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At their Aug. 11 meeting, Elsmere city council heard a first reading of an ordinance that would make Buckner Street a oneway road during specified parts of the school day. The ordinance calls for the section of Buckner between Garvey Avenue and Dorothy Howell Drive

to become a one-way road “onehalf hour before and after the beginning of classes each school day morning and one-half hour before and after the dismissal of students on school days.” Classes for schools in the Erlanger-Elsmere School district begin at 8 a.m., and end at 3 p.m, and during the restricted times, traffic would only be allowed to travel west on Buckner Street. Sgt. Todd Cummins said the ordinance should improve the safety of the area for students at nearby Howell Elementary, where traffic tends to be heavy before and after school. “That area can be a real mess over there with parents picking up and dropping off their kids, because it gets really backed up,” he explained. “I think this would help make it more orderly and a lot safer for the kids walking home.” Cummins said he has been in touch with Erlanger-Elsmere Superintendent Kathy Burkhardt about installing flashing lights and a sign in the area to notify residents of the change.

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Students and teachers are back in the classroom for another year of learning in Kenton County schools. Many students, teachers and parents met last week to get ready for the annual event. See what is different this year with the school district and see students who participated in “Ready Fests” beforehand.

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He said the city and school district would likely split the cost of installing the lights, which would be approximately $3,500. “I think that would be beneficial to let people know what’s going on,” he said. Although the council still has to vote on the ordinance after a second reading, they all agreed

that the change would be best for the city. “I’d like to see us get the lights up over there as soon as possible,” said council member Gloria Grubbs. A second reading and vote on the ordinance is expected at the next council meeting, which is scheduled for Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Two Republicans vying for county clerk By Regan Coomer

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Historic Ritte’s Corner is one of the focal points of the Latonia neighborhood, which will be part of a Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission small area study for the next year or so.

Months before the Republican primary in May two candidates have come forward to run for Kenton County Clerk. Incumbent Rodney Eldridge will be challenged by Assistant County Attorney Gabrielle Summe in the Republican primary race May 18. Eldridge, of Taylor Mill, said he’s running again to continue making his campaign promises happen while Fort Wright resident Summe, who has been assistant county attorney since 2001, said she wants to make the office all about the citizens of Kenton County. “Four years ago I ran on a platform to change this office to being more friendly and having quicker customer service,” Eldridge said. “We’ve done that and I want to continue to do that.” Accomplishments Eldridge is proud of include combining the renewal and title transfer office to

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create a onestop-shop as well as expanding the voter registration office for greater efficiency. Summe has the same goal of streamlining the

office in mind. “I want to make it a very efficient office with one-on-one customer service,” she said. “When people come in I want them to know what to expect and what to bring to make it a much quicker process.” Summe also wants to utilize as much technology as possible in the office she hopes citizens will consider their own. “I want to hear from people people have great ideas,” she said. “What do you think we could do better?” Eldridge is also focusing on technology; he and his staff are promoting the ability to pay

renewals online or at credit and debit card terminals, which will be available in the clerk’s office in three months. Election night is another Eldridge focus for the Republic county clerk candidates. “The problem on election night was not caused by the Kenton County Board of Elections or me. It was caused by our vendor Harp Enterprises – a programming error on only the straight ticket vote,” Eldridge said, adding he’s had “many sleepless nights” over the 2008 election. To keep that from happening in 2010, Eldridge and his staff will personally watch Harp Enterprises program the Kenton County ballot. “I know the election will be much smoother in the future because of the changes we’re making now, especially because the Board of Elections voted to go

County clerk fundraisers Republican candidates for county clerk Gabrielle Summe and incumbent Rodney Eldridge will be holding campaign fundraisers in September. Summe’s will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at The Gardens in Park Hills. Summe plans for it to be the kick-off to her campaign. Eldridge’s will be held at the home of Wallace Murphy at 916 Squire Oaks Drive in Villa Hills. with paper ballots and optical scanners, which are much more efficient and easier on the poll workers,” he said. As for Summe, she wants to make sure county votes are “well taken care of.” “That is a key function of the office – working with all the entities to make sure everyone who utilizes the voting machines feels that their vote is going to be counted,” Summe said.

I Have Wings starts support group By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

While she was contemplating the idea of starting a support group, Janet Chambers couldn’t help but remember a comment made to her by a friend who had been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing treatments. “She remarked to me that she just felt ugly, and it struck a chord with me,” said Chambers, the founder of the I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation. “I remember that feeling when I was going through my treatments, and

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I decided this was the perfect time to get the group going.” Chambers, a breast cancer survivor, announced that I Have Wings will be starting a support group this fall for men and women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Chambers started I Have Wings Foundation in 2002 to help support breast cancer research. Additionally, the Foundation currently holds fundraisers through the year to help local breast cancer patients and survivors with everything from purchasing wigs and providing mammograms to offering a scholar-

ships for high school seniors whose parents have suffered from breast cancer. And with support group set to start Sept. 10, Chambers said they’ll be able to offer a new level of emotional support for people. “This gets back to our grassroots effort,” Chambers said. “This will be a chance for people who have been diagnosed to be around people who are going through the same thing and can relate to what they’re feeling.” The group will be held at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Edgewood, and will last about 90 minutes, with partici-

pants learning about controlling their fears, lowering their stress and anxieties, getting healthier through yoga and exercise, and even taking part in activities like crafts and dancing. “We want to help people emotionally and physically, and also offer them something fun,” said Chambers. “We had talked about this group for a while, so to see it come to fruition is really exciting for us.” Space will be limited in the support group. For more information, or to reserve a spot, contact Laura McGreevy at 750-9659.

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TV show features local films, comedians, bands A locally-produced TV show is dedicated to entertaining you with local artists and performers from all over Greater Cincinnati.

The show, “Cincy Entertainment,” has been airing on Time Warner public access channels in Cincinnati for the last four months and should be airing on TBNK public access channels very soon. Each 90-minute episode features short films by local directors, comedic acts, musical performances and anything else falling under the broad banner of entertainment, said creator and producer Michael Baker. “There’s such an incredible amount of talented people who are not getting the visibility they should,” he said. “Before this show I didn’t know so much was going on in Cincinnati and Kentucky. I had no idea there was this much talent.”

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For more about “Cincy Entertainment,” e-mail Cincyentertainment@cinci.rr.com. To watch episodes, visit way cross.tv/Cincy_Entertainment. Baker, an actor and owner of Fade to Gray Films, started the show as a way to give back to the community by giving a venue to performers, especially filmmakers, who may not have one otherwise. “We’re really excited about it,” he said. “There’s really no end in sight. As long as there seems to be a need I’m going to keep doing this.” Baker is open to any suggestions from the community about who or what

should be featured on “Cincy Entertainment.” “Anybody who wants to get involved, help out or suggest something that may be entertaining can contact me,” he said. Ed Barzee, a Covington resident as well as actor and writer, is sponsoring the show to be aired on TBNK. Barzee says watching the show is a win-win for viewers and performers. “It gives a platform for area artists to show off what they’ve been doing and it gives people a chance to see what’s out there,” he said. “You don’t have to go to a night out on the Levee or see the Reds or the Bengals. There are more things to do around here than just those few things.”

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ERLANGER - The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library will be hosting a special program on August 25 to help parents teach their children about the value of money. Mary Ann Pietromonaco and Corrinne McNally from

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The NKY Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney will be on hand to talk to parents about enriching their children’s financial skills and understanding. The program will offer tips on teaching kids the value of money, as well as how to manage it. The program is free, and will begin at 7 p.m. To register, or for more information, contact the library at 962-4000 or visit www.kentonlibrary.org.

Early release days set

ERLANGER – The Erlanger-Elsmere School District has announced the Early Release Days for the 20092010 school year. Children will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. on these days to allow for professional development time for teachers and staff. The early release days will be August 28, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb.

26, March 12, March 26 and April 16. For more information about Early Release Day procedures, contact your child’s school, or contact Central Office at 727-2009.

UK coach at Borders

CRESTVIEW HILLS - University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari will be at the Borders Bookstore Sept. 1 signing copies of his new book, titled “Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and in Life.” Calipari, who previously coached at the University of Massachusetts and Memphis University, as well as the NBA’s New Jersey Nets, is in his first season as the coach at UK. The book signing will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event is expected to draw a crowd, so residents are encouraged to arrive early. For more information, contact Borders at 331-8200. ShopLocal has great deals on everything from chairs to tires.

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Park Hills firefighter to remain city employee By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Park Hills volunteer firefighter and former assistant fire chief John Scott Rigney returned to work Friday Aug. 14 after the city’s legal counsel determined it was lawful for him to be an employee despite his 2004 conviction for his involvement in a fatal wreck. Rigney had taken a leave of absence from the fire department after two council members questioned the liability of his continued employment earlier this month due to a December 30, 2002,

motor vehicle collision stemming from his abuse of alcohol. The collision, which occurred on the AA Highway in Bracken County, resulted in the death of another man. Rigney entered a guilty plea of Manslaughter, Second Degree in 2003 and was later sentenced to eight years in prison. Rigney was released in 2005 on good behavior. City attorney Robert Winter Jr. presented his opinion on the issue at the Aug. 10 council meeting. Winter stated that while Rigney could continue on as an unpaid volunteer firefighter and part-time

paid administrative assistant to the fire department, he could not remain assistant fire chief because the position could be considered a public office. According to the Kentucky Constitution, “All persons shall be excluded from office who have been, or shall hereafter be, convicted of a felony, or of such high misdemeanor as may be prescribed by law, but such disability may be removed by pardon of the Governor.” Winter also cited KRS 335B.020, which gives mayors the authority to hire a convicted felon if he or she is appropriately

convinced of the person’s rehabilitation. “There’s no reason he shouldn’t be here after showing himself to be rehabilitated,” said Mayor Michael Hellmann, who heard testimonies from Rigney’s pastor, family and AA sponsor. Council member Christopher Sudbrink said that while Rigney is an “invaluable” and “irreplaceable” employee, he wanted to make sure the city doing right by the law. “We wanted to be on the up and up so that we wouldn’t run into trouble in the future,” he said. “I’m sure he would want to make

sure his service is in compliance with the law too.” Rigney himself did not want to comment on the issue, but Park Hills Fire Chief Regis Huth spoke on his behalf: “He doesn’t want any trouble. He just wants to keep doing what he loves to do and he does it very well,” Huth said. “I’m happy we were able to follow the law as well as retain a very valuable and exemplary employee,” Huth said. Rigney has worked for the Park Hills Fire Department as a volunteer for more than 20 years and worked for the Covington Fire Department for 12 years.

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Covington wants the community to visualize a bigger, better Latonia 10, 20 and even 30 years from now. A small area study will commence this fall on the Covington neighborhood that was once its own city and still retains much of a city’s character. Business owners, residents and city officials will work with the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission to evaluate land-use, transportation and mobility and community facilities as well as implementation strategies and recommendations for city commission.

“It’s a neat part of town because at one time it was its own city and it has retained some of that distinction,” said City Manager Larry Klein. “Now is a good time to plan for the future so that when the economy does rebound we’ll be ready with that plan – hopefully our timing will be consistent with the national economy improving.” The $125,000 study will get going this fall and should be completed by late summer next year, Klein said. A task force will be created to steer the study. The task force will use data currently being gathered in a separate marketing study to how Latonia stands now in terms of residential and

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Crescent Springs City Council weighed in on problems with code enforcement at their special meeting Monday Aug. 17. Public Works Director George Ripberger discussed issues with the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission’s One Stop Shop services, which handles code enforcement for many local cities. “What we’re trying to do is make sure we’re getting these things taken care of and when we do report violations it’s being followed up on,” Ripberger told Deputy Director for Current Planning Mike Schwartz, who attended the meeting on behalf of the NKAPC. Ripberger told Schwartz many properties are still in violation of code a year and a half after being cited. When Ripberger contacted the NKAPC, he and Schwartz found no code

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enforcement activity had taken place for the last two months. Eight violation letters were sent out after Ripberger’s call. “I have no problem making a list of violations,” Ripberger said. “What I do have a problem with is when nothing’s been done a year and a half later.” Schwartz explained that the code enforcement can be a lengthy and “frustrating” process because statute requires notifications to be hand delivered or sent by certified mail. Oftentimes the recipient avoids signing the mail, which backs up the process, Schwartz said. “We can’t do anything with that citation until we know that property owner has received the citation,” he said. Schwartz said enforcement is difficult in all cities covered by the One Stop Shop, adding “it’s a huge problem for us we cannot solve.” Other than certified mail, the NKAPC can deliver citations using Kenton County

sheriffs. This however comes with a $40 fee per citation. “We know we can use the sheriff’s department, but we have not at this point,” Schwartz said. “We just haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet due to cost.” Crescent Springs City Council members told Schwartz it would be beneficial for the NKAPC to look into hand delivering for better enforcement. “If you have the opportunity to use the sheriff that may be the best bet,” said council member Tom Vergamini. Council member Scott Santangelo even went so far as to suggest cities cost-share to pay for hand delivery. “At the end of the day we’re the ones suffering eye sores on our residents,” he said. “They are not sympathetic to the arguments you’re making to us. I don’t feel like that’s a satisfactory approach for solving the problem.”

