best intentions, is stop trying to make sense of ways of spending money and instead start trying to make sense of ways of truly not spending money and putting dollars back into the hands of average Americans, like you and me. Page Spiegel is a resident of Highland Heights.
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Living Green: Support clean water Water is a very important natural resource, and Kentucky is blessed with many creeks, streams and several rivers. It provides various recreational opportunities and is a source of water for many cities. Kentucky has another plentiful resource in coal, which is mined in the mountains of Appalachia. It provides electricity to us, as well as other states. Economically, water and coal are both important to Kentucky. Unfortunately, mountaintop removal, a destructive form of coal mining, is polluting and destroying our waterways. How can we sacrifice safe, clean water for the sake of this type of coal mining? The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was passed to protect our nation’s tributaries and disallowed dumping of waste materials into waterways. In 2002, the Surface Mining and Control Reclamation Act provided a loophole for the mountaintop removal companies, allowing them to dump tons of toxic mine waste into the valleys, poisoning the streams that flow through these valleys. Local residents, who directly depend on these streams for their water supply, cannot drink it or use it for any other purpose. As a Northern Kentucky resident, it may be easy to remain passive about this issue. You don’t hear much about it in the media, it is happening many miles away from us, and doesn’t really affect us, or so you think. Duke Energy generates electricity utilizing mountaintop removal coal, and the polluted
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waters from Appalachia ultimately flow into the Ohio River, a water source for many Northern Kentucky resi-
dents. To correct the problem, legislation has been introduced in the House (Clean Water Act, H.R. 1310) and the Senate (Appalachia Water Act, S. 696) to refine wording in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The proposed wording states “fill material is any pollutant that replaces a portion of the waters with dry land or modifies the bottom elevation of a body of water for any purpose.” Coal removal has been going on in the mountains of Kentucky for over 130 years, employing several generations of Kentuckians. One argument against this legislation is that it will eliminate numerous jobs. Unlike traditional coal mining, mountaintop removal doesn’t require as many workers. Today only 7 percent of coal miners are employed by mountaintop removal companies. It doesn’t take many workers to blow the top off a mountain, gather the coal and push the waste into the valley below. If these types of coal companies are required to dispose of waste properly, this would increase employment opportunities. Also, the return to traditional form of coal mining may also occur, increasing employment. Another argument against this legislation is that our price for elec-
tricity will go up, as a result of increasing the costs to the coal companies. Yes, the price of electricity could go up, but we have to ask ourselves how are we paying for this in other ways. How much does it cost to clean up a stream, river or creek once it is polluted? Who is responsible for removing these toxic materials from our drinking water? How much money is lost in tourism when streams and rivers are polluted and can’t be used? All of us pay for these things in the form of higher taxes and water bills. This isn’t about adding burdensome legislation to businesses and consumers; it is about fixing legislation that specifically allowed the mountaintop removal coal mining companies to circumvent the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Please take a few moments to write your political representatives supporting the Clean Water and Appalachia Acts, and let them know that this continued pollution of Kentucky’s waterways is not acceptable. Unfortunately, one coal lobbyist voice is louder than one taxpayer voice; everyone needs to take action. Only through numerous letters can we convince the politicians that clean rivers and streams are important to all Kentucky residents, even in a coal producing state. Clean water shouldn’t be sacrificed for the sake of cheap coal. Sharon Tepe is a resident of Fort Thomas and founder of Campbell County’s Go Green.
Heroin: Signs and symptoms I hope you had the opportunity to read my article Sept. 3 on heroin. As further proof of the devastation of heroin, I am attaching a poem written by Charles Manson. This poem was given to my basic law enforcement class by a trainer that worked court security in California. The officer took it from Manson during his murder trial:
“The King”
Behold my friend I am HER-O-IN, Known to all as the destroyer of men, From whence I first came nobody knows, but I come from the land where the poppy grows, I am the world power, and know it is true, Use me just once and you'll know it too, I came to this country without a passport, and ever since then I've been hunted and sought, Whole nations have gathered to plot my destruction, For I am the breeder of crime and corruption, In cellophane bags I have made my way, to men in offices and children at play, From the heads of state to the lowest of bums, From the richest estates, to the poorest of slums, I can make a man sell his country or flag,
Make a girl sell her virtues for a five-dollar bag, I can take a rich man and make him poor, Or take a young maiden and make her a whore, Some find me a joy and to some a tiller, I can put a gun in your hand and make you a killer, The reckless few who use me the most, I kill them quick with one over dose, I will make you steal, borrow or beg, Then search for a vein in your arm or leg, Once in your blood stream you won't think me mean, You'll praise me as master, then nod off and dream, I can make a schoolboy forget his books, Make a famous beauty forget her good looks, I stopped an army in China, I financed Iran, I'm welcome in Turkey, respected in Japan, Am I not a great god to behold, More treasured than diamonds, more precious than gold, More potent than whiskey, more heady than wine, I am the way of all of man kind, So the police have taken you from under my wing, they dare defy me, I am who king, Now you live in this lousy jail, it's hard to get to you, through visits and mail, Then curse my name, revile me speech, But you'll use me again when you're back on the streets, So all through your sentence, resolve to
your fate, Fret not or worry I'll be at the gate, Run if you want for I'll not give chase, For sooner or later you'll return for your taste, You've heard my warning, but you won't take heed, So put your foot in the stirrup and mount this great steed, Get right in the saddle, and ride me well, For the “white horse of heroin” is headed for hell.
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I apologize if this poem offends anyone. However, this says more about the abuse of heroin than I could ever hope to write. I hope this information is interesting and helpful. If you have any topics you would like to have covered in this column, mail to me at 331 York Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071 or fax to me at 491-5932 or email our office at jadcca@fuse.net. James A. Daley is the Campbell County Attorney.
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Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not? “There should be laws banning cell phones while driving unless they are completely ‘hands-free.’ A driver’s eyes need to be focused on the road, not looking down at a cell phone.” H.S.
