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Lots of fair fun
Be sure to check out the Boone County Fair program inside this issue. The program is full of fun and interesting fair stories, as well as a schedule of events. – SPECIAL SECTION, INSIDE
Recruit to ship out
Military enlistments are up, according to a local Army recruiting station commander. And while other high school graduates are enjoying their summer vacation, 18year-old Patrick Ferrell of Burlington is planning to spend the last half of his summer at boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. – LIFE, PAGE B1
All-Stars win state
The Boone County 8U KABA Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth All Star team won the state championship at the Cal Ripken 8U Eastern Kentucky State baseball tournament July 17-19 at Fern Creek Park in Louisville. – SPORTS, PAGE A9
Massey to run
A school board member may step up to the national stage. Boone County Schools Board of Education Member Ed Massey has gotten the green light to run for secretary treasurer of the National School Board Association. – SCHOOLS, PAGE A7
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A month and a half after losing its Chrysler franchise, Zimmer Motors is seeing some successes but still feeling the market out. “It has not been easy,” said General Manager John Zimmer. “We’re trying to get a handle on things.” Zimmer lost its franchise June 9 after a bankruptcy court demanded Chrysler get rid of some of its dealerships. Since then, Zimmer transitioned to selling used cars and doing repair and body work. Since June 9, Zimmer has lost eight of its 64 employees, either through layoffs or attrition. Despite this being what Zimmer calls the worst situation the 80-year-old dealership has ever faced, the company continues on. “You fight – no matter what your chance is,” he said. Support from the community has poured in, and most agree that Zimmer Motors got a raw deal, Zimmer said. “If we go to Kroger with our Zimmer shirt on, people stop us and ask us how we’re doing,” he said. Changing to a used car business model in the middle of a recession has been challenging, but so far things are looking up, Zimmer said. “We’ve been happy with our volume and pleased with our ability to stay competitive,” he said. Zimmer credits their early success to customers that have been there for years. “The loyalty of our customers has been the reason we haven’t
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The Chrysler logo still hangs at Zimmer Motors even through Chrysler revoked the the dealer's franchise. According to General Manager John Zimmer, Chrysler is responsible for removing the logo and hasn't come yet. closed the doors,” he said. As the dealership adjusts, some hope of going back to the way it was is coming from Washington, D.C. The Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act is making its way through Congress. The act could require Chrysler and GM to reinstate the up to 3,300 dealerships whose franchises have or will be revoked as part of the companies’ bankruptcies. Zimmer isn’t sure if the act will
chise and sell new, but the process will take time. “You don’t remake a business in three or four weeks,” Zimmer said. Zimmer trusts that whatever brand the dealership sells will be successful because his company has earned the loyalty of the community, and they will keep coming back. “I speak for all the Zimmers and all the employees to thank the community,” Zimmer said.
Trip scandal enters judge’s race By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
The hotly contested race for Boone County judge-executive has become even more intense. Controversy involving the Kentucky Association of Counties and how it implicates Boone County entered the campaign last week. Commissioner Cathy Flaig, who is challenging Judge-Executive Gary Moore in next year’s Republican primary, is questioning a 2005 trip to Hawaii by county officials including Moore, among other allegations. A statement her campaign issued said “at the time Flaig deemed the Hawaii trip as an abuse of taxpayer funds and refused to take the trip.” Moore in an e-mail to the Recorder said four years ago he attended the National Association of Counties annual meeting July 15-17, 2005. He said Commissioners Charlie Kenner and Terri Moore and then-County Administrator James Parsons accompanied
him. He said some spouses also traveled with them but at their own expense. Moore said the funds primarily used for the trip were from a fund budgeted annually, specifically for conferences, training and travel that the Fiscal Court unanimously approved for fiscal year 2006. He said he used his personal SkyMiles (frequent flyer miles by Delta Air Lines) to pay for his own airfare. He said KACo volunteered to pay for his hotel room which saved county tax dollars. “It’s interesting that Commissioner Cathy Flaig has attended many of the NACo and KACo meetings but chose to select one that she missed,” Moore said. KACo is supported by taxpayers. How officials spent money has been the subject of numerous articles in the Lexington HeraldLeader where the newspaper found abuses. KACo is being audited by state Auditor Crit Luallen’s office. The newspaper has also reported that the Hawaii trip was fund-
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ever be approved, but he’s glad to see that both GM and Chrysler have begun looking for an alternative solution that wouldn’t require legislation. “The heat is on GM and Chrysler,” Zimmer said. In recent weeks, Chrysler finally responded to Zimmer’s request for how to re-franchise, though no system is in place to do so yet. In the meantime, Zimmer has begun to investigate looking at other car brands to start a fran-
ed by KACo, but KACo told the Recorder they do not possess any documentation showing it paid for Moore’s plane ticket or hotel. Moore took two other KACofunded trips, the Herald-Leader reported. The newspaper said KACo paid for Moore’s hotel in Washington, D.C., in March 2007. The newspaper reported KACo paid Moore’s hotel and flight to Kansas City in summer 2008 for a NACo trip. Moore said he attends several of the annual NACo legislative and annual conferences. He said “from time to time KACo has offered to cover some of this expense, saving the citizens of Boone County budgeted tax dollars.” Flaig said in an e-mail she has only attended NACo and KACo events that she deemed useful in serving Boone County taxpayers and ones that required only reasonable travel expenses. “While I have personally paid for some expenses, any expenses that have been paid by the county for my travel has always been for
modest accommodations,” she said, later saying she has never accepted any expensive gifts or any travel from KACo or NACo to attend an event. Moore takes issue with Flaig bringing up the Hawaii trip now. “I feel the citizens of Boone County want to select a judgeexecutive based on their record and vision for the county which is why I will make that the focus of my campaign,” he said. “Perhaps Commissioner Flaig feels compelled to launch negative attacks because she has no real vision to move Boone County forward.” Flaig said the issue surfaced because of the ongoing KACo investigation. She said she believes “that the public deserves to know who has participated in this misuse of tax dollars.” She said her “vision for Boone County is to have a county government that lives within (its) means, gives tax relief to working families, respects property owners’ rights and is business friendly.”
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A story in the July 16 Recorder misidentified Karen Franxman, Union city events coordinator.
Touch-A-Truck Day
The Boone County Parks & Recreation Department has its Touch-A-Truck Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington just past the Boone County Fairgrounds. Children will be able to climb, blow air horns and pretend to drive different trucks.
Theater auditions
Auditions for the Union Community Theatre’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown� are 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Ryle High School. Please arrive no later than 8:45 p.m. The theater is seeking roles for men and one woman ages 18 and older. One should prepare a brief monologue, no more than 32 measures of a song (bring your own accompaniment) and you might be asked to perform a dance. Resumes and headshots are preferred but not required. The theater also needs
crew members (ages 14 and older). Those interested must also attend the auditions. A choreographer (a paid position) is needed too. The show is 8 p.m. Sept. 24-26 and 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ryle’s theatre. The theater’s Web site is http://web.me.com/mousiech ick5/Union_Community_Theatre. For more information, email unionct@gmail.com.
Richard Miller to the Boone County Zoning Appeals and Adjustment Board. Miller is an engineer at CDS Associates Inc. in Florence. His term expires June 30, 2013.
PVA inspections
The Boone County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office will be in Kingsgate Crossing and Deer Creek for reassessments during the week of Aug. 3. Don’t be alarmed if you see staff members in these areas. They will be in a marked vehicle and have identification available upon request. If you have questions, contact Boone County PVA Cindy Rich at cindy.rich@ boonecountyky.org.
Unemployment rises
Unemployment in Boone County increased for June, according to the state. The county’s rate was 9.7 percent. That’s an increase from May’s rate of 9.3 percent. The county’s June 2008 rate was 5.4 percent. The state’s June 2009 rate was 11.1 percent.
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The Boone County Fiscal Court on July 21 approved Judge-Executive Gary Moore appointing Union resident
Preteen Night at pool
Union Pool in Union has Preteen Night 8-10 p.m. Friday, July 31, for preteens entering grades six, seven and eight only. No parents are allowed. Admission is $5 per person. Each participant receives a slice of pizza and a beverage. Union Pool staff will provide adult supervision.
Senior picnic tickets
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.
Open house
An open house at the restored home of Thomas Zane Roberts is 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 5074 Middle Creek Road, Burlington. Boone Circuit Judge Anthony Frohlich owns the house and Bo Weaver, senior pastor of The Bridge Community Church of Northern Kentucky, restored it. It’s to be used as a retreat center. Roberts built a solar clock. He died in 1925. Kentucky News Service
Lawn care class
The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service in Burlington has a free class called “Lawn Establishment and Care� 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Participants will learn how to care and seed for established and new lawns. Call 586-6101 to register. Enroll online at www.ca.uky.edu/boone.
Bag fee increasing
Delta Air Lines on July 21 announced that those checking their luggage at the airport will be assessed an additional $5 per bag beginning next month. The Atlanta-based carrier, which operates a hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, already charges $15 for the first bag and $25 for a second bag.
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The fees will start on Aug. 4 for tickets purchased on or after July 15. Passengers who prepay for bags when checking in online at www.delta.com will not be assessed the additional $5 surcharge, the airline says. Kentucky News Service
Home sales fall
In Northern Kentucky, home sale activity continued to slide – falling 7.2 percent with 491 sales over June of 2008, data from the Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors showed. Prices on both sides of the river also remained below last year’s levels. In Southwest Ohio, which makes up 80 percent of the local housing market, the median price dropped 10.3 percent to $130,000. The median price is the midpoint of all sales. In Northern Kentucky, the median price fell 9.4 percent to $125,000. Nationally, sales were less than 1 percent behind the activity reported in June 2008. The national median price was $181,800, 15.4 percent lower than 12 months earlier. For the first half of the year, sales were 11.2 percent below 2008’s pace in Southwest Ohio with 8,460 homes sold. In Northern Kentucky, sales were down 18.1 percent compared to the first half of last year. Kentucky News Service
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Union girl excelling on her horse By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
Jessica Fields already did quite well at the Kentucky State 4-H Horse Show earlier this summer. But she still plans to participate at the Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair Aug. 1 and Aug. 3-8 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington. Fields, 10, Union, said she’ll be competing in the poles and barrels categories with her horse Redman at the fair. “Hopefully, I’ll do good. I don’t care if I get first but I hopefully want to place at least,” she said. The state competition
was June 28 to July 4 in Louisville. Fields placed first in the 13 and under age group for barrels, poles, showmanship and stakes. “I think it’s pretty cool,” Jessica said. Suzanne Fields, Jessica’s mother, said Jessica started showing horses by herself when she was 2 years old. One day at that age Suzanne was leading her through the pattern, Jessica told her she wasn’t running fast enough and she wanted to do it herself. Suzanne said Jessica was on her pony. “She’s an amazing rider,” Suzanne said. “She’s always been talented.” Jessica said horses have
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minds of their own. She rode Redman for all four categories. The horse’s registered name is Rapt in Sugars Pride. Jessica said his real name was Chance when they got him but they already had a Chance so they had to rename him. Jessica’s aunt suggested the name Redman. He’s a quarterhorse. “When we go in (the arena) he doesn’t really like to go in,” she said. “He fights and everything. He doesn’t want to go in.” Jessica said she has people walk her in with other horses and Redman usually calms down easily with that.
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Treats and more, time for Boone fair By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
As summer continues, it’s time for rides, tasty treats and 4-H livestock competitions. Boone County’s week of such revelry is almost here. The Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair is Saturday, Aug. 1, and continues Monday, Aug. 3, through Satur-
day, Aug. 8 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington. The fair’s first day includes something new this year. A free finishing derby for youth ages 15 and younger is 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the lake in front of the fairgrounds. John Walton, president of the fair board, said the lake will be stocked and it will be
a catch-and-release event. He said there will be prizes and it’s planned that all participants will get something to remember their trip. “Well ... due to the economy situation, we’re hoping that people realize that the fair is a family-oriented entertainment area or facility and that they will still come out and participate in
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Moore pleads not guilty Scheben said the warrant was to photograph Moore’s injuries from the shooting. Investigators also hoped he would show them the crime scene and describe what he saw the night of the shooting. He was the sole witness, and he has previously cooperated with the investigation. Scheben said Martin became “belligerent” and said his client wouldn’t submit to the search warrant. The investigators instead served Moore with an arrest warrant and took him to the sheriff’s department for the photographs, Scheben said. Martin said that’s when police kept him from seeing
scription drugs at a hospital,” he said. “…This charge we’re here on today – I question the timing and significance of it.” But Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Tally Smith opposes lowering the bond because Moore is charged with nine felonies and has a felony drug record. Frohlich said he would take the issue under consideration. Smith requested an evidentiary hearing if he decides to review the bond. “I’m absolutely confident the proof will demonstrate he’s a significant flight risk and he’s at a significant risk of re-offending,” she said. “I think the evidence will completely bear that out.” Martin also accused the Boone County Sheriff’s Department of denying Moore access to an attorney the day he was arrested, a charge the department denies. Sheriff’s spokesman Tom Scheben said investigators notified Martin the morning of July 7 that they planned to serve Moore with a search warrant at his parents’ home, where he lived upon his release from the hospital.
