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Blankets bring comfort By Patricia A. Scheyer

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The Kenton County Public Library is looking for original tales that go bump in the night. Enter an original poem or tale in the library’s spooky writing contest by submitting them to Covington Children’s Department. Top entries selected by library staff will be published in The Community Recorder. The Mary Ann Mongan branch of the Kenton County Public Library is located at 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington. For more information call 859962-4060.

Hauntingly good time

Gobblins, ghouls, pirates, heroes, and treats will soon decend upon Dietz Auditorium in the Erlanger-Elsmere School District. The annual Halloween Family Fun Fest will kick off Oct. 29 for the season. Read about what’s going to be there this year and see some photos from last year. SCHOOLS, A6

Remember when a fuzzy blankie and Mom’s comforting arms could fix any hurt? Blankets have long inspired comforting, loving feelings not only for children, but also for adults. With that in mind, Nancy Brewer decided to start a Prayer Blanket Ministry at Mary Queen of Heaven parish in Erlanger. “The point of the group is to make blankets and give them to anyone who is ill or having an operation, and to say a prayer of healing for that person,” Brewer said. “I have a pattern that is very easy to make, so most anybody can make them – you don’t have to be really talented. People make them, whatever way they can, and donate them to us, and when we hear of someone who is sick we pick one out and give it to them.” Most blankets are made out of fleece, in different patterns, and the edges are tied with a series of knots that act as a decorative fringe. Once they have a number of blankets, the group says a prayer over them, then takes them to Mass where either Father Richard Wurth or Father Matt Cushing blesses them. “There are a lot of neat stories connected with the blankets,” said Brewer, who has been heading this ministry for two years. “One time we picked out a blanket with a pattern of American flags on it, and the gentleman who received it was very pleased because he had been in the Navy, and the flags were special to him. “Another person reportedly said a prayer for every knot on the blanket’s edge while they were in bed. As comforting as the blanket is, the thought that people are thinking of you, and praying for you puts you in the right mindset to heal.” Mary Piccola and her husband, Ron, have been parishioners at Mary Queen of Heaven for about nine years, but Mary has been troubled with health problems for

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Members of the Mary Queen of Heaven Prayer Blanket Ministry display two of the blankets they give to the sick. Donna Crowley, left, sews the emblem on each blanket, and Nancy Brewer, seated, and Lynn Wurtz, standing on right, help to make and distribute the blankets. four years, off and on, and hasn’t been able to attend church since last November. “That is one thing I really want to change,” Mary said. “But when the prayer ministry came over and gave me a blanket, I was so

happy. I got one that is plaid with very bright colors, and I love it. Ron got one, too, because he has had back surgery and cataract removal. His is three shades of blue, with circles. We use them every evening, in the TV room,

and they feel so nice and warm. We really appreciate them.” Brewer said that is the point of the program, to give sick people the comforting knowledge that someone else is thinking of them and praying for them.

School board looking at food policy By Jason Brubaker

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Tim Coffman makes the Durr branch of the Kenton County Library a special place through his unique ability to turn cardboard into decorations – hence his nickname. Read how Coffman belief in fun makes for a “scary” fun time at the branch location this October. LIFE, B1

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The Erlanger/Elsmere School Board plans to review their food policy regarding alternative meals for students who have charged their lunch five days in a row. Students who do not have money have the option of charging their lunch that day, with the understanding of making the payment the next day. Parents are notified, usually through a letter or phone call, when a student charges their lunch. Under the current policies, a student who charges their lunch five consecutive days will be given an alternative meal after the fifth day, currently consisting of two pieces of white bread, two pieces of cheese, and a carton of milk. However, several board mem-

bers have expressed concern over the alternative meal, feeling it may punish students unfairly. “With our younger kids, it’s not their fault that their parents aren’t sending money,” said board member Sandy Barnes. “I just hate to see a kid being stuck eating this because his parents aren’t being responsible. It’s not really his fault.” However, Superintendent Kathy Burkhardt said that since the food service is required by the state to be financially self-sustaining, students who continuously charge meals without paying for them could eventually pose a problem for the food budget. “We want the alternative meal to kind of serve as an incentive to make people pay off their charges,” she explained. “If we add too much to the meal, then

there’s no incentive for kids or parents to avoid it or to pay off what they owe.” Burkhardt said that the Kentucky Department of Education recommended the district implement their charge policy because the cafeteria service was operating “thousands of dollars in the red” by the end of the last school year. “That’s one reason have the policy, and we’re going to continue to look at it as we move forward,” she said. “We’ve also worked on operating more efficiently in every area to keep providing healthy and nutritious meals for our students.” Miles Elementary Principal Bryant Gillis agreed that the policy needs to be addressed. “We had a family who had some charges and were getting

close to the alternative meal, so they just started sending a lunch instead,” he said. “So now the child isn’t getting that meal, but those charges still exist, so it’s something we need to look at.” Food Services Director Jan Kushniroff said the cafeteria managers are open to the idea of adjusting the alternative meal, such as adding a piece of fruit, if the board chooses. “It’s something we’ll keep discussing, but we do definitely have our eyes on it,” said Burkhardt. “Our biggest concern is doing what’s right for the students, and that’s what we’ll keep working on.” For more information about the school board’s food policy, including charged lunches, contact your child’s school.

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Wallace Woods homes open doors By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Homeowners are opening their turn-of-the-century doors in historic Wallace Woods this weekend. Eleven late 1800s to early 1900s homes will be open Oct. 17 and 18 for the 2009

Wallace Woods Home Tour. This is the eighth home tour for the neighborhood. Nine houses will feature works by nine local artists that can be seen Saturday evening on a candlelight tour and Sunday afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Resident Sally Davidson,

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chair of this year’s tour, said each home has its own “charm and personality” that should be shared with the community outside the neighborhood. “They’re house proud,” Davidson said of her neighbors. “Everyone loves the detail and the charm that comes with an older home. We like being able to preserve it and show it off.” Davidson’s 1915 home will be part of the Wallace Woods Home Tour. “It’s important for Covington to let people know there are exciting, vital places to live in town,” she said. Visitors taking the tour can expect to see stained and leaded glass windows, builtin bookcases, original wood floors, high ceilings and fireplaces, Davidson said. Docents will lead the tours and talk about the history and architectural features of each home.

“We all like the charm of an old home,” she said, adding owners of historic homes feel like they have a “responsibility to maintain them.” In addition to the chance to visit historic homes and take a look at works by local artists, visitors to the Wallace Woods Home Tour can also listen to wandering musicians and grab a bite in the snack tent. Residents Mike and Cindy Hassan’s American Shingle/Dutch Colonial style home, included in the tour, is unique to Northern Kentucky. “Everyone who lives in this neighborhood likes the older homes and we like to show them off as often and to as many people as you can,” Mike Hassan said. The Wallace Woods Home Tour will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 and from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 18. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the event.

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Let's roll

Seven year old Jennifer Coldiron of Erlanger pedals a bike through a bicycle safety course put on by the Erlanger Police at the kick off to the Walk and Roll Challenge at the Erlanger Library on Sunday, Oct. 11. The event was part of the Kenton County Extension Service's Second Sunday, a day used to promote various activities such as physical fitness.

BRIEFLY Leaf collection set

ERLANGER - The city will begin their annual leaf collection program on Oct. 26. The collection program will run through early December, with the last scheduled pickup on Dec. 11. The city will be split into four collection zones for pickup. All leaves should be raked out to just behind the curb line, and leaf piles should be free from yard waste and household waste. Leaves should not be bagged or wet down. Residents should also avoid parking on the street directly in front of leaf piles. For a tentative schedule of collection zones and times, visit the city’s Web site at www.friendshipcity.com. Library hosts dance ERLANGER - The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library will hold a special event on Oct. 17 as part of their “One Book, One Community” program. That day, the library will welcome in dancers from the Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance to perform dances from the Roaring 20’s, the setting of this year’s book, “The Jazz Bird”, about infamous former gangster George Remus. The event is being sponsored by a grant from the Fine Arts Fund of Cincinnati. The program will begin at 2 p.m., and is free to attend.

Space will be limited, so preregistration is required. For more information, or to reserve a spot, visit www.kentonlibrary.org or call 9624000.

Family Literacy Night

ERLANGER – Arnett Elementary will host a Family Literacy Night on Oct. 27. That night, parents will be able to watch a short presentation of the day’s activities, as well as visit their child’s teacher and read with the students. During the school day, the students will be receiving a visit from author Leighanne Florence, who will talk to the kids about the importance of reading and writing. Florence is the author of the book series “Woody the Kentucky Wiener”, featuring her wiener dogs, Woody and Chloe, as the main characters. Times have not yet been released for the event. For more information, contact the school at 727-1488.

Early release day set

ERLANGER - The next early release day for the Erlanger-Elsmere School District will be Oct. 30. All students will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. on that day. For more information about early release days, or for a complete schedule, contact your child’s school or visit www.erlanger.k12.ky.us.

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Formula finalized for business license revenue

Remke’s teams up with local charities

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October finds many stores full of Halloween decorations, filled with orange pumpkins, white ghosts and green goblins. But Remke Markets are adding a new color this year...pink. To help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the local Remke’s stores are lending their support to two local breast cancer awareness charities in I Have Wings and Check Your Genes. The stores are offering pink reusable grocery bags to shoppers, as well as donating 10 cents from every purchase toward the two charities. Customers also have the option at the checkout of donating $1 to the charities. “We wanted to get involved on the local level with some causes that people know, and these are two of the best,” explained Judy

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Janet Chambers (left) and Nancy Romer show off the pink, reusable grocery bags available at Remke Markets this month. Remke's is supporting the local charities started by Chambers and Romer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Von Handorf, the director of marketing for Remke’s. “Both of these foundations do tremendous work and touch so many people, and we’re honored to be a part of that.” Von Handorf also praised the work of the charities’ founders, Janet Chambers and Nancy Romer. Chambers, a breast cancer survivor, started I Have Wings in 2002, while Romer, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2001, started Check Your Genes with her brother in 2007 after learning of a link between ovarian cancer and breast cancer, with her family having had a history of breast cancer.

Check Your Genes works to promote the importance of genetic testing for families who have a history of cancer, while I Have Wings looks to provide emotional and financial support to breast cancer survivors and patients through a variety of programs. “Both of these ladies are so strong with what they have been through and what they do, so it’s great to work with them,” she said. “We certainly know that whatever money we can raise is going toward a great cause.” For more information about the charities, visit www.ihavewings.org or www.checkyourgenes.org.

With the implementation of a new formula for distributing the county-wide business license fees, several Kenton County cities will see their shares decrease. Erlanger, Fort Mitchell, Taylor Mill, Ludlow and Edgewood will see a decrease in the portion of the $225 county-wide fee they receive. The fee, which was raised from $175 this year, allows businesses to purchase just one license to work throughout the county rather than purchasing separate $50 licenses in each city. Of the $225 fee, $25 will go to the city of Covington, which officially joined the program on Jan. 1. The remaining $200 of each county-wide license sold will be allocated amongst the 14 other Kenton County cities who require occupational licenses. Each city will receive a portion based on the amount of work done in their city by businesses

who have a county-wide license. “Just because someone is licensed to work in every city doesn’t mean that they actually did work in every city, so we wanted to address that with our new formula,” said Covington city manager Larry Klein, who headed the committee in charge of the business license program. “We just wanted to make this is fair as possible to every city.” Klein also said that since Covington is now part of the program, there is hope that more county-wide licenses will be sold, increasing the pot for all of the cities. In 2008, 1,704 county-wide licenses were sold. “We think, even though our share went down a little, we’ll probably end up breaking even,” said Erlanger city administrator Linda Carter. “We’re not anticipating the new formula having a huge effect one way or the other on our budget.” Klein said the formula will update each year to

reflect the work done in each city by businesses with county-wide licenses to ensure the allocation remains accurate. He pointed to the Crestview Hills Town Center as an example, saying that the current formula was in place before the center was developed, leaving the city on the short end of the allocation formula for many years. Their $2.31 per license sold was the fewest among all of the participating cities. Now, with the proposed formula taking the town center into account, Crestview Hills is expected to receive approximately $21,300 more in annual revenue from the county-wide business license program, with only eight cities receiving a higher percentage. “We don’t want to go 15 years again without having changes in the formula,” he said. “We want this to remain as fair as possible.” Fort Mitchell Mayor Tom Holocher praised Klein for his work on the committee at a Oct. 5 city council meeting.

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Halloween events will be a screamin’ good time By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Kenton County residents can channel their inner ghoul at Halloween events taking place all over the community. Most cities will be hosting trick or treat hours for little monsters, princesses and super heroes from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 31. Check with your local city building for exact hours.

