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Turfway celebrates 50 years By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
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Turfway Park is celebrating 50 years in business with events all month.
A Florence landmark is taking a month to note reaching the halfcentury mark. Turfway Park turns 50 years old this year, and management has no interest in the celebration just lasting one day. “You only turn 50 once,” said President and CEO Bob Elliston. Over a dozen events are planned through early October that show off everything from horse racing, the facility to the park’s charitable ventures. “It’s an opportunity to showcase how much we’ve been involved in the community,” Ellis-
ton said. While there will be plenty of racing to be seen, there’ll be lots to do without ever placing a bet, including an American Cornhole tournament, a car show and a ’50s-style sock hop. Along with events at the park, photo and memorabilia exhibits are open at the main branch of the Boone County Public Library through Sept. 25 and at the Behringer-Crawford Museum through Oct. 31. A full schedule of events is on turfway.com. Turfway Park is making sure their party isn’t just about them. During the celebrations, the park has partnered with other local businesses who’ve reached the
50-year mark or beyond to celebrate their successes. The businesses include Graeter’s, Husman’s, LaRosa’s, Skyline Chili, Trauth Dairy and more. Fifty years is an important milestone for the park because it shows it is a part of Kentucky tradition, Elliston said. “The horse industry is such a part of Kentucky,” he said. In those 50 years, Turfway has worked at being an innovator in the industry – being the first park to use an all-weather race surface and to show simulcast racing, Elliston said. “It’s just one of the things that makes us unique,” said Florence Mayor Diane Whalen.
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‘Critters, flowers’ dot artist’s work
Florence resident Sue Ervin was inspired by her father, who did Norman Rockwell type paintings. Over the years her style has evolved and she now specializes in “critters and flowers.” – LIFE, PAGE B1
Union shows how much it cares
Residents of Union can take pride in one of their community’s newest programs, Union Cares. Each month, Union Cares picks a different nonprofit program to support. It has helped several local food pantries, which are going through difficult times right now. – EDITORIAL, PAGE A11
Band steps away from competition
The Rebel Brigade is taking on a new look this school year. The Boone County High School Marching Band is moving away from the traditional band season, and keeping its performances for the games. – SCHOOLS, PAGE A6
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The world’s largest gathering of stick ponies, a $100,000 Fall Championship Race and a cornhole tournament will make Saturday, Sept. 12, a busy – and perhaps record-breaking – day at Turfway Park. The public is Saturday, invited to bring Sept. 12 their own stick will be a ponies, or hobby by 2:30 busy – and horses, p.m. to help break perhaps the Guinness record- World Record. The record is breaking – current 265 stick ponies day at in one place. Saturday’s Turfway events are part of Park. the first weekend of Turfway’s fall meet and the monthlong celebration of Turfway’s 50th anniversary. Friday night will be the first Dollar Friday of the meet, featuring $1 beer and hot dogs as well as live music. There will be mascot races pitting Turfway Tommy against mascots from the Florence Freedom and the Cincinnati Reds. The featured race on Saturday is a $100,000 Turfway Park Fall Championship. This was first run at the original Latonia Race Course in 1919. This Saturday’s winner will compete in the Breeders Cup World Championships. Also on Saturday is a cornhole tournament hosted by the American Cornhole Organization. Call 513-965-8687 to register. Turfway salutes its Boone County neighbors on Sunday, Sept. 13, with Boone County Day. There will be giveaways, games and booths from shops and businesses from around the county.
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Council retreats on tax increase By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
Florence City Council did an about face on its proposed property tax increase. Council will vote Tuesday, Sept. 8, on the first reading to leave its taxes the same as last year, at the suggestion of every member of council. “We need to recognize that our citizens are hurting,” said Council Member Mel Carroll. It is council’s responsibility to try to help citizens and dipping into the city’s rainy day fund may be the way to do that, Carroll said. Originally, the city planned to increase property taxes from $1.74 to $1.82 per $100 assessed value for real property and $3.64 to $4.15 per $100 assessed value
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for personal property. In addition, 84 cents would have been added per $100 assessed value to cover hazardous-employees' retirement, up from 72 cents last year. Council heard from several residents at the public tax hearing Aug. 27 who told council to look for cuts before raising taxes, and council agreed. “One of the first places to look for cutting expenses is the subsidization of recreation,” said Council Member Mike Apgar. Apgar pointed out the proposed renovations to World of Sports are expected to cost $3.1 million. “This is not the time to be putting a lot of improvements into the golf course,” said Council Member Julie Metzger Aubuchon. At the hearing, several business owners told their plight in
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dealing with the city’s taxes. Often businesses get overlooked by council because they don’t get a vote, said Council Member Kelly Huff. “If you look at the tax increase, they get the onus,” Huff said. If council does vote to keep taxes the same, the city will deal with about a $700,000 shortfall for the $53.5 million budget because the budget was approved assuming the maximum allowed rate increase without voter recall would be taken. “I suggest we revisit the budget we just passed,” Carroll said. Council will likely have to decide how the city will cover the shortfall and vote it into the budget amendment that usually comes in December, said Mayor Diane Whalen.
Night out
The city of Florence will hold its last Neighborhood Night Out event of the season from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Lincoln Woods Park. At the night out, city officials will provide displays, games, project information and refreshments.
Tax rate
Trustees of the Florence Fire/EMS Protection District voted to keep the current property tax rate of $0.10 per $100 of valuation as assessed for county taxes for real and personal property.
DAR meeting
The Boone County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Boone County Public Library’s Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. The program will be about the U.S. Constitution. For more information about the Sep-
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Blood drive at library
The Boone County Public Library’s Main Library hosts a blood drive for Hoxworth Blood Center 1-3:15 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Call Jinny at 342-BOOK (2665) ext. 8107 to schedule an appointment.
New judge appointed
Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Stephen Pearce Huddleston of Warsaw as the new district judge for the state’s 54th Judicial District, Division 1 (Boone and Gallatin counties). Huddelston replaces Michael P. Collins who retired last October. Huddelston received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and his juris doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Law. He most recently worked as an attorney is private practice, the governor’s office said.
Adopt a new friend
Boone County Animal Care and Control has an open house and adopt-a-thon noon-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the shelter, 5643 Idlewild Road, Burlington. The shelter is next to the Boone County Fairgrounds. There is a free grooming package with each dog adopted compliments of Spa 4 Paws.
Lunch with superintendent
Boone County School District Superintendent Randy Poe will host an informal Brown Bag Lunch meeting to provide parents, business and community members the opportunity to ask questions or address concerns regarding the school district. The meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Boone Woods Park. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Interpretation in Spanish will also be available.
Son charged with killing parents By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
Michael Moore, son of Union City Administrator Warren Moore, was arrested in the June 12 murder of his parents in their Indian Hill Drive home. The Boone County Sheriff’s department served Moore with an arrest warrant on Sept. 4 at the Boone County Jail where he was held on drug charges. He faces two counts of murder, one count of tampering with physical evidence, one count of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and one count of falsely reporting an incident. Officials believed Moore used a .357 Smith & Wesson handgun to shoot his father and mother Madge Moore. Both were shot in the head. Boone County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Col. Rob Reuthe said the gun
belonged to W a r r e n Moore. Motive isn’t known at this point. “No, I don’t think Moore we’ll ever know a motive until he’s man enough to talk about it,” Reuthe said. The sheriff’s department interviewed Moore many times. It said that during the homicide investigation, investigators uncovered a series of incidents in which Moore attempted to obtain prescription drugs using different doctors. He was arrested July 7 on several drug charges. Reuthe said some of the clothing Michael Moore was wearing that night was removed and put in a location that leads investigators to believe that he was trying to hide it. Reuthe said the clothing was in the house. Moore was shot in the incident too. Reuthe said it’s believed Moore shot himself on purpose. Lab results are still pending about the weapon, according to Reuthe. He said the arrest was made last Friday because that’s when investigators received the lab results back that were needed for the warrant. He said the results concerned the clothing that Moore tried to hide. Moore called 911 to
“I don’t think we’ll ever know a motive until he’s man enough to talk about it.” Lt. Col. Rob Reuthe Boone County Sheriff’s Department report the incident. It was reported that someone came in and started shooting but it wasn’t known what they looked like, according to a transcript. Murder is a capital offense with a possible sentence ranging from 20 years in prison to the death penalty. The tampering charge is a class D felony with a possible sentence of one to five years; the gun charge is a class C felony with a possible sentence of five to 10 years and the falsely reporting an incident charge is a class A misdemeanor with a possible sentence of up to one year in jail. Moore, 39, was the youngest of the Moores’ two sons. City Clerk Kathy Porter said Michael Moore is very nice, polite and very wellmannered. She said it hurts her more that he was charged in the homicide of his parents, if he for sure did this. “It’s just horrible,” she said.
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Hebron roundabout to open By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com
The roundabout at Graves Road that is part of larger project to improve North Bend Road (Ky. 237) in the Hebron area should open in about two weeks. A mailer is being sent to everybody in the Hebron ZIP code. Rob Hans, chief district engineer for the Kentucky Department of Highways District 6, said construction on the roundabout at Cardinal Way will be starting shortly. Construction on the overall project will be completed this season, he said. The project includes widening North Bend Road from Litton Lane to Kara Lane near Interstate 275. Some businesses in the area have been concerned about the project’s impact
on them. “Businesses have seen a drop in business. The state does the best they can in maintaining traffic during these projects. The contractor, of course, is the one that’s charged with doing that,” Boone County JudgeExecutive Gary Moore said. He said once the state is finished and the new road is opened there are benefits. He said people will be able to use the sidewalks, use the bike lanes and have a straighter, wider and safer road to travel, attracting more business. The project was just one of several that officials talked about during a meeting with state legislators Aug. 31 at the district’s Fort Mitchell headquarters. Funding for projects was discussed. Looking ahead to the General Assembly’s
next session, the county’s highest priority for projects that need funding is Camp Ernst Road from Rogers Lane to Burlington Pike (Ky. 18), according to Moore. Another key project for Boone County residents concerns Mall Road. Improvements to Mall Road will be broken up into two phases. The first phase will be at Burlington Pike (Ky. 18) and go toward an area near the Interstate 75/71 ramp with it being hopefully completed by November 2010, according to Bob Townsend, the city of Florence’s public services director. The next phase would go from where crews stop working north of the ramp to U.S. 42 with the entire project being done by November 2011.
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with what Lunnemann missed while he was gone. Formerly the city’s community development director/assistant city coordinator, Lunnemann spent several months working in Crestview Hills as its city administrator. Lunnemann returned to Florence, his hometown, when former City Coordinator Pat Wingo retired last month. “I’m the one who asked him to come back – so that speaks volumes,” said Mayor Diane Whalen. Lunnemann benefited
from having Wingo stick around and help him get reacclimated with the city. “That was very helpful,” Lunnemann said. Because Lunnemann has such an extensive knowledge and history with the city, he’s been able to step into the position easily, Whalen said. “It made the transition almost seamless,” she said. Now that he’s had time to settle in, Lunnemann has a big task in front of him. City Council is expected to vote for no property tax increases this year, while
the city’s budget was p a s s e d under the assumption Lunnemann that taxes would increase the highest allowed before being subject to voter recall. Lunnemann will spend a bulk of his future time working with department heads finding ways to cover the budget with less revenues than expected. “We have some work cut out for us,” Lunnemann said.
