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The June 12 shooting death of Union City Administrator Warren Moore and wife Madge at their Indian Hill Drive home in Union remains a mystery. Boone County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Tom Scheben said that son Michael Moore made the 911 call. Scheben said he listened to it briefly. He said Michael mentioned there was a masked gunman that came in and shot his parents, and shot him, too, and he ran down the steps and apparently this person left. Scheben said there didn’t appear to be any signs of forced entry in the home. He said the sheriff’s department is under “at least the initial belief that people in the house knew people at the door.” He declined to give more specifics as to not jeopardize the case. There are no suspects and no one has been arrested as of press deadline. Scheben said investigators are not ruling out any suspect or motive. Michael Moore was recovering at University Hospital in Cincinnati. The incident happened at approximately 11:35 p.m. Scheben said the sheriff’s department is treating Moore as a victim and as a witness until there is reason to believe otherwise. Scheben said Moore has been helpful. The sheriff’s department said autopsies revealed both died of gunshot wounds to the head. Warren, 66, was shot twice and Madge, 65, was shot once. Investigators don’t know the caliber and type of weapon. The sheriff’s department said it recovered a handgun from the Moore household and it was being sent to a lab for analysis. Michael Moore, 39, was fired as a Warren County, Ohio, sheriff’s deputy in March 2004 after
Warren and Madge Moore lived in this home on Indian Hill Drive in Union.
Indian Hill Drive resident Gudrun Gawura said the mood of residents on the street is shock and surprise. She said it’s a quiet neighborhood and still feels safe in her home. he was accused of cooking meth, tampering with sheriff’s records, and stealing marijuana from the evidence room. He pleaded guilty to theft in office that October. Michael was residing with his parents. Union is a small town (about 3,537 residents). Mayor Don Kirby said the reaction among residents is kind of the same as his – shock and difficulty believing that something like this would happen in their community. Indian Hill Drive resident Gudrun Gawura said the mood of residents on the street is shock and surprise. She said it’s a quiet
neighborhood and still feels safe in her home. Dan Zmurk, who also resides on the street, said he’s been here 30 years and never had any problems. He still feels safe, too. The Moores have two granddaughters – one from Michael and one from older son Warren S. Moore III. City Clerk Kathy Porter said June 15 she’s had residents stop in to pass along condolences. She said she’s had e-mails and calls from her city clerk friends or friends in government. She said residents are “totally in shock that this would happen ... to two won-
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derful people that loved their kids and loved their grandkids.” The sheriff’s department asks anyone with information to contact them at 334-2175 or call Crime Stoppers at (513) 3523040. Scheben said he didn’t believe the public has provided any information that has proven to lead the sheriff’s department to one specific direction or another. The mood was somber June 15 at a previously scheduled special meeting of Union City Commission. Officials announced they will leave Moore’s seat and nameplate open indefinitely, and they will now begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of Moore, who was patriotic and an avid supporter of U.S. troops. Kentucky News Service contributed.
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Warren Moore is being remembered for his dedication to the people of Union, a community that he served for years as an elected and appointed official. Moore, 66, and his wife Madge died in a shooting at their Indian Hill Drive house on June 12. Michael Moore, a son, was shot, too, but is recovering. The Moores have an older son, Warren S. Moore III, who is an associate professor of English at Newberry College in South Carolina. Mayor Don Kirby said Moore and Madge “were super people. He was a patriot (and) believed in our country.” The Moores had lived in Union since 1978, the city’s Web site said. He served as mayor and as a city commissioner at various times. He was first elected a city commissioner in 1982. Warren
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This is a 1994 photo of Warren and Madge Moore inside the Union City Building. was retired from a 40-year career in information technology, the Web site said. He became city administrator in 2006. City Clerk Kathy Porter said Moore “was a family man. He was so in love with Madge.” She said they loved each other, each one was there for the other and they loved their boys. She said Madge
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was a mother that everybody would love to have and was funny. “They just both had fun together and just enjoyed each other,” Porter said. Kirby said he thought of Moore as a colleague and as a friend. Kirby said when he was sworn in as mayor in 2003, Moore was very, very supportive and offered him a lot of friendly advice. Kirby said as city administrator Moore always made sure he was in the loop on everything. Kirby said the city is going to miss Moore from a public-servant perspective and from just the way he treated people. Kirby said he is going to miss him personally. He said Moore provided a lot of help to him. Porter said Moore was the best boss that anybody could have and was like a father-figure to her. Walton Mayor Phil Trzop said Moore “was a part-time mayor with a full-time love for the city.” Kirby said Moore knew Union
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about as well as anyone. Kirby said Moore “knew every nook and cranny of the city, which made him invaluable” being on the commission and later as city administrator. Kirby said the commissioners have talked a little bit about what the city might do to remember Moore. Kirby said there will be something significant to honor Moore and his years of service to the city. Kirby said naming the old firehouse on Old Union Road which is now the city’s community building after Moore would definitely be a possibility. City Commissioner Todd Sayers said, “Warren was definitely an asset to the city and will be sorely missed.” Said Kirby, “The great thing about Warren is he never saw himself as a politician. He just saw himself as a citizen-servant of the people and that came through in the way that he approached public service.”
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Army National Guard Spec. George W. Schadler has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. He is the son of George Schadler of Florence and brother of Ryan Franks of Union. Schadler graduated in 2003 from Ryle High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from the University of Kentucky.
Spring Fling
Florence Elks will host a Spring Fling at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at 7704 Dixie Highway in Florence. There will be live music from the 50s and 60s, lunch, a silent auction and door prizes. Call 746-3557 for tickets.
Golf lessons
World of Sports in Florence is offering its annual junior golf program. Sessions remain open for June 22-July 2 and July 6-July 16. For $125, juniors will receive a half-hour golf lesson, on-course instruction and play nine holes each visit. Interested golfers can visit World of Sports or www.landrumgolf.com or call 3718255 for additional information.
Movie night
The city of Union and the Boone County Parks & Recreation Department hosts a movie night at 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Union Com-
munity Building (the old firehouse on Old Union Road). Parking is at Union Baptist Church. The road will be blocked off. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. The movie is “Hotel for Dogs.� For more information, e-mail Union City Events Coordinator Karen Franxman at unioncityevents@insightbb.com or call 384-1511.
River sweep
The 2009 Ohio River Sweep in Boone County is 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 20. Volunteers are needed. The five Boone County locations are Lower River Road at the Rabbit Hash General Store, Giles-Conrad Park in Hebron, Petersburg Boat Dock, Boone’s Landing (Union) and Second Street in Belleview next to Kelly Elementary School. There is an additional site only for Duke Energy employees at the East Bend Station. Trash bags, food, drinks, T-shirts and gloves will be provided.
To volunteer call Mary, Kelly or Becky at 334-3151 or send an e-mail message to kchapman@boonecountyky.org.
PVA inspections
The Boone County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office will be in rural Burlington and Petersburg and Hanover Park for reassessments during the week of June 22. Don’t be alarmed if you see staff members in these areas. They will be in a marked vehicle and have identification available upon request. If you have questions, please contact Boone County PVA Cindy Rich at cindy.rich@boonecountyky.org.
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The Union City Commission have changed its monthly meetings to 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at instead of the second Monday. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6.
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The Boone County Fiscal Court approved on June 9 Judge-Executive Gary Moore making the following appointments: • Steve McCoy reappointed to the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky board. • Kim Quinn appointed to the Boone County Ethics Commission board to fill the unexpired term of Robert Williams. • Monica Braunwart and Martha Snider reappointed and Ted Bushelman appointed to the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Council on Aging. • Christy Mollozzi reappointed to the Boone County Local Health Board.
The emerald ash borer insect has been confirmed in Kenton County, the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service said citing information from the state. Other infestations have been confirmed in Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Jessamine and Shelby counties. Residents are urged not to transport firewood even within Kentucky or move it from outside the state. Firewood from outside Kentucky should not be bought.