“Absolutely! You cannot keep your mind on traffic and on a phone conversation at the same time no matter how smart you think you are. I tried it once to see how it felt and almost ran into three cars. I was sitting at a red light on U.S. 42 and looked to my
left, my right and in the rearview mirror. Guess what? All three were on the cells. And drove off yakking.” Duke “Yes. The distraction while driving only increases the chance of auto accidents. Phones should be used only when the car is parked.” G.G. “This question struck a raw nerve with me and I’m sure with anyone else who has lost a loved one due to the actions of a distacted driver. Absolutely! There should be laws banning all use of
cell phones while driving and with severe and costly penalties. It’s bad enough we deal with people that drive under the influence, and now they’re on the phone. I cannot think of any reason that would justify a person using a cell phone while driving.” N.C. “Why stop at cell phone use? Why not ban driving with one hand, talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, singing, adjusting the radio/heater/air conditioner, looking at people/ scenery/billboards, reading the newspaper, putting on make-up, changing clothes, etc.? All of these behaviors have resulted in
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Next question Has there been a decline of civility at town hall and public meetings in general? Why do you think there has been a decline? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. accidents of varying levels of severity in the past. There will always be idiot drivers. Drive defensively. And you control freaks, socialists and hypocrites who want to ban cell phone use while driving, listen up: you can’t effectively run your own lives, so stop trying to run mine.” Jeffrey Learman
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Fort Thomas woman turn hobby into business For as long as she can remember, Fort Thomas resident Dawn Warner has pursued her hobby of photography. Now, after years of doing other various jobs, Warner is turning her hobby into a career, and starting her own photography business, Lady Bug Photography Group. “The graphic design and photography business is more my passion and dream, so I decided to follow that,” Warner said. Warner said her photographs are different than many other photographers because she strives to get natural-looking shots, and she gets to know her clients. “One of the unique things about a photo session with me is that I like to first have a pre-consultation, get to know my client and (allow) my client to be comfortable with me,” Warner said. Warner offers a variety of packages and prices and takes pictures of anything from families and pets to sporting events and landscapes. Warner and her hus-
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The Campbell County Public Library helped uncork an annual reading initiative with a Prohibitionera style party Friday, Sept. 11 centered around a book set in the 1920s. It was the first, but not the last event in public libraries in Campbell, Boone and Kenton counties promoting the 2009 Northern Kentucky One Book One Community reading selection of “The Jazz Bird” by Craig Holden. The story, although fictional, is set in real life Prohibition hot spots around Cincinnati, Newport and other local locations. The book is filled with guns, murder, corruption, booze and characters including the real-life Cincinnati area whiskey bootlegger George Remus. Members of the Delhi Historical Society and Museum brought a display on Remus that will travel to each county’s library system, and vintage cars from the 1920s were parked in front of the Cold Spring Branch compliments of the Horseless Carriage Club. StoneBrook Winery in Camp Springs provided wine samples for $1 each, and Funky’s Catering and Proverbs Coffee Cafe donated food for the event. Ginger Powell of Highland Heights was one of dozens of people who attended the kickoff gala, which offered library patrons a chance to check the book out before others. Powell came with two other friends who often share the books they read. Powell said she’s been reading about the Newport Gangster’s Gamblers & Girls historic walking tour, and that the “The Jazz Bird” goes along with that storyline. “I want to find out more about that era,” she said. Jerry Maringer of Wood-
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Joe Lukasik, squeezes notes out on the clarinet as Lou Lausche plucks the bass as part of a jazz quartet performing for attendees of the kickoff celebration for this year’s Northern Kentucky One Book One Community selection of “The Jazz Bird” by Craig Holden at the Cold Spring Branch Library Friday, Sept. 11.
One Book Community
For more information about the Northern Kentucky One Book One Community members, a discussion, and community programs visit the web site www.nkyonebook.org or visit the Campbell County Public Library’s Web site at www.cc-pl.org.
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Greg Morehead, of Fiskburg in Kenton County, with his vintage Ford Model A with a 1928 Campbell County license plate he’s brought to the kickoff celebration for this year’s Northern Kentucky One Book One Community reading series. lawn, 74, said he came for the jazz music. “It’s my kind of music,” Maringer said. Maringer also said he’s interested in reading the book too, even though he understands it is fictional, because of his childhood memories. “I was born and raised in Newport,” Maringer said. “I saw a lot of gambling. We were just kids, but we knew what was going on.” The idea for this year’s
book was to use local history to connect with more readers, said Joanne Rentschler, manager of collection development for the Campbell County Public Library and the chairwoman of this year’s Northern Kentucky One Book One Community committee. The thought is that the subject matter of the book will help draw more men into this year’s community reading initiative because of the local connections,
Rentschler said. “I think that it’s kind of a book that brings people in,” she said. Rentschler said the culminating activity of the library system’s involvement will be a chance for people to meet the author in November and ask him how he decided what would and wouldn’t be fictionalized in the book since the locations and some of the details are real. “I want to hear that answer myself,” she said.
THINGS TO DO
Saint Timothy Parish in Union will host its annual Oktoberfest this weekend, Sept. 18-20. The festival runs 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. Sunday is “Family Day” and features raffles that include a plasma television, a cornhole tournament for kids and adults and “all you can ride” bracelets for $15. For more information, visit www.sttimsoktoberfest.org.
Listen to a legend
Considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Buckethead will playing at the Madison The-
ater in Covington Sunday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Buckethead, otherwise known as Brian Patrick Carroll, was also the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses. Tickets are $25 at the door and $20 in advance. For tickets, call 491-2444 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Walk for a cure
Help the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by taking part in the “Walk to Cure Diabetes” Saturday, Sept. 19. The check-in time is 8 a.m. and the start time is at 9 a.m. The 5K walk begins at the World Peace Bell Center, 425 York St. in Newport. Call 513-793-3223 or visit www.jdrf.org/cincinnati.
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Ruth Fry, of Falmouth, outside the Campbell County Public Library’s Cold Spring Branch with a 1931 Ford Model A sedan she rode in to participate in the kickoff celebration for the Greg Morehead, of Fiskburg in Kenton County, with his vintage Ford Model A with a 1928 Campbell County license plate he’s brought to the kickoff celebration for this year’s Northern Kentucky One Book One Community reading series.
Linda Black, left, a business office assistant for the Campbell County Public Library, with her husband Don Black, wearing clothing similar to the styles worn during the 1920s to attend the kickoff celebration at the Cold Spring Branch Library Friday, Sept. 11 for this year’s Northern Kentucky One Book One Community selection of “The Jazz Bird” by Craig Holden. The book is set in 1920s Cincinnati, and more library events are planned through November in Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties to complement the book, which everyone is invited to read.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 8
ART EXHIBITS
Ars Longa. Vita Brevis: Recent Works by Bekka Sage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Through Sept. 19. 341-5800; evagfarrisartgallery.blogspot.com. Crestview Hills. Chasing the Whale in Northern Kentucky: Local Artists Respond to Moby Dick, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gallerie Zaum, 811 Monmouth St. Students at Northern Kentucky University create works of art interpreting the book. Through Oct. 9. 441-3838. Newport. Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Works by Leslie Shiels, Craig Lloyd, Timothy Tepe, Igo Mintch, Patrice Trauth and Carnegie Kids. Free. Through Oct. 16. 957-1940. Covington.
ATTRACTIONS
Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Bigger tanks, new cylinder tanks, interactive touch wall where children can play tag with computer projected jellies. Interactive tank and a propagation area. Two children ages 12 and under get in free with paying adult during Summer Family Hours 4:30-7 p.m. SundayFriday. Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Children-friendly, interactive exhibit features many species of frogs. Includes hands-on, visual and soundrich experiences. Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Outside Aquarium gift shop. Moves to lobby if inclement weather. Includes one or more of Blackfooted penguins and a randomly selected guest to lead the parade. Free. 261-7444. Newport.
BUSINESS SEMINARS
A Chance to Meet Grady Reid Jr. of Duke Energy, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Center, 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 330, Third floor. Learn what products and services Duke Energy purchases and how to access key decisionmakers and buyers. $25. Registration recommended. Presented by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 426-3651. Fort Mitchell.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Tri-State Photographic Society, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service, 3500 Alexandria Pike, Club meetings include programs, photo competition, social contact, and networking on photography. Presented by Tri-State Photographic Society. 635-2228. Highland Heights.
FARMERS MARKET
Campbell County Farmers’ MarketAlexandria, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Southern Lanes Sports Center, 7634 Alexandria Pike, Parking lot. Includes produce, plants, flowers, jams, jellies, honey and arts and crafts. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. 572-2600. Alexandria.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
Rock The Benefit Charity Show with Close To Home, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Watson Park, The Paramedic, Made Avail, Gold Shoes, Inept and Delta Delta. Benefits Leukemia Research Foundation. $10. 491-2444. Covington.
MUSIC - R&B
The Groove, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, 291-0550. Newport.
MUSIC - WORLD
Tim Easton, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Parlour. With Billy Catfish Orchestra. $10, $ 8 advance. 431-2201. Newport.