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Old Fashion Day goes Hawaiian By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com
A Walton tradition is getting a Maui twist. The 36th annual Old Fashion Day will take on the new theme “Walton Luau.� In addition to hula skirts and leis, authentic entertainment is coming in, including the steel drum band the Socalyptics and hula dancing troupe Spirit of the Pacific Islands. When announced, there was a little apprehension because the theme didn’t exactly fit in with Old Fashion Day, but that’s not really an issue, said City Council Member Paula Jolley.
“It’s a party! We’re having a party,� Jolley said. This year, planners are bringing back the kid and adult games, but in keeping with the theme, there’ll be hula hoop and limbo contests, said Economic Development Coordinator Connie Goins. This year’s Old Fashion Day is Saturday, Sept. 12, but the weekend kicks off early when the Boone County Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free showing of the Elvis Presley film “Blue Hawaii� the night before at Walton Park. Though some big changes are coming to Old Fashion Day, some of the
traditional staples remain. “We always try to make Old Fashion Day a family fun event that won’t break your wallet,� Jolley said. The day will also continue to serve as the “Walton Family Reunion,� Goins said. “You can count on people coming back for Old Fashion Day,� she said. And of course, the Old Fashion Day parade will continue on. Starting at 10:45, this year’s Grand Marshal is the Walton Fire Protection District and EMS. Spots are still available for vendors and floats for the parade. For more information visit www.cityofwalton.org.
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Bill Mason and his children Will, Matthew, Ella-Reid and Andrew were all smiles at Mann Elementary’s Back to School fair Aug. 15. Will is in the second grade and Matthew is in kindergarten at Mann.
Schwartz researching autism Transylvania University senior Joshua Schwartz is spending his summer in California, but he is not lounging on the beach – Schwartz is helping conduct cutting edge research on autism-linked signaling pathways in stem cells at Stanford University. A chemistry and biology double major, Schwartz is at Stanford as part of the Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program, an eight-week biomedical researchintensive program that admitted 30 students from the nearly 500 applicants from across the country. “The laboratory I’m assigned studies the neuroscience of autism and my project is to create brain cells, known as neurons, derived from autistic patients’ skin cells,” said Schwartz. “Other lab members have already programmed these skin cells into stem cells and now I am trying to make the stem cells dif-
ferentiate into neurons. This approach to making neurons from autistic patients’ skin cells has two significant implications: it proSchwartz vides a source of potential transplantable neurons to treat autistic patients in the future and scientists may investigate the effects of potential pharmaceuticals on neurons derived from autistic patients.” Students in the program are matched up with a member of Stanford’s faculty and conduct their research projects in the university’s state-of-the-art laboratories. The program culminates in a symposium where students present talks and posters on their summer projects to Stanford faculty, lab mentors and university
administrators. In addition to their time in the lab, students in the program also participate in science field trips, graduate education workshops and social outings, allowing for networking opportunities. “Amgen has provided numerous opportunities, including sessions to meet graduate and medical school deans as well as current graduate students,” said Schwartz. At one of these sessions, Schwartz met Laura Edgington, a 2006 Transylvania graduate who was serving on a Stanford graduate students panel. Edgington is pursuing a Ph.D. in cancer biology at Stanford. “This summer is very rewarding and has solidified my interest in pursuing medical research, specifically neuroscience,” said Schwartz. Schwartz is the son of Kevin and Brigid Schwartz of Florence.
Cabinet eager to adopt ideas Each year the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosts a contest to allow students from across the commonwealth to submit creative works for use in the annual Adopt-A-Highway calendar. Exposure to the contest and to the Adopt-a-Highway program provides young people with a sense of ownership in Kentucky’s highways and stresses the importance of keeping Kentucky’s highways clean and free of litter. The contest is aimed at educating and encouraging children not
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St. Paul Catholic School faculty and staff, as well as members of St. Paul Church staff, came together to celebrate the start of a new school year. In the midst of construction on the church and in light of the 20092010 school theme, “Builders of the Kingdom of God,” they gather with their hard hats to prepare for the continuation of “construction” on the minds and hearts of their students. PROVIDED
to litter and to spread the message to others. “Through this program the cabinet hopes to increase environmental awareness and stewardship among children and to bring about a change in attitudes and behaviors concerning a growing problem with litter,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Prather. “With your child’s help a change in attitudes could result in a pleasing change of scenery. We encourage all students to participate in this worthy contest,”
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Prather said. Parents, teachers and family members are asked to encourage children to participate in the contest. The entry form with the necessary certificate of authenticity can be obtained by contacting the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Public Affairs. The form also is available online at http://adopt-a-highway.ky.gov. Click on poster contest. Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 30.
The Rebel Brigade is taking on a new look this school year. The Boone County High School Marching Band is moving away from the traditional band season, and keeping its performances for the games. In the past, the band would practice three nights a week and then compete on Saturdays. Now the band only practices once a week and no longer competes. “It was kind of a ‘what’s best for the program’ band philosophy change,” said Band Director Dave Webber. Because there aren’t competitions to enter, the band was able to lower its fees for students. The idea was met with a mixed response, Webber said. “There were a lot of hardcore people who wanted to compete,” he said. While there wasn’t much complaint, most of it came from parents and alumni, Webber said.
“When we first heard about it, I didn’t like the idea,” said senior Adam France. As he thought about it, France realized it would open his schedule up and allow him to work more and free up time for church activities. “I thought it would be more fun, and it is,” France said. Because the band no longer competes, they’re free to do more than one show a year because they don’t have to be perfect for judges. “We’re having more fun,” France said. This year the band will do a Blues Brothers show and a Michael Jackson show. An added benefit of not competing on Saturdays is that the Friday night football games become the band’s primary performance, which is easier to get pumped up for, France said. “Our performance on Friday night will be 10 times better,” he said.
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CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9 Dixie Heights Class of 1964 Reunion, 6-11:30 p.m. Walt’s Hitching Post, 3300 Madison Pike, Fort Wright. Dinner served 7 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Presented by Dixie Heights Class of 1964. For information, call 3717056. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0 The Newport High School Alumni and Associates All-Class Reunion. Cash bar at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Program and festivities at 7 p.m. Marquis Banquet Center, 1016 Town Drive, Wilder. Dinner is $32. For information, call 442-9050. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1 Newport Central Catholic Class Reunion of 1949 stag, 1-5 p.m. Barleycorn’s Restaurant, 1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring. For more information, call 581-5047 or 442-7464. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 2 6 Boone County High School Class Reunion of 1969 and 1970, 6 p.m. Carnegie Events Center and Museum,
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Christina Nitschke and Avery Sholler, third-graders, embrace each other with excitement on the first day of school at Florence Elementary School.
Thirteen Ohio Wesleyan University students took a bite out of the Big Apple when they spent four days in New York City this summer to cap off their yearlong experience in the university’s new Economics Management Fellows Program. The competitive program, introduced in fall 2008, provides an in-depth, hands-on experience for first-year Ohio Wesleyan students interested in economics, management, accounting, or international business. Applicants selected for the fellows program receive a $500 book allowance, access to a special seminar
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financial tour were: Tibila Jean Belemsaga of Burkina Faso, West Africa; Victoria Chimblo of Greenwich, Conn.; Katie Jenks of Medina, Ohio; Douglas Blair Kisker of Union; Hung Viet Nguyen of Hanoi, Vietnam; Nick Peranzi of Rehoboth, Mass.; Leah Puening of Independence, Ohio; Adam Pinkerton of Hilliard, Ohio; Kate Raulin of Silver Spring, Md.; Rachel Rutkie of Mentor, Ohio; Jennifer Schmitt of Spring, Texas; Rebekah Smith of Eagle River, Alaska; Shane Wepprich of Chillicothe, Ohio. For information on Ohio Wesleyan University, visit www.owu.edu.
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Senior Griffin McKenzie, Moeller basketball power forward, made his college announcement Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Moeller High School. He will attend Xavier University. Griffin is the son of Gregory McKenzie of Loveland and Christine McKenzie of Florence, Ky.
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• Cooper High School golfer Molen shot 1 over 36 on the front nine at A.J. Jolly, Aug. 31, helping the Cooper men’s team defeat Campbell County High School 152-179. Cooper advances to 6-2 with the win. • Cooper High School golfer Brandon Houston shot 1 over par 36 on the front nine at Summit Hills, Sept. 1, helping Cooper boys defeat Beechwood 167-172. Cooper advances to 7-2 with the win. • Ryle High School golfer Alex Bruce shot a 6 over par 40 on Ridge View at Boone Links Golf Course, Sept. 1, helping her team defeat St. Henry 187-195. Ryle advances to 6-2 with the win. • Boone County High School defeated Holmes High School 25-8, 25-6, Sept. 1. • Cooper’s Brandon Trame shot 1 over par 37 on the Lake View at Boone County, Sept. 2, helping the Cooper boys beat Holy Cross 177-186. Cooper advances to 8-2 with the win.
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Rick Thompson knew his young defense would have some growing pains this season. Thompson and the Boone County football team have the pain of a 30-14 loss to Scott County Sept. 4 as they take their 1-1 record across the river this Friday. Boone goes to Anderson on the Cincinnati east side 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The Redskins have reached the Ohio Division II state title game two years in a row, winning it all in 2007. The Rebel defense, with nine new starters, gave up 379 rushing yards to Scott County in the loss. The Cardinals’ option offense and mobile quarterback consistently kept the Rebels guessing who had the ball. “We’ve got to learn and improve,” Thompson said. “We can’t afford to make mistakes and overcome those. They gave us some problems and we had to make some adjustments. We’ve seen enough of their backs to know that if we weren’t going to tackle very well, we were going to have some problems stopping them.” Scott Co. took a quick 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Rebels got one back in the second period on a 28-yard TD pass from Nate Alford to Jordan Oppenheimer.
On their last drive of the first half and opening drive of the second half, the Rebels marched inside the Cardinal 15-yard line and failed to score. On its first drive of the third period, The Cardinals marched 75 yards for a score to make it 21-7. Following a Rebel turnover, Scott County looked to make it 217, but Alford intercepted a pass at his own 10 and returned it to midfield. On fourth down on the next series, Alford rolled right and ran 41 yards for a score to cut the deficit to 21-14 in the final minute of the third quarter. The momentum didn’t last, as the Cardinals ran for an 82-yard touchdown on the first play of Scott’s next drive. On Boone’s next possession, the Cardinals blocked a punt for a safety. “We’ve got to grow a little bit,” Thompson said. “We’ve got a lot of new starters. When we needed a stop, we couldn’t get a stop. When we needed to score, we couldn’t score.” Senior Charles Quainoo led Boone with 180 yards rushing on 25 carries. He also had a 38-yard reception.