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Moore while they questioned him about the shooting. “I was never allowed to talk to my client for two and a half hours,” he told the judge. “I was never allowed to advise my client of his rights.” But Scheben said investigators only photographed the wounds and did not question Moore without an attorney. “Why would we jeopardize our case like that?” he said. “It’s too important a case to allow that to happen.” Moore remains at the Boone County jail in lieu of $40,000 cash bond.
elle’s orthodontist office on one side of the house and of a brick house, owned by St. Paul’s Catholic Church on the other. The church used the house for Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings. “It’s fortunate the time it came in, 3:20 p.m. on a Sunday, you have church in the morning and they were supposed to have a Scout meeting here at 5 p.m. and on any given day the doctor’s office was open it would be full of patients. We would have had some causalities,” Muench said. Kentucky News Service
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Smith running for fiscal court By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
Steve Smith, a former Boone County Republican Party chairman and ally of Judge-Executive Gary Moore, is running for Commissioner Cathy Flaig’s seat on the Boone County Fiscal Court in 2010. Smith said several people that he could support started bowing out of running. He said Moore was one of many that encouraged him to run. “I think what you’ll see in subsequent press releases (is) that I have very wide support amongst the Boone County Republican Party, executive committee and elected officials,” he said. In a statement, he said his expertise in technology will be valuable. “I want to continue the county’s tradition of delivering high-quality services to residents while at the same time keeping taxes low. Advanced technology will help us deliver those services efficiently and cost-effectively,” he said in the statement. “I’d also like to continue
the county’s f o c u s e d efforts on economic development and job growth. We’ve had Smith great success in the past attracting businesses to Boone County. Now more than ever, we need to build on that success.” Secretary of State Trey Grayson and U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, both Boone County Republicans, endorsed Smith. Smith has been involved in Republican politics and the community. He’s currently on the Boone County Republican Party’s Executive Committee. He has served as a campaign treasurer for Moore and Grayson. He was an alternate delegate to last year’s Republican national convention. Smith said he’ll resign as Moore’s campaign treasurer. Smith still plans to support Moore in his race. Flaig is running against Moore in the Republican primary for judge-executive.
She said, “Steve is one of many good qualified candidates that had contacted me for running for my seat.” She said she wishes him well and that’s all she was going to say. Smith is chairman of the Boone-Florence Water Commission and vice chairman of the Boone County Water District. He’s a former member and chairman of the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky. He has been a member of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation’s board. Smith, 45, Hebron, has lived in Boone County for 14-15 years. He said he’s from the Aurora, Ind., area but has lived in the Tristate his whole life. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with honors from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati and an associate’s degree in management information systems from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He is married to his wife, Leslie. He is director of information technology for the law firm of Taft Stettinius & Hollister.
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Brown running for Boone clerk By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
Former Boone County Republican Party chairman Kenny Brown is again running for Boone County clerk in 2010. Brown ran four years ago but lost in the Republican primary to Ed Moore, another former chairman of the Boone GOP. Moore withdrew less than a month before the general election that year because of lying about serving in Vietnam. Democrat Rena Ping won the election, succeeding Democrat Marilyn Rouse who decided not to run for a third term. “I will consider it an honor to have the opportu-
nity to serve Boone County as county clerk and I will utilize my business, technology and public Brown service experience to provide an efficient, secure and customer friendly clerk’s office,” Brown said in a statement. Brown, 44, Florence, has been active in politics in addition to being a former Boone County Republican Party chairman. He is currently on the party’s executive committee. He is a former chairman of Citizens for Lower Taxes, a group he cofounded. The organization was opposed to last year’s
park tax ballot question that voters rejected. Brown grew up in Union, graduated from Boone County High School in 1983 and played football at the University of Kentucky. He is employed by North American Bioproducts Corp. as a regional sales manager. “After knowing and working with Kenny Brown for nearly two decades I cannot think of a more uniquely qualified candidate,” state Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, said in a statement. “Boone County is fortunate that someone with Kenny’s successful business experience and character is willing to step up and run for public office.”
Wal-Mart hosts CASA fundraiser In Boone County, at least 17 abused or neglected children are on a waiting list for a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, volunteer. A total of 185 children are now being served in Boone County by CASA volunteers. The organization needs the public’s help. In recognition of CASA Awareness Day in Kentucky, volunteers will be at more than 50 Wal-Mart stores on Thursday, Aug. 6, collecting donations from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. These donations will allow Kentucky CASA to recruit more volunteers and offer specialized, in-service training for volunteers and
staff in sexual abuse and drug-related effects on families. “The difference that a CASA can make in the life of a child is truly extraordinary,” said Kentucky CASA board member and former Boone County CASA board member State Rep. Addia Wuchner. “Without a person to be the child’s voice to the court, we run the risk of losing children in the system. CASA volunteers not only prevent children from being lost, but ensure that their voices are heard,” Wuchner said. Gov. Steve Beshear is proclaiming Aug. 6 CASA Awareness Day in Kentucky. Last year, CASA volunteers
advocated for more than 2,000 Kentucky children. During the past two years, the state’s family and juvenile courts have seen a dramatic increase in abuse, neglect and dependency cases. The total children before the courts is approximately 17,000, and consequently, there are increased requests from the courts for CASA workers. Many of those requests went unanswered due to a lack of available volunteers. For more information about how you can help the children of Boone County, contact Colleen Bohman at 586-1222 and visit your local Wal-Mart on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Church reaches out to neighbors Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church have been using the days of summer to reach out to the community and help their neighbors. Located at 9066 Gunpowder Road in Florence, the church organized “servant events” during the first two weeks of July as part of
the “50 Days of Ablaze,” a denomination-wide outreach. “To do our little part in Florence, we organized a couple events with local elderly women,” said church member Richard Howe of Florence. They were given names of older adults who needed
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Massey running for national post By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
A school board member may step up to the national stage. Boone County Schools Board of Education Member Ed Massey has gotten the green light to run for secretary treasurer of the National School Board Association (NSBA). If he gets the position, he’ll serve as “the face of the association” and advocate for public schools, Massey said. In addition, Massey would become the NSBA president in two
years after a term as secretary treasurer and a term as president-elect. If elected, Massey would be the first officer of the NSBA Massey from Kentucky. “I think it’s time for Kentucky to have a seat at the table,” Massey said. So far, Massey has resolutions of support from Boone County Schools and the boards of direc-
tors of both the Kentucky School Board Association, where he is immediate past president, and the nine-state central region of the NSBA. “To go in with that kind of momentum is very satisfying,” Massey said. If Massey were elected, Boone County would likely jump into the national spotlight, said Boone County Schools Board Chair Karen Byrd. “It would bring such benefit, not only for the district, but the entire state,” Byrd said.
Massey has always been passionate about public schools, and this position would be a larger platform for pleading the case for schools, said Boone County Schools Superintendent Randy Poe. “He’s not pursuing it for himself; he’s pursuing it for the children of Boone County,” Poe said. By rule, Massey would retain his position on the Boone County School Board if elected. “You’ve got to remember where you came from,” Massey said.
Competition has already popped up as the Pacific region of the NSBA has put forth a candidate. The final decision will be made in April 2010. To support Massey, he can be e-mailed at massey@fuse.net or letters can be written directly to the NSBA. “Not everyone will agree with what I do or what I’ve done, but no one can deny my love for public schools,” Massey said.
Boone Schools plans bus garage By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
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From left: H.B. Deatherage, Jacqueline Webb and Ted Bushelman hold a check for a $500 scholarship Webb received to study communications at Thomas More College.
Businessmen help local student By Emily Teaford eteaford@nky.com
A local group is extending its reach from helping local businesses to high school students. The Boone County Businessmen’s Association awarded one Boone County high school student a $500 scholarship. To be eligible, the student had to be accepted at Thomas More College, declare a major in communications, and provide a list of accomplishments and community involvement. H.B. Deatherage, chairman for
BCBA, said the group wanted to help the youth. “Boone County Businessmen wanted to do more for the community,” Deatherage said. “We put this scholarship together and it’s the first we’ve ever done.” Ted Bushelman, a director-atlarge for BCBA, was the co-sponsor for the scholarship. Bushelman donated half of the money. “I wish someone had helped me when I was going to school,” Bushelman said. “When Boone County Businessmen said they wanted to do a scholarship I want-
ed to be involved.” The first recipient of the scholarship was Jacqueline Webb. Webb graduated from Walton High School. She played bassoon and flute in the high school band and was a member of the soccer team. Webb said she has always been interested in the media and was honored to receive the scholarship. Deatherage said the BCBA hopes to co-sponsor another scholarship next year.
Boone County Schools looks to add a very large bus stop. The district is finalizing plans for a new bus garage on the Stephens Elementary property. The new garage will allow most of the district’s buses to be parked in one location and provide a centralized location for maintenance and repair. “It’s been talked about doing a bus garage for 20-something years, and we’re finally doing it,” said Superintendent Randy Poe. Building plans call for a garage with 10 bays and an office and storage space, said Ehmet Hayes, the project’s architect. Of the 10 garage bays, four are alternate bids. An alternate bid is a part of the project that’s not set in stone and will be considered based on the cost of the project. To figure out the design, Hayes visited a tractor-trailer dealer for ideas. He left with the idea of pairing garage bays so buses would be
face-to-face with the garage doors on the end. This would allow mechanics to keep their tools in the middle to work more efficiently on two buses and a tow truck could drive through the garage bays when dropping off a bus. “It’s a very serviceable, not flashy building by any means,” Hayes said. The district also looked to Fayette County Public Schools to see how they handled bus storage. Fayette County has 30,000 students, the number of students Boone County is projected to grow into in 25 years. “This will allow us to support that many students,” Poe said. The district is hurrying plans along with the $3.5 million project in order to capitalize on the lower bids construction companies are offering as a result of the recession, Hayes said. “We’re seeing some great bids,” he said. The district expect to accept a bid in September and have the garage fully functional by next summer.
College hosts Discovery Day
High school students and their families are invited to “discover” the College of Mount St. Joseph at the Discovery Day on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the College Theatre. Discovery Day is a free event that offers high school students the opportunity to tour the campus, attend a mock class, learn about financial aid, have lunch with faculty and students, and receive information on the many services the Mount offers its students, such as
the Learning Center and the Career and Experiential Education Center. For more information or to register for the event, call the Office of Admission at (513) 244-4531 or 1-800-654-9314, ext. 4531, or register online at www.msj.edu/discovery-day. The Mount is located at the corner of Delhi and Neeb roads in Delhi Township. Directions to the Mount can be viewed online at www.msj.edu/directions. Free parking is available on campus.
State receives $651 million in recovery funds Kentucky will receive $651 million as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s State Fiscal Stabilization Fund program, Gov. Steve Beshear announced July 27. The new, one-time appropriation is part of approximately $48.6 billion the U.S. Department of Education has awarded to governors to help stabilize state and local budgets and help school districts and postsecondary institutions avoid severe budget cuts and retain teachers and other staff. Beshear and the Office of the State Budget Director submitted Kentucky’s application in June. Approval of the application was received July 27 from the U.S. Department of Education. “We are pleased with the approval of Kentucky’s application for these much-needed funds,” Beshear said. “It’s important to understand that these are not extra dollars, but dollars we relied on to keep SEEK funding and
higher education funding whole as part of the 2010 Fiscal Year budget.” Beshear’s plan to fill an estimated $1 billion hole in this fiscal year’s budget protected critical priorities including the basic P-12 classroom funding formula known as SEEK as well as higher education. To accomplish this goal, 55 percent of the SFSF dollars ($358 million) will be used to fill the gap between the amount of state funds appropriated for SEEK and the amount needed to guarantee the $3,866 base per-pupil funding. That leaves $293 million in state stabilization funds for the 2011 Fiscal Year budget. Many states used state stabilization dollars to balance Fiscal Year 2009 budgets. Kentucky did not, leaving funding to help address budget challenges in 2010 and 2011. Kentucky’s public K-12 school districts and postsecondary institutions will receive SFSF funds in combination with General Fund
appropriations. Funds are being provided to states in exchange for a commitment to advance essential education reforms to benefit students from preschool through postsecondary education. In the application for initial funding, Beshear indicated that Kentucky will abide by the four major criteria for SFSF monies, which include taking action to: • Make improvements in teacher effectiveness and in the equitable distribution of qualified teachers for all students, particularly students who are most in need; • Establish pre-K-to-collegeand-career data systems that track progress and foster continuous improvement; • Make progress toward rigorous college- and career-ready standards and high-quality assessments that are valid and reliable for all students, including limited English proficient students and students with disabilities; and
• Provide targeted, intensive support and effective interventions for the lowest-performing schools In addition to supporting the prescribed school improvement and reform strategies, funds may be used to pay salaries to avoid teacher and other staff lay-offs. The SFSF program may also help support the modernization, renovation and repair of school and college facilities, particularly facilities for early childhood education and for the community and should create “green” buildings. School districts will access their SFSF through an application process that will be managed by the Kentucky Department of Education. Funds will be made available in two phases. Phase I state applications were due by July 1, and upon approval, a portion of the funds can be made available. The balance of the funds will be made available to states with approval
of Phase II applications which will be due in September. Eighty-two percent of Kentucky’s SFSF allocation is dedicated to education, while 18 percent of the funds will be distributed to other essential government services. SFSF is a key element of the ARRA and is guided by the principles of ARRA. The overall goals of the ARRA are to stimulate the economy in the short term and invest in education and other essential public services to ensure the long-term economic health of the nation. Four principles guide the distribution and use of ARRA funds: • spend funds quickly to save and create jobs • improve student achievement through school improvement and reform • ensure transparency, reporting and accountability • invest one-time ARRA funds thoughtfully to minimize the “funding cliff”
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SCHOOL NOTES All-American Scholar
The United States Achievement Academy announced that Brian K. Henry of Florence has been named an All-American Scholar. The USAA has established the All-American Scholar Award Program to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the academic disciplines. The All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3 or higher grade point average. Only scholars selected by a school instructor, counselor or other qualified sponsor are accepted. Henry, who attends R.A. Jones Middle School, was nominated for this honor by Mellissa Stolz. Henry will appear in the All-American Scholar Yearbook which is published nationally. Henry is the son of Sharon McCabe of Florence. His grandparents are Thomas and Nancy McCabe of Fort Mitchell and Nellie Henry of Covington.
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Heritage Academy inducted nine new members to the Heritage Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society, May 3, at a ceremony in the school. Ten other students were also inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The ceremony was held in the newly renovated gymnasium at Hertiage Academy. After a welcome by Howard Davis, principal of Heritage Academy, Mike O’Ryan gave a inspiring speech to the inductees. O’Ryan has been a benefactor at the school for many years, as well as serving as the president of the Heritage School Board. He runs a successful area business and had much wisdom about education to share with the guests. The induction of the new members was led by the Chapter President and member of the National Honor Society, Christina Harsaran. Harsaran was also the Valedictorian at the graduation ceremony May 17. Katy Stevens, a new member of the NHS, also graduated this year.
