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The construction of the new elementary school for the Beechwood Independent School District proceeds through the blustery winter months, with plans to open for students in the 2010-11 school year. Read how the building is going up and how students deal with it as it happens. SCHOOLS, A4
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Local teams are gearing up for state tournaments as boy’s and girl’s basketball teams come out of a round of holiday play. Read how local teams are positioned in terms of getting ready to go to state. SPORTS, A5
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Get some tips from area experts in how to live up to those New Year’s resolutions. Read what organizations from the Healthy Monday Coalition of Northern Kentucky to Silverlake Recreation Center have to suggest to keep you fit and motivated through January and beyond. LIFE, B1
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Fort Wright’s recently-lauched marketing plan should take flight in the new year, city officials say. The “Wright Now” tagline and the logo, which depicts a road between two hills, should go up on various signs in the city within the next three months, said City Administrator Gary Huff. While the signs will let developers and visitors to the city know they’re in Fort Wright, officials also plan to personally solicit development. The plan’s first phase, besides the creation of a marketing logo, was to assemble a folder packet that included basic information about the city, such as data garnered from the marketing study and available development space. Huff plans to use the folders in the coming year to approach potential developers with pertinent information ready-to-hand. “We’re going to be working to promote various sites within Fort Wright to developers, especially along Dixie Highway, to let them know we’re open for business,” Huff said. To ensure enough funds were availble to properly launch the marketing plan, city officials set aside $10,000 in the 2008-2009 budget and plan to allot another $10,000 to the campaign in the 2009-2010 budget. However, Huff predicts the city will spend a total of $12,000 promoting Fort Wright. “We’ll meet with developers, folders in hand, ‘This is what we have available, this is what we anticipate the property being used for,’” Huff said. City officials see the marketing plan as a stepping stone to economic development in Fort Wright. “The idea is to try to re-develop Dixie Highway to make the property more valuable, to bring in a better tax base and lessen the burden on residents on providing services,” Huff said.
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George Best, left, of Lakeside Park, and his great-niece Alexis Best, 5, watch as a worker for Asplundh grabs a Christmas tree out of Best’s car to be recycled as mulch during WNKU 89.7 FM’s annual Christmas Tree Recycling Party Saturday, Jan. 3.
Centennial year packed with fun for Fort Mitchell By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
Fort Mitchell residents should go ahead and clear their calendars for 2010. That’s because a host of events are planned for the city’s centennial celebration, ranging from a dinner and parade to a special book detailing the city’s history that is expected to be unveiled by the end of the year. The city’s centennial committee has been hard at work planning events, booking locations, researching the city’s history, contacting residents and gathering old photos and artifacts for most of 2009, in hopes of making the celebration a memorable one. “It’s been a lot of work, but it’s really been something I’ve enjoyed as well,” said Vicki Boerger, who chairs the committee. “I’ve learned so much abut the city, and it’s really made me realize how unique and wonderful
this city is.” Boerger said the work will continue in January, when she will begin working with several interns from Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More College to begin laying out the Arcadia book, which will tell the history of the city through photographs and stories. However, the biggest events will hit the city during the summer, starting with a special Fort Mitchell exhibit at the BehringerCrawford Museum, which is expected to debut on June 20. Following that, on June 24, there will be a buffet dinner at the Fort Mitchell Country Club, and then on June 25, the Cincinnati Observatory will have a “Fort Mitchell Night,” paying homage to Gen. Mitchel’s contributions to the observatory. Next, on June 26-27, the city will have a Taste of Fort Mitchell, inviting local restaurants and residents to bring their best dishes up
to the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home to share. The following week, residents will also be invited to the annual July 4th parade, where some descendants of the city’s first residents are expected to make an appearance. “Those are both in the early planning stages, but we’re hoping we can get it together, because the history of this city is so amazing,” she said. As the events draw nearer, Boerger said the committee is still looking for additional help, both with planning events and also with putting together the book. All photographs will be copied and returned to their original owner, and even if they don’t appear in the final copy of the book, they will be included on a DVD that accompanies the book. For more information about the centennial committee or how to help, call 331-1212 or e-mail vboerger@yahoo.com.
KLC audit ‘cause for concern’ for city By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
Fort Mitchell Councilman Will Terwort has suggested withholding the city’s annual dues to the Kentucky League of Cities until the organization provides proof they’ve satisfied recommendations outlined in a 2009 audit. At the Jan. 4 council meeting, Terwort proposed a resolution to that effect as he outlined several of the audit findings by state auditor Crit Luallen, including some questionable spending practices by KLC officials in recent years. The city’s yearly dues to the KLC are $2,000, and are typically paid in September. Terwort pointed to several find-
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ings from the auditor’s report to back his resolution, such as the purchase of a car from the KLC vehicle pool by an official who paid less than the retail value, or several trips taken by KLC officials and their spouses that were funded, at least in part, by reinsurance vendors. “I think we need to let them know this is unacceptable,” said Terwort. However, Mayor Tom Holocher, a member of the KLC’s Insurance Services Board, said that many of the recommendations for financial oversight were already being put into place before the state audit, and that a resolution probably wasn’t necessary. “You can pick everything apart that you want to, but you really
need to understand what’s behind these numbers,” he told Terwort. “Maybe there was something wrong with that car to where it was worth less – who knows? But you can’t just look at a number and think it tells the entire story.” Holocher also said that the KLC serves a vital purpose to smaller cities in the state because of their lobbying ability, as well as their insurance service. The city currently pays approximately $90,000 in insurance premiums to the KLC each year. “I don’t think you really understand the services we get from them, and at a pretty good deal, too,” said Holocher. “If we go away from the KLC, then what is our alternative?”
After more discussion, the council ultimately did not vote on Terwort’s resolution, and agreed to compile a list of questions in the hopes of getting a KLC official to attend the March 1 council meeting. “Instead of arguing amongst ourselves, we need to get them here to tell us firsthand what is going on,” suggested council member Vicki Boerger. Councilman Chris Wiest agreed. “Let’s have them answer the tough questions,” he said. “These are taxpayer dollars, and I just think we need to make sure they’re accountable for their actions.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting will be Feb. 1.
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Grab a leash, lose the pounds By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
A lot of people approach the new year with a dogged determination to lose weight, exercise more, and get in better shape. That’s where the Kenton County Animal Shelter comes in. The shelter is looking for additional volunteers to help out with dog-walking in the new year. Volunteers can take the dogs out around the shelter ground, allowing both the animal and the volunteer to receive some exercise and stress relief. “We’ve actually had walkers come to us and tell they’ve been losing weight just by getting this regular exercise in,” said Elizabeth Cochran, volunteer coordinator for the shelter. “We figured with people wanting to get healthy for their resolutions, this would be a great time to get some additional volunteers in here.” Cochran also stressed the importance of the animals
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Volunteer Dale Black plays with a dog in the administrative area of the Kenton County Animal Shelter on Dec. 31. Black said he volunteers because he enjoys spending time with the animals. getting regular exercise, even during the winter months. “It not only keeps them healthy, but it keeps them in good spirits and helps reduce the stress and anxiety they get by being in the kennels,” she explained.
“It’s really fun to see how excited they are when a volunteer arrives with a leash, and that’s what we’re looking to do more of.” Dale Black, a volunteer with the shelter, said he enjoys spending time with the animals whenever he’s
there. In addition to walking dogs, he also volunteers at the administrative desk, helping with receiving animals when they’re dropped off. “When I retired, I had the time to come down here, and it’s fun for me,” he said, leaning down to scratch the puppy clamoring for attention at his feet. “I think it’s something that people would really enjoy if they gave it a shot, and we could always use more help.” Indeed, Cochran said the shelter depends heavily on their volunteer force, especially with the addition of the new $1.2 million wing of the shelter, which opened this year and includes more room for animals. Cochran said the shelter usually has 70-80 animals on hand in a given day, and has seen an increase in recent weeks in the number of animal being dropped off or found. “I don’t know if it’s the economy or what, but we’re getting a lot and we want to have enough people to
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Volunteer Paul Bayzik prepares to take Brody out on a walk on Dec. 31. The shelter is looking for more volunteers to help walk the dogs. make sure all of the animals get the attention they need,” she said. “Without our volunteers, I don’t know what we would do. They really make the shelter run.” Cochran said that volunteers can set their own schedules, and the shelter will provide training if necessary for certain tasks. Volunteers must be over the age of 18, and must be willing to commit to at least
50 hours over a six-month span. “I think our volunteers really enjoy not only being able to come in and spend time with the animals, but also knowing they’re helping out,” she said. “We’re really grateful for all that we have, and we’d love to add more.” For more information about the shelter, including volunteering, call 3567400.
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The first phase of the new Beechwood Elementary is expected to be completed by August, in time for the new school year. The phase includes 11 classrooms, as well as new administrative offices.
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The opening of the new Beechwood Elementary isn’t going to be delayed just because of some bitterly cold temperatures and the occasional snowflake. “Luckily, they’ve got the roof on and the walls up, so they can do a lot of inside work during the next couple months,” said Superintendent Glen Miller, gesturing toward the partially completed building, his breath visible in the early morning air. “We got really lucky with some warmer temperatures later into the year, so they’ve been able to get a lot of work done already.” Miller said he expects the first phase of the new school, which includes 11 classrooms and administrative offices, to still be finished in time for the beginning of the 2010-11 school year in August. The second phase of the project, which will include additional classrooms for the three-story building, is expected to go to bid this spring. “We’ve been amazed at how fast this has progressed- they’re doing a terrific job,” he said. “We’re really excited to get this open, because it’s something we’ve needed for a while now.” Miller said that electrical work inside the building has already been completed, and with the roof and walls being mostly finished, workers can spend the winter months inside finishing
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Electric work has already been completed inside the first phase of the Beechwood Elementary construction. The three-story building is expected to be completed by August. the stairwells and classroom walls, as well as pouring concrete and finishing the infrastructure and wiring. The building will also contain an elevator, as well as additional space for workrooms, conference rooms and restrooms. Outside, a reconfigured parking lot and several numbered gates around the construction have minimized the distractions and traffic issues during construction. Principal Jamee Flaherty, whose current office overlooks the construction, said the workers have taken great care to avoid distracting the students, often waiting until off days or after the school day ends to do some of the noisiest construction work. “It’s really been a smooth transition for us for the most part,” she said. “I don’t think it’s been a big issue for our teachers or stu-
dents at all.” Miller said the district has also taken great pains to ensure a smooth traffic flow around the construction, adding 35 extra parking spaces by the science wing for high school teachers, and even converting the old tennis courts to additional parking for teachers and students. “I think we’ve done about as good of a job as possible with the circumstances, and I don’t know of any major issues we’ve had because of the construction,” he said. “We’re just excited to get this completed- it’s going to be great for the district.” Flaherty agreed, saying she can’t wait to move into the new building next year. “I can see the progress every day, and I think it’s going to be fantastic once it’s done,” she said. “We can’t wait to call it our new home.”
