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City agrees to negotiate cabin’s fate By Chris Mayhew

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The City of Alexandria has agreed to enter legal negotiations with the owners of a condemned log cabin that had been recommended be demolished. A hearing before the city’s Property Maintenance Board of Appeals scheduled for Nov. 3 was canceled after the property owners’ attorney asked if they could get a stay on the hearing in order to work out a deal or compromise, said Mayor Dan McGinley.

“We’ve been negotiating with them for a long time, but what we have not done and should have done is put some very strict time limits on him.”

Dan McGinley, Mayor of Alexandria

Board Chairman Bob Simon approved the stay, McGinley said. “Now there will be a negotiation session with the property owner and city to try to come up with some sort of schedule to either rehab the place or tear it down,” he said. The cabin, built before 1883, is

located at 8280 E. Main St., and owned by Mid-Town Center Inc. The city condemned the cabin Sept. 28 and recommended it be demolished. The property owners filed a written appeal of the city’s condemnation Oct. 18. The city is trying to work out when negotiations will start, and is

trying to be a little bit patient, and also a little assertive, McGinley said. The city is working with the schedule of the attorneys involved, he said. Results of the negotiations will be made public, McGinley said. There have been previous attempts to work with the property owners, including promises in the past to fix it up and install siding, he said. “We’ve been negotiating with them for a long time, but what we have not done and should have done is put some very strict time limits on him,” McGinley said.

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Riley Walch, a camera operator, zooms in on the anchors of Reiley Elementary School’s live student-run, fifth-grade morning news broadcast Friday, Nov. 6. Camera operator Rachel Dreyer is in the background. For more see A6.

Alexandria storm sewers go to SD1 By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

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Alexandria council has unanimously agreed to have Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky manage the city’s storm sewers. Council authorized the mayor to sign an agreement after an almost 30 minute question and answer session with SD1 General Manager Jeff Eger and other SD1 representatives at the Nov. 5 meeting. At previous meetings council has heard storm water management options a private company could provide for the city. It’s fine that council wanted to review city’s options before making the transfer, said Mayor Dan McGinley. But, it was discovered that SD1 is the only true option for taking over ownership, responsibility and liability for storm water assets

from the city, McGinley said. “We can’t possibly afford to take over this ourselves,” he said. Council member Barbara Weber questioned Eger at length about multiple topics including the service area boundary that SD1 will take over. There are portions of a few streets in Alexandria that the city will have to continue to maintain the storm sewers because that’s how the state has defined the service area, Eger said. Under the agreement, areas of the city not included in the storm water service area now will automatically be transferred to SD1 if the state expands the area. Since Alexandria does not have combined sanitary and storm sewers like many cities near the Ohio River do, SD1 is taking over the city’s storm sewers that handle rainwater after taking over management of the sanitary sewers, Eger said.

Civility questioned

Alexandria Council member Lloyd Rogers said at the Nov. 4 meeting that he was unhappy with the comments Mayor Dan McGinley made in the Oct. 22 edition of The Alexandria Recorder. In the article, Mayor McGinley said Rogers was an “idiot” and called him “devious.” “When I learned of this newspaper article and read these disparaging remarks that the mayor wanted printed in the newspaper I was bewildered,” Rogers said in his statement. “Calling fellow council members names left me wondering why,” Rogers continued. “I thought we were accomplishing many things for the City of Alexandria. We have new businesses, an updated personnel code, updated KRS compliance, reflectors for safer traffic flow, better budgeting and successful town hall meetings.” Rogers said almost all the votes taken by council have been unanimous, and he thought the council was working cooperatively and harmoniously, and that committees were functioning well. “I believe that if one council member has a difference with another it’s best to have a private talk and work out the problem without airing any differences in the newspaper,” Rogers said. “Another person’s opinion should not be taken as an affront.” Rogers he met with the mayor a few days before Oct. 22 article was published about a new initiative, and that the mayor gave no inclination he wanted to call him names. “Name calling and personal attacks do not reflect well on the Alexandria City Council,” Rogers said. “We recite an invocation before each meeting asking for God’s help so we may be respectful with each other. It would be best if we remember this.” Weber said one key to the transfer agreement was clarifying that SD1 will accept responsibility for a dry retention pond and spillway below the Alexandria Community Park lake. Primarily the areas the city would be responsible for include

the streets, curbs and the grate system, ditch lines and culverts, said Jim Parsons, an attorney for SD1. “One of the things that’s key here is that this is a transfer of assets that you own and maintain,” Parsons said.

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County commissioner races take shape By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

The decision of Republican Mark Hayden to not seek re-election has left at least one open commission seat on the Campbell County Fiscal Court. Hayden’s decision has the Campbell County Republican party members pondering who will run for the District 1 seat that encompasses Wilder and most of southern Campbell County. Democrat Mike Schulkens of Cold Spring has announced his intention to seek the District 1 seat currently held by Hayden. Schulkens spent 19 years as Newport City Solicitor until he retired in 2008.

The May Republican primary will also feature a race between incumbent Judge-executive Steve Pendery, elected to the position since 1998, against challenger Kevin Sell of Alexandria, who resigned as chairman of the Fourth Congressional District Republican Party to challenge for the top county position. Hayden will serve out the remainder of his term. After being appointed in June 2005 to fill-out an unexpired term, Hayden was elected to the seat in the 2006 election. Hayden has recently been named a managing partner of Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald for the firm’s Greater Cincinnati law offices. Hayden said he’s not finished with politics and that he might decide to run for

elected office again. “I'm going to look for some new and exciting opportunities,” he said. Hayden said he has accomplished all the goals he set for himself after he became a commissioner. He also said that he’s proud of what working together with other county leaders has done. “We have expanded the jail, expanded the county park system, constructed a new administration build-

ing, balanced the budget, provided essential services, and kept taxes competitively low,” Hayden said. “It has been a great honor to serve the people of Campbell County.” Hayden’s decision not to run again was not unexpected, said Campbell County District 3 Commissioner Ken Rechtin, a Democrat from Newport. “I was not that shocked, Mark has a very important position as managing partner at Greenbaum,” Rechtin said. Hayden’s responsibilities at the law firm include overseeing more than 100 other attorneys and monitoring billable hours in addition to his own case load, Rechtin said. But while Hayden has

been on Fiscal Court, he’s always prepared for and taken his time to review his commissioner’s packet to make the decisions, Rechtin said. “I will tell you that Mark did the work,” he said. As for other commission seats on the Fiscal Court, there has yet to be anyone announce or file for the District 3 seat Rechtin has twice been elected to after spending nine years as a Newport City Commissioner. Rechtin, 58, said he’s prepared to fight and win a campaign if necessary, but until then, he doesn’t feel right asking people for contributions. Dave Otto, a Democrat from Fort Thomas, will again have competition for

the District 2 seat he was first elected to in 1986. The Republican contenders include Jerry Schmits of Dayton and Newport gunsmith Peter Garrett, whom Otto defeated in the 2006 election by fewer than 1,000 votes. Garret and Schmits will battle each other in the May 18 primary for the opportunity to run against Otto in the November elections. The May Republican primary will also feature a race between incumbent Judgeexecutive Steve Pendery, elected to the position since 1998, against challenger Kevin Sell of Alexandria, who resigned as chairman of the Fourth Congressional District Republican Party to challenge for the top county position.

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Student winners at the elementary and middle levels of the Alexandria Community Business Association’s “iTune out Drugs” t-shirt design contest have been selected. The winners were Asma Sumra, a student from Crossroads Elementary, and Sara Mai, a Campbell County Middle School student. Each won $50 cash and a shirt with their design on it. There were more than 275 entries in the contest, said Shari Hennekes, of Alexandria, a member of the business association and of the Southern Campbell County Coalition for Drug-Free Kids. All the children who entered received coupons from either Southern Lanes, RECA Roller Rink or City Brew Coffee. Reitman Auto Parts sponsored the t-shirt project along with the ACBA. About 55

shirts were printed, and besides giving two to each of the schools, the anti-drug coalition will use the rest of the shirts for that group’s mission, Hennekes said.

National service award

Grant’s Lick Elementary School has received a national service learning award and $10,000. The school is one of only 10 in the U.S. to be picked for the Service-Learning Schools of Success Award that the Education Commission of the States and the National Center for Learning and Citizenship bestows each year. The money will be used to further existing and new service-learning projects at Grant’s Lick over the next two years. The criteria for the award is in five areas including: vision and leadership, curriculum and assessment, professional development, com-

munity-school partnerships and continuous improvement. Principal Amy Razor, along with two other people, accepted the award at a national conference in Denver Nov. 4.

Euchre tournament

St. Mary School’s eighth grade classes are having a euchre tournament fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 21. The doors of St. Mary’s undercroft, located at 8246 E. Main St., Alexandria, will open at 6 p.m., and the games will start at 7 p.m. Pre-register for $20 by Nov. 13 or register for $25 at the door. Walk-ins will be welcome. The cost includes 10 games, soft drinks, sandwich and snacks. Canned alcoholic beverages will be sold. For reservations call Janet at 635-9723 or e-mail Tim Whittle at twhittle@insight bb.com.