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Lindsay Maurer of Florence has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring term at Centre College in Danville. To be named to the Dean’s List students maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average. Maurer is the daughter of David and Vicki Maurer of Florence. She is a graduate of Boone County High School. For information, visit www.centre.edu.
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Kimberly Anne Humphrey of Union was among 339 undergraduates named to the Dean’s List this spring semester at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Students who achieve Dean’s List status have maintained a grade-point average of 3.7 or better (out of 4.0) for the semester. Humphrey is majoring in English literature and religion. For information on the school, visit www.denison.edu.
National College
The Florence campus of National College announced the graduates recognized at the 2009 Graduation Ceremony. The following students received their degrees and diplomas at the ceremony held May 31: Whitney Brogan, Laura Cabllero, Tasha Myers, Sara Williams and Eliane Yoder of Florence; Sandra Fritz, Stephanie Gewin and Rhonda Hermanek of Burlington; Melissa Hensley of Union; Natalie Ryder of Verona; and Diana Sams of Walton. For information on the school, visit www.nationalcollege.edu.
VMI
Daniel Johnson of Florence was among the 432 cadets who were recently named to the Dean’s List for the second semester of academic year 2008-2009 at the Virginia Military Institute. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a cadet must have a term grade point
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Villanova U.
Christopher Kearney from Union has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 spring semester at Villanova University. Kearney is a senior. Every year, students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5. For information, visit www.villanova.edu.
DePaul U.
DePaul University student Jessica V. Wielgus of Florence has been named to the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, full-time students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. DePaul University is the largest Catholic university
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Flagler College
Jacob William Boyle of Florence was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Flagler College. He was one of more than 350 Flagler seniors at the spring commencement ceremony April, 25 on the college campus in St. Augustine, Fla. Boyle also graduated cum laude. Flagler College is an independent four-year college that others 25 majors and 27 minors. For more information on the school, visit www.flagler.edu.
Transylvania U.
Notre Dame Academy graduate, Julie Ann Anderson, received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Transylvania University May 23 during a commencement ceremony on the front steps of historic Old Morrison. Anderson, a business administration major and biology minor, graduated summa cum laude with honors in business administration. She is the daughter of Anthony and Nancy Anderson of Florence. Founded in 1780 as the nation’s 16th college and the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains. For more information on the school, visit www.transy.edu.
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Boone County AllStars win state title The Boone County 8U KABA Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth All Star team won the state championship at the Cal Ripken 8U Eastern Kentucky State baseball tournament July 17-19 at Fern Creek Park in Louisville. The tournament featured 17 of the top teams from Louisville, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky. The Boone County team, managed by Steve Wagner, played six games in three days outscoring the opposition 84-22. Boone County would get off to a slow start in the first of two seeding games, suffering a close loss in their opener, falling to the East Louisville Sluggers by a score of 6-5. Boone County bounced back to win the second seeding game against the Jeffersontown Gold All Stars, 34-4. Boone earned a five seed in the single elimination portion of the tournament. In the first round Boone County beat the Mt. Washington All Stars 14-4 and in the second game Boone County beat the host Fern Creek All Stars 12-4. The semifinals matched Boone County again with the East Louisville Sluggers. Boone County came into the game focused and eliminated the Sluggers from the tournament by the final score of 14-2. The game was highlighted by a 10-run second inning. The championship game opponent would be a strong team from Prairie Village in Louisville. With Boone County leading 3-2 after three innings, a two-hour rain delay only added to the anticipation and excitement. Once play resumed, Boone limited the Prairie Village All Stars to only one base runner over the final three innings while adding two runs themselves and cruised to the 5-2 victory. After the game, Wagner received a buzz haircut from his players and coaches. “Reflecting back over the tournament, every player made a major contribution to our success.
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The Boone County 8U KABA Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth All Star team won the state championship at the Cal Ripken 8U Eastern Kentucky State baseball tournament July 17-19 at Fern Creek Park in Louisville. The tournament featured 17 of the top teams from Louisville, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky. The Boone County team, managed by Steve Wagner, played six games in three days, outscoring the opposition 84-22. Front row, from left: Ryan Clements, Andrew Gibson, Dylan Doverspike, Nate Bowman, and Sean McIntyre. Midlle row: Tyler Wagner, Luke Rader, Blaine Walters, Bryson Jones, and Noah Litke. Back row: Coach Andy Rader, Manager Steve Wagner, Coach Steve Litke. I can honestly say this has been my best experience since I began coaching 4 years ago,” said Wagner. According to Jeff Keener, president of the Kentucky Amateur Baseball Association, the 8U Boone All Stars have the distinction of earning the first Cal Ripken State Title for District VI. In doing so, they also earned the first state championship ever for a Kentucky Amateur Baseball Association team. District VI is made up of Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton, Owen and Trimble Counties. Local teams participate in regular season play which is followed
by a District Tournament where county based all star teams compete to determine the District representative to the state tournament. The team also had a first-place finish at the Elites of Louisville tournament, a first-place finish at Kentucky Cal Ripken District 6 tournament and a third-place finish in the Firecracker Classic. Team members: Nate Bowman, Ryan Clements, Dylan Doverspike, Andrew Gibson, Bryson Jones, Noah Litke, Sean McIntyre, Luke Rader, Tyler Wagner, and Blaine Walters. Manager: Steve Wagner. Coaches: Andy Rader, Steve Litke.
Softball all-stars honored By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference has released its allconference teams in fast-pitch softball.
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Pitcher - Kelsey Robinson (Conner), Kayla Morgan (Simon Kenton), First base - Emily Broeg (Dixie Heights), second base Savannah Briggs (Ryle), shortstop - Katie Sullivan (Holmes), third base - Samantha Bray (Campbell County), outfield Abby Snowball (Campbell), Megan Bohman (Holmes), Hannah Seiter (Notre Dame), catcher -
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Pitcher - Mamee Salzer (St. Henry), Alicia Miller (Brossart), first base - Jenna Bezold (Brossart), second base - Megan Foster (Holy Cross), shortstop Elise Wigger (St. Henry), Natalie Horner (Highlands), third base Alex Sorrell (Highlands), catcher Michelle Woods (Newport Central Catholic), outfield - Jen Hoff (St. Henry), Jenna Theisen (Highlands), Paige Baynum (Brossart), DH - Bethany Winter (Holy
Cross). Most Outstanding Player Mamee Salzer (St. Henry).
Division III
Pitcher - Natalie Spicker (Villa Madonna), Alexis Feltner (Beechwood), first base - Sarah Brooks (Bellevue), second base - Cindy Miller (Silver Grove), shortstop Trisha Rutt (Heritage), third base (Megan Kennedy) Bellevue), outfield - Sammy Powell (Dayton), Cat Kessen (Bellevue), Liz Niehaus (Calvary), Hanna King (Ludlow), catcher - CC Centers (Dayton), DH - Sam Victor (Calvary). Most Outstanding Player Natalie Spicker (VMA).
Submitted by head coach Terry Trame The Cooper men’s golf team returns their five top players from last year’s team. Sophomores Adam Millson (43.6) and Austin Molen (44.2) and Juniors Bradley Jury (45.2), Ryan Thompson (45.4) and Brandon Houston (46.8) look to improve on their nine-hole averages during match play. Adam Millson is a very solid player with a good head on his shoulders who is coming into his own. He won the Junior Amateur Tournament over the summer. Austin Molen was the most improved player from last year and is developing into a fine player who played all summer long in the 7-Up Tour. Bradley Jury will benefit from last year’s experience and growth and continues to improve on the mental aspect of his golf game. Ryan Thompson is a pure athlete (golf, basketball and baseball). He’s a raw talent who can shoot low numbers when he is on. Brandon Houston works hard and is improving and should continue to grind out low scores this year. Collin Smith is a very long hit-
ter with a nice short game. He could make a significant impact on the team this year as he matures and plays in competitive matches. The roster is rounded out by freshmen Sammy Johnson and Cody Rose as well as eighthgraders Chase Thompson (Ryan’s brother) and Stephen Weymeyer. These four players show a lot of potential at an early age and they should get to play in some matches and help improve the team now and in the future. The returning players love to play golf and they enjoy being around each other. They know the proper etiquette of the game and continued to grow and learn from their first year together at Cooper High School that produced a winning record at 9-7. They all expect to shoot their best round every time they step onto a course. Their desire to improve and put the time into the game is going to be a treat for me to watch this year. If they all continue to work together and indoctrinate the new players into having their strong work ethic they could be on the outside looking in for a sniff of the regional title.
Vancil pitches first Freedom no-hitter It wasn’t pretty, but for the first time in Florence Freedom history a pitcher tossed a no-hitter as Florence downed the Traverse City Beach Bums 5-0 Sunday night at Champion Window Field. Preston Vancil (2-0) walked seven, hit a batter, but did not give up a hit while striking out eight in a 149-pitch, no-hit performance. “It was tough,” Vancil said. “Early on I didn’t have my good stuff but I just had to grit through it.” Laboring through nine innings, Vancil faced Anthony D’Alfonso with two outs and a runner on in
the top of the ninth. D’Alfonso, on a 2-2 pitch, swung and missed to clinch 14th no-no in Frontier League history. “Adrenaline carried me through,” Vancil said. “By the seventh inning I knew I had something special going.” It was just the second start for the right hander in his professional career, but in both starts he has yet to allow an earned run. Johnny Welch drove home the game’s first run in the top of the first off Dave Dinelli. Jay Johnson made it 3-0 Freedom with a tworun double in the second.
Tarheels take eighth
The Northern Kentucky Tarheels AAU 13U Team recently placed eighth out of 112 teams in the National Tournament in Memphis, Tenn., July 5. Under the leadership of James Pouncy and Ryan Pernell, these young men represented Kentucky well, not only on the court but with their exemplary behavior off the court. In front, from left, are Assistant Coach Chuck Hendrix, Zach McNeil, Aaron Morgan, Head Coach James Pouncy, Kwan Palmer and Jaylen Avery. In second row are Taylor Lee, Jaylen Beal, Brandon Hatton, Drew Barker, Nick True and Assistant Coach Ryan Pernell. PROVIDED. SUBMIT PHOTOS TO: MLAUGHMAN@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM
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Two teams alive in Knothole tournament By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The Gators’ first loss of the season gave new bite to their offense. Their potent batting propelled the Knothole baseball team all the way to the Greater Cincinnati city tournament finals. They are one of four teams alive in Division 2 Knothole, Class D. The Gators and head coach John Schlarman entered the Class D city championships with a 20-1 record. After a first-round game July 25, the team was scheduled to play July 28.
Barring weather difficulties, the championship games are Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Crosley Field Complex in Blue Ash, Ohio. The team is comprised of 9- and 10-year olds from Florence and Union. “Lately, they’ve really been hitting the ball,” Schlarman said. “Pitching has been a huge thing but we’ve been outscoring opponents pretty bad lately.” In the first game of the South regional tourney, the Gators gave up more runs (eight) than they had the entire season until then
(six). That required a long run through the loser’s bracket to win the title. “Once we got that loss we regrouped,” Schlarman said. “We won six games, three of them were runrules and the others were 73 or 8-3.” Schlarman has coached the team for three years, and the Gators are making their first trip this far into the city championships. “They listen, they’re willing to learn,” Schlarman said. “They pick up on things so quickly and they’re on them right away. They got it down to a sci-
ence.” Players are Jacob Chisholm, Josh Puthoff, Justin Schlarman, Tyler Ollier, Brycen Kanarek, Hunter Jacobs, Benji Rollins, Seth Collins, Bradley Rice, Ben Faulkner, Sam Johnson, Ryan Principata, and Cole Overholt. In Class A, the Rattlers are in the city finals for the first time. The 14- and 15year olds from Florence and Union lost their first-round game and faced elimination July 28. They had a 19-2 record. The team dispatched their district rival Raiders in
the championship game of the regional after the Raiders had forced a second meeting in the double-elimination tournament. That was the Rattlers’ first loss of the season after beating the Raiders twice during the season. “It’s hard to beat a team three straight times,” said head coach Greg McDowell. “We took them a little lightly and they put it to us, and the next game we really put it to them.” McDowell said pitching has been the main key for the team’s trip to the city championships, and that
the Rattlers are a balanced hitting squad as well. He said most of the players have had experience with school teams in the Boone County district. “I enjoy watching all the players improve, grow confidence and support their teammates,” McDowell said. Players are Joel Baker, Ryan Barickman, Tony Burtraw, Akenna Chukuwoldue, Alex Harrison, Robbie Hiles, Christopher Johnson, Clayton Lulay, Taylor McDowell, Brandon Mefford, Aaron Miller, Tyler Orling, and Jacob Wallace.
Young competitor Davis excels in the martial arts By Adam Kiefaber akiefaber@nky.com
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Elizabeth Davis (right), 9, of Lakeside Park takes part in a sparring session during a competition this year. Davis and her teammates at the Masters Martial Arts Academy in Florence have excelled in competition throughout the state and the region in 2009. Most recently, Davis medaled three times during the 2009 AAU National Karate Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 16.
