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Lindeman Elementary is looking for a bit of landscaping facelift. Mike Shires, the school’s principal, is looking for ways landscape the outside front of the school as well allow students to practice their green thumbs around back. Still in the planning phases Shires says he hopes to roll up his sleeves and help make some of the changes a reality soon. – SCHOOLS, A5

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Covington is set to close on the purchase of the Stewart Iron Works building within the week. The city and Kenton County will pay half of the cost of the $550,000 structure at $275,000 each. The Stewart Iron Works building is located at 20 W. 18th St. in Covington. Covington hopes the building will become a one-stop-shop for social service agencies and community activities, as well as the permanent home of the Emergency Cold Shelter of Northern Kentucky, temporarily situated on Scott Boulevard. “The places who help people in need in the county and Covington can be in one spot rather than spread throughout the city,” said Judge-Executive Ralph Drees at the county’s meeting Jan. 12. Kenton County voted

unanimously to have its half of the cost ready whenever Covington is ready to close, which City Manager Larry Klein confirmed will happen in the next several days. Covington first approached the county with the plan to purchase and then remodel the building in the last year. Klein said the initial plan called for a $12 million to $15 million retrofitting of the three-story building. An official layout of the building is “yet to be determined,” he said. Once the purchase is complete, the next step is to determine how to pay for the remodeling, Klein said, adding it’s likely a combination of private and public financing and tax credits will be utilized. Covington plans to meet with the neighborhood associations and interested social service agencies in the first week of February to discuss the

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The city of Covington will complete the purchase of the Stewart Iron Works building on 18th Street by next week, city officials say. The city plans to use the building as a social services campus with several agencies working together under one roof. project further, Klein said. While Welcome House, HealthPoint and several other agencies will consider a move to the Stewart

Ironworks campus, Klein said re-locating the cold shelter to the building is a “high priority” and something that could happen by

next winter. “That’s the most pressing need obviously. It doesn’t have a permanent home,” he said.

Cities look to keep costs low in winter By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Rick Bogard admits there’s not an exact science as the Erlanger Public Works Department begins planning for the winter months. “We can’t predict how much snow we’ll get, or how bad it may be, so we just use what information we have and try to make the appropriate choices,” said the Erlanger public works director. “It’s definitely tough, but we just do the best we can.” With cities cutting budgets this year due to a struggling economy, Bogard said the balancing act was as tough as ever, trying to plan and be prepared for a rough winter while also saving money and cutting costs wherever possible. The tough times have the city has

looking into different methods for treating and maintaining streets during winter, hoping to maximize their efforts and the taxpayer dollars all at once. One such way has been the increased use of salt brine to pretreat roads before an expected storm. The salt brine, a liquid solution, not only works to melt snow and ice faster by letting off more heat, but also spreads easier and is more cost effective than using dry salt. “By pre-treating, we get a head start on the snow, which always helps out,” said Bogard. “Just by doing things like that, we can start to see a real savings over time.” In Fort Mitchell, Public Works Director Bob Zerhusen said they typically use a salt/sand mixture on the roads, but haven’t found a

truly cost-effective way of pretreating before storms. However, he said the city is constantly looking at ways to improve their efficiency and cut costs, especially now with the tough economy. “We’re always looking at reevaluating ways to do things in order to get the most out of what we have,” he said. “It’s definitely tough, but we do a good job in staying under our budget and just working with what we have each year.” Both Bogard and Zerhusen said some of their toughest decisions usually come when ordering salt for the winter, trying to keep enough on hand in case of an emergency, but not over-ordering. Both said they use averages from previous years to help approximate the amount of salt they’ll

need, and they closely monitor their supply throughout the winter to see if it’s necessary to replenish it. “It’s a guess as to how much you may need, but we make it an educated guess as much as we can,” said Zerhusen. “We’ve never once come close to running out or anything like that, so I guess we’ve been pretty consistent over the last few years.” Overall, Bogard said it can be difficult for the departments to always be prepared for anything, all the while keeping an eye on a tight budget. “That’s the challenge we have, but we do what we can,” he said. “It’s our job to make sure the city is safe, and we just work with what we have to ensure that happens.”

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The Erlanger city council recognized eight longtime employees for their service at the Jan. 5 council meeting. Fire/EMS employees Tony Morden, Craig Stewart, Steve Corry, Chase Autry and Mark Artmeier, public works employee Joe Daugherty, police officer Jon Sterling and IT/technology specialist Becky Hopkins each received service pins and a hearty round of applause at the meeting. “This is the fun part of our job – to be able to recognize the great people we have working here,” said Mayor Tom Rouse. Each of the employees was presented by their respective department head, who spoke

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about their work ethic and character, as well as their contributions to the city. Fire Chief Terry Allen spoke briefly about each of the fire/EMS employees, cracking a brief smile when Corry arrived late to the ceremony after returning from a service run. “I’m not starting my speech over now,” joked Allen as he shook Corry’s hand. “But we are grateful for what each of you do every day to help the city.” Next, after receiving her service pin, Hopkins stirred up emotions when she talked about how much the city has changed in her 10 years, advancing light-years in terms of their technological expertise and capabilities. The city has more than doubled the amount of computers, and

now has some of the most advanced technology in the region for both the administrative departments, as well as the police and fire departments. “It’s been unbelievable to see how fast things have happened here,” she said. Police Chief Marc Fields then praised Sterling, now in his 15th year with the department, for his work in a variety of areas. “I think he’s done just about everything you can do in the department by this point,” said Fields. “He’s very reliable, and he does a terrific job – we’re very glad to have him on our team.” Finally, public works director Rick Bogard praised Daugherty, who has been with the department for five years, for his work around the city in a variety of

roles. “It’s been a great five years, and hopefully you’ll be here for another 25 or so,” said Bogard with a smile. After the employees, the council also honored members of the St. Henry District High School boys and girls’ cross country teams, both of whom won state championships in the fall. Both teams received proclamations declaring a day in their honor to be observed in the city. “We’re all very proud of how you represented the city and represented your school,” said Rouse. “It’s quite an accomplishment and you all should recognized for the work you put in to get here.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

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Park Hills debates ban By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Park Hills will weigh in on the issue of a Northern Kentucky smoking ban in February. City Council Member Christopher Sudbrink asked fellow council members at the regular meeting Jan. 11 to consider a resolution asking the Kenton County Fiscal Court to pass a smoking ban in public buildings at next month’s meeting. “The state of North Carolina recently passed an indoor smoking ban in public facilities. It’s the largest tobacco-growing state in the country; Kentucky is second,” he said. “It’s our duty as council

The smoking ban has been debated in Northern Kentucky for over a year. to protect the health and safety of our residents.” The smoking ban has been debated in Northern Kentucky for over a year. While Kenton County officials have said the court does have the votes to pass a ban, they have agreed to wait for action from the Boone and Campbell fiscal courts before moving forward. Sudbrink hopes to pass a resolution similar to the one Crestview Hills enacted in

November in a 3-3 decision with a tie-breaking vote from Crestview Hills Mayor Paul Meier. If thoughts from some council members are reflected in next month’s vote, Park Hills could be in need of a tie-breaker. “No I’m not in favor,” said Council Member Steve Ryan. “It should be a decision left to the business. If it’s financially best for it to go non-smoking, they can do that.” Council Member Ted Kleymeyer agreed, saying “I don’t frequent places where they allow smoking.” Park Hills City Council’s next regular meeting will take place Feb. 8.

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Taylor Mill Elementary fourth grader Hailey Rowe (foreground) and fifth grader Frances Woesner enjoyed their day off school Friday Jan. 8 in the snow.

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ERLANGER - The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library will hold their Puppy Tales program on Jan. 17. That day, from 1-6 p.m., children can come to the library and read to dogs to practice their reading skills. Children will also receive a certificate and a photo of

themselves with their dog. Children must have a parent in attendance, and the dogs will be provided. To register, or for more information, call 962-4000 or visit www.kentonlibrary.org.

School news

ERLANGER The Erlanger-Elsmere School District will be closed Jan. 18 in

observance of Martin Luther King Day. Classes will resume as normal Tuesday, Jan. 19. The next early release day for the school district will be Friday, Jan. 29. All students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. that day. For more information, contact your child’s school or visit www.erlanger.k12.ky.us.

Meeting

ERLANGER – The Erlanger city council will hold a special meeting on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Among the items on the agenda are the second reading of an ordinance for the issuance of a bond, as well as the city’s audit presentation. The meeting is open to the public. For information, call 727-2525.