For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Winery Dinner, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, Buffet dinner and music. Reservations required. 6350111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Robert Schimmel, 8 p.m. $20. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Mature material. Ages 21 and up. Through Sept. 20. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Vacancy, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Interactive murder mystery. Mature language and situations. $14, $12 seniors and ages 12 and under. Reservations recommended. Through Nov. 7. 655-9140. Newport. Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee, Sketch comedy shorts and music by BillWho? Dedicated to silly thrills and hilarious chills. $20-$30. Through Nov. 28. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.
SPORTS
Thoroughbred Racing, 7 p.m. Fall Meet. Dollar Friday: $1 Bud and Bud Light and hot dogs. Vintage Weekend: Sock Hop, 7-11 p.m. 4th floor, $5 or a pair of new socks for Goodwill. Dress in 1950s outfits. Best costume contest. Games and prizes. Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Free. 371-0200. Florence. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9
BENEFITS
freshART, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Outside dinner and reception. Auction of works created in one day in Devou Park by local artists. Benefits Behringer-Crawford Museum. $60. Reservations required. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Wine Over Water, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Purple People Bridge, Pete Rose Way. Cincinnati and Third Street, Newport, Hors d’oeuvres and jazz music. Includes commemorative tasting glass. Ages 21 and up. ID required. Benefits Brighton Center Food Pantry. $25, $20 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Newport Citizens Advisory Council. 393-3407; www.go2newport.com/wow. Newport.
FARMERS MARKET
Campbell County Farmers’ Market-Newport, 9 a.m.-noon, Historic Newport Business District, Monmouth Street, At 7th and Monmouth streets. Includes produce, plants, flowers, jams, jellies, honey and arts and crafts. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. 572-2600. Newport.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Artist in Residence, 9 p.m. With Lisa and Chuck of Wussy. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Lounge. Ages 21 and up. 4312201. Newport. 3 Heads Tall, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Reiley Elementary School, 10631 Alexandria Pike, Part of Reiley Fall Festival. Free. 635-2118. Alexandria.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Robert Schimmel, 7:30 p.m. $20. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Vacancy, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $14, $12 seniors and ages 12 and under. Reservations recommended. 655-9140. Newport. Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.
RECREATION
Walk To Cure Diabetes, 9 a.m.-noon, World Peace Bell Center, 425 York St. 5K walk. 8 a.m. registration. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Registration required. 513-793-3223; www.jdrf.org/cincinnati. Newport. Gangsters, Gamblers and Girls: Newport Historical Walking Tour, 11 a.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Meet at Newport Syndicate. $15. Reservations recommended. 888-269-9439; www.newportgangsters.com. Newport. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0
MUSIC - BLUES
Open Blues Jam, 8 p.m.-midnight With Them Bones. Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave. Ages 21 and up. 581-0100. Newport.
Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Points vs. No Point-the relevance of wine scores. Liquor Direct Fort Thomas, 90 W. Alexandria Pike, Free. 781-8105; www.liquordirect.net. Fort Thomas. Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs. Fish Fry, 4:45 p.m.-8 p.m. Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Fish, steak, shrimp, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and sides. Dinners and sandwiches. Carryout available 4:45-8 p.m. Benefits Newport Elks Lodge #273. $2.25-$7.75, 25 cents carryout. 441-1273. Cold Spring.
Family Movie Night, 8:30 p.m. Grant’s Lick Baptist Church, 941 Clay Ridge Road, Outdoor movie screening. “Facing the Giants.” Bring seating. Includes popcorn. Family friendly. Free. 635-2444. Alexandria.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Quintessential Wines-great wines from around the world. Liquor Direct Fort Thomas, Free. 781-8105; www.liquordirect.net. Fort Thomas. Wine Tasting, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
Robert Schimmel, 7:30 p.m. $17. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
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Sunday Cruise-In Car Show, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, With J.D. Hughes. 441-4888; www.guysndollsllc.om. Cold Spring.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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RECREATION
EarthSave Cincinnati 15th Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m. James Taylor Park,, Honoring founder Adrienne Hardesty Charmichael. Includes music. Bring vegan dish to share. Free. Presented by EarthSave Cincinnati. 513-929-2500. Newport.
ATTRACTIONS
Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport.
MUSIC - BLUES
John Redell, 8 p.m. Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave. Ages 21 and up. 5810100. Newport.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
St. Joseph Oktoberfest, 4 p.m. St. Joseph Church - Camp Springs, 6833 Four Mile Road, German food, booths, raffles, music, games, kiddyland and 4 p.m. Mass. Free. 635-2491. Camp Springs.
FILMS
ON STAGE - COMEDY
ART EXHIBITS
Chasing the Whale in Northern Kentucky: Local Artists Respond to Moby Dick, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gallerie Zaum, 4413838. Newport.
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TOURS
FESTIVALS
FOOD & DRINK
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The USS Nightmare is back and will feature three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Come aboard if you dare, during the grand opening weekend, Sept. 18 and 19, from 7 p.m. to midnight at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, for a 40-minute tour of the haunted boat. For more information call 261-8500 or visit www.ussnightmare.com. Pictured is a vampire aboard the USS Nightmare last year.
In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 2
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ART EXHIBITS
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Buckethead, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Multi-instrumentalist wears white bucket on his head and white costume mask. $25, $20 advance. 491-2444; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.
MUSIC - ROCK
L.Y.D. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, 291-0550. Newport.
Chasing the Whale in Northern Kentucky: Local Artists Respond to Moby Dick, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gallerie Zaum, 4413838. Newport.
COMMUNITY DANCE
West Coast Swing with JasonAndSophy, 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson with JasonAndSophy 7-7:45 p.m. Mix of California music played 7:45-10:45 p.m. $5. 4414888; www.guysndollsllc.com. Cold Spring.
FARMERS MARKET
Earth Mother Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Stables Building, 1038 S. Fort Thomas Ave. “Certified Organic” or “Certified Naturally Grown” growers. Includes produce, eggs and meat, value added products, flowers and soap. Rain or shine. Family friendly. Presented by Fort Thomas Renaissance. 572-1225; www.localharvest.org/farmersmarkets/M30992. Fort Thomas.
FILMS
Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Artist in Residence, 9 p.m. With The Newbees and Mike Fair & the Adventure Seekers. Southgate House, 431-2201. Newport. Cory Moore, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.
MUSIC - ROCK
Naked Karate Girls, 9 p.m. $3. Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 491-6200. Newport.
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LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Adventure Club, 4 p.m. A Visit from the Northern Kentucky Horse Center. Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Ages 6-11. Registration required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 781-6166. Cold Spring.
MUSIC - CABARET
Don Fangman Sings Sinatra, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Knotty Pine on the Bayou, 6720 Licking Pike, Songs also by Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Andrea Bocelli and Neal Diamond. Free. Reservations required. 781-2200; www.fangsingssinatra.com. Campbell County.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Chris Hardwick, 8 p.m. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Reservations recommended. Through Sept. 27. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MidPoint Music Festival, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Ballroom. Deke Dickerson backed by the Modern Sounds and others. $29 all-access wristband; $10, $8 advance. Presented by MidPoint Music Festival. www.mpmf.com. Newport. MidPoint Music Festival, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Lounge. Strawboss. Free. Presented by MidPoint Music Festival. www.mpmf.com. Newport.
FARMERS MARKET
Campbell County Farmers’ Market-Highland Heights, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Campbell County Senior Center, 3504 Alexandria Pike, Parking lot. Includes flowers, plants and produce. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. 572-2600. Highland Heights.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Adventure Club, 4 p.m. Pipe Cleaners Gone Crazy. Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 572-5035. Newport.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365. Covington.