Independence

The city of Independence’s Howl-O-Ween will be a howlin’ good time for residents and their pets from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 17 at the Memorial Park amphitheater. Registration for the scariest, cutest and most original costume will take place at 12:30 p.m. with the contest beginning at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per pet to take part in the contest and parade. “We had pets dressed up like skunks and pumpkins and Spongebob Squarepants,” said Recreation Director Nita Brake of past events. “We had some people who dressed like

their pets. One lady went as a scarecrow and she dressed her dog like a scarecrow.” The event includes an exotic petting zoo, free face painting, concessions, a silent auction and a magic show at 2 p.m. Half of the proceeds will go to a local animal rescue organization. The William E. Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library on WaltonNicholson Pike in Independence will be hosting several Halloween events throughout October. Check kentonlibrary.org for more information. A Halloween party for children ages 2-6 will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 24. at the library. Young children can enjoy stories, food, games and a craft. Costumes are welcome. Registration is required. Call 962-4032 to register. The Durr branch will host a Costume Party for children in grades one through six at 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25. Children can wear their costumes to win a prize. Ghastly games and terrifying treats will also be found at the party. Call 9624032 to register.

Erlanger

The Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library on Kenton Lands Road will be hosting a few Halloween events throughout October. Visit kentonlibrary.org for a full schedule of events. The Pumpkin Carving Party will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 24 at the Erlanger branch. Families can come to the library for an afternoon of pumpkin carving and painting. All pumpkins, paint and utensils will be provided while supplies last. The city of Erlanger and the library will be hosting the Seventh Annual Halloween Party at 5 p.m. Friday Oct. 30. Children aged 12 and under can wear costumes, enjoy stories and go trick-or-treating inside the library. Children’s Services Coordinator Lisa Tewes said the party usually attracts about 100 to 130 children. “It’s very well attended and everybody enjoys it,” she said. “Have fun, relax and enjoy the party.

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The city will host its Annual Halloween Party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 31 on Barleycorn’s patio. Residents can eat a hot dog lunch and dessert, win prizes for costumes judged in age groups (adults are welcome to wear their best costumes also), pay games and take hay rides through the neighborhood. The event is free, but registration is requested. Call 426-7200 to register.

Come out to Halloween in the Park at Crescent Springs Park at 3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 24, hosted by the Little Red Schoolhouse. There will be a costume contest and games before children can collect goodies along the park’s nature trail. Rain will move the event to the firehouse. Call 3413017 for more information.

Edgewood

Kenton Parks will again host the Haunted Halloween Trail and the Great Pumpkin Races. The trail will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 23 at Middleton-Mills Park on Mills Road. The trail is free, but visitors are asked to bring a donation of a nonperishable food or personal hygiene item for the Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. The trail will be a quarter mile of torch-lit trail through the dark woods. Ghosts, goblins, witches, zombies and a variety of other Halloween characters, creatures and displays will

The city’s Spooky Sunday will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25 at Presidents Park. The event will feature a Beetlejuice Magic Show, Costume Contest, the haunted trail and trick-or treat bags (while supplies last). The costume parade will leave St. Pius at 4 p.m. begin assembling at 3:30 p.m. Any students interested in community service hours, please call the city building at 3315910.

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haunt the trail. Visitors will take a hay ride back to their vehicles. On Saturday Oct. 24 registration for Kenton parks’ Great Pumpkin Races will take place been noon and 12:45 p.m. Bring the roundest, “fastest” pumpkin in the patch to race against other pumpkins in the same weight classes. Pumpkins weighing up to 5 pounds are Wannabe Great Pumpkins, the Couldbe’s weigh from 5 to 10 pounds, and, heavyweights of over 10 pounds are the Great Pumpkins. Bring your own pumpkin. Races begin at 1 p.m. The event will also feature a visit from Cincinnati Zoo keeper Kate Hammer, who will bring some of the zoo’s creepiest creatures for a Halloween show-and-tell. For more information, call 525-7529.

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A frightfully good time By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

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Tyler Ligas, 5, enjoys some nachos at the 2008 Halloween Family Funfest.

Goblins, ghouls, pirates, vampires and princesses will fill Dietz Auditorium on Oct. 29 as the Erlanger-Elsmere School District celebrates their annual Halloween Family Fun Fest. Sponsored by the ErlangerElsmere Family Resource Center and the Miles Family Resource Center, the Fun Fest will have a variety of local social service organizations on hand to distribute information, as well as games and food for the students. As always, students are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event, which will run from 6-8 p.m. “This is always a really fun thing for us, and the kids enjoy getting dressed up and showing off their costumes a couple days early,” said Missy Sorg, the FRC Director. Among the organizations expected to participate this year are the Kenton County Public Library, police and fire/EMS departments from Erlanger and Elsmere, the Northern Kentucky Health Department, and various churches, who will be passing out information and answering questions about their services and programs. “It’s just a good chance for families who may be new to the community to learn a little more about what is offered around here,” explained Sorg. While the parents are gathering information, children can enjoy the games and booths set up around the gym, including the

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Emily Morgan, 8, plays a game at the Halloween Fun Fest as Kaitlyn Himes and Ron Eckart look on during the 2008 Halloween Family Fun Fest. bounce house and other various carnival-style games. There will also be free hot-dogs being passed out, as well as enough popcorn and candy to start off Halloween with a bang.

Additionally, there will also be a professional photographer available this year, allowing parents to get free Halloween photos of their children in costume. The program is for all elemen-

tary students in the ErlangerElsmere School District, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call 342-2351 or 342-5201.

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Piner Elementary students learned about different countries around the world at the school’s 2009 summer reading program, which won an award from the Kentucky Reading Association.

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Piner students Mariah Blum, Madison Blum and Kayla Heeger take part in the craft portion of the elementary school’s summer reading program, which was just honored with the Kentucky Reading Association’s Celebrate Literacy Award.

Piner’s summer reading club earned award By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Over 40 percent of students and 50 percent of instructional staff took part in Piner Elementary school’s third annual summer reading club in June and July. “We found that 75 percent of students either maintained or improved their test scores from the end of the school year last year to the beginning of this year,” said Piner Assistant Principal Kim Carnes. State-wide the Kentucky Reading Association recognized the program’s success with the Celebrate Literacy Award, which was given to Principal Jo Craven last month in Louisville.

The award is given to individuals or institutions that have made significant contributions to reading at the local, state or national level. Piner students and volunteer instructional staff met weekly for Reading Around the World, this year’s reading club theme. Each week students learned about a different country and listened to presentations by speakers who had visited the countries. “I think it’s been such a success because the teachers see the importance of it, our parents see how important it is and there’s a strong relationship between the community and the school,” Carnes said. “We know it takes a team effort for our students to be successful in literacy.”

Students were divided into two groups: one went to the Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library to check out books, sign up for library cards, etc., while the other group heard country presentations, went through learning stations and crafted at Piner. After lunch, the groups switched. Students read a total of 786 hours over the summer, Carnes said. Students were allowed to “double book,” by getting credit for books read at both Piner and the Kenton library. Craven said the program isn’t just beneficial for reading, but it also gives students something “positive to do in the summer time.” Third through fifth-graders

started a service learning project in the summer reading club that will provide audio books for younger students. The project is set for completion by the end of the year. Parent and staff support as well as financial support from Ticona Plastics Division in Florence, have made the summer reading club possible, Craven said. “Although the staff didn’t do it for the recognition, I think it is particularly nice when you have so much volunteerism in the program for it to be recognized,” Craven said. “I can’t say enough about our business partner. They really came through with transportation and meals for us.”

National College in Florence has released the Dean’s List for the summer terms. The following students achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 and thus achieving the honor and privilege of being placed on the Dean’s List for the first summer term: The following students were honored Angel Inman, Tammie Ivie and Tammy Pierson of Erlanger; and Theresa Smith of Elsmere. Eric Sweet of Erlanger made the Dean’s List in the for second summer term. For information on National College, visit www.national-college.edu.

CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 2 4 St. Thomas 1969 Class Reunion. Looking for graduates of St. Thomas High School in Fort Thomas the class of 1969. Organizers are planning a picnic gathering at the park behind the Cold Spring City Building from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Bring your own food, snacks and drinks. For more information, call Jim or Jan (Rose) Reis at 635-7790, Sandie Kremer at 781-3123 or David Hagedorn at 781-3521. 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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Kenton freshmen begin UK studies One hundred seventyeight young people from Kenton County began classes as freshmen at the University of Kentucky on Aug. 26, joining one of the brightest and most diverse first-year classes in the university's history. According to preliminary figures, UK's 2009-2010 freshman class is 4,145, an increase from last year's figure of 4,110. The preliminary undergraduate enrollment increased to 19,220 from 18,988 a year ago, and overall enrollment is now 27,102, up from 26,913 in 2008-09. The quality of incoming freshman classes continued to improve, with the average ACT score increasing to 24.7, compared to 24.4 last year, including a record 375 incoming students with an ACT composite score 31-36, up from 292 a year ago. The ACT composite score median range also increased to 22 to 28, up from a range of 22 to 27 a year ago. The number of Governor's Scholars and Governor's School for the Arts Scholars set another all-time high in 2009-10 with 404,

an increase from last year's total of 389. There are 31 National Merit Scholars in the incoming freshman class, 27 Singletary Scholars, and one National Achievement Scholar. The average GPA of incoming freshmen remained consistent at 3.52, the same as in 2008-09. Kenton County students certainly contributed to these records. Kenton County had nine Governor's Scholars: Alexander Hoffmann, Amy Blankenship, Andrea Hiller, Carrie Osterhage, Claire Cunningham, Emily Cain, Justin Penny, Kelly Gregory, Paul Gerwe, Ronald Kloska and Samantha Heidrich. The Governor's School for the Arts Scholars were Madison McGhee, Michael Reinersman and Stewart Stevens. Despite economic pressures, UK experienced a record number of applicants, as 12,195 prospective students applied for admission, a 10 percent increase from the thenrecord 11,120 who applied for the 2008-09 freshman class. This is the first time in

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The UK freshmen from Kenton County for the 2009-10 academic year are Ted Abner Jr., Karen Barth, Alan Beiting, Nathan Bergman, Brent Bessler, Amy Blankenship, Jacob Boerger, Shannon Brungs; Emily Cain, Ryan Caldon, Suzanne Cardosi, Katherine Carrico, Lauren Caudill, Caitlin Centner, Matthew Centner, Lindsey Cole, Tamara Compton, Shelby Coons, Bradley Cooper, Kayla Cooper, Jordan Counts, Taylor Cox, Claire Cunningham, Eric Curran; Brianna D'Alessandri, Trevor Daugherty, Christopher Dault, Mitchell Deal, Matthew Depenbrock, Alexander Duncan; Patrick Eggemeier, Mackenzie Elam, Amy Elkus, Jeffrey Erpenbeck, Joshua Eversole, Samantha Farrell, Lisa Fedders, Jacob Fields, Eric Fischesser, Aaron Fritsch, Craig Furnish; Candace Gasper, Paul Gerwe, Kirstie Gillespie, Nicholas Gottschalk, Shelby Graham, David Gray, Kelly Gregory, Kayla Grindstaff, Nicole Groneck, Jordan Gross; Christopher Hahnel, Erin Hall, Samuel Halpin, Erik Hanson, Julia Hardin, Andrea Hartman, Jennifer Harvey, Zachary Hatton, Samantha Heidrich, Joshua Heller, Jordan Hemmer, Elizabeth Herald, Andrea Hiller, Ladonte' Hocker, John Hodge, Alexander Hoffmann, Andrew Hood, Tyler Hood, Wesley Horton; Stephanie Imeson, Alex Ives, Jessica Johnson, Brook Jones; Olivia Kennedy, Brian Kerdolff, Cilver Kimbrough, Tyler Kincaid, Derek King, Samuel King, Christine Kirn, Ronald Kloska, Emily Koeninger, Timothy Krajewski, Jennifer Kramer, Clare

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• Holy Cross girls beat Scott High School 6-1, Oct. 5. Samantha Bradford scored three goals and Elle Kaiser, Madyson Moran and Ali Sturgeon each scored one goal for Holy Cross. Holy Cross advances to 6-10 with the win. • St. Henry High School boys beat Lexington Sayre 32, Oct. 5, in the All A semifinal at Frankfort. St. Henry beat Murray 3-2 in the final. Ryan Anderson, Michael Reiger and Dominic Pallazzo scored St. Henry’s goals. • Scott High School girls beat Walton-Verona High School 2-1, Oct. 7. Morgan Fite and Courtney Wren scored Scott’s goals. Scott advances to 4-14 with the win. • St. Henry girls beat Mariemont High School 3-1, Oct. 8. • St. Henry boys shut out Campbell County 2-0, Oct. 10. Chris Elminger scored two goals. St. Henry’s Evan Koking made five saves. St. Henry advances to 11-6-1 with the win.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• St. Henry High School beat Louisville Presentation 25-16, 25-22, Oct. 6. St. Henry advances to 18-8 with the win. • Holy Cross beat Bishop Brossart High School 21-25, 25-16, 25-29, Oct. 7. Holy Cross advances to 12-11 with the win. • St. Henry beat Campbell County 25-10, 25-13, Oct. 8. St. Henry advances to 19-8 with the win.

