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Police ‘scramble’ for children’s fund By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

In order to make many Campbell County children’s Christmas wishes come true, a local fraternal police group has started with breaking a few eggs – made to order. Managers from City Brew, an Alexandria coffee business, with an assist from the hands of officers from Campbell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge “Last year, 10, spent the morning of we Sept. 26 cooking omelets for identified a $5 each. Alexandria 57 kids that Lt. George Schreiner, the we could treasurer of help.” the F.O.P Lodge, as he Lt. Jimmie picked up a Poynter spatula, joked that he could cook some eggs, but only scrambled eggs. The fundraiser, paired with a scheduled “Wild Hogs” motorcycle charity ride the same day that was thwarted by heavy fog, was for the F.O.P.’s biggest annual event, the group’s Cops ’n’ Kids Christmas program. The F.O.P. invites needy children through school districts in the county to go on a $250 shopping spree with an officer, and then have a sit down lunch at Manhattan Harbour Reef Restaurant in Dayton. The lunch is donated by the restaurant. The annual holiday event has been steadily growing during the past five years from when about 20 children were being invited, said Bellevue Police Department Lt. Jimmie Poynter, president of Lodge 10. “Last year, we identified 57 kids that we could help,” Poynter said.

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Leaning over the grill, City Brew co-owner Shari Hennekes, eyes Alexandria Police Department Lt. George Schreiner's spatula work making an omelet along with Campbell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 President Jimmie Poynter, far right, an officer for the Bellevue Police Department, during a Saturday, Sept. 26 FOP Cops ’n’ Kids fundraiser outside City Brew in Alexandria.

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The Campbell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 is collecting donations to help fund the group’s annual Cops ’n’ Kids Christmas shopping spree and meal program for needy children. To donate, make checks out to F.O.P. Lodge 10, and mail to P.O. Box 133, Alexandria, KY 41001. Businesses like City Brew in Alexanria and Manhattan Harbour in Dayton, are hosting fundraisers for the program this year. Manhattan Harbour will have a “Pirates Ball” open to the public to raise funds for Cops n’ Kids Oct. 10. Each child was guided through their shopping trip at Meijer with a local police officer last year. The shopping spree, held early

each December, also helps show the children that police are approachable, rather than just someone who arrests people, he said.

Children who participate often try and get things for their other family members before themselves, Poynter said. But they have to get something for themselves before they can get something for someone else, he said. Police also make sure the children receive a coat and clothing in addition to a toy and the grocery store donates two bags of groceries that go home with the child. “Sometimes people need help, and sometimes you’ve got to show them that somebody cares,” he said. “It makes a difference.”

Police nab five burglary suspects

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Police have arrested two different groups of suspected burglars, totaling four adults and one juvenile, in connection with a recent surge in Campbell County home break-ins. A tip from a watchful resident on Pleasant Ridge Road the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 24, led to the arrest of two men from Milford on multiple charges including burglary. The suspects, driving a vehicle close to the description made by the tipster, were spotted and stopped by Cold Spring Police Department Detective Chris Ratcliff after he saw the vehicle cross into the opposite lane in which he was driving his cruiser. The Campbell County Police Department arrived and made the arrests. Dustin J. Rhodes, 19, of Milford, and John W. Casey, 26, of Milford, were each charged with two counts of first degree burglary and with second degree burglary. Rhodes was also charged with possession of marijuana, and Casey was additionally charged with possession of a firearm by a

Casey Nagle convicted felon. “This has nothing to do with the economy, and this has nothing to do with drugs, this is just young kids that would rather steal other people’s property than go out to work,” said Campbell County Police Department Chief Keith Hill. Hill said that the Ford Explorer that Rhodes and Casey were stopped in had televisions, guns and jewelry scattered in the back of the SUV. Some of the goods in the back of the vehicle had come from a home on Pleasant Ridge Road, and other property was found to be from a property on John Miller Road, Hill said. Rhodes and Casey admitted to the burglaries from both locations, and also to a third burglary attempt on Harrisburg Hill Road.

Rhodes Stephenson Because the suspects are from Milford, police on Cincinnati’s east side are also investigating possible connections with burglaries in that area, Hill said. At about the same time Campbell County was making arrests Thursday afternoon, police in Alexandria arrested two adults and one juvenile after receiving a report from a resident on Springwood Drive who said he met faceto-face with the burglars entering his home before he called the police. Police surrounded the area and caught the burglary suspects as they fled. Joshua L. Stephenson, 19, of 2301 Madison Ave., Covington, a juvenile, and Allison E. Nagle, 18, of 418 Wallace Ave., apartment 1, Covington, were all charged with second degree burglary.

There have been a rash of burglaries in the county. The county police have had 12 forced-entry burglaries since the start of September, and Alexandria’s police have had four forced-entry burglaries and one attempted burglary in the 10 days between Sept. 15-24. Police in Cold Spring had an attempted forced-entry off Glenridge Drive Sept. 21, but otherwise the most recent forced-entry burglary was about two months ago at a residence on Village Green Drive in Cold Spring. Alexandria Police Department Investigator Howard Trapnell said the two adult suspects did not admit to anything. “They’re not even admitting the one they were caught doing,” Trapnell said. Despite the arrests, police are warning residents to be watchful, since they believe there are additional burglars in the area who haven’t been caught yet. Hill said people should call 911 if they see suspicious behavior like a car driving slowing up and down a street multiple times, or activity around a house when there shouldn’t be any activity.

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Art and writing contest

Conserving water is the theme of a writing and art contest open to students in Campbell, Boone and Kenton counties. The Boone, Campbell and Kenton County conservation districts, along with the Kentucky Farm Burea Federation and Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts are sponsoring the 2009 Conser-

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From left, Kevin Moore, manager of County Market, presents a $5,000 check raised from the store's recent County Market Days to Caring And Reaching with Encouragement (C.A.R.E.) Ministry volunteers Dianne Miller, and Denise Wagner, along with County Market employee Sharon Allen. The C.A.R.E. Ministry, located south of Alexandria, serves as a food bank, and resource for clothing and other basic needs for residents of Northern Kentucky. CHRIS MAYHEW/STAFF

St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s strategic plan calls for some big changes By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com

With new locations in Covington and Fort Thomas, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is planning some big changes for the future. The health care system, which also includes the locations in Edgewood, Fal-

mouth, Florence and Grant County, has developed a strategic plan that will serve as a road map for the next three years, said Tom Saalfeld Sr., vice president and chief operating officer for St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. The plan, which was developed through a 12-

month process with input from the Board of Trustees, management, physicians and community leaders, includes moving and upgrading a variety of services. One of the biggest changes will be in obstetrics care. Currently, the facilities in Fort Thomas, Edgewood and Florence accommodate women for labor and delivery, but starting Nov. 1, Fort Thomas will no longer offer that service. In the second quarter of 2011, Florence will no longer offer the service, meaning all pregnant women will have to go to the Edgewood location to deliver. The plan includes upgrading the Edgewood location to include a Level III NICU and nursery. In Fort Thomas, the space vacated by obstetrics may possibly be filled by expanding oncology, women’s services, chemical

dependency and mental health. In Florence officials are looking at an additional med-surg unit with private beds and expanded women’s services. The consolidation will allow St. Elizabeth to save money, offer more and expand services, Saalfeld said. Additionally, they hope the plan will decrease migration of patients to Cincinnati hospitals, he said. Saalfeld said the plan may change depending on the economy and possible health care changes by the federal government. “We’re trying to take steps now to be as strong as we can be financially,” Saalfeld said. “We’re trying to be proactive instead of reactive down the road if something happens with the health care system.” For more about St. Elizabeth Healthcare visit www.stelizabeth.com.

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vation Writing and Art Contest with a topic of “Water! Every Drop Counts.” The art contest is open to students in grades 1-5, and the writing contest is for students in grades 6-12. The topic of the contest requests students to consider these questions in their work: • How is water used? • What is the water cycle? What is a watershed? • How can we mange water in the city? What are the benefits of Kentucky dams? • What is the major source of water pollution in the United States? Entries must be received at the conservation district office by Dec. 1, and winners and their teachers will be recognized at an awards event hosted by the conservation district. For Campbell County information visit the Web site http://home.fuse.net/campbellcd or call the district office at 635-9587.

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Trying to beat a bush is the top obstacle for conservationists’ plans to turn the 140-acre Hawthorne Crossing preserve back over to native plant species. An ecologist’s report has identified enemy number one is the Japanese Bush Honeysuckle. Members of the public and of the Campbell County Conservation District’s board listened to a presentation of what grows on the property by ecologist Ed Harcowicz of the biological inventory of the property that overlooks the Licking River south of Cold Spring Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Southern Campbell County Fire District. The 35-page biological inventory, performed by Third Rock Consultants for the conservation district, will eventually be posted on the district’s Web site http://home.fuse.net/campbellcd.

