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The Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Library will be hosting its annual Taste of Kenton County to help raise money for library outreach programs again this year. A host of local and exotic foods will be on hand to be tested, along with silent auctions and other events. Read about it. LIFE, B1

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Police billing policy reviewed By Jason Brubaker

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The Erlanger Police Department is looking into potential changes for their controversial police billing policy. The city implemented the policy in early 2008, allowing the department to bill non-Erlanger residents, or their insurance companies, who are found to be at fault for accidents in the city. Police Chief Marc Fields said he estimated around 70 percent of accidents responded to by Erlanger officers involve non-residents, with the majority of those occurring on I-75 or Dixie Highway. Per the policy, the at-fault, non-resident is billed for time spent at the scene by the officer, as well as for equipment used and other additional charges that

might apply. “It’s just not fair for Erlanger taxpayers to shoulder the burden of funding these services for people who come into the city and cause accidents,” said Mayor Tom Rouse at the time. City administrator Linda Carter said the city originally projected to collect around $200,000 each year through the policy. However, due to problems collecting through drivers’ insurance companies, she said they only collected around $30,000 last year. The difficulty in collecting fees, combined with the public backlash from the unpopular policy, caused the city to temporarily suspend the policy earlier this summer as they tried to tweak it. At the July 21 city council committee meetings, Fields suggested the city look into only billing for accidents on state or

“A lot of the complaints I heard were from people who were in a fender-bender in a parking lot or something like that, so I would have no problem in applying a little discretion in trying to recoup our costs.”

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county highways. “That’s still where the majority of our accidents occur, and I think this is something that wouldn’t really tarnish our image as much,” he said. Rouse agreed. “A lot of the complaints I heard were from people who were in a fender-bender in a parking lot or

something like that, so I would have no problem in applying a little discretion in trying to recoup our costs,” he said. The council informally agreed to research the idea, although several council members said they would be in favor of getting rid of the policy altogether. “We’ve not gotten the return we thought we would, and I just don’t think it’s worth the bad press we’ve taken,” said councilman Randy Blankenship. Tom Cahill disagreed. “I think it’s a good program that we need to keep moving forward, as long as we figure out a way to make as effective as possible,” he said. The issue is expected to be discussed at the next regular council meeting, schedule for August 4 at 7 p.m.

Tours lead to summer service for Lloyd By Jason Brubaker

Football ahead

The Northern Kentucky Football Coaches Association has released the schedule for the 2009 Tom Potter Classic. Read about match-ups and who is playing in Kenton County and throughout Northern Kentucky in this scrimmage event. SPORTS, A8

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Another year of fair fun has passed as the Kenton County Fair ran last week. There were winners, dented cars and a lot of fun to be had. See photos from the fairgrounds in this week’s Recorder. A7

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What do gangsters and gambling have to do with service work? Everything, if you’re a Lloyd High School student. Approximately 36 students, most of them from Lloyd, recently returned from a service trip to Jamaica, where they spent ten days working with elementary age children and donating supplies. The donations, as well as some of the travel costs, were funded by the “Gangsters, Gamblers & Girls” walking tour, organized by teachers Jerry Gels and Mac Cooley last spring. The Newport-based tour, which attracted over 1,000 people in two weekends, allowed visitors to explore the buildings and streets that were once home to some of the country’s most infamous nightlife. “We never imagined that would be as popular as it was, but it turned out to be incredible,” said Cooley. “The kids did a great job getting the word out, and it was something we had a lot of fun with.” Building on that success, the students next headed to Jamaica, traveling in two groups along with about 15 chaperones, parents and volunteers, including a few students from Boone County High School. Throughout their time there, the students played games with the children, read to them and worked with them on projects. “It was a life-changing experience,” said rising junior David Williams. “I didn’t really know what to expect, but it was a great time, and a great feeling to know you were helping those kids out.”

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The Gangsters, Gamblers & Girls: Newport Historical Walking Tour will continue this fall, running every Saturday beginning August 1. Tours will begin and end at The Syndicate restaurant, and are $15 for adults, with group rates also available. Proceeds will benefit Global Service Learning Inc., a non-profit organizations that funds service trips to Central America and the Caribbean. For more information about the tour, visit www.newportgangsters.com. “Interacting with the kids and the people there made it great,” added classmate Jon Danks. “It gives you a new perspective on a lot of things, because most of

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them didn’t have much but they were still smiling and happy the whole time.” Cooley said the students used the money from the gangster tour to donate a host of items to the school, including a projector, computer, and close to 500 children’s books. “Our ultimate goal is to build a library down there,” he said. “We were able to give them a lot of stuff this time, but I think the biggest thing we gave them is the promise that we’d be back with more.” Ben Blankenship, a junior, said the conditions of the school, from the cramped classrooms to the lack of technology or resources, allowed him to see how fortunate he and his classmates are at

Lloyd. “Here, we complain about going to school sometimes, and we have some of the best equipment and facilities you can have,” he said. “They don’t have any of that there, yet they love going to school and learning. It really makes you think.” Cooley, who said the Gangster tours will continue this fall due to their popularity, said he was just touched to see how many students were willing to give up part of their summer to do service work. “I couldn’t be more proud of these kids for what they did,” he said. “To hear them describe the trip as ‘life-changing’ is incredible for me, and we’re just glad we were able to do it.”

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Eight-year-old Nathan Orcena of Erlanger takes a good look at the goldfish he just won at the annual Lion's festival in Erlanger on Friday, July 17. PATRICIA SCHEYER/CONTRIBUTOR

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ERLANGER - Miles Elementary announced that teachers will be conducting their homes visit program on August 6. Teachers will visit their studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes throughout the community to begin building a relationship with the family. The school also announced that their annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to School Celebrationâ&#x20AC;? will be held August 13, starting at 6 p.m. The event is intended for students and their parents. For more information, contact the school at 727-2231.

ERLANGER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lindeman Elementary announced that they will host a Parent Orientation on August 13 from 6-8 p.m. The night will include dinner, as well as information for students and parents about the upcoming school year. For more information, contact the school at 727-1188.

Fundraiser

ERLANGER - There will be a fundraiser for Erlanger councilman Keith Henry on August 22 at the Erlanger Lions Club to help his family with the medical expenses associated with battling his cancer. The fundraiser, which will run from 6-11 p.m., will include music from John

Faas, as well as a raffle and split-the-pot drawing. There will also be a cash bar for soft drinks and beer. Admission is a $10 minimum donation, plus a snack/appetizer to share. Donations may also be made at any Fifth-Third Bank, with checks made payable to Friends of Keith Henry. For more information, or to volunteer to help, call 513207-4654.

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ERLANGER - Linnemann Funeral Homes recently announced the opening of an on-site Cremation Center. Linnemann also announced that they have certified their staff through the Cremation Association of North America.

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KENTON COUNTY - Delta Air Lines announced that those checking their luggage at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will be assessed an additional $5 per bag beginning next month. The Atlanta-based carrier, which operates a hub at the airport, already charges $15 for the first bag and $25 for a second bag. The fees will start on Aug. 4 for tickets purchased on or after July 15. Passengers who prepay for bags when checking in online at www.delta.com will not be assessed the additional $5 surcharge.

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Lloyd students represent Lions Club in international parade

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A journey from Lloyd High School to Murray State University to Indiana to Illinois to Wisconsin to Minneapolis left three Lloyd students with nothing but smiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty awesome to say the least,â&#x20AC;? said rising junior Cody Bachinski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was an experience weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget.â&#x20AC;? Bachinski, along with senior Marc McCarty and sophomore Amanda Rentschler, were selected to represent their school, along with the Erlanger Lions and Erlanger Lioness Clubs, in

the 2009 Lions All-State Band. Comprised of students from all over Kentucky, the band is sponsored by Lions Clubs in various communities, who help to provide travel costs for the kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids always have a great time, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a neat thing for them to experience,â&#x20AC;? said Erlanger Lions treasurer Larry Ray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They work really hard for this, but they also get to have a little fun as well.â&#x20AC;? This year, the students spent one week at Murray State practicing before heading north to Minneapolis, where the International Lions Club parade was held.

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Lloyd students Amanda Rentschler, Cody Bachinski and Marc McCarty represented their school, as well as the Erlanger Lion and Lioness Clubs, in the Lions All-State Band this summer. They spent a week practicing at Murray State University before traveling to Minneapolis for the International Lions Club parade. The parade featured the allstate bands from all over the country, as well as from close to 100 countries, including Japan, Korea and Egypt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty cool to be around all of these different bands from all over the world,â&#x20AC;? said McCarty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got to see how different bands do things, and that interaction was really fun for us.â&#x20AC;? Rentschler agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got to make a lot of friends with people from all over, which was really neat,â&#x20AC;? she said. Ray said the Lions and Lioness Club were glad to send three well-deserving students to the parade, even providing them with a little

spending money as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty big honor for these kids to represent their school at this, so we wanted them to make the most of it,â&#x20AC;? he said. Having recently returned to begin practicing with the rest of the Lloyd band mates, all of the students agreed that the experience has them excited for the upcoming season. With the return of former director Randy Webb, all three students said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling invigorated for the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being around all of these great bands really got me looking forward to this year,â&#x20AC;? said McCarty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a terrific year.â&#x20AC;?