This week in cross country

• St. Henry High School boys finished second in the Diocesan Championships at Villa Madonna, Oct. 6. St. Henry’s Armand Frigo was third at 16:30.30, and Brendan Dooley was fourth at 16:38.08. Finishing first was Covington Catholic with 37. Villa Madonna was third at 73. Bishop Brossart was fourth at 83 and Holy Cross was fifth at 122. • St. Henry girls finished first in the Diocesan Championships at Villa Madonna, Oct. 6, with a score of 28. St. Henry’s Maria Frigo was first at 18:33.79. Hinken was third at 19:33.

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The Holy Cross Indians will need to get back to playing disciplined football as they aim to bounce back from a 38-21 loss to Class 2A district rival Newport Central Catholic. The Indians dropped the district opener to the Thoroughbreds on Friday, Oct. 9. Holy Cross hosts Lloyd on Friday, Oct. 16, with a chance to improve to 4-4 on the season and notch the program’s first district win of the season. Defensive breakdowns hurt the Indians in the loss to the Thoroughbreds. NewCath piled up 376 yards rushing, most coming on cutbacks after it looked like the Indians had the ball carrier stopped. Quarterback Brady Hightchew led the way with 217 yards on 25 carries. Running back Chris Kelly added 159 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries. “We made mistakes, especially on those backside cutbacks,” Indians head coach Bruce Kozerski said. “Our mistakes eventually caught up to us.” The Indians scored first, on a one-yard run by Brayson Smith. The ’Breds then reeled off 31 unanswered points. “I thought we started out kind of sluggish,” NewCath head coach Bob Schneider said. “They scored, and I think that woke us up a bit.” After Kelly tied the game at 7 with his first touchdown run, Hightchew connected on a 39-yard scoring pass to Brian Doyle. The ’Breds took advantage of a blown pass coverage by the Indians. “Those kind of big plays weigh on you,” Kozerski said. “A play here, a play there, and it can snowball.” Quarterback Markel

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Holy Cross running back Brayson Smith (26) is chased by Jake Cain of New Cath. Walker tried to lead a comeback for the Indians in the fourth quarter. He threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Josh Jasper and rushed for a 38-yard score, but it was too little, too late. It is not always easy for the players to move on from a missed assignment on defense w h e n they have to take the field on offense. “Giving up big plays puts us in catch-up mode,” Kozerski said. “With so many guys playing both ways, I think sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves and try to do too much.” The Indians are a young team, especially on defense. The front seven is continuing to grow and develop new talent to replace three players from the past two seasons who are now playing college football. The key to defeating Lloyd will be stopping the running game and playing more consistent run defense, Kozerski said. “We’ve made tremendous progress, but we’re not yet where we need to be,” Kozerski said.

Covington Catholic 56, Scott 14

The Colonels (4-3) continued to roll, winning their fourth straight game. Quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck was 13 for 16 passing for 117 yards and a score and rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Gabe Gray rushed 16 times for 140 yards and three touchdowns. The Colonels’ defense and special teams outscored the Eagles’ offense, scoring three touchdowns while holding Scott to two. Zach Sowder rushed for both Eagles (2-5) scores. Scott plays Holmes Oct. 16 and Covington Catholic hosts Highlands Saturday, Oct. 17.

Lloyd 51, Newport 22

The Juggernauts (4-3) jumped out to a 31-0 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Lloyd pile up 237 yards rushing, led by Seth Chappie’s 131 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. Lloyd quarterback Dylan McGuire passed for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Demitri Brown completed 11 of 16 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 128 yards to lead Newport

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Dixie Heights 21, Holmes 12

The Colonels (4-4) handed the Bulldogs (6-1) their first loss of the season. Ryan Wilson passed for 209 yards and three touchdowns in the win. The Colonels defense twice held the Bulldogs to field goals in the red zone, and recovered two muffed punts to set up scoring drives. In the third quarter, quarterback Jesse Jenson ran for the Bulldogs’ only touchdown. It cut the lead to 2112. Both defense pitched shutouts in the fourth quarter. Holmes plays Scott Oct. 16 and Dixie Heights has a bye before welcoming Covington Catholic Oct. 23.

Simon Kenton 49, Ryle 29

The Pioneers made the best out of their live television experience on Fox Sports Net, rolling over the Raiders in a key 6A district game. SK (6-1, 3-0) is alone in first place in the district standings. The Pioneers

play at Boone County (3-4, 2-1) this Friday at 7:30 p.m. SK finishes district play at Campbell County Oct. 23. SK led 22-0 at halftime and withstood a furious Raider rally in the second half. “I can’t say enough about our defense,” said SK head coach Jeff Marksberry. “They played their tails off. They did a great job taking Ryle out of what they wanted to do with their power game.” Senior tailback Miles Simpson rushed for 275 yards and three touchdowns while catching one pass for a 42-yard score. He has 1,096 yards on the ground and 24 total touchdowns this season. Simpson broke the school’s career rushing record in the game, ending with 3,824 overall. Quarterback Chad Lawrence rushed for 187 yards and two scores and threw for 91 yards and two scores, the other going to Matt Reilly from 36 yards. SK had 565 yards offense to 321 for Ryle.

St. Henry ready for postseason wins By James Weber jweber@nky.com

It may not have been their last home game, but Senior Night was still a special one for the St. Henry boys’ soccer team. The Crusaders beat Campbell County 2-0 on a wet and muddy field Oct. 10 to end the regular season 11-6-1. They return to their home pitch this week with their season on the line Thursday, Oct. 15, in the 17th District Tournament. St. Henry will play either Conner or Cooper in a semifinal at 6 p.m., with the winner facing either Boone County or Ryle 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The Camel win was St. Henry’s seventh shutout of the season. “We played really well,” senior Chris Rieger said. “The field conditions weren’t the best, but we did our job. Our next goal is to win the region.” Seniors notched all the scoring in the game. Chris Elmlinger had both goals for

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St. Henry senior Eric Koking kicks the ball during the Crusaders’ 2-0 win over Campbell County Oct. 10. the Crusaders, one coming midway through the first half, the other seconds before the game ended. The first came on an assist by senior Ryan Anderson, the second from Evan Koking. “I was just hoping for a win,” Elmlinger said. “It was a nice assist by Evan. We had a great game.” Koking, who has split time with Nick Smith in goal this season, played forward in the second half after

starting as goalkeeper in the first, and notched his first career assist. The Crusaders were a week removed from winning the All “A” state tournament. They beat Murray in penalty kicks in the championship game Oct. 4. “That was our first main goal, to win that,” Rieger said. “We hadn’t won that in a while. It was only our first goal of the season. Now we want to go through districts and region and then

go to state.” “We came from behind in the finals and that really built our confidence,” Elmlinger said. Rieger was the most valuable player in the All “A” tournament. Seniors Jake Hils and Tyler Farrer were also all-tournament picks, as was junior Jesse Zilio. Other seniors are Alex Kraft and Dominic Palazzo. “They have all really come together for the team,” head coach Steve Hahn said. “They’re a team that is really there for each other.” Rieger and Anderson enter the postseason with a team-high six goals apiece. Elmlinger and Zilio have five. Zilio leads the squad with nine assists. The boys’ team joined the All “A” party started by the St. Henry girls’ team, who rolled to its second straight state title. The Crusaders beat St. Patrick 10-0 Oct. 4 to repeat as champs, and took a 16-1 record into the postseason. The lone loss was 2-1 to

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St. Henry senior Chris Elmlinger (left) attacks the ball with Campbell County junior Cody Alley during the Crusaders’ 2-0 win over Campbell County Oct. 10. Notre Dame, top-ranked in the state, Sept. 23. St. Henry has allowed six goals all season. Libby Leedom enters the tourney with 23 goals and Abby Janszen 22. Janszen was MVP in the All “A”. Senior Carolynne Felix, junior Taylor Gamm and senior Kaysie Worley were also all-tournament picks. St. Henry was set to play Cooper or Conner Oct. 14 at home. The district final is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

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Undefeated Saints focus on improving By James Weber jweber@nky.com

They got a taste of postseason glory, now the Thomas More College football team wants to take the next step. After a 5-0 start, the Saints were ranked 17th in the latest Division III poll. Last year, they were 8-2 and won their first Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship. That earned them a trip to the NCAA Division III Tournament, where the Saints lost 44-23 to North Central. “They were the No. 2 team in the country and we were beating them for a

quarter and a half,” said senior quarterback Trevor Stellman, a Conner product. “We learned we have to do some little things better.” Added Newport Central Catholic graduate and senior linebacker Brandon Kohrs, “We got satisfied because we won the conference. We realized you can never be satisfied.” The Saints took that dissatisfaction to the tune of a 5-0 mark. Playing the same schedule in the same order as last year, TMC avenged a 41-14 loss to John Carroll from 2008 with a 14-7 win to open the season and have since beaten three league foes by comfortable

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on just one receiver, as when he’s not throwing to his backs wideouts Chris Farley, Nick Olthaus (Elder), Austin Studer (Campbell County) and Mercier Doucette (Boone County) have taken turns having big games. “We have a lot of guys who can hurt you,” Hilvert said. “It can be two or three different guys every week.” The defense is led by senior linebacker Brad Steinmetz, a two-time AllAmerican and the team’s leading tackler this year. Kohrs is the third-leading tackler and recently named a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, a award that honors off-field success as well as football. He’s focused on helping the team. “(5-0) is a great start, but in this conference, you lose one or two games and

Local prep alumni on the Thomas More football team: Covington Catholic: Greg Dixon, Lee Schatzman, Seth Tepe, Jace Ganshirt, Brian Hennessey. Dixie Heights: Cody Godsey. you lose everything you’ve worked for. You have to take it one game at a time.” “We play very fast and very physical on defense,” Hilvert said. “We have improved a great deal from last year.” Hilvert said his seniors have done a great job of leading this season, including Stellman, who’s going to end up high on several career passing lists at the school. “I want to finish strong and keep the program going,” he said. “This is a dream come true to play college football and be on a successful team.”

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margins. “We’ve improved a lot each week,” TMC head coach Jim Hilvert said. “John Carroll was a great team and that gave us a lot of confidence. We have to keep getting better. We cannot plateau.” The offense has averaged 34 points and 414 yards per game. Stellman, a third-year starter, has 294 rushing yards and 1,027 in the air. He has completed 66 percent of his passes and thrown 12 TD passes to three interceptions. “(5-0) is a great start, but it’s better to be undefeated in the end,” Stellman said. Senior veteran tailback Cordario “Monty” Collier has 293 rushing yards and Kendall Owens (Cincinnati La Salle) has 184. Stellman has not relied

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Even without their best runners, the Dixie Heights High School cross country teams have shown the depth necessary to be at the head of the pack. The Colonels’ boys’ and girls’ teams both repeated as Kenton County champions Oct. 6 in the annual meet that brings together Dixie and school district rivals Scott and Simon Kenton. The boys’ team had not win a county title before last year. The girls’ team snapped a decade-long losing streak in the event in 2008. Both teams qualified for state last year in Class 3A, with the Dixie girls’ winning the regional title. The Colonel boys’ team raced last week without leading runner Ryan Smith because of illness. He has won all but one race the team has participated in this

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ence meet Oct. 13. “He wants to own that 5K race,” Cook said. “He did all the things he needed to do in the offseason. He’s set personal goals and he has been relentless.” Scott junior Brett Pierce won the individual title, and Simon Kenton’s Casey Jones was second. Other Scott scorers were Keegan Hanrahan (fourth), Alex Marksberry (10th), Jonathan Ruckel (15th) and Logan Stevens (18th). SK’s top-five were Jones, Chris Palladino (fifth), Tyler Lincoln (seventh), Zach Losey (12th), and Eric Hicks (25th). In the girls’ meet, Dixie claimed the top four spots with senior Lyndsay Wehage winning the individual meet. Courtney Hutchison, Sarah Moore and Ally Tekulve were the next three finishers and Emily Cottingham ninth. Overall, Dixie had nine runners in the top 13.