The Campbell Conservancy, working with the conservation district and Campbell County Fiscal Court, acquired the land, an old dairy farm overlooking the Licking River near Cold Spring, in 2008 for use as a natural area for county residents. The three groups have formed a joint advisory team to manage the property. A major part of the funding for the purchase and management of the property is from an $862,673 grant from the

Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund. Harcowicz said the bush honeysuckles cover much of the property, and it will be a difficult and lengthy process to remove them and make way for native plants, trees and grasses. There are also other invasive plant species including Osage Orange and Sage trees not native to Kentucky that were introduced decades ago, he said. Before the public overview of the property’s

plant species, the advisory team met and approved the next step for preserving the property, an archeological dig, said board member Pete Garrett, a Conservancy board member. The archeological dig will be performed over a couple of months this fall, Garrett said. There aren’t many set plans for the property yet, but there is a hope to create a trail down to the Licking River for canoe and kayak use, said Larry Varney, chairman of the conservation district. The hope is to use the land in low-impact ways, but still allowing people to come and see what rural Kentucky looks like. Preserving the area is important because Campbell County’s rural history is at stake, Varney said. “It’s all disappearing and becoming subdivisions and Wal-Marts,” he said. “Before long, people won’t remember what used to be there.”

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When the Campbell County School District’s Board of Education sets the calendar for the next school year this fall, they’ll have the opinions of more than 500 respondents of a survey to help guide their decision. There were 512 respondents to the district’s survey of parents and staff about their preferences for everything from snow make-

up day policies, the time school starts, and the importance of spring and fall breaks. Board members will get the first crack at reviewing the survey that people filled out between Sept. 11 and Sept. 23 after being notified through the district’s Web site and e-mails. For the most part, people like the current school calendar, said Juli Hale, director of school and community relations for the district.

“We’re finding out that most people are pretty happy with what we’re doing already, the make-up days and calendar,” Hale said. The board members thought it was important to obtain as much input from people as possible before setting a calendar and dates this year, she said. “It affects almost 5,000 children, and it obviously affects their families, so we thought it was important for us to give their

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input,” Hale said. Because many people like to set up vacations and other events early, when breaks are and other details makes the setting of the calendar something many people can’t wait for each year, she said. “We already have people questioning when breaks are going to be throughout the 2010-11 school-year,” Hale said. While the calendar is typically approved each fall, there is no set timetable for when the board will

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This year’s calendar Campbell County School District’s calendar for the 2009-10’ school year is available at the school district’s Web site www.campbellcountyschools.org. The current calendar features a fall break from Oct. 12-15, and a spring break between March 15-19. Make-up days for any reason, including winter weather school closings will be Feb. 15, and the weekdays between May 10 and June 2. The last scheduled day of classes will be May 19, 2010 unless makeup days are needed. vote on a calendar for the 201011 school year.

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Responding to recent measures of student performance in mathematics placing Kentucky among the lower quartile, documented deficiencies in teachers’ mathematical and pedagogical knowledge and relatively few opportunities for teachers to develop their expertise in these areas, faculty from the Northern Kentucky University departments of mathematics and statistics and teacher education have partnered with teachers and administrators in 12 Northern Kentucky school districts to create the Northern Kentucky Mathematics Specialists Project (NKMSP). The three-year project, funded by a $575,000 Mathematics & Science Partnership grant from the Kentucky Department of Education, will provide opportunities for elementary and middle grades teachers to develop content and pedagogical expertise through rigorous, job-embedded professional development. Highlights of the project include: * Three-week summer institutes taught by teams of NKU faculty and acknowledged teacher leaders that provide participants with 12 graduate credits in mathematics content and pedagogy. * Collaborative action research projects addressing recognized needs in each district and conducted by teams of teachers, administrators and NKU faculty. * Monthly collegial meetings during the academic year. * Quarterly planning and assessment meeting. Through 150 hours of professional development over a three-year period, NKMSP will enhance the knowledge and skill of 24 teachers in the 12 participating districts. These teachers, representing a regional cohort of mathematics specialists, will be prepared to impact student achievement in their own classroom and throughout their districts.

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Above – St. Mary School fourth grade teacher Nicole Webb's students from left, Augustus Orth, Kolten Winter, and Blake Weimer, paint the clay map of Kentucky to show the major land forms, rivers and lakes in the Commonwealth during a lesson at the Alexandria school. Pictured right – From left, Lauren Graham, Jaclyn Fischesser, and Maddy Siry show off the clay map they made to show the Commonwealth's rivers, lakes and major land forms in fourth grade teacher Nicole Webb’s class at St. Mary School in Alexandria.

Alberti named CLEP Test Development committee

Northern Kentucky University English Professor John Alberti has been named to the Test Development Committee responsible for guiding the content and policies of the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam in American Literature. The committee appointment is for one year, renewable for up to four years. Alberti has taught English at NKU since 1991. He is director of NKU's Cinema Studies Program. In 2002-03,

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Communication studies

Northern Kentucky University announced that its College of Informatics is launching an online B.A. in Communications Studies (BACS) program next spring. The program, to be offered fully online, is designed for those who want to learn about human interaction, become a proficient communicator and lead organizations through innovative thinking. It is intended to develop expert communication skills and is ideal for the returning adult student. The BACS program provides a strong foundation in interpersonal communication and communication competence. The BACS strives to meet the needs of employers in an age where communication has become an integrated and essential part of every organization’s daily operations. Through this program students will learn to better understand human interaction and can take their knowledge and expertise into their personal and professional lives in a variety of occupations and settings. NKU’s BACS is the twelfth NKU program and the sixth undergraduate degree to be offered completely online. The online format allows students to complete the curriculum from the convenience of their home computer via the Internet. The curriculum was developed for online delivery by award-winning, fulltime faculty members from the NKU Department of Communication. Students can complete the 60-credithour program in two years. For more information about the NKU Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, contact Educational Outreach at 859-392-2400 or e-mail NKUonline@nku.edu.

Older schools getting technology upgrades By Chris Mayhew

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Campbell County Schools’ effort to wire classrooms with the technology students and teachers have come to expect like digital projectors is updating schools built in the 20th Century for use in the digital age. Called Mission 21, the initiative is being led by Associate Superintendent Shelli L. Wilson. “Our students are very adept at using technology to enhance learning, communicate, and research,” Wilson said. The district’s classrooms must respond to this type of learner and prepare them for the world they will live in, she said.

The district’s cooperative effort with each of its schools includes updating classrooms with overhead projectors, many with interactive response systems for students to answer questions that are then posted immediately on an electronic screen. Other technologies being added include document cameras that project and magnify almost any object. While technology has always been important, the initiative started this year to ensure that it is a priority, Wilson said. The initiative has already allowed Reiley Elementary School to add overhead digital projectors in all of its classrooms. And with the oldest school building in the district built by fed-

eral Works Progress Authority workers during the Great Depression, Campbell County Middle School Principal David Sandlin couldn’t be happier about the initiative. While the school has been renovated, the latest addition to the building was in 1961, Sandlin said. All of the school’s core content classrooms for math, English, science and social studies will receive an overhead projector and document camera with a combination of funds from the school and some district money, he said. Right now, there is one smart board in the middle school, and the initiative will add two more, Sandlin said. Teachers and students expect

to have that technology available to them, and it’s time that the middle school was brought up to snuff, he said. “It was interesting to see the kids from Crossroads and Campbell Ridge, literally stepping back in time,” Sandlin said of their entrance to the middle school from elementary schools with more technology. Sandlin said the classrooms students walked into at the beginning of the school year are very much like the same ones from when he attended the school as a student, and the textbook was still the only primary tool for teaching. Now with the advent of the Internet, things have changed, and by Christmas, the middle

school should have the planned technology update, he said. Technology changes very quickly, and it’s impossible for schools to make equipment purchases every year, said Juli Hale, director of school and community relations for the district. But, the initiative will help students benefit of learning with technologies that can help teachers give students more of a competitive edge academically, Hale said. But technology doesn’t by itself improve student learning, she said. “Even the best technology doesn’t replace the need for good teachers,” Hale said. “We already feel like we have good teachers.”

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This week in soccer

• Campbell County High School boys beat Newport Central Catholic 2-1, Sept. 22. Colton Tanner and Alexx Bernard scored Campbell’s goals. Campbell advances to 6-4 with the win.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• Newport Central Catholic beat Highlands 25-18, 25-22, Sept. 22. • Newport Central Catholic beat Beechwood High School 25-22, 25-15, Sept. 23. NCC advances to 9-7 with the win.

This week in golf

Campbell County High School boys defeated Holy Cross High School 170-186, Sept. 22, at Devou Park. Campbell County is 5-13-1 with the win.