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The City of Newport has been awarded a $403,625 State Homeland Security Grant for mobile-data computers and accessories and one server port for first responders, Gov. Steve Beshear announced. The grant will fund 39 mobile-data computers for the Newport Police Department, Newport Fire Department, Wilder Police Department, Highland Heights/ Southgate Police Department, Ludlow Police Department, Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, and Northern Kentucky University Police Department as well as the server port in Campbell County. “This equipment will help give our first responders a further edge in keeping our communities safe,” state Sen.

Katie Stine said. “Mobile-data computers are a much-needed tool for first responders in making communities in Campbell County safe and secure,” said state Rep. Adam Koenig. “I am glad that the state Homeland Security office awarded funds for this equipment.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides the funding for the grants administered by KOHS.

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Campbell County Public Library invites Dennis M. Heywood, nationally known authority on the Social Security System, to speak at their Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch. Dennis M. Heywood, CEO of Social Security Solutions, will be presenting a speech at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. Heywood will be discussing how to navigate the Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid systems. This forum is open to the public. For more information and reservations, call Christine Jacobs at 859-331-6501. This event will be sponsored by the Northern KY office of Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors' Fort Mitchell office has been serving investors in the area for three years and now has six financial advisors on staff.

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Pauper burial numbers rising

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County governments are paying for more pauper burials and cremations in 2009 than anytime else in recent memory. Campbell, Kenton and Boone are all experiencing and increase in pauper burials. “Our numbers have increased, and we feel like the reason is that it has a lot to do with the economy,” said Naguanda Deaton, who oversees Campbell County’s pauper burial program. Contributing to more pauper burials are factors including more homeless people and more people

coming from hospice at St. Elizabeth in Fort Thomas, Deaton said. Campbell County’s number of pauper burials has steadily increased from 11 in 2007 to 17 in 2008, and 22 so far in 2009. In Kenton County, pauper burials have increased from 26 in 2007, dipping to 21 in 2008, and back up to 32 so far in 2009. Pauper burials have increased in Boone County from five in 2007 to 11, said Kirk Kavanaugh, director of human services for Boone County. So far this year, Boone County has handled 11 pauper burials. “I think the economy has something to do with it,”

Kavanaugh said. Holly Hill, a purchasing manager who tracks Kenton County’s pauper burials, said while some of the deceased are homeless, others come from low-income housing and nursing homes. Hill said she’s not certain that the economy is to blame for this year’s increase, but that it’s hard to imagine that it’s not partly responsible. The reasons for a pauper burial vary and include a person being homeless and family relationships and financial issues, Deaton said. There are people without relatives to claim their body,

she said. And there are other instances of people who have long been estranged from their relatives and nobody is willing to pay, she said. The county does everything it can to find a person’s relative who will either take the body or pay for all or a portion of the costs of a pauper cremation or burial, Deaton said. It’s a cost the county bears that many people don’t think of, she said. Campbell County budgeted $12,000 for pauper burials in 2008. But it’s not expected that the $14,000 budget for 2009 will be exceeded, Deaton said. The county contracts

with funeral homes on a rotating basis to do the work, she said. Kentucky law does not allow a pauper burial be cremated if there is a family member to object to the practice, which is cheaper. “We try to do cremations whenever we possibly can,” Deaton said. “If there is not a family member that violently objects to it, that’s what we do.” But the county’s staff doesn’t like to think of the program, which is a unique service, in terms of money, she said. While there are no flowers or service, there is usually a brief ceremony, Deaton said.

Candidates connect with social network online By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

The social networking Web site Facebook and to a lesser extent Twitter are joining official campaign Web sites as the latest tools being used by local politicians. When Republican Kevin Sell of Alexandria started his campaign for judgeexecutive he also unveiled a campaign Facebook page and a Twitter account with the user name KevinSell2010 where his campaign has been posting endorsements, fundraisers and the hiring of campaign staff. While it appears that Sell is so far the only local candidate using Twitter, many other candidates either already have or plan to create Facebook pages for their campaigns including Sell’s opponent in the May 2010 Republican primary, incumbent Judge-executive Steve Pendery. Pendery said he will have have a campaign Web site again, and that he makes heavy use of e-mail because many people do their business and order their lives that way. “I will have a Facebook page soon,” Pendery said. “Twitter does not seem like it fills a great need to me, but we will see.” Count Circuit Court Clerk Taunya Nolan Jack, a Republican of California, as a believer in Facebook.

“I’m definitely going into the modern age,” Nolan Jack said. Nolan Jack was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Circuit Court Clerk Tom Calme, who retired. She filed for election to the job Monday, Nov. 9. Nolan Jack, who has a private Facebook page, said she plans to have a campaign Facebook page active soon. It will include a message, campaign event announcements, sign locations, how volunteers can sign-up for the campaign, and it is a great way to contact the citizens, she said. “And they can give me immediate feedback, it’s wonderful,” Nolan Jack said. Campbell County Commissioner Ken Rechtin, a Democrat from Newport,

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Reiley students broadcasting live

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It’s the students, not the adults requesting quiet in the library at Reiley Elementary School each morning, hushing their peers, for the student-produced live television news show. The final cue before the show goes live comes from 10-year-old floor manager Kamryn Huff of Alexandria as she raises her arm signaling all quiet on the set. Fifth-grade students had to apply for their jobs at the start of the school year for the new club. Students operate the cameras, write the script, and work the audio controls in addition to the storytelling of the student news anchors and special reporters. It’s a flurry of connecting cords and setting up cameras and tripods, before the show starts. Rachel Dreyer, 11, of Alexandria, a videographer for the show, said they have to make sure everything is where it is supposed to be or the show won’t work. Dryer said setting up the camera is her favorite thing about her role, but that it took practice to learn. “When I first started it was pretty challenging,” she said of setting up the camera. Hadley Schumacher, 10, of Alexandria, is one of the anchors for the morning show. She does an exercise and says the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Students who didn’t know her

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Noah Sell, 10, audio technician for Reiley Elementary School’s fifth grade news show, preps before the cameras broadcast live the morning of Friday, Nov. 6. before being on the show, do now, Schumacher said. The hardest part of the show is practicing the lines, which they write outside of school time, and the timing the anchors have to have when they are talking on camera, she said. “You have to talk about when to start, and who goes first,” Schumacher said. Nolan Padin, 11, of Alexandria, a videographer, has to keep the camera focused on one of the anchors during the show. “I just kind of like messing

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Kamryn Huff, 10, floor director, stands on a chair and holds her fist aloft and gives the signal for quiet during the fifth grade Reiley Elementary School fifth grade news team’s live broadcast Friday, Nov. 6. On the television screen, from left, are Kara Teipel, 11, and Mollie Leach, 10. around with the camera and just showing stuff,” Padin said. The benefits for the students include being part of a team where everyone plays an important role, said Kelly Jones, the teacher sponsor of the student news team. But teaching the students how to prepare a television show has come from a parent volunteer, Jennifer Teipel, executive director of Campbell County Media Central, Jones said. “It’s 99.9 percent due to Jen

Teipel volunteering her time every morning,” Jones said. Teipel said the students have after school team meetings in addition to the live broadcasts, and student have to research their reports on their own time. The top stories for Friday, Nov. 6 included a profile of the school’s Beta club and a new in-school store the club has started. Teipel said earlier in the year a field reporter did a story about H1N1, interviewing the school

nurse. There are also regular segments including a word of the week and the exercise and math problem-solving Math on the Run skit. When the students applied for positions on the news team, many wanted to work with the equipment and operate the cameras. “There were quite a few who wanted to be on camera, but some of them wanted to be writers,” Teipel said.

Earning club time the new rule By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

Requirements for joining an extracurricular student club just got a little tougher at Campbell County Middle School in a bid to incentivize good grades and behavior. The school launched “Club Camel” Nov. 4 where students get club time once a week, Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. To participate in the extra club time, students “must do their school work, have good attendance, and exemplary behavior” according to a news release from Juli Hale, director of communications for the district. Eligibility for Club Camel will be secured on a weekly basis. Students who fall short of the goals will participate in a guided study hall or mentor session to secure their spot in the club for the following week. “I have never been more excited about a program like this,” said Principal David Sandlin. Students can commit to two clubs for the entire year from a list of about 30 choices. Sandlin is one of two teacher sponsors of the golf club, which

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Here is a list of student clubs available through Campbell County Middle School’s new “Club Camel” program: Bookfest, CSI, Beat Club, Art Club, Football, Basketball, Bead Club, Student Council, Science Club, Animal Club, Board Game, Comic Book, Chess, Debate, Drug Free, Golf, K-Nex, Law Enforcement, Math Counts, Morning News, Newspaper, Percussion, School Ambassadors, Soccer, STLP, Study Club, Travel, Volleyball, Drama, Cooking, Girl Talk. will have outdoor activities when weather permits. Spring outings are also being planned for the club to a driving range or golf course. Sandlin said the idea for the new program started this summer when he and Assistant Principal Christie Henson attended a conference in Owensboro. During the drive, they talked about the concept of a club day where students have to earn membership as a reward, Sandlin said. “By staying up on their class work, having no unexcused absences, and having good behavior, they would have one hour a week in a special interest club,” Sandlin said.

