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Kentucky Rep. Tommy Thompson, D-Owensboro, glanced around as he delivered a joke about the somewhat remote location off Narrows Road in Erlanger for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 3. “Trying to get here, I felt like I was going in circles but not really moving forward ... kind of like working with legislation sometimes,” he joked. “But it is really a privilege to be a part of a bill that is so significant, and I’m really glad to be here.” Thompson, who sponsored the bill, was one of several local and state dignitaries to join Gov. Steve Beshear for the bill signing at a newly built BOLD home on Buckhill Drive. The bill, which will go into effect on July 26, will allow Kentuckians who purchase a newly built home to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit if they meet qualifications. “Owning a home is really a rite of passage for many people, and this is something that we hope will allow them to achieve that dream,” said Beshear. “This are tough times, but this is a step toward helping people out as we look to move forward.” Under the regulations of the bill, the home must never have been occupied, and the buyer has one week from the closing date to submit a credit application for the tax credit. The buyer must occupy

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the home for two years, and can’t already have received the federal first-time home buyer tax credit. The program will run for one year, or until the $25 million cap is reached. Mike Kegley, the president of BOLD Homes, thanked Beshear for his “progressive recovery plan.”

The city is currently working on any lingering issues with the waste collection service after switching over to CSI Waste Services on July 1. City administrator Linda Carter said the city has been receiving calls from residents since the switchover, with complaints ranging from not having received the 96-gallon container from CSI to not knowing what days collection occurs. She said some residents are also upset that there is only one

collection each week now, rather than the two weekly pick-ups the city previously had with Bavarian. The cost for service is now $8.65 per month, with an optional recycling add-on for $4. Carter said the city notified all of the residents through a postcard about the transition, and the information was posted on the city’s Web site as well. “We did everything we could to get the word out to people short of going door-to-door, but we’ve still got some people who aren’t pleased, so we’re working to get everything going,” she said. “It’s just a different system, so there’s

“It’s a tremendous step forward for the industry, and we’re very grateful for the support of Governor Beshear and the state legislature with this,” he said. For more information about the tax credit, contact the Department of Revenue’s Income Taxpayer Assistance Sections at 502-5644581.

going to be a few hiccups along the way.” According to Carter, among the biggest issues is the delayed delivery of some cans to certain areas of the city. As part of the contract, CSI agreed to provide each household with a waste container, and residents could select different sizes depending on their needs. However, they were unable to initially deliver one to each household with the amount of cans they had in stock. “CSI did have to order more cans, but they’re getting them out there now and everyone who

doesn’t have one already should have one on the way,” said Carter. “But they did tell us they will pick up any cans that people have, so residents can still place their trash by the curb even without the CSI can.” Like with any transition, Mayor Tom Rouse said there are always a few bumps in the road. “There’s always going to be a few things that come up, but we’re certainly aware of them and we’re working to get it all taken care of,” he said. For more information about CSI, including service questions, call 513-771-4200.

Basketball goals up at firehouse, open to public By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

With the recent passing of an ordinance that prohibited basketball goals from being placed on sidewalks and in the streets, the city announced that a basketball goal behind Fire House No. 3 on Narrows Road is open to the public. The city recently passed the

ordinance out of safety concerns for children playing in the roads, as well as the potential dangers of the goals toppling over during storms on cars. However, knowing that the ordinance would take away playing space for children, the city agreed to place a few more basketball goals at parks as an option for those children.

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“Thanks to the vision and support of Governor Beshear, we’re taking steps toward economic prosperity,” he said. “More new homes being built means more jobs being created, so this is going to be a benefit to all of us.” Glenn Perkins, presidents of the Home Builders Association of Kentucky, agreed.

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Gov. Steve Beshear signs House Bill 3 in front of a home on Buckhill Drive in Erlanger. The bill calls for Kentucky residents who purchase a newly built home to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit.

“I just want to make sure we have someplace for them to go, if we’re going to tell them they can’t play in the street anymore,” said council member Renee Skidmore previously. At their July 7 council meeting, councilman John Dunhoft said the city probably won’t place another goal in the Spring Valley area until next spring, wanting to see how

much use the goal behind the fire house will get. Several of the city parks feature basketball goals already. “But that goal is open for people to use, so we hope to see a lot of people playing on that,” he said. For details about the ordinance, or to locate a park, call 727-2525 or visit www.friendshipcity.com.

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Benedictine Sisters hope house becomes home By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

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The Beamon family bowed their heads in prayer during a blessing of their future home by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery Saturday, July 11. The dedication of the House of Blessing marked the sisters’ 150th year in Northern Kentucky.

The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery brought the Benedictine tradition of hospitality to life Saturday July 11 when they presented the keys to a brand-new “House of Blessing” to a local family. The sisters raised $103,000 to build the house to celebrate their beginnings in Covington 150 years ago on 12th Street. A blessing on the house, a song and many prayers dedicated the home last weekend. The sisters also presented the Beamon family with crocheted afghans and a

hand-carved wooden cross. “We just think this is a very fitting ‘Thank you’ to the community who welcomed us,” said Sister Deborah Harmeling. The sisters, now located in Villa Hills, partnered with the Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) to build the home. HONK served as the general contractor and construction manager of the project and chose a family from its program to live in home. Christopher and Michelle Beamon and their five children will live in the home located on Trevor Street. “I want to thank HONK and the sisters of Benedictine for the opportunity for

us to have our first home,” Christopher Beamon told the assembly of sisters and the community Saturday. “I want to give you back the same energy you gave us.” HONK builds and rehabilitates homes for lowincome families to promote home-ownership locally, said Office Manager Marcia Jennings. “I’m very proud to say that in the past 17 years we’ve only had one foreclosure,” Jennings said. As for the sisters, they are also “really proud,” Harmeling said. “We feel like we are contributing to the future of that neighborhood and the future of that family,” she said.

Former Independence firefighter arrested for attempted murder By Regan Coomer

police said. Richard Noah, 38, of Independence, is charged with attempted murder related to a domestic situation at his home at about 3:45 a.m. Monday July 6, said Independence Assistant Police Chief David Nichols.

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A former Independence firefighter is being held in the Kenton County Jail on a $200,000 bond after being charged last week with attempting to kill his wife,

Noah, who had worked as a firefighter/EMT for the Independence Fire District since 2003, appeared in district court Thursday July 9 where his bond was raised to $200,000 from $50,000, Nichols said. Nichols was unsure when Noah’s prelim-

inary hearing would be, but estimates it should happen soon. In a release, the Independence Fire District said Noah told his shift captain July 3 he would be resigning to pursue another unspecified job. The district received his formal and immediate resignation July 9.“This is not the Rich Noah we all know and worked with for the past six years,” the release stated. Police said Noah’s wife called 911 July 6 from their

driveway and said Noah had tried to suffocate her using plastic wrap. During the altercation, Noah dropped the plastic wrap and used a pillow, his wife stated. Both Noahs had minor injuries and were checked into St. Elizabeth Medical Center, where they were released July 8. Noah was arrested upon his release. The Noah case is unusual, Nichols said, because couples normally have a history of domestic disturbances.

“There’s none of that here,” he said, adding Noah’s wife couldn’t shed light on what caused the incident. The Independence Professional Firefighters Local 3945 also released a statement announcing their support of Noah, a member of the local. The local said while it does not “condone” the charges brought against Noah, it will allow the judicial system to work and “meet the needs of his family” in the meantime.

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Café serves up Cuban cuisine in Covington By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Willie Rodriguez wants to introduce Northern Kentucky to authentic Cuban cuisine. Cuba Café, located at 630 Madison Ave. in the Wedding Mall, hits customers with a wall of good smells as soon as the door is opened. “It’s all about the seasoning,” said Rodriguez, who immigrated from Cuba with his parents at the age of six. Rodriguez said Cubans spice their chicken, pork and steak with a combination of cumin, oregano, garlic and more. Rodriguez’s mother Anna is the chef of the family and the restaurant, making food from scratch each

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Michael Rodriguez, his mother Anne and sister Irene have recently opened the Cuba Café on Madison in Covington. While the café serves authentic Cuban cuisine that is more spicy than hot, the restaurant is happy to provide hot sauce to customers who like a little more heat. day and seasoning meat with her own special recipe.

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The restaurant usually runs out of flan by the end of the day, Rodriguez said. Toasted Cuban sandwiches, made with ham, pork, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and Swiss cheese,” is also a customer favorite. “I just think it’s comfort food,” Rodriguez said. “I think everyone would like it.” Sister Irene agreed, saying it “never hurts to try something new. If they tried it, they would like it.” During the interview, Rodriguez was interrupted a few times by happy customers. One, Pedro Ramirez Jr., told Rodriguez, “You made me feel like I was in Cuba again.” For more information on the Cuba Café , call 859261-1444.

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took the fish and measured it before putting it back into the pond. “The kids love to catch them but don’t like to touch them,” he said with a laugh. Prather was just one of the local kids participating in the annual Villa Hills Fishing Derby on July 9. For around three hours, they tried their hand at catching fish in the small

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Sam Gervais provides some wind for his homemade sailboat during Camp Invention at Hinsdale Elementary.

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Students share a laugh as they play a game during the 4H Get Fit class on July 13. The class taught the kids about the importance of healthy eating and staying active.

