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Erlanger scraps police billing program

Tricia Lind and her husband Mel Lind of Violet’s Cottage

By Jason Brubaker

Summer fun winding down

Children in the ErlangerElsmere School district enjoyed one final hurrah together before the start of a new school year. Children slipped and slid, made snow cones and celebrated a summer of constructive fun as Arnett wrapped up its summer pre-school program. SCHOOL, A6

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Wes Shoemaker, the youth pastor at Erlanger Church of the Nazazene, recently completed a children's book. He plans to do four more in the series, with the next one expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Pastor’s book benefits children By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

rounded by animals. “For some reason, that’s something I remember very clearly, and it always intrigued me,” he said. “I definitely wanted to do something to incorporate nature in this book, because that’s an important memory for me.” And although he said it took only about five weeks to write the story itself, the editing process took a few months. “It was definitely a lot more involved than I thought,” he admitted with a smile. But now that he’s got the first book under his belt, Shoemaker said he’s already working on the next book in the series. He plans to complete five books in the series, with proceeds from the sales going toward the Special Olympics. “After my accident, I could easily identify with some of the struggles people go through, so I’m a really big supporter of the Special Olympics,” he said. “They’re a great organization, and I wanted to find a way to give back to them.” The book, which is targeted toward older elementary and pre-teen children, is available at many online retailers, including amazon.com, barnesandnobles.com, and authorhouse.com.

The Erlanger city council has voted to end a controversial police billing procedure, citing a lack of effectiveness and bad publicity. The city enacted the billing policy in January 2008, allowing the police department to bill non-Erlanger residents, or their insurance companies, who are found to be at fault for accidents in the city. At the time, 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. However, city administrator Linda Carter said the city had trouble collecting from many insurance companies. The city had originally planned to collect around $200,000, but had only collected a little over $30,000 before the program was temporarily suspended about two months ago. The city had also received a large number of complaints from residents in surrounding cities who were unaware of the policy. At a recent committee meeting, the council discussed ways to tweak the policy to make it more effective, including the possibility of only billing for responses to county or state roads. “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 with this policy in trying to recoup our costs,” said Mayor Tom Rouse at that meeting. However, at the Aug. 4 council meeting, councilman John Dunhoft suggested the city do away with the policy altogether. “I’m tired of reading through all of the negative e-mails and letters,” he said. “We’re not collecting anything, and we’re taking a lot of bad press, so I suggest we just can the entire thing.” Dunhoft’s motion was quickly seconded, and the council voted 9-1 to scrap the policy, with Tom Cahill casting the dissenting vote. Councilmen Jim Burger and Shane Longshore were not present at the meeting. “I think that speaks pretty loud and clear as to what the city wants,” said Rouse following the vote. The next regularly scheduled city council meeting will be Sept. 1 at 7 p.m

A unique event

Using a fish, the great outdoors and a little creativity, Wes Shoemaker has been able to get back part of his life he never thought he would. Shoemaker, the youth pastor at the Erlanger Church of the Nazarene, recently published his first book, entitled “Mother Nature and the Tales of North Fork,” a fictional children’s book that explores the life of a young fish growing up near the Ohio River. But while the tale may be fictional, the message was very real to Shoemaker, who suffered a severe head injury at 19 that caused him to lose many of his childhood memories. “This was a way I could kind of get back some of those memories of what growing up is all about,” he explained. “I had been toying with this idea for a while, and I finally was able to get it all out on paper and it just took off from there.” Shoemaker, who grew up in Maysville near the North Fork creek, said one of his big inspirations for the story was a picture that hung in his dentist’s office as a child, which showed a woman presumed to be Mother Nature sur-

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The American Cancer Society is hosting a unique event at Pioneer Park this month to raise awareness, and funds, for its mission to promote cancer research and awareness. Some four legged friends will participate in the first Bark for Life event August 16. Read about what to expect if you want to go or participate. LIFE, B1 Well, it is summer time, and the blueberries have been picked, so Rita is sharing a special recipe involving blueberries. Read about Rita’s recipes in our living section this week. LIFE, B4

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The Kenton County Police FOP Lodge No. 44 needs the community’s help to award scholarships to local high school students. The FOP will host a Night Golf Outing at 8 p.m. Saturday Aug. 15 at the Kenton County Golf Course in hopes of launching a new community outreach program that will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating male

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and female high school senior. “We’re trying to do more things with the community,” said Kenton County Police Captain Greg Sandel. “If we get kids out there who are big into the community and they need help with school then we want to be able to try and help them out.” Cost for a nine-hole night game of golf will be $65 a person, which includes a homemade meal of BBQ, macaroni salad, cole slaw and baked beans as well as a golf

towel and T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to the golfers with the longest drive as well as teams who finish first, second, third and last. Chances to win Reds tickets, Maker’s Mark and other prizes can be purchased at the event. A portion of money raised will go toward the support of Shop With a Cop as well as the Make-AWish Foundation. There is still plenty of room for would-be golfers, Sandel said.

Registration can be completed at the FOP Web site, kcpfop.com. Other community programs the FOP hopes to begin include an outdoor movie series for residents in Southern Kenton County. “They see us as law enforcement for the most part; usually our contact with them isn’t the most positive so we want to be able to get out there and show them we’re human and we want to provide them with some good entertainment,” Sandel said.

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Local company donates to Fourth St. Elementary By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com

The gardens at Fourth Street Elementary School in Newport are looking more colorful now thanks to local company Johnson Controls, Inc. As part of a community project, employees from the Erlanger plant donated and planted a variety of flowers in the school’s gardens Tuesday, July 28. “They contacted us and said they wanted to do a community project, and we thought it would be great,” said Principal Emily Daniels. “It’s nice to see people willing to help out local schools.” Along with the flowers, the employees also raised enough donations to give the Fourth Street students school supplies, which will be given out at open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.

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Employee Brenda Herlinger gets some flowers ready to be planted. Johnson employees will also be donating their time to help run the open house, said

Johnson employee Sara Robertson unloads flowers from a truck to plant at Fourth Street Elementary. Johnson Plant Manager Chuck Stringer. Stringer said the project came about after the school was brought up as a possible recipient for the company’s

Blue Sky Involve, a foundation that encourages working with charities and schools promoting leadership development and environmental stewardship.

Through the program, Stringer said the school was able to get a grant for $1,000 to go towards the Family Resource Center. Since the employees raised the money for the flowers and school supplies, the school gets all the money from the grant, Stringer said. “We wanted to make sure

Johnson Controls, Inc. employee Debbie Jones arranges flowers in one of the gardens at Fourth Street Elementary School as part of company community service project at the school. that they would get the $1,000 free and clear to use as they see fit,” Stringer said. The employees are excited about helping at the open house, Stringer said, and he hopes to be able to do a similar project again next summer.

BRIEFLY Parent orientation

ERLANGER – 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 fundraising event 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 513-2074654.

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Feast Day

ERLANGER – Mary Queen of Heaven Parish will be holding their Patronal Feast Day on August 22, beginning with a Mass at 5:30 p.m. After the Mass, Bishop Roger J. Foys will lead a tour of the newly renovated school and dedicate each classroom. The Cincinnati Brass Band will begin their concert at 7 p.m., and the potluck dinner will begin shortly afterwards. For more information about the event, contact Mary Queen of Heaven at 5256909.

ERLANGER - The city will hold their 5th Annual Friendship City 5K on August 23 at 8 a.m., starting at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library. Runners can pre-register by August 17 through the mail or by August 20 online. The cost is $10 for the race, with an additional $5 for a T-shirt. Runners can also register the day of the race from 6:30-7:45 a.m. for $15, or $20 with a Tshirt. Family rates are also available. The race will include door prizes and awards for the top finishers in each age division, plus a free Kids Run after the race is over. Proceeds from the race will benefit Step Forward Erlanger, a program designed to make the city a more walkable community and to connect people through physical activity. For more information, or to pick up a registration form, contact the city at 727-2525, or visit www.runningtime.net.

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A group of students pose outside during the St. Henry VBS program on August 3, This year's theme was Treasure Island.

Laura Ryan reads to students during Vacation Bible School at St. Henry on August 3.

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Molly Brownfield helps Julia Dennemann with a craft during Vacation Bible School at St. Henry on August 3. Over 120 kids attended this year.

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Jada Prince slyly put the box to her ear, shaking it slightly, as she waited for the music to stop so she could open it. “Oh man- it’s just more wrapping paper!” she exclaimed after tearing into it. “I thought I was going to get to open it.” “Well let’s keep passing it then,” urged her neighbor, Jonah Hermes. “I want to see what’s in it!” Hermes and Prince were just two of the more than 120 children who attended Vacation Bible School at St. Henry Church August 3-7 as they learned about giving and sharing. Throughout the week, the students participated in a variety of activities to demonstrate what they learned, with all of the

programs geared around a “Treasure Island” theme. The parents and volunteers all sported leis during the day, and the hallways of the church were decorated with palm trees and beachthemed decorations. Kris Staverman, one of the volunteers, said the free VBS program has continued to grow in popularity with each year. In addition to the growing number of children, Staverman said there were also 27 teenage volunteers this year, who helped with everything from supervising the children to completing crafts with them. “This is always a fun time for us, and it’s really neat to see all of the kids in here smiling each morning,” said Staverman. For more information about St. Henry, visit www.sthenryel.com.

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The Housing Authority of Covington employed 37 youth workers over the summer who gained experience at nonprofit associations and learned life skills such as interviewing, resume making and financial management.

Youth workers gained life skills in Covington By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

The Housing Authority of Covington provided 37 youth with work experience and life skills over a sevenweek period this summer. Youth ages 16 to 20 from public housing, Section 8 and surrounding neighborhoods worked 16 hours a week for non-profit agencies all over Covington. The youth workers also attended classes on life skills such as resume making, money managing and interviewing skills four

hours a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole idea was to provide both employment and training to help them develop skills and have jobs in the future as well,â&#x20AC;? said Lindsay Maurer, assistant director of the youth summer work program. Youth workers got experience with the Center for Great Neighborhoods, Latonia Baptist Church, Brighton Center Homeward Bound, the Behringer-Crawford Museum and more. Director Sandra Pierce sifted through over 60 applicants before narrowing

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Arnett wraps up summer preschool

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Lyndon Lenox, Cameron Purnell, Logan Purnell and Jonah Purnall play on the swings during the party on the last day of the summer preschool program at Arnett Elementary on July 30. Parents and siblings of the preschoolers were able to enjoy a fun morning of games, activities and treats with the kids.

By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Ben Ignatowski stood near the top of the Slip-n-Slide, adjusted his shorts, and glanced around to see who was watching. “Hey- watch this!” he shouted to no one in particular as he prepared to dive headfirst down the slippery plastic tarp. “Look at how fast I can go!” The Slip-n-Slide was just one of the many activities enjoyed by about 20 kids on July 30 as they celebrated the end of the summer preschool program at Arnett Elementary. The five-week program was for students who were entering preschool, already in preschool, or had just completed preschool and were preparing for kindergarten. “Our goal is enrichment and socialization for the kids,” said teacher Melanie Triplett. “They get to do a lot of activities to keep them thinking and entertained throughout the summer.” Triplett said the theme of the summer was “Under The Sea”, with the students completing crafts and taking part in activities related to ocean life. At the end of the summer celebration, the students were able to play in a small pool, toss a beach ball around and enjoy cupcakes and snowcones.