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Fares at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron were 38 percent lower in February, March and April compared to the same period last year, the airport said. The information was based on a comparison of 12,000 tickets analyzed on the airport’s behalf.
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Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Lee J. Palaschak of Union to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center Corp. board of directors to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 14, 2011. Palaschak is the area director of operations for Aimbridge Hospitality. Palaschak replaces Paul W. Hemmer, Jr., who has resigned.
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Dealership’s last day a mix of emotion By Nancy Daly ndaly@nky.com
The showroom was empty on June 9 at Zimmer
Chrysler Jeep in Florence, but outside – under a blazing sun – a few customers browsed for deals. Twenty-two cars
remained on the lot on Zimmer’s final day as a Chrysler franchise. Most of the activity was in the service department,
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General Manager John Zimmer and co-owner Cathy Zimmer are shown on the lot of Zimmer Chrysler Jeep on the last day as a Chrysler franchise. the new Chrysler and not part of the problem.” Jim Marsh, business manager, described the mood on June 9 as “a little frantic” as the dealership wound down its relationship with Chrysler. Also, he said, “There’s a lot of sadness to this. A lot of us have been here a long time. ... especially the service department and parts department. There’s guys that’ve been here 30 or 40 years.” Since Zimmer’s grandfather started Zimmer Motors in 1929 in Covington, the business has had numerous brand relationships, including DeSoto, Studebaker, Subaru, Plymouth and the Eagle brand. When Interstate 75 was being built, Chrysler left Zimmer, but ultimately came back.
“Zimmer Motors, we assume, is going to continue on. In what way, shape or form, that’s where we’re really trying to put some study and see what’s going to be a viable operation for us,” Zimmer said. Zimmer said he wanted to thank the community for its support in recent weeks. “None of my employees can go anywhere with a Zimmer shirt on and the people aren’t expressing one, their outrage at what’s going on – how they don’t see a common sense approach of how this helps the economy – and their support for us. “It’s been truly gratifying and motivating for myself, my family and all of our employees.”
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Florence budget gets first approval By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
How Florence will feel the impact of the recession is still uncertain, and city leaders plan to keep close watch. Mayor Diane Whalen
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Boone County PSCC gets the remainder of its funding from the county. This leaves Florence the only city paying for the service twice. There are two additional cities in Boone County and nine fire protection districts that can collect taxes for the PSCC, but don’t. Florence has brought the issue to the PSCC for several years with no results, Carroll said. “The PSCC board hears us, but they don’t understand the severity of the situation,” he said. Carroll suggested entering into talks to join with Erlanger’s PSCC if no changes are made to the funding of Boone County’s PSCC. The second and final reading of the budget is on the agenda for the Tuesday, June 16, council special meeting.
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auction will have many items up for bid. One of the featured items is four seats in the scout box seats section at a Cincinnati Reds game. In addition to the seats, the winner will also be able to view batting practice and go on a tour of the ballpark. This prize package is valued at $1,000. Many of the booths will also have items for sale. Microchipping for your pet will be available at the event from the Florence Animal Hospital for $45.
Friends of the Shelter is a local humane group fromed in 1990. The group volunteers at Northern Kentucky shelters and helps citizens with spaying or neutering their pets to help prevent shelter overcrowding. In the past four years they have helped with the altering of a total of 4,000 animals. For more information visit www.friendsoftheshelterky.org of call (859) 3718380.
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Boone schools appoint assistant superintendent By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
A relative newcomer is climbing the ranks. Karen Cheser was promoted to assistant superintendent for learning support services for Boone County Schools. The position had been vacant since January. Cheser, an educator for over 20
years, spent the last two years working as the district’s director of elementary teaching and learning. “She has a real depth and breadth of experience to bring to the position,” said Chief Academic Officer Patricia Murray. Before coming to Boone County, Cheser served as an elementary school principal and a consultant and worked in both Kenton and Campbell counties.
“I’m looking forward to helping the curriculum construction,” Cheser said. Boone County is a high-performing district, but that doesn’t mean every student is high-performing, she said. “We want to be making sure that every single student is learning at a high level,” Cheser said. In the district, there are teachers who are very successful at
each school, and Cheser wants to create an environment where teachers can share successes so everyone can benefit from each other. If anyone is up to the challenge, it’s Cheser, Murray said. “She’s got more energy than five people,” she said. Cheser’s work is getting attention across the region and she was recently awarded the A.D.
Albright award from the Northern Kentucky Center for Educator Excellence. Along with her passion for education, Cheser has an added incentive to keep improving the district because her two sons attend New Haven Elementary. In her new position, Cheser will earn $102,352 a year.
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Three Ryle teachers retire By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
Three Ryle originals have given their final lessons. Sarah Meece, Michele Hudson and Judy Hart are retiring from Ryle High School after teaching there since the school opened in 1992. “We all had boxes of Kleenexes,” Meece said, describing the last few weeks for the teachers. Hart and Hudson worked as English teachers, with Hart serving as the team leader, and Meece was the team leader for the career/technical department. Among the three, Ryle is losing nearly 100 years of teaching experience. All three received honors in their careers with Meece earning the Milken National Educator Award and Hart and Hudson earning Golden Apple Awards. When they came to Ryle, they joined a crew of veteran teachers who all wanted to be there. “Mr. Ryle was wonderful, and we wanted to build a school in his honor,” Hudson said. Larry Ryle served as the district’s superintendent. In the early days, the entire staff was unified and worked hard to make Ryle an excellent school, Meece said. “Mr. Cooper really motivated us,” she said. Randy Cooper was the first principal at Ryle. The goals that the staff of Ryle set out to do continue to be fulfilled, Hart said.
All three planned vacations around the time school starts in August to help keep their minds occupied as students go back to Ryle for the first time without Meece, Hart and Hudson. “I think it has been an honor to (Larry Ryle),” she said. For all three, retirement is bittersweet. “I don’t think the reality will set in until August,” Hart said. All three planned vacations around the time school starts in August to help keep their minds occupied as students go back to Ryle for the first time without Meece, Hart and Hudson. “It would have been a lot easier to retire if we were unhappy,” Hudson said. All three plan to stay involved with their friends still teaching at Ryle or substitute teachers. “I don’t ever want to wear a visitor sticker,” Hudson said. All three teachers were leaders in the school that students loved and often come back to visit after high school, said Principal Matthew Turner. “They’ll be sorely missed,” Turner said. After Meece, Hart and Hudson’s retirement, only eight members of Ryle’s original staff remain at the school.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary first-graders Eric VanMeter and Elizabeth Barsan proudly present the duck egg and the baby chick that recently hatched. The students learned all about hatching out eggs. They could even look inside by shining a bright light through the egg. With chicken and duck eggs in a classroom incubator, the students could watch their development.
School uses CATS for graduation seating By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
Higher test scores are the key to good seats at graduation for Boone County High School. For the last two years, the school has used CATS testing to alleviate some of the confusion that comes with graduation seating. Students who score proficient or distinguished on all four content areas of the CATS test during their junior year are rewarded by getting five additional tickets to graduation and their tickets are for seats in the lower level of the school’s gym, said Principal Mark Raleigh. Students who don’t make the scores receive fewer tickets and the tickets are for the upper level of the gym. The decision is designed as an incentive to work harder in school, Raleigh said.