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continues in the future.” The life-long resident hopes the study can help facilitate homes for seniors who have “stayed in Latonia, grew old in Latonia and want to stay in Latonia,” she said. Klein said the task force should be formed soon and that a meeting introducing the study and soliciting community input should be held in October or November. “It is a big commitment of time and energy. It’s not just sitting down in a meeting you’re taking the material home and studying it,” Klein said. “The reward is you’re a part of a huge effort to make your neighborhood better.”

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A group of mothers are working to support the nation’s troops. The Northern Kentucky chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America will host a candlelight vigil in honor of soldiers who’ve served the United States in the past and present. The vigil begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Florence Veteran’s Memorial, 8100 Ewing Blvd. “It’s just a way to show our respect to those in the military,” said Lorene Friedman, a member of the Blue Star Mothers. Blue Star Mothers is made up of the mothers of

soldiers and serves as a way for the mothers to support each other while their child is away. The group is working to get its name known, so even more mothers can be supported, said President Kimberly Piol. “We want to know every mother in our area who doesn’t know we exist,” Piol said. The city of Florence recognized the help the group could offer with the vigil and allowed them to use the Veteran’s Memorial, Friedman said. “Without the support of the officials of the city, Blue Star Mothers would still be struggling to be recognized,” she said.

During the vigil, there will be guest speakers and musicians. Gold Star Mothers will be the guests of honor, Friedman said. Gold Star Mothers are women whose children died serving their country. “There’ll be no fanfare or anything; they’ll just be our honored guests,” Friedman said. This will be the first vigil the group hosts at the memorial, but Piol plans to make it an annual event. “Please come and support those who are fighting or who have fought,” she said. For more information about the Northern Kentucky Blue Star Mothers visit nkybluestars.org.

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Youth gain summer experience More than 5,000 Kentuckians between 14 and 24 years of age are gaining valuable work experience and earning a paycheck through the Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Youth Employment Program. The $15 million federal program is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and administered through the Office of Employment and Training in Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Public, private and nonprofit employers are partnering with 10 local workforce investment areas across the state to provide work and training opportunities for low-income youth and young adults in their communities. Youth are paid through the federal program while employers receive a shortterm employee at no cost to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Youth Employment Programs are tailored

to meet the needs of the youth and employers in local communities. It is a great opportunity for youth to gain work-readiness skills and earn money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also benefits local employers who may not be able to afford summer help during this difficult economic time,â&#x20AC;? said Pat Dudgeon, Workforce Investment Act youth program coordinator in OET. The program, which runs from May 1 to Sept. 30, will employ about 6,000 youth when all participants have been placed. Youth are usually paid minimum wage for a specified workday/workweek. Debby Combs, human resources manager, Kenton County Airport Board, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, said the program has been very successful for the airport and they wish they could have had even more participants. Three are employed by the board

while two others are working for employers at the airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program has been very worthwhile for both the airport and its concessions. We are helping the youth in our community develop hands-on experience in an excellent work environment. The program gives them eight weeks of actual on-the-job skills funded by the Workforce Investment Act,â&#x20AC;? said Combs. The program targets lowincome youth who have one or more of the following barriers: deficient in basic literacy skills; school dropout; homeless, runaway or foster child; pregnant or parenting; offender; or an individual (including a youth with a disability) who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment. Program participant Kyle Fibbe, 23, a senior at Western Kentucky University, is

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The City of Taylor Mill wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay dues to the Kentucky League of Cities until state Auditor Crit Luallen finishes her evaluation of the organization. Taylor Mill City Commission passed a resolution at their Aug. 12 meeting expressing concern about the recently-revealed facts about the KLC and the intention to withhold dues payment until â&#x20AC;&#x153;the proper steps are taken to return credibility to this organization,â&#x20AC;? said Commissioner Dan Bell. The nonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial practices have been scrutinized in the last month following an investigation by the Lexington HeraldLeader. Officials of the KLC, which provides lobbying, financial and insurance services to Kentucky cities, recently admitted to a 2006

credit card charge to a Las Vegas strip club while $300,000 in credit card expenses were charged by three of the KLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top executives in the last three years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m concerned is this organization represents us and represents all the cities in Kentucky,â&#x20AC;? Bell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good old boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; system if you will.â&#x20AC;? Bell told the commission he had had talks with Williamstown Mayor Glenn Caldwell, who is not only on the KLC executive committee, but is also going to be part of the committee recommending changes to cur-

rent practices. While commission agreed change is needed, Taylor Mill city officials feel an outside opinion is needed to truly make a difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There needs to be more checks and balances,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Mark Kreimborg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like the foxes watching the hen house. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appoint your own people to come in and oversee what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and set policies.â&#x20AC;? The city plans to recommend an external oversight board of some sort to help monitor the KLC in the resolution, which Bell said Caldwell will bring â&#x20AC;&#x153;directly to the board.â&#x20AC;?

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working in airfield maintenance at the airport. The Erlanger resident said he could not find an internship in his field of industrial science with a concentration in architecture, but he feels lucky that he found a summer job and he enjoys the airport environment. He said he likes working in groups with all types of people and he enjoys working with his hands and completing projects such as painting runway lines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like seeing a finished product and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting that here. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really thankful for this job. The people I work with are great and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really satisfied. I would do it again,â&#x20AC;? Fibbe said. Combs said the program gives the airport an opportunity to be a good community neighbor and they are excited with the performance of the youth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delivering,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, approved $6,560 at their monthly meeting in support of a Shared-use Equipment Program in Kenton County. The Northern Kentucky Cattle Association Inc. submitted a proposal to the Kenton County Agricultural Development Council and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The Shared-use Equipment Program was estab-

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Woodland Middle School eighth graders modeled correct dress code at Readifest Thursday Aug. 13. Back row left to right: Hannah Covey, Desirae Sela, Kara Kitts and Sydney Burris. Front row: Dulci Gurley and Hannah Theissen.

Kenton schools excited for new teacher rubric By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Pencils were sharpened, books were assigned and celebratory balloons released in the Kenton County School District Aug. 19 to celebrate the kickoff of the 20092010 school year. New standards for teachers will make it easier for them to mature as an instructor this year, said Superintendent Tim Hanner. Better instructors means better RTI, or response to instruction. “We have developed a Professional Practices Rubric, not only to be the way our teachers are eval-

uated, but also to guide our professional development and our ongoing school improvement,” he said. Hanner is also confident his educators will have no problem keeping up the momentum despite a lack of state accountability testing - state legislature retired the CATS testing last year and is currently developing a new assessment as well as working nationally to develop new core content standards. “Our message is we stay the course in what we’ve been doing. We know state-level testing is in a state of flux and will be changing.

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Eighth graders Ian Adams, Tyler Eisner, Todd Farrell and Ivan Cornelius jumped their enthusiam for a new school year at Woodland Middle’s Readifest Thursday Aug. 13. We’re confident there will be positive outcomes for our students because the things that Senate Bill One ended up ensuring is really what we feel like to be the continuation of Kentucky education.” Hanner said he was able to look at a draft of the new core content standards for mathematics, which reflect international standards. “We’re encouraged by that,” he said. “Hopefully in the areas of numeracy the standards will not be as wide and broad and will be narrower and deeper so that teachers not only cover all they need to cover, but also make learning opportunities deeper for

deeper understanding for our students on all grade levels.” In the meantime, Hanner is excited about the debut of the professional practices rubric because it has “clear expectations” on how to move from level to level in an educator’s development. “This is new ground in education. To my knowledge we’re the first in our state to do this and I’m proud of our teacher’s association and our board of education for adopting such a practice.” Fort Wright Elementary School Principal Barb Juengling said the teacher’s rubric is essential because it illustrates what “quality instruction really looks like,” she

said. “It helps to really define, for example, ‘What does it really mean to be a good (lesson) planner?’” she said. Woodland Middle School Principal Eric Morwessel helped developed the professional rubric. Morwessel said the rubric will be more about teachers and administrators working together towards improvement instead of being evaluated and given a sometimes hard-to-understand number in the old system. “That number had nothing to do with improving instruction in the classroom for the kids,” he said. “That’s the big thing.”

Beechwood approves Ready … set … learn compensating tax rate Erlanger-Elsmere welcomes back students By Jason Brubaker

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In a rough economy with many cities and school districts looking for extra revenue, Beechwood Superintendent Glen Miller said he was proud to recommend no tax increase for the 2009-2010 school year. “The district has done a great job of managing our money over the years, and I think this is something people will be pleased to hear,” he said. The tax rate, which was approved unanimously by the school board, will be $7.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Miller said that rate was determined to be the compensating tax rate, defined by Kentucky Revised Statutes as the rate that will yield the same amount of revenue as the previous year. The rate actually represents a slight decrease in the rate from last year, but since the property assessments has increased, the rate still should produce the same amount of revenue. “We’re in outstanding shape from a financial standpoint because we’ve really buckled down and made wise use of our money,” said Miller. “We don’t spend money on anything that won’t have an impact on student achievement.” In a released statement, school board Chairman Michael Dammert said the district is always looking for ways to make their education more cost-effective. “The school board will continue to look for ways to leverage our financial and human resources in order to stretch our educational dollars,” he said. “At the same

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Beechwood Superintendent Glen Miller’s recommendation for no tax increase in the 2009-2010 school year was approved unanimously by the school board. The rate, which will be $7.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value, actually decreased by two cents from last year’s rate. time, we’ll continue to provide a quality education and program of activities that leads to excellence in student achievement.” Miller also pointed out that Beechwood is one of the leastfunded districts in Kentucky with regards to the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) program, a state program that allocates dollars to districts based on a number of factors, including size and need. According to Miller, Beechwood ranked 170 out of 174 total districts in the 2007-08 school year in SEEK funding. “It just comes down to managing your money and being smart with expenses,” he said. “We have achieved unprecedented academic success for Beechwood students and will continue to do so despite the changed economic climate.” For more information about Beechwood, visit www.beechwood.k12.ky.us.

For the first time in close to three months, the Howell Elementary parking lot found itself buzzing with activity Aug. 17, as children strode about in the earlymorning air with their backpacks loaded, their shirts tucked in and their smiles gradually overtaking their tired eyes. “It’s been pretty smooth here this morning so far,” said principal Eric Saylor as he greeted students by the door. “We’re definitely set

for a great year.” Third-grader Trevon Mason said he was excited for the first day of classes, as he showed off his new backpack and clothes while trying to find his classroom. “Yeah-I like to wear all my new things on the first day,” he said with a big smile. “I’m glad to be starting school again now- it should be fun.” For more information about the Erlanger-Elsmere School District, including a calendar for the 20092010 school year, visit www. erlanger.k12.ky.us.

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Howell Elementary teacher Shelley Dunhoft greets her students the first day of classes.

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Howell Elementary second-grader Rictor Morgan carries some supplies into school.

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Howell Elementary Principal Eric Saylor talks with Johnny Hall and his son, Jonathan.

Trevon Mason poses in the Howell Elementary office before making his way to his class the first day of school.

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Some interesting things I’ve learned along the way 1) Tune your television to any channel that it doesn’t receive, and about one percent of the dancing static you see is accounted for by … the Big Bang. The next time you complain that there is nothing on, remember that you can always watch the birth of the universe. Bill Bryson “A Short History of Nearly Everything” 2) “The music of the spheres,” the Pythagorean metaphor that has inspired great composers throughout the ages, is no figment of human imagination. As music critic John Rockwell commented, “Who knew? All those philosophers and scientists and theoreticians who believed in the ancient Music of the Spheres were on to something. There is such a music, and it’s the note B-flat.” Rockwell refers to the fact that in 2003 astronomers using the Hubble telescope registered a “cosmic hum” emanating from black holes with “a frequency equivalent to a Bflat which in their instruments calculated to be 57 tones below middle C.” Among musicologists, this news from outer space has sparked an Internet quest for the emotional and

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aesthetic significance of B-flat …” Elizabeth Michael Boyle “Science as Sacred Metaphor”

3 ) “Why do kids today wear their baseball caps the wrong way round? asked someone wearing his peak-forward. “Two reasons,” said Kipling … First, you need ask yourself what signals a male needs to transmit to a potential mate in order to advertise his suitability as a source of strong genetic material, more likely to survive than that of his competitor males. One answer is brute physical strength. Now, consider the baseball cap. Worn in the traditional style it offer protection against the sun and also the gaze of aggressive competitors. By turning the cap around, the male is signaling that he doesn’t need this protection: he is tough enough to face the elements and the gaze of any who might threaten him. Second, inverting the cap is a gesture of non-conformity. Primates live in highly ordered social structures. Playing by the rules is considered essential. Turning

the cap around shows that the male is above the rules that constrain his competitors, and again signals that he has a superior strength. Julian Baggini “The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten” 4) For the first time in human history belief in God has become implausible in Western civilization, and to the very same extent it had

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been plausible for earlier generations. As a result, the religious believer is in a defensive position. He knows his belief will be challenged and that if this happens, he will have to explain himself either in religious terms that more often than not irritate the other rather than enlighten him, or in secular terms that are not adequate for expressing transcendence.