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The Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Association of Counties, among other organizations, have been in the media quite a bit lately because of perks paid to their leaders, lax oversight by their board members, and an otherwise insensitive attitude toward the taxpayers who pay for it all. That’s the bad news, and it’s been inescapable. There is a kernel of good news to go with it, though. In the weeks since these patterns came to light, many of those responsible have stepped down and those organizations have instituted changes that will help ensure the rules are not abused in the future. City and county officials who pay their dues and buy their insurance from KLC and KACo have taken a

closer look at what they’re getting for your tax dollars, and how that money can be more wisely spent. Leaders of both groups Sen. Damon spoke before me Thayer and my colleagues on the Community Interim Joint Recorder Committee on guest Local Governin August. columnist ment They understood the gravity of the situation, and we made sure they comprehended the need for even more action. I’m pleased that

Economy’s impact deepens in people’s lives New economic data paints a disturbing picture of growing poverty. The recession started last year, but its impact has been far greater in 2009. With the jobless rate still climbing and many people unable to find work after months of searching, 1.5 million out-of-work Americans are expected to lose assistance by the end of this year. Unemployment in the eight Northern Kentucky counties averaged 6.0 percent in 2008, but rose to a rate of 10.9 percent by the end of July. If the current recession follows past trends, unemployment and poverty will continue to rise long after the economic recovery. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that assuming an average unemployment rate of 9.3 percent for 2009, poverty will increase this year to 14.7 percent, and will hit children disproportionately hard. For children, the consequences of poverty can be long-lasting, leading to poor nutrition, poor health and poor prospects for success in school. In the short term, less money to spend means greater hardships for families and low retail sales for communities. Assistance like unemployment, energy assistance and food stamps must continue to help Kentucky residents who have lost their jobs and need help paying for groceries, housing, health care and other basic needs. The growing need is palpable. Food Stamp participation rates increased 13 percent from 2008 to 2009, with about 1 in 6 Kentuckians receiving food stamps by March 2009. At Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, our crisis assistance requests have risen by 25 percent since the recession hit, with more than 11,000 families receiving help with rent, food, energy or other basic needs during the fiscal year that ended on June 30. It was the first time many of these families had requested financial assistance from our agency, indicating that the economy is reaching

deeper into Northern Kentucky’s middle class population. Well-targeted aid can reduce poverty and its painful consequences even Florence during a recesTandy sion. Among an Community array of tools KenRecorder Northern tucky Communiguest ty Action Comcolumnist mission uses against the recession and poverty are a series of workforce training programs aimed at disparate underprivileged populations. YouthBuild of Northern Kentucky, part of a nationwide program, provides educational and vocational training for 16- to 24-year-old dropouts. Our Mature Workers Program provides job training and placement assistance for workers 55 years of age and older. And NKCAC’s newest initiative works in partnership with the Life Learning Center of Covington to provide job placement, counseling and assistance for a broad spectrum of potential workers. Without the combination of federal, state, local and charitable responses more families would be suffering and our economy would be in far worse shape. To avoid choking off the recovery now and to build for the future, we must continue help for the unemployed and work as a region to prevent more layoffs and the resulting hardships. Improving the long-term health of our economy must start with helping those who are hurting most. From what we have seen, the need is unlikely to diminish any time soon. Florence Tandy is executive director of Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission.

they’ve made progress since our meeting, and I look forward to working with them to ensure even more steps toward honesty and transparency down the road. Their efforts are important for two reasons. The most obvious is that your tax dollars should be carefully guarded and used to their greatest potential. More broadly, though, they’re acting to restore confidence in their associations and the services they provide. On the other hand, few people have faith that these changes would have been implemented without a light being shined on the abuses in the first place. Who knows what other organizations are wasting your money because their neglect hasn’t been revealed in

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the newspaper? Supreme Court Justice and Kentucky native Louis Brandeis famously noted that “sunshine is the best disinfectant,” and it’s as true now as it was 100 years ago. Along with Rep. Jim DeCesare(R- Bowling Green), I’m drafting legislation that would require all state government spending to be placed in an online database that anyone could search. Part of the problem with KLC and KACo is that few people knew where the money was going, so there was little incentive to stay accountable. With any Kentuckian able to track how tax dollars are being spent, public officials will recognize the need to make every penny count. They’ll know that if they waste

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money on some unnecessary project, the people will find out and demand answers. In that way, government and public organizations are like children: if they know they’re being watched, they’re more likely to behave. And making them behave in the first place is much more effective than punishing them when they misbehave. Senator Thayer represents the 17th Senate District, which includes Grant, Owen, and Scott Counties and part of Kenton County. He welcomes your concerns or comments toll-free at 800372-7181 or email at damon.thayer@lrc.ky.gov.

CHATROOM Last week’s question Ohio has early voting. Do you think Kentucky should also allow early voting? “Yes! The Bluegrass state seems to be behind on many things.” Duke

Next question: Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line.

“We should have used this a long, long time ago. What a great incentive to get people to register and out to vote. Come on Kentucky, get with the program!” Florence

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change. Early voting may cause someone to cast a vote they regret after more information is known.” G.G. “I think early voting would be helpful to someone who might have to work or have an appointment. It is available now for someone who will be out of town and to the poll workers who won’t be working in their own precinct to go to the county clerk’s office and cast their ballot before Election Day.” G.H. “No!”

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Leanne Richardson of Park Hills, right, comes every year to the Bean Bash to have a bowl of the famous bean soup, served up by McKenzie Baker of Taylor Mill, who has been a volunteer for eight years. The event took place Oct. 10 at Turfway Park.

Building a healthy community with assets Let's face it, most of us would rather talk to a young person about last weekend's UK game than about drinking, smoking and other drug use. But if we ignore these things, we miss a chance to build healthy youth. That's where the 40 Developmental Assets come in. Researchers from the Search Institute in Minnesota identified 40 assets which help kids do well. They found that youth who have a lot of assets are more likely to do things the community values and succeed. More specifically, knowing what

actions are “in bounds” or “out of bounds” at school, at home and in neighborhoods help to keep youth drug free. It also helps when youth have good adult and peer role models, and when teachers and parents expect the best from young people at school and in other activities. In the fall of 2007 many Kenton County youth took a survey to see how many of the 40 Developmental Assets they have. The results of the survey are good, but also show some areas that could use more attention:

• 61 percent think their school provides clear rules • 55 percent think their neighbors look after young people in the neighborhood • 56 percent think parents and teachers encourage youth • 25 percent think parents and other adults are healthy examples So how can parents, and the community, increase these assets to help keep youth from drinking, smoking and using other drugs? Here are some ideas:

• Learn the names of the children on your street. • Become a significant adult or mentor in the life of at least one young person. • Negotiate family rules and consequences for breaking rules. • Model healthy behaviors for youth at home and at community events, like festivals. • Tell a young person when he/she is doing well. Assets have the power to protect all youth from substance use. What step will you take today to help develop a stronger community by

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at the airport. Facing the volatility of the industry, Holscher kept the airport on track Holscher with completion of a third runway in 2005. The airport was recognized for its efficient operations, contributing dramatically to the positive economic impact upon the state of Kentucky and the region. Joining Holscher in the induction to the Hall of Fame are Greenwood “Cokie” Cocanougher from Lexington, an early promoter of female participation in aviation, and David Parrish, Jr., a Bourbon County native who served as a fighter pilot during World War II and

earned the Silver Star for bravery. The honorees will be inducted at a black-tie dinner held at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington. Reservations for the event on October 17 are $90 for museum members and $100 for others. These can be made on-line at www.aviationky.org. The Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame has honored Kentucky natives and other outstanding individuals for their aviation or aerospace achievements since the first enshrinement in 1996. Previous honorees include inventors, pilots, scientists, designers, military aviators, and airline executives. For information regarding the induction banquet and ceremony on Oct. 17, call 859-317-2815.

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Man makes library fun with cardboard art By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

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Children at Skidaddles have many toys and activities, among which is a lifesized pony. Pictured are Tate Cordrey, 3, and Travis Steiber, 2, both of Union, on the pony, and Laila Jackson, 2, of Walton, and Lauren Kovich, 2 of Florence.

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Skidaddles is an hourly childcare facility, a blessing for parents in the Northern Kentucky area. “I thought we needed part-time child care in the area that would allow flexibility,” said Tiffany Sams, who created Skidaddles along with her husband, Mike. “We didn’t want contracts, or paying for when our children weren’t there. Our place is hourly – you only pay when your child is there, only when you need it.” Whenever parents have an appointment, or need a little time, Skidaddles provides care and entertainment for children ages 12 months to 12 years at their facility on Bankers street, off Houston Road behind Macaroni Grill. “We do full-time care,

preschool, and we have themed weekend parties for children whose parents who want a date night,” said Becki Cordrey, manager of Skidaddles. “We are open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and if you participate in the theme, you can get a reduction in your rate.” The rates are reasonable – $8 an hour for one child, $12 for two and $15 for three. The rooms are bright, and clean, and contain all kinds of activities for different age children. They also have a fenced in yard for outside play, replete with swings and climbing apparatus. “And we do birthday parties,” said Cordrey. “Come in and see for yourself.” The number for Skidaddles is 859-647-PLAY, and the Web site is www.skidaddles.com.

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The city of Independence will have its Howl-o-Ween event this Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. in Memorial Park in front of the senior center. The event includes an exotic petting zoo, a silent auction, a magic show and a pet parade. You can register your pet at 12:30 p.m. for the costume contest/parade for $5 at the amphitheater. For more information, visit www.cityofindependence.org or call 356-5302.

Haunted tour

Hear stories about famous ghosts and haunted locations in the area with Ride the Ducks’ Haunted Tours. The 60-minute tour is available at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday until Nov. 1.

At the Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library, he’s known as the Cardboard King. But good luck getting the man himself, maintenance employee Tim Coffman, to tell you that. “No,” Coffman said, laughing hard. “This is just kind of a side kick I guess.” When Coffman isn’t keeping the Durr library clean or attending rock concerts with his children, he can be found in the basement of the library constructing creations made from cardboard. Ranging from an ice cream truck, skee ball game, trees, race car tracks, a fireplace mantle, gingerbread house and more, Coffman’s cardboard creations are used year-round in the library’s children programming. For the past three years Coffman has almost single-handedly built the Durr branch’s Haunted Library, which will take place this year Friday Oct. 16. “Everybody that’s involved in this is having fun,” said Coffman of the Haunted Library. “My daughter is 18years-old and she painted the side of the ice cream truck. If you do fun things then everybody wants to be involved in it.” Thirty years of construction experience are behind Coffman’s handiwork, which he makes at the request of various staff when his regular duties are complete. Coffman makes the games, haunted houses and more out of refrigerator boxes donated from a local furniture store. Other materials used are brought from staff members’ homes or are left over from when the library was built, Coffman said. A flying skeleton with twinkling eyes is Coffman’s favorite thing he’s made so far, but the strangest was a coffin for the Haunted Library. “I don’t know how many people get asked to make a coffin,” he chuckled. The Ryland Heights resident works early in the morning and is usually gone by the time his creations are in use, but when he does make it to an event, Coffman feels good to know kids are enjoying themselves. “I can see they’re having fun with it. It’s worth it. Any kind of trouble I went through to do it. It’s so neat to

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Kenton County Public Library maintenance employee Tim Coffman can make almost anything from cardboard. Coffman’s creations include an ice cream truck, coffin, carnival games and more, which are used by children’s programmers at the Durr branch in Independence. Here Coffman shows off the simply-named big mouth, which he made to go in the Durr library’s Haunted Library event happening Oct. 16. watch those kids really getting into it and having fun,” he said. The Coffman family is also involved in the library’s programming; Coffman’s wife, daughters, brother-inlaw and other family members volunteer to work the Haunted Library. “Me and my family, we do a lot together,” he said, whipping out pictures taken at a recent Kiss concert.

“When you’re having fun everybody wants to get in on it.” Children’s programmer Jenny Neltner called Coffman an “unsung hero.” “He works tirelessly and goes the extra mile. He doesn’t have to do all the extra stuff,” she said. “We get all the praise from parents and they don’t even know that he is working behind the scenes.”

Tours depart from Newport on the Levee and will consist of approximately 15 minutes on the water and 45 minutes on the streets of Newport and Cincinnati. Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for children. To pre-order tickets, call 815-1439. For more information, visit newportducks.com. REGAN COOMER/STAFF

Shop for a cause

There is a good reason to shop this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Macy’s in the Florence Mall. Customers will be able to benefit various charities by buying a $5 shopping pass. Shoppers that buy the pass will receive exclusive allday savings storewide on a wide assortment of merchandise and an extra-special offer for selected departments.

This “Eye Scream” truck was made out of cardboard by Durr library maintenance man Tim Coffman for the Haunted Library event Oct. 16.

Coffman’s creations

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William E. Durr library maintenance man Tim Coffman helps to create monsters, rooms and other scary attractions out of cardboard for the library’s Haunted Library each year. Coffman gives one of his newest creations a test drive at the library Oct. 7. Coffman makes the twinkling-eyes skeleton “fly” at library visitors.

