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The Bellevue post office, located at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Center Street, is one of four Northern Kentucky post offices that may be closing. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/STAFF

Bellevue residents want post office By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com

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The grounds around Woodfill Elementary School are going to look at lot different when students return from summer break Tuesday, Aug. 18. FULL STORY, A2 For the Postmaster

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After hearing that the U.S. Postal Service is looking at closing some offices in Northern Kentucky, including the one in Bellevue, residents are speaking out. From joining Facebook groups to filling out questionnaires, Bellevue residents are doing what they can to stop the office from closing. “We just think that our community would be adversely affect-

ed if they were to close our post office,” said City Councilman Tom Ratterman, who started a group on Facebook called “Save the Bellevue, KY Post Office.” Ratterman said the group, which currently has more than 190 members, is dedicated to doing what they can to stop the closing, which he heard could be as early as September. “We have elderly people and businesses in our community that depend on that post office,” Ratterman said. “I always see people

you don’t want it to be blowing down the street.” Sharp, who has been in Bellevue most of his life, said everyone he has talked to hasn’t had anything negative to say about the post office and doesn’t want to see it close. “I don’t think they realize how much it will affect the people who live and work here,” Sharp said. Ratterman said the other city officials are also against closing the office and are looking at what they can do to stop it.

Transferring storm sewers on agendas By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

Local governments across Campbell County are preparing to vote on whether to officially hand over control of their storm sewers to Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky. But while Cold Spring has announced its intention to withdraw from SD1 when it comes to turning over storm sewer control, other cities are making plans to allow SD1 to continue to take the lead. SD1 is asking cities to officially turn over control of storm water sewer systems, and Campbell County Fiscal Court did so Aug. 5. “Storm water is clearly a regional issue that doesn’t follow geographic boundaries, it follows gravity,” said Campbell County Administrator Robert Horine. “And we all have a shared responsibility, we meaning all the jurisdictions, to comply with the feder-

“I don’t think we possess the financial means to go on our own on it.”

Keith Spoelker Bellevue City Manager

al regulations to deal with the storm water and compliance with those regulations.” While no cities in the county have approved the storm sewer transfer yet, they are all planning on taking up the issue soon. “My thought is we will approve it, and we will approve it as soon as we can,” said Alexandria Mayor Dan McGinley. “We’re not in a position financially, and we’re not in a position technically to do this ourselves.” McGinley said he didn’t think the city would repeat the mistake of 1994 when the city decided not to allow SD1 to take over the city’s sanitary sewers. The city had to come back later with hat in hand and $500,000 just to get SD1 to take over the sanitary sewer system, he said.

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coming in and out of there.” Jeff Sharp, owner of Sharp Technologies, Inc. in Bellevue, said closing the post office would negatively affect his business because they use it a lot to send invoices and receive payments. “Having to notify all of our clients that our post office box is closed would cost money and be a hassle,” Sharp said. “Over the years, we’ve had problems getting mail at our physical address and when you’re depending on a check to come,

Raw sewage was going into creeks, and sewage overflows were going into farm fields during heavy rains, McGinley said. “The pressure was getting so great that manhole covers would blow off and flood the area,” he said. SD1 has spent $18 million to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows in past six years since Alexandria joined SD1, he said. Currently, the city’s residents pay about $300,000 annually to SD1 in storm sewer fees. “We’ve got a lot of years before they owe us anything,” McGinley said. The storm sewer transfer will probably be on Bellevue’s September agenda, said City Manager Keith Spoelker. “I don’t think we possess the

financial means to go on our own on it,” Spoelker said. The agreement is just going along with a formality, said Southgate Mayor Jim Hamberg. “I think we’re pretty much set that we are going to vote for it the first week in September,” Hamberg said. SD1 has already helped the city before the storm sewer transfer by helping replace an 1,175 footlong sewer pipe that required digging up an area 25 feet wide in the city, Hamberg said. The city’s cost was $500,000, and SD1’s share was a little more than that, he said. “They knew this was coming, that’s why, finished project in about March 2008,” he said. While SD1 and the city don’t always agree, they work their issues out nine times out of 10, Hamberg said. “We’ll always find a way to work our issues out, and we always can.”

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Families will see changes at Woodfill Elementary By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com

The grounds around Woodfill Elementary School are going to look at lot different when students return from summer break Tuesday, Aug. 18. During the break, construction began on a new school building, which will partly be built on the site of the current building. Currently, work crews are excavating what used to be the school’s playground, which will cause a hectic first day, said Principal Diana Stratton. “There will be virtually no parking on Woodfill

Avenue, so parents who want to walk their kids into school on the first day will have to park somewhere else and walk,” Stratton said. “Especially on the first day, this is going to be a very congested site.” In the beginning of August, Woodfill Avenue changed to one-way because of the construction, so parent will have to turn onto Grant Street off of U.S. 27, go around the school then exit on Woodfill, dropping their kids off at the cafeteria doors. Stratton said their will be two lanes of traffic on Woodfill, one for moving traffic and one for drop-offs.

For the first week of school, Stratton said Fort Thomas police officers will be there, directing traffic and trying to keep things moving. The good news, Stratton said, is after the project is complete, there will be more parking than before. The first phase of the project is expected to take two years, followed by the second phase, which Stratton said will probably take another year or two. At some point in the first phase, the existing building will be torn down, and students will use the part of the new building that is constructed and mobile units.

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A construction worker drills a hole outside Woodfill Elementary School. The school's new building is under construction now.

Police warn about rise in thefts from unlocked vehicles By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com

Since the middle of June, there has been a rise in thefts from cars that are

being left unlocked in the area. Most recently, seven

thefts took place the night of Wednesday, Aug. 5 on and near Tremont Avenue

in Fort Thomas. Lieutenant Rich Whitford said all of the cars were unlocked and many contained expensive items like laptops and firearms. Since the thefts began two of the cars, which were unlocked and had the keys inside, were stolen, Whitford said. “What we want everyone to know that they need to be more proactive in locking their doors and removing anything they wouldn’t want stolen from their cars,” Whitford said. “Don’t be a victim.” Whitford said whoever is committing the thefts aren’t bothering with trying to get

in locked cars, and are stealing things from cars throughout the night. “This is not just a Fort Thomas problem, it is a regional problem,” Whitford said. “We are working with detectives from other cities and following any leads we get.” Whitford said since the crimes are happening overnight, third shift officers in Fort Thomas are stepping up patrol. “We would really like to cut the number of thefts that we’re having,” Whitford said. “Anyone who sees anything suspicious could help us by calling dispatch at 292-3622.”

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Campbell Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ACT scores rising By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

Despite a change two years ago that all high school juniors have to take the ACT, Campbell County Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; composite student

scores on the college-readiness test are on the rise. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average score increased from 18.7 for 2008 to 18.9 for 2009. ACT scores have shown gains, if only slightly in the past year, although it was

originally thought that might not be the case when it was decided that all students would take the test, said Associate Superintendent Shelli Wilson. But instead, there have been increases in student performance on the test over the past two years, Wilson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two years ago we had a select student body taking the ACT, and typically that was only your collegebound students,â&#x20AC;? Wilson

said. The average score for Campbell County High School increased from 18.8 in 2008 to 18.9 in 2009. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average score differs from the score for the high school because of students in alternative school settings. The high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average English scores on the ACT increased from 17.4 in 2008 to 18.3 in 2009. Wilson said the credit for the dramatic increase in

English scores can be credited to a renewed emphasis on language arts in English at the high school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had an intense focus on that, and it clearly showed up there,â&#x20AC;? she said. Math scores at the high school increased from 19.2 in 2008 to 19.5 in 2009, but there were also drops. The average reading score on the ACT at the high school fell from 18.8 in 2008 to 18.2 in 2009. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a significant

decrease, but reversing that will be a focus of school officials this year, Wilson said. But overall, the ACT scores for the high school and district are a positive, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went up every year, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a plus,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. For more information about ACT scores for juniors visit the Kentucky Department of Ecuationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site at www.education.ky.gov.

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Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717. A volunteer is needed to help with our Welcome House Outreach Dinner. This includes writing thank you letters, typing letters, and other office duties. Dates needed (vounteers can choose one or more days): August 17: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 18: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 20: Noon to 4 p.m.

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Local students honored by Kentucky PTA Alyson Dressman, Mann Elementary, was among several students from Northern Kentucky recognized at Kentucky PTA’s Student Recognition May 19 in Frankfort. Dressman’s dance choreography piece titled “Don’t Dance So Fast” won an Award of Excellence in the Intermediate Division in Kentucky. Her work went on to receive an Award of Excellence at the National PTA as well. All students recognized at the national level have their work displayed at www.pta.org Calvin Freeman, Erpenbeck Elementary, received the highest Kentucky Award. His film production entry received an Award of Excellence in the Primary Division and was also given the Creative Interpretation Award for the entire Film Production category. Student awards were presented for Reflections, Self-Esteem essays, Rising Stars and scholarships at the event which was attended by over four hundred people. Self-Esteem Writing Awards were also presented. Awards of Excellence went to Heaven Galliher and Shelby Supinger. Awards of Merit went to Shaina Bedford and Jaclyn Heeger. All are from Twenhofel Middle. The Reflections program was created by National PTA in 1969 to provide all children and youth with an opportunity to experience the

self fulfillment of creative expression through the arts. The Reflections program encompasses the categories of visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance, and film/video. This year 10,908 Kentucky students participated in the Reflections program through their local PTA or PTSA. 106 entries were submitted to Kentucky PTA from District judging. Kentucky PTA sent 22 entries to National PTA. The National PTA Reflections Gallery can be viewed at www.pta.org/reflections. Kentucky PTA’s Self-Esteem Award allows students to express what makes them feel special. Each student’s entry is in the form of an essay, story or poem. Kentucky PTA comprises more than 100,000 parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA flourishes in close to 400 school communities in Kentucky by harnessing the energy and talents of thousands of volunteers to be: voices for all children; relevant resources for families and communities; and champions for the education and well-being of every child. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

Students receiving Reflections awards Dance Choreography

• Alyson Dressman, Mann elementary, Award of Excellence • Alyssa Anderson, Mann elementary, Award of Excellence • Anne Honebrick, Beechwood Independent, Award of Excellence • Kimberly Hatfield, Ryle High, Award of Excellence • Madison Murphy, New Haven Elementary, Award of Merit

Dance Group Performance

• Abby Chitkara, Hannah DeanBrown, Courtney Malott, Summit View elementary, Award of Merit

Literature

• Breanna Parsons, Simon Kenton High, Award of Excellence • Paige Neace, Simon Kenton High, Award of Excellence • Joshua Fleckinger, Taylor Mill Elementary, Award of Merit

Musical Composition

• Sarina Jones, Caywood Elementary, Award of Excellence • Jordan Koch, Ft. Wright Elementary, Award of Excellence • Sophie Taylor, Goodridge Elementary, Award of Merit • William Barley, Woodland Middle, Award of Merit

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• Abby Baker, Taylor Mill Elementary, Award of Excellence • Cole Sandlin, Erpenbeck

Elementary, Award of Excellence • Andrea Stewart, Woodland Middle, Award of Merit • Kelby Tienken, Ryle High Award of Merit • Nadison Murphy, New Haven Elementary, Award of Excellence • Stacie Murphy, Ryle High, Award of Excellence • Jared Pastor-Richard, Stephens Elementary, Award of Merit • Ava Maisch, Stephens Elementary, Award of Merit

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Six local students from Fort Thomas have been named to the spring term Dean’s List at Centre College. The honored students include Zach Beachtle, son of Terry and Mavis Beachtle; Michael Georgilis, son of George and Linda Georgilis; Spence Kimball, son of Marjorie Kimball and Steven Kimball of

Cincinnati; Joey McGill, son of Thomas and Patti McGill; Saray Swauger, daughter of Michael and Georgiana Swauger; and Corwyn Wyatt, son of Jeffrey and Melissa Wyatt. To make the Dean’s List, undergraduates must maintain a 3.6 grade point average or better. For information on Centre College, visit www.centre.edu.

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Abby Jack, five, of Cold Spring, is greeted by Cline Elementary School Principal Lynn Poe's curtsey during the school's Hollywood-themed Red Carpet open house Thursday, Aug. 6 in preparedness for the start of classes Monday, Aug. 10.

KCTCS ready to welcome additional veterans to school The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is ready to educate a new generation of veterans as the federal government ushers in the most comprehensive veterans postsecondary education benefits since the 1944 G.I. Bill. “KCTCS is perfectly positioned to meet the educational needs of veterans,” said KCTCS President Michael B. McCall. “The programs we offer are geared toward providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to be competitive in today’s workforce.” KCTCS currently has more than 1,600 veterans enrolled in its

statewide system of 16 community and technical colleges. With 67 campuses located across the Commonwealth, along with more than 600 program options and flexible class schedules, KCTCS is uniquely positioned to provide veterans with the postsecondary benefits they need. “One of the strengths of community and technical colleges is their experience in working with non-traditional, adult students,” said Dr. McCall. “KCTCS faculty and staff are extremely skilled and knowledgeable in working with veterans and the unique experiences they bring

to the educational environment.” The maximum benefit under the new law will allow every eligible veteran, serviceman and woman, Reservist and National Guard member to attend a public college or university for free for four years. They are also eligible for a monthly housing stipend and up to $1,000 a year for books. Service members who agree to serve four more years in the military can opt to transfer the benefit to their spouse or kids. It’s anticipated that nearly a half million veterans or their family members could participate in the first year.

NEWS FROM NKU McConnell earmarks $2.4 million for Informatics Center

Sen. Mitch McConnell placed $2.4 million in the Senate’s version of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill for Northern Kentucky University’s informatics center. The earmark will potentially be the second federal investment Sen. McConnell has secured for the facility. Earlier this year, he secured $1.9 million in the Financial Services Appropriations Bill. The bill has several steps to go through before final approval, including full Senate action, and President Barack Obama’s signature. If the earmark stays in the bill, NKU will be about $4 million short of the $17.3 million dollar fundraising goal to complete the center with the best technology available.

Cunningham named Transitional Director

The Northern Kentucky University Haile/US Bank College of Business has selected Bill Cunningham as transitional director of the Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute as it begins its search to permanently replace former director Rebecca White. “Bill has been a valuable member of the Entrepreneurship Institute Advisory Board for years and brings a wealth of experience and community connections to the position,” said Haile/US Bank College of Busi-

ness Dean John Beehler. “He will enable our EI to continue its momentum as we transition to a new director. With the full support of the EI Advisory Board, I am confident that we will continue the excellence of the Entrepreneurship Institute.” NKU’s Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute is the focal point for all entrepreneurial activities and courses on the school’s campus. Named as one of the nation’s top 25 entrepreneurship programs in 2007, EI delivers the curriculum for over 200 entrepreneurship majors and minors, provides extra-curricular programming such as the Master Entrepreneur Program, the Chelgren Speaker Series, the annual High School Challenge and the InOneWeekend.

