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Kenton County residents will be able to enjoy a little bit of the fantastic during Mainstrasse Village’s Fantasy Fest on Oct. 3. Read about the inspiration behind this festival in news. NEWS, A4

The Erlanger Railroad Depot will host the 18th Annual Heritage Day on Sept. 20. PROVIDED

Howell showing work ethics

Howell Elementary students are working hard to earn a certificate at the end of the school year to show how committed they are to their education, and their community. Through a partnership with Mazak the school is offering the Work Ethic Certificate to any student in any grade level who meet certain criteria throughout the school year. Read about what the program means and how a student qualifies. SCHOOLS, A7

Erlanger prepares for Heritage Day By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Ice cream, balloons, horse-andbuggy rides and live music will highlight the 18th Annual Heritage Day celebration in Erlanger this year. Originally started by the Erlanger Women’s Club as an “Art in the Park” party, the Heritage Day festival has evolved into a large community gathering, offering a variety of activities for all ages. Adults can browse through numerous booths and vendors,

while the kids can enjoy facepainting, clowns and a petting zoo courtesy of Sunrock Farm. “It’s really just a fun family event,” said Pat Hahn, one of the event’s organizers. “This is always something we really look forward to, and people have a great time every year.” The event will kick off around noon Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Erlanger Railroad Depot with the raising of the American flag by the Erlanger Police Honor Guard. Music will be provided by the Dixieland Quartet, and Trauth Dairy

will be on hand with free ice cream. There will also be horseand buggy rides around the depot, as well as a variety of booths featuring crafts, food, drinks and memorabilia. As an added bonus, guests will be able to learn about the upcoming Arcadia book, “Images of America: Elsmere / Erlanger,” which is due for release later this fall. The book features a history of the two cities, as well as close to 250 photographs of historical figures, buildings and landmarks in the community.

Hahn said research for the book took about two years, and was done by a committee of Erlanger and Elsmere residents. “It was a lot of work getting that put together,” said Hahn. “But this will be the perfect chance to let people know it’s coming out, and I think it’s something that will make a great holiday gift.” Heritage Day will run until about 6 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, contact the city of Erlanger at 7272525.

Family Video thanks its customers By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Helping hands

The Community Family Church is lending a hand to those in need throughout Northern Kentucky. Recently the church expanded its food pantry space to accomodate more supplies to more residents of the area. Read about the church’s mission and how the plan to celebrate their ability to give more. LIFE, B1

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Family Video in Elsmere is using pizza, video games and movies to say ‘thank-you.’ The popular video store, which opened its Dixie Highway location last October, is holding a Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 26, partnering with several local businesses to provide an afternoon of fun for the family. The event will run from 10 a.m. until midnight, when the store closes. “We really came into this location and hit the ground running, and the community has been great,” said store manager Tony Lipps. “It’s been really successful here, and this is a way to thank everybody for that.” Toward that goal, Family Video is partnering with Papa Murphy’s Take’n’Bake Pizza, who will be on hand providing slices throughout the afternoon. Additionally, the popular local band “The Classix” will put on a concert at 4 p.m., and the Game

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Tony Lipps (left) and Aaron Perkins of Family Video in Elsmere say they're excited for the store's first Customer Appreciation Event, coming on Sept. 26. The location on Dixie Highway has been open since last October. Station, a Fort Mitchell video game store, will be bringing their console gaming station for cus-

tomers to try out new games like “Rock Band: The Beatles” and “Guitar Hero 5”.

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“We think that’s going to be a huge hit with people, because those are the newest games out,” said Aaron Perkins, an associate at Family Video. “That should be a really popular thing that day.” To top off the festivities, the store will be running a number of rental and purchase deals that day, including a sidewalk sale where customers can purchase movie and games for discounted prices. Depending on the reception, Perkins said the store would eventually like to hold a Customer Appreciation Event a few times each year. “This is the first one, but we’re pretty excited about it and we think it’s going to be a good time,” he said. “We thought it would be a fun way to thank the community and to show people what we’re about over here.” For more information about Family Video or the Customer Appreciation Day, visit www.familyvideo.com or call 342-8800.

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School board honors staff members, volunteers By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

The Erlanger/Elsmere School Board honored five staff members and volunteers at their Sept. 10 meeting. Arnett Elementary Principal Matthew Engel and Lindeman Elementary Principal Mike Shires each wrote letters to the board detailing the contributions of the five individuals to their schools. In his letter, Engel praised the work of resource teacher Pamela Sanchez, classroom assistant Lori Webster and school nurse Diane Rumer, saying their compassion in dealing with difficult issues should be commended. “A number of our students deal with issues and

conditions that are beyond their control and in some cases, that are life-threatening,” he said. “Each time, I am awestruck at the professionalism and dedication these women exhibit as they tend to those students in need.” Engel also wrote that the three women are able to handle each of the situation with care while also tending to their everyday duties. “When the situation comes to some resolution, I’m moved by the emotion that flows from these women as they try to pull themselves back together from another unwanted adrenaline rush and try to go on with their days,” he wrote. “The manner in which these three women have performed epitomizes

Each of the five received a certificate and medal from the school board for their efforts, as well as a round of applause from the audience. the reason why we entered the world of education in the first place...because of our love for children.” In his letter, Shires praised the tireless efforts of parent volunteer Tammy Murphy and custodian Scott Strange. Shires said that Murphy has contributed to a variety of school causes through the PTA, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. “She’s done so much that it’s hard to say how

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much we appreciate her,” said Shires. Shires also thanked Strange, whom he jokingly refers to as his “assistant principal” because of Strange’s knowledge about the school. “Anytime that anyone needs anything, chances are he’s the one who can get it done,” wrote Shires. “He does a terrific job, and we’re so incredibly grateful for everything he does for our school.” Each of the five received a certificate and medal from the school board for their efforts, as well as a round of applause from the audience. The next regularlyscheduled school board meeting will be Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.

ERLANGER – Lloyd Memorial High School will hold their second annual Craft Show and Vendor Extravaganza on Sept. 25-26 in the Scheben Gymnasium and Dietz Auditorium. There will be a preview showing of all of the vendors and crafts from 6-9 p.m. on Friday night, and the open showing will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lloyd Memorial athletic programs. For more information, contact the school at 727-1555.

Garage sale

ERLANGER – Lindeman Elementary will hold a garage sale on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. until noon to help raise money for various school programs. The garage sale will be held in the school’s parking lot. The fee to sell is $10, which reserves one parking space to set up. To reserve a spot, or for more information, contact the school at 727-1188 or send an e-mail to the e-mail address lindemanpto@yahoo.com.

Public Works open house

ERLANGER – The city announced that they will have an open house on Sept. 29 to show off the rebuilt Public Works Building, located off Jack Scheben Drive. The building was damaged in the 2008 windstorm, losing several panels of siding and roofing. The department was forced to temporarily store sev-

eral vehicles in Edgewood until their building could be rebuilt to be structurally secure. Times haven’t yet been announced for the open house. For more information, contact the city at 727-2525.

Neighborhood watch groups

ERLANGER - The Erlanger Police Department is looking for more citizens to join neighborhood watch groups all over the city. The city is split into districts, with a Sergeant overseeing the watch group in that district. The neighborhood watch groups are led by a resident, who then works with the Sergeant in that district. Anyone interested in joining a neighborhood watch group should contact the police department at 727-7599.

Lloyd Homecoming

ERLANGER - Lloyd Memorial High School is inviting back former classes to participate in the Homecoming festivities this year. There will be a parade on Thursday, Oct. 1 starting at St. Henry School at 6:30 p.m. Former students, as well as current middle school and elementary students, are being invited to walk in the parade this year, joining the current Lloyd students. Following the parade, there will be a bonfire at the baseball field. The homecoming game will be Friday, Oct. 2 as Lloyd will host Scott High School. For more information, contact the school at 727-1555.

OKI launches Web redesign

The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has unveiled its new Web site at www.oki.org. The redesign has transformed OKI’s previous Web site by updating the existing information and adding new links and features. “After months of hard work from our staff, we are proud to unveil the new Web site,” said OKI Board President and Campbell County Judge Executive Steve Pendery. “The new site increases OKI’s ability to communicate how it is improving the region’s transportation network and the economic vitality of communities throughout the region.” Visitors to OKI’s newly designed Web site can easily access the latest OKI news, find upcoming events, download maps and link to other OKI pages with information involving its Clean Air and RideShare programs. Some other key features of the site include access to

information such as developments involving the I71/I-75/Brent Spence Bridge project or area American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects. It also enables visitors to easily browse important planning documents such as the latest Transportation Improvement Program amendments or the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan. The new Web design also vaults OKI into the social media universe through links to the agency’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts. OKI is experimenting with the social media sites to improve the availability of information and to provide an interactive component for the public. “The enhancements to our Web page allows us to offer volumes of information involving upcoming plans, projects and meetings in a more concise and easily navigable format,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski.

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Fairies come to life at first-ever Covington fantasy festival By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Quote William Shakespeare’s famous line “What fools these mortals be,” don some fairy garb and head to the First Annual Fantasy Fest at noon Saturday Oct. 3 in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village. The event will celebrate all things fairy with a carriage-led fantasy foot parade, arts and crafts booths and performances by a Celtic storyteller, jugglers and more. But fairies are also visiting Mainstrasse for a good cause: all proceeds from an auction Saturday night will

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think that Baker-Hunt is a great treasure for this area and we wanted to make it available for kids who couldn’t otherwise afford to do it,” Stonebraker said. Scholarship funds will come from Baker-Hunt student-created “fairy windows” with magical scenes inside that will be auctioned off at the Razzamatazz Gala that will take place at 7 p.m. at the Leapin Lizard Gallery at 8th and Main the evening of the festival. “When people see these fairy windows they’re just going to be amazed they were done by children,” Stonebraker said. “They’re real pieces of art.” Stonebraker encourages festival goers to come in costume, but if you’re short

on fairy wear, you can always get your face painted and find magical clothing at the festival starting at noon. At 5:30 p.m. the Fantasy Parade begins, complete with a horse-drawn carriage, unicyclers, clowns and stilt walkers. Both children and adults, with or without costume, are welcome to participate, Stonebraker said. “We want lots of children and families,” she said. “This is a totally inclusive event.” Admission to the festival is free. Parking will be available at the Mainstrasse Village parking lot at 5th and Main streets. For more information, call Stonebraker at 859-655-9571.

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The First Annual Fantasy Fest will be held at noon Saturday Oct. 3 in Mainstrasse Village and will include all things fairy: a parade, vendors, music and performances as well as a live auction selling “fairy windows” created by children at the Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center. Sandi “Stoney” Stonbraker dreamed up the Fantasy Fest to bring something new to Mainstrasse. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center.

District maintaining flu precautions By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Kenton County Superintendent Tim Hanner said the district is continuing to exercise caution with regards to the H1N1 flu virus after several alleged cases have been reported around the Northern Kentucky area in recent weeks. The H1N1 flu virus, which was originally called the swine flu, has had 17 cases confirmed by the Northern Kentucky Health Department since April. However, that number might not be an accurate

representation, as individuals who test positive for the flu are presumed to have swine flu and not a seasonal strain. Only in certain cases are individuals being tested specifically for the swine flu, such as a person sick enough to be hospitalized or a pregnant woman. Hanner said the district has had no such reported cases, either with students or staff, and is still taking precautions to ensure it remains that way. “This is something we’re taking very seriously, but it’s also a case where we’re not looking to cause a

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River Ridge third-grader Bethany Waddey smiles as she uses some hand sanitizer in the office on Sept. 8. Hand sanitizer is each classroom is one precaution the district is using to guard against the spread of germs, especially the H1N1 flu virus. The district has not had any reported cases. panic,” he said. “It’s a situation we’re monitoring very closely, and we’ll continue to do just that.” Hanner said the district has formed a task force that meets weekly to discuss new information about the H1N1 strain, extra precautions the schools could be taking, and any other news that could be relevant. “This is something we’re evolving with, and it’s going to change as we learn more,” he said. “We’re just working to stay ahead of it

and making sure we’re doing all we can.” Among precautions Hanner said the district is taking include placement of hand sanitizer bottles all over the school to guard against the spread of germs. The district is also notifying parents about symptoms of the flu, and encouraging them to keep their children at home if symptoms start to appear. Children are also being encouraged to do all they can to avoid spreading germs, such as not sharing drinking containers in the lunchroom, washing their hands during the day, covering their mouths when coughing, and using tissues whenever possible. “There’s always a fine line between being concerned and creating paranoia,” explained Hanner. “We’re not trying to cause any undue concern, but we’re taking this very seriously, just as we have been all along.” For more information about the district’s H1N1 policy, visit the Web site www.kenton.k12.ky.us or contact your child’s school.

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CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9 Dixie Heights Class of 1964 Reunion, 6-11:30 p.m. Walt’s Hitching Post, 3300 Madison Pike, Fort Wright. Dinner served 7 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Presented by Dixie Heights Class of 1964. For information, call 371-7056.

S U N D A Y, O C T . 4 Annual Campbell County High School Picnic Reunion, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Pendery Park, Williams Lane, Melbourne. Classes of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Bring food to share, drinks and seating. Presented by Campbell County High School. 635-3592.

S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0 The Newport High School Alumni and Associates All-Class Reunion. Cash bar at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Program and festivities at 7 p.m. Marquis Banquet Center, 1016 Town Drive, Wilder. Dinner is $32. For information, call 442-9050.