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Check out Kenton County Public Library maintenance man Tim Coffman’s cardboard art at the Durr branch’s Haunted Library to be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday Oct. 16. No registration is required. For more information, call 962-4032.

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CRAFT SHOWS

Encore Gift Designs’ Open House, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Farms Clubhouse, 100 Lookout Farm Drive, Gift baskets for all occasions with special designs for Halloween and Christmas. $10-$90. Free. 653-3838. Crestview Hills.

FOOD & DRINK

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

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, 4172 Belleview Road, $10; free ages 5 and under. 322-0516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Trolley Station. Ride on Pumpkin Express to Totter’s pumpkin patch to select pumpkin. Includes pumpkin decorating station. Weather permitting. Ages -. $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Haunted Tours, 5 p.m. Ride the Ducks Newport, 1 Levee Way, Ride amphibious vehicle and hear stories of famous ghosts and haunted locations like the Carneal House in Covington, Music Hall, Taft Museum and Southgate House. For Ages 9 and up. $17, $13 children. 815-1439. Newport.

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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. “The Sopranos.”, Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. Tickets required, available online. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills. Frontiers - The Journey Tribute, 9 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

RECREATION

Wii Getaway, 6:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Pizza and drinks served. Family friendly. Free. Registration required, available online. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Show, noon-9 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd. More than 200 exhibits featuring design trends and experts. Seminars. $8, free ages 13 and under; $3 discount available to adults online. Presented by Hart Productions. 513-797-7900; www.hartproductions.com. Covington. World Music Fest Kickoff VIP Mixer, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Includes food, wine and music by Faux Frenchmen and Kyle Ferguson and tickets to Global Dance Afterparty Oct. 17 at Leapin’ Lizard, World Music Fest Mainstage Oct. 18 at Madison Theater and voucher for two tickets to a UC College-Conservatory of Music’s performances. $30. Reservations required by phone or e-mail worldmusicfest@gmail.com. 292-2322; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington.

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ART EXHIBITS

Elegeia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eva G. Farris Gallery at Thomas More College, 341-5800. Crestview Hills.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

CRAFT SHOWS

Villa Madonna Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Villa Madonna Academy, 2500 Amsterdam Road, Handcrafted items, holiday crafts, jewelry and homemade baked goods. $3, free ages 17 and under. Presented by Villa Madonna Academy PTAO. 331-6333. Villa Hills. River Valley Wood Carvers Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hilltop Church of Christ, 5300 Taylor Mill Pike, Wood carvings, wood burnings, drawings, door prizes and raffles. Lunch available. Ornaments donated to children in St. Elizabeth South’s Pediatric Unit. Free. Presented by River Valley Woodcarvers. 431-7263; www.rivervalleywoodcarvers.org. Taylor Mill.

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

Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Trolley ride to Totter’s pumpkin patch, tye-dye T-shirt craft, marshmallow roast, fall crafts and festival games with prizes. $12.95 per child, $5 pass holders. Pre-Sale tickets available. 491-1441. Latonia.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, 11946 Old Lexington Pike, Hayride, barnyard animals, corn maze, cow milking and sheep shearing demonstrations. $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton. Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 10 a.m. Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder. USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, $10; free ages 5 and under. 3220516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Howl-o-Ween Pet Event, noon-4 p.m. Independence Senior and Community Center, 2001 Jack Woods Drive, Registration 12:301 p.m. for pet costume contest. Magic by Jason the Great, 2 p.m. Includes pet photo booth, vendor and information booths, food, drinks, silent auction, pony rides and face painting. Benefits attending rescue groups. Free, $5 per pet in contest. Presented by City of Independence. 356-6264. Independence. Haunted Tours, 5 p.m. Ride the Ducks Newport, $17, $13 children. 815-1439. Newport.

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LECTURES

Creative Minds: Artistic Discussion, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Victor Paruta: Ask a Psychic. $25. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Registration required. 4310020. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. “The Sopranos.”, Notre Dame Academy, $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. Tickets required, available online. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills.

MUSIC - WORLD

World Music Fest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free continental breakfast. Music: Celtic by Tina Larkin, Silver Arm and Ceol Mhor; Rennaissance by Noyse Merchants. Kids Zone, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. includes henna workSilver Arm shop, African and Appalachian storytelling, and hula hoop workshop. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Free. 431-0020; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington. World Music Fest, 2:30 p.m. Poco Loco performs Afro-Cuban Jazz, 2:30-4 p.m.; Passage performs French Gypsy Jazz, 4:155:45 p.m. and Triage performs Global/Jazz, 6-7:30 p.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. Free. 491-8027; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington. World Music Fest, 4 p.m. Lagniappe performs Cajun/Zydeco, 4-5 p.m.; Steel Away performs Tropical/Calypso, 5:15-6:15 p.m.; Mambo Diablo performs Latin Jazz, 6:307:30 p.m.; and Nature performs Reggae/Soca, 7:45-8:45 p.m. The Avenue Lounge, 411 Madison Ave. Free. 261-6120. Covington.

ON STAGE - DANCE

World Music Fest Dance Showcase, noon4:50 p.m. Dance With MeContemporary/Pop, 12 p.m.; Flora LeptakMoreau-Caribbean, 1 p.m.; Chinese Children’s Art Troupe, 2 p.m.; Anupa Mirle-Indian; and Salsa Underground, 4 p.m. Step-NOut Studio, 721 Madison Road, Free. 2912300; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington. World Music Fest Dance Showcase, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Nakama-Japanese Koto and Flute, 1 p.m.; Xie and HuChinese Classical, 2:15 p.m.; Mohenjo DaroIndian and Middle Eastern Fusion, 3:30 p.m.; Tabla JamJim Feist and five tabla players, 4:45 p.m.; and Ron Esposito and Ric HordinskiTibetan bowl ensemble, 6 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St. Asian music with Asian teas from Essencha. Free. 292-2322; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, $8, free ages 13 and under; $3 discount available to adults online. 513-797-7900; www.hartproductions.com. Covington. World Music Fest, noon-6:30 p.m. Moroccanstyle Bazaar with vendors and information tables. Two stages of music with emphasis on Middle Eastern, including tribal fusion, belly dancing, Matthew Shelton on Kalimba/Mbira, flamenco and Sunflower on Native American flute. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. Free. 581-2728; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington.

FILE PHOTO

This Sunday, Oct. 18, will be the last Burlington Antique Show of 2009. The shows started back in April this year. Regular show hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to enter is $3. As usual, there are the early buying hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost to attend during that time is $5. For more information, call 513-922-6847. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 8

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton. Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 10 a.m. Sunrock Farm, $10 twohour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

World Music Fest, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Javier Mendoza, Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters, Acarya and Super Massive. $12. 491-2444; www.worldmusicfest.org. Covington.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, $8, free ages 13 and under; $3 discount available to adults online. 513-797-7900; www.hartproductions.com. Covington.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Hex Squares, 7 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. 513-929-2427. Covington.

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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Artists’ Harvest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, Free. 393-8358. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUES

Ricky Nye and Bekah Williams, 7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 4918027. Covington. Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam, 6 p.m.-midnight, Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. All ages. 261-1029. Latonia.

MUSIC - CHORAL

Midday Musical Menu, 12:15 p.m. American Folk Songs. Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave. Free; $6 lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 431-1786. Covington.

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Lights, 7 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. With Stars Of Track And Field. $12, $10 advance. 291-2233; cincyticket.com. Covington.

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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.

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Why Don’t I Do What I Know I Should Do?, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Women’s Wellness Heart Center, 210 Thomas More Parkway, Seminar focuses on maintaining healthy lifestyle. Family friendly. Free. Reservations required.301-6333. Crestview Hills.

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ART EXHIBITS Narrative Figuration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. Covington. DANCE CLASSES

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

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In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 2 0

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” at the Taft Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The show is for children ages 4 and up. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 or visit www.livenation.com.

RECREATION 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. Dance for a Cause, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Line dancing and door prizes. Wear pink to show support. Benefits I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation. $6. Presented by H & B Dance Co. 727-0904; www.ihavewings.org. Fort Wright.

PROVIDED The third annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival brings together more than 80 regional and national authors, including Jennifer Weiner, Jeannette Walls and Thayne Maynard, for an all-day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. There are author and illustrator signings, panel discussions, costumed storybook characters, a Kids’ Corner, music and more. Pictured is the commemorative Books by the Banks poster by Ryan Ostrander. Visit www.booksbythebanks.org.

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October 15, 2009

Thoughts about an unwelcome topic Some of us may turn the page when we see what this column’s about. It’s about death. And to us page-turners, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson), might angrily blurt out as he did in the movie, “A Few Good Men,” “You can’t handle the truth!” He could say that to many of us because our culture is the most death-denying that’s ever existed. Dr. Irvin D. Yalom points out in “Staring at the Sun” how our anxiety about dying varies throughout our life cycle. Even as young children we harbored a certain angst about death and the possible losses it would entail. From about six to puberty, death anxiety ordinarily goes underground and returns more forcefully during adolescence. Teenagers can become preoccu-

pied with death. Many teens try to soothe their anxiety by seeing themselves as masters of life and dispensers of death in violent video games or watching horror films. Others defy death by taking daredevil risks, driving recklessly, bingeing or engaging in extreme sports. Their conclusion: “See, I’m invulnerable!” Ordinarily, death anxiety subsides as we concentrate on pursuing a career and beginning a family. Then midlife occurs. The kids leave home, retirement looms and death anxiety returns. From then on, concerns about death are never completely gone from our minds – though we try so desperately to ignore them. Awareness of our mortality is not necessarily the same as the

fear of mortality. The difference depends on our neuroses as well as our spiritual and psychological health. An authentic religious faith plays an ever-increasing role in our dealings with death as it has for people throughout the centuries. It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. Yet, as Dr. James Hollis writes in “What Matters Most,” “All of our instrumentalities, our wondrous medical armamentaria, only extend our stay a few years at best. …We are living longer and longer as a species, but in service to what?” How is it that a person might achieve what he or she wants in life and still feel miserable?

Are our lives four times more happy and meaningful that the much shorter lives of those who lived in ancient Greece; or two times more happy than those who lived just a century ago? Will those who live longer in this present century live better lives, and how do we define “better” – just by living longer? Gold and diamonds are precious because of their limitedness. Each of our days and years are precious because they are limited. A hiding from the reality of death is a denial of one’s basic nature. The integration of the idea of death, rather than sentence us to a bleak pessimism, can act as a catalyst to plunge us into more authentic ways of living. We will prize depth over abundance; wisdom over knowledge; humility

over arrogance; growth over Father Lou comfort; meanGuntzelman ing over shallowness; a solid Perspectives spirituality over materialism. We will come to know that above all else, it is love that gives our lives meaning and liberates us from fear of our mortality. Love can give meaning to an entire lifetime. Love goes on forever. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.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.

‘Income’ eats away at Social Security disability checks 2002, and didn’t get approved u n t i l 2007. “It took me 5 1/2 years to g e t Howard Ain approval, jumping Hey Howard! t h r o u g h t h e i r hoops to do whatever they wanted me to do. I had been denied twice,” she said. When Hurst finally got approved, she learned Social Security would give her benefits going back five years. “I found out you’ll receive back pay in a few increments the first year, but they won’t give you the

rest for another year,” she said. What happened next was the biggest surprise for Hurst, who has been living with her boyfriend, Cecil, for many years. “They said that food and shelter in someone else’s house is considered an income – so they took the difference of that,” she said. Hurst counted up all the money the Social Security Administration took out for food and shelter each month from 2002 to 2008, and it came to more than $13,000. This is money neither she nor Cecil will receive. Hurst said, “I asked, ‘Well, if you’re going to take the money from me, why

don’t you give it to Cecil who has been taking care of me all these years?’ She said, ‘Well, he should have been keeping receipts.’ I wasn’t told about that.” Hurst said she’s learned a valuable lesson. “I had the wrong attorney. I should have worked with a disability attorney who knew the ups and downs,” she said. So, if you’re thinking about applying for such benefits you should first know it can take months, even years, to get approved – and you may have to go through several appeals. You certainly should hire an attorney who focuses on this type of law. To avoid losing back pay for food and shelter, write

out a loan agreement with the people with whom you’re living. State in the agreement should benefits be awarded you will repay them for their expenses – and state an estimate of that value. Unfortunately, Hurst had no such agreement so it’s too late for her. But she said now, after telling her story, at least everyone else will know what to do. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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October 15, 2009

Co-workers beg him for this apple cake

Talk about a busy couple of weeks. Just check out my “Out & About” info below. I really love connecting with my family of Press readers like this. And you know what the common thread is that runs through every presentation/class I teach? It’s not just about the food, but who shares it with you, and the most important things in life aren’t “things.” That philosophy is represented well in our first recipe.