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Deja Parker makes herself a snowcone at the party celebrating the end of the summer preschool program at Arnett on July 30. The program was open to students entering preschool, or those who had just completed preschool. “We had a good summer with these kids, and I think they had a lot of fun too,” said Triplett. For more information about the summer preschool program, contact the school at 727-1488.

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Levin and Caden Gerth enjoy a snack at the celebration party for the end of the summer preschool program at Arnett Elementary on July 30.

Landon Haadman, Riley Haadman and Ben Ignatowski play in the water during the celebration for the end of the summer preschool program at Arnett Elementary on July 30. JASON BRUBAKER/STAFF

J. D. Patton debuting ‘green’ program in fall By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

The J. D. Patton Area Technology Center will be one of five centers in Kentucky to begin training in weatherization this fall. Those trained in weatherization, called energy auditors, weather-proof and evaluate a home or business to reduce energy costs.

While the weatherization training will only be open to professionals in the fall, school officials hope to open the class up to students by January. “This is just another one of those things for students to get in on the opportunity of what is called a ‘green collar’ job,” said Principal Ray Stanley. The initial program, made possible through stim-

ulus package funds, will train 30 hand-picked professionals with background in HVAC or construction from across the state. Once certified, they will evaluate low-income homes chosen by action organizations. HVAC teacher Joseph Christensen will teach weatherization at Patton. “We’re getting current with what’s going on in our country and we’re preparing

them for these future jobs,” he said. Energy auditors look at several ways to improve energy efficiency in the home. Some factors checked are how much heat and air conditioning should be used for the size of a building, the age of appliances, the effectiveness of insulation and the quality of windows. The energy auditor certification will likely create

jobs for out-of-work construction experts, Christensen said. “It’s very exciting the way they’re applying the money to address our unemployment and energy issues in the state,” Christensen said. Besides weatherization certification, students already have the chance to work with cutting-edge environmental advances

including solar panels and a wind turbine, which will be installed this school year, Stanley said. The student-designed turbine in addition to the solar panels could save the school as much as 25 to 30 percent on its energy bill. “In these economic times, that’s big,” he said. For more information on weatherization, contact Christensen at 341-2266.

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Indians look to reload in golf By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Chris Groger enters his ninth and final year at Holy Cross. The team graduated Blake Trimpe and Steve Rickels, who will both play for NKU this fall. Rickels was the 2008 Region 7 champion. “Our team lost a lot of firepower last year but we have a lot of nice, young talent at Holy Cross who have been waiting their time and it has now come,” Groger said. “We will be led by senior Brandon Trame who has worked very hard to earn the No. 1 spot in our rotation after that we have about six or seven golfers that I could

interchange at anytime that hopefully I can get some consistency from to make us competitive. If we can get some consistency from our two through five spots we can beat some people.” Among those players looking for those chances to shine are Greg Dooley, Rob Broering, Tyler Johnson, Tommy Roenker and Nick Bockweg.

Covington Catholic

CovCath lost three of its top five golfers to graduation but returns its top player in senior Mickey Sutton and its No. 5 player from last year, junior Andrew Kendall. Sutton played golf in several

state and junior national tournaments this summer. Among those expected to step into the lineup are junior Josh Moorman, junior Joey Fredrick, senior Alex Ammerman and sophomore Seattle Stein. Moorman won the 7-Up championship in July.

Calvary

The Cougars are starting a program this year but will not be at the varsity level because of inexperience. Head coach Jeff Thompson said he will try to develop the program to compete at varsity in the next year or two.

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The Notre Dame Academy girls’ golf team graduated Alex Carl, who finished 10th in the state tourney last year, but they return the other four starters from last year’s state tourney in Ali Cheesman, Maggie Enzweiler, Kelsey Kennedy and Angela Pugliano. Senior Kia Bakunawa joins the team for the first time and should help fill Carl’s shoes as she won the 7-Up Junior Tour championship in late July. Carly Metzger and Sydney Swingos are also in the mix. Cheesman was medalist at Notre Dame’s tryout. Pugliano was junior medalist at this year’s Northern Kentucky Women’s Amateur. NDA also has some very good JV players that are ready to make their mark at NDA including Haley Berling, Kelly Kleier and Megan McNulty. “The key to this year is playing as a team and staying focused on our goals,” said new head coach Karen Henderson. “We may not have a No. 1 player that can consistently shoot in the 70s every week but we have five to six players that are capable of scoring in the upper 70s and in the 80s and low 90s, which is even better. I would rather have this scenario than a team with one or two good

“The key to this year is playing as a team and staying focused on our goals.”

Karen Henderson new Notre Dame Academy head coach

players and then no one else capable of consistently breaking 100. I feel our strength is our depth and commitment.”

Beechwood

Paige Gooch returns for the Tigers after having a strong summer. She won the ladies championship at the Fort Mitchell Country Club, was fifth at the Northern Kentucky Junior Amateur, sixth at the Kentucky Junior Amateur, and fourth at the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Junior Amateur. Gooch is a two-time state tournament qualifier for Beechwood, and finished tied for 37th at state last year.

Holy Cross

The Indians have a very young girls’ golf team but hopes for a good season. Co-head coaches Paul and Donna White took over right before the 2008 season and the team had a late start because few matches were scheduled. The Indians managed that

7-Up finals quench title thirst for golfers By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Depth key to Panda success on course By James Weber

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Three local winners pose with their championship trophies from the 7-Up Junior Golf Tour July 28 at Boone Links. Front row, from left: Kia Bakunawa and Paul Huber. Back row, middle: Josh Moorman. Owen County’s Krista Power is far left in back; Cold Spring’s Drew McDonald is far right.

adversity well with a 4-4 dual match record. Now that they have been at HC for a year, the Whites expect a smoother season. Also, they have four returning golfers in Emily Armbrecht, Hannah Buechle, Kendra Cross, and Kaitlin Cross. Kaitlin Cross had a hole-in-one last year for Holy Cross. “We are happy to say that all four girls will be returning this year with the addition of Chloe Nienaber, Stephanie Struve and Jacklyn Vieth,” Donna White said. “This year looks to be a very promising second season. These ladies have been practicing very hard and are looking forward to the competitions that are scheduled. Many of the girls played in the 7-Up tour this past summer, and enjoyed playing the different courses. These girls are not afraid of a challenge. Our team is convinced that this is truly the sport for life.”

Villa Madonna

Villa Madonna finished 11th at state last year and returns three starters who competed at state last year in Katie-Scarlett Skinner, Kim Schroer and Katie Ransdell. Skinner was a top-five finisher at the regional tourney last year. Head coach Ken Theissen said he has a deep team beyond those three and expects a tough battle for spots in the lineup.

He needed one clutch shot, and he got it, although he didn’t know at the time how clutch it was. Josh Moorman’s three-foot birdie putt on the last hole secured the boys 16-18 age group championship of the 7-Up Junior Golf Tour July 28. Moorman shot a 148 over two rounds, one at Lassing Pointe in Union and the second at Boone Links in Burlington. “It means a lot because I really hadn’t won anything prior to this year,” he said. “I won two smaller tournaments, and I had won one tournament here. This is the first time I’ve ever contended in the tour championship. It was nice to finally come through.” The Crescent Springs resident will be a junior at Covington Catholic and plans to be on the varsity team for the first time. He persevered in a tight battle in the tour finals by focusing on his own game. “I used to always want to know what everyone else was doing,” he said. “This year I took a new approach and focused on my own game. I just focused on making par on every hole and getting a couple of birdies.” That approach helped take some pressure off on the last hole, when he was tied with playing partner Steve Rickels of Holy Cross but didn’t realize it. Moorman hit a bad drive to start the hole, but hit his second shot to within three feet and made the putt. Rickels had missed from 10 feet. Kia Bakunawa, an incoming senior at Notre Dame Academy, pulled out a one-stroke in the girls division over Owen County’s

Krista Power. Bakunawa also didn’t know the final score until after the round was over. “It’s been a big goal of mine to win this,” she said. “I just tried to do my best. I didn’t know if I could win it. I was keeping (Power’s) score but I didn’t add it up until later. It makes me real nervous, and not adding it up really helped because it kept away some of the pressure.” Bakunawa birdied 15 and 17 to rally for the win. She is looking forward to her first varsity season for the Pandas. In the boys 11 and under division, Paul Huber of St. Pius in Edgewood won by two strokes with a 123 over 27 holes. Huber was the only first-day leader in the five divisions to keep the lead at the end. Full results:

Annika (girls): Kia Bakunawa 167, Krista Power 168, Morgan Larison 172, KatieScarlett Skinner 174, Angela Pugliano 178, Kristin Smith 179. Missed cut: Kelsey Kennedy 93, Abby Ruberg 93, Lauren Vice 97, Christian Arn, 101, Sydney Swingos 101, Sydney Scheben 102, Haley Hart 120. Boys 11 and under: Paul Huber 123, Michael Bracken 125, Tyler Lippert 140, Griffin Flesch 142, Jacob Vrolijk 145, Ryan Clements 147, Grant Garrison 156, Leighton Schrand 161. Boys 12-13: Drew McDonald 158, Logan Gamm 159, Zach Adams 161, Merik Berling 163, Brett Bauereis 169, Parker Harris 174. Missed cut: Jeff Lynn 86, Timmy Fritz 86, Jackson Frame 89, Daniel Lee 93. Boys 14-15: Blake Hamilton 151, Seattle Stein 153, Adam Millson 154, Blake Adkins 166, Alex Scanlon 167, Tim Livingood 167. Missed cut: Lane Weaver 85, Carter Hibbard 86, Bradley Litzinger 86, Austin Molen 88, Bryan Kraus 88, Adam Ditzel 94. Boys 16-18: Josh Moorman 148, Steve Rickels 149, Phoenix Ramsey 151, Andrew Kinman 152, Ryan Broughton 153, Michael Petering 156. Missed cut: Jordan Wyatt 79, Blake Trimpe 80, Alex Ammerman 82, David Schuh 85, Scott Rowe 86, Adam Dietz 97.

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Going national

The Northern Kentucky Tarheels, made up of kids from the Northern Kentucky Wildcats and Wolfpack teams, celebrates finishing eighth in the AAU D1 National Basketball Tournament. The Tarheels went 6-2 in the tournament. They defeated Texas Suns Select 39-37, Bay State Magic 33-31, Arkansas Rim Rockers 33-27 to go undefeated in pool play. In bracket play the defeated the Baltimore Stars 45-27, Hoptown Hoyas 58-46 and the Detroit Showtime 45-40. The Tarheels only losses were to the defending National Champions DC Assault and ARC from California. Team members are Mason Gambrel, Jake Ohmer, Sean Mcneil, Dante Hendrix, J.C. Hawkins, Camron Racke, Chase Ross, Justin Dress and Austin Neff. Coaches are Chuck Hendrix, Charles Hawkins and Jeff McNeil.