The Northern Kentucky University Office of African American Student Affairs will present NKU’s inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Week from Jan. 11-18. The theme of this week of action, celebration, reflection and remembrance will be “Justice Beyond the Dream.” The week’s activities will include: Monday, Jan. 11: • 4 p.m. MLK Commemoration Week Kickoff/Unity Reception Guest Speaker: Al DeJarnett, retired Procter & Gamble executive and Cincinnatus vice chairman Student Union 102 (Multipurpose Room) Sponsored by the Office of African American Student Affairs and the Black Faculty and Staff Association • 6:30 p.m. Behind Every Good Man Is a Great Woman: An in-depth look at the women of the modern day Civil Rights Movement Student Union 107 B and C Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Black Women’s Organization Tuesday, Jan. 12: • 6 p.m. Viewing of Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Man & The Dream Otto Budig Theater Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Candle Light Vigil for Justice (immediately after program) Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Wednesday, Jan. 13: • Noon to 2 p.m. Public Reading of Dr. King’s writings and speeches Student Union 2nd Floor Lobby Sponsored by the NKU Honors Program • 5 p.m. WWMLKD? (What Would MLK Do?) Student Union 108 Sponsored by Black United Students and E.N.V.I. • 7 p.m. Memories of MLK Student Union 109 Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Thursday, Jan. 14: • 5 p.m. “I HAVE A DREAM” Student Union 102 (Multipurpose Room) Sponsored by W.A.T.E.R. • 7 p.m. Scholarly Series Student Union 102 (Multipurpose Room) Sponsored by Black Men’s Organization Friday, Jan. 15: • 12:15-1:30 p.m. MLK Commemoration Program featuring Minnijean BrownTrickey of the Little Rock Nine Student Union 107A Sponsored by Office of African American Student Affairs, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Department
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of History and Geography, Black Studies, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, Campus Recreation, Latino Student Affairs, College of Education and Human Services, Department of Communications, Honors • 1:45 p.m. MLK Unity March Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Saturday, Jan. 16: • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Social Justice Student Leadership Conference Student Union 104 Sponsored by the Office of African American Student Affairs and the Northern Kentucky University NAACP Monday, Jan. 18: • Noon to 5 p.m. NKU MLK Day of Service (various projects throughout the region) • 5-6 p.m. NKU MLK Day of Service celebration Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Wallace, Professor, NKU Department of English Student Union 107A Sponsored by the Office of African American Student Affairs and the Office of Student Life For more information, contact the NKU Office of African American Student Affairs at (859) 572-5214 or griffinm3@nku.edu. These events are free and open to the public.
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Villa Madonna students took first, second, and third place in Veterans of Foreign Wars local post 6095’s Voice of Democracy speech contest. Mike Beebe, of the Marshall Sheldmeyer post in Latonia, visited Villa to announce results - first Place, Jacob Cardis, second Place, Alayna Hoblik, and third Place, Charlie Hsu. An award ceremony will take place on Feb. 19. These winners will advance to District competition. L to R Alayna Hoblik, Mike Beebe, Jacob Cardis, Charlis Hsu. Photo by Steve Oldfield
Upgrade computer Students interact with professionals nationwide skills at Gateway By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Do your New Year’s resolutions include a vow to learn or upgrade your computer skills? The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College is offering noncredit Microsoft computer courses that provide basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel 2007 and Microsoft Access. The classes are offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Gateway’s Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way near Florence. The Microsoft Excel course covers basic and
mid-level aspects of Excel, including creating, editing and enhancing spreadsheets, manipulating charts and creating formulas and macros. The class begins Jan. 11 and continues through Feb. 3. The cost is $150, and the registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 8. The Microsoft Access class will teach participants to design databases and generate reports and queries. This class begins March 15 and continues through March 24. The cost is $125, and the registration deadline is March 8.
Kenton County students are talking face to face with professionals in the field. This month the Kenton County School District will host the third Talk to You Live (TTYL), a mini career session series tailored to district students. Using interactive webcam conferencing technology, the district allows its middle schools and high schools to interact with and interview professionals about their real world experiences in their careers. “We’re using this to really expose the kids to some very high-profile national experts in these fields,” said Sara Zepf, the district’s busi-
ness liaison and marketing coordinator. In November, students talked with Simon Kenton High School alumna Mandy McMillian, who is now an actress in Hollywood, and in December, Newsweek magazine senior editor and columnist Dan Lyons. “We’re very pleased with how we re-branded the typical career day and really customized it to the kids,” Zepf said. “They tell us what they’re interested in and using our contacts and technology, nothing holds us back from giving them exposure to national experts all over the country.” The district’s middle and high schools log on to TokBox, a free video chat and
video messaging Web site, to connect with a professional for about 40 minutes, Zepf said. TokBox makes TTYL work by allowing all schools to hear and interact with one another and the presenter at the same time, said Brennon Sapp, the district’s Director of Instructional Technology. “We have about 10 screens up at one time going to all kids at every school and the facilitator and presenter at the same time,” he said, explaining each school can see a projection of the presenter and every other school at the same time. Schools then can doubleclick on the presenter’s screen to make it larger with
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the others of a smaller size surrounding it. Dixie Heights High School Assistant Principal Larry Tibbs said the Talk to You Live is great for career education, but also for allowing students to become familiar with using video chat. “They see someone who has accomplished good goals and good things in the area,” he said. “It’s something we’ve got to continue however we can do it, whether it’s with technology or somebody actually sitting in the classroom to connect the kids to these real work opportunities.” The next Talk to You Live, scheduled for Jan. 26, will feature a NASA engineer.
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• Beechwood High School girls beat Grant County 5552, Dec. 23. Brianna McCarthy was Beechwood’s top-scorer with 19 points. Beechwood’s Jessie Schilling scored nine points, including one three-pointer; Brittany Del Barba scored three points; Elly Ogle scored 12, including two three-pointers; Abby Beausir scored two and Emily Pawsat scored 10 points. • Scott High School boys beat Clinton County 59-55, Dec. 23, in the Republic Bank Holiday Classic. Jacob Niederegger was the topscorer for Scott with 13 points, including one threepointer. Scott’s Cameron Haynes scored eight points, including one three-pointer; Kellen Smith scored 15 points, including two threepointers; Ryan Stivers scored one point; Daniel O’Conner scored 10 and Keylo Jones scored 12, including one three-pointer. • Dixie Heights High School girls beat Ludlow High School 55-27, Dec. 28. Meredith Hartfiel was the top-scorer for Dixie Heights with 22 points, including three 3-pointers. Dixie’s Megan Erdman scored three points, Karli Rader scored one, Kayla Eiben scored two, Abbey Kruetzkamp scored two, Meggie Malone scored seven, Deandria Jackson JAMES WEBER/STAFF scored 14 and Katie Elkus Beechwood freshman Chase Maus tries to pass the ball against Lewis County scored four points. • Villa Madonna girls beat during the Lloyd Invitational Dec. 29. Beechwood won its final three games in the Williamstown 49-43, Dec. 29. tourney after losing the first one, claiming the consolation championship. Amy Kreutzer was Villa’s topscorer with 19 points. Villa’s Kiley Stoll scored one point; Chelsea Case scored 14; Lauren Dumaine scored two and Kim Schoer scored 13, including two three-pointers. • Scott High School girls beat Southwestern 64-54, Dec. 29. Lauren Tibbs was Scott’s top-scorer with 28 points. Scott’s Kelsey Bamforth scored one points; Taylor Stinson scored 17; Jackson scored six; Starnes scored two and Sara Kuhse scored 10, including two three-pointers. • Bishop Brossart girls beat Adair County 38-33 in the Lady Wolverine Classic, Dec. 29. Emily Sanker was Brossart’s top-scorer with 19 points, including two threepointers. Brossart’s Anna Dischar scored three points, Becca Kidney scored two three-pointers, Hannah Uthe scored six; Silbersack scored two and Jenna Bezold scored two points. • Beechwood boys beat Cumberland County 83-74, Dec. 30. Fangman was the top-scorer for Beechwood with 30 points, including four JAMES WEBER/STAFF three-pointers. Beechwood’s Max Nussbaum scored six Villa Madonna’s Chelsea Case (right) blocks the shot of Holmes’ Alexis Nayes points; Nick Hall scored four; during VMA’s loss to Holmes in the VMA Holiday Classic Dec. 30. VMA went 1-3 in John Pohlgeers scored 22, the tourney. including one three-pointer; Corey Cruse scored 13; Cameron Vocke scored one and Chase Maus scored seven points. • Covington Catholic boys beat Bishop Brossart 59-44, Dec. 30. Jake Thelen was the top-scorer for Cov Cath with 26 points. Cov Cath’s Stephen Wilson scored eight points, Alex Connelly scored eight, Trevor Wellbrock scored seven, Max Pauly scored five, Michael Robinson scored three and Trey Evans scored two points. • Scott High School girls beat Butler County 65-26, Dec. 30. Tibbs was the topscorer for Scott with 24 points. Scott’s Henson scored four points, Bamforth scored two, Stinson scored 13, Starnes scored one; Kraft scored two, Buntin scored two, Thurber scored three, JAMES WEBER/STAFF Taylor scored two and Kuhse Villa Madonna’s Blake Bryan goes up for a shot during VMA's loss to Campbell scored four three-pointers. County Dec. 29 in the Lloyd Invitational. VMA went 1-3 in the tourney.