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The third-graders at St. Joseph School, Cold Spring, received their scapular medals at Mass. Shown: Macy Crawford, Carenna Bhola, Delaney Rudd, Ashley Beck, and Jared Darwish proudly wear their scapulars after mass.

U.S. Bank joins NCC’s effort to Fill That Truck Newport Central Catholic students are asking for the help of the entire community. The Student Government Association and the National Honor Society are kicking off the largest canned food drive the school has ever attempted. The students are certainly aware that if they fill an entire moving truck provided by Hammonds Service Center and a large trailer provided by Trauth Dairy,

they will have an extra day off of school. But, what the students are learning, most importantly, is that many local families are in dire need of food right at this moment. NCC has always been known as a family-centered place that tries to give back to those less fortunate than us. With the economy the way it is, students are seeing more people than ever who are struggling to buy groceries and

feed their families. “For many students, this is the first time that they can actually associate a face with the tremendous need. It’s not just a school event where we raise money for the poor,” said Kevan Brown, CoAdvisor of the Student Government Association. “It’s now become a cause that we are all rallying behind to help our friends, families and the community. It has really become per-

sonal.” “If we can do this, we will be getting something much better than a day off,” said Principal Bob Noll. “We will be getting a great feeling that we can do something to help our community. The day off will come and go. The feeling of doing good will last a lifetime.” To contribute to this effort, students will be in the upper parking lot of NCC every weekday morn-

ing 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. through Nov. 13. Items can also be dropped off anytime at the school office or at the US Bank on Monmouth Street who have teamed up with NCC to help make this drive a success. Cash donations are also being accepted. Everything collected will be delivered by students to Brighton Center in Newport and St. Bernard Food Pantry in Dayton Friday, Nov. 13.

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looking at it. If you’ve received offers from more than one school, compare the offers to see which one is the best deal. And remember that you may be able to negotiate a better package. If you’re going to need loans to help pay for college, be a good consumer. Not all lenders offer the same rates and benefits. Pay close attention to what lenders call the back-end benefits, the interest rate and principal reductions offered when you begin to repay the loan. That goes for both federal student loans and private loans. Finally, remember that students are required to pay a larger percentage of their income and savings than parents are. The less money students

turing workforce. Gateway will use the funds to purchase equipment, which will be placed in the transportation technology lab. Equipment will allow students to practice automotive technology skills in a real-world setting. “This will enable Gateway to increase the capability of the transportation technology program by allowing more entry-level students to utilize the training equipment,” said Sam Collier, chair and assistant professor of automotive technology. “The lab will also be open to secondary and postsecondary educators as an opportunity to advance their

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The Bishop Brossart High School Parent Teacher Union will sponsor a turkey raffle and dinner inside Hegenauer Hall at the school from 1-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. The cost per meal will be $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for children, and carry-out meals will be 50 cents extra per meal. Senior citizen meals will be served from 1-3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the PTU. • Brossart’s softball team will have a chili spaghetti dinner in Hegenauer Hall from 27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.

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Harris second for NKU

Northern Kentucky University’s Drew Harris posted a second-place finish at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships recently with a time of 25:10.69 at the E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. Harris, a junior and a graduate of Campbell County High School, completed the eightkilometer course less than 10 seconds behind Drury’s Jaime Villa Zapatero. Zapatero claimed the GLVC individual title for the second consecutive season by finishing the race in 25:00.93. It marked the second straight year that Harris finished runner-up to Zapatero at the GLVC Championships. Harris, who earlier this season set an NKU record in the eight-kilometer run with a time of 24:34.71 on the same course, earned All-GLVC honors for his performance Saturday. As a freshman in 2007, he finished 16th at the event. NKU runner Eric Dwyer posted a 20th-place finish Saturday with a time of 26:13.92. Joey Mueller placed 48th for the Norse, who finished in fifth place with a score of 157. Southern Indiana won its fifth consecutive GLVC Championships title with a score of 36. Drury posted a secondplace finish with a total of 65 points, followed by Bellarmine (90), Indianapolis (120) and NKU to round out the top five in the 11-team field. NKU will compete at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional on Nov. 7 at Kenosha, Wis. The NCAA Division II national finals are scheduled for Nov. 21 at Evansville, Ind.

NKU women finish 3rd

The Northern Kentucky University women’s cross country team finished third at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships recently with a score of 83. NKU runners Jenna Siemer and Jerrica Maddox both placed in the top 15 to earn All-GLVC honors at the E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. Siemer, a senior from Villa Hills, completed the six-kilometer course in 23:12.07 to place 12th individually and garner All-GLVC accolades for the third straight year. Maddox, a sophomore from Covington, posted a 15th-place finish with a time of 23:18.76 to earn All-GLVC honors for the first time. Freshman Danielle Mercer placed 17th in a time of 23:39.64 for the Norse, while teammate Janice Laker finished 19th in 23:43.98. NKU’s Alisha Hansman finished 22nd in 23:56.82 to give the Norse five runners in the top 25.

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Three Campbell teams advance By James Weber

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Three out of five Campbell County teams won their football playoff openers last week. Two of the three survivors will play at home this weekend.

Bellevue 55, Gallatin County 0

The Tigers (8-3) avenged an upset loss to Gallatin in last year’s playoffs. Bellevue plays Nov. 13 at Frankfort (8-3), who edged Bishop Brossart 16-7 last week. D.J. Slater returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, starting a Tigers’ romp as Bellevue led 48-0 at halftime. Ricky Buckler rushed for 200 yards and four touchdowns. He now has 2,468 yards and 36 rushing TDs for the year. He is just 69 yards away from tying Mike Sutkamp for the career rushing record at Bellevue. James Sullivan rushed for a score. Richard Wills threw TD passes to Alex Hegge and Mike Rankin.

Newport Central Catholic 63, Carroll County 19

Without head coach Bob Schneider, battling health issues, the Thoroughbreds rolled over Carroll in a 2A playoff opener. NewCath (6-5) hosts Christian AcademyLouisville (9-2) Nov. 13 in Round 2. CAL, the No. 2 seed in its district, beat Lloyd 55-29 last week. Schneider, the state’s alltime wins leader, has missed the past two games because of circulatory problems. His status for this Friday was uncertain at press time. Against Carroll, NewCath won its fifth game in a row after a 1-5 start. Chris Kelly had 189 yards and four touchdowns, three in the first half to lift NewCath to a 49-13 locker room lead. Brian Doyle found the endzone twice in the first half, once on an interception return and the other on a 47yard pass from Brady Hightchew. The latter made it 280 in the first quarter. Freshman Dylan Hayes scored, and Austin Siemer had a punt return TD in the

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NewCath’s Dylan Hayes (44) stiff-arms a Carroll County defender. first half as well. Hayes added a second TD in the second half and accumulated 153 yards on the ground on 11 attempts. Siemer also had a 52yard interception return, and Hightchew returned a pick 38 yards for the Thoroughbreds.

Highlands 60, Montgomery County 13

The Bluebirds rolled to 11-0 against the 3-8 Indians in a Class 5A opener. Highlands hosts Dixie Heights this Friday, Nov. 13. The Bluebirds beat the Colonels 52-9 Oct. 2. Against Montgomery, Highlands led 28-0 after one period and 41-0 at halftime. Highlands spread the ball around during the night as it dominated with 443 yards offense to 172 for the Indians. Tyler Fennell scored the first two touchdowns for Highlands and led the Bluebirds with 70 yards on seven carries. Patrick Towles threw a 26-yard TD pass to Andrew Gold, with the PAT making it 21-0. Towles threw for 133 yards. Senior Will Bardo, playing running back as he returns from a left arm injury, scored the next three Bluebird touchdowns, one

on a pass from Towles. Jake True scored twice and Austin Sheehan returned a fumble for a score. Jake Meyer and Josh Quillen intercepted passes.

Frankfort 16, Brossart 7

The Mustangs gave a game effort in their first-ever playoff game, but were thwarted by the host team (8-3), who advanced to host Bellevue. Chris Bowman scored the team’s lone touchdown to make it 8-7 at halftime. Frankfort scored its second touchdown in the third quarter to go up by nine points. Statewide, this was the only playoff game decided by single digits among the 47 matchups featuring a No. 1 seed versus a No. 4. Only 10 of the 95 total games were decided by single digits.

DeSales 55, Newport 8

The Wildcats were bounced from the 2A playoffs by District 5 champion DeSales (8-3) and finished with a 2-9 record. Newport’s lone score was a 67-yard TD catch by Brandon Carter. DeSales racked up 525 yards offense, 444 on the ground, and limited Newport to 110 yards offense.

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Newport Central Catholic’s Brian Doyle intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown.