Cinderalla

ERLANGER - The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Library will host a special program on Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. with a behind the scenes look at a production of Cinderalla with the Cincinnati Ballet. Guests will be able to look at the costumes, see a scene acted out, and talk music with

the musical director Carmon DeLeone. The program is suitable for middle-school aged children and older. Space will be limited, and registration is required. For more information, or to register, contact the library at 9624000 or visit www.kentonlibrary.com.

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City wants to strengthen nuisance ordinances

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The Fort Mitchell city council plans to look into their nuisance ordinances to target businesses that have been habitual offenders. During the Jan. 4 council meeting, the council discussed whether they could take any actions to help the police department with repeated calls to certain areas. The current nuisance ordinances cover issues such as long grass and weeds, foul odors, excessive noise, open wells and garbage, but there is nothing in place to cover repeat offenders for criminal violations. One such area is the USA Hotel just off Dixie High-

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gested looking into a civil penalty for repeated offenses during a given time. However, city attorney Robert Ziegler said there was no precedent for that, and it could even discourage businesses from calling 911 during an emergency if they had already reached their limit. “You don’t want to discourage people from calling 911 when they need it,” he said. “We’re definitely going to look into what can be done to help out our police department, but I don’t know if that’s the way to go about it.” Bussman agreed. “We’re here to serve and protect, and I don’t know if it’s in the best interest to limit the number of times someone calls us,” he said. “We’ll certainly work with council and do what’s best for the city, but in the meantime, we’re just going to continue to do our jobs.” Ziegler said there is no timetable for amending or adding to the city’s nuisance ordinance. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Feb. 1.

Fort Wright looks for funds By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Fort Wright’s 2009 audit shows the city holding steady, but council may have to look for alternate revenue sources to continue city street projects. A Rankin, Rankin & Company audit report states Fort Wright should “investigate long-term improvements” on streets and how to pay for them in the 2009-2010 fiscal year because the budget as it stands will not support larger capital projects in the coming years. However, auditor Jim Sparrow told council he feels the city is financially “sound.” “I think a fund balance of $3.3 million is not an

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“We need to look further than five years out,” he said. “There’s not enough money at this time to do all the roads we need to do.” Huff estimates the city needs to spend between $500,000 and $700,000 a year to keep city streets up to par. While acknowledging priorities could be changed around to make the road projects possible, Huff said “if we keep services at the current level we’re going to have to look at other resources.” Huff declined to discuss the resource possibilities at this time, saying the plan would be brought up at the city’s next caucus meeting, scheduled for Wednesday Jan. 20.

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excessive balance, by any means, but it’s not unusual,” he said. And while revenues were down about $300,000 from the year before, Sparrow said the city’s licensing fees and payroll taxes increased slightly, holding “their own in tough economic times.” Expenditures decreased by about $450,000 from the year before, but there was a close-to-$11,000 shortfall between revenues and expenses during the last year, according to the audit. City Administrator Gary Huff said the city is already in the process of creating a five-year Capital Projects Plan, but he wants council to create, and then look beyond, the plan.

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Alumni Association, raises money to provide equipment and other needed items to the officers. “We help them with fundraising and other various projects they have,” said association president Randi Gerig. “We do just about anything - if they need additional assistance we’ll get volunteers and jump in and do whatever they want us to do.” The association has about 60 members that entertain about 400 residents at the dance, which will take place Feb. 6 at St. Cecilia Church. In the past, the association has raised almost $6,000 to contribute to the Independence Police Department.

“They usually give us one particular item they’re looking at. It’s just whatever they deem is needed for the department that there wasn’t enough money in their budget to get,” Gerig said. A ticket price of $20 includes dinner and refreshments, musical entertainment and a silent auction. “It’s fun. We have a blast,” Gerig said. The Valentine’s Dance & Silent Auction will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday Feb. 6 at St. Cecilia Church. To purchase tickets, call 282-1985. For more information about the Independence Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association, visit cityofindependence.org.

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Lindeman Principal Mike Shires shows off the plans for new landscaping around the entrance to the school. Shires worked with architects from Viox & Viox for the plans.

Lindeman has grand plan for new entrance

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Mike Shires knows that for his plans to come to fruition, he’ll have to roll up his sleeves alongside everyone else. “I’ll be right there with the first shovel,” said the Lindeman Elementary principal with a smile. “I know I’ll have to get dirty, but that’s okay as long it’s helping out the school. I don’t mind one bit.” Moving some dirt around is only part of Shires’ plans however. Working with architects from Viox & Viox, he has ideas on how to entirely redo the landscaping near the entrance to the school, adding bushes, trees, shrubs and even a retaining wall to enhance the appearance. “We want to make a great first impression when people pull up to the school,” he explained. “We want to show our parents and visitors that we’ve got a professional atmosphere here, and making a good impression is a big part of that.” But the plans don’t end at the school’s front doors. Behind the school, Shires said the school is also planning a pumpkin patch that will be harvested in the fall by the students for a fundraiser. The students will help plant the seeds this spring, and students involved in the school’s summer programs will water and maintain them while school is out. “That’s something we’re pretty excited about,” he said. “That will really give the students a chance to get involved, and that’s important.” The plans also include several “green” efforts, such as a rain barrel to capture water off the roof, as

well as several other water conservation features. The next step, Shires said, is finding a way to fund the project. He said that the professional plans that were created and donated by Viox & Viox will go a long ways toward getting additional businesses on board to help. “I think having a professional firm help us out, and to be able to present these plans and show we’re very serious about this - it’s definitely going to be a benefit,” he said. Carter Dickerson, one of the architects who worked on the plan said the company was happy to donate some time and effort to the school. “I think it’s a great idea for the school, and we’re just glad to be able to help out a little,” he said. “It was kind of a fun project, and I think it’s going to end up looking pretty good over there.” Dickerson also said he was impressed by Shires’ ideas to include the students when possible, such as planting or maintaining some of the landscaping and the pumpkin patch. “He had some really good ideas, and we just tried to put those to use with the drawings,” he said. “I think it’s going to be fun for the kids to be involved with this, because it’s their school, and they’ll take some pride in doing this.” As for Shires, he’s ready to get to work. “We don’t have a timeline yet because we need to find our funding obviously, but I’m excited about what this can be,” he said. “I think it’s going to really be something our school can be proud of.”

NKU holds session on doctor of education Northern Kentucky University’s Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership will hold an information session on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. until noon in the University Center. NKU’s Ed.D is a unique program that not only prepares educational leaders to take an active role in improving schools tomorrow but also to make a difference in their communities today. Through civic engagement projects that are part of the curriculum, candidates for the doctoral degree tackle community problems. In addition, the candidates not only research an issue for their

dissertation but are also responsible for implementing their findings. The Ed.D’s focus on local, regional and global civic engagement makes it one of the most interesting and practical Ed.D. programs in the country. Not only will candidates help themselves and their organizations; they’ll also help the entire region. Individuals interested in more information on this unique doctoral program are invited to the information session. For information and a map visit http://gradschool.nku.edu or call 859-572-7899.

Kenton Elementary will provide an opportunity for parents and their children to complete service projects together Jan. 20. The First Annual Families Serving Together event will feature several service opportunities that will help local organizations and agencies in the community. Organized by the school’s Family Resource Center, coordinator Melody Simms said she wanted to do something different. “I think our families will be excited about it,” she said. “I think there’s a desire in a lot of them to do a service project like this, but they don’t know where to start.” Simms hopes to have several stations where families can work on one project and move on to another. The main event will be the packaging of 400 Action Ministries’ Food for Thought snack bags, which are distributed weekly throughout the Kenton County School District to students who may not get proper nutrition over the weekend. “Action Ministries does this package of 400 bags a month. They do it all using volunteers. We don’t pay anything for it. They just provide this service for our families,” Simms said. A group of about 75 people ages toddler to adults would be ideal for the projects she has in mind, Simms said. “Anytime that something comes up for a family in need Kenton Elementary steps up huge. I feel like this is going to be well-

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Kenton Elementary students and their families will team up later this month to pack “Food for Thought” snack bags to help out Latonia’s Action Ministries. received,” she said. Kenton Elementary Principal Pat Goetz said the school has a “tight-knit community that responds unbelievably generously when we do something like this.” Goetz hopes the event will be repeated yearly, if not once each trimester. “It gives them a broader view of themselves as future citizens. It makes them understand a little bit

how their actions impact the lives of other people around them,” she said. The Families Serving Together night will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 20 in the school’s cafeteria. Parents must RSVP to the Kenton Elementary Family Resource Center by Jan. 15. The school is asking for a $2 donation that will go directly to Action Ministries.