Lakeside Park native Elizabeth Davis, 9, has not been a student at the Master Martial Arts Academy in Florence very long, but she has already left her mark in the sport in competitions throughout the country. Most recently, Davis had medaled in three different events at the 2009 AAU National Karate Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., June 16. At the event, she earned gold medals in the both the bo kata (choreographed series of moves with a staff as a weapon) and sparring events as well as a silver medal in kata (choreographed series of moves without a weapon). “She (Elizabeth) picks up
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things extremely fast,” father Ron Davis said. “She has to learn a lot of moves and do them with the correct form. It provides her with discipline. “She takes to those things very fast and performs them very well right off the bat.” Davis’ teammates also performed well at the national tournament: Jacob Bennett of Florence earned a silver in bo kata, Nick Bachman of Burlington earned a silver in sparring and a gold in bo kata, Noah Nelson of Union earned a bronze in sparring and a bronze in bo kata, Nolan Dreyer of Burlington finished fourth in bo kata, Travis Koopmans of Union earned a bronze in sparring and a bronze in bo kata and Mia Arnett of Independence earned a gold in sparring, gold in bo kata and a gold in kata. Davis and her teammates trained together for six months preparing for the event. Leading up to the AAU National Karate Championship, the group also competed in statewide and regional events in Chicago, Ill., and in Mason, Ohio. Davis started at the Master Martial Arts Academy in
January of this year. Her father had her join with her twin sister, Valerie, and younger brother Jeremy. “One of the big reasons I was looking at karate originally was to elevate selfesteem, teaching them discipline and respect for other people as well as to be able to defend themselves if need be,” Ron Davis said. With three young karate students at his home, Ron Davis credits the Florence martial arts studio with teaching his children discipline. “Occasionally they get into a wrestling match (at home), but I have never seen any kicks, karate chops or anything like that. They are trained at their studio that if they do something like that they would be in trouble there, so it is kind of ingrained in them to not use it,” he said. Elizabeth’s favorite thing about karate is “competing” and her 7-year-old brother is the same way. Jeremy hopes to join the competitive team soon. Elizabeth admits she was “very nervous” during the event in Florida, but is now preparing for the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, July 31-Aug. 1.
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A doggone good win
The Dirty Dogs celebrate winning the Boone County C1 Knothole Championship, July 1, at the Boone County Complex. In back, from left, are Manager Fred Dietz, Coach Joe Hoh, Coach Scott McVay and Coach and sponsor Jim Moore. In front are Noah Stuntenbeck, Tristan Hoh, Zach Oak, Charles Dietz, Jake Moore, Colin Stuntenbeck, Nick Guenther, Austin McVay, Shea Burns, Mike Smith, Seth Hudson and Chase Fisher. Not pictured are Coach and Scorekeeper Amanda Farrell, Zach Farrell and Ryo Nygami.
All stars
The All-Stars and Player of Year selections for the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference 2009 for Fast Pitch, 2009 Division I, All Conference Team are: • Pitching, Kelsey Robinson Conner • Pitching, Kayla Morgan,,Simon Kenton • 1st base, Emily Broeg, Dixie • Outfield, Abby Snowball, Campbell Co. • 3rd base, Samantha Bray, Campbell Co.
• Catching, Tara Wells, Scott • Outfield, Megan Bohman, Holmes • Outfield, Hannah Seiter, Notre Dame • Outfield, Lindsey Bridges, Simon Kenton • 2nd base, Savannah Briggs, Ryle • Short stop, Katie Sullivan, Holmes • Designated hitter, Katie Neiheisel, Boone Co. • Outstanding Player of the Year, Kelsey Robinson, Conner.
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Clippers win championship meets 2000. The team’s girls 200meter medley relay of Krissie Brandenburg, Melissa Thurman, Ellen Williamson and Mary Bank broke the meet record that was set in 2000. Fifteenyear-old Caitlyn Forman broke the meet record in the 100-meter backstroke that was set in 2000. Caitlyn’s time was a 1:04.71. And, the Clippers’ girls 400-meter freestyle relay of Krissie Brandenburg, Jackie Sherrard, Caitlyn Forman and Ellen Williamson broke the meet record that was set in 1999.
Audrey Lawson was the high-point winner for the meet for the women, while Shane Coltharp was the runner-up high-point for the men. Other Clippers placing in the top 10 in their age groups were: Caitlyn Forman, Krissie Brandenburg, Mallory Meier, Melissa Thurman, Mary Bank, Jackie Sherrard, Carlie Herich, Cole Garriott, Spencer Franzoi. Clippers swimmers, ages 14 and under won the Ohio South Regional Meet at Keating Natatorium on the campus of Cincinnati St.
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Pleased to see integrity
I recently visited Braxton Dry Cleaners in Burlington. I was greeted by two pleasant young ladies. When they returned my dry cleaning to me, they handed me an envelope and indicated that it belonged to me, and was found in the pocket of one of the items I had cleaned. I opened the envelope and found a $5 bill inside. I was impressed, and a little shocked! It would have been easy for someone to keep the money they found, and to be honest, I probably wouldn’t have even realized it. The owner, Nick Bell, was at the location at the time and I let him know just how pleased I was with the honesty and integrity of his employees. We are always so quick to tell our bad news, so I wanted to make sure that I shared my positive story with everyone. Jerrie Clayton Sterling Trace Burlington
Will think twice
What do you get when you mix Wolverine football players, cheerleaders, parents, coaches and trash together? A new awareness of the problems of pollution in our communities. On Saturday, July 11, the Boone County Pee Wee Wolverine Football organization got together to raise money for their team by participating in the Trash for Cash program. They collected trash in the Oakbrook subdivision. Not only did they raise money for their team, but they also raised their awareness of the problem of pollution and human’s careless actions. One cheerleader commented, “Don’t these people care about their community to keep it clean?” The group collected more than 1,000 cigarette butts from Pleasant Valley to the Oakbrook pool. Another Wolverine asked, “I thought these were biodegradable. It doesn’t look like they are disintegrating to me.” Overall the team collected two huge garbage bags (the oversized bags big enough to hold two 9year-olds) full of trash ranging from alcoholic beverage cans, fast food bags and yard sale signs. This program will hopefully make this team and their families more concerned citizens who will think twice the next time they roll down their window to throw their Wendy’s bag out. Cheryl Michels Goosecreek Circle Burlington
Is the debate over?
(An open letter to Rep. Geoff Davis:) Dear Rep. Davis, Conspicuously absent from your weekly e-Newsletters thus far is any discussion regarding the constitutionality of a governmentimposed health care program, a program that generally would benefit one segment of the American citizenry at the expense of another. You appear more concerned with efficiency, accessibility and affordability than the principles of sound governance according to the Constitution. James Madison, widely considered to be the primary author of the Constitution, once observed, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents ...” How does your advocacy of a
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Speak out
For the sake of sanity I would urge people to pause, think, then consider the money that you would keep if Congress does not follow Obama’s big plans on increasing federal mandates and regulations for almost every aspect of life. Over $1.5 trillion will buy us and future generations with a nightmarish mix of bureaucratic meddling and insurmountable debt. Are you sure you want that? Michael A. Thornton Tranquility Drive Florence
Good for the community
On July 13, 16 volunteers helped pick up roadside trash in Verona as part of the Boone County Trash for Cash program. Parents, students and community supporters worked together to clean a 3-mile stretch of Stephenson Mill road beginning in Verona. This group was working to help raise money for the newly formed high school PTSA that will fund student programs for the upcoming school year. However, they also gained firsthand experience on the impact that careless littering can have on our community. Joshua Wakefield, an incoming freshman, noted, “There were lots of bottles and cans which were probably thrown out by people while they were driving. You can’t really see them from the road because they were all trampled under the grass.” On the other hand, some trash items weren’t so hard to find. “We found a flattened out mailbox just sitting on the side of the road,” offered WVHS community supporter Ona Garrison. Radleigh Wakefield, who will be a junior this year, summarized the day for everyone, “It felt good to help clean up my community and help the PTSA at the same time.” Tracy Wakefield Walton Verona High School PTSA President Walton
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Customer service? Not so much Any company that has any interest in longevity or future earnings cares about customer service. They care about pleasing customers because happy customers return and because they talk to their friends. Unhappy customers do not talk to their friends nearly as much as happy customers. I know this because I have been talking to friends all day because for three days I have been in Customer Service Hell! Tuesday. Went with my husband to see doctor. We get to point of scheduling for next appointment, and the scheduling person could not have been ruder. (You know who you are, Nurse Ratchet!) We changed doctors. Wednesday was a “me” day, so I was lured into a false sense of complacency. But, alas, it was not to be. Thursday. Take my grandchildren to get pictures made. I drive two hours for company to call to say a/c quit working and it was 90 degrees in their building. I told them 90-degree heat was probably not conducive to a good picture outcome. I called another company, made appointment, told them what I wanted, confirm the price, all’s well. You know the drill. Price goes up to somewhere in the neighborhood of a bazillion
dollars, “I simply cannot allow my grandchildren’s 135 extra pictures to be destroyed!” Pictures won’t be ready that night, but I can pick Karen them up in two Neumeister weeks, etc. So, finally get Community back home to Recorder the peace and guest quiet of my columnist sanctuary and start doing a little online banking and what pops up, but the “me-day” reality of the mani-pedi, and, of course, the shop charged me double. So, I call and I am sure, they will immediately rectify the problem … I really shouldn’t be this naïve at this age, should I? Their response, “Prove it!” You know, at some point, you gotta love the moxie! You know I actually have a few more anecdotes from just this week. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough room in this entire newspaper for the customer service stories I could tell. Not all bad. Many are very good. I actually had a good one today. After three days of incredu-
lously bad customer service, “Zina” came over the cell phone towers to help me with an issue. She spoke in a courteous manner, asked if she could help me. She completed the task efficiently and cheerfully and then asked me if there was anything else she could do. I thanked her for doing such a good job and being pleasant and asked to speak to her supervisor. When Mr. Supervisor came on the phone, he was courteous as well. Imagine that. And, then I explained to him that my customer service issue was that I actually received some service for a change and that Zina was a quality employee. So the point to all this “rant” is that we are all more than ready to complain when we have inadequate service, but do we applaud good service? If we experience particularly good service or “over and above” effort, do we take the time to let either the employee or their manager or supervisor know that they did a good job and we appreciate it? You know like everything else, we can cure this, one “Zina” at a time. Karen Neumeister is a resident of Chatsworth Court in Walton.
Take head out of the sand I just couldn’t believe what I was reading in the July 16 article regarding “Casino funded school would bave been nice, but not needed.” You have got to be kidding! Did Deputy Superintendent Mike Ford and Board Chair Karen Byrd think only uninformed people would read that article? Take a look at the statistics of the more than a billion dollars that the Kentucky lottery generated for KEES, College Access Program, Kentucky Tuition Grants Program, Early Childhood Reading and a dozen more educational programs across this state. Byrd states, “The lottery was supposed to save educational funding, but where does that have us now?” The better question would be, “Where would we be if we didn’t have the lottery?” Her answer, more and higher taxes because unless you can make magic happen, I don’t have the slightest idea where additional revenues are going to come from. The lottery wasn’t suppose to be the complete answer, it was supposed to make an impact on the
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educational funding, which it has done. Kentucky needs to legalize gambling before Cincinnati and Ohio beat us to the punch. True, its a vice, just like drinking, drugs, cigarettes and a multitude of other activities. The big difference, someone actually benefits from gambling. Our tax money continues to line the pockets of Hollywood, Belterra, Grand Victoria and all the municipalities associated with them. Not only do the educational systems of the cities which have the casinos benefit from them, but even the surrounding cities get a piece of the action. Its about time we reap some of those benefits. If Byrd is “thrilled” because “we get consideration from the state,” she’s much too easily impressed. If Ford doesn’t see that “gambling” contributes to building schools and the overall educational system directly or indirectly, he
CHATROOM Last week’s question
Are you worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu pandemic this fall and winter? Why or why not? “No. I am not worried. H1N1 should not be worse than any other strain. And they should have a vaccine soon.” J.B. “I am not worried but that doesn’t mean I won’t get the virus. I am eating more pork to build up some resistance.” G.G. “I am both concerned and worried as well we all should be. The World Health Organization is, too, and when a vaccine is finally here the United States may not have enough to go around. It will be
needs to do a lot more homework. There’s no “timetable” set for the additional school because there isn’t the financial resources. This county is behind in building schools, period. We haven’t been able to keep up with the escalating population growth because of irresponsible zoning for over 15 years. The only exception is the fact that the economy has taken a dive and it’s slowed that growth, but that’s not a very healthy means of “controlled growth.” This state needs the revenues for all areas of government, including education. A simple Internet search will surprise you and educate you at the same time. Take your heads out of the sand, do your homework, see just how much is generated for the state of Indiana, the city of Lawrencburg, and realize you’re missing the boat! Mike Cassedy is a resident of Vice Lane in Burlington.
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interesting to see what happens when schools are back in session and an outbreak occurs. Everyone better get educated about the disease. I don’t see much about it in the papers. Guess they don’t want us to panic!” Duke
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“Honestly, I’m not worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu this fall and winter, because worrying won’t do a darn thing to avert the crisis, if indeed it does happen, though I hope it doesn’t. “I’m more worried about the damage being done to the structures of our country, like banking, the auto industry, and health care, by an ambitious narcissist who has no idea of the long-term negative effects that his unchecked meddling will produce.” Bill B.
“No, I’m not worried about swine flu going pandemic. This issue is already being engineered as something that will happen. Fear and anxiety is being generated by officials to promote experimental, toxic, filler-laden vaccinations as the weapon of choice. CDC labs can only test 100 flu samples/day and they don’t count any death unless its own lab confirms the infection. Pandemics are a regular feature of life on earth, and they occur with surprising regularity throughout world history.” K.D.
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Business makes showroom interactive A business that has thrived for six years has moved to a new interactive showroom in Richwood. The new showroom has been open for three months and nearly everything is fully functional. Florence Winteriors is a business that sells home fixtures like bathtubs and kitchen faucets. Jerry Schaadt, the kitchen and bath designer, said that he designed the showroom to be innovative. “I think what sets us apart is the ability to use faucets and toilets before you put them in your home,” Schaadt said. The showroom also has a children’s play area and a flat screen LCD television with DVD compatibility. Schaadt said that he
believes Florence Winteriors has been so successful because of its focus on the customer. “We take the time to listen to our clients to find out what they want and fit that to our criteria,” Schaadt said. “Imagine building a 5,000-square-foot house with six bathrooms; we can help pick out fixtures for all six bathrooms in an hour and a half.” Florence Winteriors is owned by the company Winnelson which distributes plumbing supplies. Both are franchises under the larger company, WinWholesale, which is based out of Dayton, Ohio. Have a nominee for “Small Business Spotlight?” Send an e-mail to ndaly@nky.com.