F o u r t e e n - y e a r- o l d Nathan Petrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book of short stories, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whispers Out of the Darkness,â&#x20AC;? begins with two boys entering a dark, sinister forest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So of course, like any boy would, I suggested that we go inside and explore. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sure,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ross agreed, and that was how it all began,â&#x20AC;? Petrie said in the title short story. The Independence resident was recently published by a small Christian publishing company in Arkansas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whispers Out of the Darknessâ&#x20AC;? features 14 short stories about deliverance in the physical, emotional and spiritual sense. Petrie, who will attend Dixie Heights High School in the fall, is excited about his accomplishment, but acknowledges he has higher goals in mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a stepping stone for the novel,â&#x20AC;? he said. Petrie was posting his writings on Facebook.com when he caught the eye of the publishing house,

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whose ministry is to find and foster Christian authors. Petrie has been writing since the age of 4 and working on a Christian-fantasy novel set in a J.R.R. Tolkien-like setting, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sword of Fire,â&#x20AC;? since the fourth grade. Petrie also writes poetry and hopes to publish a book of his poetry one day. Christian fantasy appeals to the student because he appreciates when there is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;deeper meaning to the story.â&#x20AC;? Continuing to be a professional author is Petrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal for his life and talents. Check nathanpetrie.com for information about book signings. Petrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book can be purchased at bn.com and amazon.com.

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Café channels European flavors By Regan Coomer

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Whether you’re feeling French, German, Italian or just want something different at meal-times, Europa Deli & Café in MainStrasse Village has the European taste you’re looking for. The Palmieri family own and operate the business, which opened this month at 616 Main Street in Covington. Each Palmieri family member has his or her own specialty: Nick provides the panini and deli expertise (He has ran Angelina’s in Findlay Market for about a year now), his wife Carol, the queen of afternoon tea, runs Europa and their son Jeff, 23, is the gelato master. Jeff Palmieri also co-runs Europa. “We call it a little taste of Europe – Kentucky style,” Carol Palmieri said. Europa features 19 varieties of panini, 24 loose-leaf teas and the customer favorite is the 24 varieties of gelato, the Italian version of ice cream that has onethird less fat than American-style ice cream. Jeff Palmieri creates the gelato himself using Italian machinery and gelato base, but adding in his own fresh ingredients. One batch of watermelon gelato has an entire watermelon in the mix, Palmieri

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The Palmieri family own and operate Europa, a new cafe specializing in European cuisine, in the MainStrasse Village. Europa specializes in paninis, homemade gelato, afternoon teas and more. said. The family’s gelato can be found in 11 restaurants in Greater Cincinnati. Making gelato is an “art,” said Nick Palmieri, who had his first gelato at the age of 10 in his native Italy. Nick Palmieri said his son “definitely has the touch.” “Once you taste it, you’ll see what I mean,” he said. “There’s no comparison.” Besides gelato, Carol Palmieri puts together an afternoon tea everyday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that is inspired by a certain country. The teas include three courses and a beverage. An Italian tea could feature a fig and orange scone, Sicilian chicken salad and an artichoke tart paired with Tuscany Pear tea. “It’s just an escape,” Nick Palmieri said of Europa Deli & Café . “It’s just a

place to come and relax and eat something a little bit different than a hamburger.” A full espresso bar is available for the coffeelover, and a new panini is introduced every week. A popular panini is the “Forget About It,” a vegetarian panini Nick Palmieri made for a customer who had to give up meat. The sandwich is made of grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper and artichoke hearts and is so good “you forget there’s no meat,” he laughed. For the sweet tooth, the deli and Café offers fresh cannolis and French-style sweet and savory crêpes every day. Europa also sells deli meats Nick Palmieri bakes and seasons himself, tea by the ounce and paintings as well as photography and glassworks by local artists. “We want to make it a

Europa Deli & Café is located at 616 Main Street in Covington in MainStrasse Village. Europa is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays. For more information, call 916-5511.

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An update to Taylor Mill’s commission chambers will be a temporary fix of a long-term problem with the city building, which will eventually need to be replaced. When money becomes available, commission hopes to tear down and rebuild a city building in the same spot on Taylor Mill Road. However, the fix could be as far off as five to 10 years because commission has chosen to save up for the building rather than taking out a loan. “We have multiple structural and functional issues,” said City Administrator Jill Bailey. “We’re kind of busting at the seams.” The city’s air conditioning and heating systems will soon be obsolete, the

roof leaks and Bailey said there just isn’t enough room for a growing city. As a step toward a solution, Taylor Mill is undergoing a feasibility study to see what the current problems are and how they could be addressed in a new building. Bailey expects to get results back from CDS Associates, Inc. in a month or two. In the meantime, commissioners will move forward with plans to improve commission chambers. The $10,000 fix will replace the current commission dais that seats the four commissioners, Bailey and Mayor Mark Kreimborg in single-file to a semi-circle seating arrangement to make it easier for commissioners to see one another and have face-to-face discussions, Bailey said. Commissioner Dan Bell proposed the commission

chamber renovation at the meeting July 15. “Why not make the place nice while we’re here?” he asked. Bell said he is proud of the city’s decision to save up for a new city building. The city is debt-free and commission wants to keep it that way. “We think we’re using the tax payer’s dollars wisely and we’re not paying for things we can’t afford,” he said. “Once we determine what we functionally need that building to be and we determine we have the funds, then I think we will pull the trigger.”

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Miss Martha Dress shop closing after 18 years

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Sissy Kamer (left), one of the co-owners of Miss Martha Dress Shop, helps Kathy Quast pick out a shirt on July 24. The Fort Mitchell store announced they will be closing by the end of August. prizes including a flatscreen TV or an I-Pod. The sales will continue as long as the merchandise lasts, said Kamer. “The plan is to have it all wrapped by the end of August, but the way it has gone so far, it may not last that long,” she said with a laugh. “We’ve had a lot of people here, and it’s been really good to see them all.” Long-time customer Kathy Quast, who purchased a dress at Miss Martha for her daughter’s wedding last fall, said she’ll be sad to the store close. “I always enjoyed coming in here because they were so friendly and so helpful with whatever I needed,” she said as she

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Kenton fair blast for all By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Lawn mowers crashed, pageant winners were crowned and salsa was danced at the 2009 Kenton County Fair & Horse Show July 20-25 in Independence. Fair organizers had a variety of events open to Kenton County residents, who showed up to check out Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demolition Derby featuring not only cars, but also lawn mowers in between heats, as well as open karaoke and of course the horse show. Despite Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rain, the Little Miss and Little Master pageants went on as scheduled as well as the Sale of Champions. The poultry show and Family Barnyard Fun Night rounded out the week. Fair winners include the new Miss Kenton County, Jamie Neumeister; Miss Teen Kenton County, Kristen Bach; Miss Pre-Teen Kenton County, Karly Crone; Sr. Master, Kyle Kruthoffer; Sr. Miss Samantha Ford; Little Miss Kenton County, Shelby Turner and Little Master Kenton County Will Crone. The Demolition Derby was won by Richard Daulton while Cecil Mohollen III took first place in the lawn mower derby.

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The 2009 Kenton County Fair had fun for every age and interest from July 20 to 25. Here Michael Sand takes a ride on the merry-go-round with his daughters Ella (left) and Sadie.

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Tom Bays of Independence points to his award-winning honey at the fair. Bays has won over 100 awards for his clover, locust, goldenrod honey and more.

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Colton Peoples, 4, warms up his horse Sparky before the contest horse show.

This year an instructor from Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Florence taught fairgoers Latin dance moves.

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In the other ring on Monday, July 20 at the Kenton County fair is the barnyard olympics. Janie Patterson, 23 and Summer Brewer, 16, from Ryland Heights, are one of the two people teams who competed. In the wheelbarrow competition, however, Patterson and Brewer took too many spills to win that part.

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A large crowd showed up Monday, July 20 for the mini car demolition at the Kenton County fair.

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Amanda Snelling, 14, took first place in the Senior Showmanship portion of the 4H Open Youth Horse Show Tuesday July 21.

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Simon Kenton senior-to-be Miles Simpson runs through the Dixie Heights defense during a game last season. Simpson and the Pioneers will participate in two scrimmages this August during the 2009 Tom Potter Classic.

