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Northern Kentucky residents have made their choice for the very best in The Community Recorder’s first annual Readers’ Choice Awards. We’re counting thousands of votes and will announce the winners in a special publication in August. Winners of the Kings Island tickets won’t have to wait, however. Those local residents will be announced in next week’s Florence Recorder.

More than 100 new jobs may be flying into Florence. City Council will vote next week on the first reading of a tax credit through the Kentucky Jobs Development Act (KJDA) for ASTAR Air Cargo Inc. According to ASTAR’s Web site, ASTAR is a charter airline that provides expedited freight service. If approved, ASTAR will

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set up its regional headquarters in the Turfway Ridge office park on Turfway Road. Through KJDA, ASTAR would receive a 5 percent tax credit from its employees’ payroll taxes, 4 percent from the state and 1 percent from the city. “The money actually goes back to the employer from the employee,” said Mayor Diane Whalen. ASTAR is expected to employ 150 with an average wage of $68,640. They’ll only get the tax

Smiling 10-yearold full of talent Contributor

Ten-year-old Rosa Mejia of Florence has a dream – she wants to sing on Broadway. Rosa is not just spending days daydreaming about it, though, she is treating it as a goal, and almost everything she does is working toward that goal. “Rosa decided she wanted to sing on Broadway when she was 5,” said her mother, Bethany. “We put her in a pageant at Anchor Baptist Church when she was 5, and that’s when we found out how good she could sing. She sang ‘Think of Me’ from ‘Phantom of the Opera.’” Rosa truly enjoyed being in the pageant and asked to be in others. “I like being in competitions,” she said. “It’s fun, and I get to sing, and I make new friends.” Three years ago, Bethany signed Rosa up for Kids Got Talent, and Rosa won the competition held at Old Coney. She went to Texas to compete in a national version of the competition, and though she didn’t win, she was

signed by the Shirley Grant Talent agency of New York. Through them she has tried out to be the voice of Dora the Explorer, which she was too old for, and Alicia, Diego’s older sister, which she was too young for. “We went to New York and auditioned for the play ‘Les Miserables’ but three days later they canceled the play,” said Bethany. They have other irons in the fire, though. Rosa sang the “Star Spangled Banner” for the opening day game of the Florence Freedom, and again just recently for Webkinz night at the Freedom. She is auditioning to be one of two dozen children who’ll be picked to sing “America the Beautiful” at the Kings Island Golf Tournament this summer. In addition, Rosa belongs to the University of Cincinnati children’s choir, called Jubilate, and is hoping to be part of their touring choir Bel Canto. “Mom put me in the Boone County Fair pageant when I was little,” said Rosa. “I really liked it, and I am going to be in it again this year.” Bethany added that when Rosa was 5, she was first runner-up in the Boone County pageant, when she was 6 she took second runner-up, and at 7 she was back to

credits for employees that are Kentucky residents, which will be about 77 of the 150 jobs, said Community/Business Development Director Josh Wice. ASTAR is moving to Florence from Wilmington, Ohio. The company deals heavily with DHL, and when it pulled out of Wilmington to set up shop at the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport, DHL asked ASTAR to come with them, Wice said. The tax credit does make the

Florence business climate an “unequal playing field,” said Council Member Mel Carroll. “We have long-standing companies in the area who don’t get to take advantage of it,” Carroll said. While some loyal companies won’t get special tax incentives, Florence should be doing what it can to bring jobs into the area, he said. “We see this as a substantial investment in our community,” Carroll said.

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Rosa Mejia, 10, of Florence, shows a couple of the drawings she does in her spare time. first runner-up. Last year, she competed in the Sweetheart pageant, and she finished in the top 10. Even though she has never won first place, Rosa is not discouraged. She will be in fifth grade at Florence Elementary School next year, and fills her time with a dance troupe, Latino Horizons, and basketball in the winter. Her favorite musical right now is ‘Wicked,’ which she hopes to see next year, and her operatic heroes are Sarah Brightman, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.

Bethany says if Rosa would get a break in the form of a part or a singing opportunity, they would move wherever they needed to in order to get her started. In the meantime, she lives with two younger brothers, and a brand new baby sister, but she never lets go of her dream. “We are always telling her that with her art talent, she could be a designer, but she just smiles, and says she wants to sing,” said Bethany. “I believe her. Within the next 10 years, I think she will be a star.”

McEvoy named Rotary district governor By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

A Rotarian is helping put Florence on the map. Dennis McEvoy, a former president of the Florence Rotary Club, took his position as district governor for the 6740 Rotary district. McEvoy, a retired banker, will oversee 42 clubs in the eastern half of Kentucky including clubs in Ashland and Lexington. “Here it is, so I better run with

it,” McEvoy said. As the district g o v e r n o r, McEvoy will be the only officer from the district that is recognized by Rotary McEvoy International. “When you’re working as a governor, you work on all levels – local, national and international,” McEvoy said.

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To get into the position, McEvoy was nominated by Rotary members then had to spend two years training for his one-year term. “It’s a process – a lot goes into it,” he said. As governor, he’ll have to visit every Rotary club in the district and meet with the directors of each club. “It’s very, very time consuming,” McEvoy said. The work pays off because of

the attention that comes to the hard work the Florence club is doing, he said. “In the history of this club, there’s never been a district governor from Florence, and it’s one of the biggest clubs,” McEvoy said. As governor, McEvoy gets to take an even larger role in Rotary International’s effort toward worldwide eradication of polio. “Once you get really into it, you can really see all the good things,” he said.

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Union OKs noise law area that disturbs the comfort of area residents. Some activities are exempt. Those are noises of safety signals and warning devices, emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency, noise from emergency work such as on property and noise from the discharge of firearms during daylight hours. Also exempt is the noise from trash removal under contract with the city as long as the service is operating under the time periods in the separate contract. Violators would commit a misdemeanor. They would face a maximum fine of $500 and/or a maximum prison term of one year. Violators would also face a $100 civil penalty.

Community Recorder The Union City Commission on July 6 approved a new noise ordinance. The provisions include: • Operating any equipment or doing outside construction or repairs on roads, buildings and projects would not be allowed from 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless a permit has been obtained from the mayor or city clerk. • Motor vehicle work within any residential area that disturbs the comfort of area residents would be prohibited between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. • Repairs, construction and other work on any real estate or structures is not allowed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. within any residential

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Gov. Steve Beshear signs House Bill 3 in front of a home on Buckhill Drive in Erlanger. The bill calls for Kentucky residents who purchase a newly built home to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit.

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for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 3. “Trying to get here, I felt like I was going in circles but not really moving forward ... kind of like working with legislation sometimes,” he joked. “But it is really a privilege to be a part of a bill that is so significant, and I’m really glad to be here.” Thompson, who sponsored the bill, was one of several local and state dignitaries to join Gov. Steve Beshear for the bill signing at a newly built BOLD home on Buckhill Drive. The bill, which will go into effect on July 26, will allow Kentuckians who purchase a newly built home to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit if they meet qualifications. “Owning a home is real-

ly a rite of passage for many people, and this is something that we hope will allow them to achieve that dream,” said Beshear. “This are tough times, but this is a step toward helping people out as we look to move forward.” Under the regulations of the bill, the home must never have been occupied, and the buyer has one week from the closing date to submit a credit application for the tax credit. The buyer must occupy the home for two years, and can’t already have received the federal first-time home buyer tax credit. The program will run for one year, or until the $25 million cap is reached. Mike Kegley, the president of BOLD Homes, thanked Beshear for his

“progressive recovery plan.” “Thanks to the vision and support of Governor Beshear, we’re taking steps toward economic prosperity,” he said. “More new homes being built means more jobs being created, so this is going to be a benefit to all of us.” Glenn Perkins, presidents of the Home Builders Association of Kentucky, agreed. “It’s a tremendous step forward for the industry, and we’re very grateful for the support of Governor Beshear and the state legislature with this,” he said. For more information about the tax credit, contact the Department of Revenue’s Income Taxpayer Assistance Sections at 502564-4581.

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Florence’s Independence Day fireworks rain-out only cost the city a night of fun.

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While other cities around the area pushed their fireworks display to July 5, Florence had to cancel the show completely. “We haven’t had a rain date in the contract for several years,” said Mayor Diane Whalen. With the removal of the Florence Y’all festival, Independence Day is the only fireworks display the city offers now. The rain-out leaves Florence with no fireworks display this year. “We were all disappointed,” said Council Member Mel Carroll. The Florence fireworks display usually costs around $15,000 and sponsors are usually quick to help cover the expenses, Whalen said. With the sponsors, Florence normally doesn’t have to use taxpayer money to pay for the display, she said. “The key point is the costs are usually offset by sponsors,” Whalen said.

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Winery opens Levee tasting room By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

Camp Springs-based StoneBrook Winery has opened a tasting room/cart inside “Art on the Levee,” an art gallery inside Newport on the Levee. The tasting room, open inside the art gallery during select hours, is located on the Riverwalk level of the Levee, across from the movie ticket purchasing area. It is stocked with all 17 varieties of wines made by StoneBrook including a Vidal Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Domain

Reserve, Estate Reserve, and a selection of fruit/berry wines. Larry and Karen Stanfield of Union tasted six StoneBrook wines during the grand opening July 9. They said they liked the wines and purchased bottles of the Domain Reserve and Chambourcin varieties. Because of finding the StoneBrook tasting room in the Levee, Larry Stanfield said they plan to visit the Camp Springs winery’s tasting room for one of the Saturday evening dinner events. “We’re just realizing that they have wineries around

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Mary Ann Middendorf of White Oak savors a sip of peach wine during the grand opening of StoneBrook Winery’s new tasting room inside Art on the Levee inside Newport on the Levee July 9. said he’s been looking for a good satellite tasting room for a while, and Newport on the Levee is a good spot for now and the future. “We want to be part of the Levee and area around Newport, especially for when Ovation comes online,” he said. Ovation is multiple high-

tions. Mary Ann Middendorf of White Oak said she especially enjoyed the peach wine she tried during the July 9 grand opening. “I think this is a good atmosphere for them, especially in the gallery,” Middendorf said. “I mean art and wine go together.”

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Kathy Franxman, the city events coordinator, said the event was a great success and allowed the city to get together for a fun night. “With all the down mood of (the Moore) tragedy, it was an uplifting moment for the city,” Franxman said. Franxman also said that the city has been trying to plan another movie night

before the end of summer. The movie night was also the first event around the new community building. Franxman said the building is still in the process of being renovated. “This year (the building) is going to be not as booked but next year we hope for it to be packed full of events,” Franxman said.

