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Getting rid of smoke made room for new customers. Shakey’s Pub and Grub in Florence went smoke-free April 1, and owner Shakey Shaw’s worries appear to not have come true after six months. “I get a lot of people who wouldn’t come in before,” Shaw said. Shaw decided to make his restaurant smoke-free after having several potential customers decide to not host Christmas parties at the restaurant because it wasn’t smoke-free. Shaw decided to go smoke-free but wasn’t sure how customers would respond. With football season in full swing, Shaw’s numbers are up on both Saturday and Sunday, and several customers have said they always wanted to go out to watch games, but they didn’t want to deal with smoke. “Every day I hear thank yous,” Shaw said. The summer months have been easier for the smoke ban because smoking is still allowed on the patio, but as temperatures drop, a more accurate assessment can be made, he said. As the way society views smoking changes, things may look good for Shakey’s. “A lot of people don’t smoke inside their houses anymore,” Shaw said.

Shakey Shaw has seen success since making his restaurant smoke-free six months ago. As more smokers get used to smoking outside, a non-smoking restaurant may not be a big deal, he said. As the smokers get used to the new rule, non-smokers are thank-

ful for the rule. “The heavy smoke would kill us,” said Dave Eggers of Crestview Hills. Before the ban, Eggers and his wife would only come to Shakey’s

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if it were warm and dry, so they could eat outside and not be surrounded by smoke. With the rule in place, they eat at Shakey’s once or twice a week now, he said. “You can’t beat it,” Eggers said.

Used car seller denied license By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Trouble with the law is keeping a car dealer out of Florence. DS Auto Sales was denied an occupational license from the city of Florence and also had its appeal denied at a Sept. 22 hearing before City Council. The used car dealer was operating without an occupational license at its 6418 Dixie Highway location. Florence License Inspector Mike Kreate approached Gary Scroggins, son of owner Christine Scroggins, who is in jail on bad check charges, about them getting a license.

Gary Scroggins filled out the license application and inadvertently said he was the owner, said DS Auto Sales attorney Mike Lyons. The application was denied because Gary Scroggins has a history of previous criminal offenses, but he’s not the owner, Lyons said. Lyons asked City Council to reconsider the application. “She’s involved in the day-today decision making,” Lyons said. A large reason for the denial was a number of complaints the city has gotten about the dealer, said City Attorney Hugh Skees. Multiple customers complained

about non-payment on trade-in liens or never receiving titles for cars they bought, leaving one customer having to renew temporary tags five times, Kreate said. Linda King of King Brothers Used Cars in Winchester testified against DS Auto Sales after having Gary Scroggins purchase six cars from her, with $34,500 in bad checks signed by Christine Scroggins. A warrant was served for the checks and she is currently in the Clark County jail. “Mr. Scroggins gives us a bad name,” King said. King kept two of the titles for vehicles she sold to Scroggins, but Scroggins sold at least one of

those vehicles without the title, she said. “I feel for these customers,” King said. These actions were done by Gary Scroggins, and not Christine, and with the occupational license in her name, these issues wouldn’t arise, Lyons said. The two have worked together so far, and there’s no reason to expect that to change, Skees said. All members of City Council voted to deny the appeal aside from Julie Metzger Aubuchon, who wasn’t present, and Ted Bushelman, who withheld a vote due to a personal relationship with Lyons.

Museum celebrates Turfway Park tradition Ever wondered where the fastest horse race in recorded history took place? Did you know that at one time the Latonia Derby was more popular than the Kentucky Derby? These questions and many more will be answered by pre-eminent historian and Kentucky racing

scholar Dr. James Claypool during his presentation, “The Tradition Continues: a Celebration of Racing at Turfway Park.” In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Turfway Park, Dr. Claypool’s offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of horse rac-

ing in Northern Kentucky. Come to hear the echoes of pounding hooves and cheering of crowds. The presentation will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park. Come for the presentation and

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Union movie night

The city of Union and Boone County Parks sponsor a movie night at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Union Community Building (old firehouse on Old Union Road). Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 384-1511 or visit www.cityofunionky.org.

Collecting donations

The city of Union is collecting donations for its Union Cares Program at the Union City Building, 1843 Mount Zion Road. The organization for October is Be Concerned in Covington which offers several services including a clothing store and a food pro-

‘Charlie Brown’ show

Union Community Theatre presents “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1; 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2; and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at Ryle High School’s auditorium. Tickets are $9 for adults (14 and older), $6 for children under 14. Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com.

PVA inspections

The Boone County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office will be in the Brent-

wood subdivision, Horizon West subdivision and surrounding Hebron rural areas for reassessments during the week of Oct. 5. Don’t be alarmed if you see staff members in these areas. They will be in a marked vehicle and have identification available upon request. If you have questions, please contact Boone County PVA Cindy Rich at cindy.rich@boone countyky.org.

Movie, fireworks

Boone County Parks has rescheduled its movie night with fireworks – that was supposed to be Sept. 25 – to Friday, Oct. 9, at Boone Woods. Pre-show activities start at 6:45 p.m. with a movie and fireworks to follow. Bring your own chairs and blankets.

IHM seniors meet

All seniors 55 and older are invited to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Burlington at noon Thursday, Oct. 8, for the group’s month-

ly meeting. A hot meal is available for $6 with activities to folow. Call 689-2537 for details.

The YMCA is located at 5874 Veterans Way, Burlington. For more information, call 5345700.

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Big Bone Lick State Park has its Home Haunters Spooktacular 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Participants will learn how to turn cheap everyday items into scary and spooky Halloween decorations. There will be door prizes and goodie bags for participants. Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 2. For information, call 384-3522 or e-mail todd.young@ky.gov.

Blood drive

The R.C. Durr YMCA hosts a blood drive for Hoxworth Blood Center 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 8. No pre-registration is needed. Blood donors must be 16 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and have photo identification. Donors should eat a good meal with plenty of fluids before and after donating.

The Kenton County Airport Board has hired Candace McGraw as the new chief administrative officer for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Hebron. The board approved the action at its Sept. 21 meeting. “Ms. McGraw will be filling an executive position recently created as part of our new organizational structure,” CEO John Mok said in a statement. Mok said the airport’s executive tier will be comprised of McGraw as chief administrative officer, current staff member Sheila Hammons as chief financial officer and a chief operating officer position that will be filled. The airport said McGraw has more than a decade of airport management experience with the Cleveland Airport System. She starts Oct. 19.

Break-ins near CVG

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a series of break-ins of freight shipping companies near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Air-

port. The three businesses were forcibly entered by prying a door open, according to the sheriff's department. Besides items such as televisions, laptop computers, a projector, a display case and a flat screen monitor, thieves took boxes of toilet paper and paper towels and food items including SpaghettiOs, PopTarts, soft drinks and Gatorade from desk drawers and refrigerators. Seko Worldwide on Donaldson Road was burglarized Aug. 27. BDP International of Airport Exchange Road and AC Worldwide Express of Victory Place were broken into Sept. 16. Detectives urge anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 or the Boone County Sheriff's Department at 859-334-2175.

New appointments

The Boone County Fiscal Court on Sept. 22 approved Judge-Executive Gary Moore appointing Joan Zimmer of Hebron to the Boone County Animal Shelter Advisory Board. Her term expires Sept. 30, 2011. The Fiscal Court also approved Moore appointing Mark Romito of Florence to the Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s board of directors. His term expires Aug. 31, 2012.

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The schedule for Florence’s fall leaf collection is now online at florence-ky.gov. The program runs Oct. 12 through Dec. 11. Last year, the program collected more than 1,000 cubic yards of leaves.

gram. A list of organizations and what they need is at www.cityofunionky.org. If unable to bring donations to the city building, contact Union City Events Coordinator Karen Franxman or City Clerk Kathy Porter and they will pick them up. Also, unused manufacturer coupons can be taken to the city building or placed in its drop box.

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tions in Edgewood, Falmouth, Florence and Grant County, has developed a strategic plan that will serve as a road map for the next three years, said Tom Saalfeld Sr., vice president and chief operating officer for St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. The plan, which was developed through a 12month process with input from the Board of Trustees, management, physicians and community leaders, includes moving and upgrading a variety of services. One of the biggest changes will be in obstetrics care. Currently, facilities in Fort Thomas, Edgewood and Florence accommodate women for labor and delivery, but starting Nov. 1, Fort Thomas will no longer offer that service. In the second quarter of 2011, Florence will no longer offer the service, meaning all pregnant women will have to go to the Edgewood location to deliver. The plan includes upgrading the Edgewood location to include a Level III NICU and nursery.

In Fort Thomas, the space vacated by obstetrics may possibly be filled by expanding oncology, women’s services, chemical dependency and mental health. In Florence officials are looking at an additional med-surg unit with private beds and expanded women’s services. The consolidation will allow St. Elizabeth to save money, offer more and expand services, Saalfeld said. Additionally, they hope the plan will decrease migration of patients to Cincinnati hospitals, he said. Saalfeld said the plan may change depending on the economy and possible health care changes by the federal government. “We’re trying to take steps now to be as strong as we can be financially,” Saalfeld said. “We’re trying to be proactive instead of reactive down the road if something happens with the health care system.” For information about St. Elizabeth Healthcare visit www.stelizabeth.com.

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Howard Tankersley is planning to take a respite from active politics as he resigns as chairman of the Boone County Democratic Party Executive Committee effective Nov. 16. A statement said Tankersley â&#x20AC;&#x153;plans to focus more on his law practice in Florence and to involve himself to a greater extent on issues.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really hope that I can do a little more writing and contributing to editorials, that sort of thing just to make the discussion a little more intelligent,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just too much namecalling and too much screaming at each other.â&#x20AC;? Tankersley became an executive committee member in 1998, vice chairman in 2000 and chairman in 2001. He ran for county attorney in 2002, losing to Republican J.R. Schrand who is now a circuit court judge. Tankersley said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take a break for a while from working with campaigns. He said he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rule out anything in the future but for now he needs to be more of a private citizen. He said he will not rule out running for elected office in the future. Boone County Democrats donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the clout they once had in Burlington. Clerk Rena Ping is the only Democrat in a county office. Two Republicans have already announced plans to run for her office next year (Kenny Brown and Justin Crigler who will face off in the May 2010 GOP primary). But the county hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a completely solid bastion for Republicans. In the 2007 gubernatorial race, Democrat Steve Beshear nar-

Walk helps babies, moms Community Recorder Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the second annual Northern Kentucky Walk to Remember that benefits the neonatal intensive care and the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high risk obstetrics units at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. The walk is at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union. Registration/guest signin is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keynote speakers, a remembrance roll call closing ceremony/balloon release and a reception is at 2 p.m. The walk is free but people are encouraged to make donations. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk resulted in $2,500 for Good Samaritan Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neonatal intensive care unit. The walk is conducted by the Missing Alexis Foundation. Alexis MacKenzie Louden was stillborn on July 7, 2004, to Lisa and Glenn Louden. The foundation was started last year to promote research into what causes stillbirth and look for ways to help bereaved parents in the Northern Kentucky area. For information, visit www.missingalexis.org.