Students get in shape, learn nutrition at camp By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

With a determined stare and his voice full of confidence, Freedom Phillippe earnestly stepped forward. “Hey - I’ll be the pineapple,” he exclaimed, his words alleviating the growing tension in the group around him. “It’s no big deal for me.” Phillippe is one of the approximately 20 students who participated in the 4H “Get Fit” class July 13-17, as the students learned about exercising, healthy eating and nutrition. The camp was part of the 4H Summer Adventures, sponsored by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Trying to continually drive the message home the entire week, program leaders Karla Thompson

and Julie Rice split the kids into teams for competition purposes, using vegetables and fruits as their team names. “It’s much easier to create habits than break them, so that’s why its so important to have them thinking about healthy eating right now,” explained Thompson. “We want them to learn about making healthy choices, and to start building a foundation for a good lifestyle.” To illustrate their points, Thompson and Rice helped the kids prepare healthy snacks throughout the week. “The goal is to have them putting down the bag of potato chips and going with something like trail mix or some carrot sticks,” said Thompson. “We’re giving them simple ideas they can do themselves.” Even if those ideas are a little

… different. “I like to eat raw spinach, so I could even put that in my trail mix,” offered Phillippe with a smile, drawing some groans from his classmates. Along with learning about healthy eating, the students were also able to play some old-fashioned games that Thompson said have lost their luster in an age of high-tech electronics and video games. “A lot of kids today have never played with a hula hoop or things like that, so we’re going to teach them some of those kinds of activities,” she said. “The biggest thing is we want them getting off the couch and being active, no matter what game they’re playing.” For more information about future 4H programs, visit www. kentoncountyextension.org.

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Dylan Buckingham glanced at his friends, making eye contact with each of them as they anxiously waited the start of the game. “Okay- everyone knows what they’re supposed to do, right?” he asked. “We can win this if we all do our jobs- let’s go!” Just then, the whistle sounded and Dylan sprinted toward the plastic pool in the center of the pavement, which contained a plethora of water balloons. He began launching the balloons toward the other teams, trying in vain to stay behind his team’s shields as the opponents returned fire. “Oh man!” he exclaimed as a balloon burst on his shirt. “This isn’t working!” Buckingham was among the participants of Camp Invention at Hinsdale Elementary, where the students created inventions for various competitions using everyday household products. Among the projects the students worked

on during the week were sailboats using styrofoam containers and shields for the water balloon fight, using cardboard boxes and duct tape. “This is pretty fun,” said Conner Herbert as he put the finishing touches on his shield. “I just hope it works.” “I think we need more tape here so it’s stronger,” pointed out his friend Logan Fedders. “Otherwise, it’s not going to hold up and then we’ll lose and get soaked!” Juli Watkins, the camp director, said the goal of the week is for the students to explore their creative sides with the various experiments and competitions. She said the theme of the week was “Discover”, as the students learned about the Vikings and their travels around the world. “It’s just a fun way for the kids to learn how to do some new things, but also have fun at the same time,” she said. “They really get into it, and it’s just a really fun week.” For more information about Camp Invention, visit www.campinvention.org.

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Lindsay N. Mark, daughter of William and Renee Mark of Union, has enrolled in the College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University for the 2009-10 school year. She will be majoring in pharmacy. A graduate of Saint Henry High School, Mark was Mark active in volleyball, softball, yearbook staff, Spanish Club, and Art Club. Mark was awarded the St. Catherine Art Award, High Honor Roll, and the Christian Leadership Award. Visit www-new.onu.edu.

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Matthew Moffitt was recently named to the Dean’s List at Valparaiso University for the spring semester. Moffitt is a sophomore majoring in psychology. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled full time. Valparaiso University is a comprehensive university with a Lutheran heritage that enrolls nearly 4,000 students on its campus 55 miles southeast of Chicago. For more information on the school, visit www.valpo.edu.

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Joey Lynch (4) of Erlanger makes a succesful catch for the put-out against the visiting Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils during the Matt Maupint 15U Baseball Tournament.

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Erlanger pitcher Barret Rainey of Scott High School heats up a fast ball while pitching aagainst the Cincinnati Sharks in the Matt Maupin Baseball Tournament. PHOTOS BY GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/CONTRIBUTOR

Lloyd High School’s Neamiah Hillard (14) backs off the inside fastball for the Erlanger Lions during the Matt Maupin 15U Baseball Tournament.

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The Matt Maupin 15U Baseball Tournament July 2-6 brought out several teams from around the Tristate to Loveland to play ball and support the troops through the Yellow Ribbon Center. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the center’s new scholarship.

Erlanger catcher Corey Day from Lloyd High School is all crossed up but makes the catch behind the plate for the Lions during the Matt Maupin 15U Baseball Tournament.

Kings Soccer Academy sends 2 teams to regionals By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com

In a year of being short-handed and injuries, the U13 girls’ soccer team at the Kings Soccer Academy was dealt another blow right before the start of its semifinal match in the 2009 Ohio South State Cup. During warm-ups, goalkeeper Samantha Shoemaker bumped into the goal post, injuring her leg. Shoemaker was rushed to the sidelines and head coach Paulette Rumpke decided that her yearlong starter in goal couldn’t play. That was when Bridgette Hildreth, who hadn’t played or practiced as a goalie for her team, volunteered to fill in for Shoemaker. “That was the turning point for us because everyone was let down and were about to shut down mentally right before the kickoff and they kept it together and came out on top,” Rumpke said.

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The Kings Soccer Academy U13 Elite soccer team pictured after winning the 2009 Ohio South State Cup Championship. Front row from left to right; Bridgette Hildreth, Lily Weber, Samantha Shoemaker, Madi Velten, Anna Cipollone, Kaitlynn Kiehl, Savannah Carmosino, Alexis Kiehl and coach Paulette Rumpke. Back row from left to right; Katelyn Poehner, Abby Stadtmiller, Abby Weigel, Gabrielle Brokamp, Morgan Verst, Alexis Burdick, Anna Cornacchione. Hildreth ended up with a couple of nice saves in a 1-0 shutout win. The following game, Shoemaker was back in goal for the finals. The U13 team won that game as well, earning a spot in U.S. Youth Soccer Region II Championships in Sioux Fall, S.D. “This group worked extremely

hard and have been very dedicated. I am so proud of them,” Rumpke said. “They have put in a lot of time and a lot of hard work.” Rumpke’s team lost its three games in regional, but her squad, if they stick together, will have a chance to get back to the regional next summer. U13 is the youngest

age group that can qualify for the regional tournament. While Rumpke’s team was making their first appearance, Barnard Baker’s U18 team went to the regional for the second consecutive summer in 2009. The U18 squad is made up entirely of high school seniors that

U18 roster • Anna Ayers, Highlands, Georgetown College • Jessica Batey, Mason County, Asbury College • Rebecca Batey, Mason County, Asbury College • Choloe Kristen Call, Ryle • Jennie Dumaine, Scott High School, Hanover College

• Kayla Durden, Calvary Christian, Tusculum College • Jane Giesler, Newport Catholic, Gardner-Webb • Sharon Kathleen Gunsiorowski, Nortre Dame • Amy Marie Hebbeler, Notre Dame, Centre College • Kara Henning, Glen Este, Pikeville • Carrie Lynn Knauer, Highlands,

Hanover College • Katelynn Knier, Ryle, College of St. Rose • Stacey Lankheit, Scott County, Hanover College • Kaitlin McCulloch, Boone County, Hanover College • Kristin Nicole Robbe, Batavia High School • Rachel Scott, Ryle, Butler University

• Sabrina Thiel, Hillsboro, College of St. Rose • Sarah Elizabeth Smith, Batavia High School, Northern Kentucky U. • Christine “Chrissy” Sonderman, Holy Cross, Thomas More • Sarah Watter, Turpin High School, Wilmington College

have been on the same club team for the past five summers. During that span, the group has participated in three regional tournaments and won the Kentucky State Cup Championship this season. “I think it is a very special group. They have been together since they were 14, which is really rare in club soccer. For this group, it wasn’t going to a different club or getting exposure for college, it was more about sticking together as a team and accomplishing things together,” Baker said. Many of Baker’s players are moving on to play in college. “This was probably one of my favorite teams that I have ever coached,” said Baker who was been coaching for over 10 years. “They are great players, but even better people and they are going to be very successful wherever they go.” Like the U13 team, Baker’s team lost all three of its regional matches, ending its season. On a another note, the Kings Soccer Academy had a U15 girls’ team and U17 girls’ team finish as a finalists this year in the Kentucky State Cup Championships. The organization also had a U10 girls’ team win the Ohio South State Cup Championship and a U12 girls’ team finish as a finalist in that event this summer.

Kings season concludes July 19 State volleyball returns to NKU this fall By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Town & Country Sports and Health Club in Wilder has often been the home of high level soccer. Soccer fans have one last chance to see the Cincinnati Kings premier development team this season. The Kings end their season at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Town & Country soccer complex The team is comprised of college-age players, including 13 Greater Cincinnati colleges or high schools. The Kings started the season 14, which ultimately kept them out of the playoffs in the United Soc-

cer League. “I’m concerned with playing well at the end of the season,” said head coach Roby Stahl. “We’re a little different than some other leagues. We’re U23; we’re committed to using college players. A lot of these teams have older established players.” Stahl said the defense improved in the second half of the season as the players got to know each other. “We’ve had some good results and are playing with confidence,” he said. “If we come back with eight to 12 players from this year, I’d feel more comfortable because they have had time together. They know what my style is and I know what their style is.”

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The Northern Kentucky Reds 9U baseball team has a few openings on its fall team. The team has done well in the recreation leagues in Northern Kentucky and has played in tournaments in both Kentucky and Ohio, and wants to move the team toward more competitive baseball.

Players cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2010. Fun and fundamentals is the name of the game. Call Steve Baker, 859-240-0661.