Group offers home repairs By Justin B. Duke and Jason Brubaker jbduke@nky.om

The winter took a toll on Carol Pollard’s home, but repairs didn’t. Pollard, of Florence, is among the many residents who have become clients of People Working Cooperatively, a local organization that strives to help lowincome or elderly residents with home repairs and maintenance. The organization works throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, doing everything from “weatherizing” homes or making small repairs to helping residents cut down on energy usage. “It’s really a win-win for everybody,” said Tony Gray, a project manager with PWC. “The clients get some work done that they might not have been able to get done otherwise, and it feels really good from our end to

know that we’re helping out.” Gray said that PWC is funded entirely through donations, both from residents and contractors, who often donate equipment and/or labor to help. He also said the organization features a large number of volunteers. “We have a couple days each year called Repair Fairs, where we may get a couple thousand volunteers to spend a day fixing up 50 or 60 houses,” said Gray. “It’s pretty neat to see people wanting to give back, and we’re glad to help out where we can.” Pollard knew of PWC when she lived in Ohio and remembered the service after getting an energy bill. The help couldn’t have come sooner because of the troubles she had heating her home. “We would have been without a furnace,” Pollard said. In addition to fixing her furnace, PWC built a handicap ramp, patched the roof and repaired a rotted bay window for Pollard. “You could watch the curtains blow,” she said. Since the repairs, neighbors have been flocking to Pollard asking how she got the help. “This is a good program,” Pollard said. For more information about PWC, visit www. pwchomerepairs.org.

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News BRIEFLY Tickets for the 22nd annual Boone County Senior Citizens Picnic are available for sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Aug. 3-31 at the Boone County Administration Building’s judge-executive office on the second floor. Tickets are $6 and please bring cash. The picnic is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Boone County Fairgrounds, Burlington. Seniors must be age 55 or older and be a Boone County resident. The picnic will have lunch, big band music, door prizes and a hall of exhibitors.

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Waffle House locations in Boone County have gone smoke-free. Shearer Foods, franchisee for Waffle House in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, decided to make its Kentucky locations smoke-free in its Kentucky restaurants, including five Boone County locations.

Citizens academy

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is taking applications for its fall citizens academy class. The academy is 10 weeks and meets 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 9 through Nov. 11 at the sheriff’s department, 3000 Conrad Lane, Burlington. Topics include an overview, media relations, deputy selection and training, accident reconstruction, patrol operations, building searches, traffic stops, firearms, DUI, sex crimes, electronic crimes, crime scene investigation, SWAT and narcotic investigations. The applications are available by calling 334-2175 or online at www.boonecountyky.org/so. Completed applications can be sent to the attention of Deputy Josh Quinn. The address is P.O. Box 198, Burlington, KY 41005. Quinn’s e-mail address is jquinn@boonecountyky.org. The fax number is 334-2234. The class size is limited to 35 adults.

Night out

The City of Florence will hold another of its Neighborhood Night Out Events from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Erpenbeck Elementary. City officials will provide displays, games, project information, and refreshments during the Night Out, which is held prior to the city council meeting.

Man dies in wreck

A Florence man died in two-vehicle accident at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 in Verona. William Beach, 19, was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier eastbound in the 15,000 block of U.S. 42 when he lost control in a curve and started sliding sideways, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said. Sparta residents Debra Baxter, 47, and husband Alan Baxter, 54, were westbound in a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer when they collided with Beach on the passenger side of his vehicle. Debra Baxter was flown to University Hospital in Cincinnati with reported non-life threatening injuries. Alan Baxter was taken by ground to St. Elizabeth Florence. The sheriff’s department said no alcohol or drugs are suspected but initial indicators are that the road was slippery because of rain. All three were reported to be wearing seat belts and air bags deployed in both vehicles, the sheriff’s department said.

Boone Dems meet

The Boone County Democratic Executive Board meets at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20 at the Boone County Public Library’s Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. The public is welcome. For more information, e-mail howardtankersley@fuse.net or visit www.boonecountydemocrats.org.

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at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 at the Boone County Public Library’s Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Union. There will be other pet tips too. Register by calling 342-2665 or online at www.bcpl.org.

Plant class

The Boone County Arboretum at Central Park has a free class 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 about the different types of native plants that look well in yards. Meet at the arboretum’s shelter No. 2. The arboretum is located at 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union. Call 586-6101 to register.

Review board meeting

The Boone County Historic Preservation Review Board will not meet in July. The next meeting is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Old Boone County Clerk’s Building, Gallatin and Garrard streets, Burlington.

Woman pleads guilty

A former Florence massage parlor owner admitted July 7 in federal court to using her business to promote prostitution. Yong Hui Cho, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of coercing a person to travel in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in prostitution - better known as the Mann Act. Cho faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when she is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves on Oct. 26. Kentucky News Service

Florence church hopes to crop up new funds By Emily Teaford eteaford@nky.com

An event on July 18 at Florence Christian Church is attempting to help offset future budget deficits. “Crop Till You Drop” is a scrapbooking event that will allow event-goers eight feet of space to work on their projects. Tammy Miller, a church member, is volunteering her time to help set up the event. “We know July is a hard time with vacations but I think we’ve gotten a lot of feedback,” Miller said.

The event lasts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-registration for croppers is $20 or $25 at the door. The cost covers the use of space, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages. Childcare is also being offered during the event for $10 for one or two children and $20 for more than two. The childcare fee includes lunch. There will also be vendors set up to give ideas on scrapbooking and to sell goods like Pampered Chef.

Miller said the event is designed for scrapbook enthusiasts but that anyone doing general crafts is also encouraged to participate. “Really a crop is where people come and bring their stuff and they work on it all day long. Basically it’s just a space for people to work uninterrupted by other things,” Miller said. For details or to register visit www.florencechristian.org. The church is at 300 Main St., Florence.

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Summer school expands scale By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Boone County Schools is giving summer school a new twist. Seven of the district’s elementary schools are offering summer school as a form of intervention to students at risk of falling behind. The program went through a trial run on a smaller scale last summer, said Deputy Superintendent Pat Murray. “Most kids went up two grade levels,” said Dawn Schnieders, elementary consultant for the district. Because of the success of the program, it expanded this summer and is open to five students from each grade in the seven schools, Schnieders said. “The kids enrolled were the most at risk with reading and math,” Murray said. In a typical three-hour day, students will work on regular content, but get to take what they think are breaks twice. They spend around 10 minutes

“playing” with Maze, a sensory processing tool from a company called Minds in Motion. The activities in Maze are designed to help your brain retain information better, Schnieders said. “It’s to help your right hemisphere and left hemisphere talk to each other,” she said. Unlike the other work, Maze works under the guise of fun, Schnieders said. “It looks like a jungle gym, so they love it,” she said. To fund the program, the district pulls in money from a number of different sources including money from Title I, extended school services and federal stimulus money, Murray said. “You name it, we tried to tap into it for money,” she said. The program lasts until the end of the month, but after that it is in question because most funding sources will run out, Murray said. “We will have to look at how we can continue it next year,” she said.

Reading a million words

Ockerman Middle School students in Terri Raider’s reading classes were given a challenge to read a million words within the school year. Research has shown that reading a million words or more in a year can improve students’ reading up to one whole grade level. The following students met or surpassed this goal; first row: Hanna Shafer, Kara Rose, D.J. Clark, Brooke Stivers, Lynn Parra, Caitlin Wilson; second row: Stephanie Fuller, Bailey Bernhardt, Madison O’Brien, Alex Maberry, Brennan Gregory, Sam Gormley, Caden Shafer, Becca Schroeder, Austin Keen, Nick McHargue; third row: Cole Hendrickson, Scott Binder, Brian Stewart; fourth row: Kendall Bisig, Estherlin Lopez, Dayana Dominguez, Nicole Bui, Jessica Fortner, Analisa Pretelini, Trey Hiles, Tarrah Cady, Garrett Barker; fifth row: Ryan Yadav, Katy Dunham, T.J. Hoffman, Seth Thornberry, Ashley Roderick, Elizabeth Crase, Reilly Schaefer, Caitlin Robinson; sixth row: Bryan Lester, Brooke Harkrader, Michael Bacigalupo. Peyton Fields, Dulci Krautsack, Ana Caddell, Elizabeth Shouse, Darren Lin, Carlos Figueroa.

Emmons named ‘excellent’ Janet Emmons from The Children’s Place in Hebron was selected as the 2009 Teacher of Excellence. The selection was made by the Boone County Community Early Childhood Council based on nominations received from parents of children in her class. The Boone Council celebrates Child Care Appreciation Day each year by recognizing outstanding early care providers and early educators in our community. Nomination forms are dispersed to certified child care homes and licensed child care centers in Boone County for distribution to the families of the children in their care. The award is completely based on parent nominations. Ninety-seven percent of child care providers are women. Most are working for just above minimum wage with no benefits. It takes a special person to work in this field and these individuals often go unrecognized and underappreciated. The child care profession is one of the most underpaid occupations in the country; yet early childhood is the most critical

COOPER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Following are graduates of Cooper High School. Valedictorian - Cassie Marie Cox Salutatorian - Lydia Marie Uhlyarik

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Katie Beth Caldwell, Tiffani Nichol Carter, Timothy Steven Chandler, Bryce Tyler Anderson BerryCollins, Cassandra Marie Cox, Joshua Robert Cox, Cory Michael Creekmore, Christina Marie Croft, Cory Francis Cummings.

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young children or by working in directly related jobs. The council received nominations for 17 teachers in Boone County. Council member and Executive Director of Success By 6 in Boone County, Dawn Denham, presented the award in May.

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Jonathan Ray Arnett, Brett Ronald Bailey, Ashlee Jane Barnett, Aaron Cameron Biery, Taylor Nicole Bowling, Clinton Patrick Bradley, David Scott Brittain, Samuel George Lafayette Brockman, Robin Lynn Brunkhart, Danielle Daneen Bruseth.

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Fryia enjoys new golf home By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Jason Fryia may be a transplant to Northern Kentucky, but the area has agreed with him. Fryia, a Burlington resident, finished fourth in the Northern Kentucky Men’s Amateur golf tournament, which was July 6-9 at Lassing Pointe in Union. Fryia, 26, shot a 141 over two rounds to finish five shots behind overall champion Jeremy Martin of Grant County. “I was disappointed I didn’t

win,” Fryia said. “Jeremy played great all day long. I didn’t make too many huge mistakes. I just kind of plugged along and made a lot of pars. I didn’t make too many putts but didn’t make too many bogeys.” Fryia was the third seed after a qualifying round in the fourday tournament. He then won two 18-hole matches on the first hole of sudden death to reach the eight-man finals in the championship flight. Those players went 36 holes

to determine the grand champion. Fryia, a former all-region golfer at Bellarmine University, moved to Burlington a couple of years ago. He works at the Golf Exchange shop in Florence. He belongs to Triple Crown Country Club and has enjoyed that experience. “It’s the people there,” he said. “A lot of people were watching me today. It’s a great group of guys. They’ve welcomed me and I enjoy having some good guys to play with.”