Pi Kappa Alpha celebrates Smythe Award

Northern Kentucky University’s Eta Rho chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity is once again in the top 5 percent of all 221 Pike chapters in the United States and Canada. The chapter has been honored with its second consecutive Robert Adger Smythe Award, presented to the top organizations within Pi Kappa Alpha. The honor was presented to the men of Eta Rho Aug. 1 in Memphis, Tenn., at the fraternity’s bi-annual International Leadership Academy. “I couldn’t be more proud of a group of college men,” said chapter president Mike Roark. “The things these men were able to accomplish

throughout the year and the way these men conduct themselves is well deserving of this honor. They are not only gaining recognition for Northern Kentucky University but are proudly representing over 220,000 initiated men by winning this award.” This marks only the second time the chapter has received the award since it became an official organization on NKU’s campus in 1972. The first award was given to them last summer.

Tim Wise to give free lecture

The Northern Kentucky University Office of African American Student Affairs will welcome respected antiracism writer, lecturer and activist Tim Wise to campus Aug. 31 as part of the university’s Welcome Week. The lecture, titled “Between a Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and White Denial in the Age of Obama,” will take place at 12:15 p.m. in room 107A of NKU’s Student Union. This free public event is cosponsored by the university’s Scripps Howard Center for Community Engagement and Afro-American Studies program. Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the U.S., and has been called, “One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation,” by best-selling author and Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson. Wise has spoken in 48 states, and on over 400 college campuses including Harvard, Stanford and the Law Schools at Yale and Columbia.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell placed $2.4 million in the Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill for Northern Kentucky Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s informatics center. The earmark will potentially be the second federal investment Sen. McConnell has secured for the facility. Earlier this year, he secured $1.9 million in the Financial Services Appropriations Bill. The bill has several steps to go through before final approval, including full Senate action, and President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature. If the earmark stays in the bill, NKU will be about $4 mil-

lion short of the $17.3 million dollar fundraising goal to complete the center with the best technology available.

Cunningham named transitional director

The Northern Kentucky University Haile/US Bank College of Business has selected Bill Cunningham as transitional director of the Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute as it begins its search to permanently replace former director Rebecca White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bill has been a valuable member of the Entrepreneurship Institute Advisory Board for years and brings a wealth of experience and community connections to the position,â&#x20AC;? said Haile/US Bank College of

Business Dean John Beehler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He will enable our EI to continue its momentum as we transition to a new director. With the full support of the EI Advisory Board, I am confident that we will continue the excellence of the Entrepreneurship Institute.â&#x20AC;? NKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute is the focal point for all entrepreneurial activities and courses on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. Named as one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 25 entrepreneurship programs in 2007, EI delivers the curriculum for over 200 entrepreneurship majors and minors, provides extra-curricular programming such as the Master Entrepreneur Program, the Chelgren Speaker Series, the annual High School Challenge and the InOneWeekend.

Pi Kappa Alpha celebrates Smythe Award

Northern Kentucky Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eta Rho chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity is once again in the top 5 percent of all 221 Pike chapters in the United States and Canada. The chapter has been honored with its second consecutive Robert Adger Smythe Award, presented to the top organizations within Pi Kappa Alpha. The honor was presented to the men of Eta Rho Aug. 1 in Memphis, Tenn., at the fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bi-annual International Leadership Academy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of a group of college men,â&#x20AC;? said chapter president Mike Roark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The things these men

were able to accomplish throughout the year and the way these men conduct themselves is well deserving of this honor. They are not only gaining recognition for Northern Kentucky University but are proudly representing over 220,000 initiated men by winning this award.â&#x20AC;? This marks only the second time the chapter has received the award since it became an official organization on NKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus in 1972. The first award was given to them last summer.

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NewCath to try for 4th straight regional title By James Weber

“We have a good core group of sophomores that should help fill some roster spots due to graduating seniors,” Fleissner said. “As of right now, I plan to start three sophomores, one junior and two seniors.” The returning starters are sophomore setter/outside hitter Taylor Snyder and 6-foot sophomore hitter/middle blocker Maggie O’Day. Other key newcomers are 6-2 sophomore middle blocker Elizabeth Gruenschlaeger, 5-10 sophomore middle blocker Jamie Kohls (MB) and 5-2 libero Maria Froendhoff. Seniors on the roster are hitters Ashley Piller and Frannie Schultz and libero Trisha Taylor.

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Campbell County teams have won the 10th Region volleyball title every season since the KHSAA changed the statewide alignment for the 2003 season. That doesn’t appear likely to change this year, but exactly who will be the 10th Region representative this season is up in the air. With three-time defending champion Newport Central Catholic sending four graduates to college volleyball, including three to Division I schools, the road to the state tourney could open up for several local schools. The 10th Region also includes several counties to the south and east of Campbell. In a recent state poll released by the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association, Highlands was rated 15th, Campbell County 17th and NewCath 19th. However, in a 10th Region KVCA poll only voted on by region coaches, Campbell County was picked to win followed by NCC and Highlands. However it plays out on the court, it should be fun to watch. Here is a look at all the county teams:

Newport

Christina Bivens returns for her third season as head coach with a 15-19 record. Newport was 7-11 last season. The Wildcats have two returning starters in Anessa Stamper and Tierra Feldhaus.

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The Tigers have two returning starters in seniors Cassie Glancy and Catherine Kessen, and two other seniors in Kristy Frazier and Kelsey Trimnell. First-year head coach Mickey Hill expects the junior class to play key roles this year, including Devyn Buschard, Taylor McIntyre, Morgan Rowland, Paige Smith and Gara Sullivan.

Bishop Brossart

The Mustangs have four returning starters for new head coach Pennie Wiseman, who joins the program after many years at Highlands. The returning starters are senior middle hitter Anna Dykes, senior libero Chelsea Verst, junior outside hitter Felicity Britt and sophomore setter Molly Williams. Top newcomers are senior defensive specialist Rachel Bankemper, junior outside hitter Marie Heeb, sophomore middle hitter Megan Herbst, and sophomore hitter Meredith Harris. “We will continue to improve and grow all season,” Wiseman said. “We are pretty young, but with the leadership of our returning starters, we look forward to a winning season.”

Campbell County

Leah Ballinger returns for her second as season as Camel head coach after a 25-7 record last season. The Camels won their fifth straight district championship a year ago. She returns four starters in senior outside hitter Natalie Penrod,

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Newport Catholic sophomore Liz Gruenschlaeger (in white jersey) punches the volleyball over the net for a point during a scrimmage at Notre Dame Aug. 5. Gruenschlaeger’s sister, Annie, is one of three NewCath’s Division I collegiate volleyball players to graduate from last year’s team. This season, Liz is expected to be one of three sophomores to start for the Thoroughbreds. senior middle hitter Jenna Cavanaugh, junior outside hitter Jessica Partin and senior defensive specialist Erynn McDaniel. Penrod and Cavanaugh are potential Division I college prospects. Sophomore Chandler Gray is the top addition to the lineup at setter. “I like that overall we are a young team,” Ballinger said. “We have four players with varsity experience and four players that are ready to step in and fill the void left by the seniors from last year. This team works hard in practice and gets along well on and off the court.”

Dayton

The Greendevils were 19-16 last year, their first winning record in more than a decade. Sixth-year head coach Barbie Case Lukens has four returning starters to help build on that success, which saw Dayton finish runner-up in the district tournament and qualify for the regional tourney. Returning starters are Sammy Powell, Randee Wildeboer, Raven Schwierjohann, and Allison Dilts. The top newcomers are Carly Redeaf and Brianna Kelly. Case-Lukens said the team has high hopes of winning the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference Division III title for the first time in school history.

The Big Trains went 2-19 last year, but third-year head coach Wesley Murray said the team could improve by at least 10 wins as they return five starters. The returning starters are Payton Govan, Cindy Miller, Krista Govan, Amber Fancher and Hannah Carmen.

Highlands

Whitney Edwards started the recent Highlands/Brossart trade of volleyball coaches. She went from the Brossart head coaching job to Highlands this summer, while Brossart tabbed Highlands assistant Pennie Wiseman to replace her. Edwards inherits a Bluebirds team that went 25-8 last year and returns five starters. Senior middle hitter Claire A’Hearn is a top college prospect receiving looks from Division I schools. Junior setter Jenna Theisen is a veteran setter who has been with the program since seventh grade. Junior Aly Fossett is an experienced libero. Senior Lindsey Osterhus is an all-around amazing athlete, said Edwards, as is junior Maggie Rixson. Junior Leigh Osterhus and senior Hope Cutter are the top newcomers to the lineup.

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Vicki Fleissner gets her chance to be a head coach after 19 years as an assistant to Jenny Mertle at NewCath. Her first year won’t be easy after the team graduated four college players, including three Division I signees, from last year’s state semifinalist.

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Claire A’Hearn (16) is one of Highlands’ top offensive weapons.

U18 Elite soccer team takes second at youth nationals Highlands High School’s Leslie Twehues was one of seven players to score for Ohio Elite’s U18 soccer team as the girls nearly captured a national title at U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships. Competing as one-of-four regional champions at nationals, Ohio Elite advanced to the finals of its U18 girls bracket after finishing pool play at 2-0-1. Ohio Elite fell to FC Bucks Vipers, 1-0, during the finals Sunday, July 26, to finish as national runner-up. Twehues scored one goal at nationals and is committed to the collegiate program at the University of Kentucky. Taking place in Lancaster, Mass., nationals began with pool

play Wednesday, July 22, and concluded with finals Sunday, July 26. The Vipers became the first girls’ team from Pennsylvania to win a U.S. Youth Soccer national title. Milford High School graduate Alyssa Rich and Lisa Nouansengy, a Dayton resident, led Ohio Elite with two goals each during nationals. Rich is committed to the Division I collegiate program at the University of North Carolina. Elizabeth Burchenal and Emily Cardell, both of Saint Ursula Academy, netted one goal each for the U18 Ohio Elite girls’ team at nationals. Like Rich, Burchenal is also

Ohio Elite U18 girls club roster Lauren Amyx (Saint Ursula), Ohio State University Lindsay Bell (Anderson), University of Memphis Ally Berry (Saint Ursula), Wake Forest University Caitlin Bresnahan (Sycamore), Washington State University Elizabeth Burchenal (Saint Ursula), University of North Carolina Tara Campbell (McNicholas), Duke University Emily Cardell (Saint Ursula), University of Louisville Dana Dalrymple (Anderson), University of Iowa Ashley Daniels (Indian Hill), University of Cincinnati Brooke Eberly (CHCA), University of

committed to the University of North Carolina.

Cincinnati Alix Hildal (Sycamore), University of Mississippi Kiley Naylor (Ursuline), University of Virginia Alyssa Rich (Milford), University of North Carolina Meredith Snow (Indian Hill), University of Mississippi Leslie Twehues (Highlands), University of Kentucky Sarah Vinson (Amelia), Marshall University Maggie Brown (Lakota West) Kate Biggerstaff (Columbus resident) Erin Jacobsen (Chicago resident) Lisa Nouansengy (Dayton resident) Allie Vernon (Chicago resident)

Cardell will play college soccer at the University of Louisville.

Indian Hill graduate Meredith Snow and Chicago resident Erin Jacobsen also scored one goal each at nationals for Ohio Elite. Snow begins her sophomore season with the University of Mississippi this fall. Ohio Elite kicked off pool play at nationals with a win over ESC 91 Black, 4-0, on Wednesday, July 22. The girls improved to 2-0 in pool play Thursday, July 23, with a win over Pleasanton Rage, 3-0. During the final day of pool play Friday, July 24, Ohio Elite finished in a 2-2 draw with FC Bucks Vipers, the eventually U-18 girls national champions.

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N. Ky. softball all-stars honored By James Weber jweber@nky.com

The Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference has released its all-conference teams in fast-pitch softball.

Division I

Pitcher - Kelsey Robinson (Conner), Kayla Morgan (Simon Kenton); First base - Emily Broeg (Dixie Heights), second base Savannah Briggs (Ryle), shortstop - Katie Sullivan (Holmes); Third base Samantha Bray (Campbell County), outfield - Abby Snowball (Campbell), Megan Bohman (Holmes), Hannah Seiter (Notre Dame); Catcher - Tara Wells (Scott), designated hitter Katie Neiheisel (Boone County). Most Outstanding Player - Kelsey Robinson (Conner).

Division II

Pitcher - Mamee Salzer (St. Henry), Alicia Miller (Brossart); First base Jenna Bezold (Brossart); Second base - Megan Foster

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(Holy Cross), shortstop Elise Wigger (St. Henry), Natalie Horner (Highlands); Third base - Alex Sorrell (Highlands), Catcher Michelle Woods (Newport Central Catholic), Outfield Jen Hoff (St. Henry), Jenna Theisen (Highlands), Paige Baynum (Brossart); DH Bethany Winter (Holy Cross). Most Outstanding Player - Mamee Salzer (St. Henry).

Mackenzie Hill, 14, of the Fort Thomas Swim Club races in the butterfly July 2 at Florence during the team’s loss to Florence in the Northern Kentucky Swim League. ALL PHOTOS JAMES WEBER/STAFF

Division III

Pitcher - Natalie Spicker (Villa Madonna), Alexis Feltner (Beechwood); First base - Sarah Brooks (Bellevue); Second base - Cindy Miller (Silver Grove); Shortstop - Trisha Rutt (Heritage); Third base (Megan Kennedy) Bellevue); Outfield - Sammy Powell (Dayton), Cat Kessen (Bellevue), Liz Niehaus (Calvary), Hanna King (Ludlow); Catcher - CC Centers (Dayton); DH - Sam Victor (Calvary). Most Outstanding Player - Natalie Spicker (VMA).

Phillip Englert, 14, of the Fort Thomas Swim Club races in the 100 individual medley July 2 at Florence.

Beth Ann Griffith, 10, of the Fort Thomas Swim Club races in the 100 individual medley July 2 at Florence.