RECREATION PROVIDED
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.
Cruise-In Car Show, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, Includes music. Featuring Fort Thomas Corvette Club Cincy Custom Street Machines Country Cruisers Old Timer’s Car Club. Family friendly. Free. 4414888. Cold Spring.
PROVIDED
“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.
Life
necessary. A sad thing seems to be happening. Too many people seem to be acting as sheep. Sheeple are people who act like sheep. When that occurs, we don’t use our minds to study problems thoroughly and understand them effectively. We stop looking for truth. We graze on sound bites, slogans and little bits of information lying on the ground that taste good. When we are turning into sheeple, we lose sight of truth and priorities. We become easy prey for manipulation by politicians, advertisers, bureaucrats, and sometimes even by people we call religious leaders. Our shepherds are called spin doctors – false shepherds who have no interest in the common good, us, or the truth, only their own agenda. As sheeple we have a strong flock instinct. We need to think and act as everybody else. It’s said that the instincts and logic of a mob gradually become lower than the individuals that comprise the mob. We turn our minds over to others. Sheeple are dazzled by words and forget justice; are moved by emotions and forget logic. We believe peers, advertisers, politicians and celebrities about what is important in life. We acqui-
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When people turn into sheep
For sheep to be sheep is admirable. That’s their true nature. Sheep are never extolled today or in the scriptures as being clever or courageous. They seem more helpless than resourceful. They frequently wander off and get lost and are easy prey for predators. When in trouble, they usually panic and bleat for help from the shepherd. Sheep are not very smart. Yet, who can blame a sheep for being a sheep? They live what they are. What would be troubling would be to see a bird or a human try to live as a sheep. Especially a human. We’ve been created with a rational nature. We are to grow, develop insight and wisdom, possess a mind that enables us to seek and recognize truth and have the courage to live by it. Humans are supposed to need other human shepherds less and less as they mature. When immature, and still growing, we need parents, disciplinarians and teachers – guides outside ourselves. When we grow up – if we grow up – our guidance comes chiefly from within ourselves; a well-formed conscience and sense of responsibility. Guides outside of us never become completely unimportant, but much less
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Father Lou Guntzelman Perspectives
esce to anyone who claims to speak for God. The masses of people have been pictured as a huge pyramid. Most of us are depicted toward the bottom somewhere, and the numbers become fewer as the pyramid narrows and ascends. Psychologists such as Abraham Maslow urge us to become self-actualized and move upward. That means to grow in knowledge and personal awareness of our own state and truths of reality. The journey upward is very difficult, but possible. Great spiritual teachers such as Jesus Christ told us what happens when we are transformed from sheeple to people, “ … you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Free from what? Free from a flock mentality. Free from not recognizing our dignity. Free from ignorance, deception and being used by others. Free from our defenses and illusions in order to become our truest self. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
shipping charges, a representative agreed to give her a $15 credit. But that still means the items she wanted cost her $40, and the shipping and handling cost $50 – more than the items themselves. “I just feel like they’re deceptive and if people aren’t paying attention they’re going to end up spending a lot of money they may not be able to get back,” LaRue said. So, I contacted the company LaRue had ordered from and was told they don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges in the ad because the same ad is used in Canada and charges will be quite different there. They maintain they do disclose the charges before the transaction is completed – and after the state sales taxes are added. But, LaRue said she
Ads for products on TV and in print that don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges are becoming increasingly common. Such charges should be carefully considered before ordering because sometimes they can be quite substantial. That’s what a Westwood woman has learned. Sue LaRue has been analyzing ads and found several that either don’t disclose the charge or do so in small print. “I think they’re saying two things. I think they’re saying ‘free shipping’ or ‘plus shipping,’ but they’re not saying how much the shipping is. That’s what happened in my case,” she said. LaRue answered an ad she saw on TV. “It said on TV it was $19.99 plus shipping. I went online and ordered it. No place did it say how much the shipping was,” she said. But, even after she placed the order for two of the items, she just got a printout without the prices. “I agreed to pay $39.98. The shipping and handling was $65.80, but I didn’t know that till I got the package in the mail,” LaRue said. The packing slip showed the total cost came to more than $100 – something she says should have been disclosed upfront. She checked ads for products from different companies and found this is becoming more common. One ad touted the product as only costing $14.99, but the small print at the bottom said unless you cancel you’ll be charged three monthly payments of $39.99. After LaRue complained to the company about the
never saw that disclosure. And, while you can cancel Howard Ain your order and get Hey Howard! back your money, you can’t get back the shipping costs. Bottom line, carefully watch out for shipping and handling charges in both TV and print ads. If they are not disclosed in the ad, be sure to look for the charges before you place your order. As we’ve seen sometimes those charges can be more than the items themselves. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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• Early Entry deadline September 17 • Events for everyone • 15k run • 5k run/walk 15k is a RRCA Indiana • Kids Fun Run Championship Event
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Arrive Friday Night to see Our Fire Works! Spend an evening in the park for an Iron Pour Hosted by the Columbus Area Arts Council Watch as artisans create works of art with molten iron! Free to the public
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Relish your fresh peppers this season
My husband Frank and I went to an Amish country produce auction in Bainbridge, Ohio, near The Seven Caves, at the invitation of friends Bert and Bob Villing. It was something to see. As we approached the auction shelter, we saw horse-drawn wagons with huge amounts of pumpkins, melons and produce enter the graveled area. I understood that folks could bid on the w h o l e w a g Rita onload. Inside Heikenfeld the shelter Rita’s kitchen you could w a l k around and check out the produce in smaller units, like a bushel of squash, three pecks of cucumbers, even up to 100 or so pumpkins and gourds. The little Amish boys were so cute – running around barefoot with sus-
Marge Miller’s apple dumplings
pendered overalls and hats. Bert and I bought some beautiful red and green peppers. I couldn’t wait to get home to make Bert’s red pepper relish. I also made stuffed peppers for supper, with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Bert’s red pepper relish
No real recipe, but here are Bert’s guidelines slightly adapted by me. Makes 7 to 8 half pints. Measure ingredients after dicing. 6 cups of finely diced red bell peppers (or green, yellow, etc.) 11⁄2 cups finely diced onions Boiling water 1 ⁄2 cup diced jalapeños (opt.) Grind up peppers and onions in food processor, blender or just chop fine. Put in bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Let sit five minutes, then drain. Make brine.
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Rita’s rendition of Bert’s pepper relish.
Bring to boil:
2 cups vinegar (I used cider, but clear is OK) 1 cup sugar (more to taste) 11⁄2 teaspoons each: mustard seeds, celery seeds and dry mustard Put drained pepper mixture into brine and cook for five minutes. Pour into hot jars, clean rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath five minutes. You can also just cook this up, cool, put in freezer containers and freeze.
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Marge is known as the apple dumpling lady in Clermont County and at my church, Holy Trinity in Batavia. I love her dumplings with the wonderful cinnamon flavor. They are always the first thing to go at any of our events. This is for Nancy, who began cooking at age 11. “My mother was a wonderful cook and my best friend. She passed away last year,” she wrote. Nancy wanted to re-create her Mom’s dumpling recipe which used brown sugar and cinnamon. Nancy said her Mom’s sauce was a thin vanilla sauce using cinnamon. I’ve adapted this only slightly.