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The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct new members at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. The public is invited to the ceremony at the Villa Hills Civic Club, 729 Rogers Road. The inductees are: • Mike Battaglia of Edgewood. The Holy Cross High School and Northern Kentucky University graduate has been the racing announcer at Turfway Park for 36 years. • Ernie Liggett Sr. of Bellevue. The Newport Central Catholic graduate has been a basketball official for 28 years. • Sandy Rosenberger of Edgewood. She has been a softball player and manager

for 15 years. • Dave Schabell of Cold Spring. The 1965 Bishop Brossart graduate is a former basketball coach there and has been involved with the program in various capacities since then. • Tony Fields of Florence. The 1986 Lloyd Memorial High School graduate played basketball and baseball and has played competitive softball for 23 years. • Carl Franklin of Covington. The 1966 Holmes graduate won 99 games while pitching for Holmes in baseball. The guest speaker will be Northern Kentucky major league baseball umpire Randy Marsh.

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Scharold excited about regional title By James Weber jweber@nky.com

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Newport Central Catholic senior Amy Schwarber runs in the Class 1A, Region 4 cross country meet Nov. 7 at Scott High School. Schwarber finished 26th. were Jack Foster (16th), Brian Neltner (28th), Adam Birkenhauer (33rd), Robby Martin (35th) and Barrett Kues (39th).

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Ryan Smith of Dixie Heights (left) and Robbie Scharold of Campbell County race each other in the Class 3A, Region 5 cross country meet Nov. 7 at Scott High School. Scharold would win the regional title with Smith finishing second.

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At Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington 9:30 a.m., Class 1A girls 10:15 a.m., 1A boys 11:30 a.m., 2A girls 12:15 p.m., 2A boys 1:30 p.m., 3A girls 2:15 p.m., 3A boys The state meet is in a different area of the horse park than in recent years because of renovation for the World Equestrian Games at the facility in 2010.

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Brossart freshman Maddi Kues finished 19th in 1A girls to grab an individual berth at state. Two Newport Central Catholic boys earned individual berths in the 1A state meet. Connor Bartels finished 21st and Patrick Allen 26th. Highlands qualified both its teams to state in Class 2A from the regional meet in Frankfort.

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After a superb track season last spring, Robbie Scharold was hoping for just as strong a fall season on the cross country course. Scharold had won the 800 meters in track season with the best time in Northern Kentucky history. A strained lower back set back the Campbell County High School senior in some meets, but he saved his best for the Class 3A, Region 5 championship. Scharold won the individual title Nov. 7 at Scott High School to qualify for this week’s state meet Nov. 14 at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. “This is the one accomplishment I haven’t gotten,” he said. “I’ve been wanting this since freshman year. Winning this has helped. All the pain has lessened now. Hopefully I can carry this momentum over to state.” Scharold was locked in a close battle with Dixie Heights’ Ryan Smith before surging ahead with less than a mile to go in the 3.1mile race. The Camel boys finished third as a team to snare a full spot at the state meet. Sophomore Ben Rawe finished 10th, followed by Garrett Mahoney (19th), Kyle Clark (21st), Austin Bryan (26th), Kevin Zalac (40th) and Joe Schultz (58th). On the girls side, freshman Taylor Robinson finished second in 19:58, 15 seconds behind repeat champion Gabby Gonzales from Ryle. The Camels were fourth as a team to qualify for state. Lorin Martin was 16th, Faith Roaden 26th, Jessica Holden 33rd, Sarah Rawe 38th, Emily Ripberger 42nd and Hailee Rose 49th. The Bishop Brossart boys team finished fourth in the 1A, Region 4 race to

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On the scariest of all days, Halloween, our group, Young Life volunteered to gather all sorts of discarded frightful things. We scoured the roadways of Alexandria on that morning picking up and bagging all sorts of odds and ends. Even finding a fresh road killed skunk couldn’t deter our brave volunteers from their mission. We organized 15 willing souls who donned safety vests and gloves, and with red handled grabbers and garbage bags stuffed

in their back pockets they gathered trash of all shapes and sizes. Each team of two set about with a designated portion of roadway and hunted. The teams on each side of the road worked towards each other so covering the their turf of a mile made our goal of five miles manageable. We look forward to serving the county again in this program, Trash for Cash. Joel Gautraud Young Life Alexandria

Liability to trespassers Several weeks ago, our office wrote an article on hunting laws, so I thought it would also be helpful at this time to do an article on trespassing since the hunting season is nearly upon us. Some readers of this column may be concerned with liability of a property owner to a trespasser onto the property that gets hurt on the property. This could include such persons as hunters, bicycle riders, quad runners or just kids walking onto the land. There is a Kentucky law and many court decisions that deal with this issue. KRS 381.232 states that “The owner of real estate shall not be liable to any trespasser for injuries sustained by the trespasser on the real estate of the owner, except for injuries which are intentionally inflicted by the owner or someone acting for the owner.” The statute defines a trespasser to be “Any person who enters or goes upon the real estate of another without any right, lawful authority or invitation, either expressed or implied, but does not include persons who come within the scope of the attractive nuisance doctrine.” Therefore if someone comes upon your property without your consent and gets injured, you as the property owner are not liable unless you somehow intended that the person be injured. For instance, if you put a cable across a road going onto your property and the cable was very visible as a result of its size or had some flags or other markings on it and someone drove their bike through the cable and was injured, you would not be liable. However, if you hung a very thin cable that could not easily be seen with the thought of raking someone off of their bike if they tried to go down the road, then you could possibly be held liable in that you may have intended the trespasser to be injured. Also, as mentioned above, a trespasser is not someone who comes within the scope of the “attractive nuisance” doctrine. The attractive nuisance doctrine

basically indicates that if you have something on your property that in effect attracts children or others onto your property and they are thereby injured, then that person would not be considered a trespasser and you could be held liable for their injuries. For instance, if you owned a cattle farm next to a subdivision with young children and you placed a watering trough close to the subdivision, then you could possibly be held liable if a young child drowned in the watering trough because it was an attractive nuisance to the child who may have thought the watering trough was a wading pool. If you own land and people are trespassing upon it, I would suggest first of all putting up signs at the locations where you think people are entering the land, stating “Private Property-No Trespassing” and that you also tell the trespassers, or better yet, give them a written notice and keep a copy, to stay off your land. If the trespasser is then hurt, you would not be liable for their injuries except as noted above. Also if people still trespass on your land after signs are posted and they have been told to stay off, you could file a charge of criminal trespass against them which carries a fine of up to $250 and up to 90 days in jail for entering onto land when 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. I hope this information is interesting and helpful. If you have any topics you would like to have covered in this column, please mail to me at 331 York Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071 or fax to me at 491-5932 or e-mail our office at jadcca@fuse.net. James A. Daley is the Campbell County Attorney.

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Arrest made in ‘pill pipeline’ Kentucky law enforcement struck a major blow against the prescription pill pipeline that exists between Kentucky and other states, particularly Florida. On Oct. 28-29, more than 300 arrests were made in 34 Kentucky counties on charges related to the illegal diversion of prescription pills. This marked the largest drug sweep in Kentucky’s history, and I am proud that my Drug Investigations Branch and statewide Prescription Drug Diversion Task Force were part of this unprecedented operation. I am grateful to our partnersKentucky State Police; the FBI; Operation Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment and Education (UNITE); Appalachian High Intensity Drug Traffic Area (HIDTA); U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Office of National Drug Control Policy. I look forward to our continued involvement in this ongoing investigation into the illegal diversion of prescription pills in the Commonwealth. My Drug Investigations Branch began working with Operation UNITE in July 2008 as part of this historic operation. I’m pleased to say that our investigation resulted in the arrest of 27 individuals in Powell and Menifee counties on nearly 50 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st and 2nd degree. I’d like to thank all of my

investigators, as well as Operation UNITE’s Dan Smoot and Karen Engle, for the wonderful work they do. I am particularly grateful to Jack Conway 5th District Congressman Hal Community Rogers, who Recorder formed Operation guest UNITE in 2005 to columnist combat prescription drug abuse in Eastern Kentucky. One of the first meetings I had as Attorney General was with Congressman Rogers to discuss forging a new drug diversion partnership between my office and Operation UNITE. This unprecedented drug sweep is particularly gratifying, given the fact that Kentucky led the nation last year in prescription pill use for non-medical purposes. Even more startling is that one in five teenagers has used prescription pills for recreational purposes during the past 30 days. Kentucky is losing too many of our children to prescription pill overdoses and abuse. I believe the commitment from my office and law enforcement at the local, state and federal level, sends a clear message to those who divert illegal prescription pills into Kentucky. We will investigate and shut down these deadly pill pipelines that have taken a toll on

The state Supreme Court ruling found it was unconstitutional to retroactively apply residency restrictions on sex offenders who committed their crimes before July 12, 2006, when the law took effect. families in every corner of the Commonwealth. As the state’s chief law officer, public safety is my top priority. That’s why I will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Oct. 1 ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court on the residency restrictions for registered sex offenders. The state Supreme Court ruling found it was unconstitutional to retroactively apply residency restrictions on sex offenders who committed their crimes before July 12, 2006, when the law took effect. I believe the court’s decision raises serious public safety concerns, as it could result in hundreds of sex offenders living next to schools and daycares. In the interest of protecting Kentucky families, my office will file a motion requesting that U.S. Supreme Court suspend implementation of the ruling until the court determines whether it will hear the case. Jack Conway is the Kentucky Attorney General.