Tom Potter classic to feature local teams By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com

The Northern Kentucky Football Coaches Association has released the schedule for the 2009 Tom Potter Classic. The Tom Potter Classic, named after the late Newport Central Catholic assistant football coach and executive director of the Northern Football Coaches Association, will feature 14 high school football scrimmages over two weeks. Local teams, Beechwood, Dixie Heights, Scott, Holmes, Simon Kenton, Holy Cross, Covington Catholic, Ludlow and Lloyd will participate in the event. Beechwood, Simon Kenton and Holmes are the only Kenton County teams that will participate in the event both weeks. Beechwood has two home scrimmages, against Conner Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and another against Boone County Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Tigers begin their season at Nippert Stadium against Dixie Heights Aug. 29 at noon. Simon Kenton also has two home scrimmages, against Bryan Station (Lexington) Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and against Holmes Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Pioneers also begin their season at Nippert Stadium against Newport Central Catholic Aug. 29 at 2:45 p.m. Holmes’ other scrimmage will be against NewCath at Newport Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs open the season at home against

Tom Potter Classic Schedule Aug. 14 at Beechwood Beechwood vs. Conner at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Ryle Bellevue vs. Carroll County at 5:30 p.m. Ryle vs. Dixie Heights at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Newport Public Newport Catholic vs. Holmes at 6 p.m. Newport vs. Scott at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Simon Kenton Simon Kenton vs. Bryan Station at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Covington Catholic CovCath vs. Holy Cross at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at Highlands Lloyd Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Dixie Heights has a road scrimmage at Ryle Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. before it begins the regular season at home against NewCath Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Scott also has a road scrimmage at Newport Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. The following Friday, Scott will scrimmage at Campbell County (not part of the Tom Potter Classic) Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Scott begins its season Aug. 28 at home against Conner at 7 p.m. Holy Cross and Covington Catholic will scrimmage at CovCath Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. Holy Cross begins its season against Bellevue

Highlands vs. Louisville Male at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Campbell County Campbell County vs. Ashland at noon. Aug. 21 at Newport Public Newport vs. Ludlow at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Beechwood Beechwood vs. Boone County at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Simon Kenton Lloyd vs. Grant County at 5:30 p.m. Simon Kenton vs. Holmes at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Dayton Dayton vs. Louisville Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. while CovCath will visit Ryle Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Ludlow and Lloyd will participate in the event’s second week. Ludlow is at Newport Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Lloyd will scrimmage Grant County at Simon Kenton Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Ludlow will kick of its regular season against Taylor (Ohio) Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Other teams that are participating in the preseason event include Bellevue, Carroll County, Highlands, Louisville Male, Campbell County, Ashland, Louisville Christian Academy and Dayton.

NKSL swim season hits week 4 Here are week four results from the Northern Kentucky Swim League Dive Meet, Tuesday, July 7. Abbreviations are Cherry Hill (CH); Brookwood (BW). Final team scores: Brookwood 40, Cherry Hill 24. Top performances in week four: Boys 8 and under – Jake Jones (BW) – 44.55. Girls 8 and under – Brooke Meier (BW) 44.95. Boys 9-10 – Natty Klaine (CH) 64.80.

Girls 9-10 – Hannah Cook (BW) 74.50. Girls 11-12 – Lauren Radenhausen (BW) 96.10. Boys 13-14 – Bailey Harrison (BW) 231.60. Girls 13-14 – Catherine Otte (CH) 118.50. Boys 15-18 – Stephen McMurtry (CH) 129.50. Girls 15-18 – Hannah Pohlabein (BW) 230.20. Here are the results from the swim meet Thursday, July 9. Final team scores: Brookwood 429, Cherry

Hill 246. Triple winners: 8 and under boys – Jake Jones (BW). 8 and under girls – Meghan Greenwell (BW). Boys 11-12 – Katherine Akin (BW). Girls 11-12 – Bryce Day (BW). Boys 13-14 – EJ Schroeder (BW); Mitchell Day (BW). Boys 15-18 – Stephen McMurtry (CH). Girls 15-18 – Katie Mauntel (CH).

CORRECTIONS In a story, “Key promoted to AD at Lloyd,” in last week’s Erlanger Recorder (7/23) there was an error regarding a position change at Erlanger-Elsmere Schools. Lloyd Assistant Principal

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Chad Molley did not take over the position of principal at Arnett Elementary, which was previous held by David Palmore. Matthew Engel took over for Palmore. Molley took over Engel’s former duties as

assistant principal at Lloyd (Lloyd has two assistant principal positions), while Mike Key took over Molley’s former duties as assistant principal and as athletic director at the high school.

After being an offensive juggernaut through much of the season, the Storm hit a drought in the postseason. That didn’t stop the Knothole baseball team from scoring enough to advance to the final four of the Greater Cincinnati Division 2 championships. The Storm entered the Class CSenior city finals with a 21-0 record. After a first-round game July 25, the team was scheduled to play July 28. The championship games are Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Crosley Field Complex in Blue Ash, Ohio. The team is comprised of 10and 11-year olds from Villa Hills, Crescent Springs, and Lakeside Park. Head coach Tim Boyle said the team had averaged nearly 15 runs per game in the regular season, but less than five in the Northern

Kentucky regionals. “We’ve had to come from behind in the last inning in four of our five games,” he said. “They’ve made my life interesting. We’re hitting the ball well, we’re just not getting hits with guys in scoring position.” The players are Mark Gebhart, Cole Von Handorf, Logan Boyle, Jacob Litzler, Brennan Kamer, Patrick Ballow, Gannon Huff, Kyle Krumpelman, Peter Schaefer, Jake Wessels, Mason Lukey, and Bryce Helson. Gebhart, Von Handorf, Boyle and Litzler lead the pitching staff. “I’d match our pitching against anybody,” Boyle said. Boyle has coached most of the team since they were 5-year olds in coach-pitch. He also coached his older son this year for the Dale’s Devils team that reached the Knothole Division I championship game. That team dedicated the season to a former teammate battling cancer.

Unselfish Chappie to carry load for Lloyd High School By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com

As the Lloyd Juggernauts prepared for their final home game last season, head coach Roy Lucas let his junior running back Seth Chappie know that he wasn’t going to receive his normal amount of carries on Senior Night. Instead senior and best friend Seydrick Walker was going to carry the majority of the load. Without a single complaint from Chappie, Walker received extra carries in practice that week in preparation for a big Senior Night. Friday night came and Chappie finished the contest with 62 rushing yards on nine carries for two touchdowns. He also had a 26yard touchdown reception in Lloyd’s 28-19 victory over Holmes. “He ended up being the star of the game even though we tried to prepare for Seydrick to really be the one to shine,” Lucas said. It wasn’t the only time last season that Chappie shined. Overall, the junior finished with 753 rushing yards on 154 carries and had eight rushing touchdowns. He also caught six passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. Chappie’s numbers would have been even more impressive if he hadn’t shared carries with Walker, who finished with 991 yards on 140 carries for 14 rushing touchdowns. Walker also caught 25 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown. Again, Chappie didn’t mind sharing the load. “We were next-door neighbors and would hang out together after games, before games and on the weekends,” Chappie said. “We were just real close, so I had no problem sharing the carries with him. I would block for him and he would block for me. We basically had a brother relationship.” The two neighbors have held on to their strong relationship as Walker has helped Chappie train this offseason. Chappie hopes that the training will pay off this year. “Last year I wouldn’t do this type of stuff. During, the dead

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Seth Chappie statistics 2008 Offense: 154 rushes, 753 yards, 8 TDs. Six receptions for 87 yards, 1 TD. 2008 Defense: 41 tackles, 3 interceptions, 5 blocked passes. 2007 Offense: 96 rushes, 362 yards, 1 TD. season I didn’t run at all. This year I was up here (at Lloyd) running sprints with a parachute and lifting weights at home because I have to have a good season this year,” Chappie said. Last year, Chappie helped his team wherever it needed him. When some of his teammates went down with injuries, Chappie filled in. He started games at cornerback, linebacker and at safety. “The best thing about Seth is that he is very unselfish,” Lucas said. “He plays wherever you ask him to play.” “I don’t think a lot of people realize how good Seth is because he has shared time. He has a lot of talent and if anything Seth has not touched the ball enough yet. I think he is very ready, I think he is very capable and I think people are going to find out that he is a pretty good football player.”

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The Legends League, the Tristate’s premier women’s basketball summer league, wrapped up its sixth season on Thursday, July 16. It was the league’s fourth season playing at Thomas More College. The teams play a seven-week regular season schedule, followed by a single-elimination tournament. The league is split into two divisions, one featuring several current and former college players and the other open to purely recreational players. The 10 teams in the competitive division feature teams from Thomas More College, the College of Mount St. Joseph, Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University and Cincinnati State. “It’s one of the few women’s leagues in the area,” said Legends League founder Erik Goetz. “I would have to say it’s the most competitive. I think that’s what attracts so many players – the competition level.” Many former Northern Kentucky high school stars

play in the league. The team led by Marquis Hanser (Notre Dame), Brittany Bass (Holy Cross), and Meghan Fletcher (Boone County) went undefeated in the regular season. Campus Book & Supply, the team featuring current Northern Kentucky University players, avenged a regular season loss to Hanser’s team to knock them off in the final game of the tournament and claim the championship. Goetz is the varsity boys coach at Holy Cross High School. He had the idea to start a women’s summer league after seeing how competitive and successful local boys leagues had become. It is also a way for Goetz to raise some money for his program, which helps him take his team to camps in the offseason. “We are trying to provide something that wasn’t there,” he said of bringing a highly competitive women’s summer league to the area. The competition level is similar to Cincinnati’s Deveroes summer league for men. Both leagues give local college teams an opportunity to play together

in the summer against top competition. They both provide competition for former area high school stars who are now playing college ball in other parts of the country. Both leagues also feature several former area college and high school players, some striving for professional contracts, others just playing for fun against

tough competition. Goetz says that the Legends League has not quite reached the notoriety of the Deveroes league, which has a big local following. The Legends League does not charge admission or have a Web site. Goetz believes he found something that the Tristate area previously lacked. He plans on contin-