S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 0 Dayton High School Class of 1989’s 20th Year Reunion, 8 p.m.-midnight, Embassy Suites Rivercenter, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. Covington. Includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks music by DJ. $120 couple, $65 single. Reservations required. Presented by Dayton High School Class of ‘89 Committee. 261-8400.

M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1 Newport Central Catholic Class Reunion of 1949 stag, 1-5 p.m. Barleycorn’s Restaurant, 1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring. For more information, call 581-5047 or 442-7464. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 2 6 Boone County High School Class Reunion of 1969 and 1970, 6 p.m. Carnegie Events Center and Museum, 401 Monmouth St., Newport. Includes dinner and dancing. Music by DJ. $30. Presented by Boone County High School. 653-0444; 283-1458.

JUNE 11-12, 2010 Boone County High School Class of 1960’s 50th Year Reunion. The following classmates have not been located: Pat Bowling, Carol Brashear Copher, Nancy Stevers Bihl, Barbara Youell, Beverly Romans, Carol Smith, Siguard Papratta and Terry Elliott. If anyone has any information on those classmates, call Hope Ellis Kinman at 283-2796 or Pat Jurtsen Tanner 371-9254.

Have a class reunion? Please send your information to akiefaber@nky.com.

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Students in Stephanie Clark's class at Howell Elementary look over some of their assignments on Sept. 11. The school is offering a Work Ethic Certificate this year to students who demonstrate strong effort in and out of the classroom.

Howell students set to show work ethic By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Students at Howell Elementary will see their hard work pay off a little more than usual this year. The school is starting a program with Mazak, their business partner, to issue students who meet certain criteria a Work Ethic Certificate at the end of the school year. The certificates are available for all students in the school, no matter the age or grade level. To be eligible to receive a certificate, the students must have fewer than five absences, no suspensions and fewer than two detentions. They also must improve their MAP scores, as well as perform at least four hours of community service. Counselor Jennifer Weber said that students and teachers will set their goals for the MAP tests, an assessment given a few times each year that focuses on core

“The community service can include doing things around the school, like staying after to help their teacher and working to clean up the area around the school - things like that.”

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content, meaning that students will only be judged against their prior performances, not against other students. And since some students might have trouble scheduling community service opportunities, Weber said the school is offering some chances of their own. “The community service can include doing things around the school, like staying after to help their teacher and working to clean up the area around the school things like that,” explained counselor Jennifer Weber. “We just want the kids to build good character and take pride in their school.” Principal Eric Saylor said

although this is the first year for the program, the school is excited to see the results. “We think it’s going to be a real benefit for the school, because it will keep kids focused on what they need to do,” he said. The students will be assessed throughout the year, and the ones who qualify will receive their certificate at the school’s annual end of the year award ceremony. “It’s really just a cool idea for the kids, and a good way to reward them for their effort during the year to do the right thing,” said Weber. For more information about Howell, call 727-1108 or visit www.erlanger.k12.ky.us.

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From left-to-right, Eastern Kentucky University music students Heather Coombs, Chris Collins, Michael Wooley, Andrew Easley, James Adams, Jeremy Britt and Brad Howard attended the 2009 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., in early August as part of a research project examining the measurable attributes of competitive marching activities.

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A team of instrumental conducting students at Eastern Kentucky University is participating in a research project coordinated between EKU and Bands of America and Drum Corps International – two of the premier associations in the marching competition world. Members of this year’s Research Team are James Adams of Manchester, Jeremy Britt of Erlanger, Chris Collins of Fairfield, Ohio, Heather Coombs of Smithfield, Andrew Easley of Erlanger, Brad Howard of Florence and

Michael Wooley of London. The project, now in its second year, includes researching the measurable attributes of competitive marching activity to further the understanding and effectiveness of its practices and processes. Its purpose is also to provide EKU students an enhanced experience that prepares them for effective careers in music education and promote marching music activity as a valid and effective performance-based educational pursuit. EKU Music Professor Joe Allison, who advises the Research Team, expects the project to be ongoing for several years.

Cappies student to review plays in the park By Regan Coomer

When you’re reviewing a play it’s not only being published, but also actors and actresses get to read it and they get to see your feedback.”

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Scott High School student Erin Wentworth has been critiquing high school theatrical productions for two years and soon she’ll begin doing the same for shows at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The high school senior, who critiques local high school theatre as part of the national Cappies review and journalism program, was one of 10 local students chosen out of more than 40 applicants to take part in monthly woirkshops with Cincinnati Enquirer drama critic Jackie Demaline. “I was really excited; it was similar to Cappies, but it’s just taking it to the next level with professional shows,” she said. Wentworth will receive complimentary tickets to five productions, which she will review and then discuss with other members of the workshop. “It was harder, it wasn’t what I was expecting it to be,” Wentworth said of writing critically. “You’re actually contributing. When you’re reviewing a play it’s not only being published, but also actors and actresses get to read it and they get to see

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Scott High School seniors Jordan Padgett and Erin Wentworth are the co-founders of a new Writing Club at the high school. Wentworth (right) was also recently chosen out of more than 40 applicants to attend a series of workshops with Cincinnati Enquirer drama critic Jackie Demaline at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. your feedback.” The 17-year-old

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school students. “In some high schools, it seems

like a professional play,” she said. “If you want to see some theater productions and can’t afford to pay $50, the high school theater in some schools is definitely incredible.” Wentworth is also bringing her writing home to Scott by starting up a writing club with fellow senior Jordan Padgett. The students hope to publish a literary magazine with works by Scott students by the end of the school year. “Jordan and I were talking about it and we said ‘We can’t be the only people in Scott who enjoy writing,’” Wentworth said. The duo hope the club will meet every few weeks to do writing exercises and peer edit one another’s work, whether it’s essays, poetry or short stories. “If you’re interesting in writing, a writing club is going to give you better feedback so you can grow,” Padgett said.

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Beechwood teacher honored statewide By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

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Alyssa Vanderpool, in her 10th year as the music teacher at Beechwood, explains how to read music to a second-grade class on Sept. 14. Vanderpool was recently named the Northern Kentucky Music Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educator's Association.

came as a real surprise to me,” admitted Vanderpool with a laugh. “I just couldn’t believe it, because there are so many great music teachers in the district.” Vanderpool said she’s always wanted to be a teacher, but didn’t really begin to focus on a music career until high school, despite the fact she had

taken piano lessons and voice lessons growing up. “Ever since I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a teacher and help people learn,” she said. “But when I got to high school, it really started to click for me that music could be a great way to reach my dream.” She attended Eastern Kentucky University, where

she received a Bachelor’s degree in music education, before receiving Master’s degrees in Arts Education and Instructional Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. Now in her 10th year at Beechwood, she teaches all aspects of music to a variety of age levels. She works with the high school and

Taylor Mill Elementary students are math-focused every day rcoomer@nky.com

Improving every student’s math skills is the focus of a new program happening four times a week at Taylor Mill Elementary. Called “Context for Learning,” the program, developed by the Fruedenthal Institute, targets student skills whether they need remedial attention, reinforcement or enrichment using hands-on activities that teach mathematical concepts rather than rote learning. “We’re really using it to meet the needs of all of our students,” said Karri Irons, a math recovery specialist at Taylor Mill who organized the program. “It’s not just an intervention as far as remediation, it’s also being used to really push all of our kids to excelling and meeting the state standards and expectations.” Students are divided up into eight or nine groups per grade level depending on

their mathematical level. Forty-three teachers work with a group every day for 30 minutes except Thursday. The groups can range from five to 20 students and a student can change groups once concepts are mastered. Context for Learning is meant to be a supplement to regular teaching in the classroom. “It’s flexible,” Irons explained. “Students can move from one group to another based on their needs.” Irons said the school will keep track of a student’s progress from group to group to see how well the mathematical assessment indicated where that student should have been placed. “They’re in a small enough groups so they are getting the attention they need,” Irons said. “They’re not just looking at how a procedure is done, they must be able to break something apart and find a solution to it in a way that they understand it.”

Taylor Mill Elementary Assistant Principal Jason Steffen, who is in charge of two first-grade groups and a fifth-grade group, said the program has been going really well so far. “Math is an important aspect of school that I think sometimes is overlooked. We want to put focus on it and make sure we’re catch-

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Beechwood music teacher Alyssa Vanderpool works with second-grader Mason Bushelman during class on Sept. 14. Vanderpool was recently named the Northern Kentucky Music Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educator's Association.

focus on another great year for her students. “I just try to keep things fun in here and constantly change things to keep the kids interested,” she said. “Music is so important, and to be honored like this for teaching music is really exciting for me.”

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Beechwood second-grader Mason Bushelman stared intently at the music sheet in front of him, trying to follow teacher Alyssa Vanderpool’s lead on the keyboard. “There you go Mason good job!” exclaimed Vanderpool, watching carefully as he worked his way through the notes. Bushelman grinned back at his teacher. “I knew I could do it,” he said with a proud smile. Smiles are plentiful around Vanderpool’s music room this year, as she was just named the Northern Kentucky Music Teacher of the Year by the Music Educators Association. As a district winner, Vanderpool will also have a chance to be selected as the Kentucky Music Teach of the Year in February. Vanderpool was nominated by Beechwood Band Director Joe Craig for the award, and was selected by the KMEA to represent the eight-county Northern Kentucky District. “I had no idea Mr. Craig even nominated me, so it

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Heather Schierer, a 2009 graduate of St. Henry District High School, and now a student athlete at the University of Mobil, was named Libero of the week in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. Heather played volleyball for St. Henry and most recently for the Cinci Classics Volleyball Club.

Tribute to Tanner

On Friday, Sept. 18, Dixie Heights High School football will host the Ryle Raiders. Before the game, around 6:35 p.m., there will be tribute to Dixie Heights graduate Steven Tanner, who was killed in the Vietnam War.

This week in soccer

• Scott High School boys defeated Conner High School in a 3-0 shutout, Sept. 8. Scott’s Matt Kees made six saves. Dexter Morgan scored two goals and Alec Robbins scored one goal. Scott advances to 6-0 with the win. • Simon Kenton High School boys defeated Owen County 4-0, Sept. 9. Simon’s Sam Benner made four saves. Kody Hutchins scored two goals and Eric Schadler scored one. Simon Kenton advances to 1-6-1 with the win. • Simon Kenton girls defeated Holy Cross High School 2-1 Sept. 9. Simon’s Alli Ponzer scored the team’s two goals. • Dixie Heights High School girls shut out Walton Verona High School 9-0, Sept. 9. Dixie’s Snyder made five saves. Critcher scored four goals, Kremmer scored two goals, and Hoffmann, Eiben and T. Critcher each scored a goal. Dixie Heights advances to 5-1 with the win.

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Bellevue and Scott high schools expect to get more out of their defenses in their next games after each team surrendered more than 40 points in their last contest. The Eagles defense will need to bounce back quickly after surrendering 48 points, including the game winning touchdown and two-point conversion with 15 seconds remaining. Bellevue has a bye the weekend of Sept. 18. The Tigers have more time to recover after giving up 41 points but escaping with a victory. These two teams played each other to a thrilling finish Friday, Sept. 11. Senior running back Ricky Buckler scored a three-yard touchdown run with 15 seconds remaining to give the Tigers the 48-41 win. Buckler rushed 31 times for 285 yards and four touchdowns to carry the Tigers to victory. He got plenty of help from his quarterback, senior Richard Wills. Wills completed 13 of 16 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. He led his team 80 yards down the field for the winning score in just over two minutes. “He played a whale of a game,” Bellevue head coach Dave Eckstein of his quarterback said. “That last drive was phenomenal.” Tigers kicker Kaylynn Dill was 2-4 on extra point tries in the game. Eckstein did not want to put his kicker in a position to attempt a game-winning field goal. He wanted Wills to drive his team down the field for a touchdown. The senior quarterback delivered. His counterpart also turned in a gutsy performance. Eagles senior quarterback/kicker/punter/punt

Simon Kenton 56, Shroder Paideia 21

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Scott High School’s Zach Sowder takes the ball outside for a long run in the first quarter.

r e t u r n e r / k i c k returner/strong safety Zach Sowder nearly led his team to a come-from-behind victory. Sowder rushed for 279 yards, passed for 45 yards, rushed for two touchdowns, threw for another, and kicked five extra points. “He does a little bit of everything for us and does it all extremely well,” Scott offensive coordinator Dan Wolley said. Bellevue built a 28-14 lead late in the first half. Buckler scored on the Tigers first offensive play of the game, an 86-yard run. The Eagles scored with less than a minute remaining in the half on a 51-yard halfback pass from Ryan Sowder to Aaron Smith to cut the halftime deficit to seven. “That play changed the momentum going into the second half,” said Eckstein, who was not happy with his team’s mental lapse on the play. The teams exchanged touchdowns throughout the second half. Zach Sowder connected with Nick Farris for a 23yard score to give the

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Kyle Jones (86) of Scott looks for an opening as Rob Swinford (36) and Jon Gaupel (43) look for a block during the first quarter.