Final tourney results Championship flight: Jeremy Martin 136, Chris Morris 137, Eric Fuldner 141, Jason Fryia 141, Rob Clarke 145, Brad Marsh 152, Curtis Ruberg 154, Mike Schuh 166. First flight: Jeff Pectol 70, Mark Krahe 72, Shannon Hundemer 75, Ross Sharp 75, Mark Boothby 76, Dan O’Brien 77, Matt Eilers 78, Augustus Kern 79. Second flight: Doug Taulbee 76, Russel Daniels 77, Justin Jolly 77, Zach Wright 79, Tony Johnson 80, Mike Arthur 81, Randy Wilburn 87, Don Niehaus WD.

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Jason Fryia chips onto the No. 3 green at Lassing Pointe Golf Club during the Northern Kentucky Golf Association Men’s Amateur Championship.

Freedom enjoy All-Star break after wins By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Boone County graduate Brad Krohman covers first base July 16.

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County stars big part of SCC’s title teams By James Weber jweber@nky.com

It’s been a busy summer for Brad Krohman. Krohman, a 2007 Boone County High School graduate, is one of several locals celebrating national championships at St. Catharine’s College near Bardstown, Ky. Krohman was part of the St. Catharine’s baseball team that won the national title of the U.S. College Athletic Association in June. Former Rebel teammate Andy Dietz, St. Henry grad Adam Gillcrist and Jeff Strong of Dixie Heights were also on the squad. “It was unbelievable. I’ve never been part of anything like that,” Krohman said. “Everybody was down there. It was a blast.” The Patriots were 4-0 in the national tournament and 37-14 overall. In the national tourney, SCC beat the No. 1 seed Apprentice and finished its title run by beating defending national champ Columbia Union. In the Apprentice upset, Dietz was the starting pitcher and won a 13-2 decision with five innings of two-run baseball with six strikeouts. Krohman belted a pinch-hit three-run homer in that game as well. “It was unbelievable,” Krohman said. “I was glad my coach gave me a chance to do it. My buddies were pulling for me.” SCC, in its first year in the NAIA, was ineligible for that organization’s postseason this year so the Patriots tried their luck in the USCCA. SCC will be a full-fledged member of the Mid-South Conference next year. Currently, Krohman is back home playing with the Hamilton Joes of the Great Lakes Summer

Collegiate League. One of his St. Catharine’s teammates is also on that team. “We’re a young team, a new team, so we’re just getting around each other and trying to figure everybody out,” Krohman said. Krohman has enjoyed making new friends with his college team. “Me and Andy Dietz played together since my sophomore year,” Krohman said. “It was just great to get back with him. Me and Gillcrist were rivalry pitchers against each other. We became best friends through summer teams. We were roommates down at school, so we got to talk about the good times.” The baseball crown came a week after SCC’s softball team claimed a national title. Ryle High School graduate Amber Matteoli was a big part of that team, who was 27-25 including a 4-0 mark in the national finals. The Patriots won the title in dramatic fashion, coming from behind in the last inning in the final game to win with a walkoff grand slam. Matteoli entered that final game in relief in the fourth inning. “It feels great,” she said. “It's very exciting to get this for the school. It's a great way to come into the conference next year.” Matteoli, a sophomore, was honorable mention all-conference in the Mid-South. She started 29 games was 14-12 with a 3.30 ERA, splitting the starting job with the player who hit the grand slam. Matteoli was getting little interest from college teams but Krohman helped get her a look from the St. Catharine’s coaches. “It’s great. I love it there,” Matteoli said. “We’re going to try to win again next year.”

Winning the last two games before the All-Star break was a big boost for the Florence Freedom. The professional baseball team entered the July 15 Frontier League All-Star Game trying to reorient itself from a tailspin. Florence entered the break 2324 after winning two games over Southern Illinois July 11-12 at Champion Window Field. The second was over the league’s best pitcher, SIL’s Ryan Bird. Those two wins helped a lot, as they pulled the Freedom within 2.5 games of Southern Illinois for the last of two wild-card spots in the league’s playoff picture. Florence is 5.5 behind first-place Kalamazoo in the league’s East Division. “It’s a good boost,” said Freedom manager Toby Rumfield July 12. “Every year you’re going to have a two-week period where you don’t play good baseball. It put us a game under .500, but it could be worse. By winning those two games, hopefully we’re going into the break a little more positive. We’ll take those four days off and try to regroup.” The Freedom skidded under the .500 mark with a five-game losing streak in which they allowed eight runs per game. Three of those losses were to Evansville, who carried a 15-32 record into the break. The recent pitching woes dropped Florence to 10th in the 12-team league in ERA after being in the top three for the early part

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Jay Johnson and the Florence Freedom slid into the All-Star Break at 23-24 but won their final two games of the first half. of the season. “We struggled, there’s no way around it,” Rumfield said. “It’s not because of a lack of effort. The guys have been working hard. This series, we threw the ball pretty well.” Rumfield and hitting coach Greg Stone were scheduled to be on the coaching staff for the AllStar Game. The game has five Freedom All-Stars. Second baseman Billy Mottram led the league in home runs at the break (16) and is hitting .302 with 42 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 39 runs scored. He is an All-Star for the second straight year. “I’m trying to keep a patient approach at the plate, get into hitter’s counts,” he said. “So far, it’s working pretty well.” Mottram was expecting to enjoy the All-Star experience. “It will be good to get away for

SIDELINES Be a Red

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a little bit and regroup,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun. You meet a lot of guys and make some friends on other teams, see how they go about their business and learn from them.” Infielder Brad Hough is hitting .280 with six homers, 26 RBI and nine steals. Catcher Justin Pickett is batting .280 with 12 homers, 34 RBI and 37 runs scored. Outfielder Ryan Basham is batting .309 with 34 RBI. Reliever Demetrius Banks has a 2.64 ERA in 25 appearances. He has given up just 18 hits in 30 innings. A sixth player, left-handed starter Moises Melendez, declined an All-Star invite to rest his arm. The Freedom resume play July 17 with a three-game series at Southern Illinois, then return home for three with Evansville Monday, July 20.

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On to college waters

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

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Barbour reflects on faith, family, career To say that Katelyn Barbour’s career with the Morehead State volleyball team was successful would be more than an understatement. The Florence, Ky., native and Simon Kenton product finished her career ranked second in all-time career assists at MSU, and was top-10 in the Ohio Valley Conference in assists. She also posted the sophomore and junior class records for assists. Her collegiate career was not without its challenges, but with the support of her family, teammates, and faith Barbour proved that success is a matter of heart. Ironically, Barbour almost never became an

Eagle. “From early on in the recruiting process I always had my eye on Morehead. I loved Jaime (Gordon) and began our correspondence after participating in a couple camps with him,” Barbour said. “It always seemed like a good fit but little did I know the odds were against me. Jaime regretfully informed me that he was interested, but didn’t have a spot for me seeing that the 2005 setting position was already locked up.” Despite not having a spot for Barbour, Gordon dropped her name to many of his colleagues in the volleyball coaching ranks. At a volleyball camp, Barbour’s mother overheard Gordon

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talking to another coach about her. “I wrote him that night, thanking him for building me up and keeping his word. At this point, I am convinced God intervened and worked through Jaime to get me where he wanted me, at Morehead,” says Barbour. "Jaime responded by telling me that he had been talking me up with all these other coaches and he finally realized that all these great things he was selling to other coaches, he himself wanted.” Right out of the gate Barbour was faced with challenges. With the departure of another setter, she was left as the only player to fill that critical role. “My talent was very raw and rough around the edges,” Barbour said. “I knew there were moments of doubt and frustration within coach, but he continued to train me like there was no tomorrow. I can honestly say I bought into his system and his philosophy with all of my heart and trusted he knew where he was taking me.” Gordon said Katelyn is the kind of player you want. “There are a lot of coaches who can go their whole career and not have a player like that. She’s hard working, humble, and really focused on the team concept. She takes a lot of pride in what she’s doing,” Gordon said. Just as Barbour was starting to buy into the sys-

tem and blossom as a setter her career was interrupted by a severe knee injury. Midway through her freshman season she suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament that put her out of action for the rest of the season. Her absence was felt by the rest of the team as well. Without their setter, the Eagles went 6-26 in 2005. Despite the injury she posted 739 assists in her rookie season. “The injury that she had may have done more for her career than being healthy all the way through,” says Gordon. “You never want someone to go through that but in hindsight, I think it really allowed for her to appreciate what she had. It also allowed us to get really down to the basics.” Barbour returned for her sophomore season and quickly picked up where she left off. In 2006 she posted 1,652 assists. She followed that performance with a 1,535 assist junior season. In her final season at MSU, she only posted 752 assists, but played a dual role as a setter and as a hitter. She finished her MSU career with 4,678 career assists. “The role that she played her senior year is a perfect reflection of what she did off the court,” says Gordon. “There are so many facets to her and a whole bunch of different layers she brings to the team. To have her as an attacker and setter is really a reflection of what she means to the team.”

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Boone County High School junior Machi Kuroyanagi winds up to return a shot from Lloyd’s Traci Bard during a match April 16. Kuroyanagi won the battle between No. 1 singles, by a score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-0.

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The Northern Kentucky Wolfpack U12 team, coached by Dave Moeves, celebrate winning the 12 and under Kentucky AAU Division II State Championship in March. From left are: First row, Griffin Urlage, Trevin Works, Grant Moeves and Nathan Myers; second row, Colin Hathorn, Nich Niehaus, Brenden Stanley, Noah Robinson and Danny Martin; third row, coaches Darrin Robinson, Dave Moeves and Mike Works.

Kings season concludes July 19 U.S. 27 Alexandria, KY 859-635-2106 By James Weber

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Town & Country Sports and Health Club in Wilder has often been the home of high level soccer. Soccer fans have one last chance to see the Cincinnati Kings premier development team this season. The Kings end their sea-

son at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Town & Country soccer complex The team is comprised of college-age players, including 13 Greater Cincinnati colleges or high schools. The Kings started the season 1-4, which ultimately kept them out of the playoffs in the United Soccer League.

“I’m concerned with playing well at the end of the season,” said head coach Roby Stahl. “We’re a little different than some other leagues. We’re U23; we’re committed to using college players. A lot of these teams have older established players.” Stahl said the defense improved in the second half

of the season as the players got to know each other. “We’ve had some good results and are playing with confidence,” he said. “If we come back with eight to 12 players from this year, I’d feel more comfortable because they have had time together. They know what my style is and I know what their style is.”