Public to vote in slogan contest The public now has the chance to select their favorite voting slogan to be used in the upcoming 2010 election cycle. Students across Kentucky have submitted potential voting slogans as part of the Office of the Secretary of State Voter Slogan and Essay Contest sponsored by the Kentucky Education Association, KEA Retired and the University of Kentucky Scripps Howard First Amendment Center. To vote for your favorite, visit: www.sos.ky.gov/sloganpoll by Jan. 29, 2010. “Our sponsors and teachers across the commonwealth have allowed thousands of Kentucky students to become further engaged in important civic discussions via this outstanding contest,” said Secretary of State Trey Grayson. “I encourage all Kentuckians to support these young people by voting for your favorite slogan. We look forward to using the 2010 slogan to help market the 2010 elections!”

Although this is the 20th year of the contest, this is the first time that citizens will be able to vote for the winners online. In previous years, various civics groups were judges for the contest. The slogans were narrowed down to the top 20 choices and are displayed without the name of the submitting student in order to have votes cast on the merit of the slogan. The decision is an important one not only because the slogan will be seen on election materials across Kentucky but because it carries prizes of up to a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond for winning slogans. The contest was open to Kentucky sixth- through eighthgraders. “In order for students to become more engaged in our society and eventually become active citizens, we must take civic education directly into the classroom. Activities such as the Voter Slogan and Essay Contests allow teachers to bring civics education to life

while allowing them to focus on the current Core Content required by the Kentucky Department of Education,” Grayson said. The slogan contest is part of the Civic Literacy Initiative of Kentucky and is required under Kentucky statute. CLIK is a multi-year effort that will determine a strategy for enhancing long-term civic engagement and civic literacy within the commonwealth. As part of that effort, CLIK released a report, Rediscovering Democracy: An Agenda for Action, that calls upon the state to take tangible steps to increase civic literacy. The report, which details four principle recommendations and scores of additional recommendations, was developed from the work of the Kentucky Workgroup on Civic Literacy and the CLIK. For more information about CLIK or to find out how to get your school, organization or family involved in any civic activities taking place across Kentucky, please visit: www.civics.ky.gov.

Gateway says accurate census vital to region Gateway Community and Technical College is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to achieve a complete and accurate count of the U.S. population in 2010. The partnership is part of a larger effort by the Census Bureau to increase participation in the 2010 Census. “As a higher education institution dedicated to helping our students shape the future, Gateway is committed to ensuring each student understands the importance of participating in the 2010 Census,” said G. Edward Hughes, Gateway president/CEO. “I am enthusiastic about our partnership with the Census Bureau on this important initiative and committed to helping increase overall partici-

pation in 2010.” The partnership will involve sharing information about the census on Gateway campuses and encouraging students to complete and return their 2010 Census forms. Every year, the U.S. government distributes more than $400 billion to state, local and tribal governments based on census data. Leaders use the data to guide decisions on where to build new schools, roads, hospitals, childcare and senior centers and more. Data also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and affect college and university grant and loan programs. Census forms will be delivered

or mailed to Gateway students and all U.S. residents in March 2010. Census workers will visit households of people who do not return forms. Information shared with the Census Bureau is completely confidential. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both. For more about the 2010 Census, visit 2010census.gov.

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January 14, 2010

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This week in basketball

• Dixie Heights High School boys beat Villa Madonna 71-57, Jan. 2. Brandon Hatton was the top-scorer for Dixie Heights with 18 points. • Holy Cross High School girls beat Beechwood High school 43-35, Jan. 2. Jayden Julian was the top-scorer for Holy Cross with 15 points. • Simon Kenton High School girls beat Holmes High School 64-54, Jan. 2. Sydni Wainscott was Simon Kenton’s top-scorer with 24 points, including four threepointers. • St. Henry High School girls beat Scott High School 39-36, Jan. 2. Abby Janszen was the top-scorer for St. Henry with 12 points. • St. Henry High School boys beat Lloyd High School 69-61, Jan. 4. Brian Carroll was the top-scorer for St. Henry with 18 points. • Simon Kenton High School girls beat Conner High School 54-50, Jan. 4. Sydni Wainscott was Simon Kenton’s top-scorer with 26 points, including four threepointers. • St. Henry High School boys beat Cooper High School 55-35, Jan. 5. Zach Barnett was the top-scorer for St. Henry with 14 points, including one three-pointer. • Simon Kenton boys beat Walton-Verona High School 74-50, Jan. 8. Casey Sorrell was the top-scorer for Simon Kenton with 23 points, including one three-pointer. • Scott High School girls beat Dixie Heights High School 54-39, Jan. 8. Kelsey Bamforth was the top-scorer for Scott with 17 points. Meredith Hartfiel was the topscorer for Dixie Heights with 18 points, including three three-pointers. • Dixie Heights boys beat Ludlow High school 65-23, Jan. 9. Parker Stansberry was the top-scorer for Dixie Heights with 13 points, including one three-pointer. • Scott High School boys beat Calvary Christian 61-43, Jan. 9. Scott’s top-scorer was Kellen Smith with 14 points, including three three-pointers. • Conner High School boys beat St. Henry 51-39, Jan. 9. St. Henry’s top-scorer was Ryan Anderson with 11 points, including three threepointers. • Simon Kenton girls beat Williamstown 70-53, Jan. 9. Sydni Wainscott was Simon Kenton’s top-scorer with 27 points, including two threepointers. • Lloyd High School girls beat Silver Grove 43-35, Jan. 9. Lloyd’s top-scorer was Brittnie Sharbano with 10 points. • Dixie Heights girls beat Cooper High School 62-58, Jan. 9. The top-scorer for Dixie Heights was Meredith Hartfiel with 18 points, including four three-pointers.

Player of the week

Thomas More College freshman guard Chelsea Tolliver, a Simon Kenton High School graduate, was recently named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Tolliver scored a careerhigh 25 points and pulled down six rebounds to help lead the ninth-ranked Saints to a 70-55 win over Wittenberg University in December. She shot eight-of-16 from the field, including five-ofeight from the three-point range and was four-of-five from the free-throw line.

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Lloyd junior Cearra Sharbono drives against Newport Jan. 5 during Lloyd’s 39-31 home win.

Lloyd moving up from last year’s cellar By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Brittnie Sharbono and her sister, Cearra, know where each other is going to be on the basketball court. The hoops-playing sisters from Lloyd Memorial High School have been a big part of the Juggernauts’ 4-6 start after beating Newport 39-31 at home Jan. 5, the third win in as many tries over Newport this season. While Newport is a similarly struggling program, the Juggernauts are making progress after not winning a single game last year. That included two losses to Newport.

“I feel like we’ve gotten better as a team,” said Brittnie Sharbono. “As a whole, everybody wants to work hard in practice. This year, we figure if we stay as a team we’ll lose as a team or we’ll win as a team. That’s what we want to start as a program. We want to be team-dominated.” Brittnie is the lone senior on the squad, and Cearra is one of just two juniors with Jessi Fulmer. Brittnie led the team with 15 points in the most recent Newport game. That included six points in the final seconds of the first half to stake the Juggernauts to an 18-8 lead. She ended the

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Lloyd High School junior Jessi Fulmer passes the ball against Newport Jan. 5 during Lloyd’s 39-31 home win. half with a three-pointer. “I love everything about the game,” she said. “Hearing the swish and the crowd go wild when you hit that last shot to pick up everybody’s game. I love the intensity of it.” That was part of an eventual 21-0 run to stake Lloyd to a 24-8 lead. Newport rallied within four points late in the contest. A few times in crunch time, the two sisters ran pass plays to each other to beat the Newport pressure defense, and a couple of times it resulted in baskets or Newport fouls. “That’s my wingman,”

Brittnie said. “She has been my wingman since I was 4 or 5. I can give her a behind-the-back pass and I don’t have to tell her first.” The sisters have also participated in soccer and track/cross country for Lloyd. Second-year head coach Bill Tharp appreciates the leadership role Brittnie has had. “She’s been with the program four years,” Tharp said. “When we have open gyms, she’s always there. She’s a good leader and a good role model for our younger players.” The varsity roster

includes seven freshmen, three sophomores and an eighth-grader, and they hope to add more wins to build confidence for the future. Lloyd won eight games in the 2007-08 season and Brittnie Sharbono hopes for a .500 record this year. “I think we’ll end up with a way better record than the past two years,” Brittnie said. “That would be huge for our program. That’s what I’m here for, to help build the program. These girls are going to be really good in a couple of years. We just all have to stick together.”