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Holy Cross No. 8 Jordan Norris picks up yards after making a catch on Sept. 11 as Beechwood’s 11 Cory Schuler moves in to stop him on the play. Eagles their first lead of the game with less than three minutes to play. That was enough time for Wills to lead the Tigers back down the field. Bellevue, a Class 1A team, split its first four game of the season, all against bigger schools. “We challenged our team and it made us better,” Eckstein said. “We think it will really help us for district play. We’ve seen what we need to beat good teams.” Scott, a Class 5A team, drops to 0-3 on the year after suffering a heartbreakingly close loss for the second straight week. They bounced back against Bellevue after a one-point loss to Cooper. They will look to rebound again Sept. 18 against Harrison County. “Our kids are still fighting, still believing,” Wolley said. “We’ve gotten better every week. We’re proud of our team for putting ourselves in games and fighting to the end.”

Lloyd 40, Dayton 27

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Dixie Heights quarterback Ryan Wilson wraps up the ball on a keeper in the game against Conner Sept. 11.

Simon Kenton (3-0) had no trouble against its opponent from Cincinnati. Miles Simpson rushed 12 times for 101 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Chad Lawrence added 13 carries for 49 yards and two scores. He also completed 11 of 15 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. The Pioneers scored the first 28 points of the game and led 42-6 at halftime. Simon Kenton hosts undefeated Lexington Henry Clay High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

Conner 36, Dixie Heights 20

Lloyd picked up its first win of the season with a 40-27 victory over Dayton. Senior running back Seth Chappie ran for 171 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Lloyd jumped out to a 27-7 halftime lead after a 20-point second quarter.

Dayton was led by quarterback Dylan McGuire, who threw for 162 yards and a touchdown. He also picked up two touchdowns on the ground. Lloyd hosts Cooper Sept. 18, while Daylor hosts Newport.

Beechwood 36, Holy Cross 35 (OT)

Special teams and turnovers allowed Beechwood (1-2) to eke out its first win of the season. Holy Cross (2-1) lost its first game of the season and what looked to be its firstever win over the Tigers. Beechwood capitalized on a late Indians turnover to tie the game at 29 with less than a minute to play, forcing overtime. Quarterback Markel Walker rushed for a touchdown on the Indians’ overtime possession, but the extra point attempt was no good. Beechwood running back Joe Colosimo scored his fourth touchdown of the game on the Tigers OT possession. Joey Nussbaum’s extra point was good and the Tigers came away with a win. Beechwood travels to Covington Catholic at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Holy

Nick West had a 26-yard touchdown pass to Eric Champ and later scored on a 24-yard keeper for the Cougars. Conner (4-0) plays at Holy Cross Sept. 18, while Dixie Heights (2-2) hosts Ryle.

Covington Catholic 33, Campbell County 14

Capturing his first win since taking over Covington Catholic’s program, head coach Dave Wirth and the Colonels improved to 1-3 with its win over Campbell County, 33-14. Covington Catholic hosts Beechwood (1-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The Colonels gained 205 yards on the ground and produced 383 yards of total offense during its win over Campbell County. Quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck had 308 yards of total offense including 131 yards rushing on 26 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground. Erpenbeck also was 16for-24 passing for 178 yards. On his 18th birthday, tight end Beau Geisen scored on a 31-yard touchdown reception for Covington Catholic while catching four passes for 57 yards. Alex Connelly led Covington Catholic’s receivers with 101 yards on eight receptions. Leading the way for the Camels was Michael Kremer. The quarterback was 21-for42 passing for 222 yards. Campbell County travels to face Newport Central Catholic (1-3) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

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This week in volleyball

• Scott High School girls defeated Conner High School 25-8, 25-17, Sept. 8. • Lloyd High School girls defeated Holy Cross 25-19, 29-27, Sept. 8. • Scott defeated Holmes High School 25-7, 25-7, Sept. 9. • St. Henry High School girls defeated Dixie 25-16, 2511. • St. Henry defeated Holy Cross 25-13, 25-12, Sept. 10.

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This week in golf

• St. Henry High School’s Jared Noble shot 1 over par 36 on the back nine at Hickory Sticks, Sept. 8, helping his team defeat Bishop Brossat 160-173. St. Henry advances to 3-3-1 with the win.

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The Northern Kentucky Lacrosse Club Warriors are conducting Fall Skills 2009 to help players sharpen ball and stick skills, tactics and moves and get some time on the field to practice for the competitive season. Eric Grombala will join the Warriors for Fall Skills. Grombala played at Hillsdale College for four years, coached Bluejays lacrosse for eight years and spent one year as assistant coach at St. Xavier High School. To sign up for Fall Skills, go to www.leaguelineup.com/nklax. Go to “Online Forms” under the left-hand menu and follow the instructions. All money and fees are due by Sept. 28. The club is looking for parents to help run skills for all three age levels. E-mail Coach T.J. Burns at tjburns@fuse.net. The Northern Kentucky Lacrosse

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Lauren O’Conner is focused on helping the Scott volleyball team have an outstanding season. The towering junior hitter was recently named Kentucky’s state player of the week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. She led Northern Kentucky in kills as the Eagles flew off to an outstanding 19-2 start to the season. “It was exciting,” she said of the AVCA award. “We’ve had some good wins. We’re playing really well. We have a really good chemistry.” O’Conner has verbally committed to play at the next level for the University of Kentucky. “I always wanted to go to UK. It’s my dream school,” she said. “Everything is perfect there – the coaches and the girls.” O’Conner and the Eagles won their home-court September Slam tourney for the first time in several years Sept. 5. They beat tough regional rivals such as Conner, Highlands and Simon

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Scott senior Ashley Daugherty prepares to serve during the Scott September Slam Sept. 5.

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Scott sophomore Taylor Stinson sets the ball during the Scott September Slam Sept. 5. Kenton along the way. O’Conner said that was a big goal for the team heading into a similar tourney at Highlands Sept. 11-12. “Our passing has gotten a lot better,” head coach Andrea Sullivan said. “We have really emphasized that a lot. We’ve got the hitters but we’ve got to get the ball to them.” Joining O’Conner is the other twin towering Lauren – Lauren Tibbs, whose collegiate future is in basketball. Sullivan said that although Tibbs is not a yearround volleyball player like O’Conner, she devotes her full attention to the whiteballed sport while in season. Seniors Ashley Daugherty and Kelsey Wagner are key leaders for the team, Sullivan said. She said they are both strong defensively in digging hard shots. Wagner is a setter along with Taylor Stinson. A third junior Lauren – Trame – and sophomore Erin Romito are among the regional leaders in digs with Daugherty and O’Conner.

Lightning leave opponents feeling blue By James Weber jweber@nky.com

This was the first year for a full-fledged All “A” Classic state tournament in volleyball. Villa Madonna Academy head coach Sandi Kitchen said her team should learn a lot from the championship atmosphere at Eastern Kentucky University Sept. 12. “I’m encouraged by the enthusiasm they have for this,” she said. “It’s nice to have this for volleyball.” It was also good for the Blue Lightning to have a 15-3 record heading into the All “A” tourney. They beat bigger school Conner in their last regular match before heading to Richmond. That broke a two-match losing streak to Beechwood and Highlands when Kitchen said the team came down a little from winning the All “A” regional. “We didn’t pass the ball real well,” Kitchen said. “That is the main skill of our team. It has to be there or we don’t go anywhere. We’re not going to overpower anybody so we have to run a skilled offense.” A big part of that offense is seniors Amy Kreutzer, Stephanie Sias and Kacy Corbit. A fourth senior, Jessica Gresham, is a libero. Sias, Corbit and junior Hannah Knochelmann are the team leaders in kills. Sophomore Jasmine Beal is among the Northern Kentucky leaders in assists. Sias was the most valuable player in the regional tourney. Kreutzer and Beal were alltournament picks.

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Other updates A look at other local volleyball teams:

Calvary

The Cougars lost a tight match to Bishop Brossart in the 10th Region All “A” final. Kenda Anderson, Sara Boone and Samantha Victor were named to the all-tournament team.

Dixie Heights

The Colonels were one of several teams who played in both Scott’s and Highlands’ weekend tournaments in September. Dixie went 3-2 in the Scott tourney.

Holy Cross

The Indians took a 5-6 record into the Louisville Invitational and look to build as they have no seniors on the roster.

Lloyd

The Juggernauts won the Ludlow Classic, edging Bellevue in two tight matches. They also had a three-game win over Highlands, a preseason contender for the 10th Region title. They list no seniors on their roster.

Notre Dame

The defending Ninth Region champion Pandas lost 3-0 to Cincinnati Ursuline but have beaten Cincy foes Seton and St. Ursula leading into the Louisville Invitational Sept. 11-12.

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Simon Kenton senior Kathryn Smith serves the ball during the Scott September Slam Sept. 5. After the state tourney, VMA will prepare for the overall postseason. After beating Dixie Heights and Lloyd in district play, the Lightning look to be the No. 2 seed behind power St. Henry. That could lead to Villa qualifying for the Ninth Region tourney for the first time since 2000. They would likely play Dixie in a district tourney semifinal in an elimination match to get to the regional. “Dixie is strong and an upand-coming team,” Kitchen said. “It was a battle to beat them. They have a new coach and they should improve along the way.”

The Crusaders have lost best-of-five matches to Louisville Mercy and Sacred Heart, as well as Mt. Notre Dame. The rivalry match with Notre Dame will be at Notre Dame Sept. 24 in a potential Ninth Region tourney preview.

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Senior Kathryn Smith was second in kills in Northern Kentucky. Junior Sierra Waechter is highly ranked in assists.

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Gateway Community College a tremendous asset I had an interesting visit at Gateway Community and Technical College’s Boone Campus recently to learn about the economic development programs the school offers. Jim Volz, vice president of Kustom Group in Richwood, and I met with Gateway President Dr. Ed Hughes and members of the college faculty and staff. One mission of the college is skills training – working with businesses in our community to provide customized services and training for their employees. By making sure workers have the skills employers need, we can keep those jobs here in Northern Kentucky rather than overseas. By creating jobs locally, we can raise needed revenue for quality schools and roads without raising taxes.

The college’s Workforce Solutions Department has offered training in a wide variety of programs and workshops, many on-site at State Sen. the company’s John plants places of Schickel business. I’m fascinated at Community how the GateRecorder way staff conguest tact area busiand columnist nesses industry on a regular basis to assess their needs and follow up with them afterwards. It’s a handin-hand partnership and real boost to our local economy.

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factory shipment, eliminating waste and saving money. The Gateway Workforce Solutions Department offers lean simulation training as well as lean implementation. Participants work in a simulated factory floor environment, producing an actual product. Students see, feel, and measure the effects as different principles are incorporated into the simulated factory. It’s amazing to see the difference, and it’s an attitude that workers will take with them wherever they go, even if they change jobs down the road. Another benefit that Gateway offers is a program, funded by the General Assembly, that provides 75 percent of the cost of eligible training that a company needs. It’s a simple but effective program

that helps keep jobs here at home by making sure workers have the skills nobody else has. I travel by the campus every day, as do many of you, and I asked Dr. Hughes about the new construction I’ve seen. He explained that it’s the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, which will open in the spring. Business and industry leaders consulted on its design, so we know it will meet their needs. With so many manufacturing jobs in our community, the new center is just what we need to remain competitive with our workforce. Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin Counties and part of Kenton County. He welcomes your concerns or comments toll-free at 800-372-7181.

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Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not?

“This question struck a raw nerve with me and I’m sure with anyone else who has lost a loved one due to the actions of a distacted driver. Absolutely! There should be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving and with severe and costly penalties. It’s bad enough we deal with people that drive under the influence, and now they’re on the phone. I cannot think of any reason that would justify a person using a cell phone while driving.” N.C., Florence “Absolutely! You cannot keep your mind on traffic and on a phone conversation at the same time no matter how smart you think you are. I tried it once to see how it felt and almost ran into three cars. I was sitting at a red light on U.S. 42 and looked to my left, my right and in the rearview mirror. Guess what? All three were on the cells. And drove off yakking.” Duke “Why stop at cell phone use? Why not ban driving with one hand, talking to passengers, eating,

Has there been a decline of civility at town hall and public meetings in general? Why do you think there has been a decline?

This is in response to a letter to the editor published Sept. 10. I commend the Kenton County School District for allowing students to opt-out of the presidential speech Sept. 8. By doing so, the KCSD reinforced to its students the freedom we have as American citizens and recognized the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. No one argues the importance of education and personal responsibility. In fact, such a message has greater impact on children coming from parents than from the president. And that’s how it’s supposed to be. However, certain questions children were required to discuss in connection with the address raised understandable cause for concern for some people. The authors’ charge that allowing the choice to opt out was “unAmerican” is erroneous. Freedom is American. It’s duplicitous to call for respect for opposing views then cry “shame on the KCSD” for doing so. I question the authors’

Serving off the court

Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. drinking, smoking, singing, adjusting the radio/heater/air conditioner, looking at people/scenery/billboards, reading the newspaper, putting on make-up, changing clothes, etc.? All of these behaviors have resulted in accidents of varying levels of severity in the past. There will always be idiot drivers. Drive defensively. And you control freaks, socialists and hypocrites who want to ban cell phone use while driving, listen up: you can’t effectively run your own lives, so stop trying to run mine.” Jeffrey Learman, Florence “Yes. The distraction while driving only increases the chance of auto accidents. Phones should be used only when the car is parked.” G.G. “There should be laws banning cell phones while driving unless they are completely ‘hands-free.’ A driver’s eyes need to be focused on the road, not looking down at a cell phone.” H.S.