NKU names Scott Eaton new athletic director Northern Kentucky University announced July 24 that Dr. Scott Eaton has been selected as the school’s athletic director. “Scott has demonstrated during his tenure here a deep commitment to the values that have made our intercollegiate athletics program so successful,” said NKU President Dr. James Votruba. “When you consider that every one of our programs advanced to NCAA postseason play last year, and that our student athletes were among the most accomplished academically, this is an exciting

time for Norse athletics. I am confident that with Scott as our A.D., this success will continue.” Eaton has worked at NKU as an administrator since 1998, and he is currently the senior associate athletic director for administration. During his career at NKU, Eaton has played key roles in the academic, compliance, budget, event management and facility areas. He also served as NKU’s interim assistant vice president for student affairs from 2007-08. “We had a number of very qualified and talented

candidates for this position,” said NKU Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Zebulun Davenport. “The applicant pool speaks to the strength of our program, and we are excited about Scott’s vision for NKU athletics and are confident that he will continue our tradition of academic and athletic success.” Prior to NKU, Eaton worked at Brown University in Providence, R.I., as special assistant to the athletic director and assistant men’s basketball coach. Eaton graduated from Bowdoin College in 1986 after partic-

ipating in basketball, lacrosse, cross country and track. He later earned master’s degrees from both Fitchburg State College and Springfield College before receiving his doctorate from Boston University. Eaton replaces Jane Meier as NKU’s athletic director. Meier announced her resignation in April after spending 21 years as NKU’s athletic director. “I am both honored and excited about the opportunity that Dr. Votruba and Dr. Davenport have presented to me, knowing that it is a

monumental task to try to match the legacy that Jane Meier leaves behind,” Eaton said. “While this marks the end of an incredible era, it provides us an opportunity for a new beginning for NKU athletics.” “The standards of excellence and the core values that have guided NKU to both local and national success, and respect as an institution, will remain the same,” he added. “Those values will guide our athletic department into the

future, where we intend to further that success, excellence, and growth in the classroom and on the playing field.” NKU will introduce Eaton to the community and media at a special “Meet the Athletic Director” social in the next few weeks. Details on the event, which will be held in The Bank of Kentucky Center, will be announced when finalized.

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The Schneider Blades Campbell County Rural Girls Softball team have some pre-game fun at Northern Kentucky University. From left are Jamie Schneider, Hanna Owen, Chelsey Brownfield, Kelsey Holt, Kayla Hitt, Hannah Hatch, Jennifer Schneider, Katelyn Verst, Bridgette Kemper, Kaleigh Linkugel. The girls are coached by Frank Schneider.

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The Northern Kentucky Clippers won the annual David Webb Invitational recently at Silverlake Recreation Center. The meet had 11 teams visiting Erlanger to compete against the Clippers’ club team. The Clippers set six team records in the meet. Katie Summe broke a four-year old mark in the girls’ 9-10 50 breaststroke. Ironically, she had her 100 breast record broken by Madeleine Vonderhaar after

having it for less than three weeks. KayLee Witkiewicz set a new mark in the girls’ 1112 50 backstroke. Ellen Williamson broke her own mark in the girls’ 15-16 100 freestyle. Krissie Brandenburg set a new mark in the girls’ 17 & over 50 free, and Melissa Thurman broke her own mark in the girls’ 17 & over 200 breast. Here are the top three Clipper scorers in each age group for the meet, listed by their overall ranking in that group. Event wins are listed as well. 10 & under girls: 2.

Mikayla Herich, 3. Katie Summe, 4. Haley Brueggemann. Wins: Summe, Madeleine Vonderhaar, 10 & under boys: 1. Nick Smith, 2. Thomas Steiber, 6. Blake Hanna. Wins: Nick Smith (seven), Steiber. 11-12 girls: 1. KayLee Witkiewicz, 4. Brooke Harkrader, 5. Lilly Morgan. Wins: Katherine Akin (three), Witkiewicz (three), Sammy Huffman (two). 11-12 boys: 2. Michael Summe, 4. Bryce Day, 6. Chris Weinstein. Wins: Summe (three), Jake Lentsch (two), Robbie Newman.

13-14 girls: 3. Emily Koors, 7. Julia Johnson, 9. Kenzie Margroum. Wins: Johnson (two), Sharli Brady. 13-14 boys: 5. Eric Huffman, 9. Chase Vennefron, 14. T.J. Albright. 15 and over girls: 1. Ellen Williamson, 3. Krissie Brandenburg, 7. Mallory Meier. Wins: Williamson (six), Mary Bank. 15 and over boys: 1. Nick Kunkel, 2. Shane Coltharp, 5. Robby Walsh. Wins: Walsh, Kunkel, Coltharp (two).

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Pendery: Some spending makes sense

Americans, their businesses and their governments are suffering tremendously with the current economic conditions. However, there is a silver lining to this otherwise cloudy picture that gets very little attention: there has never been a better time for public infrastructure projects. Contractors need work so badly, competition is fierce and bids are low. The consumer price index is actually down this past year for the first time since the 1950s. Borrowing costs are at an historic low. All at the same time then, money, materials, and labor are available at extremely low prices. For public projects that need to be completed anyway in the next few years, doing as much of the work as possible now is only smart - for the nation, each state, and even for local governments. For instance, because of the explosive growth of Boone County in recent years, a new sanitation plant is required and a tunnel needs to be built to convey material to it. These projects were bid earlier this year at a savings to local ratepayers estimated at $40 million! The Sanitation District is also able to secure low interest loans to pay for the projects that will save ratepayers another $100 million over the life of the loans. Kenton County must have a new jail. The bids came in over $10 million less than recent contractor's estimates. Kenton County's jail project has been on the drawing board for years. Believe it or not, at about $36 million, the total cost of the new Kenton County jail winds up being competitive with estimates made back in 1999! With a number of other part-

ners, Campbell County is building a new administration building that came in $1.5 million cheaper than estimated, and we are paying for it with money we Steve borrowed at just Pendery over 4 percent, which results in Community further considerRecorder able savings. Last guest month, the bid columnist totals for the next phase of U.S. 27 construction in Campbell County were in at $5 million below estimates. And just last week, the bid opening for the new Justice Center to be built in Campbell County resulted in prices $5 to $6 million less than feared. There are other examples, but the point is this: in tough times, of course we must all live within our means - that is why operating budgets are being slashed. But where capital expenses are concerned, it is short sighted to overlook the opportunities created in these unique circumstances. Local contractors are getting most of this work. We can make intelligent investments in infrastructure designed to make us more competitive when the economy finally does turn around, and at the same time, we can keep our people working and save our taxpayers big money. So, ironically, because we have a once in a lifetime crisis, we also have a once in a lifetime opportunity. For everyone's sake, we need to continue to take full advantage. Steve Pendery is the Judge-executive for Campbell County.

CH@TROOM Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not? “Yes. Michael Vick, who only received a 23-month sentence for dogfighting, is eligible to be reinstated to the NFL and will likely be playing somewhere this fall. Not only was it just gambling on dogfighting and financing its operations, this boil on the buttocks of society also tortured losing dogs by electrocution, drowning and gunshot. What a sick, sociopathic individual. “Pete simply gambled on baseball, without any of the barbarianism exhibited by Michael Vick, and he is banned for life. How is that fair? It’s not, and if that is all the punishment Vick received for such revolting acts, then Pete has definitely paid his debt to society. I think most people would agree with this.” L.L.F. “I believe Pete has paid the penalty for his unacceptable activity in betting on baseball. He has established the record and as a result he does belong in the Hall of Fame.” F.J.B. “Truthfully, I don’t care. But it does make me think again, as I have so many times in my life, about why people tend to elevate certain people to virtual sainthood based solely on athletic ability (which is usually something an individual inherits from his/her genetic makeup) or popularity as an entertainer. “In my life, I have known so many wonderful people who have given so much to others in terms

Next question

What are your favorite and least favorite memories from your school days? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. of their time and talent, and have remained unknown and unrecognized. “For example, there is a young couple in our parish who have adopted a number of children, assuming lifetime responsibility for their care and development. The couple are white, and the children are black and mixed race. “These people are far more worthy of recognition and attention than any Pete Rose or Michael Jackson.” B.B. “Yes, his playing earned it. He’s paid for his mistake long enough.” J.F. “A few years ago I’d have said no, because he broke the rules and knew all along that banishment would be the punishment if he got caught. “But, with the recent steroid revelations, and the fact that many of the newly disclosed offenders will still be eligible for the Hall of Fame, or at least allowed to make a living in baseball, again – I say welcome him back. 4,256 hits speak for themselves.” P.C.

Catholic Charities

The Knights of Northern Kentucky recently held a golf outing to benefit Catholic Charities Lifeline fund. This fund helps pregnant women who are seeking professional counseling with extraordinary financial needs. Shown here is golf chairman Dennis Elix presenting a check for $6,000 to Bill Jones, the Executive Director of Catholic Charities. From left in front are: Tim Buerger, Bill Theis, Dennis Elix, Bill Jones, Vicky Bauerle. From left in back are: Chuck Wilke, Dave Ledonne, Carl Biery, Wayne Brown, Gerry Nau.

Educating public about school bus laws very cautious With school starting back up in even on the four many locations, I thought it would lane roads as be beneficial to review young children Kentucky's laws concerning are not familiar passing school buses. This is also with the laws and an important area of safety for all may dart in front our children. of traffic at any Prior to stopping a school bus time. for picking up or letting off chilJames A. In order to help dren, the driver is required to activate amber flashing signal lamps. Daley deter people from passing Once the bus comes to a complete Community illegally school buses and stop, the driver is required to Recorder to catch violators, extend the stop arm and activate guest Kentucky law the red flashing signal lights prior to opening the door of the bus. columnist provides that if any vehicle Bus drivers are only supposed to stop the buses in locations where improperly passes a stopped there is reasonable visibility to school bus and the identity of the approaching motor vehicles in operator cannot be determined, it both directions. Also, a bus driver is a rebuttable presumption that is not permitted to stop a bus to the person in whose name the pick up or discharge children on vehicle is registered or leased was the opposite side of a highway of the operator of the vehicle at the four lanes or more, except for dis- time of the violation. Therefore, if charging passengers at a marked the bus driver or someone else gets the license pedestrian crossplate number of ing. a vehicle that If a school or improperly passchurch bus is Passing a school bus illegally es a school bus, stopped for the is considered a very serious charges can be purpose of pickissued against ing up or letting offense under Kentucky law. the registered out passengers The penalty for a first offense owner or the with the stop is a minimum of a $100 fine person who is arm and signal leasing the vehilights activated, up to $200 and/or 30 to 60 cle. If that perthe operator of days in jail. son was not in any vehicle fact the driver, approaching they would need from any direction must stop for the bus and to come into court and prove such. shall not proceed until the bus has For instance, if one of your chilcompletely let out or picked up all dren was driving your car and illepassengers and started moving. gally passed a school bus, you However, these stopping require- could be charged and you would ments do not apply to vehicles have to come in to court to explain approaching a stopped bus from that it was your child and not you. the opposite direction upon a In all likelihood, your child would highway of four or more lanes. then be charged with passing the For example, if you are approach- school bus. Passing a school bus illegally is ing a school bus from the opposite direction on the four lane sections considered a very serious offense of U.S. 27, Dixie Highway, under Kentucky law. The penalty Burlington Pike, or other four lane for a first offense is a minimum of roads, you do not have to stop. On a $100 fine up to $200 and/or 30 all two lane roads, the traffic must to 60 days in jail. For any subsestop in both directions. Please be quent offense within three years,

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We welcome guest columns on all sides of an issue; however, potential columnists should reserve space in advance with Editor Michelle Shaw by calling 578-1053. Include with your column your name, address, daytime telephone number, and a two-to-three line biography outlining your expertise related to this topic. Either include a color headshot of yourself, or make arrangements when you call to have your photo taken here. We reserve the right to edit for length, accuracy and clarity. Columns may be no more than 500 words. Deadline: Noon Friday for next Thursday’s issue. E-mail: mshaw@communitypress.com Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Community Recorder may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. the penalty is from $300 to $500 and/or 60 days to six months in jail. In addition, a conviction for passing a school bus results in six points being assessed against your driver's license. Hopefully, this will help clarify the laws concerning passing school and church buses. We all know how students, especially very young children, sometimes run to and from a school bus without checking traffic. We all need to be extremely careful when approaching a school bus from any direction that is loading or unloading children. It seems like every year in Kentucky and other parts of the country children are struck while heading to or from a school bus resulting in death or serious physical injury. 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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BEST FRIENDS FOREVER

PEOPLE

IDEAS

RECIPES

So, you want to be a firefighter? By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

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Hailey Daniel, 8, of California, and Halie St. John, 10, of Florence, are best friends despite the distance their friendship will have to overcome since St. John moved from California earlier this summer.

Friends keeping karaoke act together despite move Hailey Daniel, 8, of California, and Halie St. John, 10, who recently moved away from California to Florence, aren’t planning on letting distance lessen their status as best friends. The longtime neighbors spend their days swimming and singing karaoke. One of their favorite songs to sing together is “He Could Be The One” by Hannah Montana, and they also like the Beach Boys, St. John said. St. John said one of her favorite things about their friendship is their similar interests and their first names. “We have the same name,” St. John said while hugging Daniel. Daniel said they do lots of things together from roller skating to talking on

the telephone. “She’s easy to talk to,” Daniel said of St. John. Daniel said one of their favorite activities is a game they call “spy” where they see what their parents, brothers and anyone else around are doing. Darla Daniel, mother of Hailey Daniel, said that she’s already planning to take her daughter to visit St. John in Florence. They girls dance together, and they talk to each other all the time,” Darla said. The girls just seem to always get along, she said. “They lived close by each other, they both like the same things, and they’re both a lot of fun to be around and very respectful,” Darla said. -Chris Mayhew/Staff

THINGS TO DO Sin City

Find out why Newport was once known as one of the country’s premier gaming destinations during the Gangsters, Gamblers and Girls: Newport Historical Walking Tour, Saturday Aug. 15. The tour, which has four start times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., begins at the Newport Syndicate. The tour lasts 90 minutes and costs $15. For reservations, call 888269-9439. To find out more about the tour, visit www.newportgangsters.com.

Classic cars

More than 200 classic vehicles will be on display during the MainStrasse Classic Car Show, Sunday Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Main Street in Covington. Vehicle registration costs $15 and will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free to attend. Parking is also free. For more information, call 513-708-1100 or visit www.mainstrasse.org.

The appeal of a career fighting fires and saving lives draws young people into Alexandria Fire District’s explorer program where they learn from the boots-up about the profession. For ages 14 to 21, the program is in its third year. Being a firefighter isn’t an impossible dream, said Josh Cummins, 16, of Alexandria, who has been an explorer for two years. “I eventually want to be able to go in and save somebody, and I would gladly give my life to save somebody any day,” Cummins said. Cummins said he sees being a firefighter as a way of giving back. He’s learned how to operate water pumps and pressure gauges, roll hoses, and about how fire works. “I’ve learned more about this than I ever thought I might, it’s just like a second family,” he said. The explorer program is a good way for a young person to get involved in their community, take state certified training classes, earn a rank just like any other firefighter, and learn hands-on skills, said Lt. John Seitz, adult advisor of the district’s 14 explorers. “What kid when they were little didn’t want to be a firefighter and ride on the big red trucks,” Seitz said. “I know I did.” The program instills in the explorers the value of community involvement, he said. Explorers have stood outside holding empty firefighter’s boots and asking drivers for spare change for charities including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Seitz said he hope that they gain a sense of satisfaction doing something for their community, and hopefully eventually make a career out of it. Eric Fleckinger, 18, of Alexandria, said he’s fasci-

Antique show

It is time for one of Northern Kentucky’s finest antique shows. The Burlington Antique Show, featuring more than 300 vendors, will take place Sunday, Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. As always there will be the opportunity to get in before the crowd from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. by paying $5 for admission. During normal hours, admission costs $3. Children ages 11 and under get in for free. For more information, call 513-922-6847 or visit www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com.