“We’re trying to teach kids a good, positive work ethic,” he said. Some students do the “bare minimum” to graduate while others work hard throughout high school, and the school should be honoring the latter, Raleigh said. “When you take Physical Education III and some of the less challenging courses, you’re doing less to prepare yourself,” he said. Not everyone thinks the seating arrangement is fair and the school has received complaints. “They didn’t think it was fair to not do first come, first serve,” Raleigh said. Shari Rector, a parent of a graduate, felt her family was cheated because her daughter graduated with a 3.5 GPA in honors classes, but were given a smaller number of the upper level tickets because she didn’t score well on testing used to determine funding that doesn’t impact her
academic record in any other way. “Not all kids test well,” Rector said. The gym was very crowded for graduation, and the school should consider a different location if it can’t handle the number of people attending the ceremony, she said. “It’s really sad that’s how they decided it,” Rector said. Regardless of CATS test scores, no graduate was denied the opportunity to attend graduation or not given tickets for family members to attend, but that’s not enough to make everyone happy, he said. “I guess some people don’t like that,” Raleigh said. The decision to divide up graduation seating is outside the jurisdiction of the board of education, said Superintendent Randy Poe. “Graduation is an extracurricular activity and handled by the Site Based Decision Making Council,” Poe said.
CLASS REUNION
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Lloyd class of ‘74
The 35th year class reunion of Lloyd Memorial High School class of 1974 will take place the weekend of July 31-Aug. 2. The weekend event includes a tour of the high school, a party at Florence Nature Park and a night of dinner with dancing at St. Timothy Church in Union. For event times and details, contact Dottie Brady Baker at dottieraebaker@yahoo.com; or Karen Scott Fraxman at alwaysforever@zoomtown.com.
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Boone County Sheriff Deputy Christie Heckel and Officer Matthew Ledbetter from U.S. Customs and Border Protection visited the students of Mary, Queen of Heaven School in Erlanger. The students collected teddy bears to donate to the sheriff’s office where they will be given to children they encounter in a traumatic situation. Officer Ledbetter brought Rocco, a German shepherd, to show the students how dogs are used to sniff out hidden drugs. Here kindergartner Lexie Skaggs gives a bear to Officer Ledbetter.
Fourth-grader Wyatt Vonderhaar gives a teddy bear to Deputy Christie Heckel.
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Freedom catcher Justin Pickett dives back into first base June 13.
Silverlake to host top swimmers at meet By James Weber jweber@nky.com
Silverlake Recreation Center in Erlanger will be busy as the Northern Kentucky Clippers club swimming team hosts the annual David Webb Invitational June 20-22. The meet will have more than 600 swimmers, including many of the top names in the region. The Clippers train many of the top high school swimmers in Northern Kentucky. Clippers head coach Jason Roberts said most of those top swimmers will be at the meet, which is one of the final opportunities to meet qualifying standards for various championship meets later this summer. “It’s a good fine-tuning meet,” Roberts said. “We have some great talent com-
ing in from Kentucky and Ohio. It should be a fast and exciting meet.” Teams entered include Cincinnati Aquatic Club, Coffman Family Y, Colonel Aquatics, Kettering City Swim Team, Kingfish Aquatics, Mason, Oak Hills, Ohio State Swimming, Springfield Y, Sycamore Flying Fish, and University of Rio Grande. Sessions are 1 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, 8:10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and 8:10 a.m., 1:10 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. Sunday. Parking will not be available at Silverlake. A shuttle bus will pick up swimmers and patrons at Dixie Heights High School. The meet is named after David Webb, the founder of the Clippers and former aquatics director at Scott. The Clippers are capping
off a memorable school year with several KHSAA state championships and nine graduating seniors signing to continue their careers in college. The signees are Michael Walsh of Covington Catholic (undecided), Jackie Sherrard of Scott (Louisville), Audrey Lawson of Notre Dame (LSU), Zane Rowland of CovCath (WKU), Rachel Roberts of Notre Dame (Air Force), Ryan Adams of Ryle (Union), Shannon Wofford of Highlands (Centre), Nick Kunkel of CovCath (LSU), and Austin Brown of Ryle (Transylvania) The Clippers hosted a meet May 30-31. The top three Clipper scorers in each age group at that meet.
10 & under girls: Amanda Smith, Mikayla Herich, Katie Summe. 10 & under boys: Nick Smith, Thomas Steiber, Josh Smith. 9-10 girls: Madeleine Vonderhaar, MIkayla Herich, Katie Summe. 9-10 boys: Thomas Steiber, Josh Smith, Nick Smith. 11-12 girls: KayLee Witkiewicz, Olivia Hagen, Maddie Heist. 11-12 boys: Bryce Day, Owen Downard, Robbie Newman. 13-14 girls: Molly Hinken, Sharli Brady, Kenzie Margroum. 13-14 boys: Max Williamson, Chase Vennefron, Eric Huffman. 15 and over girls: Ellen Williamson, Caitlyn Forman, Mary Bank. 15 and over boys: Nick Kunkel, Shane Coltharp, Cole Garriott.
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Florence Freedom first baseman Jordan Baker successfully steals second against Kalamazoo during Florence’s loss on June 13. Baker was enjoying his first week with the team. The Freedom were one game behind Kalamazoo for first place in the Frontier League East Division on June 15.
Freedom second baseman Billy Mottram swings the bat June 13. Mottram continues to tear up Frontier League pitching.
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Freedom pitcher Everett Saul suffered his first loss of the season June 13 against Kalamazoo. He is 3-1.
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Florence Freedom third baseman Johnny Welch throws out a Kalamazoo runner at first on June 13.
Area skaters compete in Free Flow Tour at Ollie’s Skatepark By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com
Like many young skaters, 13-year-old Zac Coyne was inspired to take up the sport by one of its biggest stars, Tony Hawk. However, it wasn’t Hawk’s ability to grab, grind or ollie that inspired Coyne. It was his self-titled video game that perked Coyne’s interest. Four or five years ago, Coyne was at a neighbor’s house when he played “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” on PlayStation. Coyne looked at his neighbor and both agreed that they needed to be doing the real thing. “I don’t play video games any more,” said Coyne, who rarely goes a day without skateboarding. Now Coyne and his crew of 20 or 30 people can be found on the streets or at Ollie’s Skatepark in Florence doing what they love. “I love it. If I go a day without it, I get super hyper because I guess it just wears me out at the end of the day,” Coyne said. “If I don’t skate for the whole day, I just don’t feel like I did anything at all that day.” On June 13, Coyne and some of his friends competed in the 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour at Ollie’s Skatepark. The Free Flow Tour, which is in its fifth year, is an amateur series that holds contests across the country.
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Zac Coyne of Florence competes in the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s open division June 13 at Ollie’s Skatepark in Florence. Coyne was one of 25 local skaters from the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area to compete in the event. This year the tour featured 33 skateboarding competitions and 20 BMX competitions. Ollie’s Skatepark hosted a skateboarding and a BMX competition during the weekend of June 13-14. The winners of the skate park, skate vert, BMX park and BMX vert are flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, Sept. 17-20, at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge in Salt Lake City, Utah. Coyne was one of 25 local skaters from the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area to compete in the event. Coyne did not win one of the skating events.
Hamilton, Ohio, native Jeff Blevins won the BMX park competition after executing a flip whip over the hip and a front flip transfer during his winning run. Overall, 15 local BMX riders competed at the event in Florence. Blevins, 17, had participated in the Free Flow Tour before and will make his first appearance in the finals. Winners at the finals will earn a spot at the Dew Tour’s PlayStation Pro in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 15-18 and will compete against the pros.