Forum focuses on the future of tech savvy young women level skills is It may come as a surprise in fueled by light of our current economy and advances in techour highest unemployment rates nology that benein 25 years, but the demand for fit many different highly skilled young people conindustries. Industinues to be great and the jobs are tries ranging from likely to offer competitive wages manufacturing to and benefits. medicine rely on The Chamber hears regularly from its members that it needs Gary Beatrice experts in each of areas to employees who are highly skilled Community these conduct their in science, technology, engineerRecorder business in the ing and mathematics, and that guest most efficient and their need for employees with columnist cost effective way these skills will increase in the possible. These future. According to the U.S. Bureau of are wonderful times to be in but Labor Statistics, nearly 75 percent there needs to be a talented and of tomorrow's jobs will require the skilled workforce to continue the use of computers, while fewer momentum that has already than 33 percent of participants in begun. However, these opportunities computer courses and related are not attracting the interest of activities are girls. In fact, only 20 percent of young girls. According to U.S. Information Technology profes- Bureau of Labor Statistics, women sionals are women. This means constitute 45 percent in the workforce in the U.S., there is tremendous opportunity Only 20 percent of but hold just 12 for a young girl in Information Technology percent of science and engineering our area dreaming professionals are women. jobs in business to be tomorrow's scientist, matheThis means there is and industry. The Northern matician, engitremendous opportunity for Kentucky Chamneer, or computer a young girl in our area ber of Commerce is science wizard. To address dreaming to be tomorrow's partnering with the Kentucky Girls these concerns, scientist, mathematician, STEM Collaborathere is an effort underway in Kenengineer, or computer tive at University tucky through the science wizard. of Kentucky, to discuss this conKentucky Girls cern at a special STEM Collaborative to increase the opportunities forum this month. The forum is and awareness of STEM (Science, expected to create awareness of Technology, Engineering and STEM careers as options for girls, Mathematics) careers among strengthen the connection to industry needs related to STEM female students. The demand for these high careers and highlight successful

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Tammy Weidinger (left), chief operating officer of the Brighton Center, presents Kate Arthur, the coordinator for the center's Homeward Bound Shelter, with the center's 2009 Super Nova Award, which recognizes employees who have risen through the ranks of the agency by seeking additional responsibility and through self-improvement.

Coordinator of teen shelter like mother to kids When runaway, homeless and troubled teens feel like they have no place to go, Homeward Bound Shelter Coordinator Kate Arthur is there for them. At the shelter, located in Covington, Arthur works to recognize each individual teen’s needs and does whatever she has to do to get their life on track, said Connie Frecing, the youth service department director for Brighton Center, the agency that runs the shelter. “Kate does whatever it takes to get the job done and goes over and beyond what is asked of her,” Frecing said. “She is a huge advocate for youth and her connection to these kids is just unbelievable.” Bear Clifton, development director for the center, said Kate is like a mom to the teens, who in many cases have nobody they can depend on. Kate, who has been with the Brighton Center in various positions for five years, said she has a natural feel-

ing to want to help others. “I absolutely love my job and working with the teens,” Kate said. “I have a great staff and we work very hard at making the shelter a home environment.” Kate, a Villa Hills resident, has won various awards for her work, most recently the Brighton Center’s 2009 Super Nova Award. Kate said the administration at the Brighton Center pushes employees to do everything they can to help others and that helps to continually make the agency’s programs better. Currently, Arthur is working to expand the shelter’s program that assists 17 and 18 year olds prepare for living on their own. “We are trying to teach them how to be adults and take care of themselves,” Kate said. “These kids really have a lot to offer if you just take the time to listen to them.”

THINGS TO DO Wine and Beer Festival

Join others at the Taste of the World Wine and Beer Festival at the Newport Aquarium Saturday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The festival will feature wine, beer and spirits from around the world and cuisine from local restaurants. The event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets are $90 at the door and $80 in advance. For more information, call 513-361-2100.

Learn how to brew beer

The Lents Branch Library in Hebron will teach the basics of brewing beer from commercial to home-brewing Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

The class will also discuss ingredients, recipes and the process. For more information, call 342-2665 or visit www.bcpl.org. The Lents Branch Library is located at 3215 Cougar Path.

The land of Oz

Ballet tech cincinnati presents “The Emerald City” at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. The dance production is a twist on “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz” and “Wicked.” For more information, call 491-2030 or visit www.thecarnegie.com. The Carnegie is located at 1028 Scott Blvd.

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The friendship shared by six girls for more than 12 years is a badge of camaraderie they found together as Girl Scouts. The girls, all seniors in high school now, are members of Troop 324 based in Cold Spring. From camping trips as young scouts to charity collection drives of food and clothing and most recently being the sole organizers of the Cold Spring Day in the Park children’s event Oct. 4. Amanda Kinnett of Cold Spring, a senior at Campbell County High School, said meeting new people all the time and making life-long friends has been the best part about scouting. While there were at times as many as 14 girls in the troop, the core group of six girls who met in kindergarten has stuck with scouting, Kinnett said. “All six of us, we’re all really close friends,” she said. Kinnett said her favorite scouting memories including spending a night camping out in the mummy and space exhibits at the Center Of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus. The troop also works with youngest groups of Girl Scouts as mentors. “Hopefully, some of these little girls that we help, hopefully they stick with it because it’s fun,” Kinnett said. Another troop member, Emily Hurtt of Cold Spring, said being in the Girl Scouts opens doors in the community, and the civic work they’ve done will be good on a college application.

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The members of Girl Scouts of America Troop 324 from Cold Spring who have known each other since kindergarten from left are Kristen Griffieth, Sarah West, Gabrielle Riffe, Jenna Cavanaugh, Amanda Kinnett and Emily Hurtt. While the troop still does their fair share of nature activities, much of what they do is really about being active in the community through charity collections that put them in face-toface contact with people, Hurtt said. “We have done coat drives and food drives,” she said. It’s not just about learning about nature and technology, but also to grow as a person, she said. Scouting is a cheap way for parents to involve their children in a myriad of activities ranging from crafts, writing and outdoor

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There are countless other Girl Scouts of America troops, many organized by schools, just within Campbell County. And to keep tradition of Girl Scouts going, Troop 324 leader Lisa Cavanaugh is organizing a membership drive for all girls interested in Scouting from kindergarten to seniors in high school. There are about 20 Girl Scout troops arranged by age, grade and school just within the Cold Spring and Highland Heights area, Cavanaugh said. While Cavanaugh’s membership drive is focusing on girls from Highland Heights, Cold Spring and Alexandria, she will link anyone interested with a troop leader from their area of Campbell County. The cost to register as a scout is $12 a year. For information about the Girl Scouts in Campbell County call Cavanaugh at 7812811 or lisacav@insightbb.com. activities to trips to the zoo, ballet and museums, said Lisa Cavanaugh, parent leader of Troop 324. “They’ve come out with

so many new badges, it’s really just more than going out and camping,” Cavanaugh said.

Annual Christmas tour showcases historic homes, renovated mansion A magnificently renovated home, once owned by a Wiedemann Brewing magnate, and a distinctive condominium in a Gothic Revival church are only two of the memorable homes on the 16th Annual Victorian Christmas Tour. The tour, which runs from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, is presented by Newport's East Row Historic Neighborhood. The East Row Historic District is the second largest district in Kentucky and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour will showcase seven private historic homes - six of which have never opened to the public - and the beautifully restored Gen. James Taylor Mansion, originally built in 1815. The mansion, a Greek Revival style that now houses the law firm of Gerner & Kearns Co., was totally restored in 2005 by Dave and Maureen Gerner. The mansion features massive mahogany doors and silverplated hardware from Cincinnati-based Eagle Ironworks throughout, elegant double parlors with original Rococo plasterwork and a spectacular mahogany and cherry semicircular staircase. After touring the mansion, which is also the site for ticket sales, visitors can walk through the homes, which reflect Queen Anne, French chateau, Gothic Revival and Italianate architecture styles. Interior features include original staircases, fireplace mantles and woodwork. While garlands and greenery are hardly needed for the homes, which were selected for their distinctive interiors and exteriors and

historic design, the residences and mansion will be decorated in their holiday finery. Besides holiday décor, visitors will see newly renovated kitchens, master suites, bathrooms, a sun porch and other areas. Among the highlights: • An 1883 four-story Italianate home, originally built for Charles Wiedemann, the son of George Wiedemann Brewing Co founder George Wiedemann Sr. The property has undergone extensive interior renovations since 2003 when the current homeowners purchased it. Formerly divided into nine apartments, the 6,000-square-foot home was returned to a single-family dwelling, with the owners ripping out apartment walls, all the bathrooms and kitchens, and removing the seven-foot dropped ceilings, which hid12-foot ceilings that were decorated with remnants of ornate plasterwork, which craftsmen restored. • With its exterior freshly painted in five historic shades, a circa 1891 Queen Anne features original plaster ceiling medallions, an ornately carved staircase (a reproduction of the original), a new screened-in porch and a kitchen designed by the owner with custom cabinets, honed Carerra marble countertops and a hexagon tile floor. • The tour's first “Historic Homein-Progress,” meant to give visitors a first-hand look at the restoration process, is a circa 1895 Queen Anne undergoing a total restoration from a two-family to a single family home. Currently, the homeowners are work-