Conner 64, Lloyd 0
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Boone County senior Adam Sunderhaus tries to make a tackle during the Rebels’ 30-14 loss to Scott County Sept. 4.
The Cougars host Dixie Heights this week in what should be an offensive shootout. Conner hosts Dixie Heights 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Conner averages 42 points a game. Dixie (2-1) has scored 31.3 a contest. Senior quarterback Nick West had another outstanding game, as he was 15-of-20 for 351 yards and four touchdowns, and added four carries for 100 yards and two TDs. Junior quarterback Cy Smith relieved West, and went 2-for-2 for 53 yards and two TDs as the Cougars finished with 404 passing yards and 187 more on the ground. TD catches came from six different receivers: Anthony Boden,
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Boone County junior Jordan Oppenheimer runs to the endzone for a touchdown during the Rebels’ 3014 loss to Scott County Sept. 4. Austin Pugh, Eric Champ, Michael Gill, Drew Hart and Blake Kennedy. Gill had the most yardage, 106 yards on three catches, as nine Cougars had receptions in the game. Michael Mueller added a punt return for a score. He also had an interception, as did Ryan Delph. Bo Gabbard had a fumble recovery. Conner held Lloyd to 139 passing yards and 31 rushing.
Cooper 28, Scott 27
Junior Dvontae Bradley rushed 28 times for a school record 268 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cooper to victory. The Jaguars scored all of their points in the second half after trailing 7-0 at halftime. Zach Sowder led the Eagles, rushing for three touchdowns and throwing for another score.
Logan Schulkers rushed for the game-winning two-point conversion after he completed a touchdown pass to Bret Berry with 25 seconds left. Sowder led the Eagles back into Cooper territory but was sacked by Corey Barnes on the game’s final play.
Grant County 21, Walton-Verona 0
The Bearcats were shut out by their Class 5A visitors in their second home game of the year, falling to 1-2. W-V goes to 3-0 Carroll County Sept. 18.
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St. Henry learns to handle high expectations By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The St. Henry District High School girls’ soccer team were upstarts last year as they had unprecedented success for the program: An 184-1 record, All “A” state championship and Ninth Region postseason championship. They’re not surprising anyone this year, but the Crusaders are winning even more as they look to defend their All “A” state title and beyond. “We have to get used to the fact we’re going to get everybody’s best shot now, because we’re expected to do well,” head coach Steve Lorenz said. Lorenz, in his third year at St. Henry and seventh overall as a head coach, said the team was caught off guard in its All “A” regional opener this year, when Holy Cross gave the Crusaders
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• Walton Verona High School defeated Grant County 25-17, 25-19, Sept. 1. • Walton Verona defeated Owen County 25-13, 2125, 25-21, Sept. 2.
• Boone County defeated Scott High School in a 10-0 shutout, Sept. 2. Boone advances to 4-2-1 with the win. Boone’s Perez made one save. Howell, Scott, Elder and Pendleton each scored two goals for Boone. Gillepsi and Lee each scored one goal.
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Junior Abby Janszen is one of the top scorers for St. Henry this year.
St. Henry head coach Steve Lorenz (far right) addresses the girls’ soccer team after practice Sept. 4. their best shot. St. Henry still won 1-0. The Crusaders brought a pretty good shot themselves Sept. 5 in their next game, beating Newport Central Catholic 3-1 to repeat as regional champs. “It shows we can prove our talents and show that last season wasn’t just a one-time thing, that we can keep it going,” said senior goalkeeper Stephanie Hasken before that match. That win lifted St. Henry to a 6-0 start this season, and puts them in the All “A” State Cup Sept. 19-20 in Frankfort. They have their eyes on a repeat. “It will be exciting because last year was our first time so winning it again would be even better,” senior co-captain Carly McArtor said. St. Henry returned nine starters this year and has outscored opponents 25-2. One of the wins was a 2-1 decision over Highlands, who was
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state runner-up last year. The players said that was a big confidence booster for them. One new starter, freshman Libby Leedom, has been a spark plug for the offense, scoring nine goals to rank as one of the leaders in Northern Kentucky. “She’s as close to a pure forward as I’ve had on any of my teams,” Lorenz said. “She has a knack for scoring goals and can do it in a lot of different ways.” McArtor and junior Abby Janszen have four goals apiece. Abby Felthaus has seven assists. The other new starter is Hasken, who has been backup to long-time starter Kayla Ziegler, who graduated last year. “I’m excited that this is my year to show everybody what I’ve worked on the past three years,” Hasken said. “I’m more excited than nervous when I go out there.”
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district rival Cooper 2-1 Sept. 2. Their next two games are district contests as well, as the Cougars play at Ryle Sept. 9 and host Boone County Sept. 14. Jenna Hilgefort is Conner’s top scorer with two goals.
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The Rebels were 4-2-1 heading into a key rivalry game with St. Henry Sept. 9. Ariel Howell has six goals to lead the team. Kayla Scott and Kelsey Pendleton have four apiece. “We’re really balanced,” head coach Mike Hughes said. “We have more than just one or two who can put the ball in the net. If someone else has an off night, someone else can step up.” Diana Perez, a transfer from California, has three shutouts this season. She has stepped up to replace incumbent starter Jackie Marschall, who will miss this season because of a torn knee ligament. “She’s worked hard and given the team a lot of confidence,” Hughes said. Boone will play two home games Saturday, Sept. 12, as part of its Rebel Showcase event. Six teams will all play twice from morning until night. The schedule for the event: 9 a.m., Villa Madonna at Boone; 11 a.m., Calvary vs. Cooper; 1 p.m., WaltonVerona vs. Simon Kenton; 3 p.m., Cooper vs. VMA; 5 p.m., Calvary vs. WaltonVerona; 7:30, SK at Boone. “Any time you can host something that puts a positive light on your program, that’s a good thing,” Hughes said. “It gives the girls ownership of the program.” Hughes said the tourna-
Cooper
The Jaguars started 1-4, with three of the losses to district foes. They beat Grant County 5-0. Cooper is in the Boone showcase Sept. 12 and plays at Holmes Sept. 14. Jennifer Brandstetter leads Cooper with two goals.
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The Indians started off 25 and host Ryle 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Peyton Angel and Alexis Frye lead the Indians with
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Regents Hall will host the event, which will bring 16 high school volleyball teams to the area. They will be regional champions from all over the state. This will be the third time NKU has hosted the tourney in the past five years. It was at Regents Hall in 2005 and 2007, alternating between Frankfort Convention Center in 2006 and Louisville’s Bellarmine University in 2008. “It’s an outstanding opportunity for the university,” said Scott Eaton, NKU’s senior associate athletic director, who directs the facility. “We’ve been fortunate to host it three times recently. They love bringing it to our facility.” Louisville Assumption beat St. Henry in the 2005 state final at Regents Hall, and then Notre Dame in the 2007 championship. A similar final could be in store this year, as their regions are on opposite sides of the 2009 draw. Eaton said those finals led to packed stands at Regents Hall and hopes for the same this year.
KHSAA tourney schedule The full 2009-10 schedule of KHSAA state tournaments: Boys’ golf: Oct. 5-7, Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green. Girls’ golf: Oct. 8-10, Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green. Volleyball: Oct. 30-31, Regents Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. Soccer: Nov. 4-7, Toyota Stadium, Georgetown College, Georgetown. Cross country: Nov. 14, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington. Football: Dec. 4-5, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green. Swimming: Feb. 12-13, U of L Ralph Wright Natatorium, He is also excited about the rest of the state being exposed to the new parts of campus including the Bank of Kentucky Center. The other big changes in the KHSAA state championship schedule from last year involve football and baseball. As has been known for several months, the state football finals will move to Bowling Green on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The six games will return to the first weekend of December, a week earlier than 2008.
Louisville. Wrestling: Feb. 18-20, Frankfort Convention Center, Frankfort. Girls’ basketball: March 1013, WKU E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green. Boys’ basketball: March 1720, UK Rupp Arena, Lexington. Tennis: May 27-29, UK Boone/Downing Tennis Complex and Sayre Athletic Complex, Lexington. Track: June 4-5, U of L Owsley B. Frazier Park, Louisville. Fast-pitch softball: June 1112, Jack C. Fisher Park, Owensboro. Baseball: June 14-19, Applebee’s Park, Lexington. In baseball, all 16 regional champions will play a four-round, singleelimination tournament in Lexington instead of just having eight teams there in recent years. The best-ofthree, semi-state round has been eliminated. Teams will play four games over six days in the new format at Applebee’s Park. Track returns to the first weekend of June for its state meet. It had been moved a week earlier last May to accommodate the NCAA track regionals in Louisville.