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rowly lost the county to Republican incumbent Ernie Fletcher by 302 votes. Registered Republicans still outnumber registered Democrats in Boone County by 10,823 as of Sept. 17, according to the state. Looking back on his tenure as party chairman, Tankersley said his biggest accomplishment was just keeping people involved in the Democratic Party in the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boone Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough place to be a Democrat and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just happy that we have stuck it out and did our best to be the loyal opposition,â&#x20AC;? he said. Tankersley said the future of the Democratic Party in Boone County is bright, noting there is a Democratic president, Congress and governor. He said the party can win some offices in the county, saying that Republicans donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all of the answers and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously true nationally. He said Democrats can be effective leaders and bring positive change to wherever they live. The party has formed an ad hoc committee to search for a new chairman. The partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive committee will pick the new chairman. The entire executive committee is up for election in 2012 with only registered Democrats allowed to vote.

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Greta Southard is still learning about the Boone County Public Library and the community but has already made a few observations about her new employer. She said the library has terrific facilities and a staff that is very knowledgeable, customer-oriented and are there to help serve the community. Southard said the library has always been managed prudently and has been a smart steward of its resources. She defines those resources as not just financial ones but people, buildings and the collection. She said the library doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lot of fat to it,â&#x20AC;? noting it has six facilities and probably a staff of 150 people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can name a lot of libraries that have two buildings and have a staff of 150 and so ... when you look at scope and scale, this library really runs a very lean organization and does so very specifically so that we can use more of our resources to deliver services to the community,â&#x20AC;? she said. Southard was previously the executive director of the Public Library Association in Chicago. She replaces longtime director Lucinda Brown, who retired. Dealing with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth is an issue facing the library district. The library is currently renovating the Scheben Branch in Union. It opened the Main Library in Burlington in January 2008.

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Greta Southard is the new director of the Boone County Public Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also taking a look and developing plans to eventually expand other facilities ... as that becomes appropriate and necessary,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really trying to keep our eye on the pace that the community develops at so that we, too, can be poised to move in sync with the community,â&#x20AC;? she said. Southard grew up in the Dayton, Ohio, suburb of West Carrollton and worked in a local library in high school. She has her bachelor and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees from Indiana University. Her experience includes working in the law library area. Alice Ryle, president of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board, said Southard is very public-relations oriented and has varied experiences in the library field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I was really impressed with her and I have not been disappointed,â&#x20AC;? Ryle said. Ryle said the library was looking for an administra-

tor. She said the library was also interested in the fact that Southard was familyand education-oriented. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public library people are really educators, too,â&#x20AC;? Ryle

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and greenways in the county but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect dirt to move anytime soon. The planning commission will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Boone County Administra-

tion Buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fiscal Courtroom in Burlington. The topic is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boone County Greenway & Trail Studyâ&#x20AC;? that looks out 50 years. The study says â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenways are widely regarded as systems or networks of connected lands that are protected, managed or developed to provide ecological and cultural benefits.â&#x20AC;? A greenway doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have a trail. Judge-Executive Gary Moore said the study is not a trail project but a plan for the future for protecting greenbelts. He said as future zone changes come before Boone County Fiscal Court, the study â&#x20AC;&#x153;would be a tool that would be used at that point.â&#x20AC;? Moore said the county isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be buying land in the near future for trails. Voters last November overwhemingly defeated a ballot measure that would have created a special property tax for parks. The study mentions several types of trails such as equestrian, water and trails along roads. Dave Geohegan, director of planning services with the planning commission, said the study largely recommends as roads are reconstructed or as new ones are installed, that the right-of-way be treated a little differently. Instead of having bike lanes and sidewalks, there would be multi-use trails along the road but separated from it, particularly in the residential areas, he said. On the issue of eminent

On the issue of eminent domain, the study recommends alternatives and projects are not intended to encourage additional or new taxes. domain, the study recommends alternatives. Those include voluntary conservation or joint-use easements, incentives for donations or sales, placement of trails along existing or planned road corridors, a revolving easement acquisition fund for purchase and grants. Geohegan said officials donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect local governments to adopt the study but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information they can use as a guide. Boone County resident Bob Cicero was a member of the studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stakeholders advisory committee. He said he is always concerned about the ability to take land by eminent domain if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for purposes other than valid public use such as roads and utilities. He said a trail is not a valid public use because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreation. The study said the recommended projects in it â&#x20AC;&#x153;are proposed to be accomplished through cooperative partnerships and existing resourcesâ&#x20AC;? and are not intended to encourage additional or new taxes. The study would be reviewed every five years and updated if necessary. A draft of the plan is available at www.boone countyky.org/pc .

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For a few days at WaltonVerona Elementary, it wasn’t bad to have your sleeping bag. As a kickoff for getting kids excited about reading this year, teachers turned one of the school’s mobile units into a camp site and created “Camp Read-a-Lot.” Teachers pitched tents, put black paper and stars on the ceiling and even had a camp fire (projected on the wall from a computer). “We wanted to get them excited about reading, but give them a break from normal classroom reading,” said fourth-grade teacher Emily Wisher. For three days, students got to stop in to the camp where they were able to come in and read a book by themselves or hear a book read to them. Once they got into the room,

CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 Heritage Academy School-Wide Alumni Reunion, 7 p.m. Heritage Academy Gym, 7216 U.S. Hwy 42, Florence. Cost is $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Cost includes dinner. Bring yearbooks, video or memorabilia. 322-3831. English school reunion, 9 a.m. at the remodeled site of the old school in English, Ky. Sandwiches, snacks, drink vendors, inflatables, guided tours and impromptu speaking. Bring pictures and memorabilia to share. 502-732-9193. Newport High School Class of 1974 Reunion, 7:30 p.m. at Bellwood Bowling Lanes in Woodlawn. Reunion will be held downstairs in the lounge. 491-1052. S U N D A Y, O C T . 4 Annual Campbell County High School Picnic Reunion, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Pendery Park, Williams Lane, Melbourne. Classes of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Bring food to share, drinks and seating. Presented by Campbell County High School. 635-3592.

students bought in right away and started reading, Wisher said. “We were a little worried with the air mattresses that they’d think it was a trampoline,” she said. Principal Robert Hartman stopped in and told kid-friendly scary stories and got to see the teachers’ creativity at work. “It shows we have some capacity for teacher leadership,” Hartman said. Not everything at WaltonVerona Elementary has to come down from Hartman. Teachers take the initiative, and that is “a principal’s dream,” Hartman said. To make the camp scene complete, the school’s PTSA donated and made around 575 s’mores for the students. Having teachers and parents working together made Camp Read-a-Lot a real community effort, Wisher said. “It was a great way to pull in the PTSA,” she said.

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Walton-Verona Elementary kindergarten teacher Rachel Gibson reads to James Williams, left, and Cordon Shazier during the school’s Camp Read-a-Lot.

Pig roast to benefit Ryle scholarship By Gail Chastang Community Recorder Contributor

A pig roast will be held from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Big Jimmy Ryle Farm, 9510 Beech Grove Road, Burlington. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Larry A. Ryle Memorial Scholarship Fund, which each year provides a scholarship to one graduating senior from Ryle High School. Ryle was superintendent of Boone County schools at the time of his death in 1990. According to Ryle’s widow Alice, Ryle was a team player who had a good relationship with

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everyone, especially his teachers and staff. “This fund was started when Ryle High School opened,” says Ryle. “It has always been a small fund, but economic times have caused it to dwindle. My family and I are hosting this event in hopes of building up those funds.” Admission is $25. Reservations are required and seating is limited to the first 200. Catering will be provided by Eddie’s Southern Barbecue and music by deejay Matt Stephens. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. A raffle will also be held in conjunction with the event, with the main awards being a Ryle High

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Holmes High School Class of 1959 Reunion, Oct. 9-10, Hilton Airport Inn, I-75 and Turfway. $50. Buffet dinner on Oct. 10 and night social with complimentary wine, beer and snacks on Oct. 9. Reservations required. 3448553; email holmes59@fuse.net.

Moira Bertke, an eighthgrader from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Burlington, won the state champion equestrian event at the Kentucky State Fair. Moira represented The Hunter Division of the 4-H Club. Her horse, Medicine Man, maneuvered over eight jumps twice through the arena.

S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 0 Dayton High School Class of 1989’s 20th Year Reunion, 8 p.m.-midnight, Embassy Suites Rivercenter, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. Covington. Includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks music by DJ. $120 couple, $65 single. Reservations required. Presented by Dayton High School Class of ‘89 Committee. 261-8400. JUNE 11-12, 2010 Boone County High School Class of 1960’s 50th Year Reunion. The following classmates have not been located: Pat Bowling, Carol Brashear Copher, Nancy Stevers Bihl, Barbara Youell, Beverly Romans, Carol Smith, Siguard Papratta and Terry Elliott. If anyone has any information on those classmates, call Hope Ellis Kinman at 283-2796 or Pat Jurtsen Tanner 371-9254.

School quilted wall hanging (made by Ryle) and Larry Ryle’s 1989 Ford F150 pickup truck. Raffle tickets can be purchased from Ryle High School, 10379 U.S. 42, Union, 384-5300, or by calling Alice Ryle at 586-7564, or Sherrie Walters, Boone County Sheriff’s Office, at 334-2175. Tickets for the truck raffle are $5 each, and those for the Ryle quilt are $2 each. The main raffles will take place at 9 p.m. A silent auction will also be held through the evening. For reservations, to purchase raffle tickets or make donations, contact Ryle High School or Alice Ryle.

Donations can be sent directly to: Alice Ryle, 9510 Beech Grove Road, Burlington, KY 41005. Checks should be made out to the Larry A. Ryle Memorial Scholarship Fund. An event flier, which includes a reservation form and a photo of the quilt, can be found at www.ryle.boone.k12.ky.us/pigroa st.pdf. To get to the farm, travel four miles west from I-71/75 to Hwy. 338 (East Bend Rd.). Turn left and follow Hwy. 338 for 7.2 miles, then turn left on Beech Grove Road. The farm is about 1.2 miles down on the left. Handicap parking will be available.