Twin Oaks takes first

Twin Oaks golf team recently took first place for the first time ever in Team Play for Northern Kentucky with 593 points and Fort Mitchell Country Club took second place with 580.5 points. Twin Oaks has been third three times and second five times since 2000.

Semi-pros needed

The Kentucky/Ohio Xtreme Semi-Pro football team is looking for players/coaches/cheerleaders/staff for its 2010 summer season. Contact Mike Kirchgessner at 377-2988 or e-mail at mkirchy@aol.com. V i s i t www.kyohxtreme.com.

Coaches clinic

Archbishop Moeller High School in Ohio is conducting the 18th annual Youth Basketball Coaches Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, at the school. The clinic is designed for those who are coaching boys and girls in third grade through eighth grade. Speakers include Xavier University Head Coach Chris Mack and Associate Head Coach Pat Kelsey (Fundamentals of Basketball) as well as Moeller coaches: Fred Hesse (Zone Offense), Dan Ragland (Man-Defense), Matt Rooks (Special Situations) and Tim Edmonds (organizing practice for the first-time coach). The cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 at the door, and include lunch, T-shirt, gift bags and door prizes. Discount for eight or more coaches from the same school is $20 per person. Send pre-registration checks to Moeller Basketball, c/o Dan Ragland, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Call 513-791-1680, ext. 1946, www.moeller.org.

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Brossart falls in Monday night special By James Weber jweber@nky.com

A tough couple of weeks for the Bishop Brossart football team won’t get any easier. Brossart (3-2, 0-1) travels to Bellevue Friday, Oct. 2 for its second 1A district game of the season. The first one didn’t go well for the last three quarters as the Mustangs fell to Ludlow, 35-14 Monday night, Sept. 28. The game was a Monday Night Football special because Brossart closed school the week of Sept. 21 due to a flu outbreak. The football team did not practice during the week. Still, the Mustangs came out strong against Ludlow, scoring twice in the first eight minutes of the game to take a 14-0 lead. Michael Whitford and John Schack had touchdowns. However, Ludlow returned a kickoff for a touchdown after the second touchdown, then Ludlow quarterback Zach Stegemoller Brossart senior Alex Crawford (54, left) blocks Ludlow during Brossart’s 35-14 loss Sept. 28. rushed 94 yards Matt Reinhart. for a score to tie “We came out the game late in the first quarter the first period. and played After halfgreat. After time, Ludlow that, we didn’t controlled the have any juice. game with three If we can get unanswered back to conditouchdowns. Michael Whitford rushed for 72 tioning, we’ll be fine.” yards on 12 carries for Brossart. Chris Bowman was 43 yards in 12 Boone County 49, attempts. Jacob Orth threw for 63 Campbell County 12 yards and one touchdowns. The Rebels racked up 408 rush“It’s a game we could have easily won,” said Brossart head coach ing yards in winning the Class 6A district opener for both teams. Campbell (2-3, 0-1) hosts Ryle (4-1, 1-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Charles Quainoo had 252 rushing yards and three touchdowns for the Rebels against the Camels. Campbell had 314 yards offense. Michael Kremer had 161 passing yards and two touchdown passes to Danny Glasgow.

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CovCath 28, NewCath 14

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Newport Central Catholic’s Brady Hightchew runs with the ball while trying to fight off tacklers.

CovCath bested Newport Central Catholic 28-14 Saturday, Sept. 26. The Colonels overcame adversity to defeat the Thoroughbreds, playing without three offensive starters and falling behind 7-0 early in the game. NewCath blocked a punt to set up the game’s first score, a 14-yard pass from Brady Hightchew to Nick Woltermann. The ’Breds game plan was to control the ball and limit the Colonels’ time of possession. That put pressure on CovCath to make the most of its time on offense. After the New Cath touchdown, the Colonels responded with 28 unanswered points. Nick Martin preserved the Colonels lead by intercepting a

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Campbell County lineman Joe Sauerbeck brings down Boone County tailback Charles Quainoo Sept. 25. Hightchew pass deep in CovCath territory in the closing seconds of the first half. Troy Timmerman intercepted Hightchew at the CovCath 15-yard line on the ’Breds first drive of the second half.

Hightchew added a fourth quarter touchdown run for New Cath. The quarterback finished with 135 yards passing and 108 yards rushing. New Cath (1-5) plays at Newport (2-3) Friday, Oct. 2.

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Bishop Brossart quarterback Jesse Orth tries to evade the Ludlow defense during Brossart’s 35-14 loss Sept. 28.

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Gold in bluegrass

After and undefeated regular season, the St. Therese U14 boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team celebrates winning the gold medal at the Bluegrass Games in Lexington. In back, from left, are Coach John Anost, Zach Petroze, Jason Johns, Quinn Anost, Nathan Schutte, Houston Bertsch, Nick Huseman, Coach Ron Bertsch, Coach Rob Venneman. In middle are Tyler Bertsch, Nathan Tackett, John Caudill, Patrick Allen, Kyle Simon and Jacob Eckerle. In front are Seth Martin, Danny Goforth, Noah Placke, Alec Beck, Jack Venneman and Caleb Mclean. PROVIDED.

Camels head into key stretch of season By James Weber jweber@nky.com

The Campbell County High School cross country teams are ready to get into the meat of their meets of the season. Heading into a meet in Lexington Sept. 26, the Camels had run in just two meets with their top runners nursing minor injuries. Senior Robbie Scharold has run well in those two meets, including a time of 16:13 in winning the Ryle meet and finishing fifth at Grant County. Scharold had a strong season, winning the Class 3A state championship in the 800 meters. He had not practiced in recent weeks because of injury, but one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top runners

looked to return for the Campbell C o u n t y championship meet Sept. 29. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one Robinson of the top runners in the state,â&#x20AC;? said Camel head coach Mike Bankemper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in top form this November, he can be a contender (at state). He loves to run, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the biggest thing. He feels guilty if he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t train.â&#x20AC;?

The top girls runner, Taylor Robinson, has had a solid season so far. She was third at the Ryle Invitational and second at Grant County. Faith Roaden was in the top 20 in both meets. Robinson, who plays soccer as well, has had back issues and finished 47th in Lexington Sept. 26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taylor has had some time off, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run well,â&#x20AC;? Bankemper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Roaden) is starting to realize she has potential. She is starting to come around.â&#x20AC;?

The Sept. 26 meet was on the new state course at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

The state meet, Nov. 13, has been moved to a different part of the facility. The traditional site for the state

meet is unavailable as the horse park prepares to host the World Equestrian Games next fall.

Other cross country highlights Some other highlights from recent cross country meets:

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The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team won the Holmes meet Aug. 29 with four of the top eight runners. Zach Holtkamp was second and Andy Wolfer fourth in the meet. The Mustangs were third overall at Ryle in boys. Maddi Kues has led the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team. She was sixth at Ryle.

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Swine flu poses many questions I wish I could answer every question with strong scientific data to back me up. Are we doing enough to prepare for the swine flu and seasonal flu? Are we doing too much? Why is the virus spreading among young people? Questions like these have been a recurrent theme at the public presentations that our department is holding on swine flu this month. While I am able to share the best science that’s available to date, unfortunately it’s impossible for me to answer each question with complete certainty. But it is important to share what is known. We know that the real danger of the flu lies in the fact that it wears your body down, opening it up to other infections. For someone with an underlying medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, the flu combined with the existing condition is dangerous and often leads to hospitalization, and, in a number of instances, even death. A recently released study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined the cases of 36 children who died from swine flu. Two-thirds of the children had underlying medical conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. The remaining one-third who died had no underlying conditions, but died due to a bacterial infection that took root while they were already infected with flu. Data like these have helped shape our plans for prevention and containment of the virus already in our community. Since April, children with serious medical conditions have been at higher risk for complications from swine flu, as have pregnant women. Thus, these two groups are going to be among the first to receive the vaccination when it is available in October or November. Looking at the seasonal flu, a different trend emerges: Adults age 65 and older comprise 90 percent of the 36,000 deaths that occur each year from complications related to influenza and pneumonia, according to CDC. Thus, they are targeted

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for seasonal flu vaccination and the one-time pneumonia shot, to prevent this common flu complication. To date, there have been no outSteven breaks of swine flu Katkowsky, in older populaM.D. tions. The hard science on this Community isn’t in yet, but the Recorder theory is that the guest current swine flu columnist virus is close enough to a virus that circulated many years ago that people who lived through that time period have built up immunity. While it seems strange that vaccination for a new strain of the flu would be targeted at different groups than the current seasonal flu vaccination, we must make priorities based on data. We’re also receiving many questions about the number of swine flu cases. As the swine flu begins to spread further into our community, it’s becoming difficult to count every case. Keep in mind, however, that we don’t capture information on every case of seasonal flu either. Surveillance is an effective way of tracking the spread of the disease. We are now tracking statistics like school absentee rates. We’re working with physicians to determine what symptoms they are seeing in their ill patients. Public health is a branch of science, and recommendations from public health must be made based on the science at hand. As we continue to learn more about the swine flu, we will continue to use that information to make the decisions that will best protect our citizens and prevent the spread of the virus. I can assure you that I will continue to keep everyone in the community up to date with the latest information I have. Dr. Steven R. Katkowsky is district director of health of the Northern Kentucky Health Department.