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Alexandria Fire District Explorer Post 100 member Eric Fleckinger, 18, of Alexandria, breaks out a 5-inch hose line he’s connected to a fire truck during a training session and fundraising “Fill the boot” drive for Shriners Hospitals for Children in a shopping center parking lot Wednesday, Aug. 5.

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Alexandria Fire District Explorer Post 100 members Eric Fleckinger, left, and Danny Hildebrand II, right, hang a sign from an aerial ladder truck during a “Fill the boot” fundraising drive for Shriners Hospitals for Children in a shopping center parking lot Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Explorers victorious

The Alexandria Fire District sent two teams of its youth fire explorers to the Kentucky Firefighters Association Olympics in Lexington Aug. 1. The explorer teams placed second and fourth overall in the hands-on youth portion of the Olympics. The explorers worked in teams in five simulations including knocking softballs off cones with a stream of water from a hose and climbing a ladder to a second story to shoulder-carry a mannequin back to the ground. nated by fire, and fire sirens have always gotten his attention. “When I was a kid I always said what are they doing, where are they going,” Fleckinger said. Fleckinger joined the explorers three years ago, and plans to study fire training at Gateway Community College and then join the U.S. Coast Guard for additional fire training. Lt. Brittany Wagner, 19, of Alexandria, said although nobody wants people’s lives to ever be in peril, she wants to know what to do in an emergency. Wagner is hoping what she learns as an explorer will help her to eventually become an emergency medical technician or a paramedic with a local fire agency. Danny Hildebrand II, 20, of Alexandria, is studying fire service technology courses in college, and since turning 18 he’s become an EMT for the fire district. Hildebrand said desire to be a firefighter is a passion that comes from the heart. “There’s nothing better than the excitement of the call,” Hildebrand said. “It’s a controlled excitement, but the adrenaline is rushing.” Kris Seitz, 19, of Alexandria, Lt. Seitz’s son, said he can’t ever remember not wanting to be a firefighter. “It’s been my dream ever since I was a little kid,” he said. “My father put me on a fire truck when I was barely old enough to stand.” Kris said serving his community is appealing, but so is the big adrenaline rush he gets. “The adrenaline... it’s just going out there and doing what other people won’t do or they don’t want to do,” he said.

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Alexandria Fire District Explorer Post 100 member Eric Fleckinger, 18, of Alexandria, rolls out a 5-inch hose line he’s connected to a fire truck during a training session and fundraising “Fill the boot” drive for Shriners Hospitals for Children in a shopping center parking lot Wednesday, Aug. 5.

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Alexandria Fire District Explorer Post 100 members run to a tower during a ladder rescue portion of the annual Kentucky Firefighters Association Olympics youth firefighter skills competition in Lexington Saturday, Aug. 1.

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Alexandria Fire District Explorer Post 100 member Dan Hildebrand II, 20, of Alexandria, asks for a donation during “Fill the boot” drive for Shriners Hospitals for Children in a shopping center parking lot Wednesday, Aug. 5.

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August 13, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, A U G . 1 4

ATTRACTIONS

In The Dark, noon-9 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Riverwalk Level. Five walk-through interactive areas, which include: The Darkness of Night, Darkness Within the Soil, Darkness Deep Within Caves, Darkness of the Deep Sea and Darkness and Humans. All ages. $8, $7 ages 60 and ages 13 and up, $6 ages 2-12 and military. Presented by Cincinnati Museum Center. 513287-7000. Newport. Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Bigger tanks, new cylinder tanks, interactive touch wall where children can play tag with computer projected jellies. Interactive tank and a propagation area. Two children ages 12 and under get in free with paying adult during Summer Family Hours 4:30-7 p.m. SundayFriday. Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Children-friendly, interactive exhibit features many species of frogs. Includes hands-on, visual and soundrich experiences. Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 9:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Outside Aquarium gift shop. Moves to lobby if inclement weather. Includes one or more of Blackfooted penguins and a randomly selected guest to lead the parade. Free. 261-7444. Newport.

BENEFITS

Dinners on the Bridge, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Purple People Bridge, Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati and Third Street, Newport, Bars, tables, grills, stages, food and entertainment under tents. Percentage of sales benefits Bridge for a Cause charities. Presented by Bridge for a Cause. 491-8000; www.bridgeforacause.com. Newport.

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.

FARMERS MARKET

Campbell County Farmers’ MarketAlexandria, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Southern Lanes Sports Center, 7634 Alexandria Pike, Parking lot. Includes produce, plants, flowers, jams, jellies, honey and arts and crafts. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. 572-2600. Alexandria.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Ryan Cabrera, 8:30 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Clayton Senne, Pete Dressman and the Soul Unified Nation. $12. 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 20 and under; $5 after 10 p.m. 431-5588. Wilder. Johnny Berry and the Outliers, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Lounge. Ages 21 and up. Free. 431-2201. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Best of Shadowbox, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee, Sketch comedy shorts and music by BillWho? $30, $20 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. Through Sept. 5. 957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport. Southern Hospitality, 8 p.m. Village Players, 8 N. Fort Thomas Ave. Last southern comedy play in Futrelle Sisters trilogy. $12. Through Aug. 15. 392-0500. Fort Thomas. Vacancy, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Interactive murder mystery. Mature language and situations. $14, $12 seniors and ages 12 and under. Reservations recommended. Through Aug. 29. 655-9140. Newport. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1 5

ART EXHIBITS

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. A Mix of Mediums & Styles, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939; www.realitytuescafe.com. Park Hills.

ATTRACTIONS

In The Dark, noon-9 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 513-287-7000. Newport. Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444. Newport.

BENEFITS

Dinners on the Bridge, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Purple People Bridge, 491-8000; www.bridgeforacause.com. Newport.

CIVIC

Campbell County Knothole Baseball Team Car Wash Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Auto Zone Newport, 1709 Monmouth St. Benefits Campbell County Knothole Baseball Team. Donations accepted. Presented by Campbell County Knothole Baseball Team. 781-8319. Newport.

COOKING CLASSES

FESTIVALS

St. Mary of the Assumption Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Bingo in undercroft 7 p.m. St. Mary of the Assumption, 8246 E. Main St. Games, rides, food, and booths for all ages. Free. Presented by St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. Through Aug. 15. 635-4188; www.saintmaryparish.com. Alexandria.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Staff ShowcaseFavorites of the staff. Liquor Direct Fort Thomas, 90 W. Alexandria Pike, Free. 7818105; www.liquordirect.net. Fort Thomas. Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs. Fish Fry, 4:45 p.m.-8 p.m. Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Fish, steak, shrimp, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and sides. Dinners and sandwiches. Carryout available 4:45-8 p.m. Benefits Newport Elks Lodge #273. $2.25-$7.75, 25 cents carryout. 441-1273. Cold Spring.

MUSIC - BLUES

Blue Ravens, 10 p.m. Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave. Ages 21 and up. $4. 5810100. Newport.

Cork and Fork Cooking Class, 2 p.m. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. With Arthur Leech. $30. Reservations required. 426-1042; www.argentinebean.net. Crestview Hills.

FARMERS MARKET

Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. Presented by Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market. 2922163. Covington. Campbell County Farmers’ Market-Newport, 9 a.m.-noon, Historic Newport Business District, Monmouth Street, At 7th and Monmouth streets. Includes produce, plants, flowers, jams, jellies, honey and arts and crafts. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. 572-2600. Newport.

FESTIVALS

Great Inland Seafood Festival, noon-11 p.m. Festival Park Newport, 513-477-3320; www.newportky.gov. Newport. St. Mary of the Assumption Festival, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Mass 4 p.m. Chicken and roast beef dinners served 2-8 p.m. Entertainment by Bustin Loose. St. Mary of the Assumption, 635-4188; www.saintmaryparish.com. Alexandria.

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FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Staff ShowcaseFavorites of the staff. Liquor Direct Fort Thomas, 781-8105; www.liquordirect.net. Fort Thomas. Wine Tasting, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.

MUSIC - WORLD

Javier Mendoza, 8 p.m. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Singer, songwriter, guitarist and storyteller performs in both English and Spanish. $5. Reservations recommended. 426-1042. Crestview Hills.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Best of Shadowbox, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, 957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport. Southern Hospitality, 8 p.m. Village Players, 392-0500. Fort Thomas. Vacancy, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 6559140. Newport.

RECREATION

Cancer Research Benefit Car Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St. Open to all vehicles. Car registration $20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Judging at noon. Trophies and awards 3 p.m. Benefits Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory. Free. 250-0076. Newport. S U N D A Y, A U G . 1 6

ART EXHIBITS

A Mix of Mediums & Styles, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939; www.realitytuescafe.com. Park Hills.

ATTRACTIONS

In The Dark, noon-6 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 513-287-7000. Newport. Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 9:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444. Newport.

FESTIVALS

Great Inland Seafood Festival, noon-9 p.m. Festival Park Newport, 513-477-3320; www.newportky.gov. Newport.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MainStrasse Classic Car Show, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, More than 200 classic vehicles. Vehicle registration 9 a.m.-noon. $15. Awards 4 p.m. Free parking. Rain or shine. Free. Presented by MainStrasse Village Association. 513708-1100. Covington.

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Festival Park on Riverboat Row in Newport will host the Great Inland Seafood Festival Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 13-16. The festival will feature seafood dishes from regional restaurants, music and an extensive display of boats. For more information, visit www.greatinlandseafoodfest.com or call 513-477-3320. M O N D A Y, A U G . 1 7

ART EXHIBITS

A Mix of Mediums & Styles, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939; www.realitytuescafe.com. Park Hills.

ATTRACTIONS

In The Dark, noon-7 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 513-287-7000. Newport. Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 9:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444. Newport.

BARS/CLUBS

DJ Toad, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Music and $3 bombs. $5. 491-6200. Newport.

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MUSIC - ROCK

Blue Turtle Seduction, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Ballroom. Band mixes rock, Bluegrass, hip-hop and reggae. Ages 18 and up. $15, $12 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport. Peter King, 9:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Parlour. With Rainy Day Parade. $8 ages 18-20, $5 ages 21 and up. 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. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, A U G . 1 8

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ATTRACTIONS

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BENEFITS

Dinners on the Bridge, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Purple People Bridge, 491-8000; www.bridgeforacause.com. Newport.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Civil Air Patrol Squadron Meeting, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. U.S. Army Reserve Center, 90 Carmel Manor, Teaches search and rescue, aerospace and leadership education for adults and children ages 12 and older.Free.8027101.Fort Thomas.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

ATTRACTIONS

BENEFITS

Dinners on the Bridge, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Purple People Bridge, 491-8000; www.bridgeforacause.com. Newport.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Artist in Residence, 9 p.m. With Lisa and Chuck of Wussy. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Lounge. Ages 21 and up. 4312201. Newport.

MUSIC - BLUES

Ricky Nye and Bekah Williams, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 491-8027. Covington.

Music and Arts Fest, 7 p.m.MadisonTheater,730 MadisonAve.Music and dance from following genres:Celtic,Japanese,Middle Eastern-Mayan Ruins,African,Latin.Silent auction and door prizes.All ages.Benefits Frank DuveneckArts & Cultural Center.$20,$15 advance.491-3942. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Hillbilly Thursday, 9 p.m.Lounge.With Mt.Pleasant String Band.Southgate House,24 E.Third St. Ages 21 and up.431-2201.Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Cowboy Bill Martin, 8 p.m.$12.Funny Bone Comedy Club,Newport on the Levee,Comic. Ages 21 and up.ThroughAug.23.957-2000. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Best of Shadowbox, 7:30 p.m.Shadowbox Cabaret,957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com.Newport.

RECREATION

Board Game Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Bean Haus,640 Main St.Come and play one of our board games or bring own games.Free.432-2326. Covington.

BARS/CLUBS

Donny Bray and Dustin Ivey, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Includes drink specials and music by members of Swimsuit Models and Fibbion Handful. 491-6200. Newport.

FARMERS MARKET

Campbell County Farmers’ Market-Highland Heights, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Campbell County Senior Center, 3504 Alexandria Pike, Parking lot. Includes flowers, plants and produce. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. 572-2600. Highland Heights.

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Venus Williams is just one tennis champion scheduled to compete at Western and Southern Group Masters and Women’s Open, held through Aug. 23, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Women compete through Aug. 16 and men from Aug. 17-23. For tickets, visit www.cincytennis.com or call 800-745-3000.

Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. Theme: On the Streets of New York. Presidents Park, 281 Dudley Road, Bring seating. Food and drinks welcomed. Free, donations suggested. Presented by Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. 513-941-8956; www.gocmo.org. Edgewood.

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Kings Island will host seventh-generation member of the Wallenda family of daredevils, Nik Wallenda, pictured, for a high-wire walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The cable is the diameter of a nickel, suspended 262 feet in the air and runs from the park’s entrance to the Eiffel Tower or 800 feet . Wallenda will walk the high wire without a net or harness. The event is free with park admission. Visit www.visitkingsisland.com. See video of his record-breaking walk at http://tinyurl.com/muh6bn.