Scrapbooking event targets Alzheimer’s Larry A. Ryle High School in Union will once again host the Cutting Out Alzheimer’s scrapbooking event. Dubbed the 2009 Fall Scraptacular, this year’s event will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at the high school, 10379 U.S. 42. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. This year, organizers hope to exceed $15,000 from the event.

Registration is now open at www.cuttingoutalzheimers.org and the registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 10. Cost to participate is $55. For details, e-mail Tina Rouse at tina@cuttingoutalzheimers.org or call 250-8866. Proceeds from the scrapbooking event benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter.

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Alum comes home to teach By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Visiting Germany

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German students from Ryle High School participated in the fourth annual Union-Wermelskirchen Exchange in June with their sister school outside of Cologne. The exchange is sponsored by Tente Casters of Hebron. Pictured from left in front of the Cologne Cathedral are: Natalie Smith, Haris Ramic, Jessie Wagoner, Alex Bruce, Luke Fegenbush, Meredith Johnson, Carl Groathouse, Jessica Ankenman, teacher Christopher Zeigler, Jessica Sparks, Dallas Martin and Sarah Kenkel.

A growing school district has a knack for employees coming home. Walton-Verona Schools graduates make up about one in every six of the district’s 184 employees including teachers, bus drivers and office employees. “I think that says a lot about the experience you had,” Board of Education Chairman Kelly Fulmer said to the district’s several graduates who’ve joined as employees this year. Rachel Gibson graduated from Walton-Verona High School in 2005 and after getting her teaching degree in May, she made WaltonVerona her first choice for a job. “It’s just such a good community,” Gibson said. Despite having to commute from Georgetown, Gibson was excited to accept the position as a kindergarten teacher at WaltonVerona Elementary. “It’s just like coming back

home,” she said. Making up 17 percent of the staff, Walton-Verona alumni don’t dominate the schools, but they have a big heart for the district and often have children in the school system as well, said Superintendent Bill Boyle. “We’re not too homogenous, but it’s nice to carry on that tradition,” Boyle said. Many of the alumni who return to the district often do so as a second career, he said. “We have people who have taken a huge pay cut to come here,” Boyle said. Finance Officer/Treasurer Kevin Ryan left a job with Fifth Third Bank to work with the district. “It’s more of a community feel, and you’re not just a number,” Ryan said. Ryan values his experience growing up in Walton-Verona Schools, and loves being able to work close to home. “I wanted my kids to grow up here and get the same quality education I had,” Ryan said.

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• Boone County High School girls beat Ryle 1-0, Sept. 21. • Ryle High School boys beat Montgomery County 4-1, Sept. 22. Kyle Sullivan scored two goals and David Hester and Daisuke Imai each scored one goal for Ryle. Ryle advances to 9-3-2 with the win.

This week in golf

• Boone County High School’s Carter Hibbard shot a 1 over par 73 at A.J. Jolly during the NKAC Tournament, Sept. 22. Boone County finished fifth as a team with a 329. • Walton-Verona High School’s Dustin Cottrell shot a 37 Sept. 25 on the front nine at Eagle Creek, helping the Walton-Verona boys score 164 to beat Gallatin County’s 174 and Williamstown’s 197. Walton-Verona advances to 11-9 with the win.

Twin Oaks takes first

Twin Oaks golf team recently took first place for the first time ever in Team Play for Northern Kentucky with 593 points and Fort Mitchell Country Club took second place with 580.5 points. Twin Oaks has been third three times and second five times since 2000.

Baseball tryouts

The Northern Kentucky Athletics are conducting baseball tryouts for the 2010 11U team, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 3, at Central Park Field No. 1. Call or e-mail Todd Cundiff at 462-7175, todd3940@hotmail.com.

Semi-pros needed

The Kentucky/Ohio Xtreme Semi-Pro football team is looking for players/coaches/cheerleaders/staff for its 2010 summer season. Contact Mike Kirchgessner at 377-2988 or e-mail at mkirchy@aol.com. Visit www. kyohxtreme.com.

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and 74 yards on eight tries. Trenton Fugate, who set a school record with 162 receiving yards in Ryle’s last game, had a TD reception and 80 yards overall. Deion Mullins also had a TD run for Ryle. For Cooper, Dvontae Bradley had a 46-yard TD run in the first quarter. James Blau connected with Zac Gronefeld for a TD pass in reserve action late in the game. Ryle had 405 yards offense in the game. Clay Coleman had an interception for Ryle. Logan Hollman and Tanner Teepen recovered fumbles.

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Walton-Verona High School goes from the frying pan to the fire in its Class 1A district debut season. A week after losing to Bellevue, 47-0, in their first-ever district seeding game, the Bearcats host two-time defending state champ Beechwood 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in Verona. Last Friday, Sept. 25, the frying pan was a muddy track as Walton fell to 1-4 in a wet and sloppy field at Bellevue. Bellevue standout running back Ricky Buckler had 308 rushing yards and five touchdowns to lead the way. Four of those scores came in the first half, as the Tigers scored on every possession to take a 34-0 lead into the locker room.

Bishop Ready 38, Holy Cross 13

Boone County 49, Campbell County 12

The Rebels racked up 408 rushing yards in winning the Class 6A district opener for both teams. Boone travels to Conner (5-1, 0-1) Friday, Oct. 2. Charles Quainoo had 248 rushing yards and three touchdowns for the Rebels. Jordan Oppenheimer had 85 yards and two scores. Quarterback Nate Alford had 65 yards and two scores. The Rebel defense, which has struggled this season, allowed 287 yards to the Camels, including

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Walton-Verona sophomore receiver Zach MacAdams tries to break a tackle from Bellevue junior linebacker D.J. Slater in the first quarter of their game at Bellevue Friday, Sept. 25. 182 to its h i g h powered passing attack. T h e numbers are below Campbell’s season averages. Camel quarterback Michael Kremer was averaging 276 passing yards a game coming in.

Cody Loudon had an interception and Jake Deason a fumble recovery for the Rebels.

Ryle 56, Cooper 13

Ryle (4-1) won the Class 6A district opener for both teams in routing the Jaguars (2-3). Ryle travels to Campbell County Oct. 2. Cooper hosts

Simon Kenton. Ryle led 42-7 at halftime. Conner Hempel threw for 171 yard and two touchdowns for the Raiders. Travis Elliott had two TD runs and 88 yards on 14 carries. Kiefer Eubank scored three touchdowns

The Indians had more than 300 yards offense in the game, but did not score until the fourth quarter against a powerful Ohio small-school in Columbus. The host team had 325 rushing yards against Holy Cross. HC (2-3) gets ready to confuse the PA announcer this Saturday, hosting Louisville Holy Cross 1:30 p.m. at Holmes. Against Bishop Ready, the Indians collected two TD passes from Jerry Arlinghaus, one to Jordan Norris, the other to Mike Herald. Arlinghaus threw for 137 yards. Markel Walker threw for 63 and rushed for 54. Paul Rafizadeh had an interception for the Indians.

Coaches clinic

Archbishop Moeller High School in Ohio is conducting the 18th annual Youth Basketball Coaches Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, at the school. The clinic is designed for those who are coaching boys and girls in third grade through eighth grade. Speakers include Xavier University Head Coach Chris Mack and Associate Head Coach Pat Kelsey (Fundamentals of Basketball) as well as Moeller coaches: Fred Hesse (Zone Offense), Dan Ragland (Man-Defense), Matt Rooks (Special Situations) and Tim Edmonds (organizing practice for the first-time coach). The cost is $30 for preregistration and $40 at the door, and include lunch, Tshirt, gift bags and door prizes. Discount for eight or more coaches from the same school is $20 per person. Send pre-registration checks to Moeller Basketball, c/o Dan Ragland, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Call 513-791-1680, ext. 1946, www.moeller.org.

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Campbell County quarterback Michael Kremer releases the ball as Boone County defender Drew Steele closes in.

Walton-Verona junior Ronnie Nadicksbernd tries to break a Bellevue tackle during the first half of their game at Bellevue Friday, Sept. 25.

Gonzales continues to win for Ryle High School By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Gabby Gonzales continues to be hard to beat in local cross country. Gonzales has won several meets this season, including invitationals at Ryle and Covington Catholic, along with a dual meet against Dixie Heights. The Ryle junior finished third in the state last season in Class 3A. On the boys’ team, Andrew Tursic has been the top runner.

At Holmes, he was seventh overall to lead the team to second place overall. He was 14th at Ryle’s home meet. He finished 12th at CovCath to lead Ryle to third place overall. At CovCath, Alex Bloom and Michael Leone were the next two Raiders. For Boone County, returning state qualifier Chad Beneker has had a solid year. At Pendleton County, he was sixth overall, and ran eighth at Ryle and ninth at

CovCath. Conner won the Ryle Invitational in boys’ competition. Joey Brendel was second and Sean Vandermosten third, while Ben Turner ran seventh and Trevor Jarvis ninth. The Cougars also won the Mason County meet, as Vandermosten won followed close behind by Brendel, Jonathan Crusham and Turner. For Cooper, Andrew Blank was ninth at Holmes and 17th at Ryle, and also finished 13th at CovCath.

Gabby Gonzales continues to beat the drum for Ryle cross country.

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The 2009 Boone County Bandits U13 team follow their 2008 championship season in the Southwest Ohio Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Continental League by finishing second in their first year in the American League with a 20-4 record (31-10-3 overall). The Bandits were the highest placing team from northern Kentucky in the league and were also the highest placing team from northern Kentucky in two post-season regional tournaments. In back, from left, are Manager Bill Ruholt, Coach Tim Ross, Cole Snyder, Colt Cordrey, Nolan Brossart, Will Ruholt, Coach Steve Plummer and Coach Bob Jonas. In front, from left, are Trevor Ross, Alex Holland, Alex Burgos, John Jonas, Dustin Baker, Spencer Holland, Ian Bach and Jake Plummer.

John Jonas pitches for the Boone County Bandits at Champion Windows Field, Aug. 29. The Bandits took on Midland in the Fall Ball competition. Midland won, 6-5.