Clippers win Webb invitational By James Weber

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The Northern Kentucky Clippers won the annual David Webb Invitational recently at Silverlake Recreation Center. The meet had 11 teams visiting Erlanger to compete against the Clippers’ club team. The Clippers set six team records in the meet. Katie Summe broke a four-year old mark in the girls’ 9-10 50 breaststroke. Ironically, she had her 100 breast record broken by Madeleine Vonderhaar after

having it for less than three weeks. KayLee Witkiewicz set a new mark in the girls’ 1112 50 backstroke. Ellen Williamson broke her own mark in the girls’ 15-16 100 freestyle. Krissie Brandenburg set a new mark in the girls’ 17 and over 50 free, and Melissa Thurman broke her own mark in the girls’ 17 & over 200 breast. Here are the top three Clipper scorers in each age group for the meet, listed by their overall ranking in that group. Event wins are listed as well.

10 & under girls: 2. Mikayla Herich, 3. Katie Summe, 4. Haley Brueggemann. Wins: Summe, Madeleine Vonderhaar, 10 & under boys: 1. Nick Smith, 2. Thomas Steiber, 6. Blake Hanna. Wins: Nick Smith (seven), Steiber. 11-12 girls: 1. KayLee Witkiewicz, 4. Brooke Harkrader, 5. Lilly Morgan. Wins: Katherine Akin (three), Witkiewicz (three), Sammy Huffman (two). 11-12 boys: 2. Michael Summe, 4. Bryce Day, 6. Chris Weinstein. Wins: Summe (three), Jake Lentsch (two), Robbie New-

man. 13-14 girls: 3. Emily Koors, 7. Julia Johnson, 9. Kenzie Margroum. Wins: Johnson (two), Sharli Brady. 13-14 boys: 5. Eric Huffman, 9. Chase Vennefron, 14. T.J. Albright. 15 and over girls: 1. Ellen Williamson, 3. Krissie Brandenburg, 7. Mallory Meier. Wins: Williamson (six), Mary Bank. 15 and over boys: 1. Nick Kunkel, 2. Shane Coltharp, 5. Robby Walsh. Wins: Walsh, Kunkel, Coltharp (two).

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Independence driver wins in Florence Rick Corbin, Mike Jewell and Kevin Hess were the ones to catch in their respective division on the half-mile high-banked dirt oval of Florence Speedway. In the Modified division 25-lap feature and $1,500, Rick Corbin of Independence in the Jeff Turner owned Diamond Race Car powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine and sponsored by Blue Flame Leather, Diamond Race Cars, Turner Motorsports and Indiana Decal won their first of the season Mod Main and the $1,500.

Shelby Miles finished second, followed by Joey Kramer, Ryan Thomas, Bill Vaughan, Daryl Herbert, Scotty Kincaid, Ed Hounshell, Ray Branscum and Shawn Tolson. The consi went to Larry Schornick. The heats went to Rick Corbin, Scotty Kincaid, Shelby Miles and Joey Kramer. Points through June 27: Ray Branscum 1,226, Scotty Kincaid 1,204, Shawn Tolson 1,115, David McWilliams 1,085, Larry Schornick 1,055. In the Late Model 35-lap,

$2,000 to win, feature, Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, Ind., won his first feature of the season. Brandon Green finished second followed by Jesse Lay, Josh Williams, John Gill, Jerry Rice, Jerry Bowersock, David Spille, Robert Hensley and Steve Landrum. The consi went to David Spille. The heats went to Jerry Rice, Matt Miller and Jason Kamison. Points through June 27: Audie McWilliams 1,108, Jerry Rice 1,107, Brandon Green 1,096, David Spille 1,041, Steve Landrum

1,041. In the Pure Stock 15-lap feature, it was Kevin Hess of Wilmington, Ohio, winning his third of the season. Jason Killer finished second followed by John Busse, Dave McCabe, Bob Adams, Derrick Davis, Tim Brearton, Kevin Hektsley, Todd Bailey and William Garrett. The heats went to Kevin Hess and David McCabe. Points through June 27: Jason Miller 1,147, Kevin Hess 1,091, Bob Adams 1,005, Dave McCabe 965, Derrick Davis 902.

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physicians and Our health care system is in hospitals would need of reform. Health care costs be forced to are too expensive and many fammake up the difilies do not have access to the ference by affordable, high-quality health increasing rates care that they deserve. for those with In the coming weeks and private insurmonths, Congress will debate ance. Experience health care reform proposals. As a U.S. Rep. with Medicare father of six and a former small Geoff Davis and Medicaid business owner, ensuring access already to quality health care is one of my Community have demonstrated top priorities. Recorder this phenomeTo strengthen America’s health guest non. care system, my Republican colThe Lewin leagues and I support commoncolumnist Group concludes sense reforms that make health care more affordable, reduce the that a government-run plan would number of uninsured Americans result in more than 114 million and increase quality at a price our Americans losing their current health insurance coverage, includcountry can afford. Our plan would let families ing 106 million Americans who choose an affordable health plan currently have employer-provided that best meets their needs, health care. Any successful health care regardless of pre-existing conditions. It would also ensure that reform must embrace solutions that will reduce costs medical decisions are within the health care made between patients I am working system as a whole. and doctors, not by Wrapping the comgovernment bureauhard with my plexity and inefficiencrats. colleagues to cy of government Finally, our plan develop bureaucracy around would include prevention, wellness and dissensible the entire health care system will make the ease management prosolutions to true costs of health grams and support research and treatments reform our care even less transand result in for life-threatening dishealth care parent the continued eases. You can read system. unchecked growth of more about our ideas for the system. health care reform at A “one size fits all” governwww.GeoffDavis.house.gov/Healt ment-run health care system by hcare. Democrat leaders in the House design will never be able to proof Representatives and the Senate vide the American people with have already released drafts of timely access to the quality health their health care reform proposals. care that they deserve. Republicans and Democrats The central feature of the leading Democratic proposals is a new alike want to make quality health government-run insurance plan care coverage affordable and that they claim will increase accessible for every American. “competition” in the health insur- However, the devil is in the details. ance marketplace. As a member of the House However, this concept will put America on an inevitable path to a Committee on Ways and Means, I single-payer government-run am working hard with my colhealth care system by forcing pri- leagues to develop sensible soluvate insurers out of business. tions to reform our health care When all the other choices are system. The Ways and Means Commiteliminated, there is no competition and federal government would tee will play a critical role in shaphave control over your health ing health reform legislation this year. I look forward to working care. A new study by the non-parti- with my colleagues and the san Lewin Group (www.lewin. Administration to craft commoncom) estimates that the govern- sense legislation that will produce ment-run plan would underpay the right way forward for Amerihealth care providers by 20-30 can health care. percent. U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron, With no negotiating power serves in the U.S. House of against the federal bureaucracy, Representatives.

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This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not? “Unless we clearly would benefit in someway, or it would advance our knowledge in someway, with the fact we do not have the funds. I would have to object to the increased federal spending, which is already out of control. “My hope is that someday both the Republican and Democrat parties will begin to control spending. Excessive taxation leads to destruction of our financial system. “I continue to hope & pray our local township, city and state officials will begin to lead in our objection and bring government back to sanity.” F.J.B. “I remember it like yesterday, I was 12 years old at summer camp in Green Lake, Wisc., we all gathered so excitedly around a very

small black and white TV to watch the first step on the moon. The camp was so primitive I have no idea where they got the TV or power cords to hook it up, but it was such an important event the counselors made sure we all witnessed this. It gave our generation such bright hopes for the future. If a man could ‘walk on the moon’ we could do anything we dreamed to accomplish ourselves. For that wonderful experience, I will be forever grateful.” P.H.S. “I would hope that any return to the moon would be pursued only after the budget is balanced and the national debt is paid off. The International Space Station has already cost $125 billion from various countries. Between that and the recent bailouts I suspect the U.S. could have instead lowered taxes and provided for the legal citizens who need help. Go figure!” T.D.T. “It was July 21, 1969, and I was finishing up a career step in

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Next week’s question Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. West Virginia, and preparing to move to Cincinnati. “I remember that a co-worker named Dick Longyear was with my wife and I when Neil Armstrong made history; his first words were, ‘Houston – the Eagle has landed.’ “And then came the unforgettable ‘That’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.’ “I may lack the necessary wisdom and foresight to understand it all clearly, but to be honest, I see no point in any attempts by the U.S. to return to the moon, or explore other planets in the solar system. “The risks will probably always remain incredibly high, the costs astronomical (no pun intended), and the benefits questionable. B.B.

Cybercrimes bill to aid families In my travels across Kentucky, parents have often asked me what government can do to protect kids on the Internet. Law enforcement have also complained to me that many officers don’t have the resources to process a computer hard drive for evidence, despite the fact that 80 percent of crimes committed today involve some type of digital evidence. The concerns of parents and police in every corner of the commonwealth have helped shape my agenda as attorney general. I have worked closely with Kentucky lawmakers to draft legislation that would strengthen state laws to better protect children from the dangers that exist online and have identified areas where the law lags technology. I have also worked closely with parents, like Mark Neblett, whose daughter, Rachel, committed suicide after being stalked online. My cybercrimes legislation, passed by the General Assembly during the 2009 regular session, took effect on June 25. This was not only a personal victory, but a victory for Kentucky families. My new law puts in place important safeguards for parents and it gives police and prosecutors the tools they need to arrest and convict cyberpredators who try to harm our children. About the Cybercrimes Law:

• Prohibits sex offenders from logging onto social-networking sites that are used by children under the age of 18. • Requires sex offenders to update their e-mail addresses and online identifiers with the registry in a similar fashion as they update their physical addresses. The bill codifies the Kentucky State Police Department’s current practice of making e-mails available in a searchable database that is accessible to the public. • Amends Kentucky’s stalking statute to include cyberstalking, recognizing that threats or harassment can take place online and in person. • Closes a loophole in current law by clarifying that it is a crime for a person to transmit live sexually explicit images of themselves to minors over the Internet or other electronic network via webcam or other technological devices. • Allows police to seize personal property, such as a computer or car, which has been used by a predator in the commission of sexual offenses against children. • Grants administrative subpoena power to the Office of the Attorney General when investigating online crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children. This gives investigators direct access to secure relevant informa-

tion that will help officers identify perpetrators in these cases. • Creates the Jack Conway crime of “phishing” when Community someone tries to Recorder obtain personal guest identifying inforcolumnist mation using a Web page, electronic device or e-mail. In addition to bringing criminal statutes up to date with changes in technology, I’ve talked to more than 14,000 Kentucky children and adults about the dangers that exist online through my cybersafety presentations. I have also partnered with the Kentucky Department of Education and Kentucky Child Now to expand our cybersafety education efforts. June marked the one-year anniversary of my new cybercrimes unit dedicated to investigating crimes that occur online. Since its creation, the unit – a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force – has launched 50 child pornography investigations and seized more than 14,400 child pornographic images and nearly 2,200 videos depicting child pornography. Jack Conway is Kentucky attorney general.