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What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? “‘Mad Men.’ Currently it’s the best scripted show on TV. The rest is trash or empty-headed fluff!” Duke “‘24.’ This is the only TV show that gets my adrenaline flowing.” G.G. “‘24.’ I think it’s a great show!” K.P. “There is very little on TV that is worth my time. There is so much violence in real life I don’t want more in my home. However, I do enjoy ‘Law & Order’ and reality shows such as ‘Survivor,’

Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘America’s Got Talent.’ If they would bring back to TV shows and programs with more comedy, substance and less violence I’d be glued to the TV. Fortunately, there are no children at home any more because all the TV’s would have locks on them.” N.C., Florence “Who cares, all pretty bad shows. Have not watched main TV stations since ‘ER’ left the TV. Oh those commercials.” M.G.

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Motorists beware on Poole Creek road I have lived on Poole Creek road for more than 40 years. During those years, I have watched you run off the Keith Morgan road. Summer, fall, Community winter and spring, Recorder your cars, trucks guest and, oh yes, columnist motorcycles, go off the road into the ditch, over the embankment, go across the neighbors drive, taking out mail boxes and destroying power poles. Sometimes it’s two of you on the same day. Low speed, high speed and every where in between. You seem to forget this is a two-way road. Autos coming up the road sometimes block the inside of the curve that the driver coming down the hill wants to use and off the road he goes. There will be oncoming traffic, but you seem to forget. It has been over two weeks now since the last one went into the ditch and had to be pulled out. I am waiting for the next one. The ground there is useless to me as I, nor anyone else, will work there. In past years you have landed on the roof of the car, forced a police cruiser into the ditch and generally created havoc on the road. All coming down hill. Until now. Yes, you have discovered how to wreck going up the hill and into my front yard. Eighteen of you this year. I think that in the past 40 plus years maybe four or five have come into the yard, but now you are setting new goals (I am not counting the ones that only get two wheels in the yard, they are only half in my book).

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A car in a ditch on Poole Creek road. I never worried about cutting the grass until now. Eighteen this year alone. Is it the economy? Do you have bald tires and slip on the curve in the rain? What is different this year? I don’t know unless the cement trucks are dropping oil on the road or you are on bald tires. I guess the city will have to fine me for excess tall grass if this keeps up. I refuse to buy more life insurance on me. Motorcyclists, please do not bring your novice riders down my road. One poor man, driving slow, ran off the road and into the power pole. He had 35 miles on his new Harley. He surely could have gotten experience elsewhere. A father and daughter coming down the hill on their bikes at about 40. He goes around the little bend OK and she dumps hers onto the roadway and now has a

case of road rash. The concrete loaded trucks are not helping this country road turned state highway in the least. Moving slowly up the hill, the heavily loaded concrete haulers slow traffic (good), but break down the surface (bad, bad, bad). This means ruts, groves and reverse crown can dump the novice rider. Also, there are mufflers for motorcycle available at shops. So, it is up to you. Now remember that traffic goes both ways. There will be oncoming traffic. The next time you come down or up Poole Creek, count the number of vehicles you meet, drive defensively and don’t join the countless other off-the-road persons. Keith Morgan is a long-time resident of Poole Creek road in Cold Spring

Hunting laws in Kentucky For those of you who actually have time to get out and hunt this season I envy you, however, I thought it may be helpful and informative to review some of the laws related to hunting in the State of Kentucky. A resident, owner, or tenant of farm lands, their spouse and dependent children are permitted to hunt on their own land without obtaining a hunting license. It is illegal for all others to hunt without a license and the appropriate permits. Special licenses are available for senior citizens age 65 or older and children under 16 years of age. We get complaints every year and sometimes issue charges for people hunting on another's land without permission. Under Kentucky law, a person is prohibited from entering on another's land without their oral or written permission. The penalty under the law governing hunting is up to a $300 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for a second offense plus forfeiture of one's hunting license, plus liability for any damages to the property. Under the criminal code that deals with criminal trespass, a fine of up to $250 and up to ninety days in jail is possible for entering onto property where notice against trespassing is given by fencing or other enclosure and a fine of up to $250 for trespassing upon property where no notice against trespassing is given. Under Kentucky law, it is illegal to hunt if a person is manifestly under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance and the person may endanger himself or other persons or property, or if the person is engaging in disorder-

ly conduct. Such a person may be arrested by a peace officer and upon conviction, is subject to a fine of up to $500 and/or up to six months in jail. James A. Every year we Daley have individuals charged with varCommunity ious offenses such Recorder as killing game guest out of season, columnist having improper type weapons, the illegal use of spot lights and trespassing on another's property. In addition to the fines and jail time that may be imposed, the offender's hunting privileges are generally suspended for some period of time and the weapons used are forfeited. Land owners are often concerned about their liability if someone gets hurt or hurts someone else while hunting on their property. Under Kentucky law, if you give permission to someone to hunt on your land, you are not liable for any injury to any person or property caused by the negligent acts of the hunter. Also, the land owner owes no duty to keep the premises safe for entry and use by hunters or to give warning of any hazardous condition that might exist on the property. However, a land owner may be liable if there is a willful and malicious failure on his part to guard or warn the hunter of a known dangerous condition on the property. Although this time of the year is very exciting for the many hunters in Campbell County, it can also be a dangerous time of the

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Pam Brenner (right) fifth-grade teacher at Ruth Moyer Elementary, helps student Kayla Nehus with a computer assignment.

Teacher chosen to represent school

Faculty and staff at Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas have selected fifth grade teacher Pam Brenner to represent their school. Brenner, along with Principal Jay Brewer, will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in November because Moyer was named a Blue Ribbon School. The designation recognizes schools that achieve at high levels or significantly close achievement gaps. Brewer said he left it up to the faculty and staff to choose who went to the ceremony, and Brenner received the most votes.

“I just think she is so well respected by her peers,” Brewer said. “She has a very professional approach to her job and she always puts the kids’ needs first.” Brenner, who has been working at the school for about 20 years and now teaches math and language arts, said she is honored, but feels a little guilty about being the one to go. “Everyone here deserves it because it was really a team effort,” Brenner said. “Everyone contributed to our success, and I really hope I can reflect the work they’ve done.”

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Author and lecturer Dr. James Claypool with items that reflect Turway’s history.

THINGS TO DO Turfway Turns 50

Dr. James Claypool will be giving a lecture on the history of Turfway Park 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the BehringerCrawford Museum. Claypool is the author of the “The Tradition Continues: The Story of Old Latonia, Latonia and Turfway Racecourse.” The lecture is free with the price of admission into the museum. The Behringer-Crawford Museum is located at 1600 Montague Road in Covington. Call 491-4003.

Pumpkin Days

It is that time of the year for Benton Farms’ “Pumpkin Days on the Farm.” There will be barnyard animals, a corn maze, cow-milking and sheepshearing demonstrations. Benton Farms is located at 11946 Old Lexington Pike in Walton. Visit bentonfamilyfarm.webs.com or call 4857000 for more information.

