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Blue ribbon winners

St. Agnes School in Fort Wright is one of 50 private schools nationally given the prestigious 2009 Blue Ribbon award by the U.S. Department of Education. The school celebrated with a rally and celebration. Read what the award means for the parish school and how staff and students feel about it. SCHOOLS, A6

Hauntingly good times at the library

Many things will go bump in the dark in stories told at the Kenton County Library system for the month of October. Erlanger Branch Children’s Librarian, Theresa Goedde shares some of what will be happening in the library system’s regular column in this week’s newspaper. VIEWPOINTS, A10

Carpenter’s workshop

Wade Halsey loves his work. He has spent a lifetime working wood into cabnets, pens, and whatever catches his attention. The Edgewood resident talks about his passion in his Covington workshop. LIFE, B1

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Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders couldn’t hold back a grin as he stood at the podium during a Sept. 21 Fort Mitchell council meeting, showing off a translating device. “Whenever we can get something like this using the money of drug dealers, that’s a positive for us,” he said. “Using their money to help law enforcement is something we enjoy being able to do.” Sanders presented the Fort Mitchell Police Department with the new translating device, which allows officers to communicate with non-English speaking residents in the field. His office purchased it using drug forfeiture money seized when dealers are arrested and sent to prison. Erlanger and Independence also have one of the devices, which retails for just under $1,000. “With a growing non-English speaking population, this is a very useful tool,” said Sanders. “I think the officers here, especially with the interstate running through the city, will find this to be a tremendous benefit.” The device, which can translate into 17 languages, is pre-pro-

grammed with commonly-used law enforcement phrases, such as “Give me you driver’s license” or “let me see your hands.” The officer can say a keyword to trigger one of the phrases. The device also offers complete text translation, where officers can enter a sentence in English and have it translated to the language of their choice, making a conversation possible between the officer and the citizen. “Obviously, that’s not the most efficient way to conduct a long conversation but it can be helpful at times,” said Sanders. Police Captain Jim Bussman said the department was grateful to Sanders for providing them with the device. “We’re very grateful that we’re able to get one of these, and it should be a big help to our officers,” he said. Councilman David Schrand also pointed out that with the World Equestrian Games set to come to Lexington in 2010, the device could be a necessity. “We’re hearing that there is going to be 750,000 people from all over the world for the games, and there’s obviously going to be some spill over up here,” he said. “So this is something that is really going to get some use.”

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Turkey Foot name, mascot debated By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Twenty-one parents, students, teachers and community members spoke out at the Turkey Foot Middle School public forum Thursday Sept. 24. The forum allowed people the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether or not the middle school’s name and/or mascot “Indians” should be changed before the new school is opened in fall 2010. Of the 21 community members who spoke, more than two-thirds were against changing either the name or the mascot. The rest were for changing the mascot and two speakers were in favor of changing both. Speakers who researched said the “Turkeyfoot” name was inspired by its original purpose as a road once used by southern Kenton County farmers to take their turkeys to market. “I think we should respect the history and tradition that comes along with the school throughout time,” said parent Brad Hanna. “Just because the kids are moving into a state-of-the-art facility doesn’t mean we should disregard the past.” Teacher Carol Caudill, an alumni and 12-year educator at the school, was opposed to both changes.

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A public forum was held Sept. 24 to allow the community to speak on whether or not the school's name and/or mascot should be changed when the new school opens in fall 2010. The issue was brought forward when some parents and faculty found the mascot offensive. This is the current mascot. An earlier mascot in the gym, where the meeting was held, depicts an American Indian in profile wearing a head dress. “I don’t believe that by taking away the Indian you are educating your children about Native American culture. Going into a new school building we can educate them more about Native American culture and their tribes,” she said. Parent Diana Long said the school’s mascot is “insulting” and “inaccurate.” “Opening this new school is an opportunity and a gift to teach our children respect and it’s an oppor-

tunity to demonstrate the integrity and the respect we want our chilSubmit your opinion dren to come out of here with,” All comments of speakers at the she said. public forum were recorded and will Community member Guy W. be used by the Turkey Foot Middle Jones introduced himself as waku School committee in their decisionwa la, a descendent of the Lakota making process on whether or not the tribe, and said the mascot “Indischool’s name and/or mascot should an” is offensive to him. be changed, said Vice Principal Deb “The terminology used within Obermeyer. the society is in fact detrimental,” A survey has been posted on the he said. school’s Web site to allow community “So when we begin to think members not in attendance to voice their opinion. Visit www.tfms.kenton. about these terms you need to k12.ky.us to take the survey. think outside of the box. And yes, that head dress is offensive because it is not culturally nor his- ing to a group of people?” he torically correct to this part of the asked. The mascot is a “TF” inside a Americas. It is offensive – it is part of a destructive cultural genocide,” circle decorated with feathers. An older mascot in the gym, where he said. the meeting was Students also held, depicts an O f t h e 2 1 c o m m u n i t y made their views American Indian in heard at the forum. members who spoke, profile wearing a Seventh grader more than two-thirds chief’s head dress. Spencer Peace was were against changing Middle school grades against the also divided into changes. either the name or the are teams given the “I have Native mascot. names of American American blood in Indian tribes. me and I am perThe meeting was an informasonally not offended by the Turkey Foot Indians,” he said. “I tional opportunity for the commitsee an Indian as being a strong, tee gathering data and eventually making a decision on the issue, leading figure.” Student Andres Gasper felt the which it will then present to the school’s site-based council. mascot should be changed. The committee is made up of “We need to create an image students, parents, teachers and we are proud of. How can anyone be proud of something so degrad- board members.

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Kenton schools focused on helping every student rcoomer@nky.com

The Kenton County School District met 17 out of 19 of No Child Left Behind goals for the 2008-2009 school year. The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into federal law in 2002 and is designed to close the gap in math and reading between disadvantaged, disabled and minority students and their peers. The district did not made adequate progress in the areas of math and reading among students with a disability, according to NCLB standards. While the Kenton County School District achieved 89.5 percent of NCLB goals set, if even one school does not make one NCLB target, the district has not satisfied NCLB requirements. For that reason, Assistant Superintendent Barb Martin does not think the NCLB results are indicative of the quality of education in Kenton County. “Schools are knocking the socks off of state assessments. We know kids

are learning,” she said, citing the biggest jump in NCLB scores at River Ridge Elementary School. Since last year, student proficiency in reading at River Ridge increased 26.65 percent within the subpopulation of students with a disability while the same group increased proficiency 10.5 percent in math. Across the district, there was a 1.65 percent increase in reading in elementary schools. “We’ve got to teach every kid and make every kid a success. We will continue to have that as our focus,” Martin said. Eight elementary schools and Turkey Foot Middle School made 100 percent of their NCLB goals. The remaining elementary schools (Beechgrove, Kenton and Ryland Heights) only missed one target each. Summit View Middle School and Twenhofel Middle School missed two and three respectively. Dixie Heights High School missed two targets out of 13 while Scott and Simon Kenton high schools missed

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three NCLB targets. Districts that do not make their NCLB goals face federal consequences. This is the fifth year the district has not fulfilled all of its NCLB targets. District administrators will work with an assist team from the Kentucky Department of Education to improve its NCLB scores. On the school level, administrators use scores to break out students and teachers in remediation groups at the big group, small group and one-onone level, according to need, said Deputy Superintendent Terri Cox Cruey, all in an effort to fulfill the district’s No. 1 goal of every student performing at or above grade level in numeracy and literacy. “We feel like we are on the right track for the kinds of interventions that are beneficial to students and that are really showing us what will have an impact on their learning, but it takes time,” Cox Cruey said. For more information on the No Child Left Behind results, visit education.ky.gov.

KENTON COUNTY - Sanitation District No. 1 announced that they have developed a new program to help residents properly dispose of their household hazardous wastes, including paint, anti-freeze, gasoline and oil. Residents should visit www.nkyhhw.org, where they can get information about various proper disposal methods, as well as the location of collection and/or recycling companies in the area. Residents can also call 392-1920 for more information. Additionally, SD1 announced that they will be holding an event on Oct. 3 to help residents dispose of computers, TVs, and other similar items. Residents can bring these items to SD1, located in Fort Wright off Ky. 17, between 8 a.m. and noon that day. Visit www.sd1.org.

Fort Mitchell Fire Department

FORT MITCHELL – The Fort Mitchell Fire Department will hold a Fire Prevention Week Kickoff Event on Oct. 3, with proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospital. The kickoff will be held at the Columbia Sussex building in Crestview Hills, and will include train rides on the Richwood Tahoe Railroad.

There will also be fire prevention displays available, and residents will be able to meet members of the department. It will run from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. A family pack is also available for $25. For more, contact the fire department at 331-1267.

Blessed Sacrament Open House

FORT MITCHELL Blessed Sacrament School announced that they will be holding an open house on Oct. 4 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. The event is open to the public, as well as current families and parishioners at Blessed Sacrament. For more information, call 331-3062.

Circus Silly Willy

EDGEWOOD – The Edgewood Senior Center will be hosting a special six-week program starting on Oct. 7, entitled “Circus Silly Willy”. The program, designed for kids age 2-6, uses games, music, dance, acrobatics and imagination to help kids learn about leadership and social interaction. It will run on Wednesday morning from 1011 a.m. The cost of the class is $72. For more information, contact the city at 31-5910.

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

With new locations in Covington and Fort Thomas, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is planning some big changes for the future. The health care system, which also includes the locations in Edgewood, Falmouth, Florence and Grant County, has developed a strategic plan that will serve as a road map for the next three years, said Tom Saalfeld Sr., vice president and chief operating officer for St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. The plan, which was developed through a 12month process with input from the Board of Trustees, management, physicians and community leaders, includes moving and upgrading a variety of services. One of the biggest changes will be in obstetrics care. Currently, the facilities in Fort Thomas, Edgewood and Florence accommodate women for labor and delivery, but starting Nov. 1, Fort Thomas will no longer offer that service.

In the second quarter of 2011, Florence will no longer offer the service, meaning all pregnant women will have to go to the Edgewood location to deliver. The plan includes upgrading the Edgewood location to include a Level III NICU and nursery. In Fort Thomas, the space vacated by obstetrics may possibly be filled by expanding oncology, women’s services, chemical dependency and mental health. In Florence officials are looking at an additional med-surg unit with private beds and expanded women’s services. The consolidation will allow St. Elizabeth to save money, offer more and expand services, Saalfeld said. Additionally, they hope the plan will decrease migration of patients to Cincinnati hospitals, he said. Saalfeld said the plan may change depending on the economy and possible health care changes by the federal government. For information about St. Elizabeth Healthcare visit www.stelizabeth.com.

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Celebrate Halloween in Covington by busting out your zombie duds for the first Zombie Crawl. Zombie fans are invited to dress up and gather at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Molly Maloneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub. The crawl will proceed to five zombie-friendly venues including the Leapin Lizard Gallery in Mainstrasse

where there will be a BMovie Bash with awards given for best costume, character and more. The crawl will include a â&#x20AC;&#x153;zombificationâ&#x20AC;? room at Molly Maloneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as well as a choreographed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thrillerâ&#x20AC;? dance through Mainstrasse. Every stop on the Zombie Crawl is family friendly, Bowers said, even children are allowed to join the crawl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people to bring their kids out,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want little zombies.â&#x20AC;?

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Families can party at Casa Mexico in Latonia By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

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The Cipriano family is bringing fun and casual dining to the Latonia neighborhood. Casa Mexico, located at 21 East 32nd Street, features dining, a full service staff, a banquet hall, game room and two stages for live music. Call 292-8226.

The Ciprianos bring more than 35 years of experience in the restaurant business to the newly-opened Casa Mexico in Covington’s Latonia Neighborhood. The restaurant, located at 21 E. 32nd Street, features a full menu, a banquet hall, live music on the weekends and a game area. “It’s a family restaurant. Any family can come in while they’re having dinner and the kids can play games,” said owner Pedro Cipriano, adding it’s com-

mon to serve the adults at the table and the children in the game area. “They’re having a good time,” he said. Popular dishes include the Casa Mexico fajita combos, which allows you to taste a “Casa Mexico variety,” Cipriano said. The appetizer Nachos el Patron (The Boss) and the appetizer assortment Fiesta mi Pueblo (A party in my town) are also big sellers. If you need a venue for your party, Casa Mexico’s banquet hall can seat 80 people and is available for use to anyone in the com-

munity, Cipriano said. “Anybody interested in it is welcome because everybody needs a place to come and have a good time,” he said. Mexican food lovers can also listen to live music on two different stages at 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. After 9 p.m., the kitchen is closed, but the full-service bar is still open, Cipriano said. “Come in at 8 p.m., have your dinner and stay the rest of the night,” he said. “Try us. I invite everybody to come and visit Casa Mex-

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ico. Every guest we have here is welcome and we will always meet them with a shot of tequila.” Casa Mexico is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant’s kitchen is closed, but hosts live music and serves drinks from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the weekends. Visit casamexicoky.com to check out the menu and download coupons. Call 292-8226 for details.