ing on the second and third floors, which feature unique, identical front and rear staircases, four original mantels and period light fixtures, including an original gaslight fixture. The home will also be on the 2010 tour so visitors can see the completed restoration. • Two condominiums - one in an 1893 Gothic Revival church, originally The First Presbyterian Church - that is designed around the original stained glass windows and a Koehnkent Grimm pipe organ. The second condo is in The Hannaford, a Beaux Artsstyle structure built in 1902 that was designed by noted architect Samuel Hannaford. (Hannaford also designed Cincinnati's City Hall and Music Hall.) The Hannaford served as a Catholic all-girls school from 1934 to 1983. For the convenience of visitors, a shuttle will make periodic stops along the route during tour hours. Restrooms will also be available. While the East Row Historic District may be easily maneuvered by wheelchairs, the homes on the tour are not handicapped accessible. Tour tickets are $18 per person will be available at the James Taylor Mansion, 335 E. Third St., during tour hours. Advanced tickets are $15 each and may be purchased online at www.eastrow.org or at Kentucky Haus, 411 E. 10th St. Children age 12 and under will be admitted free. A portion of tour proceeds will go to St. Paul's Food Pantry, operated by St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport. St. Paul's Food Pantry serves an average of 200 families per month in Newport and Bellevue.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Knit Pair of Thrummed Mittens, 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. $16. Plus materials. Registration required. 2915648; www.knit-on.com. Newport.

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PREFAB77’s Shot at from Both Sides, 8 p.m.-midnight, The BLDG, 30 W. Pike St. Meet the British art collective artists at their first solo exhibition in the USA, whose work combines various artistic mediums including a mixture of acrylic, spray-paint, varnish and inks, mainly on wood or paper. 491-4228. Covington.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Boomers Dance Club, 8 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Dance music of 70s90s. Ages 30 and up. $12, $10 members. Presented by Boomers’ Dance Club. 2910227. Fort Wright. Youth Dance, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Alexandria Firehouse, 7951 Alexandria Pike, Fire Department Hall, downstairs. For area students in grades 4-8. Benefits Alexandria Fire and Police Explorers. $5. Presented by Alexandria Fire Explorer Post 100. 635-5991; www.alexandriaky.org. Alexandria.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Robbie Fulks, 8:30 p.m. With Nathan Holscher and the Ohio 5. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $15, $13 advance. Presented by JBM Promotions, Inc. 513-779-9462. Newport. The Movement, 7:30 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. A night of reggae, rock and hip hop blended together. With Supermassive and Buckra. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

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.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Bert Kreischer, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian and actor. 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.

FOOD & DRINK

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. Friday the 13th Party on the River, 6 p.m.11:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Riverfront, 600 W. Third St. Tarot card readers, palm readers, fortune tellers, strolling magician, music by DJ and dancing. Includes dinner and two drink tickets. $49. Reservations required. 513-2817464. Covington.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

One-Stop Women’s Cancer Screening, 8 a.m.-noon, Campbell County Health Center, 12 E. Fifth St. Women must be between ages of 40 and 64, have an income below 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines and not be enrolled in private health insurance plan. For northern Kentucky residents. Free. Appointment required. Presented by Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department. 341-4264; www.nkyhealth.org. Newport.

MUSEUMS

The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Celebrate this mystical stretch of Dixie Highway from Covington through Florence that was know for its dining establishments such as the White Horse Tavern and Greyhound Grill; first-class entertainment at Lookout House; and illegal gambling. $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUES

Ricky Nye Inc. 9 p.m. With Crazy Joe Tritschler from Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Free. 4312201. Newport. Tickled Pink, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sidebar, 322 Greenup St. Free. 431-3456. Covington.

Gallery Show & Sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Community Rooms, Riverwalk Level across from Gameworks.Works from 15 fiber and mixed media artists and designers from TriState area. Contemporary quilt and traditional quilts, wearable art and more. Free. Presented by River City Dollmakers.Through Nov. 15. 859.581.0690; www.rivercitydollmakers.com. Newport.

ATTRACTIONS

Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport.

CRAFT SHOWS

Asbury United Methodist Church Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Asbury United Methodist Church, 2916 Alexandria Pike, Ornaments, school spirit items, crafts, bake sale, lunch and more. Free. 441-1466. Highland Heights.

Sarah Palin will be signing “Going Rogue: An American Life” starting at noon Friday, Nov. 20, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Norwood.* Book pre-orders are on sale now and will include a line ticket. The books will be available Tuesday, Nov. 17, and after. Palin will autograph her book but she will not personalize. There will be no posed photographs and no memorabilia signed. Call 513-3968960 for more details. *Time subject to change, check with store for latest event details. Glengarry Glen Ross, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Mamet Pulitzer Prizewinning play follows lives of four unethical Chicago real estate agents.Ages 17 and up. $12, $10 seniors and students. Presented by Wyoming Players.Through Nov. 21. 513-5889410. Newport. S A T U R D A Y, N O V . 1 4

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Knit Christmas Stockings, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. Creating heirloom stockings for everyone in family. Kits come with all materials needed to finish. Learn intarsia and stranded knitting. For advanced beginner to advanced knitters. $36 plus kit and tools. Registration required. 291-5648; www.knit-on.com. Newport. Knit Mittens & A Hat, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Continues Nov. 28 and Dec. 12. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. $36 for 3 sessions, plus materials. Registration required. 2915648; www.knit-on.com. Newport. ART EXHIBITS

Linda Tabler: Indian Chrome, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. York St. Cafe, 261-9675. Newport. L’art de la Joaillerie, The Art of Jewelry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eva G. Farris Gallery at Thomas More College, 341-5800. Crestview Hills.

St. Joseph Parent Teacher Organization Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Memorial Hall. More than 60 local artisans, crafters and vendors. $2. 442-9998. Cold Spring.

FOOD & DRINK

Taste of the World Wine and Beer Festival, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Wine, beer and spirits from around the world and cuisine from top local restaurants. Door prizes and raffle available. Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. $90, $80 advance. Presented by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 513-3612100. Newport.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

Twelve Angry Jurors, 7:30 p.m. Highlands High School, 2400 Memorial Parkway, Performing Arts Center. Classic courtroom drama. $10, $7 students. Reservations recommended. Through Nov. 16. 781-3333; www.showtix4u.com. Fort Thomas.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport. Glengarry Glen Ross, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $12, $10 seniors and students. 513588-9410. Newport. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1 5

ART EXHIBITS

Gallery Show & Sale, noon-5 p.m. Newport on the Levee, Free. 859.581.0690; www.rivercitydollmakers.com. Newport.

ATTRACTIONS

Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

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ART EXHIBITS

Linda Tabler: Indian Chrome, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. York St. Cafe, 261-9675. Newport.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Open Mic, 9 p.m. With Mike Kuntz. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. 431-2201. Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

Twelve Angry Jurors, 7:30 p.m. Highlands High School, $10, $7 students. Reservations recommended. 781-3333; www.showtix4u.com. Fort Thomas. FILE PHOTO

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES Knitting in the Round Hat, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Continues Nov. 24. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. Learn to knit in the round on both circular and double pointed needles. $32, plus materials. Registration required. 291-5648; www.knit-on.com. Newport. ATTRACTIONS

Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co. 727-0904. Fort Wright.

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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Bishop Allen, 9 p.m. With Throw Me the Statue and Darwin deez. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $13, $10 advance. 431-2201. Newport. Passafire, 9 p.m. With Super-Massive. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $10, $8 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365. Covington.

Dane Cook will take his stand-up routine to The Bank of Kentucky Center, Sunday, Nov. 15. The show is part of Cook’s ISolated INcident Tour. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Parking is $5. Tickets range from $32 to $102. For more information, call 800-745-3000.

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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Billie’s Skyline Tavern, 430 Johns Hill Road, A variety of drink specials. 441-6713. Highland Heights. Acoustic Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, Nautical Room. With Bootleg Red. Includes Little Kings drink specials. Free. 513-4856502; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport. MUSEUMS

The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUES

Ricky Nye and Bekah Williams, 7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 4918027. Covington.

MUSIC - CHORAL

Midday Musical Menu, 12:15 p.m. Music for Guitar. Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave. Free; $6 lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 431-1786. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Nekromantic, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. With Rumble Club and De Los Muertos. $15, $12 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Learn to Crochet, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. $16 for first three sessions, $12 each thereafter; plus materials. Registration required. 291-5648; www.knit-on.com. Newport.

DANCE CLASSES

Flashback Dance Night, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, Dances from Glenn Miller to Lady Gaga, Ella Fitzgerald to KC and the Sunshine Band, swing, salsa, big band and more. Open dance until 11 p.m. $5. 441-4888. Cold Spring.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

John Henton, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian and actor. Ages 21 and up. 957-2000. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Bad to the Bone, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 581-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport. Glengarry Glen Ross, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $12, $10 seniors and students. 513588-9410. Newport.