Therefore, you may expect people to draw back from talking about their religion and their spirituality, and to be afraid of encountering incomprehension if not down right rejection. Agneta Schreurs “Psychotherapy and Spirituality”

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How to pickle that peck of peppers

When I go out to the garden to pick peppers, I think of Nell Wilson, along with my sisters S o n i a E r v i n , Christine Lawson and Edith Hartwell. Nell is Ron Wilo n ’ s Rita smom. Ron Heikenfeld is our garRita’s kitchen d e n i n g columnist and I met Nell years ago when I was a guest on Ron’s radio show. Nell’s pickled pepper recipe is one of the best. Sonia, Christine and Edith were the first of my sisters to learn to make pickled peppers from my mom.

Mom made big batches of everything. Nell’s version is for smaller batches, which are more doable for most of you. Even if you’ve never canned, I hope you try a batch. You’ll be glad you did when you compare the price of pickled peppers with home canned. The bonus is they make great gifts from the kitchen, and you know exactly what’s in them.

Nell Wilson’s famous pickled peppers

*I make this with a mixture of mostly hot peppers. I usually don’t add 2 cups sugar; I’ll start out with half a cup, taste the brine, and go from there. (Someone told me you could also use

don’t remember! It depends on the size of the peppers, whether you use quart or pint jars, etc.

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Nell Wilson’s pickled peppers recipe. Splenda). If you have extremely hot peppers, though, the 2 cups of sugar is not too much. My sister, Christine, makes my mom’s big batch version of these and uses no sugar at all so it’s up to you. As far as the yield, I

Wash canning jars and lids, then put jars in a big pan, covered with water. Bring to a boil and boil 15 minutes. (If your dishwasher is hot enough, use that to sterilize the jars). Keep in hot water until you’re ready to fill.

Brine

6 cups clear vinegar, 5 percent acidity 2 cups water 1 ⁄2 to 2 cups sugar (see note above)* Bring brine to a boil. Let boil gently as you fill jars.

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Rita’s herb goat cheese log.

Prepare peppers

Wash. Leave whole with a slit down the center, or cut into slices as desired. I like to remove seeds if I slice them, but this is optional. Remember the membrane that the seeds are attached to is the hottest part of the pepper, and the seeds are the second hottest part. Place peppers in sterilized, hot jars, packing tightly. Pour boiling brine over, covering peppers. Add seasonings, such as garlic, bay leaf, herbs, etc. or leave plain. Wipe rims with wet cloth. Put lids on. No need to process these as the vinegar keeps bacteria out. Jars will seal on their own – you’ll hear little “pings” as the seal completes. Any that don’t seal just put in fridge. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

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• The lids are a twoparter: a flat seal and a ring. The rings are reusable; the seals are not. • Video for pickling peppers on abouteating.com.

Rita’s goat cheese log

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sive. Just roll a goat cheese log into some chopped herbs and/or edible flowers. Choose one or two or a lot, like parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary (not too much), chives, thyme, sage, nasturtiums, rose petals, etc. Delicious with French bread or crackers.

Lois Maas’ spinach salad dressing

Lois sent this as a thank you for all the good recipes she’s gotten from this column. “My sister gave it to me,” she said.

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Blend in blender. 2

⁄3 cup canola oil ⁄3 cup sugar 1 ⁄3 cup wine vinegar 3 tablespoons horseradish mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium onion 2

Spinach salad

2 lbs. fresh spinach 6 hardboiled eggs chopped 1 lb. fried bacon 1 package Pepperidge Farm stuffing Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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What are your favorite and least favorite memories from your school days? “Being hall monitor, having free roam of the playground which had lots of trees and sandboxes, after lunch you could buy a ticket for a nickel to see a movie in the auditorium (usually it was Laurel and Hardy serials) or you could choose to go to the library instead or you could just go home for lunch. No school buses; we walked come rain, shine, sleet, hail, snow. Our school lunches were 20 cents and all the pies were made there in the kitchen. At one school I attended they were caught serving horse meat for hamburger! I liked art and gym and cooking and shop and hated everything else! If someone disrupted class by misbehaving they were sent down to the office and had their hands/bottom whacked! Sometimes the teacher did it and saved the principal the bother. Needless to say there were very few kids that acted up! But, lookout when he left the

Next question What do you expect from the Bengals this year? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. room as the spitballs and erasers went a-flying. I still stay in touch with several school friends from fourth grade.” Duke

“I remember teachers and other staff who encouraged me, challenged me and helped equip me with tools for life. I remember a few teachers and staff who contributed very little to my education. I learned life lessons from both groups.” G.G. “The worst days in high school were the cliques. The best was when I was named class clown when I graduated. Also, to see everybody dressed up at the prom, that was fantastic.” I.K.

Setting politics aside for a quicker economic recovery A few years ago we never would have thought our local unemployment figures could exceed 10 percent, but thankfully a variety of indicators show portions of our national economy to be stabilizing. The issue now is whether we will have fewer jobs. A stable, but smaller, economy won’t offer relief to those who want to work. All of us are searching for answers. I believe in the end we will get it right. History suggests that economic policy on recovery has had little to do with party politics. Both parties have gotten it right and wrong. In 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, at first Republican President Herbert Hoover did little or nothing. Later he supported the Emergency Relief and Construction Act to fund public works programs. He also supported the creation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, which provided loans for government bailouts. To attempt to pay for these programs, President Hoover supported one of the largest tax increases in history and interest rates soared. The economy did not enter into a period of sustained growth until World War II in the 1940s. Republican President Hoover’s outcome can be contrasted with the approach undertaken by Republican President Ronald Reagan and Democratic Speaker Tip O’Neil. President Reagan took office with 12 percent inflation, interest rates at 16 percent, and high unemployment. In relatively short order, President Reagan and a bipartisan coalition led the nation to its longest period of peace-time economic expansion. It began in the spring of 1983, just over a year after a Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed across-the-board tax cuts and shortly after interest rates began returning to reasonable levels. It might be said that Republican President Hoover’s approach to economic recovery lacked solid fundamentals. President Reagan

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and Speaker O’Neill appear to have gotten it right. There are questions about job recovery which are at the core of AmeriRobert D. can dreams. Hudson They are about Community restoring retirefunds and Recorder ment home values. guest And there are columnist some answers more Americans are confronting. We know that printing money and government borrowing causes interest rates to rise, which could crowd out growth. We know that increasing marginal tax rates in a recession, with new energy and health care taxes, can cause some businesses to think twice about rehiring workers. Because American manufacturers did not cause this recession, subjecting them to new regulations is unlikely to fix it. Nationalizing additional segments of health care seems very unlikely to restore the value of houses and retirement funds. History will judge fondly the public servants who rise to the challenge and focus on restoring jobs. President Reagan and Speaker O’Neill, two political giants from different sides of the aisle, came together and did what needed to be done to help a country in crisis, representing all Americans. One of the most encouraging signs over the last year is that entrepreneurs and workers throughout our region have something to say. Their message has far more to do with this country’s history of job growth than it does partisan politics. But at the end of the day, they will help elect (or re-elect) leaders who present the ideas which will help steer the economy toward true recovery. Robert D. Hudson is chairman of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. His term ends Sept. 1.

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New club promotes library to children As summer draws to a close and children and families are thinking about returning to school, what can your Kenton County Public Library do to help your children experience the joy of reading? The library takes its role as a partner in education very seriously, and we are always trying to find ways to encourage children to come to the library and discover all the wonderful books we have waiting for them! Our newest motivational tool is called the Booker Buddy Club. It is our hope that our library mascot, Booker, will encourage more children to get library cards and to use library services as they sign up to join the Club. All children aged 12 and under are eligible to join the Club. Children do not need to live in Kenton County to join. Applications for Club membership will be available at all locations of the Kenton County Public Library, as well as on the library webpage, beginning Aug. 31. Upon completion of the application, children will receive a special Booker sticker to affix to their library card, designating them as members of the Booker Buddy Club.

Children who do not already have a library card will hopefully receive their first library card at this time. All children who are memLisa Tewes bers of the Club Community will receive a Recorder birthday card from Booker in guest the month of columnist their birthday. The birthday card will invite them to come to any Kenton County Public Library location and select a prize from a Treasure Chest assortment. This will provide another opportunity for library staff to promote the library's programs, services, and collections for children. Another perk for members of the Booker Buddy Club will come in April, during National Library Week, when each Kenton County Public Library location will host a Booker Birthday Bash for Club members. National Library Week is celebrated across the nation during the third week of April, and that just happens to be the week of Booker's birthday!

To celebrate, each Kenton County Public Library location will choose a day during that week to host the party, and Booker Buddy Club members will be invited. Children who attend a Booker Birthday Bash will enjoy a visit from Booker, some birthday cake, and some special stories and music. Reaching out to children and families is an important part of the mission of the Kenton County Public Library. Our library has so many excellent services and programs for children and families, as well as an excellent collection of children's books, music, movies, and magazines for children to enjoy. And the best part is that it's all free! Unfortunately, we know that many children and families are not aware of all the great things the library has to offer. It is our hope that the Booker Buddy Club will result in increased use of the library by children and families, especially among those who are currently non-users or underserved users in our community, and create many more lifelong library users! Lisa Tewes is an employee at the Kenton County Library

Not too late to enjoy the garden Question: I just moved here from another state, and I really miss my vegetable garden, but I suppose it’s too late to plant a garden now, isn’t it? What’s the “cut-off date” for starting vegetable gardens in this area? Answer: There is still time to plant a few things without winter protection or many more if you construct a simple cold frame or just cover the crops with some kind of frost protection. It is not too late to continue to enjoy the garden and add new plantings. A variety of produce can be grown in Northern Kentucky gardens in the coming weeks, allowing fresh items to be available well into the fall. The cooler nights experienced later in the year as these vegetables mature may increase the sugar content of many crops and thus increase their quality. Cooler nights also slow growth, so crops can take longer to mature than in the summer. Keep this slower pace in mind when you check seeds for days to maturity. You need to plant lettuce seeds right away for a fall harvest. Try some of the red, purple, yellow, or spotted varieties for added color and fun. In addition, go ahead and plant seed now for mustard greens, turnip greens and beet greens. Also, between now and Sept. 1, make two staggered plantings of spinach. Between now and Sept. 15, make weekly plantings of radish seeds for a prolonged harvest throughout the fall. After planting the crops mentioned above, it’s time to build a simple coldframe. All you need is 4 boards (2 by 12 inches) for the sides, and some kind of clear plastic or glass for the roof. Old glass sliding doors or old double-pane

windows work great for this. Build your base to fit the glass or plastic roof. Make the length whatever you want, but keep the width to Mike Klahr about 4 feet so Community you can easily Recorder reach the midof the bed columnist dle from each side without climbing into the coldframe. Put this “empty sandbox” on the ground, dig up the soil, and plant in it. You can add some compost or potting mix if you want. This will be your cold frame. Now, inside your coldframe, you can plant all sorts of cool-season veggies: carrots, kale, collards, Bibb lettuce, turnips, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, radishes, turnips, beets, parsley, snow peas and leaf lettuce. You will enjoy harvesting up until Christmas, and many of these crops will actually survive the winter and start growing again in February and March for an April harvest. If you vent the roof about one inch, your coldframe will never get too hot. Otherwise, if it is kept closed, the temperature inside will climb to 100 degrees on a sunny January day! Ventilation is essential. Only close the cold frame completely for nights when temperatures will be in the teens or colder. Then, close it down and cover with blankets for the night. Blankets may be left on for up to three days of extreme cold; then remove blankets to allow entry of sunshine into the coldframe, and

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• Growing Figs at Home: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union. Free, but please call 586-6101 to register, or enroll online at www.ca.uky.edu/boone. • Arboretum “Friends” meeting, everyone welcome: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union. Call Laura at 586-6101 for details. • Tomato Tasting Party: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Bring one or more fresh tomatoes of known variety as your “entry ticket” to this fun event, and/or bring a food dish made from tomatoes (recipes welcome!). You’ll get to taste every imaginable size, shape and color of America’s favorite vegetable … or is it a fruit? Tomato games, puzzles, trivia, and prizes (including one for the largest tomato). Free, but call 586-6101 to register, or enroll at www.ca.uky.edu/boone . begin venting again with a oneinch crack to let air in. If the coldframe is placed in an existing garden, and the previous crop was well fertilized and grew vigorously, you may need to add little if any additional fertilizer; otherwise apply about 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer such as 5-10-10 or 10-10-10 per 100 square feet of planting area, or submit a 2-cup soil sample to your local Extension Office for precise recommendations. Remember to keep fall gardens well watered as this tends to be a fairly dry time in Kentucky. A weekly irrigation sufficient to wet the soil to 6 or 8 inches should be adequate. This is more or less equivalent to a weekly one-inch rain. Mike Klahr is the Boone County Extension Agent for Horticulture.

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• St. Henry High School girls’ golf team beat Scott High School with a score of 167 against Scott’s 194, at World of Sports, Aug. 14. St. Henry’s Sara Fronk shot a 39. • Covington Catholic boy’s golf team won the Cougar Classic at Boone Links, Aug. 12, shooting a 324. Covington Catholic’s Austin Beck shot a 78. Ryle shot a 329, Boone County a 336, Cooper a 341, St. Henry a 354, Conner a 358, Holy Cross a 360, Villa Madonna a 361, Dixie Heights a 376 and Highlands a 427. • Villa Madonna girls’ golf team beat Conner, Aug. 13, at Lassing Point with a score of 213 against Conner’s 222.