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The Kentucky high school state volleyball tournament will return to Northern Kentucky University this fall. Regents Hall will host the event, which will bring 16 high school volleyball teams to the area. They will be regional champions from all over the state. This will be the third time NKU has hosted the tourney in the past five years. It was at Regents Hall in 2005 and 2007, alternating between Frankfort Convention Center in 2006 and Louisville’s Bellarmine University in 2008. “It’s an outstanding opportunity for the university,” said Scott Eaton, NKU’s senior associate athletic director, who directs the facility. “We’ve been fortunate to host it three times recently. They love bringing it to our facility.” Louisville Assumption beat St. Henry in the 2005 state final at Regents Hall, and then Notre Dame in the 2007 championship. A similar final could be in store this year, as their regions are on opposite sides of the 2009 draw. Eaton said those finals led to packed stands at Regents Hall and hopes for the same this year. He is also excited about the rest

KHSAA tourney schedule The full 2009-10 schedule of KHSAA state tournaments: Boys’ golf: Oct. 5-7, Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green. Girls’ golf: Oct. 8-10, Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green. Volleyball: Oct. 30-31, Regents Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. Soccer: Nov. 4-7, Toyota Stadium, Georgetown College, Georgetown. Cross country: Nov. 14, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington. Football: Dec. 4-5, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green. Swimming: Feb. 12-13, U of L Ralph of the state being exposed to the new parts of campus including the Bank of Kentucky Center. “There are plenty of hotels in Northern Kentucky,” he said. “There are so many restaurants and plenty of places for people to be going while they’re here.” The other big changes in the KHSAA state championship schedule from last year involve football and baseball. As has been known for several months, the state football finals will move to Bowling Green on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The six games will return to the

Wright Natatorium, Louisville. Wrestling: Feb. 18-20, Frankfort Convention Center, Frankfort. Girls’ basketball: March 10-13, WKU E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green. Boys’ basketball: March 17-20, UK Rupp Arena, Lexington. Tennis: May 27-29, UK Boone/Downing Tennis Complex and Sayre Athletic Complex, Lexington. Track: June 4-5, U of L Owsley B. Frazier Park, Louisville. Fast-pitch softball: June 11-12, Jack C. Fisher Park, Owensboro. Baseball: June 14-19, Applebee’s Park, Lexington. first weekend of December, a week earlier than 2008. In baseball, all 16 regional champions will play a four-round, single-elimination tournament in Lexington instead of just having eight teams there in recent years. The best-of-three, semi-state round has been eliminated. Teams will play four games over six days in the new format at Applebee’s Park. Track returns to the first weekend of June for its state meet. It had been moved a week earlier last May to accommodate the NCAA track regionals in Louisville.

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Students caught up in fun of shooting By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Trap shooting is a sport people of all ages can excel in. For the 11th year, a group of young people are taking part in the Northern Kentucky Scholastic Trap Shooting. About 56 Northern Kentucky students participated in a state championship

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tournament June 30 in Berea, Ky. It was part of the National Scholastic Trap Shooting Program for college students and younger. Locals have the opportunity to qualify for the national tournament in Illinois in July. “It’s fun,” said David Abell, an incoming sophomore at Simon Kenton High School. “We’re shooting with people we know and it’s a good time. You meet new people and do new things.” The team, which practices at outdoor clubs in Alexandria and Kenton, has students from all over Northern Kentucky. In trap shooting, competitors use shotguns to break a four-inch clay target going 40 miles an hour from the trap house. In competition the shooters try to break all 100 targets. The best shooters on the local team often score in the 90s and occasionally a perfect 100. In the state competition, shooters are in five-person teams, competing in different age levels. Many kids join the program as soon they’re big enough to handle the guns. Nine-year old Kyle Hounshell is the youngest team

Trap shooters practice in Alexandria June 25. From left: Taylor Bisig, David Abell, Dylan Howell, Jake Elmore, Tyler Schnitzler.

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“It’s a diverse group. I think it’s cool that anybody can do it.” Dennis Menning, the team’s head coach, said learning responsibility is a major goal of the program. Safely handling the guns is a high priority in his teaching, and the mental focus required to excel in the sport can carry over to other facets of life. “It is a physical and mental game all in one,” Menning said. “When you are out there shooting, it is all up to the shooter to keep

Junior teams: Third place with a score of 453 - Jake Elmore, Sean Hamons, Christopher Hellmann, David Able, Shawn Butcher. Seventh place with a score of 431 - Taylor Straman, John Romes, Michael Strange, Zachary Meiman, Daniel Giancola. Eighth place with a score of 409 - Tom Downton, Michael Beuni, Wes Farley, Ken Padgett, Mathieu Hall. Sub-junior teams: fourth place with a score of 442 Quentin Penrod, Taylor Bisig, Tyler Schnitzler, Bobby Moore, Jarad Rizzo. Sixth place with a score of 401 - Dillon O’Hara, Michael Krallman, Dakota Mockbee, James Popp, Tanner Crowder. 10th place with a score of 338 - Nicholas Sinclair, Seth Hounshell, Nathan Penick, Ross Crowder, Clint Keeton. Presub juniors: Second place with a score of 323 Charles Allen, Brent Moore, Jacob Bechtold, Jakob Graydon, Nicole Brossart. his head in the game. If you miss a target you have to forget about it and get prepared for the next target and try not to make the same mistake again.” A lot of the shooters don’t play sports at their schools and enjoy sharing in a competitive outlet. “Everyone likes the same sport here,” Bisig said. “We’ll talk about the same things. There is no rivalry between schools.”

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Library event offers taste of something special A free Kenton County Public Library card is your key to thousands of dollars in savings. Patrons of the Library tell us that they save as much as $10,000 a year by borrowing materials and attending programs at the library instead of paying for them. These families know that the tax dollars they pay are well worth it. Did you know that only 93 cents per $100 in property goes toward the Kenton County Public Library each year? If your home is worth $100,000, the library receives $93 in property tax. With $93 the library can buy four books, five movies, six compact discs or two Wii games. It would cost at least $93 to attend two concerts, take two computer classes, or attend four music/story

programs for children. Most library users check out more than a few items and attend more than a couple programs each year. Gina Holt In fact, more Community than 2.1 million are Recorder items checked out guest annually. The columnist library offers 4,600 free programs a year and there are more than 580,000 items in the library's collection. The library appreciates its dedicated patrons and the community support it

Elder abuse takes a toll Abuse of persons who are older takes its toll in human suffering, financial loss, and potentially death. The elder population in the United States is predicted to double in size by 2030. Prosecutors from around the nation participated last month in the Prosecution of Elder Abuse Cases course to enhance their abilities to do justice by protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. Assistant Kenton County Prosecutor, Miranda Holbrook , attended the course. Holbrook is currently assigned to the juvenile and family court division at the Kenton County Attorney’s Office. The course training was developed by national experts to increase awareness of elder maltreatment, build skills to promote victim safety and capability to participate in the legal system, improve pre-trial and trial skills for the participants, and facilitate the administration of justice. The training was held June 911 at the Ernest F. Hollings National Advocacy Center in Columbia, S.C., and sponsored by the National College of District Attorneys, the education division of the National District Attorneys Association. This course is one piece of a national initiative from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), designed to train prosecutors from grantee jurisdictions. In separate training tracks, judges, law enforcement officers, victim advocates, and adult protective service workers are all being offered training through OVW-funded programs. The topics of the training included an overview of elder abuse, forms of elder abuse and potential charges, discussion of

m a n d a t o r y reporters, common medical issues, capacity and decisionmaking, ethics and professionalism, typical perpetrator justifications, evidentiary issues, interviewing the elder victims or witnesses, trial issues, sentencing options and strategies, and the prosecutor’s role in combating elder abuse and neglect. Elder maltreatment is a serious problem. Over 500,000 elderly people are abused in the United States each year. For every single reported incident, five more go unreported. Types of elder abuse include physical abuse, exploitation, neglect, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse We need, as a community, to recognize elder abuse as a crime, just like child abuse. Child abuse, 20 years ago, was not reported and prosecuted either. Fortunately, Kentucky ’s adult protective laws provide for timely response to complaints of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to our elder population. Crimes against the elderly can be committed by family and friends, as well as in the care of professional agencies that we trust to take care of our loved ones. To report Elder Abuse or to find more information, call either the 24-hour Hotline at 1-800752-6200 or the Adult Protective Services in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties at 859-2926340. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or for more information on the signs and risks of elder abuse 491-0600. Garry Edmonson is Kenton County attorney.

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About guest columns We welcome guest columns on all sides of an issue; however, potential columnists should reserve space in advance with Editor Brian Mains by calling 578-1062. Include with your column your name, address, daytime telephone number, and a two-to-three line biography outlining your expertise related to this topic. Either include a color headshot of yourself, or make arrangements when you call to have your photo taken here. We reserve the right to edit for length, accuracy and clarity. Columns may be no more than 500 words. Deadline: Noon Friday for next Thursday’s issue. E-mail: bmains@nky.com Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Recorder may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms.

receives on a regular basis. To increase awareness about the library's fundraising efforts, the Library's Foundation will host the second annual Taste of Kenton County fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 7, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Guests will “travel the world with the Kenton County Public Library” by sampling an assortment of cuisines from more than two dozen restaurants, listening to music from around the world and viewing a variety of materials. This is a great way to experience several cultures without a suitcase or getting on a plane. While this adult event is free, donations in any amount are appreciated. Proceeds will benefit library outreach programs including Racing to Read, an early

childhood literacy initiative, and Homebound Delivery, a service that brings materials to Kenton County residents who are physically unable to visit the library. This event is an opportunity for the library to show its appreciation by providing a fun, relaxed atmosphere with delicious food and a great way for the community to show its appreciation for library services with a donation. Last year's guests are still raving about the delicious food and good time. New this year is a live and silent auction. Attendees can bid on items like a private party with the singing Librarian Joel Caithamer, autographed sports memorabilia, a private computer class, Kings Island tickets, themed baskets, a