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Man of compassion
Commonwealth Attorney Douglas R. Wright was a man of true compassion and strength. Working with Doug was both an honor and a privilege. Doug always searched for ways to ensure the protection of children and sought justice when kids had been victimized. Early in his term he committed himself to utilizing the multidisciplinary approach of investigating child abuse. It was in this capacity that our team at the Northern Kentucky Children's Advocacy Center had the extraordinary experience of working alongside Doug Wright. Doug not only prosecuted cases, he stood as a colleague with investigators to understand the work they had done, and guided, mentored and learned from community professionals. It was his dedication to children and commitment to do the right thing – because it was the right thing to do – that was evident in every child abuse case he prosecuted. Doug's fervor for life and care for others were apparent through his infectious smile and quick wit. He was a man of honor and integrity, a true advocate for the children and victims he served. Doug loved and diligently represented his community and now
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Which are you more likely to attend this summer, a Cincinnati Reds game or a Florence Freedom minor league game? Why? “I’ve already been to a Reds game but I’ll probably go to a Freedom game also. Each offers something different. I’m excited that the Reds are winning and going to the games are great but the Freedom offers a closer view of the game, cheaper tickets and affordable food. We’re lucky to have so many options.” J.H. “Florence Freedom. It’s cheaper, less crowded and more enjoyable watching guys who love the game play.” K.P. “Florence Freedom, without a doubt. Close to home, free parking, cheap tickets, great baseball entertainment, family fun, great deals/sponsors. What a fantastic addition to Northern Kentucky.” T.F. “I prefer the Florence Freedom. Parking is easier and much cheaper, seats are closer to the action, cost of seat is reasonable, players play because they enjoy the game ... and it’s all fun.” C.J.W., Florence “Both. I will probably attend more Reds games than Freedom games. I enjoy baseball especially when teams are competitive. Both teams are having good seasons.” G.G. “Neither! I enjoy the slots on the riverboats and that is where I'm spending my money.” Duke “It’s no contest ... Florence Freedom! It cheaper, more fun and parking is free!” L.J.H. “Reds.”
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Watch blog for session updates By the time you read this column, the General Assembly will have been in special session for several days. As I write this, we’re not sure how long the session – which was scheduled to begin June 15 – will last. The question also remains whether the state legislature will vote in favor of Gov. Steve Beshear’s proposal to legalize Video Lottery Terminals at the state’s racetracks, including Turfway Park in Florence. We’ve been running information about the gambling issue of our blog – news.nky.com/booneblog – and have received some rather thoughtful comments on the issue. Here are two that encapsulate several of the key issues in the gambling debate.
Budgetary panacea
The first comment was written by Jashawn: “Reaching for gambling revenue at the time of economic shortfall will just breed more fiscal
irresponsibility. Anyone who has lived long enough knows that an intelligent person plans for famine during feast, and plans for feast Nancy Daly during famine. “That is to Senior Editor’s say the governshould Notebook ment have saved up enough during the prosperous times to ride out any recession. Instead it grew more bloated and careless, and is now caught short. “If they are allowed to use gambling as a budgetary panacea now, they will continue to repeat bad behavior. They will never learn. “So if you want bigger, bloated, more wasteful government, support gambling. If you want a fiscally responsible government, then stand up against gambling. There is enough gambling going on with our tax dollars as it is!”
We need jobs
The second blog comment, a response to the previous posting, is by perfectsense: “Jashawn is right in one respect ... the more money government gets, the more they spend and they’ll end up short after all. “In Kentucky, I’m not sure just how this would work or how many jobs it would create. In Ohio, I support casinos simply because hundreds of people will be employed and citizens go to Indiana to gamble anyway. We need jobs. There are those who are trying to legislate personal responsibility and have the need to save people from themselves. It can’t and shouldn’t be done.” Please continue to check our blog for the latest on gambling and the special session. Again, that Web address is news.nky.com/booneblog. Nancy Daly (578-1059) is senior editor. You can reach her at ndaly@nky.com
Next question What features would you like to see included in a health care reform plan? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. R.M. “Thanks for asking. Go Cincinnati Reds – for a new and young team they are doing Cincinnati proud. I am looking forward to going to the five games my family and I already have purchased tickets for.” L.M.R. “I would have to say a Reds game. The Reds are having a pretty good season so far and I like the attitude of some of the newer players. They are a harder working group of players.” “I do like to go to some Cincinnati Steam games at the field across from Western Hills High School. This is a summer season league for college players during their off season. It’s fun to watch younger players who are playing for the love of the game, instead of a paycheck.” J.W. “I will do to at least five games this year. I am a Reds fan all the way. Even though Pete Rose did not get what he deserved from Cincinnati.” T.R. “I will attend two or three Freedom games rather than the Reds. Frankly, it’s cheaper and more fun, especially for the kids. I don’t enjoy going to a Reds game. I end up missing half the game passing food, drinks and change up and down the rows and trying to see around vendors who sell everything but used cars.” W.H. “I would more likely attend a Reds game - just because it is a tad closer and because I am used to going to Reds games.” D.K.
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Eighteen-year-old Amber Catron of Walton remembers her years at Walton Verona High School as she touches the stacks of diplomas waiting to be distributed May 29 at the commencement ceremony.
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Betty Shelton Lawrence, right, of Walton and Wallace Whitton of Delhi, Ohio, have been friends for 71 years.
Friendship endures for 71 years
Betty Shelton Lawrence of Walton and Wallace Whitton of Delhi, Ohio, have been friends for 71 years. Wallace moved into the New Columbus community in Owen County and attended first grade with Betty. At one time, their parents lived on adjoining farms and worked together, and they attended church together until after high school. Wallace was a star basketball player at Bethany High School. “We all rode the bus together with his mother and dad, and we never missed a game,” Betty said. “Wallace did not have a car so when I had a
date most of the time he went along.” Wallace was best man when Betty married Jim Lawrence 58 years ago. Wallace enlisted in the Marines and when he was on leave he always found time to visit with Betty’s family. The friends keep in touch with visits and phone calls. Lately Wallace has had health problems. Jim drives him to doctor’s appointments and sometimes spends the nigiht at his home. To make a nomination for Best Friends Forever, send a write-up and a photo to ndaly@nky.com, or call Nancy Daly at 578-1059.
A father and his son take in the Burlington Antique Show.
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THINGS TO DO Go antiquing
Spend your Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, looking for deals at the Burlington Antique Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Early shoppers can come between 6 and 8 a.m to negotiate with dealers. The cost is $5 to come early and $3 during normal hours. Children under 12 can attend the show at no cost. The show will feature more than 300 vendors with antiques and vintage collectibles. For more information, visit www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com.
Experience Zeppelin
Witness the next best thing to Led Zeppelin when ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zep-
pelin Experience performs at the Madison Theater, Saturday, June 20, at 9 p.m. ZOSO plays around 280 shows a year and has been a Led Zeppelin tribute band since 1995. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit www.madisontheateronline. com.
Listen to Sinatra
Don Fangman will be singing Sinatra at the Knotty Pine on the Bayou, Thursday, June 25, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fangman will also perform songs by Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Andrea Bocelli and Neil Diamond. For more information on the performer, visit fangsingsfrank.com. The restaurant is located at 6720 Licking Pike in Cold Spring.
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The Florence Freedom have become such a part of host Lori Snider's life, players celebrated her birthday with her.
Host families give Freedom a home away from home By Justin B. Duke
able to come home and talk baseball with his host family. “You’re not home by yourself,” he said. Lori Snider has opened her home to players since the team’s first season and built relationships that will last her a lifetime. “You feel like that’s part of your family out on the field,” Snider said. Cheering for a former player who’s now on another team isn’t out of the question, she said. “Boy, do I get some dirty looks for that,” Snider said. With that close relationship often comes the pain of separation. “If the boys get transferred or released, they’re just a mess,” Brown said. Even after a player leaves, Snider stays in touch. Often she receives emails, cards or even a wedding invitation from players who’ve stayed in her house. “It makes you feel good when that happens,” she said.
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The team behind the scenes of the Florence Freedom makes sure the players have a place to lay their heads at night. Host families open their homes to players who aren’t from around the area, so they have a place to live for free during the season. “We have the neatest people in town,” said Shirley Brown, who coordinates the host family program. In all, 18 families offer up their homes for players. “A lot of the families that do it love it because they become part of the team,” said Josh Anderson, director of broadcasting and media relations. Already fans of the Freedom, most host families were already at as many home games as possible, Brown said. “It’s just the love of the game,” she said. As part of the agreement, families are just required to have an open room with a bed for the players, but they usually go above and beyond, Brown said. “We tell them they don’t have to feed the boys, but they usually do,” she said. After the team’s pre-season exhibition, one of the host families hosted a cookout for the entire team and of the hosts.