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• Scott High School defeated Grant County, Aug. 13, 25-9, 25-7. • St. Henry defeated Villa Madonna, 25-10. • Notre Dame defeated Cooper on Aug. 13, 25-22, 2512. • Villa Madonna defeated Bishop Brossart, 25-23, 2518.

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Lloyd looks to go far in postseason By Adam Turer

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The Lloyd High School football team enters the 2009 season with several positions to fill from last season’s team, which won a firstround playoff game before falling to Newport Catholic in Lucas the second round. The Juggernauts hope to improve on last season’s 66 record and advance to a regional championship. Running back Seth Chappie enters his third season as a starter. He is joined in the backfield by quarterback Dylan McGuire, who started the second half of

Game days

Aug. 21 open Aug. 29 @ Holmes – 5 p.m. Sept. 4 @ Conner Sept. 11 Dayton Sept. 18 Cooper Sept. 25 @ Montgomery County – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Schott Oct. 9 Newport Oct. 15 @ Holy Cross Oct 23 Newport Central Catholic Oct. 30 @ Bellevue All games are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Year Pos.

2 Travis Russell JR WR/DB 3 Bobby League SR OLB/HB 5 John Palmer SR DB/WR 6 Daishaun Bruton SO HB/DB 7 Charles Johnson SR WR/CB 8 Quentin Nunn SO WR/CB 10Brady Asher SO QB/OLB 11Cameron Lane FR QB/DB 12Dexter Smith FR QB/LB 13Jajuan Keith SO DB/HB 14Dylan McGuire SR QB/DB 16Trevor Gregory SR SS/WR 17Tyler Winterman JR WR/DB 18Jacob Buckner JR LB/TE 20Mark McGuire SR CB/WR 21Seth Chappie SR TB/FS 23Zack Stratton SO DB/WR 25Austin Reese JR HB DB 26Jackson Wood SO CB/WR 27Billy Overpeck FR WR/OLB 28Derrick WoodwardSR WR/DB 29Mark Neisen FR TE/LB 30Shawn Goans JR LB/FB 31Dillon Smith FR LB/RB 32Austin Smith FR WR/DB

Lloyd Memorial High School linemen hit the pads during a preseason practice. last season and finished as the Juggernauts’ leading passer. Out of the spread formation, McGuire will throw to wide receivers Trevor Gregory and Mark McGuire and tight end John Danks. The Juggernauts will line up in the spread, but will feature a balanced running and passing attack. Senior guard and fouryear starter Alex Drifmeyer anchors the offensive line. “We will be improved on the offensive line and we have experience in the backfield,” said head coach Roy Lucas.

Chappie, Gregory, Drifmeyer, and Mark McGuire will also start on defense. Inside linebacker Jeremy Ray will lead the 34 defense. He led the Juggernauts in tackles last season. The strength of the defense will be the front seven, Lucas said. The Juggernauts only return four starters on defense. “We graduated a pretty big senior class and lack experience in some places,” Lucas said. “We are trying to pull together with new guys and with guys in new spots.” The silver lining to losing

so many starters is the competition created in training camp this season. Several starting spots are being hotly contested on both sides of the ball. The competition has led to intense August practices. “The guys really had to battle each other in practice for some spots,” Lucas said. “The competition in practice has been really good for us and should help us going into the season.” The Juggernauts will need to stay healthy, as they lack depth and experience.

Colonels change mindset By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com

Dixie Heights High School began last season by losing four straight en route to a 4-7 season. Granted those first four losses were to the eventual Class 1A champ Beechwood, Class 6A runner-up Simon Kenton, Covington Catholic and Class 5A champ Highlands, but Dixie Heights was still rebuilding and trying to recover from losing more than 20 seniors to graduation. Fast forward to 2009 where the Colonels find themselves in a far different position, now they have 26 seniors (graduated only seven) on the team and are thinking about competing for a Class 5A state championship. “I expect that we play for a state ring in December,” senior running back Corey Klei said. “I feel like we def-

Brossart

Klei

Spritzky Wilson initely have the talent to go that far. It just depends on how well we can come together as a team.” Klei, who at 5-foot-6 195 pounds, is tough to drag down. Last season, Klei rushed for 795 yards and 14 touchdowns, while also catching 23 passes for 261 yards.

On the team No. Name

Year

2 Nolan Boone SR 3 Tyler Cohorn SO 4 Billy Menkhaus JR 5 Kevin Brown SR 6 Ben Haggerty SR 7 Nathan Meyer JR 8 Trey Naber JR 9 Seth Bruns SO 10Jeremy Faeth SR 11Alex Furman SO 12Ryan Wilson SR 13Jacob Catchen SO 14Zeke Pike SO 15Bobby Leonard JR 16Clayton McKinney SO 17Zach Mohring SO 18Zach Bronner JR 19Tyler Moore SO 20 Matt Higgins JR 21Spender Riddle JR 23Tony Terlau SR 24 Corey Klei SR

Pos.

WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB WR/DB QB/LB WR/DB WR/DB QB/LB PK RB/DB WR/LB WR/DB WR/LB RB/LB

25Ian Lewis SO 26Paul Sperandeo SO 27Nathan Dietz JR 28Cole Centner SO 29Jake Easterling SO 30Ben Wolfe SR 31Michael Wheeler JR 32Josh Raleight SR 33Keegan Burney SR 34Drew Finn SR 36Joey Caudill JR 37Alex Stratton SO 39Nick Grigson SO 41Brian Pillman JR 42Tyler Bailey SR 43Nick Hudson SO 44Casey Held JR 50Jordan WoodwardJR 51Ryan Zumdick JR 52Evan Schulte SR 53Nick Schreck SO 54Jacob Blackburn SO 55Kyle Koller SR

WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB RB/DB WR/DB WR/LB RB/DB WR/FS RB/LB OL/DE WR/DB RB/LB WR/DB LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB OL/LB OL/LB OL/LB OL/LB OL/DL OL/LB

35Charles Jouett JR DL/FB 36Zac Evans SO DB/WR 38Jonathan Vance FR RB/DB 42Dakota Kidd SO HB/DB 44Joe Neiheisel SR OLB/RB 46James Ketron SO LB/RB 48Chris Harris SO LB/FB 51James CommodoreSO DL/OL 52Chris Schagene FR C/DL 53Jon McHendrix JR LB/OL 54Brandon Coyle SR LB/C 55David Williams JR DL/G 56Miguel Recinos SO LB/G 58Jayson Saylor SO DL/T 59Jeremy Ray SR MLB/G 62Ben Blankenship JR OL/DL 64Tyler Jouett SO C/DL 65Alex Drifmeyer SR DL/G 67 Shane Mobley FR OL/DL 73 Corey Marsh JR DL/T 76 Austin Qarren FR OL/DL 78 Lou Woods JR T/DL 79 Dave Carroll SR T/DL 80Jon Danks JR TE/OLB 81Anthony Tolle SO TE/OLB 82Michael McFarland SO DB/WR 83Jerry Moore SR WR/DB

“We can’t afford to have any injuries,” Lucas said. “We’re trying to build depth.” The regular season begins on Aug. 28, as the Juggernauts travel to Holmes High School. The goal for Lloyd this season is to advance further in the postseason and pull off an upset of league favorite and defending Kentucky Class 5A state runnerup Newport Catholic. “We want to get to the point where we can compete for the regional championship,” said Lucas.

Game days

Aug. 21 Newport Central Catholic Aug. 29 Beechwood @ Nippert Stadium – noon Sept. 4 @ Simon Kenton Sept. 11 @ Conner Sept. 18 Ryle Sept. 25 @ Scott Oct. 2 @ Highlands Oct. 9 @ Holmes Oct. 15 open Oct. 23 Covington Catholic Oct. 30 Boone County All games are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Spritzky, who has turned over the offensive coordinator duties to Brossart after he had been handling that role for the past 14 seasons. This season, Spritzky ADAM KIEFABER/STAFF will shift his focus over to Dixie Heights senior quarterback Ryan Wilson takes off down the sideline as the defense, which also senior teammate Ben Wolfe (No. 30) takes down a defender during practice this returns 10 starters. August. Dixie Heights will have a Senior quarterback Ryan yards, while totaling 20 tough schedule, which features Newport Central Catholic Wilson also returns to an touchdowns. Newly hired assistant (Aug. 21), Beechwood (Aug. offense that actually returns 10 starters. Last season, coaches Dave Brossart and 29), Simon Kenton (Sept. 4), Wilson threw for 1,482 Derek Bosse, who were both Conner (Sept. 11) and Ryle yards and rushed for 522 at Covington Catholic last (Sept. 18) in the first five year, will run the offense this weeks of the season. That schedule should season. Brossart was CovCath’s head coach for the past only help the team’s ability two seasons, while Bosse ran to have a deep playoff run 56Brett Stansberry SR OL/DE CovCath’s offensive last sea- in November. 59Stephen ZumdickSR OL/DE “I want them to think son after a coaching stint at 60Travis Benzinger JR WR/DB that,” said Spritzky about Thomas More. 61Brandon Carr SO PK his team thinking of winIronically, Dixie Heights’ 62Zach Johnson JR OL/DL 49-47 loss to Covington ning the state champi63Scott Audas SR OL/DL 64DJ Handlon SO OL/DL Catholic in Week 3 was one onship. “That is ultimate 65Kyle Collins JR OL/DL of Northern Kentucky’s goal for every team…In our 66Ian Johnson JR OL/DL most exciting games last classification Highlands is 68Jake Kirby SR OL/LB season. Now, that game the barometer and if you are 69Ken Robinson JR OL/LB serves as a reminder to not excited to play a team 70 Jayson Artmeier SO OL/DL 71 Zach Howell JR OL/DL Dixie Heights head coach that has had that kind of 72 Stephen MaylebenSR OL/DL Tom Spritzky on how quali- success, then you shouldn’t 75 Jared Brosmore JR OL/DL fied Brossart and Bosse are play them. Hopefully by the 76 Brandon RansdellSR OL/DL time we get to that game, at running an offense. 77 Joel Lubrano SR OL/DL “They scored 49 points we will be ready.” 78 Wes Smith SR OL/DL Dixie Heights will play at 79 Blake Withrow SO OL/DL on our defense last year, so 84Josh Stegner SR WR/DB I don’t have to worry about Highlands, which is favored 85Justin Vongdara SO TE/DL them not knowing what to win the Class 5A state 87 Jon Pitzer SO WR/LB they are doing,” said championship again this 90Trong Le SO WR/LB year, Oct. 2.

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Pioneers poised to repeat run By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com

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Going into last season, Simon Kenton High School head coach Jeff Marksberry thought 2008 was going to be the year his team would win more than six games for the first time since 1993. However, the Pioneers got off to a bad start losing four of its first seven games including three to district opponents. After a 42-7 loss to district foe Boone County in Week 8, Marksberry had to find out what was wrong. “It was stressful. As a coaching staff we sat down that night (after the Boone County game) and started brainstorming,” Marksberry said. “‘Where did things go wrong? What happened? What’s the problem?’” At the time, Marksberry decided to make a major change by replacing senior quarterback Patrick Bustle with sophomore Chad Lawrence. Lawrence, who at the time had won 29 of his 30 starts at quarterback since he was in the seventh grade, started his first varsity game against Russell, a game the Pioneers won, 4020. The following week, Simon Kenton beat Campbell County, 15-7, to secure the district’s last playoff spot. In the playoffs, the Pioneers defeated Lafayette, Conner, Boone County and Male before losing the Class 6A title game to Trinity. Simon Kenton’s magical run to the state championship was a pretty impressive feat considering the program hadn’t won a playoff game

No. Name

ADAM KIEFABER/STAFF

Simon Kenton senior running back Miles Simpson runs through the gauntlet at summer practice. This season, Simpson is one of state’s top candidates to win Mr. Football.