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Notre Dame sophomore guard Chandler Clark passes the ball against Princeton Dec. 22 during the championship game of the Northern Exposure Classic at Boone County. NDA lost 49-46.
After a month full of holiday tourney hoops, small schools and big schools will be battling it out in separate basketball showcases the week of Jan. 11. The road to the All “A” Classic state basketball tournament begins Jan. 11 for area girls’ hoops teams with their regional tournaments. That same week, the Kenton County Classic returns for a third year, featuring many of Northern Kentucky’s biggest programs. The Kenton Classic has boys’ and girls’ games split between the three Kenton school district venues, Dixie Heights, Scott and Simon Kenton. The three host teams will be in the tourney, plus schools such as Campbell County, Conner, and Highlands. The schedule was undergoing late changes and had not been released by press time Jan. 5. When those tourneys are done, the All “A” boys’ teams will take center stage with their regional tourneys the week of Jan. 18. In a preseason coaches’ poll, Newport Central Catholic is the favorite to win both the boys’ and girls’ regional titles in the Ninth, but both fields have several contenders. NewCath is defending champs in both regionals. Also by coaches’ poll, Bishop Brossart is the favorite to reclaim the boys’ title in the 10th. Calvary Christian is the defending champion there. The All “A” regional champs go to the state tourney Jan. 27-31 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.
9th Region girls (at Bellevue)
Monday, Jan. 11: 6 p.m., Villa Madonna vs. Dayton; 7:30 p.m., Bellevue vs. Lloyd. Tuesday, Jan. 12: 6 p.m., Newport Central Catholic vs. Ludlow; 7:30 p.m., Beechwood vs. St. Henry. Wednesday, Jan. 13: 6 p.m., Newport vs. VMA/Dayton; 7:30 p.m., Holy Cross vs. Bellevue/Lloyd. Friday, Jan. 15: 6 p.m., upper bracket semifinals (prior 6 p.m. winners); 8 p.m., lower bracket semis (prior 7:30 p.m. winners). Saturday, Jan. 16: Final, 7 p.m.
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Villa Madonna’s Katie Miller goes up for a shot during VMA’s loss to Holmes in the VMA Holiday Classic Dec. 30. VMA went 1-3 in the tourney.
Monday, Jan. 18: 5 p.m., Lloyd vs. Heritage; 6:30 p.m. St. Henry vs. Newport; 8 p.m., Villa Madonna vs. Newport Central Catholic. Tuesday, Jan. 19: 6 p.m., Beechwood vs. Lloyd/Heritage; 7:30 p.m., Dayton vs. St. Henry/Newport. Wednesday, Jan. 20: 6 p.m., Bellevue vs. Ludlow; 7:30 p.m., Holy Cross vs. VMA/NCC. Friday, Jan. 22: 6 p.m., Tuesday’s winners; 8 p.m., Wednesday’s winners. Saturday, Jan. 23: Final, 7 p.m.
10th Region girls (at Bracken Co.)
Monday, Jan. 11: 7:30 p.m., Paris vs. St. Patrick. Wednesday, Jan. 13: 6:30 p.m., Brossart vs. Deming; 8 p.m., Nicholas Co. vs. Paris/St. Patrick. Thursday, Jan. 14: 6:30 p.m., Silver Grove vs. Augusta; 8 p.m., Calvary vs. Bracken Co. Friday, Jan. 15: Semifinals, 6:30 p.m. (Brossart) and 8 p.m. (SG/Calvary). Saturday, Jan. 16: Final, 7:30 p.m.
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Beechwood sophomore Corey Cruse shoots against Lewis County Dec. 29 at Lloyd.
Monday, Jan. 18: 7:30 p.m., Bracken Co. vs. Deming. Wednesday, Jan. 20: 6:30 p.m., Brossart vs. Paris; 8 p.m., St. Patrick vs Bracken/Deming. Thursday, Jan. 21: 6:30 p.m., Calvary vs. Nicholas Co.; 8 p.m., Silver Grove vs. Augusta. Friday, Jan. 22: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday’s winners; 8 p.m., Thursday’s winners. Saturday, Jan. 23: Final, 7:30 p.m.
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BRIEFLY Last week in basketball
• Beechwood High School girls beat Calvary Christian 53-34, Dec. 14. Brianna McCarthy was Beechwood’s top-scorer with 12 points. • Simon Kenton High School boys beat Williamstown 53-49, Dec. 15. Cody Chambers was Simon’s top-scorer with 16 points, including two three-pointers. • Scott High School boys beat Holy Cross High school 62-49, Dec. 15. Cameron Haynes and Jacob Niederegger were Scott’s top-scorers with 13 points each, including three 3-pointers from Haynes. • Simon Kenton High School girls beat Oldham County 86-76, Dec. 15. Sydni Wainscott was Simon’s topscorer with 17 points, including one three-pointer. • Scott High School girls beat Bracken County High School 46-44, Dec. 16. Lauren Tibbs was Scott’s top-scorer with 35 points. Scott’s Kelsey Bamforth scored two points, Taylor Stinson scored eight and Taylor Jackson scored one. • Dixie Heights High School boys beat Beechwood High School 59-34, Dec. 18. Dixie Heights’ Brett Stansberry and Josh Raleigh each
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scored 10 points. • Dixie Heights girls beat Newport High school 61-16, Dec. 18. Meredith Hartfiel was Dixie’s top-scorer with 25 points, including two threepointers. • Notre Dame Academy girls beat Simon Kenton 6860 in overtime, Dec. 19. Catie Ammerman was Notre Dame’s top-scorer with 31 points, including four threepointers. • Beechwood High School girls beat Dayton High School 37-34, in the Fort Bank Toyota Invitational, Dec. 19. Taylor Brown was Beechwood’s topscorer with 11 points, including three 3-pointers. • Notre Dame Academy girls beat Lafayette 32-28, Dec. 21. Catie Ammerman was the top scorer for Notre Dame with 16 points, including three 3-pointers. • Simon Kenton High School girls beat Muhlenberg County 60-57, Dec. 21. Sydni Wainscott and Nikki Brown were Simon’s top-scorers with 18 points each. • Beechwood girls beat Frankfort 44-38 in the Fort Bank Toyota Invitational, Dec. 21. Emily Pawsat was Beechwood’s top-scorer with 13 points. • Covington Catholic beat Campbell County High School 58-55, Dec. 22. Jake Thelen was Cov Cath’s top-scorer with 24 points. • Dixie Heights High School boys beat Lewis County 60-38, Dec. 22. Brandon Hatton was Dixie’s topscorer with 19 points, including three 3-pointers. • Scott High School girls beat Clark County 53-50, Dec. 22. Lauren Tibbs was Scott’s top-scorer with 26 points. • Beechwood High School girls beat Deming High School 55-40, Dec. 22, in the Fort Bank Toyota Invitational. Brianna McCarthy was Beechwood’s top-scorer with 15 points.
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This week in wrestling
• Simon Kenton High School beat Madeira High School 37-25, Dec. 22. Simon’s Yocul pinned Williamson in 1 minute, 16 seconds; Cooper defeated Walsh 13-3; Harold beat Louis 10-6; Hollingsworth, Nanwinckle, Patrick and Bahr won by forfeit. • Simon Kenton beat Roger Bacon High School 6618, Dec. 22. Simon’s Parrot beat King in 1 minute, 36 seconds; Brown defeated Turner 14-3; Yocul won in a 16-6 major decision against Shaw; Cooper, Stevens, Patrick and Herrie won by forfeit; Ott pinned Ernst in 1 minute, 12 seconds; Hollingsworth pinned Baverman in 54 seconds and Saglick pinned Fironini in 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
This week in swimming
• Scott High School boys took first place in the Dixie Heights/Simon Kenton Spring Invitational, Dec. 12, with a scored of 251. Scott’s Groneck won the 100-meter individual medley in 58.03; Reynolds won the 50-meter freestyle in 23.18; Sherrard won the 50-meter flystroke in 26.85; Reynolds won the 50meter backstroke in 29-01 and Groneck won the 100meter breaststroke in 1:03.03 Scott took the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:39.95. • Scott boys beat Covington Catholic 97-82, Dec. 15. Scott won the 400-meter freestyle relay in 3:43.56, and the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:47.86. Scott’s Sherrard won the 100-meter flystroke in 102.53; Reynolds won the 100-meter freestyle in 50.75, and the 100-meter backstroke in 1L04.79; Groneck won the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:03.07 and Stevens won the 1-meter dive. • Notre Dame Academy girls beat Scott High School 115-47, Dec. 15. Notre Dame
won the 200-meter freestyle relay in 2:02.32, and the 400meter freestyle relay in 4:46.97. Notre Dame’s Shelby Brueggeman won the 100meter flystroke in 1:13.80; Meggie Gradel won the 100meter freestyle in 1:05.15; Brueggeman won the 500meter freestyle in 6:41.85 and Burhans won the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:28.05. • Notre Dame Academy girls took first place at the Girls Night Out meet, Dec. 18, with a score of 275. Sacred Heart was second with a 250, Assumption was third with a 201, St. Ursula was fourth, Lexington Catholic fifth, Oldham County sixth, Lexington Christian seventh, South Oldham eighth, Male ninth, Presenation 10th and Louisville Collegiate 11th. Notre Dame won the 200-meter medley relay in 1:49.73; the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:40.16 and the 100-meter medley relay in 54-76. Notre Dame’s Williamson won the 100meter individual medley in 58.45, and the 50-meter flystroke in 26.15 and Forman won the 50-meter freestyle in 25.30, and the 100-meter backstroke in 56.95.