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The U.S. Department of Education named St. Agnes School in Fort Wright a 2009 Blue Ribbon School. The department chooses schools that have either tested in the top 10 percent in state or national assessments or made improvement in the learning of dis-advantaged students for this honor. St. Agnes was one of 50 private schools named a Blue Ribbon school and one of 314 across the country. St. Agnes students Thomas Cody, Trevor Hay, Allison Robertson and Sarah Sutler checked out the school’s blue ribbon decorations Wednesday Sept. 23.

St. Agnes honored as a Blue Ribbon school

By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

St. Agnes School in Fort Wright has bedecked trees, signs, railings and even clothing with blue ribbons in honor of the school’s latest achievement. The U.S. Department of Education named St. Agnes a 2009 National Blue Ribbon school along with more than 300 schools across the country earlier this month. St. Agnes is one of just 50 private schools given Blue Ribbon status and is also the only private school to be honored in the state of Kentucky. “We always knew we were a great school,” said Principal Linda Groh. “We applied and got the recognition and now everybody else knows it too.” The Blue Ribbon Schools program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that either have placed in the top 10 percent on state or national assessments, like St. Agnes, or have made gains in student achievement among disadvantaged students. In November, St. Agnes School will be honored as a Blue Ribbon school at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. “I’m amazed at all the congratulations and flowers and best

wishes we have received from neighboring schools,” Groh said. Groh said test scores have improved to be in the top 10 percent they are today by impressing upon students the significance of assessments. “We put emphasis on saying ‘These are important. Let’s do our best,’” she said. Drill and practice and focusing on problem areas have also made a big difference, said Vice Principal Judy Gilliam. “We use these scores to help us choose new materials, to choose new textbooks and to put certain programs into play to help students realize their potential in what they can do and how they can achieve it,” she said. But test scores aren’t the only way Blue Ribbon schools are chosen. Schools apply providing information on curriculum, the community, parent involvement, programming, school leadership and more. Groh wants students to know their effort made the Blue Ribbon happen. “It means we work hard each day. We study and do our homework each day,” Groh said she told students. “Every one of our students, teachers, parents and parishioners all help to make our school a great school.”

CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 Heritage Academy School-Wide Alumni Reunion, 7 p.m. Heritage Academy Gym, 7216 U.S. Hwy 42, Florence. Cost is $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Cost includes dinner. Bring yearbooks, video or memorabilia. 3223831. English school reunion, 9 a.m. at the remodeled site of the old school in English, Ky. Sandwiches, snacks, drink vendors, inflatables, guided tours and impromptu speaking. Bring pictures and memorabilia to share. 502-732-9193. Newport High School Class of 1974 Reunion, 7:30 p.m. at Bellwood Bowling Lanes in Woodlawn. Reunion will be held downstairs in the lounge. 491-1052. S U N D A Y, O C T . 4 Annual Campbell County High School Picnic Reunion, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Pendery Park, Williams Lane, Melbourne. Classes of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Bring food to share, drinks and seating. Presented by Campbell

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County High School. 635-3592. O C T. 9 - 1 0 Holmes High School Class of 1959 Reunion, Oct. 9-10, Hilton Airport Inn, I-75 and Turfway. $50. Buffet dinner on Oct. 10 and night social with complimentary wine, beer and snacks on Oct. 9. Reservations required. 3448553; email holmes59@fuse.net. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 0 Dayton High School Class of 1989’s 20th Year Reunion, 8 p.m.-midnight, Embassy Suites Rivercenter, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. Covington. Includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks music by DJ. $120 couple, $65 single. Reservations required. Presented by Dayton High School Class of ‘89 Committee. 261-8400. JUNE 11-12, 2010 Boone County High School Class of 1960’s 50th Year Reunion. The following classmates have not been located: Pat Bowling, Carol Brashear Copher, Nancy Stevers Bihl, Barbara Youell, Beverly Romans, Carol Smith, Siguard Papratta and Terry Elliott. If anyone has any information on those classmates, call Hope Ellis Kinman at 283-2796 or Pat Jurtsen Tanner 371-9254.

The Harlem Wizards will be conjuring up a basketball game to support a good cause at 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 6 at Scott High School. The Scott High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club decided to host the team in order to raise money for the club’s chosen charity, the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House provides housing for children newborn to 18 who are being treated at nearby hospitals as well as their families. “It’s something close to the heart,” said FCCLA president Jenna Lehkamp. “Just think about how stressful it is to stay there. The Ronald McDonald House can always use support from the community.” The junior hopes to host families from the Ronald McDonald House at the game itself so they can “get their mind off of it just for a little bit.” Organizing a fundraiser can take a lot of work, Lehkamp said, but the end result is worth it. “We’re helping the community and I just feel that being a community leader means to help provide things for those who aren’t fortunate enough,” she said. Harlem Wizards representative Shelley Helton said the Scott game is just the type of event the Wizards like to get involved in. “You’re there for all the right reasons – you’re there for a good cause that brings the community together,” she said.

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Scott High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members hope to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House by sponsoring a Harlem Wizards basketball game vs. the Scott High alumni and staff at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 in the school’s gymnasium. Here FCCLA president Jenna Lehkamp holds up a poster advertising the event. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for the community pre-sale or $10 for students and $12 for everyone else at the door. Basketball fans should also just expect good times for the family. “It’s an amazing show, not just for the basketball skills, but also it’s an amazing family event. The players are very approachable,” she said. The Harlem Wizards is a basketball show team known for “trick hoopz and alley oops.”

Plenty of tickets are available for the event. Advance tickets for students are $8 and $10 for general admission. That evening, the tickets are $10 for students and $12 general admission. Advance tickets can be purchased at Scott High School, 5400 Old Taylor Mill Road. Visit harlemwizards.com for more information.

Erlanger Baptist, Lindeman partner for tutoring program By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

When John Parker started seeking out volunteers at Erlanger Baptist for a new tutoring program, the response was overwhelming. “Right now, we have about 16 kids and close to 40 tutors,” he said with a laugh. “But I wasn’t surprised at all, because this is exactly the kind of program we love to get involved in.” Parker and Lindeman Elementary Mike Shires have been the driving force behind the new “Whiz Kids” tutoring program, a weekly gathering where students can meet with the volunteers to receive extra help with their school work. All of the tutors have completed a certification course, but as Parker, says, it’s about more than just helping the kids with their homework. “We want the tutors to build relationships with the kids,” he explained. “We want there to be a personal touch with this program that lets the kids know that we care about them, and give them a role model to look up to.” The program began on Sept. 23, when students were paired up with their tutors through a simple game. Before the evening began, the tutors had written an interesting fact about themselves on a slip of paper. The students then drew a slip of paper out of a bowl, and tried to locate the corresponding tutor. “Have you been to all 50 states?” asked second-grader Jonathan Kidd, holding his slip of paper. “Nope - that one’s not me,” said tutor Derek Coleman, smiling. “Well is ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ your favorite book?”

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John Parker laughs as the Lindeman students read their clues to help locate their tutor at the kickoff to the Whiz Kids program at Erlanger Baptist.

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Bob Padgett works with Lindeman secondgrader Dawson Cornett during the Whiz Kids program on Sept. 23.

asked classmate Eric Kuhl, running up to join the conversation. “There you go - that’s mine!” exclaimed Coleman. “Looks like it will be me and you then, buddy.” Once paired up, the students and tutors set to work on design-

ing a decorative bag to store their supplies each week. The tutors also used the time to get to know their students’ interests and hobbies. “I just feel like this is a great way to reach out and have an impact on the community,” said tutor Tracy Wessel. “It’s as much about building a relationship as it is learning, and that’s what really got me in.” The program will continue during the entire school year, as the students will meet every Wednesday evening at Erlanger Baptist, with tutors even providing transportation for the students who need it. After a quick meal, the tutors and students will get to work on that day’s activities. “I think it’s a great program,” said Shires. “It will really benefit our kids, and we’re just so grateful that we’re able to get this going.” For more information about the Whiz Kids program, contact Lindeman Elementary at 727-1188 or Erlanger Baptist Church at 7272588.

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October 1, 2009

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Player of the week

Thomas More College junior midfielder Aaron Osborne, a La Salle High School graduate, recently was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Men’s Soccer Osborne Offensive Player of the Week. Osborne led the Saints to a 3-0 week as he had seven goals in the three matches. He recorded a hat trick in the Saints’ win over Franklin College and then followed it up with two goals in each of the following two matches against Earlham College and Defiance College.

This week in golf

• Beechwood High School’s Drew Kinman shot 1 over par 39 on the back nine at Twin Oaks, Sept. 22, helping his team beat Holy Cross High School 171-181. Beechwood advances to 12-4 with the win. • Covington Catholic boys took first place in Division I at the NKAC tournament at A.J. Jolly, Sept. 22 with a 299. Cooper was second at 311, Ryle was third at 312, Conner was fourth at 326, Boone County was fifth at 329, Campbell County was sixth at 342, Dixie Heights was sixth at 342, Simon Kenton was seventh at 380, Scott was eighth at 388. • Villa Madonna boys took first place in Division III at the NKAC Tournament at A.J. Jolly, Sept. 22, with a 316. Beechwood was second with a 326, Heritage Academy was third with a 449, Bellevue was fourth with 469 and Silver Grove was fifth with 495.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• Notre Dame Academy beat Boone County High School 25-10, 25-15, Sept. 22. Notre Dame advances to 14-3 with the win. • Villa Madonna beat Dayton High School 25-17, 25-18, Sept. 22. Villa advances to 205 with the win. • Beechwood High School beat Calvary Christian 25-11, 25-17, Sept. 22. Beechwood advances to 11-5 with the win. • Scott High School beat Campbell County High School 25-17, 25-17, Sept. 23. • Scott beat Simon Kenton High School 25-19, 25-22, Sept. 24. Scott advances to 30-3 with the win.

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CovCath carries momentum forward By Adam Turer

Colonels travel to face topranked Highlands at 7 p.m. Scott travels to Lloyd on Friday night and will need to improve a defense that has allowed an average of 38 points per game.

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The Covington Catholic Colonels head into a welldeserved bye week with the most momentum they have had at any point this season. The Colonels posted their third straight win Saturday, Sept. 26, and do not play again until Oct. 10 against Scott. CovCath bested Newport Central Catholic 28-14 to even their record at 3-3 on the season. The Colonels have gained confidence each week after starting the season 0-3. “The kids have worked pretty hard, kept their focus, and handled adversity well,” Cov Cath head coach Dave Wirth said. The Colonels overcame adversity to defeat the Thoroughbreds, playing without three offensive starters and falling behind 7-0 early in the game. NewCath blocked a punt to set up the game’s first score, a 14-yard pass from Brady Hightchew to Nick Woltermann. The ’Breds game plan was to control the ball and limit the Colonels’ time of possession. That put pressure on CovCath to make the most of its time on offense. “We did a good job taking advantage of opportunities when they presented themselves,” Wirth said. After the New Cath touchdown, the Colonels responded with 28 unanswered points. The scoring started with a 82-yard drive capped by Brayden Erpenbeck’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Michael Best. On their next possession, Erpenbeck rushed for a 7yard score to give CovCath the lead late in the second quarter. Nick Martin preserved the Colonels lead by intercepting a Hightchew pass deep in CovCath territory in the closing seconds of the first half. Leo Schaefer took over in the third quarter, set up by another big stop by the CovCath defense. Troy Timmerman intercepted Hightchew at the

Beechwood 49, Dayton 7

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Covington Catholic defenders Chris Garnick, Alex Cosby (No. 27), and Troy Timmerman (No. 14) converge to tackle NCC’s Brady Hightchew. CovCath 15-yard line on the ’Breds first drive of the second half. Schaefer wasted no time, rushing for an 85-yard touchdown on the Colonels’ first play following the interception. Schaefer finished with 131 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 10 carries. Erpenbeck added 95 yards on 17 carries to go with 77 yards passing. The Colonels rushed for 271 yards with an impressive 7.1 yards per carry average. “As a staff, we’ve been figuring out our talent and how to use it,” Wirth said. “We are figuring out who can do what. We hope to have it all figured out by the playoffs and to be a pretty tough matchup for anybody we face.” Hightchew added a fourth quarter touchdown run for New Cath. The quarterback finished with 135 yards passing and 108 yards rushing. New Cath plays at Newport on Friday, Oct. 2. With the bye week, Wirth plans on giving his team one or two days off and getting the team together for a community service project one day. Then the Colonels will get back to work preparing to host Scott on Saturday, Oct. 10. CovCath hopes to continue to build momen-

tum heading into the postseason. “We need to improve our tackling on defense, cut back on our penalties, and keep refining things offensively,” Wirth said. “Our players are excited about the progress they’ve made.”