Schickel reviews special session Although it took a bit longer than planned, the House and Senate finally came to an agreement June 24 to reduce and balance the state budget and lay the groundwork for future economic development across the commonwealth, as the eight-day special session called by the governor adjourned. Much of what emerged from the final compromise reflected what we in the Senate passed, including the bulk of our budget savings. Higher education and Medicaid will be protected, while prosecutors will see small increases to offset the steep cuts that have affected their ability to serve our criminal justice system properly. As a former police officer, I am convinced that prosecutors must have the resources they need to protect the public from dangerous criminals. We were also able to protect county PVAs from cuts, because those offices are the lynchpin of local government revenues. Both House Bill 3 and House Bill 4 included broad visions and targeted incentives for a wealth of economic opportunities. The most high-profile items were the specific programs, intended to lure a NASCAR Sprint Cup event to Kentucky Speedway and the Breeders Cup to Churchill Downs. The success of Kentucky Speedway is

particularly important to us here in Northern Kentucky, as it is part of our community. It is important to note that the economic incenSen. John tive only goes Schickel into effect if the Community track is successful in bringing a Recorder NASCAR Spring guest Cup race to the columnist track. We were also able to give economic incentives to Newport on the Levee as well as the Ovation Project, both of which are vital projects on the shores of the Ohio River. The possibilities for small businesses and ordinary taxpayers go far beyond the headlines, though. There are incentives for homebuyers and car buyers to immediately stimulate our economy, enticements to bring the film industry to the Commonwealth, small-business reinvestment, and historic preservation credits, and ways for innovative and creative developers to get projects going through tax-increment financing. Of course, receiving the most publicity during session was the issue of proposed slot machines at our Thoroughbred racetracks. After passing the House, this pro-

CHATROOM Last week’s question

This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not? “Unless we clearly would benefit in someway, or it would advance our knowledge in someway, with the fact we do not have the funds. I would have to object to the increased federal spending, which is already out of control. “My hope is that someday both the Republican and Democrat parties will begin to control spending. Excessive taxation leads to destruction of our financial system. “I continue to hope & pray our local township, city and state officials will begin to lead in our objection and bring government back to sanity.” F.J.B. “I remember it like yesterday, I was 12 years old at summer camp in Green Lake, Wisc., we all gathered so excitedly around a very small black and white TV to watch

the first step on the moon. The camp was so primitive I have no idea where they got the TV or power cords to hook it up, but it was such an important event the counselors made sure we all witnessed this. It gave our generation such bright hopes for the future. If a man could ‘walk on the moon’ we could do anything we dreamed to accomplish ourselves. For that wonderful experience, I will be forever grateful.” P.H.S. “I would hope that any return to the moon would be pursued only after the budget is balanced and the national debt is paid off. The International Space Station has already cost $125 billion from various countries. Between that and the recent bailouts I suspect the U.S. could have instead lowered taxes and provided for the legal citizens who need help. Go figure!” T.D.T. “It was July 21, 1969, and I was finishing up a career step in West Virginia, and preparing to

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$100 gift card to the Crestview Hills Town Center and much more. Visa/MasterCard, checks and cash will be accepted. There will be door prizes as well. Although you won't have to pack or reserve a hotel room, registration is required for the Taste of Kenton County fundraising event by visiting www.kentonlibrary.org/events or by calling 962-4060, ext. 4063. Attendees can park for free at the garage on the corner of Fifth and Scott. Visit www.kentonlibrary.org for more information or directions to the Mary Ann Mongan Library in Covington. If you are unable to attend the event, donations are accepted online at www.kentonlibrary.org/giving. Gina Holt works for the library

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posal died in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee before it reached the Senate floor. Although we did not agree on a resolution, I think everyone understood that our thoroughbred industry is in need of help. This signature industry is of special importance Northern Kentucky, home of Turfway Park. I am committed to the success of the track and our thoroughbred industry. We must continue working to find a solution, which is both respectful of voters and the horse industry. I believe this industry with its wonderful heritage is part of the past, present, and future of our state. They are not asking for a bailout, they are simply asking to be able to compete on a level playing field with surrounding states. The General Assembly will return in January, barring any further calls by the governor for another special session. Until then, I will be working within the Interim Joint Committees to review legislation that will come before the full General Assembly next year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me by calling the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-3727181. I look forward to hearing your questions and comments. Schickel represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin Counties and part of Kenton County.

Next question Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. move to Cincinnati. “I remember that a co-worker named Dick Longyear was with my wife and I when Neil Armstrong made history; his first words were, ‘Houston – the Eagle has landed.’ “And then came the unforgettable ‘That’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.’ “I may lack the necessary wisdom and foresight to understand it all clearly, but to be honest, I see no point in any attempts by the U.S. to return to the moon, or explore other planets in the solar system. “The risks will probably always remain incredibly high, the costs astronomical (no pun intended), and the benefits questionable. B.B.

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Marty Herbert sits at his desk which is located just inside the Boone County Senior Center.

Herbert all about seniors helping seniors Marty Herbert has dedicated the last 10 years of his life to helping seniors. Herbert has been the director of the Boone County Senior Center since 2005. The center is located at the R.C. Durr YMCA and provides seniors with activities and lunch during the week. “I think it is very important we have a place like this for people to go to when they’re no longer working or are looking to interact with people like them,” Herbert said. Herbert said that he

enjoys working with the seniors because he understands their concerns as a senior himself. “I enjoy interacting with seniors especially anytime we have a new program,” Herbert said. “I wouldn’t ask the people to do (a program) I wouldn’t do or want to do myself so that’s really important to me.” Do you know someone who goes the extra mile in their work or volunteer efforts in Kenton County? Make a nomination to “Catch a Star” by sending an email to bmains@nky.com

THINGS TO DO Antique Show

Find what you are looking for at one of Northern Kentucky’s biggest antique shows Sunday, July 19, at the Burlington Antique Show. The Burlington Antique show is held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, on the third Sunday of every month. More than 300 vendors will be on hand with antiques and vintage collectibles. Regular show hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early shopping is available from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost is $5 to enter early, while it costs $3 to enter the show after 8 a.m. For information, visit www. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.

Sushi for beginners

Learn how to roll your own sushi during a hands-on class at the Party Source in Belle-

vue Monday, July 20, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chef Myint will show his students the basics of the equipment, technique and ingredients that go into making sushi from home. The cost to take part in this class is $50. For more information, visit www.thepartysource.com or call 291-4007.

Support a local band

Covington-based band, Crashing Plains, will have a CD release show at the Madison Theater Saturday, July 18, at 8 p.m. The band will be giving out a three-song demo CD at the show for free, but will be taking donations in hope to record a full-length debut album in studio. To find out more about the band, visit www.myspace. com/crashingplains.

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The Kenton County Fair is back in 2009 with a week full of events ranging from pageants, 4-H contests, salsa dancing, demolition derbies and more. The fair will take place July 20-25 at the fairgrounds in Independence, off of Harris or Wehrman roads.

Kenton fair will be funfilled for every taste By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Celebrate this year’s Kenton County Fair July 20-25 with livestock shows, the corn hole classic (enter for just $5) and of course, the demolition derby. “I always view it as a community family reunion,” said Tina Snelling, fair board president. Fair organizers have each day packed with events, a deal that Snelling said can’t be beat. “You can’t even get into a movie for $8 and that lasts two hours. You can come in here and spend a whole

evening for $8,” she said. Events that shouldn’t be missed this year include karaoke hosted by DJ Wanda Kay Thursday evening, the tractor pull Friday and new to the demolition derby this year, the lawn mower derby. Lawn mowers will compete for supremacy between heats of the regular derby, said Allen Jones, vice president of the fair board. “It’s been hitting the scene at other fairs and from what I’ve heard at other places who’s had it that it’s a pretty good show,” Jones said. “It’s going to be pretty fun.” It’s important for people to come

out to their county fair to help preserve agricultural heritage, Jones said, stressing that fair organizers have worked hard to incorporate a variety of activities for county residents. “I would say one of the things we’ve managed to do through the years is to make it as a diverse a fair as possible. “We’re maintaining the agriculture in Kenton County, but at the same time we’re developing new things for people in our urban communities as well,” he said. For a full list of fair activities, visit kentoncountyfair.com. For 4-H information, call 356-6155.

Moms become McVolunteers 24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large of garlic Gutiérrez amount toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:

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Jenn Wilson of Alexandria (left) and Mandy Gerth of Monfort Heights prepare salad for the Ronald McDonald House dinner served by CincyMomsLikeMe.com. and son, Chandler, of Delhi; Katie Folzenlogen of Loveland; Mandy Gerth and daughter, Brianna, of Monfort Heights; Lisa Griffith of Green Township; Rebecca Homan of Norwood; Laura Mester of Fort Thomas; Carolyn Miller-Williamson of Batavia; Erin Nester of Pierce Township, Eileen Pineau of North Avondale; Dyan Price of Ludlow; Melissa Shank of Batavia; Tony Thompson of Covington; Stephanie Thompson of Anderson Township; Jenn and Nick Wilson of Alexandria; Shelli Phelps of Union; and Gillian Woodward of Liberty Township. Thanks everyone! Karen Gutiérrez is managing editor of CincyMomsLikeMe.com. Reach her at Cincinnati@momslikeme.com, and follow local mom topics on Twitter.com/1cincymom.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J U L Y 1 7

FILMS

Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Never Ending Story.” Starring Noah Hathaway and Barret Olivier. Rated PG. Boone Woods Park, Veterans Way and Ky. 18, Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain moves movie to Conner Middle School. All ages. Free. Presented by Boone County Parks. 334-2283. Burlington.

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Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, 1842 farmhouse and furnishings of the Dinsmore family. Tours begin on the hour; the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Includes gift shop. $5, $3 ages 60 and up, $2 ages 717, members and ages 6 and under free. 586-6117. Burlington.

ART EXHIBITS

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Pinot Noir II. Pinot Noirs from around the world. Liquor Direct Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. 291-2550. Covington. Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus No.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 No.3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus No.3908, Fr. Bealer Council. 342-6643. Elsmere.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Carolann Ames and Band, 8 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Photographs of Ames shot for album by a WNKU-FM DJ for sale. Photo sales and concert benefits Baker Hunt Foundation. $12. 431-0020. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Bazookas Go Bang, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Zebras In Public, Ubersku, Della Cado, Papa Shango, Exit 186, Gardenhose and One finger Grip. $7. 4912444. Covington.

The Garden, noon-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Paintings and jewelry by Paula Peake, Kinetic Sculpture by Daniel Batson and mixed media by Barbie Jones and many others. Additional hours by appointment through July 30. 393-8358. Covington. Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills. Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003. Covington. Visions of Kentucky, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

COOKING CLASSES

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

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

MUSIC - POP

DANCE CLASSES

MUSIC - JAZZ

Taken, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.