Boone’s Senator Schickel reviews special session Although it took a bit longer than planned, the House and Senate finally came to an agreement June 24 to reduce and balance the state budget and lay the groundwork for future economic development across the commonwealth, as the eight-day special session called by the governor adjourned. Much of what emerged from the final compromise reflected what we in the Senate passed, including the bulk of our budget savings. Higher education and Medicaid will be protected, while prosecutors will see small increases to offset the steep cuts that have affected their ability to serve our criminal justice system properly. As a former police officer, I am convinced that prosecutors must have the resources they need to protect the public from dangerous

criminals. We were also able to protect county PVAs from cuts, because those offices are the lynchpin of local government revenues. Sen. John Both House Schickel Bill 3 and House Community Bill 4 included visions Recorder broad and targeted guest incentives for a columnist wealth of economic opportunities. The most high-profile items were the specific programs, intended to lure a NASCAR Sprint Cup event to Kentucky Speedway and the Breeders Cup to Churchill Downs. The success of Kentucky

Speedway is particularly important to us here in Northern Kentucky, as it is part of our community. It is important to note that the economic incentive only goes into effect if the track is successful in bringing a NASCAR Spring Cup race to the track. We were also able to give economic incentives to Newport on the Levee as well as the Ovation Project, both of which are vital projects on the shores of the Ohio River. The possibilities for small businesses and ordinary taxpayers go far beyond the headlines, though. There are incentives for homebuyers and car buyers to immediately stimulate our economy, enticements to bring the film industry to the Commonwealth, small-business reinvestment, and historic preservation credits, and ways for

innovative and creative developers to get projects going through tax-increment financing. Of course, receiving the most publicity during session was the issue of proposed slot machines at our Thoroughbred racetracks. After passing the House, this proposal died in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee before it reached the Senate floor. Although we did not agree on a resolution, I think everyone understood that our thoroughbred industry is in need of help. This signature industry is of special importance Northern Kentucky, home of Turfway Park. I am committed to the success of the track and our thoroughbred industry. We must continue working to find a solution, which is both respectful of voters and the horse indus-

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try. I believe this industry with its wonderful heritage is part of the past, present, and future of our state. They are not asking for a bailout, they are simply asking to be able to compete on a level playing field with surrounding states. The General Assembly will return in January, barring any further calls by the governor for another special session. Until then, I will be working within the Interim Joint Committees to review legislation that will come before the full General Assembly next year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me by calling the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-3727181. I look forward to hearing your questions and comments. Schickel represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin Counties and part of Kenton County.

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Florence chef featured in ‘MomsLikeMe’ cookbook

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By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

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Marty Herbert sits at his desk which is located just inside the Boone County Senior Center.

Herbert all about seniors helping seniors Marty Herbert has dedicated the last 10 years of his life to helping seniors. Herbert has been the director of the Boone County Senior Center since 2005. The center is located at the R.C. Durr YMCA and provides seniors with activities and lunch during the week. “I think it is very important we have a place like this for people to go to when they’re no longer working or are looking to interact with people like them,” Herbert said. Herbert said that he

enjoys working with the seniors because he understands their concerns as a senior himself. “I enjoy interacting with seniors especially anytime we have a new program,” Herbert said. “I wouldn’t ask the people to do (a program) I wouldn’t do or want to do myself so that’s really important to me.” Do you know someone who goes the extra mile in their work or volunteer efforts? Make a nomination to “Catch a Star” by sending an e-mail to ndaly@nky.com

THINGS TO DO Antique Show

Find what you are looking for at one of Northern Kentucky’s biggest antique shows Sunday, July 19, at the Burlington Antique Show. The Burlington Antique show is held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, on the third Sunday of every month. More than 300 vendors will be on hand with antiques and vintage collectibles. Regular show hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early shopping is available from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost is $5 to enter early, while it costs $3 to enter the show after 8 a.m. For information, visit www. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.

Sushi for beginners

Learn how to roll your own sushi during a hands-on class at the Party Source in Belle-

vue Monday, July 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chef Myint will show his students the basics of the equipment, technique and ingredients that go into making sushi from home. The cost to take part in this class is $50. For more information, visit www.thepartysource.com or call 291-4007.

Support a local band

Covington-based band, Crashing Plains, will have a CD release show at the Madison Theater Saturday, July 18, at 8 p.m. The band will be giving out a three-song demo CD at the show for free, but will be taking donations in hope to record a full-length debut album in studio. To find out more about the band, visit www.myspace. com/crashingplains.

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A lifelong cook has a summer treat she’s ready to share with everyone. Tracey Bright, of Florence, is featured in the fourth Cincy MomsLikeMe.com cookbook sponsored by bigg’s. The cookbook features 27 recipes from local chefs ranging from summertime appetizers and entrées to desserts. “They were all interesting,” Bright said. Bright’s contribution to the book is her cranberry summer salad with homemade balsamic dressing. “I’ve probably had it for 15 years,” Bright said. The salad has become the dish she must bring to get into family events, and she’s not allowed to bring storebought dressing, she said. “They always say, ‘Make sure you bring the dressing,’” Bright said. While in a hurry one day, Bright took a regular dressing to a family outing and they were quick to tell her it just wasn’t the same.

Tracey Bright and her children Christopher, Matthew and Olivia.

Bright works as a chemical dependency therapist and is a mother of three. “I’m a busy mom,” Bright said. The kitchen has become a place to relax after a long day, she said. “Maybe I cook to relieve the stress after a counseling session,” Bright said.

A lifetime love

Bright’s passion for cooking is almost hereditary. “My grandmother and mother always made huge meals,” Bright said. Her first major step in cooking was entering a cookie baking contest at a fair when she was young. She tied for first place and was typecast as the one to make cookies. Eventually, Bright began experimenting with other foods and began loving to cook. As she grew older, Bright became the go-to person for meal plans, she said. “Even in college people would ask me what we were having to eat,”

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Bright’s cranberry summer salad with homeade balsamic dressing. Bright said. It didn’t take long to become the chef for the entire floor of the dorm, she said.

A stress reliever

Bright continues to enjoy cooking but as her life grows more hectic, it’s become therapeutic.

Getting the book

The Cincy MomsLikeMe.com cookbook is available for free at all bigg’s locations, including the Florence store. Along with the 27 recipes from local moms it features recipes from Chef Louis, culinary consultant from bigg’s, information about contests available through momslikeme.com and the special feature “Who’s Your Grill Master?” For a full list of bigg’s locations, visit discoversomethingbiggs.com.

Moms become McVolunteers 24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large amount of garlic Gutiérrez toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:

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Jenn Wilson of Alexandria (left) and Mandy Gerth of Monfort Heights prepare salad for the Ronald McDonald House dinner served by CincyMomsLikeMe.com. and son, Chandler, of Delhi; Katie Folzenlogen of Loveland; Mandy Gerth and daughter, Brianna, of Monfort Heights; Lisa Griffith of Green Township; Rebecca Homan of Norwood; Laura Mester of Fort Thomas; Carolyn Miller-Williamson of Batavia; Erin Nester of Pierce Township, Eileen Pineau of North Avondale; Dyan Price of Ludlow; Melissa Shank of Batavia; Tony Thompson of Covington; Stephanie Thompson of Anderson Township; Jenn and Nick Wilson of Alexandria; Shelli Phelps of Union; and Gillian Woodward of Liberty Township. Thanks everyone! Karen Gutiérrez is managing editor of CincyMomsLikeMe.com. Reach her at Cincinnati@momslikeme.com, and follow local mom topics on Twitter.com/1cincymom.

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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. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike, Fresh produce, baked goods, pumpkins, flowers, and more. 6892682. Boone County.

FILMS

Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Never Ending Story.” Starring Noah Hathaway and Barret Olivier. Rated PG. Boone Woods Park, Veterans Way and Ky. 18, Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain moves movie to Conner Middle School. All ages. Free. Presented by Boone County Parks. 334-2283. Burlington.

MUSEUMS

Natural Selection is Not Evolution, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Series of displays explores where creation and evolution agree. Includes dog skull and Darwin’s finches displays. Last admission one hour before close. Free with admission: $22.95, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12. 888-5824253. Petersburg.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Art Spark for Youth, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Arts and crafts for ages 8 and up. Free. Registration required. 491-3942. Covington.

ART EXHIBITS

The Garden, noon-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Paintings and jewelry by Paula Peake, Kinetic Sculpture by Daniel Batson and mixed media by Barbie Jones and many others. Additional hours by appointment through July 30. 393-8358. Covington. Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills. Visions of Kentucky, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.

BARS/NIGHTCLUBS

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Live @ the Library, 7 p.m. With Lauren Houston to perform. Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Free. 342-2665. Union.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Carolann Ames and Band, 8 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Photographs of Ames shot for album by a WNKU-FM DJ for sale. Photo sales and concert benefits Baker Hunt Foundation. $12. 431-0020. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Bazookas Go Bang, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Zebras In Public, Ubersku, Della Cado, Papa Shango, Exit 186, Gardenhose and One finger Grip. $7. 4912444. Covington.

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

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

James Claypool, noon-2 p.m. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Author discusses and signs “Our Fellow Kentuckians Rascals, Heroes and Just Plain UNCommon Folk. 261-4287. Newport.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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.

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. 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.

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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.

ART EXHIBITS

Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills.

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. 513-929-2429. Covington.

John Morgan, 8 p.m. $14 and 10:15 p.m. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Through July 19. 957-2000. Newport. The Recession Proof Comedy Show, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Featuring Steve Booth and Dave Hyden from the Doritos Super Bowl commercial. Sketch comedy, illusions, stand-up and music. $10. Through Aug. 7. 655-9140. Newport. I Love a Piano, 8 p.m. Stauss Theatre, Nunn Drive, Fine Arts Center 101, Story of centuryold piano told through songs of Irving Berlin. Dinner service begins 90 minutes before curtain. $29 includes dinner; $15 performance only. Reservations required. Presented by Commonwealth Theatre Company. Through July 26. 572-5464. Highland Heights.

HISTORIC SITES

Last Call Trivia, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. Cash prizes. 261-1029. Latonia.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

ON STAGE - THEATER

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.

MUSEUMS

Natural Selection is Not Evolution, noon-6 p.m. Creation Museum, 888-582-4253. Petersburg.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC 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. Barker’s Blackberry Hill Winery, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Barker’s Blackberry Hill Winery, 4280377. Crittenden.

Open Acoustic Jam, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Willis Music Store Performance Hall, 7567 Mall Road, Join and jam. All levels welcome. Free. 525-6050. Florence.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Aesop’s Classic Fables, 2 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Aesop recalls three stories re-told by a cast of puppets. Free. Presented by Madcap Puppet Theatre. 513-921-5965. Erlanger.