Dixie Heights 44, Scott 0

The Colonels (3-3) snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominating win over the Eagles (14). Senior quarterback Ryan Wilson led the way, passing for three touchdowns with zero interceptions. He finished with 273 yards on 20-29 passing. Dixie has a big test on Oct. 2, when the

Beechwood looks to go 2-0 in Class 1A district play at Walton-Verona 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. W-V is 0-1 in district play after losing to Bellevue last week, 47-0. The Tigers rolled over Dayton 49-7 Sept. 25, scoring 86 percent of those points (42) in the first quarter. Joe Colosimo had 118 rushing yards and three touchdowns, helping the Tigers to 446 yards offense. Cameron Vocke and Cory Schuler also had TD runs. Matt Rigdon threw a 44yard TD pass to Jacob Maus. Corey Cruse recovered a fumble for a score.

Bishop Ready 38, Holy Cross 13

The Indians had more than 300 yards offense in the game, but did not score until the fourth quarter against a powerful Ohio small-school in Columbus. The host team had 325 rushing yards against Holy Cross. HC (2-3) gets ready to confuse the PA announcer this Saturday, hosting Louisville Holy Cross 1:30 p.m. at Holmes. Against Bishop Ready, the Indians collected two TD passes from Jerry Arling-

haus, one to Jordan Norris, the other to Mike Herald. Arlinghaus threw for 137 yards. Markel Walker threw for 63 and rushed for 54. Paul Rafizadeh had an interception for the Indians.

Simon Kenton 56, Conner 14

Simon Kenton routed Conner 56-14 in the Class 6A district opener for both teams. SK (4-1, 1-0) travels to Cooper 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. The Pioneers rallied from an early 14-0 deficit and steamrolled the Cougars thereafter. SK standout tailback Miles Simpson had 203 rushing yards and five touchdowns, leading SK to 332 team yards on the ground. Chad Lawrence led the Pioneers to 165 passing yards and one score to Jacob Krummen. Lawrence, who was 11-of-14 passing, also had 56 yards and a rushing score. Sage Powell also scored on the ground. Zach Carroll had three catches for 64 yards. The Pioneers limited the potent Conner offense to 199 total yards, all but five of them in the air. Lawrence and Trey Pinkelton had interceptions, and Nik Brown recovered a fumble. Austin Baldwin led Simon with 11 tackles. Senior kicker Chris Repka broke the school’s career extra-point record, finishing the night with 52.

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Neil Martin (24) intercepts the ball for Covington Catholic near the endzone to stop a NCC scoring opportunity just before halftime.

Calvary senior eyes return to state meet By James Weber

Other cross country highlights

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Christina Sandberg had never run a race of any kind until a year ago, when her sister recruited her to compete in cross country at Calvary Christian School. Just using her physical fitness from playing soccer at Calvary, she immediately put the Cougars on the cross country map. Joining the team in midseason, she had to scramble to get the required four meets in to be eligible for the postseason. Once there, the current senior from Independence finished well enough in the local Class 1A region to qualify for state, where she finished 40th.

Some other highlights from recent cross country meets:

Covington Catholic

Last year’s 2A regional champs won their home meet. James Simms was second, Stephen Schwab fourth and Matthew Smith eighth.

Holy Cross

At Holmes, Trey Hemmer was sixth in the boys’ race. At Ryle, he was 10th. “I was very surprised,” she said. “Once I started, I got better and better. It was really exciting.” She continued that success in track last spring, finishing fifth in the 1,600 at the state meet to win a

In girls’, the Indians were third at Ryle, led by Gabby Bergman in fifth place.

Notre Dame

At CovCath, Mary List was second and Megan Good 12th to lead the way for the Pandas, who finished second overall and expect to contend for the regional title in 3A.

Simon Kenton

Yocum was fifth at Holmes and seventh overall at Ryle. In boys’,Chris Palladino and Casey Jones had top-20 finishes at CovCath.

Villa Madonna

The boys’ team was second in the Ryle meet. Pete Miller was fourth and Ryan Laber sixth. The girls’ team won at Ryle. Kiley Stoll was second to Ryle standout Gabby Gonzales.

On the girls’ team, Morgan medal. That compelled her to give up soccer and devote herself to running. She hopes to get college offers this season. “We got together for some summer training and she’s in better shape than

she’s ever been,” head coach Garry Sebastian said. Some of her best efforts this year have been a thirdplace showing at the seasonopening Holmes meet and a fourth-place at Ryle, finishing behind three top runners

in Northern Kentucky. “I like to push myself and try to get better each race,” she said. “I really enjoy running.” Sebastian, in his second year at Calvary, has been trying to build the program almost from scratch. The girls’ team was able to field a full five-runner unit for most meets last year. At Holmes this year, Myrle Shelton and Kirsten Larson also finished in the top 15. Sebastian has four male runners after having just one last season. “It’s hard at our school,” Sebastian said. “We have about 110 kids total. This year we’ve had some injuries and so on but we’ll be able to run a (girls’) team at the regional no doubt.”

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The Northern Kentucky Warriors Lacrosse Club middle school team competes in the Lexington Bluegrass division and has won the division two times; first in 2007 and again this year. The team has more than 75 boys on three teams; youth (5th-6th), middle school (7th-8th) and JV (9th-12th). The boys are from all of Northern Kentucky, most were from Fort Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Fort Wright, Villa Hills, Park Hills, Edgewood, Cresview Hills, Erlanger, Union, Hebron and Cold Springs. The roster includes: David Banta, Kevin Boerger, Tom Burns, Drew Cardosi, Adam Clary, Corey Craig, Adam Ditzel, Justin Greene, Chris Gruner, Mitchell Haas, Caleb Hatfield, Wll Henry, Grant Kuether, Shae McKee, Jeff Malony, Tyler O'Connell, Louis Oelling, Cole Restle, Nick Stutler, Zach Stegman, Zack Tobler, Adam Villari, Asst. Coaches Matt Tobler, Mark Stutler, Conner McKee and Coach Tom McKee.

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saves for Simon-Kenton. Eric Schadler scored two goals and Tyler Ellison scored one goal. Simon-Kenton advances to 3-2-1 with the win. â&#x20AC;˘ Scott High School boys beat Ryle High School 2-1, Sept. 26. Coop Olano and Richie Supe scored Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals. Scott advances to 11-2 with the win. â&#x20AC;˘ Notre Dame Academy girls Defeated Sacred Heart 2-1, Sept. 26. Torrie Lange scored two goals for Notre Dame. Notre Dame advances to 14-1 with the win.

Twin Oaks takes first

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

Conference awards

Thomas More College junior midfielder Dan Miller, an Elder High School graduate, and sophomore goalkeeper Zack Lawson swept the Pres-

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identsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Athletic Conference (PAC) menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer weekly awards. Miller was named the PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. He helped lead the Saints to a 2-0 week with a 4-0 shutout over Anderson University and a 4-1 win over across-the river rival, the College of Mount St. Joseph. He took 13 shots in the two matches, including five on goal and had a goal and an assist in the win over Anderson and the opening goal in the win over Mount St. Joseph. Lawson was named the PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Defensive/Goalkeeper of the Week. He played all 180 minutes in goal last week giving up one goal and recording 11 saves as he had a 4-0 shutout win over Anderson and a 4-1 win over rival Mount St. Joseph.

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What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? “‘Mad Men.’ Currently it’s the best scripted show on TV. The rest is trash or empty-headed fluff!” Duke “‘24.’ This is the only TV show that gets my adrenaline flowing.” G.G. “‘24.’ I think it’s a great show!” K.P.

“There is very little on TV that is worth my time. There is so much violence in real life I don’t want more in my home. However, I do enjoy ‘Law & Order’ and reality shows such as ‘Survivor,’

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

Air pollution is a growing concern Since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1963, the nation’s air has become remarkably cleaner, the Greater Cincinnati area included. The number of smog alerts in the area has dropped drastically in the past 10 years from 27 days in 1999 to only three days thus far in 2009. And harmful chemicals like smog and soot are less pervasive throughout the whole country. However, scientific research has revealed even minimal exposure to air pollution can be dangerous. The increased effects of global warming and inefficient use of energy continue to generate less than ideal air quality, especially here in the Tristate. The Air Quality Management Division of the Hamilton County Environmental Services said that smog, once considered only a problem during the summer, could become a problem during winter months due to tightening air control standards. “While we have made great progress in reducing air pollution in the Tristate, it is crucial we continue the effort,” said Steve Pendery, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board President and Campbell County Judge Executive. “Air pollution is still a serious problem in the Tri-State and ignoring this issue puts everyone at risk for various health problems – right now and in the future.” A July study by the American Lung Association ranked Greater Cincinnati in the 25 worst U.S. cities for air pollution based on levels of ozone (a.k.a. smog) and fine particulates (a.k.a soot). While there are several forms of air pollution, these two prove to be two of the most dangerous. Both ozone and particulate pol-

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lution are serious health concerns, causing irritation to the throat, nose, eyes and lungs as well as decreasing the lungs’ working capacity. The study also noted that air pollution can lead to longterm health problems such as lung diseases, cardiovascular diseases and

diabetes. “Air pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous problem,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “But the problem can’t be solved solely by cleaning up the big industries. It’s a problem that must be tackled by each individual as well.” OKI leads the fight against air pollution in the Tristate with its “Do Your Share for Cleaner Air” campaign. It suggests many tips for reducing air pollution including small changes that everyone can make to his or her daily routine. These changes include carpooling, riding the bus, cutting back on vehicle trips, conserving electricity, walking instead of driving, refueling after 8 p.m. and using gas-powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More tips on how to reduce air pollution and information about Greater Cincinnati’s “Do Your Share for Cleaner Air” campaign can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is a clean air assistant for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

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In a Dark, Dark Wood there was a Dark, Dark House

… and in that dark, dark house, there was a dark, dark room. The story goes on and on to smaller objects in the haunted house until finally a ghost jumps out of a box. This is the version by David Carter. In his rendition of this old tale the ghost is a pop-out figure which unfolds right off the page. I've watched various groups of children react to this story and they're always hanging on to every word. They jump, too, at the ending and then they laugh at themselves for being scared. What is my point talking about this popular book? My point is that Halloween is a wonderful time for stories and storytelling. It's the perfect holiday to share stories that are exciting and suspenseful, and it's the perfect holiday to enjoy programs at your public library. I work as a Children's Librarian at the Erlanger Branch Library and I've observed how much kids enjoy spooky stories. Today after reading a variety of books to a kindergarten class, the story they all asked me to read again was In a Dark, Dark Wood. It wasn't that they didn't like the other stories. I think it was the fact that the surprise ending excited them and that was thrilling. Children also love when they can dress up in their costumes and go out somewhere. We invite you to bring your

children, ages 12 and younger, to the Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5-6 p.m. at the Erlanger Branch Library. Or bring Theresa them to a weekGoedde ly story time or at any Community program one of our three Recorder branches. guest There is a columnist variety of programs for various ages. In October, there will be many holiday related themes. Another way to have children enjoy Halloween stories is to bring them to a Reading Buddies Session in October. Reading Buddies is a relatively new program at Erlanger Branch Library and I think it's one that many parents don't know about. The goal of the program is to help children improve their reading and language skills. Reading Buddy volunteers read with children, ages 2-12, using fun books we pull from our story-time collection. If the child is younger, the Buddy will read to them. If the child is older the Buddy will listen to the child read or perhaps alternate reading with the child. In October, there will be Halloween stories to share at each