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Are you worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu pandemic this fall and winter? Why or why not? “No. I am not worried. H1N1 should not be worse than any other strain. And they should have a vaccine soon.” J.B. “I am not worried but that doesn’t mean I won’t get the virus. I am eating more pork to build up some resistance.” G.G. “I am both concerned and worried as well we all should be. The World Health Organization is, too, and when a vaccine is finally here the United States may not have enough to go around. It will be interesting to see what happens when schools are back in session and an outbreak occurs. Everyone better get educated about the disease. I don’t see much about it in the papers. Guess they don’t want us to panic!” Duke “Honestly, I’m not worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu this fall and winter, because worrying won’t do a darn thing to avert the crisis, if indeed it does happen, though I hope it doesn’t. “I’m more worried about the damage being done to the structures of our country, like banking, the auto industry, and health care, by an ambitious narcissist who has no idea of the long-term negative effects that his unchecked meddling will produce.” Bill B. “No, I’m not worried about swine flu going pandemic. This issue is already being engineered as something that will happen. Fear and anxiety is being generat-

Next question What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. ed by officials to promote experimental, toxic, filler-laden vaccinations as the weapon of choice. CDC labs can only test 100 flu samples/day and they don’t count any death unless its own lab confirms the infection. Pandemics are a regular feature of life on earth, and they occur with surprising regularity throughout world history. “There are common-sense recommendations for avoiding and treating the flu. Do your research and stay calm.” K.D. “H1N1 (swine) flu should be a concern for all of us regardless of age or place in life. Last spring’s start-up was mild in comparison to what the experts are predicting for fall season. “I think we continue our personal missions to wash hands often and encourage those people experiencing symptoms to stay away from schools, churches and the workplace. It is all of our responsibilities to be vaccinated and stay informed. “We need to help each other during yet another tough time in our history.” E.E.C. “Various flu strains kill hundreds of thousands of people every year and will continue to do so regardless of media panic. I’m not worried about the swine variety any more than the typical strains. We’ll take our usual precautions, like washing our hands and avoiding kissing pigs.” P.C.

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I, like many others in Erlanger, am not happy with how the city of Erlanger handled the changes to the trash pickup. More disturbing is how the city has failed to tell its residents the whole truth. According to CSI (and I confirmed this twice), Erlanger citizens do not have to use CSI’s trash carts at all. We can continue to put our trash out to the curb exactly as we have been doing for years, in whatever container we choose including plastic bags, as well as setting out large or awkward items by themselves. Per CSI, using the trash carts is no

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more mandatory than recycling. Concerning the use of plastic bags, apparently there are members of city council who don’t like seeing “all those plastic bags out by the street on garbage day.” For those council people, the solution is simple; don’t drive down my street on garbage day (Thursday). And here’s another helpful hint: Spraying Windex in your bags before you set them out keeps the dogs away (yes, those dogs who are not supposed to be running loose in the first place). Linda Dietz Price Avenue Erlanger

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Some trees hurt by shade decline Question: My maples and oak trees have several dead branches, and they seem to be thinning out on top. One tree already has its fall color. What could be the cause? Answer: Shade tree decline is a complex disease situation since the cause frequently cannot be traced to one single factor. Trees most commonly affected in Kentucky are Norway and sugar maples, ash and oaks (particularly pin oaks). A wide variety of factors can be involved in shade tree decline. These include (1) compacted or poorly drained soils, poor fertility, moisture stress and change in soil level around trees; (2) late spring frost; drought; severe winters; dramatic temperature drop after a warm, wet fall, or plant variety not cold or heat tolerant; (3) fungal and bacterial diseases, insect borers, and defoliation by insects; (4) construction, de-icing salts, trunk injury (e.g., mower damage), paving over roots, topping and improper pruning, and improper planting (i.e., too deep); and (5) lime-induced iron deficiency often associated with oak declines; and (6) girdling roots. Tree roots normally grow outward in a radius from the trunk. However, when a lateral root intertwines with another main lateral root or encircles the trunk, a girdling root problem can occur. The girdling root, in effect, causes “self-strangulation” by restricting the flow of water and nutrients in the tree. This problem is more common on maples (particularly Norway, sugar and silver maples) and pines than on other species.

Affected trees are generally well-established (10 or more years old), often with a past history of having done well in their growing Mike Klahr site. Gradually, Community a b o v e g r o u n d Recorder s y m p t o m s such as columnist appear, branch dieback, thinning of foliage, and early fall color. If the problem is not corrected, the tree will eventually die. To confirm a girdling root problem, carefully examine the base of the trunk. Normally, by the time a tree is 10-20 years old, lateral roots at the base of the trunk will flare outwards at the soil surface. A girdling root restricts normal buttress flare so the tree appears to ascend straight up from the ground like a telephone pole. Often, the girdling root will be at least partially exposed at the soil surface, forming a noose around the tree. In other cases, careful digging near the trunk to a depth of 6 to 12 inches may be necessary to locate the problem root. A girdling root can be caused by factors originating as far back as transplanting. When roots are cut as the trees are moved from the nursery, secondary roots become dominant and grow across the path of future trunk expansion. If container-grown plant material is root bound at transplanting, the roots may continue to spiral around within the planting hole.

Roots of bare-rooted transplants can become twisted when placed in an improperly dug planting hole. Girdling roots may also be associated with obstacles that prevent normal outward growth of roots. For example, pavement, buildings, boulders, ledges or compacted soil can all impede root growth. As a result, lateral roots may grow back across the main root system. To minimize the likelihood of girdling root problems: (1) avoid planting in locations where space for proper root development is limited; (2) make several vertical slits at least one inch deep in the root ball of root-bound container-grown plants before transplanting; (3) be sure the planting hole is large enough to accommodate the roots of the transplant. It is best to dig the hole larger than the size of the root ball; (4) inspect for potential girdling roots several years after transplanting, but before problems develop. Roots near the trunks of girdling-root-prone trees such as maples can be carefully excavated and removed. Treatment for an already existing girdling root is effective only if the problem is corrected early. If a tree is allowed to decline for a number of years, its chances of recovery are slim. To remove a girdling root: (1) sever both ends of the girdling root and allow it to decay in the soil. Remove a couple of inches from the severed ends to prevent the cut ends from rejoining; and (2) fertilize the tree and prune out dead wood. Mike Klahr is the Boone County Extension Agent for Horticulture.

Customer service? Not so much Any company that has any interest in longevity or future earnings cares about customer service. They care about pleasing customers because happy customers return and because they talk to their friends. Unhappy customers do not talk to their friends nearly as much as happy customers. I know this because I have been talking to friends all day because for three days I have been in Customer Service Hell! Tuesday. Went with my husband to see doctor. We get to point of scheduling for next appointment, and the scheduling person could not have been ruder. (You know who you are, Nurse Ratchet!) We changed doctors. Wednesday was a “me” day, so I was lured into a false sense of complacency. But, alas, it was not to be. Thursday. Take my grandchildren to get pictures made. I drive two hours for company to call to say A/C quit working and it was 90 degrees in their building. I told them 90-degree heat was probably not conducive to a good picture outcome. I called another company, made appointment, told them what I wanted, confirm the price, all’s well. You know the drill. Price goes up to somewhere

in the neighborhood of a bazillion dollars, “I simply cannot allow my grandchildren’s 135 extra pictures to be destroyed!” PicKaren tures won’t be Neumeister ready that Community night, but I can them up in Recorder pick two weeks, etc. guest So, finally columnist get back home to the peace and quiet of my sanctuary and start doing a little online banking and what pops up, but the “me-day” reality of the mani-pedi, and, of course, the shop charged me double. So, I call and I am sure, they will immediately rectify the problem … I really shouldn’t be this naïve at this age, should I? Their response, “Prove it!” You know, at some point, you gotta love the moxie! You know I actually have a few more anecdotes from just this week. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough room in this entire newspaper for the customer service stories I could tell. Not all bad. Many are very good.

I actually had a good one today. After three days of incredulously bad customer service, “Zina” came over the cell phone towers to help me with an issue. She spoke in a courteous manner, asked if she could help me. She completed the task efficiently and cheerfully and then asked me if there was anything else she could do. I thanked her for doing such a good job and being pleasant and asked to speak to her supervisor. When Mr. Supervisor came on the phone, he was courteous as well. Imagine that. And, then I explained to him that my customer service issue was that I actually received some service for a change and that Zina was a quality employee. So the point to all this “rant” is that we are all more than ready to complain when we have inadequate service, but do we applaud good service? If we experience particularly good service or “over and above” effort, do we take the time to let either the employee or their manager or supervisor know that they did a good job and we appreciate it? You know like everything else, we can cure this, one “Zina” at a time. Karen Neumeister is a resident of Chatsworth Court in Walton.

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Cathy Jacobs, with children Tom and Amy, has added a variety of breakfast and lunch items to the menu since becoming the new owner of Brewberry in midJuly. The store also has expanded their hours, staying open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

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Coffee lovers have a little more to look forward to now when they visit Brewberry. That’s because Cathy Jacobs, who took over as the new owner of the popular coffee shop in mid-July, has added a variety of food items to the menu, including breakfast sandwiches, pastries and lunches. “By far, our most popular breakfast item has been our croissants,” said Jacobs. “I

think people are really enjoying being able to grab some food here to go with their coffee, and it’s taken off really well.” Jacobs, who runs the shop with the help of her husband and three children, said owning the shop has been a dream come true. “I’ve always loved baking and cooking, so this seemed like a terrific opportunity,” she said. “My family has been awesome in supporting me, and this has worked out great.”