1 double pie crust 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (I’ve used whatever apples I had on hand) 4 teaspoons butter Mix the following and set aside: 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon cinnamon Divide the prepared pie crust into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece into the shape of a square about 6 to 8 inches. To test the size, place an apple in the center of it and see if you can bring the 4 corners up to meet at the top. Place 1 peeled and cored apple in the center of one of the squares of rolled pie crust. Fill the cavity with some of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Dot the top of the sugar with 1⁄2 tsp. butter. Bring one corner of the pastry up over the top of the apple. Take the opposite
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Rita’s stuffed peppers with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings. 7-8 cinnamon decorations (little cinnamon ValenCooking with Rita tine hearts) or more to taste and Friends 1 teaspoon vanilla (Rita’s addition) Join Rita Heikenfeld, Nick Tolbert (aka Midnight Gourmet) and Former Top Chef Chicago Pour the syrup over the contestant Antonia Lofaso dumplings in the baking Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. dish. If you want, baste as as they host a dinner party. they bake. Sample some of Antonia’s Bake at 375 degrees for favorite recipes as well as the 50 to 60 minutes until well recipes of local restaurants browned and a fork pressed and chefs. into the apple tests soft. Ticket price: $15 RSVP at: 513-247-6411 All proceeds will benefit the On the Web Freestore Foodbank. Ticket Additional recipes for transaction will be completed slaw stuffed peppers, pepper at Kenwood Macy’s prior to relish, pepper hash and event. Cash or check only. vanilla sauce are in Rita’s Make check payable to the online column at www.comFreestore Foodbank. munitypress.com. Or call corner and overlap it over 513-591-6163 and leave the first one. Moisten to seal your name and mailing address. these two together. Repeat with the last two corners of the pastry. Moist- Coming soon en to seal the last two corFarmhouse green bean ners together. and corn salad Place the 8 dumplings in Cream puffs a sprayed baking dish.
Cinnamon sauce:
Combine the following syrup ingredients and cook for three minutes. If you can’t find cinnamon hearts, use a teaspoon of cinnamon and a drop or two of red food coloring if you want. 11⁄2 cups sugar 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Tips from Rita’s kitchen
Rewashing prewashed bagged greens: According to “Cook’s Illustrated,” additional washing of ready-toeat bagged salad greens is not likely to enhance safety. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Making Strides walk is Oct. 11 Join the fight against breast cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5mile walk on Sunday, Oct. 11. The walk takes place at Yeatman's Cove on the Cincinnati Riverfront. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. This event typically attracts 8,000 to 10,000
people to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of reducing their cancer risk, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs to further progress against this disease. To register or find more information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline, call 1800-227-2345 or e-mail alice.sowers@cancer.org.
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You can’t get much greener than composting With summer a fading memory and fall right in our face, you’ll soon be finding yourself with a nice collection of spent flowers, frosted annual and perennial foliage, falling leaves, maybe a few extra grass clippings – all perfect additions for the compost pile. What? You don’t have a compost pile? Well, let’s take a look at how you can get started! Composting is a practical and convenient way to handle yard trimmings such as leaves, excess grass, chipped brush, plant cuttings, etc., and it’s a better option than sending this yard waste to the landfills. The results of your composting efforts will be one of the best soil amendments that no money can buy. By combining your yard trimmings and other clean yard or vegetable wastes with soil or garden fertilizer
(synthetic or natural), keeping the pile properly moistened and turned, the compost pile begins to heat and cook as the bacteria and fungi break down the ingredients. It’s almost like a science project, and the equation is: carbon + nitrogen + water + air = COMPOST!
What can I compost?
Leaves, grass clippings, plant refuse, wood chips, sod, livestock manures, vegetative kitchen scraps, weeds, straw, pine needles, dead plants, aquarium water/algae and plants, some newspapers, wood ash, egg shells, coffee grounds and lots more. Stay away from meat, bones, dairy products, cat/dog feces, cooking oils, things sprayed with pesticides, even insects and diseased plants. NOTE: Although grass
clippings can be added to the compost pile (and make a great addition), return them back to the soil/turf where they belong. Clippings returned to the soil/turf can generate as much as 25 percent of your lawn’s total fertilizer needs. So don’t bag it; return those clippings back to the turf (unless you absolutely need to add clippings to the compost pile)!
Where should my pile be located?
Find an out of sight area that is well-drained, away from tree roots, not in the shade, and accessible with a garden hose. Remove any sod underneath so the pile will be in direct contact with the soil.
Do I need a compost bin?
Composting does not require a bin, but bins do help to keep the pile neat and
Layer the materials you’ll be using in your compost pile. 6-8 inches of materials, a little fertilizer (synthetic or natural), some garden soil, moisten, layer again, and again until reaching the 3-to5-foot height. Now it’s up to you to help monitor proper moisture levels as the composting begins. Turning the pile will begin about one week after the initial pile is made. Move the inside of the pile to the outside. When your pile is really cooking, it will heat to 140How do I create 160 degrees in the middle! the compost pile? Your finished compost will be There are many methods dark in color, crumbly in to building a compost pile, nature, and have an “earthy” including simply piling up smell. The pile should be the yard waste and letting reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 its origMother Nature do her thing. inal size. And yes, the It may take longer, but process will be a bit slower eventually, the waste will during the winter season. break down. Here are a few Composting tips ways to speed up the process If the compost has a bad and get that pile “cooking.”
easier to handle. Bins need to be at least 3x3x3 feet to heat properly. A 5x5x5 foot bin is a much nicer size to work with. Ready made bins are available, or can be made with concrete blocks, chicken wire, fencing, wooden slats, etc. The sides must be designed to allow proper air flow to the pile. You may even consider the compost tumblers (best for smaller yards) for ease of turning the pile.
smell, turn it to provide more air. If the cenRon Wilson ter is dry, moisten and In the turn the pile. garden If the compost is damp and warm only in the middle, the pile is too small. If the pile is damp and sweet smelling but still won’t heat up, add nitrogen. And remember, yard waste will compost quicker when finely ground. Good luck! For more information, visit the Ohio State University extension composting Web site at http://tinyurl.com/2lkv6. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@ communitypress.com.
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Design college helps companies Studio help budget-strapped start-ups that cannot afford established professionals with marketing projects. These include layout and production design of magazines, journals, promotional displays, packaging, brochures, and Web sites that drive brand awareness. The college recently completed a project for The Northern Kentucky Quarter Horse Association by successfully redesigning their member magazine, KyQHA Quarterly. Earlier this year, students
Some start-up companies in the Tristate area – including a Northern Kentucky horse organization – are getting the graphic design help they need to begin promoting their products and services during this difficult economy. The help comes from students at The Art Institute of Cincinnati College of Design Studio. Every day students from The AIC College of Design
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finalized a series of lighthearted book illustrations for the Losantiville Press and the Losantiville Society of Limericists and also designed vibrant and colorful posters for the Newport on the Levee Fall Festival. Students will soon complete an extensive menu and website redesign for a leading Italian restaurant. Start-up companies, community project coordinators, and local agencies needing assistance with overflow graphic design work can call 513-751-1206.
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Dixie Heights Class of 1964 Reunion, 6-11:30 p.m. Walt’s Hitching Post, 3300 Madison Pike, Fort Wright. Dinner served 7 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Presented by Dixie Heights Class of 1964. Call 371-7056.
Boone County High School Class Reunion of 1969 and 1970, 6 p.m. Carnegie Events Center and Museum, 401 Monmouth St., Newport. Includes dinner and dancing. Music by DJ. $30. Presented by Boone County High School. 653-0444; 283-1458.