Game days

Aug 21 Scrimmage, Holmes Aug. 29 Newport Catholic @ Nippert Stadium – 2:45 p.m. Sept. 4 Dixie – 7 p.m. Sept. 11 Shroder Sept. 18 Henry Clay Sept. 25 Conner 7 p.m Oct. 2 @ Cooper – 7 p.m. Oct. 9 Ryle – 7:05 p.m. Oct. 16 @ Boone County Oct. 23 @ Campbell County Oct. 30 @ Scott – 7 p.m. All games are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. since 1993. In 2009, the Pioneers are poised to make another run to the Class 6A championship. Leading the way will be senior running back Miles

Hansel Lawrence Simpson, who rushed for 2,309 yards and 37 touchdowns in 2008. Simpson ability to carry his team has caught the eye of many colleges, as he now has offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Purdue, Central Michigan, Troy and WKU. “It takes a lot of pressure off having someone like Miles in the backfield,” offensive tackle Jordan Hansel said. “There have been plays where people have just blown up their blocking assignments and

Marksberry Simpson he still got a touchdown because of how well he can run.” Hansel (6-foot-4, 295 pounds), who has scholarship offers from Louisville and Ball State, will lead an experienced offensive line that returns four starters from ’08. Overall, the Pioneers return eight starters on offense and seven on defense including two linebackers who had at least 100 tackles last season in Nik Brown and Austin Baldwin. Simon Kenton will have

Year

2 DJ Rabe JR 3 Zihier Bailey JR 4 Trey Pinkelton SO 5 Kyle Eising JR 6 Chad Lawrence JR 7 Ray Webb SO 8 Zach Carroll JR 9 Parker Deters JR 11Matt Reilly JR 12Michael O’Hara JR 13 Josh Berger SO 14Sean Travis SR 15Danny Wetter JR 16Chris Haggard JR 17Darin Ford SO 18Chris Repka SR 19Jarrett Bach JR 20Luke Jones SR 21Sage Powell JR 22Steven Tackett JR 23Justin Remmell JR 24Bain Fisk SO 25Keith Cubert JR 26Jake Schneider SO 27Zach Salyers SR 28Devon Warner SR 29Alec Smith SO 30Miles Simpson SR 31Nik Brown SR 32Chris Clark JR 33Josh Webster SO 34Jon Hiles SR 35Ryan Winkler JR 36Austin Baldwon JR 37Derek Iles SO 38Kenneth LockardJR 39Ryan Stevens SO 40Derek Mills SO 41Brandon RobertsSR 42Sean Hamilton SO 43Rob Speaks SR

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its hands full early in the season with in-state matchups against Newport Central Catholic (Aug. 29), Dixie Heights (Sept. 4) and Henry Clay (Sept. 18). The Pioneers will play all five of its district opponents in straight weeks this season, against Conner (Sept. 25), at Cooper (Oct. 2), against Ryle (Oct. 8) and at Boone County (Oct. 16). Last season, Simon Kenton finished fourth in the district and barely made the

44Zach Kaiser SR 45Jacob Krummen SR 46Tyler Spegal JR 47 Brandon Hollan SR 48Eric Slater SR 49Jake Brown SO 50Derek Piccirillo SR 51Jacob Helton SR 52Nick Eubanks SO 53Austin Beiting JR 54Zach Hager JR 55Mark Kenner JR 56Matt Meader SR 57 Dustin Keene SO 58Matt Harrison SO 61Johnny Dillon SO 62Danny Williams JR 63Nathan Ramsey SO 64Brian Haywood SO 67 James Meece SO 68Parker Rice JR 70 Josh Deason SR 71 Colin Patrick SO 72 Cody Aubrey JR 73 Steven Koch SR 74 Jordan Hansel SR 75 CJ WhittenbergerSO 76 Adam Heidrich SR 77 Jacob Bush JR 78 Kevin Carrico SO 79 Andrew Albers SO 80John Duke SO 81Cody Welte SO 83Ethan Ray SO 85Tyler Wilke SO 86Troy Herndon SO 87 Nick Hemingway `SO 88Josh Storms JR 89 Joe Rakes SO 90Tate Huesman SO 91Nick Kaiser SO 98Brett Emerson SO

RB/LB WR/LB RB/LB WR/LB WR/DB RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL TE/DL WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB TE/DL RB/LB WR/DB

playoffs. Like last season, a deserving district team (Simon Kenton, Boone County, Ryle, Campbell County or Conner) will not be able to advance to the playoffs in 2009. “It just shows the depth of our district and, you know what, it is not any different this year,” Marksberry said. “From top to bottom, I don’t know if there is a stronger district in the state. I really don’t.”

Scott to rely on experience, strength By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

On the team

No. Name

Year Pos.

3 Nick Farris JR WR/DB 5 Chris Wilson JR WR/DB 6 Jaycob Phillips SO WR/DB 8 Geoff Rice JR WR/DB 9 Sethan Owens SO WR/DB 14Alex Gavrilovic SO WR/DB 15Joey Heeb SO QB/DB 16Travis Raisor SO TE/LB 17Nathan Fletcher SO RB/DB 18Alex Swinford JR WR/DB 19Justin Hoskins SO FB/LB 20 Ryan Sowder SO RB/DB 21Doug Patton SR WR/DB 22Kyle Claxton JR WR/DB 23Aaron Smith SO RB/DB 24Cody Carpenter SR RB/DB 25Zach Sowder SR QB/DB 26Bryan York SR WR/DB 27Sean Dilbert JR WR/LB 33Cliff Yeager SO RB/DB 36Rob Swinford JR TE/LB 43Jon Gaupel SR TE/LB 47 Scotty Campbell JR FB/LB 51Josh Gaupel SO OL/DL 52Tyler Watson SO OL/DL 53Jacob ShoemakeSR OL/DE 54Josh Waters SR OL/DL 55Alex Fischesser SR OL/DE 58Luke Monson SO OL/DL 62Elijah Bosley SR OL/DL 63Jake Williams JR OL/LB 65Matt Turner SR OL/DL 66 Brendon McCord SO OL/DL 72 Aaron Wilson SR OL/DL 73 Adam Kessler SR OL/DL 74 Michael McIntoshSR OL/DL 77 Nick Walter SR OL/DL 78 Jared Lyon SR OL/DL 79 Michael Sharrard JR OL/DL 82Chase Ward SR TE/DE 83Wesley Parsons SR WR/DB 84A.J. Bauer SO WR/DB 85Cody Westerman JR WR/DB 86Kyle Jones SR RB/DB

Scott High School’s football program has set its sights on a winning season in head coach Dave Campbell’s second season. Campbell and his staff led the Eagles to a 4-6 mark last season and look to improve in 2009. The Eagles have installed new schemes on both sides of the ball. On offense, they will run a shotgun option attack led by senior quarterback Zach Sowder. Sophomore Ryan Sowder and senior Kyle Jones will line up in the slot and receive handoffs, pitches, and passes from Zach Sowder. The senior Sowder started at QB last year, but will be counted on to run the ball more this season to fill the void left by graduated running back Jacob Reyes. The backs will benefit from running behind an experienced offensive line. Three starters return upfront, along with a parttime starter from last season. “Our offensive line should be our strength,” offensive coordinator Dan Wolley said. “We should be able to run behind them.” On defense, the Eagles are switching to a 3-3 stack. Wolley, also the defensive line coach, said the changes on both sides were made to cater to the strengths of the roster.

Campbell

Sowder strength and confidence improve in the offseason. We hope to see that carry over to the field this season.” The schedule will provide weekly tests, and the Eagles will need to work hard each week to achieve their goal of a winning season. The veteran team will rely on their experience and improved strength. “I think we’ll be better this year,” said Wolley, “but we have a tougher schedule than last season.” Scott has confidence heading into the season and will try to set the tone for the 2009 season in the Aug. 28 opener when the Eagles host Conner. “That will be a good test for us right off the bat,” Wolley said. Patton

MATTHEW BECK/CONTRIBUTOR

Scott High School head coach Dave Campbell instructs players during a preseason football practice. “The moves were based on our personnel we have coming back,” said Wolley. The defense is anchored up the middle by nose tackle Aaron Wilson, middle linebacker Scotty Campbell, and free safety Doug Patton. The offensive skill players will also start on defense: Zach Sowder at safety, Ryan Sowder at cornerback, and Jones at linebacker.

Game days Aug. 21 Open Aug. 28 Conner Sept. 4 Cooper Sept. 11 @ Bellevue Sept. 18 @ Harrison County – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Dixie Heights Oct. 2 @ Lloyd Memorial “The kids know what to expect from the coaches this year,” Wolley said.

Oct. 10 @ Covington Catholic – 1 p.m. Oct. 16 Holmes – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 @ Highlands Oct. 30 Simon Kenton All games are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. “They’ve had a year in the weight room with us, and it was great to see the kids

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August 20, 2009

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Wirth’s Colonels begin transitional year By Adam Kiefaber

Game days

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In each of the past two seasons, Covington Catholic has finished with an uncharacteristic 5-7 record. That performance marks the first time Wirth since 2000 the program has had backto-back losing seasons. This season, CovCath will try to rebuild to the program that won six Class AAA state titles since 1987. Leading that transition will be former CovCath assistant and now current head coach David Wirth. Wirth takes over the program after being the head coach at Hamilton Badin High School, where he complied a 27-25 record over five seasons. Prior to the Badin job, Wirth was an assistant at CovCath under coach Lynn Ray from 2001-2003. Under Ray, Wirth was eventually promoted from offensive line coach to defensive coordinator. With that promotion, Wirth was able to get the Badin job and now the head-coaching job at CovCath. Joining Wirth is a staff imported from the other side of the river, many with ties to Moeller, which is where Wirth coached before com-

On the team

Name

Year

Mitch McDowell SO Thomas Batts SO Travis Connor JR Paul Ritter JR Blake Bir FR Will Torbeck JR Joe Robinson SO Brady Reese SO Brayden ErpenbeckSR Clint Massie SO Charlie Mader SO J.B. Bernhard SO Troy Timmerman JR Michael Robinson SR Alex Connelly JR Brady Schatzman SO Joey Keene SR Dan Gregory JR Alex Helbling JR Tim Rice SR Andy Deglow SR Neil Martin SR Joe Sizemore JR Alex Slabaugh JR Alex Cosby JR Gabe Gray SO Chris Garnick SR Jake Nienaber Leo Schaeffer JR Alex Wolfe Brett Stayton Christian Clark MicHael Bowdy JR Blake Perkins SO Colin Smith Jack Templeton JR Adam Kallmeyer SO Beau Geisen SE Trevor CollinsworthSE Jordan Seitz JR Ryan Panoushek SO Derek Manis JR Tanner Coyne ChailandSO Even Kuderer JR Seth Grothaus JR Pat Ciuccui SO Jake Read JR Max Halpin SO Mark Jones JR Pat Henke SE Cary Thaxton JR Zachary Kater SR Nolan Jack SO Bradley Way SO Kevin Morrison SR Drew Bamberger SO Tim Connaughton SO Ben Frisch SR Kevin ConnaughtonSR Frank Kremer SR Cody Couch SR Nate Kathman JR Winston Rausch JR Nolan Shileds SO Brian Eben schweigerSR Jackson WalsburgerJR Sean Baute SO Jonathan CastenadaSO Adam Schumate JR Mitch Wendling JR Bobby Sturm JR Jake Henderson Michael Best

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have a talented coaching staff, but he also has some talented players. Senior left tackle Kevin Connaughton is one area’s top offensive linemen and already has an offer from Air Force. Another player that excites Wirth is senior quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck. “He will make some mistakes early on, but by the time we get to midseason Brayden is going to be pretty scary,” Wirth said. “Defenses are going to have to very honest because of his ability to run and throw.” Erpenbeck’s projected top receiving target was returning starter Michael Robinson, who was seriously injured during a 7-on-7 this summer. Robinson could miss the entire season. Possibly filling that void will be junior wide receiver Alex Connelly (6-foot-4), who won Class 2A state high jump in May. Overall CovCath only returns three starters on offense and four on defense, but Wirth is not concerned. “In a transitional year, returning starters are put back to ground zero because they have to re-learn every-

Covington Catholic football player Kevin Connaughton, right, practices Aug. 13 in Park Hills. thing,” Wirth said. “The fact that we don’t have that many returning starters doesn’t concern me because

everyone is starting at square one, but we are excited about what we have.”

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CovCath begins it season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Ryle.

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Football preview

Holy Cross hopes for state run By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

Holy Cross High School enters the 2009 football season with high expectations. The I n d i a n s should be in the mix for a Class 2A Kentucky state chamWalker pionship. The offense returns nine starters from a year ago and will be a challenge for opposing defenses to stop. The Indians made some changes to the offense in the offseason, based on the returning personnel. Four out of the five starting offensive linemen return from the 2008 season and they will lead the way for a talented group of skill players. Senior quarterback Markel Walker will be asked to throw the ball more this season. He is always a threat to break a big run when he

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Dinners on the Bridge, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Purple People Bridge, Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati and Third Street, Newport, Bars, tables, grills, stages, food and entertainment under tents. Percentage of sales benefits Bridge for a Cause charities. Presented by Bridge for a Cause. Through Sept. 5. 491-8000; www.bridgeforacause.com. Newport. Fight Like A Girl, 7 p.m.midnight, Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Dinner, dancing, silent auction and more. Dinner served 7:45 p.m. Pink attire required. Benefits American Cancer Society Northern Kentucky. $75 two tickets, $40; $35 cancer survivor. Reservations required. Presented by American Cancer Society Northern Kentucky. 372-7873. Newport.

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Campbell County Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MarketAlexandria, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Southern Lanes Sports Center, 7634 Alexandria Pike, Parking lot. Includes produce, plants, flowers, jams, jellies, honey and arts and crafts. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. Through Oct. 30. 572-2600. Alexandria.

FOOD & DRINK

Fish Fry, 4:45 p.m.-8 p.m. Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Fish, steak, shrimp, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and sides. Dinners and sandwiches. Carryout available 4:45-8 p.m. Benefits Newport Elks Lodge #273. $2.25-$7.75, 25 cents carryout. Through Dec. 18. 441-1273. Cold Spring.