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The emerging spirituality of imperfection Trying to be perfect in anything is a huge mistake. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re human. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubly so when it comes to the spiritual part of being human. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said the first prayer of a human is a cry for help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;O God, come to my assistance, O Lord make haste to help me,â&#x20AC;? (Psalm 70) begins a monasticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer. Bill Wilson, founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, never did â&#x20AC;&#x153;get religion,â&#x20AC;? but he did become a spiritual man. Through the pain of his life experience he came to realize that unless he made connection with a power greater than himself, he was lost. He was convinced that â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must find some spiritual basis for living, else we die.â&#x20AC;? Some people think being spiritual means becoming perfect. Not at all. Throughout the centuries

there has gradually emerged a spirituality of imperfection. A spirituality of imperfection says that the first step involves facing Father Lou oneself squarely Guntzelman and seeing ourPerspectives selves as we are: mixed-up, incomplete, and imperfect. To be human is to be errorprone. We are more than the beasts, less than God, yet somehow we are both. Authors Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham write, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirituality helps us first to see, and then to understand, and eventually to accept the imperfection that lies at the very core of our human be-

ing.â&#x20AC;? Spirituality is not a formula to follow; it is a relationship with God. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection and doing everything right; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about connection. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messy Spiritualityâ&#x20AC;? Michael Yaconelli states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives. Accepting the reality of our broken, flawed lives is the beginning of spirituality, not because the spiritual life will remove our flaws but because we let go of seeking perfection and, instead, seek God, the one who is present in the tangledness of our lives.â&#x20AC;? A more terse description of our flawed nature is contained in Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great God Brown,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man is born broken. He

lives by mending. The grace of God is the glue.â&#x20AC;? Hopefully along the way we become more humble, loving and compassionate. The steps along the way are not ascending some recognizable glorious staircase called ego, but learning to live the ordinariness of our everyday lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fuss too much about yourself, or fight the truth, just accept yourself and grow,â&#x20AC;? said an old spiritual director. As Henri Nouwen wrote in his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genesee Diary,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He who thinks that he is finished is finished. Those who think they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.â&#x20AC;? The secular world does not encourage people to acknowledge

the spiritual aspect of our nature. Rather it rages against religious systems which they believe deprive us of our desires and physical vitality. David Tacey says of the secularist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When religion is rejected, it does not mean that the spirit and soul go away or disappear. They are simply repressed into the unconscious where they become factors of disturbance and causes of psychic suffering.â&#x20AC;? Imperfection is the crack in our armor, the wound that lets God in. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Local lenders best when mortgage issues arise o w e s a b o u t $570. But, she says, she has regularly sent in her payment via WestHoward Ain ern Union. UnforHey Howard! t u n a t e l y, when she does that all she has is a record of sending the money and no receipt showing the bank actually received it. As a result of the uncertainly, Peach started making her payments by Certified Check but says that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helped either. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now I stand in active foreclosure. They sent another two payments back to me on Saturday.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not accepting my money. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got about four grand, almost five grand floating around,â&#x20AC;? Peach says. A January letter from her bank says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind in her payments by $2,800, plus $100 in late fees. Peach says she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how the bank came up with those figures but hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to get any answers. She hired an attorney in December but says that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helped. I had Peach call her bank directly and I got on the line to try to figure out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on. Unfortunately, Peach is dealing with an out-of-state lender so she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just go over and talk with a manager. Bank officials I talked with on the phone tell me

they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want her house and would rather she be out of foreclosure. They told me the bank did receive her payments for November and December but just hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t applied them to her account. Yet, they applied the January payment before putting her into active foreclosure. Officials say that team should finally be able to get all this confusion resolved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and expressed confidence she could get out foreclosure. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always best to have your loan serviced by a local bank or savings and loan because, if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever any problem, you have someone you can

talk with face-to-face rather than trying to deal with many different people over the phone. 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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Despite federal efforts to get mortgage lenders to do more to help homeowners remain in the homes, the number of foreclosures continues to increase. More than 200,000 trial loan modifications are now underway, but the government wants double that amount by November. Robin Peach of Burlington is one of those homeowners who have had trouble with her mortgage for the past two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had problems with them in the past, and I started paying them with Quick Collect from Western Union. But, back in March the bank sent two of my payments back to me,â&#x20AC;? Peach says. A letter from the bank said Peach had defaulted on her mortgage because she

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SĂĄnchez a new face for Mexican fare

Even though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a country girl, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m city-slicker big when it comes to working with celebrity chefs like Tyler Florence, Tom Douglas, Andrea Robinson, Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food editors, Todd English, etc. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all been fun to work with. Add to the list AarĂłn SĂĄnchez, TV personality, award-winning chef, restaurateur and author. AarĂłn and I did a video together at Fox 19 promoting his new Azteca Meal Essential line. AarĂłnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom is the famed Zarela Martinez, icon of Mexican cuisine. He began his career as co-host of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Melting Potâ&#x20AC;? and now has multiple shows. One of those is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chefs vs. City,â&#x20AC;? and he said he might come to Cincinnati and do the show here with me (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m holding him to that!) I predict AarĂłn will be at the top of the Food Network star chart in record time. He chatted with everybody, from the anchors to the technicians.

T h e food he prepared w i t h Azteca products was really yummy.

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T h e nice thing about the food is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to go, but not fast food junk. AarĂłn made Beef Barbacoa Smothered Burritos. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made enough Mexican food to know authentic when I taste it, and can tell you under his guidance, these folks have come out with some delicious food Look for the new Azteca products at Kroger, WalMart and Meier. Check out my blog at Cincinnati.com for the video.

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canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t duplicate the taste,â&#x20AC;? he said. Nikki Thompson shares this from friend Jane and â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyone always wants the recipe.â&#x20AC;? The secret is the cayenne so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave it out. Until (or if) we can get Zappâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try this.

3 pounds skinned chicken breast 491â &#x201E;2 oz can chicken broth 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 â &#x201E;2 cup water chestnuts, rinsed and drained 1 â &#x201E;2 cup each: finely chopped red and yellow pepper and red onion 3 cups real mayonnaise 1 â &#x201E;2 to 1 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon each: salt and white pepper Put chicken in pan and add broth. Cover and boil. Simmer 30 minutes until done. Cool 15 minutes. Shred and combine with celery and water chestnuts. Add peppers and onion. Stir in mayo. Add seasonings. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.

The Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meat loaf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Denseâ&#x20AC;? textured, even slicing, meat loaf like the Farm in Delhi for Kathy Payne. Dunderfunk pie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great little restaurant downtown called CafĂŠ Dunderfunk; out of business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a great pie. For Gail Finke. Salmon puffs from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s. For reader Ruby Hurst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Probably from the Post newspaper. So good. Cornmeal was an ingredient.â&#x20AC;? Coming soon: Blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette like Unoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mac and Cheese. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they can share the recipe, but hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some of the ingredients: Imported cheeses, $14 and up per pound, like Parmesan Asiago, Gruyere, Provolone, Danish fontina, etc. They make their own bĂŠchamel, and ladle out the mac and cheese in bowls to order with their special cheese crumb topping. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m drooling alreadyâ&#x20AC;Ś Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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BRIEFLY Frog jump

Cline’s on the River will host the third annual “Frog” Jump in memory of “Frog” Redmond at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Cline's on the River, 6302 Licking Pike, in Cold Spring. Registration for the jump begins at 2 p.m. and there is a $5 entry fee. The day will also include a cornhole tournament and obstacle course with backyard inflatable, both costing $5 each. Proceeds from the day will benefit Big Stef Inc. For more info call 859-4418101

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Cold Spring and Alexandria residents on an Alaskan Cruise in July with the Campbell County Recorder. Left to right standing are: Tom and Gail Anstead, Audrey Hoffstetter, Ronald Steffen, Nathan Mutsch, Kristin Jennins, Carl and Jane Kelly. Sitting are Abbey Anstead, Karen Mutsch and Alley Anstead.

Campbell County Friends host book sale starting Sept. 10 The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library are doing their part in a tough economy to make owning books extremely affordable. A blowout book sale is planned by The Friends starting Thursday, Sept. 10, through Saturday, Sept. 12. With an overabundance of books, the Friends have decided to sell items at unusually low prices. Book prices range from 10 cents for paperbacks up to $2 for select titles. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, on the lower level of the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Public Library, 901 E. Sixth St., in Newport. The entrance to the Friends Book Sale Room is from the parking lot on the east side of the building, on the lower level. The library is located across from Newport High School just off of I-471. For information, contact book sale chairperson Sue Crouch at 859-441-4262.

The main number at the Newport Branch is 859572-5035. The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping the Library through financial donations that fund many programs and special events and by providing a variety of services to the staff and public. All book donations, annual dues and other financial donations made to the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library are tax deductible.

St. Bernard Church in Dayton is celebrating its 100th anniversary with members, past and present, by hosting a homecoming festival. Parish members have been busy gathering together old pictures and St. Bernard memorabilia, commemorating events of the church and have compiled a collection that will be displayed at the festival. The festival is Labor Day weekend Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5 from 5 p.m.

CLASS REUNION Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1979 is hosting their reunion Oct. 2-3. The Oct. 2 event is in conjunction with the football game and begins at 6 p.m. at the high school. All staff that worked at Lloyd between ‘75-’79 are invited to attend. Contact Karen Sullivan at 918-1919 or Melanie Vallandingham Wood at 5865061 to RSVP. The Oct. 3 event is at Lookout Heights Civic Club. Call the Sullivan or Wood to register or register at www.LloydClassof1979.com.

to 11 p.m. at Gil Lynn Park. A Homecoming Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Spet. 5 at 4 p.m. with a tour of the Parish Pantry that is newly located in the school building. Anyone who is or ever was affiliated with the church or school, is invited to come back and celebrate.

Celebrating 150 years

Grant’s Lick Baptist Church was organized in 1859, as a group of founders had their first service in a log cabin. In 1989, the congregation walked to their new location at 941 Clay Ridge Road. The entire community is invited to join as the church celebrates 150 years Sept. 27. Sunday School starts at 9 a.m. followed by worship at

11 a.m. Everyone is invited to a celebration lunch at noon. There will be pictures, articles, and memorabilia regarding the church history.

Seeking musicians

Holy Family Ecumenical Catholic Church is seeking volunteer musicians, including organist, to provide traditional liturgical music for 5 p.m. mass every Saturday. Holy Family liturgies are held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at Taylor and Center Streets in Bellevue, Kentucky. Holy Family is part of the Ecumenical Catholic Church+USA. Contact Fr. Ed Kuhlman at holyfamilychurch@fuse.net for further information.

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REUNIONS Milford High School Class of 1989 – is having its 20-year reunion Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. A pre-reunion gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at Greenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio 28, Milford. On Saturday, the reunion will be from 7 to midnight, at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront Bluegrass Ballroom. Dress is summer dressy/semi formal. Tickets must be purchased before the event, and will not be available at the door. Mention the Milford High School 1989 Class Reunion when making reservation to get a discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 15. Everyone that reserves a hotel

room at the Radisson will receive a welcome bag. The reunion committee is putting a slide show together for viewing during the reunion. Old and new photos can be e-mailed to Jeff Jounson at 89milfordeagles@gmail.com. Reunion dinner is $45. Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dancing and door prizes. To sponsor the event, contact Jennifer Lewis at jllawrence@lawrencefirm.com. Visit www.milfordclassof1989.com.

a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak and Lube, 59Chamber Drive, Milford; 19701979: Putters, 5723 Signal Hill Court, Milford; 1980-1989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28, Milford; 19901999: Buffalo Harry’s, 1001 Lila Ave., Milford; 2000-2009, Buffalo Wild Wings, 175 River’s Edge Drive, Milford. Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com.

Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni – is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include

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Classes of 1964 Amelia and Glen Este and other 1960 classes – will celebrate their 45th reunion on Aug. 29, at Pattison Park in Owensville. Classmates from other 1960s classes are invited and welcome to attend. E-mail for more information: JerryBargo@aol.com or call Jerry at 859-341-8123 or Ken Ellis at 513-753-4035.

The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com. The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl Gilliland, Sharon Goins-Angel, Alvis Gary Hastings, Michael Hogue, Peggy

Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com. Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff

Jones-Robinson, Paul Kendall, Joncey Ladd, Penny Mason, James McCracken, Stuart Edward Mentz, Robert Nolte, Carol Pearson-Boehm, Carl Ramsey, Ray Eugune Short, Jeff Smith, Ruby Snider, Gary Stone, Doug Waddle and Danny Wilson. Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net. St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is $20 per graduate or $25 per couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by emailing stdominicclass1969@zoomtown.c om, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-441-2980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 513451-3775.

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Publishes every Tuesday in The Kentucky Enquirer, every Thursday in The Community Recorder. Search ads online any day, any time at NKY.com. To place an ad call 859-578-5509, fax 859-578-5515 or email bkrosnes@nky.com.

BRICK • BLOCK • CONCRETE • STONE Replacement or New Structures • Driveways Porches • Steps • Patios • Retaining & Landscape Walls • Chimneys Built & Repaired Basement Waterprooﬁng • Drainage Downspout Lines • Grading & Excavating Hauling Service

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CONCRETE

K&M Construction NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATES Union, KY (859)384-3291 Cell (859) 307-0841

CUSTOM REMODELING

859-356-2383

EXCAVATING & GRADING

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Affordable Computer Repair 15079 Madison Pike, Piner, KY www.affordablecomputer.info

Custom Built Garages, Pole Buildings, Horse Barns, Decks. ALSO AVAILABLE - Metall House Roofs, Flat Concrete Work, Horse Stalls.

BRIAN SLAUGHTER (859)3 9 3 . 4 4 9 4

NBD CONTRACTORS, INC. 859-630-5953

KIRBY CONCRETE & ROOFING

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MATRACIA CONTRACTING

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FLACH FLOORING HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Serving the Tri-State area 35 years experience *Free Estimates 859.653.0427/356.7066

Overgrown

MCI

McFalls Company, Inc. • Serving The Tristate Since 1974 • Fully Insured • Located in Union, KY

Retaining Walls • Paver Patios Rock Sand & Gravel Shredded Top Soil

(859) 384-1930 • (859) 743-7579

Kevin Penick

SHRUB REMOVAL

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Pruning • Shearing Cleanups • Tear Outs Haulaway • Disposal GREEN TEAM

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859-485-9210

Quality Remodeling Wooden Signs, Etc.

(859) 342-8651

Mark Faris

northernkentuckyremodeling.com email: Farisconstruction@gmail.com

MJB

• Ceiling Fans • Light Fixtures • Basements • Cabinets • Hardwood • Full Kitchen & Laminate & Bath • Painting Remodels • Wall Repair Flooring & much • Ceramic Tile • Carpentry more

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ARDSCAPES

B BY Y DIANNE, D I A N N E , LLC LLC

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Commercial & Residential

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Doors • Windows • Decks Siding • Concrete • Tile Rooﬁng • Home Remodeling

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(859)630-9118

• Shredded Topsoil • Gravel • Fill Dirt, etc. • Friendly Service • Great Rates Single Axle Dump Trucks For Hire

Dump Site Available Serving all of Northern Kentucky for over 25 years.

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New Roof ~ Chimney Repair ~ Gutters Siding ~ Tuckpointing ~ Concrete ~ Painting Andrew Ashcraft LLC Member Cell: 859-630-3607 24 Hr. Emergency Service Fully Insured MEMBER Fax: 859-581-0024

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When Honesty & Quality Matter

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DRIVEWAYS • CONCRETE PAVING • REPAIR

Driveways, Steps, Sidewalks, Patios, Porches, Retaining walls-concrete or landscape blocks. Fully insured & in business over 30 yrs in NKY. Free estimates, quick service.