Taste of the Levee

The Knights of Columbus share a message of hope, happiness and opportunity with more than 100 people with special needs or disabilities each year at the group’s southern Campbell County lake and party grounds. Opportunity Day, the third Sunday in September each year, is the local Father DeJaco Council 5220’s biggest annual outreach event. This year more than 130 people from throughout Northern Kentucky registered to participate and be paired with a volunteer guide to help them enjoy the carnival atmosphere from cotton candy to hay rides Sunday, Sept. 20. Knights member Jeff Dorsel’s wife Debbie, of Alexandria, brought the couple’s 13-year-old daughter Jaclyn and 17-year-old CHRIS MAYHEW/STAFF son Dirk to Opportunity Day It’s a countdown to release balloons at the Knights of Columbus’ Opportunity Day south of Alexandria as participants, from to serve as guides. left in front, parents Don and Gail Cecconi, with their son Neal, and Paul Middleton, 21, with his grandfather Ray Smith of Debbie and Jaclyn served Covington, camera in hand, wait in anticipation for the signal to let their balloons fly Sunday, Sept. 20. as the guide for Linda Bloemer of Fort Thomas during managed the event for its her third visit to the event. first 27 years. “It’s great,” Bloemer said Sendelbach, of Cold of the day. Spring, said the reason the Bloemer’s mouth formed event is called Opportunity a wide toothy smile when Day is because although she got to hug and meet a some parents choose to costumed Ronald McDon- accompany their children, ald. Bloemer said she works they’re not required to, and several days a week at the it’s a chance for them to McDonald’s in Burlington. take the day off. Debbie has been volunSendelbach is the parent teering as a guide for three of a child with a disability, years. and said the event also gets “I love it because their the participants to try things face lights up for things we like riding a pony or jumptake for granting onto a ed,” Debbie Some participants ride that they said of what otherare children, but might keeps her wise try out. coming back “These some are as old as to volunteer. kids 75, said Chris Meyer capable are CHRIS MAYHEW/STAFF Roger Reis of Linda Bloemer of Fort Thomas leans in for a grinning hug with Ronald McDonald of Highland doing lots of of Falmouth, Heights has things if they at the Knights of Columbus Opportunity Day Sunday, Sept. 20. organizer of this just get the been volunteering at year’s event. opportunity,” Opportunity he said. Day, often cooking up the The Knights members meals in the kitchen, since keep an eye on the particihe became a member of the pants faces, Sendelbach Knights in 1981. said. “I come to see the happi“That smile kind of radiness on the faces of the ates, and you can tell kids,” Reis said. “I call them whether they’re having a kids, but many of them are good time by that,” he said. adults.” Renee Davis of Union Some participants are brought her 15-year-old children, but some are as triplet children, of which old as 75, said Chris Meyer one of her daughters, Courtof Falmouth, organizer of ney, has special needs. this year’s event. “It just sounded like a CHRIS MAYHEW/STAFF Meyer took over organ- blast, and it’s nice when izing the event from one of your special needs kids can Participants wave from a pontoon boat ride during the Knights of Columbus 28th the founder’s of the event, play and come and feel spe- annual Opportunity Day at the local council’s grounds south of Alexandria Sunday, Larry Sendelbach, who cial,” Renee said. Sept. 20.

Newport on the Levee will hold its third annual “Taste of the Levee” fall festival Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The band lineup includes Eric Matthew Tepe, M42 and Ten Foot Big. The festival will feature food from BRIO Tuscan Grille, Claddagh Irish Pub, Cold Stone Creamery, Dewey’s Pizza, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Habanero Mexican Fare, Jax Grill at GameWorks, Jefferson Hall, Mitchell’s Fish Market and Pit Stop on the Levee. Admission is free. For information, visit www.newportonthelevee.com. CHRIS MAYHEW/STAFF

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Alyssa Davis, 15, of Union screams out as she fights to unstick herself from a Velcro wall amusement while attending the 28th annual Knights of Columbus Opportunity Day with her parents and two siblings, one of which has special needs, at the local council’s grounds near Alexandria Sunday, Sept. 20.

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Mark Lehew of Wilder spends time with his volunteer guide for the day, Jacob Baumann, 13, of Alexandria during the Knights of Columbus 28th annual Opportunity Day for people with disabilities and special needs Sunday, Sept. 20.

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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

First Friday Gallery Hop, 6 p.m.-4 a.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St. Begins at Artisans Enterprise Center. Follow map to see all things artistic on southern side of Ohio River. Free. Presented by City of Covington. 292-2322; www.covingtonarts.org. Covington.

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.

FOOD & DRINK

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.

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Bryan Callen, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $15. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Stand-up comedian and actor. Ages 21 and up. 957-2000. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

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. Much Ado About Nothing, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, Nunn Drive, Shakespeare classic. $12, $11 faculty and staff, $10 seniors, $8 student. Presented by Northern Kentucky University Theatre and Dance. Through Oct. 11. 572-5464. Highland Heights.

RECREATION

Southgate Fire Department Ladies Stagette, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Wilder City Building, 520 Licking Pike, Combination, basket and jewelry raffles, door prizes and bingo. Dinner served 7 p.m. Benefits Southgate Fire Department. $15. Reservations recommended. Presented by Southgate Volunteer Fire Department. 441-3683. Wilder. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3

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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.

COOKING CLASSES

Cork and Fork Cooking Class, 2 p.m. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. With Arthur Leech. $25. Reservations required. 426-1042; www.argentinebean.net. Crestview Hills.

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USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, 101 Riverboat Row, Fortyminute tour of haunted boat. Three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Nightmare Landing, family-fun center with enclosed waiting area. RIP express tickets “skip the line.” Not recommended for children. Ages 10 and under with adult. Family friendly. $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. Presented by USS Nightmare. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, 4172 Belleview Road, $10; free ages 4 and under. 322-0516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Trolley Station. Ride on Pumpkin Express to Totter’s pumpkin patch to select pumpkin. Includes pumpkin decorating station. Weather permitting. Ages -. $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Built To Spill, 9 p.m. With Disco Doom. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $25, $20 advance. 431-2201. Newport. Eddie Money, 7 p.m. Buffet dinner 6 p.m. and show. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Grand Ballroom. Attire: Casual. Part of Newport Syndicate Concert Series. $30-$70. 781-7700; www.rwatickets.com. Newport.

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Bobby Mackey and The Big Mac Band, 9 p.m. Bobby Mackey’s Music World, 44 Licking Pike, Includes giveaways. $10 ages 1821, $5 ages 21 and up; free before 10 p.m. on Friday. 431-5588. Wilder.

Appalachian Culture Series, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. View documentary “The Queen Family” and the view film “Songcatcher.” Gateway Community and Technical College Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas Moore Parkway, Student Services Center, Room E101. Series celebrates contributions of Appalachian culture. Free. 442-1179. Edgewood.

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.

FESTIVALS

Taste of the Levee Fall Festival, 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. Eric Matthew Tepe performs 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. M42 performs 3-6 p.m. Ten Foot Big performs 6:30-9:30 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Riverwalk Level. Showcase for Levee eateries. Entertainment. Rain date Oct. 4. Beer sales benefit LEGACY. Free admission; $3 or less for food items. www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport. Doors of Mainstrasse Fantasy Fest, noon6:30 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, W. Sixth and Main streets. Focuses on arts, creativity and imagination. Arts and crafts booths, face painting, story tellers, circus, street performers and more. Scavenger hunt for 70 fairy doors. Mayan Ruins Musical Band and Greg Harper on his Famous Penny Whistle perform. Fantasy Parade, 5:30 p.m. Family friendly. Free. 655-9571; thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com. Covington.

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HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, $10; free ages 4 and under. 3220516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, 11946 Old Lexington Pike, Hayride, barnyard animals, corn maze, cow milking and sheep shearing demonstrations. $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Bryan Callen, 7:30 p.m. Dinner available. $15. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.

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The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University is performing the classic play “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare Oct. 1-11 in NKU’s Corbett Theatre. The shows will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $7-$12. Pictured from left to right is sophomore Stephanie Wallenfelsz as Hero, senior Matt Geller as Claudio and sophomore Robyn Novak as Beatrice. For more information or to buy tickets, call 572-5464.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

The Ascent of Praise Christian Music Festival, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, 1 Roebling Way, Parking lot next to Ascent. Contemporary praise musicians perform. Features Josh Bates, Northern Kentucky Brotherhood, Neil Blunt, Mother of God Folk Ensemble, Anointed Sons of God, and others. Family friendly. Free. Presented by The Butler Foundation. 292-5534; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

Gangsters, Gamblers and Girls: Newport Historical Walking Tour, 11 a.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Meet at Newport Syndicate. Tour lasts 90 minutes. $15. Reservations recommended. 888-2699439; www.newportgangsters.com. Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Bryan Callen, 7:30 p.m. Dinner available. $12. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000. Newport.

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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. HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Ben Alexander Trio, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, 291-0550. Newport.

MUSIC - BIG BAND

Big Band Dance with the Newport Dream Band, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, With 14-piece band. $7.50. 441-4888. Cold Spring.

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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Sea Wolf, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Ballroom. With Port O’Brien and Sara Lov. $10, $8 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

RECREATION

Town & Country Open House, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Town and Country Sports and Health Club, 1018 Town Drive, Free activities, petting zoo, clowns, giveaways and more. 442-5800; www.towncountrysports.com. Wilder. M O N D A Y, O C T . 5

ART EXHIBITS Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free. 957-1940. Covington. Shiny Red Nothing: A Month Of Psychedelic and Sexy, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mammoth Cafe, 307-4858. Newport. ATTRACTIONS

LECTURES

Serving Others through Community and Friendship, 10 a.m.-noon, Covington Art Club, 604 Greenup St. Sr. Juana Mendez, pastoral associate at Cristo Rey Parish in Erlanger, speaker. Continental breakfast, 10 a.m. Lecture, 11 a.m. Free. 342-8305. Covington.

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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.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

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.

FOOD & DRINK

Early Bird, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Vito’s Cafe, 4429444. Fort Thomas.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Alex Carruthers, 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, Nautical Room. With special guest appearances of band members from Mia and the Retros. Free. 513-485-6502; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Pauly Shore, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $22. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian and actor. Special engagement. No coupons or passes accepted. 957-2000. Newport.

USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

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ON STAGE - THEATER

Mat Kearney, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Diane Birch. $20. Presented by Q102-FM (101.9). 800-7453000; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington. Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $8, $5 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

Sweeney Todd, 8 p.m. Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St. Sondheim musical about Demon Barber of Fleet Street. $17. Through Oct. 24. 513-474-8711. Newport. Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.

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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.

FOOD & DRINK

Tuesday Tastings, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, Nautical Room. Sample five in-house wines and five menu items paired to compliment each wine. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations recommended. 513-485-6502; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Underbelly, 9 p.m. Parlour. With Mike Cody, Ryan Singer, Dave Waite, Mike Cronin and others. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Local stand-up comedians perform improv, music, sketches, original characters and poetry. Ages 18 and up. Free. 431-2201. Newport.

RECREATION PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Museum Center opens its new exhibit, “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science,” Saturday, Oct. 3, at Union Terminal. The exhibit depicts how archaeologists make use of technology and science to understand ancient Egypt. It includes challenges, artifacts, and mummies (including a prototype in a state of “unwrapping.”) To kick off the exhibit, PharaohFest will be 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday, inside and outside the center’s rotunda. It is for all ages and includes music, food, a fashion show and more. For more information and museum ticket prices, call 513-287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

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

Munson Hicks is Andrew Wyke and Michael Gabriel Goodfriend is Milo Tindle in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “Sleuth.” This mystery runs through Oct. 3 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre. For tickets call 513421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay.com.

Life

October 1, 2009

Alexandria Recorder

What if I become angry with God? Honest people admit there are times they’re angry at God. Pious people pretend their faith is so strong that they’re never angry. A wise old lady said, “It’s better to be honest than pious.” If we’re human and honest there are times we do become angry and blame God for a lot of things (whether God’s responsible or not): he’s too silent; unresponsive to our needs; and unrelenting when our sufferings persist. We beg for a problem to be removed and it just gets worse. We pray for a dying child and the child dies. Years ago a mother’s 10-yearold son was killed in a freak accident. She stopped going to church and said she couldn’t believe in a God who would allow such tragedies to happen. Her anger is understandable. Yet, which of us can explain to

her or ourselves the mysteries of life? We might wonder – does the tragedy really demolish her belief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief she feels he caused her? What if she could rage and wrestle with God? God can take it. Might an honest human interchange with God possibly introduce her to a greater and loving God who suffers with her? When such existential crises occur some people lose their faith while very many eventually find their faith strengthened. God’s amazing grace is a powerful thing. Can we express our anger with God, and of all things, it still be considered prayer? Certainly! The Bible abounds with examples. The

prophets rebuked God at times for their hardships. Many of the Old Testament Psalms are known as “Lament Psalms,” prayers of complaint. God was real to them and they felt free enough to express their frustration. Certain psalms present us with words and feelings we might ordinarily hesitate using. “Lord, why do you cast me off and hide your face from me?” (Psalm 88) Others express our reliance on the care of God and complain when it seems missing, “God you are my rock, so why have you forgotten me?” (Psalm 42) Job’s wife was so angry she told Job to “Curse God, and die.” (Job 2:9) Where else can we be totally human if not before the One who made us? We can sing out our praise and gratitude to God. At

other times we can pray our frustrations and anger. We can also shout out our feelings of forsakenness and empty them out, send them echoing through the universe. Then, as we so often do in our human-to-human relationships, we see things differently and recant until the next time. Being open to God lets God be open with us. We can be true to him and to ourselves. We appreciate anyone who accepts our feelings of anger and doubt and accepts them, especially God. We begin to trust such a one with the rest of ourselves. Our honest struggles with God can permit us to make great advances in our faith. We begin to understand life with insights we never had before. Some of us cling too long to our

anger with God or another perFather Lou son. To feel hurt Guntzelman and plan vengeance is Perspectives tasty to the undeveloped soul. It enables us to feel perpetually wronged, entitled to self-indulgence, and serve as an excuse for our lack of compassion toward others. We cynically print on our personal coat-of-arms, “Poor Me, Mean God.” 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.

No purchase necessary for sweepstakes entry A local woman says she was shocked to learn her 87-year-old mother has been spending thousands of dollars on items in the mistaken belief the more she ordered the better chance she would have of winning a million dollar sweepstakes. Unfortunately, this type of thing has happened many times with senior citizens. Angie Pauly of Madeira said she discovered her mother wrote as many as five checks in one day, for a nearly two years, as she ordered merchandise from Publisher’s Clearing House. “I had one checkbook and I added up, just since July, what she had spent, and it was like $700,” Pauly said. After locating another checkbook, Pauly found more checks had been written so the total since July came to more than $1,200. In many cases the items received do have some

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worth only $4. She has gone through many of the items, putting them in boxes and trying to see which ones she can return to try to get back some money. Pauly said she called Publisher’s Clearing House. “When I called, a supervisor was to call me back. That never happened. They were supposed to send me a list of things she could return. I’ve never gotten the list,” she said. So I called Publisher’s Clearing House and learned the firm is aware some sen-

ior citizens are spending thousands of dollars each year because they believe it increases their chances of winning the sweepstakes. As a result, a company spokesman said the company set up a consumer aid program to try to weed out big spending seniors who are confused about this. He said 75 percent of those who respond to the company’s mailings return their entries without buying anything. The mailings include statements that you don’t have to buy anything to win but, he said, some seniors still don’t understand. After I explained the problem with Angie Pauly’s mother, the spokesman told me Publisher’s Clearing House will send her postage-paid labels to help her return the items so she can get back the money. As proof you don’t have to buy anything to win, the spokesman said most of

those who have won the major sweepstakes prizes at Publisher’s Clearing House over the years did not order anything with their winning

entry. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30

p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts 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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Tickle your kids pink with healthy ice pops How is it that I can easily make, from scratch, a pastry-shop quality, multilayer Viennese torte with a delicate cooked pastry cream filling, yet have trouble sometimes with b o x e d cakes? I learned Rita why last Heikenfeld night at cake decoRita’s kitchen r a t i n g class. I forgot to follow the advice my teacher, Martha Buckler, gave: Don’t mix on too high a speed since that causes air bubbles. Instead, smack the cakes down on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking (my mom always did that), and bake at 325 degrees and not 350 degrees. You’ll have to bake a bit longer. Also if you’re using 9-inch round cake pans use two boxes of cake mix to fill them up nicely. Ditto for a 9-by-13 if you want a nice, high cake.

You’ll wind up having some leftover for another small cake.

Healthy pink lemonade dreamsicles for kids

For the mom who wants a healthier frozen treat for her kids. “I want to give them something that tastes good but is good for them,” she said. From my book “The Official Snack Guide.” These are great post-game snacks. 2 cups plain fat free yogurt 1 ⁄2 cup frozen pink or regular lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 teaspoon vanilla Blend everything together and pour into ice pop molds or four, 6-ounce paper cups. If making in cups, when partially frozen, insert craft sticks. To make orange dreamsicles: Substitute orange juice for the lemonade Tips from Rita’s kitchen: If you’re going to serve these right from the cooler for the kids at the

game, skip the sticks and pack plastic spoons.

Farm stand corn salad

Friend Mary Lee Olinger brought this to my home recently for an impromptu dinner with friends. Here’s the history of the recipe: It started with Martha Helmick, then went to Peggy Robinson and onto Mary Lee. It was pretty as a picture and delicious to boot. 4 ears fresh corn 11⁄2 lbs. asparagus or green beans (sometimes I use both ) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 ⁄4 cup basil, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper In large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook corn for seven minutes. Take corn out and submerge in cold water. In same pan cook asparagus or green beans until crisp tender.

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Mary Lee Olinger with corn salad. Take vegetables out and submerge in cold water. Cut kernels off corn, and cut up asparagus or green beans into 2-inch pieces. Put corn and vegetables in large bowl, add tomatoes and basil. Combine red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt in small bowl. Pour over corn mixture. Toss and serve. Serves four to six.

Old-fashioned pork roast with onion gravy

I found this recipe tucked into the gargantuan stack of recipes that I wanted to try. It turned out really good, but next time I think I’ll use a couple pouches of onion soup mix and double the

Old-fashioned pork roast and gravy. water and flour since we could have used more gravy. The best part is it was so easy. Nice for a fall supper with boiled noodles. About 3 pounds pork loin roast 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 ⁄4 cup flour Line a 9-by-13 pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, letting it hang out on all sides. Sprinkle soup mix in center. Put roast fat side down on soup mix. Fold foil over and seal. Cook in 300degree oven until pork registers 155 degree. This could take a couple

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hours or more depending upon the size. Check after two hours. Remove meat and measure drippings. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour into pan. Mix 1⁄2 cup water and the flour together. Stir into mixture in pan and heat to boiling. Boil a minute, check for seasonings and serve with meat. 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.