Halloween is a wonderful time for stories and storytelling. It's the perfect holiday to share stories that are exciting and suspenseful, and it's the perfect holiday to enjoy programs at your public library. session and we'll include puppets and pop-up books too. After reading with a Buddy, children get to pick a prize and enjoy pizza. Sessions are every other Saturday morning from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Monday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. We have a wonderful group of volunteer readers who enjoy interacting with young readers and we just received a Target grant to support the Reading Buddies Program. So, it seems now is the season to bring your children to the library to enjoy the programs we have to offer. We invite you to come! Theresa Goedde is a Children's Librarian at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library. For more information on the Kenton County Library System, visit www.kentonlibrary.org

Swine flu poses many questions

I wish I could answer every question with strong scientific data to back me up. Are we doing enough to prepare for the swine flu and seasonal flu? Are we doing too much? Why is the virus spreading among young people? Questions like these have been a recurrent theme at the public presentations that our department is holding on swine flu this month. While I am able to share the best science that’s available to date, unfortunately it’s impossible for me to answer each question with complete certainty. But it is important to share what is known. We know that the real danger of the flu lies in the fact that it wears your body down, opening it up to other infections. For someone with an underlying medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, the flu combined with the existing condition is dangerous and often leads to hospitalization, and, in a number of instances, even death. A recently released study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined the cases of 36 children who died from swine flu. Two-thirds of the children had underlying medical conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. The remaining one-third who died had no underlying conditions, but died due to a bacterial infection that took root while they were already infected with flu. Data like these have helped shape our plans for prevention and containment of the virus

already in our community. Since April, children with serious medical conditions have been at higher risk for complications from Steven swine flu, as Katkowsky, have pregnant M.D. women. Thus, these two Community groups are Recorder going to be guest among the first columnist to receive the vaccination when it is available in October or November. Looking at the seasonal flu, a different trend emerges: Adults age 65 and older comprise 90 percent of the 36,000 deaths that occur each year from complications related to influenza and pneumonia, according to CDC. Thus, they are targeted for seasonal flu vaccination and the onetime pneumonia shot, to prevent this common flu complication. To date, there have been no outbreaks of swine flu in older populations. The hard science on this isn’t in yet, but the theory is that the current swine flu virus is close enough to a virus that circulated many years ago that people who lived through that time period have built up immunity. While it seems strange that vaccination for a new strain of the flu would be targeted at different groups than the current seasonal flu vaccination, we must make priorities based on data. We’re also receiving many

The hard science on this isn’t in yet, but the theory is that the current swine flu virus is close enough to a virus that circulated many years ago that people who lived through that time period have built up immunity. questions about the number of swine flu cases. As the swine flu begins to spread further into our community, it’s becoming difficult to count every case. Keep in mind, however, that we don’t capture information on every case of seasonal flu either. Surveillance is an effective way of tracking the spread of the disease. We are now tracking statistics like school absentee rates. We’re working with physicians to determine what symptoms they are seeing in their ill patients. Public health is a branch of science, and recommendations from public health must be made based on the science at hand. As we continue to learn more about the swine flu, we will continue to use that information to make the decisions that will best protect our citizens and prevent the spread of the virus. I can assure you that I will continue to keep everyone in the community up to date with the latest information I have. Dr. Steven R. Katkowsky is district director of health of the Northern Kentucky Health Department.

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The Chiropractic Rehab Center in Crescent Springs treats patients with sports, workplace and automobile injuries. Here Dr. Gary Callioni and his assistant Ashley Kroger encourage the community to get information about chiropractic treatment from the center's Web site, nkychiropractic.com.

Chiropractic center has launched new Web site By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

The Chiropractic Rehab Center hopes its Web site, nkychiropractor.com, can help people in pain find the right doctor and treatment for their ailments. “It’s daunting and confusing,” said Dr. Gary Callioni of patients trying to find proper treatment. “I hope our new Web site can help you navigate through these confusing times.” N k y c h i r o p r a c t o r. c o m features testimonials from former patients, information about services and a free chiropractic e-book. Callioni is a chiropractor and certified chiropractic sports physician whose offices have been located at 618 Buttermilk Pike in Crescent Springs for the last 19 years. Callioni is a sole practitioner, which allows him to get to know and care for every patient. “The purpose of our office is to spend the time that’s need for each patient,” he said. “Each

treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s specific problem.” The Chiropractic Rehab Center provides chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, flexibility and strength training. The practice focuses on injuries sustained in car accidents, while playing sports and at work. Callioni also treats herniated and bulging discs using spinal decompression. In addition to treating pain in the neck and back, Callioni’s “training and experience” gives him the “knowledge to treat problems in the shoulders, knees, ankles and feet.” It’s important for the community to know the Chiropractic Rehab Center is a preferred provider on all major insurance plans, including Medicaid, Callioni said. “It’s covered, so don’t sit at home and suffer when you can be treated for it,” he said. For more information about the Chiropractic Rehab Center, call 3319566.

THINGS TO DO

Turfway Turns 50

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

Taste of the Levee

Newport on the Levee will

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

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Wade Halsey adjusts one of his hand-made dulcimer stands in his shop on Sept. 23. Halsey has crafted about 30 stands recently, using various types of woods and finishes to make them unique.

Wooden wonderland By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Wade Halsey leans in - as if to share a secret - as he describes the final stages of a wooden table he’s been making. “They say hand-sanding builds character, but my character is already built, so I’ve got no use for it,” he says with a grin. “Of course, I never told my students that when I was teaching though.” Halsey, an Edgewood resident, may not be big on hand-sanding, but there’s little else this craftsman doesn’t enjoy about wood-working. And a glance around his Covington shop he spends most of his time at confirms that there’s probably not much he can’t do. Hung intermittently on the walls are hand-made cabinets full of chisels, wood-shapers, mallets and drill bits. Spaced through the room are various tables, many covered in drawings and nearly-completed projects. Along the back and side walls wall are rows of machines, including a lathe, two drum sanders, a table saw and a band saw. Near the front of the room are some of his latest projects, including the aforementioned table, several decorative cutting boards, a box full of wooden pens, a wine bottle holder and close to 30 dulcimer stands. “I may see something I like in a

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Wade Halsey looks through one of his hand-made tool cabinets before starting a project on Sept. 23. According to a smiling Halsey, "You can never have too many tools." magazine or something, and decide I want to try and make one of those,” he said. “I usually end up giving most of it away to family or friends afterwards, but it’s just creating it that’s fun to me.” Halsey, the youngest of 11 kids growing up, said his love of woodworking developed as he went through college, following in the footsteps of two of his older brothers as they studied it at Eastern Kentucky

Pumpkin Days

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

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University. Having sometimes grown bored of his studies in high school, Halsey said wood-working turned him into a completely different student. ‘I just fell in love with it, and all of a sudden I was always studying or working at it,” he said. “It was kind of funny to have three brothers all taking classes in the same department, but we all really enjoyed it.” After graduating, Halsey became a wood-working teacher at Petersburg High School in Virginia, where he worked for almost 10 years. Even after moving to Kentucky to become an administrator at Gateway, Halsey never lost his passion for wood-working. He would spend weekends in his brothers’ shops, working on various projects and honing his craft. “I kept saying I wanted my own shop though, so I finally just did it about a year and a half ago,” he said. “Now, unless I have something really important going on, I can be here most of the time. It’s great.” And while Halsey has tossed around the idea of teaching woodworking classes, he says he’s just content for now to spend his time crafting new projects. “I’m always looking for new projects, because I love a challenge,” he said. “This is what I love doing - simple as that.”

Wade Halsey makes a cut in a piece of wood using his table saw. Halsey has a number of machines in his shop, including a lathe, drum sander and band saw.

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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

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

ART EXHIBITS

Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Works by Leslie Shiels, Craig Lloyd, Timothy Tepe, Igo Mintch, Patrice Trauth and Carnegie Kids. Free. Through Oct. 16. 957-1940. Covington.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Boomers Dance Club, 8 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Dance music of 70s90s. Ages 30 and up. $12, $10 members. Presented by Boomers’ Dance Club. Through Dec. 4. 291-0227. Fort Wright.

FOOD & DRINK

Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus #3908, Father Bealer Council, 605 Lytle Ave. Includes fish, shrimp, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Drinks available. Carry-out available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus #3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus No. 3908, Fr. Bealer Council. Through Dec. 18. 342-6643. Elsmere.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

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

MUSEUMS

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.

YOUTH SPORTS

Elana Brophy Memorial Volleyball Tournament, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. St. Pius X School, 348 Dudley Pike, Regional tournament for grade 4. Benefits Elana Brophy Scholarship Fund. $5. 341-5900, ext. 3. Edgewood. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3

ATTRACTIONS

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

BENEFITS

Razzmatazz Gala, 6 p.m. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. Conclusion of Fantasy Fest. Includes hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Sylverster’s River City String Band performs. Mini door auction, 6 p.m. Adults. Benefits Baker Hunt children’s art scholarship program. Free. 581-2728; www.leapinlizardgallery.com. Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Kentucky Kuzzins, 8 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Mainstream level Western-style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.

COOKING CLASSES

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

CRAFT SHOWS

Homemakers Holiday Craft Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service, 10990 Marshall Road, Handmade holiday decorations, gifts, baskets, crafts and baked goods. Benefits Marie Rich College Scholarship Fund. 356-3155; www.kentoncountyextension.org. Covington.

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Recall Turfway’s first 50 years through exhibits. Also on exhibit at Boone County Main Library through Sept. 25. Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

EDUCATION

MUSIC - BLUES

FARMERS MARKET

Noah Blues Guitarist, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. Dinner available starting at 6 p.m. $5. 261-1029. Latonia.

MUSIC - JAZZ

New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365. Covington.

MUSIC - ROCK

The Whammies, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Avenue Lounge, 411 Madison Ave. Ages 21 and up. ‘80s and ‘90s cover band. $5. 261-6120; www.theavenuelounge.com. Covington.

Appalachian Culture Series, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. View documentary “The Queen Family” and the view film “Songcatcher.”, Gateway Community and Technical College Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas Moore Parkway, Student Services Center, Room E101. Series celebrates contributions of Appalachian culture. Free. 442-1179. Edgewood. Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. Presented by Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market. 2922163. Covington. Simon Kenton High School Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence Courthouse, 5272 Madison Pike, Includes local vendors’ produce and products and organic produce grown by Simon Kenton’s Future Farmers of America. Presented by Simon Kenton High School. 803-9483. Independence.

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FESTIVALS

Doors of Mainstrasse Fantasy Fest, noon6:30 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, W. Sixth and Main streets. Focuses on arts, creativity and imagination. Arts and crafts booths, face painting, story tellers, circus, street performers and more. Scavenger hunt for 70 fairy doors. Mayan Ruins Musical Band and Greg Harper on his Famous Penny Whistle perform. Fantasy Parade, 5:30 p.m. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Doors of MainStrasse Village. 655-9571; thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com. Covington.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, 11946 Old Lexington Pike, Hayride, barnyard animals, corn maze, cow milking and sheep shearing demonstrations. $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton.

SPORTS

Northern Wrestling Federation, 7 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Family friendly entertainment. $10, $8 advance. 426-0490; www.shimmerscomplex.com. Fort Wright.

YOUTH SPORTS

Elana Brophy Memorial Volleyball Tournament, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Pius X School, $5. 341-5900, ext. 3. Edgewood. S U N D A Y, O C T . 4

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

LECTURES

Turfway Turns 50: History of Turfway with Dr. James Claypool, 2 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Track historian and author of “The Tradition Continues: The Story of Old Latonia, Latonia, and Turfway Racecourse” presents. Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003. Covington.

MUSEUMS

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The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University is performing the classic play “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare Oct. 1-11 in NKU’s Corbett Theatre. The shows will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $7-$12. Pictured from left to right is sophomore Stephanie Wallenfelsz as Hero, senior Matt Geller as Claudio and sophomore Robyn Novak as Beatrice. For more information or to buy tickets, call 572-5464. M O N D A Y, O C T . 5

ART EXHIBITS Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free. 957-1940. Covington. DANCE CLASSES

Beginner Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.