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For Freedom infielder Billy Mottram, a host family means having someone to talk to when he goes home after the game.
It gets personal
As seasons progress, being a host family usually becomes more than just a business arrangement. “It’s kind of like a family,” said Freedom infielder Billy Mottram. After the game is over, Mottram is
The perks
Being a host isn’t just a one-way street. In return for putting up a player, host families get free season tickets for the Freedom and the benefits that go along with being a season ticket holder along with discounts in the team store. For more information about becoming a host, call the team’s front office at 594-4487.
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Karaoke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Brickhouse Bar, 4796 Limaburg Road, Appetizer menu available. Free. 817-0263. Hebron.
LITERARY BOOKSTORES
Dr. Doug Feldmann, 2 p.m. Barnes & NobleFlorence, 7663 Mall Road, Author shares “The 1976 Cincinnati Reds: Last Hurrah for the Big Red Machine.” Free. Presented by Barnes & Noble Booksellers-Florence. 6476400. Florence.
RECREATION
Skateboard Lessons, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Ollie’s Skatepark, 8171 Dixie Hwy. Equipment rentals available. Free skating after lessons. $20. 525-9505. Florence.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road, From apples to zucchini, and everything in between. With perennial plants, there are annuals and hanging baskets for all occasions. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101. Burlington.
FILMS
Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Hotel for Dogs.” Starring Emma Roberts, Don Cheadle and Lisa Kudrow. Rated PG. Old Union Firehouse, 10087 Old Union Road, Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain moves event to alternate location and time. All ages. Free. Presented by City of Union. 334-2283. Union. S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 2 0
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Freedom Dancers, 7:30 p.m. Florence Christian Church, 300 Main St. Plus level Western style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Florence.
COOKING CLASSES
Cork and Fork Cooking Class, 2 p.m. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. With Arthur Leech. $30. Reservations required. 426-1042. Crestview Hills.
SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS
Dog and Cat Adoptions, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. PetsMart, 1060 Hansel Ave., Presented by Pet Castle Inc. Animal Rescue. 513-5741002. Florence.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Dig in the Dirt, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Lunch provided. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Bring favorite gardening tool. Crew will weed, mulch, plant and tend flower beds, prune and more. 5866101. Union. S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 1
ANTIQUES SHOWS
Burlington Antique Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, More than 300 vendors with antiques and vintage collectibles. Early buying, 6-8 a.m. with $5 admission. $3, free ages 11 and under. Presented by Burlington Antique Show. 513-922-6847. Burlington.
Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
MUSEUMS
Natural Selection is Not Evolution, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Creation Museum, 888-582-4253. Petersburg.
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Father’s Day Special, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Historic Devou family home with artifacts, interactive displays and hands-on activities. Free admission to any father who visits museum today. $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003. Covington. Father’s Day at the Creation Museum, noon-6 p.m. Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Dads receive free admission and a copy of “Genesis of a Legacy” by Ken Ham while supplies last. $21.95 ages 13-59, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12; $7 planetarium. 888-582-4253. Petersburg. M O N D A Y, J U N E 2 2
ART EXHIBITS
Re-Cycled, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. Covington.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Voice of Independence Toastmasters Club Meeting, 7 p.m. William E. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Open to area residents interested in improving speaking, listening, and leadership skills in supportive environment. No charge to visitors and guests. 802-9320. Independence.
Kentucky Myle, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440. Independence.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365. Covington.
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Suicide Pact, 7 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. With Landmarks and All Out Best. $7. Covington. FILE PHOTO
SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS
People walk past the “Night Cat” statue by artist Douwe Blumberg during last June’s Riverspan on the Purple People Bridge. This year’s exhibition, June 19-21, features more than 800 original works of sculpture. Costs vary and can be seen at www.riverspansculpture.org. Percentage of sales and admission benefit operation, lighting and maintenance of the Purple People Bridge. For more information, call 513-241-3769.
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Impresa Quarter Fest, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Edgewood Senior Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive, $1. Presented by Impresa Business Network. 818-0803. Edgewood. Dig in the Dirt, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Lunch provided. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 586-6101. Union.
FOOD & DRINK
Prime and Wine, 4 p.m.-midnight, Reserve Restaurant and Piano Lounge, Newport on the Levee, 12 oz. Applewood Smoked Prime Rib with salad, potato, vegetable, dessert and glass of wine. $25. Reservations requested. 431-7373. Newport.
Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, All ages and levels. Instruction available. 342-2665. Florence.
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FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Southern Stars Square Dance Club, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Family square dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2429. Covington.
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Wee Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Burlington Family Chiropractic, 2612 Burlington Pike, Children ages 12 and under receive free adjustment. Restrictions apply, call for details. Walk-ins welcome. Free with consultation and exam on prior visit. Appointment recommended. 746-2225. Burlington. Health Screening, 9 a.m.-noon, Burlington Family Chiropractic, 2612 Burlington Pike, Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment recommended. 746-2225. Burlington.
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EDUCATION
(Almost) Every Other Thursday Science, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. A Journey of Exploration & Imagination on America’s Waterways. With RiverWorks Discovery. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Shelterhouse 1. All ages. Free. Presented by Kenton County Parks and Recreation. 525-7529. Covington.
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Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. Kentucky Down Under with Kangaroos. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. Presented by Kenton County Parks and Recreation. 525-7529. Independence.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Lake Erie Crushers. Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way, VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 594-4487. Florence.
New Classes
Core Exercise Workshop, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Dammel Chiropractic, 8109 Connector Drive, Designed to explain role of core muscles. Free. Registration required. 283-2475. Florence.
LECTURES
Live Webcast: The State of the Nation, 8 p.m. Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Theater. Ken Ham, Answers in Genesis president, presents research on current spiritual state of the nation. Included with admission: $21.95 ages 13-59, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12; $7 planetarium. 888-582-4253. Petersburg.
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June 18, 2009
Florence Recorder
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Ever wonder how normal you are? N o r mality is a n abstract i o n derived from the study of statistics. Father Lou It doesn’t Guntzelman exist in Perspectives reality. Science may say the average or “normal” stone in a certain riverbed is 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. Yet, a search may never find a stone exactly that size in the stream (what a relief to the rest of the stones!) Stones don’t try to conform themselves to some desirable proportion. But humans do. We forget we
are unprecedented. Isaac Singer writes, “Every human character occurs only once in the whole history of human beings.” Such uniqueness makes it impossible to say who’s normal. Government, science and religion have their own “normal” molds. The government mold says we’re fairly normal if we pay our taxes and obey federal regulations; science considers us normal when we match their statistics and research; religion tends to see normality as being asexual, unquestioning and docile. Seldom do we hear the encouraging words of St. Francis de Sales: “Be yourself! But be your best self!”