MUSIC - ROCK

Blow Up Dollz, 8 p.m. Special dinner, 6 p.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. All-girl rock band. 261-1029. Latonia.

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. $5. 491-3942. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

I Love a Piano, 8 p.m. Stauss Theatre, Nunn Drive, Fine Arts Center 101, Story of centuryold piano told through songs of Irving Berlin. Dinner service begins 90 minutes before curtain. $29 includes dinner; $15 performance only. Reservations required. Presented by Commonwealth Theatre Company. Through July 26. 572-5464. Highland Heights.

James Claypool, noon-2 p.m. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Author discusses and signs “Our Fellow Kentuckians Rascals, Heroes and Just Plain UNCommon Folk. 261-4287. Newport.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Crashing Plains CD Release Party, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Ubersku, Watson Park, Anastello and Stoning Mary. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365. Covington.

MUSIC - POP

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Recovery By Grace, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Grace Community Church, 5th and Greenup Streets, Christian-based confidential 12-step meeting for people with any type of hurt, hang-up or habit. Light breakfast included. Free. Presented by Immanuel United Methodist Church. 431-9888. Covington. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 9

ANTIQUES SHOWS

Burlington Antique Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, More than 300 vendors with antiques and vintage collectibles. Early buying, 6-8 a.m. with $5 admission. $3, free ages 11 and under. Presented by Burlington Antique Show. 513-922-6847. Burlington.

ART EXHIBITS

Visions of Kentucky, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

John Morgan, 8 p.m. $14 and 10:15 p.m. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Through July 19. 957-2000. Newport. The Recession Proof Comedy Show, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Featuring Steve Booth and Dave Hyden from the Doritos Super Bowl commercial. Sketch comedy, illusions, stand-up and music. $10. Through Aug. 7. 655-9140. Newport.

HISTORIC SITES

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

FARMERS MARKET

Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. 292-2163. Covington.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Zinfandel III: Old vines and single vineyard. Liquor Direct Covington, 291-2550. Covington.

Southern Stars Square Dance Club, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Family square dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2429. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Copeland, 7 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. With Sherwood, Anchor & Braille and Barcelona. $15, $13 advance. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Aesop’s Classic Fables, 2 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Aesop recalls three stories re-told by a cast of puppets. Free. 513-921-5965. Erlanger.

PROVIDED

David Cook will be performing at the Madison Theater in Covington Monday, July 20. Cook, who was made famous by winning the seventh season of “American Idol,” will be playing music from his self-titled album which features hits “Light On” and “Time of My Life.” The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Green River Ordinance will also be performing. Tickets are $32. For more information, visit www.madisontheateronline.com or call 491-2444. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 2 0

BARS/NIGHTCLUBS

World Tavern Poker, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Keystone Bar and Grill, 313 Greenup St. First game starts at 7 p.m. second starts at 10 p.m. Free. Presented by Keystone Bar & Grill. 261-6777. Covington.

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BARS/NIGHTCLUBS

DJ/Ladies Night, 9 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.

BUSINESS CLASSES

Monday Marketing Masters: Marketing Lecture Series, 6 p.m. “Find, Win and Keep Customers.”, Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St. For small business operators. Free. 292-2322. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Bluegrass Jam, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. First floor. With Scott Risner. 4916659. Covington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326. Covington.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Evansville Otters. $1 Monday. Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way, VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 594-4487. Florence. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 1

ART EXHIBITS

Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills. Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003. Covington. Visions of Kentucky, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington. Themes and Revelations, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. Covington.

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

It’s Sew Fun, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Purse sewing projects for beginners and advanced. Bring own supplies, or use Center’s fabrics. Teens and adults. Free. Registration required. 491-3942. Covington.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Swing Dancing, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Step-NOut Studio, 721 Madison Road, Music by DJ. Free beginner lesson before open dancing. All ages. $5. Presented by CincySwing.Com Ltd.. 513-290-9022. 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.

T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 2 3

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Knitting and Crocheting Group, 4:30 p.m.6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Practice knitting and crochet, exchange patterns and tips. Ages teen and up. Free. 491-3942. Covington.

DANCE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness, 6:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Cory Moore, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

The Walkmen, 8 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. With Cass McCombs and the Pomegranates. $14, $12 advance. Covington.

NATURE

Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. J.J. Audubon’s Field Programs on Fowler Creek. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. 525-7529. Independence.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Running Word Wednesday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Share writing or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Free. Through Dec. 30. 431-2326. Covington.

FARMERS MARKET

Dixie Farmers Market, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Ave. Fresh produce, fruits, baked goods and flowers. 727-2525. Erlanger.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Leap for Health, 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road, Ages 3-6. Hear story, taste food and do activity to learn about healthy habits. Free. Registration required. 586-6101. Burlington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Acoustic Bizarre, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Music@BCM, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Steve Tracy and the Crawlings Kingsnakes, blues ensemble. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Includes coffee and other beverages, snacks and cash bar. $5, $3 ages 312. Reservations requested. 491-4003. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Lee Stolar Trio, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. With John Von Ohlen. 261-2365. Covington.

MUSIC - ROCK

Stitch Jones Band, 9:30 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Eggs ‘N Issues, 7:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Topic: State of Northern Kentucky Address. Receptions Banquet and Conference CenterErlanger, 1379 Donaldson Road, $25, $15 advance members. Presented by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 5786395. Erlanger.

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. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 7270904. Kenton County.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”

RECREATION

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

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Opera presents “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Music Hall. For tickets call 513241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org.

Life

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July 16, 2009

Death has no favorites – even celebrities die A lot of famous people have died recently and that bothers us. It bothers us because the fact of death bothers us terribly. In every life death anxiety is operative in great and small ways. Leavings and losings are not on our agenda. And the second reason we’re bothered over these recent deaths is because they have shattered our suppositions. We suppose that if a person has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring with them a certain degree of immortality. We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a charmed life and are too important to lose. Death is supposed to show them the same favoritism we do and back off. How unsettled we are when we

become aware that death plays no favorites. The day of our death is always thought of as far off. The day we come to know we will eventually die – not know it merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous questions to ourselves and it takes the rest of our lives to answer them. It’s a sad occurrence when favored people never even let themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise are ones such as: How should I live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them? Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from

the heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disinand Father Lou tegration dry nothingGuntzelman ness? Is there a God Perspectives who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks,

“Why try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?” Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited

urges us to appreciate their preciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Poet Mary Oliver puts it well: When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. 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.

Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges The nation’s banks continue to raise fees on everything from credit cards to checking accounts. Banks say they need the money to make up for losses they incur during this recession. But customers and consumer groups are crying foul. Banks have come under much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend more money than they have in their account so they can assess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts of Milford are furious. She received three overdraft charges recently and said it’s

not fair. “This was for a total of a negative $5.90, and they are chargme, Howard Ain ing with one Hey Howard! fee that w a s already taken off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to drop one charge, but not the other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, from what they’re telling me

because, if you look at the statement, it shows I have money the whole time – it never went negative. But they keep saying, ‘It’s for pending. It’s for pending,’ ” she said. The “pending” charges are for two debit card purchases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly checks to the penny so $104, that’s our grocery money, that’s our gas in our car. It’s devastating. I was literally begging these people to give me my money back,” Felts said. After several calls the bank agreed to return the

fees, but Felts said what happened is wrong. “The punishment should fit the crime. If there’s a negative $5.90 balance, $104 is absurd, it’s absolutely ridiculous … It’s not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those

small charges on her debit card she could have paid cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card laws and should reevaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. A rule is expected later this year that would prevent banks from manipulating the order of checks and deb-

its so they maximize overdraft fees. Meanwhile, Congress is also listening to consumers and a proposal there would require banks to tell customers when they are at risk of incurring overdraft fees at an ATM machine or cash register so they can cancel the transaction. 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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July 16, 2009

Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the grocery store, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s because this column isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about food: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.

Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake

Annie says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids will love this cake.â&#x20AC;? Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 â &#x201E;3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients in one bowl. Combine wet

ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be very tall but will be very moist.

Dairy-free fluffy frosting

Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1

â &#x201E;2 cup vegetable shortening 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 5 tablespoons water 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.) 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton brand since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clear color) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; opt.

Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip this step â&#x20AC;&#x201C; otherwise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Makes the fudgiest frosting.â&#x20AC;?

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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513591-6163 and leave your name and address.

Tip from Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen

Trouble with shortening: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shortening (that makes it

healthier), switch back to hydrogenated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.

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â &#x201E;4 cup grated carrots

Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Anderson Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pelican Reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw â&#x20AC;˘ Precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.

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Circus Camp, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Daily through July 31. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Introduction to circus including stilt walking, rolling globe, creative dramatics and more. Camp performance July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 4-7. $100; $80 siblings. Registration required. Presented by My Nose Turns Red Theatre Company. 581-7100. Covington. Cornerstone Montessori Summer Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through July 31. Science and Nature. Cornerstone Montessori School, 491-9960. Highland Heights. Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 31. Town and Country Sports and Health Club, 442-5800. Wilder.