Eagles fare well in home swim meet By James Weber jweber@communitypress.com

Scott High School finished fifth in the boys’ meet and seventh in the girls’ standings at its Scott Eagle Classic Jan. 9. Tyler Groneck had the lone event win for the Eagles, claiming the 100yard breaststroke on the boys’ side. He was also third in the 200-yard individual medley. Ethan Reynolds claimed runner-up finishes in both 50 freestyle and 100 free. The Eagles finished third place in both the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay. Sixth-grader Markie Duffy was the top finisher on the girls’ side. She was fourth in the 100 butterfly and seventh in the 200 free. Covington Latin had several strong performances. Will McMurtry was sixth

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Mackenzie Margroum, a Notre Dame Academy freshman, competes in the 100-yard butterly event. She placed first in the event with a time of 1:02:23 at the Scott Eagle Classic Jan. 9. in the 100 backstroke and 500 freestyle. Stephen McMurtry was eighth in the 200 IM and 100 fly. John Deis was eighth in the 50 free and ninth in the

100 breast. Rafael Ortiz was eighth in the 100 free. The boys’ team placed third in the 400 free relay. The top girls’ placer was Brenna Walters, who was eighth in the 200 free and

10th in the 500 free. CovCath was second in the boys’ standings, losing to Beechwood. The Colonels did not win an event, but had six runner-up finishes. Robby Walsh was second

in the 200 free and 100 fly. Max Williamson was second to Coltharp in the 200 IM and 500 free. Brian Baxter was third in the 50 free and 100 back. The Colonels were second in the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay. Notre Dame won six events in its team victory as the Pandas beat Beechwood, 267-247. Ellen Williamson, a state champ last year, won the 200 free and 500 free. Mackenzie Margroum won the 100 fly and was second in the 500 free. Caitlyn Forman was the champ in the 100 back and second in the 50 free. Tully Bradford was runner-up in the 100 free and Molly Hinken in the 500 free. NDA won the medley relay and 400 free relay, and was second in the 200 free relay.

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The pairings for the third annual Kenton County Classic basketball tournament have been released. The tourney begins Jan. 13 and is hosted by the three schools in the Kenton school district: Dixie Heights, Scott and Simon Kenton. The tourney matches five boys’ and five girls’ teams in Northern Kentucky, including the three host schools. Scott will host the championship games for each bracket Jan. 16. Wednesday, Jan. 13 (after Recorder deadlines) At Scott: 6 p.m. (girls),

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A.J. Skubak, 13, of Erlanger celebrates being named to the Offense-Defense Youth All-American Bowl. He is a cornerback and tight end for the Erlanger Lions, has made a trip to the NKYFL Super Bowl, and has made it into postseason the past two years. He is an honor student at St. Henry Parochial Grade School. He played in the All-American bowl in an East meets West clash at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jan. 2.

where he studies under Grand Master Sun Kae Kim. An excellent student, he is a participant in the DrugFree Marshall program and the Youth For Human Rights program, and is an active member of his church, the Church of Scientology.

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Conner Sonenfild captured the Prince Rookie of the Year tennis championship for boys 14 and under, sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association. He swept through the final playoffs, Dec. 5, defeating Dru Phillips in the finals at the Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club. Last year, he won seven titles on the Prince Rookie tour: At the Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club, Five Seasons in Crestview Hills, Blue Ash Recreation Center, Mercy Health – Fairfield, Cincinnati Tennis Club and his rookie title. Connor started playing tennis in June 2008 at age 12. He was first coached by his mother, Jeanie, a former junior champ in California and his dad, David, a strong player from Sydney, Australia. Connor then joined the Five Seasons Country Club in Crestview Hills, Ky., in September 2009, where he is now coached by Kevin Brandalik, a former Junior Davis Cup coach. Connor is also active in Tae Kwon Do and belongs to Kim's Korean Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do Academy on Dixie Highway in Erlanger,

Erlanger Recorder

January 14, 2010

Erlanger Recorder

January 14, 2010

VIEWPOINTS CH@TROOM

Last week’s question

Do you think requiring passengers to go through a body scanner, which produces an image of one’s naked body, at airports would help increase security? “Yes.”

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“It can’t hurt but nothing is 100 percent effective.” Rabbit Hash “Safety is of paramount importance. If body scanning is the only way to ensure safe air travel, I support it. It does seem to me we could do much more to provide safety on plane travel with less disruption to legitimate passengers.” G.G. “I belive that any measure taken to increase or improve security such as body scans is more than acceptable. I think that if terrorists use any method to get on board an aircraft, the TSA and the government must be one step ahead of them. At this point, perhaps cavity searches should not be out of the question. I’d rather deal with one ‘p******d off’ passenger than a one plane of dead bodies.” Florence, Ky. “No matter what kind of drastic measures you take, a smart and determined person will always find a way to pass or circumvent it. Scanners have their pros and cons … I'd rather someone look at me through a scanner and fly safely than cling to my modesty and risk danger. On the other hand we could fly naked with no baggage! “The debate will never end as everything has its pros and cons.” Duke “It’s not too likely. There would still be crevices on the body which wouldn’t be visible. We may never be able to stop all attacks on America. Our enemies will continue to adjust their tactics. If we continue not using profiling to carefully examine young, male Muslims from the Near East, there will be more successful attacks. Pulling older ladies in wheel chairs aside to wand and pat down, as was done to my wife on our last flight, hardly adds to our security.” W.E.N. “No! All it will do is humiliate innocent people.” E.S. “Absolutely. It reduces judgment calls by screeners/profilers over who will be patted down and increases security.” R.S.H. “It might help, but it seems that no matter how ‘secure’ we’re told the airports are, someone always manages to get through. “Personally I wouldn’t object to being scanned if it would prevent one more attempt at terrorism, no matter how remote.” R.L.H. “To my knowledge, since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been two reports of passengers successfully smuggling explosive devices aboard airliners. To subject millions

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What have been the biggest accomplishments and biggest failures of the first year of the Obama Administration? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. of travelers to such scrutiny is overkill. If the additional delays don’t drive customers away, the cost of the scanners and staff to man them might be the straw that breaks the financial backs of airlines.” R.V. “Yes, body scanners would improve airline security, but an approach that is not politically correct would improve it a lot more. All non-white travelers, especially males, who cannot speak English or who speak it with a foreign accent should be subjected to extra screening, including the full body scan, pat downs, etc. “To subject white, 80-year-old grandmothers who speak with an American accent to such procedures is ludicrous. All one has to do is to look at the identity of the vast majority of suicide bombers. Let’s get serious about this before more Americans are killed.” T.W.H. “As a retired airline employee with experience in both domestic and international operations at numerous U.S. airports, I’m thoroughly convinced that, even if there were no TSA or other security personnel or machines, the impact on air terrorism and/or hijacking would be nil. All attempts at airport security to date are essentially feel-good measures that have little, if any, impact on actual passenger/aircraft safety. “Any system can be foiled and any truly dedicated miscreant can penetrate any system. TSA employees perform their assignments splendidly; unfortunately their existence is superfluous to the mission. Considering the billions of cumulative wasted hours standing in security lines, the cost of equipment and the phenomenal TSA labor costs, we would be well advised to eliminate this unnecessary rights infringement altogether. “Armed flight crews and a vastly increased air marshall force would be a much better approach to the problem. Never knowing who is watching what would be a much more effective deterrent. Shoes, liquids, underwear, etc ... ; what’s next in this well-meaning but wholly reactive system?” B.G. “Don’t laugh, but consider this method for doing thorough screening of passengers on airplanes. Have a special room for disrobing, separated by sex and private, and provide a cheap pair of scrubs, included in the price of the ticket, for each passenger. Passengers who are aware of this screening procedure could come dressed appropriately, so they can put their previously worn clothing into a cheap duffel bag which can then be checked by security and stored on the plane. “Considering what we are trying to protect against, this would be a small price for passengers to pay; and think of all the avoided stress of not having to worry about what to wear to look good!” B.B.

CORRECTION In a Dec. 24 viewpoints column Senator Damon Thayer’s first name was mispelled. Thayer represents the 17th Senate District, which represents part of Kenton County.