EDUCATION

Totter’s Fire Safety, 11 a.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Learn about fire safety and prevention as part of National Fire Week. Includes story time and demonstration with fire trucks and fireman gear. Ages -. Included with admission: $7.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

LECTURES

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

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Ascent of Praise Christian Music Festival, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, 1 Roebling Way, Parking lot next to Ascent. Contemporary praise musicians perform. Features Josh Bates, Northern Kentucky Brotherhood, Neil Blunt, Mother of God Folk Ensemble, Anointed Sons of God, and others. Family friendly. Free. 2925534; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

YOUTH SPORTS

Elana Brophy Memorial Volleyball Tournament, noon-3 p.m. St. Pius X School, $5. 341-5900, ext. 3. Edgewood.

In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. Adoption Support Group, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cornerstone Church of God, 3413 Hillcrest Drive, Assisting families with adopted children find support to help them parent better and avoid disruptions. Free. Presented by Adoption Support Group. Through Dec. 7. 380-7325. Erlanger.

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ART EXHIBITS Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free. 957-1940. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Mat Kearney, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Diane Birch. $20. Presented by Q102-FM (101.9). 800-7453000; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.

BARS/CLUBS

Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Final with a grand prize of $500. Ages 21 and up. Through Dec. 30. 491-6659. Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Hex Squares, 7 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington. CCC Satellite Choir Rehearsal and Information Meeting, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 2690 Dixie Highway, Jan Corrothers, Conductor. Open to all singers grades 3-6. Rehearsals occur weekly from 7-8 p.m. until week of concert (Sunday, Dec. 13). $150 tuition. 513-556-0338; www.cincinnatichoir.org. Lakeside Park.

EDUCATION

Totter’s Fire Safety, 11 a.m. Totter’s Otterville, Included with admission: $7.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

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BENEFITS DBIA Ohio Valley Region Awards Banquet, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The Madison Event Center, 700 Madison Ave. Emerald Room. Cocktail reception, dinner and presentation of awards. “Design-Build: Where is it Now? Where is it Going?” With Michael Loulakis, keynote speaker. Benefits Design-Build Institute of America Ohio Valley Region. $125. Registration required by Oct. 6. 266-1134; www.ovcdbia.org/awards. Covington. RECREATION

Ladies Nite Quartermania, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Covington Moose Lodge 1469, 5247 Taylor Mill Road, Bidding begins 7 p.m. Benefits What Everyone Wants Charities. Paddles: $2 each or 3 for $5. Registration suggested. Presented by What Everyone Wants Charities. 801-4383; www.WEWCharities.com. Taylor Mill.

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BARS/CLUBS

Irish Session, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Irish ballets by Roger. Discounted Irish drafts and Crais. Through Dec. 29. 491-6659. 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.

EDUCATION

Totter’s Fire Safety, 11 a.m. Totter’s Otterville, Included with admission: $7.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

MUSEUMS

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

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PROVIDED

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

Scrabble Rama!, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Scrabble tournament; prizes. 431-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. Texas Hold’em Tournaments, 9 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Players gather in tables of eight for the five-card game. Final game held at end of an eight week period. Winner of final game receives $500. Ages 21 and up. 4916659. Covington.

PROVIDED

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

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October 1, 2009

Community Recorder

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

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

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

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

anger with God or another perFather Lou son. To feel hurt Guntzelman and plan vengeance is Perspectives tasty to the undeveloped soul. It enables us to feel perpetually wronged, entitled to self-indulgence, and serve as an excuse for our lack of compassion toward others. We cynically print on our personal coat-of-arms, “Poor Me, Mean God.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

No purchase necessary for sweepstakes entry A local woman says she was shocked to learn her 87-year-old mother has been spending thousands of dollars on items in the mistaken belief the more she ordered the better chance she would have of winning a million dollar sweepstakes. Unfortunately, this type of thing has happened many times with senior citizens. Angie Pauly of Madeira said she discovered her mother wrote as many as five checks in one day, for a nearly two years, as she ordered merchandise from Publisher’s Clearing House. “I had one checkbook and I added up, just since July, what she had spent, and it was like $700,” Pauly said. After locating another checkbook, Pauly found more checks had been written so the total since July came to more than $1,200. She paid nearly $38 for

four silver dimes, but w h e n Pauly took them to a coin dealer s h e learned they were Howard Ain w o r t h Hey Howard! only $4. She has gone through many of the items, putting them in boxes and trying to see which ones she can return to try to get back some money. Pauly said she called Publisher’s Clearing House. “When I called, a supervisor was to call me back. That never happened. They were supposed to send me a list of things she could return. I’ve never gotten the list,” she said. So I called Publisher’s Clearing House and learned the firm is aware some senior citizens are spending thousands of dollars each

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

Publisher’s Clearing House over the years did not order anything with their winning entry.

Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local

12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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

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

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

Healthy pink lemonade dreamsicles for kids

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

Mary Lee Olinger with corn salad. game, skip the sticks and pack plastic spoons.

Farm stand corn salad

Friend Mary Lee Olinger brought this to my home recently for an impromptu dinner with friends. Here’s the history of the recipe: It started with Martha Helmick, then went to Peggy Robinson and onto Mary Lee. It was pretty as a picture and delicious to boot. 4 ears fresh corn 11⁄2 lbs. asparagus or

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green beans (sometimes I use both ) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 ⁄4 cup basil, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper In large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook corn for seven minutes. Take corn out and submerge in cold water. In same pan cook asparagus or green beans until crisp tender.

Old-fashioned pork roast with onion gravy

I found this recipe tucked into the gargantuan stack of recipes that I wanted to try. It turned out really good, but next time I think I’ll use a couple pouches of onion soup mix and double the water and flour since we could have used more gravy. The best part is it was so easy. Nice for a fall supper with boiled noodles. About 3 pounds pork loin roast 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 ⁄4 cup flour Line a 9-by-13 pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, letting it hang out on all

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Old-fashioned pork roast and gravy. sides. Sprinkle soup mix in center. Put roast fat side down on soup mix. Fold foil over and seal. Cook in 300degree oven until pork registers 155 degree. This could take a couple hours or more depending upon the size. Check after two hours. Remove meat and measure drippings. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour into pan. Mix 1⁄2 cup water and the flour together. Stir into mixture in pan and heat to boiling. Boil a minute, check for seasonings and serve with meat. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Library offers homework help dren,â&#x20AC;? says Patti Richards, Children's Services Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We don't want them to avoid the Library because of late fees. This gives them the opportunity to get a fresh start and be able to use the resources they need.â&#x20AC;? Students often get stuck on their homework but they can still get free help, even if the Library is closed. You can chat live online from the comfort of your home with a reference librarian 24/7 at www.askwhyky.org. The Library's Web site gives patrons free access to over 60 databases. Many of those can be accessed from home with just a Kenton County Public Library card number. Start by visiting www.kentonlibrary.org/dat abases. Biographies, newspaper articles, encyclopedias and much more can be accesses at that site. Learning Express is also a great resource. Students can take

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practice tests like fourth grade math, eight grade reading, the SAT, GRE, GED and much more for free. Students having trouble with their foreign language course can also get free online help. Mango is an online language-learning system that teaches actual conversation skills for 12 different languages. A library card number is needed to use the Library online databases, even when accessing from home. September is National Library Card Sign Up Month so it's the perfect time to get your free library card if you don't already have one. Adults only need a valid ID or a piece of mail with their current address. Children can get a free library card with parent permission. The Kenton County Public Library does not share information with other agencies.

Help the environment by recycling electronics Kenton County Cooperative Extension Services Technology changes so rapidly with new gadgets invented every day. Estimates show Kentuckians annually dispose of about 40,000 to 80,000 tons of electronic waste. Fortunately, many Kentucky counties offer recycling programs for this waste, also known as escrap. Electronics contain valuable materials including copper, precious metals or engineered plastic. Recycling electronics conserves these materials and reuses them, many times to make other electronic components. By using recycled materials compared to new ones, manufacturers use less energy in the production of new electronics. Many electronics also contain hazardous materials, such as lead, mercury and nickel, which could be hazardous to humans and the environment. Additionally, recycling cuts down on greenhouse gases emitted from the production of electronics by reducing the need for mining and processing new materials. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the production

MARRIAGE LICENSES Stephanie Rhule, 33, of Fort Wright and Timothy Williams, 24, of Fort Mitchell, issued September 14, 2009. Melissa Waites, 34, and Michael Willen, 26, both of Independence, issued September 15, 2009. Patricia Perry, 34, and David Mckenzie, 32, both of Covington, issued September 15, 2009. Cynthia Armstrong, 44, and Robert Hill, 56, both of Park Hills, issued September 16, 2009. Jennifer Jones, 34, and Christopher Danforth, 37, both of Erlanger, issued September 18, 2009.

of one million computers emits as many greenhouse gases as the annual emission from more than 17,000 cars. Each county's solid waste division has different recycling policies, and may only accept certain items. Some locations may not accept electronics at all while others only accept electronics during certain times of the year. Some common electronics which can be recycled include CD players, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, televisions, cell phones and computers. Check with the Kenton county solid waste coordinator or extension office to learn about recycling events and programs in your community. Many electronic retailers and manufacturers also have return programs for

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their products. When purchasing an item, ask an employee if one exists for the product you plan to purchase. Consider the longevity of a product when making a purchase. Upgrades are available for many electronics and can lengthen their lifespan. Repair broken electronics instead of replacing them. Sharing CDs or DVDs with friends and family reduces the amount of escrap and can cut down on purchasing costs. Many video game retailers buy used video games. Several charities also accept old electronics. For more information contact Kenton County Cooperative Extension Office at 10990 Marshall Road, Covington, (859) 356-3155.

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

Community Family

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

Divine Mercy

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

Main Street Baptist

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

Staffordsburg Church

The Staffordsburg United Methodist Church cordially invites the public to its annual Fall Flea Market to be held on the church grounds Saturday, Oct. 2. The flea market begins at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day, rain or shine. A hot lunch will be

served in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and homemade treats will be available at the bake table. Booth space is still available. To make a reservation, call 356-5546. All proceeds of the event will go to the Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund. The church is located at 11815 Staffordsburg Road in Independence. Fore more information, contact the church at 3569385 or 356-0029.

Trinity Episcopal

The Northern Kentucky Interfaith Commission will have its 40th anniversary celebration at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington Oct. 5. A buffet meal by McHaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be served at 6 p.m. with live music from Cliff Daly and Jim Beers in the background. After that a very brief business meeting, followed by an opportunity to reminisce with longtime leaders and supporters and take a peek at plans for the future. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required so please call the Interfaith office at 5812237. Have an event at your church? Please send your information to akiefaber@nky.com.

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United way campaign continues with challenge United Way of Greater Cincinnati has announced a new $1 million broaden the base challenge match to support its goals of raising at least $62 million and attracting 10,000 new donors. Campaign chair A.G. Lafley, P&G chairman of the board, said, “We are announcing this $1 million challenge grant to encourage more people to participate. This is a key goal of this campaign. To meet the increasing needs in our community we need everyone to participate.” Lafley continued, “To help with our goal of 10,000 new donors, we'll match the gift of every new donor one to one. For every new or increased dollar from Leadership Givers of $2,500 or more, we'll also match one to one,” he said. Leadership Givers include Tocqueville donors of $10,000 or more. There's a goal of 1,000 new Leadership Givers and a goal of 150 new Tocqueville donors. “And, for every new gift

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The campaign kicked off Aug. 26 and announced a goal of at least $62 million, an amount Lafley termed the “minimum acceptable.” It's the amount the campaign raised last year but given that the needs are greater than ever, the campaign is shooting to do better than this. Workplace campaigns are in full swing. Individuals not reached through the workplace can find information and an opportunity to give on United Way's new campaign micro site www.wecanliveunited.org. The campaign supports services in the areas of education, income and health the basic things we all need for a good life - in Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, and northeastern Butler counties in Ohio, Boone, Campbell, Kenton, and Grant counties in Northern Kentucky and Dearborn and Ohio counties. The American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter, is United Way's fundraising partner in the campaign, which ends October 30.

at $25,000, or increases from that level, the match will be two to one.” The match fund was created by gifts from individuals, companies and foundations. They are: Sue and Bill Butler, Castellini Foundation, Mr. Stanley M. Chesley and The Honorable Susan J. Dlott, Cintas, Carrie and John Hayden, Dr. Stanley and Mickey Kaplan Foundation, A.G. Lafley, Ken Lowe, Ohio National Financial Services, Francie and John Pepper, PNC Foundation, The Procter & Gamble Fund, and Mr. and Mrs. James M. Zimmerman. The broaden the base match joins two matching gifts already in place to support Leadership Giving. The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr.,/U.S. Bank Foundation offers a match for all new and increased Tocqueville Society gifts of $10,000 or more. Vickie Buyniski Gluckman is offering a challenge match for all new and increased gifts of $2,500 or more from women, part of a $1 million gift over four years.