All-Great Lakes
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Covington Catholic senior Jimmy Roebker Nov. 20 participates in a ceremonial signing to honor his commitment to play tennis for Xavier University. Roebker had already filed the official papers. Roebker, who plans to major in pre-med, is the defending boys’ singles state champion and expects tough competition as he tries to repeat in 2010. Cohen had three goals, while helping anchor the Saints' defense that only gave up 13 goals and held their opponents to 188 shots, while the Saints took 368 shots. The Saints finished the season 15-3-1 overall and 6-1 in the PAC and were ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's Top25 on the week of Oct. 14 for the first-time in school history.
All-South Region
Thomas More College senior linebacker Brad Steinmetz, senior offensive guard Sean Keith, freshman defensive back Zach Autenrieb and junior defensive tackle Tyler Owens were named All-South Region Dec. 11 by the Web site D3football.com. Steinmetz was named first team, Keith and Autenrieb second team and Owens third team. Steinmetz led the Saints' defense with 107 tackles, including 13.5 for a loss of 48 yards, and five sacks for a loss of 28 yards and also returned one interception 40 yards for a touchdown. He was also named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Player of the Year. Keith helped anchor the offensive line that only gave up a PAC-best 13 sacks, while clearing the way for the Saints to rush the ball 522 times for a PAC-leading 2,254 yards (187.8 yards per game). Autenreib had 50 tackles, including one and a half for a loss and had a PAC-best nine interceptions. Owens had 43 tackles, including 13 tackles for a loss and four sacks and had one forced fumble. The 10th-ranked Saints finished the season 11-1 overall and 6-0 in the PAC as they won their second straight PAC championship and made their fourth appearance in the
NCAA Division III Football Championship Playoffs.
Athlete of the Month
The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) recently named Thomas More College's Brandi Corbello December's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Female Scholar Athlete of the Month. Corbello is a junior volleyball student-athlete for the Saints. In 2009, she has earned first team All-PAC, as well as named All-Great Lakes region and All-America honorable mention by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). Corbello racked up 146 kills in 41 sets (a conferenceleading 3.56/set) and 20 aces this past season. Corbello carries a 3.643 grade point average in business administration. Around campus she is a staff member of the school's business office and also helps in an annual event that teaches volleyball to under-privileged inner-city youth. A Scholar Athlete of the Month must play varsity sports, be a junior or senior in class status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be actively involved in the campus community.
All-American
Thomas More College senior linebacker Brad Steinmetz has been named an AllAmerican by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). The AFCA has selected an All-American team since 1945 and currently selects teams in all five of its divisions. With the honor Steinmetz becomes the first football student-athlete in Thomas More history to be a three-time AllAmerican.
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Leftover seeds may still be viable Question: I’ve been looking through seed catalogs, but I just found some old vegetable seeds in my basement from the past several years. Do you think they are still good? How long will vegetable seeds keep? Answer: If you’re like me, your eyes are bigger than your garden, so you often have seed left over from previous years. Be sure your leftover seeds can germinate before you send in that new seed catalog order, or visit the local garden supply center, since you may need to buy some replacement seeds. When properly stored, many vegetable seeds will remain viable, or able to germinate, for three or more years, including tomato, carrot, pumpkin, cucumber and cabbage. However, a few vegetables (spinach, onion, and sweet corn) produce seeds that remain viable for less than two to three years. Thus, it’s best to buy fresh
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Insurance must be affordable Health care reform has been a topic that has been in the news a lot recently and I wanted to share with you my perspective as a consumer, a small business owner and independent insurance agent. First, as a consumer of health care: I have been an insulindependent diabetic for the past 25 years and have become well aware of some of the things that do not work well within our current system. For example, there is a lack of communication between providers, even those within the same practice, but with different specialties. This lack of communication often results in numerous tests being duplicated. One area that can correct the duplication of tests is implementing improved technology immediately as well as passing tort reform. I am completely against our individual rights being taken away, such as the right to make my own decision to buy health insurance or for that matter being forced to buy any product. Even though as an insurance agent I am well aware of the “law of large numbers” which basically means that the more you have insured in the system the more predictable the outcomes (claims) are and therefore the cost of the insurance will be. I have great
concern with the government's ability to tell me what will or will not be covered. I prefer to make an educated choice in paying for a policy that Bob Beatrice I know what is Community and is not covRecorder ered. small guest busAinsessa ow ner: columnist The rate of increases in health insurance is clearly unsustainable for both employers and employees alike. Reform of the current health care system is immediately needed. An open discussion of what is currently working in our system and what is not needs to take place with compromises from both political parties for the “better or its citizens.” Competition in a free market place works in every other part of the economy in bringing down overall costs. As an independent insurance agent: Reform must occur in order to make insurance more affordable. Through education we must do a better job as employers, patients/consumers, and our providers (physicians) of understanding what things really cost.
The rate of increases in health insurance is clearly unsustainable for both employers and employees alike. Reform of the current health care system is immediately needed. We need to improve measuring outcomes and then publishing outcomes by providers, hospitals and health care organizations. Surely, we can come to some agreement on how to appropriately measure and report outcomes. We have to hold costs down for those who are in the system currently and provide more affordable options to the uninsured. Providers need fair reimbursement levels and continue to be encouraged to advance medical care. Lastly, we need to guarantee affordable coverage for all Americans who want to purchase insurance. Bob Beatrice is a partner with Business Benefits Inc., located in Fort Mitchell. He is a Florence resident.
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Kathy Moughler starts off each day knowing she will try to give her customers the best experience they can have. Being the dining room manager as well as a server at Buffalo Bob’s restaurant at Mount Zion road, Moughler credits her cheerful, people-oriented personality with the fact that customers really like her. “Kathy is pleasant, fast and professional,” said Alice Callahan, who, along with her husband Steve, come to the restaurant every week with their golf league. “She is a joy to spend our Tues-
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Stick to it: New Year’s resolutions
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THINGS TO DO Witness a new type of competition in the 9th Region as local high schools and middle schools compete in the Kentucky Dance Coaches Organization 9th Regional Dance Competition Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ryle High School. The event will feature dance categories such as jazz, hip-hop, pom and more. Finalists will have the opportunity to compete at the state level. The event will also have feature concessions and merchandise. For more information, call Ryle High School at 384-5300. Ryle is located at 10379 U.S. 42 in Union.
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Just because it is cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t work on your baseball swing during the Thomas More College Baseball Hitting Camp. The camp, for ballplayers between the ages of six and 18, will be held Jan. 17, 24 and 31. Each camper will participate in a two-hour session each week. For more information, visit www.thomasmore.edu or call 344-3532. The camp will be held at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills.
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New Year’s resolutions are easily made, but keeping them, as they say, is the rub. Check out these local resources designed to help people stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Signing up for the e-mail list or following the twitter account of the Healthy Monday Coalition of Northern Kentucky provides weekly tips and tweets on how to stay healthy throughout the week. “Research has supported that when you start a healthy habit, such as exercising, on Mondays, you’re more likely to keep exercising the rest of the days,” said Mary Singler, cochair of the coalition. The Healthy Monday organization also supports programs such as Monday Miles, which allows entities to mark out miles around the work place, and Meatless Monday, which encourages participants to skip eating meat for that one day a week. “If you take out meat one day a week, you significantly reduce the
amounts of saturated fat in your diet,” Singler said. Any one interested in a healthy lifestyle can visit the national organization’s Web site to download signage, fliers and more for their use personally or in the work place. “It’s like the New Year’s resolution of the week,” she said. Follow the coalition on twitter, HealthyMonNKY, or visit the Web site, healthymondaynky.org. Erlanger’s Silverlake Recreation Center advises patrons resolutions will be kept easier if they become a part of the gym. “Get involved with some classes or programs, work with a trainer - things like that,” said Matt Galster, a physical trainer at the center. “That makes you accountable to other people, so you’ll be less likely to skip a workout.” Once you’ve talked yourself out of workouts, it’s a slippery slope from there, Galster said, and “before you know it, you’ve slacked off and you’re not going to the gym at all anymore. So really get involved in the gym and that will help you stick with it.”
The Kenton County Public Library offers free programs at all of its branches whether your resolution has to do with health, saving money, getting organized, putting together a scrapbook and more. “I think at the start of the year people are looking to get organized, save money and get healthy. It just makes sense to offer more of that type of program at this time of year,” said Gina Holt, public relations coordinator for the library. The Erlanger branch is hosting free beginner’s yoga, pilates, chai and aerobics, Holt said, which is great for people who want to try out a class before paying for it at a gym, while a new Coupon Club at the William E. Durr branch meets twice a month to swap coupons and share deals. If residents are looking for a volunteer opportunity in the new year, Holt said the library needs help for a variety of activities. “We constantly have patrons asking for help with computers,” Holt said. “It’d be great if we could have a volunteer with computer skills who can help those patrons.”
Teen poets sought for slam team The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center seeks teen poets, age 13 18 for a Poetry Slam Team. You do not need to have experience. Poet mentors Sam Phillips and Lisa Carbert will lead you through workshops that will teach you how to write poetry and make effective presentations, and the ins and outs of Slam competition.
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The Duveneck Slam Team workshops will be held at the Duveneck Center, 1232 Greenup St. in Covington, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. each Wednesday. Workshops just began, so get in on the fun by joining now. The Duveneck Slam Team will compete against other regional arts centers’ Slam Teams, beginning in April, with the final competition to be held in August at the Cincinnati Play-
house in the Park. Join the team and represent Covington in the Cincy Slam Competition. This program is made possible through the Fine Arts Fund, Madisonville Arts Center, and the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and is led by Cincinnati poet, Jennie Wright. For more information, call 859491-3942. Visit the Duveneck Center Web site: www.duveneckcenter.org.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Fiber Arts: Crochet, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Bring an existing project or start a new one. All experience levels. Teens and adults. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. Covington.