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It is that time of year again. The Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair gets underway Monday, Aug. 3 and will continue through Aug. 8 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington. The fair will include competitions, food, rides, entertainment and more. For more information, visit www.boonecountyfair.org or call 586-9968.

Black Bottom Stomp

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Newport Ragtime Band will explore the roots of America’s musical heritage during a special concert Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Devou Park Amphitheater

in Covington. The concert, which will feature music from 1896 to 1932, is free to attend and donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.kyso.org or call 4316216.

Horse Show

Come out and witness the Northern Kentucky Horse Network’s Annual All-Breed Horse Show Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Alexandria Fairgrounds. The show will include horses competing in 43 classes, featuring many breeds and exhibitor skills levels. For more information, visit www.nkyhorsenetwork.com or call 512-5414.

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The Kenton County Public Library will host the Second Annual Taste of Kenton County featuring samples from 30 restaurants at 6 p.m. Friday Aug. 7 at the Mary Ann Mongan branch, 502 Scott Blvd. To register, visit kentonlibrary.org.

Have a ‘taste’ at Kenton library fundraising event By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Get your passport stamped all over the world at 6 p.m. Aug. 7. at the Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 501 Scott Blvd. The Second Annual Taste of Kenton County is a free event that will feature samplings of cuisine ranging from Chinese to Greek to German provided by about 30 local restaurants. “The food will actually be set up by cuisine and when the guests arrive they will receive their passport to take around to different stations to get stamped,” said Gina Holt, public relations coordinator for the library. A full passport will be entered into a drawing for a door prize, Holt said. Silent auctions with items such as

a two-hour genealogy research session with the library’s Executive Director Dave Shroeder, first-pitch honors and tickets to a Florence Freedom game, signed books and more will be available. A live auction will draw bids to win a children’s party with Joel “The Singing Librarian” Caithamer, Holt said. While the event is free, donations will be accepted with proceeds benefiting the library’s outreach programs for early childhood reading and providing materials to those who are homebound. A portion of the proceeds from the Taste of Kenton County will also benefit the purchase of a new Read Racer, a Nascar-inspired vehicle that brings the library to local preschools and child-care facilities. The library has

raised about a third of the racer’s total cost, $150,000. “It’s a wonderful way to introduce your children to the idea of books and stories and getting them to come to the library for reading,” said Louise Canter, vice president of the library’s foundation board, of the Read Racer. Whether guests choose to donate to the library or not, Canter said, the event is still a chance for people to get to know the library. “They get to see the library, taste different foods and see what the library can offer,” Canter said. Registration is required to attend the Taste of Kenton County. To register, call 962-4063 or visit kentonlibrary.org. “It’s fun for us to do and fun for anybody that comes. They”ll go away happy,” Canter said.

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Business makes showroom interactive

A business that has thrived for six years has moved to a new interactive showroom in Richwood. The new showroom has been open for three months and nearly everything is fully functional. Florence Winteriors is a business that sells home fixtures like bathtubs and kitchen faucets. Jerry Schaadt, the kitchen and bath designer, said that he designed the showroom to be innovative. “I think what sets us apart is the ability to use faucets and toilets before you put them in your home,” Schaadt said. The showroom also has a children’s play area and a flat screen LCD television with DVD compatibility. Schaadt said that he believes Florence Winteriors has been so successful because of its focus on the customer. “We take the time to listen to our clients to find out what they want and fit that to our criteria,” Schaadt said. “Imagine building a 5,000-square-foot house with six bathrooms; we can

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Jerry Schaadt stands in front of a mosaic on the showroom floor of Florence Winteriors. help pick out fixtures for all six bathrooms in an hour and a half.” Florence Winteriors is owned by the company Winnelson which dis-

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tributes plumbing supplies. Both are franchises under the larger company, WinWholesale, which is based out of Dayton, Ohio.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3 1

COMMUNITY DANCE

Boomers Dance Club, 8 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway. Featuring music from 1950s-90s. $12, $10 members. 426-0490; www.shimmerscomplex.com. Fort Wright.

COOKING CLASSES

Friday Food Fun Group, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road. New and experienced cooks share knowledge and tips on food preparation. Free. Registration requested. 586-6101. Burlington.

FARMERS MARKET

Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road. From apples to zucchini, and everything in between. With perennial plants, there are annuals and hanging baskets for all occasions. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike. Fresh produce, baked goods, pumpkins, flowers, and more. 6892682. Boone County.

MUSIC - INDIE

Ellery and Ashley Peacock, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. $8. 491-6659. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Aesop’s Classic Fables, 7 p.m. Independence Memorial Park, Delaware Crossing, amphitheater. Aesop recalls three stories retold by a cast of puppets. Presented by Madcap Puppet Theatre. 363-2934. Independence.

REUNIONS

Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 Reunion Tour, 5:30 p.m. Lloyd Memorial High School, 450 Bartlett Ave. Meet in front of school 5:15 p.m. Free. dottieraebaker@yahoo.com. Erlanger.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Washington Wild Things. Fireworks Friday, Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way. VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1

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MUSIC - BLUES

Phil Blank Blues Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chez Nora, 491-8027. Covington. Black Bottom Stomp, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Devou Park, 1344 Audubon Road. Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Newport Ragtime Band explores roots of America’s musical heritage. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. 4316216; www.kyso.org. Covington.

RECREATION

BlueJay 5K Run/Walk, 9:15 a.m. St. Joseph Church, 4011 Alexandria Pike. Registration begins 8 a.m. Includes awards and free children’s run. Refreshments after race. All ages. Benefits St. Joseph parish and school. $25, $20 advance by July 22. 466-2114; www.sprunning.com. Cold Spring.

ART EXHIBITS

FASHION SHOWS

Essense of Australia Trunk Show, noon-5 p.m. Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 601 Madison Ave. Signature label as well as Ella and Couture Collection Martina Liana. 291-9222; www.fabulous-bridal.com. Covington.

FILMS

Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Back to the Future.” Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. 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.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Wine empire of Coppola. Liquor Direct Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. 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. Carryout available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus No. 3908. $1.25-$7. 342-6643. Elsmere.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Once Upon a Time, 6:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike. Comic duo brings to life stories of “Cinderella” and “Jack in the Beanstalk.” Presented by Bright Star Children’s Theatre. Free. Registration required, available online. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Themes and Revelations, 7:30 p.m. Welcome and introduction by Joshua Steele. Richard Goering presents “Various Works for Guitar and Flute” 7:32 p.m. Mike Moskowitz and Arny Stoller present “Duck Variations” 7:55 p.m. Alison Vodnoy presents “In Rehearsal” 8:20 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

COOKING CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. Presented by Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market. 2922163. Covington.

FASHION SHOWS

Essense of Australia Trunk Show, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 291-9222; www.fabulous-bridal.com. Covington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

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

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Summer 80s Retro Circus, 6:30 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Made Avail, Katius and others. $10, $8 advance. 491-2444. Covington.

Flea Market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, 75 Orphanage Road. Gently used furniture, antiques, clothes, china, home goods and more. Benefits Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home. 331-2040, ext. 255. Fort Mitchell.

SPORTS

Horse Show, 10 a.m. Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Lane. All Breed Horse Show with 43 classes, featuring many breeds and exhibitor skill levels, beginner to pro. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Horse Network. 512-5414; www.nkyhorsenetwork.com. Alexandria. S U N D A Y, A U G . 2

ATTRACTIONS

Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Think Inside the Box: Best boxed wines on the market. Liquor Direct Covington, 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Melissa Hays, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. 261-1029. Latonia.

ART EXHIBITS

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Themes and Revelations, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. 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.

FARMERS MARKET

FESTIVALS

Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.

REUNIONS FOOD & DRINK

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Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee. Bigger tanks, new cylinder tanks, interactive touch wall where children can play tag with computer projected jellies. Interactive tank and a propagation area. Two children ages 12 and under get in free with paying adult during Summer Family Hours 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday-Friday. Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

Essense of Australia Trunk Show, noon-4 p.m. Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 291-9222; www.fabulous-bridal.com. Covington.

Final Friday Concert, 7 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road. Traditional bluegrass music by the Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band. Free. 962-4002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger. Phil Blank Blues Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 491-8027. Covington.

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MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

MUSIC - BLUES

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IndyCar Series drivers streak down the Kentucky Speedway backstretch at more than 200 mph during last year’s “Meijer 300.” Marco Andretti, Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick and all the IndyCar Series stars return Saturday, Aug. 1 for a primetime showdown beginning at 8:45 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m., and the full day of activity includes a pre-race concert with modern rock group Carolina Liar. Special ticket offers start at $20. Visit www.kentuckyspeedway.com or phone 888652-RACE (7223) for information.

Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 Christian Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Locust Park, Between Locust and Center streets. Coffee and doughnuts provided. Free. 689-4013; dottieraebaker@yahoo.com. Erlanger.

SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS

Flea Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, 331-2040, ext. 255. Fort Mitchell.

Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 586-6101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County. Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.7:30 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road. Competitions, food, rides, entertainment and more. Rides, $2. $8, age 2 and under free. Presented by Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, Inc.. Through Aug. 8. 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, A U G . 4

COMMUNITY DANCE

Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road. Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6.727-0904. Kenton County.

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FARMERS MARKET

Kenton County Conservation District Board Meeting, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Kenton County Conservation District, 2332 Royal Drive, 586-7903. Fort Mitchell.