S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0 The Newport High School Alumni and Associates All-Class Reunion. Cash bar at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Program and festivities at 7 p.m. Marquis Banquet Center, 1016 Town Drive, Wilder. Dinner is $32. Call 442-9050. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1 Newport Central Catholic Class Reunion of 1949 stag, 1-5 p.m. Barleycorn’s Restaurant, 1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring. For more information, call 581-5047 or 442-7464.
S U N D A Y, O C T . 4 Annual Campbell County High School Picnic Reunion, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Pendery Park, Williams Lane, Melbourne. Classes of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Bring food to share, drinks and seating. Presented by Campbell County High School. 635-3592. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 0 Dayton High School Class of 1989’s 20th Year Reunion, 8 p.m.-midnight, Embassy Suites
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Cicilia Erck ,7, of California; Haley Dixon, 7, of Mentor and Madison Gillespie, 9, of California wait for the Alexandria Fair Parade.
Matthew Cummins, 9 of Cold Spring, shows off the chicken that he captured during the Alexandria Fair Chicken Rodeo.
The 153rd Alexandria Fair Readers at NKY.com shared their photos from the 153rd Alexandria Fair. Go to NKY.com/Share to share your photos. Megan Cummins, 13, of Cold Spring won the title Miss Teen 2009 at the Alexandria Fair this weekend. Cummins is a freshman at Campbell County High School and will travel to Louisville in October to compete in the Kentucky County Fair State Pageant.
Donald Gray of Grants Lick and Bobby Mackey of Highland Heights enjoy the Alexandria Fair.
Campbell County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Kidwell and Campbell County Republican Party Secretary/County Commission candidate Pete Garrett in front of the Campbell County Republican Party's booth at the 2009 Alexandria fair.
PHOTOS PROVIDED Ellie and Michael Flinchum of Alexandria enjoying the 153rd Alexandria Fair.
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BRIEFLY Academy graduate
Campbell County Police Department Sgt. Thomas L. Nitschke II, along with law enforcement officers from 18 other agencies across the commonwealth and two outof-state agencies, were recognized at a graduation ceremony for completing the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Academy of Police Supervision. APS, also called the sergeant’s academy, is a three-week, 120-hour training program targeted for newly promoted sergeants or officers who are on their agency’s promotion list to become sergeants.
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The Seitz Family houseboat trip at Hendrick’s Creek Resort on Dale Hollow Lake. Pictured are sister Catherine “Cat” Owens and her family, Roslyn and Amanda Trappe; brother George and Pat Seitz and their family, John, Tammy, Joshua and Steven Seitz, Barbara, Keith, Nathan and Emily Rose Hammann and Julie Seitz sister Wilma and Donald “Duck” Carson and their grandsons Seth and William Carson sister Irma Seitz brother Donny and Roni Seitz and their son “Lil” Donny, brother Eddie Seitz.
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The CAN’T STOP ROCKIN? 2009 Tour featuring STYX and REO Speedwagon with special guest Night Ranger, is coming to The Bank of Kentucky Center at Northern Kentucky University. To celebrate their upcom-
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Cornerstone Montessori School will hold its second annual golf outing Sept. 26, at Aston Oaks Golf Course, 1 Aston Oaks Drive, in North Bend, Ohio. Proceeds will be used to purchase math, science and language materials for students of this non-profit pre-primary/elementary school, located at 2048 Alexandria Pike in Highland Heights. Educating children ages 3-12, Cornerstone Montessori has provided a solid academic, social and collaborative foundation for students since its founding in 1992. The 18-hole, four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. (Registration begins at 1 p.m.) Dinner is included, and door prizes will be offered, as well as prizes for long drive, long putt, closest to the pin, hole in one, and more. Cost is $75 per golfer. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Anna Wessling at the school at 859-491-9960 or anna@cornerstonemontessori.org.
Voice-over class
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Nationally acclaimed voice-over artists and professional producer Lisa Foster (Crest, Olay, Café Appasionato, etc.) will be teaching an introductory course Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Crossroads Elementary School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “You’re On The Air…How to Really Make It In VoiceOvers,” is a course designed to expose individuals to the techniques, technology, and marketing skills to work fullor part-time in the voice-over
Health Fair
Campbell County YMCA, Holy Family Home and Queen City Financial Advisors, Inc., would like to invite the community to take part in its 3rd Annual Harvest Health Fair. The Health Fair will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Campbell County YMCA, 1437 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue, 859-7811814. Learn about ways to lead healthier lifestyles in a fun, interactive environment. A variety of events are planned: Blood pressure readings, body fat measurements, flexibility tests, as well as live bluegrass music, a free jump zone for the kids, food for purchase, door prizes and more. This is a family focused event and is open to all ages. Platinum sponsors include Abraham Research (focused on allergy and asthma), Queen City Financial Advisors, Inc., and VNA (Visiting Nurses Association). Proceeds from this event will benefit the Campbell County YMCA and Holy Family Home in Melbourne. For more information or to become a sponsor, call Jack Rudnick at 859-760-9009.
Fall rummage sale
The First Presbyterian Church, 800 Ervin Terrace, in Dayton, will hold its annual Fall Rummage Sale 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
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industry. To register or ask for additional information call 859-635-2173 Ext. 514 or visit www.suchaovice.com/ky. Pre-registration is required. Voice-overs can be heard everywhere, from movie trailers to the adult cartoon, “The Family Guy.” From the average voice to the exaggerated voice, the ability to enter this field has become easier because of the advancement of affordable home studio equipment and higher demand for voice-overs in technology and Internet applications. Topics covered in the class include: Basic voiceover techniques, how to get started in the industry, differences between commercial and narration work, advantages and disadvantages of joining a union, setting up home studios, and creating and marketing a demo. Every student in the class will also have an opportunity to step up to the microphone to do some practice recording, and hear the results before they leave.
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Michael J. Schneider, 24, 512 Hodge St., operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol - first offense at Alexandria Pike and East Main St., Aug. 2. David M. Wiseman, 21, 9069 Heritage Court, warrant at Alexandria Pike and East Main St., Aug. 2. Carrie L. Fields, 33, 3366 Madison Pike, theft, second degree trespassing at 6711 Alexandria Pike, Aug. 2. Lynda M. Price, 36, 128 Brookwood Drive, theft at 6711 Alexandria Pike, Aug. 2. Christopher A. Sawyer, 27, 175 Van Voast Ave., warrant at 162 Breckenridge Drive, Aug. 3. Izzachas S. Larrison, 32, 1431 Wilmington Ave., warrant at 8000 Alexandria Pike, Aug. 10. John P. Muench, 23, 5110 Orangelanw Drive, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia - first offense, failure to wear seatbelts, failure of owner operator to maintain required insurance at Alexandria Pike and Poplar Ridge Road, Aug. 13. Christopher W. Betz, 26, 4460 Timber Glen Drive, operating on suspended or revoked operators license at Heritage Court, Aug. 14. Robin J. Sturgeon, 55, 10562 Licking Pike, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol - first offense, careless driving, failure of owner operator to maintain required insurance at Alexandria Pike and Ky. 536, Aug. 15.
Incidents/reports Fraudulent use of credit card
Report of debit card charges made online without authorization at 607 Brookwood Drive, Aug. 7.
Second degree criminal mischief Report of back door window found smashed by brick at 28 Sheridan Drive, Aug. 3. Report of pieces from speed calming device removed at 21 Panorama Drive, Aug. 10.
Second degree forgery
Report of counterfeit $20 bill passed for change at 7150 Alexandria Pike, Aug. 12.