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Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Recall Turfwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first 50 years through exhibits. Also on exhibit at Boone County Main Library through Sept. 25. Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. Through Oct. 31. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Cowboy Bill Martin, 8 p.m. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comic. Ages 21 and up. Through Aug. 23. 9572000. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Vacancy, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Interactive murder mystery. Mature language and situations. $14, $12 seniors and ages 12 and under. Reservations recommended. Through Aug. 29. 655-9140. Newport. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 2 2

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In The Dark, noon-9 p.m. Newport on the Levee, $8, $7 ages 60 and ages 13 and up, $6 ages 2-12 and military. 513-287-7000. Newport. Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

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Campbell County Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market-Newport, 9 a.m.-noon, Historic Newport Business District, Monmouth Street, At 7th and Monmouth streets. Includes produce, plants, flowers, jams, jellies, honey and arts and crafts. Presented by Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service. Through Oct. 31. 572-2600. Newport.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Hank Williams and Herzog Studios Marker Benefit, 8:30 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. With The Hiders, Straw Boss, Magnolia Mountain, Elliott Ruther and Marvin Hawkins, The Crick Gypsies, Billy Catfish Orchestra, The Comet Bluegrass All Stars, The Kentucky Struts and Mack West. Benefits Hank Williams and Herzog Studios Marker. $11 ages 18-20; $8 ages 21 and up. 431-2201. Newport. Suits That Rock, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Professionals and executives play music. Clyde Gray, emcee. Food and cash bar. Dancing encouraged; summer party attire. Benefits Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center. $50, $40 advance. 9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Best of Shadowbox, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $30, $20 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:05 p.m. vs. Rockford RiverHawks. Party in the Ballpark. Champion Window Field, $10 VIP, $8.50, $6

lawn. 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

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ANTIQUES SHOWS

MainStrasse Antiques, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade, Sixth Street. Parking in Fifth Street lot free. Rain or shine. Free. Presented by MainStrasse Village Association. Through Oct. 25. 468-4820. Covington.

ATTRACTIONS

In The Dark, noon-6 p.m. Newport on the Levee, $8, $7 ages 60 and ages 13 and up, $6 ages 2-12 and military. 513-287-7000. Newport. Jellyfish Gallery, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 9:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.

MUSIC - BLUES

Open Blues Jam with Them Bones, 8 p.m. Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave. Ages 21 and up. Through Sept. 27. 5810100. Newport.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Cowboy Bill Martin, 7:30 p.m. $12. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000. Newport.

SHOPPING

Augusta Jones Trunk Show, noon-4 p.m. Donna Salyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 291-9222; www.fabulousbridal.com. Covington.

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Dinners on the Bridge, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Purple People Bridge, 491-8000; www.bridgeforacause.com. Newport.

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Civil Air Patrol Squadron Meeting, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. U.S. Army Reserve Center, 90 Carmel Manor, Teaches search and rescue, aerospace and leadership education for adults and children ages 12 and older. Free. Presented by Civil Air Patrol. Through Dec. 17. 802-7101. Fort Thomas.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Swing Dancing, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Step-NOut Studio, 721 Madison Road, Music by DJ. Free beginner lesson before open dancing. All ages. $5. Presented by CincySwing.Com Ltd. Through Dec. 17. 513290-9022. Covington.

Artist in Residence, 9 p.m. With Lisa and Chuck of Wussy. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Lounge. Ages 21 and up. Through Sept. 30. 431-2201. Newport.

FOOD & DRINK

Half-Priced Bottles of Wine, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Vitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, 654 Highland Ave. Suite 29, Reservations required. 442-9444. Fort Thomas.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Carly Pearce Showcase, 7 p.m. Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Former Taylor Mill resident singer. Free. 491-6200. Newport.

MUSIC - ROCK

Naked Karate Girls, 10 p.m. $3. Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Through Dec. 23. 491-6200. Newport. Clumsy Lovers, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Parlour. Ages 18 and up. $12, $10 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport.

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.

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CABARET Don Fangman Sings Sinatra, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Knotty Pine on the Bayou, 6720 Licking Pike, Songs also by Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Andrea Bocelli and Neal Diamond. Free. Reservations required. Through Dec. 10. 781-2200; www.fangsingssinatra.com. Campbell County. ON STAGE - THEATER

Best of Shadowbox, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $30, $20 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.

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Frog Bog, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 9:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport.

BARS/CLUBS

DJ Toad, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Music and $3 bombs. $5. Through Sept. 21. 491-6200. Newport.

BUSINESS CLASSES

Move Into Your Greatness, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Daily through Aug. 28. Turfway Commercial Park Conference Center, 71 Cavalier Boulevard, Leadership development program. $3,495. Registration required. Presented by McGrane Global Centers. Through Dec. 12. 384-6333; www.mcgrane.com. Florence.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Magic the Gathering, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Comics2Games, 8470 U.S. 42, Free-style play. $5. Through Dec. 21. 647-7568. Florence.

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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. Fort Wright.

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Museum hosts fireworks viewing

THINGS TO DO Catch a movie

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All summer, the Purple People Bridge, located in between Newport on the Levee and downtown Cincinnati, and its Bridge for a Cause program has been raising money for charities such as the American Cancer Society, Muscular Dystrophy, Diabetes Association and more. On Friday, Aug. 21, the fundraising continues as Bridge for a Cause presents Dinners on the Bridge from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event features bars, tables, grills, stages, food and entertainment with a percentage of the sales benefiting charities. For more information, call 491-8000.

Be one of the few who will experience the Cincinnati Bell/WEBN fireworks from the beautiful Drees Pavilion in scenic Devou Park. When the fireworks event of the year takes place on the Ohio River on Sept. 6, the BehringerCrawford Museum will be holding a party from 6-10 p.m.. The party at Drees Pavilion will be a must-attend event. Drees Pavilion in Devou Park offers a spectacular view of the river and fire-

Pull out the picnic blankets and enjoy a movie on Family Movie Night at Boone Woods Park, Veterans Way and Ky. 18, Friday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The featured movie that night is, “The Adventures of Milo and Otis.” The event is free to attend. In the case of rain, the showing would be moved to Conner Middle School. For more information, call 334-2283.

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The MainStrasse Village Association presents its antique show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, August 23, on Main Street, Promenade and Sixth Street. Every fourth Sunday of the month from April to October, MainStrasse features its antique show. For more information, call 261-4939.

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works and allows partygoers to avoid the hassles of traffic and crowds on the riverfront. Ticket price includes transportation with shuttles from and back to our vehicles, dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, cornhole, music and dancing with a DJ, silent auction, and of course fireworks! For children there will be lots of contests and games with prizes. A Sparkler individual ticket is $95 and includes dinner, beer and wine as well as all the activities. Children under

the age of 12 are only $25 each with dinner, soft drinks, games, crafts and glow in the dark necklaces are included. A Firecracker sponsored table is $1,000, and includes a reserved table for 12 with prominent signage, 24 mixed drink coupons, and two children’s admissions. A Rocket sponsored table is $2,500 and includes a reserved table for 15 with prominent signage, reserved seating to view the fireworks, five children’s admissions, 30

mixed drink coupons, and a gift for each of your table guests. Proceeds from the event will benefit Devou Park and Behringer-Crawford Museum. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. For more information contact info@bcmuseum.org by email or call (859)4914003. Be sure to visit www.bcmuseum.org for updates about the museum and upcoming events.

Senior Harvest Celebration Sept. 17 at fairgrounds Kenton County Fiscal Court will present its eighth annual Senior Harvest Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Kenton County Fairgrounds. The event will again be

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Deaths Nancy Autry

Nancy Carroll Wiehl Autry, 58, Florence, died Aug. 13, 2009, at home. She was the first female police patrol officer for the City of Covington and had a special place in her heart for stray dogs. Survivors include her husband, Michael Autry of Florence; sons, Brennan Autry of Crescent Springs and Andrew Autry of Florence. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation, 1945 CEI Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Rickey Beach

Rickey L. Beach, 54, Florence, died Aug. 11, 2009, at his home. He was a disabled U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Beach; son, Lou Martin of Florence; daughter, Kristin Haley of Lebanon, Ohio, brother, Jim Broome of Hebron; sister, Kathleen Trotta of Erlanger; mother, Frances Beach of Indianapolis, Ind., and one grandchild. Burial was at Hillside Chapel, Cincinnati.

Raymond Berling

Raymond P. Berling, 87, Covington, died Aug. 14, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a mill operator and truck driver for Hellmann Lumber, a WWII Army veteran, a Staff Sergeant in the 316th Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Corps. He was awarded the Theater Ribbon, six Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and Belgian Fourragere, a member of St. John Catholic Church, and enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors include his brother, Charles Berling of Fort Mitchell, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was in St. John Cemetery in Covington. Memorials: St. John Church, 627 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011.

Richard Bosley Sr.

Richard A. Bosley Sr., 76, Florence, died Aug. 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a retired air traffic controller for the Cleveland Airport System and Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport. He also served in the Navy. His brother, Mark Bosley, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Linda Bosley; sons, Richard Bosley Jr. of Covington, Steven Bosley of Hilton Head, S.C., David Bosley of Erlanger; daughters, Victoria Fritzman of Cleveland, Ohio and Mary Rogers of Florence; stepdaughter, Gayle Eaton of Florence; stepsons, Don and Greg Eaton of Elsmere; sister, Barbara Power of Fairfax Station, Virginia and 10 grandchildren. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017; or Florence Church of God, 7275 Hopeful Road, Florence, KY 41042.

John Carlson

John Charles Carlson, 39, Hebron, died Aug. 9, 2009, at a friend’s home. He was a welder with Ryan Muffler. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Carlson of Hebron; daughters, Cassandra and Kiersten Carlson of Hebron; son, Jack Carlson of Hebron; sister, Janeri Stockwell of Covington; brothers, Tim Carlson of Independence and Jason Stockwell of Florence; parents, Ed and Kitty Stockwell of Florence; and maternal grandmother Georgia Johnson of Upland, Calif. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery.

Grace Case

Grace Case, 81, Newport, died Aug. 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, James Case and daughters, Sandra Johnson and Alice Peters and grandson, Carl Peters, Jr., died previously. Survivors include her son, Carl Peters Sr. of Florence; daughter, Lisa Alsip of Ryland Heights; brother, Robert Gross of Newport; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria.

Alan Condit

Alan Condit, 80, Erlanger, died Aug. 13, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a barber and owner of Adrian’s Barber Shop, Newport, and a Korean War Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lois Condit; daughter, Alanna Hayek of Troy, Ohio; sons, Dale Condit of Burlington and Dana Condit of Erlanger and seven grandchildren. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona.

Memorials: American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222-4904.

Pamela Dennis

Pamela Ann Dennis, 46, Burlington, died Aug. 8, 2009, at her home. She was a medical assistant. Survivors include her parents, Chad and Fran Giles of Florence; brothers, Robert A. Siewinski Jr. of Universal City, Texas, Mark A. Siewinski of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Doug Giles of Victoria, Texas and Mark Giles of Independence; sisters, Joan Anderson of Gray, Georgia and Brenda Neel of Atlanta, Georgia. Stith Funeral Home in Florence handled the arrangements.

Robert Egan

Robert C. Egan, 84, Bellevue, died Aug. 13, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. He was an executive vice president at Kentucky Enterprise Bank in Newport, a WWII Navy veteran, member of Bellevue Vets, Newport Optimist Club and member and Lector at Divine Mercy Parish in Bellevue. His daughter, Patricia Egan, died previously. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jean Luersen Egan of Bellevue; daughters, Barbara Schmidt and Jeanne Rassell of Edgewood; sons, Jerry and Robert Egan of Villa Hills; sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Mohr of Fort Thomas; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas. Memorials: The Point/ARC, 104 Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.

Loretta Fassel

meier of Erlanger; brothers, Walter H. Jackson of Cincinnati and Larry Ash of Taylor Mill and five grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Ty Johnson

Ty Johnson, newborn, Burlington, died Aug. 11, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Survivors include his parents, Rod and Angela Johnson of Burlington; brother, Isaiah Johnson of Burlington; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Carolyn Grieme of Kenton County; paternal grandparents, Philip and Norma Johnson of Alexandria and maternal greatgrandmother, Alene Weisel of Cincinnati. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright handled the arrangements. Memorials: Make a Wish Foundation, 10260 Alliance Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242 or The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, 7201 S. Broadway, Suite 150, Littleton, CO 80122.

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones, 54, of Linden, N.J. and formerly of Covington, died Aug. 5, 2009, in Newark, N.J. He was a truck driver for Fidelity Paper. Survivors include his sisters, Rebecca Jones of Newark, N.J., Kimberly Jones of Jersey City, N.J. and Wanda Hay of Linden, N.J.; brothers, Mark Jones of Jersey City, N.J. and Timothy Jones of Burlington. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery, Burlington. Jones, Simpson and Gee Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Florence Klaserner

Loretta M. Schenk Fassel, 96, Bellevue, died Aug. 10, 2009, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. She was a clerk for the Internal Revenue Service and member of Divine Mercy Parish, Bellevue. Her husband, John Frank Fassel, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Lamping of Bellevue; son, Jack Fassel of Villa Hills; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Divine Mercy Parish, 318 Division St., Bellevue, KY. 41073; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Florence A. Klaserner, 94, Constance, died Aug. 12, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. She was a cook for Conner Junior High School in Hebron and member of Constance Christian Church. Her husband, Fred Klaserner, died in 1996. Survivors include her sons, James “Jim Shoe” Klaserner of Ludlow and John D. Klaserner of Florence; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

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Hazel Johnson Fields, 95, Florence, died Aug. 8, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Erlanger Christian Church. Her husband, Harland E. Fields, died in 2003. Survivors include her son, Thomas Fields of Mariemont, daughter, Louise Lanter in Fort Wright; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six greatgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in Williamstown Cemetery. Memorials: Erlanger Christian Church, 27 Graves Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018.