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David Cook will be performing at the Madison Theater in Covington Monday, July 20. Cook, who was made famous by winning the seventh season of “American Idol,” will be playing music from his self-titled album which features hits “Light On” and “Time of My Life.” The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Green River Ordinance will also be performing. Tickets are $32. For more information, visit www.madisontheateronline.com or call 491-2444. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 2 0

BUSINESS CLASSES

Monday Marketing Masters: Marketing Lecture Series, 6 p.m. “Find, Win and Keep Customers.”, Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St. For small business operators. Free. 292-2322. Covington.

CIVIC

Boone County Conservation District Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Presented by Boone County Conservation District. 586-7903. Burlington.

FARMERS MARKET

MUSEUMS

Natural Selection is Not Evolution, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Creation Museum, 888-5824253. Petersburg.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Evansville Otters. $1 Monday. 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. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 1

ART EXHIBITS

Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills. Visions of Kentucky, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

It’s Sew Fun, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Purse sewing projects for beginners and advanced. Bring own supplies, or use Center’s fabrics. Teens and adults. Free. Registration required. 491-3942. Covington.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

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.

HISTORIC SITES

Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 586-6117. Burlington.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

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.

ART EXHIBITS

Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Natural Selection is Not Evolution, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Creation Museum, 888-5824253. Petersburg.

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

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

FARMERS MARKET

MUSEUMS

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

NATURE

Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. J.J. Audubon’s Field Programs on Fowler Creek. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. 525-7529. Independence.

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 6:30 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 689-5743. Elsmere.

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Evansville Otters. Liberty’s X-treme Reading Team Night. Champion Window Field, 5944487. Florence.

Barker’s Blackberry Hill Winery, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Barker’s Blackberry Hill Winery, 4280377. Crittenden. 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. 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.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Leap for Health, 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road, Ages 3-6. Hear story, taste food and do activity to learn about healthy habits. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101. Burlington.

Eggs ‘N Issues, 7:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Topic: State of Northern Kentucky Address. Receptions Banquet and Conference CenterErlanger, 1379 Donaldson Road, $25, $15 advance members. 578-6395. Erlanger.

COMMUNITY DANCE

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

FARMERS MARKET

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.

MUSEUMS

Natural Selection is Not Evolution, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Creation Museum, 888-5824253. Petersburg.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

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

THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”

SPORTS

Florence Freedom Baseball, 11:05 a.m. vs. Evansville Otters. Two for Tuesday. Champion Window Field, 594-4487. Florence.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Opera presents “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Music Hall. For tickets call 513241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org.

Life

Florence Recorder

July 16, 2009

Death has no favorites – even celebrities die them the same A lot of famous people favoritism we do and have died recently and that back off. bothers us. It bothers us How unsettled we because the fact of death are when we become bothers us terribly. aware that death plays In every life death anxino favorites. ety is operative in great and The day of our small ways. Leavings and death losings are not on our agenFather Lou thought ofisas faralways off. da. Guntzelman The day we come to And the second reason we’re bothered over these Perspectives know we will eventually die – not know it recent deaths is because they have shattered our supposi- merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day tions. We suppose that if a person we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring questions to ourselves and it takes with them a certain degree of the rest of our lives to answer them. immortality. It’s a sad occurrence when We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a favored people never even let charmed life and are too important themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise to lose. Death is supposed to show are ones such as: How should I

live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them? Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from the heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disintegration and dry nothingness? Is there a God who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks,

“Why try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?” Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited

urges us to appreciate their preciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Poet Mary Oliver puts it well: When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges The nation’s banks continue to raise fees on everything from credit cards to checking accounts. Banks say they need the money to make up for losses they incur during this recession. But customers and consumer groups are crying foul. Banks have come under much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend more money than they have in their account so they can assess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts of Milford are furious. She received three overdraft charges recently and said it’s

not fair. “This was for a total of a negative $5.90, and they are chargme, Howard Ain ing with one Hey Howard! fee that w a s already taken off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to drop one charge, but not the other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, from what they’re telling me

because, if you look at the statement, it shows I have money the whole time – it never went negative. But they keep saying, ‘It’s for pending. It’s for pending,’ ” she said. The “pending” charges are for two debit card purchases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly checks to the penny so $104, that’s our grocery money, that’s our gas in our car. It’s devastating. I was literally begging these people to give me my money back,” Felts said. After several calls the bank agreed to return the

fees, but Felts said what happened is wrong. “The punishment should fit the crime. If there’s a negative $5.90 balance, $104 is absurd, it’s absolutely ridiculous … It’s not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those

small charges on her debit card she could have paid cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card laws and should reevaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. A rule is expected later this year that would prevent banks from manipulating the order of checks and deb-

its so they maximize overdraft fees. Meanwhile, Congress is also listening to consumers and a proposal there would require banks to tell customers when they are at risk of incurring overdraft fees at an ATM machine or cash register so they can cancel the transaction. 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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July 16, 2009

Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the grocery store, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s because this column isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about food: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.

Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake

Annie says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids will love this cake.â&#x20AC;? Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 â &#x201E;3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients

in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be very tall but will be very moist.

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Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1

â &#x201E;2 cup vegetable shortening 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 5 tablespoons water 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.) 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton brand since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a

clear color) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; opt. Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip this step â&#x20AC;&#x201C; otherwise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Makes the fudgiest frosting.â&#x20AC;?

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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513-591-6163 and leave your name and address.

Tip from Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen

Trouble with shortening: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shorten-

ing (that makes it healthier), switch back to hydrogenated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.

Like Famous Recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw

For Mrs. Whitmer and several others. Go to taste on vinegar, sugar, lemon juice. 1

â &#x201E;3 cup sugar â &#x201E;2 teaspoon salt 1 â &#x201E;8 teaspoon pepper 1 â &#x201E;4 cup milk 1 â &#x201E;2 cup mayonnaise 1 â &#x201E;4 cup buttermilk 11â &#x201E;2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 21â &#x201E;2 tablespoons lemon juice 1

8 cups finely chopped cabbage 1 â &#x201E;4 cup grated carrots Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Anderson Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pelican Reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw â&#x20AC;˘ Precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.

Recipe clairfication

Dreamsicle cake: Some readers are confused as to the Kool-Aid called for in the recipe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1/4 teaspoon and yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;'s dry. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@ communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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IN THE SERVICE

Walking for a cause

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Sandy McWilliams, left, came through the Cincinnati area as part of a walk drawing attention to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a neurodegenerative brain disease. She is shown with Judy Oconner of Florence, who hosted her visit to Northern Kentucky. The disease attacks nerve cells that control walking, mobility, speech, vision and swallowing and McWilliams is walking 700 miles through seven states.

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Lutts graduates

Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua C. Lutts 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 Greg Lutts of Covington and Donna Snebold of Union. The private is a 2008 graduate of Larry A. Ryle High School.

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Karen Jetter’s aquascape at 3348 Booneland Trail is part of the 2009 Pondarama Tour. It features a 20-by-15 foot bog garden where the water feature begins. The paths and stone bridges cross over a 100 foot stream with six waterfalls until the stream drops 6 feet into the 30-by-40 foot pond. dria Pike, Jackson Florist on Madison Ave in Covington and Maddox Garden Center in Florence. On Saturday and Sunday you can pick up the brochure at Meyer Aquascapes Headquarters, 11011 Sand Run Road, in Whitewater Township. This is a great place to begin the tour with Meyer's 60-by-30 foot water feature. Dan Meyer, owner of Meyer Aquascapes has been installing custom Aquascape products for the last 12 years. He is a certified contractor with Aquascape Inc. and is an affiliated member of the Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. For further information about the Aquascapes Ponds or to download the brochure go to www.aquascapes.com click on Pondarama or call 513-941-8500.

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.Meyer Aquascapes announces its seventh annual Pondarama 2009. Homeowners at 34 locations will open their aquascapes so others can experience the joys and beauty of water gardening. Water features are located in Anderson, Amberley, Blue Ash, Cleves/Bridgetown, Colerain, Delhi/ Green Township, Evendale, Harrison, Liberty Township, Loveland, Milford, Morrow, North Bend, Reading and in the following communities in Kentucky, Boone County, Cold Spring, Covington, Fort Mitchell, Fort Thomas and Taylor Mill. Join for a two-day, selfguided tour of water gardens that display ecologically balanced ponds of various sizes and shapes and pondless waterfalls and streams. The tour begins on Saturday, July 25, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Selected features will be open Saturday evening for night viewing. Thirteen new additions are part of the tour this year. There are nine pondless waterfalls with streams ranging from 10 feet to 55 feet, 25 ponds and five bubbling rocks. The pond tour includes countless waterfalls and many streams with cascading water and many colorful fish, water plants and flowers. The scenic landscaped gardens complement these

had the opportunity to participate in bicycling and kayaking tours, tours of Palma City, the Caves of Drach and Costa Nord. Bataan also recently commemorated the Battle of Midway, wearing uniforms as they were worn in 1942 and playing Midway announcements throughout the day over the ship’s general announcing system.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Shaun M. Leicht, along with more than 2,500 sailors and Marines from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG), Norfolk, Va., and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), Camp Lejeune, N. C., are deployed to support Maritime Security Operations, provide crisis response capability and increase theater security cooperation and forward Naval presence in the Fifth and Sixth Fleet areas of operation. Leicht is a 2004 graduate of Boone County High School of Florence and joined the Navy in July 2005. He is the son of Melinda M. Jones Terry of Amelia, and Phillip W. Leicht of Florence. During a port call in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, the sailors and Marines hosted tours aboard ship. They also volunteered to assist residents and refurbish the grounds at the Association Sindrome de Down de Beleares, dedicated to helping persons with Down Syndrome. The sailors and Marines also

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July 16, 2009

Leadership honors Goddard for health care commitment By Pat Hunt Hoffmann Contributor

Chris Goddard was a champion of affordable, accessible health care long before it became part of the national consciousness. As CEO of HealthPoint Family Care – a private, nonprofit primary care medical and dental practice in Northern Kentucky – Goddard created a network of clinics that serve the region’s residents regardless of their ability to pay. He has opened the hearts of the community and opened to door to care for the indigent, and as a result, he is recognized as one of Leadership Northern Kentucky’s Leaders of Distinction. “Under Chris’ leadership,

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HealthPoint has nearly doubled its patient roster and opened five new medical offices,” said Dan Tobergte, president and CEO of Tri-Ed and the Goddard person who nominated Goddard for the award. HealthPoint began as a parttime volunteer effort in 1971 to provide healthcare to the poor. Today, HealthPoint serves 34,000 patients with a team of more than 75 healthcare professionals at offices in Covington, Latonia, and Bellevue. Additionally, HealthPoint operates the Pike Street Clinic for the Homeless in Covington, school-

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based health centers, and a mobile dental office. Goddard, who has been at the helm of HealthPoint for 10 years, deserves much of the credit for the expansion. Michael J. Hammons, past president of Vision 2015, said Goddard is indeed a Leader of Distinction. “The reasons go beyond the fact that Chris has strong leadership skills, cares deeply for the community, and works long hours on behalf of others and the betterment of the community,” Hammons said. “The reason I find Chris so worthy of this award is his strong faith, his uncompromising good cheer, and single focus in the face

HealthPoint began as a parttime volunteer effort in 1971 to provide healthcare to the poor. Today, HealthPoint serves 34,000 patients with a team of more than 75 healthcare professionals at offices in Covington, Latonia, and Bellevue. of whatever odds obstruct his way.” In addition to his work at HealthPoint, Goddard serves on the board of directors for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Primary

Care Association, and North Central Area Health Education Center. Goddard and his fellow Leaders of Distinction - all alumni of Leadership Northern Kentucky – 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, Robert Elliston, Michael Hammons, Bob Hoffer and Dale Silver. For information on dinners, call the Chamber at 578-8800. Pat Hunt Hoffmann is executive counsel at Pinger PR at Powers Agency and a volunteer with the Northern Kentucky Chamber.