AUDITIONS

Bury the Dead, noon-3 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Adult men. Prepare one comic and one serious monologue about love in any of its aspects. Provide two copies of resume and headshot. Production dates: April 8-24. 4912030. Covington.

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, Fourteen-piece band performing music of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and others. $7.50. 441-4888. Cold Spring.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

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

PROVIDED

In 2005, Kristin Chenoweth captivated Cincinnati when she performed with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. This Tony and Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globenominated, pint-sized powerhouse makes her return to Music Hall in a program packed with popular favorites, including the Broadway smash, “Wicked.” There will be performances 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets start at $26 and are available by calling 513-381-3300 or at www.cincinnatipops.org. Legacy Dinner honoring the late Maestro Erich Kunzel to be held prior to Saturday’s performance.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

Twelve Angry Jurors, 2 p.m. Highlands High School, $10, $7 students. Reservations recommended. 781-3333; www.showtix4u.com. Fort Thomas.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Glengarry Glen Ross, 7 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $12, $10 seniors and students. 513588-9410. Newport.

PROVIDED

Cincinnati World Cinema presents the French film, “The Summer Hours,” starring Juliette Binoche, pictured above, center, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. It is a drama about changing relationships with possessions and family legacies. On Sunday, Nov. 15, “The Summer Hours” is part of a double feature, with the Moroccan film “What a Wonderful World,” at 4 p.m. Double feature tickets are $12, advance; $15, plus facility charge, at the door. “What a Wonderful World” will also show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. It is a contemporary love story set in Casablanca. Single tickets to both films are $8, advance; $11, at the door; $9, students. Visit www.cincyworldcinema.org or call 859-781-8151 for advance tickets. The Cincinnati chapter of the Alliance Française hosts a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 and there is a post-film discussion, Tuesday, Nov. 17, with Dr. Gisele LoriotRaymer, associate professor of French at Northern Kentucky University.

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Hear what some of your friends think of you If, in your absence, some friends of yours said you were one of the most prudent people they knew – would you feel complimented or criticized? Prudence sounds a lot like “prude,” doesn’t it? So, are you offended? What is prudence, and what does it mean to be prudent? Prudence is the first of four virtues traditionally named as the most important in the ethical order. As far back as Plato and Aristotle the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance have been praised. In “A Concise Dictionary of Theology,” Gerald Collins S. J. says that prudence “entails the capacity to translate general norms and ideals into practice.”

Father Lou Guntzelman Perspectives

A Christian prudence is more than a m e r e shrewdness to win your case or a v o i d harsh con-

sequences. It’s more similar to an innate common sense. Prudence is the intellectual ability to choose the right means toward a worthy end. You know how often we struggle with puzzling questions of how to spend our money, where to direct our time, how to handle the competing demands of our lives, how to settle differ-

ences, etc. A student may wrestle with dilemmas such as, “I think it would be more responsible to stay home and study for the test and not to go to the movies; yet, I’ve been working hard, maybe I deserve a break or find time to do both.” A judgment is called for. A prudent judgment. Situations crying for a prudent decision seem endless in life: how to break bad news gently; whether to punish a fault or let it go this time; how much to become further involved in a risky or flirtatious relationship; what legislation to vote for in an election that will best promote the common good, etc.? All such matters, great and small, are governed by

prudence. We become a prudent and wise person not in making one prudent decision. Prudence is the acquired habit of always, or nearly always, choosing the right means to achieve morally good ends. At times it can be agonizing and demand much of us. Former Yale chaplain William Sloane Coffin said, “The first of the four cardinal virtues of the Roman Catholic Church is ‘prudentia,’ which basically means damn good thinking. Christ came to take away our sins, not our minds.” Yes, prudence takes damn good thinking – not merely egotistically deciding what fits my agenda. If we develop prudence, it usually comes from the

widest possible observation and experience of human behavior, understanding what constitutes psychological health, and a conscientious awareness of the general moral principles with which God has imbued mankind. Prudence has little correlation with book learning. Some people seem to develop it more readily, some otherwise intelligent persons appear slow to catch on, and geniuses may be totally deficient. Making prudent choices is often laborious, yet the complexities of life make it ever more necessary. Thomas Aquinas claimed that the central moral virtue was prudence. While love is the underlying motive for moral

action, the essence of moral judgment itself is the astute and wise judgment we exercise by sifting through all the alternatives presented by the concrete world. And since the alternatives are often so complex, wise judgment is itself a skill and constitutes the virtue called prudence. So, if you hear some friends have called you the most prudent person they know, smile, don’t frown. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.co m 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.

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surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. The EPA also said, “Pollutants that enter the home both from outdoors and indoor activities such as cooking, cleaning, smoking or just moving around can cause greater exposure to contaminants than dirty air ducts.” I contacted the company Smith had hired, explained how it failed to give her three days in which to cancel, as required by law, and the company has now given Smith all her money back. 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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An easy beef stir fry, a colorful Jell-O dessert Whenever I’m out and about, someone will come up and mention the column. It keeps me aware of what you want. A few weeks ago I got an unusual request for Rita e a s y , healthy Heikenfeld meals. Rita’s kitchen N o w that part of the request is not unusual, but the fellow who asked is a bit unusual in that he has some ties to a pretty important “person.” Father Rob Waller, pastor at St. Andrew’s in Milford, needed healthier recipes “a bachelor like me could make.” I sent him some and I’m thinking that my little favor might result in Father Rob putting in a good word for me with the “right people.” If you have easy recipes for folks like Father Rob, please share.

Rita’s easy stir-fry beef with green onions and tomatoes

If you want, add a handful of snow peas or bean sprouts with tomatoes and onions. 1 pound or less flank steak, thinly sliced across grain 1 ⁄4 cup or more to taste, soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tomatoes cut into wedges (if they’re big, use 2) 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin Canola or peanut oil Hot cooked rice More soy if desired Combine beef, soy and cornstarch. Marinate anywhere from five minutes to a day. Film bottom of large skillet with oil. Stir fry beef in batches, adding oil as needed. Place back into skillet and add tomatoes and onions. Cook until hot. Add more soy if desired. Serve over rice.

Velma Papenhaus’ three-layer holiday paradise Jell-O loaf

Funny how far a friendship can take you. Dick Herrick, a Mason reader, and I have been friends since we met at Alvey Ferguson, a conveyor company in Oakley, eons ago. I was a bilingual secretary and Dick was an interning college student. Dick’s former neighbors, the Papenhauses, have been close friends of his family for many years. That friendship and this column led Velma to me with her favorite Jell-O recipe . “Red on bottom, white in middle and green on top. Very colorful for holidays,” she said. I think Velma should invite Dick and me over to enjoy a big plateful! Velma uses a Pyrex dish, about 11-by-8.

First layer:

1 pkg. cherry Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 cup chopped apple

Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves, stir in apple, and pour in casserole. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 2.

Second layer:

1 pkg. lemon Jell-O, 4 serving size 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 13⁄4 cups pineapple juice and water (pineapple juice comes from pineapple used in layer No. 3. Pour juice into measuring cup and fill with water to make 13⁄4 cups. Heat until very hot). 1 cup chopped nuts Mix Jell-O, cream cheese and juice/water until Jell-O dissolves and cream cheese is smooth. Put in refrigerator to gel just enough so nuts can be mixed in easily. Pour onto first layer. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 3.

Third layer:

1 pkg. lime Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 can, approximately 20 oz., crushed pineapple, drained (save juice for layer

No. 2) Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves. Put in fridge to gel just enough so pineapple can be mixed in easily. Pour onto second layer.

Can you help?

• Withrow High chess pie. M. Miles remembers the chess pie at Withrow High in the 1960s. “The version served now is not the same as was served in Cincinnati Public schools back then. The original pie didn’t contain cornstarch.” • Spaghetti Factory’s linguine with clam sauce. For Della, Bellevue, Ky. “The best – any ideas how it was made?” • Mullane’s soft taffy. For Liza Sunnenberg, a Wyoming reader. “Years ago in Cincinnati, there was a candy company named Mullane’s Taffy. They had two kinds: opaque, like you see all around; the other was rather translucent and just a wee bit softer. The company disappeared and I would love to know how to

Mullane’s

My editor, Lisa Mauch, is my best researcher. Here's what she found on the Web regarding Mullane’s: • In 1848, William and Mary Mullane opened a small store in the West End and began selling taffy and molasses candy. (Cincinnati Magazine) • In the 1940s, Mullane’s operated a tea shop/restaurant in the arcade of the Carew Tower. Eventually the restaurant closed and was sold, but the name Mullane's was retained and a small restaurant by that name operated on Race Street between Seventh and Eighth streets until 2004. (Ancestry.com) • In 1959, George and Marilyn Case purchased the 111-year-old Mullane Taffy Company, which shipped its goodies all over the world, and moved it to larger quarters in Norwood. (Billboard Magazine). make the translucent taffy or purchase it.” Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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RELIGION NOTES Asbury United

The women of Asbury United Methodist Church are having their 36th annual craft fair Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature handmade ornaments and crafts, which include fashion, school spirit items and decorative home crafts. There will also be a bake sale, canned items and lunch with homemade pies. For more information, call 441-1466.