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Scouts pick up trash

The older boys from Walton-Verona Cub Scout Pack 833 spent a Saturday morning picking up trash along country roads in Walton and Verona. The boys were amazed and frustrated with how much garbage they picked up in 4 miles, 16 large bags! But, their morning got easier when one lady along Brown Road came out and thanked them for their efforts and began to help them. It made them think about what our community would be like if everyone helped keep our streets cleaner, our rural roads would be even more beautiful.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s teach our children to be open-minded

During the election period last year, we did not receive a a notice from the schools that our children would be involved in mock elections during school time. This may be the first time a project of this nature has taken place in Boone County schools with quite a bit of local media attention. Last week I was surprised to listen to a voicemail stating that my child’s elementary school was opting out of listening to a motivational speech by a father of two school-aged daughters. This father is the current president of the United States. My perception is that as a leader, he was addressing our children in the same manner he talks to his own girls. Leaving politics aside, what was so bad about this well-intended gesture? The school administrators have the decision-making powers to determine what is acceptable and vice-versa but what is a parent’s position? When I asked my daughter about the “elections” last year her answers led me to believe that the whole process was truly a mockery. It is difficult to fathom that elementary students should be subjected to such complex topics as politics. They need to be spared all those unsavory ideologies. The voicemail of opting out of listening to the speech gave me a very hopeless feeling about the future of this country as far as our children are concerned. I must add it was rather foolish that no explanation was offered except listening to a very impersonal monotone. Unfortunately this country is never going anywhere except in circles regarding issues like tolerance, equality, respect, diversity awareness, etc. Let us teach our children to be open-minded and this will definitely move the country somewhere. I sincerely hope if politics should be opted out of the schools

and vice versa, there should be no bias. If our children are given the opportunity to “vote” in schools, they should be awarded the privilege to listen to any and all elected leaders of this country regardless of age, gender, race, religion, party orientation, etc. If my perception of this whole issue is wrong, I stand corrected. This is an opinion of a perturbed parent and while I do not expect any solution, at the very least my concern has been voiced. Grace Muthoni Morning Dove Court Hebron

Garbage belongs in a can

Our church had four youth and four adults volunteer to clean 3 miles of roadway earning money to help send our youth to camp. Under the Trash for Cash program, you work directly with Boone County in defining the areas that you collect trash and they provide all the supplies. We had a great weather day as it was overcast and cool. We has two experiences that were quite interesting. A car looking for a pet groomer stopped and gave a monetary donation and thanked the youth for what they were doing. The other was a man who lived on the road where we were cleaning up the litter. He stopped and asked me, "What are they doing"? I told him that they were part of the Trash for Cash program. He rolled his eyes and threw up his hands and drove away. It isn’t until you become involved that you start to notice how much trash is along the roadways and how it does not leave a good impression of our county and where we live. We need to teach our family members that garbage belongs in a can and not thrown to the ground. Sheryl Walters Cottontail Trail Belleview Bottoms

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I wish I could answer every question with strong scientific data to back me up. Are we doing enough to prepare for the swine flu and seasonal flu? Are we doing too much? Why is the virus spreading among young people? Questions like these have been a recurrent theme at the public presentations that our department is holding on swine flu this month. While I am able to share the best science that’s available to date, unfortunately it’s impossible for me to answer each question with complete certainty. But it is important to share what is known. We know that the real danger of the flu lies in the fact that it wears your body down, opening it up to other infections. For someone with an underlying medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, the flu combined with the existing condition is dangerous and often leads to hospitalization, and, in a number of instances, even death. A recently released study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined the cases of 36 children who died from swine flu. Two-thirds of the children had underlying medical conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. The remaining one-third who died had no underlying conditions, but died due to a bacterial infection that took root while they were already

infected with flu. Data like these have helped shape our plans for prevention and containment of the virus already in our communiDr. Steven R. ty. Since April, Katkowsky children with Community serious medical Recorder conditions have guest been at higher for complicolumnist risk cations from swine flu, as have pregnant women. Thus, these two groups are going to be among the first to receive the vaccination when it is available in October or November. Looking at the seasonal flu, a different trend emerges: Adults age 65 and older comprise 90 percent of the 36,000 deaths that occur each year from complications related to influenza and pneumonia, according to CDC. Thus, they are targeted for seasonal flu vaccination and the onetime pneumonia shot, to prevent this common flu complication. To date, there have been no outbreaks of swine flu in older populations. The hard science on this isn’t in yet, but the theory is that the current swine flu virus is close enough to a virus that circulated many years ago that people

who lived through that time period have built up immunity. While it seems strange that vaccination for a new strain of the flu would be targeted at different groups than the current seasonal flu vaccination, we must make priorities based on data. We’re also receiving many questions about the number of swine flu cases. As the swine flu begins to spread further into our community, it’s becoming difficult to count every case. Keep in mind, however, that we don’t capture information on every case of seasonal flu either. Surveillance is an effective way of tracking the spread of the disease. We are now tracking statistics like school absentee rates. We’re working with physicians to determine what symptoms they are seeing in their ill patients. Public health is a branch of science, and recommendations from public health must be made based on the science at hand. As we continue to learn more about the swine flu, we will continue to use that information to make the decisions that will best protect our citizens and prevent the spread of the virus. I can assure you that I will continue to keep everyone in the community up to date with the latest information I have. Dr. Steven R. Katkowsky is district director of health of the Northern Kentucky Health Department.

Air pollution a growing concern Since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1963, the nation’s air has become remarkably cleaner, the Greater Cincinnati area included. The number of smog alerts in the area has dropped drastically in the past 10 years from 27 days in 1999 to only three days thus far in 2009. And harmful chemicals like smog and soot are less pervasive throughout the whole country. However, scientific research has revealed even minimal exposure to air pollution can be dangerous. The increased effects of global warming and inefficient use of energy continue to generate less than ideal air quality, especially here in the Tristate. The Air Quality Management Division of the Hamilton County Environmental Services said that smog, once considered only a problem during the summer, could become a problem during winter months due to tightening air control standards. “While we have made great progress in reducing air pollution in the Tristate, it is crucial we continue the effort,” said Steve Pendery, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments

(OKI) Board President and Campbell County Judge Executive. “Air pollution is still a serious problem in the Tri-State and ignoring this Emily issue puts everyFeldman one at risk for health Community various problems – right Recorder now and in the guest future.” columnist A July study by the American Lung Association ranked Greater Cincinnati in the 25 worst U.S. cities for air pollution based on levels of ozone (a.k.a. smog) and fine particulates (a.k.a soot). While there are several forms of air pollution, these two prove to be two of the most dangerous. Both ozone and particulate pollution are serious health concerns, causing irritation to the throat, nose, eyes and lungs as well as decreasing the lungs’ working capacity. The study also noted that air pollution can lead to long-term health problems such as lung dis-

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What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? “‘Mad Men.’ Currently it’s the best scripted show on TV. The rest is trash or empty-headed fluff!” Duke “‘24.’ This is the only TV show that gets my adrenaline flowing.” G.G. “‘24.’ I think it’s a great show!”

K.P. “There is very little on TV that is worth my time. There is so much violence in real life I don’t want more in my home. However, I do enjoy ‘Law & Order’ and reality shows such as ‘Survivor,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘America’s Got Talent.’ If they would bring back to TV shows and programs with more comedy, substance and less violence I’d be glued to the TV. Fortunately, there are no children at home any more because all the TV’s would have

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eases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. “Air pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous problem,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “But the problem can’t be solved solely by cleaning up the big industries. It’s a problem that must be tackled by each individual as well.” OKI leads the fight against air pollution in the Tristate with its “Do Your Share for Cleaner Air” campaign. It suggests many tips for reducing air pollution including small changes that everyone can make to his or her daily routine. These changes include carpooling, riding the bus, cutting back on vehicle trips, conserving electricity, walking instead of driving, refueling after 8 p.m. and using gas-powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More tips on how to reduce air pollution and information about Greater Cincinnati’s “Do Your Share for Cleaner Air” campaign can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is a clean air assistant for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Next week’s question Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. locks on them.”

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Union girls have a special bond

In many ways Scarlett Rose and Mackenzie Wren are typical 10-year-old friends. They went to see Taylor Swift together, spent a week together on the beach in North Carolina and talk a lot about school, hobbies and, well, stuff. But there is something special to their friendship and has been since they met in the first grade at New Haven Elementary School. Scarlett was born with cerebral palsy, a chronic condition affecting body movements and muscle coordination. Scarlett gets around in a power wheelchair most of the time, sometimes on a walker. Mackenzie noticed the little girl in the wheelchair at recess in the first grade and was drawn to her. They soon became buddies. Now they are best

friends, like to play tetherball and often go out to eat together or go to the movies. “She’s really smart,” Mackenzie said of Scarlett. “I think she’ll be a scientist or something. She likes to talk about friction for some reason.” Mackenzie, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, likes to play basketball. She hopes to be a pediatrician someday. Scarlett has enjoyed horseback riding and loves the outdoors. Her goal is to be a veterinarian. Both girls live in Union. If you and your best friend both live in Boone County, we would like a picture of you together, and will publish the photo in the newspaper. If interested in participating, please send an email with the subject line “Best Friends” to ndaly@nky.com. You can also call 578-1059.

PROVIDED

Author and lecturer Dr. James Claypool with items that reflect Turway’s history.

THINGS TO DO

Turfway Turns 50

Dr. James Claypool (pictured) will be giving a lecture on the history of Turfway Park at the Behringer-Crawford Museum at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Claypool is the author of the “The Tradition Continues: The Story of Old Latonia, Latonia and Turfway Racecourse.” The lecture is free with the price of admission into the museum. The Behringer-Crawford Museum is located at 1600 Montague Road in Covington. For more information, call 491-4003.

Taste of the Levee

Newport on the Levee will have its third annual “Taste of the Levee” fall festival 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The band lineup includes Eric Matthew Tepe, M42 and Ten Foot Big.

The festival will feature food from BRIO Tuscan Grille, Claddagh Irish Pub, Cold Stone Creamery, Dewey’s Pizza, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Habanero Mexican Fare, Jax Grill at GameWorks, Jefferson Hall, Mitchell’s Fish Market and Pit Stop on the Levee. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.newportonthelevee.com.

Pumpkin Days

It is that time of the year for Benton Farms’ “Pumpkin Days on the Farm.” There will be barnyard animals, a corn maze, cow milking and sheep shearing demonstrations. Benton Farms is located at 11946 Old Lexington Pike in Walton. Visit bentonfamilyfarm. webs.com or call 485-7000 for more information.

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PATRICIA A. SCHEYER/CONTRIBUTOR

Madlyn Evans, a relative of Dinsmore Homestead caretaker Harry Roseberry, shows a picture of the house Roseberry built on the grounds. More than 100 relatives of Roseberry – who worked as caretaker of the historic home for more than 70 years – had a reunion there.