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Freezing your bounty from the garden for cooking. Then toss the pieces into labeled and dated freezer safe containers. Be sure to leave some space for the product to expand as it freezes. That is it. Simple and easy. You can peel the tomatoes prior to freezing if you choose. If you do not remove the peel it will usually give you little tomato peel curly-cues in the cooked product. For other produce you need to blanch the product before freezing it. Blanching helps stop the

BUSINESS UPDATE Petrelli hired

Cathie Petrelli has joined the Florence office of Sibcy Cline Realtors as a residential real estate specialist. A real estate professional for eight years in South Carolina, Petrelli moved to Northern Kentucky where she worked in customer service in the office machine industry and as an administrative assistant and assistant to real estate brokers. She graduated from TriCo Technical College in Pendleton, S.C. and also attended Edison Community College in Fort Myers, Fla. Professionally, Petrelli is a member of the Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors as well as the Kentucky and National Associations of Realtors. She and her husband, Nick, reside in Hanover Park. They have two chil-

dren, Nicole and Natalie.

Barrett hired

Tonya Barrett has been appointed as an agent at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in the Boone County office, located at 2965 Washington St., Burlington. In her new position, Barrett will be calling on the residents of Boone County to offer a wide variety of insurance coverage through Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. She will be working with agency manager Mike Crane and the current staff in the Boone County office. Barrett is a graduate of Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Business degree in finance. She and her husband, Drew, have two children, Katelyn and Lucas. For more information, call 586-6142.

enzyme that causes the item to age. Blanching also helps remove any soil or bacteria from the item. Different products required different amounts time for blanching. To properly blanch foods, wash them and cut them into the pieces you want to freeze. Have a large pot of boiling water ready on the stove. Place a small amount of the produce into the boiling water. Allow the water to return to a boil and begin timing the blanching

the Home Builders in the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and president of the State Home Builders Association in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s. His mother Jean was a past president of the Woman Council of the State Home Builders Association and the National Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council President. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very excited to serve such a long standing and vital organization such as the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky,â&#x20AC;? said Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This association has an impressive history of representing the men and

The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) is seeking public input on the update to its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDs) for Northern Kentucky. The strategy covers all eight counties of the NKADD The CEDS helps guide economic development efforts at the NKADD. The

NKADD is recognized by The Economic Development Administration (EDA) as the Economic Development District (EDD) for the region. The completion of a CEDS is a precondition for assistance under public works or adjustment programs, economic development grants, for EDD designation, and for planning grants.

A copy of the CEDS is available for public inspection at the offices of the NKADD during normal business hours at 22 Spiral Drive, Florence, Ky. 41042. A copy is also available at www.NKADD.org. If any individual or organization has comments, questions, suggestions, or changes to the CEDS, they

Bonefish to host benefit A Bang Bang Night for Redwood is being held at the Bonefish Grill located at 588 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The evening includes live music, signature Bonefish Grill dishes and cocktails. The cost is $40 per person which includes two

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GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Pastor Vicki T. Garber www.gloriadei-nky.org Sunday Worship (Summer Schedule): Traditional............8:00 & 11:00 am Contemporary Outdoor (in the new meditative garden)....9:00 am Contemplative........5:30 pm Holy Communion at all services 2718 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills, KY 859-331-4694

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HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH Congratulations to John and Rosalie Jarman of Elsmere, Kentucky, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 11, 2009. The Jarmans have six children (Tina, Tony, Angie Tucker, Bonnie Frank, Brian & Chris), and thirteen grandchildren.

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Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. Sunday School for all ages 9:00A.M. We meet at the Creation Museum Exit 11, I-275, follow the signs to The Creation Museum Pastor Chuck Hickey 859-486-2923 Trinity Presbyterian is not affiliated with Answers in Genesis or the Creation Museum

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July 16, 2009

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What the ash beetle quarantine means Question: Yesterday, I saw a truckload of logs headed south on I-75 near Covington. Someone told me that it’s now illegal to move any wood from one area to another because of the ash beetles. Is that true? Answer: Twenty northern and central Kentucky counties are now under quarantine because of the emerald ash borer. The Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist, in agreement with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, recently issued a quarantine for the seven Kentucky counties where the beetles have already been found (Kenton, Campbell, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Jefferson, and Shelby), plus 13 counties near those seven, which includes

B o o n e , Bourbon, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Henry, Oldham, Owen, endleton, Mike Klahr PScott, TrimCommunity ble and Recorder W o o d f o r d guest counties. columnist O bJ r oy chk in, state entomologist and chair of the UK Department of Entomology, said the quarantine prevents the transportation of all hardwood species of firewood, ash trees, lumber, nursery stock or other material where the emerald ash borer is suspected into a non-quarantined area without a certificate or limited permit. Permits also are needed if ash wood products are transported from one state

to another state that has quarantined areas. Untreated products in a quarantine area may be moved out of the area with a permit between October and March, which is the pest’s nonflight season. Wood materials moved within Kentucky’s quarantined area do not need a permit. No permit is needed on ash products and firewood moving into a quarantined area as long as they did not originate in a quarantined area in another state or were not transported through a quarantined area. Individuals wishing to obtain a limited permit or certificate must have their wood products inspected by a member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Office of the State Entomologist. To obtain a certificate or limited permit, contact the Office of the State Entomologist at 859257-5838.

For those not familiar with the emerald ash borer, the adult form is a dark metallic green beetle about 1 ⁄2 inch long and 1⁄8 inch wide. The larvae burrows under the bark, creating serpentine galleries and destroying the vascular cambium, which is needed for future tree growth. The tunneling of the larvae also interferes with the normal flow of water, nutrients and sugars within the tree. Once the Emerald Ash Borer moves into an area, all species of ash (Fraxinus) are usually killed within a few years, unless treatment programs are put into place. Even then, many treated trees eventually die an early death. A professional certified arborist pesticide applicator may be consulted, or homeowners can treat their own ash trees with products containing imidacloprid, such as Bayer Advanced Tree &

Upcoming classes

• Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, Boone County Extension Office, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Free, but please call 586-6101 to register, or enroll online at www.ca.uky.edu/boone. • Emerald Ash Borer: Wednesday, July 29, 10-11 a.m., Boone County Extension Office, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Free, but please call 586-6101 to register, or enroll online at www.ca.uky.edu/boone. Shrub Insect Control, applied as a soil drench once a year. Ash component of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties is estimated at 14.5 percent of all woodland trees. A free class will be offered at 10 a.m. July 29 at the Boone County Extension Office to discuss the emerald ash borer and to answer homeowner questions about the traps, control options, the current quarantine, etc. Be sure to call 859-5866101 to register for the class. Possible infestations should be reported to the Emerald Ash Borer Hotline

at 1-866-322-4512 or the state entomologist’s office at 859-257-5838. More information on emerald ash borer can be found at the National Emerald Ash Borer Web site at http://emeraldashborer.info, or the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist’s Web site at www.uky.edu/ Ag/NurseryInspection/, or on the UK Entomology emerald ash borer site at http://pest.ca.uky.edu/EXT/ EAB/welcome.html. Mike Klahr is the Boone County Extension Agent for horticulture.

Artists invited to donate art for child abuse prevention Local and regional professional or established artists are asked to donate select pieces of their work to Family Nurturing Center for the 15th annual Art Affair. The Art Affair – Fiesta

Artistica will take place on Friday, Aug. 28, at The Grand located in Covington. The fun-filled evening includes an entertaining live auction and a large silent auction with all proceeds to

benefit Family Nurturing Center’s comprehensive programs designed to prevent, educate and treat all forms of child abuse and neglect and promote healthy family relationships.

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“The Art Affair has become a premier Northern Kentucky art event appealing to serious collectors as well as people who enjoy art and more importantly, want to help an unparalleled cause, “said Laura Cook Kroeger, chair of the 2009 Art Affair. “Art pieces range from less than $100 up to several thousand dollars.” Guests will enjoy their Sojourn In Spain with a Sangria bar, flamenco dancer, and unique Spanish cuisine. Tickets for the Spanish-themed event are $60 each and include an open bar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The evening event will once again include auction-

eer Scott Sedgwick from Art South Productions based in Atlanta to promote his international gallery pieces combined with donated works from local established and emerging artists. Area artists are asked to consider donating a piece in any medium at 100 percent in support of the Family Nurturing Center. Artists may choose to receive up to 50 percent of the value of the work. Artists are asked to determine the minimum bid or sale price. If the minimum bid is not achieved, the artwork can be returned to the artist. Interested artists can download an application form at

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www.familynurture.org or contact 859-525-3200, ext. 30. For 30 years, Family Nurturing Center has been at the forefront in providing quality, innovative and effective child abuse prevention, education and treatment programs including: • Nurturing Parenting Programs - Family based parenting education programs proven to help families develop healthier, stronger relationships. These free parenting programs are provided in multiple community locations. • Kids on the Block Child abuse education and awareness program using life-size puppets in local elementary schools and community events. This free traveling puppet show equips children with the tools they need to recognize, resist and report child abuse. • Protect and Comfort Infants - Public education program delivers information on ways to soothe and comfort infants and the dangers of shaking a baby. This free service is available to local hospitals and the community at-large. • Child Abuse Treatment - Individual and group therapy for children and families impacted by sexual abuse and other violent crimes. These free programs include a case management component for families in need. • Visitation - Supervised visitation promotes healthy relationships between children and non-residential parents. Facilitated Visitation, an enhanced program of visitation, occurs only in our Hamilton County location. • Community Education and Training - Specialized fee-based training programs and seminars covering topics such as parenting, child development, child abuse recognition and reporting, impacts of abuse, the nurturing philosophy and more. For additional information about Family Nurturing Center visit www.familynurture.org.