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true motives when they label legitimate views which oppose theirs as, “hatred, hostility, intolerance.” Disagreement is necessary to the “meaningful debate” the authors claim to want while at the same time implying opposing voices should be silenced. The authors call on people to think for themselves. That is precisely why a choice to opt out was appropriate. We don’t live in a dictatorship. The country fails if “We the People” fail. To President Obama, “moving forward” means to “fundamentally transform” America. Thankfully, “We the People” still realize the potential consequences of relinquishing our freedoms and power to the government. “Our children” is also “my children.” And “We the People” don’t want a fundamental transformation of America, especially if it means the real seat of power, which resides within the family, is usurped by the president. Rebecca Weigold Westerman Court Villa Hills

Players from the Holy Cross varsity volleyball team took time off from serving on the court to serve more than 155 needy people at the Henry Hosea House in Newport on Saturday, Aug. 22. Pictured left to right is Jayden Julian, Stephanie Sinclair, Megan Krumpelman, Sydney Sizemore and Ali Doggett. PROVIDED.

Key developments show promise for improving Kentucky schools As we begin a new school year, it is time for fresh excitement about Kentucky education. In just the past few months, key developments have positioned Kentucky for more rapid improvement than we’ve seen at any time since the early 1990s. Here’s a quick summary of what’s happened and why it matters. First, Kentucky is developing new academic standards that will be shorter, clearer and better aligned with college readiness and global competition. Senate Bill 1, passed this spring, commits us to that major revision and to matching tests that will start in 2012. Second, national developments will strengthen our SB 1 work. Forty-six states have committed voluntarily to develop Common Core standards in mathematics and language arts, with Kentucky poised to be one of the very first to apply those expectations in our teaching, our testing and our accountability process. Kentucky will also benefit from the federal Department of Education’s commitment of $350 million to develop robust testing based on the Common Core approach. Third, state leadership is now unified on education in a way we have rarely seen. Leaders in both parties and both houses of the legislature backed SB 1, and they and Gov. Steve Beshear intend to see it succeed. Terry Holliday, our new commissioner of education, is off to a great start, as is Bob King, the new president of the Council on Postsecondary Education. Together, Commissioner Holliday and President King have already launched major collaborations, including a longitudinal student data system to track students’ progress from pre-k to college and beyond.

Fourth, we have growing clarity about a central fact: standards, tests, data systems and state political commitments will only yield higher achievement if they are implemented well in classrooms. At this spring’s Prichard Committee meeting, Sir Michael Barbour identified teaching quality as the essential factor in the success of top-performing school systems around the world. In his words, “The only way to improve outcomes is to improve instruction.” Barbour, a partner of McKinsey & Co. and a former official in the administration of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, made a compelling case for four main strategies that work to build consistently effective teaching for all students: • Recruiting and training strong candidates to enter the education profession. • Strengthening current teaching through collaborative professional development that changes classroom practice. • Using data from tests and school inspection systems to measure progress and to intervene when progress is too slow. • Developing school leadership able to forge those three elements-new teachers, support for current teachers, and data on results-into schools that deliver rapid achievement growth for all students. In hindsight, it is easy to see that our 1990 reform often fell short on the teaching quality front. We offered rewards for success and consequences for failure, and we assumed our educators were already equipped to respond

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to those incentives. In reality, they needed more direct and robust support-just as athletes reaching for a major prize need sustained coaching to deliver their best performance. Teaching quality work could be the Achilles’ heel of our new efforts as well. Senate Bill 1 did call for new attention to effective instruction, directing the state department to ensure training for current educators on implementing the new standards and directing the Education Professional Standards Board to ensure that teacher preparation programs do the same thing for teacher candidates. Unfortunately, those two agencies have endured a decade of funding cuts. Stripped to the bare bones, they will be very hard pressed to implement robust new learning activities with their current funding. That makes the fifth and final reason for new excitement especially important. The federal government is offering $4 billion in competitive “Race to the Top” grants for states that can show the best records of past reform and the best new plans to push those reforms further. Commissioner Holliday has already mobilized his staff and an impressively representative advisory board to draft a strong Kentucky application. Together, these developments offer Kentucky a great opportunity. If we seize the day, working together with great energy in the coming months, we can ensure that our new standards translate into new teaching strength in every classroom and new levels of achievement for all our children. Sam Corbett is chair of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.

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Karen Wehage, owner of Karen’s Consignments on Anderson Road in Crescent Springs, is proud of her shop’s friendly atmosphere and efficient record system that ensures sellers get their cash fast.

Consignment proud of friendly, honest service By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

The staff of Karen’s Consignments on Anderson Road in Crescent Springs wants you to shop and sell in the friendliest consignment store around. Owner Karen Wehage opened the shop four and a half years ago at 2456 Anderson Road. Karen’s specializes in women’s clothing, jewelry, purses, home decor, furniture and more. “When I was a teenager I worked at a consignment store and I always thought how neat – I always wanted my own and thought I could do well with it,” Wehage said. For a $15 startup fee, consignors can sell their unwanted items at a 50/50 split. After 60 days, sellers can pick up their wares or allow Karen’s to donate the items to a local church. “We take just a little bit of everything,” she said. Everything sold in the

store is logged into a computer so that a seller can pick up their cash whenever they want it, Wahage said, adding cleaning out your house and consigning is a good way to de-clutter and to recycle. “It’s a win-win for everybody,” she said. “It’s their money and it’s there waiting for them when they want it.” For shoppers, new items are put on display every Monday and Saturday, so frequent visits could result in great finds. “It’s a good place to shop – there’s no pressure. We make consigning easy,” Wahage said. Currently, Karen’s Consignments is accepting fall wear. Starting Oct. 1, Karen’s will accept winter clothing. Karen’s Consignments is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information about Karen’s Consignments, call 341-3111.

THINGS TO DO

Walk for a cure

Oktoberfest

St. Timothy Parish in Union will host its annual Oktoberfest this weekend, Sept. 18-20. The festival will go from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. Sunday is “Family Day” and features raffles that include a plasma television, a cornhole tournament for kids and adults and “all you can ride” bracelets for $15. For more information, including directions, visit www.sttimsoktoberfest.org.

Help the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by taking part in the “Walk to Cure Diabetes” this Saturday, Sept. 19. The check-in time is 8 a.m. and the start time is at 9 a.m. The 5K walk begins at the World Peace Bell Center, 425 York St. in Newport. Registration is required and dogs are allowed on the route. For more information, including walking route, call 513-793-3223 or visit www.jdrf.org/cincinnati.

Listen to a legend

Considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Buckethead will playing at the Madison Theater in Covington this Sunday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Buckethead, otherwise known as Brian Patrick Carroll, was also the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses. Tickets are $25 at the door and $20 in advance. For ticket information, call 491-2444 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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The Community Family Church in Independence will be opening the doors to its expanded Family Pantry at a free pancake breakfast Sept. 26. Pantry volunteers Mamie Tapp and Paul Olzeski showed Pastor Tommy Bates (center) around the pantry Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Church opening pantry doors wide to Tristate By Regan Coomer

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Community Family Church wants to help feed the needy in Northern Kentucky. The church, located on Ky-16 in Independence, will open the doors to the newly-expanded Family Pantry at a ribbon cutting and pancake breakfast Saturday Sept. 26. The breakfast is open one and all. Family Pantry and church member Paul Olzeski said while the pantry has been open for years, it used to be in a limited space so “there was a limited amount of people we could help,” he said. Now the pantry can be stocked to feed 50 people and still have plenty of room to spare. “We want the community to know it’s available. We want to help the people of Independence,” he said. The pantry is currently open twice a week after the Wednesday evening and 11 a.m. Sunday services. “I know there are people out there who are hurting and can’t afford to buy food or medication,” Olzeski said.

What: Ribbon cutting and pancake breakfast. When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road, Independence “You take people who are laid off from their jobs with a wife and two children – they’re hurting.” Anyone in the community can come by the pantry twice a month to take home two pounds of hamburger, hot dogs, cheese, bacon, eggs, milk, various canned and nonperishable products and more. If a family needs more than just food, they can also get help with clothing for the entire family as well as cleaning and personal hygiene products. “We’re not going to judge anybody, we’re just going to help them,” Olzeski said. In order to visit the pantry, Community Family Church is asking peo-

ple to attend a church service to get a card authorizing them to go the pantry. “We hope they attend one of the services from Pastor Tommy Bates and get some insight about life and get some help,” Olzeski said. As for Bates, he hopes attending a service will “strengthen” people in need. “We want to let them meet the people who gave them these things to let them know there are people willing to help other people,” Bates said. Getting help from the pantry is not just limited to people living in Independence or even Kenton County, Bates said. “This is not just a ministry that is contained here in Independence, Ky. It reaches Over the Rhine into the Tristate,” he said. The Family Pantry expansion ribbon cutting and pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 26 at the Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road in Independence.

N.Ky. Forum examines diversity, inclusion The Northern Kentucky Forum will examine diversity and inclusion in our region with a powerful program entitled “A Day of Dialogue on Northern Kentucky's Culture of Inclusion: How Close are We to Our Vision” at Northern Kentucky University's Student Union at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The event will be conducted by trained facilitators from the Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center . IJPC

uses a reflective listening technique that allows for respective dialogue around sensitive topics. The audience will first hear from a diverse set of panelists that represent different perspectives, and then will break out into smaller groups to participate in a structured dialogue with a trained facilitator. “The small group experience provides a pressurefree, respectful place for people of diverse back-

grounds and perspectives to come together to listen, learn, and dialogue with one another,” said Kristen Barker, a staff member and trained facilitator from IJPC. Panelists include Pamela Smith, Ed.D., director of diversity and multicultural affairs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Leo Calderon, Latino Student Affairs at NKU; Dr. Michael Posey, pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church; Dr. Monica Posey, vice pres-

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Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center uses a reflective listening technique that allows for respective dialogue around sensitive topics. ident of academic affairs at Cincinnati State; and Charles King, retired, Kenton County Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Portraits of Africa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Gallery 31. Paintings, photographs, textiles, sculpture, pottery and jewelry centered on African theme, with emphasis on children orphaned by AIDS. Works by Ron Peake, David Whitelaw, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, John Weber, Don Seither, Pat Jacunski, Paula Cole, Sue Friedmann, Linda Martin, Vernita Henderson and Paula Peake. Free. Through Sept. 25. 393-8358; www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com. Covington.

ART EXHIBITS

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Works by Kentucky artist, author, eco-pioneer and riverman Harlan Hubbard. Continues through Sept. 20. $7, $6 seniors, $4 children. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Ars Longa. Vita Brevis: Recent Works by Bekka Sage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Through Sept. 19. 341-5800; evagfarrisartgallery.blogspot.com. Crestview Hills. Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Works by Leslie Shiels, Craig Lloyd, Timothy Tepe, Igo Mintch, Patrice Trauth and Carnegie Kids. Free. Through Oct. 16. 957-1940. Covington. Tia Ellis Paintings, 7 a.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Works on display and for sale. Free. Through Sept. 30. 431-2326. Covington.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Quintessential Wines from Around the World. Liquor Direct Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington. Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus #3908, Father Bealer Council, 605 Lytle Ave. Includes fish, shrimp, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Drinks available. Carry-out available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus #3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus #3908, Fr. Bealer Council. 342-6643. Elsmere.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Rock The Benefit Charity Show with Close To Home, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Watson Park, The Paramedic, Made Avail, Gold Shoes, Inept and Delta Delta. Benefits Leukemia Research Foundation. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

FOOD & DRINK

MUSIC - ROCK

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

ON STAGE - THEATER

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Musical comedy based on 1988 film. $25, $20 members, $18 students. Through Sept. 20. 957-1940. Covington.

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9

Toddler Tales, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Bookworms, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children’s Activity Center. Young library users, with active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 3 1/2 years to 5 years old and up. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

MUSEUMS

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Recall Turfway’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. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Points vs. PointsThe Relevance of Wine Scores. Liquor Direct Covington, Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington.

MUSEUMS

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Chakras, 9 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With 8Kount and Zebras In Public. $7. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

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

BENEFITS

freshART, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Outside dinner and reception. Auction of works created in one day in Devou Park by local artists. Benefits BehringerCrawford Museum. $60. Reservations required. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Talk Like A Pirate, Drink Like A Fish, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. Grand re-opening party and fun-raiser. DJ, Pirates, mermaids, surf and turf appetizers, costume contests and giveaways. With Captain Jack Sparrow. Two floors and two themes. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Performing Arts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. $100 VIP, $80 VIP advance; $15, $10 advance. 513-509-0951; www.cincyticket.com. Covington.

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

FARMERS MARKET

Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. Presented by Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market. 2922163. Covington. Simon Kenton High School Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence Courthouse, 5272 Madison Pike, Includes local vendors’ produce and products and organic produce grown by Simon Kenton’s Future Farmers of America. Presented by Simon Kenton High School. 803-9483. Independence.

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike, Hay rides, corn maze, concessions, pony rides, bonfires, picnic shelter area and fall decor. $7. Through Oct. 31. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

ON STAGE THEATER

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington.

SPORTS Northern Wrestling Federation, 7 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Family friendly entertainment. $10, $8 advance. 426-0490; www.shimmerscomplex.com. Fort Wright. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, noon-7 p.m. Kinman Farms, $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.