Dinsmore caretaker’s family has a reunion By Patricia A. Scheyer

Community Recorder Contributor

When Harry Roseberry asked to come to Kentucky to the Dinsmore House to help Julia Dinsmore, he knew he loved the place, but he didn’t realize at the time that generations of his family would love the estate because of him. On Sept. 20 more than 100 relatives of Harry Roseberry came to the Dinsmore Homestead in Burlington to have a reunion, getting to know each other and having a good time despite rain. Harry Roseberry was caretaker of the estate – now a historical site where visitors learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th century – from 1895 to 1967. “I remember coming here as a child,” said Troy Banks, Jr., who at 78 is the oldest member of the family, and is the grandson of Clarence, Harry’s brother. “I loved to come here and visit Uncle Harry. He would give me jobs to do, and I loved the horses. I rode everything he had.” Harry Roseberry lived with his family on a tobacco farm in Boone County. His family knew the Dinsmores, and worked for them, and Harry came to know them, too. So when his family moved across the river to Rising Sun, Ind., Harry asked if he could stay and work for Julia Dinsmore, the last surviving daughter, who needed help running her estate. It was 1895, and Harry was 14. “Harry helped run the place, took care of the horses, and could do about everything,” said Madlyn Evans, who is also descended from Clarence and is Troy’s first cousin. “He was really tal-

PATRICIA A. SCHEYER/CONTRIBUTOR

“Sis” Emma Mae Brady Rogers Tucker tells the crowd of Harry Roseberry’s relatives memories of growing up across the street from Dinsmore, and how she interacted with Harry and his family. ented, and that describes all the Roseberry men.” Harry took a bride, Sussie, and together they had four daughters, Cleopatra, Essie Faye, Anna Myrtle and Ruby. He built the house near the Homestead where the offices are now, and he and his family lived there while he took care of Dinsmore. One of Harry’s daughters married and produced children – Cleopatra, and Linda Thomas and her daughter Angela are the only direct descendants of Harry who were present at the reunion. Marty McDonald, Dinsmore’s executive director, donated a framed drawing of the house that Harry built at Dinsmore, and it was given to Linda Evans. One of the speakers who attended was “Sis,” Emma Mae Brady Rogers Tucker, who grew up across the street from Dinsmore, and was friends with Harry’s daughters, particularly Anna Myrtle and Ruby. “I just loved Harry,” she said simply. “He always had time for me to tag along. He gave me support and

encouragement and a kick in the rear when I needed it.” Relatives attending the reunion were mostly from Cincinnati, but Rachel Felton, who was born in Cincinnati, came all the way from Marietta, Ga. As Harry got older, the constant chill of the house he built wore on him, and there was talk of putting a trailer in front of the house, but he didn’t want it. One of his daughters tried to get him to move to Covington, but his response was swift. “Never,” he reportedly stated. “I’d have to be helpless or dead” to move away from Dinsmore. He finally left the Homestead in 1969, and Harry Roseberry died in 1970. Madlyn Evans looked around at the descendants of Harry and the Roseberrys and was glad they all could be together. “It is love invested from one generation to another,” she said. “This is where our family’s heart will always be.”

Harry Roseberry was caretaker of the estate – now a historical site where visitors learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th century – from 1895 to 1967. Eight-year-old Persia Brand and 5-year-old Takria Reeve, both young relatives of Harry Roseberry, happily blow bubbles at the family reunion on the lawn in front of the Dinsmore Homestead.

PATRICIA A. SCHEYER/ CONTRIBUTOR

Florence Recorder

October 1, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, O C T . 2

ATTRACTIONS

Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Bigger tanks, new cylinder tanks, interactive touch wall where children can play tag with computer projected jellies. Interactive tank and a propagation area. Two children ages 12 and under get in free with paying adult during Summer Family Hours 4:30-7 p.m. SundayFriday. Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Children-friendly, interactive exhibit features many species of frogs. Includes hands-on, visual and soundrich experiences. Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Outside Aquarium gift shop. Moves to lobby if inclement weather. Includes one or more of Blackfooted penguins and a randomly selected guest to lead the parade. Free. 261-7444. Newport.

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. Through Dec. 11. 647-7568. Florence.

FARMERS MARKET

McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 5832 River Road, You-pick produce. 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 - 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.

ON STAGE - THEATER

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 8 p.m. Ryle High School, 10379 U.S. 42, Musical based on the “Peanuts” comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz. $9, $6 ages 13 and under. Presented by Union Community Theatre. 536-3820. Union.

SPORTS

Thoroughbred Racing, 7 p.m. Fall Meet. Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Free. 3710200. Florence. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3

BENEFITS

A Night in the Country, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sand Run Nursery and Preserve, 9063 River Road, Featuring gourmet cuisine, music, roaming magician, called and silent auctions and raffles. Benefits Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northern Kentucky. Ages 21 and up. $75. Reservations recommended. Presented by Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northern Kentucky. 431-6840; www.nkyihn.org. Hebron.

CRAFT SHOWS

Homemakers Holiday Craft Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service, 10990 Marshall Road, Handmade holiday decorations, gifts, baskets, crafts and baked goods. Benefits Marie Rich College Scholarship Fund. 356-3155; www.kentoncountyextension.org. Covington.

FARMERS MARKET

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike, Hay rides, corn maze, concessions, pony rides, bonfires, picnic shelter area and fall decor. $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, 4172 Belleview Road, $10; free ages 4 and under. 322-0516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Trolley Station. Ride on Pumpkin Express to Totter’s pumpkin patch to select pumpkin. Includes pumpkin decorating station. Weather permitting. Ages -. $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, 101 Riverboat Row, Fortyminute tour of haunted boat. Three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Nightmare Landing, family-fun center with enclosed waiting area. RIP express tickets “skip the line.” Not recommended for children. Ages 10 and under with adult. Family friendly. $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. Presented by USS Nightmare. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.

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.

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County. Doors of Mainstrasse Fantasy Fest, noon6:30 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, W. Sixth and Main streets. Focuses on arts, creativity and imagination. Arts and crafts booths, face painting, story tellers, circus, street performers and more. Scavenger hunt for 70 fairy doors. Mayan Ruins Musical Band and Greg Harper on his Famous Penny Whistle perform. Fantasy Parade, 5:30 p.m. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Doors of MainStrasse Village. 655-9571; thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com. Covington.

HISTORIC SITES

Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, 1842 farmhouse and furnishings of the Dinsmore family. Tours begin on the hour; the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Includes gift shop. $5, $3 ages 60 and up, $2 ages 717, members and ages 6 and under free. Through Dec. 13. 586-6117; www.dinsmorefarm.org. Burlington.

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HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, 11946 Old Lexington Pike, Hayride, barnyard animals, corn maze, cow milking and sheep shearing demonstrations. $7, free ages 3 and under. 4857000. Walton. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, $10; free ages 4 and under. 322-0516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University is performing the classic play “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare Oct. 1-11 in NKU’s Corbett Theatre. The shows will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $7-$12. Pictured from left to right is sophomore Stephanie Wallenfelsz as Hero, senior Matt Geller as Claudio and sophomore Robyn Novak as Beatrice. For more information or to buy tickets, call 572-5464.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Common Ground Presents Two Hands Across, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Calvary Chapel of Northern Kentucky, 6555 Nicholas Ave. Common Ground Fellowship Area. New local rock group performs. Coffeehouse setting. Coffee, soft drinks, and food available for donations. Free. 586-4769; www.calvarynky.org. Florence.

ON STAGE - THEATER

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 3 p.m. Ryle High School, $9, $6 ages 13 and under. 536-3820. Union.

SPORTS

Thoroughbred Racing, 1:10 p.m. Fall Meet. Fifty-Plus Day: Food and deals from local restaurants, trackside on the apron, ages 50 and up, 12:30-5 p.m.Turfway Park, Free. 3710200. Florence. S U N D A Y, O C T . 4

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, 586-6101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, noon-7 p.m. Kinman Farms, $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.

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.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, $7, free ages 3 and under. 4857000. Walton.

MIKKI SCHAFFNER/CONTRIBUTOR

The Ascent of Praise Christian Music Festival, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, 1 Roebling Way, Parking lot next to Ascent. Contemporary praise musicians perform. Features Josh Bates, Northern Kentucky Brotherhood, Neil Blunt, Mother of God Folk Ensemble, Anointed Sons of God, and others. Family friendly. Free. Presented by The Butler Foundation. 292-5534; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

SPORTS

Thoroughbred Racing, 1:10 p.m. Fall Meet. Kenton County Community Day: Games, prizes and deals from county businesses, trackside on apron, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Turfway Park, Free. 371-0200. Florence. M O N D A Y, O C T . 5

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. LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Tiny Tots, 10 a.m.-11 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 18 months to 2 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, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children ages develop pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Guardian/parent welcome. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

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HEALTH / WELLNESS Health Screening, 9 a.m.-noon, Burlington Family Chiropractic, 2612 Burlington Pike, Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment recommended. 746-2225. Burlington.

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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. Sanctioned by UDE, special promo cards given to top players. $5. 6477568. Florence.

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.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Baby Time, 10 a.m.-11 a.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.

NATURE

Wednesday Walk, 10 a.m. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Shelter 2. Staff member led walk. Questions and discussion about horticulture encouraged. Free. 586-6101. Union.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES Baby Time, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Tiny Tots, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Bookworms, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Storytime Favorites, 10 a.m.-10:45 p.m. Florence Alliance Church, 980 Cayton Road, Stories, songs, crafts, snacks. Multi-age program for children age 5 and under and their caregivers. Ages -1—1. Free. Reservations recommended. 746-0706. Florence.

In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 6

ATTRACTIONS

Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Museum Center opens its new exhibit, “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science,” Saturday, Oct. 3, at Union Terminal. The exhibit depicts how archaeologists make use of technology and science to understand ancient Egypt. It includes challenges, artifacts, and mummies (including a prototype in a state of “unwrapping.”) To kick off the exhibit, PharaohFest will be 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday, inside and outside the center’s rotunda. It is for all ages and includes music, food, a fashion show and more. For more information and museum ticket prices, call 513-287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

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. Bookworms, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Family Storytime, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

PROVIDED

Munson Hicks is Andrew Wyke and Michael Gabriel Goodfriend is Milo Tindle in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “Sleuth.” This mystery runs through Oct. 3 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre. For tickets call 513421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay.com.