Hex Squares, 7 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike. Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington. Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

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. (Almost) Every Other Thursday Science, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Experimenting with Physical Science. With Cincinnati Museum Center. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike. Shelterhouse 1. All ages. Free. Presented by Kenton County Parks and Recreation. 525-7529. Covington. 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.

The Breeders, 9:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. All ages. $20, $17 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

NATURE

Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. House of Reptiles – They’re Back. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. 525-7529; www.kentoncounty.org. Independence.

RECREATION

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

FESTIVALS

Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

2 Fold, 9 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway. 342-7000. Erlanger.

FESTIVALS

Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

MUSIC - POP

The Mistics, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Presidents Park, 281 Dudley Road. Presented by City of Edgewood. 331-5910. Edgewood.

MUSIC - ROCK

Deerhunter, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., ballroom. With Dan Deacon and No Age. $13, $10 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport.

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in “Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-3812273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo Kings. Two for Tuesday. Champion Window Field, 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

PROVIDED

Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati will be held at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. Fantasia, pictured, Anita Baker, John Legend, Robin Thicke and more are scheduled to perform. For tickets, visit www.macysmusicfestival.com.

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Summertime and the living is … ? I wouldn’t be surprised if Psalm 23 was written in summertime. You know how it goes, “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he refreshes my soul.” Summer invites tranquility, feeling at one with nature, choosing some positive and relaxing times in our lives. Here are some of the lessons of summer. Slow down: “There is more to life than increasing its speed,” said Gandhi. Most of us moderns feel obsessively driven. We stay on the treadmill all year long. We fear the silence of solitude or experience a certain personal guilt if our list of expectations isn’t accomplished immediately. Contemplative monk Thomas Merton considered excessive busyness a way of doing violence

to ourselves, “There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence … and that is activism and overwork. The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to violence. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace.” Summertime is freneticisms antidote. It’s the time for which hammocks and lawn chairs were made, bicycles, tree-lined walking paths, picnic baskets and the song lyrics “slow down, you move too fast, you gotta make the morning last.” Notice: St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine Order, had a novel approach to

help his novices live in the present moment – which is the only place we really live. During their novitiate he asked them to temporarily take a special vow – Fidelity To The Present Moment. It meant a deliberate, concentrated giving of attention to what is immediately before you. “Age quod agis,” in Latin, “Do what you are doing.” He wanted them to notice and feel even the mundane. If washing dishes, notice the look and feel of the swirling soapy water, the sound, the smoothness, the comforting circular motion of their hand. This vow of attention required them to let go of the tendency of trying to do multiple things at once (no praise for multitaskers), of acting thoughtlessly, or to live in the past and worry over the

future. The present moment has a fullness all its own. Take off your shoes: Literally and figuratively summer says “Take off your shoes and walk in the grass, feel the earth on which you live, take a deep breath. Life’s too short for tight shoes. Loosen up and stop frowning. Touch the earth, the trees and flowers. At least for awhile resign as General Manager of The Universe.” Many burdens we carry are not even ours to carry. Summertime says “Take that load off your shoulders and let me refresh you.” Enjoy: That’s what the table server says as he or she places our food before us, “Enjoy!” We like the invitation. God says the same thing as he spreads before us the smorgasbord of life that Genesis says he found so good. One of my favorite prayers in a

Sunday Mass says: Father Lou “Lord, open Guntzelman our eyes to see your hand at Perspectives work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand, our world is holy. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, and to experience the joy of life in your presence.” To which I say a great, “Amen!” 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.

Make sure debt is yours before you pay it the bill collection company a n d there’s no Web site listed. All I f o u n d were links Howard Ain to complaints,” Hey Howard! she said. T h i s bill collector wanted Beasley to pay more than $2,000, for a bill belonging to a company of which she never heard. “So I called the company and told them and they said they would erase the debt. I just want other people to be aware of these letters com-

ing out,” Beasley said. Clara E. Martin of Anderson Township also got a collection letter for a debt that’s four years old. It was for an unpaid parking lot fee. But, upon close examination she found the license number for the car listed never belonged to her. Although she wrote the bill collector and disputed the bill, it didn’t seem to make any difference. “Just recently I received another letter from them. This letter is not different than the first one, so this is not in response to what I wrote,” Martin said. So I told Martin to send another letter to the bill collector saying she doesn’t

owe the debt – and send the letter by registered mail so they have to sign for it. That way you have proof they received it. She did that and has not heard from them again. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you need to send such a letter to protect your rights. 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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Chocolate ’chips’ in to elevate zucchini bread

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her mom’s recipe, an alltime favorite. “Mom passed away in ’95 but memories will always be there for us,” she told me. Well said!

Chocolate zucchini bread/cake

1 pound cream cheese, softened 16 oz. Catalina salad dressing Garlic salt to taste

From an anonymous reader. I haven’t tried this yet but it looks delicious. Let me know how you like it. It’s a cross between a bread and a cake, so either name is appropriate. 11⁄2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup flour 1 ⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄4 teaspoon allspice 1 ⁄2 cup canola oil 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 ⁄4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Two unusual zucchini: Lebanese and Italian round. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-by-5 loaf pan. Set aside shredded zucchini. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well blended and fold in zucchini. Add flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chips. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling.

Mary Simon’s Catalina dip

From Rose Kutschbach –

Mix with mixer until smooth and creamy, but thick consistency. Use vegetables, crackers, chips or pretzels for dipping.

Baked pasta and chicken

I made this for the grandkids and they (and the adults) loved it. 2 cups whole wheat or regular pastina (or any short pasta) Olive oil 2 chicken breasts, cut up – a good 3 cups or so 1 nice onion, chopped – about 11⁄2 cups 2-3 teaspoons garlic or bit more to taste 28 oz. diced tomatoes with juice 3 cups mozzarella

Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

Topping: 1 cup bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese mixed Butter or substitute Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta until just tender, about five minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, film bottom of pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for a couple of minutes. Add onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until onions are soft and chicken is cooked, about five minutes. Put into bowl with pasta. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Put in sprayed casserole. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top, dot with small bits of butter. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

*Water vs. Juice for kids in sports: For Bill, a Northeast Suburban Life reader, whose

kids are playing sports. Hydration is paramount. If an activity lasts less than one hour, water is fine. If it lasts 60 to 90 minutes or longer, a 6 to 8 percent carbohydrate sports drink or diluted fruit juice (to dilute juice from concentrate – and try to use 100 percent juice – use at least twice the water recommended) is good. * Information from “The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents” which yours truly, along with three talented colleagues, wrote!

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Boccone Dolce for Jean Jimmy Gherardi’s not so Hidden Valley Ranch dressing Tink’s Blueberry Buckle Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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NKSL hosting reunion The first ever reunion of the Northern Kentucky Swim League (NKSL) will be held at the Brookwood Country Club on Friday night, August 14 from 6:30 p.m. until midnight. Swimmers, divers and coaches who participated in the league from the 1960’s, 70’s and early 80’s are invited. The cost is $10 at the door and includes light snacks and a cash bar. All proceeds will go to fund the Mike Bresser swimming scholarship for deserving seniors that have competed in the NKSL during their swimming careers. A brief program will include an address from Frank Busch, former swimmer and coach at Brookwood and current University of Arizona head swim coach and three time NCAA coach of the year winner and ten time PAC ten coach

of the year winner. Mr. Busch was also on the U.S. summer Olympics coaching staff. The NKSL was formed in 1962 and held its first championship meet in 1963. The first clubs to participate were, Brookwood Country Club, Highlands Country Club, Bluegrass Swim Club, Beechwood Swim Club, Triple E Swim Club, Ludlow Bromley Swim Club, Cherry Hill/Southern Woods Swim Club and Fort Thomas Swim Club. Taylor Mill Swim Club joined shortly after 1963 when Highlands dropped out. Thousands of swimmers and divers from the Northern Kentucky area have participated in this historic league over the last forty seven years. Many have gone on to the collegiate ranks with a few going on to compete in the Olympics.

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NKSL anticipates over five hundred past swimmers and divers to attend. Anyone wishing to find out about the reunion should contact their clubs representative as outlined below. Beechwood– Kathy Ahlers Nutini at 859-331-9473 Bluegrass – Debbie Mullen Small at 513-685-2270 debbiesmall128@msn.com Brookwood – Jill Scheper Heidrich at 859-8014409/kjsheidrich@fuse.net or Bob Heimbrock at krtech1@yahoo.com Cherry Hill – Kim Bourke at 859-3426738/floatingsoap@gmail.com Ft. Thomas – Dr. Bob Rust at 8593316070/rdrustdmd@hotmail.com Ludlow– Steve Bodkin 859-331-5341 jjnns@hotmail.com Taylor Mill – Dr. Chris Bolling at 859630-8403/bolling.cf@gmail.com Triple EEE at Vicky Arlinghaus Bauerle at 859-485-136/ v.bauerle@insightbb.com

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Becky Grizovic is out to prove that nickels and dimes can make a difference. Grizovic, who started the “Nickels-n-Dimes” coupon blog about a year ago, is organizing a Back to School Social on August 1 to collect school supplies for needy children. Although this will be the second year she’s organized the event, this year’s festivities promise to be a little bigger than last year. “Last year the blog wasn’t even fully launched yet, so it was mostly my friends and family and whoever we could contact who were donating,” explained Grizovic. “But this year, we’ve got sponsors and prizes and all kinds of things- it’s going to be great!” Grizovic said the Back to School Social, which will be held at Christ’s Chapel on Turfway Road in Erlanger, originally started as a coupon swap, where some friends could get together, exchange coupons and enjoy a fun afternoon. Wanting to use her cause to help out children as well, Grizovic suggested that all of the participants donate school supplies as well. For more information about the Back to School Social, visit http://blog.nickels-n-dimes.com.