The All-Stars and Player of Year selections for the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference 2009 for Fast Pitch, 2009 Division I, All Conference Team are: • Pitching, Kelsey Robinson, Conner • Pitching, Kayla Morgan, Simon Kenton • 1st base, Emily Broeg, Dixie • Outfield, Abby Snowball, Campbell County • 3rd base, Samantha Bray, Campbell County • Catching, Tara Wells, Scott • Outfield, Megan Bohman, Holmes • Outfield, Hannah Seiter, Notre

Dame • Outfield, Lindsey Bridges, Simon Kenton • 2nd base, Savannah Briggs, Ryle • Short stop, Katie Sullivan, Holmes • Designated hitter, Katie Neiheisel, Boone County • Outstanding Player of the Year, Kelsey Robinson, Conner.

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Besides soccer, Ryle will add a lot of off-field activities. Food and sports vendors will be there, and the armed services will have a climbing wall. Various dance teams will perform among other activities. “We’ll make it like a festival atmosphere,” Ryle head boys’ soccer coach Stephen Collins said. “Ryle has never hosted this before. When we agreed to host it, Coach Horton and I decided to go all out.” The schedule starts with an evening session Friday, Aug. 7, then separate early and late sessions Saturday,

Aug. 8. Admission is $5 per session or $10 for all three. Collins and Horton said the Soccerama will also celebrate the history of boys soccer in Northern Kentucky. A program to be sold at the tourney contains a thorough history of each school’s boys’ soccer program involved in the Soccerama and an outlook to each team’s 2009 campaign. Coaches of participating teams had the chance to spotlight certain players or aspects of their program. All-time statistical

Boys’ Soccerama schedule All at Ryle High School. Friday, Aug. 7: 5 p.m., Gallatin County vs. Covington Latin JV; 6:30 p.m., Simon Kenton vs. Grant County; 8 p.m., Conner vs. Campbell County; 9:30 p.m., Highlands vs. St. Henry. Saturday, Aug. 8 (morning session): 8 a.m., Walton-Verona vs. Carroll County; 9:30 a.m., Owen County vs. Covington Latin; 11 a.m., Villa Madonna vs. Cooper; 12:30 p.m. Calvary Christian vs. Holy Cross. Saturday, Aug. 8 (evening session): 5 p.m., Boone County vs. Dixie Heights; 6:30 p.m., Pendleton County vs. Scott; 8 p.m., Covington Catholic vs. Newport Central Catholic; 9:30 p.m., Ryle vs. Brossart. records and postseason histories are also in the program. Horton, who began coaching in 1979, compiled the historical data.

“A lot of the things I just knew from being there,” he said. “I was a witness or heard the story. It’s a labor of love. I love the high school game.”

On to college waters

Nine Northern Kentucky Clippers swimmers have signed to continue their careers in college this fall. The team celebrated this accomplishment June 16. From left: Clippers Head Coach Jason Roberts, Michael Walsh (CovCath, undecided between a couple of offers), Nick Kunkel (CovCath, LSU), Rachel Roberts (Notre Dame, Air Force), Austin Brown (Ryle, Transylvania), Audrey Lawson (NDA, LSU), Zane Rowland (CovCath, Western Kentucky), Jackie Sherrard (Scott, Louisville); and Coach Karen Chitwood. Not pictured: Ryan Adams (Ryle, Union College) and Shannon Wofford (Highlands, Centre).

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prepare for the regular season to begin Aug. 17. Horton said while sports such as basketball and football have a broad base of interested spectators, soccer teams have to work harder to promote themselves. “We hope to bring a lot of people and raise the interest in boys’ high school soccer,” he said. “And we want the kids participating to feel good in themselves. We’re looking to bring a bit of interest and put players in the spotlight, let them show what they can do.” The exhibition will take place on Ryle’s artificial turf soccer/football field.

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Tealtown Tigers of the East Region. The Tigers have to win twice to take the title from the Titans. The players are Reed Spata, Matthew Wherle, Sean Lawrence, Michael Mundy, Nick Brinkman, Keaton Harvard, Alec Borne, Andrew Capps, David Aulick, Justin Wilke, Eric Estenfelder, and Blake Gay. In C-Senior, the Storm of District 29, Kenton County, were eliminated Aug. 2 in the loser’s bracket by the Riptide. 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. The Colts of Campbell County District 23 lost the B-Junior finals, losing to the Olympian Club Outlaws in the final. The Outlaws were the West Region representative. The C-Junior title is in reach for American Legion in District 22, Campbell County. The Legion were scheduled to play in the final Tuesday, Aug. 4 against the Corpus Christi Reds. The Reds have to win twice to claim the title, the American Legion just once. The Rattlers of Boone County were eliminated Sunday in the Class A loser’s bracket final. The Rattlers lost to the Bethel Rangers for the second time in the tourney. The Rattlers beat the Kings Brewers July 28 in the loser’s bracket by a 10-2 count. Jacob Wallace threw a two-hitter, and struck out five. The Gators of Boone County were also eliminated in Class D. They lost to the Mason Aces on Aug. 2.

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You can help cut down on smog It thrives during summer. You can barely see it coming, but at its worst it has been known to kill. It is particularly dangerous for children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems, but it does not discriminate – affecting every person it comes into contact with. What is this silent pollutant? Smog. The word itself comes from a combination of smoke and fog, two things that have a similar look to smog’s hazy appearance. However, the white vapor that makes up smog is actually a form of air pollution. “Smog is a very serious issue in our region, negatively affecting the health of our residents and the environment we live in,” said Steve Pendery, president of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional

Council of Governments (OKI) and Campbell County executive judge. “It’s a concern that should be on the minds of everyone in the area Emily - especially durFeldman ing this time of Community year.” Smog can be Press guest caused by a columnist variety of chemical reactions, but in the Greater Cincinnati area the main component is ground-level ozone. This type of ozone is the very same gas that is found miles above earth’s surface in the ozone layer, but when ozone is close to the ground it is

CHATROOM Last week’s question

What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? “I like nothing about any of them. The government needs to keep their hands off my health insurance and my health care. If they can come up with a reasonable plan to help the 20 million or so who unintentionally can’t get it, I would consider but not for those who choose not to have health insurance and not for noncitizens of our Republic.” M.C.

“Not much to like. Do not want the government more involved. Government is the biggest part of the problem now. There is no way to cover more people for less money and give the same care. Do I want less care? No!” J.B. “The health care proposal currently before Congress is the biggest sham the government has ever tried to put over the constituents. They are trying to ram something through in less than 30 days – they won’t even take

Next question: Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. the time to read and understand the proposed bill. To do something of this magnitude needs the proper attention and understanding of the people proposing and approving the bill. I think they just want ‘to do’ it no matter the consequences.” R.A.V. “Dislikes: No constitutional authority for such a proposal; forcing older Americans to regularly receive counseling regarding ‘end of life’ options; forcing all Americans to fund abortions; deceiving Americans into thinking this is free; deceiving Americans into thinking this will result in improved care; another step closer to socialism. Likes: I’ll get back to you when I find one!” M.K.

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labeled as ground-level ozone or “bad” ozone. Smog and groundlevel ozone are both created when heat and sunlight react with vehicular and industrial emissions, causing dangerous effects on people’s health and the environment. Smog affects the lungs’ working capacity, making it harder to breath. It can cause shortness of breath, pain, wheezing and coughing as well as nose and eye irritation. Inhaling smog can create longer-lasting health problems, such as, chronic inflammation of lung tissue, increased respiratory symptoms, heart attacks, lung disease and chronic bronchitis. Throughout the year, air pollution levels are monitored. When there are high levels of emissions

in the presence of sunlight or high temperatures, a smog alert is issued to warn individuals of the pollution. Local media outlets announce when a smog alert is in effect - but smog alert information can also be found by calling 1800-621-SMOG. Residents can also sign up to receive an e-mail or fax alert by calling the number. Smog is particularly harmful for children, the elderly and people with asthma or respiratory problems because their lungs are more sensitive to air pollution. It is recommended that these groups limit outdoor activity during smog alerts. There are also a variety of ways to reduce individual air pollution. “By staying informed and making simple adjustments to our daily routine, we can all help

reduce this harmful form of pollution,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “Keeping track of smog alerts helps us know when those adjustments are crucial.” Some of these adjustments include walking, riding a bike or carpooling to reduce vehicle emissions and filling up vehicles and using gasoline powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More information about smog and tips to reduce air pollution can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is the Ohio-KentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments clean air assistant.

Demand better national health care reform bill

Like many Americans, Kentuckians are frustrated with the partisan path that the 111th Congress has taken. After watching our national debt rise to new and unwelcome heights while wildly expensive legislation is rushed through Congress in a matter of days, folks across the country have every reason to be wary of the health care bill that is being pushed by the Democrats in Washington. Since House Democrats introduced America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200) in early July, I have received an outpouring of letters, phone calls, and e-mails from residents across the Fourth District with their thoughts on the bill and what Congress must do to make health care more affordable. While most recognize the need for improvements in our health care system, the vast majority are adamant that this bill is the wrong prescription for reform. Many Kentuckians have concerns about the proposed “public plan” option in the bill. Although supporters of the bill claim that this government-run plan is designed to encourage “competition” in the insurance markets, many worry that the plan could eventually eliminate private insurance choices. A constituent from Edgewood said, “This legislation is a stepping stone to single-payer insurance controlled by a bunch of bureaucrats in Washington, and it should be ‘sold’ to the public as such.”

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office stated last week that, instead of reducing long-term health care costs, the D e m o c r a t s’ U.S. REP. GEOFF DAVIS health care bill could add $1.6 COMMUNITY trillion to the RECORDER federal deficit GUEST over the next COLUMNIST 20 years. Families are worried about what this could mean for their children, their jobs, and their communities. One constituent from Florence wrote, “I … am tired of being told to support the whole country when … we are struggling to support our own families, at times with three jobs.” A resident of Taylor Mill said, “I do not want to wait in long lines to get the level of care I need. I do not want to wait weeks for surgery because I become a number … Keep the government out of the equation.” I have also heard from small business owners who are angry about the $820 billion dollars in new taxes that are included in H.R. 3200. These tax increases will hit small business owners hard; according to an economic model developed by Christina Romer, the president’s own economic adviser, the Democrats’ health care reform could cost 4.7 million jobs. A business owner

Folks across the country have every reason to be wary of the health care bill that is being pushed by the Democrats in Washington. from Florence told me, “If I was mandated to provide health care for my employees or pay an 8 percent payroll tax penalty, I would have no choice but to close my business.” An employee from Taylor Mill said he feared this new government-run health care system would eventually cost him his job. To successfully reform health care, we must first accomplish three things: reform of existing government health care programs (like Medicaid and Medicare) to ensure efficiency and accessibility, reform the private market insurance system and enact tort reform to end frivolous lawsuits. Without all three, we will fail in our shared goal of reducing health care costs for families, businesses and the government. House Republicans have proposed a commonsense solution that would address these issues while providing all Americans access to affordable, high-quality health care – all at a price our government can afford. You can read more about our plan at http://blunt.house.gov/Read.aspx?I D=1140. U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron, represents the 4th District in the House of Representatives.