Life

Florence Recorder

October 1, 2009

What if I become angry with God? Honest people admit there are times they’re angry at God. Pious people pretend their faith is so strong that they’re never angry. A wise old lady said, “It’s better to be honest than pious.” If we’re human and honest there are times we do become angry and blame God for a lot of things (whether God’s responsible or not): he’s too silent; unresponsive to our needs; and unrelenting when our sufferings persist. We beg for a problem to be removed and it just gets worse. We pray for a dying child and the child dies. Years ago a mother’s 10-yearold son was killed in a freak accident. She stopped going to church and said she couldn’t believe in a God who would allow such tragedies to happen. Her anger is understandable.

Yet, which of us can explain to her or ourselves the mysteries of life? We might wonder – does the tragedy really demolish her belief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief she feels he caused her? What if she could rage and wrestle with God? God can take it. Might an honest human interchange with God possibly introduce her to a greater and loving God who suffers with her? When such existential crises occur some people lose their faith while very many eventually find their faith strengthened. God’s amazing grace is a powerful thing. Can we express our anger with God, and of all things, it still be considered prayer? Certainly! The Bible

abounds with examples. The prophets rebuked God at times for their hardships. Many of the Old Testament Psalms are known as “Lament Psalms,” prayers of complaint. God was real to them and they felt free enough to express their frustration. Certain psalms present us with words and feelings we might ordinarily hesitate using. “Lord, why do you cast me off and hide your face from me?” (Psalm 88) Others express our reliance on the care of God and complain when it seems missing, “God you are my rock, so why have you forgotten me?” (Psalm 42) Job’s wife was so angry she told Job to “Curse God, and die.” (Job 2:9) Where else can we be totally human if not before the One who made us? We can sing out our

praise and gratitude to God. At other times we can pray our frustrations and anger. We can also shout out our feelings of forsakenness and empty them out, send them echoing through the universe. Then, as we so often do in our human-to-human relationships, we see things differently and recant until the next time. Being open to God lets God be open with us. We can be true to him and to ourselves. We appreciate anyone who accepts our feelings of anger and doubt and accepts them, especially God. We begin to trust such a one with the rest of ourselves. Our honest struggles with God can permit us to make great advances in our faith. We begin to understand life with

insights we never had before. Father Lou Some of us Guntzelman cling too long to our anger with Perspectives God or another person. To feel hurt and plan vengeance is tasty to the undeveloped soul. It enables us to feel perpetually wronged, entitled to self-indulgence, and serve as an excuse for our lack of compassion toward others. We cynically print on our personal coat-of-arms, “Poor Me, Mean God.” 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.

No purchase necessary for sweepstakes entry A local woman says she was shocked to learn her 87year-old mother has been spending thousands of dollars on items in the mistaken belief the more she ordered the better chance she would have of winning a million dollar sweepstakes. Unfortunately, this type of thing has happened many times with senior citizens. Angie Pauly of Madeira said she discovered her mother wrote as many as five checks in one day, for a nearly two years, as she ordered merchandise from Publisher’s Clearing House. “I had one checkbook and I added up, just since July, what she had spent, and it was like $700,” Pauly said. After locating another checkbook, Pauly found more checks had been written so the total since July came to more than $1,200. “She paid $21.95 for ‘socket sensors,’ and I don’t know what you do with them – there are no directions. It’s just worthless stuff.

She hasn’t e v e n opened this box,” she said. “ S h e gets this stuff and sets it Howard Ain just a s i d e Hey Howard! b e c a u s e she thinks its going to help her win, I think,” Pauly said. In many cases the items received do have some value. She paid nearly $38 for four silver dimes, but when Pauly took them to a coin dealer she learned they were worth only $4. She has gone through many of the items, putting them in boxes and trying to see which ones she can return to try to get back some money. Pauly said she called Publisher’s Clearing House. “When I called, a supervisor was to call me back. That never happened. They were supposed to send me a list of things she could return. I’ve

never gotten the list,” she said. So I called Publisher’s Clearing House and learned the firm is aware some senior citizens are spending thousands of dollars each year because they believe it increases their chances of winning the sweepstakes. As a result, a company spokesman said the company set up a consumer aid program to try to weed out big spending seniors who are confused about this. He said 75 percent of those who respond to the company’s mailings return their entries without buying anything. The mailings include statements that you don’t have to buy anything to win but, he said, some seniors still don’t understand. After I explained the problem with Angie Pauly’s mother, the spokesman told me Publisher’s Clearing House will send her postagepaid labels to help her return the items so she can get back the money.

As proof you don’t have to buy anything to win, the spokesman said most of those who have won the major sweepstakes prizes at Publisher’s Clearing House

over the years did not order anything with their winning entry. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30

p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Tickle your kids pink with healthy ice pops How is it that I can easily make, from scratch, a pastry-shop quality, multilayer Viennese torte with a delicate cooked pastry cream filling, yet have trouble sometimes with b o x e d cakes? I learned Rita why last Heikenfeld night at cake decoRita s kitchen r a t i n g class. I forgot to follow the advice my teacher, Martha Buckler, gave: Don’t mix on too high a speed since that causes air bubbles. Instead, smack the cakes down on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking (my mom always did that), and bake at 325 degrees and not 350 degrees. You’ll have to bake a bit longer. Also if you’re using 9-inch round cake pans use two boxes of cake mix to fill them up nicely. Ditto for a 9-by-13 if you want a nice, high cake.

You’ll wind up having some leftover for another small cake.

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For the mom who wants a healthier frozen treat for her kids. “I want to give them something that tastes good but is good for them,” she said. From my book “The Official Snack Guide.” These are great post-game snacks. 2 cups plain fat free yogurt 1 ⁄2 cup frozen pink or regular lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 teaspoon vanilla Blend everything together and pour into ice pop molds or four, 6-ounce paper cups. If making in cups, when partially frozen, insert craft sticks. To make orange dreamsicles: Substitute orange juice for the lemonade Tips from Rita’s kitchen: If you’re going to serve these right from the cooler for the kids at the

game, skip the sticks and pack plastic spoons.

Farm stand corn salad

Friend Mary Lee Olinger brought this to my home recently for an impromptu dinner with friends. Here’s the history of the recipe: It started with Martha Helmick, then went to Peggy Robinson and onto Mary Lee. It was pretty as a picture and delicious to boot. 4 ears fresh corn 11⁄2 lbs. asparagus or green beans (sometimes I use both ) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 ⁄4 cup basil, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper In large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook corn for seven minutes. Take corn out and submerge in cold water. In same pan cook asparagus or green beans until crisp tender.

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Mary Lee Olinger with corn salad. Take vegetables out and submerge in cold water. Cut kernels off corn, and cut up asparagus or green beans into 2-inch pieces. Put corn and vegetables in large bowl, add tomatoes and basil. Combine red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt in small bowl. Pour over corn mixture. Toss and serve. Serves four to six.

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It turned out really good, but next time I think I’ll use a couple pouches of onion soup mix and double the water and flour since we could have used more gravy. The best part is it was so easy. Nice for a fall supper with boiled noodles. About 3 pounds pork loin roast 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 ⁄4 cup flour Line a 9-by-13 pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, letting it hang out on all

Old-fashioned pork roast and gravy. sides. Sprinkle soup mix in center. Put roast fat side down on soup mix. Fold foil over and seal. Cook in 300degree oven until pork registers 155 degree. This could take a couple hours or more depending upon the size. Check after two hours. Remove meat and measure drippings. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour into pan. Mix 1⁄2 cup water and the flour together. Stir into mixture in pan and heat to boiling. Boil a minute, check for seasonings and serve with meat. 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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Looking for a new pet? The Boone County Animal Shelter has plenty to choose from, including Dakota, a 2-year-old elkhound. His ID number is D09-2893. Adoption fees for cats or kittens are $89. Fees for adopting a dog or puppy are $119. Call 586-5285.

RELIGION NOTES Calvary Chapel

The Calvary Chapel of Northern Kentucky in Florence is having a Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration Oct. 2. The overnight celebration begins at 6 p.m. and continues through noon the following day. Reservations are required. Calvary Chapel is located at 6555 Nicholas Ave. For more information, call 586-4769 or visit www.calvarynky.org.

Community Family

The Community Family in Independence will host, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is the Love,â&#x20AC;? a marriage conference Oct. 2-3. The conference will discuss how to have a successful marriage. The church is located at 11875 Taylor Mill Road. For more information, call 356-8851 ext. 107.

Divine Mercy

There will be a concert of vocal, choral and instrumental sacred music at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Divine Mercy Church in Bellevue. The performers are soprano Marnie Lemma, flutist Abigail Westwood and organist Ted Wartman. They will be performing the works of composers like Bach, Mozart, Faure, Pergolesi and others. The concert is free to attend. The church is located at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Division Street.

First Church of God

The First Church of God in Newport is seeking gently used coats for a coat giveaway on Oct. 24. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coats are especially needed. If you would like to donate, please call the church at 291-2092. The church is located at 338 East 9th Street. Coat donations can be dropped off Sunday from 9:30 a.m. through noon. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

Main Street Baptist

Building 429 and singer/songwriter Todd Agnew are currently on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Promise Remains Tourâ&#x20AC;? which will stop by the Main Street Baptist Church in Alexandria Oct. 15. Building 429 will be performing songs off their latest self-titled release including their current and powerful single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always,â&#x20AC;? and upcoming single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overcomeâ&#x20AC;? that will release to radio in October.

Preparing for his new studio release in October, Agnew will be playing fan favorites â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grace Like Rainâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Fragile Breath,â&#x20AC;? as well as giving audiences a preview of new songs off his upcoming record â&#x20AC;&#x153;NEEDâ&#x20AC;? releasing Oct. 6. Included in the set list is the first radio single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joy Unspeakable.â&#x20AC;? Main Street Baptist Church is located at 11093 Alexandria Pike.

Staffordsburg Church

The Staffordsburg United Methodist Church cordially invites the public to its annual Fall Flea Market to be held on the church grounds Saturday, Oct. 2. The flea market begins at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day, rain or shine. A hot lunch will be served in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and homemade treats will be available at the bake table. Booth space is still available. To make a reservation, call 356-5546. All proceeds of the event will go to the Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund. The church is located at 11815 Staffordsburg Road in Independence. Fore more information, contact the church at 356-9385 or 356-0029.

The Northern Kentucky Interfaith Commission will have its 40th anniversary celebration at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington Oct. 5. A buffet meal by McHaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be served at 6 p.m. with live music from Cliff Daly and Jim Beers in the background. After that a very brief business meeting, followed by an opportunity to reminisce with longtime leaders and supporters and take a peek at plans for the future. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required so please call the Interfaith office at 5812237.