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R.C. Durr YMCA Teen Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Day at the Museum. Daily through July 31. R.C. Durr YMCA, 5345700. Burlington. Kenton County YMCA Traditional Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Survivor: Fun Factor. Daily through July 31. Kenton County YMCA, 781-1814. Independence. Advanced Camping Experience Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through July 31. Kenton County YMCA, 572-3063. Independence. Summer Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through July 31. “Survivor Fun Factor.”, Campbell County YMCA, 781-1814. Fort Thomas. S U N D A Y, A U G U S T 2 Summer Camp - YMCA Resident Summer Camp, 3 p.m. Daily through 9 a.m. Aug. 8. Camp Ernst, 5866181. Burlington. Teen Adventure Trips, 5 p.m. Daily through Aug. 7. High school students. $545, $495 members., Camp Ernst, 586-6181. Burlington. M O N D A Y, A U G U S T 3

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District governor Dennis McEvoy visits local Rotary Club July 21 Dennis McEvoy, District Governor of Rotary International District 6740 will be the featured speaker at the Covington Rotary Club's weekly luncheon meeting July 21 at noon in the Radisson Hotel in Covington. The District Governor performs a significant function in the world of Rotary by providing guidance and leadership to Rotary Clubs in a specific area. District 6740 includes the eastern half of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and consists of 43 local Rotary

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Clubs with more than 1,900 member Rotarians. Each year, Governors must visit with each Rotary Club in their district District Governor McEvoy will meet with the Covington Rotary Club's Officers and Board of Directors prior to the luncheon to discuss his priorities and goals for District 6740. He will also consult with the club's officers and directors to review their plans for the coming Rotary year. Following his consultation with the Board, District

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Governor McEvoy will address the membership of the Covington Rotary Club with an inspirational presentation and discuss his plans for the district over the next twelve months. He will also seek the members input regarding best practices in Rotary. Rotarians are professional men and women who work as volunteers to improve the quality of life in their home and world communities. Club membership represents a cross-section of local

business and professional leaders. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly, are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races and creeds. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians working in over 29,600 Rotary clubs comprising 194 countries and 35 geographic regions of the world. For more information, contact Covington Rotary Club President Arun Lai at 513-762-7727 or Arun.Lai @axa-advisors.com

IN THE SERVICE Duncan graduates

Army Reserve Pvt. Courtney B. Duncan has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness. She is the daughter of Janet Duncan of Erlanger and granddaughter of Betty Duncan of Fort Myers, Fla. Duncan is a 2008 graduate of Dixie Heights High School.

Kiser completes course

Army Spec. Jason E. Kiser has completed the Warrior Transition Course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

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Wellness Community offers wide range of free breast cancer support The Wellness Community of Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky (TWC), a nonprofit cancer support agency that provides free and professionally led programs of support, education and hope to people affected by any type of cancer, has received a grant of $42,477 from the Greater Cincinnati Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund specific programming for women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. “We know that after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, a woman may face physical and emotional challenges,” explained TWC Program Director Bonnie Crawford, MSW, LISW-S. “Depression, negative body image, difficulties with range-of-motion and lymphedema, anxiety, fear, and stress are all very common. With the continued financial support of Komen for the Cure, we are able to offer a wide range of support programs at The Wellness Community to help women

find the necessary educational, emotional, and spiritual resources for confronting their diagnoses – all completely free of charge.” Specifically, the Komen grant will fund the following year-round programs at The Wellness Community, all of which are offered completely free of charge: • Support Groups: Two weekly support groups for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, held at TWC’s primary facility in Blue Ash, and a weekly support group for women with cancer held at the centrally located Hope Lodge in Avondale. • Networking Groups: Four separate networking groups for specific subsets of women affected by breast cancer meet once or twice a month in Blue Ash. Separate meetings are held for young women ages 18-40 with breast cancer, women with advanced breast cancer, breast cancer “grads” who have completed treatment, and “previvors” who have a genetic

likelihood for developing breast or ovarian cancer. • Light Exercise Programs: Lebed classes are offered twice a week in Blue Ash, providing a researchbased exercise/movement program that strengthens range-of-motion and other co-occurring side effects of breast cancer. The Rebuilding Health light exercise program is offered weekly at the two facility in Fort Wright, providing low impact strengthening and flexibility exercises. • Transportation Assistance: Thanks to the generosity of Komen for the Cure, cab vouchers are available for participants who need transportation assistance to attend programs at The Wellness Community. For more information about any of these programs, contact The Wellness Community at 513791-4060 or visit www. TheWellnessCommunity.org /Cincinnati where a “virtual visit” video is available for viewing.

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Lincoln Bent of St Pius X School in Edgewood had the winning drawing in the 2009 SPX Summer Festival Tee Shirt Design Contest. Lincoln poses with his certificate with Festival Co-Chairmen John Simkonis and Chris Edgington. The St Pius Summer Festival was July 10-12.

Bonefish Grill to host benefit for Redwood

A Bang Bang Night for Redwood is being held at the Bonefish Grill located at 588 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, on Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The evening includes live music, signature Bonefish Grill dishes and cocktails. The cost is $40 per person which includes two drink tickets.

The “big fish” sponsors are Bonefish Grill, Robert and Tina Donelan and Snappy Tents Inc. The proceeds from the event are to benefit Redwood, a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with disabilities. More information can be found at Redwoodnky.org or by calling 331-0880.

District seeks input on development plan

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Congratulations to John and Rosalie Jarman of Elsmere, Kentucky, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 11, 2009. The Jarmans have six children (Tina, Tony, Angie Tucker, Bonnie Frank, Brian & Chris), and thirteen grandchildren.

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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette, formerly John Robert Wood Jr., 55, Elsmere, an Air Force veteran, died June 11, 2009, at his home. Survivors include his father, John Robert Wood Sr.; brothers, David Wood of Dayton, Ohio, Peter Wood of Columbus of Columbus, Ohio, Mark Wood of Amanda, Ohio, and Joseph Wood of Highland, N.Y.; and sisters, Barbara Orban and Ann Fowler of Cape Coral, Fla. and Nancy Hannah of Glenellen, Ill. Burial was in Hillside Chapel, Cincinnati.

Thomas Brady

Thomas P. Brady, 81, Elsmere, died July 4, 2009, at Woodcrest Manor in Elsmere. He was a self-employed salesman in the home improvement industry, a Korean War Army veteran, and member of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. He was a youth baseball and basketball coach and helped with Covington Catholic High School Boosters. Survivors include his wife, Margaret L. Towe Brady; sons, Patrick Brady of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Tommy P. Brady of Covington; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger handled the arrangements. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, KY 41042 or Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Ruby Burton

Ruby Alice Burton, 80, of Cincinnati, formerly of Elsmere, died July 8, 2009, at Pleasant Ridge Care Center. She was a waitress. Her sister, Betty Roszmann of Elsmere, survives. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Ruby Burton Memorial Fund, c/o any Bank of Kentucky branch.

William Dadosky

William E. Dadosky, 83, Erlanger, died July 8, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an office manager for 42 years with NCR, member and grand master of Knights of Columbus, Elsmere, Veterans of Foreign Wars

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July 16, 2009 Post 6423, Erlanger, St. Henry Parish in Elsmere, World War II veteran who received a Bronze Star and secretary for St. Henry Credit Union. His son, Mark Dadosky, died in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Doris Dadosky; daughters: Anne M. Cahill of Erlanger, Mary Beth Chasteen and Nancy E. Addington of Florence; sons, William J. Dadosky of Florence, John D. Dadosky of Toronto, Canada, Benjamin C. Dadosky of Union, Paul D., Lawrence R. and Jerome T. Dadosky, all of Cincinnati; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017; or St. Henry Church, 3813 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018.

Elbert Fahrson

Elbert Vernon Fahrson, 97, Erlanger, died July 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a property agent for Cincinnati Metro Housing Authority in Cincinnati. His wife of 61 years, Flora Inez, died previously. Survivors include his niece, Mary Jo Baker of Erlanger. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Ky. Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger handled the arrangements.

William Filson

William H. Filson, 83, of Elsmere, formerly of Williamstown, died July 6, 2009, at his home. He was an assistant cashier for the commercial loan department of Peoples Liberty Bank in Covington, engineering department for the Kentucky Department of Transportation, a World War II veteran and member of Hilltop Christian Church. Survivors include his sons, James H. Filson of Lexington and Kevin Filson of Hendersonville, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Williamstown Christian Church, 318 N. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097.

Mary Gamble

Mary Lou Gamble, 81, Erlanger, died July 7, 2009, at Villaspring

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Health Care Center, Erlanger She was a supervisor and member of St. Paul Church, Florence Her husband, Ernest Harvey Gamble and daughter, Alma Barth, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Eileen Nichols of Venice, Fla.; sons, Joe and Bill Gamble of Florence, Ernie Gamble of Union, Don Gamble of Crestview and Nick Gamble of Lakeside Park; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Donna Helm

Donna Jean Helm, 70, Dry Ridge, died July 5, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her daughters, Gail Lorraine Linton of Erlanger, Connie Jackson of Aurora, Ind., Karen Helm of Union Star, Sharon Burger of Cincinnati and Patricia Milburne of Irvington; sons, Ricky D. Helm of Webster and Ronald Thompson of Dry Ridge; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Jack Jones Jr.

Jack “Butch” Jones Jr., 46, Erlanger, died July 8, 2009, St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a customer service representative for Xerox Corp. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Hester Jones; son, Eric Wind of Alexandria; daughter, Rachel Wind of Erlanger; mother, Marilyn Gordon of Florence; sisters, Lucy Gordon and Cindy Donofrio of Elsmere, Carrie Overback of Covington; and two grandchildren. Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Kentucky State Park Foundation, Post Office Box 4961, Louisville, KY 40204.

Anna Lankheit

Anna May Exterkamp Lankheit, 84, Erlanger, died July 10, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She was a homemaker and member of St. Paul Church in Florence. Her husband Richard Lankheit died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Vivian Brun of Petersburg, Barbara

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Weisenberger of Columbus, Ohio, Jean Capps of Owensboro, Ky., Norma Brockmeier of Crestview Hills, Joyce Longwell of Milford, Ohio; brother, Bernard Exterkamp of Conyers, Ga., and 13 grandchildren. Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery and Mausoleum in Edgewood. Memorials: St. Paul Church Building Fund, 7301 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042 or Baptist Village Care Center, 2990 Riggs Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018.

Gordon Levermann

Gordon J. Levermann, 90, Highland Heights, died July 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a property supply chief for Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cincinnati, a World War II Army veteran, member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring and Covington Racing Pigeon Club. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Levermann (nee Doerflein); sons, Jack Levermann of Erlanger and Robert Levermann of Taylor Mill; daughters, Laura Levermann and Mary Carol Levermann of Highland Heights; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Burial was in St. Stephens Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: CareNet Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky, 7134 Price Pike, Florence, KY 41042.