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nelly, director of Cincinnati Childrens’ Infection Control Program. “When hands are visibly soiled, washing with soap and water is preferred,” Dr. Connelly continued. “Alcohol gel products do a better job at germ killing when hands are visibly clean.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives these specific steps to achieve a thorough wash: • Place your hands together under warm water • With soap, rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds • Wash your hands thor-

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DEATHS Christopher “Chris” DePaul Barth, 32, Hebron, died Sept. 22, 2009, in a vehicular accident in Fort Mitchell. He was self employed in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field. Survivors include his son, Jacob Barth; mother, Margaret “Peggy” Barth-Pelly of Hebron; father, Troy Barth of Hebron; step-mother, Andrea Barth of Hebron; sister, Charity Barth-Omosivwe of Burlington and grandmother, Mary Justice of Independence. Memorials: Jacob Barth Trust Fund, c/o First Financial Bank, 2652 North Bend Road, Hebron, KY 41048.

Gary Bates

Gary G. Bates, 58, of Walton, formerly of Grant County, died Sept. 18, 2009, at his home. He was a truck driver for M&K Express in Walton. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Kirk Bates of Walton; son, Christopher Bates of Erlanger; daughter, McKenna Bates of Walton; mother, LeaEtta Mercer, and step-father James Mercer of Erlanger; sister, Pam Barker of Milford, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, Corinth. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Sarah Bradford

Sarah Alice Bradford, 76, Elsmere, homemaker, died Sept. 20, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, John Bradford of Elsmere; daughters, Anita Bradford and Sharon Ross, both of Elsmere; sons, Rodney Bradford of Hebron, Christopher Bradford of Cincinnati, Paul Bradford and Mark Bradford, both of Elsmere; sisters, Rosella Weaver and Nancy Weaver, both of Elsmere; brother, Frank Weaver of Elsmere; 20 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Jones, Simpson & Gee Funeral Home in Covington handled the arrangements.

Ruth Capal

Ruth Ann Capal, 55, Erlanger, died Sept. 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a laboratory supervisor at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Survivors include her brothers, Paul Capal of Fort Thomas and Ray J. Capal of Williamsburg, Mo.; sisters, Sr. Ann Marie Capal of Alton, Ill., and Mary Wimmers of Fort Thomas. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas. Memorials: Wood Hudson Cancer Research, 931 Isabella St., Newport, KY 41071.

Robert Cooper

Robert L. Cooper, 65, Big Bone, died Sept. 19, 2009, at his home. He was a mechanic for Greenlawn Bus Company. Survivors include his sons, Terry Cooper of Ludlow, Bobby Cooper of Big Bone and Larry Cooper of Waynesburg; daughter, Sherri Quinlan of Florence; sister, Carol Morris from Sanders; brother, Ollie Cooper of Union; half-brother, William Sowder of Georgia; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Belleview Bottoms Cemetery.

Nelson Culbertson

Nelson Rich Culbertson, 85, of Covington, died Sept. 26, 2009, at Highland Springs nursing home. He was an Army veteran, worked for 23 years at Woodfill Elementary School in Fort Thomas as a custodian and crossing guard, was a farmer and an engineer. His wife, Mary Gourley Culbertson, died previously. Survivors include his son, Russ Rigdon of Crescent Springs; daughter Debbie Roberts of Bromley, and two sisters, Velma Rose Howell and Joann Rowe, both of Indiana; and five grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45277.

Visalia; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials: American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Place, Louisville, KY 40222.

Trinity Doyle

Trinity LeeAnn Doyle, 32 days old, Newport, died Sept. 20, 2009, at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati. Survivors include her mother, Erin Santos, and father, Matthew Doyle of Newport; paternal grandmother, Virginia Johnson of Lebanon, Ohio; and maternal grandmother, Jerri Jenkins of Ludlow; sisters, Arianna Hubbard of Newport and Scarlett and Violet Doyle, both of Ontario, Canada. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Charlie Dreyer

Charlie Dreyer, 75, Latonia, died Sept. 22, 2009, at his home. He was an electrician with I.B.E.W., Local No. 212, a Navy veteran, member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, Old Timers Club and Local No. 212 Pension Club. Survivors include his wife, Jobie Ward Dreyer of Latonia; daughters, Kim Dew of St. George, Utah and Melissa Hille of Latonia; sons, Chuck Dreyer of Erlanger, Joel Dreyer of Milford, Ohio, Jon Dreyer of Nashville, Tenn. and Brett Dreyer of Independence; brothers, George Dreyer of North Bend, Cliff Dreyer of Cincinnati, Norman Dreyer of Summerville, Fla., Ron Dreyer of Huntington Beach, Calif., Bob Dreyer of Cincinnati, Jim Dreyer of Cold Spring and Bill Dreyer of Crestview Hills; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Gary Edwards

Gary Lee Edwards, 63, Highland Heights, died Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a driver for CDPS in Milford, Ohio and a member of Newport Elks. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Stewart Edwards of Highland Heights; daughter, Lisa Burger of Taylor Mill; son, Dustin Stewart of Highland Heights; brother, Ronald Edwards of Milford, Ohio and five grandchildren. Memorials: The family of Gary Lee Edwards, c/o Allison & Rose Funeral Home, 5645 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, KY 41015-2273.

Isabel Frechette

Isabel Brezina Frechette, 90, Crescent Springs, died Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Southwest Community Church in Miami, Fla., and Florence Baptist Church in Florence. Her husband, George Arthur Frechette, died in 2006. Survivors include her daughter, Leonora Lawson of Crescent Springs and three step-grandchildren. Memorials: Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mt. Zion Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Gladys Hardymon

Gladys Imogene Davis Hardymon, 84, Crescent Springs, died Sept. 23, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Her husband, Elmer Hardymon, and daughters, Brenda Setters and Robin Long Gollar, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Hardymon and Jill Herrington, both of Crescent Springs, and Penny Barton and Tina Hamilton,

both of Burlington; son, Greg Marksberry of Cincinnati; stepdaughter, Carole Grinninger of Fort Thomas; brother, Larry Davis of Indiana; sister, Marilyn Wheeler of Erlanger; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Interment was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Allison and Rose Funeral Home in Taylor Mill handled the arrangements. Memorials: Crescent Springs Baptist Church, 627 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY 41017.

LaVerne Harthun

LaVerne M. Harthun, 77, Park Hills, a homemaker, died Sept. 21, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Harthun of Park Hills; daughters, Denise Sterling of Covington, Barbara O’Connell of Plano, Texas, Gina Corken of Edgewood, Susan Mahan of Ludlow and Becky Parks of Independence; sons, Steve Harthun of Union and Bob Harthun of Independence; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017; or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Chester Henry

Chester A. Henry, 86, of Norwood, Ohio, formerly of Ludlow, died Sept. 16, 2009, at Hospice of Cincinnati Western Hills. He worked for Amtrak Railroad, was a WWII Army veteran and member of both the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. His son, John A. Henry, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Robert Henry of Dry Ridge, David Henry of Erlanger, Terry Henry of Loomis, Calif., Michael Henry of Fort Thomas and Raymond K. Henry of Florence; daughters, Carolyn Kaufman and Diane Schnur, both of Cincinnati and Louann Elbracht of Indianapolis. Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home in Ludlow handled the arrangements. Memorials: Down Syndrome Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1128, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Entombment was in Highland Cemetery Mausoleum in Fort Mitchell.

Lisa Lee

Lisa Lea Perkins Lee, 39, Independence, a homemaker, died Sept. 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Craig Lee of Burlington; mother, Bonnie Smith Ciliege and stepfather, John Ciliege, both of Independence; son, Jordan Lee of Independence; sister, Sherri Moore of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Stephen McCreary of Chatham, N.J., Trace McCreary of New York, Michael Ciliege of Florence, and John Ciliege of Minneapolis, Minn. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Drive, Suite 102, West Chester, OH 45069.

Doris Light

Doris Jean Johnting Light, 67, Fort Thomas, formerly of Falmouth, died Sept. 18, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. She worked for Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and was a member of First Christian Church of Fort Thomas, the Newport Elks Ladies Auxiliary, the Eastern Star and the Ladies’ Shrine, Survivors include her husband, Mitchell G. Light of Fort Thomas; son, Mitchell A. Light of Independence; and one grandchild. Woodhead Funeral Home of Falmouth handled the arrangements.

Joel Mandarino

Joel Mandarino, 23, Ludlow, died Sept. 25, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care. Survivors include his mother, Marma Schubert of Ludlow; father, Joseph Mandarino of Covington;

Jessie McCardle

Jessie Lee Dinn McCardle, 88, Lakeside Park, died Sept. 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a prep cook at Steak ‘n Shake and a member of Orchard Street Baptist Church. Her husband, Robert McCardle, and son, Donnie Lee McCardle, died previously. Survivors include her sons, William McCardle of Crittenden and Harold McCardle of El Paso, Texas; daughter, Carolyn Ford of Latonia; 12 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Hopeful Lutheran Cemetery, Florence. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Elsmere, handled the arrangements.

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Stanley McElroy

Stanley Lee McElroy, 84, of Belvedere, Calif., formerly of Walton, died May 7, 2009, at his home. He worked for 36 years for IBM, served as deputy director of the Agency for International Development in the Kennedy administration, was a WWII Army veteran and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Tiburon, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Evelyn McElroy; son; Stanley McElroy Jr. of Manhattan Beach,

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

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James D. Jimmie Johnson, 78, Newport, died Sept. 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a disabled Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Promises Club, Kentucky Army Veterans, Newport. Survivors include his sisters, Ruth Johnson of Covington and Margaret Morrison of Southgate. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: The Promises Club, 116 W. Ninth St., Newport, KY 41071.

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Gloria G. Kerns, 49, Florence, died Sept. 15, 2009, in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. She was a homemaker and member of Bethesda Community Church in Independence and the R.C. Durr YMCA in Florence. Survivors include her mother, Janice Carpenter of Independence; sons, John Kerns of Florence and Christopher Kerns of Newport; halfbrothers, Chuck Carpenter of Covington, Lee Carpenter of Bellevue and Jerry Carpenter of Winchester; half-sister, Carolyn Campbell of Florence and one grandchild.

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Bruce L. Dillon, 73, Morning View, died Sept. 20, 2009, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was a bus driver for Green Line. Survivors include his wife, Janice Dillon of Morning View; sons, Mark Dillon and Michael Dillon, both of Fort Mitchell; daughters, Sharon Hall of Williamstown, Ky., Carol Turner of Fort Mitchell and Patty Dillon of Latonia; brother, James Baldwin of Visalia, Ky.; sister, Louise Hensley of

step-father, Jim Schubert of Ludlow; maternal-grandmother, Judy Schwartz of Ludlow; brothers, Jamie Mandarino of Garden Grove, Calif., and Nicholas Mandarino of Ludlow; sisters, Melissa McLafferty of Las Vegas, Vicki Rigg of Independence and Brielle Mandarino of Ludlow, and his fiancée, Jennifery Fryman of Covington. Memorials: Joel Mandarino Memorial Fund, c/o Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, 316 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016.

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

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October 1, 2009

Silver earns gold for strong leadership from N. Ky. Chamber By Pat Hunt Hoffmann Dale J. Silver is golden in leadership circles. Her long involvement with the multi-

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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and chaired the Hoxworth Blood Center's annual gala. She sorts and delivers toys for the Steinford Toy Foundation as well as auction items for the Family Nurturing Center's annual art affair. She helped open the Cold Shelter, regularly cooks hot meals at the Parish Kitchen, and routinely pitches in on clean-up and recycling efforts for the East Price Hill Improvement Association. And she long has supported the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Northern Kentucky. “She is someone who has taken initiative, someone who is extremely thoughtful and is always a sensitive, caring person to not just me, but to everyone she meets,” said Andy Tracy of VonLehman Technology, who met Silver through her affiliation with Leadership Northern Kentucky. “I can also speak personally on a work level, where Dale asserts herself as a leader and commands

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the respect of her co- Silver workers.” Silver is business development director at VonLehman & Company. In addition to serving as a nonprofit board member and volunteer, she is a member of the executive committee of the Chamber and chair of Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni. Silver chaired Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2002. For the 30th anniversary of Leadership, six graduates of the program are being honored as Leaders of Distinction. Besides Silver, honorees are Ted Bushelman, Robert Elliston, Chris Goddard, Michael Hammons and Bob Hoffer. They were recognized during an anniversary celebration Sept. 12. Induction was at the Chamber's annual dinner Sept. 29. For information, call the Chamber at 859-578-8800. Pat Hunt Hoffmann is executive counsel at Pinger PR at Powers Agency and a volunteer with the Northern Kentucky Chamber.