Community

October 1, 2009

Alexandria Recorder

Walk helps babies, moms

RELIGION NOTES

Community Recorder

Calvary Chapel

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the second annual Northern Kentucky Walk to Remember that benefits the neonatal intensive care and the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high risk obstetrics units at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. The walk is at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union.

The Calvary Chapel of Northern Kentucky in Florence is having a Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration Oct. 2. The overnight celebration begins at 6 p.m. and continues through noon the following day. Reservations are required. Calvary Chapel is located at 6555 Nicholas Ave. For more information, call 586-4769 or visit www.calvarynky.org.

Community Family

The Community Family in Independence will host, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is the Love,â&#x20AC;? a marriage conference Oct. 2-3. The conference will discuss how to have a successful marriage. The church is located at 11875 Taylor Mill Road. For more information, call 356-8851 ext. 107.

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Registration/guest signin is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keynote speakers, a remembrance roll call closing ceremony/balloon release and a reception is at 2 p.m. The walk is free but people are encouraged to make donations. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk resulted in $2,500 for Good Samaritan Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neonatal intensive care unit. The walk is conducted by

the Missing Alexis Foundation. Alexis MacKenzie Louden was stillborn July 7, 2004, to Lisa and Glenn Louden. The foundation was started last year to promote research into what causes stillbirth and look for ways to help bereaved parents in the Northern Kentucky area. For more information, visit www.missingalexis.org.

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Divine Mercy

There will be a concert of vocal, choral and instrumental sacred music at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Divine Mercy Church in Bellevue. The performers are soprano Marnie Lemma, flutist Abigail Westwood and organist Ted Wartman. They will be performing the works of composers like Bach, Mozart, Faure, Pergolesi and others. The concert is free to attend. The church is located at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Division Street.

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The First Church of God in Newport is seeking gently used coats for a coat giveaway on Oct. 24. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coats are especially needed. If you would like to donate, please call the church at 291-2092. The church is located at 338 East 9th Street. Coat donations can be dropped off Sunday from 9:30 a.m. through noon. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

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Building 429 and singer/songwriter Todd Agnew are currently on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Promise Remains Tourâ&#x20AC;? which will stop by the Main Street Baptist Church in Alexandria Oct. 15. Building 429 will be performing songs off their latest self-titled release including their current and powerful single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always,â&#x20AC;? and upcoming single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overcomeâ&#x20AC;? that will release to radio in October. Preparing for his new studio release in October, Agnew will be playing fan favorites â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grace Like Rainâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Fragile Breath,â&#x20AC;? as well as giving audiences a preview of new songs off his upcoming record â&#x20AC;&#x153;NEEDâ&#x20AC;? releasing Oct. 6. Included in the set list is the first radio single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joy Unspeakable.â&#x20AC;? Main Street Baptist Church is located at 11093 Alexandria Pike.

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Carla Delaney, 32, 51 Old Stephenson Mill Road, fourth degree assault at 430 Berry Ave., Sept. 18. Craig Stewart, 30, 365 Washington No. 3, warrant at 365 Washington Ave., Sept. 18. James Whitaker, 31, 827 Dayton St., alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, warrant

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at 711 Fairfield Ave., Sept. 20. Angela Clayton, 32, 813 Sixth Ave., warrant at 813 Sixth Ave., Sept. 20. Kenny Cordova, 39, 130 Fifth St., warrant at 145 Fairfield Ave., Sept. 23. Cynthia Kilb, 51, Homeless, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Foote Avenue, Sept. 23. William Price, 19, 185 Kentucky Drive, possession of marijuana at

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CAMPBELL COUNTY Arrest

Eugene E. Cox, 36, 725 Grand Ave., Apartment 2, DUI - first offense aggravated circumstances at I-471 North exit ramp to I-275 North, Sept. 11. Robert L. Rogers, 49, 11500 Alexandria Pike, first degree possession of controlled substance - first offense - drug unspecified at Lickert Road and Bihl Road, Sept. 13. Jacob L. Uhl, 25, 1206 Forest Ave., DUI - first offense, careless driving at Ky. 9 and Licking Pike, Sept. 13.

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Report of 18-year-old male assaulted by 16 or 17-year-old male at California Crossroads near Flagg Springs Pike, Sept. 13. Report of female juvenile attacked another female juvenile at 9599 Summer Hill Road, Sept. 13.

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Beach Boy

Reported at 2999 Ten Mile Road, Sept. 12.

Neighbor dispute

Reported at 1086 Davjo, Sept. 13.

Second degree burglary

Report of drawers gone through and computer and coin collection taken at 10429 Pond Creek Road, Sept. 10. Report of jewelry, computer and coins taken at 706 Maddox Road, Sept. 11.

Suspicious item

Report of farmer plowing field and found grenade that was later determined not to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;liveâ&#x20AC;? after bomb squad called at 6343 Four Mile Pike, Sept. 12.

Suspicious vehicle

Vehicle left on Lakeview Road in A.J. Jolly Park towed at Lakeview Road, Sept. 14.

Theft by unlawful taking

Report of saws taken from one vehicle and satellite radio taken from another vehicle at 3788 New Richmond Road, Sept. 8.

Theft of property

Report of saddles taken from barn at 1184 Siry Road, Sept. 11.

Third degree criminal mischief

Report of horse trailer and part of fence spray painted with graffiti at 8626 Main St., Sept. 6.

FORT THOMAS Arrest

Shelly Lyman, 31, 519 East 10th St., operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at South Fort Thomas Avenue and River Road, Sept. 17. Robert Sacolick, 51, 324 Fairfield Ave., theft by deception at I-471, Sept. 17. Shelly Lyman, 31, 519 East 10th St., warrants at South Fort Thomas Avenue and River Road, Sept. 17. Zachery Gyori, 18, 1321 Alexandria Pike No. 202A, warrant at 1321 U.S. 27, Sept. 17. Anthony Bowling, 51, 506 Main St., theft by unlawful taking at I-471, Sept. 18. James Ratliff, 34, 105 Bethel Pike Drive, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at I-471, Sept. 18. Abesai Mendez-Morales, 24, 819

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Michael and Ginna Beach of Guntersville, AL would like to announce the birth of their first child. Karter Anthony Beach was born at 7:46 a.m. on August 24, 2009 at Huntsville Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. His maternal grandmother is Sue Hanson of Attalla, AL. His paternal grandparents are the late David Beach and Jaunita Beach of Dry Ridge, KY. Karter Anthony was welcomed home by his big sister Kelci and big brother Kyle.

possession of a controlled substance at 72 Woodland Hills Drive, Sept. 17. Joseph Pavey, 25, 17 Brandywine Court, fourth degree assault at 17 Brandywine Court, Sept. 12. David Vu, 27, 522 West Chelsea, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools at 76 View Terrace Drive, Sept. 4. Andrea Friedel, 28, 522 West Chelsea, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property at 76 View Terrace Drive, Sept. 4. Daniel Riley, 47, 873 Slate View, DUI at I-471 and Alexandria Pike, Sept. 13. Melvin Bowman, 45, 210 Bluegrass Ave. 116E, warrant at Blue Grass and Electric, Sept. 9. Bryan Palmer, 26, 3163 Hickory Lane, DUI at Licking and Aspen, Sept. 5. Andrea Friedel, 28, 522 Chelsea, possession of marijuana at Woodland Hills and View Terrace, Sept. 4.

Incidents/reports Second degree criminal mischief

Incidents/reports First degree criminal mischief

Reported at 49 Audubon Place, Sept. 20.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS/SOUTHGATE Arrest

Gregory Lasure, 47, 435 Joann Lane, DUI at 2606 Alexandria Pike, Sept. 22. Mackenzie Meredith, 32, 159 North St., warrant at 159 North St., Sept. 22. Matthew Saner, 30, 3 Fifth Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place at 1972 Alexandria Pike, Sept. 19. Joel Jacobsen, 27, 44 Klaincrest, warrant at Alexandria Pike and South Fort Thomas Avenue, Sept. 19. Kari Fellinger, 32, 2715 Cypress Way, first degree possession of a controlled substance, third degree

Ruby Blanton Brown, 88, Demossville, died Sept. 23, 2009, at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler. She was a member of the Grassy Creek Christian Church in Demossville. Her husband, Leonard Brown, and a grandchild died previously. Survivors include her sons, Everett, Ray, Wayne and Tilford Brown, all of Demossville, Sig Brown of Butler and John Brown of Alexandria; daughters, Sue Stahl of Demossville and Sylvia Jones of Falmouth; brothers, Garmon Blanton of Florida and Glenn Blanton of Sparta, Ohio; sisters, Jeanette Perkins of Ohio and Margie Stillwell of Sparta, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildren and 11 great-greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Butler Cemetery in Butler.