FOOD & DRINK

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Cast Party, Wine and Woodford Reserve Tasting and Mini-Cabaret, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Mingle with cast, sample Rhone wines and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Minicabaret performed by cast. Acclaim Guest Equity Contract Fund. Benefits Acclaim Guest Equity Contract Fund.. $15. Reservations recommended. Presented by Acclaim Awards. 513-621-2787; Covington.

DAVID SORCHER/STAFF

The USS Nightmare is back and will feature three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Come aboard if you dare, during the grand opening weekend, Sept. 18 and 19, from 7 p.m. to midnight at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, for a 40-minute tour of the haunted boat. For more information call 261-8500 or visit www.ussnightmare.com. Pictured is a vampire aboard the USS Nightmare last year. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 2

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, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 727-0904. Fort Wright.

FILMS

Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Social hour and cash bar 6:30 p.m. Movie about the power of one man’s voice to inspire tolerance and change. Discussion follows with Dr. Babacar Camara, Miami University professor. $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, Zola, 626 Main St. 2617510. Covington.

MUSIC - CABARET

Don Fangman, 11 a.m.-noon, Covington Art Club, 604 Greenup St. Pops and standards performance followed by luncheon. Free. Reservations recommended. 261-1762. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

RECREATION

Buckethead, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Multi-instrumentalist wears white bucket on his head and white costume mask. $25, $20 advance. 491-2444; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.

Scrabble Rama!, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Scrabble tournament; prizes. 431-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. Texas Hold’em Tournaments, 9 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Players gather in tables of eight for the five-card game. Prizes from local beer and liquor distributors available for winners. Final game held at end of an eight week period. Winner of final game receives $500. Ages 21 and up. 491-6659. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

SHOPPING

Buckethead

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 3 p.m. American sign language interpreted and close captioning available. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1

Impresa Quarter Fest, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Edgewood Senior Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive, $1. Presented by Impresa Business Network. 818-0803. Edgewood.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Knitting and Crocheting Group, 4:30 p.m.6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Practice knitting and crochet, exchange patterns and tips. Ages 11 and up. Free. 491-3942. Covington.

FILMS

Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

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

MUSIC - BLUES

Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam, 6 p.m.-midnight, Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. All ages. 261-1029. Latonia.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

It’s Sew Fun, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Teens and adults. Free. Registration required. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. Covington.

COMMUNITY DANCE

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

DANCE CLASSES

Beginner Lindy Hop Series, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, Learn basic steps to classic swing dance and other moves to get started. $40 fourclass session; $12 one night. 513-2909022; www.swingallery.com. Covington.

FARMERS MARKET

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

LECTURES

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

Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery History, 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, “Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery District: The Center of Cincinnati’s Beer Brewing History.” Learn about German culture that drove consumption and production of beer and numerous historic brewery buildings. Ages 18 and up. Free.962-4002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger.

YOUTH SPORTS

MUSIC - CONCERTS

ON STAGE - THEATER

Volleyball Parent Informational Meeting, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Beechwood High School, 50 Beechwood Road, Cafeteria. Information on Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball organization. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball. 620-6520. Fort Mitchell.

Katie Laur Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, The Turkeys, Ma Crow, Magnolia Mountain, Scott Risner, Brandt Smith and Brenda Wolferberger, Katie Laur and others. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

ART EXHIBITS

Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free. 957-1940. Covington. Tia Ellis Paintings, 7 a.m. Bean Haus, Free. 431-2326. Covington.

DANCE CLASSES

Beginner Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.

FARMERS MARKET

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

ON STAGE - COMEDY PROVIDED

“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.

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

PROVIDED

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

Life

When people turn into sheep

Be on alert for costly shipping charges Ads for products on TV and in print that don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges are becoming increasingly common. Such charges should be carefully considered before ordering because sometimes they can be quite substantial. That’s what a Westwood woman has learned. Sue LaRue has been analyzing ads and found several that either don’t disclose the charge or do so in very small print. “I think they’re saying two things. I think they’re saying ‘free shipping’ or ‘plus shipping,’ but they’re not saying how much the shipping is. That’s what happened in my case,” she said. LaRue answered an ad she saw on TV. “It said on TV it was $19.99 plus shipping. I went online and ordered it. No place did it say how much the shipping was,” she said. But, even after she placed the order for two of the items, she just got a printout without the prices. “I agreed to pay $39.98. The shipping and handling was $65.80, but I didn’t know that till I got the package in the mail,” LaRue said. The packing slip showed the total cost came to more than $100 – something she says should have been disclosed upfront. After LaRue complained to the company about the shipping charges, a representative agreed to give her a $15 credit. But that still means the items she wanted cost her

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For sheep to be sheep is admirable. That’s their true nature. Sheep are never extolled today or in the scriptures as being clever or courageous. They seem more helpless than resourceful. They frequently wander off and get lost and are easy prey for predators. When in trouble, they usually panic and bleat for help from the shepherd. Sheep are not very smart. Yet, who can blame a sheep for being a sheep? They live what they are. What would be troubling would be to see a bird or a human try to live as a sheep. Especially a human. We’ve been created with a rational nature. We are to grow, develop insight and wisdom, possess a mind that enables us to seek and recognize truth and have the courage to live by it. Humans are supposed to need other human shepherds less and less as they mature. When immature, and still growing, we need parents, disciplinarians and teachers – guides outside ourselves. When we grow up – if we grow up – our guidance comes chiefly from within ourselves; a well-formed conscience and sense of responsibility. Guides outside of us never become completely unimportant, but much less necessary. A sad thing seems to be happening. Too many people seem to be acting as sheep. Sheeple are people

$40, and the shipping and handling cost $50 – more than the items t h e m selves. Howard Ain “I just feel Hey Howard! t h e y ’like re deceptive and if people aren’t paying attention they’re going to end up spending a lot of money they may not be able to get back,” LaRue said. So, I contacted the company LaRue had ordered from and was told they don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges in the ad because the same ad is used in Canada and charges will be quite different there. They maintain they do disclose the charges before the transaction is completed – and after the state sales taxes are added. But, LaRue said she never saw that disclosure. And, while you can cancel your order and get back your money, you can’t get back the shipping costs. Bottom line, carefully watch out for shipping and handling charges in both TV and print ads. If they are not disclosed in the ad, be sure to look for the charges before you place your order. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

get logic. We believe peers, advertisers, politicians and celebrities about what is important in life. We acquiesce to anyone who claims to speak for God. The masses of people have been pictured as a huge pyramid. Most of us are depicted toward the bottom somewhere, and the numbers become fewer as the pyramid narrows and ascends. Psychologists such as Abraham Maslow urge us to become self-actualized and move upward. That means to grow in knowledge and personal awareness of our own state and truths of reality. The journey upward is very difficult, but possible. Great spiritual teachers such as Jesus Christ told us what

who act like sheep. When t h a t occurs, we don’t use our minds to study problems thoroughly and unders t a n d

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them effectively. We stop looking for truth. We graze on sound bites, slogans and little bits of information lying on the ground that taste good. When we are turning into sheeple, we lose sight of truth and priorities. We become easy prey for manipulation by politicians, advertisers, bureaucrats, and sometimes even by people we call religious leaders. Our shepherds are called spin doctors – false shepherds who have no interest in the common good, us, or the truth, only their own agenda. As sheeple we have a strong flock instinct. We need to think and act as everybody else. It’s said that the instincts and logic of a mob gradually become lower than the individuals that comprise the mob. We turn our minds over to others. Sheeple are dazzled by words and forget justice; are moved by emotions and for-

happens when we are transformed from sheeple to people, “ … you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Free from what? Free from a flock mentality. Free from not recognizing our dignity. Free from ignorance, deception and being used by others. Free from our defenses and illusions in order to become our truest self. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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September 17, 2009

Relish your fresh peppers this season My husband Frank and I went to an A m i s h country produce auction in B a i n bridge, Ohio, near The Seven Rita Caves, at Heikenfeld the invitation of Rita’s kitchen f r i e n d s Bert and Bob Villing. It was something to see. As we approached the auction shelter, we saw horse-drawn wagons with huge amounts of pumpkins, melons and produce enter the graveled area. I understood that folks could bid on the whole wagonload. Inside the shelter you could walk around and check out the produce in smaller units, like a bushel of squash, three pecks of cucumbers, even up to 100 or so pumpkins and gourds. The little Amish boys were so cute – running around barefoot with sus-

Marge Miller’s apple dumplings

pendered overalls and hats. Bert and I bought some beautiful red and green peppers. I couldn’t wait to get home to make Bert’s red pepper relish. I also made stuffed peppers for supper, with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings.

Bert’s red pepper relish

No real recipe, but here are Bert’s guidelines slightly adapted by me. Makes 7 to 8 half pints. Measure ingredients after dicing. 6 cups of finely diced red bell peppers (or green, yellow, etc.) 11⁄2 cups finely diced onions Boiling water 1 ⁄2 cup diced jalapeños (opt.) Grind up peppers and onions in food processor, blender or just chop fine. Put in bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Let sit five minutes, then drain. Make brine.

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Rita’s rendition of Bert’s pepper relish.

Bring to boil:

2 cups vinegar (I used cider, but clear is OK) 1 cup sugar (more to taste) 11⁄2 teaspoons each: mustard seeds, celery seeds and dry mustard Put drained pepper mixture into brine and cook for five minutes. Pour into hot jars, clean rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath five minutes. You can also just cook this up, cool, put in freezer containers and freeze.

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Marge is known as the apple dumpling lady in Clermont County and at my church, Holy Trinity in Batavia. I love her dumplings with the wonderful cinnamon flavor. They are always the first thing to go at any of our events. This is for Nancy, who began cooking at age 11. “My mother was a wonderful cook and my best friend. She passed away last year,” she wrote. Nancy wanted to re-create her Mom’s dumpling recipe which used brown sugar and cinnamon. Nancy said her Mom’s sauce was a thin vanilla sauce using cinnamon. I’ve adapted this only slightly. 1 double pie crust 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (I’ve used whatever apples I had on hand) 4 teaspoons butter Mix the following and set aside: 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon cinnamon Divide the prepared pie crust into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece into the shape of a square about 6 to 8 inches. To test the size, place an apple in the center of it and see if you can bring the 4 corners up to meet at the top. Place 1 peeled and cored apple in the center of one of the squares of rolled pie crust. Fill the cavity with some of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Dot the top of the sugar with 1⁄2 tsp. butter. Bring one corner of the pastry up over the top of the apple. Take the opposite corner and overlap it over the

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Rita’s stuffed peppers. first one. Moisten to seal these two together. Repeat with the last two corners of the pastry. Moisten to seal the last two corners together. Place the 8 dumplings in a sprayed baking dish.

Cinnamon sauce:

Combine the following syrup ingredients and cook for three minutes. If you can’t find cinnamon hearts, use a teaspoon of cinnamon and a drop or two of red food coloring if you want.

11⁄2 cups sugar 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7-8 cinnamon decorations (little cinnamon Valentine hearts) or more to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla (Rita’s addition) Pour the syrup over the dumplings in the baking dish. If you want, baste as they bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until well browned and a fork pressed into the apple tests soft.

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Additional recipes for slaw stuffed peppers, pepper relish, pepper hash and vanilla sauce are in Rita’s online column at www.communitypress.com. Or call 513-5916163 and leave your name and mailing address.

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Join Rita Heikenfeld, Nick Tolbert (aka Midnight Gourmet) and Former Top Chef Chicago contestant Antonia Lofaso Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. as they host a dinner party. Sample some of Antonia’s favorite recipes as well as the recipes of local restaurants and chefs. Ticket price: $15 RSVP at: 513-247-6411 All proceeds will benefit the Freestore Foodbank. Ticket transaction will be completed at Kenwood Macy’s prior to start of the event. Cash or check only. Make check payable to the FreestoreFoodbank.

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Tips from Rita’s kitchen

Rewashing prewashed bagged greens: According to “Cook’s Illustrated,” additional washing of ready-toeat bagged salad greens is not likely to enhance safety. 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 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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You can’t get much greener than a composting pile With summer a fading memory and fall right in our face, you’ll soon be finding yourself with a nice collection of spent flowers, frosted annual and perennial foliage, falling leaves, maybe a few extra grass clippings – all perfect additions for the compost pile. What? You don’t have a compost pile? Well, let’s take a look at how you can get started! Composting is a practical and convenient way to handle yard trimmings such as leaves, excess grass, chipped brush, plant cuttings, etc., and it’s a better option than sending this yard waste to the landfills. The results of your composting efforts will be one of the best soil amendments that no money can buy. By combining your yard trimmings and other clean yard or vegetable wastes with soil or garden fertilizer (synthetic or natural), keeping the pile properly moistened and turned, the compost pile begins to heat and cook as the bacteria and fungi break down the ingredients. It’s almost like a science project, and the compost equation is: carbon + nitrogen + water + air = COMPOST!

What can I compost?

Leaves, grass clippings, plant refuse, wood chips, sod, livestock manures, vegetative kitchen scraps, weeds, straw, pine needles, dead plants, aquarium water/algae and plants, some newspapers, wood ash, egg shells, coffee grounds and lots more. Stay away from meat, bones, dairy products, cat/dog feces, cooking oils, things sprayed with pesticides, even insects and diseased plants. NOTE: Although grass clippings can be added to the compost pile (and make a great addition), return them back to the soil/turf where they belong. Clippings returned to the soil/turf can generate as much as 25 percent of your

lawn’s total fertilizer needs. So don’t bag it; return those clippings to the In the back turf (unless garden y o u Ron Wilson a b s o l u t e l y need to add clippings to the compost pile)!