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Residents of Union can said Karen Franxman, city take pride in one of their of Union events coordinacommunity’s newest protor. grams, Union Cares. During September Union Each month, Union residents will help the Cares picks a different non- Hosea House, a Newport profit program to support. nonprofit that feeds people This summer residents every Monday through Frihelped such groups as Be day evening. Director Concerned, which offers Karen Yates said most who food and two thrift stores come are from Campbell for the needy, and Vineyard and Kenton counties, but Christian some have Church’s food come by bus pantry. from Boone Each month, Union Residents County. Cares picks a different dropped off On the items needed September nonprofit program to by these wish list are support. groups, anydrink mixes, thing from desserts such peanut butter to disposable as snack cakes and cookdiapers, at the Union City ies, salt and pepper, canned Building. There is also a fruits and vegetables, drop box for coupons and canned potatoes, sugar, financial donations. diapers and wipes. The Family Nurturing “In the city of Union Center, a Florence agency there are 1,700 housethat helps victims of child holds. If we could get every abuse and neglect, was the household to give one can Union Cares recipient durof food, that would be a lot ing June. Union residents of food,” and it would were asked to bring donat- make a huge difference, ed items on the center’s Franxman said. “wish list.” Residents “These pantries are realresponded by donating ly suffering right now,” she stuffed animals, juice said. boxes, snacks and crafts Kudos to Franxman and supplies. city residents who have “This is a way the city supported this program. It’s and the citizens of Union a fantastic way to help can help those who are less those in need during these fortunate than we are,” difficult times.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Highway cleanup
In late August you may have seen youth and adults cleaning up trash along roads in Boone County. They were Boy Scouts, parent and leaders from Troop 805, sponsored by the Union Presbyterian Church. A total of 12 participated in this cleanup across 3.6 miles of roadway. Approximately 15 bags of trash were collected along streets, yards and right-of-ways. A few baseballs and golf balls were found, but mostly fast food wrappers littered the roadside. These items take away from the natural beauty that makes Boone County an attractive place to live. Please think about what you are doing to our roads and our community the next time you want to throw something out the window. Let’s work together to keep our county clean! Yvonne Couch Boy Scout Troop 805 War Admiral Drive Union
Use the ashtray
On Sept. 2 the staff of the Boone County Adult Education
Program and some of its students picked up garbage along Gunpowder Road and Highland Drive. We recruited staff and students through our education center then met at a central location. We covered 3.1 miles with 19 volunteers. We found beer bottles, fast food wrappers, and a host of other items. During our trip, we had discussions about the problem of litter and why people don’t just keep it in their cars until they can discard it into a trash can. We noticed how beautiful the areas were we worked in and what a shame it is that people don’t take better care of their community. We also noticed the number of cigarette butts there were along the roadside. We agreed that is a real problem. They were everywhere. If people are going to smoke they need to use the ashtray in their cars instead of tossing them out the window. It was a very pleasant day today and we had a good time helping to keep the community we live and work in clean. Martha Karlage, Director Boone Co. Adult Education Program Center Street Florence
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and its members are dedicated to improving our nation's health care system. We support ongoing, thoughtful debate on health care and urge Congress to focus on consensus areas that accomplish shared goals. Chief among these goals should be initiatives to reduce costs and provide a robust marketplace for consumers. Unfortunately, Congressional leaders are acting quickly in an effort to push through a political solution to our current health care system that not only fails to reduce cost but which will harm American employers and their employees and families. Our members have been telling us for years that health care costs are out of control and are their primary constraint on economic growth and job creation. Some of the factors that contribute to high cost and rapid medical inflation are complex and require reasoned discussion and analysis. But some of the factors are blatantly obvious and have relatively simple remedies. The Northern Kentucky Chamber supports immediate low-cost reforms to health care that include: medical liability reform; the increased use of health information technology; incentives for wellness and prevention; administrative simplification; and combating fraud and abuse. By implementing reforms of this nature, congress would bend the cost curve without spending a trillion dollars or raising taxes. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce also believes it is imperative that employers and their employees have the freedom to work together to develop the
best health care plan to meet the unique needs of their company and its employees. An employer mandate, also known as “pay or play,” would force employers to provide “one size fits all” insurance or face an 8 percent (for starters) payroll tax. Many in Washington speak of the need for employers to take a “shared responsibility” in providing health care. The notion that employers are not sharing responsibility is disingenuous at best. In fact, employers know all too well the challenges facing our health care system. Every year, employers voluntarily pay more than $500 billion for health insurance to 160 million Americans. The Chamber believes that an employer mandate will likely lead to lower wages and job loss. Unemployment in this region is already at 11 percent and families can ill afford policies that will threaten their wages and jobs. The Chamber supports providing a vibrant marketplace for individuals and businesses to seek health care options. Many in Congress are singing the praises of a “public option,” a government-run health insurance plan to “compete” with private insurers. The public option would have a tremendous advantage over private insurance plans and would be anything but a legitimate competitor, as the government would both own the competition and set the rules for the insurance industry. A government plan, unlike an employer-sponsored plan, can exempt itself from federal taxes and state regulations and force
Gary Beatrice Community Recorder guest columnist
CH@TROOM Last week’s question
What do you think is the enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy? “Ted Kennedy was not my favorite person, but he had a quality which I praise – he loved his family! – especially his nieces and nephews. I don’t know anyone who has been such an example for encouragement to a family who lost so many parents, grandparents, etc. in death. He kept close to them through ‘thick and thin’ and good and bad times, making an extremely close family. Today, we rarely see families stick together, cherishing each other – like it was before World War II happened, when the men left the family to go to war for our country, women began working to make ends meet, then after the war, many left for other places in the U.S. to find jobs. It was then when family members began leaving their roots to find jobs. Maybe I am wrong, but I think children need every family member to set the right example, to teach them faith in God and faith in one another, and to love one another unconditionally.” W.R. “The enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy is that, for most of his adult life, he was a drunken skirtchaser whose politics were way to the left of mainstream Americans.
He ran off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island with a young lady in his car. He left her to drown while he escaped, ran home to sober up, and surrounded himself with an army of lawyers before notifying the authorities. Anyone but a privileged Kennedy would have served some serious prison time for this major indiscretion. The people of Massachusetts should be ashamed for returning this despicable human to Congress. Ted Kennedy is the perfect example of why we need term limits.” William E. Stewart “Ted Kennedy was a boozer and womanizer – did little of value with his time in the Senate and now they want to canonize him. There is no enduring legacy. Give me a break!” R.A.V. “Teddy was an extreme left wing radical! He was the cause of a young lady dying when he ran off a bridge and she drowned. He sobered up and later revealed the accident. If I remember right he received a six months suspended sentence. I’m sure the Kennedy’s paid the girl’s family off in order keep him from being sued. There is no doubt that he could not been re-elected to the Congress if he had been from most if not all of the other states. This just goes to show you that money can take
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hospitals to accept submarket reimbursements. How is that legitimate competition? How could this not quickly dissolve into a single government sponsored system? The 800-pound gorilla in the room is the cost for this proposed plan. The price tag is somewhere between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion. A suggested “surtax” on the wealthiest will directly hit the bottom lines of small businesses that pay their business taxes at a personal rate. At a time when we most need our nation's small businesses to create jobs, current health care reform proposals would tax job creators out of existence. Congress is also considering taxing health benefits, which are currently tax-exempt. This would be a significant change to tax policy that would have lasting negative ramifications to employers and employees. The Chamber believes meaningful health reform can happen and we support the debate. Lowering the cost and slowing the rate of medical inflation are key components to a strong rebound from the current recession. We believe that this can be accomplished by building on what works and fixing what's broken. We believe that much can be accomplished by making the easy fixes, grabbing the “low hanging fruit.” The business community has always developed new and innovative ways to solve problems and the Chamber will continue to offer solutions and provide leadership that moves our region forward. Gary Beatrice, president of Business Benefits/Hammerlein Garner, is president of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
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“Setting aside any preconceived notions about the ‘Kennedy Dynasty,’ it’s hard to imagine any intelligent citizen – Democrat, Republican or Independent – not recognizing the amazing volume of lifetime contributions made by this great American patriot and statesman. “Sure, Ted Kennedy had some ‘shady’ events in his past, just like any other politician under the media’s intense microscope. But as a long-term senator, he has made major changes in the laws affecting the rights, values and freedoms of so many Americans. “His commitment to just American politics is unmatched. There’s great sadness in the loss of the last of the Kennedy brothers - he will be sorely missed. M.M. “A Catholic who supported abortion!” N.G.
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Tami Howell-Soto is shown next to merchandise at Children’s Designer Boutique.
Hebron children’s boutique wins honor Since opening in January 2008, a Hebron business has taken flight as an award-winning enterprise. Children’s Designer Boutique at 2010 North Bend has found its niche as an upscale consignment designer boutique that specializes in children. “It’s a little bit more than upscale consignment,” said owner Tami Howell-Soto. The store also has a boutique where items are special made to order. For instance, a growing trend is to have baby clothes monogrammed, and to have hair bows made to match the outfit. In addition to clothing, moms are even having their diaper bags monogrammed. Another unique feature, Soto said, is that the shop
caters to twins, triplets and quadruplets. There are also maternity and women’s clothing and accessories. The shop has six employees. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. In August Soto was honored as second runner-up as SCORE’s 2009 Client of the Year. The award recognizes an entrepreneur that has demonstrated excellence in the management and growth of their business. SCORE member Bill DiGrezio of Hebron consulted with Soto in starting up the business. Soto said a popular feature, offered every Sunday through October, is a tent sale from noon to 5 p.m. Everything is 75 percent off.
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Sue Ervin of Florence adjusts the pictures she displays at a showing put on by the Boone County Visual Arts Association.
Artist’s work centers on ‘critters, flowers’ By Patricia A. Scheyer
Community Recorder Contributor
THINGS TO DO
A day at the track
Turfway Park opens its 2009 fall meet this week. The track will feature live racing throughout the month of September. Post times begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and at 1:10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The fall meet closes Oct. 8. The Kentucky Cup Day of Champions, which will feature three races with purses equal to or greater than $100,000, will take place Sept. 26. For more information, visit www.turfway.com.
Holy Cross festival
The 20th annual Holy Cross High School Indian Summer Festival will take place on the school grounds this weekend, Sept. 11-12,
from 6 p.m. to midnight each night. The festival features a raffle that will award $1,500 to its grand-prize winner. On Saturday, the popular chicken/ribs dinner will be available for $12.50. For more information, visit www.hchscov.com.
Hypnotizing
J. Medicine Hat returns to the Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant this weekend for shows, Thursday-Sunday. Not only is J. Medicine Hat a comedian, but he is also a master hypnotist. There will be one act Thursday (8 p.m.); two acts Friday (8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.); two acts Saturday (7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.); and one Sunday (7:30 p.m.). Visit www.funnyboneonthelevee.com.
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Florence resident Sue Ervin credits her dad for the artistic talent she knew she had from the time she was little. She remembers her dad doing Norman Rockwell type paintings, but instead of using paint, he used colored pencils. “I loved watching him, and all the joy he got out of art, and I always wanted to try drawing,” Ervin said. “I found I was very good at it. I was the kid in school who was asked to do drawings, and I liked that. Over the years my style has evolved, and I specialize in critters and flowers, so most of my work centers around one or the other.” Ervin recently joined the Boone County Visual Arts Association, and said they have opened her eyes to doing exhibitions to showcase her work. Up until she joined about six months ago, Ervin drew and painted, but didn’t offer her work for sale. Now she does, having finished doing the annual showcase at the Boone County Extension Office in Burlington with other artists in June. “I am originally from Louisville, but when I moved up here seven years ago, I went to artist Keith Klein in Florence where I took lessons,” Ervin said. “In his classes, everybody paints, and you learn from
Sue Ervin also hand paints note cards for a personal touch. all the students as well as Keith. It was the first time I had taken any lessons, and I feel that I learned a lot.” Ervin works as a food stylist for a magazine based in Louisville, and she uses her artistic ability to set up food in attractive and enticing ways so that the photographer can take pictures of it. When she isn’t working, she retires to her den to paint. Ervin takes snapshots of things she thinks would make good pictures, and then she can take her time to paint it. In her booth at the showcase, there are paintings of various sizes, portraying animals with all-
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knowing eyes, mingled with brightly colored flowers that seem ready to pick. Ervin uses acrylic paints, and prefers the medium because the colors are vibrant, and the paint dries more quickly than oils. She feels that she inherited her talent, and says some of her four siblings have talent, too. “Really, I think that everyone has some artistic talent, but as we grow older, we lose the spontaneity to make a tree purple, or a dog green,” she mused. “Art is what a person sees and reproduces, and when another person looks at it, it
gives them pleasure.” Chris Allen, who was president of the Boone County Visual Arts and is now treasurer, is glad Sue and her sister joined the organization. “The Boone County Visual Arts gives artists a chance to connect with each other,” Allen said. “We meet once a month at the government center, on the second Thursday at 7 p.m. We always have news and a demonstration of some kind. I joined the same time as Sue and her sister, and I know I have gotten a lot out of belonging to the organization. I’m sure she has, too.”
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 1
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Strategy Game Night, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Comics2Games, 8470 U.S. 42, Play everything from Warhammer 40k to Munchkin. Non-competitive night for all ages. Family friendly. $5. 647-7568. Florence.