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Bright Ideas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St. Works celebrating color by seven Baker Hunt artists. Presented by Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center. 2922322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington. Paintings by Ryan Snow, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Works of subtle, grey or nearly white abstracts. Through Jan. 28. 4913942. Covington.
ART OPENINGS
Cedric Michael Cox: Urban Rapture, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Paintings and drawings, which fall between surrealism and abstraction, often inspired by his neighborhood, Over-the-Rhine. Exhibit continues through Feb. 19. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
ATTRACTIONS
Light Up the Levee Holiday Light Show, 6 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, In front of Barnes & Noble 6:10 p.m. Featuring LED lights dancing in synchronization to holiday music. Shows every 20 minutes with last show at 11:50 p.m. and pre-programmed to take place 18 times nightly. Free. 291-0550; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Largest interactive holiday train display in Northern Kentucky with more than 25 stations for children. Layout features 250 feet of track and Lionel, Marx and Plasticville toy trains and sets from past and present. Family friendly. $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Indie Film Night, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. “Julie and Julia.”, Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Watch and discuss recent release to DVD. Presented by Kenton County Public Library. 9624002. Erlanger.
MUSEUMS
The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Celebrate this mystical stretch of Dixie Highway from Covington through Florence that was know for its dining establishments such as the White Horse Tavern and Greyhound Grill; first-class entertainment at Lookout House; and illegal gambling. $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricky Nye Inc. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sidebar, 322 Greenup St. Free. 431-3456. Covington. Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 10 p.m. Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave. Free. 581-0100. Newport.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
MUSIC - OLDIES
Elvis Concert, 8 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, Elvis’ birthday party. Elvis and Elton John performers. With Dwight Icenhower, Steve Chucke and the Gary Winters Band. Ronny Craig, emcee. Doors open 7 p.m. $25 reserved, $20 general seating. 441-4888. Cold Spring.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Gary Owen, 8 p.m. $16. Dinner available. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Stand-up comedian and actor. Ages 21 and up. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
RECREATION
American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. Beginners welcome. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. S A T U R D A Y, J A N . 9
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Arts and Crafts, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Ages 8 and up. 491-3942. Covington.
COOKING CLASSES
Cork and Fork Cooking Class, 2 p.m. Sweet and Savory Crepes. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. $20. Reservations required. Through Jan. 30. 426-1042; www.argentinebean.net. Crestview Hills.
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MUSIC - ROCK
The Tillers, 9:30 p.m. With the Dirt Daubers and Magnolia Mountain. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $10, $8 advance. 431-2201. Newport. Hickory Robot, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Free. 431-2201. Newport.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Gary Owen, 7:30 p.m. $16. Dinner available. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Holiday Hoopla, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. Reservations recommended. 581-7625. Newport.
RECREATION
Hula Hoop Dance, 1 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. With the Cameron Cousins. 491-3942. Covington. S U N D A Y, J A N . 1 0
BARS/CLUBS Karaoke, 10 p.m. Willie’s Sports Cafe - Covington, 401 Crescent Ave. Karaoke with Alecia. $1 Miller longnecks. Free. 581-1500. Covington.
Cedric Michael Cox: Urban Rapture, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting, 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, For mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. Family friendly. $23.95 registration per year. Reservations required. Presented by Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). Through May 24. 6209191; www.freewebs.com/fccmops. Burlington.
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSEUMS
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 ages 60 The Lookout House and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSEUMS
MUSIC - CONCERTS
DANCE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness, 10 a.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Dance to variety of Latin rhythms. $5. 491-3942. Covington.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Ricky Nye Inc. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sidebar, Free. 431-3456. Covington.
Musical Maledictions, 3 p.m. Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, Music associated with curses and misfortune. Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, James R. Cassidy, music director. With Manami White, violinist. Works by Franck, Corigliano and Tchaikovsky. $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills.
MUSIC - JAZZ
ON STAGE - COMEDY
The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUES
New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
MUSIC - OLDIES
Elvis Concert, 8 p.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, $25 reserved, $20 general seating. 441-4888. Cold Spring.
MUSIC - POP
Dave Morris, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dollar Bill Tavern, 8074 U.S. 42, Free. 746-3600. Florence.
PROVIDED
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will perform “Musical Maledictions,” Saturday, Jan. 9, at Highlands High School and Sunday, Jan. 10, at Notre Dame Academy. The show at Highlands will begin at 8 p.m. and the show at Notre Dame will take place at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.kyso.org or call 431-6216.
Gary Owen, 7:30 p.m. $14. Dinner available. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport. M O N D A Y, J A N . 1 1
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Bright Ideas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.
MOM’S CLUBS
MUSIC - ROCK
The Bled, 7 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. $10. 291-2233; www.cincyticket.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, J A N . 1 2
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
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DANCE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness, 6:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, $5. 491-3942. Covington.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
Bright Ideas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington. Paintings by Ryan Snow, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 4913942. Covington. Cedric Michael Cox: Urban Rapture, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUES
CIVIC
RECREATION
District Board of Health Meeting, 5:15 p.m. Personnel Board meeting. Northern Kentucky Health Department District Office, 610 Medical Village Drive, Presented by Northern Kentucky Health Department. Through June 9. 363-2001. Edgewood.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Duveneck Media Team, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Media production. Teens and adults. 491-3942. Covington.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6, $3 for first-timers. 727-0904. Fort Wright.
Ricky Nye, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. Free. 491-8027. Covington.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Bowerbirds, 9:30 p.m. With Julie Doiron. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $10, $8 advance. 431-2201. Newport. American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.
SCHOOLS
Open House, 7 p.m. Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church St. Alumni Hall, old high school building. Tour of school, departmental demonstrations and introduction to faculty. Teachers ill be in classrooms to provide quick overview and answer questions. Refreshments follows. Prospective students and parents. Free. 431-1335; www.hchscov.com. Covington.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Fiber Arts: Sewing Class, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Ages 10 and up. Volunteers with sewing skills to help younger students needed. Registration required. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. Covington.
EDUCATION
Overpaying Your Income Taxes?, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Learn about old and new federal and Kentucky personal income tax deductions and credits you might not be claiming. No individual tax preparation or assistance will be provided. Ages 18 and up. Free. Through Jan. 21. 586-6101; ces.ca.uky.edu/boone. Burlington.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
RECREATION
American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, 5818888; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
RECREATION
Scrabble Rama!, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Scrabble tournament; prizes. 431-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. PROVIDED
Curious George takes to the stage in “Curious George Live!” from Friday, Jan. 8, through Sunday, Jan. 10, at The Bank of Kentucky Center at Northern Kentucky University. It is the first original musical stage production for Curious George. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12-$28, with additional fees. For information, call 859-442-2652 or visit www.curiousgeorgelive.com. For tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Brighton Gardens of Edgewood, 2950 Turkeyfoot Road, Designed to provide emotional support and practical information for family members and caregivers. 426-1888. Edgewood.
PROVIDED
Celebrate winter at Holiday Fest The Beach on Ice with ice skating on an outside rink, a toboggan slide, visiting and feeding animals and seeing a miniature train display. The fest is 5-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8; 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9; and 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10. Visit www.thebeachwaterpark.com.
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January 7, 2010
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New Year resolutions mean time to get up again There are two classes of people, those who fall and stay down, and those who fall and get up again. Whether our fall is away from a diet, from a responsibility, or from grace; whether it is a fall in something minor or major, we all fall occasionally. That’s because we’re fallible humans. The important thing is that we get up again. Resolutions are genuine resolves to get up and try again. They’re necessary for people who want to improve their personality and character. Customarily the beginning of a new year is chosen as an opportunity to make resolutions. An old monastic custom led monks to undertake even a daily, personal “examination of conscience.” At the end of every day, a monk quietly took stock to see
where he failed that day in his resolution. That realization enabled him to get up and start over with the beginning of day. Father Lou a new Life is usually Guntzelman a series of getPerspectives ting-up-agains, especially for successful people. Resolutions are important because they counteract one of our major tendencies to seek comfort more than growth. We can find 10 reasons to stay down for every one to get up. Members of Alcoholics Anonymous or former drug addicts willingly admit that before they achieved sobriety they were experts at finding excuses to stay
down. They’d cry, become angry or self-deprecating, and promise to start “next week,” anything but resolve to get up now. They conned themselves and others into thinking they were really making a serious resolution. But inside they just wanted to be let alone so they could stay where they were. Serious resolutions spring from honesty, humility and commitment to a goal. Olympic gold medal winners have a compelling goal in mind long before they have the medal draped around their neck. Fulfilled spouses have a commitment to the goal of a loving relationship long before they celebrate a 50th anniversary. Dieters need to be drawn by a healthy image of themselves standing at the goal-line of self-
improvement. Making and remaining faithful to good resolutions also has psychological and spiritual advantages. It encourages our inner development, and leads us to a deeper respect for ourselves. We see we have willpower, a sense of discipline, and a commitment to our own good. We realize our life is not as out of control as we first thought, and that we have many options in the ways we move ahead as a person. We feel proud of ourselves when we make and keep resolutions. Ruts are the opposite of resolutions. Remaining in ruts of unhealthy behavior introduces us to mediocrity. We feel so familiar with the thoughts, habits and defenses we’ve formed – even though some of our habits are unhealthy – that we prefer their comfortable securi-
ty to new growth. Leaving ruts requires humility to recognize the state into which we gotten ourselves, a willingness to change, and perseverance to figure and find the way out. Poet W.H. Auden writes of the human comfort level found in sameness, and the resistance to growth: We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread Than climb the cross of the present And let our illusions die. 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.