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The 36th annual Bean Bash will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Turfway Park in Florence. For the 12th year in a row, Shawn Carroll will be chef for the bean soup. Carroll will be assisted by J.R. Schrand and John Binder. There will also be plenty of cornbread, cole slaw, fresh tomatoes and hot dogs. The founder of the Bean Bash is Bill McBee. The president is David Schneider, Betty Roth is vice-president and Bob Taylor is a board member. The 2009 Bean Bash is dedicated to the memory of Steve McBee and Forest Harmon Jr. This year, the Bean Bash hopes to offer some new and exciting attractions such as the fifth annual Bean Bash Family Fun 5k Run. Mary Troilo, chairwoman of the 5k run, said there would be a full day of fun, exercise and giving. For more information, call (859) 657-4806. J.J. Miller, chairman of the Texas Hold-Em Tournament, said registration starts at 12:30 p.m. It is limited to the first 200. Play begins at 2 p.m. and will last for six hours. Pre-register online at www.beanbash.org or mail a $90 check (postmarked by Oct. 2) to: Bean Bash Inc., c/o Beverly Burcham, 5719 Limaburg Road, Burlington KY 41005. Call Burcham at (859) 3719340 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday for information.

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HONK salutes Rotary volunteers Father Gallenstein also explained the overall mission of HONK, the client selection process and the ongoing support provided to those clients during and after move-in. HONK provides Rotary with an opportunity for service within the local community. A group of Rotarians and family members meets the third Saturday of each month to lend a hand at one of the local HONK projects. Typical projects include painting, general cleanup, repairs, minor landscaping and building or mending fences. Rotarians leave each project with a sense of accomplishment and the positive feedback that comes from joining

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POLICE REPORTS

BOONE COUNTY Arrests/Citations

Daniel G. Webster, 28, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Turfway Rd., Aug. 19. James D. Phillips, 27, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7819 U.S. 42, Aug. 19. Elizabeth M. Britton, 18, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., Aug. 18. Christina D. Scothorn, 37, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second-degree disorderly conduct at Dixie Hwy. and U.S. 42, Aug. 17. Tim K. Byrne, 24, shoplifting at 6920 Burlington Pk., Aug. 17. Connor G. Espich, 18, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument at 17 Ann St., June 9. Amanda G. Donohoe, 27, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, shoplifting at 5000 Mall Rd., Aug. 16. Jessica M. Story, 28, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, shoplifting at 5000 Mall Rd., Aug. 16. Robert G. Demit Jr., 43, DUI, reckless driving at I-75 northbound, Aug. 15. Sydney Robinson, 19, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at 1887 Mount Zion Rd., Aug. 15. Antionette K. Lee, 26, theft at 6000 Mall Rd., July 23. Gary W. Warren II, 35, alcohol intoxication at Weaver Rd., July 26. William W. Brock, 36, DUI at Hopeful Church Rd., July 26. William W. Brock Jr., 36, speeding at Hopeful Church Rd., July 26. Kimberly A. Banks, 40, alcohol intoxication at 737 Dream St., July 27. Elmi H. Dahir, 19, public intoxication at North Bend Rd., July 28. Dorothy L. Mobley, 48, DUI at Hathaway Rd., July 29.

Incidents/Reports Burglary

Items taken from victim’s apartment after subject forced entry at 126 Pinehurst Dr., Aug. 17. Items taken from residence after entry was forced at 10220 Dixie Hwy., Aug. 16. Items totaling $11,000 taken from residence at 3216 Cornerstone Dr., Aug. 15. Door damaged at 7450 Canterbury Ct., July 26. Items taken from home at 7725 Carole Ln., July 27. Items taken from home at 6671 Emerald Dr., June 24. Items taken from home at 3808 Belleview Rd., July 25. Items taken from home at 2980 Douglas Dr., July 28.

Criminal mischief

House vandalized at 412 St. Jude Cir., Aug. 19. Car window smashed by cinder block at 4 New Uri Ave., Aug. 18. Lawn intentionally damaged at 14989 Cool Springs Blvd., Aug. 13. Door damaged at 7221 Dixie Hwy., July 26. Vehicle damaged at 1744 Tanglewood, July 10. Vehicle stolen at 8318 Dixie Hwy., July 24. Substances poured into gas tanks at 479 Rosebud Cr., July 26.

Criminal possession of a forged instrument Customer in possession of a forged check at US 42, Aug. 17.

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Electronic dictionary stolen at 10400 U.S. 42, June 22.

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Mestek, Inc. has announced that, due to the current economic condition, they will be closing their manufacturing facility in Florence. The remaining production activity will be moved to other Mestek plants over the next two months, primarily in Arkansas and Pennsylvania. The company will pro-

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The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig at 334-2175; Florence Police Chief Tom Szurlinski at 647-5420. Bad checks at 6418 Dixie Hwy., July 27.

Possession of a controlled substance

Two shoplifting suspects found to be in possession of heroin at 5000 Mall Rd., Aug. 16. Morphine in possession at 923 Edgehill Rd., July 9.

Terroristic threatening

Employee threatened over the phone at 14975 Walton-Verona Rd., Aug. 12.

Theft

Subject tried to steal merchandise from Kohl’s at 61 Spiral Dr., Aug. 18. Subject tried to steal from Remke’s at 6920 Burlington Pk., Aug. 17. Subject caught stealing gas from Speedway at 8699 U.S. 42, Aug. 12. Money taken from victim’s bank account at First Financial Bank at 7690 Mall Rd., July 22. Money missing from cash register at Road Ranger at 985 Burlington Pk., Aug. 17. Engagement ring taken from residence at 27 Stonegate Dr., Aug. 17. Items taken from store front displays at 10915 Dixie Hwy., Aug. 16. Items stolen from victim by his girlfriend at 10740 Calle Margarette Dr., Aug. 16. Victim’s bicycle taken from Kroger at 8825 U.S. 42, Aug. 3. Vending machine damaged at 8172 Mall Rd., July 27.

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Bad checks at 8459 U.S. 42, July 27. Employer’s check not deposited at 7911 Dream St., July 27. Vehicle stolen at 7100 Dixie Hwy., July 27. Shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., July 27. Vehicle stolen at 7639 Carole Ln., July 27. Identity stolen at 8012 E. Bend Rd., June 15. Items taken from construction site at Wood Run, June 24. License plate stolen at 6486 Rosetta Dr., July 6. Identity stolen at 10375 Riddles Run Rd., July 24. Money taken from restaurant at 2549 North Bend Rd., July 25. Items taken from vehicle at 40 Old Stephenson Mill Rd., July 26. Medication taken at 305 Mary Grubbs, July 27. Counterfeit money passed at 5985 Centennial Ct., July 27. Items taken from vehicle at 314 Maiden Ct., July 28.

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Christopher “Chris” DePaul Barth, 32, Hebron, died Sept. 22, 2009, in a vehicular accident in Fort Mitchell. He was self employed in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field. Survivors include his son, Jacob Barth; mother, Margaret “Peggy” Barth-Pelly of Hebron; father, Troy Barth of Hebron; stepmother, Andrea Barth of Hebron; sister, Charity Barth-Omosivwe of Burlington and grandmother, Mary Justice of Independence. Memorials: Jacob Barth Trust Fund, c/o First Financial Bank, 2652 North Bend Road, Hebron, KY 41048.

Gary Bates

Gary G. Bates, 58, of Walton, formerly of Grant County, died Sept. 18, 2009, at his home. He was a truck driver for M&K Express in Walton. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Kirk Bates of Walton; son, Christo-

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October 1, 2009 pher Bates of Erlanger; daughter, McKenna Bates of Walton; mother, LeaEtta Mercer, and step-father James Mercer of Erlanger; sister, Pam Barker of Milford, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, Corinth. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Dorothy Blank

Dorothy Vivian Bromwell Blank, 87, Florence, died Sept. 21, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Taylor Mill United Methodist Church in Taylor Mill. Her husband, William C. Blank, died in 1988. Survivors include her son, Chuck Blank; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill. Connley Brothers Funeral Home in Latonia handled the arrangements.

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Sarah Alice Bradford, 76, Elsmere, homemaker, died Sept. 20, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, John Bradford of Elsmere; daughters, Anita Bradford and Sharon Ross, both of Elsmere; sons, Rodney Bradford of Hebron, Christopher Bradford of Cincinnati, Paul Bradford and Mark Bradford, both of Elsmere; sisters, Rosella Weaver and Nancy Weaver, both of Elsmere; brother, Frank Weaver of Elsmere; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Jones, Simpson & Gee Funeral Home in Covington handled the arrangements.

Robert Cooper

Robert L. Cooper, 65, Big Bone, died Sept. 19, 2009, at his home. He was a mechanic for Greenlawn Bus Co. Survivors include his sons, Terry Cooper of Ludlow, Bobby Cooper of Big Bone and Larry Cooper of Waynesburg; daughter, Sherri Quinlan of Florence; sister, Carol Morris from Sanders; brother, Ollie Cooper of Union; half-brother, William Sowder of Georgia; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Belleview Bottoms Cemetery.

Robert Dippel

Robert S. Dippel, 91, Florence, died Sept. 24, 2009, at his home. He was a tool designer with Grumman Aviation and a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Earlene Dippel, died previously. Survivors include his son, Kenneth H. Dippel of Florence; daughters, Sally Bernard of Bellmore, N.Y., and Sheila Dippel of Florence; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Garden, Taylor Mill. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Robert Fey Sr.

Robert L. Fey Sr., 80, Florence, died Sept. 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a supervisor at Crescent Paper Tube, a Korean War Navy veteran, a member of St. Paul Church in Florence and a chief ranger with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife, Marielin Hinchey Fey; son, Robert Fey Jr. of Florence; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright. Stith Funeral Home in Florence handled the arrangements.

Robert Fuller Sr.