Pro-Prep Work & Repairs

• Prep & Paint Int & Ext • Paint Aluminum Siding • Replace Stucco, Window Seals, Etc FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED

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OHN’S PAINTING & RESTORATION

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• Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Over 20 Years Experience

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Specializing in new and old replacement of driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, decorative concrete work, basement and foundation leaks & driveway additions. We also offer Bobcat, Backhoe, Loader, and Dumptruck work, regrading yards & lot cleaning.

BULK MULCH

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Criminal Law • Divorce Bankruptcy

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PATRICK MONOHAN

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at 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 – is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com.

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WHATEVER YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE - LIST IT IN THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY! accounting antiques appliance repair attorneys auto body awnings backhoe service brick, block & cement cabinets chimney sweep/repair cleaning computer service construction counter tops decks, patios & sunrooms dog groomers doors drywall electrical excavating firewood general contracting heating/air conditioning home improvement insurance agents lawn/landscaping locksmiths painting/wallpaper pest control plumbing metal/pole building pools remodeling roofing rubbish removal sewer septic tax service transportation service tree service veterinarians welding window cleaning windows plus custom categories designed just for you! To advertise contact Brenda Krosnes at 859-578-5509, fax 859-578-5515 or bkrosnes@nky.com

Community

August 13, 2009

CCF Recorder

Some things you just have to live with Let’s take a moment and answer some of your great gardening questions! “What is that blue green stuff growing on my tree trunks, and how do I get rid of it?” That blue-green stuff is very common and it’s called lichens. It’s an unusual combination of algae and fungus growing together on the top of the plant’s bark. No, lichens will not harm your tree and no, it doesn’t mean your tree is dying. But, lichens enjoy the sun, and if by chance your tree or plant is declining, so that there are fewer leaves and more sunlight hitting the lichens, they will respond by growing more vigorously. But again, lichens are a very common thing, will not harm the tree, and there’s no real reason to try and get rid of it.

“What is this yellow stuff growing in my mulch?” That slimy stuff is called “dog bark fungus” and really isn’t a fungus, but is a slime mold. When the weather is just right, this stuff shows up in the mulch, and can actually slime its way onto the tree trunks and up the side of the foundation. Again, a very natural occurrence, and there are no controls for it. Just fluff it up and let it dry, or scoop it up and throw it away. “I have mushrooms popping up in my lawn. What can I do?” When mushrooms appear in the lawn or on the landscape beds, there’s really not a whole lot you can do. They are just a natural part of the decomposing process. So as any type of organ-

ic matter is breaking down in the soil, and the weather conditions are right, mushrooms can appear. Decaying roots from a tree, small twigs, grass blades, any organic debris in the soil, mulch, even soil amendments can result with a few mushrooms popping up. So what can you do to prevent them? Not a whole lot. Fungicidal sprays aren’t really recommended for control, and it would be almost impossible to remove the organic matter from the soil (You actually want organic matter in your soil). If you pick them and throw them away, you may prevent some of the spores from spreading, but those spores are spread long distance in the winds, so that really doesn’t help much. The only reason I can see to collect them and throw them away is to keep them

away from the kids and the pets, as some mushrooms can be toxic. So when you see mushrooms, step on them, mow them, pick and throw away if you want. And if you’re a golfer, I say get out the clubs and practice your swings on the mushrooms. I mean, hey, they’re already teed up and ready to hit. “I have a limey green grass that grows faster than the other grass. I also see it in my landscape beds. What is it, and how do I get rid of it?” It’s called nutgrass and can be one of the toughest weeds to get rid of. Nutgrass, or sometimes called watergrass or nutsedge, isn’t really a grass – it’s a sedge – and a tough one to get rid of. It grows faster than grass, has the limey green color, and loves low poorly drained

areas, although it will grow just about anywhere. It is a perennial, and reproduces from seed, tubers and nutlets, which makes it so hard to get rid of. So how do you tackle it? Hand pulling the younger plants may have some control, but once the tubers and nutlets have formed underground, pulling becomes a waste of time. But you can dig them out, making sure you get the plant, tubers, nutlets and all. In open landscape beds, spot treating with Roundup, Kleenup or Sedgehammer works best – and be sure to use a surfactant for better results. But it will take repeated applications. Spray it, kill it, and if it regrows, spray again. Spray only the nutgrass. In the lawn, there are several chemicals that list

nutgrass, but I like Sedgehammer the best. Ron Wilson Again, use In the with a surgarden factant. Spot treat the lawn as needed (only spray the infected areas), and watch for regrowth and a possible followup spray. NOTE: For optimum control, you must use a surfactant to help these chemicals work. Basically the surfactant helps the chemicals stick to the waxy slick foliage of the nutgrass, which in turn gives you better results, and less repeated spraying. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@communitypress.com

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Brighton Center Inc.

$1 Small Prizes 859-491-8303 x. 2413 kwoods@brightoncenter.com

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter

Lunch for Bike MS 513-956-4110 zoee.seuberling@ohg.nmss.org

Welcome House

Air Mattress, School Supplies, Can Openers, Alarm Clocks, Deodorant, Trash Bags, Pots and Pans 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org

Amazing Grace Cats, Inc. Cat Food, Cat Litter, Printing 513.702.4898

amazinggracecats@yahoo.com Sponsors or donations, Need dog runs or kennels Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA'S) 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com

New Perceptions Inc.

Paper Products/Office supplies, Guitars, Gift certificates to local restaurants and passes to zoo, Red's games, Bengal's games and bowling 859-344-9322 dfulkerson@newperceptions.org

Children, Inc. - Young Families Program

Material for baby blankets, Foam art paper, Small paper plates - solids colors and white, Finger paint,

Canning jar lids (flat circular piece), Lysol disinfectant wipes, Cleaning supplies, Infant/toddler board books, Dish soap, Detergent, Large picture coloring books, Wooden puzzles, Baby wipes, Rattles, Colored duct tape, Children's blunt tip scissors, Large or jumbo crayons, Poker chips, Ping pong balls, Plastic golf balls, Tennis balls, Ziplock bags - sandwich, freezer quart and gallon, Glue sticks, Baby blankets/quilts, Safety outlet covers, Safety cabinet locks, Safety door knob covers, Contact paper - plain colors and patterns, Safety gates, Dvelopmental toys ages birth-3 years, Colored card stock paper 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org

Family Nurturing Center

Provide full dinner for families attending group therapy prorams, Juice bags and snack packs, Computers up to 4 years old 859-525-3200 jane.herms@familynurture.org

Covington Partners in Prevention Tickets - to games, museums, the zoo, etc., New toys and board games, Video Games, Movies, CDs, New books- picture books and chapter books, Sports Equipment, School materials - pencils, notebooks, crayons 859-392-3174 meredith.potter@covington.kyschools .us

Be Concerned, Inc

Good quality used clothing and

housewares 859-291-1340 beconcernedinc@yahoo.com

The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue

Appointment book, Desk, Computers and supplies 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net

The Point/ARC of Northern Kentucky

Walkers for Children 859-491-9191 mdingler@thepointarc.org

Redwood Center

Office Supplies, Office Size paper shredder 859-331-0880

dfoussard@redwoodnky.org

Remnant Vision Community Development Corporation of Greater Cincinnati Website/ Logo Design 513-793-7823 be_the_remnant@yahoo.com

Welcome House

Toilet Paper, Canned Meat 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org

The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center Portable keyboards 859.491.3942 rgibeau@duveneckcenter.org

Boone County High School

Class of 1984 Reunion Friday Sept. 11th 6:30 pm Turfway Park Racing Club For information contact: BCHS84reunion@gmail.com

How to enter: You can enter your baby into the contest through mail or online. To mail in an entry complete the form and include a clear, color or black/white photo of your baby along with a $20 entry donation to Newspapers In Education. NO PHOTOS WILL BE RETURNED. To enter online visit our Web site at MomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests and complete the entry form. All photos must be received by 5:00pm Monday, August 17, 2009. PHOTOS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE ENQUIRER. How to win: Sunday, August 30, 2009 all entrants will appear in The Enquirer and the ﬁrst of three voting rounds will begin. We ask that all votes be accompanied by a donation to the Newspapers In Education program, however a donation is not necessary to vote or to win the Baby Idol 2009 contest. This contest is just one of the many fun and innovative programs we use to raise money to promote literacyy in our local schools.

Prizes: There will be one (1) First Place Winner, one (1) Randomly Selected Winner and one (1) Runner-Up Winner. First Place Winner and Randomly Selected Winner will each receive a $500.00 Kroger gift card, a Gold Level Cincinnati Zoo family membership for the 2010 season and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. Runner-Up Winner will receive a $500 Kroger gift card. Rules: All photographs must be of a baby or infant born on or after July 26, 2006. Baby’s name, Parent’s name and phone number should be written on the back of the photo. You must be the parent or legal guardian of the baby in the photograph in order to enter the contest. Professional photographs are allowed, with faxed copyright release from the photographer. We reserve the right to refuse a photograph submission that the staff deﬁnes as unacceptable or inappropriate.

HOLY FAMILY ECUMENICAL

CATHOLIC CHURCH + USA Center and Taylor Streets, Bellevue, KY Mass offered on Saturdays at 5:00 PM "All Christians are invited to worship together and receive Holy Communion at the table of the Lor d" Rev. Ed Kuhlman

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Mail to: The Enquirer 2009 Baby Idol, 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Photo deadline: 8/17/2009 NO PURCHASE OR DONATION REQUIRED TO ENTER. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Enquirer Lend-A-Hand Baby Idol 2009 Contest is open to Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky residents who are 18 years or older and a parent or legal guardian of a child at the time of entry. Employees of The Enquirer Lend-A-Hand, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Gannett Co., Inc., and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win. Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. (EST) 8/30/09 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 10/5/09. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (EST) 7/26/09 and ending at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 8/17/09, Enter by submitting a photo of your baby and a completed entry form. Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian, 18 years or older. Children must have been born on or after 07/26/06 and Sponsor reserves the right to verify proof of age. Entries with incomplete or incorrect information will not be accepted. Only one (1) entry per child. Multiple births can be submitted as 1 entry with 1 photo. Enter online at MomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests. Enter by mail or in-person: complete an Official Entry Form available in The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Kentucky Enquirer, The Community Press and Recorders in Ohio & KY and at The Enquirer Customer Service Center, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) 8/17/09. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries and votes received. 1 First Place Winner will receive a $500.00 Kroger gift card, a Cincinnati Zoo Gold Level family membership for the 2010 season (ARV:$164.00), and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. 1 Randomly Selected Winner will receive a $500.00 Kroger, a Cincinnati Zoo Gold Level family membership for the 2010 season (ARV:$164.00), and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. 1 Runner Up Winner will receive a $500 Kroger gift card. Winners will be notified by telephone or email on or about 10/7/09. Participants agree to be bound by the complete Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions. For a copy of the prize winners list (available after 10/11/09) and/or the complete Official Rules send a SASE to Baby Idol 2009 c/o The Enquirer, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or contact Kristin Garrison at 513.768.8135 or at kgarrison@enquirer.com.

859-801-2486

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LUTHERAN GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Pastor Vicki T. Garber www.gloriadei-nky.org Sunday Worship (Summer Schedule): Traditional............8:00 & 11:00 am Contemporary Outdoor (in the new meditative garden)....9:00 am Contemplative........5:30 pm Holy Communion at all services 2718 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills, KY 859-331-4694

NON-DENOMINATIONAL LOVE & FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

720 York St., Newport KY 41071 859-581-4244 Pastor: Gordon Milburn Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am Sun. & Wed. Eve Service: 6:00 pm

CCF Recorder

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE The Campbell County Fiscal Court, at a meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Campbell County Courthouse, 8352 East Main Street, in Alexandria, Kentucky 41001, gave second reading to, and enacted, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2009 (BRIGHTON PROPERTIES, INC. PROJECT) OF THE COUNTY OF CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,400,000, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH SHALL BE LOANED TO BRIGHTON PROPERTIES, INC. TO (I) FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND (II) REFUND OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS WHICH IN TURN WERE ISSUED TO REFINANCE THE ACQUISI-TION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF FACILITIES, ALL OF THE FOREGOING BEING SUITABLE FOR USE AS HEALTH CARE AND RELATED FACILITIES AND AS FACILITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF BRIGHTON PROPERTIES, INC. AND BRIGHTON CENTER, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE OF REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING A LOAN AGREEMENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF SUCH REVENUES AND TO FURTHER SECURE SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND ASSIGNMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. This Ordinance (the "Ordinance") authorizes the issuance by the County of Campbell, Kentucky (the "County") of Industrial Building Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2009 (Brighton Properties, Inc. Project), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,400,000 to finance a loan to Brighton Properties, Inc., a Kentucky nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”), the proceeds of which are to be used to finance the acquisition of new equipment and to refund outstanding obligations initially issued to finance and/or refinance the costs of the acquisition, construction and equipping of facilities used by the Borrower and Brighton Center, Inc. as health care and related facilities or as facilities suitable for use in furtherance of the educational purposes of the Borrower and Brighton Center, Inc. This Ordinance also authorizes the execution on behalf of the County of the various financing documents involved in the transaction, including the Loan Agreement, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Mortgage, an Assignment and a Tax Regulatory Agreement in substantially the forms submitted to the Fiscal Court. A copy of the Ordinance and of the form of the basic documents for such transaction are on file in the office of the Fiscal Court Clerk. The Bonds are to be retired from the loan payments to be made by the Borrower pursuant to a Loan Agreement and, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 103.200 TO 103.285 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES, THE BONDS DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY. The Fiscal Court Clerk of the County of Campbell hereby certifies that the above summary is true and correct and written in a way calculated to inform the public of its content. Full text of the above Ordinance is available at the office of the Fiscal Court Clerk of the County of Campbell, Kentucky, 24 West Fourth Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071. /s/ Paula Spicer Fiscal Court Clerk County of Campbell, Kentucky PREPARATION CERTIFICATE The undersigned Attorney at Law, licensed to practice in Kentucky, hereby certifies that the foregoing title summary of an Ordinance of the County of Campbell, Kentucky, was prepared by the undersigned and constitutes a general summary of essential provisions of said Ordinance, reference to the full text of which ordinance is hereby made for a complete statement of its provisions and terms. /s/ Dirk M. Bedarff Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP 118 W. Fifth Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 827093/1001491667

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August 13, 2009 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and services for the "2009 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT" will be received by the City of Highland Heights, Kentucky until 4:3O P.M. E.S.D.T. on August 27th, 2009. Bids will be opened and read immediately after the deadline for submission and reviewed by City Council at their next meeting for award. Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at: CARDINAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION 1 MOOCK ROAD, WILDER, KY 410,71 TELEPHONE (859) 581-9600 Copies of the Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $ 25.00 for each set. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the bid to insure the execution of the contract for which the bid is made. In case the bid is not accepted, the check or bid bond will be returned to the Bidder, but if the Bid is accepted and the Bidder shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract with the City within ten (10) days from the time he is notified of the acceptance of his bid, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages for failure to do so. No bidder may withdraw this bid for a period of sixty (60) days after closing time for receipt of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities and to negotiate with the apparent qualified best bidder to such extent as may be in the City’ s best interest. Jean Rauf, City Clerk City of Highland Heights, Ky 826351/ 1001491609