Where should my compost pile be located?

Find an out of sight area that is well-drained, away from tree roots, not in the shade, and accessible with a garden hose. Remove any sod underneath so the pile will be in direct contact with the soil.

Composting is a practical and convenient way to handle yard trimmings such as leaves, excess grass, chipped brush, plant cuttings, etc., and it’s a better option than sending this yard waste to the landfills.

Do I need a compost bin?

Composting does not require a bin, but bins do help to keep the pile neat and easier to handle. Bins need to be at least 3x3x3 feet to heat properly. A 5x5x5 foot bin is a much nicer size to work with. Ready made bins are available, or can be made with concrete blocks, chicken wire, fencing, wooden slats, etc. The sides must be designed to allow proper air flow to the pile. You may even consider the compost tumblers (best for smaller yards) for ease of turning the pile.

How do I create the compost pile?

There are many methods to building a compost pile, including simply piling up the yard waste and letting Mother Nature do her thing. It may take longer, but eventually, the waste will break down. Here are a few ways to speed up the process and get that pile “cooking.” Layer the materials you’ll be using in your compost pile. 6-8 inches of materials, a little fertilizer (synthetic or natural), some garden soil, moisten, layer again, and again until reaching the 3-to-5-foot height. Now it’s up to you to help monitor proper moisture levels as the composting begins. Turning the pile will begin about one week after the initial pile is made. Move the inside of the pile to the outside. When your pile is really cooking, it will heat to 140160 degrees in the middle! Your finished compost will be dark in color, crumbly in nature, and have an “earthy” smell. The pile should be reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 its original size. And yes, the process will be a bit slower during the winter season.

Composting tips

If the compost has a bad smell, turn it to provide more air. If the center is dry, moisten and turn the pile. If the compost is damp and warm only in the middle, the pile is too small. If the pile is damp and sweet smelling but still won’t heat up, add nitrogen. And remember, yard waste will compost quicker when finely ground. Good luck! For more information, visit the Ohio State University extension composting Web site at http://tinyurl.com/2lkv6. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@communitypress.com

September 17, 2009

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Alpaca Days open to public Sept. 26 and 27 Eagle Bend Alpacas and other area alpaca farms invite you to visit their farms on National Alpaca Farm Days on Sept. 26 and 27. This is an opportunity for the public to explore the many aspects of the alpaca livestock industry in the United States and locally in Northern Kentucky. From meeting these beautiful, inquisitive animals in person to experiencing luxurious alpaca products at the Fiber Workshop, there will be something for everyone. At Eagle Bend, admission is free of charge, and activities are varied to include the whole family. Hayrides, photo opportunties with alpacas, a coloring contest for children ages 5 and under, and spinning demonstrations are some of the features provided. The opportunity to view alpacas grazing or romping in the field will also be a draw to those who come to spend a leisurely afternoon at the farm. Alpacas, cousins to the

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The public is invited to visit the Eagle Bend alpaca farm on Sept. 26 and 27. llama and camel, are beautiful, intelligent animals native to the Andean Mountain range of South America particularly Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. The United States first commercially imported alpacas in 1984. There are now more than 150,000 registered alpacas in North America. Eagle Bend is home to 80 of these wonderful creatures, and is the largest and only full service alpaca farm in Northern Kentucky.

Other Northern Kentucky alpaca farmers will be on site to speak about their own farms and answer questions. Eagle Bend is located at 7812 East Bend Road, Burlington. The farm will be open on both Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.eaglebendalpacas.com for directions to the farm.

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‘El Nino’ returns, bringing dry winter The cycle of warm seas, cool seas off the South American western coast has shifted again, bringing back warmer Pacific Ocean surface temperatures that ultimately determine Kentucky’s weather, the chief agricultural weatherman at the University of Kentucky says. “El Nino has returned, and the latest models say that’s going to impact us later in the fall and certainly as we move into winter,” said Tom Priddy, Extension meteorologist at the UK College of Agriculture. “We should have at least moder-

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the jet stream, and that will tend to give us more warm temperatures,” Priddy said. That doesn’t mean Kentuckians won’t have to endure snow or frigid temperatures. It just means the state shouldn’t suffer through long periods of snowfall and cold. Priddy said the El Nino hints that Kentucky farmers will enjoy dry conditions at the right time – harvest season. He also said Kentuckians just enjoyed a record summer. “Kentucky had its second-coldest July in 115 years. We’ve also

had above-normal precipitation over the last six months,” Priddy said. The amount of rainfall means the state has an abundant supply of drinking water. “We’re far, far away from a hydrologic drought, which would affect the water we drink,” he said. Farmers also have enjoyed enough rain to support a good harvest – but agricultural water needs are subject to be fickle. “The farmers are in good shape, but it just takes a couple of dry weeks to change that,” Priddy said.

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Deaths Emeral â&#x20AC;&#x153;Margieâ&#x20AC;? Ackman, 82, Covington, a homemaker, died Sept. 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, Weber L. Ackman, and son, Stephen Ackman, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Slater of Erlanger and Debbie Sharp of Hillsboro, Ohio; son, Richard Ackman of Ludlow; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Marilyn Beach

Marilyn Julick Beach, 60, Verona, a homemaker, died Sept. 3, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Beach Sr.; sons, Danny Ray Joseph of Crittenden, Kenny, Josh and Roy L. Beach Jr., all of Verona; daughters, Suzanne Purnell of Verona, Ann Marie Capito of Dry Ridge, Crystal Robinson and Jessica Renee Beach of Sparta; brothers, Raymond Julick of Covington, Dennis Julick of Independence, Phillip and Billy Julick of California; sisters, Ramona Gilbert of Independence, Cathy Race of Wheatley, Diane, and Angie Julick, all of California; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, Development Office, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504; or Vine Run Cemetery, 8805 Warsaw Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.

Edward Berkemeier Jr.

Edward A. Berkemeier, Jr., 86, Walton, died Sept. 12, 2009, at his home. He was an electrician foreman for Veterans Hospital in Cincinnati, a command sergeant major and World War II Army veteran, a member of All Saints Church in Walton, member and prior Grand Knight at Knights of Columbus and former fire chief and EMT with the Walton Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary Meiman Berkemeier of Walton; sons, Tony Berkemeier of Indianapolis, Charles Berkemeier of Union, Dave Berkemeier of Edgewood and Mike Berkemeier of Walton; daughters, Darlene Ryan of Walton and Rita Dixon of Candler, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery in Latonia. Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Joyce Bilger

Joyce Bilger, 83, Bellevue, died Sept. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a teacher at Grandview Elementary School in Bellevue. Her husband, William Richard Bilger, died previously. Survivors include her son, William Thomas Bilger of Concord, N.C.; daughters, Cynthia Brock of Edgewood and Marsha Rachford of Atlanta; and five grandchildren. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church of Christ, Park and Nelson Place, Newport, KY 41071; or Cincinnati Zoo Education Dept., 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220.

Rose Blanchet

Rose M. Blanchet, 59, Independence, died Sept. 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a self-employed nanny. Survivors include her sisters, Patricia Hughes and Joan Martin of Independence, Jean Clark of Erlanger, Betsy Lameier of Woodstock, Ga.; brothers, George Blanchet II of Florence, Daniel Blanchet of Dayton, and Andrew and Mark Blanchet of Independence. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549 or the American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Jessie Brown

Jessie Doll Brown, 78, Erlanger, died Sept. 9, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Her sister, Susan Preston, died previously. Survivors include her sister, Rachel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hern of Rockville, Md., and her caregiver, James Hill of Cincinnati. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements.

Irene Brownfield

Irene Juanita Brownfield, 89, Erlanger, died Sept. 6, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was an administrator assistant at Northern Kentucky University. Her husband, Edward Brownfield, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Vicki Hammond of West Chester, Susan Releford of Fort Mitchell, Lynn Ricke of Washington, Ind.; brother, Kenneth Victor of Florence; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Memorials: Fort Mitchell Baptist Church, 2323 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 or American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222-4904.

Steve Buchanan III

Steve C. Buchanan III, 32, Covington, died Sept. 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was head of the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s merchandising department at Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Survivors include his parents, Dena and Steve Buchanan Jr. of Florence; brother, Nicholas Buchanan of Florence; maternal grandparents, Paula and Vernon Zordel of Miami, Okla.; paternal grandmother, Helga Buchanan of Cincinnati. Memorials: donations to Steve Buchanan III family, c/o Chambers & Grubbs, P.O. Box 6049, Florence, KY 41042-6049.

Earnest Burton

Earnest Burton, 58, Covington, died Sept. 9, 2009, at his home. He was a picker for Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Survivors include his mother, Louise Belsar of Montgomery, Ala.; companion, Purnell Siffel of Covington; daughters, Sheena Burton of Chicago, Ill., Jennie Rice of Covington; brothers, Sylvester Burton Sr. and Jeff Hankston, both of Covington and Marvin Belsar of Montgomery, Ala. and two grandchildren. Burial was in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Milbourne Butler

Milbourne L. Butler, 86, Fort Mitchell, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Hospice Center of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was a production worker for F.H. Lawson Company. He was a World War II Army staff sergeant. He was a member of Greenview Baptist Church, Burlington, Ky., and a deacon at the church since 1950. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Marie Butler of Fort Mitchell; daughters, Melba L. Baur of Florence and Valarie Kepler of Erlanger; and five grandchildren. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Ky. Memorials made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 222, Williamstown, KY 41097; Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 803 South Loop Road, Edgewood 41018.

Rev. Robert Butler Jr.

Rev. Robert L. Butler Jr., 49, Alexandria, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was an inventory control analyst for R.A. Jones & Company and a minister at Butler Baptist Church and Demossville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lynn Campbell Butler; daughter, Traci Fryer of Southgate; sons, Robert Butler III and Tim Butler, both of Alexandria; mother, Delores Cole Butler of Alexandra and brother, Jeff Butler of Independence. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: Flagg Springs Baptist Church, 12204 Flagg Springs Pike, California, KY 41007.

Lawrence Callen

Lawrence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Larryâ&#x20AC;? Callen, 73, Cold Spring, died Sept. 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a member of the Lakeside Christian Church, Lakeside Park, Ky. He was a court baliff for Kenton County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. He was a Kenton County deputy jailer. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Carol Callen of Cold Spring, Ky.; daughters, Kimberly Callen of Temple, GA., and Kathryn M. Adams of Crittenden, Ky.; sons, Greg Callen of Erlanger, Denny Callen of Caruthersville, MO, and George Jump of Mount Orab, OH.; 16 grandchildren; and one grandchild. Memorials made to lakeside Christian church, 195 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park, KY 41-17; American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati 45227.

Onita Collins

Onita Kay Collins, 69, Covington, died Sept. 4, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker. Her husband, James Collins, two children and one great-grandson died previously. Survivors include her sons, James Collins and Truman Collins, both of Covington; daughters, Youlanda Collins of Burlington, Joyce and Melissa Collins, both of Covington; brother, Milton Mounce

of Hebron; sister, Etheleen Dearinger of Erlanger; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Richard Coyne

Richard M. Coyne, 85, Edgewood, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. He was a shipper. He served in the Army Air Corps. He was an avid golfer and worked for the Kenton Co. Golf Course for 21 years. He was a member of VFW Post 1484. His son, Mike Coyne, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Delores Coyne of Edgewood; daughter, Debbie Potter of Georgetown, Ky., Teri Schaber of Orlando, Fla.; brother Jim Coyne of Urbana, Il; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Forest lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials made to Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mount Zion Road, Florence, Ky. 41042 or Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati 45203.

Charles Dahlenburg

Charles William Dahlenburg, 89, Park Hills, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a pharmacist, a World War II Navy veteran, member of St. Agnes Parish in Fort Wright and volunteere at St. Vincent de Paul Society. His wife, Ruth Heidrich Dahlenburg, and daughter, Marilyn Halloran, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Charles Dahlenburg Jr. of Orchard Park, N.Y., and Greg Dahlenburg of Covington; daughters, Diane Geiger of Park Hills, Barbara Bonar of Lakeside Park, Anita Main of Austin, Texas, Clare Reiss of Chicago, Ill., Fran Hemmer of Fort Wright, Jo Stieritz of Independence, Seana Hue of Amberley Village, Ohio, Nancy Dahlenburg of Fort Thomas and Amy Kelley of Edgewood; brother, Gene Dahlenburg of Alvin, Texas; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: Covington Latin School, 21 E. 11th St., Covington, KY 41011 or the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Agnes Church, 1680 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright, KY 41011-2794.

Cleon Daniel

Cleon M. Daniel, 93, Independence, died Sept. 3, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an engineer for the Covington Independent School Board for 35 years, World War II Army veteran who received three Bronze Stars, and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, in Independence. His wife, Marjorie Luhrsen Daniel, and daughter, Kathleen Daniel, died previously. Survivors include his son, Michael Daniel of Independence and care giver, Kathleen Fede of Independence. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

Robert Deming

Robert C. Deming, 92, Covington, died Sept. 7, 2009, at his home. He was a machinist at R.A. Jones and master chief in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Doris Deming; daughter, Carol Deming of Covington; sons, Scott and Jim Deming, both of Covington; Mark Deming of Latonia, Mike Deming of Florence; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Her husband, James H. Duddey, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Cathy A. Tabeling of Burlington, Jalaine Ann Barth of Union and Peggy Sue Gallo of Reading, Ohio; sons, Michael Duddey and Ronnie James Duddey of Independence and Andrew J. Duddey of Georgetown, Ky.; brother, Edward Foltz of Villa Hills; 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Parish Kitchen, 141 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.