Robert J. Fuller Sr., 71, Florence, died Sept. 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a self-employed carpenter. His son, Robert J. Fuller Jr., died in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Humphrey Fuller of Florence; son, Floyd Fuller of Florence; sisters, Betty Fuller of Grant County and Gladys Owen of Indianapolis; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

Shelby Gibson

Shelby Kinman Gibson, 64, Florence, formerly of Grant County, died Sept. 23, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a waitress at Buffalo Wild Wings and Ground Round restaurants in Florence. Her parents, William J. Kinman and Alice Kathryn Hutton, and brother, Billy Ray Kinman, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Gibson; son, Adam Gibson of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, Londa Maher of Burlington; brothers, Charles Kinman of Sharonville, Ohio, and Richard Kinman of Dry Ridge, and five grandchildren. Burial was in Owenton I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Owenton. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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LaVerne Harthun

LaVerne M. Harthun, 77, Park Hills, a homemaker, died Sept. 21, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Harthun of Park Hills; daughters, Denise Sterling of Covington, Barbara O’Connell of Plano, Texas, Gina Corken of Edgewood, Susan Mahan of Ludlow and Becky Parks of Independence; sons, Steve Harthun of Union and Bob Harthun of Independence; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017; or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Chester Henry

Chester A. Henry, 86, of Norwood, Ohio, formerly of Ludlow, died Sept. 16, 2009, at Hospice of Cincinnati Western Hills. He worked for Amtrak Railroad, was a World War II Army veteran and member of both the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. His son, John A. Henry, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Robert Henry of Dry Ridge, David Henry of Erlanger, Terry Henry of Loomis, Calif., Michael Henry of Fort Thomas and Raymond K. Henry of Florence; daughters, Carolyn Kaufman and Diane Schnur, both of Cincinnati and Louann Elbracht of Indianapolis. Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home in Ludlow handled the arrangements. Memorials: Down Syndrome Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1128, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Alma Hitch

Alma Louise Hitch, 82, of Florence, formerly of Pendleton County, died Sept. 17, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was a nursing assistant at St. Luke Fort Thomas. Her husband, Robert L. Hitch, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Conda Abbott of Peachtree City, Ga.; son, Charles Hitch of McDonough, Ga. and Samuel Hitch of Fort Thomas; sister, Norma Cummins of Crittenden and Judy Lambert of Butler; seven grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Stith Funeral Home in Florence handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017 or Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children Inc., 10801 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40243.

Gloria Kerns

Gloria G. Kerns, 49, Florence, died Sept. 15, 2009, in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. She was a homemaker and member of Bethesda Community

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Agency for International Development in the Kennedy administration, was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Tiburon, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Evelyn McElroy; son; Stanley McElroy Jr. of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; Deborah Castles of Berkeley, Calif., Alice Callahan of Acton, Mass., and Susan Dunn of Saratoga, Calif.; sister, Emma Lou Rodgers of Erlanger; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials: Deacon’s Fund, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 240 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920.

Church in Independence and the R.C. Durr YMCA in Florence. Survivors include her mother, Janice Carpenter of Independence; sons, John Kerns of Florence and Christopher Kerns of Newport; halfbrothers, Chuck Carpenter of Covington, Lee Carpenter of Bellevue and Jerry Carpenter of Winchester; half-sister, Carolyn Campbell of Florence and one grandchild. Entombment was in Highland Cemetery Mausoleum in Fort Mitchell.

Lisa Lee

Lisa Lea Perkins Lee, 39, Independence, a homemaker, died Sept. 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Craig Lee of Burlington; mother, Bonnie Smith Ciliege and stepfather, John Ciliege, both of Independence; son, Jordan Lee of Independence; sister, Sherri Moore of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Stephen McCreary of Chatham, N.J., Trace McCreary of New York, Michael Ciliege of Florence, and John Ciliege of Minneapolis, Minn. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Drive, Suite 102, West Chester, OH 45069.

Stanley McElroy

Stanley Lee McElroy, 84, of Belvedere, Calif., formerly of Walton, died May 7, 2009, at his home. He worked for 36 years for IBM, served as deputy director of the

Clemons, and step-father, Sam Clemons of Florence; sisters, Chevetta Fitch of Burlington and Beverly Ann Calvert of Berry; brothers, Robert Myers of Maryland, Sam Clemons Jr. of Cincinnati, Michael Clemons of Union and Richard Clemons of Campbellsburg and three grandchildren. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger handled the arrangements. Memorials: University Hospital, Barrett Center for Cancer Prevention, Treatment & Research, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45267.

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Nancy Elizabeth Tritt Rossine, 55, Edgewood, died Sept. 2, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a financial analyst with Great American Insurance, a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park and active in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Foundation. Survivors include her husband, Tony Rossine of Edgewood; son, Michael Anthony Rossine of Lexington; daughter, Marissa Nicole Rossine of Edgewood; mother, Joan Cotter of Erlanger; father, Leon Tritt of West Melbourne, Fla.; brother, John Tritt of Naperville, Ill.; sisters, Susan Hammond of Moore Haven, Fla., and Joani Weller of Florence. Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Erlanger handled the arrangements Memorials: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Kimberly Sue Miller, 51, Florence, homemaker, died Sept. 26, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her son, Shawn Friedhoff of Florence, and three grandchildren. Services and burial are private and the convenience of the family. Cooper Funeral Home in Alexandria handled the arrangements.

William Myers Jr.

William L. “Bill” Myers Jr., 53, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., formerly of Florence, died Sept. 6, 2009, at his mother’s home. He was an Army veteran and a self-employed building contractor. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Patrick Myers of Lawrenceburg; daughters, Stacy Meece of Independence and Amber Myers of Lawrenceburg; son, Jayson Myers of Orlando, Fla.; mother, Liz

Joseph Schmitz III

Joseph “Jack” J. Schmitz III, 20, Indpendence, died Sept. 17, 2009, in Lubec, Maine. He was a student. Survivors include his mother, Maleah Hanser-Wright of Independence; brothers, Lucas Wright of Independence and Steven Schmitz of Florence; grandparents, Bonnie and Herb Phillips of Lubec, Maine, and Ray and Grace Hanser of Erlanger. Memorials: Joseph Jack Schmitz III Memorial Fund, c/o any U.S. Bank.

Ellen Schumann

Ellen Kenney Schumann, 71, Union, died Sept. 18, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a tax preparer for H&R Block. Survivors include her husband, Robert Schumann of Union; son, Robert Schumann Jr. of Walton; daughter, Kathryn Rowe of Weston, Mass.; brothers, L. Thomas Kenney of Cincinnati and James Kenney of Middleburg Heights, Ohio; sisters, Katherine Partanen of Cincinnati, Margaret Kenney and Elizabeth Kenney, both of Cincinnati. Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Erlanger handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Mable True

Mable True, 90, Butler, died Sept. 24, 2009, at her home. She was a factory worker for Disabled American Veterans in Cold Spring. Her husband, Herman True, died in 1977. Survivors include her daughters, Melinda Tate of Butler, Mariyn Neal of Florence, Susan Haynes, Phyllis Joseph, Helen Schultz and Barb True, all of Alexandria; brothers, Tim True of Shepherdsville and Jack True of Alexandria; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorials: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

Mayme Wainscott

Mayme C. Wainscott, 92, of Beavercreek, Ohio and formerly of Florence died Sept. 21, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio. She was a sales clerk at Shillito’s Department Store and a member of Florence Baptist Church in Florence. Her husband, Rev. Carl J. Wainscott, and daughter Marlene Gibbs, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Norma Davis of Beavercreek, Ohio and Susan Ousley of Marietta, Ga., sister Dorothy Peeno of Florence; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Memorials: Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mt. Zion Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Ruth Whitely

Ruth Ann Hornback Whitely, 72, of Winchester, Ohio, died Sept, 23, 2009, at Adams County Regional Hospital, Seaman, Ohio. She was a resident manager of CMC properties after working for the company for 17 years. Her parents, Ed and Amye Mae Hornback; brother, Chuck Hornback; sister, Debbie Roberts, and grandson, Kevin Ray, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Ed Ray of Winchester, Ohio; daughters, Brenda Bussel of Brooksville, April Hess of Indianapolis, Ind., Diana Ray of Lebanon, Ohio, and Brenda Ray of West Union, Ohio; sons, Edward Ray of South Salem, Ohio, and Eric Ray of Florence; brother, Roy Hornback of Tollesboro; sister, Norma Kearns of Carlisle and eight grandchildren. Burial was in Shannon Cemetery, Mayslick. Memorials: Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt.. Orab, Ohio 45154.

William Young

William R. Young, 51, Latonia, died Sept. 21, 2009, at his home. The Air Force veteran was a selfemployed mechanic. Survivors include his father, Billy Young of Florence; daughter, Christina Benner of Hamilton, Ohio; sisters, Sharon Wear of Florence and Deborah Young of Burlington; and five grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Monica Dunhoft, 27, of Burlington and Matthew Nelson, 26, of Burlington; Sept. 1. Julie Schwier, 67, of Florence and Larry Duncan, 67, of Williamstown; Sept. 2. Jacqueline Donnerberg, 20, of Florence and Dale Hacker, 22, of Florence; Sept. 2. Stephanie Carlisle, 23, of Hebron and Jason Turner, 29, of Hebron; Sept. 2. Sarah Coldiron, 23, of Burlington and Rollie Casson, 24, of Burlington; Sept. 3. Laci McClure, 22, of Walton and Ronnie Owens, 25, of Walton; Sept. 3. Amanda McPherson, 23, of Hebron and Adam Severns, 21, of Hebron; Sept. 3. Debra Sparks, 53, of Hebron and Gerald Dames, 45, of Hebron;

Sept. 3. Kyra Shaffer, 20, of Walton and Christopher Laupp, 23, of Walton; Sept. 3. Tara Bristol, 43, of Hebron and James Albert, 49, of Hebron; Sept. 4. Angela Frede, 25, of Florence and Anthony Brueggeman, 25, of Florence; Sept. 4. Nicole Tuchfarber, 23, of Hebron and Douglas Sukup, 24, of Hebron; Sept. 4. Judy Gripshover, 37, of Burlington and Richard Bowlin, 43, of Burlington; Sept. 4. Suzanne Wainscott, 60, of Burlington and Jeffrey St. Onge, 48, of Burlington; Sept. 4. Loan Lu, 25, of Hebron and Nguyen Phan, 26, of Hebron; Sept. 8. Margaret Steward, 30, of Hebron and

Dennis McCarthy, 30, of Hebron; Sept. 8. Jennifer Hagan, 25, of Florence and Andrew McClain, 30, of Florence; Sept. 8. Karen Rose, 48, of Walton and Gilbert Schmidt, 56, of Cincinnati; Sept. 9. Erica Brown, 18, of Walton and Jameson Oeffler, 18, of Walton; Sept. 9. Anchulee Koedsadab, 31, of Burlington and Robert Kelsay, 53, of Burlington; Sept. 9. Mia Hall, 41, of Florence and Michael Exeler, 51, of Florence; Sept. 9. Blair Andrew, 23, of Florence and Clayton Duvall, 25, of Florence; Sept. 9. Amanda Moore, 25, of Hebron and Derek Winebrenner, 28, of Hebron; Sept. 9.

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