Pendery: Some infrastructure spending makes sense Americans, their businesses and their governments are suffering tremendously with the current economic conditions. However, there is a silver lining to this otherwise cloudy picture that gets very little attention: there has never been a better time for public infrastructure projects. Contractors need work so badly, competition is fierce and bids are low. The consumer price index is actually down this past year for the first time since the 1950s. Borrowing costs are at an historic low. All at the same time then, money, materials, and labor are available at extremely low prices. For public projects that need to be completed anyway in the next few years,

doing as much of the work as possible now is only smart – for the nation, each state, and even for local governments. For instance, Steve Pendry because of the Community e x p l o s i v e Recorder growth of Boone County in recent guest years, a new columnist sanitation plant is required and a tunnel needs to be built to convey material to it. These projects were bid earlier this year at a savings to local ratepayers estimated at $40

million! The Sanitation District is also able to secure low interest loans to pay for the projects that will save ratepayers another $100 million over the life of the loans. Kenton County must have a new jail. The bids came in over $10 million less than recent contractor’s estimates. Kenton County’s jail project has been on the drawing board for years. Believe it or not, at about $36 million, the total cost of the new Kenton County jail winds up being competitive with estimates made back in 1999! With a number of other partners, Campbell County is building a new administration building that came in $1.5 million cheaper than estimated, and we are paying for it

with money we borrowed at just over 4%, which results in further considerable savings. Last month, the bid totals for the next phase of US 27 construction in Campbell County were in at $5 million below estimates. And just last week, the bid opening for the new Justice Center to be built in Campbell County resulted in prices $5 to $6 million less than feared. There are other examples, but the point is this: In tough times, of course we must all live within our means – that is why operating budgets are being slashed. But where capital expenses are concerned, it is short-sighted to overlook the opportunities created in these unique circumstances. Local

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contractors are getting most of this work. We can make intelligent investments in infrastructure designed to make us more competitive when the economy finally does turn around, and at the same time, we can keep our people working and save our taxpayers big money. So, ironically, because we have a once in a lifetime crisis, we also have a once in a lifetime opportunity. For everyone’s sake, we need to continue to take full advantage. Steve Pendry is the Campbell County Judge-Executive and president of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments

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Tanner Gleeson, Kendall Gleeson, Tiffany Mann and Landon Gleeson will be participating in the Bark For Life with their dogs, Buttons and Scooter.

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Violet’s Cottage marries vintage and modern collectables By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Violet’s Cottage owner Tricia Lind makes her passion for vintage known with every item sold in her shop, located on Anderson Road in Crescent Springs. Lind shares her knowledge of all that is vintage by attaching beribboned, handwritten notes to poodleshaped planters, collectable bowls, chairs, vases and more giving information on the item, its manufacturer and even suggestions for use. The boutique, opened last October, specializes in home décor made by local artisans or vintage pieces discovered at estate sales and auctions. “There’s something for everybody,” Lind said, “We have vintage, contemporary, traditional, modern and retro.” Lind’s shop , named after her mother Violet, has the look of a cozy living room with paintings on the wall, knick-knacks on the mantle of the fireplace and floral arrangements on every sur-

face. Lind and her husband Mel like it that way. “When I come in here it reminds me of my Mom’s house, she’s got a little bit of everything,” Lind said. Mel Lind agreed, saying people are surprised when they find things in the shop they haven’t seen since childhood. “They’ll say, ‘I had this in my house growing up and I haven’t seen this in years.’” Mel Lind said. Violet’s Cottage inventory changes week to week, Lind said, so you’ll never know what you’ll find. “I love vintage things – I knew the store would reflect my passion for vintage,” Lind said. “I wanted to mix that in with new things so people would appreciate the new and the old.” Violet’s Cottage is located at 2511 Anderson Road in Crescent Springs. Hours change seasonably. Summer hours are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 331-5255 for more information.

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Who says pool parties are just for people? Take your dog to the Kenton Paw Park Pool Party Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dog park is located in Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, in Covington. During the party, there will be baby pools located throughout the park. There will also be raffles and a duck dive for prizes. Visit www.kentonpaw-

After Goettafest, the Great Inland Seafood Festival will take over Festival Park in Newport. The Seafood festival begins Aug. 13 and the opening night runs from 6 to 11 p.m. The event features seafood dishes from regional restaurants, music and extensive display of boats. For more information, visit www.greatinlandseafoodfest.com or call 513-4773320.

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The Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair will continue through the weekend, Aug. 7-8. The fair features competitions, food, rides, entertainment and more. For more information, visit www.boonecountyfair.org or call 586-9968.

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The American Cancer Society is hoping a first-time event in Northern Kentucky will be a dog-gone good time. The ACS will be hosting the firstever Bark For Life, a miniature version of their Relay For Life fundraiser, at Pioneer Park on August 16. Like the Relay, participants can join in teams and secure sponsorships to raise money for the event, which goes toward cancer research and education. However, this time they can bring their four-legged friends along. “We wanted to do an event that our dog-lovers could join in, and this is something we’re pretty excited about,” said Ashley Clos with the ACS. “We’ve got a lot of people who are getting involved, and it should be a good time.” In addition to allowing dog owners

For more information or to join a team in the Bark For Life, contact Ashley Clos at 372-7885 or send an e-mail to Ashley.Clos@cancer.org. For more information about the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. a fun afternoon with their pets, Clos said the event will also be a way of honoring the pets who may have helped families through tough times. “The normal Relay For Life events don’t allow you to bring pets, but a lot of these pets are like family members to people,” said Clos. “That’s why we wanted to include them, and give them their own event.” Cara Gleeson, who will be participating in the event with her three children and their dog “Wiggles”, said supporting cancer research is impor-

tant to her family. “We’ve lost two grandparents to cancer, so anything we can do to support the American Cancer Society is great,” she said. “This should be a great event.” The Bark For Life will start at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The dog walk will run from 10:15 - 1 p.m. The registration is $25 per participant/dog, with a fee of $5 for each additional dog. There are also opportunities for booth displays and vendors, with the proceeds going toward the American Cancer Society. “It definitely could be a little crazy with all of the dogs out there,” admitted Clos with a laugh. “But it’s all for a good cause, and it’s going to be a cool event.” For more information about the Bark For Life, call 372-7885 or send an e-mail to Ashley.Clos@cancer.org.

Studio specializes in pottery, sculpture Funke Fired Arts in Oakley is ready to shape creative talent and meet artistic needs. “We have the ability to both show and teach,” said Oliver Comstock, director of sales. The studio at 3130 Wasson Road specializes in pottery and sculpture by selling a variety of supplies as well as the work of local and national artists. It also offers a variety of classes for all skill levels. “We have the unique distinction of being one of the largest pottery studios in the nation,” said owner Tom Funke, 29, who lives in Villa Hills. The studio is 25,000 square feet and is divided up among classroom areas, an exhibition gallery and a retail gallery. Nine kilns are also located on the site. “Everyone has a little artist in them,” said Ben Clark, an education director

Funke Fired Arts

3130 Wasson Road The studio serves as a gallery for local and national artists. Art supplies are available. Classes are also offered. For information, visit the Web site www.funkefiredarts.com

at Funke Fired Arts. “We want to bring that out.” Clark, 33, said some people can be intimidated by art and taking art-centric classes. “We want people to feel comfortable trying clay for the first time,” said Clark, who lives in Mt. Washington. Funke opened three years ago at the former site of Annie’s Mud Pie Shop. Comstock, 24, who lives in Ft. Thomas, said customers can buy a piece of pottery, glaze it and then have it fired on-site.

FORREST SELLERS/STAFF

Owner Tom Funke, left, and Oliver Comstock, director of sales, stand amidst some of the pottery and sculptures available at Funke Fired Arts. “Pretty much anything you want to do with clay, you can do here,” he said. For information and class schedules, visit the Web site www.funke-

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, A U G . 7

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

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

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ART EXHIBITS

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. 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

Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 9 a.m.-11 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.

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. McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. 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.

FILMS

FESTIVALS

Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Open Season 2.” Voices by Mike Epps, and Jane Krakowski. 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

Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus #3908, Father Bealer Council, 605 Lytle Ave. Includes fish, shrimp, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Drinks available. Carry-out available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus #3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus #3908, Fr. Bealer Council. 342-6643. Elsmere.

Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 9 a.m.10:30 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5869968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.

HISTORIC SITES

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

MUSIC - CONCERTS

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

7 Bridges - The Ultimate Eagles Concert, 9 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Six-member tribute band. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

MUSIC - COUNTRY

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

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

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Mitch Fatel, 8 p.m. $20. and 10:15 p.m. $20. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian. Special engagement. Ages 21 and up. Through Aug. 9. 957-2000. Newport.

RECREATION

Martini Open, 12:30 p.m. A.J. Jolly Golf Course, 5350 Ky. 27, Registration begins 11 a.m. Includes lunch, 18 holes, cart and goodie bag for golfers. Prizes, split-the-pot and raffles and dinner at Bar Louie, Newporton-the-Levee. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. $300 for foursome, $80. Registration required. Presented by Bar Louie. 291-0094. Alexandria.

Bottoms Up, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440. Independence.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

MUSIC - ROCK

No Clue, 10 p.m. Peecox, 342-7000. Erlanger. Leo Clarke Trio, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. 261-1029. Latonia.

SHOPPING

World’s Longest Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MainStrasse Village, 491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org. Covington.

SHOPPING

World’s Longest Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Bargain hunting for 450 miles from Mainstrasse to Gadsden, Ala. Mainstrasse spaces located along Sixth Street. Free. Presented by MainStrasse Village Association. 491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org. Covington.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Traverse City Beach Bums. Fireworks Friday. Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way, VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

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SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:05 p.m. vs. Traverse City Beach Bums. Party in the Ballpark. Champion Window Field, 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Recovery By Grace, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Grace Community Church, 5th and Greenup Streets, Christian-based confidential 12-step meeting for people with any type of hurt, hang-up or habit. Light breakfast included. Free. Presented by Immanuel United Methodist Church. 431-9888; www.immanuelumc.org/supportgroups.htm. Covington.

TOURS

Gangsters, Gamblers and Girls: Newport Historical Walking Tour, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Meet at Newport Syndicate. Visit sites where Newport gained its reputation as America’s first Sin City. Tour lasts 90 minutes. $15. Reservations recommended 888-269-9439; www.newportgangsters.com. Newport. S U N D A Y, A U G . 9

FARMERS MARKET

McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 586-6101. Burlington.

HISTORIC SITES Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 586-6117; www.dinsmorefarm.org. Burlington. RECREATION

Motorcycle and Car Show, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Taylor Mill Lion’s Park, Route 16 and Senour Road, Registration 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $15, free for spectators. 760-4443. Kenton County.