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THINGS TO DO Boone County Fair
It is that time of year again. The Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair gets under way Monday, Aug. 3, and will continue through Aug. 8 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington. The fair will include competitions, food, rides, entertainment and more. For more information, visit www.boonecountyfair.org or call 586-9968.
Black Bottom Stomp
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Newport Ragtime Band will explore the roots of America’s musical heritage during a special concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Devou Park Amphitheater in
Covington. The concert, which will feature music from 1896 to 1932, is free to attend and donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.kyso.org or call 4316216.
Horse Show
Come out and witness the Northern Kentucky Horse Network’s Annual All-Breed Horse Show at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Alexandria Fairgrounds. The show will include horses competing in 43 classes, featuring many breeds and exhibitor skill levels. For more information, visit www.nkyhorsenetwork.com or call 512-5414.
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Eighteen-year-old Patrick Ferrell of Burlington is planning to spend the last half of his summer at boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Recruit prepares to ship out By Patricia A. Scheyer Contributor
While other high school graduates are enjoying their summer vacation, 18-year-old Patrick Ferrell of Burlington is planning to spend the last half of his summer at boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. “I didn’t want to go to college right away, but I wanted some job experience, and a chance to build up some money,” Ferrell explained. “As far as job security, you can’t beat the Army. At first I looked at both the Army and the Navy, but when I walked into the Army recruiting station, I found where I wanted to be, and I never looked back.” Sgt. First Class Leonardo Olan has been the station commander for the Florence office since last October, and he recruits from seven different counties. “Enlistment is up,” he stated. “I think it is due to a few factors, one of which is the economy. When you can’t find a job, the Army looks pretty good, with the security and the benefits. Another reason is the need to serve. Many young people feel the need to serve their country, sometimes because their father or grandfather served, and they want to carry on the tradition.” But being in the Armed Forces, whatever branch is chosen, is not like
a regular job in many ways. First of all, basic training lasts for 10 weeks or more, and is usually at a base in another state. For Ferrell, that is significant, because in his chosen line of work as a combat engineer, he will be gone from his mom and dad for 14 weeks. Before this, he had not been away from home for more than four weeks. “I think I will probably be homesick,” he said, shrugging casually. “Obviously I have a little insecurity about being away from home for awhile. But I think embarking on a new career, which is also an adventure, will sort of outweigh it. I’m looking forward to it.” Sgt. Olan says he has 30 other future soldiers in his pool waiting to ship out to basic. “I tell every future soldier, you can expect a deployment,” he said. With activities in Iraq winding down, and fighting in Afganistan ratcheting up, there is a very good chance Ferrell will be going to Afganistan after basic training. It doesn’t seem to bother him much, however; his older brother John has been in Iraq since last August, and will come home this summer, so Ferrell feels that wherever the Army sends him, he will be OK. His parents support him, too. “I don’t have a problem with Patrick going,” Bob Ferrell said. “We usually let the boys make their own
Being in the Armed Forces, whatever branch is chosen, is not like a regular job in many ways. First of all, basic training lasts for 10 weeks or more, and is usually at a base in another state. For PatrickFerrell, that is significant, because in his chosen line of work as a combat engineer, he will be gone from his mom and dad for 14 weeks. decisions, and John and Peter, his older brothers, chose different paths, John going into the Army and his twin, Peter, choosing not to, but Patrick is 18, and I think he is in for a great adventure.” Ginny Ferrell, Patrick’s mother, indicated that John, her older son, had broken the ice a little. “I’m not anxious at the moment, but it will probably get to me when he leaves,” she said. “I don’t think we did anything different in raising the boys, except that they were all Eagle Scouts. We put the flag out on the Fourth of July like other families. We have kept in touch while John has been in Iraq, and we will keep in touch with Patrick. They are good sons, and we are proud of them all.”
Beverages pack on the calories There are so many beverages choices available today. You can find most everything from simple bottled water to fancy flavored coffees with whipped topping and chocolate sauce drizzled on top. What many of us forget is that some of the beverages pack quite a number of calories. But, because they are beverages we do not count them as food. However, you could be drinking as many as 700
calories with just one beverage. Take a look at the Nutrition Facts panel on your favorite bottled or canned beverage. Look at the number of servings per container and how many calories are in a serving. Do you consume the entire container? Is there more than one serving in the container? If so, you may have to multiply the number of calories per serving by the number of servings in the container to get an accurate
picture of how many calories you are consuming. If you purchase your beverage from a restaurant or retail outlet, ask for the nutrition information on the item. Some places list the nutrition information on their Web sites others have it in their stores. Consuming just an extra 100 calories more than you use or need a day will cause you to gain 10 pounds in a year. Consider the beverages
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3 1
COMMUNITY DANCE
Boomers Dance Club, 8 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway. Featuring music from 1950s-90s. $12, $10 members. 426-0490; www.shimmerscomplex.com. Fort Wright.
COOKING CLASSES
Friday Food Fun Group, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road. New and experienced cooks share knowledge and tips on food preparation. Free. Registration requested. 586-6101. Burlington.
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.
FASHION SHOWS
Essense of Australia Trunk Show, noon-5 p.m. Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 601 Madison Ave. Signature label as well as Ella and Couture Collection Martina Liana. 291-9222; www.fabulous-bridal.com. Covington.
FILMS
Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Back to the Future.” Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. 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.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Once Upon a Time, 6:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike. Comic duo brings to life stories of “Cinderella” and “Jack in the Beanstalk.” Presented by Bright Star Children’s Theatre. Free. Registration required, available online. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Cory Moore, 9:30 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Aesop’s Classic Fables, 7 p.m. Independence Memorial Park, Delaware Crossing, Amphitheater. Aesop recalls three stories retold by a cast of puppets. Presented by Madcap Puppet Theatre. 363-2934. Independence.
REUNIONS
Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 Reunion Tour, 5:30 p.m. Lloyd Memorial High School, 450 Bartlett Ave. Meet in front of school 5:15 p.m. Free. dottieraebaker@yahoo.com. Erlanger. Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 Reunion, 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Florence Nature Park, Banklick Street, Classmates and guests welcome. Bring own drinks and snacks. Coolers welcome. Rain or shine. $4. Presented by Lloyd Memorial High School. dottieraebaker@yahoo.com. Florence.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Washington Wild Things. Fireworks Friday. Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way. VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1
ART EXHIBITS
Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Themes and Revelations, 7:30 p.m. Welcome and introduction by Joshua Steele. Richard Goering presents “Various Works for Guitar and Flute” 7:32 p.m. Mike Moskowitz and Arny Stoller present “Duck Variations” 7:55 p.m. Alison Vodnoy presents “In Rehearsal” 8:20 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. Covington.
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; www.argentinebean.net. Crestview Hills.
EDUCATION
Brad Davis Flatpickers Ball, 2 p.m. Willis Music Store Performance Hall, 7567 Mall Road. Concert and clinic. Free. 525-6050; www.willismusic.com. Florence.
FARMERS MARKET
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 5832 River Road. You-pick produce. Aug.: tomatoes; September-October: pumpkins, turnips and mustard greens. 6895229. Hebron. 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.
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS
Final Friday Concert, 7 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road. Traditional bluegrass music by the Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band. Free. 962-4002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Summer 80s Retro Circus, 6:30 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Made Avail, Katius and others. $10, $8 advance. 491-2444. Covington.
MUSIC - INDIE
Ellery and Ashley Peacock, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. $8. 491-6659. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365. Covington.
RECREATION
Skateboard Lessons, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Ollie’s Skatepark, 8171 Dixie Hwy. Equipment rentals available. Free skating after lessons. $20. 525-9505; www.skateollies.com. Florence. BlueJay 5K Run/Walk, 9:15 a.m. St. Joseph Church, 4011 Alexandria Pike. Registration begins 8 a.m. Includes awards and free children’s run. Refreshments after race. All ages. Benefits St. Joseph parish and school. $25, $20 advance by July 22. 466-2114; www.sprunning.com. Cold Spring.
REUNIONS
Thirty-Year Reunion for Boone County Class of 1979, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Traditions Golf Club, 2035 Williams Road. Includes dinner and cash bar. $40. Registration and payment required by July 25. Presented by Boone County Class of 1979. 653-7601. Burlington. Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 Reunion Dinner with Dancing, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. St. Timothy Church, 10272 U.S. 42. Brodnick Hall. Beers $1. Soft drinks included. Music by Power House. $25. Presented by Lloyd Memorial High School. dottieraebaker@yahoo.com. Union.
SPORTS
Horse Show, 10 a.m. Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Lane, All Breed Horse Show with 43 classes, featuring many breeds and exhibitor skill levels, beginner to pro. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Horse Network. 512-5414; www.nkyhorsenetwork.com. Alexandria. S U N D A Y, A U G . 2
FARMERS MARKET
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. 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.
FASHION SHOWS
Essense of Australia Trunk Show, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 291-9222; www.fabulous-bridal.com. Covington.
HISTORIC SITES
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; www.dinsmorefarm.org. Burlington.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY
IndyCar Series drivers streak down the Kentucky Speedway backstretch at more than 200 mph during last year’s “Meijer 300.” Marco Andretti, Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick and all the IndyCar Series stars return Saturday, Aug. 1 for a primetime showdown beginning at 8:45 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m., and the full day of activity includes a pre-race concert with modern rock group Carolina Liar. Special ticket offers start at $20. Visit www.kentuckyspeedway.com or phone 888652-RACE (7223) for information. M O N D A Y, A U G . 3
DANCE CLASSES
Beginner Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike. Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. 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.
Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 586-6117; www.dinsmorefarm.org. Burlington. Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 Christian Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Locust Park, Between Locust and Center Streets, Coffee and donuts provided. Free. Presented by Lloyd Memorial High School. 689-4013; dottieraebaker@yahoo.com. Erlanger.
SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS
Flea Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, 331-2040, ext. 255. Fort Mitchell.
SUMMER CAMP YMCA
Resident Summer Camp, 3 p.m. Daily through 9 a.m. Aug. 8. Camp Ernst, 7615 Camp Ernst Road. Horseback riding, zipline, banana boat and other activities. Ages 6-15. Overnight. Extra $80 for Western Ranch addon with extended horse-riding time. $545, $495 members. Registration required. 5866181; www.myycamp.org. Burlington.
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FESTIVALS
Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington. Health Screening, 9 a.m.-noon, Burlington Family Chiropractic, 2612 Burlington Pike. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment recommended. 746-2225. Burlington.
Essense of Australia Trunk Show, noon-4 p.m. Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, 291-9222; www.fabulous-bridal.com. Covington.
HISTORIC SITES
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HEALTH / WELLNESS
FASHION SHOWS
REUNIONS
MUSIC - BLUES
Phil Blank Blues Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 491-8027. Covington.
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FESTIVALS
Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.7:30 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road. Competitions, food, rides, entertainment and more. Rides, $2. $8, age 2 and under free. Presented by Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, Inc.. Through Aug. 8. 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, A U G . 4
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
HISTORIC SITES
Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 586-6117; www.dinsmorefarm.org. 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.
NATURE
Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. House of Reptiles – They’re Back. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. Presented by Kenton County Parks and Recreation. 525-7529; www.kentoncounty.org. Independence. Wednesday Walk, 10 a.m. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Shelter 2. Staff member will lead walk. Questions and discussion about horticulture encouraged. Bring walking shoes. Free. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101. Union.
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FARMERS MARKET
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 6895229. Hebron. Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 586-6101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.
FESTIVALS
Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.
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 a story, taste some food and do an activity to learn about healthy habits. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101; www.ca.uky.edu/boone. Burlington.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo Kings. Thirsty Thursday. Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way. VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. 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.
FESTIVALS
Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 586-9968; www.boonecountyfair.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365. Covington.
MUSIC - POP
The Mistics, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Presidents Park, 281 Dudley Road. Presented by City of Edgewood. 331-5910. Edgewood.
RECREATION
American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in “Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-3812273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo Kings. Two for Tuesday. Champion Window Field, 594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.
PROVIDED
Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati will be held at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. Fantasia, pictured, Anita Baker, John Legend, Robin Thicke and more are scheduled to perform. For tickets, visit www.macysmusicfestival.com.
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Summertime and the living is … ? I wouldn’t be surprised if Psalm 23 was written in summertime. You know how it goes, “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he refreshes my soul.” Summer invites tranquility, feeling at one with nature, choosing some positive and relaxing times in our lives. Here are some of the lessons of summer. Slow down: “There is more to life than increasing its speed,” said Gandhi. Most of us moderns feel obsessively driven. We stay on the treadmill all year long. We fear the silence of solitude or experience a certain personal guilt if our list of expectations isn’t accomplished immediately. Contemplative monk Thomas Merton considered excessive busyness a way of doing violence
to ourselves, “There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence … and that is activism and overwork. The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to violence. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace.” Summertime is freneticisms antidote. It’s the time for which hammocks and lawn chairs were made, bicycles, tree-lined walking paths, picnic baskets and the song lyrics “slow down, you move too fast, you gotta make the morning last.” Notice: St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine Order, had a novel approach to
help his novices live in the present moment – which is the only place we really live. During their novitiate he asked them to temporarily take a special vow – Fidelity To The Present Moment. It meant a deliberate, concentrated giving of attention to what is immediately before you. “Age quod agis,” in Latin, “Do what you are doing.” He wanted them to notice and feel even the mundane. If washing dishes, notice the look and feel of the swirling soapy water, the sound, the smoothness, the comforting circular motion of their hand. This vow of attention required them to let go of the tendency of trying to do multiple things at once (no praise for multitaskers), of acting thoughtlessly, or to live in the past and worry over the
future. The present moment has a fullness all its own. Take off your shoes: Literally and figuratively summer says “Take off your shoes and walk in the grass, feel the earth on which you live, take a deep breath. Life’s too short for tight shoes. Loosen up and stop frowning. Touch the earth, the trees and flowers. At least for awhile resign as General Manager of The Universe.” Many burdens we carry are not even ours to carry. Summertime says “Take that load off your shoulders and let me refresh you.” Enjoy: That’s what the table server says as he or she places our food before us, “Enjoy!” We like the invitation. God says the same thing as he spreads before us the smorgasbord of life that Genesis says he found so good. One of my favorite prayers in a
Sunday Mass says: Father Lou “Lord, open Guntzelman our eyes to see your hand at Perspectives work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand, our world is holy. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, and to experience the joy of life in your presence.” To which I say a great, “Amen!” 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.