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Dolores Bonar

Dolores Del Bonar, 71, Erlanger, died July 25, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was co-owner and office manager of Dynatec Machine Inc. in Florence. Survivors include her husband, Donald Bonar of Erlanger; sons, Rodney Bonar of Independence and John Bonar of Burlington; daughter, Cindy Spahn of Villa Hills; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell.

Michael Clark

Michael Kelly Clark, 47, Erlanger, died July 16, 2009, at his home. He was a printer for Flint Ink in Erlanger. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne Clark; daughter, Christina Clark of Butler; son, Taylor Menning of Covington; sister, Julie Nolan of California; brother, Tim Clark of Grants Lick; and two grandchildren. Muehlenkamp-Erschell Fort Thomas Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease Foundation, P. O. Box 96268, Washington D.C. 20090-6268.

Anthony Dietrich Sr.

Anthony Joseph Dietrich Sr., 82, Elsmere, died July 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a transport refrigeration mechanic, the owner of A. J. Refrigeration Inc. in Cincinnati, member, treasurer and president of Dayton Eagles Aerie 1285, Newport Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge 273 and a World War II Merchant Marine veteran. His wife, Shirley Young Dietrich, died in 2006. Survivors include his daughter, Marie Prickett of Alexandria; sons, Anthony J. Dietrich Jr. of Independence, Thomas J. Dietrich of Newport, John J. Dietrich of Murray, Frank J. Dietrich of Melbourne; sister, Angela Kellogg of Bellevue; fiancĂŠ, Dottie Farrell of Elsmere; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

Mark Fredwest

Mark D. Fredwest, 56, Elsmere, died July 23, 2009, at his home. He was an information technology supervisor at United Parcel Service. Survivors include his wife, Mary Murphy of Elsmere; mother, Janet Fredwest of Cincinnati; brothers, Greg Fredwest of Covington and Steve Fredwest of Cincinnati; sister, Sherron Winer of Martinsville, W. Va. Memorials: Old Friends Equine, 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY 40324.

Helen Hesch

Helen A. Hesch, 50, Newport, died July 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a teacher for Newport Independent Schools and a faculty member at Gateway Community College. Survivors include her husband, Jim Hesch of Newport; son, J.J. Hesch of Newport; daughter, Marti Hesch of Fort Thomas; parents, Robert and Helen Mullen Sr. of Fort Thomas; sister, Angela Krebs of Erlanger and brother, Robert Mullen, Jr. of Highland Heights. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: Newport High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 75129, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 or St. Xavier Church, 607 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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Gary Reynolds

Gary Reynolds, 56, Florence, died July 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a plumber, mayor and councilman of the city of Cold Spring, member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring and Union Local 59. Survivors include his sons, Joe Reynolds of Fort Mitchell, Michael Reynolds of Foster, Marcus Reynolds of Cold Spring and Matthew Reynolds of Florence; mother, Frieda Reynolds Wagner of Highland Heights; sister, Linda Reynolds; brother, Tim Reynolds; and six grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas.

Elden Rice

Elden â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wayneâ&#x20AC;? Rice, 86, Walton, died July 25, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. He was a meter reader for the City of Walton, a former custodian at the First Baptist Church of Walton and a member of the following: Walton Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, Syrian Shrine Temple and First Baptist Church of Walton. Mr. Rice was an avid sports fan following the Cincinnati Reds, the University of Kentucky, and Walton Verona High School basketball. Survivors include his brother, Don Rice of Crestview Hills and nieces, Donna Rice of Highland Heights and Barbara McMillan of Peachtree City, Ga. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home in Walton handled the arrangements. Memorials: First Baptist Church, 47 South Main, Walton, KY 41094.

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Melissa Ripberger

Melissa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missyâ&#x20AC;? S. Ripberger, 40, Covington, died July 23, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caretaker for Little Rascals Day Care. Survivors include her son, Anthony Saylor of Covington; daughters, Kelly Honaker of Cincinnati and Alyssa Kuhl of Alexandria; father, Gary Ripberger Sr. of Covington; stepmother, Wanda Ripberger of Covington; mother, Rosanne Ruthruff of Independence; stepfather, Mark Ruthruff of Independence; brothers, Gary Ripberger Jr. of Burlington, Christopher Tabor of Covington and Mark Ruthruff of Independence; sister, Christy Scherder of Independence; and one grandchild. Burial was in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Huntington Bank Trust Co., Melissa Ripberger Memorial Fund, c/o any Huntington Bank.

John Robinson

John Orland Robinson, 66, Independence, died July 23, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center of Erlanger.

He was an electrician for Wampfler Electric Company who enjoyed NASCAR and fishing. Survivors include his mother, Martha Robinson of Fort Wright; son, Adam Robinson of Bromley; sisters, Nancy Henry of Tampa, Fla., Virginia McDowell of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Carol Voelker of Fort Wright. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill.

Vincent Salazar

Vincent N. Salazar, 46, Florence, died July 21, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He was vice president of Blau Mechanical, Inc. in Covington, member of Mary Queen of Heaven in Erlanger, Fraternal Order of

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Thomas Saladin

Dr. Thomas Saladin, 75, Lakeside Park, died July 20, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital, University Heights. He was a physician at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Vietnam War veteran who received the Bronze Star, member of Blessed Sacrament Church, and Board of Education for Blessed Sacrament. Survivors include his wife, Mavis Saladin; son, Daniel Saladin, both of Lakeside Park; daughters, Margaret Lunsford of Terrace Park and Anne Mason of Lakeside Park; brother, Michael Saladin; sister, Judy Haney, both of Hebron; and five grandchildren. Burial was in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220.

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On the record DEATHS

From page B7 Survivors include his wife, Joyce Daniels Salazar; daughter, Kristen

Amanda Salazar of Florence; son, Dominique Vincente “Niko” Salazar of Erlanger; parents, Vincente R. and Marie Blau Salazar of Hebron;

brother, Joseph Salazar of Cincinnati; sisters, Maria Salazar of Winston Salem, N.C., Julie Barnawi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Jenny

McDonald of Florence; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: Maliky and Moises Salazar Educational Fund, c/o Bank of Kentucky, 1831 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41014; or any Bank of Kentucky Branch.

Catherine Sayers

Catherine M. Collett Sayers, 86, Fort Mitchell, died July 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell. Her husband, Jack Sayers, died in 2000. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Sayers of Erlanger and Maureen Pfeiffer of Cincinnati; brothers, Robert Collett of Florence and Jack Collett of Union; sisters, Ester Broghamer of Louisville, Rosella Vethoeven of Union and Betty Weidner of Fort Wright; and two grandchildren. Entombment was in St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Right to Life Educational Foundation, 1822, Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41012.

Kathleen Schmitz

Kathleen M. Schmitz, 57, Covington, died July 10, 2009, at her home. She was a nurse supervisor for Victory Nursing Home. Survivors include her parents, Raymond and Jean Schmitz of Covington; brothers, David Schmitz of Burlington, Thom Schmitz of Covington and Timothy Schmitz of Cincinnati; sister, Emily Wynn of Covington. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Harry Schomaker

Harry J. Schomaker, 85, Newport, died July 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was an accountant for 37 years with General Electric in Evendale, treasurer for 17 years for the GE Retirees Association, president, treasurer and member of the Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Mitchell, the Dottie Wood Fund, treasurer for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Kentucky and a World War II Navy veteran. His son, Jerry Schomaker, died in 1988. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Betty Leahy Schomaker; daughters, Joan Dance of Louisville and Janet Tepe of Cleves; sons, Tom Schomaker of Taylor Mill and Joe Schomaker of Fort Thomas; sister, Mae Mohr of Central Lake, Mich.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas. Memorials: Redwood Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-3099.

Willa Schuette

Willa A. Schuette, 67, Fort Mitchell, died July 23, 2009, at Rosedale Manor, Latonia. She was an accountant for Madkey, member of Blessed Sacrament Church and a Girl Scout troop leader. Survivors include her husband, Edward Schuette; daughters, Christine Camporamor of California and Susan Ly of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Louise Diegmueller; and two grandsons. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Patricia Scroggins

Patricia Ann Staples Jones Scroggins, 83, of Fort Wright, formerly of Taylor Mill, died July 8, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. She was a security officer in aerospace engineering. Survivors include her husband, William Gilbert Scroggins; daughter, Cynthia Scroggins of Fort Mitchell; son, Michael Scroggins of Canyon Country, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, Development Office, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504.

Maxine Singleton

Maxine Singleton, 69, Florence, a homemaker, died July 22, 2009, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Her husband, Cecil A. Singleton, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth L. Singleton of Kenton County and Gerry A. Singleton of Burlington; daughters, Janet Jeffrey of Walton, Linda and Cheryl Singleton of Florence; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery.