“The scientist is always looking for an average,” wrote Carl Jung, “yet the truth is that the carriers of life are individuals, not average numbers. When everything is statistical, all individual qualities are wiped out … If you wipe out the mythology of a man and his entire historical sequence, he becomes a statistical average, a number; that is, he becomes nothing.” Individuation (not individualism) means becoming what we have in us to become. God does not create us and then wonder, “Why did I do that?” We are created as a divine idea with a purpose and a destination. There would be no individuation if there were not roadblocks,
detours, and personal efforts – just as there would be no path if there was no wilderness around it that was hewn out by our steps. The singularity of each of our paths is part of what makes finding and staying on it so difficult. Nothing is as important as carrying our own cross, said Jesus Christ. Jaffe wrote, “That means the same as finding and following the path of individuation which has been prepared for you from eternity. This is the most difficult path but paradoxically also the easiest because it is the only one that will allow you to die with the knowledge that you lived your life through and through.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a
New video cameras save money, space on vacation If you’re like me, you love to take videos during family vacations – I’ve been doing it for years. But if you haven’t checked lately you will be shocked at how small the cameras have become – and much less expensive, too. At first home pictures consisted of black and white stills and movies. That soon gave way to color photos and movies – then videotape. The first video camera I owned was quite large and required a separate video recorder that I carried over my shoulder. When technology changed, I bought a small, excellent, video camera with the tape inside the unit. The size was so small I could hold it in one hand. It cost more than $1,800, but the video was so good I took it on a trip to China and
came back with great pictures. I thought v i d e o couldn’t get much better – Howard Ain but I was Hey Howard! wrong. I recently got a Flip Video HD camera and was shocked at the brilliant, colorful pictures it took – in high definition. My experience with that camera prompted me to buy the Flip Ultra HD camera, which can hold up to two hours of video, instead of one hour, before the pictures have to be downloaded. It comes with a rechargeable battery that can be replaced with two AA batteries should you run out of power and need to keep shooting.
I took that camera on a recent trip to Hawaii and was simply amazed at the pictures I got. At one point, I ran out of power while on a road trip and couldn’t stop to recharge the battery. That’s when the ability to use two AA batteries came in very handy – it allowed me to continue taking pictures when I wouldn’t have been able to do so otherwise. I have since downloaded the video to my computer and looked at the pictures side-by-side with video I had previously taken with my other camera. Even though the older pictures were good, these new pictures were far superior and were taken with a camera so small I can put it in my pocket – and often did while on my trip. One other thing, the new Flip camera cost just a frac-
tion of what I paid for that state-of-the art camera years ago. The Flip Ultra HD cost me less than $200. Other companies make similar small cameras – like Kodak, whose camera uses memory cards that you can change when they become full. Replaceable cards are an advantage because it means there’s no need to stop and download your videos should your camera’s storage fill up. Bottom line, if you love to take pictures of your fam-
ily check out the new pocket-sized high definition video cameras. They don’t have all the bells and whistles you’ll find on larger more expensive cameras, but the trade-off in size and price makes them well worth considering. 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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“Why can’t you just be normal?” “Why aren’t you like the other (husbands/wives/kids/ whomever)?” Hearing that can make our self-respect hit the skids. For if we are not deemed normal, doesn’t that mean we are considered as abnormal, weird, odd, or peculiar in front of the rest of the world? Analyst Dr. Lawrence Jaffe notes that “Patient after patient speaks to me of the frustration in not being able to be ‘normal.’ What a relief to realize that normality is a statistical concept with no empirical validity … This is no such thing as being normal. But what a long road it is that leads finally to that realization.”
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ly-oriented. The little ones got to help pick and some ate more than they put in their trays. I’m glad the kids weren’t weighed before and after. The berries were ripe and so delicious. The best part was going back to my house where we made 50 jars of jams and sauces. And we got it all done by mid-afternoon. We’ll serve the jam for Father’s Day breakfast. One of my fond memories is seeing my dad, Charlie Nader’s, smile when I’d bring him a jar of sun-cooked strawberry preserves for Father’s Day.
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Chef Scott Riehle’s Apple Blue Cheese Canapés: Scott is a young, immensely creative chef at St. Francis Friary on Vine Street in Cincinnati. I visited the friary recently. It has beautiful, serene walled gardens where the friars sometimes take their meals. Scott cooks for 11 resident friars plus unexpected guests from around the world. Scott told me, “Some like meat and potatoes, some are more sophisticated since they were missionaries in far-flung places. “This is one of my favorite appetizers to make for guests. Omit the bacon and it becomes a wonderful vegetarian option.” The friary is lucky to have this west-side chef, who’s cooking philosophy is: “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong!”
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Leader of distinction – Elliston lauded for vision, passion to lead By Pat Hunt Hoffmann
Elliston is president and CEO of Turfway Park. Nominator Peggy Casey noted that under Elliston’s leadership, Turfway became the first racetrack in North America to install a synthetic surface that reduces injuries and lost racing days. Even before installing the Polytrack in 2005, however, Elliston had earned the respect of the industry: The Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective
honored by Leadership Northern Kentucky as a Leader of Distinction. “Bob is an outstandElliston ing leader whose accomplishments span from his professional career to the many organizations he serves to his family and friends,” said Gary Moore, judge-executive of Boone County.
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Robert Elliston has had a 360-degree view of economic development. He’s had a hand in business development, infrastructure, government relations, lending, education, and sports and tourism. He’s been applauded for his vision and his ability to turn vision into reality. And this year, he’s being
1999, Elliston was vice president of commercial lending for U.S. Bank. He’s also served as vice president of economic and community development for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort. Other positions include a seat on the board of the TriCounty Economic Development Corporation, the Northern Kentucky University Foundation, and the Gateway Community College Foundation. He served
Association named him Man of the Year in 2002. Today, Elliston is executive chair of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Board of Directors. “I have no doubt that Bob’s recognition by so many as a leader has much to do with his ability to see the future with such clarity and the ability to make the future happen,” said John Cain, president of Wiseway Supply. Before joining Turfway in
as chairman of both Sanitation District No. 1 and of the Northern Kentucky Chamber. Elliston and his fellow Leaders of Distinction will be recognized during the Leadership Northern Kentucky 30th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 12. They will be inducted at the Chamber’s annual dinner Sept. 29. Other honorees are Ted Bushelman, Chris Goddard, Michael Hammons, Bob Hoffer and Dale Silver.
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Louis Boh, 94, Florence, died June 7, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. He was an industrial spray painter for Kirk & Blum Co. in Cincinnati and a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Eva Lillian Eggleston Boh, died in 1988. Survivors include his son, Raymond Boh of Florence and daughter, Hazel Tritsch of Burlington; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
Abigail Bowling
Abigail Ciera Bowling, Falmouth, stillborn, died June 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Survivors include her mother, Kayla Gay Bowling of Falmouth; father, Jonathan Bowling of Falmouth; grandparents, Sandy Gay of Falmouth, Teddy Brewer of Pendleton County and Donald Bowling of California; great-grandparents, Sally Hutchison of Falmouth, Ted Brewer of Kenton County, Wilma Knight of Florence and Vernon Bowling of Falmouth. Burial was in Butler Cemetery. Memorials: Peoples Funeral Home, 8340 U.S. 27 N., Butler, KY 41006.
Jimmie Brandenburg
Jimmie L. Brandenburg, 62, Crestview Hills, died June 9, 2009, Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an electrician with HK Systems, and a member of Hebron Baptist Church and the Florence Elks. His first wife, Judith Marie Brandenburg, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Brandenburg; sons, Kevin Brandenburg of Union, Todd Brandenburg of Elsmere, and Chad Brandenburg of Crestview Hills; stepson, Ryan Cranfield of Burlington; stepdaughter, Jennifer McDaniel of Florence; mother, Lula Newman of Florence; sisters, Josephine Horlein of Florence, LaVerne Kleinburg of Burlington, Geraldine Cearson of Florence, Wellena Miller of Cincinnati; brother, Melvin Brandenburg of Florence; half sister, Wanda Cook of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials: Special Olympics Area 7, c/o Special Olympics, P.O. Box 393, Florence, KY 41042; or Hebron Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Hebron Baptist Church, 3435 Limaburg Road, Hebron, KY 41048.
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Dylan Carter
Dylan Ray Carter, newborn, Florence, died June 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include his parents, Kenny and Erin Carter; brother, Austin Carter; grandparents, John and Opal Carter, all of Florence, Monty and Sherry Henderson of Independence; and great-grandmother, Carol Cook of Morning View. Services have been held. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Swindler & Currin Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements.