FARMERS MARKET
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 5832 River Road, You-pick produce. August: tomatoes; September-October: pumpkins, turnips and mustard greens. 6895229. Hebron. 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.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Recall Turfway’s first 50 years through exhibits. Also on exhibit at Behringer-Crawford Museum through Oct. 31. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665. Burlington.
RECREATION
American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. Friday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Jane’s Saddlebag, Ryle and Boat Dock roads, Includes vintage cars, music from 1950s and 1960s, $1 hot dogs, free color photo of participant with a car, concessions and more. Free. 384-6617. Union.
SHOPPING
Little Treasures Kid’s Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Madison Office Products, 8307 Hwy 42, New and delicately used children’s clothes: Shoes, toys, books, furniture, equipment and maternity clothes. Free. Presented by Little Treasures. 817-9100; www.littletreasuressale.com. Florence.
SPORTS
Thoroughbred Racing, 7 p.m. Fall Meet. Mascot races: Turfway Tommy vs. area mascots, 8:30 p.m. Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Free. 371-0200. Florence.
TOURS
Open House and Adoptathon, noon-8 p.m. Boone County Animal Shelter, 5643 Idlewild Road, Visit our newly remodeled facility and meet animals. Learn about community’s campaign to bring mobile adoption unit to Northern Kentucky. Refreshments, gifts and prizes. Free. 586-5285. Burlington. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 2
CIVIC
Community Information Fair, 9:30 a.m.noon, Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road, Informational displays by groups and organizations in the area. Free. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101; www.ca.uky.edu/boone. Burlington.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Toddler Tales, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Bookworms, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children’s Activity Center. Young library users, with active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 3 1/2 years to 5 years old and up. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
FARMERS MARKET
McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-5 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. Simon Kenton High School Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence Courthouse, 5272 Madison Pike, Includes local vendors’ produce and products and organic produce grown by Simon Kenton’s Future Farmers of America. Presented by Simon Kenton High School. 803-9483. Independence.
MUSIC - BIG BAND
Swingtime Big Band, 7 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Ensemble plays 1920s era favorites. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 3422665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Swan, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440. Independence. Jack Trigger, 9:30 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, $3. 426-0490. Fort Wright.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365. Covington.
MUSIC - OLDIES
Memories of Elvis, 9 p.m. Bulldogs Roadhouse, 2015 Declaration Drive, Elvis Tribute artist, Jim Jones performs. Free. 513-2271893. Independence.
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LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 342-2665. Burlington. NKY One Book One Community Kickoff Event, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Includes Roaring Twenties jazz concert with Elizabeth Barnes of the Lizz and Rex Club Combo. Free. Presented by Kenton County Public Library. 962-4002. Erlanger.
MUSEUMS
Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Musical comedy based on 1988 film. $25, $20 members, $18 students. Through Sept. 20. 957-1940. Covington.
RECREATION
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.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Totally C.H.I.C: Completely Healthy In Christ Women’s Health Conference, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Randall K. Cooper High School, 2855 Longbranch Road, Day-long health conference for all women. Includes keynote speakers, educational sessions, music, complimentary health screenings by St. Elizabeth Health Care, lunch, gift bags and more. Benefits Mercy Maternity Home. Ages 18 and up. $35. Registration recommended. Presented by Souled Out Women Inc. 895-525-1414; www.souledoutwomen.org. Union.
SHOPPING
Fall Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Local perennials and annuals. Craft for kids and speaker for adults. Plant donations request. Benefits Friends of Boone County Arboretum. 586-6101. Union. Little Treasures Kid’s Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Madison Office Products, Free. 817-9100; www.littletreasuressale.com. Florence.
SPORTS FESTIVALS
Holy Cross High School Indian Summer Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Barbecue chicken/ribs dinner available 5-8 p.m. Holy Cross High School, 431-1335. 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.
Thoroughbred Racing, 1:10 p.m. $100,000 Fall Championship for the Breeders’ Cup. Join the stick pony gathering to break Guinness World Record. Face off against the top 16 players in the American Cornhole Organization. Turfway Park, Free. 371-0200. Florence.
M O N D A Y, S E P T . 1 4 Oliver, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Ages 8-17. For Oliver, Artful Dodger and children/young adult ensemble. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Prepare musical theater selection in style of show. Accompanist provided, bring sheet music in correct key. No acappella or pre-recorded accompaniment. Bring two copies of headshot and resume. Production dates: Dec. 11-27. For Ages 8 and up. Registration required. bochsner@thecarnegie.com. Covington.
EXERCISE CLASSES
A Matter of Balance, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance, and learn about preventing falls and overcoming the fear of falling. Ages -. Free. Registration required. 586-6101. Burlington.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Bookworms, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MOM’S CLUBS
Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting, 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, For mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. Family friendly. $23.95 registration per year. Reservations required. Presented by Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 620-9191; www.freewebs.com/fccmops. Burlington.
ART EXHIBITS
Ars Longa. Vita Brevis: Recent Works by Bekka Sage, 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Thomas More College, 341-5800; evagfarrisartgallery.blogspot.com. Crestview Hills.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
LECTURES
Northern Kentucky History Lecture Series, 2 p.m. “The Balcony is Closed: A History of Northern Kentucky’s Long Forgotten Neighborhood Movie Theaters” with Bob Webster. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Light refreshments, music and free tours after lecture. $45 series; $7 per lecture, $4 students. 291-0542; www.nkyhistory.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 3 p.m. American sign language interpreted and close captioning available. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington.
SHOPPING
Little Treasures Kid’s Sale, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Half Price Sale, Madison Office Products, Free. 817-9100; www.littletreasuressale.com. Florence.
SPORTS
Thoroughbred Racing, 1:10 p.m. Fall Meet. Boone County Community Day: Giveaways, games and booths from businesses around the county, trackside on the apron, 12:305:30 p.m. Turfway Park, Free. 371-0200. Florence.
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Southern Stars Square Dance Club, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Convention benefit dance. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Family square dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2429; www.so-nkysdf.com/index.htm. Covington.
PROVIDED Toby Keith, pictured, with guest Trace Adkins, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. For tickets, call 800-7453000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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Mick Noll sips beer at last year’s MainStrasse Village Oktoberfest. This year’s festival begins Friday, Sept. 11. Event hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. This year’s event features numerous bands and a “Lil’ Hansel & Gretel Pageant” at 11 a.m. Sunday. For more information visit www.mainstrasse.org.
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HISTORIC SITES
Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, $5, $3 ages 60 and up, $2 ages 7-17, members and ages 6 and under free. 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. Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 342-2665. Burlington.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Baby Time, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Toddler Tales, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Bookworms, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Family Storytime, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSEUMS RECREATION
Wii Sports for Adults, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Bowling and other sports on Nintendo game system. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665. Burlington.
Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Comics2Games, 8470 U.S. 42, Free-style play. $5. 647-7568. Florence.
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, 586-6101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Brandi Carlile, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Noises 10. $20. 4912444. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Lee Stolar Trio, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. With John Von Ohlen. 261-2365. Covington.
MUSIC - POP
Outrayjus, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Dollar Bill Tavern, 746-3600. Florence.
SPORTS
Thoroughbred Racing, 7 p.m. Fall Meet. Turfway Park, Free. 371-0200. Florence.
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HOME & GARDEN
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Bulbs, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St. Lessons with Renee Berkemeir of Berk’s Landscaping, followed by question-and-answer session. The Walton Planters and Diggers Club host bulb exchange afterward. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Walton.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Baby Time, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children’s Activity Center. On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime. Ages birth to 18 months. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 3422665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Babies & Tots, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children’s Activity Center. On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime. Ages birth to 2 1/2 years. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 3422665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Toddler Tales, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
PROVIDED
Barney comes to the Cincinnati Zoo to perform two live shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the zoo’s Wings of Wonder Theater. Barney will dance and sing his most popular songs. The shows are free with zoo admission, $13, adults; $9, ages 2-12; 2 and under, free. Donate a new children’s book or pajamas on Sept. 11 for The Great Sprout Tuck-In and receive one free child’s admission with a paid adult admission on Sept. 11. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
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Playing hide-and-seek, but not really seeking All humans live in hiding from themselves. That’s one of Albert Camus’ central insights about human nature. We practice what psychology calls repression and denial – thereby remaining unconscious to who we really are. Why hide certain experiences or realities of our life? We fear it would be too difficult or frightening dealing with them. We prefer, as Kierkegaard puts it, to tranquilize ourselves with the trivial. Hiding strong personal elements from ourselves is usually futile. They keep trying to get our attention. They express themselves through symptoms such as anxiety, stomach trouble, insomnia, headaches, irritation or depression. True, some depression comes from chemical imbalances and must be treated with medication. But another kind of depression can be
caused by pushing down and away i.e. depressing, unwelcome feelings. One of the strange things about our feelings is, however, that we can’t just bury the unpleasant ones and keep the pleasant ones. They’re all intertwined. Bury anger and we bury the potential for joy; bury sexuality and we bury spontaneity; bury conflict and we bury peace of mind. Symptoms of hidden and scary feelings tap on the walls of our minds and bodies as if to say, “You can’t lead a full life unless you deal with me and achieve a certain understanding of me as part of your life.” Those of us who have been abused or neglected, bruised or wounded by significant others, must come face to face with our pain and the truth about the whole situation. Understanding the truth will help set
us free. It’s difficult for us, but doing so begins healing and integration. Often, facing what we’ve kept hidden is best accomplished with the assistance of a competent professional counselor. One example of the hidden being revealed occurred when I was pastor and a young woman made an appointment. During it she denounced her current boyfriend and his interest in sex. She showed me newspaper articles confirming her belief that our culture is too permissive and men are the villains causing it all. She wanted me to write about it and preach about it to my parishioners. It was her growing intensity, her insistence and deepening rage that led me to suspect there was much more to her concerns. After a long
period of listening, I asked her gently, “Would you be willing to tell me what happened to you? Did someone hurt you or frighten you?” What followed was a profound change in her behavior. She stared into space in silence. Then, with contorted face, an angry snarl in her voice, she whispered, “I was raped when I was 18, and by damn, no man will ever have that power over me again!” With some relief, she said she had hidden and denied that fact for years. She tried – and for a while it worked – to consider that trauma as just a nightmare. She never wondered why she was not able “to find the right guy” with whom to consider marriage. Her repressed fear of sex and anger at men were affecting her life tremendously. From that point on she was will-
ing to confer with a psychologist and work through the brutal disrespect forced on her by her attacker.A healthier life was ahead for her. Father Lou She proved Guntzelman more courageous than most people Perspectives are wont to be in facing what’s hidden inside. Too many of us fulfill Camus’ claim that most humans live in hiding from themselves. 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.