Tommy Fleenor

Tommy C. Fleenor, 65, Covington, died Aug. 12, 2009, at his home. He was the owner of Fleenor Auto Body in Covington, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Ison of Union, and two grandchildren.

Velma Graf

Velma M. Lucas Graf, 88, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Newport, died Aug. 6, 2009, at St. Frances South, Indianapolis. She was an analyst for the Internal Revenue Service. Her husband, John P. Graf, died previously. Survivors include her son, John D. Graf of Greenwood, Ind.; daughter, Velma Carole Spawn of Camdenton, Mo.; sister, Anna Bierman; five grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Persimmon Grove Cemetery.

Randy Jackson Sr.

Randy Cecil Jackson Sr., 50, Covington, a painter, died Aug. 9, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. Survivors include his daughters, Stephani Jackson of Covington and Angel Jackson of Winchester, Ohio; sons, Randy Joseph Jackson of Arizona, Randy Cecil and Zachery Jackson of Covington; mother, Rose Ash of Covington; sisters, Gail Burton of Latonia, Tina Kidd of Crittenden, Cindy Rister of Quincy, Charlene Kidd of Ludlow, Doris Justice of Covington and Barbara Ash-Berk-

John A. Linstead, 70, Elsmere, died Aug. 15, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. He was a U.S. Postal Service worker and a member of St. Henry Church and the Royal Order of the Moose. An avid bowler, he once bowled a perfect 300 game. Survivors include his wife, Carole Linstead; daughter, Kim Wellman of Florence; sons, John Linstead of Erlanger, and Jim and Joe Linstead, both of Elsmere; sister, Carol Sena of Onalaska, Wis.; and 10 grandchildren. Burial was Mother of God Cemetery, Covington. Memorials: St. Henry Memorial Fund, 3813 Dixie Hwy., Elsmere, KY 41018 or United Christian Volunteers, 15 Kenton St., Elsmere, KY 41018.

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Shirley Mason

Shirley Janice Mason, 69, Erlanger, died Aug. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a restaurant manager and member of Rock of Ages Ministries in Covington. Survivors include her son, Tony Von Mason of Dayton; daughter, Denise Pemberton of Erlanger, brothers, Clarence Mahan of Covington, Don Mahan of Ludlow and Bob Mahan of Cincinnati; sister, Doris Burke of Burlington; and three grandchildren. Cooper Funeral Home, Alexandria, handled the arrangements.

Catherine Moore

Catherine “Cathy” Moore, 59, Fort Wright, died Aug. 10, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a receptionist for Cincinnati Public Schools. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Terry Moore; sons, Jason and Casey Moore of Fort Mitchell; daughter, Kelsey Moore of Fort Wright; father, Marvin Bleill of Cincinnati; brother, Michael Bleill of Cincinnati and sisters, Mary Benz, Eileen Riehle; Mary Ellen Lenihan, Kathy Kelsch and Patty Dwyer, all of Cincinnati. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Ruth Orling

Ruth Ann Malott Orling, 49, Union, died Aug. 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a co-founder of Real Estate Investments in Cincinnati and a former owner/operator of R&R Mini Mart in Ludlow. Her son, Roy Orling, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Roy Orling; son, Michael Orling of Florence; daughters, Rachelle Orling of Florence and Tonya Toll of Burlington; sisters, Kathy Hall of Finley, Susan Rowe of Ludlow and Linda Malott, both of Covington; brothers, William Malott Jr. and Robert Wagoner, both of Covington and six grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell.

Raymond Orme

Raymond Orme, 84, Piner, died Aug. 10, 2009, at Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center, Lexington. He was a forklift operator for Nadaco and an Army veteran. His wife, Nina Orme, died in 2002. Survivors include his sons, Larry Orme of Piner, Billy Ray Orme of Shadow Hills, Calif., Dale Peebles of Sherman and Harold Wilson of Corbin; daughters, Doris Webster of Waterloo, Janice Larison of Union, Joan Brown of Piner and Cherry Smith of Foley, Ala.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Independence Cemetery.

Gregory Owen

Gregory Ducker Owen, 48, Butler, died Aug. 10, 2009, at his home. Survivors include his sister, Sheila Pelle of Covington and two nieces. Burial was in Butler Cemetery.

Shirley Peaslack

Shirley L. Willen Peaslack, 70, Fort Thomas, died Aug. 10, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a customer service agent with Gradison & Co. in Cincinnati and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Bellevue. Survivors include her husband, Roland A. Peaslack; daughters, Joyce Buchert of Fort Thomas, Jennie Carlson of Minneapolis, Minn. and Gayle Dammert of Anderson Township; sisters, June Kirchner of Cincinnati, Jean Rowland of Florence, Diane Cottingham and Judy Hatfield of Covington; brothers, Joe Willen of Covington and Bill Willen of Farmland, Ind.; and five grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: St. John United Church of Christ, 520 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, KY 41073; American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017; or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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Carol Reid

Carol A. Reid, 64, Independence, died Aug. 10, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Community Family Church in Independence. Her husband Donald E. Reid, died in 2004. Survivors include her mother, Beulah Gibson of Independence; brother, Gene Gibson of Adel, Ga.; and sister, Sandy Woolum of Independence. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Swindler & Currin Funeral Home, Independence, handled the arrangements.

Edith Renner

Edith Fain Renner, 96, Elsmere, died Aug. 13, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Rosedale Baptist Church. Survivors include her foster daughter, Wanda Noblin, and cousins. Burial was in Floral Hills Cemetery in Taylor Mill.

Peggy Peters

Peggy Peters, 56, Dry Ridge, died Aug. 14, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. A member of Point Pleasant Church of Christ, she was a hotel manager of a Holiday Inn in Charlotte, N.C. Her mother, Julia Dean Combs, and her brother, Buck Combs Jr., died previously. Survivors include her father, Buck Combs Sr. of Petersburg; son, Anthony Ray Peters of Charlotte; daughters, Lisa and Theresa Combs of Charlotte; brothers, Gary Combs of Dry Ridge and Timothy Combs of Florence; sisters, Carolyn Kiraly of Fort Mitchell, Hester Eldridge of Dry Ridge, Gayle Beal of Verona and Marie Miller of Alexandria; and eight grandchildren.

Vivian Pope

Vivian Cecelia Pope, 89, Fort Wright, died Aug. 7, 2009, at her home. Her husband, Robert F. Pope and daughter, Margaret Rohling, died previously. Survivors include her son, Michael Pope, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017; or Our Savior Church, 246 E. 10th St., Covington, KY 41011.

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Donald Jackson Renaker Jr., 51, Elsmere, died Aug. 7, 2009, at St, Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an electrician and owner of Renaker Electric. Survivors include his sisters, Donna Feder of Erlanger, Becky Hatton of Erlanger and Amy Winer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and brother, Bob Renaker of Fort Lauderdale. Burial was in Florence Cemetery.

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Kristina Mason, daughter of Linda Mason and the late Robert Mason, Jr of Highland Heights will wed Justin Jolly, son of Terry and Lisa Jolly of Alexandria on Saturday the 22nd of August at Main Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, KY. A reception will follow at Oneonta in Melbourne, KY. The couple will reside in Cold Spring when they return from their honeymoon in Jamaica.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bike MS volunteer

Support the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by volunteering for Bike MS: Venture the Valley 2009. Volunteers will be needed on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30. Visit www.fightMStoday.org or contact Zoee Seuberling at (513) 956-4110 or zoee.seuberling@ohg.nmss.org .

Shelter receptionist

Welcome House neeeds volunteer to answer phones and help with daily shelter activities the second Thursday of each month from 1:304:30pm. Volunteer must be a woman because the shelter only houses women and children. Call 431-8717.

Refreshment stand

The Pet Castle Inc. Animal Rescue, Florence, needs help taking orders for hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, chips. Call 859-760-7098.

Dish washer

Redwood Center, Fort Mitchell, needs someone to help run the dishwasher during lunchtime. Call 3310880.

Summer Series volunteers

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra needs volunteers for its 2009 Summer Series Sept. 5. Call 4316216.

Registration, emergency, transport volunteer

Greet all guests entering St. Elizabeth Healthcare, providing directions and assuring registration. Assist staff, patients, visitors. Call 3012140.

Gift shop cashier

Help staff the St. Elizabeth Healthcare gift shop, providing service to all customers. Accept responsibility for shop operation and ringing in all sales on the register. Call 3012140.

Receptionist

New Perceptions Inc., Edgewood, needs individual to greet all guests. Will learn to use phone system to transfer calls to appropriate staff member. Position open one to five days per week. Call 344-9322.

Make baby blankets

Help Children Inc.’s Young Families Program, Park Hills, make baby

blankets or quilts. Supplies need to be donated. Call 491-9200.

Make activity kits

Help Children Inc.’s Young Families Program, Park Hills, make and assemble activity kits to use with families during home visits. Call 491-9200.

Classroom prep help

Help Redwood Center clean toys and prepare classroom materials/supplies in the Preschool Education Program. Tasks may include laminating, cutting and assembling packets. Call 331-0880.

Volleyball coach

Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati, needs assistance with coaching the girls volleyball team. Call 513-4218909.

Mentor a student

Covington Partners in Prevention, Covington, needs mentors for Covington youth. School based mentoring programs are offered at elementary schools in Covington. Call 859-392-3182.

Assistant cook

Welcome House, Covington, needs help in the shelter kitchen with

food preparation. This would include assisting the cook with cutting food, bringing food up from the basement, and using the stove and oven. Positions are Thursday or Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 431-8717.

Vehicle spruce up

Redwood Center, Fort Mitchell, needs volunteer to vacuum, wash and clean vehicles. Call 331-0880.

Play ball

Redwood Center, Fort Mitchell, needs volunteers to play a huge game of baseball in cafeteria Redwood style (wiffle ball bat and large kick ball). Call 331-0880.

Adoptions counselor

The Pet Castle Inc. Animal Rescue, Florence, is looking for people interested in becoming an adoption counselor. You would be trained to review applications and determine if the potential adopter is a responsible pet owner who meets requirements for adoption. Call 760-7098.

Dietary volunteer

Redwood Center, Fort Mitchell, needs someone to collect free donations from various sources, including St.

Vincent DePaul, Remke’s and Action Ministries. Call 331-0880.

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The Point/ARC of Northern Kentucky needs help in administrative offices in Covington with clerical tasks; primarily assisting Outreach Director/Advocate who works with school-aged students. Call 4919191.

Volunteer cook

Welcome House, Covington, needs volunteers to prepare a meal for the women and children in the shelter. The meal needs to feed 30 people, be made ahead of time and dropped off to the shelter. Call 431-8717.

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare needs someone to deliver flowers and patient mail including e-cards. 301-2140.

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Cage setters

The Pet Castle Inc. Animal Rescue, Florence, needs volunteer to bring down and set up dog crates at PetsMart in Florence on Friday nights before an adoption event and someone to break them down and out them up after the event. Call 859-760-7098

Senior volunteers

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program program offers a full range of volunteer opportunties for those 55 and over. Libraires, hospitals, museums, local schools and social service. Call 491-8303.

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Brighton Center Inc., Newport, needs volunteers to assist in the Clothing Closet with receiving and sorting donations, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call 491-8303.

REUNIONS 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. Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year

reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road. Glen Este High School Class of 1989 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Receptions Eastgate (Biggs Plaza). Go to www.alumniclass.com/gleneste, or the Facebook page under “Glen Este Class of 1989 Reunion” for more details, or call Melanie Sturgeon at 513-688-1886. 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. The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like

to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 513-876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl Gilliland, Sharon Goins-Angel, Alvis Gary Hastings, Michael Hogue, Peggy Jones-Robinson, Paul Kendall, Joncey Ladd, Penny Mason, James McCracken, Stuart Edward Mentz, Robert Nolte, Carol Pearson-Boehm, Carl Ramsey, Ray Eugune Short, Jeff Smith, Ruby Snider, Gary Stone, Doug Waddle and Danny Wilson. Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net. St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is

$20 per graduate or $25 per couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by emailing stdominicclass1969@zoomtown.c om, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-441-2980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 513451-3775. Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number. St. Dominic Class of 1985 – is having a reunion from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in O’Connor Hall at St. Dominic Church. In addition, there will be a 4:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a tour of the school. If members of the class have not been contacted about this event, or for information or to make reservations, call Gayle Dreiling Campbell at 245-1228. Email stdominicclassreunion85@gmail.co m for information.

ducting its 40th Reunion on Sept. 26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. Those who are in this class and haven’t been contacted are asked to notify Cathy Wilmers Recker at 513265-1283 right away. The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com. The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 513-9414619, Bob Honkomp at 513-9213762 or Jack Lisk at 513-9213670 for more information. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 513-752-8604.