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Road salt hurts white pines Question: The road crews have been using lots of de-icing salt on the road in front of my house. Then the salty snow gets pushed up onto my white pine trees. Is this apt to harm the plants? Are some trees more tolerant of salt? Answer: White pines are very susceptible to salt spray from roadside salt. When combined with the poorly drained, heavy clay soils prevalent in this area, they will probably decline and die over the years. Salts in the soil make it difficult for roots to absorb water and nutrients. Salts affect plant growth in several ways: by accumulating specific ions in toxic concentration within plant tissues; by causing desiccation (drying); by altering mineral nutrition balances; and by altering soil structure. Healthy, mature plants will withstand salts better than young or newly planted ones, or those

suffering from drought, flooding, disease or insect attack. Soil salts can accumulate in plant tissues over several years, eventualMike Klahr ly reaching toxic Community levels. Effects on plants Recorder appear during the columnist growing season and include stunting and poor vigor, terminal dieback, premature leaf drop, leaf tip-burn and leaf marginal scorch. The most commonly used salt for de-icing roads is sodium chloride (NaCl). Calcium chloride (CaCl2) and calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) are less damaging to the environment, but due to their expense they are used less frequently on a large scale. Salt damage to landscape plants along sidewalks and drive-

ways can be minimized with a “preventive care” approach. Avoid or reduce the use of deicing salt by substituting or mixing salt with sand, sawdust, or similar material whenever possible. Use alternative de-icing salts such as calcium chloride and calcium magnesium acetate when salts must be applied.

Upcoming classes

• Master Gardener Training Course: 15 consecutive Thursdays, 12:30-4:30 p.m., starting Jan. 14 at the Kenton County Extension Office. • Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training, for Kentucky specific recertification credits in categories 3, 10, 12, 18 and 20, plus general credits in other categories, Tuesday, Jan. 26, approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at 5866101, or www.ca.uky.edu/boone . Mike Klahr is the Boone County Extension Agent for Horticulture.

It is time to apply business principles to state government Today is my first day in Frankfort, and I am getting settled in. I am sharing a house with the new Senate Majority Floor Leader, Robert Stivers of Clay County, and Sen. David Givens, who is from Green County. I am told we have the state covered – me from Northern Kentucky, Sen. Stivers from the eastern Kentucky mountains and Sen. Givens from southwestern Kentucky. As we begin this difficult budget session, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on the role of Kentucky state government. I believe Kentucky needs a government that is smaller, smarter, and more service-oriented in these difficult economic times. For anyone who doesn’t think we have a spending problem in Frankfort, they need to look at the latest statistics from the Pew Center. In 2009, state government spending was 23.3 percent of Kentucky’s gross state product, making Kentucky the ninth highest-spending state relative to income in the country. In order to accomplish this, we need bold change in just about everything. State government relies too much on press secretaries, communications directors, political staffs and middle managers. If a department head can-

not speak for himself or herself, he or she should not be a department head. Tax dollars should go to the people who State Sen. work on the John front lines – Schickel teachers, police officers and Community prison guards – Recorder people who do guest the actual work. state columnist Every worker should be cross-trained, armed with knowledge of all services offered by the state. This would make each worker more productive. We have all experienced “government runaround.” A private business would not be in business long if it operated this way. State workers should be citizen-ambassadors, helping Kentuckians find their way through the government maze. Crosstraining state workers like a business would create better customer service and greater efficiency. This is no reason it cannot work in state government. The good thing about this state budget crisis is that it forces us to

examine every aspect of state government. We must have the courage not to accept across-theboard cuts but to make surgical cuts where needed. Kentucky needs a sunset law. Under such a law, an expiration date would be placed on all new state programs. When the expiration date is reached, a bipartisan citizens group would meet to review whether the program is still needed. If the answer is “no,” the program would be abolished. Twenty states have enacted similar laws. A smaller, smarter and more service-oriented government will markedly improve Kentucky’s business climate and lead the state out of this current recession to make Kentucky prosperous once more. Next week I will review some of the common-sense legislation I am working on to accomplish these goals of a smaller, smarter, and more service-oriented government. Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin Counties and part of Kenton County. He welcomes your concerns or comments toll-free at 800-372-7181 or online at www.lrc.ky.gov/ Mailform/S011.htm.

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Taylor Mill residents Keegan Kramer (left) and John Woesner went sledding and took time in-between to tease their sisters on their snow day Friday Jan. 8. REGAN COOMER/STAFF

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A new boutique recently opened on Monmouth Street in Newport, Razzle Dazzle, features everything from vintage and fashion jewelry to pottery and collectibles.

Newport boutique offers little bit of everything One of Newport’s newest businesses offers patrons everything from antiques and fashion jewelry to collectibles and pottery. Razzle Dazzle, located at 606 Monmouth St., was opened a few weeks ago by co-owners Don Staggs and Susan Buemi, who has worked on various antique store through the years. “I’ve been in this business for 25 years working for other people, and I decided it was time to get out on my own,” Buemi said. Buemi said she classifies the store as boutique,

because it includes a little bit of everything that she has collected at a variety of place, including estate sales and yard sales. “You never know what you’ll find at those sales,” Buemi said. Buemi said while business has started out a little slow, she is confident it will pick up once the word gets out and the weather breaks. “We are so close to the Levee and all these restaurants, we’re expecting a lot of foot traffic,” Buemi said. The boutique is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Monday.

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Grand Knight ,Chuck Wilke of Fr. Kehoe Council no. 1764, in Ludlow presented Paul Dyson (on right) of Latonia a plaque honoring him as the “Knight of the Year for 2009” on Dec. 19. He was selected from over 200 members. Paul is always willing to do whatever is needed from passing out candy for the mentally disabled, helping at charitable fundraisers, to cleaning the council hall.

THINGS TO DO

By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

There’s no question winter has arrived with a flourish, with snow on the ground and brutally cold temperatures in the air. But just because the weather outside may be frightful, that doesn’t mean you still can’t beat winter’s grasp inside your home. With many residents looking to cut heating costs and beat the winter blues, several local organizations are offering tips on how to remain warm, avoid problems caused by the cold and save money all at once. Joan Iden Bowling, an family and consumer sciences agent with the Kenton County Extension Center, said that simple things, such as using a water heater blanket, can save families a bundle. “It’s not only going to lower your energy bill, but it’s also advantageous to the environment as well,” she said. Bowling also suggested taking advantage of the afternoon sunlight by keeping south-facing window blinds or curtains open during the day to allow some heat and light into the house, as well as using weather-stripping and caulking around all doors and windows to prevent cold air from entering and warm air from escaping. The Northern Kentucky Water District is also getting in on the act as well, posting a variety of tips on their Web site to help residents avoid problems resulting from their pipes freezing, bursting or breaking. “We definitely recommend that residents are aware of how serious that can be, and what they can do to prevent it,” said Mark Lofland, vice-president of Customer Services at the NKWD. “We always see some breaks each year around the area, and in many cases, they could have been prevented.” Included amongst the tips are insulating or covering water pipes and outdoor faucets by using towels, covers or UL-listed heat tape wherever possible. Lofland said the water district also recommends letting a small amount of

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Villa Hills resident Bryan Wilson recently applied weather stripping to his front door to keep his home's warmth, and his wallet, intact. water drip from indoor and outdoor faucets each day during sustained sub-freezing temperatures to keep water flowing through the pipes. Residents should also know the location of their main water shut-off valve in case of a pipe break, and they should have their thermostat set to at least 55 degrees to ensure the indoor plumbing doesn’t freeze. Bowling and Lofland both said that

Music’s future stars

Take a glimpse into the future of music when the School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) comes to the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center for a special performance Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature the SCPA Jazz Combo, Meridian 8 vocal ensemble and original compositions performed by pianist Jonathan Carlisle. For more information, call 491-2030 or visit www.thecarnegie.com. The Carnegie is located at 1028 Scott Boulevard in Covington.

Are you ready to rock?

Show off your skills at Willis Music Store Performance Hall in Florence from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 16 for a chance to win a BootCamp Jamz U Rock school session with five hours of recording time and five CDs from the Sound Workshop. To win that prize, contestants (ages eight through 17)

many weather-proofing items can be found at local hardware stores, and the money spent on them could save much more in the long run. “The more energy we use within our homes, the more it hurts the environment,” said Bowling. “These small measures we do to reduce our costs can allow us to spend our money on something else that we’d rather us it for.”

Weather-proofing tips

will have to play a 30-second rock solo. The competition is open to guitarists, bass players, drummers, keyboardists and vocalists. For more information call 525-6050 or visit www.willismusic.com. Willis Music Store is located at 7567 Mall Road.

Winter savings

No time is better than the present to take your family to the Newport Aquarium. During Winter Family Days two children are admitted free to the aquarium with each paying adult. The aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. The promotion ends Feb. 28. For more information, call 261-7444 or visit www.newportaquarium.com.

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Weather-proofing materials such as water heater blankets, weather stripping, new HVAC air filters and more can be purchased at local hardware stores.