St. Jude Kick-A-Thon, 11:30 a.m. Florence Mall, 2028 Mall Road, Gary Williams Martial Arts performs Kick-A-Thon. Includes free self-defense class. Benefits St. Jude. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Gary Williams’ Martial Arts. 426-8383; www.garywilliamsmartialarts.com. Florence.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Voice of Independence Toastmasters Club Meeting, 7 p.m. William E. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Open to area residents interested in improving speaking, listening, and leadership skills in supportive environment. No charge to visitors and guests. Presented by Voice of Independence Toastmasters. 802-9320. Independence.

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.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Faith Community United Methodist Church, 4310 Richardson Road, All ages. Free. 282-8889. Independence. Sunday Morning Service, 10:45 a.m. Faith Community United Methodist Church, 4310 Richardson Road, All welcome. Child care provided. Free. 282-8889. Independence. Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Impact Life Ministries, 5740 Limaburg Road, Includes Planet 364 Children’s Ministry. Free. 371-0821; www.impactlifeministries.com. Burlington. World’s Longest Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MainStrasse Village, 491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org. Covington.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:05 p.m. vs. Traverse City Beach Bums. Family Day Sunday. Champion Window Field, 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

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BARS/CLUBS

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

LECTURES

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity Lectures, 7 p.m. The Philosophy of Harlan Hubbard: The Complexity of Simplicity, with Bob Rosenthal, Professor of Philosophy, Hanover College. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUES

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS

PROVIDED

Kerri and little Lucy Siegert of Erlanger have their picture taken by the Glier’s Goettafest menu sign during last year’s festival. This year’s event is 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Festival Park on Riverboat Row in Newport. The event celebrates goetta with food, music, games and cloggers. Visit www.goettafest.com or call 291-1800 for more information.

RECREATION

Ricky Nye and Bekah Williams, 7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m. With Liz Pennock. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 491-8027. Covington.

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COMMUNITY DANCE

Swing Dancing, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, Music by DJ. Free beginner lesson before open dancing.All ages. $5. Presented by CincySwing.Com Ltd.. 513290-9022. Covington.

EDUCATION

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

FARMERS MARKET

Family Game Night, 6:30 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Free. 962-4002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Scott H. Biram, 9:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Ballroom. Ages 18 and up. $10, $8 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

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.

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

NATURE

FESTIVALS

Mega Sports Camp, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Daily through Aug. 14. Open Door Community Church of God, 3528 Turkeyfoot Road, Sports training and education in three different electives including soccer, basketball and cheerleading. Ages 6-12. $25. Registration required. 341-8850. Erlanger. T U E S D A Y, A U G . 1 1

ART EXHIBITS

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. Eagle Bend Alpacas. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. Presented by Kenton County Parks and Recreation. 525-7529; www.kentoncounty.org. Independence.

ON STAGE - THEATER

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

Great Inland Seafood Festival, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Festival Park Newport, Riverboat Row, Seafood dishes from regional restaurants, music and extensive display of boats. Free.Through Aug. 16. 513-477-3320; www.newportky.gov. Newport.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Iris DeMent, 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E.Third St. Singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist. $25, $23 advance. 431-2201. Newport.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 7270904. Kenton County.

FARMERS MARKET

McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. 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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

PROVIDED

Riverbend Music Center hosts Rascal Flatts with special guest Darius Rucker at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.Riverbend.org or call 800-745-3000.

The Duke and The King, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Featuring Simon Felice of the Felice Brothers. $10, $8 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport. Mayday Parade, 7:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Ballroom. With Close to Home, The Flight Station and Watson Park. $15, $12 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport. Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. Theme: On the Streets of New York. Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Variety of music includes the classics, Broadway, patriotic and vocal. Bring seating. Food and drinks welcome. Free, donations suggested. Presented by Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. 513-9418956; www.gocmo.org. Fort Thomas.

PROVIDED

The Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club hosts the 49th Annual Flying Circus, a radio control model air show with aircraft featuring flying saucers, Harry Potter and Snoopy’s dog house. It is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 8-9, at the Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Hamilton, Ohio. It is free; parking is $5. Visit www.gcrcc.net or call 513-608-8521.

Life

Erlanger Recorder

August 6, 2009

Considering the surprises of life Have you ever stopped spontaneously at a gas station, talked with a stranger at the next pump, and left with a great job offer? Did the university you chose for educational purposes introduce you to your spouse? Did you lose track of the wisest schoolteacher you ever had, wish you could have her advice now, and a week later in a crowded mall see her again? Have you ever unexpectedly met a physician who soon proved vital for your health? Many occurrences in our lives seem accidental or completely by chance. And the odds are that’s exactly what they are. But there are a few others that seem so much more to us in their impact and personal meaning. Yet the causes are undetectable. What can we call such

occurrences? One melodious word is serendipity. A serendipity is an unexpected happy occurrence, or, as Webster defines it, “making desirable discoveries by accident.” Others might say that all such unexpected events, no matter how coincidentally bizarre, are just “blind fate.” We might even feel childish or superstitious to see them as anything more – though we sense them as otherwise. Causality is inadequate to explain such phenomena. But we’re not being weird in sensing there may be more to it. In the well-respected field of Jungian psychology, however, such uncaused but amazingly meaningful and spontaneous occurrences are expressed by another term – synchronicity.

Jung called synchronicity “a non-causal but meaningful relationship between physical and psychic events … a special instance of acausal orderedness.” Dr. David Richo says, “What makes chance into synchronicity is the consciousness in us of the vaster design that is unfolding. Chance happens to us; synchronicity happens in us.” Those more spiritually oriented may speak of it as grace. From the vantage point of hindsight we look back in our lives and believe we see the providence of God working subtly. Though our actions were completely free and spontaneous, and there was no coercion or autosuggestion, these few unexplainable events happened and worked to our benefit. It’s been said, “A coincidence is

a minor miracle in which God wishes to remain anonymous.” The late psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote, “I’ve become more and more impressed by the frequency of statistically highly improbable events. In their improbability, I gradually began to see the fingerprints of God. On the basis of such events in my own life and in the lives of my patients. “I know that grace is real. ...We who are properly skeptical and scientific-minded may be inclined to dismiss this force since we can’t touch it and have no decent way to measure it. Yet it exists. It is real.” Another professional, psychotherapist Robert A. Johnson, refers to grace as “slender threads” touching our lives: “The possibility of the slender threads operating at all times is so staggering that

most of us can’t Father Lou bear it. ...It is probably true Guntzelman that we live in a Perspectives universe with more meaning in it than we can comprehend or even tolerate. “Life is not meaningless; it is overflowing with meaning, pattern and connections.” Even in times of trouble or turmoil, hope says surprises can happen. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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August 6, 2009

Look out for the boys in blue(berries)

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just glad Donna and Dan Rouster didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the blueberry food police after me, the grandkids a n d daughteri n - l a w, Jessie, when we picked blueberRita ries at Heikenfeld their farm. T h e Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen temptation to sample as we picked took hold and we did just that. By the time we left, my capris and T-shirt were dotted blue. It was a perfect way to spend a summer morning.

Tink Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blueberry buckle

OK, so when Tink brought this over, she told me it was a Betty Crocker recipe but I know it had Tinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that extra bit of love folded in. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve adapted it slightly. Delicious.

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Jack and Will Heikenfeld picking blueberries at Rousterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm. 2 cups flour 3 â &#x201E;4 cup sugar 21â &#x201E;2 teaspoons baking powder 3 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon salt 1 â &#x201E;4 cup shortening 3 â &#x201E;4 cup milk 1 egg slightly beaten 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or grease 9inch square or round pan. Blend everything but berries and beat 30 seconds. Stir in berries. Spread into pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle with glaze.

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of Tink Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blueberry buckle recipe.

Crumb topping:

Blend together in a bowl. 1 â &#x201E;2 cup sugar 1 â &#x201E;3 cup flour Up to 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 â &#x201E;2 stick softened butter or margarine

Glaze:

Blend together in a bowl. 1 â &#x201E;2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 11â &#x201E;2 to 2 teaspoons hot water

Jimmy Gherardiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

Along with being a consultant to the food industry,

Jimmy also creates menus for Seven Hills School and other schools whose focus is child nutrition and wellness (a cause close to Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart). Jimmy uses all organic products at the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids love ranch dressing and this one is good for them,â&#x20AC;? he told me.

Coming soon

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STACY DOOSE/STAFF

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For Jean, from Barbara Dahl, an Indian Hill Journal reader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is from Sardiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Mary and Vin-

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Meringue layers:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Beat until stiff 4 egg whites, a pinch of salt, and 1â &#x201E;4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff and glossy. Line baking sheets with waxed paper, and on the paper trace three 8-inch diameter circles. Spread meringue evenly over circles, about 1â &#x201E;4 thick, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until meringue is pale gold, but still pliable. Remove from oven and carefully peel waxed paper from bottom. Put on cake racks to dry.

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How to keep ants out of house No one wants to wake up in the morning, go into a kitchen to grab some breakfast and find ants invading your home. Ants are one of the most common pests found in homes, but many misconceptions exist about their control. While ants may all look the same to humans, many different species exist. The most common ants found in Kentucky homes include pavement ants, carpenter ants, acrobat ants, pharaoh ants and odorous house ants. It is important to determine which species you have because each has unique characteristics and may require a different method of control. An entomologist or knowledgeable pest control firm can help you determine which

species you have. In addition to being irritating, ants may contaminate food, build unsightly mounds on your property or cause structural damage to your home by hollowing out wood for nesting. The most common mistake people make is spraying only the ants they see. Colonies house anywhere from several hundreds to millions of ants and can be located inside or outside the home. By only spraying the ants you see, you may not be getting the entire colony. It is more effective form of control to find and destroy the colony. One way to do this is to set insecticide bait. The ants will take the bait to the colony and feed it to the queen ant(s) and other

members. Many times the bait will destroy the entire colony. Baits usually are user-friendly and can be purchased at most stores. Many of them come in child-proof containers, while others are applied as granules or via syringe. Various species prefer different types of bait at different times throughout the year. If ants are not eliminated on the first try, you may want to try a different kind. If the bait works, you should see more ants feeding around it. While it may be tempting, you should not spray the ants while they are feeding on bait. They will likely take the bait back to their queen and others in their colony. Do not spray household cleaners and insecticides near baits

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Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Professor of Philosophy at Hanover College and family friend of the Hubbards presents The Complexity of Simplicity: a life philosophy. This presentation will discuss the unique life that Harlan and Anna Hubbard lived every day. Dr. Rosenthal will speak about his personal interactions with the Hubbards and how this philosophy inspires him today; there will also be a round-table discussion period for those wishing to participate. Presentation free with admission to the museum.

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Mackey McNeill presents Sustainable Living for Today describing her efforts to live sustainably in the 21st century. This presentation will help give instruction and tips for those interested in sustainable living as well as recount some interesting living experience. No reservations required, admission to the program is included in the price of admission to the museum.