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Reported at 2415 Alexandria Pike, Sept. 16.

Fourth degree assault

Reported at 418 Knollwood Drive, Sept. 13.

Second degree burglary

Reported at 365 Knollwood Drive, Sept. 13.

Theft by unlawful taking

Reported at 201 Meadow Trail Drive Apt. d, Sept. 7. Reported at 2428 Joyce Ave., Sept. 13.

Theft by unlawful taking from auto

Reported at 305 Linden Ave. Apt. 3, Sept. 13.

Theft of mail matter

Reported at 301 West Walnut St., Sept. 11.

Third degree criminal mischief

Reported at 220 Meadow Trail Drive, Sept. 8.

Service Station in Butler and Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulf Station in Cincinnati, an Korean War Army veteran and Boy Scout Master, Troop 789. Survivors include his wife, Sally Friedly of California; sons, Timothy Friedly of Alexandria, Wayne Friedly, Jr. of Butler and Danny Friedly of Falmouth; daughter, Kandy Sue Korb of Alexandria; brother, Richard Friedly of Kansas City, Kan.; sisters, Nadine Barrett of Cincinnati and Bernice Zaberson of Pennsylvania and 11 grandchildren. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lick.

Aubrey Jones

Aubrey Lee â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caseyâ&#x20AC;? Jones, 79, Alexandria, died Sept. 22, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. He was a lead color and ink matcher for Heekin Can Company in Cincinnati and a Korean War Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Lois Ungerer Jones of Alexandria; stepdaughter, Janis Andersen of Glencoe; stepsons, Scott McGaha of Ocala, Fla., and Matthew McGaha of Sanders; sisters, Dorothy Rogers of True, W.Va., and Brenda Oppriecht of Belvidere, Ill.; brothers, James Jones of Alexandria, Donald Jones of Rancho Cordova, Calif., Robert Jones of Brooksville, Eddie Jones of Bartlesville, Okla. and Ronald Jones of Waco, Texas; five stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery. Alexandria Funeral Home in Alexandria handled the arrangements. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

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Scott Street Apt. 2, DUI, no operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, failure to maintain insurance at US 27 at Johns Hill Road, Sept. 19. Thomas Benton Jr., 21, 1301 Burdett Ave., warrant at 1000 Highland Ave., Sept. 20. Rena Payne, 49, 3310 Queen City Ave., DUI, possession of marijuana, failure to maintain insurance at Highland Avenue and Grand Avenue, Sept. 20. Derek White, 28, 5274 Rapid Run, DUI, carrying a concealed weapon at south I-471, Sept. 21. Brad Lack, 27, 1235 West Galbrath Road, warrant, DUI, careless driving at US 27 at Moock Road, Sept. 23. Benjamin Campbell, 22, 7 Sawmill Court, possession of drug paraphernalia, suspended operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license at 100 block North Grand Ave., Sept. 23. Timothy Sullivan, 19, 5146 Rossford Ave., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, third degree possession of a controlled substance, Sept. 23. Stephen Snyder, 30, 1025 South Fort Thomas Ave., third degree burglary, possession of burglary tools at 2517 Alexandria Pike, Sept. 24. Heather Easterling, 30, 1025 South Fort Thomas Ave., possession of burglary tools, third degree burglary at 2517 Alexandria Pike, Sept. 24.

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High School Class of 1994 We will be having our 15 year reunion on Saturday October 10th at 6pm. It will be held at Gameworks at Newport on the Levee. Please contact Brandi Schafer McConnell at bmcconnell1@fuse.net or 859-630-0509 if attending. Hope to see you there!

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Norman A. Maus, 81, Southgate, died Sept. 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a pipefitter for over 50 years with Local 392 in Cincinnati and a past Grand Knight and charter member of the Knights of Columbus 6337 in Southgate. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Kate Maus; daughters, Laura Maus, Vanessa Maus and Melissa Melville, all of Southgate, Kimberly Moellman, Shauna Kremer and Lisa

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Giancola, all of Alexandria, Andrea Brossart of Melbourne and Tara Scharold of Bowdoinham, Maine; son, Chip Maus of Camp Springs; sister, Nancy Kistner of Cincinnati; and 13 grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Children’s Hospital Cancer Research, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 54229.

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 2830404 for more information. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 513-242-4000 for pricing details. For the most up-todate Northern Kentucky obituaries, click on the "Obituaries" link at NKY.com.

Mima McCullah

Mima M. Turner McCullah, 71, Newport, died Sept. 25, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Newport. She worked in production in the clothing industry. Her husband, Matt John McCullah and son, Kirk “Greg” McCullah, died previously. Survivors include her son, Rodney McCullah of Elsmere; daughters, Kimberly J. Sawyers of

of California, Ky., and Dorothy Stargle of Norwood, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria.

Mable True

Mable True, 90, Butler, died Sept. 24, 2009, at her home. She was a factory worker for Disabled American Veterans in Cold Spring. Her husband, Herman True, died in 1977. Survivors include her daughters, Melinda Tate of Butler, Mariyn Neal of Florence, Susan Haynes, Phyllis Joseph, Helen Schultz and Barb True, all of Alexandria; brothers, Tim True of Shepherdsville and Jack True of Alexandria; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorials: Hospice of Hope,

Erlanger and Shawna McCullah of Newport; brothers, James Turner and Clay Turner, both of Newport and John Turner of Alexandria; sisters, Pauline Deaton and Mable Combs, both of Newport, Liz Turner

Wash away the bugs Like it or not, it’s cold and flu season. The seasonal flu affects between 5 and 20 percent of Americans every year and this year, with the emergence of novel H1N1 influenza, 2009 is shaping up to be one of the most flu-ridden in recent history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives these specific steps to achieve a thorough wash:

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Michael W. Webb, 47, Cold Spring, died Sept. 25, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a building contractor. Survivors include his daughters, Kimmie Eversole of Newport and Mika Alexis Webb of Alexandria; parents, Gary and Barbara Cooper of Cold Spring; brothers, Robert Webb of Alexandria and Jim Cooper of Independence and sister, Patti Webb of Cold Spring. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate.

James S. Zapf, 67, of West Harrison, Ind., formerly of Alexandria, died Sept. 20, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Harrison in Harrison, Ohio. He was self employed in com-

Erica Haverbusch, 21, of Fort Thomas and David Bockerstette, 25, of Covington, issued Sept. 1. Stephanie Young, 25, of Cincinnati and Daniel Brinkman, 27, of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 3. Danielle Smith, 24, of Fort Thomas and Todd Hubbard, 25, of Cincinnati, issues Sept. 4. Kara Dyer, 20, of Lexington and Toby Early Jr., 21, of Edgewood, issued Sept. 14. Sherri Turner, 50, and Shannon Kelly, 51, both of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 14. Julie Fritz, 45, and Gregory Emery, 43, both of Fort Thomas, issued

Sept. 15. Shelly French, 30, and Gregory Gilman, 34, both of Newport, issued Sept. 15. Nicole Moore, 30, of Illinois and Jonathan Caudill, 39, of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 17. Sonya Wessling, 33, of Fort Thomas and Lawrence Sweet Jr., 38, of Massachusetts, issued Sept. 17. Stephanie Gamble, 27, and Gary Steffen, 27, both of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 17. Shauna Peskin, 26, of Los Angeles and Troy Fuller, 26, of Fort Thomas, issued Sept. 17.

brothers, Marvin Zapf of Naples, Fla., Jack Zapf and Jerry Zapf, both of Cincinnati; one grandchild and ex-wife and caregiver, Joyce Eviston of West Harrison, Ind. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery.

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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. O C T. 9 - 1 0 Holmes High School Class of 1959 Reunion, Oct. 9-10, Hilton Airport Inn, I-75 and Turfway. $50. Buffet dinner on Oct. 10 and night social with complimentary wine, beer and snacks on Oct. 9. Reservations required. 344-8553; email holmes59@fuse.net. 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 Rivercenter, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. Covington. Includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks

music by DJ. $120 couple, $65 single. Reservations required. Presented by Dayton High School Class of ‘89 Committee. 2618400. JUNE 11-12, 2010 Boone County High School Class of 1960’s 50th Year Reunion. The following classmates have not been located: Pat Bowling, Carol Brashear Copher, Nancy Stevers Bihl, Barbara Youell, Beverly Romans, Carol Smith, Siguard Papratta and Terry Elliott. If anyone has any information on those classmates, call Hope Ellis Kinman at 283-2796 or Pat Jurtsen Tanner 371-9254.

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A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

MICHIGAN

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)

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

VENICE. Beautifully furnished 2BR, 2BA ranch with lake view, ga rage. 5 mi. to Venice Beach. Close to golf courses and Sarasota. $2500/mo. Discount for multiple months. Local owner, 859-746-9220, 653-9602

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

NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854

TENNESSEE

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 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

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.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

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