Aunt Ruth’s apple cake

You have to try this. From friend and awesome singer Linda Dollenmeyer. Here’s her story: “My Aunt Ruth in North Carolina is one of the best cooks I have ever known. In her 80s she lives alone, is active in her church and sings with a group that visits nursing homes. “Going to her house was, and is, like going to the best bed and breakfast. This

c a k e recipe is to die for. She makes it for my cousin Randy to take to work. His Rita c o - w o r k Heikenfeld ers always want to Rita’s kitchen k n o w when he is bringing it again.” By the way, when a recipe says to “cream” you want to beat it really well and it will start to look a bit creamy. This cake reminds me of one my sister, Judy Nader, an Eastern Hills Journal reader, used to make for our Mom during apple season. Everyone looked forward to it!

Cream together:

1 cup vegetable (Canola, etc.) 2 cups sugar

Add:

2 eggs, beaten 3 cups chopped fresh apples 1 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons vanilla.

Sift together:

3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

Add to creamed mixture. Bake in sprayed 9-by-13 pan in 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.

Icing – Yum!! Cream together:

1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup brown sugar

Melt on low heat and bring to a boil.

Add: oil

2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Pour onto cake while cake is still warm.

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Preserving herbs the ‘green’ way

I’ve had a few requests for how to dry herbs the old-fashioned way, now touted as being the “green” way. Here’s how I do it: Except for lavender (the flower buds contain the most flavor and fragrance), I like to use the leafy portion of the herbs – the flavor of herbs is best right when the plant is beginning to form buds, but most of the time, I harvest whenever I can. Sometimes it’s at this stage, other times the herbs are in full flower. And remember, the flowers of culinary herbs are edible, so if you want to dry them, that’s OK.

Traditional bunching of whole plant:

Most herbs dry nicely by these traditional methods. Strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down secured with a rubber band or string away from heat, light and moisture (or hang upside

down in paper bag). You can also place the leaves in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. When they crinkle between your fingers, they’re dry. Strip leaves from stems and leave whole if possible. Volatile oils stay intact until you crush them for cooking. Store away from heat and light. To use dry herbs in place of fresh, use l/3 of the amount called for, since dry herbs are stronger.

Tips from Rita’s garden

Herbs hung in bunches, dried naturally usually turn a grayish green. To keep a brighter color, you can chop up the herbs coarsely, lay them on screens or a towel, and let them dry. They will dry faster and retain a nicer color.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

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Out & About

Had a great time at: • Macy’s Top Chef party benefiting the FreeStore Foodbank • Turner Farms with Findlay Market’s Lunch on the Land • Keynoting at Bethesda North’s Healthy “U” University • More’s Specialty Plants in Williamsburg • Granny’s Garden open house • Channel 19 cooking up chicken gumbo soup • McNicholas Moms & Daughters brunch Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.co m with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Charity Doll Auction set for Nov. 10

A new location welcomes The Salvation Army Toy Shop Auxiliary 53nd annual Charity Doll Auction on Tuesday, Nov. 10. More than 40 beautiful collectible dolls will be auctioned off this year. The auction dolls are one of a kind, all hand-dressed. Some are adorned with lovely accessories mostly handmade by the dresser. There will be 700 dolls on display dressed by Greater Cincinnati area volunteers. The dolls constitute part of the thousands of toys the Salvation Army distributes to needy children prior to Christmas. The Toy Shop will also distribute 6,000 quality new books to children, which have been personally selected by auxiliary member and book project chairperson, Audrey Dick of Western Hills. There are three special projects this year: â&#x20AC;˘ First, 25 handmade quilt packages which include two doll outfits, booties and a handmade quilt all made to fit an American Doll sized doll, each priced at $35 per pack-

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made quilt. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Kenwood Baptist Church on 8341 Kenwood Road, just north of the Kenwood Mall, opening with a group of prize-winning dolls from the auxiliary's doll dressing program. A short program follows in which the award-winning doll dressers receive their ribbons. The live auction,

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beginning at 12:15 p.m. and conducted by Patrick Wilson of Indian Hill, concludes the program. Proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase new dolls and quality children's books for next year's event. The event is open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Call 513-7625600 for more information.

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For more information, call 525-8878. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 1440 Boone Aire Road.

Christ United Methodist Church in Florence will be having a church craft and fine arts bazaar Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Besides arts and crafts, there will be silent auction baskets, a bake sale and lunch available.

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Community Day at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Erlanger Christian Church. This year’s theme, “Piecing Earth Together,” focuses on the environment and how important it is to work together as stewards of the gifts of the earth. For more information, call Mary Middleton at 3311879 or Joan Morgan at 525-7599. Erlanger Christian Church is located at 27 Graves Ave.

First Church of God

The First Church of God in Newport is seeking gently used coats for a coat giveaway on Oct. 24. Children’s coats are especially needed. If you would like to donate, please call the church at 291-2092. The church is located at 338 East 9th Street. Coat donations can be dropped off Sunday from 9:30 a.m. through noon. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church in Dayton will be hosting a spaghetti supper Oct. 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The supper includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert and drinks. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. The event will also feature a mini-boutique and bake sale. For more information, call 331-9312. First Presbyterian is located at Eighth and Ervin Terrace.

Mentor Baptist

Mentor Baptist Church has collected recipes from its members, family and friends and have compiled 249 of them into a cookbook. The church has recently begun selling the cookbook for $10 and can be purchased at the church. The proceeds will go to the club, Lucy B. Circle. For more information, call 908-0274. Mentor Baptist is located at 3724 Smith Rd. in California.

St. Therese Parish

The St. Therese Parish in Southgate will be having its fall festival Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 11 p.m. The festival will have turkey and roast beef dinners of a vast selection of desserts served from 6 to 8 p.m. Carryout dinners are also available. For more information, call 441-4374.

Trinity Episcopal

The Trinity Episcopal Church will feature Northern Kentucky vocalists Karl and Peggy Lietzenmayer with pianist John Deaver for its Midday Musical Menu luncheon concert series Oct. 21, at 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be prepared by the Women of Trinity and is available for $6 beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 431-1786. Trinity Church is located at 326 Madison Ave. in downtown Covington. Have an event at your church? Please send your information to akiefaber@nky.com.

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From left: Rick Guisti, and American Cancer Society Road to Recovery volunteer drivers Marianne Guisti, Richard Mueller, Bill Peddicord, Dan McGue, and guest Paul Householder. The group, along with 13 others, sailed toward downtown Cincinnati for a recognition dinner cruise for the volunteers. The cruise was donated by boat owner Greg Schneider and his brother, Steve, who is an ACS Road to Recovery volunteer. on his brother's yacht. “We were fortunate to have this special opportunity to thank our Road to Recovery drivers,” said Jamie Webb, executive director for the American Cancer Society's Northern Kentucky office. The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery

program provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the lifesaving treatments they need. During the past year,

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Before Newport on the Levee, Florence or Crestview Hills developed as centers of dining and entertainment in Northern Kentucky, there was the Gourmet Strip. This mystical stretch of Dixie Highway from Covington through Florence was known for its wonderful dining establishments like the White Horse Tavern and the Greyhound Grill, first-class entertainment presented at the Lookout House and of course illegal gambling. The Behringer-Crawford Museum celebrates this dynamic time in Northern Kentucky’s history in its newest exhibit, “The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment & Gambling.” The exhibit opens at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 with a reception for members and future members. Dr. Paul Tenkotte of Northern Kentucky University will present an entertaining program about the different restaurants

along the Gourmet Strip and refreshments will be provided in part by Colonial Cottage. This exhibit explores the famous and not-so-famous eateries and clubs that ran along Dixie Highway and will display the famous White Horse from the White Horse Tavern (one of the few objects rescued from the ruins of the restaurant’s original location), gambling paraphernalia from the Lookout House and other locations as well as a display dedicated to the various breweries and beers sold at Gourmet Strip establishments. The opening reception and the exhibit, which will run from Oct. 17 through Jan. 10, 2010, is free for museum members and is included in the cost of admission to the museum for future members. For more information on this exhibit or any other activity, call (859) 491-4003 or visit info@bcmuseum.org.

Food prices slightly increase in third quarter Food prices in Kentucky rose slightly in the third quarter of this year, marking the first increase in 12 months, according to Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation’s quarterly survey. Driven by a sharp increase in the price of ice cream, butter and cheese, the October survey of 40 popular grocery items showed a nearly three percent rise from July, at $105.27 compared to $102.26. That ends a string of three consecutive quarters with a lower price average. The average has fallen, however, by about 7 per-

cent since October 2008. The Kentucky statistics are contrary to American Farm Bureau’s recent survey involving 66 communities in 29 states. AFBF reports a slight decline since July, plus a 10 percent drop over the past 12 months. In the Kentucky survey, the average was higher for 25 of the 40 items. The big gainers were ice cream (up by 40 cents a gallon), cheddar cheese (94 cents higher per pound) and butter (up by 23 cents a pound). Milk prices continue to fall, which is welcome news to dairy farmers who have seen farm milk prices

plunge significantly this year in response to high inventories. For October, the average on a gallon of whole milk was $2.70, as compared to $2.86 in July. (The recent national survey has milk at $2.87). Among items that fell in price during the past three months were rib-eye steak, sausage, chicken breasts, potatoes and wheat bread. Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation has conducted the survey for four decades as a tool to reflect retail food pricing trends and their relationship to what farmers receive for their raw commodities.

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Current volunteer drivers with the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery transportation assistance program in Northern Kentucky were recently treated to a dinner cruise to recognize and honor their work with helping cancer patients. The dinner cruise was Wednesday, Sept. 30 on the Sundiver III, a 68-foot Bluewater yacht owned by Greg Schneider. Thirteen volunteer drivers from Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties set out from Four Season's Yacht Club and enjoyed a three-hour scenic tour toward downtown Cincinnati. Schneider, of American Auto Body, has regularly offered his yacht to various non-profit organizations for fundraising efforts. His brother, Steve Schneider, is a Road to Recovery driver and offered to have this year's volunteer celebration

Deaths

Pearl Louise Landers Cowens, 98, of Rising Sun, Ind., formerly of Ludlow, died Oct. 7, 2009, at Waters of Rising Sun Care Center, Rising Sun. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow and Ludlow Senior Citizens. Her husband, Samuel J. Cowens Sr., and daughter, June Delores Kreimer, died previously. Survivors include her son, Samuel J. Cowens Jr. of Dillsboro, Ind.; six grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: First Baptist Church of Ludlow, 400 Linden St., Ludlow, KY 41016.

Diane Eads

Diane Eads, 64, Alexandria, died Oct. 8, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Alexandria. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Eads of Alexandria; son, Dale Ayers of Alexandria; daughters, Dawn Ayers of Alexandria, Deborah Heckley of Wilmington, Ohio, Pamela Craft of Xenia, Ohio and Sherry Sams of Greenville, Tenn.; sister, Brenda Johnson of Independence; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria. Alexandria Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of The Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042 or American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Virginia Ficke

Virginia Charlene Mills Ficke, 77, Indpenedence, died Oct. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cecilia Parish in Independence. She enjoyed gardening and family. Her husband, Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? Ficke, and son, Mark A. Ficke, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Daniel L. Ficke of Erlanger and Michael C. Ficke of Independence; daughters, Christina M. Ferguson of Covington and Frances I. Halderman of Swarthmore, Pa.; sister, Edna Veale of Delaware; five grandchildren and one great grandson. Burial was in St. Cecilia Cemetery. Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Cecilia Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051-8611, or American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

Nick French

Nick French, 68, Erlanger, died Oct. 4, 2009, at his home. He was a self-employed machinist who raced dragsters. Survivors include his wife, Lula â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sueâ&#x20AC;? French of Erlanger; daughters, Sandy Arnold of Florence, Patty Brinker of Independence and Nicole Schnur of Edgewood; son, Rodney French of Cincinnati; stepdaughters, Ruby Fields and Kim Eads, both of Newport, and Michelle Parton of Elsmere; brother, Robert McLean of Kingsport, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Memorials: Family Nurturing Center of Northern Kentucky, 8275 Ewing Blvd., Florence, KY 41042.

Helen Gerkin

Helen Frances Gerkin, 93, of Florence, formerly of Covington, died Oct. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a housekeeper. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, handled the arrangements.