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gate was looking for work on the Internet and responded to an ad she saw on a news Web site. She said she thought it looked legitimate. “You were supposed to receive a kit for just paying $1.97 for shipping and handling,” Wade said. That was in early December and as soon as she signed up, giving her personal information and bank debit card number, she received a phone call that made her very leery of the company. “They called me and immediately tried … to get me to sign up for additional things.” Wade immediately can-
out beforeh a n d . Legitimate marketers don’t hide critical information about costs or Howard Ain c a n c e l l a Hey Howard! tion policies to get their customers to agree to future changes.” The FTC said some companies even make cancellations or returns difficult for those who do read the fine print. It noted many of these firms use e-mail or Webbased promotions. Wanda Wade of South-
I’ve repeatedly warned about Web sites that offer free trial offers for just a small shipping and handling fee. Too often, hidden in small print at the bottom of the page it says you will automatically be enrolled in the company’s program unless you cancel within 10 days – and you’ll be charged a high monthly fee for the service. Now the Better Business Bureau, Federal Trade Commission and Visa are also warning about this. The FTC stated, “Free trial marketing can be convenient for consumers – if the terms are clearly spelled
Too often, hidden in small print at the bottom of the page it says you will automatically be enrolled in the company’s program unless you cancel within 10 days – and you’ll be charged a high monthly fee for the service. celled with the company and so was shocked when, just days later, unauthorized charges starting showing up on her bank statement. The first was for $1.94, but the second was for more than $77 and that caused her bank account to be overdrawn. “They had no right to do that and I have called and contacted the company. I’ve
spoken with eight or nine different people – a lot of foreign people that I can’t understand,” Wade said. “I canceled my card. I have to keep the checking account open. It overdrew my account and I’ve been charged three overdraft fees,” Wade said. I told her to go in person to her bank to file written unauthorized withdrawal
statements. She did and now has received all the money back, including the overdraft fees. Wade said she will now be more wary of these free trial offers and will never put her debit card number on the Internet. “Definitely don’t use a debit card. A credit card is bad enough, but a debit card is worse,” she said. 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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January 7, 2010
‘Queen of Housewares’ talks cookware
I laugh at a title jokingly given to me by customers at Macy’s – “The Queen of Housewares.” I not only demons t r a t e everything we sell but I also do the training for the region for Rita oe m pul o y -r Heikenfeld ees. T h a t Rita’s kitchen means I get to test all kinds of fun cookware, electrics, cutlery and gadgets. What that also means is I’m a huge advocate for good quality cookware and cutlery. Every year right after the holidays, I’m deluged with questions about cookware and knives. Checking with my other writer colleagues, I’ve found that these two subjects are ones that their readers have lots of inquiries about, too. I suppose it’s because
they’re among the best selling houseware gifts and there’s such a huge variety available that it can be really confusing as to what’s good, what’s not, etc. So today I’m going to address cookware. In a future column, I’ll talk about cutlery.
Material
It can be stainless steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum, copper with a tinned or stainless inside surface, cast iron, cast iron with enameled inside, and nonstick, to name just a few.
Clad stainless steel
On its own, stainless is a poor conductor of heat. That’s why you should always buy a stainless pan with some copper or aluminum in it. The best cookware is “clad” which means it has an aluminum or copper core that is sandwiched, or clad, between stainless steel. It’s
usually called triple-ply. There are two kinds of clad: fully clad like what I just described where the sandwiched core extends from the bottom of the pan all the way up the sides (creating three layers) or bottom clad which have a disk of aluminum or copper, or both, on the bottom only. Both perform well but the fully clad is my choice and the highest quality. You can use metal utensils in these pans.
needs maintaining to look good. You also get great browning.
Cast iron
I call this the original nonstick. I use mine every day. The downside is it’s heavy and needs to be seasoned and dried right away after washing. The perk is you get a boost of iron every time you cook with it. Some cast iron pieces, like Le Creuset, have an enameled cooking surface which gives you the benefit of cast iron without the work. Another line of cookware that gives great browning.
Aluminum
Look for anodized aluminum which means the pan has been put through a process that changes the aluminum structure to be non-reactive to foods, just like stainless and you can use metal utensils. You get great browning with this cookware.
Nonstick
A lot of debate about this being a safe cooking surface. Bottom line is that you can still use your nonstick pans as long as they’re not
Copper
The best conductor of heat but expensive and
chipped or peeling. The surface is safe with normal use. For complete information, log onto www.goodhousekeeping.com about nonstick or check out my video showing all kinds of cookware at www.abouteating.com.
Browning in nonstick?
Nonstick does not brown as well, for the most part, as regular pans, though there are nonstick pans that offer decent browning. Nonstick is wonderful for eggs, waffles, cheese sandwiches, low fat cooking, sauces, etc. You need no oil in the pan except for flavor, and clean up is a breeze. Unless otherwise stated, use plastic or wooden utensils. Most nonstick is not dishwasher safe, though there are some that can be put in the dishwasher.
To spray or not to spray
I don’t recommend using
a pressure type spray, like Pam, on cookware. The pump units you fill yourself are fine, as is an oiled paper towel. What happens is the Pam-type cooking spray may sometimes bond to the bottom of a pan, creating a yellowish surface that is impossible to wash off. It won’t hurt the pan, but it may disqualify the warranty and may also compromise the nonstick surface.
I want your feedback!
What’s your favorite cookware, and why? Is it an heirloom pan, or a brandspanking new pot that you just had to have? Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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When faced with the task of providing the swine flu (H1N1) vaccine to thousands of Northern Kentucky residents, volunteers were needed to assist in the effort. The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to respond to events such as the swine flu vaccination campaign as well as other public health emergencies. Anyone interested in joining the Medical Reserve Corps is invited to attend a
two-hour orientation session from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the health department’s district office, 610 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood. A light breakfast will be provided. The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps is a branch of the federal government’s Medical Reserve Corps program, and its goal is to provide a volunteer pool for the region that can enhance and support first responders, public health agencies and the health care infrastructure during a crisis.
RELIGION NOTES Madison Christian Church
As part of their winter tour concert series, The Transylvania University 40 – member choir will perform at Madison Avenue Christian Church on Sunday, Jan. 10. The choir will perform at 10:45 a.m. as part of the church’s service. The performance will include religious music by German romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn and modern composers Jan Sandstrom, Javier Busto and Leonard Bernstein. The Madigral Choir Singers will perform Medieval English selections. For more information, contact Madison Avenue Church at 261-0226. The church is located at 1530 Madison Ave. Visit the website at www.Mchurch.com.
Church Women United
The Tri-City Chapter of Church Women United is holding its annual business meeting and potluck supper at 6 p.m. Jan. 8 at Grace Episcopal Church, 7111 Price Pike in Florence. Parking is available in the church’s lot. Admission is open to anyone with an interest and those planning to attend are asked to bring a covered dish to share (meat, vegetable, salad or dessert). The event will be a celebration of human rights with guest speaker Telly McGaha, who is chief development officer for Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center. A brief business meeting will follow the program. For more information, call Joan Morgan at 5257599.
p.m. followed two sessions of class. The first session at 1:30 p.m. will be broken down into separate sessions for preschool, young elementary and older elementary students. The second session will feature storytelling/drama, games, music and arts/crafts classes. For more information, call 441-0442. Highland Hills is located at 638 Highland Avenue in Fort Thomas.
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Deaths
January 7, 2010
Fred Caldwell Jr.
Fred C. Caldwell Jr., 68, Fort Wright, died Jan. 2, 2010, at Baptist Care Center, Erlanger. He was a transportation manager with the U.S. Postal Service, a member of Squires Car Club, chairman of the Cavalcade of Customs, producer of Bridalrama and a member of the Viper Club of America. He is survived by his wife, Janet Caldwell of Fort Wright; son Freddie C. Caldwell III of Union; daughters Kimberly Kathman of Edgewood and Karen Stenken of Fort Mitchell; one sister, Susan Braggs of Clear Lake Shores, Texas; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials: Women’s Wellness Center, 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Beulah Campbell
Beulah Staggs Campbell, 91, Fort Mitchell, died Dec. 29, 2009, in Edgewood. She was a homemaker, an auditor for Reliance Insurance Co. and worked for the Kenton County Clerk’s office. Her husband, Buck Campbell, and son, Rick Campbell, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Bill and Mike Campbell; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Eugene “Gene” Paul Crowley, 77, Independence, died Jan. 1, 2009, at St. Charles Care Center, Covington. He was an independent truck driver, and worked for Associated Truck Lines and Avis Rental Car Company. He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and served in the U.S. Army Armor Division during the Korean War. His wife of 31 years, Evelyn Mary Simon Crowley, died previously. Survivors include his son, Mike Crowley of Key West, Fla.; brother, John Crowley of Alexandria; sisters, Mary Katherine Deaton of Lexington, Tenn., and Carole Simon of Fort Wright; and one grandson. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cold Spring. Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Barbara Catholic Church Building Fund, 4042 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, KY 41018, or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Phylis Dietz
Phylis Dietz, 68, Fort Mitchell, died Dec. 29, 2009, at her home. She was a nurse for St. Elizabeth Healthcare, member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Hope Cottage, Cincinnati Art Museum and a volunteer at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati. Survivors include her sons Chuck, Phillip and Chad Dietz, all of Fort Mitchell; sisters, Debbie Highhouse of Villa Hills and Donna Crowley of Burlington; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Thomas More Nursing Scholarship Fund, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017.
Irvin Elsbernd
Irvin F. “Geek” Elsbernd, 79, Covington, died Dec. 27, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a bricklayer for Krallman’s and Sons Masonry, a Korean War Army veteran, member of St. John Church in Covington, Covington Turner’s Society and Kelly Furnish Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7099. His wife, Roberta “Bobbie Ann” Kaiser Elsbernd, died in 1994 and his grandson, Ben Steffen, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Wilson of Delhi, Ohio, Kathy Webster of Taylor Mill, Barb Haddox of Florence, Diane Steffen of Ludlow, Tracy Bishop of Lakeside Park, Mary Hitzfield of Petersburg, Laura Likens of Latonia, Julie Carnes of Amelia, Ohio and Amy Stepp of Erlanger; son, Alvin Elsbernd of Taylor Mill; brothers, Bernard Elsbernd of Erlanger, Max Elsbernd of Covington; sisters, Dell Doker and Delores Willen of Lakeside Park and Ann Faulk of Erlanger; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Ben Steffen Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Huntington Bank, 300 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016; or St. John Church, 627 W. Pike St., Covington, 41011; or American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 207 Farragut Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218.