Margaretta Novitsky

Margaretta L. “Gret” Novitsky, 59, of Marienville, Pa., formerly of Erlanger, died June 27, 2009, at Clarion Hospital in Pennsylvania. She was a production worker in Kentucky. Survivors include her sisters, Mary Ann N. Sharkey of Magnolia, Texas, Norma J. Novitsky and Michell M. Jordan, all of Butler and Jenny L. Potter of Lake City; brothers, John A. and Charles A. Novitsky of Lake City, and Thomas A. Novitsky of Pageland, S.C. Burton Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Lake City Fire Company, 2232 Rice Ave., Lake City, PA 16423.

Clydene Sexton

Clydene Webb Sexton, 73, Erlanger, died July 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a nurse’s aide. Her son, Carl Lynn Sexton died previously. Survivors include a son, Harold W. Sexton of Erlanger; daughters, Sue Klaas of Covington and Betty Sexton of Erlanger; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials: In honor of Clydene Sexton, c/o Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, 822 York Street, Newport, KY 41071.

Birchel Swafford

Birchel Swafford, 71, Independence, died July 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a machinist with Ohio Pattern Works and member of New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, Norwood. His granddaughter, Steffany Grammer, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Swafford of Independence; daughters, Rebecca Grammer of Union and Deborah Abbott of Lafayette, Ind.; stepdaughter, Linda Horn of Erlanger; stepson, Michael Couch of Independence; brother, Denver Swafford of Barbourville; sisters, Whittie Swafford of Barbourville and Altie Walker of Piqua; seven grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, P.O. Box 643270,

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Roy Thornberry Sr.

Roy E. Thornberry Sr., 68, of Covington, formerly of Ludlow, died July 7, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was an engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, member of Southside Baptist Church of Covington. Survivors include his wife, Vada L. Jones Thornberry; daughters, Aletha Ann Baron of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Rita Wofford Dickmann of Ludlow; sons, George and Roy Thornberry, both of Florence, Sam Thornberry of Fort Drum, N.Y., Chris Thornberry of Cleveland, Ohio, Ron and Randy Wofford, both of Ludlow; mother, Annie Thornberry of Covington; 30 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery. Memorials: Southside Baptist Church Daycare Program, 1501 Holman St., Covington, KY 41011.

Michael Tibbs

Michael James Tibbs, 30, a roofer, died July 3, 2009, St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include his son Michael James Tibbs of Erlanger; daughter, Brittany Paige Tibbs of Erlanger; mother, Linda Wehrman Tibbs of Florence; father, Michael R. Tibbs of Carlisle; brothers, Jason Anthony and Josh Frazee; and sister, Tasha Frazee, all of Aurora, Ind. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Covington.

Thomas Wainscott

Thomas Everett Wainscott, 67, Crittenden, died July 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was owner of Riley’s Market, a member and former deacon of Independence Christian Church, an Army veteran and a United States Postal Service worker. His daughter, Kennetha Jordan, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Lewis Wainscott; daughters, Lesley Wainscott of Independence, Tonya Robbins of Indianapolis, Ind. and Natalie Wainscott of Crittenden; son, Jordan Thomas Wainscott of Crittenden; sisters, Jackie Ervin of Forsyth, Mo., Freida Wainscott of Independence and Bonnie Moken of Naples, Fla.; brothers, Ron Wainscott and Donnie Wainscott of Covington; and one grandson. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Roada, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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Bill Timmerding, 67, Taylor Mill, died July 7, 2009, at his home. He worked for 27 years as a car man for CSX Railroad, was an Army veteran, member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, Knights of Columbus Kehoe Council No. 1764 in Ludlow and a Knothole baseball coach. Survivors include his wife, Cookie Timmerding; daughters, Jenny Sketch of Independence, Michele Sanning of Erlanger and Amy Branham of Amelia, Ohio; sons, Sean and Jeremy Timmerding of Latonia; brothers, Dave Timmerding of Florence, John Timmerding of Independence and Tom Timmerding of Latonia; sisters, Rita Tobler of Taylor Mill, Diane Vogelsang and Joy Bohman of Latonia; and 10 grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Anthony Parish, 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015; or Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015.

Martha Vanover

Martha “Sue” Vanover, 69, Independence, died July 8, 2009, at her home. She was a data transcriber for 13 years with the Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Vanover Jr. of Independence; daughters, Sherry Wright, Donna VonHandorf and Buffy Owings, all of Independence; sisters, Margaret Sharp of Independence, Debbie Murrell and Barb Hungler, both of Taylor Mill; brothers, George Murrell of Verona, Mike Murrell of Walton and David Murrell of Independence; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Shirley Vincent

enue Service. Her hobbies included bingo, music, card games and travel. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lawrence, and a daughter, Joni. She is survived by daughter, Christi Miller; son, Larry; sister, Patricia Gilpin; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Shirley Mae Vincent, of Cincinnati, formerly of Independence, died July 10, 2009, at Bethesda North Hospital. She had been a manager and clerk for 25 years at the Internal Rev-

Kelly Jo Walk, 45, Independence, died July 3, 2009, at St Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a resource assistant with Columbia Sussex. Survivors include her companion, Joey M. Scott of Independence; parents, Marcus Frank and Margaret Walk of New Albany, Ind.; daughter, Stephanie Billingsly of Lawrenceburg; son, Marcus Billingsly of Independence; and sister, Debbie Corday of Cincinnati.

Jean Wood

Jean Doris Wright Wood, 80, Latonia, died July 7, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Northside Pentecostal Church in Cincinnati. Her husband, Elza Wood, died in 1993. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Cross of Latonia; sons, Harold Bowles of Latonia, Herman Bowles of Independence, Stephen Barnes of Las Vegas, Nev. and Robert Barnes of Erlanger; brother, Charles Wright of Frankfort; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.

Fannie Wurzbacher

Fannie Lorena Wurzbacher, 60, Morning View, died July 5, 2009, in Union. She was a cosmetologist for Colonial Beauty Shop, member of St. Cecelia Church in Independence, leader for Girl Scout Troop 292 and a foster parent. Her first husband, Gayle Trumbull, died in 1992. Survivors include her husband, Desmond Wurzbacher of Alexandria; son, Carl W. Fox of Union; daughters, Denise Fox of Dayton, Shawndra Trumbull Buemi of Newport, Ashley Wurzbacher of Morning View and Gina Heeg of Alexandria; parents, Robert and Betty Freeman of Morning View; brother, Wes Freeman of Dayton; sister, Barb Clifford of Morning View; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

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ERLANGER/ CRESCENT SPRINGS Incidents/investigations Fourth degree assault

Reported at 6 Short Hill Lane, July 8. Reported at 559 Sycamore Street, July 6. Reported at 532 Greenfield Lane, July 1.

Fourth degree assault, resisting arrest

Reported at 2434 Woodhill Court, July 2.

Fraudulent use of credit card

Reported at 2835 Crescent Springs Road, June 25.

Giving officer false name or address

Reported at 3215 Talbot Avenue, June 22.

Harassing communications

Reported at 543 Greenfield Lane, July 1.

Second degree burglary

$299 worth of computer hardware reported stolen at 3410 Cintonya Drive, July 1.

Theft by deception

$20, $38.17 worth of consumable goods reported stolen at 560 Clock Tower Way, June 25.

Theft by unlawful taking

Reported at 2655 Crescent Springs Road, July 1. $140 worth of merchandise reported stolen at 631 Donaldson Road, June 22. $100 worth of vehicle parts reported stolen at 2338 Willow Drive, June 29. $2,000 worth of construction equipment reported stolen at 605 Viox Road, July 7.

Third degree criminal mischief

$150 worth of vehicle damage reported at 679 Mimosa Court, July 5. $500 worth of vehicle damage reported at 536 Rosary Court, July 6.

Third degree terroristic threatening

Reported at 109 International Lane, July 3.

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Leah M Johnson, 35, 6955 Bermuda Drive, Kenton County warrant, July 5. Jonathan Azpeitia-Rodriguez, 20, first

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degree trafficking, July 7. Cesar Domingo, 23, 2526 Elliott Court, fourth degree assault, July 7. Amanda L Sparks, 26, 704 Dayton Avenue, theft by unlawful taking, July 7. Ryan L Francis, 30, 2779 Observatory, possesing fictitious operator's license, July 7. Morgan A Heil, 26, 2779 Observatory, suspended operator's license, disregarding traffic control device, July 7. Angela V Ketcham, 37, 1950 Warren Drive, warrant, July 9. Jennifer K Gerwe, 18, 162 Pleasant Ridge, suspended operator's license, speeding, July 9.

Incidents/investigations First degree trafficking controlled substance

$3,000 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 2100 Dixie Highway, July 6.

Fourth degree assault

Reported at 2526 Elliott Court, July 7.

Second degree burglary

Reported at 119 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, July 7.

Theft by unlawful taking

$1,892 worth of computer hardware, $2,400 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs, $760 worth of clothes reported stolen at 131 Cook Book Lane, July 2. $1,000 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 2477 Royal Drive, July 2. $1,100 reported stolen at Grace Avenue, July 5.