• Double-check all windows and doors to ensure they are completely closed and free of leaks. • Put weather-stripping or caulk around windows and doors. • Use vent covers to close off rooms that don’t need to be heated. • Seal the chimney flue in fireplaces. • Know where the main water shut-off valve is in case of a frozen or burst pipe. • Insulate water pipes and faucets. • Drip outdoor and indoor faucets each day during sustained sub-freezing temperatures to prevent freezing. • Adjust your home’s temperatures when you’re away. • Add insulation to the attic. • Take advantage of sunlight during the day to provide heat and light.

St. Elizabeth offers screening Start the New Year off right with this simple, quick and painless screening that could help you avoid a stroke or ruptured aneurysm. Stroke is the third largest cause of death in the U.S., often without warning signs or symptoms. The Wellness Imaging program with St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers ultrasound screening tests that can quickly detect abnormalities that could result in a stroke or ruptured aneurysm. Participants have three screening

choices to choose from: • Stroke/Carotid Artery screening – uses an ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries in the neck and can reveal plaque buildup and potential blockages. • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening – a quick procedure that screens for enlargement or aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. • Peripheral Arterial Disease screening – screens for peripheral arte-

rial disease in the lower extremities. An abnormal result may indicate an increased risk for peripheral and coronary artery disease. The upcoming local screening is at St. Elizabeth Covington Tuesday, Jan. 19 The cost is $45 for the screening and $120 for all three. There is a 5 percent discount for all St. Elizabeth PrimeWise members. For more information or to schedule a screening, please call St. Elizabeth Wellness Imaging at 301-2992.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J A N . 1 5

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Fiber Arts: Crochet, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Bring an existing project or start a new one. All experience levels. Teens and adults. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. Covington. ATTRACTIONS

Winter Family Days, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Pinot Noir I. D.E.P.’s Fine Wine & Spirits Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. Through March 27. 2912550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

Metrio, 8 p.m.-midnight, Grandview Tavern & Grille, 2220 Grandview Drive. Classic/jazz rock music. 341-8439. Fort Mitchell. The Avenues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike. DJ music and dancing continues to 2 a.m. $5. 441-4888. Cold Spring.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Cross-Tie, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike. 356-1440. Independence.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

ON STAGE - COMEDY

John Heffron, 8 p.m. $18. Dinner available. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.

SCHOOLS

Alumni Night, 6 p.m. Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church St. Holy Cross High School Alumni are invited to the Holy Cross vs. Newport basketball games. JV, 6 p.m.; varsity, 7:30 p.m. Free. 431-1335. Covington. S A T U R D A Y, J A N . 1 6

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Creating in Clay, 10 a.m.-noon Concludes Jan. 23. Covington Clay, 16 W. Pike St. Design a square, triangular or freeform plate. Create on first class, glaze on second. $45. Registration required. Presented by Communiversity at UC. 513-556-6932; www.uc.edu/ce/commu/noncreditreg. Covington. Arts and Crafts, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Ages 8 and up. 491-3942. Covington.

ATTRACTIONS

Winter Family Days, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

AUDITIONS

Taken, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway. 342-7000. Erlanger. Vintage, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dollar Bill Tavern, 8074 U.S. 42. 746-3600. Florence.

Katalyst Talent Agency Open Call, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Katalyst, LLC, 525 West Fifth Street, Suite 118, All experience levels seeking representation with Katalyst. First come, first served. Requirements at web site. Free. 5814555; www.katalyst.tv. Covington.

MUSIC - R&B

BENEFITS

MUSIC - POP

Los Honchos, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Free. 431-2201. Newport. II Juicy, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sidebar, 322 Greenup St. Free. 431-3456. Covington.

MUSIC - ROCK

Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, 8:30 p.m. With Deep Vibration. Doors open at 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $10, $8 advance. Presented by JBM Promotions, Inc. 431-2201. Newport. The Pinstripes, 9 p.m. With The Frankl Project and Stretch Lefty. Doors open 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $8 ages 18-20, $5 ages 21 and up. 431-2201. Newport. Model Behavior, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sidebar, 322 Greenup St. Cover dance band. Free. 431-3456. Covington.

MUSIC - STUDENT PERFORMANCES

One Nite Stand, 10 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway. Free. 426-0490. Fort Wright.

MUSIC - WORLD

Daniel Martin Moore, 7 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Sunday Morning Club’s Texas Hold ‘em Tournament, 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Registration begins 2 p.m. Happy Days Tavern, 801 Bakewell St. Food and beverages available. Proceeds benefit local charities. $50. Advance registration begins Jan. 1. Presented by Happy Days Tavern. 261-6607. Covington.

DANCE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness, 10 a.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Dance to variety of Latin rhythms. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Beginners welcome. Teens and adults. $5. 491-3942. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Chain Reaction Bluegrass Band, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Legends Bar and Grill, 3530 Decoursey Ave. Free. Reservations recommended. Presented by Chain Reaction Bluegrass Band. 581-4140. Latonia.

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MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

Fast Forward, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike. DJ music and dancing continues to 2 a.m. $5. 441-4888. Cold Spring.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Cross-Tie, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 356-1440. Independence.

MUSIC - JAZZ

New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.

MUSIC - POP

Taken, 10 p.m. Peecox, 342-7000. Erlanger.

MUSIC - R&B

II Juicy, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sidebar. Free. 431-3456. Covington.

MUSIC - WORLD

Lagniappe, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Lounge. Cajun music. Ages 21 and up. 431-2201. Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

John Heffron, 7:30 p.m. $18. Dinner available. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

RECREATION

Hula Hoop Dance, 1 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. With the Cameron Cousins. 491-3942. Covington. S U N D A Y, J A N . 1 7

ATTRACTIONS

Winter Family Days, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

BARS/CLUBS

Karaoke, 10 p.m. Willie’s Sports Cafe, 401 Crescent Ave. Karaoke with Alecia. $1 Miller longnecks. Free. 581-1500. Covington.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUES

Road To Memphis, 6 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Dick and the Roadmasters, Ricky Nye Inc. and Them Bones. Doors open at 5 p.m. $8. 491-2444. Covington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

John Heffron, 7:30 p.m. $16. Dinner available. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

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Ryan Malott and Kelly Thomas will be performing at 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, during the “One More Girl On A Stage” benefit concert at York Street Café in Newport. The two-day concert (Jan. 15-16) will benefit The Susan G. Komen foundation, breast cancer research, and features some of the area’s top female artists. The show begins at 7 p.m. and costs $7 each night. A two-day pass can be purchased for $10. For more information, call 261-9675 or visit www.myspace.com/onemoregirlonastage. York Street Café is located at 738 York St.

YOUTH SPORTS

Thomas More College Baseball Hitting Camp, 10 a.m.-noon Weekly through Jan 31. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Connor Convocation Center. Bring own shoes, socks, gloves, bats, hats, shorts and shirt. Ages 6-18. $80, group discounts for teams available. Registration recommended. 344-3532. Crestview Hills. M O N D A Y, J A N . 1 8

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

A New Year of Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

ATTRACTIONS

Winter Family Days, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. T U E S D A Y, J A N . 1 9

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Paintings by Ryan Snow, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 4913942. Covington. A New Year of Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Duveneck Media Team, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Media production. Teens and adults. Through Jan. 26. 491-3942. Covington.

COMMUNITY DANCE

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DANCE CLASSES Zumba Fitness, 6:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, $5. 491-3942. Covington. KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES Fiber Arts: Sewing Class, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, Registration required. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. Covington.

Karaoke, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Willie’s Sports Cafe, 401 Crescent Ave. With $1 Budweiser longnecks and half-price select appetizers from 10 p.m.-midnight. Free. 581-1500. Covington.

ART EXHIBITS

MUSIC CHORAL

Winter Family Days, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

Midday Musical Menu, 12:15 p.m. Music for Flute and Piano. Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave. Free; $6 lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 4311786. Covington.

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.

Interior Views, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Sandra Small Gallery. Free. 291-2345; www.sandrasmallgallery.com. Covington.

ATTRACTIONS

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Fiery Furnaces, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $15, $12 advance. Presented by JBM Promotions, Inc. 431-2201. Newport. The Future of Music with the School for Creative and Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Budig Theatre. Sneak peak at the musical masters of tomorrow. Part of the Carnegie in Concert series. $18. 491-2030; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

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

EDUCATION

Understanding the Food Label, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road. Discover ways to use food label more effectively when making decisions at the grocery store. Ages 21 and up. Free. Registration recommended. 586-6101; ces.ca.uky.edu/boone. Burlington.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny’s Solo Blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, 5818888; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport. The Bluebirds, 7 p.m. The Waterfront, 14 Pete Rose Pier, 581-1414. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Bowling For Soup, 7 p.m. With Just Surrender and the Flight Station. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. $18, $15 advance. 291-2233; www.cincyticket.com. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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The Cincinnati Museum Center will be about all things African for the 25th anniversary of its African Culture Fest, held Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. There will be music, dance, arts, crafts and more. The Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theater will perform at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Reakirt Auditorium; a Gospel Fest is 3-5 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium; and poet Annie Ruth presents “Dare to Dream” at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. The fest is free. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000. Pictured are dancers from the Medasi African Dance Theatre performing at the African Culture Fest.