Janet Hilbert

Janet Louise Hilbert, 75, Taylor Mill, died Oct. 2, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing and worked as a nurse at Deaconess Hospital, University Heights. She was also a member of â&#x20AC;&#x153;9 Holes are Enoughâ&#x20AC;? golf league at Little Miami Golf Course. Her sisters, Jean Gibson and Joan Leighton, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Kelly Flynn and Colleen Burns, both of Taylor Mill, and Kim Hilbert of Columbus, Ohio; sons, Bill Hilbert of Cincinnati, John Hilbert of Largo, Fla., and Jim Hilbert of Taylor Mill; nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Gladys Hill

Gladys Stump Hill, 89, of Covington, died Oct. 9, 2009, at Gallatin

Health Care, Warsaw. She was a housekeeper for St. Elizabeth Covington Hospital, where she also volunteered, and a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, Covington, and Rosebud Chapter #39 OES. Her husband, Frank M. Hill, and a son, Robert L. Coleman, died previously. Survivors include three sons, Larry E. Coleman and Rick D. Coleman of Warsaw, and Roger L. Coleman of Covington; two brothers, Ernie Stump of Birmingham, Ala., and Ervin Stump of Phelps; four sisters, Delphia Morrison of Prestonburg, Edith Oaks and Frances Grout of Taylor Mill, and Genny Guthrie of Warsaw; stepsons Charles Hill of Erlanger and Rodney Hill of Alexandria; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three step-greatgrandchildren. Burial was at Morgan Cemetery, Falmouth. Memorials: Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, 603 E. 17th St., Covington, KY 41014.

Harold Jacobs

Harold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakeâ&#x20AC;? Jacobs, 64, Elsmere, died Oct. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and a Vietnam War Marine Corp. veteran, member and Past Post Commander VFW 6423, Past VFW Ninth State District Commander and member of American Legion Post 20. Survivors include his sons, Donald Jacobs of Independence and Ronald Jacobs of Santa Anita, Calif.; sister, Shirley Kay Masters of Corinth; seven grandchildren and

two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Her husband, Lester Landrum, and son, Gene Landrum, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, June Spicer of Ocala; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Betty Sue Volkering Koenig, 83, Fort Mitchell, died Oct. 4, 2009, at her home. She was co-owner/operator of Koenigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats in Erlanger and a homemaker. Her husband, Tom Koenig, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Tom Koenig of Fort Mitchell, Terry Koenig of Independence and Tim Koenig of Erlanger; daughters, Trudy Koenig of Erlanger and Tara Murray of Fort Mitchell; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, handled the arrangements. Memorials: The Passionists Nuns, 1151 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018-1000 or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Dorothy Landrum

Dorothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dottieâ&#x20AC;? Landrum, 91, Erlanger, died Aug. 30, 2009, in Ocala, Fla. She was a homemaker.

Althea M. Lentz, 102, Florence, died Oct. 5, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Bakersfield, Calif. Her husband, Earle Lentz, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Earlene Lentz of Independence; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Stith Funeral Home of Florence handled the arrangements.

Susan Liles

Susan Wilhoite Liles, 42, Warsaw, homemaker, died Oct. 8, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her sons, Christopher McClellan of Fort Hood, Texas, Michael McClellan of Bromley and Timothy Hampton of Warsaw; brothers, Tim Wilhoite of Tennessee, Dan Wilhoite of Bromley, Troy Wilhoite of Verona and Tom Wilhoite of Taylor Mill; sister, Lisa Pearson of Florida and two grandchildren. Burial was in Glencoe Cemetery

in Glencoe.

Paula Marksberry

Paula Rae Marksberry, 45, Erlanger, died Oct. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. Survivors include her mother, Thelma Marksberry and sister, Thelma Webster, both of Erlanger. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Family of Paula Marksberry memorial fund, c/o Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 8461 Dixie Hwy. Florence, KY 41042.

Stella Martin

Stella M. Martin, 83, Edgewood, died Oct. 4, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. A member of First Baptist Church of Latonia, she worked in food service at Madonna Manor. Her husband, Paul Martin, died in 2008. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens of Taylor Mill. Floral Hills Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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Barbara Guest Cicci, 66, of Burlington, died Oct. 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a teacher with Grant County Schools, and a member of Kentucky Educators Association. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Cicci; four sons, Allan B. Cicci of Walton, and Steven R. Cicci, Jeff S. Cicci and Chris J. Cicci, all of Burlington; a stepson, Thomas E. Schenberg of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Susan E. Arnold of Burlington; father, Gerald T. Guest of Erlanger; brother, David Guest of New Ulm, Minn.; sister, Susan G. Badberg of Nebraska City, Neb.; and nine grandchildren. Memorial: American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter , P.O. Box 5216, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5216, or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281, Cincinnati, OH 45240.

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Terri French

Terri Lynne French, 52, Elsmere, died Oct. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Nichole Hill and Calea Bronough, both of Elsmere; sisters, Diane Garrett and Denise Arnold, both of Covington, Renee Boozer of Raleigh, N.C., and Cordalee Pope of Washington, D.C., and two grandchildren. Baxter Crematory and Jones,

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Thelma McKenney

Thelma J. McKenney, 86, of Elsmere, formerly of Cincinnati, died Oct. 6, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care. She was a cashier at Ben’s Department Store in Norwood, Ohio and a member of Elsmere Baptist Church in Elsmere. Her first husband, John M. Robbins, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Howard McKenney of Elsmere; daughter, Kathy Robbins of Tampa, Fla.; step-daughters, Carolyn Gadker of Erlanger and Beverly Groeshen of Hebron; step-son, Eugene McKenney of Erlanger; nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Memorials: Elsmere Baptist Church, 250 Garvey Ave., Elsmere, KY 41018.

Albert Melching

Albert H. Melching, 88, Villa Hills, died Oct. 4, 2009, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. The WWII Army veteran was a salesman for FW Dodge Company for 30 years. His wife, Kathrine, died in 1996. Survivors include his sons, Steve Melching of Duluth, Ga., Jeff Melching of Edgewood and Dave and Mark Melching, both of Crestview Hills; daughters, Kathy Hopkins of Edgewood and Andrea Robinson of Elsmere; brother, Vince Melching of Fort Wright; sister, Mae Brueggeman of Union; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Saint John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Baptist Convalescent Center, 120 Main St., Newport, KY 41071.

Margaret Noakes

Margaret Elizabeth Noakes, 95, Fort Mitchell, died Oct. 11, 2009, at Bridge Point Care and Rehabilitation Center, Florence. She was a homemaker and a member of Latonia Baptist Church. Her husband, Earl Noakes, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Samuel of Warsaw; sons, Ken Noakes of Union and Robert Noakes of Florence; brother, Ray Vanvactor of Anderson Township; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memo-

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October 15, 2009 rial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Lucian Noble III

Lucian Noble III, 51, Fort Wright, died Oct. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was director of training for Raytheon Company, a Marine veteran and a member of the Park Hills V.F.W. Post 1484. Survivors include his wife, Terri Fugate Noble; mother, Marilyn Noble of Covington; sons, Lucian Noble IV of Fairfield, Ohio, Daniel Noble of Maine and Jeff Fugate of Latonia; daughters, Paula Noble of Newborn, N.C. and Elizabeth Noble of Fort Wright; brothers, Mark Noble of Texas, Walter Noble of Walton, Roland Noble of Florence and Richard Noble of Covington; sister, Linda Haley of Covington and five grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.

Roger Post

Roger “Pete” Post, Edgewood, 53, died Oct. 5, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. He worked for Delta Airlines for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Lois Kayser Post; son Mitchell Post; mother, Jeanne Post of Taylor Mill; brothers, Mike Post of Crestview Hills and Gary Post of Maineville, Ohio. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright, with a reception following at the Oriental Wok in Lakeside Park. Memorials: Mitchell Post Education Fund in care of any Huntington Bank.

Charles Powers

Charles E. Powers, 63, Latonia, died Oct. 5, 2009, at his home. He was a mechanic for Burns Brothers Truck Stop and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Powers; sons, Charles Powers Jr. of Independence and Billy Powers of Bellevue; daughters, Sheena Powers of Taylor Mill and Patricia Powers of Minneapolis, Minn. and 10 grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.

John Powers Sr.

John David Powers Sr., 65, Latonia, died Oct. 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a truck driver for KOIWilcox Warehouse in Cincinnati and a mechanic for the city of Covington. His son, John David Powers, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Lillian R. Willoughby Powers of Latonia; daughters, Carman Maddux of Manchester, Ohio and Christina Powers of Fort Mitchell; sisters, Barbara Bowman of Covington, Marty Rickman of Idaho and Kathy Jaquish of Covington and brother, Richard A. Powers of Hereford, Ariz. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 or Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

William Scherrer

William “Dick” Scherrer, 83, Fort Thomas, died Oct. 7, 2009, at Highlandsprings of Fort Thomas Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Thomas. He was a personnel director for the Scripps Howard Publishing Company in Cincinnati, a WWII Army veteran, member of St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas Boosters Club, both in Fort Thomas. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Scherrer of Fort Thomas; daughter, Sherri Wenderfer of Florence; son, Tim Scherrer of Erlanger; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: St. Thomas Parish, 26 E. Villa Place, Fort Thomas, KY 41075.

Albert Schulte

Albert J. Schulte, 85, Independence, died Oct. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a security guard at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Cincinnati, a data programmer for Kroger, a member of St. Cecilia Parish and the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Schulte; daughters, Carol Gripshover of Alexandria and Jane Schulte of Hoover, Ala.; sons, George Schulte of Kirksville, Mo., Gary Schulte of Leesville, La. and Mark Schulte of Independence; sisters, Norene Holtman and Estelle

Schulte, both of Villa Hills; brother, Leroy Schulte of DeMossville; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials: St. Cecilia Building Fund, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.

Robert Seed Sr.

Robert James Seed Sr., 74, Covington, died Oct. 2, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a Korean War Arm veteran. Survivors include his son, Robert Seed Jr. of Burlington; daughter, Susan Sebastian of Burlington; sister, Rosie Davis of Delaware, Minn.; three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.

Daniel Stegmoller

Daniel Stegmoller, 58, Latonia, died Oct. 5, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Cincinnati. He was a truck driver for T. Ginn Trucking and a Vietnam War Marine veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Natasha Dedden of Florence; sisters, Faye Padilla of New York City, Donna Wagner of Rockdale, Texas; brothers, David Stegemoller of Covington and Rusty Stegemoller of Ludlow; and father, Donald Stegemoller of Villa Hills. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown. Memorials: Daniel Stegemoller Family Memorial Fund, c/o Chambers and Grubbs, 8461 U.S. 25 South, Florence, KY 41042.

Robert Underhill

Robert “Wesley” Underhill, 94, of Erlanger, died Oct. 9, 2009, at Ivy Woods Care Center in Cincinnati. He was a bricklayer with the Local 18 in Cincinnati and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. His wives, Carrie Bell Smith and Vera Underhill, and a grandson Charles Edward died previously. Survivors include his a son, Ralph Wesley Underhill of Florence; two daughters, Cassandra Marie Moore of Haysville, N.C., and Francis Louise Rohs of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Serenity Funeral Home of Covington handled the arrangements.

Charles Verax

Charles “Butch” Edward Verax, 67, Cold Spring, died Oct. 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a construction foreman for Messer Construction. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Verax of Cold Spring; son, Charles Verax Jr. of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; daughters, Connie Bragassa of Cincinnati and Christine Julifs of Petersburg; half-brothers, William Verax and Donald Verax, both of Claryville, John Verax of Wilder and David Verax of Covington; half-sister, Pauline Campbell of Felicity, Ohio and two grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill.

Helen Voelker

Helen M. Voelker, 98, of Erlanger, died Oct. 10, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center. She worked in the payroll department of the Internal Revenue Service, and was a member of Bromley Christian Church. Her husband, Edward Voelker, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Dale Voelker of Fort Wright and Dane Voelker of Camp Springs; eight grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Bromley Christian Church, 216 Kenton St., Bromley, KY 41016.

Janett Walsh

Janett Hargis Walsh, 59, Dayton, died Oct. 5, 2009, at her home. She was a technical clerk for Cincinnati Bell Telephone, a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and past member of the St. Bernard School Board and Mother’s Club. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Walsh; daughter, Lori Wallace of Independence; son, Kevin Walsh of Independence; sisters, Margaret Blevins of Milford, Ohio, Lil Greene of Berry, Ky., Othella Hargis of Michigan and one granddaughter. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: St. Bernard Church, Fifth & Berry Sts., Dayton, KY 41074, or Wood Hudson Cancer Research, 931 Isabella St., Newport, KY 41071.