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David Alexander

David Alexander, 45, long-time resident of Milford died July 22, 2009. Survived by mother, Bettie Alexander of North College Hill; daughter, Beth Alexander of Montgomery; siblings, Vicky Reilley of West Chester and Guy Fortner of Cleeves; aunt, Ruth Cathers of Covington; former wife, Carol Alexander of Montgomery. Preceded in death by father, Jess Alexander of North College Hill. Memorials to: League for Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103.

Rosalie Baldwin

Rosalie A. “Rosie” Baldwin, 81, Visalia, died July 26, 2009, at her home. She was a medical record transcriber for St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Rosie Pettit’s Medical Records, member of Visalia Baptist Church, Covington Moose Lodge 1065 Ladies Auxiliary Chapter 2000, Daughters of America, Ryland Heights Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and Ryland Heights Lyons Club. Her first husband, John Pettie, died in 1958, and second husband, Logan Baldwin, died in 1992. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Helton of Visalia, Sharon Madison and Patricia Auton of Covington; brothers, Frank R. Glaza of Morning View, Joseph Glaza of Ryland Heights; sister, Alice Budke

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August 6, 2009 of Edgewood; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Kenton Fire Department, 14081 Decoursey Pike, Morning View, KY 41063; or Covington Children’s Home, 200 Home Road, Covington, KY 41011.

hiking, camping, traveling, Frisbee golf and skiing. Survivors include his parents Deborah and Eric; sister Kali of Springtown, Texas; grandmothers Anna Boulanger Rycerz of Hampton, N.H.; and Fern Larock of Auburn, Maine.

Carol Coleman

Gregory Blanchet

Carol Ann Meier Coleman, 65, Alexandria, died July 29, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Florence and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Cold Spring. Her son, Matthew Coleman, died in 1985. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Coleman; daughter, Kimberly Ann Coleman of Philadelphia, Pa.; son, Scott Coleman of Alexandria; sister, Janet Harper of Covington; brothers, Jerry Meier of Crestwood, Mike Meier of Covington, Mark Meier of Villa Hills and Tom Meier of Loveland; and one granddaughter. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials: Immanuel Baptist Church, 1237 Rock View Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

Gregory P. Blanchet, 49, Erlanger, died July 31, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Florence. He worked as a director of operations in the food service industry and was a Kentucky Colonel. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mary and George, two brothers, James and Michael, and two sisters, Bonnie Blanchet and Theresa Lutes. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica of Erlanger; four brothers, George II of Florence, Daniel of Dayton and Andy and Mark of Independence; five sisters, Rose Blanchet, Patty Hughes and Joan Martin of Independence, Jeannine Clark of Erlanger and Mary Lameier of Woodstock, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Priscilla Cook

Jacob Boulanger

Priscilla L. Lindsay Cook, 86, Edgewood, died July 25, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a teacher for Dixie Heights and Boone County Schools for 30 years and church organist at First Presbyterian

Jacob R. Boulanger, 22, Edgewood, died July 29, 2009, at Mercy Hospital Anderson. He was a University of Louisville student and a 2004 graduate of St. Henry High School. Interests included music,

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Church in Covington. Survivors include her husband, Maynard Cook; daughters, Candy of Daytona Beach, Fla., Melissa of Woodland Park, Colo. and Shelley of Florence; son, Todd of Edgewood; sisters, Maxine and Mary Lou of Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Debbie Hurst. Entombment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Taylor Mill. Floral Hills Funeral Home, Taylor Mill, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Central Parkway Church of God, 3220 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45225.

Joyce Doeker

Carol Everidge

Joyce M. “Rose” Doeker, 76, Southgate, a homemaker, died July 29, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. Her husband, David E. Doeker, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Denise Ferguson of Cincinnati; sons, Andrew J. Doeker of Newport and David A. Doeker of Taylor Mill; and four grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Development Office, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039; or National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky, 250 E. Liberty St., Suite 710, Louisville, KY 40202-1537.

Douglas Dunaway Sr.

Douglas W. Dunaway Sr., 61, Erlanger, died July 26, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sylvia Dunaway; daughter, Jessica Davis; son, Douglas W. Dunaway Jr.; brothers, Donald and Dwight Dunaway; sisters Naomi King, Tammy Dunaway and

Carol Sue Blackburn Everidge, 49, of Lexington, formerly of Erlanger, died July 26, 2009, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was a chef and cook for the Radisson Hotel in Lexington. Survivors include her son, Michael Everidge of Ludlow; brother, Bill Blackburn of Florence; and sister, Bonnie Schumpf of Foster. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Paul Hendrickson Sr.

Paul Hendrickson Sr., 89, of Martinsville, Ind., formerly of Independence, died Aug. 1, 2009, at his residence. He was a self-employed skilled carpenter, attended the Gathering Place Church of Florence and enjoyed gardening and hunting. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Preceding him in death were his wife Myra in 1999, son Butch in 2004 and grandson Scott Ruby in 1991. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Wolfinbarger of Owenton and Linda Ruby of Morning View; son George of Burlington; two sisters Lillie

Elliott of Beech Grove, Ind. and Esther Helton of Middlesboro, Ind.; two brothers, Homer of Greenwood, Ind. and Marion of Martinsville, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Zion Christian Academy, 10310 Dixie Highway, Florence, Ky 41042.

George Heringer

George “Bob” Heringer, 80, California, died July 30, 2009, at his home. He was a foreman for Weidemann Brewery of Cincinnati, grounds keeper for A.J. Jolly Park in Campbell County, a dairy and tobacco farmer, Korean War veteran and member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in California. Survivors include his wife, Clementine Schwartz Heringer; sons, Robert Heringer of Fort Thomas, Matthew Heringer of California and Brandon Heringer of Fort Thomas; sisters, Anna Lou Cashman of Fort Thomas and Margie Huth of Fort Mitchell; and one grandson. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042; or St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2162 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007.

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Lorraine M. Hilgefort, 86, Erlanger, died July 26, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker, a stenographer and export liaison for Atkins and Pearce, Inc. in Covington and a member of St. Henry Parish in Elsmere, where she was active with the Altar Society and senior citizens. Her husband, Robert W. Hilgefort, died in 2003. Survivors include her daughter, Patti Hilgefort of Cincinnati; sons, Joe Hilgefort of Hebron and Jim Hilgefort of Fort Thomas; and five grandchildren. Entombment was in Forest Lawn Mausoleum in Erlanger. Memorials: St. Henry Church, 3813 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018 or St. Vincent de Paul Faith Community Pharmacy, 2655 Crescent Springs Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Judy Huddleston

Judy F. Huddleston, 62, Crittenden, died July 27, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Gardnersville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bob L. Huddleston Sr.; son, Loren Michael Huddleston of Dry Ridge; daughters, Rose Marie Hernandez of Crittenden and Denise Sturgil of Florence; sister, Linda Ehling of Fort Mitchell; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Helen Jones

Burial was at Arlington Cemetery in Cincinnati. Memorials: BAWAC, 7970 Kentucky Drive, Florence, KY 41042.

Rodney Parker

Rodney A. Parker, 66, Erlanger, died July 29, 2009. He was a certified public accountant. Survivors include his daughters, Therese Brown and Deborah Jones; son, Thomas Parker; two brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Billy Phillips

Billy Lee Phillips, 76, of Newport, formerly of Harrodsburg, died July 26, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was an Army veteran. His wife, Charlotte A. Phillips, and daughter, Mattie June Baker, died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Debbi Boyers of Elsmere; stepson, Rob Wilson of Newport; stepdaughter, Dee Bradford of Taylor Mill; sister, Betty June Everson of Alexandria; brother, Jimmy Phillips of Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The body was donated to the University of Cincinnati body donation program.

James Puetz Sr.

James A. Puetz Sr., 65, Covington, died July 25, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Covington. He was a long distance truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Puetz; sons, Dean Puetz of Covington and Daniel Brewer of Dayton; daughters, Rose Puetz of Covington, Renee Brewer of Bellevue and Dovie Poe of Dayton; seven brothers; five sisters, and 16 grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Helen K. Jones, 87, Edgewood, died July 24, 2009, at Brighton Gardens, Edgewood. She was a legal secretary for Strass & Troy Law Firm and member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood. Her husband, John “Jack” Jones, died previously. Survivors include her brothers, Robert Klensch of Edgewood and Frank Klensch of Cheviot; sisters, Norma Hansen of Cincinnati and Ruth Scheper of Fort Wright. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow, handled the arrangements. Memorials: The Point, 104 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.

James Michael “Mike” Ryle, 54, Latonia, died July 30, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a taxi driver for Yellow Cab Co. His fiancée, Katrina J. Hogle of Melbourne, survives. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Silver Grove Christian Church, 122 W. Second St., Silver Grove, KY 41085.

Robin Kersey

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Robin Lee Kersey, 43, a homemaker, Taylor Mill, died July 25, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Keith Whisler; sons, Jimmy Kersey of West Liberty, T.J. Smith and Thomas Kersey of Taylor Mill; daughter, Crystal Kersey of Taylor Mill; mother, Pauline Helton, stepfather Tommy Helton, both of Taylor Mill; brothers, Jamie Sullivan of Latonia, Michael Kennedy of Aurora, Ind., Gregory Chapa of West Liberty; sisters, Tonya Peniston of Covington, Hanna and Heather Helton of Taylor Mill. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Joseph Krebs

The Rev. Joseph M. Krebs, 52, Crestview Hills, died July 26, 2009, at his home. He was a minister, evangelist, Navy veteran and member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. Survivors include his wife, Paula Krebs; son, Dannon Krebs of Fort Bragg, N.C.; daughters, Sada Jump of Erlanger, Megan Krebs of Dry Ridge and Ashley Krebs of Crestview Hills; mother, Florence Krebs of Crestview Hills; sister, Sandra Young of New Orleans, La.; and five grandchildren. Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow, handled the arrangements.

Carla Lewallen

Carla J. King Lewallen, 47, Covington, died July 29, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Woodrow Lewallen; daughters, Vicky Siler and Jennifer Fuqua, both of Louisville; sons, Christopher Harman of Erlanger and Timothy Harman of Covington; sisters, Mary Ralston, Melissa King and Patricia Lueke; brothers, Richard and James King; and one grandchild. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

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Thomas K. Wallace, 86, Covington, died July 23, 2009, at Rosedale Manor, Covington. He was a machinist for Avery Machine and a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Ila F. Wallace, died in 2006. Survivors include his sons, Thomas Wallace of Columbia, S.C., Hubert Ferry of Covington and Michael West of Falmouth, Mass.; daughters, Angela Price of Alabama, Laura Smiddy of Covington, Sharleen Haire of Mississippi, Beverly Martin of Covington and Theresa Judy of Fort Wright; brother, Henry Wallace of Burlington; sister, Maybelle Lindsey of Amelia; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements.

Frank Smith

Frank Smith, 80, Covington, died July 28, 2009, St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was an awning installer. His wife, Marian Bell Smith, died previously. Survivors include his stepson, Robert W. Stephenson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati.