Camp Ernst to host S’More Festival Sept. 13 What better way to end the 82nd season for one of the Tristate’s largest residential summer camps, the YMCA’s Camp Ernst, than to invite the community for an afternoon of Camp Ernst-style
fun – all for a good cause. On Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 5 p.m., a week’s worth of camp will be packed into four hours of horse back riding, tractor rides, swooshing down a giant water
slide, riding the banana boat or the zip line, practicing the climbing wall, eating snowcones, making s’mores and more. Only at S’More Festival will adults be campers for the day right
alongside kids. The event will be held at YMCA Camp Ernst, 7615 Camp Ernst Road, in Burlington. Visitors will also be helping to raise funds so that 300 kids whose families have financial dif-
ficulties can participate in Camp Ernst next year. A small fee will be collected for each activity. More than 3,000 children and teens attend the YMCA’s Camp Ernst in Burlington each year.
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It’s all a piece of pie this week
I guess I should call this week’s column the “Pie Issue.” I’ve been asked by several Kentucky readers to clone Maysville’s most famous transparent pie made by McGee’s Bakery. And a reader on the northern side of the river has been clamoring for Jimmy Gherardi’s e m o n Rita lblueberry Heikenfeld pie. First, Rita’s kitchen the story about McGee’s. I stopped in their bakery last year and got several items including their transparent pie. The recipe is secret so I can’t tell you how I sleuthed information but will tell you my “anonymous source” said McGee’s uses powdered milk. Now most transparent pies call for cream or milk so I have no idea how true the
powdered milk theory is, but it’s plausible for sure when baking in large amounts. The ingredients in this pie are similar but not exactly like Hoosier, chess and vinegar pies. Anyway, I ran into Nick Clooney last year when we were both on Fox 19’s morning show. Nick said he thought his brother had a recipe similar to McGee’s. Nick and I lost touch so I never did get the recipe in my hot little hands. The recipe I’m sharing is so delicious and almost dead-on McGee’s – and as close as I’m ever going to get to it. Jimmy’s pie, on the other hand, was a cinch to get. He is so generous when it comes to sharing recipes so I’ve got his authentic one to share here.
Transparent pie close to McGee’s
Originally from Martha Jane Zeigler, a Batavia resident and fine baker. Now this isn’t the pretti-
est pie – the filling isn’t real high but is so enticingly sweet and good you’ll understand when you take a bite. A thick filling would just be too much. Now if all you have is dark Karo, that should be OK too. I’ve adapted this slightly from her original recipe. 1 pie shell 1 stick butter, room temperature (salted or unsalted is OK) 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 ⁄2 cup half & half 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon clear Karo syrup Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until mixture is fairly fluffy. Add rest of ingredients and blend well. Don’t worry if it looks curdled. Pour into pie shell. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then turn oven down to 325
degrees and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes more, or until pie has set. Awesome with a dollop of whipped cream.
Chef Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon sour cream blueberry pie
For reader Cathy Grosse who told me she’s tried to duplicate “but have only nearly got it – worth stuffing myself for.” Cathy wanted to wish Jimmy well and thinks, like I do, that Jimmy is a wonderful and caring person. 1 cup sugar 1 ⁄4 cup all purpose flour 1 ⁄4 cup cornstarch 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 cup sour cream 1 ⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 egg yolks 1 ⁄3 cup fresh or organic bottled lemon juice Whipped cream Fresh or thawed frozen blueberries or blueberry syrup.
Place sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Whisk. Add sour cream and water. Whisk until smooth. Place on stove top over medium heat and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted and well combined. Stir in yolks, Keep stirring until well combined – don’t worry if butter is floating around. Place back on heat and stir constantly until mixture is well combined and thick again. Stir in juice and keep stirring until it becomes thick and starts to hold its shape. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pie crust. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then place in fridge until cold. Top with as much whipped cream, berries, etc. as you want.
Can you help?
Like P.F. Chang’s lemon sauce for chicken. Dan Romito, producer of Fox
Congrats to Rob and Sheila
I recently celebrated 10 years of cooking with Rob and Sheila with a special cooking demo on the Fox 19 morning show. Go to my blog at www. Cincinnati.com to see the link for the video.
19’s morning show asked me to find this for his mom, who reads my column. This is one of P.F. Chang’s most popular dishes …mmmm.
Chocolate zucchini bread/cake a huge hit
My editor, Lisa Mauch, and her co-workers gave this a two thumbs up. This is a good recipe to use those gargantuan zucchini that look like they’re on steroids. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Sept. 12 information fair features 18 groups A Community Information Fair will take place 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Boone County Farmers Market in Burlington. The event will feature displays by 18 groups and organizations in the area. Attendees can learn about volunteer opportunities, pick up information on radon, ask questions about diabetes and more. The event is free and open to the public. The market is located at the corner of Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst
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Find little treasures Little Treasures, Northern Kentucky’s seasonal kid’s sale, will kick off its fall/winter sale for three days only, beginning Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. Little Treasures is a twice-a-year sale specializing in new and delicately used kid’s clothing (birth-
and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday is the half price sale on many select items. For information about the sale, visit www.littletreasuressale.com.
teen), shoes, toys, books, furniture, equipment and fashionable maternity clothes. The sale also offers special toys and equipment for PT, OT and speech needs. More than 100 consignors are expected. The sale will be Friday
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Tailgating this season? Fix food safely It is the time of year when we take the grill and supplies out to the parking lots to enjoy food and friendship before the game. To ensure the foods we serve and eat are safe, it is best to remember a few tips. Clean hands. Hand washing is the most effective weapon to prevent disease-causing bacteria from spreading. The preferred method is to use soap and water, but if no running water is available, antimicrobial soap or wipes are good alternatives. Keep in mind, though, that antimicrobial products merely kill the bacteria. It is the running water that washes the bacteria away. Setting up a hand washing station at a tailgate site is easy. Fill any large container that has a spigot with water. Provide liquid soap and paper towels. And remember to place another container beneath the water source to catch the waste water. Hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Make plans to keep foods out of the temperature danger zone of 40 degrees to 140 degrees F. It
means keeping foods on ice or in coolers as much as possible. It also means serving the hot foods as quickly as possible after cooking. Meat, especially ground meat, can often be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. A large percentage of ground beef – nearly 85 percent – contains the potentially deadly E. coli 0157. Salmonella is found in about 35 percent of poultry. The best weapon an outdoor chef can have to protect guests from hazardous organisms is a meat thermometer. Ground beef and pork should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry should be 165 degrees on the inside. Aside from ground meat, any other beef, veal, or lamb can be cooked to 145 degrees safely. The one or two hour rule. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that foods not be kept at room temperature for longer than two hours. However, as the temperature rises, the time food can be left in the open decreases. If the temperature during your tailgate party starts to push
Class offered to quit smoking Three sessions of the Cooper-Clayton Smoking Cessation Program are starting in September. Cooper-Clayton is a comprehensive, 13-week program that helps participants stop smoking with peer support, educational guidance and nicotine replacement therapy. The classes will meet at the following dates/times/locations: • 6-7 p.m. on Mondays, starting Sept. 14, at St. Elizabeth Grant, 238 Barnes Road, Williamstown. • 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 15, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, 85 N. Grand Ave., Fort Thomas. • 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, starting Sept. 17, at St. Elizabeth Florence, 7380 Turfway Road, Florence. The Cooper-Clayton classes are free, but participants must purchase nicotine
patches, gum or lozenges, if utilized. Participants have had much success with the Cooper-Clayton program because it combines nicotine replacement therapy with a weekly support group. As many as 45 percent of heavy smokers who use the Cooper-Clayton method successfully stop smoking. Cooper-Clayton is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Health Department, the Tobacco Prevention Coalition of Northern Kentucky, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Cancer Program and Grant County School District. Classes, which are offered in the fall, winter and spring each year, fill up quickly. To register for the program or for more information on the Cooper-Clayton classes, visit http://www.nkyhealth.org or call 859-363-2093.
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toward 90 degrees, it is best not to leave foods out for more than an hour. Taking simple steps to keep the grill rack clean and sanitary will also reduce the spread of bacteria. Scrape off old charred food particles
and spray the rack with a non-stick cooking spray before grilling foods. After the coals become red hot, close the cover for approximately 20 minutes. This will bring the rack up to the temperature of the coals and
sanitize the grill in preparation for your meat or vegetables. Plan well for serving. Be sure to pack extra serving utensils and supplies. Diane Mason is county extension agent for family and
consumer sciences at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service.
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Friends share century status By Patricia A. Scheyer Contributor
Belleview Baptist Church Sunday Worship Service 10:30AM & 7:00PM Sunday School 9:15AM Wednesday Evening Prayer Service 7:00PM 6658 5th St. Burlington, Ky. 41005 (Belleview Bottoms) Church Phone: 586-7809
BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH 3031 Washington St., Burlington, Ky 41005 859-586-6529 Early Worship..............................9:00am Traditional Worship..................11:00am Bible Study/Small Groups..........9:45am Evening Worship.........................6:00pm
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LUTHERAN Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (LCMS) 9066 Gunpowder Rd. Florence, KY (Between US 42 & Mt Zion Rd., Florence)
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Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. Sunday School for all ages 9:00A.M. We meet at the Creation Museum Exit 11, I-275, follow the signs to The Creation Museum Pastor Chuck Hickey 859-486-2923 Trinity Presbyterian is not affiliated with Answers in Genesis or the Creation Museum
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Florence seems to be a healthy area for living to the ripe old age of 100. Two ladies who have reached that milestone live in the Colonial Heights retirement community on Hopeful Road, and they do not look their age. Mary Jo Isler turned 100 in May, and Althea Lentz celebrated her 102nd birthday, also in May. What do they attribute their long lives to? “I can’t think of anything special I did,” said Mary Jo. “I’ve been healthy all my life. I guess it’s the goodness of God. Of course, my eyes are getting dim, and my hearing isn‘t what it used to be.” Althea concurred, adding that she isn’t sure why she was left here after her husband died, but it doesn’t seem to have affected her sense of humor. “I eat what I want, but I know better,” Althea said with a smile. One of her favorite meals is red beans and rice, a testament to growing up in Vicksburg, Miss., but her favorite food is chocolate pie – her choco-
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Althea Lentz and Mary Jo Isler share a laugh at a joke as they talked together at Colonial Heights retirement community where they both recently had landmark birthdays. late pie. “I’ve not found anyone who can make chocolate pie as good as I can.” “I like practically everything,” Mary Jo declared. “I especially like a hot cup of soup to start my supper off. And I like fruit pies.” Mary Jo was born in 1909, in Covington, where she lived most of her life, moving to Florence after her husband, John, retired from the state House of Repre-
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sentatives. “We were married for one week shy of 69 years,” she said softly. “We traveled after he retired. We had a motor home and we went to Colorado to visit our grandson.” She went to elementary school at St. Patrick’s, and so did her husband, then she attended Holmes High school for two years, but didn’t graduate, because she was lured away by the promise of employment at Mableys, and she forgot about school and never looked back. She and her husband have two sons, seven grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. “Do you have any greatgreat-grandchildren?” Althea leaned over and asked Mary Jo. “Ha, I have 12 great-great grandchildren! I think. I have one daughter, five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.” Althea spent her first 20 years in Vicksburg, then moved to Bakersfield, Calif. She and her husband, Earl, loved to load up the car and take off for the mountains to camp. “We liked to hike in Yosemite and Sequoia National Park,” Althea remembered. “It’s a cheap way to see the world. I
loved it. It was all happy, good times.” She and Earl were married for 50 years. Although they have lived through one of the most exciting centuries, both ladies were unsure of what invention or event stood out in their minds. “I shook hands with JFK,” offered Mary Jo. “That was exciting.” “I saw (Charles) Lindbergh in a parade in Memphis,” said Althea. “But when they landed on the moon, I was sitting right in front of the television, I was so excited!” Mary Jo’s favorite occupation is to read, something she has reluctantly had to put aside because of her eyes. She also walks up to 50 minutes a day. Althea distinctly remembers when Andrew Carnegie came to her town when she was little and built a library. “I’d read whenever I could,” she said. “I had a tree limb that I’d sit on to read.” She now writes on the computer. Neither has any regrets about their life. Mary Jo firmly believes there have been good times and bad times, but the good times were more than the bad. “I’m perfectly happy,” she said. “It has been a pretty good life.”