LEGAL NOTICE

Northern Kentucky Water District

Invitation for Proposals for purchase of Building and Property at 3049 Dixie Highway - Office Building Edgewood, Kenton County, Kentucky The Northern Kentucky Water District (hereinafter “Owner”) is seeking proposals for the purchase of Owner’s general office building sitting on approximately .787 of an acre located at 3049 Dixie Highway, Edgewood, Kenton County, Kentucky. Proposals for purchase will be received at: Northern Kentucky Water District 2835 Crescent Springs Road Post Office Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018-0640 Attn: Mr. Jack Bragg Until: Date: September 8, 2009 Time: 9:00 am local time At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Proposals that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The building and property to be sold by Owner is generally described as follows: The property is located at 3049 Dixie Highway, Edgewood, Kenton County, Kentucky. The property mailing address is 3049 Dixie Highway, Edgewood, Kentucky 41018. Owner intends to sell approximately .787 acre tract which includes a general office building with an office area of approximately 10,900 square feet. All Proposals must be in accordance with the Proposal Documents on file and available for examination at: Northern Kentucky Water District 2835 Crescent Springs Road Post Office Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018-0640 Attn: Mr. Jack Bragg Copies of the Proposal Documents may be obtained from Owner at the above address or from our website at www.NKYWATER.org. There is no charge for these documents. Any and all questions dealing with this Invitation for Proposals and the submission of Proposal must be in writing and must be directed to Mr. Jack Bragg at the address listed above. Interested parties may arrange for site visits/inspections of the subject building and property by contacting Mr. Jack Bragg at 859-426-2758. In addition, a preproposal meeting will be held at 2835 Crescent Springs Road, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018, Conference Room 1 at 9:00 am on August 24, 2009. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but is recommended for all those submitting a Proposal. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Proposals, to waive informalities, and to reject the Proposal of any party if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to sell the subject building and property to that party. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with any party submitting a Proposal to such extent as may be determined by Owner. Minority parties are encouraged to submit Proposals. Proposals shall remain subject to accordance for 90 days after the day of Proposal opening. Jack Bragg, Vice President, Finance Northern Kentucky Water District 1001491661

NOTICE Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment Public Hearing The Board of Adjustment of the City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, will hold a Public Hearing at the City Building, 130 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. for the following cases: CASE NO. 1258 - A hearing of an appeal filed by Robert and Melanie Goodwin, applicants and owners of property located at 52 Arlington Place, requesting a front yard variance to allow the construction of a covered front porch within 8.15 feet of the front property line. CASE NO. 1259 - A hearing of an appeal filed by Rob and Erin Pinkston, applicants and owners of property located at 60 Edgewood Drive, requesting a side and front yard variance to allow the construction of a covered front porch within 8 feet of the side property line and within 23 feet of the front property line. CASE NO. 1260 - A hearing of an appeal filed by Mary Wilson, applicant and owner of property located at 6 Chalfonte Court, requesting a variance to allow the installation of an inground pool within 10 feet of the rear property line. CASE NO. 1261 - A hearing of an appeal filed by Mary Martin, applicant and owner of property located at 147 Tower Hill Road, requesting a variance to allow the construction of a covered front porch within 32 feet of the front property line CASE NO. 1262 - A hearing of an appeal filed by John and Patsy Royalty, applicants and owners of property located at 81 Summit Avenue, requesting a variance to allow the construction of a side porch within 4.5 feet of the side property line. Any adjoining property owner who is unable to attend this hearing is encouraged to submit signed, written comments to the Board concerning the proposed project. Said written correspondence shall be received no later than the time of public hearing, and thereupon shall be a matter of public record. All correspondence shall be directed to City of Fort Thomas, General Services Department, Attn: Julie Rice, 130 N. Ft Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 4107 The City of Fort Thomas will make every reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons in obtaining access to available services or in attending City activities. If there is a need for the City to be aware of a specific disability, you are encouraged to contact the City Building, General Services Department at (859) 572-1210 so that suitable arrangements can be considered prior to the delivery of the service or the date of the meeting.City of Ft. Thomas General Services Department 1001491577 To place your BINGO ad call 513.242.4000

PUBLIC NOTICE Ft. Thomas Independent Schools’ Annual Financial Report for the 2009 fiscal year is now available for inspection on the district’s web site. The report and accompanying documents can be found at www.fortthomas. k y s c h o o l s .u s . For questions or comments, please contact Annette Bemerer, Treasurer at 859815-2002 or email to Annette.Bemerer@fo rtthomas.kyschools.u s. 1001487592 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS he City of Newport is accepting proposals from consultants interested in providing grant application preparation, environmental assessment and project administration services for a project, which may be funded with CDBG funds awarded by the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG). SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the City of Newport, Kentucky, in the Office of the City Clerk, Evone Bradley, located at 998 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky, 41071, until 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time, August 28, 2009. Pursuant to specifications on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport proposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled as follows: "GRANT APPLICATION PREPARATION" Any qualified firm or individual interested in offering these services may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals information by faxing the City Clerk, Evone Bradley, at 859-292-3669 or by email at ebradley@ newportky.gov. Any and all questions dealing with this proposal should be reduced to writing and faxed to Evone Bradley, City Clerk at (859) 292-3669 or emailed to ebradley @newportky.gov.The offeror’s attention is called to the requirements as to conditions of employment under this Request for Proposals, including Section 3 of the 1968 Housing Act, Segregated Facilities, Section 109 of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, Executive Order 11246 and Title VI.The City of Newport will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor based upon the Owner’s opinion. The City of Newport reserves the right to reject and all proposals received. The City of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which prohibits discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, political affiliation or beliefs. WBE/MBE firms are encouraged to respond to this Request for Proposals.CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY Q. Evone Bradley, City Clerk Published on August 13, 2009 If you’re looking for buyers, you’re in the right neighborhood.

INVITATION TO BID August 13, 2009 PROJECT: New Vehicles SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 UNTIL:

Date: August 28, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m., local time

At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The proposed purchase is generally described as follows: The furnishing and delivering of selected vehicles from the following list within the number of days specified in the bid form upon issuance of a purchase order by the Owner between September 18, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 1 - Compact Extended Cab Pickup with 4 Doors, 4x2 2 - Compact Extended Cab Pickup with 4 Doors, 4x4 1 - Mid-size Pickup with Utility Body, 4x4 3 - ¾ ton Pickup with extended cab, 4x4 1 - One Ton Cab & Chassis with Canopy Top Utility Bed and under deck air com pressor 1 - Backhoe/Loader 1 - Hydraulic Excavator, hydraulic breaker, equipment trailer - package All prospective bidders should understand that Owner’s purchase of these vehicles is exempt from state sales tax. All Bids must be in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file, and available for examination at: Northern Kentucky Water District, 2835 Crescent Springs Road, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office at the address indicated above by contacting Denise Manning at (859) 426-2718. There is no charge for these documents. Any questions on the bid specifications can be answered by contacting Jim Wren at 859-991-1646. Bids will be received on a unit price basis as described in the Bidding Documents. Bids may be submitted on any one item, multiple items, or all of the items listed in the Bid Form. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the selected Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner. Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid. Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of bid opening. Mark Lofland Vice-President of Customer Service Northern Kentucky Water District 1001491834

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing in the district’s central office located at 28 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY, on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at 5:00 PM to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 90.40 cents on real property and 90.40 cents on personal property. The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2009 was 87.90 cents on real property and 87.90 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $9,013,253.63. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 90.40 cents on real property and 90.40 cents on personal property is expected to produce $9,456,297.94. Of this amount $354,584.80 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2010 is 87 cents on real property and 87 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $9,100,640.72. The general areas to which revenue of $443,044.00 above 2009 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Costs of collections, $141,844; instruction, $301,200. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein. 1001490898

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and services for the "2009 ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT" will be received by the City of Highland Heights, Kentucky until 4:00 P.M. E.S.D.T. on August 27th, 2009. Bids will be opened and read immediately after the deadline for submission and reviewed by Public Works Committee at their next meeting for award. Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at: CARDINAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION 1 MOOCK ROAD, WILDER, KY 41071 TELEPHONE (859)581-9600 Copies of the Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $ 25.00 for each set. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the bid to insure the execution of the contract for which the bid is made. In case the bid is not accepted, the check or bid bond will be returned to the Bidder, but if the Bid is accepted and the Bidder shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract with the City within ten (10) days from the time he is notified of the acceptance of his bid, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages for failure to do so. No bidder may withdraw this bid for a period of sixty (60) days after closing time for receipt of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities and to negotiate with the apparent qualified best bidder to such extent as may be in the City’s best interest. Jean Rauf, City Clerk City of Highland Heights, KY

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LEGAL NOTICE The Campbell County Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009, at the Alexandria Educational Center, 51 Orchard Lane, Alexandria, Kentucky, for the purpose of hearing public comments regarding proposed 2009-10 general fund tax levies of 52.2 cents per $100 on real estate and on personal property.

In fiscal year 2008-09 the general fund tax rate levied was 51.2 cents on real estate and on personal property and produced total revenue of $15,107,026, compared to that year’s expected total of $15,437,422 assuming a 100% collection rate. For 2009-10 the proposed general tax rates of 52.2 cents on real estate and on personal property are expected to produce revenue of $16,142,515 (assuming a 100% collection rate) of which $129,900 is expected to be from new property and $1,245,442 is expected to be from personal property. Of the total expected tax revenue for 2009-10, $15,658,239 is projected to be collected as current year’s taxes paid to the Campbell County Sheriff, based on an estimated collection rate of 97%.

The 2009-10 compensating general tax rates are 50.2 cents on real estate and 51.3 cents on personal property with total revenue expected to be $15,550,272 if these rates were used and if there were a 100% collection rate.

The general areas to which the estimated collected revenues for 2009-10 in excess of the collected revenues for 2008-09 will be allocated are approximately as follows: Cost of Collections, $14,000; Building Fund, $118,000; and Instruction $419,000. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.

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City of Alexandria LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Alexandria Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Alexandria City Building, 8236 West Main Street, Alexandria, Ky. 41001. The meeting is for all interested parties to hear and present evidence relative to the following request: 1) The City of Alexandria has received an application from The Drees Company for the property located at 43 Broadfield Court requesting a variance from the side yard setbacks per Section 4.11(D)(4)of the zoning regulations. The Public Hearing shall be conducted according to Kentucky State Law and Alexandria City Ordinances, and any person is invited to attend and submit written and/or verbal comment (written comment and evidence shall be submitted at or before the public hearing so it may lawfully be made part of the record). Further information is available at the Alexandria City Building at the above address or calling (859) 635-4125. Carol Hofstetter, Zoning Administrator City of Alexandria, Kentucky 1001492117

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Joanne Courtney

Joanne Mueller Gross Courtney, 72, a homemaker of Florence, formerly of Dayton, died Aug. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. Her daughter, Deborah Gross, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Grover “Bill” and Randy Gross of Dayton; daughters, Linda Wilder of Bellevue, Beverly Long of Elsmere and Vicki Morris of Falmouth; 22 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Dennis Delaney

Dennis Joseph Delaney, 27, of Cincinnati, formerly of Edgewood, died Aug. 1, 2009, at St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati. Survivors include his parents, Dana and Dennis M. Delaney of Edgewood; sisters, Melissa Atchley of Cincinnati, Rebecca Delaney of Ludlow and Anna Delaney of Edgewood; and grandmother, Dorothy Delaney of Fort Thomas. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. MuehlenkampErschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati, 10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241.

Laryl Delker

Laryl Lee Lahrman Delker, 81, of Moorestown, N.J., formerly of Southgate, died July 26, 2009, at Stella Maris Hospice, Timonium, Md. She was a teacher, consumer representative for the Federal Drug Administration’s committee that reviews vaccines and toxioids, a member of the National Immunization Policy Committee, St. Therese Parish in Southgate and the 2009 recipient of the Thomas More College Service Award. Survivors include her husband, Alfred George Delker; son, John Delker of Baltimore, Md.; sisters, Ardyth Flottman of Villa Hills and Layne McHugh of Devon, Pa. Linnemann Funeral Home handled the local arrangements. A memorial Mass was held in Moorestown, N.J. Memorials: In memory of Laryl Lee, Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017.

Willard Frommel Jr.

Willard C. Frommel Jr., 81, Covington, died Aug. 2, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He owned Buckeye Boiler and Welding Co., was a member of Dayton Volunteer Fire Department and Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Taylor Mill. His wife, Peggy Frommel, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Willard “Bill” Frommel III of Highland Heights and Michael Frommel of Covington; daughters, Christine Butler of Hebron, Judy Fey of Harrison and Melissa Frommel of Covington; brother, Ronald Frommel of Florence; sister, Patricia Danner of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Peoples Funeral Home, Butler, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, 5433 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, KY 41017; Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Belinda Fugate

Belinda Jean Rogers Fugate, 52, Newport, died Aug. 1, 2009, in Fort Thomas. She was a nurse’s aide. Survivors include her sons, Neil and Craig Mullens; daughters, Tracy Combs and Carenda Mullens; parents, Grandille and Betty Deaton; brother, Stanley Rogers; sisters, Jean Day and Joann Clark.

Henrietta Gosney

Henrietta E. Williams Gosney, 93, Fort Thomas, died Aug. 4, 2009, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. She was a switchboard operator and helped establish the Fort Thomas Village Players, where she participated in plays, directed and provided set designs. She was a member of the Fort Thomas Woman’s Club and volunteer with Fort Thomas Veterans Affairs Hospital helping with voice therapy. Her husband, Wilson H. Gosney, died previously. Survivors include her friends and caregivers, Becky Hamilton of Alexandria, Mike Glover of Dayton; and numerous cousins. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. MuehlenkampErschell Fort Thomas Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Christ Church United Church of Christ, 15 S. Fort Thomas

Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075; or Fort Thomas Woman’s Club, 8 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075.

Joseph Herald

Joseph Wayne Herald, 51, Butler, died Aug. 2, 2009, at his home. Survivors include his son, T. J. McQueary of Newport; daughters, Ashley Herald of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Mary Gastright of Cincinnati; mother, Geneva Combs Herald of Longview, Texas; father, Lee Herald of Butler; brothers, Daniel Herald of Butler, Lester Lee and Ronald Herald of Newport; and sisters, Sue Williams of Longview, Texas, and Kathy Herald of Hazard. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.