The government’s $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers has been extremely successful, but time is running out to capitalize on this unique opportunity. The tax credit, available for first-time homebuyers, as well as to individuals who have not owned a principal residence in the three-year period prior to purchase, expires Nov. 30. That means that home loans closed past that date will not qualify. Since it generally takes a couple of weeks to negotiate a purchase, then 30 to 45 days to close on a loan – with more stringent appraisal and disclosure requirements adding more time to the closing process – it is crucial that those wanting to take advantage of the incentive realistically select a home by midOctober to meet the deadline. “New homeowners have accounted for approximately one-third of recent home purchases,” added Jim Huff, CEO and president of HUFF Realty, “so clearly the program has been wildly successful.” “This incentive has brought the dream of home-

ownership to literally thousands of individuals and families,” said Ron Peltier, chairman and CEO of HomeServices of America, “but time is running out, and there are no guarantees at this point that Congress will extend the program.” The tax credit is available for homes purchased before Dec. 1. Single-family, townhomes, or condominiums qualify for the tax credit, provided that the home is used as the principal residence. This also includes new construction homes if occupied by Dec. 1. The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000. Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit. This new tax credit can help ease the transition and help cover the new expenses that come with home ownership. The tax credit does not have to be repaid, as long as buyers stay in their new home for at least three years after purchase.

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Gerald McGrath

Gerald F. McGrath, 69, Fort Wright, died Sept. 20, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care

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Dorothy Muething

Dorothy A. Muething, 95, Covington, died Sept. 19, 2009, at her home. She was an accounting clerk for Hilltop Basic Resources. Her husband, Albert B. Muething, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Ann Muething of Covington, Judith Craven of Cincinnati and Sheila Bogen of Cold Spring; son, Kevin Muething of Media, Pa.; six grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary Mausoleum. Memorials: NKY Talking Book Fund, Kenton County Public Library Foundation, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011; or American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

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Beatrice Nutini, 87, Villa Hills, died Sept. 22, 2009, at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. She was homemaker and member of Saint Pius Church in Edgewood. Her husband, Carl Nutini, died in 1984. Survivors include her sons, Patrick and Casey Nutini, both of Edgewood, Andrew Nutini of Delhi, Ohio, and Michael Nutini of Crestview Hills; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

William Polley

William Edward Polley, 74, Independence, died Sept. 25, 2009, at his home. He worked at Miami Margarine, was a member of Banklick Christian Church in Erlanger, Syrian Shrine, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, member and past master of Masonic Lodge 154 and past president of the Ryland Heights Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Wilma

King Polley of Independence; daughters, Angela Lee Schoborg of Fairfield, Ohio, Regina Lynn Heeger of Independence and Valerie Rena Polley of Hamilton, Ohio and seven grandchildren. Memorials: Spina Bifida Foundation, 3245 Deborah Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45239-6201 or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, c/o St. Elizabeth Foundation, 483, S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017.

Nancy Rossine

Nancy Elizabeth Tritt Rossine, 55, Edgewood, died Sept. 2, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a financial analyst with Great American Insurance, a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park and active in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Foundation. Survivors include her husband, Tony Rossine of Edgewood; son, Michael Anthony Rossine of Lexington; daughter, Marissa Nicole Rossine of Edgewood; mother, Joan Cotter of Erlanger; father, Leon Tritt of West Melbourne, Fla.; brother, John Tritt of Naperville, Ill.; sisters, Susan Hammond of Moore Haven, Fla., and Joani Weller of Florence. Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Erlanger handled the arrangements Memorials: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Joseph Schmitz III

Joseph “Jack” J. Schmitz III, 20, Indpendence, died Sept. 17, 2009, in Lubec, Maine. He was a student. Survivors include his mother, Maleah Hanser-Wright of Independence; brothers, Lucas Wright of Independence and Steven Schmitz of Florence; grandparents, Bonnie and Herb Phillips of Lubec, Maine, and Ray and Grace Hanser of Erlanger. Memorials: Joseph Jack Schmitz III Memorial Fund, c/o any U.S. Bank.

Roger Tucker Sr.

Roger J. Tucker Sr., 64, formerly of Independence, died Sept. 25, 2009, at his residence in Lawrenceburg. He was a welder for Iron Workers’ Union Local #44 in Madisonville, and a member of Sloan’s Valley Baptist Church in Somerset. His son, Roger J. Tucker, died previously. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Smith Tucker; three sons, James Saylor Tucker of Price Hill, Arthur J. Tucker of Independence and Matthew J. Tucker of Independence; four daughters, Mary E. Hatton of Anderson Township, Lisa M. Fischer of Price Hill; Vickie Nelson of Celestine, Ind., and Mickie Wessling of Independence; three brothers, Oscar Eugene Tucker of Batavia, Glenn A. Tucker of Cheviot, and Jerry A. Tucker of Price Hill; one sister, Jackie Bachman of Monfort Heights; 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Cincinnati Cremation Co. handled the cremation.

Michael Webb

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

Pamela Weckbach

Pamela Sue Taylor Weckbach, 60, Edgewood, died Sept. 20, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Lakeside Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert William Weckbach of Edgewood; son, Casey Weckbach of Edgewood; mother, F. Winnifred Taylor of Cincinnati; brother, H. Stephen Taylor of Cincinnati; and sisters, M. Susan Taylor of Milford, Ohio and Jody Blair of Villanova, Penn. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017; or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

William Young

William R. Young, 51, Latonia, died Sept. 21, 2009, at his home. The Air Force veteran was a selfemployed mechanic. Survivors include his father, Billy Young of Florence; daughter, Christina Benner of Hamilton, Ohio; sisters, Sharon Wear of Florence and Deborah Young of Burlington; and five grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Robert Zembrodt

Robert J. Zembrodt, 87, of Fort Wright, died Sept. 26, 2009, at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was a World War II army veteran, the owner of Zembrodt Express, a truck driver and a member of the Fort Wright Civic Club. He is survived by his wife, Helen Wingert Zembrodt of Fort Wright; a son, Bob Zembrodt of Fort Wright; daughters Kathy Zembrodt of Park Hills, Carolyn Zembrodt of Fort Wright and Ginny Hall of Burlington; one brother, Cy Zembrodt of Fort Wright; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Russell Tooson, 1516 Greenup St., Apt. 1, assault at 1516 Greenup St., Sept. 20. Bertha Beal, 2039 Madison Ave., assault at 2039 Madison Ave., Sept. 20. Christopher Cole, 416 W. 13th St., possession of marijuana at Decoursey Ave at E. Southern, Sept. 20. Harvin T. Arnold, 1526 Russell St., second degree criminal mischief, alcohol intoxication in a public place, first degree criminal trespassing, menacing, second degree disorderly conduct at 17135 S. Garrard St., Sept. 20. Chastity E. Hayes, 1489 Rich Rd., second degree possession of a controlled substance at Intersection of E. 17th St. and Maryland, Sept. 19. Darnell L. Smith, 929 Monroe St., rear license not illuminated, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance, advertisement of drug paraphrenalia, failure to notify address change to department of transportation, failure to wear seat belts, failure to produce insurance card, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol at 1200 Madison Ave., Sept. 19. Walter R. Scott, 1691 Eads Rd., first degree possession of a controlled substance at 221 W. 12th St., Sept. 18. James M. Sweeney Jr., 1920 Scott Blvd., alcohol intoxication in a public place, first degree possession of a controlled substance at 3502 Decoursey Ave., Sept. 18. Jaman H. Bennett, 7726 View Pl., possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, first degree possession of a controlled substance at 1700 Greenup St., Sept. 18. Daniel D. Zacariaz, 115 Trevor St., assault at 115 Trevor St., Sept. 16. Mario B. Jones, 1700 Baltimore Ave., giving officer false name or address at 1100 block of Garrard St., Sept. 15. Hamed I. Abdullah, 921 Highland Ave., no. 15, trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, second degree fleeing or evading police, tampering with physical evidence at 1300 Wheeler St., Sept. 15. Bryan C. Root, 12034 Don St., leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance at W. Pike St., Sept. 15. David L. Shively, 431 Greenup St., no. 5, theft of identity, failure to notify address change to department of transportation at 431 Greenup St., Sept. 14. Victoria J. Murphy, 6016 S. Pointe Dr., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 508 Madison Ave., Sept. 14. Teisha R. Dejarnette, 709 Willard St., possession of drug paraphrenalia at 709 Willard St., Sept. 14.

Incidents/investigations

Arson A vehicle was set fire at 2234 Center St., Sept. 16. Assault A man was punched in the face at 1328 Garrard St., Sept. 20. A woman was struck at 68 Indiana Dr., Sept. 18. A man was assaulted at Park Place and Greenup St., Sept. 18. A rock was thrown at a woman at 16

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W. 10th St., Sept. 16. A woman reported being assaulted at 900 Willow Run St., Sept. 15. Two women were involved in an altercation at 1908 Garrard St., Sept. 14. A woman was grabbed and pushed to the ground at 344 E. 13th St., Sept. 14. Burglary Several items were stolen from a residence at 1213 Highway Ave., Sept. 18. A TV and computer were stolen at 814 Main St., Sept. 17. A residence was entered unlawfully at 3915 Glenn Ave., Sept. 16. A book of bank checks were stolen at 1228 Banklick St., Sept. 16. A cash registered was stolen at 2519 Madison Pike, Sept. 16. A TV was stolen at 118 Promontory Dr., Sept. 15. Burglary, receiving stolen property A vehicle was stolen at 128 Meadow Hill Dr., Sept. 16. Criminal mischief The window of a residence was damaged at 2233 Hanser Dr., Sept. 20. The ignition column of a vehicle was damaged at 730 Madison Ave., Sept. 19. The glass of a door was shattered at 25 E. 32nd St., Sept. 19. A door was damaged at 104 Meadow Hill Dr., Sept. 19. The air was let out of two vehicle's tires at 50 11th St., Sept. 18. A rock was thrown through a vehicle's window at 1301 Madison Ave., Sept. 18. A symbol was painted on the back of a building at 13 W. 7th St., Sept. 17. The door to an apartment was damaged at 812 Madison Ave., Sept. 14. Four tires of a vehicle were slashed at 122 W. 5th St., Sept. 14. Criminal mischief, assault A woman was assaulted and property was damaged at 903 Greenup St., Sept. 20. Criminal trespassing A man entered a residence uninvited at 1016 Emery no. 3, Sept. 18. Cruelty to animals A dog was kicked at 621 Crescent Ave., Sept. 14. Fraudulent use of a credit card A stolen credit card was used to make a purchase at 3200 Madison Pike, Sept. 20. Harassing communications A woman reported being harassed by text messages and phone calls at 413 Baltimore Ave., Sept. 16. Robbery A man had his wallet and watch taken from him at gunpoint at Wood St. and Pleasant Alley, Sept. 17. A man was assaulted at 1552 Woodburn St., Sept. 17. A phone was stolen at gunpoint at 432 Greenup St., Sept. 14. Terroristic threatening A woman reported being threatened at 151 Bluffside Dr., Sept. 14. Theft $80 in cash and a GPS unit was stolen at 212 W. 6th St., Sept. 20. Shoes, chairs, and a metal plant stand were stolen at 842 Banklick

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POLICE REPORTS St., Sept. 18. A car stereo and speakers were stolen from a vehicle at 184 Alexandria Dr., Sept. 19. Approximately 30 CDs were stolen from a vehicle at 912 Leonard St., Sept. 18. A TV was stolen at 170 Coyote Ct., Sept. 18. A stolen bank card was used to take $500 out of an account at 727 Monte Ln., Sept. 18. A wallet was stolen at 4615 Eureka St., Sept. 18. A vehicle was stolen at 1603 Scott St., Sept. 17. A vehicle was stolen at 0-100 block of E. 16th St., Sept. 17. A wallet was stolen from a vehicle at 714 Main St., Sept. 17. $570 was stolen at 734 Lewis St., Sept. 16. An air conditioner was stolen at 40 E. 41st St., Sept. 16. A refrigerator was stolen at 1211 Banklick St., Sept. 16. A stereo was stolen from a vehicle at 725 Edgecliff Rd., Sept. 16. A purse was stolen at 3302 Church St., Sept. 16. A vehicle was stolen at 128 Meadow Hill Dr., Sept. 16. A camera was stolen from a residence at 1631 Russell St., Sept. 15. A semi-truck trailer was stolen at Madison Pike, Sept. 15. Clothing was stolen at 4293 Winston Ave., Sept. 14. A vehicle was stolen at E. 20th St. and Greenup St., Sept. 14. Theft of controlled substance Prescription medication was stolen at 911 Highland Pike, Sept. 19. Theft of identity A man reported his name was being used to solicit money at 9084 Alyssum Dr., Sept. 14. Theft, criminal mischief A battery was stolen from a vehicle at 2232 Eastern Ave., Sept. 16. A stereo was stolen from a vehicle at 2227 Howell St., Sept. 16. Unauthorized use of motor vehicles A vehicle was stolen at 800 Madison Ave., Sept. 19.