Make sure debt is yours before you pay it During these tough economic times many people are faced with unpaid debts. In addition to bills you truly owe, you may also be hit with collection letters from companies who just hope you’ll pay. Some of these are socalled Zombie debts, those more than seven years old that have been sold to debt collection companies. Such bills often don’t belong to you, but are sent anyway because so many years have gone by and
people have moved. Nancy Beasley of Sharonville got such a bill for a debt dating back to 1994. “I went to the Web site of the bill collection company and there’s no Web site listed. All I found were links to complaints,” she said. This bill collector wanted Beasley to pay more than $2,000, for a bill belonging to a company of which she never heard. “So I called the company and told them and they said
t h e y w o u l d erase the debt. I just w a n t other people to be aware of letHoward Ain these ters comHey Howard! ing out,” Beasley said. Clara E. Martin of Anderson Township also got a collection letter for a debt that’s four years old. It was for an
unpaid parking lot fee. But, upon close examination she found the license number for the car listed never belonged to her. “If they had the correct license number then I would say, ‘Well, this could possibly be something legitimate.’ But it’s not,” she said. Although she wrote the bill collector and disputed the bill, it didn’t seem to make any difference. “Just recently I received another letter from them.
This letter is not different than the first one, so this is not in response to what I wrote,” Martin said. So I told Martin to send another letter to the bill collector saying she doesn’t owe the debt – and send the letter by registered mail so they have to sign for it. That way you have proof they received it. She did that and has not heard from them again. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you need to send such a letter to
protect your rights. If you feel the debt is not yours, tell the bill collector in writing to provide proof it belongs to you. Do not admit the debt is yours unless you are sure. 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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Life
Chocolate â&#x20AC;&#x2122;chipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in to elevate zucchini bread
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been picking my Italian round zucchini, my Lebanese zucchini and my regular zucchini every day. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make stuffed zucchini for supper tonight and if I have time, a chocolate zucchini bread. I wanted to share that recipe since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little different than the norm.
Chocolate zucchini bread/cake
From an anonymous reader. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried this yet but it looks delicious. Let me know how you like it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cross between a bread and a cake, so either name is appropriate. 11â &#x201E;2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup flour 1 â &#x201E;2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon baking powder 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon salt 1 â &#x201E;2 to 3â &#x201E;4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon allspice 1 â &#x201E;2 cup canola oil 1 â &#x201E;2 cup sugar 1 â &#x201E;2 cup light brown sugar
Rita Heikenfeld Rita s kitchen
Preheat oven to 3 5 0 degrees. Spray 9-by-5 loaf pan. Set aside shredded zucchini. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well blended and fold in zucchini. Add flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chips. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling.
Mary Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catalina dip
3 cups mozzarella Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste
2 large eggs 1 teas p o o n vanilla 3 â &#x201E;4 cup s e m i s w e e t chocolate chips
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Topping: 1 cup bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese mixed Butter or substitute Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD
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Florence Recorder
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Historic homestead gets barn board
Rain moves charity bike run to Aug. 8 After the July 25 date was rained out, the Charity Bike Run to benefit Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky will now take place on Saturday, Aug. 8. The bike ride will begin at 10:45 a.m. Registration will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The motorcycle ride will begin at Leather Up With Atwood, located at 10360 Dixie Highway, Florence, and will follow an 80-mile route through Dry Ridge, Glencoe and Sparta. It will end back at Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky at 31 Spiral Drive, Florence. For more information, call Lea Harris or Sarah Caruso at 525-1128. Cardinal Hill provides services to handicapped and disabled children and adults.
at this location. It’s altogether appropriate that Mrs. Ryle chose the “Short to School” block. She taught for seven years at Hebron Elementary and Ockerman Elementary before retiring to become a full-time mom and farm manager. She has taught for several years more recently as a substitute teacher at Kelly Elementary. Husband Larry was a lifelong educator in Boone County. He began his career as a biology teacher at Conner Junior High and went on to become an administrator, first as principal of Yealey Elementary, then as assistant principal at Conner Senior High for one year, seven years as principal at Conner. He then progressed to Central Office as curriculum supervisor, buildings and grounds, and in 1986 became superintendent of Boone County Schools until
his retirement in August 1990. Daughter Sallie teaches at Kelly Elementary. Larry’s mother, Mary McMullen Ryle, was a teacher for many years in Boone County. She began her career at Beech Grove School, next
door to the Ryle farm. That building is still standing and is a private home. The Florence Woman’s Club painted the board. Owen Electric hung it. The quilt block is part of The Florence Woman’s Club’s Barn Quilt Trail.
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The latest barn block in Boone County, “Shortcut to School,” has added meaning since, according to family anecdotes, the Ryle farm really was a shortcut to Beech Grove School. Alice Ryle’s children Claiborne, L. Madison and Sallie bought this quilt board for her for Mother’s Day. Brothers John and James Ryle and their families came from North Carolina following the Daniel Boone trail, and landed in Tanners Creek (Petersburg) in 1790. They stayed at the fort until spring and located near the middle of Middle Creek. Two years later they moved near Waterloo and Belleview, and their descendants have been there ever since. The original homestead was architecturally called a dogtrot log dwelling. John and James were charter members of Middle Creek Baptist Church in 1803 (now known as Belleview Baptist Church). James was ordained deacon and served for more than 35 years in that position. One of James’ children was Larkin Ryle. Larkin’s son James T. was nicknamed “Big Jimmy.” That’s how we get the name “Big Jimmy Hill” for part of Beech Grove Road. Alice Ryle still lives on that property. Her daughter’s family lives there also making her grandson Ryle the sixth generation to live
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BUSINESS UPDATE Grand opening
Cilo’s has opened at 8645 Haines Drive in Florence. Cilo’s is a retail store that sells purses, wallets, sunglasses, tennis shoes, cell phone accessories, DVDs, jewelry and more, says owner Samba Wade. For more information, call 866-2466.
Storage company purchases centers
Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. (SSTI) recently announced the purchase of two more self-storage centers. The publicly registered, non-traded REIT acquired the Security Self Storage facilities in Florence and Erlanger for a combined
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8080 Steilen Drive, was built in 1982 and expanded in 1995. It contains approximately 890 units and 126,300 net rentable square feet on 10 acres.
Volland hired
Don Volland has joined Huff Realty’s sales team operating out of the Florence office. Volland, who is married and the father of two grown children, previously worked with Delta Airlines for more than 25 years in various capacities focused on customer service. Contact Volland at 5257900 or dvolland@huff.com.
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Some trees hurt by shade decline Question : My maples and oak trees have several dead branches, and they seem to be thinning out on top. One tree already has its fall color. What could be the cause? Answer : Shade tree decline is a complex disease situation since the cause frequently cannot be traced to one single factor. Trees most commonly affected in Kentucky are Norway and sugar maples, ash and oaks (particularly pin oaks). A wide variety of factors can be involved in shade tree decline. These include (1) compacted or poorly drained soils, poor fertility, moisture stress and change in soil level around trees; (2) late spring frost; drought; severe winters; dramatic temperature drop after a warm, wet fall, or plant variety not cold or heat tolerant; (3) fungal and bacterial diseases, insect borers, and defoliation by insects; (4) construction, de-icing salts, trunk injury (e.g., mower damage), paving over roots, topping and improper pruning, and improper planting (i.e., too deep); and (5) lime-induced iron deficiency often associated with oak declines; and (6) girdling roots. Tree roots normally grow outward in a radius from the trunk. However, when a lateral root intertwines with another main lateral root or encircles the trunk, a girdling root problem can occur. The girdling root, in effect, causes “self-strangulation” by restricting the flow of water and nutrients in the tree. This problem is more common on maples (particularly Norway, sugar and silver maples) and pines than on other species. Affected trees are generally well-established (10 or more years old), often with a past history of having done well in their growing site. Gradually, aboveground symptoms appear, such as branch dieback, thinning of foliage, and early fall color. If the problem is not corrected, the tree will eventually die. To confirm a girdling root problem, carefully examine the base of the trunk. Normally, by the time a tree is 10-20 years old, lateral roots at the base of the trunk will flare outwards at the soil surface. A girdling root restricts normal buttress flare so the tree appears to ascend straight up from the ground like a telephone pole. Often, the girdling root
will be at least partially exposed at the soil surface, forming a n o o s e Mike Klahr around the tree. In other Community cases, careRecorder ful digging the guest near columnist trunk to a depth of 6 to 12 inches may be necessary to locate the problem root. A girdling root can be caused by factors originating as far back as transplanting. When roots are cut as the trees are moved from the nursery, secondary roots become dominant and grow across the path of future trunk expansion. If container-grown plant material is root bound at transplanting, the roots may continue to spiral around within the planting hole. Roots of bare-rooted transplants can become twisted when placed in an improperly dug planting hole. Girdling roots may also be associated with obstacles that prevent normal outward growth of roots. For example, pavement, buildings, boulders, ledges or compacted soil can all impede root growth. As a result, lateral roots may grow back across the main root system. To minimize the likelihood of girdling root problems: (1) avoid planting in locations where space for proper root development is limited; (2) make
several vertical slits at least one inch deep in the root ball of root-bound container-grown plants before transplanting; (3) be sure the planting hole is large enough to accommodate the roots of the transplant. It is best to dig the hole larger than the size of the root ball; (4) inspect for potential girdling roots several years after transplanting, but before problems develop. Roots near the trunks of girdling-root-prone trees such as maples can be carefully excavated and removed. Treatment for an already existing girdling root is effective only if the problem is corrected early. If a tree is allowed to decline for a number of years, its chances of recovery are slim. To remove a girdling root: (1) sever both ends of the girdling root and allow it to decay in the soil. Remove a couple of inches from the severed ends to prevent the cut ends from rejoining; and (2) fertilize the tree and prune out dead wood.
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Reliving World War II
Youth and adult members of Boy Scout Troop 1, chartered by Florence Christian Church, in Florence, recently relived a part of history when they participated in the overnight camping program aboard the World War II Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown located on Charleston Harbor in Charleston, S.C. For the full effect of living aboard a famous World War II ship, the morning and evening meals were prepared and served to the overnight campers in the “Chief's Mess” aboard the USS Yorktown. Participants were Tim Iott, David Randall, Ethan Harper, Steve Boemker, Dustin Sexton, Jeffrey Broz Jr., Andrew Murton, Chris Thompson, Ron Coble, Greg Sexton, and John Boemker (not pictured).
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bigger, and accomplish bigger things still. Along the way, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped bring out the best in our region. In recognition of that legacy, Leadership Northern Kentucky is honoring Hammons as a Leader of Distinction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great communities donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen by accident,â&#x20AC;? said Lou Settle, who nominated Hammons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They start with vision.â&#x20AC;? Hammons is the immediate past president of Vision 2015, the group that promotes the goals outlined in the regional strategic plan of the same name, and of Forward Quest, its predecessor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mike did more than just oversee staff and operations,â&#x20AC;? Settle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His ability to convene the right partners, recruit and support volunteers, and oversee implementation led to such successes as launching the first regional education summit in Northern Kentucky, developing a Master Plan for a Licking River Greenway and Trails system, and creating a catalytic development fund for the urban core.â&#x20AC;? Mike Philipps, president and CEO of the Scripps
H o w a r d Foundation and former editor of The said Hammons Post, Hammons appreciates the value of relationships, and the role of relationships in turning vision into reality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 30-plus years at The Post, I had the opportunity to sit across the table from a lot of local leaders â&#x20AC;Ś a lot of activists and community players,â&#x20AC;? Philipps said. Hammons previously served on the Kentucky Health Policy Board and in Gov. Brereton Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; administration. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held seats on dozens of nonprofit boards. Leadership Northern Kentucky is honoring six Leaders of Distinction for its 30th anniversary. Hammons, Ted Bushelman, Robert Elliston, Chris Goddard, Bob Hoffer and Dale Silver will be recognized during a celebration Sept. 12. They will be inducted at the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual dinner Sept. 29. For information, call 859-578-8800. Pat Hunt Hoffmann is executive counsel at Pinger PR at Powers Agency and a volunteer with the Northern Kentucky Chamber.
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Members of The Yearlings enjoy the March 14 Charity Night at the Tables at Turfway Park. Since 1986, this Northern Kentucky womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization has raised more than $690,000 for charities and scholarships through fun-filled annual events like their fall galas and summer golf outings. To learn more about membership, to make a donation or to apply for funding, contact Jean Loewenstine (2009 President) at 513-225-7779 or visit www.theyearlings.org.
Legion helping wounded troops The American Legion family is calling on all Americans to help purchase comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units around the world through its Operation Comfort Warriors campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government does a good job of providing the essentials,â&#x20AC;? said American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through Operation Comfort Warriors we have been able to provide items that usually donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear in the budget, such as personal sweat suits, iPods, DVDs, phone calling cards and other comfort items. The American Legion family is challenging its members, friends and, in fact, all people, to give to those who have already given us so much. These gifts provide welcome distractions to the
tediousness that often accompanies prolonged hospital stays.â&#x20AC;? The American Legion family has already raised nearly $165,000 for Operation Comfort Warriors since its inception in December. Donors can make online contributions by visiting www.legion.org/ocw or by sending a check to Operation Comfort Warriors, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Administrative and promotional costs for Operation Comfort Warriors are paid by The American Legion, allowing 100 percent of the donations to be spent directly on the troops. The American Legion also plans to operate a donations booth at its 91st Annual National Convention in Louisville. With a current membership of 2.6 million wartime veterans, The American
Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and patriotic youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through more than 14,000 posts across the nation.