Doanie Deaton
Doanie Ernestine Webster Deaton, 84, Walton, died June 6, 2009. She worked for 37 years with Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co., and was a member of First Baptist Church of Walton and the C.G. & E. Veterans Club. Her husband, David Deaton, died previously. Services have taken place. Burial was in Walton Cemetery. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, Walton, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Walton Cemetery, c/o Kelly Fulmer, P.O. Box 149, Walton, KY 41094.
Antha Gibson
Antha Gibson, 66, Melbourne, died June 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth
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member of the Garment Workers Union. Her husbands, Hobert D. Race Jr. and Ora P. Judy; daughter, Deborah Race Hudson, and grandson, Keith A. Lohbeck, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Marsha Race Lohbeck of Batavia and Jaye Fulmer of Florence; sister, Lodemia Stephan of Florence; brothers, Charles Caudill of Salt Lick and Robert Caudill of Owingsville; five grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
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Alvenia Judy, 86, Florence, died June 7, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. She was a braid marker for Fechheimer Brothers in Blue Ash and
Betty Fletcher
Betty R. Fletcher, 75, Erlanger, died June 7, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Summit Church of Christ in Cold Spring. Survivors include her husband, Ed Fletcher; daughters, Sharon Johnson of Newport and Lucinda Lauver of Covington; sons, Ed Fletcher Jr. of Florence, Waren Lee Fletcher of Erlanger and Leroy Baker of West Virginia, 14 grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
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DEATHS Mill. Survivors include her husband, George A. Kuntz; son, George Austin Kuntz Jr. of Covington; daughters, Carol Jean Wirth of Hebron, LaDona Rekers of Independence, Angela Dye of Morning View, Debra Perkins of Dry Ridge, Sheila Genereux, Rhonda Mardis and Tina Carmony all of Covington; brother, Charles Baxter of Elsmere; sisters, Frances Colon, Sandy Cunningham, Annie Legg all of Newport, Joyce Riley of Dayton, Ohio, Cindy Cox and Josephine Lucas of Alexandria and Wilma Pellman of Bellevue; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Entombment was in Mother of God Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Wright. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Patrick Church, 3285 Mills Road, Taylor Mill, KY 41015.
Janice Lemen
Janice Louise Lemen, 65, Florence, died June 6, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort
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Norma Jean Kuntz, 77, Covington, died June 10, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of St. Patrick Church in Taylor
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BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH 3031 Washington St., Burlington, Ky 41005 859-586-6529 Early Worship..............................9:00am Traditional Worship..................11:00am Bible Study/Small Groups..........9:45am Evening Worship.........................6:00pm
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HOPEFUL LUTHERAN CHURCH WEEKEND SERVICES
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Robert Brinegar
Robert Louis Brinegar, 72, of Vanceburg, formerly of Covington, died June 6, 2009, at St. Clair Regional Medical Center in Morehead. He was a truck driver, member of Rockfork Church and Teamsters Local 100. Survivors include his wife, Janice L. Brinegar; daughters, Linda Donato of Manchester, Patricia Vandergraiff of Maynardville, Tenn., Tonya Tufa of Germany and Brenda Mae Brinegar of Newport; sons, Ionys Graetzsch and Robert E. Brinegar of Maynardville, Tenn., Albert Brinegar of Knoxville, Tenn., Kelly Brinegar of Rogersville, Tenn., Robert Roy Brinegar of Erlanger and Michael Whiteford of Lancaster, Pa.; sisters, Sophi Brinegar of Florence and Mildred Perotte of Jefferiesville, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
George Brock Jr.
George W. Brock Jr., 83, Fort Thomas, died June 12, 2009, at Highlandsprings of Fort Thomas Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was an electrician for Lackner Sign Co. His wife, Lee Delia Brock and son, Roy Humphrey died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Rosemary Trosper of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Cathy LaCour of Somerset and Anne Coffee of Moorehaven, Fla.; sons, George Hano of Aqua Dulce, Calif. and David Humphrey of Fort Thomas; brother, Robert Brock of Florence; sisters, Pauline Cuchna of Mercid, Calif. and Mary McCoy of Florence; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Mentor. Muelenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, is handling arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
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Up for adoption
Looking for a new pet? The Boone County Animal Shelter has plenty to choose from, including Roscoe, a 6-month-old Brittany mix. His ID number is D09-1460. Adoption fees for cats or kittens are $89. Fees for adopting a dog or puppy are $119. Call 586-5285.
Susie, a year-old beagle, is also up for adoption. Her ID number is D 09-1582.
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Thomas. She worked in the shipping department of J. C. Inc. Survivors include her husband, Joseph E. Lemen; daughters, Michele Stacey of Mason, Ohio, and Cristina Ross of Burlington; sons, Michael Gillespie of Florence and Shaun Gillespie of Burlington; 13 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Burial was In Floral Hills Memorial
Joseph Luck
Joseph Patrick Ferguson Luck, 29, Florence, a musician, died May 30, 2009, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Corryville. Survivors include his wife Michelle Luck; daughter, Elena Marie Luck; parents, Rebecca and Joseph D. Luck; and grandmother, Edna Ferguson. Memorials: Hematology and
Oncology Department of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; P.O. Box 5202 Cincinnati, OH 45201-5202.
Judith Lude
Judith Ann Lude, 69, Florence, died June 10, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Journey, a community of faith. Survivors include her husband, George Lude of Florence; daughters, Kristina Flamme of Florence and Kimberly Short of Lyme, Conn.; son, Kirk Lude of Florence; brother, John Myers of St. Clairsville, Ohio; and one grandchild. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass of Northern Kentucky 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
Martha Nipper
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Williamstown; sister, Ruth Dirkheimer of Villa Hills; stepson, Leonard Nipper Jr. of Cincinnati; stepdaughter, Sharon Seilkop of Cincinnati; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials: St. Timothy Church Outreach, 10272 U.S. 42 ,Union , KY 41091.
Patricia Noll
Patricia “Pat” Deavy Noll, 70, Taylor Mill, died June 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a cash room attendant for 25 years with SportService, member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, Christ Renews His Parish at St. Pius X Church and Perpetual Adoration at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. Her husband, Lou Noll, died in 2008. Survivors include her daughters, Laurie Munson of Taylor Mill, Lisa Clark of Louisville, Lynne Short of Florence, Rachel Noll of Erlanger, Regina Ransdell of Taylor Mill, Sarah Holland of Amelia, Ohio; sons, Lou Anthony Noll II of Covington, Patrick Noll of Edgewood, Sean Noll of Taylor Mill, Adam Noll of Ludlow; brother, James Deavy of Fort Thomas; and 14 grandchildren. Entombment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Erlanger.
Memorials: Diocesan Pro-Life Commission, P.O. Box 15550, Covington, KY 41015; or Esther Marie Hatton Cancer Care Center, 1 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017.
Merrald Nordman
Merrald Nordman, 88, Erlanger, died June 13, 2009, at Village Care Center. She was a sales clerk with McAlpins Department Store for 35 years and a member of TriCity Seniors. Her husband Wilfred Walter Nordman died previously as did her close friend Bill Smith. Survivors include her daughters Anna Lee Winterman of Elsmere, Linda Riley of Florence and Adrienne Fields of Edgewood; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery. Memorials: Village Care Center 2990 Riggs Ave , Erlanger , Ky. 41018.
Judith Saalfeld
Judith Ann Saalfeld, 67, Florence, died June 9, 2009, at Brighton Gardens, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of St. Paul Church, Flo-
rence. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Charles Saalfeld; daughters, Cheryl Saalfeld of Burlington and Tracey Geers of Walton; sons, Kevin Saalfeld of Wilmington, Ohio, and Kurt Saalfeld of Modesto, Calif.; sisters, Shirley Walker of Las Vegas, Nev. and Jacki Griffis of Loveland; brother, Jacob Krimmer of Modesto, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati. Memorials: St. Vincent De Paul Society, 233 Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.