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Julia E. Rice, 80, Florence, died Aug. 13, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.

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She was a homemaker and a registered nurse. Survivors include her husband, William Rice; sons, Steve Rice of Erlanger, Paul Rice of Crittenden, Joseph Rice of Grants Lick and William K. Rice of Erlanger; brother, David Mayershak of Independence and 11 grandchildren. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203; or Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Mary Schulte

Mary Alice Harrigan Schulte, 89, a homemaker from Frankfort, formerly of Edgewood, died Aug. 13, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, William Schulte, died previously. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey L. Schulte of Hot Springs, Ark.; daughters, Diane Culyer of Union, Kathleen Rodgers of Frankfort and Melissa Holyoke of Independence; brothers, Edward Gott of Norwood and Bernard Gott of Florida; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Daily Shackelford

Daily Wayne Shackelford, 73, Elsmere, died Aug. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a machinist for R.A. Jones in Crescent Springs and a Marine veteran. His daughter, Becky Sue Fryman, died in 2006. Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Lee Zenhder of Elsmere; brothers, Lloyd Shackelford of Alexandria and Elwood Shackelford of Hebron; sister, Joan Cole of Richmond, four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Elsmere, handled the arrangements.

Janet Shelanie

Janet S. Pugh Shelanie, 83, Florence, died Aug. 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a clerk for Palm Beach Co. in Erlanger. Her husband, Arthur Shelanie, died in 1977. Survivors include her son, Keith Shelanie of Ludlow; daughters, Janice Woodall of Florence and Deborah Smith of Asheboro, N.C.; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Helen Stamper

Helen Scroggin Stamper, 93, Erlanger, died Aug. 13, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She was a homemaker, member and choir member of Bullittsburg Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Union who enjoyed gardening. Her husband, Louis B. Stamper, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Janet Peeno of Florence; son, Don Stamper of Burlington; sister, Lucille Price of Burlington; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Bullittsburg Cemetery in Bullittsburg. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home in Hebron is handling arrangements for the family. Memorials: Bullittsburg Baptist Church, 2616 Bullittsburg Road, Hebron, KY 41048.

Elizabeth West

Elizabeth “Skippy” West, 90, Fort Wright, died Aug. 11, 2009, at Atria of Highland Crossing, Fort Wright. She was a homemaker and Realtor with West Shell and Sibcy Cline Realtors. Her husband, John Henry West, died in 1989. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Padgett of Lakeside Park and Terri Williams of Wesley Chapel, Fla., four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Burial was in Richmond Cemetery. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203; Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Margery Willhite

Margery A. Willhite, 89, of Latonia, formerly of Alexandria, died Aug. 12, 2009, at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home in Latonia. She was an owner/operator of several local restaurants including, Betsy Ann, The Kook Nook and Willie’s 27 South. Her husband, Clyde “Willie” Willhite, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Marcia Neudigate of Independence and Kathy Estes of Troy, Ohio; son, Greg Zulager of Erlanger; sister, Jonnie McKeown of Tallahassee, Fla.; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria.

Joseph Zdolshek

Joseph Alexander Zdolshek, 13, Crescent Springs, died Aug. 13, 2009, at his home. He was an eighth-grade student at Blessed Sacrament School, a member of the Covington Catholic Youth Football League, Blessed Sacrament basketball team and Villa Hills Angels baseball team. Survivors include his parents, Dale and Sally Zdolshek of Crescent Springs; sisters, Dana and Isabella Zdolshek, both of Crescent Springs; maternal grandmother, Alice Sparks of Fort Mitchell; paternal grandparents, Al and Patricia Zdolshek of Cleveland, Ohio. Swindler & Currin Funeral Home in Latonia is handled the arrangements. Memorials: In memory of Joseph Alexander Zdolshek, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterHEM/ONC, P.O. Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201 or Joseph Alexander Zdolshek Scholarship Fund, c/o Blessed Sacrament Church, 2409 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

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Erlanger/Crescent Springs Arrests/citations

Larry D Pyle, 47, 4106 Circlewood Drive, fourth degree assault at 4106 Circlewood Drive, Aug. 9.

Incidents/investigations First degree criminal mischief

$1,000 worth of vehicle damage reported at 3092 Candlewood Court, Aug. 5.

Second degree burglary

$750, $400 worth of merchandise reported stolen at 3423 Misty Creek Drive, Aug. 9.

Theft by deception

Reported at 3500 Dixie Highway, Aug. 12. $185 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 42 Lexington Drive, Aug. 10. $50 bicycle reported stolen at 3221 Talbot Avenue, Aug. 6. $900 worth of negotiable instruments reported stolen at 3158 Dixie Highway, Aug. 8. $2,500 worth of computer hardware reported stolen at 1343 Theodore Place, Aug. 10. $79.93 worth of alcohol reported stolen at 619 Stevenson Road, Aug. 11.

Theft of controlled substance

Reported at 762 Western Reserve Road, Aug. 10.

Third degree criminal mischief

$100 worth of damage to structure reported at 2120 Carrick Court, Aug. 8. $40 worth of vehicle parts damaged at 2517 Ravenwood Court, Aug. 5. Reported at 546 Graves Avenue, Aug. 13.

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James P Delaney, 35, 741 Meadow

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View Drive, alcohol intoxication, Aug. 7. Kathleen M Green, 26, 256 Evergreen Terrace, first degree driving under the influence, Aug. 7. Angela Pettit, 32, 1140 Dry Creek Lane, Boone County warrant, Aug. 10. Douglas J Dischar, 21, 134 South Fort Thomas Avenue, suspended operator's license, possession of marijuana, improper use of plates, Aug. 10. Soctt E Froman, 37, 531 Avenue Court, alcohol intoxication, Aug. 10. Crystal A Thomas, 29, 730 Washington Street, alcohol intoxication, Aug. 11. Lona Mckinney, 40, 547 Blue Lick Road, campbell county warrant, Aug. 11. George Hoover, 61, 730 Washington Street, alcohol intoxication, Aug. 11. David L Puryear, 39, 15 Miami, jefferson county warrant, Aug. 13.

Avenue, execution of bench warrant at Turkeyfoot Road, Aug. 12. Lolena F. Norris, 37, 1423 Walton Nicholson Pike, execution of warrant for failure to appear at Bristow Road, Aug. 9. Tina M. Murphy, 27, 1086 Cannon Ball, execution of fayette county warrant for fraudulent use of a credit card at 9th Street, Aug. 11. David L. Herald Jr., 0, 1431 Garvey Avenue, burglary, unlawful transaction with a minor at 4033 Charwood Circle H3, Aug. 6. Joshua E. Evans, 19, 6503 Sassafras Drive, trafficking in marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at 1784 Independence Road, Aug. 7.

Incidents/investigations First degree wanton endangerment

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Reported at Dixie Highway, Aug. 7.

Operating on suspended license, possession of marijuana, improper use of plates $10 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at Royal Drive, Aug. 10.

Theft of controlled substance

$100 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 2514 Kirkland Court, Aug. 12.

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Timothy G. Wiggins, 27, 7843 Eggington Court, theft by unlawful taking - all others $10,000 or more at Independence Police Department, Aug. 7. Tanya L. Enzweiler, 26, 919 Regal Ridge Drive, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear at 1985 Freedom Trail, Aug. 11. Everett A. Mains, 31, 2946 Ridge

Incidents/investigations Theft

Reported at Blue Spruce Lane, Aug. 7. Reported at 1019 Cherry Knoll Court,Aug. 9.

Arrests/citations

Breanna Carter, 46, 15881 Violet Road, shoplifting at 4800 Taylor Mill Road, July 9. Jonathan C. Thorpe, 25, 1817 Pinhook Road, public intoxication controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence at Church Street at Sunset, July 4. Michael A. Goforth, 36, 1299 Rockyview Drive, assault fourth degree domestic violence at 740 Sharon Drive Apt. 113, July 1. Heather L. Medley, 28, 280 Madison Pike, execution of warrant for traffic controlled substance first degree at 5522 Taylor Mill Road/Summit Medical Group, July 28. Alisha L. Collins, 39, 5170 Peeble Valley, no operators license, driving under the influence of drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at Meadow and Taylor Mill Road, July 4. Juan Carlos Cordova Utrilla, 34, 6039 Boymel #J, drove through stop

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sign, no operators license at Grand Avenue and Winona, July 28. Tiffany Turner, 23, 21 Mcmillan, served Boone County warrant at Sunset/Church, July 28. James E. Reuter, 54, 21 Faye Drive, rear license plate not illuminated, during under the influence alcohol at 21 Faye, July 25. Tiffany Turner, 23, 21 Mcmillan, disregarding stop sign, operating on suspended/revoked license, failure of owner to maintain proper insurance at Church Street, July 28. Shalah E. Fuehner, 18, Crystal Lake, criminal trespassing at 634 Cleveland, July 1. James Timothy Faber, 46, 114 Grand Avenue #7, wanton endangerment, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, criminal mischief at 114 Grand Avenue, July 1.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Reporter at 711 Sharon Drive #12, July 5. Reported at 606 Cleveland, July 30.

Criminal mischief

Reported at Wilson Road, July 14.

Harassing communications

Reported at 4905 Reidlin, July 23.

Terroristic threatening

Reported at 4905 Reidlin, July 29.

Theft by unlawful taking

Reported at 5394 Taylor Mill Road, July 24.

Theft of identity of another without their consent

Reported at 3189 High Ridge Drive, July 7.

Theft of mail matter, forgery second degree

Reported at 739 Lone Oak, July 22.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle

Reported at 5331 Bayview Dr Apt. 18, July 23.

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Extension offers trailering class Thinking about buying a horse trailer but apprehensive about going out on the open road or maybe you have owned a trailer for years and just need to brush up on your trailer pulling skills? Ever wanted to load your horse and hit the road, but have been too intimidated by your husband, father, or significant other to ask for help or lessons? What about the dreaded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? word? Stop being the first to arrive at the horse show so you don't have to back into a parking space or drive around a horse camp to find that one pullthrough spot. Learn the â&#x20AC;&#x153;artâ&#x20AC;? of backing. Help is on the way for women, and men who want to learn the basics of trailer driving. The class will be taught by experienced horsemen and women, with many years and trailer miles under their belts to give you tips and answer your questions. On Aug. 22 the Northern KY Horse Network and Boone, Kenton, and Camp-

bell County Cooperative Extension Offices are presenting a clinic on trailer driving basics at the Boone County Extension Office Parking Lot. The three acre parking lot will be set up with orange cones and plastic barrels to simulate road hazards. Equine professionals and enthusiasts will work with participants, giving hands-on help to get you comfortable with taking your horse down the highway. The program starts at 10 AM. The Boone County Extension Office is located at 6028 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington. Bring your own rig (or have it brought for you, one last time!) or use one provided by our instructors. Cost for the class is $10, or free for NKHN members. Please register by Friday, Aug. 21 at www.kentoncountyextension.org and follow the online class registration instructions. For additional information, please contact the Kenton Co. Extension office at 859-356-3155.

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Library sale continues The Friends of the Kenton County Public Library is conducting a week-long book sale at the Erlanger Branch library that ends Saturday, Aug. 22. The Friends are selling nearly new and used books, movies and music with proceeds going to the Library. The sale closes 30 minutes prior to the Library closing each day. The Erlanger Branch Library is located at 401 Kenton Lands Road off Dixie Highway. The Friends of the Kenton County Public Library is a volunteer organization that raises funds for the Library through membership and book sales. For more information on becoming a Friend or volunteering call (859) 9624060. For directions to the Erlanger Branch Library visit the Web site at www.kentonlibrary.org.

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LOUISVILLE DEAN’S LIST The following students (listed with high school) from Kenton County were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Louisville for the spring semester: Justin Adams of Beechwood, John Alford* of Beechwood, Bethany Aloise, Sara Ames of Notre Dame, John Arstingstall, Heather Bach* of Holy Cross, Natalie Barbian* of Notre Dame, Gabriel Barron of Calvary Christian, Kevin Barry of Dixie Heights, Carrie Benzinger of Notre Dame, Rachael Berberich of Villa Madonna, Nathan Bessler of Covington Catholic, Abigail Blank of Notre Dame, Joshus Bleser of Lakeland Christian, Meredith Boesken of Dixie Heights, Kim Bogenschultz of Notre Dame, Karen Brinkman* of Holy Cross, Amanda Brown of Simon Kenton, Mark Brueggemann* of Covington Catholic, Shelby Budrick of Dixie Heights, Elizabeth Carl of Notre Dame, Robert Carroll of St. Henry,

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EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

www.NorrisLakeCedarCottage.com Great 2 BR, 1½ bath cottage on the water. Sleeps 7. Two fireplaces, pri vate boat dock. $650/wk, $220 wknd. 865-363-4330 865-966-1775

OHIO SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view from balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. The Best Crescent Beach Vacation!

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

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