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Robin R. Turner, 1109 Lee St., public intoxication, first degree possession in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 653 Pike St., June 26. Holli D. Ross, 11 Barwood Ct., alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree escape at W. Pike St. and Lee St., June 26. Francisco Perez, 2713 Alexandria Ave., first degree possession of a controlled substance, improper registration plate, second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument

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p e r m i t between October and M a r c h , which is the pest’s nonflight season. Wood materials moved within Kent u c k y ’s quarantined area do not

Answer: Twenty northCommunity ern and central Kentucky Recorder counties are now under columnist quarantine because of the emerald ash borer. The Kentucky Office of need a permit. the State Entomologist, in No permit is needed on agreement with the Ken- ash products and firewood tucky Department of Agri- moving into a quarantined culture and the University of area as long as they did not Kentucky College of Agricul- originate in a quarantined ture, recently issued a quar- area in another state or were antine for the seven Ken- not transported through a tucky counties where the quarantined area. beetles have already been Individuals wishing to found (Kenton, Campbell, obtain a limited permit or F a y e t t e , certificate must Franklin, Jeshave their wood samine, Jefferproducts inspectson, and Sheled by a member by), plus 13 of the U.S. counties near Department of those seven, Agriculture or the which includes Office of the State Boone, BourEntomologist. FILE PHOTO bon, Carroll, To obtain a G a l l a t i n , Emerald Ash Borer beetle certificate or limitGrant, Harried permit, contact son, Henry, Oldham, Owen, the Office of the State EntoPendleton, Scott, Trimble mologist at 859-257-5838. and Woodford counties. For those not familiar John Obrycki, state ento- with the emerald ash borer, mologist and chair of the UK the adult form is a dark Department of Entomology, metallic green beetle about said the quarantine prevents 1⁄2 inch long and 1⁄8 inch wide. the transportation of all The larvae burrows hardwood species of fire- under the bark, creating serwood, ash trees, lumber, pentine galleries and nursery stock or other mate- destroying the vascular rial where the emerald ash cambium, which is needed borer is suspected into a for future tree growth. non-quarantined area withThe tunneling of the larout a certificate or limited vae also interferes with the permit. normal flow of water, nutriPermits also are needed if ents and sugars within the ash wood products are tree. transported from one state Once the Emerald Ash to another state that has Borer moves into an area, all quarantined areas. species of ash (Fraxinus) are Untreated products in a usually killed within a few quarantine area may be years, unless treatment promoved out of the area with a grams are put into place.

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at Winston Ave., June 29. Robert Barner, 208 W. 32nd St., first degree criminal trespassing, menacing, resisting arrest at 221 W. 34th St., June 29. Lucius D. Jackson, 134 E. 13th St., second degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest at 1200 block of Greenup St., June 30. Robert L. Belden, 5529 Taylor Mill Rd., first degree wanton endangerment, fourth degree assault at 169 E. 42nd St., June 30. Brandon K. Pelfrey, No Address Given, serving bench warrant for court, failure to comply with sex offender registration at 3313 Latonia Ave., June 30. Lucas M. Staton, 4331 Powell Rd., second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree fleeing or evading police at 700 Madison Ave., July 4. Ernest J. Conyers, 4593 Summerside Rd., receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 630 Main St., July 4. James L. Tillery, 1556 Greenup St., fourth degree assault at 1556 Greenup St., July 3. Denise M. Burke, 2575 W. Galbraith Rd., No.3, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 633 3rd St., July 3. George V. Sexton Jr., 216 Grand Ave., possession of marijuana at 4100 Decoursey Ave., July 3. Michael D. Jackson, 4537 Huntington Ave., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 4537 Huntington Ave., July 3. Krystle M. Henning, 33 Sagebrush Dr.,

alcohol intoxication in a public place, third degree assault, resisting arrest at 502 W. 4th St., July 2. Deandre A. Balleau, 830 Bakewell St., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 600 W. 9th St., July 2. Lisa M. Collette-Walls, 275 Mccoy Rd., No.23D, alcohol intoxication in a public place, possession of marijuana, criminal littering at 1218 Holman Ave., July 2. James M. Lykins, 303 Orchard St., No.2, second degree assault, fourth degree assault, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct at 303 Orchard St., No.2, July 2. Matthew J. Haddix, 302 Fairfield Ave., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at Holman Ave., July 2. William G. Williamson III, 2324 Crestbrook Dr., No.8, operating motor vehicle under the influence, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 800 block of Crescent Ave., July 2. Rebecca S. Struve, 970 Regal Ridge Dr., third degree possession of a controlled substance at Madison Pike, July 1. Karen A. Loomis, 1251 Pike St., first degree possession of a controlled substance at W. 9th St., July 1. Lowell D. Hurd, 2233 Hanser Dr., No.3, possession of handgun by convicted felon, alcohol intoxication in a public place, failure to notify address change to department of transportation at 2233 Hanser Dr., July 5. Phylis D. Murman, 617 Crescent Ave., theft at 410 Philadelphia St., July 4. Deandre A. Balleau, 831 Bakewell St., possession of marijuana at 837

What the ash beetle quarantine means Question: Yesterday, I saw a truckload of logs headed south on I-75 near Covington. Someone told me that it’s now illegal to move any wood from one area to another because of the ash beetles. Is that true?

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Even then, many treated trees eventually die an early death. A professional certified arborist pesticide applicator may be consulted, or homeowners can treat their own ash trees with products containing imidacloprid, such as Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insect Control, applied as a soil drench once a year. Ash component of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties is estimated at 14.5 percent of all woodland trees. A free class will be offered at 10 a.m. July 29 at the Boone County Extension Office to discuss the emerald ash borer and to answer homeowner questions about the traps, control options, the current quarantine, etc.

Be sure to call 859-5866101 to register for the class. Possible infestations should be reported to the Emerald Ash Borer Hotline at 1-866-322-4512 or the state entomologist’s office at 859-257-5838. More information on emerald ash borer can be found at the National Emerald Ash Borer Web site at http://emeraldashborer.info, or the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist’s Web site at www.uky.edu/ Ag/NurseryInspection/, or on the UK Entomology emerald ash borer site at http://pest.ca.uky.edu/EXT/ EAB/welcome.html. Mike Klahr is the Boone County Extension Agent for horticulture.

Main St., July 3. Matthew Landrum, 3931 Decoursey Ave., possession of marijuana at 600 W. 8th St., July 3. Adam Gossett, 3310 Carlisle Ave., possession of marijuana at 600 W. 8th St., July 3. Demurel A. Mccloud, 603 Crescent Ave., menacing, fourth degree assault at 500 Crescent Ave., July 5. Suzane M. Barton, 2144 St. James Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, third degree assault at 715 Greer St., July 5.

Incidents/investigations Arson

Clothes were lit afire at 508 W. 12th St., July 1.

Assault

A man was struck in the head with a beer bottle at Western Ave., June 29. A woman was punched three times in the face at E. 5th St., June 30. A woman was choked and had a key held to her abdomen at 2402 Bell Ct., July 5. A woman reported being assaulted at Hideaway Dr., July 4. A woman was reported punched in the face at Madison Ave., July 2. Someone attempted to remove an air conditioning unit at Craig St., July 2. A woman reported being assaulted at Spring St., July 2. A woman reported being assaulted at Ashland Dr., July 5. A man was struck in the face by a pipe at E. Southern Ave., June 29.

Assault, criminal mischief

A woman was assaulted and a glass pane of a door was broken at Madison Ave., June 30.

Assault, harassment

Several people were assaulted at 805 Madison Ave., June 29.

Burglary

A man forced his way into a residence

at 345 Altamont Rd., June 29. Over $3000 in cash was stolen at 620 Scott St., June 29. A TV and TV stand were stolen at 1536 Nancy St., June 26. Someone forced entry into a bar at 3214 Madison Pike, July 1. A computer and printer was stolen at 3003 Rogers St., July 4. A game system and game was stolen at 109 W. 32nd St., July 2. Several pieces of electronics were stolen at 119 Promontory, July 1. A game system was stolen at 1244 Clark St., July 1. A TV was stolen at 4203 Church St., July 1. The door of a residence was kicked in at 117 W. 28th St., July 3.

Criminal mischief

The windshield of a motorcycle was kicked off at 318 Trevor St., July 4. The glass of a rear patio door was broken at 1108 Highway Ave., July 4. A shopping cart was pushed into a vehicle at 1525 Madison Ave., July 3. The driver's side window of a vehicle was broken out at 727 Edgecliff Rd., July 2.

Criminal possession of a forged instrument A counterfeit $20 bill was passed at 1525 Madison Ave., July 2.

Impersonating a peace officer

Someone was using emergency lights impersonating a police car at Lincoln and Decoursey Ave., July 5.

Robbery

A camera and wallet were taken from a purse at 400 Pike St., July 2.

Theft

A vehicle was stolen at 121 E. 12th St., June 29. A DVD player, shelf, TV, wall decorations, and clothes were stolen at 1226 Pike St., June 29. A cell phone and change was stolen from a vehicle at Lawn St. and W. 17th St., June 30.

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Artists invited to donate art for child abuse prevention Local and regional professional or established artists are asked to donate select pieces of their work to Family Nurturing Center for the 15th annual Art Affair. The Art Affair – Fiesta Artistica will take place on Friday, Aug. 28, at The Grand located in Covington. The fun-filled evening includes an entertaining live auction and a large silent auction with all proceeds to benefit Family Nurturing Center’s comprehensive programs designed to prevent, educate and treat all forms of child abuse and neglect and promote healthy family relationships. “The Art Affair has become a premier Northern Kentucky art event appealing to serious collectors as well as people who enjoy art and more importantly, want to help an unparalleled cause, “said Laura Cook Kroeger, chair of the 2009 Art Affair. “Art pieces range from less than $100 up to several thousand dollars.” Guests will enjoy their Sojourn In Spain with a Sangria bar, flamenco dancer, and unique Spanish cuisine. Tickets for the Spanish-themed event are $60 each and include an open bar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The evening event will

once again include auctioneer Scott Sedgwick from Art South Productions based in Atlanta to promote his international gallery pieces combined with donated works from local established and emerging artists. Area artists are asked to consider donating a piece in any medium at 100 percent in support of the Family Nurturing Center. Artists may choose to receive up to 50 percent of the value of the work. Artists are asked to determine the minimum bid or sale price. If the minimum bid is not achieved, the artwork can be returned to the artist. Interested artists can download an application form at www. familynurture.org or contact 859-525-3200, ext. 30. For 30 years, Family Nurturing Center has been at the forefront in providing quality, innovative and effective child abuse prevention, education and treatment programs including: • Nurturing Parenting Programs - Family based parenting education programs proven to help families develop healthier, stronger relationships. These free parenting programs are provided in multiple community locations.

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