Ralph Vance
Ralph Earl Vance, 60, Covington, died June 13, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. He was a sheet metal worker for 2J Supply and an Army veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Allphin of Burlington and Julie Vance of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Edith Lynch of Anchorage, Alaska and Mary Pritchett of Cincinnati; brothers, Dan Vance of Washington State, Dave Vance of Port Charlotte, Fla., Tony Vance of Alexandria and Donnie Vance of Belgium; and two grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements.
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Police reports 1062 Whirlaway Dr., May 7.
Zackary T. Stevens, 24, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., April 22. Charles R. Spencer III, 19, shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., April 21. Mark W. Conner, 20, first-degree possession of heroin at Cavalier Blvd., April 16. Michael H. O'Brien, 21, alcohol intoxication in a public place, theft of services at U.S. 42, April 18. Joshua T. Dynes, 24, shoplifting at 6920 Burlington Pk., April 18. Donald A. Shelton Jr., 27, speeding 14 mph over limit, careless driving, DUI at 2200 North Bend Rd., May 7. Seth T. Svabik, 21, failure to or improper signal, obstructed vision and/or windshield, operating on a suspended or revoked operator license, possession of marijuana at I-75, May 8. Benny L. Curnutt, 53, alcohol intoxication in public place, possession controlled substance second degree, possession controlled substance third degree, prescription not in proper container at 635 Chestnut Dr., May 8. Raymond A. Dennis, 58, DUI, failure to produce insurance card, May 8. Junkeremeas Morales, 21, failure to give right of way to emergency stopped vehicle, reckless driving, no operator-moped license, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance at Richwood Rd./I-75, May 8. Suzanne M. Newton, 19, theft at 4990 Houston Rd., May 4. Sherry M. Hutson, 38, prescription not in proper container at I-75, May 1.
Incidents/reports Burglary
Suspect tried to break down victim’s rear door to residence while threatening to kill victim at Tamarack Dr., May 3. Home entered, property removed at
Controlled substance
Possession of a forged instrument
Criminal mischief
Receiving stolen property
Subject leaving Remke’s Pharmacy found to be in possession of heroin at Cavalier Blvd., April 16.
Suspect forged checks at Old Navy and Pier One Imports at 7719 Mall Rd., April 11.
Vehicle intentionally damaged at 7765 Plantation Dr., April 22. Vehicle’s back window smashed at 8128 Diane Dr., April 22. Health Alliance building spray-painted by unknown suspect at 7621 Dixie Hwy., April 19. Camera phone destroyed intentionally at 3 Wells Dr., April 19. Clubhouse window broken at 99 Saddlebrook Ln., May 4. Vehicle’s passenger side window broken out at 6975 Burlington Pk., May 3. Vehicle’s tire cut at Shenandoah Dr., May 3. Several vehicles egged, one vehicle’s passenger side dented in at 84 Circle Dr., May 3. Vehicle’s passenger side door scratched at 7625 Doering Dr., May 1.
School sign located in subject’s vehicle during a traffic stop at Burlington Pk. and Centennial Dr., April 18.
Terroristic threatening
Victim being threatened with death over the phone at 13 Chipman Dr., April 21.
Male tried to steal from Kohl’s at 61 Spiral Dr., April 22. Subject tried to steal from Meijer at 4990 Houston Rd., April 21. Two GPS units taken from Radio Shack at 2004 Mall Rd., April 17. Subject tried to steal nine pairs of eyeglass frames at 7627 Mall Rd., April 17. Subject tried to steal from Remke’s at 6920 Burlington Pk., April 18. Power tools stolen from a garage at 7771 Kernal Dr., April 21. Cash stolen from customer’s purse at Meijer at 4900 Houston Rd., April 21. Items taken from victim’s shed at 7771 Kernal Dr., April 15.
Clothing stolen from laundry room at Shenandoah Apartments at 7000 Shenandoah Dr., April 15. Shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., May 4. Change wallet removed from purse at 6823 Burlington Pk., May 4. Property taken at 5940 Merchants Dr., April 29. Firearm stolen from residence at 7730 Plantation, May 2. Property stolen at 6308 Clark St., May 2. Wallet taken from vehicle at 7809 U.S. 42, May 2. Items stolen at 194 W. Dilcrest, May 2.
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Theft by deception
Customer attempted to pay at Spa Nails with a bad check at 4979 Houston Rd., April 21. Victim deceived over the phone from someone pretending to be a credit card company representative at 1876 Mimosa Tr., April 17.
Theft from auto
Property taken from vehicle at 7941 Mall Rd., April 22. Items taken from vehicle at 8601 Almhurst Tr., April 21. Items stolen from unlocked vehicle at 7555 Carole Ln., April 17.
Theft
Subject tried to steal from Sears at 3000 Mall Rd., April 23.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument Forged $10 bill used to make purchase at 1336 Hansel Ave., May 4.
Fraudulent use of a credit card Credit card numbers used to make purchases on Internet at 8172 Mall Rd., May 4.
Identity theft
Victim’s identity stolen and her car insurance was changed without her permission at 44 Russell St., April 18.
Possession of controlled substance
Known suspect found to have a controlled substance in his pocket at I-75 northbound, May 1. 0000330699
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RAVENWOOD CASTLE: A MOST UNUSUAL GETAWAY Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has
FLORIDA DESTIN, FLORIDA 50 Steps to the beach! Beautiful lowrise condos w/pools. 850-830-8133, email destinbeaches4u@yahoo.com or visit www.asummerbreeze.com
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its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.
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FLORIDA PANAMA CITY BEACH Family Atmosphere! Your Best Vacation Value! 800-354-1112 www.Summerhouse.com
LONGBOAT KEY . Fabulous 2 br, 2 ba beach-to-bay complex. Pool, tennis, fishing dock, sun deck, private beach. Local owner offers great summer rates! 513-662-6678 www.bayportbtc.com , unit 829
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LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
ONEKAMA. Beautiful Lake Michigan home near Portage Point Inn. Sleeps 10. Fabulous golf. Pets allowed. Summer $3500/wk, off season rates reduced. 513-477-3874
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MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
SOUTH CAROLINA HILTON HEAD ISLAND 1-7 Bedroom Vacation Homes & Villas. Free color brochure. Call 1-866-386-6644 or visit www.seaturtlegetaways.com
SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view.frrom balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. Available weekly from July 4
HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1 BR, 1 BA condo on beach nr Coligny. Sleeps 6. Many amenities, discounted rates! June-Aug $750/wk; Sept, Oct $550/wk, if booked by 6/20. Also, Marriott’s Grande Ocean timeshare wk of 7/26. 513-829-5099 Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations.
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EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Dinsey. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view. Pools, golf course. Discount Summer & Fall rates. Book now. 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us
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TENNESSEE A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com GATLINBURG Royal Townhouse Spring Special. $29.95 + tax SunThurs; $39.95 + tax Fri-Sat. Rooms limited & subject to availability. Restrictions & blackout dates apply. Advance reservations req’d. Present ad at check-in. 1-800-433-8792 CE Lakefront NORRIS LAKE 4 bedroom home in Deerfield Resort. Large wraparound decks w/private boat dock. Many dates available. Call owner, 513-236-8001
Hilton Head Island Vacation Resort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos. Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean. Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs, too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828 N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC Fantastic Specials Available!! 100’s of Oceanfront/view Homes & Condos
Call for free brochure 866-780-8334 www.northmyrtlebeachtravel.com
SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com
TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
A Beautiful Log Cabin Resort w/heated indoor pool, minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtns. Breathtaking mountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables & pet friendly cabins are offered. Excellent rates, discounts available. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com
Nr Powell NORRIS LAKE. Valley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, very nicely furnished home. Covered porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353 www.norrislakehse.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618
TIME SHARES WHOLESALE TIMESHARES 60-80% Off Retail! Qualified Buyers Only! Call for Free Info Pack! www.holidaygroup.com/cn 1-800-731-0307
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