Patricia Hollihan

Patricia Hollihan, 52, Independence, died Aug. 3, 2009, at her home. She worked for St. Bernard Soap Co. in Cincinnati. Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Martin Hollihan of Fort Thomas; and brother, Lester J. Hollihan of Alexandria. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.

Diana Johnson

Diana Gregory Johnson, 52, Dayton, died Aug. 1, 2009, at her home. She worked in central supply for Highlandsprings of Fort Thomas Health Care & Rehabilitation Center and was a member of Community Family Church in Independence. Survivors include her husband, Darrell Johnson; daughter, Denise Wilson; son, Darrell E. Johnson, all of Dayton; sisters, Debbie Burchfield of Dayton and Delores Lawrence of Latonia.

Thomas Koetting

Thomas Koetting, 67, Melbourne, died Aug. 5, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. Survivors include his wife Donna Koetting; daughters, Gina Csordas of Camp Springs and Tina Donlin of Newport; son, Michael Koetting of Camp Springs; brother, James Koetting of Camp Springs; and four grandchildren. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Camp Springs. Memorials: St. Joseph School, 6833 Four Mile Road, Camp Springs, KY 41059.

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Diane Walton Ledger, 57, Taylor Mill, died Aug. 2, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Latonia Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Russell D. Ledger; daughters, Michelle Lynn Drake of Melbourne and Shannon Jo Day of Independence; mother, Barbara Jean Walton of Independence; sisters, Brenda Ross of Taylor Mill, Pam Sevier of Independence and Terri Colmire of Independence; brothers, Wayne Walton of Florence, Greg Walton of Independence and Tim Walton of Dry Ridge; and five grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.

Helen Lipscomb

Helen Louise Lipscomb, 83, Fort Thomas, died Aug. 3, 2009, at Highlandsprings of Fort Thomas Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was a sales clerk for Woolworth’s Department Store in Newport. Her husband, Harvey Lipscomb, died in 1996. Survivors include her son, John Lipscomb of Southgate; sister, Alma Rohrer of Fort Thomas; brother, Robert Newman of Florence; five grandsons; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.

Willard Neace

Willard D. Neace, 59, Burlington, died August 7, 2009, at his home. He was a service technician for R.A. Jones Co. in Crescent Springs. Survivors include his wife, Pam Dorgan Neace; daughter, Amy Neace of Burlington; sons, Will Neace of Hebron; Jeff and Chad Neace, both of Burlington; sisters, Bobbie Jean Russ of Alexandria and Elizabeth Jones of Newport; brothers, Robert Neace of Newport, Jack Neace of Wilder, Rodney Neace of Portsmouth, Ohio and James Steven Neace of Southgate; and two grandchildren. Private burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017.

Claude Propes Jr.

Claude F. “Frank” Propes Jr., 45, Newport, a roofer, died July 27, 2009, at his home. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Richards of Newport; son, Garrick Richards of Newport; mother, Annette Benton of Crittenden; sisters, Ann Huggins of Geneva, Ala., and Claudia Propes of Homerville, Ga.; brothers, Edward Propes of Jacksonville, Fla., Terry Propes of Crittenden and Roger Propes of Valdosta, Ga.; and five grandsons. Burial was in Highland Cemetery,

Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Frank Propes Memorial Fund, 917 Main St., Covington, KY 41011.

Florence Suchanek

Florence Suchanek, 80, Newport, died Aug. 4, 2009, at her home. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service. Her husband, Joseph Suchanek, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Vicki Suchanek of Newport, Sandy Preston and Pat Cunningham both of Wilder; father, Allen Weber of Newport; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203; or Campbell County Animal Shelter, 1989 Poplar Ridge Road, Melbourne, KY 41059.

Nora Taulbee

Nora Edna Simpson Taulbee, 91, a teacher, of Cumming, Ga., formerly of Bellevue, died July 31, 2009, in Georgia. Her husband, Judson Taulbee, died previously. Survivors include her son, J. Larry Taulbee of Decatur, Ga.; sister, Okla Smith of Kentucky; caregiver, Carole

Rouse Taulbee; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Entombment was in Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum, Southgate. Memorials: Embracing Hospice, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340.

Olivia Tenfelde

Olivia Avery Tenfelde, 98, of Fort Thomas, formerly of Fort Mitchell, died Aug. 6, 2009, at Carmel Manor Nursing Home, Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Church, St. Mary’s Ladies Altar Society, and Benedictine Guild Her husband, Harry W. Tenfelde II, died in 2003. Survivors include her sons, Harry W. “Chip” Tenfelde III of Lexington and Thomas J. Tenfelde of Lakeside Park; daughter, Mary Ann Griefe of Park Hills; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. MiddendorfBullock Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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Raymond Morris

Raymond Morris, 49, Newport, a roofer, died July 26, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton in Ohio. Survivors include his son, Raymond Morris II of Dayton, Ohio; daughters, Kelly Morris of Cincinnati, Julie Maple of Dayton, Ohio, and Melindy Martin of Sidney, Ohio; brothers, Elmer Schlusser of Robinson, Ill. and Charles Morris of Cincinnati; and sisters, Roxie Morris of Oblong, Ill. and Bonnie Burton of Cincinnati. Burial was in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Home, Alexandria, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Raymond Morris Memorial Fund, any Fifth Third Bank.

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Agatha Landrum

Agatha Schwarte Landrum, 95, of Green Township, Ohio, formerly of Latonia, died Aug. 3, 2009, at Mercy Franciscan Hospital Western Hills, Westwood. She was a homemaker, co-owner of L & L Dry Cleaners in Covington, member of Holy Cross Church in Latonia, Ladies Society, and American Legion Post 203 Ladies Auxiliary in Latonia. Her husband, Albert O. Landrum, died in 1995. Survivors include her sons, Gene Landrum of Highland Heights and Paul K. Landrum of Villa Hills; daughter, Nancy Coors of Cincinnati; brothers, Leonard Schwarte of Florence and Paul Schwarte of Villa Hills; sister, Till Spendlove of Ocean Side, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Mother of God Church Memorial Fund, 119 W. Sixth St., Covington, KY 41014.

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Albert Lawson

Albert Eugene Lawson, 78, of Fort Thomas, formerly of New Buffalo, Mich., died Aug. 6, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. He was an electrician and Korean War Air Force veteran. His son, James Walter Lawson; daughter, Lisa Dawn Lawson; and granddaughters, Rachel and Amanda Lawson, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Gail Ireland of Alexandria, Linda Lawson of Bridgman, Mich., Treva Lawson of Three Oaks, Mich.; Lucy Holt of New Troy, Mich., and Wanda Lawson of Gallen, Mich.; sons, Ray Lawson of New Buffalo, Mich., Dwayne Lawson of Benton Harbor, Mich., Lonnie Rogers of Battle Creek, Mich. and Scott Lawson of Marshfield, Mont.; sisters, Jymme Walker of Rock Hill, S.C., Joan Porter and Sue Spears of Michigan City, Ind.; brothers, Wilburn Lawson of New Buffalo, Mich., Robert Lawson of Houston, Texas; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Mich. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, handled the local arrangements.

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POLICE REPORTS ALEXANDRIA

Grant Bridgett, 24, 6026 Colter Ave. No. 4, failure to maintain insurance, no operator's license at I471 south, July 27. Mark Brooks, 46, 3941 North Fordham, second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument at Kentucky Motors, July 30. Melissa Brown, 29, 503 Brighton St., theft by unlawful taking, warrant at 53 Donnermeyer Drive, July 31. Jason Supmter, 26, 1008 Fifth Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place at Taylor and Center, Aug. 1. Beverly Smith, 25, 2532 Saint Lee Place, theft by unlawful taking at 10 Donnermeyer Drive, Aug. 1. Clinton Osborn, 29, 300 Washington No. 1, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 300 Washington, Aug. 2. Garry Mccalister, 49, 724 Covert Run Pike, alcohol intoxication in a public place, fourth degree assault, possession or marijuana at 53 Donnermeyer Drive, Aug. 2. Joseph Wayne Norman, 48, 250 Foote Ave., violation of DVO at 250 Foote Ave., Aug. 3. Matthew Allen Benge, 27, 341 Division St. No. 2, warrant at 616 Poplar, Aug. 6. Justin Pollitt, 23, 13 Martin St. No. 1, alcohol intoxication in a public place, fourth degree assault, warrant at 442 Foote Ave. No. 2, Aug. 6.

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Lawrence Huff, 44, 73 Griffin Drive, theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting at 6711 Alexandria Pike, June 10. Sarah Stubbs, 23, 1893 Haubner Road, careless driving, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol - first offense at U.S. 27, June 13. Branden D. Purnell, 20, 735 Mallard Drive, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol under 21 years old at Riley Road and Alexandria Courts Apartments, June 13.

Incidents/reports First degree criminal mischief

Report of tires slashed on vehicle and pool liner slashed at 323 Brookwood Drive, June 11.

Second degree criminal mischief - theft by unlawful taking Report of window of vehicle broke down on AA Highway busted out radio taken at AA Highway, June 20.

Theft by deception

Report of attempt to take money out of bank account electronically at 8360 Riley Road, June 11.

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Report of male black and white c Chihuahua dog taken from yard at 14 Breckenridge Drive, June 14. Report of Ipod, GPS device, and three cans of tobacco taken from two different vehicles at 1152 Edgewater way, June 11. Report of change taken from center console of vehicle at 8001 Alexandria Pike, unit 5B, July 1.

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Report of words spray painted on building at 7850 Alexandria Pike, June 14. Report of graffiti spray painted on Sanitation District No. 1 fence at Tollgate Road and Breckenridge Drive, June 14.

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Report of checks sent with request to cash check and send back money at 8384 Main St., June 24.

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Sally Miller, 33, 1096 Fox Run Road, alcohol intoxication in a public place, third degree criminal mischief at 323 Berry Ave., July 19. Mario Sanchez, 109, 2805 Madison Road No. 31, wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident at 145 Fairfield Ave., July 20. Thomas Runyon, 46, 802 Sixth St., warrant at 300 Van Voast, July 22. Zachery Hall, 18, 360 Berry Ave., fourth degree assault at 360 Berry second floor, July 23. Gerald Berkemeier, 23, 4 Fifth Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place, third degree criminal trespassing, third degree criminal mischief at 139 Washington, July 24. Cynthia Gayle Kilb, 51, 6270 Collegevue Place, alcohol intoxication in a public place, third degree criminal trespassing at 241 Lafayette Ave., July 25. Theresa Bradley, 31, 4550 McCormick Lane, failure to maintain insurance, DUI at I-471 north, July 26. Kendra Janson, 21, 323 Washington, warrant at 323 Washington , July 26.

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FLORIDA

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FORT THOMAS Arrest

Roger Lawerence, 18, 30 South Grand Ave., first degree criminal mischief at North Fort Thomas Ave., Aug. 2. Tammy Gustafson, 45, 127 East Seventh St. Apt. 1, alcohol intoxication in a public place at St. Luke East Hospital, Aug. 2.

Incidents/reports First degree criminal mischief

Reported at 2400 Memorial Parkway, Aug. 2.

About police reports

The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

Second degree burglary

Reported at 80 Winston Hill, Aug. 3.

Theft by unlawful taking

Reported at 1029 South Fort Thomas Ave., July 23. Reported at 1429 Alexandria Pike, July 24. Reported at 62 Lumley Ave., Aug. 4.

Theft by unlawful taking from auto

Reported at 200 Waterworks Road, Aug. 3.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS/SOUTHGATE Arrest

Bradley Ernst, 18, 56 Indiana Ave., second degree disorderly conduct at Walnut and electric, Aug. 4. Jason Howard, 32, 121 Crestwood Ave., warrant at 121 Crestwood, Aug. 1. Dustin Traylor, 28, 226 Hannah Drive, warrant at 2840 Alexandria Pike, July 29. Federico Manuel Bakunawa, 18, 743 Wigeon Drive, possession of marijuana at 175 Johns Hill Road, July 28. Scott Roberts, 42, 7700 Tollbridge Court, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at Three Mile Road and I 275, July 31. Christopher Baglan, 34, 676 Hawthorne Ave., warrant at Alexandria and Moock, July 31. Derick Simms, 17, 786 Ravine Circle

No. 3C, possession of marijuana at 786 Ravine Circle, July 23. Steven Fisher, 24, 2243 State Route 132, fourth degree assault at 120 East Third St., July 25. Jessica Kuhl, 27, 224 Linden Ave. Floor 1, warrant at 105 Ridgeway Ave., July 20. Amber Zachery, 24, 831 South Grand Ave. No. 204, second degree disorderly conduct at 2335 Alexandria Pike, July 26. John Mcquire, 25, 5006 Woodridge Drive E, possession of marijuana at 1 Levee Way, July 24.

Incidents/reports Theft by unlawful taking

Reported at 1 Evergreen Ave., Aug. 3. Reported at 10 East Walnut St., July 29. Reported at 2625 Alexandria Pike, July 23. Reported at 525 Alexandria Pike, July 22. Reported at 80 Fox Chase Drive Apt. 12, July 22. Reported at 31 Fox Chase Drive Apt. 1, July 21. Reported at 16 Maple Ave., July 24.

Theft of identity

Reported at 175 Johns hill Road, July 28.

Third degree criminal mischief Reported at 2516 Alexandria Pike, July 21.

Warrant

Reported at 1930 Monmouth St., July 24.

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Anthony Wynn, 18, 336 Lindsey, possession of marijuana at 2335 U.S. 27, Aug. 3. Darrien Jackson, 19, 1230 Fox Hollow Drive, possession of marijuana at 2335 U.S. 27, Aug. 3. Deborah Carson, 52, 2750 Norwood Ave., DUI, failure to produce insurance at I 275 west, Aug. 3. Duran Smith, 24, 546 Greenfield, suspended operator's license, warrant at I-471 north, Aug. 5. Daisja Grant, 21, 2325 Walden Glenn Circle Apt. D, possession of marijuana at 880 Alexandria Pike, Aug. 6. Jaqueline Mitchelly, 52, 115 Rosemont, DUI, careless driving at West Southgate and Strathmore, July 25. Charles Doyle, 42, 125 Chesapeake, first degree fleeing at Route 8, July 25. Robert Momper, 25, 1236 Arapahd Lane, careless driving, failure to maintain insurance, no registration plates, DUI first degree possession of a controlled substance, second degree possession of a controlled substance at I-275, July 25. Robert Schlosser, 25, 20 West Walnut, DUI at 1000 block of Highlands, July 26. Roscoe Dalton, 25, 210 Bluegrass, DUI, failure to maintain insurance at 33 Tower Hill, July 26. Patricia Townsend, 47, 825 South Grand Ave. No. 203, third degree possession of a controlled substance, prescription controlled substance not in proper container, DUI at U.S. 27, July 27.

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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

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