Calvary Baptist

The Calvary Baptist Church in Latonia has canceled its benefit concert featuring The Ball Family Singers and The Mean Family Singers, which was scheduled for Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.

CUMC

Christ United Methodist Church in Florence will be having a church craft and fine arts bazaar Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Besides arts and crafts, there will be silent auction baskets, a bake sale and lunch available.

For more information, call 525-8878. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 1440 Boone Aire Road.

Cornerstone

The Cornerstone Church of God in Erlanger presents Christmas Mosaic by Marty Parks Dec. 10-12 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. each night. Christmas Mosaic is a musical portrait of Christmas and also includes a live nativity. Admission is free. Inclement weather dates are Dec. 17-19. For more information, call 727-0111. The Cornerstone Church of God is located at 3413 Hillcrest Dr.

Fort Mitchell Baptist

The Fort Mitchell Baptist Church will ring in the Christmas season with a celebration of “Christmas Memories,” which is a musical presentation that will be held Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. each night. The concert is free to attend. For more information, call 331-2160 or email

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Hebron Lutheran

The annual Oyster Supper/Craft Bazaar will be held at Hebron Lutheran Church Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community supper, a Hebron tradition for more than 100 years, features oyster stew, bean soup, barbecue sandwiches and homemade pies. Handmade craft items will also be for sale. For more information, call 689-7590 or visit www.hebronlutheran.org. Hebron Lutheran Church is located at 3140 Limaburg Rd.

Immanuel United Methodist

The Sanity Singers will perform in a free concert, “Sing We Now of Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park and at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Latonia Baptist Church. Reservations are not required and free parking will be available at both churches.

The Sanity Singers will be taking donations. For information on the group, visit www.sanitysingers.org. Immanuel UMC is located at 2551 Dixie Hwy and Latonia Baptist is located at 38th and Church Streets.

Trinity Episcopal

The Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington will host its Midday Musical Menu luncheon concert series Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12:15 p.m. The concert will feature classical guitarist Richard Goering in a varied program of music from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. A delicious lunch prepared by the Women of Trinity is available for $6 beginning at 11:30 a.m. The half-hour concert is free of admission charge nor is an offering taken. For more information, call 431-1786. Trinity Church is located at 326 Madison Avenue in downtown Covington.

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Saint Therese Conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society recently answered Brighton Street Center’s urgent request for food donations. Missy Mozea, president of the St. Therese St. Vincent de Paul Society, is shown on right delivering five boxes of groceries to Tiffany from Brighton Street Center. The Society also presented Brighton Street Center a check for $200 to buy more groceries. Brighton Street Center is still in need of more donations. To donate call 859-491-8303.

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NEWS FROM NKU Take Back the Night rally Nov. 19

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Northern Kentucky University will host a Take Back the Night rally to raise awareness of gender-based violence on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning at the Bank of Kentucky Center and proceeding to the NKU Student Union. The free public event will feature a candlelit march through campus, speakers and a moment of silence for those who have lost their lives to violence. At the conclusion of the march, there will be a final speaker and a “speak-out” point where victims of violence can share their stories. There will also be tables set up by various organizations and crisis centers to provide information and support. Donations to the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati will also be collected. The event is sponsored by an NKU Gender and Communication class and NKU Housing through the generosity of a donation from Catholic Health Initiatives Northern Kentucky Mission team.

Master Entrepreneur Award Celebration

The entrepreneurship students at Northern Kentucky University honored Daniel L. Baker, president and CEO of Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. as the 2009 Master Entrepreneur Award recipient at the fourth annual Master Entrepreneur Awards Celebration at the NKU METS Center for Corporate Learning. A master entrepreneur is an individual who has achieved success in his or her chosen industry by utilizing innovation,

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NKU Media Arts Festival

Area high school students recently explored filmmaking with professionals during the first Northern Kentucky University Media Arts Festival. More than 100 students attended the event, which was hosted by the NKU Department of Communication. The fes-

tival engaged upper-class high school students from Dixie Heights, Owen County, Scott, Simon Kenton and Summit Country Day high schools. The festival, which took place in the NKU Student Union, featured workshops with area film professionals and provided high school students the opportunity to participate in a film competition. More than 20 local industry professionals were on hand to lead workshops, participate in panel discussions and answer questions. Designed for the next generation of media creators, the festival featured keynote speaker NKU alumna Sheree Paolello, the lead anchor for the Channel 5 evening news team. Anyone interested in attending next year’s festival, participating as a sponsor or donor or for more information, visit http://nkumediafest.org.

Marketing professors honored

Dr. Aron Levin and Dr. Greg Martin, associate professors of marketing in the Northern Kentucky University Haile/US Bank College of Business, were honored with the prestigious Cengage Pride/Ferrell Innovations in Teaching Award at the recent 2009 annual conference of the Society for Marketing Advances. Their innovation, High Involvement Learning: The Student Insight Panel, was selected by reviewers as one of six finalists for presentation to the SMA membership. A panel of five distinguished marketing educators made the final selection after judging all presentations. Levin and Martin’s work will be featured as the invited lead article in Marketing Education Review’s annual “Innovations in Marketing Education” special issue.

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Students from St. Philip School in Melbourne participated in a Walk For Life at Pendery Park Friday, Oct. 23 after school. The students prayed and walked in order to show their support for Life. They collected pledges with the support of the parishioners. Together they collected aproximately $600. This money will benefit The New Hope Pregnancy Care Center. New Hope is a center offering help and hope for pregnant women, and gives them an alternative to abortion.

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Attendees encouraged to sign up for Relay for Life Northern Kentucky University’s Relay for Life Committee will kick off its fifth year with Paint the Plaza Purple Nov. 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a booth in the Student Union where students can pay $1 to put their hand in purple paint and leave their print on a “Why I Relay” banner showing their support for cancer research. All proceeds will go toward the Relay for Life at NKU. Teams that want to participate in Relay for Life, which will take place Jan. 29, 2010, are also encouraged to sign up their Relay team during Paint the Plaza Purple. By doing so, teams will receive a significant discount. The usual sign-up fee is $100 per team, but teams that sign up at Paint the Plaza Purple or online before December 31 will be able to register at a rate of only $75 per team. Paint the Plaza Purple is designed to get people to notice the effects of cancer and to recruit students to participate in and become more aware of Relay for Life. “This will be our fifth year in hosting Relay for Life on campus,” said Nikki Sherbourne, NKU Relay for Life event chair. “It is one of the biggest events at NKU, and we hope to keep it that way.” There will be men’s and women’s T-shirts for sale during Paint the Plaza Purple for $15 each, as well as luminarias for $5 each that individuals can purchase in memory of a friend or family member they know who has or had cancer. “Relay for Life is as much an awareness raiser as it is a fund raiser,” said Ashley Clos, American Cancer Society representative “We all have been touched by cancer in some way, either personally or with a

family member or friend, and the involvement here is proof of the progress being made in fighting cancer.” Last year, NKU’s Relay for Life brought out many in support of cancer survivors and research. Twenty-two teams participated a year ago. “We hope to get more teams than ever before,” said Sherbourne. “Last year we raised $10,292. We want to do better than last year, so NKU can be a larger part of supporting the cause.” The money raised through Relay for Life and other American Cancer Society events goes toward areas of cancer research, of which more than $1.2 million is funding cancer research in Kentucky alone. Funds also go toward services such as transportation assistance for cancer patients, cancer support groups and the 1-800-2272345 telephone number that has trained cancer counselors available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is estimated that 24,060 people in Kentucky will be diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and an estimated 9,410 Kentuckians will die from some form of the disease. NKU’s Relay for Life Committee is also seeking out any cancer survivors to be honored at the Relay for Life event. “We want to try to find cancer survivors to attend our event, and even to create a team,” Clos said. “By having survivors present, everyone participating is able to see that their efforts are going to a good cause and survivors can see that people truly care.” If you are interested in participating in the Relay for Life, or are a survivor who is interested in being involved in the event, contact Nikki Sherbourne at sherbournn1@nku.edu. For additional information, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800227-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org.

Nominations open for Employer Support Freedom Award Nominations for the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award are now being accepted. The announcement was made by Bob Silverthorn, Kentucky field chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). “Nominations must be made by National Guard and Reserve members or their family members,” said Silverthorn. “Kentucky employers are giving outstanding support to their employees who serve in the Guard and Reservist. I am encouraging

the nomination of the companies that have provided exceptional support to their military employees above the federal law requirements,” said Silverthorn. Nominations may be made at www.FreedomAward.mil until Jan. 18, 2010. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for outstanding support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR is a Department of Defense agency.

CLASS REUNIONS F R I D A Y, N O V. 1 3 Simon Kenton High School Class of 1973 meets on the second Friday of each month at the Villa Hills Civic Club at 8 p.m. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact Diane Beers Babb at 727-6148. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 1 4 Campbell County High School 1984 Class Reunion Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. St. Mary Church Undercroft, Alexandria, Dinner/DJ. $30 per person or $50 per couple. Contact per e-mail at CCHS1984@hotmail.com.

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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