Raymond Fessler
ty Drugs in Walton and member of First Christian Church of Paintsville. Her husband, William Gamble, died previously. Survivors include her son, Bill Gamble of Crittenden, David Gamble of Crestview Hills, Samuel Gamble of Blue Ash and Don Gamble of Union; daughters, Martha Ward of Crittenden and Donita Winkle of Florence; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home, Verona, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Ava Glenn
Ava Paige Glenn, stillborn, Florence, died Dec. 23, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her mother, Angel Glenn of Florence; father, Ryan Connor of Fort Wright; grandparents, Michael and Sandra Glenn of Florence, grandparents, Cheryl and William Connor of Cincinnati and great-grandmother, Ruth Glenn Meadows of Walton. Burial was in Walton Cemetery. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Victoria Hill
Victoria Hill, 54, Covington, a homemaker, died Dec. 29, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her daughters, Skye Hill of Fort Mitchell, Stephanie Burch and Miranda Mullins, both of Covington; sons, James Hill of Florence and Justice Hill of Burlington; sisters, Tracey Carrington of Waynesboro, Ga., Tonja Hammock of Girard, Ga., Susan Gatta of Fort Worth, Texas and Marta Colclasure of Brighton, Ark. and eight grandchildren Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, handled the arrangements.
Raymond C. Fessler, 93, Fort Wright, died Dec. 31, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He retired from the flooring business and started a second career working at Pachinko in MainStrasse. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright, and was a WWII Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Lee Frye Fessler; daughters, Jane Mitchell of Northridge, Calif., Claire Fessler of Crescent Springs; sons, Michael Fessler of Tokyo, Japan, Thomas Fessler of Crescent Springs, Joseph Fessler of Fort Mitchell; sister, Sister Monica Fessler, O.S.B., of Saint Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, handled the arrangements.
Steven J. Kenning, 58, Union, died Dec. 30, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He was the owner of Lighthouse Transportation Service, a member of the Northern Kentucky University Alumni, the Kenton County Jaycees and Elks Lodge #314. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth Kenning; daughters, Kristi Kenning, Kimberly Banham and Stephanie Lonnemann, all of Ludlow; his mother, Rosemarie Kenning of Fort Wright; brothers, Bob Kenning of Villa Hills and John Kenning of Fort Mitchell; two grandchildren. Memorials: Be Concerned, 714 Washington St., Covington, KY 41011, or The Steinford Toy Foundation, P.O. Box 17634, Covington, KY 41017.
Martha Gamble
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Martha Gamble, 89, Walton, died Dec. 27, 2009, at Bridgepoint Nursing Home, Florence. She was a clerk for Boone Coun-
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Dana Moore, 43, of Key West, Fla., formerly of Covington, died Oct. 9, 2009, at Lower Keys Medical Center, Key West, Fla. He was the owner of Records & Rogues in Key West and a former crossing guard for Erlanger Schools. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Keyer Moore; mother, Jennie Wiehoff of Latonia; stepfather, James Wiehoff of Latonia; father, Clarence Moore of the state of California; brother, Dale Moore of Covington and sister, Melissa Valentour of Covington. Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements.
James Morris
James “Jim” Morris, 94, Erlanger, died Jan. 1, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a machinist for Randall Company and H & L Company and a member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Richard Lee Morris of Covington and Tony Nash of Shreveport, La.; daughter, Rosemary Ball of Erlanger; sister, Opal Wells of Paris; seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Wanda Morrison
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Wanda L. Morrison, 77, Covington, a homemaker, died Dec. 31, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, John F. Morrison, died previously. Survivors include her son, Larry Morrison of Covington; daughter, Sharon Morrison of Covington; brothers; Wayne Moore and Jerry Combs; sisters, Kay Robertson and Shelby Brennan; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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Mary Nelson
Mary Joan Nelson, 76, California, died Jan. 2, 2010, at her home. She was a sorter for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in California. She is survived by her husband, Harold Nelson of California; sons Jack Nelson of California and Rick Nelson of Newtown; daughters Kim Bare of Batavia, Janice Betz and Vickie Wilson of Alexandria, and Cathy Reinert of California; one brother, Kenneth Clinger of Indiana; two sisters, Jean Hamilton of Constance and Ann Becker of Elsmere; 18 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.
Pansy Perry
Pansy Perry, 95, Erlanger, died Jan. 1, 2010, at Villaspring of Erlanger Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Erlanger. She was a homemaker and a member of Erlanger Baptist Church. Her husband, Walter Perry, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Sluder of Union; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Erlanger Baptist Church Harvest Ministries, 116 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018.
Mary Jo Ratermann
Mary Jo Buckholz Ratermann, 74, Kenton Hills, died Dec. 30, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker, taught art classes and was a member of the Notre Dame Golden Girls prayer study group for 30 years. Her husbands, Bernard Harmeling and Christopher Rice and daughter, Diane Harmeling-Zerhusen, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Ratermann; daughters, Deborah Baute of Tampa, Fla., Darlene Walderon of Atlanta, Ga.; sons, Joseph and John Harmeling Sr., both of Union, Daniel Harmeling of Erlanger and Michael Rice of Wilder; sister, Kathleen Romero of Fort Wright; eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017; or Ronald McDonald House, 350 Erkenbrecher Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.
Ruth Rauen
Ruth A. Rauen, 87, Erlanger, died Jan. 1, 2010, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Henry Church and a longtime member of the St. Henry Bereavement Community. Her husband, Charles A. Rauen, died previously. She is survived by her son, Nick Rauen of Lexington; two daughters, Mary Massie of Erlanger and Karen Walton of Bromley; one sister, Trudy Bieger of Erlanger; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was at Mother of God Cemetery, Covington. Memorials: St. Henry Grade School, 3813 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018.
Gary Rupard
Gary Coleman Rupard, 67, Covington, died Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. He was a tax examiner for the IRS. Survivors include his friend and caregiver, Donna Tudor of Cleves, Ohio.
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DEATHS nia, formerly of Edgewood, died Dec. 27, 2009, at Rosedale Manor, Latonia. He was a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service in Sharonville, an assistant Scout Master for Troop 31 in Fort Wright and attended Runyan Memorial Christian Church. His wife, Joann Parchman Smith, died previously. Survivors include his son, Douglas Smith of Independence; daughter, Teresa Hartsock of Edgewood; sisters, Mary McIntosh of Covington, Vivian Meyer and Shelia Liepricth, both of Erlanger and four grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227; or Rosedale Manor, 4250 Glenn Ave., Latonia, KY 41015.
Mary Turner
Mary “Sissy” C. Turner, 53, Newport, died Dec. 24, 2009, at her home. She was a physician’s assistant for Dr. Ali in Bellevue and director of the Children’s Choir at the Word of Life Church in Newport. Survivors include her daughters, Nevaeh Foster of Newport, Zariah Gary and Faever Gary, both of Newport; sisters, Tracy Noble of Cold
Bonnie Sams
Bonnie F. Sams, 70, Covington, died Dec. 31, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include four sons, Rick, Joey and Daniel Sams, all of Covington, and William Sams Jr. of Newport; two daughters, Lois Allen of Piner and Lisa Hampton of Covington; two brothers, Joe Justice of Phyllis, Ky., and Bufford Justice of Ryland Heights; two sisters, Rosie Palmer of Marion, Ohio, and Ollie Sams of Covington; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Raymond Smith
Spring, Grace Ferdon and Mona Turner, both of Covington; brothers, Jimmy Turner of Bellevue and Danny Turner of Sewickley, Pa. Burial was in Independence Cemetery.
James Vermillion
James Thomas Vermillion, 63, Germantown, died Dec. 28, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. Survivors include his son, Roger Vermillion of Melbourne; daughter, Betty Blaine of Covington; brothers, Jerry and Kenny Vermillion; sister, Mary O’Conner; and nine grandchildren.
Lena Wagner
Lena E. Wagner, 67, Covington, died Dec 27, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a teacher for St. Benedict and Blessed Sacrament schools. Her son, Charles P. Wagner, died in 1997.
Harold Wessling
Harold P. Wessling, 51, Falmouth, died Dec. 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.
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He was a machine operator for Sara Lee Foods. His son, Douglas Wessling, died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Jackie Wessling of Alexandria; son, Joe Wessling of Alexandria; sisters, Doris Ulrich of Covington, Donna Hogle of Alexandria and Linda Rison of Falmouth; brothers, James Wessling of Falmouth, Jack Wessling of Alexandria, Ray Wessling of Milan, Ind., Bob Kotzbauer of Lexington and David Kotzbauer of Crescent Springs and two grandchildren. Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.
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Survivors include her husband, Charles Wagner; sons, Eric Wagner of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Kert Wagner of Covington; daughters, Katrina Brown of New Stanton, Pa., Charlene Stinger of Fort Rucker, Ala., Gretchen Wood of Beaumont, Texas and Beth Goodwin of Cincinnati; brothers; Kenneth, Donald, and Joseph Roark, all of Jackson; sister, Irene Hess of Fort Mitchell and six grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements.