August Felice

August Joseph â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Felice, 83, Erlanger, died Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. He was owner/operator of the Fruit Bowl in Erlanger for 35 years. He was a member of St. Henry Church and a WWII Navy Veteran. His wife, Helen Dorgan Felice, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Jerry Felice of West Harrison, Ind., Jeffrey Felice and Richard Felice of Erlanger; daughters, Lori Day of Cincinnati and Pamela Delmonaco of Edgewood; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in St Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

Martha Garcia

Martha Frances Garcia, 91, Villa Hills, died Sept. 8, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a telephone operator for Carnation Ice Cream Company.

Survivors include her son, John Thomas of Villa Hills; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Stith Funeral Home, Florence, handled the arrangements.

JoAnn Goebel

JoAnn Drahman Goebel, 78, Bellevue, died Sept. 2, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a nurse for St. Luke East, now St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, and Pelletier Hall Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Fort Thomas. Her husband, John D. Goebel Sr., died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Cathleen Goebel and Janice Sebastian of Bellevue, Patricia Camizzi of Crestview, Fla. and Theresa Koger of Batavia; sons, Greg Goebel of Knoxville, Tenn., John D. Goebel Jr. of Erlanger and William Goebel of Newport; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

Edward Goetz

Edward L. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Booâ&#x20AC;? Goetz, 91, Latonia, died Sept. 9, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was a representative with Doppes Lumber Company for over 40 years is a member of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, a member of Holy Cross Church and a WWII Army veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia Wagenlander of Villa Hills; son, Bob Goetz of Taylor Mill; sisters, Mabel Goetz of Latonia and Alice Smith of Edgewood; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God

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Betty Graff

Betty J. McCafferty Graff, 86, Covington, died Sept. 12, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a secretary in the Nursing Department at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell, a former member of Gemma Guild and a Notre Dame Academy graduate. Her husband, George H. Graff, and son, G. Gary Graff, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Rabe Wischer of Union; sons, Richard J. Graff of Florence and Timothy L. Graff of Milton; brother, Richard McCafferty of Fort Thomas; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home in Latonia handled the arrangements. Memorials: Covington Ladies Home, 702 Garrard St., Covington, KY 41011.

Betty Griffen

Betty E. Griffen, 53, Covington, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Charles Collins of Latonia; brothers, Dan Helton of Covington, Roger

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Deborah Dickens

Deborah S. Dickens, 55, Burlington, formerly of LaPorte, Ind., died Sept. 5, 2009, at her home. She was a registered nurse with Owenton Manor Nursing Home. Her daughters, Julie Dickens and Sara Dickens, died previously. Survivors include her fiancĂŠ, Michael White of Burlington; sons, Christopher Dickens of Elsmere, Jason Dickens of Burlington, Joshua Dickens of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jacob Dickens of Seaside, Calif., and brother, Ronald Sherer of LaPorte, Ind. Memorials: Deborah S. Dickens Memorial Fund, c/o any Bank of Kentucky.

Anna Duddey

Anna Mae A. Duddey, 83, Villa Hills, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and former City Clerk for Villa Hills, a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Erlanger, Association of City Clerks of Kentucky, Mary Queen of Heaven Seniors, St. Joseph Seniors, Edgewood Seniors and volunteered for the city of Villa Hills.

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Martha Harrison

Martha Louise Harrison, 86, Independence, died Sept. 7, 2009, at her home in Parkton, NC. She is formerly of Independence, Ky. She was a city clerk for the City of Independence. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Taylor Mill, Ky. She was a president of the Irish Rovers at St. Patrick Church. She was instrumental in establishing the Independence Senior Center and a member of Holy Cross Church Widow & Widowers group. Her husband, William H. Harrison, and a daughter, Anne Sullivan, previously died. Survivors include daughters, Maureen Harrison of Parkton, NC., Jean Harrison of Florence, Mary Niklas of Troy and Theresa Keller of Independence; sons, Christopher

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Lester Hickman

Lester Hickman, 87, of Covington, formerly of Lakeland, Fla., died Sept. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an electrician with IB of EW 915 in Tampa, Fla., and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Two grandchildren died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Rosalind Tuchfarber of Covington; sister, Dorothy Maits of Lakeland, Fla.; brothers, Johnnie Hickman of Illinois and Jackie Hickman of Haines City, Fla.; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Lakeland Memorial Gardens. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the local arrangements.

Virginia Huff

Virginia R. Huff, 88, Covington, died Sept. 4, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

She was a sales clerk for Shillito’s Department Store. Her husband, Charlie Huff, died in 2000 and daughter, Sandy Parton, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Gary P. Steffen and James R. Haire, both of Covington; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Allen Kidwell

Allen Kidwell, 69, Butler, died Sept. 10, 2009, at UC Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was a member of Falmouth Wesleyan Church. He was a truck driver for Superior Carriers, Cincinnati. His sons, Carl Kidwell and Michael Upchurch, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Kidwell of Butler; sons, Chris Kidwell of Foster, Ky., and Ronald Upchurch of Dayton, Ohio; daughters, Deborah Eubanks of Hamilton. and Tami Glaser of Harrison; brother, Eugene Kidwell of Independence; sisters, Trena Roberts and Regina Plummer both of Alexandria, and Diana Johnson of Butler; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Butler Cemetery, Pendleton County. Memorials made to Falmouth Wesleyan Church, 105 Monument St., Falmouth, KY 41040.

Margie Loze

Margie H. Loze, 86, Hebron, died Sept. 3, 2009, at her son’s home. She was a sales representative for more than 30 years with Avon Products. Her husband, John W. Loze, died in 1995 and son, John E. Loze, died in 2003. Survivors include her son, Jason W. Loze of Florence; daughters, Louise Meyers of Anderson, Patricia Neff of Bullittsville, Connie Loze of Fort Wright; foster son, Darryl Isaacs of Cincinnati; sisters, Betty Ranshaw of Moore’s Hill, Ind., and Patsy Frank of Taylor Mill; brothers, Bud Holt of Petersburg, Jack Holt of Ludlow, Lee Holt of Erlanger and Donald Holt of Rising Sun, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Petersburg Cemetery.

Traci Lynch

Traci Lynn Knapp Lynch, 40, Independence, died Sept. 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was an order puller for Gibson Greeting Card Company. Survivors include her husband, Dennis A. Lynch; daughter, Somer Lynch of Independence; stepdaughter, Nicole Lynch of Covington; father, Butch Knapp of New Holland, Ohio; mother, Marie Bolton Welte and stepfather, Jack Welte of Latonia; brother, Matt Knapp of

Union; paternal grandmother, Marie Knapp of New Holland, Ohio; maternal stepgrandmother, Betty Wing of Clearfield, Pa.; one step grandson. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

John McGinnis

John C. “Mac” McGinnis, 80, Crescent Springs, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an electrical manufacturing sales representative, a Korean War veteran, member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood and St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring, founding team member of Be-Concerned and a member of the Cursillo movement. His daughter, Sally Monahan, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee McGinnis of Crescent Springs; daughters, Molly Barth of Fort Thomas, Connie Flynn of Villa Hills, Kathleen Tucker of Campbellsville, Ky., Mary Eilerman of Ludlow and Erin Cline of West Chester Township, Ohio; sons, John McGinnis of Edgewood and Joe McGinnis of Hebron; sisters, Mary Kroeger of North College Hill, Ohio, and Pat Cahill of Lakeside Park, and 19 grandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Linnemann Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Sally’s Caring Hands scholarship fund, c/o St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 GlendaleMilford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215 or Be-Concerned, 714 Washington St., Covington, KY 41011.

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Elroy Perry

Elroy C. Perry, 86, Highland Heights, died Sept. 12, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a crane operator for Interlake Steel Corp. in Newport, a World War II Army veteran, member of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Thomas, F&AM Lodge 858 in Newport and American Legion Post 11 in Newport. His wife, Virgie Maxine Taylor Perry, died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Rita Perry Barnett of Highland Heights; brothers, Wayne and Elmo Perry of Elsmere, Karl Perry of Delhi Township, Ohio and James Perry of Mount Washington, Ohio; sister, Velma Hiatt of Florence; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Woodcrest Manor, 3876 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018 .

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Florine (McNabb) Poole, 95, Erlanger, died Sept. 6, 2009, at Baptist Village Erlanger, Ky. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Grandparent’s Club with Crescent Springs Church of God. Her husband, James Beverly McNabb, died previously. Survivors include sons, Norman McNabb of Florence, Charles McNabb of Walton; daughters, Frances Jones of Burlington Faye Kimberlin of Walton; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Burlington Cemetery, Burlington.

Jean Porter

Jean H. Porter, 89, Erlanger, died Sept. 7, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She taught school for 42 years at Holmes High School and Highlands High School and was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ, Latonia. Survivors include her sister, Gayle Hicks of Lakeside Park. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: St. Mark United Church of Christ, 38th & Park Ave., Latonia, KY 41015.

Linda Rauen

Linda Sue Rauen, 60, Taylor Mill, died Sept. 5, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker, member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, St. Vincent De Paul Society and a gemologist with Schultz & Sons Jewelers. Survivors include her husband, Fred J. Rauen Jr.; daughter, Margie Giffen of Covington; and two grand-

children. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: St. Anthony Church, 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015.

Rosemary Riehl

Rosemary Riehl, 58, Bellevue, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a produce manager at Riverside IGA in Dayton and volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati as a judge for the fine arts and photo exhibits. Survivors include her sisters, Theresa Riehl of Fort Thomas, Virginia Riehl of Washington D.C., and Gloria Riehl of Cincinnati; brothers, David Riehl of Edgewood and Edward Riehl of Bellevue. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Robert Saalfeld

Robert H. Saalfeld, 84, of Longboat Key, Fla., formerly of Villa Hills, died Sept. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was the CEO of Saalfeld Paper in Cincinnati, a World War II Army veteran who was a Purple Heart recipient. Survivors include his daughters, Nancy Bright of Fort Wright, Susan Williamson and Barbara Asbury both of Lexington; son, Robert T. Saalfeld of Longboat Key, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. Entombment was in Mother of God Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Wright. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, P.O. Box 17007, 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-0007; or Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Jollyenna Sexton

Jollyenna Kaye Sexton, 49, Newport, died Sept. 7, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Dan Sexton of Florence; daughters, Dana Smith of Paynesville, Celina Sexton and Deirdre Wright, both of Florence and Tamara Sexton of Park Hills; 12 brothers and sisters and eight grandchildren. Burial was in Neave Cemetery, Bracken County.

Dennis Shields

Dennis A. Shields Sr., 58, Florence, died Sept. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood. He was an equipment operator for Carlisle Construction. He was a member of the NRA, loved to hunt deer and turkey, shooting trap and skeet. He collected knives and guns. Survivors include his mother, Marie Shields of Florence; sons, Dennis Shields Jr. of Price Hill and Dave Shields of Independence; sisters, Mary Ann Williams of Alexandria and Judy Miller of Florence; and three grandchildren. Memorials made to National Riffle Association Foundation, Inc. 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va., 22030.

John Siemer

John Patrick “Jack” Siemer, 87, Fort Mitchell, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a deliveryman for H. Meyer Dairy and worked for Cloverleaf and Hanneken dairies, was a WWII Navy veteran and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary M. Talbert Siemer; son, Barry Siemer of Cincinnati; brother, Joe Siemer of Taylor Mill; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Children’s Hospital Von Willebrand Disease Research Department, c/o Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Hemostasis Thrombosis Center ML 7015, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229. Note on donation, “In Memory of John Siemer.”

Michael Straw

Michael Straw, 57, Independence, died Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. He was a professional artist for over 30 years, performed around greater Cincinnati and throughout the country as a trumpeter in several groups and assisted his father in the development of the Aristocrat Pear Tree. Survivors include his mother, Inez Straw of Independence; brothers, Bill Straw of Gig Harbor, Wash., John Straw of Montrose, Colo. and

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Matthew J. Haddix, 2414 1/2 Warren St., possession of marijuana at W. 21st St. and Howell St., Aug. 31. Robert Hatmaker, 13 Martin St., failure to improper signal, no operator's license, carrying a concealed weapon at Winston Ave. and E. 40th St., Sept. 1. Daniel W. Southwick, 210 Bluegrass Ave., first degree possession of a controlled substance, first degree fleeing or evading police, second degree disorderly conduct, operating on suspended or revoked operator's license at E. 16th St., Aug. 31. Carri L. Lindsay, 3812 Lincoln Ave., second degree assault at W. 19th St., Aug. 31. Kristin Dye, 823 Shawnee Trace Ct., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 401 Crescent Ave., Aug. 31. Timothy R. Hill, 304 Clay St., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 401 Crescent Ave., Aug. 31. Brian E. Frazier, 301 E. 41St St., fourth degree assault, third degree terroristic threatening at 301 E. 41st St., Aug. 31. Kandy K. Loudermilk, 214 W. 6Th St., #1, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 214 W. 6th St., #1, Sept. 1. Joshua A. Klette, 4310 Vermont Ave., improper turning, obstructed vision and/or windshield, failure to or improper signal, failure of owner to maintain required ins/sec, trafficking a controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school, possession of drug paraphrenalia, public intoxication, second degree possession of a controlled substance, third degree possession of a controlled substance at W. 32nd St. and Decoursey Ave., Sept. 2. Rico A. Salguero, 739 David St., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon at 1325 Garrard St., Sept. 2. Barbara J. Spradlin, 15560 Aberdeen Rd., second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 933 Main St., Sept. 2. Darryl A. Pabst, 1227 High St., carrying a concealed weapon, menacing, second degree disorderly conduct at 1200 High St., Sept. 3. Jeremiah J. Clark, 1227 High St.,

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ern Ave., Sept. 4. Ryan C. Dixon, 1842 Euclid Ave., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia, third degree possession of a controlled substance at W. 18th St. and Holman Ave., Sept. 3. Gary P. Shively, 210 Bluegrass Ave., #97, third degree assault-police or probation officer, resisting arrest, menacing, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 208 Byrd St., Sept. 1. David L. Norris, 2514 Woodhill Ct., Apt. 10, fourth degree assault, second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 525 W. 5th St., Sept. 6.