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DEATHS

Jo Ann Castle

Jo Ann Castle, 73, Independence, died July 4, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a floral designer, member of St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring and won the Women’s Kentucky State Bowling Championship in 1960. Her daughter, Brenda Castle, died in 1996. Survivors include her son, Scott Castle of Clermont, Fla.; daughters, Ramona Sharp of Elgin, Ill. and Julie Schwier of Independence; sisters, Patricia McGrath of Edgewood and Mary Deslongchamps of Sadieville; brothers, Frank Kidney of Alexandria, Stephen Kidney of Florence and David Kidney of Oak Harbor, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements.

William Dadosky

William E. Dadosky, 83, Erlanger, died July 8, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an office manager for 42 years with NCR, member and grand master of Knights of Columbus, Elsmere, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6423, Erlanger, St. Henry Parish in Elsmere, World War II veteran who received a Bronze Star and secretary for St. Henry Credit Union. His son, Mark Dadosky, died in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Doris Dadosky; daughters: Anne M. Cahill of Erlanger, Mary Beth Chasteen and Nancy E. Addington of Florence; sons, William J. Dadosky of Florence, John D. Dadosky of Toronto, Canada, Benjamin C. Dadosky of Union, Paul D., Lawrence R. and Jerome T. Dadosky, all of Cincinnati; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017; or St. Henry Church, 3813 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018.

Her husband, Ernest Harvey Gamble and daughter, Alma Barth, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Eileen Nichols of Venice, Fla.; sons, Joe and Bill Gamble of Florence, Ernie Gamble of Union, Don Gamble of Crestview and Nick Gamble of Lakeside Park; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Glenn Jones

Glenn E. Jones, 72, Union, died July 11, 2009, at his home. He was a supervisor for Williamson Heating & Cooling, a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Big Bone Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent, church clerk, treasurer and deacon. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ransdell Jones of Union; two sons, Mark Jones of Florence and Keith Jones of Burlington; two sisters, Dorothy Williamson and Phyllis Ransdell of Florence and three grandchildren. Burial was in Big Bone Church Cemetery in Union. Memorials: Big Bone Baptist Church, 11036 Big Bone Church Road, Union, KY 41091.

Jack Jones Jr.

Jack “Butch” Jones Jr., 46, Erlanger, died July 8, 2009, St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a customer service representative for Xerox Corp. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Hester Jones; son, Eric Wind of Alexandria; daughter, Rachel Wind of Erlanger; mother, Marilyn Gordon

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William R. Murphy, 52, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Houston Rd. and Turfway Rd., May 28. Chelsea R. Snapp, 19, alcohol intoxication in a public place at I-75 southbound, May 28. Amanda L. Allison, 31, DUI at Dixie Hwy., May 27. Larry W. Brossart, 68, DUI at Mall Rd. and U.S. 42, May 27. Sara L. Riegelsberger, 29, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended operator’s license at Burlington Pk., May 27. Zion Z. Zimmerman, 26, shoplifting, public intoxication at 1030 Mall Circle Rd., May 27. Douglas R. McDaniel Jr., 21, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended operator’s license at Curtis Ave., May 27. Javier E. Garcia Nataren, 29, alcohol intoxication in public place at 8405 U.S. 42, June 6. Kenneth R. Wehby, 39, alcohol intoxication in public place at 134 Center St., June 6. Richard L. Hart, 41, disorderly conduct at Ashgrove Pl., June 5. Gabriel S. Minkel, 31, possession controlled substance, drug paraphernalia at Richwood Rd., June 4. Jeffrey A. Poteete, 27, possession controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence at 7150 Houston Rd., June 4. Jose Gomez, 21, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license at 281 Richwood Rd., June 2. Zachary T. Dugan, 19, failure to or improper signal, carrying a concealed weapon at Turfway Rd./Burlington Pk., June 2. Benjamin F. Stirrat, 21, one headlight, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license at Burlington Pk./Limaburg Ck., June 2. Marc E. Flick, 44, speeding 7 mph over limit, reckless driving, DUI, fleeing or evading police at Bullittsville Rd./Fawn Dr., June 2. Shawn E. Wolff, 25, reckless driving,

failure to produce insurance card, failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation, DUI at I-75, June 2.

Incidents/Reports Burglary

Items stolen from Five-Star Gymnastics in an overnight burglary at 1405 Jamike Ave., May 18. John Deere Supply was broken into overnight at 1325 Donaldson Rd., May 18. Terminix was broken into overnight at 1325 Donaldson Rd., May 18. Kanef USA was broken into overnight at 2762 Circleport Dr., May 18. Tools stolen from residence at 26 Dortha Ave., May 27. Items stolen from residence at 44 Circle Dr., May 27. Items stolen from residence at 132 Center St., May 27. Items stolen from victim’s residence at 200 Christian Dr., May 21. Storage building entered; rolls of copper piping and jigsaw stolen at 8000 Preakness Dr., June 5. Fenced area and shed entered; four kegs removed at 4931 Houston Rd., June 4.

Criminal mischief

Pellet gun damaged building at 7415 Burlington Pk., May 28. Vehicle damaged intentionally at 212 Locust Dr., May 27. Glass door damaged at 8405 U.S. 42, June 6. Vehicle’s steering column and ignition switch damaged at 7232 Burlington Pk., June 5. Unknown subject damaged a vending machine possibly taking cash from the machine at 1717 Airport Exchange, May 31.

Forgery of a prescription

Prescription not authorized at 7370 Turfway Rd., June 3.

Fraudulent use of a credit card

Unknown subject used victim’s credit card to make several purchases at

10042 Brixton Dr., May 29.

Impersonating a police officer

A subject came into D1 Auto Sales and pretended to be a police detective at 10760 Dixie Hwy., May 27.

Possession of a controlled substance

Suspect arrested on warrants in possession of drug paraphernalia with residue on it believed to be heroin at Richwood Rd., June 4.

Receiving stolen property

Stolen items found at Quick Cash Pawn Shop at 134 Center St., May 27. Suspect seen operating a stolen van at 15 Shelby, June 8.

Theft

Subject attempted to steal from Hot Topic at 1030 Mall Rd., May 27. Watch stolen from victim’s residence at 10 Sycamore Dr., May 14. Basketball goal stolen from victim’s driveway at 2659 Edenbridge Dr., April 13. Victim’s property stolen at 255 Merravay Dr., May 26. Purse stolen from break room at Hobby Lobby at 7932 Connector Dr., May 21. Vehicle believed to have been taken at 15 Shelby, June 6.

Items removed from storage unit at 8080 Stielen Dr., June 6. Necklace missing at 7373 Turfway Rd., June 5. Wallet taken at 7285 Turfway Rd., June 5.

Theft by failure to make required disposition of property Vehicle not registered and dealer not in business at 6418 Dixie Hwy., June 5.

Theft from auto

Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle at 1804 Bordeaux Dr., May 15. Camera equipment taken from victimg’s vehicle, while it was parked at Neilson at 7400 Industrial Rd., April 27. Items taken from victim’s vehicle at 1141 Appomattox Dr., May 28. Items taken from victim’s vehicle at Vivian Dr., May 27. Items taken from victim’s vehicle at 6975 Burlington Pk., May 26. Purse stolen from victim’s vehicle at 70 Bustetter Dr., May 21. Items taken from victim’s vehicle at 2215 Bourbon St., May 20.

Theft of a controlled substance

Controlled substance stolen from victim’s residence at 7404 Shenandoah Dr., May 21.

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Kenton Daniels

Kenton T. Daniels, 67, Florence, died July 5, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was vice president for NCR Corp. and member of Florence Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Daniels; sons, Kent Daniels of N.C., Steve and Jeff Daniels of Cincinnati; stepdaughters, Candy Taylor of Columbus, Ind. and Cathy Van Bibler of Windfield, W.V.; mother, Reba Daniels of Bidwell, Ohio; sister, Peggy Rucker of Gallipolis, Ohio; brother, David Daniels of San Antonio, Texas; and eight grandchildren. Entombment was in Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Gallipolis, Ohio. Stith Funeral Home, Florence, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mt. Zion Road, Florence, KY 41042; or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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DEATHS From B9 of Florence; sisters, Lucy Gordon and Cindy Donofrio of Elsmere, Carrie Overback of Covington; and two grandchildren. Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Kentucky State Park Foundation, Post Office Box 4961, Louisville, KY 40204.

Grace Lane

Grace L. Peeno Lane, 98, of Florence, formerly of Constance, died July 9, 2009, at Florence Park Care Center. She was a homemaker and member of Constance Church of the Brethren. Her husband, William L. “Red” Lane, died in 1988. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Burial was in Peeno Cemetery, Hebron. Memorials: Constance Church of the Brethren, c/o Shirley Peeno, 2139 Hollow Tree Court, Hebron, KY 41048.

Roy Thornberry Sr.

Roy E. Thornberry Sr., 68, of Covington, formerly of Ludlow, died July 7, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was an engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, member of Southside Baptist Church of Covington. Survivors include his wife, Vada L. Jones Thornberry; daughters, Aletha Ann Baron of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Rita Wofford Dickmann of Ludlow; sons, George and Roy Thornberry, both of Florence, Sam Thornberry of Fort Drum, N.Y., Chris Thornberry of Cleveland, Ohio, Ron and Randy Wofford, both of Ludlow; mother, Annie Thornberry of Covington; 30 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Burial was in Burlington Cemetery. Memorials: Southside Baptist Church Daycare Program, 1501 Holman St., Covington, KY 41011.

Michael Tibbs

Michael James Tibbs, 30, a roofer, died July 3, 2009, St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include his son Michael James Tibbs of Erlanger; daughter, Brittany Paige Tibbs of Erlanger; mother, Linda Wehrman Tibbs of Florence; father, Michael R. Tibbs of Carlisle; brothers, Jason Anthony and Josh Frazee; and sister, Tasha Frazee, all of Aurora, Ind. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Covington.

Bill Timmerding

Bill Timmerding, 67, Taylor Mill, died July 7, 2009, at his home. He worked for 27 years as a car man for CSX Railroad, was an Army veteran, member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, Knights of Columbus Kehoe Council No. 1764 in Ludlow and a Knothole baseball coach. Survivors include his wife, Cookie Timmerding; daughters, Jenny Sketch of Independence, Michele Sanning of Erlanger and Amy Branham of Amelia, Ohio; sons, Sean and Jeremy Timmerding of Latonia; brothers, Dave Timmerding of Florence, John Timmerding of Independence and Tom Timmerding of Latonia; sisters, Rita Tobler of Taylor Mill, Diane Vogelsang and Joy Bohman of Latonia; and 10 grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Anthony Parish, 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015; or Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015.

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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.

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