Theft by unlawful taking
Report of person saw man in black shirt and hat throw something through driver's side window of vehicle, police searched unsuccessfully for suspect, and the vehicle was later discovered to have had a satellite radio taken at 8296 Riley Road, Aug. 3. Report of bag and contents taken from vehicle overnight at 7 Stonegate Drive, Aug. 10. Report of wallet taken from vehicle and credit cards used without authorization at 104 Hunters Hill Drive, Aug. 12.
Theft by unlawful taking - or shoplifting
Report of attempt to take clothing without paying at 6711 Alexandria Pike, Aug. 4.
CAMPBELL COUNTY Arrest
Michael P. Richter, 41, 1142 Lakeview Ave., operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol - first offense - aggravated circumstances at U.S. 27 near Moreland Drive, Aug. 26. Shawna F. Kelly, 34, 3232 Fieldcrest Road, Apartment 1, warrant at U.S. 27 and Peach Grove Pike, Aug. 29. Thomas A. Littleton, 34, 1302 Washington Ave., disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, fourth degree assault at 1 Levee Way, Aug. 30. Jason G. Frizzell, 19, 3675 Walnut Park, possession of marijuana, attempt of person ages 18-20 to have another purchase alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, first degree possession of controlled substance - opiates at 3675 Walnut Park Drive, Sept. 1. Van E. Kinney, 62, 1011 Lawton Road, driving under influence of alcohol - first offense, no registration plates at Mary Ingles Highway and county line, Sept. 3. David A. Rains, 41, 66 Waterside Way, driving under influence of alcohol - first offense, no registration plates, speeding at Ky. 9 and Ky. 709, Sept. 4. Angela Reynolds, 42, HC 66 Box 1719, warrant at Ky. 9 and Ridgewood Drive, Sept. 4. Karen L. Metz, 32, 721 Alysheba Drive, second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place - first and second offense at Licking Pike and West Miller Road, Sept. 4. Jeffrey S. Houp, 23, 2535 S. Rt. 50, warrant at U.S. 27 and Fairlane Avenue, Sept. 5. Oakley J. Fields, 30, 1078 Davjo Drive, alcohol intoxication in a public place - first and second offense at 1078 DavJo Drive, Sept. 5. Timothy J. King, 38, 1106 Sycamore St., driving under influence of alcohol - first offense - aggravated circumstances at South Licking Pike and Camel Crossing, Sept. 6. Corey R. Ragan, 26, 7216 Eastlawn Drive, operating on suspended or revoked operators license at Ky. 9 at Ky. 1996, Sept. 7. Mark J. Covey, 37, 210 Locust St., Apartment 7, warrant at U.S. 27 near Boss Donaway, Sept. 7. Michael R. Chaira, 28, 738 Ann St., fourth degree assault,
resisting arrest, second degree disorderly conduct at 1 Levee Way, Sept. 5. Janet Hope, 47, 10775 Persimmon Grove, first degree possession of controlled substance - cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia at Tollgate Road near Low Gap Road, Sept. 8. Robert C. Houliston, 47, 10775 Persimmon Grove, first degree possession of controlled substance cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia at Tollgate Road near Low Gap Road, Sept. 8. Charles M. Glazier, 33, 5316 Mary Ingles Hwy., Apartment 4C, warrant at Four Mile Road and Uhl Road, Sept. 9. Preston Rice Ii, 29, 310 Brookwood, warrant at 1060 Ten Mile Road, Sept. 6.
Incidents/reports Abandoned vehicle
Report of abandoned vehicle found in ditch and partially blocking road at Fender Road and Stonehouse Road, Aug. 29. Report of vehicle on shoulder of road with missing registration towed at Alexandria Pike and Creektrace Road, Sept. 2.
Animal complaint
Report of two ducks and two roosters entering yard from nearby property and disturbing dog at 4349 Winters Lane, Sept. 5. Report of neighbor's dog getting into trash at 13243 Pleasant Ridge Road, Sept. 9.
Civil property dispute
Report of dispute over whether television sold through online transaction worked properly at 818 Eustace, Aug. 29.
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Police found party with five intoxicated juveniles among a group of 26 subjects, most of whom were found to have some level of intoxication after reported complaint of juveniles creating a disturbance and claiming to have a gun at 6122 Four Mile Road, Aug. 29. Report of out of control student at school at 101 W. Third St., Sept. 4.
Family disturbance
Report of group of males attacking bartender at 430 Johns Hill Road, Aug. 29. Report of female stopped male driver of car and pushed him and grabbed his neck at 1159 Davjo Drive, Sept. 8.
Fourth degree assault domestic violence
Reported at Truesdell Road, Aug. 28.
Juvenile complaint
Report of juveniles shooting off something loud in the area, possibly fireworks at 10256 Pleasant Ridge Road, Sept. 3.
Out of control juvenile
Reported at 9706 Secretariat Court, Sept. 4. Reported at 8626 Roth Farms Lane, Sept. 8.
Second degree burglary
Report of television, jewelry and cash taken from residence at 9308 Flagg Springs Pike, Sept. 6.
Second degree criminal mischief Report of vehicle spray painted at 10191 Labrador Lane, Sept. 6.
Suspicious activity
Report of person rattling front door and screen found partially pushed out at 792 Smith-Hiteman Road, Aug. 28. Report of attempt to open door of residence at 5371 Skyline Drive, Sept. 4.
Suspicious person
Report of noises heard in basement upon returning home at 1075 Parkside Drive, Sept. 3. Report of mail boxes being smashed from people in moving vehicle at Race Track Road, Sept. 10. Report of camera taken from vehicle at 739 Pintail, Aug. 27. Report of chainsaw taken from shed at 219 East First St., Sept. 3. Report of excavator batteries taken
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The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. from property at 48 Foggybottom Lane, Sept. 5. Report of stolen quad runner at 996 Clay Ridge Road, Sept. 7. Report of power tools and satellite radio taken from vehicle at 3788 New Richmond Road, Sept. 8. Report of wallet taken from purse inside bar at Webster's Bar, Sept. 8.
Theft by unlawful taking - motor vehicle Report of vehicle taken at 5247 Four Mile Road, lot 31, Aug. 27.
Theft of controlled substance
Report of theft of prescribed medication at 662 Alysheba Drive, Sept. 4.
Third degree criminal mischief
Report of out of control juvenile throwing chairs at windows at 9599 Summer Hill Road, Sept. 8.
Marilyn Beach
Marilyn Julick Beach, 60, Verona, a homemaker, died Sept. 3, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Beach Sr.; sons, Danny Ray Joseph of Crittenden, Kenny, Josh and Roy L. Beach Jr., all of Verona; daughters, Suzanne Purnell of Verona, Ann Marie Capito of Dry Ridge, Crystal Robinson and Jessica Renee Beach of Sparta; brothers, Raymond Julick of Covington, Dennis Julick of Independence, Phillip and Billy Julick of California; sisters, Ramona Gilbert of Independence, Cathy Race of Wheatley, Diane, and Angie Julick, all of California; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, Development Office, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504; or Vine Run Cemetery, 8805 Warsaw Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.
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Third degree terroristic threatening
Report of threats made by woman to kill man at Licking Pike near Craft Road, Aug. 29.
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Towing vehicle
Vehicle abandoned for over a week towed after unable to locate owner at U.S. 27 and Bob Huber, Aug. 29.
Vehicle blocking road
Vehicle found abandoned and blocking both lanes of traffic at Daniels Road and Flagg Springs Pike, Aug. 29.
Verbal domestic
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Report of fuel tanks of motorcycle scratched in bar's parking lot at 6302 Licking Pike, Aug. 30.