Jason D. Hughes, 25, 301 W 20th, execution of bench warrant for contempt of court libel at 1222 East Henry Clay Avenue, Sept. 8. Marvin B. Lamb, 49, 415 Oak Street, operating on suspended/revoked license at Dixie Highway, Sept. 8. Aaron B. Williams, 25, 122 Alexandria, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication - controlled substance (excludes alcohol), possession of a controlled substance at 1804 Dixie Highway, Sept. 8. Raymond L. Beck, 28, 334 Washington Avenue no. 5, execution of warrant at I 75, Sept. 10. Stacy A. Marshall, 37, 1430 Dixie Highway no. 16, execution of bench warrant for contempt of court libel at 1430 Dixie Highway, Sept. 11. Francisco J. Sanchez, 20, 512 St. Joseph Lane, failure to illuminate head lamps, no operator's moped license at St. Joseph Lane, Sept. 12. Robert W. Hatmaker, 45, 13 Martin Street, execution of bench warrant for robbery, possession of a controlled substance at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 13. Johnny W. Turner Jr., 39, 7500 Cumberland Circle, domestic violence at Sleepy Hollow at Dixie from Amsterdam, Sept. 13. Lance E. Love, 32, At Large, execution of warrant for failure to appear at I 275 W/B Exit 80 off ramp to Madison Pike, Sept. 14. Mary Long, 30, 1231 Hermes, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear, execution of bench warrant for probation violation at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 15. Debra L. Thompson, 36, 195 Center Street, execution of warrant at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 15. Kari S. Goodrich, 24, 6080 Winchester Road, disregarding compulsary turn lane, operating on suspended/revoked license at E/B Kyles at Kennedy, Sept. 15. Regina L. Cash, 28, 4250 Aspen Drive no. 10, execution of bench warrant for probation violation at Madison Pike, Sept. 16. Kimberly J. Holt, 39, 540 Muse Drive, reckless driving, failure to wear

seat belts, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, dui alcohol at Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 17. Terrance L Smith, 23, 400 W 9th Street no. 1512, one headlight, rear license not illuminated, possession of open alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, no operator's moped license, execution of warrant for assault at Kyles Lane, Sept. 17. Thomas A. Beck, 41, 1116 Central Row Road, criminal possession of a forged prescription at Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 18. Andrew L. Pope, 23, 1611 Central Row Road, criminal possession of a forged prescription at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 18. Goberto Perez, 27, 1318 Holman Avenue, no other state registration receipt, inadequate silencer (muffler), no operator's moped license at Highland Avenue, Sept. 19. Louis M. Wartman, 26, 1404 Old State Road, operating on suspended/revoked license, possession of a controlled substance at Vidot Court at Amsterdam Road, Sept. 20. Deborah Short, 44, 517 West Southern, dui alcohol at Ridgewood Drive, Sept. 20. Claude J. France, 27, 717 Ann Street, dixie highway at Dixie Highway, Sept. 21. Shannon M. Gott, 36, 3946 Hunters Green Drive, operating on sus-

pended/revoked license at W/B Highland Pike, Sept. 21. Luis R. Hernandez, 28, 729 Edgecliff , disregarding stop sign, no opeators moped license, failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, residents not to use license in other states at E Henry Clay at Fayette, Sept. 23. Charles F. Dedden Jr., 42, 2875 Sugar Camp Road, improper registration plate, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance at I 75 S Exit 189 on Ramp from Kyles Lane, Sept. 24. David A. Hopkins, 45, 126 Oneida Trail, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with evidence at I 75 S Exit 189 on Ramp from Kyles Lane, Sept. 24.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at Sleepy Hollow Road, Sept. 13.

Criminal mischief

Reported at 1979 Pieck Drive no. B, Sept. 3. Reported at 3338 Madison Pike, Sept. 8.

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Erin M. Wilson, 20, 5157 Zion Road, alcohol intoxication in a public place, person 18-20 posession/purchase/att purch/have another person purchase alcohol at Walgreens Dixie Highway, Sept. 4. Joseph M. Payne Jr., 25, 1863 Nicholasville Road, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Cedar Ridge Lane, Sept. 4. Tony L. Dunn Jr., 20, 66 Kenner Street, execution of warrant for failure to appear at Campbell County Police, Sept. 5. Crystal A. Winkle, 28, 227 Curtis Drive, shoplifting, execution of bench warrant for criminal possession of forged instrument, execution of bench warrant for possession of a forged instrument at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 5. Brandon S. Collinsworth, 18, 102 Horizon Circle, execution of warrant for fraudulent use of credit cards at W/B Kyles at W. Crittenden, Sept. 6. Brennan R. Eades, 27, 143 Raintree Drive, execution of warrant for failure to appear at 1633 Cumberland Avenue, Sept. 7.

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Theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief

Reported at 1945 Dixie Highway, Sept. 23.

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Improper registration plate, possession of marijuana, possessio of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence Reported at I 75, Sept. 24.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at 5238 Belle Drive, Sept. 17.

Criminal mischief

Reported at 5238 Belle Drive, Sept. 21.

Criminal mischief, menacing

Reported at Charwood Circle, Sept. 19.

Possession of a controlled substance

Reported at Vidot Court, Sept. 20. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 13.

Criminal trespassing, alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct

Possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication excludes alcohol, possession of a controlled substance

Fraudulent use of credit cards

Reported at 9860 Codyview Drive, Sept. 18.

Reported at 1804 Dixie Highway, Sept. 8.

Shoplifting

Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 5.

Theft

Reported at 4209 Beech Grove Drive, Sept. 20.

Reported at 3420 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 2. Reported at 790 Thomas More Parkway, Sept. 3. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 6. Reported at 1526 Wessels Drive, Sept. 8. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 9. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 9. Reported at 1937 Dixie Highway, Sept. 11. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 14. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 18. Reported at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Sept. 21. Reported at 85 Kennedy Road, Sept. 14. Reported at 1608 Henry Clay Avenue, Sept. 14. Reported at 1509 Diamond Court, Sept. 21.

Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Reported at 4102 Richardson Road, Sept. 19.

Trafficking controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, possession of open alcoholic beverage contained in motor vehicle Reportedat Madison Pike, Sept. 19.

Violation of a KY EPO/DVO

Reported at 1192 Constitution Dr., Sept. 18.

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Arrests/citations

Dustin A. Fugate, 30, 567 Dudley Road, alcohol intoxication at 5229 Woodlawn Drive, Aug. 30. Tricia A. York, 19, 8134 Wards, execution of bench warrant for contempt of court libel at Winston/43rd, Aug. 29. Ryan R. Venable, 22, 153 Covert Run, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at Taylor Mill Road, Aug. 10. Benjamin O. Wells, 22, 208 Rosemont Ave, possession of marijuana, possession of drug parapher-

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nalia at Taylor Mill Road, Aug. 10. Monty R. Goetz, 34, 4048 Woodhill, endangering the welfare of a minor, endangering the welfare of a minor at Taylor Mill Road, Aug. 16. Willard Klaus Ore Jr., 24, 800 Sweetbriar no. 803, served warrant for failure to appear at Ky 16 at Mason, Aug. 25. Richard A. Watson, 34, 2157 Springdale Road, served warrant for nonpayment of fines at 275 WB at 77.7, Aug. 15. Charles Taulbee, 27, Homeless, receiving stolen property at Ameristop, Aug. 9. Joan A. Meese, 24, Homless, theft by unlawful taking at Ameristop, Aug. 9. Christina N. Ludwig, 22, 219 Robin Drive, burglary, forgery at 733 W Grand, Aug. 18. Larry Wright, 24, 4009 Country Place Court, assault domestic violence, terroristic threatening at I 275 E exit 79 off ramp to taylor mill road, Aug. 25. Angela M. Angelini, 40, 5361 Bayview Drive no. 59, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at 5361 Bayview Drive, Aug. 19. Ivan Servant, 36, 3545 Wolf Road, disregarding a stop sign, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at 4714 Church, Sept. 13. Robert A. Taylor, 32, 3477 Ridgeview, served boone county warrant, failure to stop at stop sign, giving officer false name, possession of a controlled substance, operating a non motor vehicle under the influence - bicycle at Church/Sunset, Sept. 4. Robert Steinfort, 36, 5631 Saturn, served kenton county warrant burglary at 5631 Saturn, Sept. 1. David P. Carroll Sr., 44, 912 Putnam Street, theft by unlawful taking at 5225 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 16. David P Carroll Jr., 22, 409 Hornbeck Road, theft by unlawful taking at 5225 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 16. James T. Morgan, 41, 2939 Ridge Avenue, possession of marijuana at 711 Sharon Drive, Sept. 6. Robert Obrien, 20, 121 E 12Th Street no. 2, disregarding stop sign, operating on suspended/revoked license at Grand Avenue at Winona, Sept. 7. Rodney Kinman, 32, 142 E. 43rd, driving on dui suspended license at Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 16.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Reported at 5079 Eggers Lane, Sept. 13. Reported at 3211 Wayman Branch, Sept. 20. Reported at 5443 Old Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 12. Reported at 4868 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 13. Reported at 5079 Eggers Lane, Sept. 14. Reported at 5136 Old Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 8. Reported at 4816 Church, Sept. 1. Criminal mischief Reported at 4600 Church Street, Aug. 29. Reported at 5607 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 9. Reported at 5583 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 16. Reported at 701 Red Bud Drive, Sept. 20. Reported at 5607 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 22. Reported at 5403 stone hill, Sept. 22.

Criminal mischief, harassment

Reported at 714 Parkview, Sept. 23.

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Domestic dispute

Reported at 579 Valley View Drive, Sept. 4.

Fraudulent use of a credit card

Reported at 732 Lone Oak, Aug. 17.

Harassing communications

Reported at 4905 Reidlin, Aug. 27. Reported at 561 Garner Drive, Sept. 16.

Incident report

Inactive theft at 5522 Taylor Mill Road, Aug. 28. Rock from dump truck struck complainant's vehicle on the highway at 275 W/B at Exit 79, Sept. 10. Object from the back of a tow truck fell and hit the windshield of a vehicle at 4800 Taylor MIll Road, Sept. 23. Victim's contractor took deposit and did not return at 26 Janet, Sept. 21.

Theft

Reported at 5111 Old Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 15. Victim's checks cashed by suspects unlawfully at 5223 Taylor Mill Road, Sept. 15.

Geoff Davis speaker at Day of Peace Covington recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its 15th Annual Day of Peace rally. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center located at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. Lunch is provided by TGI Friday's Western Hills' location and the event is free to the public. This event features guest speakers: Congressman Geoff Davis and Fran Morris Mandell, Director of Development for the College of Social Work at University of

Kentucky. Contact information for speakers is available upon request. The purpose of this community-wide effort is to promote peace making and reduce violence in families, neighborhoods, and schools in Northern Kentucky. Approximately 150 high school students will be attending representing both suburban and urban areas in Northern Kentucky. Violence is a community problem that requires a community response. This year's theme is: “Everyone has a role in preventing violence”.

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NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

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

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

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

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

TENNESSEE

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

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

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

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