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

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.

PROVIDED

Come see Mr. Redlegs, pictured, Rosie Red, Gapper, and many more mascots from local schools, organizations and businesses, battle it out on the ice in the Broomball All-Mascot Exhibition Game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Fountain Square ice rink. Children can come and meet the mascots beginning at 12:30 p.m. It is free. Visit www.3cdc.org/visit-fountain-square/.

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What happens when we keep on keeping on? Somewhere in our lives we chose a road. There will always be Frost’s two paths that diverge in an unknown woods. Maybe even more than two. Once we reach a reasoned conviction of which of the two to follow – which is not always easy to accomplish – we set out on one on them. Then what? Then it’s time for perseverance, to continue steadfastly. Colloquially, it’s time to keep on keeping on. Untrustworthy negative thoughts can pester us again and again, “Should I have chosen a different path; if this is the right one shouldn’t it always be easy and enjoyable?” “Why these problems? Are they signs of a wrong choice and a directive to go backward?” “Did I blow it?” If you wonder about your life in similar ways then you were symbolically present years ago when a man came for an appointment. Though he smiled politely, feelings of disappointment and sadness accompanied him. As his life story unfolded, he lamented, “You know, Father Lou, I’ve always thought that if you worked hard at handling your life when you were younger, things would eventually get better. “To me, life is like climbing a mountain. I’ve always

Volunteers needed for Equestrian Games Thousands of volunteers are stilled needed to work hundreds of different jobs during the 16 days of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The games will be held for the first time in American from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park. “We need volunteers who can lend their expertise to help make these games a success, no matter their professional skill level,” said Melissa Gamble, volunteer manager for the World Games 2010 Foundation. “You might work as a ticket-taker, an usher, work at a visitor information desk, or help with transportation or event services, but each is a very important part of how these games work every day.” Volunteer positions for competition-specific duties are currently being selected, but thousands of general volunteers are still needed. Volunteers can still register their interest at www.alltechfeigames.com/volunteer. In addition, there is still time to reconfirm your interest as a volunteer if you signed up within the past two years. To reconfirm interest or adjust current contact information e-mail volunteers@feigames2010. org. The 2010 Games particularly needs more volunteers within Kentucky, who can take part in on-site training, become leaders in the volunteer program, and represent the best of the commonwealth.

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had the expectation that by this time in my life I w o u l d come to a kind of Father Lou p l a t e a u Guntzelman where the troubles of Perspectives life level off. “Now I’m beginning to wonder if there will ever be a plateau. The mountain just keeps going up – and I’m getting so tired of climbing.” I had known this man for years and had a great respect for him. This was one of those times that many of us clergy wish we had a special word or prayer to salve someone’s troubled mind. I realize now that all I have is the same humanness, a listening ear, and a heart that cares. “As a mountain-climber, what are your options?” I

inquired. “Well,” he mused, “I guess I could just sit and weep or wait for someone to come by and help me; or I could slide down to the bottom and stop climbing. “Then again, I could give up completely and jump off the mountain and end all the climbing and worrying.” After a long, thoughtful pause, he sighed and suggested, “Or – I can keep on climbing.” You can tell in people’s voices and eyes when they have arrived at an answer that is really the answer, not just an expected or temporary reply. He realized that the true solution called on him for much courage – to change his negative attitude and just keep on keeping on. I asked him whether, in his solution of just keeping on, there was any benefit for him, or for any of us as we climb our mountains, to keep going even when we wonder about stopping. He paused, looked out

the window thoughtfully as though he couldn’t think of any benefit. But then he did. He smiled, turned, looked me in the eye and resolutely said, “When you keep on climbing the view gets better.” Before me sat a very wise man. A man becoming even wiser. A man gaining insight into himself and many of the perplexing paradoxes of life. Life is not a disease, not a picnic, nor a punishment. It is a path on which we travel somewhere. We look for meaning, not comfortableness. Our climb may be hard for us at times and call for every ounce of courage we have, but it rewards us by becoming more revealing as we go. Life whispers to us many of its secrets. We learn in our hearts to choose life, not quitting. It’s said: “When you climb a mountain, you feel life you’re meeting God halfway.”

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community

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Participating Venues

• Play the Way Scott Teaches on TV! • Learn the Tips & Tricks of the Pros! • Play the Tunes YOU Love! • Have Fun, Not Stress! • Go Ahead, Amaze Yourself!

As seen on PBS, in Scott’s fun-filled 8-week course you will learn to play the songs you love using the method the pros have used for years. You will be successful playing songs with both hands right away - so stop dreaming & start playing now!

Bar Louie BRIO Tuscan Grille Brothers Bar & Grill Claddagh Irish Pub Jefferson Hall Mitchell’s Fish Market StoneBrook Winery at Art on the Levee

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ERLANGER/CRESCENT SPRINGS Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at 537 Greenfield Lane, Jan. 1.

Burglary

$350 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 545 Greenfield Lane, Dec. 26.

Criminal mischief

$800 worth of vehicle damage reported at 2360 Primrose Lane, Dec. 31. $250 worth of vehicle damage reported at 537 Greenfield Lane, Jan. 3.

Criminal possession of forged instrument

$850 worth of negotiable instruments counterfeited/forged at 3424 Dixie Highway, Dec. 31.

Terroristic threatening

Reported at 719 Meadowood Drive, Dec. 31.

Theft

Reported at Cherry Tree Lane, Jan. 6.

Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO

Reported at 47 Linwood Avenue, Jan. 1.

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Incidents/investigations Burglary

Checkbook reported stolen at 2267 Mercury Avenue, Jan. 2.

Criminal mischief

$250 worth of damage to structure reported at 410 Chelsea Circle, Jan. 2.

Possession of marijuana

$10 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at Orphanage Road, Jan. 4.

Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

$340 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 507 West Chelsea Circle, Jan. 2.

Theft by unlawful taking

$200 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 38 Huckleberry Hill Drive, Jan. 2. $30 worth of clothes, $400 worth of computer software reported stolen at 38 Superior Drive, Jan. 2. $200 worth of computer hardware reported stolen at 148 Grace Court, Jan. 2. $250 worth of merchandise reported stolen at 35 Huckleberry Hill Drive, Jan. 2.

Arrests/citations

Joshua A Mcclanahan, 22, 614 Hallam Avenue, third degree criminal mischief, second degree disorderly conduct, Jan. 6.

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Julie J. Walters, 25, 1038 John Street, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 15. Muwatta Y. Muhammad, 56, 217 W 12th Street, alcohol intoxication in

driving on dui-suspended license at Park Road at Amsterdam Road from Barrington Road, Dec. 26. Andrew D. Sapp, 32, 831 O'Fallon Avenue, operating on suspended/revoked license at Madison Pike, Dec. 28. Nicole L. Green, 22, 4509 Decoursey no. 1, domestic violence at 4509 Decoursey Avenue no. 1, Dec. 28. Christopher S. Wilhoite, 26, 3084 Leaning Oak Road, shoplifting at Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 28. Tiffany S. Feltner, 25, 230 Main Street Apt. 2, shoplifting at Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 28.Julie J. Walters, 25, 1038 John Street, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 15. Muwatta Y. Muhammad, 56, 217 W 12Th Street, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 1820 Dixie HIghway, Dec. 15. Dennis J. Brunk, 33, State Route 132 no. 3422, shoplifting, warrant for operating on suspended/revoked license, execution of warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 18. Chad A. Fields, 33, 2024 Mccoy Street, shoplifting, execution of warrant for shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 18. Kathryn M. Henderson, 24, 215 E. 17Th Street no. 1, dui alcohol at Madison Pike near Kyles Lane, Dec. 18. Juan P. Lopez, 35, 2590 Queen City Avenue, leaving scene of accidentfailure to render aid or assitance, operating on suspended/revoked license, criminal possession of a forged instrument at Amsterdam Road, Dec. 20.