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Rev. Robert Butler Jr.
The Rev. Robert L. Butler Jr., 49, Alexandria, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was an inventory control analyst for R.A. Jones & Company and a minister at Butler Baptist Church and Demossville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lynn Campbell Butler; daughter, Traci Fryer of Southgate; sons, Robert Butler III and Tim Butler, both of Alexandria; mother, Delores
MARRIAGE LICENSES Amy Griffith, 26, of Fort Thomas and Joshua Dillon, 27, of Hamilton, issued Aug. 18. Sue Smith, 34, and William Shewalter Jr., 38, both of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 1. Jennifer Manning, 32, and Douglas Clark, 32, both of For Thomas, issued Sept. 1. Leigh Nason, 23, of Fayette County and Joshua Nassano, 27, of Campbell County, issued Sept. 2. Stacey Ewing, 21, of Edgewood and Joseph Hatfield, 21, of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 2. Jessica Seiter, 25, and Jeffrey Smith, 25, both of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 4. Amanda Spring, 24, of Texas and Brain Hicks, 25, of Covington, issued Sept. 4. Jessica Fox, 26, of Cincinnati and Kenneth Eads Jr., 33, of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 4. Jennifer Henson, 21, of Fort Thomas and Shawn Lude, 21, of Indiana, issued Sept. 5.
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Cole Butler of Alexandra and brother, Jeff Butler of Independence. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: Flagg Springs Baptist Church, 12204 Flagg Springs Pike, California, KY 41007.
nati. His sons, Carl Kidwell and Michael Upchurch, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Kidwell of Butler; sons, Chris Kidwell of Foster, Ky., and Ronald Upchurch of Dayton, Ohio; daughters, Deborah Eubanks of Hamilton. and Tami Glaser of Harrison; brother, Eugene Kidwell of Independence; sisters, Trena Roberts and Regina Plummer both of Alexandria, and Diana Johnson of Butler; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Butler Cemetery,
Allen Kidwell
Allen Kidwell, 69, Butler, died Sept. 10, 2009, at UC Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was a member of Falmouth Wesleyan Church. He was a truck driver for Superior Carriers, Cincin-
Pendleton County. Memorials made to Falmouth Wesleyan Church, 105 Monument St., Falmouth, KY 41040.
Ruth Morton
Ruth Baker Morton, 86, Newport, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Eugene Morton, died in 1984, and granddaughter, Laura Stutzenberger, died in 1996. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Stutzenberger, of Alexandria;
sisters, Virginia Boyd and Betty Gentry, both of Stanton; brother, Roger Baker of Stanton; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Crabtree Cemetery, Bowen.
Dennis Shields
Dennis A. Shields Sr., 58, Florence, died Sept. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood. He was an equipment operator for Carlisle Construction. He was a
member of the NRA, loved to hunt deer and turkey, shooting trap and skeet. He collected knives and guns. Survivors include his mother, Marie Shields of Florence; sons, Dennis Shields Jr. of Price Hill and Dave Shields of Independence; sisters, Mary Ann Williams of Alexandria and Judy Miller of Florence; and three grandchildren. Memorials made to National Riffle Association Foundation, Inc. 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va., 22030.
Library events offer much during October Cold Spring Branch
859-781-6166 • Adventure Club: Picturing America, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Figure out the works of American art on display at the library. Ages 611. Please register. • Kaplan Practice Testing, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Take a free practice test and experience the exam under proctored conditions. Ages 11-18. Please register. • Kaplan Test Results, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Get your test results and learn study tips to help you improve. Please register. • Adventure Club: The Amazing Portable Circus & Puppet Show, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Come see the crazy antics of these outstanding performers as they, and their puppet friends, re-tell some of your favorite tales. Ages 6-11. Register. • Let’s Talk About It: The Taming of the Shrew, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. Join us for the book discussion group led by the faculty of
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historian and subject specialist Michael Williams to learn about the real George Remus whose story helped to create Craig Holden’s main character in this year’s One Book One Community selection, The Jazz Bird. • Let’s Talk About It: My Antonia, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Join us for the Let’s Talk About It book discussion group led by the faculty of Northern Kentucky University. The first book in the series is “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. Refreshments provided. • Adventure Club: Halloween Haunting, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Eat some creepy and yummy snacks, make some funky crafts and don’t forget to wear your costume. Ages 6-11. Register.
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ence, 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Solve crimes at the Library using forensic science. Ages 6-11. Register. • Adventure Club: NKU Chemistry Club - It’s Elemental, 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. Hands-on fun to celebrate National Chemistry Week.. Ages 6-11. Please register. • Exploring Computer Music, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Learn new trends in computer music. Ages 1218. • Jazz Age Design: Art Deco in Art, Architecture and Fashion, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Learn more about the glamor and elegance of art deco, a prominent visual style of the 1920s and 1930s. Adults. Please register. • DIY: Goth Sock Puppets, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Make a puppet. Ages 11-18. Please register. • Adventure Club: Halloween Celebration, 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Learn how to do scary or funny make-up. Snacks provided. Ages 611. Please register.
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RAVENWOOD CASTLE: A MOST UNUSUAL GETAWAY Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has
Northern Kentucky University. The first book is “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare. Refreshments provided. • Adventure Club: Cincinnati Museum Center’s Awesome Animal Adaptations, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Touch live animals and learn how to handle items from the museum’s collections. Ages 6-11. Register. • Halloween Make-up Tips, 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. Learn to look like a zombie for the year’s scariest holiday. Ages 12-18. Please register. • Adventure Club: Chemistry Crazy with NKU, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 Make cool stuff using the amazing powers of chemistry. Ages 6-11. Register. • After Hours Halloween Horror Movie-thon, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. All films must be rated PG-13 or lower. Ages 12-18. Register. • The Real Remus: Inside the Life of Cincinnati’s Famous Bootlegger, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Join
its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.
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INDIANA Luxuriate on the amazing Gulf beaches of ANNA MARIA ISLAND Super fall rates, just $499/wk + tax. Book early for winter! 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net
MARCO ISLAND The Chalet, 3 Bdrm, 3 Ba, on the beach. Pool, tennis, beautiful sunsets. Three month rental minimum. Avail Nov. thru April for $7000/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700
SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277
MICHIGAN
LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
BUS TOURS BRANSON. Christmas Show Tour, Nov. 29-Dec. 5, $650 pp. Includes transportation, hotels & most meals. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cherry Blossom Time, Mar 26-29. Only $425 pp. NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO - June 21-25, $499 pp. CincyGroupTravel, 513-245-9992 www.grouptrips.com/cincy
DESTIN. New, furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo, golf, pools, dazzling Gulf view. Available weekly Sept/Oct.; monthly Nov/Dec. 30% off! 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Dinsey. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com
TENNESSEE BROWN COUNTY Be renewed by fall’s magnificent colors! Delight your family with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com
NORTH CAROLINA SEBRING - Winner’s Nest In the ! of Florida, near 6 golf cours es! 3BR, 2BA, fully equip duplex incls washer/dryer, 2 car garage. Available daily, weekly or monthly. For rates & availability 863-557-4717
SOUTH CAROLINA
1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618
TIME SHARES SIESTA KEY Condos 2 & 3 bedrm, 2 bath, directly on world-famous Crescent Beach. Owner offers Great Fall Specials thru November! 847-931-9113
HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1BR, 1BA condo on beach near Coligny. Sleeps six. Great Reduced Rates! Sept-Oct and March-May, $550/wk; Nov-Feb, $400/wk or $900/mo. Call local owner, 513-829-5099
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