Brian S. Baker has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the University of Kentucky, Lexington. The new officer will be branched to a specific corps in the Army to serve on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve. The lieutenant will attend an officer basic course relating to his or her particular military occupational specialty/job. Afterward, the officer will complete advanced training by attending basic officer leadership courses for career progression purposes. The ROTC curriculum prepares students with the tools, training and experiences to help cadets succeed as effective leaders in any
competitive environment. Army officers serve as leaders, counselors, strategists and motivators, who lead other soldiers in all situations occurring in everchanging environments. As trained problem-solvers, key influencers and planners, they are driven to
achieve success with their team on every mission. He is the son of Michael L. and Cynthia A. Baker of Verona. His wife, Jennifer, is the daughter of Gary Hafley of Lancaster, Ky. Baker is a 2004 graduate of Larry A. Ryle High School.
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Dolores Bonar
Dolores Del Bonar, 71, Erlanger, died July 25, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was co-owner and office manager of Dynatec Machine Inc. in Florence. Survivors include her husband, Donald Bonar of Erlanger; sons, Rodney Bonar of Independence and John Bonar of Burlington; daughter, Cindy Spahn of Villa Hills; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell.
Pauleda Clark
Pauleda Gaye Vaughan Clark, 82, Florence, a homemaker, died July 23, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, William David Clark, and son, Sonny Simpkins, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Steffen of Florence; sons, John and Gary Simpkins of Richmond, Va.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. Memorials: American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222-4904; or Kenton County Animal Shelter, 1020 Mary Laidley Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
Paul Dahms Sr.
Paul E. Dahms Sr., 66, Walton, died July 23, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a truck driver for Averitt Trucking, an Air Force veteran, a mechanic for several years at various auto repair stations, member of Heritage Fellowship Church in Florence and Ralph Fulton VFW Post in Elsmere. Survivors include his wife, Susan Dahms; sons, Paul Dahms and Anthony Dahms of Florence, and
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Jason Dahms of London; daughter, Theresa Wanser of Springtown, Texas; mother, Ruth Dahms of Latonia; and three grandchildren. Memorials: Heritage Fellowship; 7216 U.S. 42, Florence, KY 410421902; or American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219.
Brenda Dodds
Brenda Joyce Corbin Dodds, 52, Latonia, died July 20, 2009, at her home. She was a clerk for the IRS and a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Her son, Benjamin Dodds, died previously. Survivors include her son, Joe Dodds; mother, Norma Dorsey; step-father, Charles Dorsey, all of Walton; sister, Nancy Corbin of Covington; brothers, Dan Corbin of Independence and Greg Corbin of Crescent Springs; step-sisters, Judy Decresingo of Milton, Fla. and Donna Jacobs of Newport and two grandchildren. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
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Loraine Marksberry Duncan, 75, Independence, died July 18, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Mission Church of God in Florence. Her son, Lenny Marksberry, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Auer of Florence and Nina Duncan of Independence; sons, Steven Duncan of Covington, Thomas and Timothy Duncan of Independence; sister, Geraldine Beagle of Covington; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Williamstown Cemetery.
James Fenhoff Sr.
James Homer Fenhoff Sr., 83, of Edgewood, formerly of Newport, died July 20, 2009, at Brighton Gardens, Edgewood. He owned Fenhoff Construction Co., was a Navy veteran, member of Masonic Lodge, a coach for football and swim team. His wife, Shirley Pitzer Fenhoff, died in 2008. Survivors include his daughter, Janet Walton, of Demossville; sons, James H. “Skip” Fenhoff Jr. of Del Rio, Tenn. and Brian Keith Fenhoff of Walton; brother, Elwood Fenhoff of Crestview; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Gardnersville Cemetery. Memorials: Northward Christian Assembly, 49 U.S. 159 N., Falmouth, KY 41040.
James Haubner
James L. Haubner, 80, Florence, died July 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He worked for Quantum Chemical Corp. in Cincinnati, was a Korean War Navy veteran, member of Campbell County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3205 in Alexandria, Cold Spring and Edgemont, Ohio, fire departments. His first wife, Pauline Beck Haubner, died in 1988 and his second wife, Mildred Enzweiler Smiley Haubner, died in 2005. Survivors include his daughters, Julianne Currie of Cincinnati and Donna Hansman of Burlington; sons, Larry Haubner of Liberty Township, Ohio and Jerry Smiley of Highland Heights; brother, William Miller of Cincinnati; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Alexandria. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017; or Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 2300 Wall St., Cincinnati, OH 45212.
Robert Horne
Robert Lee Horne, 66, Florence, died July 21, 2009, at his home. He was an airplane mechanic for Delta Airlines, and Air Force veteran, member of Erlanger United Methodist Church and volunteer for in policing for Florence, Boone County, Erlanger and Elsmere. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Lewis Horne; daughter, Kimberly Belbot; sons, Ben Belbot and Jason Horne, all of Florence; father, William David Horne; brother, William Gary Horne, both of Butler, Pa.; and two grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042; or Erlanger United Methodist Church, 31 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018.
David Imholt
David Michael Imholt, 61, Burlington, died July 24, 2009, at his home. He was the owner of Jerry Tools Inc. for 40 years, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1042 in Elmwood Place and Masonic Lodge 576 in Norwood. Survivors include his wife, Debra Barnett Imholt; sons, Michael Imholt, Jason Imholt and Anthony Imholt; daughter, Jamie Miller; sisters, Joanne Young and Jackie Van Zant; brothers, William “Butch” Imholt, and Ronnie Gelhausen; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials: Elmwood Place Veterans of Foreign Wars, 5910 Vine, Cincinnati, OH 45216; or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Avondale, OH 45229.
Carolyn Johnson
Carolyn Johnson, 75, Alexandria, died July 22, 2009, St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She worked for the IRS, owned the Four Mile Inn and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cold Spring and the Fraternal Order of Police. Her son, David Johnson, and daughter, Kathy McOwen, died previously.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Johnson; sons, Jay Withrow of California, Donnie Johnson of Sioux Falls, S.D., Bill Johnson of Florence, John Johnson of Bellevue and Steve Johnson of Cincinnati; daughters, Shirley Losey of Williamstown and Barb Withrow of Houston, Texas; brother, Dr. Clyde Rolf of Indian Hill; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Eileen Kaiser
Eileen H. Kaiser, 88, Dry Ridge, a homemaker, died July 20, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Grant County, Williamstown. Her first husband, Elmer W. Hester Jr., and sons, James Elmer Hester and Jerry Kaiser, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Frank Kaiser; daughters, Diana L. Preston of Florence and Jeanine Hundsrucker of Toledo, Ohio; sons, Paul D. Hester of Fayetteville, Ohio and Robert Kaiser of Fort Mitchell; and 18 grandchildren. Memorials: Parkinson’s Association, 165 W. Galbraith Road, Suite 218, Cincinnati, OH 45216.
James McLaughlin
James Joseph McLaughlin, 66, Burlington, died July 21, 2009, at his home. He was a carpenter, a Vietnam War Army veteran, member of Council of Carpenters of New York City and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann McLaughlin of Long Island, N.Y.; daughter, Jamie McLaughlin of Long Island N.Y. and Janice Robinson of Burlington; and three grandchildren.
Hobert Milner
Hobert L. Milner, 85, Dayton, died July 24, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. He was a graduate of Williamstown High School, a lead man for G.A. Gray Tool Machine Co. in Cincinnati, a World War II Army veteran and a member and former Deacon of Dayton-Bellevue Christ-
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Robert Morley
Robert “Mike” Morley, 53, Covington, died July 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a customer service representative for the Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include his wife, Mary Morley; sons, Michael Morley of Newtown, Ohio, Chris Morley of Cincinnati and Jeff Morley of Covington; stepdaughters, Jessica Orr of Fort Mitchell and Jennifer Cruickshank of Mason, Ohio; stepsons, Bobby and Joshua Orr of Florence; and eight grandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Effort Newsome
Effort Newsome, 72, Florence, died July 25, 2009, at Florence Park Care Center. He was a warehouse worker for Atlas Van Lines in Cincinnati and member of Kento-Boo Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Jane Cecil Newsome; sons, Christopher M. Newsome of Burlington and William P. Hahn of Utica, Ohio; daughter, Connie J. Parrott of Burlington; brothers, Fred Newsome of Columbus, Ohio and Doug Newsome of Westerville, Ohio; sisters, Avalean Martin of Winchester, Shirley Wallace of Shilo, Ohio, Marylou King of Westerville, Ohio, and Jill Mosley of Ligon; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042; or Kento-Boo Baptist Church Building Fund, 7037 Curtis Ave., Florence, KY 41042.
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Jesse Vernon Phillips, 90, of Florence, formerly of Harrison County, died July 20, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. He was a salesman for 25 years with Seagram’s in Cincinnati, courier with Huntington Bank in Covington, World War II Army veteran, member of Covington Lodge 109 F. & A. M., Fort Mitchell Baptist Church and honorary deputy sheriff with Kenton County. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Gladys Lenore Palmer Phillips; son, Rick Phillips of Lexington; daughter, Becky Kaiser of Hamilton; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, with military honors by the Hardin-Browning Post No. 109.
Viola Powell
Viola M. Williams Powell, 82, Dayton, died July 17, 2009, at her home. She worked for R. L. Polk Co. Her husband, Dillard Powell, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Margaret Spradlin of Newport and Patricia Parm of Florence; sisters, Goldie Scholl of Fort Thomas and Ruby Wickelhaus of Highland Heights; 10 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Gary Reynolds
Gary Reynolds, 56, Florence, died July 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a plumber, mayor and councilman of the city of Cold Spring, member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring and Union Local 59. Survivors include his sons, Joe Reynolds of Fort Mitchell, Michael Reynolds of Foster, Marcus Reynolds of Cold Spring and Matthew Reynolds of Florence; mother, Frieda Reynolds Wagner of Highland Heights; sister, Linda
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Marlene and Darrell Ford enjoyed putting up their first barn quilt board so much, they decided to create another one. Shown is their granddaughter Mitchyl Vanhoose. The Florence Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club sketched in the block design and the Fords did the rest. The block is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rolling Starâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cross and Thornsâ&#x20AC;? in Kentucky. Farther west it is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Star.â&#x20AC;? It is located at 6687 Third St. in Belleview Bottoms.
With 2009 now half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making their homes more energy efficient and parents and students paying for college. But all of these incentives have expiration dates so taxpayers should take advantage of them while they can. First-Time Homebuyer Credit: The Recovery Act extended and expanded the first-time home-
buyer tax credit for 2009. Taxpayers who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own a principal residence during the past three years and purchase a home this year before Dec. 1 can receive a credit of up to $8,000 on either an original or amended 2008 tax return, or a 2009 return. But the purchase must close before Dec. 1, 2009, and an eligible taxpayer cannot claim the credit until after the closing date. This credit phases out at higher income levels, and different rules apply to home purchases made in 2008. New Vehicle Purchase Incentive: ARRA also provides a tax break to taxpayers who make qualified new vehicle purchases
after Feb. 16, 2009, and before Jan. 1, 2010. Qualifying taxpayers can deduct the state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles. There is no limit on the number of vehicles that may be purchased, and you may claim the deduction for taxes paid on multiple purchases. But the deduction per vehicle is limited to the tax on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of each qualifying vehicle and phases out for taxpayers at higher income levels. This deduction is available regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions on Schedule A.
DEATHS Reynolds; brother, Tim Reynolds; and six grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas.
Elden Rice
Elden â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wayneâ&#x20AC;? Rice, 86, Walton, died July 25, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. He was a meter reader for the city of Walton, a former custodian at the First Baptist Church of Walton and a member of the following: Walton Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, Syrian Shrine Temple and First Baptist Church of Walton. Mr. Rice was an avid sports fan following the Cincinnati Reds, the University of Kentucky, and Walton Verona High School basketball. Survivors include his brother, Don Rice of Crestview Hills and nieces, Donna Rice of Highland Heights and Barbara McMillan of Peachtree City, Ga. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home in Walton handled the arrangements. Memorials: First Baptist Church, 47 South Main, Walton, KY 41094.
Dennis Riedinger Jr.
Dennis Joseph Riedinger Jr., 39, Highland Heights, died July 17, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a pipefitter with Pipefitterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Union Local 392, Cincinnati and member of Poor Boys Choppers. Survivors include his wife, Jhoanna Toll Riedinger; sons, Tad and Colin Riedinger, both of Highland Heights; parents, Janet Lane and Dennis Riedinger Sr. of Madison, Ind.; sisters, Stephanie Walker of Covington and Renee Davis of Florence; and grandmother, Joanna Alcorn of Cincinnati. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Dennis J. Riedinger, Jr. Memorial Fund for the benefit of Tad and Colin Riedinger, c/o any Fifth Third Bank.
Melissa Ripberger
Melissa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missyâ&#x20AC;? S. Ripberger, 40, Covington, died July 23, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caretaker for Little Rascals Day Care. Survivors include her son, Anthony Saylor of Covington; daughters, Kelly Honaker of Cincinnati and Alyssa Kuhl of Alexandria; father, Gary Ripberger Sr. of Covington; stepmother, Wanda Ripberger of Covington; mother, Rosanne Ruthruff of Independence; stepfather, Mark Ruthruff of Independence; brothers, Gary Ripberger Jr. of Burlington, Christopher Tabor of Covington and Mark Ruthruff of Independence; sister, Christy Scherder of Independence; and one grandchild. Burial was in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Huntington Bank Trust Co., Melissa Ripberger Memorial Fund, c/o any Huntington Bank.
Thomas Saladin
Dr. Thomas Saladin, 75, Lakeside Park, died July 20, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital, University Heights. He was a physician at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Vietnam War veteran who received the Bronze Star, member of Blessed Sacrament Church, and Board of Education for Blessed Sacrament. Survivors include his wife, Mavis Saladin; son, Daniel Saladin, both of Lakeside Park; daughters, Margaret Lunsford of Terrace Park and Anne Mason of Lakeside Park; brother, Michael Saladin; sister,
Judy Haney, both of Hebron; and five grandchildren. Burial was in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220.