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Galls are strange tree growths Question: My pin oak tree has some strange growths on the leaves and twigs. One type is round, one inch in diameter, red and green like a speckled cherry tomato. The other growth is like a small golf ball with spikes coming out of it. What is the cause of these strange balls on my tree, and will they hurt the tree? Answer: The strange growths on your oak tree are called “galls.” Galls are irregular plant growths which are stimulated by the reaction between plant hormones and powerful growth regulating chemicals produced by some insects or mites. Certain galls may occur on leaves, bark, flow-
ers, buds, acorns, or roots. Leaf and twig galls are most noticeable. The inhabitant (a small insect) gains its nutrients from the inner gall tissue. Galls also provide some protection from natural enemies and insecticide sprays. Important details of the life cycles of many gall-makers are not known, so specific recommendations to time control measures most effectively are not available. Gall makers must attack at a particular time in the year to be successful. Otherwise, they may not be able to stimulate the plant to produce the tissue which forms the gall. Generally, initiation of leaf galls occurs around “bud break” or as new
leaves begin to unfold in the spring. The “tomato-like” galls you describe are called “oak apple galls.” These are large (1- to 2-inch diameter) rounded growths that are filled with a spongy mass. A single wasp larva is located in a hard seed-like cell in the center. Galls are usually found on the petioles or midribs of leaves. They will eventually dry to a brown, paper thin wall. Removing and destroying galls before they dry and before wasps emerge from a hole may help to reduce the infestation. Leaf galls rarely affect tree health so control is rarely justified. However, an
Take a train ride to benefit Advocacy Center Enjoy a ride on the Richwood Tahoe Railroad and benefit the Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Richwood Tahoe Railroad will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and all ticket sales will support the center. Richwood Tahoe Railroad is a half-scale version of a steam locomotive located on the grounds of Columbia-Sussex Corp. in Crestview Hills. Rides are about 30-minutes in length on a track that winds through the scenic hilltop site overlooking Northern Kentucky and feature railroad signals, crossings, a water tower and replica of an old Western town. On Sept. 12, volunteers from the Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center will also offer child-centered
fun, including food and a variety of games in addition to the train ride. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for families of up to two adults and two children. Tickets may be purchased just before boarding the train or in advance by calling the center at 859-4423200. The Richwood Tahoe Railroad is located at the end of Centre View Boulevard off Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Hills. The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center provides a multi-disciplinary response to care for children who have suffered sexual abuse, physical abuse or who have witnessed a violent crime. The center serves an eight-county region on Northern Kentucky. In April the center opened its new
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application of carbaryl (Sevin) at bud break may reduce infestations. While large and spectacular, they cause no measurable harm. The woody gall you describe as a spiny golf ball is a more serious problem. It is called the “horned oak gall.” A similar gall without the horns or spikes is called the gouty oak gall. Twig and stem galls, such as the gouty oak gall and horned oak gall, are solid, woody masses that can girdle branches (killing them at the tips) or make them droop from the sheer weight of the heavy growths. The galls can grow to more than 2 inches in diameter. Horned oak galls can
be found on pin, scrub, black, blackjack, and water oaks while gouty oak galls occur commonly on scarlet, red, pin or black oak. These galls have a long and complex development that takes two or more years to develop. The first stage is a blister-like leaf gall that occurs along larger leaf veins. The second stage is a knotty twig gall that is started in mid-summer and becomes fully mature in one to two years. Tiny adult wasps emerge in the spring. Gouty oak twig galls are smooth; hormed oak galls have horn-like projections. One female wasp can emerge from each horn. Generally, insecticidal con-
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DO YOU WANT TO BE SAVED?
Only one time, in the entire bible, is the question asked. “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). In the next verse (Acts 16:31) the question is answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt
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Hell’s Hot Life’s Short Death’s Sure Eternity’s Long and “There Ain’t No Exits In Hell.” NO MAN KNOWS, HOW SOON IT IS TOO LATE “Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 Any way that you use God’s Name, the Lord’s Name, Jesus’ Name, other than in a Holy manner, is taking His Name in vain. For God so loved the worlds, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in Him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Acts 2:21 And Romans 10:13 indicate that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In the next verse, Romans 10:14 it says, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?” Believing precedes calling upon The name of the Lord. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” God reaffirms this truth in I Timothy 2:5 saying “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” When someone says “repeat this prayer after me to be saved” it is making people feel like they have to “do” something to be saved, other than believing. If someone is asked to say a prayer to be saved, the person who says the prayer is still on his way to hell, after repeating the prayer, if he hasn’t believed in his heart. Nowhere in the Bible is it found that a person has to pray a prayer to be saved. God does not hear a prayer unless you go to God in the name of Jesus Christ, The Only Mediator between God and man. Jesus Christ is not your Mediator unless he is your Lord and Savior. So according to God, the steps are, first, you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. By believing as Acts 16:31 indicates, you are saved! Acts 16:30,31 is the only time in the Bible where the question is asked, “what must I do to be saved?” God answering through Paul said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. By being saved, Jesus Christ is your Lord, Savior, and Mediator between God and your self. Now you can pray to God, because you have the Mediator, Jesus Christ. I believe that when a person “prays” to God, without being saved, his prayer goes no higher than the ceiling, and God probably says, “Who do you think you are, to think that you can come to Me, without coming to Me in the only possible way that I have set out in My Word? For you come to Me, through My Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the One and Only Mediator between you and Me.” You don’t just pull Jesus Christ out of the air, and say today I want You to get me to God, by my go-between for God! It doesn’t work that way. Jesus Christ is either your Lord and Savior, making Him your Mediator, or, if Jesus Christ is not your Lord and Savior. He is not your Mediator. I believe it is very important to stress that you are saved by believing only. John 3:16, probably the most quoted verse in the Bible, says that, “whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Again, this passage clearly prescribes believing, not repeating a prayer. In Jon 3:4, Nicodemus asks Jesus, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into this mother’s womb, and be born?” He was asking this in regard to Jesus’ statement in John 3:3, that a man needs to be born again Jesus’ answer in John 3:5 and following is “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Nowhere does Jesus say, pray to be saved, it is always believe. Years ago, I heard Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse say “I’m deeply offended when I hear a prayer that does not end with the idea that God must be approached only through the Name and the Being of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:13 says “In whom (Christ) ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.” Romans 10:9 tells us “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hat raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth (first) unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession (next) is made unto salvation.” How many people have gone to hell or are going to hell by putting their trust in the ungodly “pray the sinners prayer” or “repeat this prayer after me”, instead of believing John 3:36: “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 23:39-43 tells us “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, if thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” In these verses in Luke, we see that a man was saved by believing only. The malefactor did not, and was not instructed by Jesus, to pray, to receive salvation. He said unto Jesus, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verify I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” You don’t fool Jesus. Jesus knew that this man believed in Him; that this man believed that this Jesus that he was talking with was the Lord, The Messiah, the Only Begotten Son of God, the Savior, and in believing, the man was saved. Now if you think that you have to pray first; repeat, first, or anything first, before believing, why did Jesus tell him “today thou shalt be with Me in paradise?” OR if there is a need to do for anything to go along with believing believing, why didn’t Jesus tell him what that was? Jesus doesn’t make mistakes! God’s Word is true. You don’t (really you can’t), add to or take away from God’s Word, and it be true. Just leave His Word alone, and do what God said, believe, Psalm 119:89” “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” Revelations 22:18,19” For/testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Take your Bible and check the references that we contained herein—nothing added to and nothing taken away; and when you hear “the plan of salvation” from anyone, get your Bible out and see if it is God speaking or “someone’s” idea. I can’t see “ten steps” to salvation, I can see only one step: believe. The malefactor on the cross had but one step, and he took it. You, I, we all have “one step,” believe. Please take it, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation. All Scripture references are from The King James Version, (Cambridge, Cambridge) 1789.
Rotary service projects are varied Florence Rotary Club members are engaged in service projects that are helping people from Northern Kentucky to New Mexico to Kenya. The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self” and the growth of the Florence club has enabled it to extend its humanitarian reach around the world. Florence Rotary has divided its 100-plus members into nine teams, each of which has developed a service project. A raffle to raise funds to transport water to a preschool in Kenya is among the projects currently under way. A Florence Rotary group headed by Jerry Hodges has teamed up with missionary Ed Colina to aid the Immaculate Heart Mary Kenya Mission Project. Colina is helping to build and maintain a pre-school for the Masai in the settlement of Athi River. Their only access to water other than the river is a small water spigot that is a good distance from the settlement, according to Colina. The Masai cannot transport adequate amounts of water from the spigot to the school, and the water is unsanitary and salty. The Florence Rotarians are helping to provide a dependable water supply, as
well as educational needs and health care support for the school children. The mission will set up two holding tanks at the settlement. The proceeds from the Florence raffle will help to make it possible to bring in fresh water by truck each month. The mission also is raising funds for books, school uniforms and meals as well as a medical van to transport two nurses to the school. The goal of the Florence Rotary team is $7,500. Among the prizes in the raffle are a 50-inch high-definition plasma television, a lifestyle sound system and a three-night stay in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Another team of Rotarians assisted with a clothing and building materials drive for the Navajo nation in New Mexico. The team, led by Etienne Badillo, teamed up with Florence Baptist Church, which has participated in the project for three years. The team collected clothing of all sizes, dried food products and canned foods, Bibles, children’s books and board games. Organizer Howie Leifheit will head a group that will take the donations to New Mexico this week to distribute. Earlier this year, Florence
Rotary teams partnered with Brubaker’s on U.S. 42 on a project to raise funds for a specially equipped wheelchair for a Northern Kentucky University student, sponsored a concert to support the American Cancer Society and filled miniature houses with funds for the Ronald McDonald House. The Rotarians also regularly volunteer on weekends to work with Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK), which rehabilitates existing houses and constructs new ones for very low, low and moderate income working families. Florence Rotary Club meets at noon on most Mondays at the Commonwealth Hilton on Turfway Road. For more information about the club and service projects, visit the Web site at www.florencerotary.org or contact John Salyers, president, at jsalyers7@ insightbb.com or 859-6539399. The raffle drawing will be held Sept. 28. Contact John Salyers at jsalyers7@insightbb.com or any Florence Rotarian if you are interested in purchasing tickets. Article submitted by Pat Moynahan.