Joyce Stoner

Joyce Stoner, 72, Elsmere, died July 23, 2009, at Woodcrest Manor, Elsmere. She was a hairdresser, musician and owner of Keyboard Lounge. Her husband, Donald Stoner, died in June. Survivors include her son, Doug Tucker of Villa Hills; daughters, Michelle Miller of Elsmere and Bobbi Jo Garcia of Covington; brother, Daniel Martinez of Texas; sister, Bonnie Richardson of Fort Thomas; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Elsmere, handled the arrangements.

Robert Lee “Big Bopper” Wilson Sr., 70, Crescent Springs, died July 27, 2009, in Crescent Springs. He was a mailer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, member of Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church, Transfer Union and High Jumpers Jeep Club I.O.K. 4. Survivors include his wife, Connie Wilson; sons, Robert Wilson Jr. of Independence, Anthony Wilson of Crescent Springs and Jay Burton of Hamilton, Ohio; daughters, Julie and Jennifer Burton, both of Hamilton; nine grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Memorials: Kenton County Animal Shelter, 1020 Mary Laidley Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Robert R. Vallandingham, Jr., 76, Florence, died July 31, 2009, at his residence. He was the owner of BFC Auto Trim and Body Shop in Covington, a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a chaplain for Truckers’ Christian Chapel, Florence. Survivors include his wife Irma; sons Frank of Erlanger and Bob and Charlie of Florence; daughter Debbie of Elsmere; two brothers, Harold of South Shore, Ky. and Bennie of Forest Park, Ohio; sister, Mary of Florence; nine grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church Mission Fund, 3711 Tibbatts Ave., Latonia, KY 41015 or a charity of one’s choice.

Claude Smith, 74, Butler, died July 30, 2009, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Corryville. He worked for CSX Railroad for more than 22 years, was a Korean and Vietnam War veteran serving in the Marine Corps for 10 years and Air Force for five years. Survivors include his wife, Alice M. Trappe Sand Smith of Butler; daughter, Allisa M. Robertson of Butler; stepdaughters, Renee Hartman of Taylor Mill, Karen Wickham of Zanesville, Ohio, and Fran Clifton of Fort Mitchell; stepsons, Brad Sand of Elsmere, Tony Sand of Petersburg, Patrick Sand of Covington, Thomas Sand of Taylor Mill, Michael Sand of Morning View and Richard Sand of Burlington; sisters, Wilma Bloomfield and Beatrice Fetters both of Vanceburg; and 26 grandchildren. Burial was in Peach Grove Cemetery with military honors pro-

Doris Witte

Doris L. Cummins Witte, 82, Melbourne, died July 30, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a clerk for Silver Grove Post Office, and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Camp Springs. Her husband, Chester M. Witte, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Lackey of Melbourne; sons, Ted Witte of Crestview, John and Kevin Witte of Melbourne; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery. Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort

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Edward Raymond Woods, 75, Florence, died July 26, 2009. at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a maintenance employee for Boone County Board of Education. His wife, Delores Woods, died in 1979. Survivors include his daughters, Kelly Wischer of Florence and Kimberly Woods of Verona; sons, Gregory Woods of Erlanger, Chris Woods of Florence, Keith and Derek Woods of Elsmere; sisters, Mary Lou Wright of Erlanger and Allee Kreidler of Florence; and nine grandchildren. Burial was in Florence Cemetery.

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Arleen Steinhauer Zeis, 96, of Highland Heights, formerly of Newport, died July 29, 2009, at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport. She was a homemaker and employee of Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati. Her husband, Joseph Zeis, and daughter, Carol Zeis, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Robert Zeis Sr. of Villa Hills and Ronald Zeis of Highland Heights; sisters, Dorothy Garmany and Elsie Robinson, both of Highland Heights and Donna Meyer of Alexandria; brother, Ronald Steinhauer of Silver Grove; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephens Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Baptist Convalescent Center, 120 Main St, Newport, KY 41071.

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Jimmy Tupman is turning 50 on August 10th.

Kathleen Neuhaus

Kathleen Rose Ann Neuhaus, 45, Erlanger, died July 27, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a light assembly worker at BAWAC. Survivors include her father, Ronald Neuhaus of Erlanger; mother, Rosie Neuhaus of Erlanger; sister, Lisa Duncan of Elsmere; and brother, Ken Neuhaus of Villa Hills.

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Arrests/citations

Martin A. Clifford, 511 W. 14th St., no tail lamps, no operators license, receiving stolen property at Greenup St., July 21. Kahla Newton, 1876 Sunset Ave., Apt. #75, possession of marijuana at 723 Bakewell St., July 21. Danny L. Simmons Jr., 115 W. 32nd St., fourth degree assault at E. 36th St. and Decoursey Ave., July 21. Matthew J. Klopp, 5521 Bross Ct., alcohol intoxication in a public place, carrying a concealed weapon at 438 Pike St., July 21. Eric L. Gary, No Address Given, serving bench warrant for court, possession of marijuana at 1433 Banklick St., July 20. Colin J. Trimborn, 639 Philadelphia St., #3, possession of marijuana at 600 block of Dalton St., July 20. Kaetlin A. Mitchell, 637 W. 11th St., hindering prosecution at 637 W. 11th St., July 21. Nancy M. Holcomb, 40 Kyles Lane, #1, disregarding stop sign, serving bench warrant for court, first degree possession of a controlled substance at Eastern Ave., July 23. Julius R. Booker Jr., 107 E. 24th St., alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, carrying a concealed weapon at 100 W. 6th St., July 26. Shane R. Talbert, 5111 Delmar, disregarding stop sign, public intoxication, local violation codes at 38th St. and Church , July 25. Dina M. Anness, 439 S. Linden, alcohol intoxication in a public place, giving officer false name or

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address, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia, serving bench warrant for court at 16th St. and May, July 24. David Debois, No Address Given, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance at 1026 Madison Ave., July 24. Danita Jones, 48 Mcmicken #3, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance at 1026 Madison Ave., July 24. Adeniyi W. Giwa, 2419 Montana Ave., Apt. #6, trafficking in a controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school at 1820 Madison Ave., July 23. Cameron B. Avery, 108 Trevor St., trafficking in a controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school at 1820 Madison Ave., July 23. Christopher M. Hurtt, 567 Walnut St., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at Park Lanes, July 22. Penny A. Morris-Broughton, 1901 Eastern Ave., first degree wanton endangerment, first degree possession of a controlled substance at 1901 Eastern Ave., July 26.

Incidents/investigations Assault

A man reported being assaulted at Decoursey Ave., July 22. A woman had her hair pulled out at Todd Ct., July 21. A man was knocked to the ground at W. 5th St., July 26. A woman reported being assaulted at Trevor St., July 25. A woman reported being assaulted at Huntington Ave., July 24. A man started two fights at Madison Ave., July 26. A man assaulted another man at E.

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Assault, criminal mischief

A woman was struck in the head and had her cell phone broken at Philadelphia St., July 20. Suspects caused harm to one another atMadison Ave., July 26.

Assault, neglect action

A man left two children alone and assaulted a woman at Promontory Dr., July 24.

Burglary

15-20 fishing poles, 4 tackle boxes, a reciprocating saw, and a tool box was stolen at 308 E. 43rd St., July 20. A woman reported being assaulted in her residence at 508 Watkins St., July 20. A door was damaged when someone tried to gain entry at 602 Sanford St., July 22. Several items were stolen from a residence at 58 W. 28th St., July 22. Three motorcycles were stolen at 106 Wallace Ave., July 22. A TV was stolen at 945 York St., July 24. Several pieces of jewelry were stolen at 2 E. 28th St., July 23. A rear door and its window were damaged at 2776 Madison Pike, July 23. Several items were stolen from a residence at 1708 Garrard St., July 23. A purse was stolen at 612 Altamont Ave., July 26.

Criminal mischief

A vehicle's window was shattered at W. 5th St. between Craig and Russell, July 20. Fencing was damaged at 1 Riverside Pl., July 20. A shopping cart was pushed into the front of a vehicle at 1525 Madison Ave., July 23. Two tires of a vehicle were cut at 1801 Jefferson Ave., July 22. A GPS unit was punched and a key was broken off in a vehicle's ignition at 1318 Madison Ave., July 22. A vehicle's tire was flattened at 213 W. 17th St., July 22. A bottle was thrown through a vehicle's window at 1009 Highway Ave., July 25. A vehicle was sprayed with paint at 9 Ridgeport Dr., July 24. The convertible top of a vehicle was torn at W. 5th St. and Russell St., July 25. A front door was shattered at 3929 Winston Ave., July 23.

Criminal mischief, theft

A vehicle's window was shattered at Crescent Ave., July 21.

Criminal possession of a forged instrument Two forged money orders were cashed at 1611 Madison Ave., July 23.

Harassing communications A man reported being harassed by multiple text messages at 1 Police Memorial Way, July 24.

Harassing communications, harassment

A woman reported being harassed at

Garrard St., July 22.

Harassment

A woman reported being harassed at W. 8th St., July 23.

Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

A man was found to be in possession of several pipes with marijuana residue at 600 Philadelphia St., July 26.

Rape

A woman was forced to have sexual intercourse at W. 6th St., July 26.

Terroristic threatening

A man reported being threatened at 6 Southern Ave., July 21. A man reported being threatened at 1610 Banklick St., July 22.

Theft

Three bananas were stolen at 613 4th St., July 20. Two lawn mowers and a power washer were stolen at 401 Crescent Ave., July 20. Metal grates were stolen at 540 Madison Ave., July 20. A deposit bag with over $500 was stolen at 617 W. 3rd St., July 21. A vehicle was stolen at 121 E. 12th St., July 21. Prescription medication was stolen at 401 E. 20th St., July 21. Several sections of cast iron and ductile iron pipe and fittings were stolen at 3900 Locke St., July 21. A vehicle was stolen at 1509 Morton Ave., July 23. A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle at 4555 Amber Dr., July 20. Six flower pots, a bush, and three

sections of heavy gauge chain were stolen at 433 Johnson St., July 20. A bicycle was stolen at 123 W. 5th St., July 22. A game system, three games, and a battery pack were stolen at 151 Bluffside Dr., July 22. Gum and mints were stolen at 4000 Winston Ave., July 22. A suitcase was stolen from a vehicle at 100 W. 6th St., July 25. A TV, tuner, DVD/VCR, and 40 DVDs were stolen at 521 E. 16th St., July 25. A credit card was stolen at 715 Bakewell St., July 24. Eye glasses, court documents, and a wallet were stolen at 1088 Promontory Dr., July 25. A game system and two games were stolen at 9187 Blue Ridge Dr., July 23. A concrete saw was stolen at Holman Ave. and Watkins Ave., July 23. A bicycle was stolen at 1234 Madison Ave., July 23. A purse, camera, and MP3 player was stolen at 3702 Decoursey Ave., July 26. A vehicle was stolen at 222 E. 8th St., July 26. A catalytic converter was stolen off a vehicle at 1545 Greenup St., July 26. A purse was stolen from a vehicle at 234 W. 5th St., July 26. A cell phone was stolen at 1722 Madison Ave., July 24. A lawn mower was stolen at 1226 Fisk St., July 24. A lawn mower was stolen at 1629 Holman Ave., July 24.