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Arrests/citations
Nicole Connely, 4046 Akochia St., possession of marijuana at 200 Crescent Ave., Dec. 23. Ronald J. Smith, 10 E. 16th St., Apt. 2, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia, promoting contraband at 10 16th St. , Dec. 22. James T. Gadson Jr., 6790 Weller Way, possession of marijuana at 0100 block of E. 11th St., Dec. 21. Michael B. Whitt, 2964 High Forest Ln., Apt. 338, serving parole violation warrant at 0-100 block of E. 11th St., Dec. 21. Kelvin U. Marshall, 1810 Garrard St., possession of marijuana at 1526 Greenup St., Dec. 27. Ryan E. Heathcock, 100 Wallace Ave., second degree disorderly conduct at 600 block of Madison Ave., Dec. 27. Nathaniel L. Wilson, 3220 Colerain Ave., second degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 700 Madison Ave., Dec. 26. Jamall A. Bryant, 511 Prospect Pl., possession of drug paraphrenalia at Riverside Dr., Dec. 26. Maureen Mcclendon, 1526 St. Clair St., disregarding traffic control
device, operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at W. 15th St., Dec. 25. John F. Fossett, 411 Elm St., possession of drug paraphrenalia, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance, serving parole violation warrant at Riverside Dr., Dec. 23. Gary C. Dalton, 226 W. 15th St., no. 2, third degree burglary at 401 E. 16th St., Dec. 26. Rolando Perez-Lopez, 1618 Banklick St., no. 2, fourth degree assault at 1618 Banklick St., no. 2, Dec. 27. Terrance M. Rice, 2224 Ravenwood Ave., second degree assault, leaving scene of accident/failure to render assistance, etc, alcohol intoxication in a public place at John Roebling Bridge, Dec. 25. Gailen P. Armentrout, 3140 Beech Ave., Apt. D., alcohol intoxication in a public place, possession of marijuana at 409 Southern Ave., Dec. 27. James R. Humphrey, 1222 Lee St., fourth degree assault at 1222 Lee St., Dec. 20. Anthony J. Jasper, 210 Sterrett Ave., theft of services at 210 E. 20th St., Dec. 20.
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Cindy A. Taylor, 98 Blossom Ln., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia, first degree promoting contraband at 613 W. 4th St., Dec. 18. Keith A. Strohmaier, At Large, fourth degree assault at 479 Farrell Dr., Dec. 18. Jerry Wolfe, No Address Given, resisting arrest, third degree terroristic threatening, second degree disorderly conduct at 438 Pike St., Dec. 18. Toby A. Bailey Jr., 501 Abbey Rd., first degree robbery at 509 Abbey Rd., Dec. 17. James S. Havens, 1415 Maryland Ave., first degree criminal trespassing at 1526 Wheeler St., Dec. 17. Ronald W. Lucas Jr., No Address Given, second degree robbery at 300 W. 33rd St., Dec. 16. Karen S. Spegal, 4308 Winston Ave., No. 1, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 1413 Russell St., Dec. 16. Nicholas W. Swope, 603 Greenup St., possession of marijuana at 500 Greenup St., Dec. 16. Victoria R. Miller, 2483 Evergreen Dr., fourth degree assault at 2483 Evergreen Dr., Dec. 15. Lamon A. Meriwether, 641 W. 12th St., Apt. 3, fourth degree assault at 641 W. 12th St., Dec. 15. Brian K. Johnson, 338 Bush St., no. 1, menacing, possession of a open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle at 300 Riverside Dr., Dec. 14. Carey L. Henderson Jr., 2247 Janes Ln., possession of marijuana at 126 Jacob Price, Dec. 14.
Incidents/investigations Arson
A structure was intentionally set afire at 2514 Warren St., Dec. 25.
Assault
A man reported being assaulted at 2601 Benton Rd., Dec. 14. A man was assaulted at 511 Delmar Pl., Dec. 15. A man was cut with a sharp instrument at 811 Greenup St. no. 3, Dec. 19. A man was struck in the head with a brick at Greenup St., Dec. 20. A man was truck in the face several
times at E. 16th St., Dec. 20. A woman reported being assaulted at Highway Ave., Dec. 21. A woman reported being assaulted at Benton Rd., Dec. 23. A woman reported being assaulted at Crisnic St., Dec. 18. A woman reported being assaulted at Greenup St., Dec. 14. A woman was assaulted at Holman Ave., Dec. 23. A woman was assaulted at Greenup St., Dec. 14. A woman was pushed down approximately eight steps at E. 45th St., Dec. 24. A woman was strangled and punched in the face at Wheeler St., Dec. 15. A woman was struck with an open hand at 4514 Carroll St., Dec. 17. Two men assaulted one another at 138 Daniels St., Dec. 25. Two women pushed each other at 507 W. 14th St., Dec. 22.
Assault, criminal trespassing
A woman was knocked to the ground and assaulted at Bell Ct., Dec. 26.
Burglary
$200 in cash was stolen at 114 33rd St., Dec. 20. $42 in cash was stolen at 329 W. Pike St., Dec. 20. A camera was stolen at 106 E. 4th St., Dec. 20. A camera was stolen at 229 7th St., Dec. 25. A circular saw was stolen at 1606 Scott St., Dec. 20. A computer was stolen at 213 W. 6th St., Dec. 16. A DVD player, DVD/VHS combo player, bicycle, and Christmas presents were stolen at 2417 Phelps Ln., Dec. 26. A game system and 11 games were stolen at 114 Promontory Dr., no. B, Dec. 22. A game system, games, jewelry, and about $37 wa stolen at 714 E. 20th St., Dec. 16. A lockbox containing medication was stolen at 111 W. 33rd St., Dec. 27. A motor and coppering wiring were taken from a furnace at 1232 Spring St., Dec. 23. A safe was taken from a residence at 22 W. 28th St., Dec. 25. A satelite radio, GPS unit, 10 games,
and a DVD player were stolen at 2417 Phelps Ln., Dec. 25. A TV was stolen at 118 B. Promontory Dr., Dec. 25. A TV was stolen at 240 Greenup St., Dec. 21. Cigarettes and a picture were taken at 1519 Garrard St., Dec. 16. Cigarettes and other items were stolen at 1525 Madison Ave., Dec. 25. Four roof nailers were stolen at 1225 Holman Ave., Dec. 14. Several items were stolen from a residence at 4601 Victory Ave., Dec. 21. Someone broke into a store and fled upon police arrival at 1722 Madison Ave., Dec. 20.
Burglary, criminal mischief
Copper piping was stolen at 2032 Donaldson Ave., Dec. 17.
Criminal mischief
A brick was thrown through the window of a vehicle at 2209 Scott St., Apt. 3, Dec. 21. A curbside mailbox was stolen at 3092 Sugarcamp Rd., Dec. 27. A piece of concrete were thrown through a window at 1648 Nancy St., no. 1, Dec. 19. A vehicle was damaged at 327 Bush St., Dec. 14. A vehicle was vandalized at 50 E. 11th St., Dec. 24. A vehicle's door panels were cut, the glove box broken, and the ignition system was damaged at 917 Main St., Dec. 14. An air conditioner was damaged at 640 Main St., Dec. 17. The door of a vehicle was dented at 3624 Decoursey Ave., Dec. 26. The front window of a vehicle was shattered at 1035 Banklick St., Dec. 14. The right front quarter panel of a vehicle was damaged at 111 Brent Spence Sq. Apt 504, Dec. 18. The window of a vehicle was shattered at 3320 Cottage Ave., Dec. 17. Tires on a vehicle were cut at 108 E. 42nd St., Dec. 19.
Forgery
Fraudulent money orders were used for a transaction at 723 Craig, Dec. 14. Several checks were forged at 50 W. 11th St., Dec. 17.
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A stolen bank card was used to withdraw funds from an ATM at 602 Madison Ave., Dec. 15. Someone used another's EBT card without permission at 925 Worth St., Dec. 16.
Harassing communications
A man has been receiving harassing phone calls at 606 E. 16th St., Dec. 27. A man reported receiving a threatening phone call at 117 W. 4th St., Dec. 16. A man reported receiving several phone calls designed to harass and annoy at 1114 Parkway Ave., Dec. 16. A woman received a threatening message at 1540 Nancy St., Dec. 23. A woman reported being harassed at 1021 Russell St., Dec. 17. A woman reported several hang up calls at 3813 Park Ave., Dec. 17. Two individuals report being harassed by another couple at 359 Altamont Rd., Dec. 22.
Harassing communications, terroristic threatening
A man threatened to shoot another man and sent harassing messages at 2607 Eastern Ave., Dec. 26.
Harassment
A man was shoved to the ground twice at 3624 Decoursey Ave., Dec. 25. A woman threatened a man at 200 Madison Ave., Dec. 17.
Menacing, criminal mischief
A window of a residence was broken out at 1345 Garrard St., Dec. 22.
Menacing, harassment
A man pushed a woman and made her fear physical injury at 524 Thomas St., Dec. 27.
Robbery
$200 in cash was stolen at 1311 Madison Ave., Dec. 25. A man was assaulted during a robbery attempt at 700 W. Madison Ave., Dec. 22. A wallet was stolen at 100 E. 4th St., Dec. 17.
Terroristic threatening
A man threatened to burn down a residence at 861 Crescent Ave., Dec. 15. A woman was threatened at 8 E. 18th St., Dec. 21. A woman's life was threatened at 0100 block of W. 15th St., Dec. 17. Two men threatened a woman and her family at 126 W. 8th St., Dec. 15.
Theft
$31.52 in gasoline was stolen at 609 W. 4th St., Dec. 19. $70 in cash was stolen at 112 Promontory Dr., no. J, Dec. 26. Five garbage cans were stolen at 525 Greenup St., Dec. 24. A bass cabinet and a preamp was stolen at 2106 Oakland Ave., Dec. 22. A bicycle was stolen at 323 E. 2nd St., Dec. 16. A bicycle was stolen at 641 Main St., Dec. 27. A bingo bag with bingo dobbers with ink pens was stolen from a vehicle at 2108 Glenway Ave., Dec. 22. A debit card was stolen from a vehicle at 200 W. 4th St., Dec. 15. A duffle bag, bottle of prescription medication, and $1,150 in cash was stolen at 1410 Russell St., Dec. 24.
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