Edward Slusser

Edward Albert Slusser, 82, Independence, died July 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a mechanic for Cincinnati Power & Gas, Budget Rental and was an Army veteran. His wife, Mary R. Hill Slusser, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Nitschke of Walton and Sharon Hendricks of Lebanon, Ohio; sons, Edward Slusser of Russell Springs and David Slusser of Demossville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.

David Stieby

David Louis Stieby, 68, Independence, died July 22, 2009, at his home. He worked in shipping and receiving for Square D and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Tirey Stieby; son, Mark Stieby of Independence; brother, William Stieby of Cincinnati; and one grandchild. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Disabled American Veterans Headquarters, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Paul Whittle

Paul C. Whittle, 85, Fort Thomas, died July 19, 2009, at Highlandsprings of Fort Thomas Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was a bottler at Wiedemann Brewery in Newport. His wife, Edith C. Juengling Whittle and son, David Whittle, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Elaine Wind of Independence and Barb Leming of Cincinnati; sons Greg Whittle of Fort Thomas, Paul E. Whittle of Fort Thomas, Tim Whittle of Alexandria and Doug Whittle of Independence; sister, Joan Stallo of Fort Wright; brother, Don Whittle of Fort Mitchell and 13 grandchildren.

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POLICE REPORTS Bradley J Julian, 18, 131 Berkley, possession of marijuana at Avon Drive, July 17. Jonathan H Stone, 26, 523 Greenfield Lane, fourth degree assault, second degree disorderly conduct, first degree fleeing at 523 Greenfield Lane, July 12. Joshua T Dynes, 24, 3319 Cowie Avenue, second degree criminal trespassing at 543 Greenfield Lane, July 16. Donte L Jordan, 21, 708 Madison Street, second degree criminal trespassing at 543 Greenfield Lane, July 16. Jonathan C Ahlers, 19, 2593 Buttermilk Pike, first degree possession of controlled substance at 2416 Harris Avenue, July 14. April M Melton, 29, 8462 Pheasant Drive, first degree possession of controlled substance at I-75 southbound, July 11. Damon E Smith, 19, 725 Ferncliff, third degree unlawful transaction with a minor at 2447 Anderson Road, July 13. Myrion S Hopkins, 23, 3410 Queensway Drive, alcohol intoxication at 3420 Dixie Highway, July 18. Brian R Adams, 41, 3535 Mitten Drive, giving officer false name or address at 3535 Mitten Drive, July 20. Jamil C Holston, 29, 2317 Oaktree Drive, first degree trafficking controlled substance at 510 Commonwealth Avenue, July 20.

Incidents/investigations Alcohol intoxication

Reported at 3420 Dixie Highway, July 18.

First degree possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia

$405 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 2447 Anderson Road, July 20.

First degree rape

Reported at Donaldson Road, July 15.

Fraudulent use of credit card

Reported at Sagebrush Lane, July 18.

Possession of marijuana

$50 woth of drugs/narcotics seized at 525 Graves Avenue, July 17.

Second degree burglary

$300 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 405 Sunset Avenue, July 20.

Theft

$293 reported stolen at 520 Clock Tower Way, July 17. $15,000 vehicle reported stolen at 536 Rosary Drive, July 20. $280 worth of tools reported stolen at 3546 Turkeyfoot Road, July 17. $438.54 worth of vehicle parts reported stolen at 160 Cave Run Drive, July 17. $150 worth of tools reported stolen at 3458 Misty Creek, July 21.

$104 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 3371 Cedar Tree Lane, July 17.

Theft of identity

Reported at 3336 General Jackson Court, July 14.

Third degree possession of controlled substance, public intoxication

$50 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 575 Stevenson Road, July 21.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle $2,000 vehicle reported stolen at 24 Jefferson Davis Place, July 21.

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Martez R. Lindsey, 2416 Alden Ct., menacing, fourth degree assault at 708 Welsch, June 28. Tonya Oliphant, 814 Main St., giving officer false name or address, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at Sanford Alley at E. 8th St., June 28. Bradley A. Scharstein, 418 Johnson St., fourth degree assault at 418 Johnson St., June 27. William D. Blackburn, 314 E. 12Th St., fourth degree assault at 314 E. 12th St., Apt. 1, June 27. Kevin D. Emerson, 1598 St. Anthony Dr., disregarding traffic control-traffic light, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 2600 Madison Pike, June 27. Richard L. Nash, 1232 Hermes St., fourth degree assault, menacing, resisting arrest at 1232 Hermes St., June 26. Arthur F. Bauerle Jr., 301 W. 7Th St., possession of marijuana at 908 Russell St., June 26. Dorathy E. Edwards, 1211 John St., possession of drug paraphrenalia at 508 Madison Ave., June 26. Jackie C. Stephens Iii, 19 Eagle Creek Resort, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 520 W. 5th St., June 25. Tommy D. Holliman, 920 Highland Ave., Apt. 22, third degree possession of a controlled substance at 1500 Madison Ave., June 25. Christopher A. Stokes, 801 Main St., #4, fourth degree assault at 801 Main St., #4, June 24. Rebecca A. Jones, 728 Philadelphia St., possession of marijuana at 600 block of 8th St., June 24. Antonio J. Forte, 546 Considine Ave., possession of marijuana at 600 block of 8th St., June 24. George W. Vanduser Jr., 709 Craig St., #1, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 701 7th St., June 23. Shawn M. Frazier, 1120 Putnam St., #2, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 303 Court St., June 23. Lee W. Gentry, 516 W. 8Th St., possession of marijuana at 706 7th St., June 23. Jamel M. Taylor, 1234 Scott, possession of marijuana at 1234 Scott, June 23.

Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Ollie Wiley

Ollie Wiley, 75, Independence, died July 18, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a forklift operator for Johns Manville in Florence, member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and a coach. Survivors include his wife, Donna Lipscomb Wiley; daughters, Bethany Wiley of Independence, Crystal Traft of Independence; sons, Keith Wiley of LaGrange and Kevin Wiley of Independence; sister, Mae Bell Wiley of Independence; brother, Paul Wiley of Independence; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Gallatin County. Memorials: Ollie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leoâ&#x20AC;? Wiley Memorial Fund, c/o Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes.

Patricia Woods

Patricia J. Woods, 77, Latonia, died July 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a graduate of La Salette Academy in Covington, an employee in the Operations Department at the Internal Revenue Service in Covington, previously worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigations and a member of Holy Cross Parish in Latonia. Her twin sister, Peggy A. Woods

Incidents/investigations Assault

A man suffered a severe cut lip at

207 W. 4th St., June 28. A man was struck in the side of the head at 1318 Madison Ave., June 27. A man was pushed into a guard rail at 1102 W. 33rd St., June 22.

Assault, harassment

Three individuals were fighting at 114 Promontory Dr., June 24.

Burglary

A checkbook, debit card, and multiple items of personal jewelry were stolen at 128 E. 5th St., June 28. Copper was taken from a residence at 2989 Madison Pike, June 27. Several items were stolen from a residence at 2 W. 28th St., June 27. Several personal checks were stolen at 3278 Madison Pike, June 27. A laptop and purse were stolen at 236 Kentucky St., June 27. A revolver, jewelry and coins were stolen at Madison Pike, June 26. A computer, game systems, purse, $800 in cash, a safe deposit box, and DVD movies were stolen at 114 Promontory Dr., June 26. An MP3 player and speakers were stolen from a residence at 3909 Glenn Ave., June 26. A firearm was stolen at 2824 Latonia Ave., June 25. A game system and $1100 in cash was stolen at 3146 Clifford Ave., June 24.

Two TVs, a computer, a DVD/VCR combo, a surround sound system, and a jewelry box were stolen at 609 Patton St., #7, June 24. A game system and a game were stolen at 1110 John St., June 23. A residence's window was damaged when someone tried to gain entry at 3010 Rogers St., June 23. Three TVs, two game systems, a computer, two DVD players, a washer and dryer, and clothing were stolen at Muse Dr., June 22. A TV was stolen at 3003 Frazier St., June 22. Two men broke into a residence at 942 York St., June 22.

Criminal mischief

A computer and several CDs were damaged at 1416 Russell St., June 28. Three vehicles were severely

scratched at 4209 McKee St., June 27. A vehicle stereo was damaged during an attempted theft at 4342 Decoursey Ave., June 26. Property was damaged at 808 Willard St., June 25. A vehicle's windshild was broken at 0-100 E. 5th St., June 25. A vehicle's tire was cut at 1847 Holman Ave., June 22. Two rocks were thrown through a window at 3421 Church St., June 22. The rear window of a vehicle was damaged at 2119 Eastern Ave., June 22. Four tires of a vehicle were flattened at 7 Pike St., June 22. The window of a residence's front door was broken out at 326 W. 9th St., June 22.

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One-stop women's cancer screening Aug. 7 Local women have an opportunity to be screened for breast and cervical cancers during the Prevention Pays women's cancer screening days, coordinated by the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Northern Kentucky Women's Cancer Coalition. Upcoming dates, locations and hours are:

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A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

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

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NAPLES - New all incl golf/tennis comm, beaut furn 2 BR/2 BA condo overlooking 27 hole champ GC, mo rentals at reasonable rates, not avail Jan-Mar 2010. 513-312-5799, Doug.

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LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

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

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SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

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