Vincent Salazar
Vincent N. Salazar, 46, Florence, died July 21, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He was vice president of Blau Mechanical, Inc. in Covington, member of Mary Queen of Heaven in Erlanger, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 634 in Dayton, Campbell County Game Fish Club, volunteer with Pat Tillman Foundation; New York City Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Bracken Bounce Foundation Golf Outing. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Daniels Salazar; daughter, Kristen Amanda Salazar of Florence; son, Dominique Vincente â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nikoâ&#x20AC;? Salazar of Erlanger; parents, Vincente R. and Marie Blau Salazar of Hebron; brother, Joseph Salazar of Cincinnati; sisters, Maria Salazar of Winston Salem, N.C., Julie Barnawi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Jenny McDonald of Florence; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Maliky and Moises Salazar Educational Fund, c/o Bank of Kentucky, 1831 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41014; or any Bank of Kentucky Branch.
Memorials: Right to Life Educational Foundation, 1822, Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41012.
Kathleen Schmitz
Kathleen M. Schmitz, 57, Covington, died July 10, 2009, at her home. She was a nurse supervisor for Victory Nursing Home. Survivors include her parents, Raymond and Jean Schmitz of Covington; brothers, David Schmitz of Burlington, Thom Schmitz of Covington and Timothy Schmitz of Cincinnati; sister, Emily Wynn of Covington. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
William Schickel
William J. Schickel, 89, artist and designer, died July 14, 2009 in Loveland, Ohio. Schickel was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Frei, to whom he was married for 60 years. Survivors include his 11 children: Anna Haine, Alton, Ill.; Martha Dorff, Cincinnati, Ohio; Bill Schickel, Mason City, Iowa; John Schickel, Union; Joseph Schickel, Loveland, Ohio; Elizabeth Robinson, Loveland, Ohio.; Benedict Schickel, Loveland, Ohio; Martin Schickel, Loveland, Ohio; Mary Moorman, Lilburn, Ga.; Ruth Tabeling, Superior Township, Mich. and Joy France, Loveland, Ohio; four brothers Jerry Schickel, Bonita Springs, Fla.; Jack Schickel, Phoenix, Ariz., Hubert
Schickel, Malone, N.Y.; Lou Schickel, Little Rock, Ark.; and sister, Marie Schickel Rottschaefer, Lake Oswego, Ore. He is also survived by 54 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland, handled the arrangements.
Maxine Singleton
Maxine Singleton, 69, Florence, a homemaker, died July 22, 2009, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Her husband, Cecil A. Singleton, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth L. Singleton of Kenton County and Gerry A. Singleton of Burlington; daughters, Janet Jeffrey of Walton, Linda and Cheryl Singleton of Florence; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery.
Edward Slusser
Demossville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.
Charles Wiesman
Charles Joseph Wiesman, 69, of Florence, died July 19, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. He was a manager for Kocolene Oil Company & Service Station and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Survivors include his wife, Toni Kaeff Wiesman of Florence; daughters, Kim Skarl and Kristy Warren of Florence and Cheryl Gross of Dayton; sons, Chad Wiesman of Florence and Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;? Wiesman, Jr. of Lyndon, Mich.; sister, Arlene Humbert of Cincinnati; and 15 grandchildren. Memorials: Charles Wiesman Memorial Fund c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.
Daniel Whitford
Daniel Whitford, 72 of Honea Path, S.C., formerly of Silver Grove, died July 23, 2009, at his home. He retired from the United States Air Force and was a member of American Legion Post 77 in South Carolina. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Margaret McCraw Whitford; sons, Greg Whitford of Charlotte, N.C., Doug Whitford of Clearwater, Fla. and Danny Whitford of Fort Worth, Texas; daughters, Sherry Ribble of Honea Path, S.C. and Melissa Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien of Florence; brothers, Donald, Gene Paul, Russell, David, Bobby, Jerry and Joe Whitford and sisters, Donna Lee Pelle, Kay Barth and Sue Rayne; and seven grandchildren. Forest Lawn Mortuary, Henderson, S.C., handled the arrangements. Memorials: Open Arms Hospice, c/o Bon Secours Health System, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
Edward Albert Slusser, 82, Independence, died July 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a mechanic for Cincinnati Power & Gas, Budget Rental and was an Army veteran. His wife, Mary R. Hill Slusser, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Nitschke of Walton and Sharon Hendricks of Lebanon, Ohio; sons, Edward Slusser of Russell Springs and David Slusser of
Catherine Sayers
Catherine M. Collett Sayers, 86, Fort Mitchell, died July 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell. Her husband, Jack Sayers, died in 2000. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Sayers of Erlanger and Maureen Pfeiffer of Cincinnati; brothers, Robert Collett of Florence and Jack Collett of Union; sisters, Ester Broghamer of Louisville, Rosella Vethoeven of Union and Betty Weidner of Fort Wright; and two grandchildren. Entombment was in St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell.
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POLICE REPORTS BOONE COUNTY
Arrests/Citations
Tiffany M. Turner, 23, DUI, careless driving at U.S. 42 and Holiday Dr., June 11. Sonja C. Russell, 42, shoplifting at 7624 Doering Dr., June 10. James A. Strunck, 39, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of services at U.S. 42 and Lacresta Dr., June 3. Tiffany L. Collins, 22, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., June 10. Ashley N. Mcilvain, 21, shoplifting at 4824 Houston Rd., June 10. Michael J. McFadden, 24, shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., June 9. Danielle M. Bloomfield, 21, shoplifting at 6920 Burlington Pk., June 9. Natalie G. Dyer, 26, second-degree assault at 7525 Carole Ln., June 9. Curley B. Evans, 48, second-degree criminal trespassing at I-75 northbound, June 8. Shaun P. Gillepsie, 36, receiving stolen property over $300 at Belair Dr., June 8. Joseph M. Medina, 18, shoplifting at Mall Rd., June 8. Brian D. Marshall, 42, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Mall Rd., June 20. Michael K. Dickens, 29, DUI at 7380 Turfway Rd., June 26. Megan R. Guffey, 19, theft at 61 Spiral Dr., June 26. Todd A. Morgan, 20, theft at 5000 Mall Rd., June 22. Mona K. Tapp, 19, theft at 5000 Mall Rd., June 22. Jerry A. Boone, 29, theft at 4874 Houston Rd., June 22. Matthew D. Hamilton, 27, possession
of marijuana at 7860 Mall Circle Rd., June 22. Rachel M. Merkle, 18, disorderly conduct at 6652 Highridge Ave., June 23. Howard M. Mullins, 18, disorderly conduct at 6652 Highridge Ave., June 23. Krista N. Thomas, 20, theft at 7625 Doering Dr., June 23. Megan Johnson, 27, theft at 1100 Hansel Dr., June 23. Michael W. Courtney, 23, theft at 3000 Mall Rd., June 23. Katherine A. Dungan, 22, theft at 3000 Mall Rd., June 23.
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Parkland, June 26. Items stolen from vehicle at 5000 Mall Rd., June 26. Items stolen from vehicle at 7725 Carole Ln., June 26. Shoplifting at 61 Sprial Dr., June 26. Computer stolen at 113 Locust Dr., June 26. Money taken through deception and short changing at 7150 Houston Rd., June 20. Shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 22. Items stolen from vehicle at 7283 Turfway Rd., June 22. Shoplifting at 5000 Mall Rd., June 22. Items stolen from vehicle at 7380 Turfway Rd., June 22. Shoplifting at 4874 Houston Rd., June 22. Medication stolen at 1100 Hansel Dr., June 23. Shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 23. Medication stolen at 102 Pinehurst, June 23. Shoplifting at 3000 Mall Rd., June 23.
pay for their meal at 5880 Merchant’s St., June 10.
Lost property
Victim lost his wallet at Wal-Mart at 7625 Doering Dr., June 8.
Robbery
Victim robbed of cash and jewelry by a subject brandishing a firearm at 7914 Dream St., June 20. Money taken at gunpoint at 7437 Burlington Pk., June 26.
Terroristic threatening
Threatening phone calls at 1454 Cayton Rd., June 22.
Theft
Subject attempted to steal from WalMart at 7625 Doering Dr., June 10. Subject tried to steal more than $300 in merchandise from Kohl’s at 61 Spiral Dr., June 10. Unknown subject stole $2,700 in merchandise from Victoria’s Secret at 2104 Mall Rd., June 10. Subject tried to steal goods from Bigg’s at 4824 Houston Rd., June 10. Subject attempted to steal good from Meijer at 4990 Houston Rd., June 9. Subject attempted to take $6 in merchandise from Remke’s at 6920 Burlington Pk., June 9. Cup holder taken from mechanic’s toolbox at TA at 7777 Burlington Pk., June 10. Subject removed jewelry and checks from victim’s residence at 9132 Timberbrook Ln., June 10. Victim’s purse taken, while she was shopping at Wal-Mart at 7625 Doering Dr., June 8. Tools taken out of victim’s van at 15 Shelby St., June 8. Items stolen from home at 2000 Stonewall Tr., June 26. Items stolen from home at 6771
Incidents/Reports
Victim cut on the leg by a knife at 7525 Carole Ln., June 9.
Burglary
Items stolen from home at 6720 Shenandoah, June 25. Items stolen from home at 21 Yealey Dr., June 22.
Criminal mischief
Multiple homes damaged by vandals at 7214 Isaac Dr., June 10. Vehicle damaged at 1502 Atlanta Ct., June 25. Vehicle damaged at 7247 Turfway Rd., June 25. Vehicle damaged at 6619 Dixie, June 26. Building damaged at 8125 Mall Rd., June 26. Vehicle damaged at 100 Meijer Dr., June 22. Vehicle damaged at 8405 Pheasant Dr., June 22. Picnic table damaged at 7950 Freedom Way, June 23.
Forgery
Customer used a counterfeit bill to
Theft by deception
Suspect passed several bad checks at 7550 Dixie Hwy., June 9.
Theft of auto
1994 Ford Explorer stolen from Oakwood Apartments at 6918 Oakwood Dr., June 9.
Theft of identity
Victim’s personal information stolen and used for multiple services, June 9.
Theft of services
Customers of Hilltop Taxi could not pay their $72 fare at Waffle House at U.S. 42 and Lacresta Dr., June 4. Customer left without paying his bill at Applebee’s at 7383 Turfway Rd., June 22.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Stephanie Branham, 24, of Florence and Ronald Brush, 24, of Florence; July 2. Sheila Lee, 20, of Hebron and Nicholas Caudill, 21, of Florence; July 2. Jessica Hamilton, 23, of Burlington and Michael Bailey, 35, of Burligton; July 2. Julie Schleper, 24, of Burlington and Dwight Brummett, 22, of Dayton, Ky.; July 2. Danielle Warren, 22, of Verona and Andrew Tallon, 23, of Verona; July 6. Shannon Gaskamp, 42, of Florence
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Samantha Houze, 21, of Hebron and Roscoe Bowlin, 28, of Burlington; July 15. Kimberly Goubeaux, 23, of Fort Mitchell and Anthony Wagner, 28, of Florence; July 15. Barbara Mains, 27, of Florence and Anthony Bendle, 48, of Florence; July 15. Naomi Loomis, 26, of Walton and Cory Sadler, 32, of Florence; July 15. Rebecca Ickenroth, 18, of Walton and Andrew Marksberry, 21, of Burlington; July 16.
July 10. Amber Cooper, 24, of Burlington and Raleigh Baker, 38, of Burlington; July 10. Kathy Combs, 54, of Union and Johnny McDaniel, 56, of Union; July 13. Ladonna Ray, 55, of Florence and Robert Ray, 52, of Florence; July 13. Pamela Cucura, 39, of Hebron and Mark Cucura, 50, of Hebron; July 13. Kimberly Ward, 49, of Cincinnati and Ronald Van Benschoten, 53, of Florence; July 15.
and Timothy Steffen, 42, of Florence; July 6. Rebecca Clifford, 24, of Crescent Springs and Steven Boyd, 26, of Hebron; July 8. Kellie Karr, 20, of Erlanger and Thomas Cooper, 30, of Florence; July 8. Andrea Corman, 24, of Alexandria and Justin Yeary, 24, of Hebron; July 8. Nancy Edwards, 26, of Florence and Curtis Martin, 40, of Florence; July 9. Kathryn Gemmer, 23, of Florence and Aaron Whitley, 27, of Florence;
Governor honors Guard, Reserves Gov. Steve Beshear proclaimed July 2009 as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve month in Kentucky in a ceremony June 30 at the state Capitol. Accepting the proclamation was Bob Silverthorn, state field chair for the Kentucky Committee for Support of the Guard and Reserve, Brig. Gen. Michael Richie, Deputy Adjutant General for Kentucky, Brig. Gen. Michael Dornbush, Chief of the Joint Staff for the Kentucky National Guard, and representatives from the various branches of the military reserve and Kentucky National Guard. “Every day men and women put their lives on the line to honorably defend the United States,” said Gov. Beshear. “In recognition of this commitment, I have designated July as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Month as a reminder that it is imperative that we show support each and every day for these brave men and women.” “The Kentucky ESGR volunteer committee appreciates the sacrifices made by our Guard and Reserve personnel,” said Silverthorn. “We understand that the sacrifices of these men and women are in many ways shared by their families and by their employers. We are proud of our citizen warriors
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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…
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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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as well as the support they receive from their employers.” Brig. Gen. Richie said, “The Kentucky National Guard cannot successfully accomplish its mission without the great support we get from our civilian employers. Kentucky ESGR plays a key role ensuring that both our soldiers and their employers benefit from our soldiers’ service and deserve a lot of credit for that success. Whenever a citizen-soldier or airman mobilizes for either a theater of war or in support of a state emergency, we know that we can count on the ESGR.” The proclamation read in part “The Commonwealth of Kentucky has sent men and women to serve honorably in defense of the United States of America since its beginnings; and employers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are providing extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation to their employees.” The governor and Silverthorn are both former Army reservists. Silverthorn, who retired from the Army Reserve as a major general, serves as a volunteer for ESGR. He is a practicing attorney in Louisville. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil.
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