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POLICE REPORTS Theft by deception

Bad checks were used to pay for work at 113 E. 41st St., July 20.

Theft of controlled substance, theft

Prescription medication and $100 in cash was stolen at 1537 Eastern Ave., July 25.

Theft of identity

A utility account was opened in the name of another at 1 Police Memorial Way, July 23.

Theft of motor vehicle registration plate

A license plate was stolen at 1631 Banklick St., July 23. The rear bumper of a vehicle was stolen at 2804 Madison Pike, July 24.

Theft, criminal mischief

A stereo/cd player was stolen at 1613 Banklick St., July 23. A stereo was stolen from a vehicle at 1523 Woodburn St., July 25. A CD player, DVD player, and monitor were stolen from a vehicle at 142 E. 42nd St., July 24.

Theft, fraudulent use of a credit card

Contents of a wallet were stolen and credit cards were used at 104 E. 7th St., July 22.

Theft, theft of legend drug

A purse was stolen from a vehicle at 525 W. 5th St., July 25.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

A vehicle was taken without permission at 701 Main St., July 21. A vehicle was loan and not returned at 1403 Garrard St., July 26.

Crescent Springs/Erlanger

Arrests/citations

Mitchell T Mcclain, 46, 1620 Hawthorne Lane, third degree burglary at 2446 Anderson Road, July 27. Jennifer A Miles, 43, 9 Ridgeport Drive, fourth degree assault at 1342 Brightleaf Blvd., July 25. Rick M Heinlein, 3157 Werk Road, theft by unlawful taking at 755 Buttermilk Pike, July 23.

Incidents/investigations First degree criminal mischief

$2,00 worth of vehicle damage reported at 3156 Dixie Highway, July 25. $1,800 worth of damage to structure at Eagle Creek Drive, July 22.

First degree criminal possession of forged instrument Reported at 3471 Misty Creek Drive, July 23.

First degree fleeing/evading, theft by unlawful taking

$400 worth of tools reported stolen at 500 Clock Tower Way, July 28.

Second degree burglary

$300 worth of jewelry, $40 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 518 Perimeter Drive, July 24. $200 worth of tools, $100 bicycle, $200 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 3420 Spring Valley Drive, July 23.

Theft by unlawful taking

$500 worth of firearms, $180 worht of jewelry reported stolen at 3530 Concord Drive, July 26. $500 worth of vehicle parts reported stolen at Hidden Glen Street, July 26. $299 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 800 Buttermilk ike, July 23.

Third degree burglary

Reported at 3203 Dixie Highway, July 27. Reportec at 500 Graves Avenue, July 30.

Third degree criminal mischief

$200 worth of damage to structure at 3463 Ridgewood Drive, July 24.

Fort Mitchell

Arrests/citations

Tyrone Steward, 37, 532 Muse Drive, alcohol intoxication, July 25. Christopher Brandner, 35, 1236 Upland, first degree criminal mischief, alcohol intoxication, July 25. Brittiny M Kelly, 22, 2531 Dixie Highway, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, July 30. Christopher T Atwell, 28, 556 Fawn Run Drive, kenton county warrant, July 30.

Incidents/investigations First degree criminal mischief, alcohol intoxication

$1,001 worth of vehicle damage reported at Dixie Highway, July 25.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at Amhurst Drive, July 29. Reported at Independence Road, July 25. Reported at Taylor Mill Road, July 26. Reported at Victory Lane, July 29.

Burglary

Reported at 4031 Charwood Circle, July 24.

Theft

Second degree burglary

Reported at 3950 Wynnbrook Court, July 25. Reported at Kimberly Court, July 25.

Theft by deception

Theft by unlawful taking purse snatching, leaving scene of accident - failure to render aid or assistance

$1,100 worth of computer hardware, $900 worth of jewelry reported stolen at 74 Burdsall Avenue, July 24. $2,315.27 reported stolen at 2500 Chamber Center Drive, July 23.

Theft by unlawful taking

$200 worth of vehicle parts reported stolen at 70 Thompson Avenue, July 29.

Independence

Arrests/citations

Reported at 1900 Declaration Drive, July 23.

Trafficking controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance Reported at 932 Regal Ridge Road, July 27.

David A. Dressmann, 19, 168 Falvey Road, violation of a Ky. epo/dpo at 713 Rickey Lane, July 29.

Wellness Center offers help to cancer patients People dealing with cancer can find help and hope with the free weekly programs offered at The Wellness Community’s Northern Kentucky facility located in the Lookout Corporate Center (1717 Dixie Highway, Suite 160, Fort Wright). The Wellness Community is a non-profit cancer support agency offering professionally led programs for people affected by cancer, including people diagnosed

with any type of cancer at any stage, their loved ones and caregivers, as well as cancer survivors. All programs are completely free of charge. “Research shows that reducing stress can both improve the quality of life and help boost the immune system’s response,” according to TWC’s Associate Program Director, Kelly Schoen, MSW, LSW. Pre-registration is neces-

sary to join one of the support groups. More information is available by calling TWC at 859-331-5568 or by stopping by any Monday evening in August at 6:30 for Welcome to Wellness, an introductory meeting where visitors can learn more about the free, professional programs of support, education, and hope that are available at The Wellness Community. Beginning in September, Welcome to

Wellness sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.

Soldiers’ prayer service A prayer service for service men and women serving overseas will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Trucker’s Chapel at the TA truck stop on Ky. 18 in Florence. Volunteers from the community meet at this non-denominational service and pray for people from all over the tri-state area who are stationed overseas. This service is held the first

Thursday of each month and is open to anyone. Please show your support to this valuable ministry by coming, even if you don't have family members or friends serving overseas. For more information or to have someone added to the prayer list, call 859282-8600 and leave a message or e-mail Bob Vallandingham at beewonful@aol.com.

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Richard A. Carter, 34, 2517 Gano Court, execution of bench warrant for flagrant non support at 902 Regal Ridge Road, July 27. Robert Floyd, 18, 4223 Briarwood Drive, theft by unlawful taking, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear at 4223 Briarwood Drive, July 24. Sharon B. Schulkers, 48, 4605 Decoursey Avenue, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear at 4209 Beech Grove Drive #5, July 27. Della L. Coleman, 41, 808 Amhurst Drive, arson second degree at 803 Amhurst Drive, July 29.

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Loveland High School Class of 1979 – will celebrate its 30-year reunion Aug. 7 and 8. The class will hold a meet and greet at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at Cindy’s Tavern in Loveland. Activities for Saturday, Aug. 8 include a pot luck picnic noon-4 p.m. at Nisbet Park. Classmates should bring their own drinks (non-alcoholic per park rules), table service (plates, utensils, napkins) and chairs. The class will then meet at 8:30 p.m. at The Works in Loveland for happy hour prices on drinks, pizza and appetizers. For more information E-mail lhhspeg79@aol.com or goose197913@yahoo.com. Christman Family Reunion and Pig Roast – to be conducted Saturday, Aug. 8, on the 98-year-old Christman farm at 1955 Ethelynn Lane, Goshen. Come after 1 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a covered dish, and something to keep it hot or cold as dinner isn’t until 4-5 p.m. Drinks and tableware will be provided. There will be games, swimming and a lot of time for visiting. Call Bill Christman at 7222870, Dick Christman at 257-5811 or Bob Christman at 722-3103.

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August 6, 2009 Amelia High School Class of 1984 – is having its 25th year reunion from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, with a picnic at Sycamore Park in Batavia (www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov/sycamore+pa rk+map+8x11.pdf). Admission is free. Classmates should bring their own lunch. Afterward, food and spirits are planned at Great Scotts (www.1greatscott.com) from 6 p.m. to close. Separate tabs are available. RSVP to Wini Foster at 866-433-7543, or e-mail whatif0103@yahoo.com.

the Fairfield Banquet and Convention Center. Pricing is $85 per couple or $45 for a single if the tickets are bought before July 1. After that date, a couple is $95 and singles are $50. For more information, e-mail Debbie (Owens) Fuson at princetonhs1974@yahoo.com. Taylor High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 graduating class of Taylor High School is conducting its 20-year reunion at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison, 740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Cost is $45 per person, and dinner will be served. Come out for an evening of catching up with old friends, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun.

Glen Este High School Class of 1979 – The Glen Este High School Class of 1979 reunion committee is planning its 30-year reunion for Aug. 8 at the Eastgate Holiday Inn. Any classmates interested in attending the reunion should contact Kelly Clements Blom at kkb7761@aol.com or 513-9320164 with your name, e-mail address (please put “Reunion” in as your subject), mailing address and telephone number.

Amelia High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 senior class of Amelia High School is conducting its 20th class reunion Aug. 9 at Coney Island’s Moonlight Pavilion. If you are a member of the class or know of anyone who is, contact Connie Weisenborn-Heilman at Connie heilman@hotmail.com or at 513-752-7390.

Princeton High School Class of 1974 – Is planning a 35th class reunion for Saturday, Aug. 8, at

Milford High School Class of 1989 – is having its 20-year reunion Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. A pre-reunion gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at Greenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio 28, Milford. On Saturday, the

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reunion will be from 7 to midnight, at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront Bluegrass Ballroom. Dress is summer dressy/semi formal. Tickets must be purchased before the event, and will not be available at the door. Mention the Milford High School 1989 Class Reunion when making reservation to get a discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 15. Everyone that reserves a hotel room at the Radisson will receive a welcome bag. The reunion committee is putting a slide show together for viewing during the reunion. Old and new photos can be e-mailed to Jeff Jounson at 89milfordeagles@gmail.com. Reunion dinner is $45. Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dancing and door prizes. To sponsor the event, contact Jennifer Lewis at jllawrence@lawrencefirm.com. Visit www.milfordclassof1989.com. Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni – is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes. Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also

asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com. Norwood High School Class of 1979 – Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net. Clermont Northeastern High School – Alumni weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak and Lube, 59- Chamber Drive, Milford; 1970-1979: Putters, 5723 Signal Hill Court, Milford; 1980-1989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28, Milford; 1990-1999: Buffalo Harry’s, 1001 Lila Ave., Milford; 2000-2009, Buffalo Wild Wings, 175 River’s Edge Drive, Milford. Saturday night is a dinner dance, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour at the Fastiques Building at the fairgrounds. Send name, telephone number, address, e-mail address and graduating class to: Clermont Northeastern Alumni Association, 5327 Hutchinson Road, Batavia, OH 45103. Cost is $25

per person. Deadline is July 31 for reservations. Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 – is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com. Classes of 1964 Amelia and Glen Este and other 1960 classes – will celebrate their 45th reunion on Aug. 29, at Pattison Park in Owensville. Classmates from other 1960s classes are invited and welcome to attend. E-mail for more information: JerryBargo@aol.com or call Jerry at 859-341-8123 or Ken Ellis at 513-753-4035. Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com. The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com.

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