Incidents/investigations Arson

A man set fire to a porch at 404 W. 22nd St., Sept. 2. Someone attempted to set a deck on fire at 728 Highland Ave., Sept. 5.

Assault

A man assaulted a woman at E. 13th St., Aug. 31. A man assaulted a woman at Madison Ave., Sept. 6. A woman reported being assaulted at Alden Ct., Sept. 5.

Burglary

10 cans of beer and half a wedding cake was stolen at 9109 Tamarack Dr., Aug. 31. A watch and $150 was stolen at 315 E. 40th St., Aug. 31. A sawz-all, circular saw, torch, and copper fittings were stolen at 1711 Greenup St., Aug. 31. Copper pipes were stolen at 1056 Hands Pike, Aug. 31. Someone entered a building and damaged walls at 3022 Madison Pike, Aug. 31.

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carrying a concealed weapon, menacing, second degree disorderly conduct at 1200 High St., Sept. 3. Jamie L. Walters, 301 E. 41St St., fourth degree assault at 301 E. 43rd St., Sept. 6. Christopher A. Williams, 1103 Holman St., loitering, first degree fleeing or evading police at W. 12th St., Sept. 6. Carrie Setser, 635 W. 11Th St., theft at 4303 Winston Ave., Sept. 6. Charles E. Keeton, 807 Madison Ave., Apt. 4, menacing, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 131 E. 5th St., Sept. 6. Tina M. Riley, 116 Promontory Dr., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 116 Promontory Dr., Sept. 6. Kevin Wills, 1948 Kentucky Ave., second degree assault at 1224 Scott St., Apt. #1, Sept. 6. Vada C. Rucker, 4308 Decoursey Ave., Apt. 1, first degree possession of a controlled substance at Daniels St., Sept. 5. Robert Davis, 6308 Chandler St., theft at 1525 Madison Ave., Sept. 5. Randy L. Dauwe, 547 Linden St., operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol or drugs, first degree possession of a controlled substance at 811 Madison Ave., Sept. 4. Branden T. Evans, 832 Madison Ave., receiving stolen property, first degree fleeing or evading police, leaving scene of accident, no operators license, recovery of stolen property at 1511 Scott St., Sept. 4. Thomas B. Hurst Jr., 2810 Aberdeen Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place at W. 36th St. and South-

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Two socket sets were stolen at 4219 Decoursey Ave., Sept. 2. Prescription medication was stolen at 411 Patton St., Apt. 1-B, Sept. 1. Copper piping and wiring was taken from a residence at 119 E. 12th St., Sept. 2. A laptop, cell phone, and safe were stolen at 3906 Locke St., Sept. 2. Copper pipe was stolen from a residence at 115 W. Robbins Ave., Sept. 1. About $290 was taken from a cash drawer at 641 Main St., Sept. 6. Several items were taken from a residence at 2815 Rogers St., Sept. 3.

Criminal mischief

A vehicle was scratched at 4510 Decoursey Ave., Aug. 31. A vehicle was scratched at 1111 Russell St., Sept. 1. Paint was thrown onto a vehicle at 19 E. 41st St., Sept. 2. Brown paint was poured onto a vehicle. at 3521 Myrtle Ave., Sept. 1. A vehicle was scratched. at 517 Delmar Pl., Sept. 1. Two of a vehicle's tires were punctured. at 32 W. 8th St., Sept. 5. Two of a vehicle's tires were punctured at 649 W. 12th St., Sept. 5. Two vehicles were scratched at 4520 Virginia Ave., Sept. 4. The window of a vehicle was shattered at 2043 Franklin St., Sept. 4. Someone poured sugar into a vehicle's gas tank. at 649 W. 12th St., Sept. 3. An ignition system was stolen at 1 Riverside Dr., Sept. 2. Multiple cars were scratched with a key at 1023 Russell St., Sept. 1.

Criminal mischief, theft

Two packs of cigarettes were stolen

from a vehicle at 725 Monte Ln., Sept. 3.

Harassment

A man reported being harassed at 112 Promontory Dr., Sept. 1. A man reported being harassed at 4399 Boron Dr., Sept. 1. A man reported being harassed at 1026 Madison Ave., Sept. 3.

Rape

A woman reported being raped at Altamont Rd., Sept. 3.

Robbery

A man was assaulted and had his wallet stolen from him at Phelps Lane, Sept. 1.

$182 in cash was taken at gunpoint at 610 W.4th St., Sept. 1. $1500 was taken at gunpoint at W. 13th St. and Russell St., Sept. 6. A man was assaulted and was threatened with having his money taken at 1300 Greenup St., Sept. 5. Several items were taken at gunpoint at 2000 Greenup St., Sept. 3.

Terroristic threatening

A woman threatened to kill a man at 4500 block of Huntington Ave., Aug. 31. A man reported being harassed at 214 W. 6th St., Sept. 2. A man threatened to shoot another man at 2237 Janes Ln., Sept. 6.

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POLICE REPORTS From page B9 A woman received a threatening phone call at 50 E. 11th St., Sept. 5. A woman was threatened at 1420 Scott St., #1, Sept. 3. A was was threatened at 2237 Janes Ln., Sept. 2. A woman threatened to kill a man at York St., Sept. 2.

Theft

A pack of crackers and a lighter was stolen at 4301 Winston Ave., Aug. 31. Several electronic items were stolen at 4309 Winston Ave., Aug. 31. A wallet was stolen at 630 Main St., Aug. 31. A birth certificate, social security card, and Puerto Rican identification was stolen at E. 11th St. and Scott St., Aug. 31. A bicycle was stolen at 122 W. 5th St., Aug. 31. An air compressor, tool set, and reciprocating saw was stolen at 2040 Madison Ave., Sept. 1. Food items were stolen at 613 W. 4th St., Sept. 1. A wallet was stolen at 438 Pike St.,

A vehicle was stolen at 134 E. 13th St., Sept. 5. A vehicle was stolen at 2 35th St., Sept. 4. A radio was stolen from a vehicle at 641 W. 19th St., Sept. 4. A bicycle was stolen at 220 Madison Ave., Sept. 4. A vehicle was stolen at 626 Pointe Benton St., Sept. 4. A diamond ring was stolen at 23 Southern Ave., #5, Sept. 3. Lottery tickets were stolen at 301 W. 34th St., Sept. 3. A wallet was stolen at Corner of 7th St. and Madison Ave., Sept. 2. An unknown amount of merchandise was stolen from a store at 1525 Madison Ave., Sept. 5.

Aug. 31. Several pieces of jewelry was stolen at 438 Old Lexington Rd., Sept. 2. Air conditioning units were stolen at 122 Martin St., Sept. 2. Collectible dolls, a flat screen TV, stereo system, game system and 25 CDs were stolen at 919 Worth St., #2, Sept. 2. A handgun was stolen at 339 E. 40th St., Sept. 2. Money and bags were stolen at 1809 Madison Ave., Sept. 2. A bicycle was stolen at 117 Wallace Ave., Aug. 31. A moped was stolen at 401 Scott St., Sept. 6. A purse was stolen at 200 W. 19th St., Sept. 5. A diamond watch and earrings were stolen at 1525 Madison Ave., Sept. 5. A bag of clothes were stolen from a vehicle at 3614 Myrtle Ave., Sept. 5. A GPS unit and MP3 player were stolen from a vehicle at 3901 Locke St., Sept. 5. A stereo was taken from a vehicle at 1613 Banklick St., Sept. 5. Money was taken from a vending at 1605 Madison Ave., Sept. 5.

Theft of controlled substance

Theft, harassing communications

A car was stolen at Worth St., Sept. 3.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

A vehicle was taken at 807 Scott Blvd., #3, Sept. 1.

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$200 reported stolen at 2521 Ravenwood Court, Sept. 6. $100 worth of drugs/narcotics reported stolen at 537 Greenfield Lane, Sept. 7.

Second degree burglary, first degree criminal mischief

$2,000 worth of damage to building reported at 208 Sunset Avenue, Sept. 4.

Reported at 3232 Talbot Avenue, Sept. 5. $2,255.34 reported stolen at 3050 Dixie Highway, Sept. 9. Third degree burglary $340 worth of computer hardware reported stolen at 2643 Crescent Springs Road, Sept. 8.

Third degree criminal mischief

Second degree criminal mischief

Michael V Sullinger, 21, 10 East 25th Street, third degree burglary at 2517 Woodhill Court, Sept. 2.

$450 worth of damage to structure at 301 Kenton Lands Road, Sept. 1. Reported at 4101 Rankin Drive, Sept. 7.

Reported at 2571 Ritchie Avenue, Sept. 4. $150 worth of vehicle damage reported at 63 Delphi Drive, Aug. 31.

Incidents/investigations Falsely reporting an incident

Theft by deception

Third degree possession of controlled substance, operating motor vehicle under the influence

Arrests/citations

Prescription medication was stolen at 641 W. 12th St., Aug. 31. Prescription medication was stolen. at 3306 Emerson Ave., Sept. 4.

Reported at 505 Commonwealth Avenue, Sept. 4.

Theft, criminal mischief

Reported at 3158 Dixie Highway, Sept. 7.

A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle at 2420 Herman St., Sept. 5. A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle at 2401 Herman St., Sept. 5.

Second degree burglary

First degree disorderly conduct Fraudulent use of credit card $166.54 reported stolen at 106 Country Road, Sept. 7.

$5,877.24 reported stolen at 129 Barren River Drive, Sept. 8.

Theft by unlawful taking

$10 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 22 Commonwealth Avenue, Sept. 5.

$7,000 vehicle reported stolen at 3180 Dixie Highway, Sept. 2. $1,200 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 502 Greenfield Lane, Aug. 30. Reported at 3204 Dixie Highway, Sept. 5.

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man and Cynthia Temple of Alabama, Lynn Temple of Louisville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.

years at Calvary Baptist Church, Latonia. His first wife, Betty True, died in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Cymantha True; daughter, Vicki Coppage of Ryland Heights; son, Barry True of Ryland Heights, stepson, Andrew Nelson of Manchester, Ohio; brother, Charlie True of Cold Spring; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church Mission Fund, 3711 Tibbatts St., Covington, KY 41015.

Arrests/citations

Melissa I Johnson, 27, 2345 Reserve, careless driving, open container, Sept. 7.

DEATHS From B8 Dan Straw of Bayfield, Colo. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Michael’s memory to an appropriate cancer charity.

Patrick Sturgeon

Patrick Jude Sturgeon, 45, of Palm Springs, Calif., formerly of Florence, died Aug. 28, 2009, in Palm Springs. He was a general manager for Bella Monte Resort in Palm Springs and previously the general manager

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of the Cliff Resort and The Two Bunch Palms, also in California. He was a member of the Palm Springs & Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. His father, Jack Sturgeon, died previously. Survivors include his mother, Betty Sturgeon of Erlanger and sister, Heidi Sturgeon of Gilbert, Ariz. Memorials to American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, or the American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.

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Mary J. “Jackie” Tarvin, 75, Independence, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Heathcare in Edgewood. She was a self-employed caregiver. Her husband, Ernest K. Tarvin and sons, Edward A. Tarvin and Daniel Tarvin, died previously. Survivors include her son Kenneth Tarvin of Fort Mitchell; daughter, Lisa Tarvin of Independence; brother, Wayne Puckett of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters, Millie Puckett of Fontana, Calif. and Linda Hughes of Las Vegas; one granddaughter. Burial was in Independence

James Temple Jr.

James Earl Temple Jr., 58, Walton, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an executive for Interstate Brands Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Ausma Temple; daughter, Angela Kim of Morning View; son, James Temple III of Independence; sisters, Tina Gold-

Fenton True

Fenton Thomas True, 79, Ryland Heights, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a pressman for Otto Zimmerman Printers. He was an active member of the Ambassadors class and served as usher for over 40

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TIME SHARES SIESTA KEY Condos 2 & 3 bedrm, 2 bath, directly on world-famous Crescent Beach. Owner offers Great Fall Specials thru November! 847-931-9113

HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1BR, 1BA condo on beach near Coligny. Sleeps six. Great Reduced Rates! Sept-Oct and March-May, $550/wk; Nov-Feb, $400/wk or $900/mo. Call local owner, 513-829-5099

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