a public place at 1820 Dixie HIghway, Dec. 15. Dennis J. Brunk, 33, State Route 132 no. 3422, shoplifting, warrant for operating on suspended/revoked license, execution of warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 18. Chad A. Fields, 33, 2024 Mccoy Street, shoplifting, execution of warrant for shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 18. Kathryn M. Henderson, 24, 215 E. 17th Street no. 1, dui alcohol at Madison Pike near Kyles Lane, Dec. 18. Juan P. Lopez, 35, 2590 Queen City Avenue, leaving scene of accidentfailure to render aid or assitance, operating on suspended/revoked license, criminal possession of a forged instrument at Amsterdam Road, Dec. 20. Kimberly T. Hicks, 44, 301 E. 41st Street, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 19. Patrick T. Kern, 23, 16623 Castle Hill Lane, operating on suspended/revoked license at I 75 S exit 189 on ramp from Kyles Lane, Dec. 20. Amanda C. Rust, 30, 859 Stephens Road, one headlight, operating on suspended/revoked license at Madison Pike, Dec. 23. Brian H. Kimberly, 34, 75 Shaddy Lane, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 23. Richard W. Thomas, 47, 2017 Mckoy Avenue, execution of warrant for terroristic threatening at E Henry Clay Avenue, Dec. 25. Mark W. Hasselbeck, 31, 1022 Altavia, disregarding stop sign,

Kimberly T. Hicks, 44, 301 E 41St Street, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 19. Patrick T. Kern, 23, 16623 Castle Hill Lane, operating on suspended/revoked license at I 75 S exit 189 on ramp from Kyles Lane, Dec. 20. Amanda C. Rust, 30, 859 Stephens Road, one headlight, operating on suspended/revoked license at Madison Pike, Dec. 23. Brian H. Kimberly, 34, 75 Shaddy Lane, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 23. Richard W. Thomas, 47, 2017 Mckoy Avenue, execution of warrant for terroristic threatening at E Henry Clay Avenue, Dec. 25. Mark W. Hasselbeck, 31, 1022 Altavia, disregarding stop sign, driving on dui-suspended license at Park Road at Amsterdam Road from Barrington Road, Dec. 26. Andrew D. Sapp, 32, 831 O'Fallon Avenue, operating on suspended/revoked license at Madison Pike, Dec. 28. Nicole L. Green, 22, 4509 Decoursey no. 1, domestic violence at 4509 Decoursey Avenue no. 1, Dec. 28. Christopher S. Wilhoite, 26, 3084 Leaning Oak Road, shoplifting at Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 28. Tiffany S. Feltner, 25, 230 Main Street Apt. 2, shoplifting at Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 28.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at 3395 Madison Pike, Dec. 27. Reported at 1939 Dixie Highway, Dec. 30.

Burglary

Reported at 215 McCrae Apt. D, Dec. 22.

Forgery

Reported at 1975 Highland Pike, Dec. 18.

Fraudulent use of credit cards

Under $500 within a six month period at 3450 Valley Plaza Parkway, Dec. 19.

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Reported at 1730 Dixie Highway, Dec. 23.

Leaving scene of accident failure to render assistance, operating on suspended/revoked license, permitting unlicensed operator to operate motor vehicle, criminal possession of a forged instrument Reported at Amsterdam Road, Dec. 20.

Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Reported at Glasgow Court, Dec. 24.

Shoplifting

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Deaths Mary Beetem

Mary L. Beetem, 89, Florence, died Jan. 5, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She worked for food service at St. Luke Hospital in Florence, was a member and Sunday school teacher at Kento-Boo Baptist Church and Order of White Shrine. Her husband, Edwin F. Beetem, died in 1983. Survivors include her sons, Stanley Beetem of Erlanger, Phil Beetem of Burlington, Thomas Beetem of Florence and Barry Beetem of Independence; daughter, Linda Gamble of Florence; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Turners Station Cemetery. Memorials: Kento-Boo Baptist Church, 634 Kento-Boo Ave., Florence, KY 41042; or Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky, 31 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042.

Betty Elliott

Betty E. Elliott, 83, Erlanger, died Jan. 6, 2010, at Villaspring Health Care, Erlanger. She was a seamstress and volunteer for St. Luke Hospital Florence. Her husband, James Harold Elliott Sr., died previously. Survivors include her son, James Elliott Jr. of Villa Hills; daughter, Linda Gilker of Charleston, W.Va.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Wallace Farrell

Wallace W. “Bud” Farrell, 78, Elsmere, died Jan. 3, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He worked for Montgomery Elevator, was an Army veteran, member of St. Henry’s Church and Kentucky Senior Board. Survivors include his wife, Ann Knipper Farrell of Elsmere; son, Michael Farrell of Dacula, Ga.; daughter, Marie Schmitz of Salem, N.H.; sister, Marlene Kidd of Florence and five grandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

latin County and Jeff Renaker of Verona; Pam Renaker of Verona and Kim Martin of Erlanger and 18 grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Esther Marie Hatton Cancer Center, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Michael Haake

Michael Robert Haake, 57, Erlanger, died Jan. 5, 2010, at his home. He was a stock clerk for Kroger and Knothole baseball coach. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Baker Haake of Erlanger; daughters, Stefanie Haake of Dayton, Ky. and Carrie Haake of Berry; son, John Haake of Dayton, Ky.; mother, Dorothy Placke Haake of Fort Wright; sisters, Becky Haake of Fort Wright, Tammy Wagner and Sandy Judd of Independence; brothers, Bruce Haake of Burlington and Denny Haake of Florence and two grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive., Edgewood, KY 41018; or American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Roy Hutchinson

Roy Glenn Hutchinson, 70, Falmouth, died Jan. 5, 2010, at his home. He was a diver and worked with intercommunications for 22 years with the Navy, deputy jailer, transportation officer and bailiff for Pendleton County Fiscal Court. Survivors include his wife, Luellen Hope Hutchinson; sons, Rodney Hutchinson of Mt. Zion; Rick Hutchinson of Erlanger, Ron Hutchinson of Falmouth, Roy Eugene Hutchinson of Florence and Theodore Butts of North Carolina; daughters, Christine Rowe of Cincinnati, Donna Hallock of Enterprise, Ala., and Rachelle Ketron of Erlanger; brother, Gary Hutchinson of Augusta; sister, Ruth Cummins of Falmouth; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.

Rev. Kelly Kennedy

The Rev. Kelly Kennedy, 86, Dry Ridge, died Jan 5, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a minister who was pastor of many churches in Northern Kentucky, including Shiloh Baptist, Sherman Baptist, New Bethel Baptist, Grassy Run Baptist, Knoxville Baptist, Trinity Baptist, Bethany Baptist and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was pastor-emeritus of Knoxville Baptist Church in Dry Ridge. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hill Kennedy; sons, Ronald Franklin Kennedy of Mt. Zion and Jeff Alan Kennedy of Erlanger, daughter, Nancy Howe of Dry Ridge; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

Leo Mathis

Leo H. Mathis, 79, Erlanger, died Jan. 2, 2010, at Woodcrest Manor, Elsmere. He was the service manager for 30 years with Airport Ford. Survivors include his sister, Emorillis Gettys; nieces and caregivers, Bernadine and Gail Huser. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Carolyn Nixon

Carolyn Sue Nixon, 66, Erlanger, died Jan. 3, 2009, at Villaspring of Erlanger Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was a housekeeper for the Diocese of Covington and member

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of Florence United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gary F. Nixon; daughters, Cindy Rolfes and Kim Olding of Erlanger; sister, Elizabeth Rogers of Tennessee and two grandchildren. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Flora Peters

Flora M. Foster Peters, 83, of Erlanger, formerly of Covington, died Jan. 5, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a dietitian for St. Elizabeth and St. Charles Care Center in Covington, member of Covington First Church of the Nazarene and Marshall-Schildmeyer Post 6095 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary in Latonia. Her husband, Arnold Peters Sr., died in 1995. Survivors include her sons, Arnold Peters Jr. of Erlanger and George Peters of Edgewood, N.M.; daughters, Deborah Lee of Erlanger, Karen Carlisle of Fort Wright and Jacqueline Simpson of Covington; stepdaughter, Leslie Peters of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Ruby Elaine Goderwis, 73, Walton, died Jan. 4, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a homemaker, a real estate agent, co-owner of Elsmere Iron Works, member of All Saints Church, Boone Lake Association & Book Club and Boonedockers Red Hat Club. Survivors include her husband, Larry Goderwis, Sr. of Walton; sons, Larry Goderwis Jr. of Owenton, John Goderwis of Dry Ridge, Rodney Goderwis of Florence and Danny Goderwis of Williamstown; Julie Rice and Susan Alig of Union; brothers, Rodney Renaker of Gal-

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

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INDIANA The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.

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