M. Kathryn Wharton

M. Kathryn Keeney Wharton, 97, Independence, died Oct. 7, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and first-

and second grade teacher in Kenton County, member of Staffordsburg Methodist Church and Homemakers Club in Independence. Her husband, Morris G. Wharton, and one grandchild died previously. Survivors include her son, James Wharton of Independence; daughter, Louise Stevens of Independence; sisters, Ruth Fryer of Texas and Emily Klette of Park Hills; brother, Don Keeney of Independence; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Independence Cemetery in Independence. Memorials: Staffordsburg United Methodist Church, 11815 Staffordsburg Road, Independence, KY 41051.

Irma Wilkerson

Irma C. Spenlau Wilkerson, 86, Covington, died Oct. 4, 2009, at St. Charles Care Center, Covington. She was a housewife and a member of the Southern Hills Ladies Auxiliary, St. Pius X Golden Age Group and St. Pius X Charter Member. Her husband, William H. Wilkerson, died in 1981. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Messmer of Union, Janet Dahms of Burlington, Ruth Taylor of Erlanger, Lisa McCauley of Ludlow and Mary Gregory of Erlanger; sons, Bill and Jim Wilkerson, both of Cincinnati, Paul Wilkerson of Edgewood, Craig Wilkerson of Independence; 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281, Cincinnati, OH 45240 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4420 Carver Woods Drive, Blue Ash, OH 45242.

John Wolke

John Thomas Wolke, 62, of Crescent City, Fla., formerly of Independence and Grant County, died Oct. 3, 2009, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Fla. He worked for the maintenance department for Kroger Company, Cincinnati. He also served in the Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Survivors include his wife, Karen Wolke of Crescent City, Fla.; daughter, Tera Millard of Satsuma, Fla.; sister, Georgie Schoborg of Independence; three grandchildren. Swindler & Currin Funeral Home, Independence, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Patrick Church Building Fund, 3280 Mills Road, Covington, KY 41015.

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Arrests/citations

Rodney D. Addison, 2617 Alden Ct., third degree criminal trespassing, first degree promoting contraband at 2303 Center St., Sept. 28. Gary L. Horton, No Address Given, first degree criminal trespassing at 1419 Neave St., Sept. 28. Robert E. Cain, No Address Given, first degree criminal trespassing at 1419 Neave St., Sept. 28. Jason T. King, 1557 Maryland Ave., burglary, serving bench warrant for court at 1547 Maryland Ave., Sept. 28. John C. Poland, 4710 Vine St., theft at 12 5th St., Sept. 28. Shawn M. Thompson, 2011 Girard St., fourth degree assault, third degree possession of a controlled substance at 127 E. 8th St., Oct. 1. Michael Garrison, 1515 Madison Ave., no. 1, fourth degree assault at 1515 Madison Ave., Sept. 30. Vincent R. Foggie Jr., 1927 Kinney Ave., possession of drug paraphrenalia, possession of marijuana at Madison Ave., Sept. 30. Chaz M. Kruse, 3927 Decoursey Ave., no. 4, fourth degree assault at 3927 Decoursey Ave., Sept. 29. Jadrien A. Goldsby, 1845 Hawkins Ave., disregarding stop sign, reckless driving, possession of marijuana at 12th St. and Garrard St., Sept. 29. William Wannamaker Jr., 16 Ridgeview Ave., theft at 1616 Madison Ave., Oct. 3. Jeremiah E. Jones, 606 Altamont Rd., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession

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of drug paraphrenalia at 520 5th St., Oct. 2. Jason T. Mcmahon, 2300 Linkside Dr., no. 7, second degree criminal mischief, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 601 Main St., Oct. 3. Jonathan P. Hornsby, 3906 Locke St., theft, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 4001 Winston Ave., Oct. 2. Shewanna M. Burton-Wallace, 6286 Taylor Mill Rd., possession of marijuana at 322 E. 16th St., Sept. 30. Christopher S. Butler, 1200 W. Pike no. 3, menacing, first degree possessoin of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence at Willow Run Street, Oct. 4. Dhend C. Gutzwiller, 1706 Eastern Ave., receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana, theft at 216 Byrd St., Oct. 4. Carlos R. Williams, 539 E. 13th St., no. 1, first degree wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon at 811 Greenup St., Oct. 3.

Incidents/investigations Assault

A woman was assaulted at E. Robbins St. and Scott Blvd., Sept. 28. A vehicle rammed another at Jillian's Way, Oct. 1. A woman was assaulted at Garrard St., Sept. 30. A woman was punched several times in the head at W. 9th St., Sept. 29. A woman said she was struck at E. 17th St., Oct. 4.

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POLICE REPORTS Burglary

A cable box, modem, and computer was stolen at 24 Wallace Ave., Sept. 28. Two laptops were stolen at 4 W. Pike St., Sept. 30. DVDs and a firearm were stolen at 3722 Winsotn Ave., 1st Fl., Sept. 29. Two sawzall, a circular saw, drill, and batteries were stolen at 1614 Banklick St., Oct. 2. A TV was stolen at 3 E. 43rd St., Oct. 4. A bottle of body spray and deodorant was stolen at 2523 Todd St., Oct. 4. Copper water pipes were taken from a residence at 1226 Fisk St., Oct. 3. Several pieces of jewelry were stolen at 1555 Holman Ave., Oct. 2.

Criminal mischief

The vehicle tires were punctured at 625 W. 12th St., Sept. 29. Windows were shattered, screens were damaged, and window sills were damaged at 1316 Russell St., Sept. 29. A storm door was shattered at 605 Main St., Sept. 28. Two tires of a vehicle were punctured at 2608 Alden Ct., Sept. 30. A vehicle was scratched at 627 Greenup St., Oct. 1. Baseball field dugouts were spray painted at 157 E. 43rd St., Oct. 1. A vehicle's window was broken at 2304 Herman St., Oct. 1. A landscaping paver was thrown through a vehicle's window at 111 E. 16th St., Oct. 1. Sugar was poured into a vehicle's gas tank at 4112 Decoursey Ave.,

Sept. 30. The front window of a store was broken at 3624 Decoursey Ave., Oct. 4. A window was broken at 151 Bluffside Dr., Sept. 28. The left rear tail light of a vehicle was damaged at 336 Bush St., Oct. 3. The window of a residence was damaged at 19 E. 20th St., Oct. 3. A piece of cinder block was thrown through a window at 2624 Crisnic Ct., Oct. 3. The passenger window and windshield of a vehicle was damaged at 300 W. 13th St., Oct. 3. A vehicle was damaged at Lee St., Oct. 4. Tire ruts were made into grass at 435 S. Linden St., Oct. 4. The side of a vehicle was repeatedly scratched at 17 E. 42nd St., Oct. 2. A rock was thrown through a vehicle's window at Madison Ave., Oct. 2.

Criminal possession of a forged instrument Checks were taken then forged and cashed at 933 Highland Pike no. 7, Oct. 2.

Fraudulent use of a credit card

A stolen credit card was used to make purchases at 4351 Winston Ave., Sept. 28.

Harassing communications

Victim has been receiving harassing phone calls at 1714 S.Garrard St., Sept. 29. A woman reported being harassed by phone at 2207 Scott St., Oct. 3.

A woman was called slang names at 104 Bluffside Dr., Oct. 4.

Harassment

A man made a gesture threatening a gun at 110 Promontory Dr., Oct. 1. A woman reported being harassed at 1198 Greys Peak Dr., Oct. 3.

Menacing, harassment

Victims reported being harassed and threatened at 204 W. 34th St., Oct. 4.

Possession of marijuana, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle

A man was found to have marijuana and an open alcoholic beverage in

a vehicle at 300 Riverside Dr., Sept. 28.

Rape, theft

A woman was sexually assaulted and had her TV, jewelry, and debit card stolen at Woodburn St.,Oct. 1.

Robbery

A purse was stolen at 300 block of W. Pike St., Sept. 29. A vehicle was stolen at 25 E. 7th St., Sept. 28. A man was punched in the face and had $16 taken from him at 711 Main St., Sept. 28. A wallet and cell phone were stolen at knifepoint at 200 W. Pike St., Oct. 4.

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Salvation Army sees increased need for assistance

Bell ringers, other support requested

The Salvation Army Community Centers in Northern Kentucky announced that they anticipate increased demand for Christmas assistance this year. The need for key Christmas programs, such as

Angel Tree, Adopt-a-Family and Holiday Food Baskets, will likely increase over prior-year levels. This is the result of the sagging local economy, which is driving up the level of unemployment in the area. The Salvation Army operates two Community Centers in Northern Kentucky – one in Covington on Scott Boulevard and another in Newport on W. 10th St. “We are preparing for a particularly busy Christmas

season,” said Capt. Heather Holt, commanding officer of the Covington Corps of The Salvation Army. “The Salvation Army has a long tradition of providing toys, gifts, food and similar forms of assistance at Christmas. This year, more families are out of work or facing increased financial challenges, so they’ll turn to The Salvation Army for help.” “And we want to be ready to help them,” added Capt. Nicole Hostetler, cocommanding officer at the

Newport Corps of The Salvation Army. “We rely upon the generosity of those who help us, at Christmas and throughout the year. There are so many ways that people can help. Of course, donations are always important, and we welcome volunteers to ring bells at our familiar red kettles, people to step forward to sponsor our Adopt-a-Family participants, and others that can donate food items for our traditional Holiday Gift Baskets.” Those seeking Christmas

assistance must register at their local Salvation Army Community Center. The Salvation Army in Covington will accept registrations Oct. 27-29, and Nov. 16-20. The Newport Corps registration dates are Oct. 28-29, and Nov. 16-20. Registrants must bring proof of income and expense for their household, birth certificates for all applicable children, Social Security cards for all household members, proof of address, clothing sizes for all participating children, and a photo

ID.

Those wishing to support The Salvation Army in Northern Kentucky with any of their Christmas programs should contact their local Community Center. For Covington, contact Capt. Heather Holt at 859261-0835. For Newport, contact Capt. Nicole Hostetler at 859-431-1063. Contributions and volunteer support is greatly appreciated.

POLICE REPORTS From page B11 Theft

Prescription medication was stolen at 2612 Crisnic Ct., Sept. 29. A bicycle was stolen at 10 Rivercenter Blvd., Sept. 28. A bicycle was stolen at 100 Rivercenter Blvd., Sept. 28. A bag of pretzels were stolen at 601 4th St., Sept. 28. Several items were taken from a residence at 438 Old Lexington Rd., Sept. 28. A vehicle was stolen at 2947 Madison Pike, Sept. 28. A vehicle was stolen at 1713 Holman Ave., Sept. 28. A purse was stolen at 1300 block of Madison Ave., Sept. 28. A large aluminum awning was stolen at 3908 Glenn Ave., Sept. 30. Someone drove off without paying for gas at 4303 Winston Ave., Oct. 1. A cell phone was stolen from a vehicle at 207 W. 4th St., Sept. 30. A guitar was stolen at 823 Main St., Oct. 3. Halloween decorations were stolen at 3613 Glenn Ave., Oct. 2. A book of checks were stolen and an unknown amount were written for an unknown amount at 106 Idlewood Dr., Oct. 2. Jewelry, DVDs, and knives were

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Prescription medication was stolen at Wallace Ave., Sept. 28. Medication was stolen at 170 E. 42nd St. no. 2, Oct. 4.

Theft of identity

A woman reported being repeatedly punched in the head at 2501 Todd St., Oct. 4.

Wanton endangerment, criminal mischief Rocks were thrown through the windows of a residence at W. 34th St., Oct. 3.

ERLANGER/CRESCENT SPRINGS Arrests/citations

A purse was stolen from a vehicle at Twin Oaks Drive, Oct. 3.

Warren T Beckham III, 19, 91 Whipporwill Drive, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property at 525 Buttermilk Pike, Oct. 4. Felicia M Phillips, 30, 7230 State Route no. 128, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property at 525 Buttermilk Pike, Oct. 4.

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Incidents/investigations Assault

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Theft, criminal mischief

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Unlawful imprisonment

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Burglary

$1,700 worth of computer hardware reported stolen at 3532 Beta

Court, Oct. 2. $550 worth of computer hardware, $50 worth of drugs/narcotics reported stolen at 6 Short Hill Lane, Oct. 5. Reported at 127 Eagle Ridge Drive, Oct. 5. $250 worth of tools reported stolen at 3875 Jenny Lane, Oct. 8.

Criminal mischief

$70 worth of vehicle damage reported stolen at 512 Edgar Court, Oct. 7. $300 worth of vehicle damage reported at 24 Clay Street, Oct. 7.

Falsely reporting an incident

Reported at 668 Peach Tree Lane, Oct. 1.

Fraudulent use of credit card

$22.41 reported stolen at 508 Commonwealth Avenue, Oct. 5.

Harassment

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Knowingly exploiting an adult

Reported at 633 Donaldson Road, Oct. 2.

Theft

$300 worth of tools reported stolen at 3401 Baker Street, Oct. 2.

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