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Keith D. Maloney, 50, operating a motor vehicle on a DUI suspended license, first degree disorderly conduct at 142 Main St., July 5. Hope D. Smith, 45, second-degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication at 6011 Southpointe Dr., July 4. James D. Phillips, 27, alcohol intoxication in a public place at U.S. 42, July 12. Ottis L. Gibson, 22, shoplifting at 6000 Mall Rd., July 12. Michael J. Buhite, 28, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 2879 Lawrenceburg Ferry Rd., July 20. Amado V. Santos, 35, DUI, possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehcile at N. Bend Rd., July 20. Kevin A. Wilson, 27, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at Medical Arts Dr., July 19. Thomas G. Rauen, 50, DUI at I-75
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northbound, July 18. Elizabeth L. Cannon, 20, DUI, firstdegree possession of a controlled substance at Hopeful Church Rd. and Surfwood Rd., July 18. Davy W. Merida, 22, DUI, careless driving, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at 195 Mary Grubbs Hwy., July 17. Corey D. Boger, 19, DUI at Pleasant Valley Rd., July 17. Rodney J. Foltz, 26, DUI at Dixie Hwy. and Frank Duke Blvd., July 17. Christian Crawford, 30, DUI, reckless driving at Fuller St. and Bankers St., July 17. Aaron R. Cook, 20, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at 12000 Lebanon Crittenden Rd., July 16. Darlene H. Cain, 45, public intoxication of a controlled substance at Mary Grubbs Hwy., July 16. Randy C. Long, 52, DUI at Hanover Blvd. and Rogers Ln., July 16. Richard Nash, 45, shoplifting, prescription not in proper container at
195 Mary Grubbs Hwy., July 15. Antionette K. Lee, 26, theft at 6000 Mall Rd., July 23. Angela T. Nocero, 49, theft by deception at 99 Spiral, July 23. Jason P. O'Banion, 34, theft at 3000 Mall Rd. , July 23. Jason T. Epperson, 29, theft at 7625 Doering Dr., July 22.
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Victim assaulted by unknown suspect at Speedway at 7690 Burlington Pk., July 12.
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Items taken and residence showed signs of forced entry at 10157 Hempsteade Dr., July 3. Victim awoke to find a stranger in his apartment who fled after a confrontation with victim's cash and computers at 7760 Plantation Dr., July 12. Tools taken from garage at 1739 Ridge Rd., July 14.
1744 Tanglewood Ct., July 5. Windshield busted out of vehicle at 8035 Action Blvd., July 12. Window broken out on a door at 103 Center St., July 22. Vehicle window broken at 1320 Fireside Dr., July 19.
Criminal possession forged instrument
Counterfeit check cashed at 6909 Dixie Hwy., July 22.
Identity theft
Unknown individual used victim's identity to obtain medical services at St. Elizabeth Florence and Good Samaritan in Cincinnati, July 21.
Recovery of stolen vehicle
Vehicle recovered at 6050 Hopeful Church, July 23.
Terroristic threatening
Suspects approached victim and yelled threatening statements at him at 3419 Queensway Dr., July 4.
Theft
Female subject attempted to steal merchandise from Macy's at 6000 Mall Rd., July 12. Subject attempted to steal from Texaco at Mary Grubbs Hwy., July 15. TV taken from residence by known subject at 3805 Sonata Dr., July 5. Items taken from residence by known subject at 280 Melinda Ln., July 4. Purse taken from residence at 2134 Petersburg Rd., July 4. Sewer cover stolen at 7719 Mall Rd., July 12. Shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., July 23. Shoplifting at 6000 Mall Rd., July 23.
Shoplifting at 3000 Mall Rd., July 23. Items removed from vehicle at 37 Rio Grande Cr., July 23. Shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., July 22. Vehicle missing at 6050 Hopeful Church Rd., July 22. Shoplifting at 8145 Connector Dr., July 21.
Theft by deception
Merchandise returned for in-store credit at 99 Spiral Dr., July 23.
Theft of vehicle
Vehicle with keys in the ignition stolen at 9920 Spruce Dr., July 4.
Wanton endangerment
Drunk subject fired his gun into different condominiums in the area at 6445 Summerfield Dr., July 5. Shots fired at 2879 Lawrenceburg Ferry Rd., July 20.
Criminal mischief
Window busted out of vehicle at
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Nicholas Cunningham
Nicholas John Maurice Cunningham, 27, Florence, died Aug. 29, 2009, in Union. He was a maintenance worker. Survivors include his daughter, Ava Cunningham; fiancée, Trista Dye, both of Florence; sister, Rene Reichl of Burlington; and grandmothers, Pauline Lehmkuhl of Florence and Garnett McGee of Union. Memorials: Nick Cunningham Memorial Fund, in the name of Ava Cunningham, c/o any Fifth Third Bank.
Patricia Cutshaw
Patricia Jean Cutshaw, 64, Dayton, died Aug. 31, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a waitress at various Newport area restaurants. Survivors include her fiancé, William Naish of Dayton; daughters, Lisa Nelson of Dayton, Justina Fazioli of Cincinnati and Sandra Jarboc of Florence; brother, Randy Cutshaw of Mississippi; sister, Mary Paris of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport, handled the arrangements.
Ramona Doyle
Ramona Jean Allen Doyle, 78, Mt. Olivet, died Sept. 2, 2009, at Robertson County Health Care Facility in Mt. Olivet. She worked for January & Wood Co. in Maysville and attended Victory Christian Center in Washington. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Hodges of Noblesville, Ind., Carol Thomas of May’s Lick and Jan Doyle of Maysville; stepdaughter, Linda Halleran of Augusta; sisters, Mary Cooper of Covington, Sandy Ayers of Florence and Peggy McVey
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of Greensburg, Ind.; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Shannon Cemetery. Memorials: Shannon Cemetery, c/o Dick Clary, 4064 S.R. 596, May’s Lick, KY 41055.
George East
George O. East, 87, Edgewood, died Aug. 29, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a station manager for 40 years with Delta Airlines and an Army Air Corps veteran. His first wife, Marie East, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Alice East; daughter, Mary Anne Marsh of Florence; sons, George Richard East of Carrollton, Texas, Lawrence Donald East of Cumming, Ga. and David Allen East of Gastonia, N.C.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
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James Patrick Kellerman, 39, Covington, died Aug. 31, 2009, at his home. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his daughters, Autumn and Allison Kellerman of Florence; father, Mike Kellerman of Burlington; step-mother, Marie Kellerman of Burlington; brothers, Robert M. Kellerman of Covington and Andrew T. Kellerman of Norwood; grandparents, Arthur F. and Elizabeth J. Kellerman of Florence. Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington, handled the arrangements. Memorials: James Kellerman Memorial Fund, c/o any Bank of Kentucky.
Stephen McBee
Stephen L. McBee, 50, Burlington, died Sept. 1, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. He was a maintenance worker at R.C. Durr Y.M.C.A. in Burlington, attended Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, was a member of the Burlington Baptist Church, where he served as a greeter on Sundays, played on the church basketball and softball teams, and volunteered as a score-
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Marie Meeks
Marie Bonar Meeks, 85, Dry Ridge died Aug. 31, 2009, at Grant Manor Health Care Center, Williamstown. She was a bookkeeper for Baldwin Piano & Organ in Cincinnati and Motch Jewelers in Covington, member of Williamstown Order of the Eastern Star 301, National Archery Association and Ponderosa Archery Association. Her husband, Giltner Allen Meeks; daughter, Barbara Sue Meeks; and two grandsons, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Mavis Simpson of Crittenden and Patricia “Pat” Conrad of Dry Ridge; son, Giltner E. Meeks of Florence;
brother, Lou Bonar of Edgewood; 12 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Crittenden Cemetery. Memorials: Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, 1032 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011.
Kenneth Rains
Kenneth Ray Rains, 70, Williamstown, a truck driver, died Aug. 30, 2009, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Vanover Rains; sons, Kenny Rains of Union, Jeff Rains of Hebron and Sean Rains of Williamstown; daughter, Jeanine Rains of Harrogate, Tenn.; brother, Joe Ed Rains of Park Hills; sisters, Clauetta Duncan of Jeffersonville, Ind., Judy Grout of Florence, Betty Surkamp of Milford, Dorothy Pendleton of Harrogate, Tenn. and Martha Yeary of Lafollette, Tenn.; and 12 grandchildren. Burial was in Williamstown Cemetery. Memorials: Kenneth Rains Memorial Fund, c/o Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Williamstown, KY 41097.
Mary Voss
Mary Leistner Voss, 93, Covington, a homemaker, died Aug. 30, 2009, at her home. Her husband, Louis Voss and son, Charles T. Voss, died previously. Survivors include her sons, John Leistner of Florence and Clarence Voss of Ryland Heights; daughter, Mary Lou Wilson of Covington; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
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Audrey E. Gullett-Morefield, 71, Union, a nurse, died Aug. 29, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, Harold Morefield, died previously. Survivors include her son, Don Black of Cincinnati; daughter, Rebekah Hennessey of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Patricia Antonaci of Union and Marilyn Schannen of Cincinnati; brothers, William Gullett of Nashville, Tenn. and Paul Gullett of Union; sisters, Shirley Gullion of Owen County, Mary Lou Gullion of Sparta, and Kathleen Feldhaus of Burlington; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Big Bone Baptist Cemetery. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Virginia L. Flake, age 79, of Edgewood, died Aug. 31, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a court reporter, member of Latonia Baptist Church and Cincinnati Bell Pioneers. Her husband, George H. Flake, died in 1998. Survivors include her stepson, Jack C. Flake of Hebron; stepdaughter, Peggy Clephane of Independence; brothers, Robert, Charles and Donald Sears, all of Taylor Mill; four grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
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Randall Keith Hicks, 46, Independence, died Aug. 26, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He was a self-employed carpenter and attended Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Tammie Hicks; sons, Sean Hicks of Florence and Darryl Hicks of Independence; brothers, Wayne, Dennie and Darryl, all of Independence and Greg of South Carolina; sister, Teresa Hicks; and four grandchildren.
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Erie Gamble, 83, Walton, died Aug. 29, 2009, at Grant Manor Health Care Center, Williamstown. She was a seamstress for Sizemore Manufacturing Co. in Walton and member of Walton First Baptist Church. Her first husband, Terry Virgil Mulford, died in 1955 and second husband died previously. Survivors include her son, Dewey L. Mulford of Morning View; sister, Jeanette Cleek of Florida; brother, Vernon Chapman of Owensboro; one grandson; and two greatgrandchildren. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504; or Grant Manor Health Care Center, 201 Kimberly Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097.
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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.
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