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Mall Road project moves forward

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The Recorder wants to share photos of outstanding or unusual Halloween decorations. We’re inviting Boone County readers to send digital photos of your display for possible publication. In addition to your JPG photo, send your name, address and phone number. If any people are in the photo (not required), please identify. Send your photos, with Halloween in the subject line, to ndaly@nky.com. For questions, call Nancy Daly at (859) 578-1059.

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Stirring the pot

Shawn Carroll, master bean cooker for the Bean Bash for years, stirs the steaming pot of succulent beans Oct. 10 at the annual Bean Bash at Turfway Park.

The ball continues to roll for the renovation of Mall Road. Florence City Council agreed to allow Mayor Diane Whalen to make an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that puts the project into its design phase. Before the project could move forward, a resolution had to be passed by council. After passing it at the Oct. 6 special meeting, Whalen planned to drive to Frankfort to hand deliver the resolution. “You have to reinvest in your community,” Whalen said. The project will allow Mall Road to remain the retail hub of Northern Kentucky, she said. The project will be funded by the state, but overseen by the city and upon completion of the project the state road will revert back to a city-owned road. The project will likely move swiftly because no negotiating is needed, Whalen said. “There should be no need for right-of-way acquisition or utility relocation,” she said. The project will be done in two phases with the first phase covering the north end of the road ending before Thanksgiving 2010.

The project will be done in two phases with the first phase covering the north end of the road ending before Thanksgiving 2010. The second phase would finish the project between the spring of 2011 and Thanksgiving of 2011. The second phase would finish the project between the spring of 2011 and Thanksgiving of 2011. The schedule is intended to disrupt business as little as possible, a lesson learned from the Turfway Road project, Whalen said. “This is about allowing (businesses) to continue to do business,” she said. With the city overseeing the project, they’ll be better equipped to keep track of the contractor, Whalen said. “We are aware of what can happen when projects are delayed,” she said. With the design phase ready to begin, Whalen expects the next step is to put out construction bids. “We’re looking forward to the next phase,” said Council Member Mel Carroll.

Florence audit comes back clean By Justin B. Duke

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Upon closer look, Florence appears to be handling money well. Jim Sparrow of Rankin, Rankin & Co. presented a report of the audit his company did of the city of Florence for the 2009 fiscal year.

The city is handling its finances well, and bringing in more money than it is spending, Sparrow said. The city took revenue hits from licenses, permits, fines, forfeitures and interest, but still increased revenues $1.2 million from 2008. Expenses jumped 3.7 percent from the previous year in large

part because of economic development like the construction of the Children’s Advocacy Center and the installation of new turf at Champion Window Field. Even with the increase in expenses, the city was able to maintain a cash reserve, Sparrow said.

“It’s definitely validation that the things we’re doing are good,” said Mayor Diane Whalen. The audit covered everything the city has done with its money, and the news is good, she said. “He has seen we’re holding the line,” Whalen said.

Shattered boards boost scholarships By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Some sore knuckles may send some kids to college. Florence Taekwondo studio TriState ATA is hosting a board break-a-thon from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. As part of the American Taekwondo Association, Tri-State ATA will be joining studios from all over the country to raise money for the H.U. Lee Foundation, which provides scholarships for ATA students.

Tri-State ATA saw the board break-a-thon as an opportunity to show the community what the studio is about, said co-owner Kevin Rine. “We made a day of it,” Rine said. During the event, visitors can stop in for food, drinks and see some of the community outreach efforts the studio is doing. “Everybody works together,” Rine said. Once the board breaking begins, members will line up and see how many boards the group

can collectively break in one minute. So far, the studio has raised around $1,500. Rine is happy to see the way his students have taken ownership of the event. “It’s absolute excitement,” he said. Teams began designing T-shirts and thinking of creative ways to get other involved. For example, sponsors will get to keep broken boards signed by studio members. All of this has taken the board break-a-thon from an event that

Rine is organizing to one that everyone is doing, he said. “It’s not me anymore,” Rine said. Although the event is one that’s nationally organized, it ties in well with the studio’s desire to help the community, he said. “One of my goals is to become more involved in community programs,” Rine said. The break-a-thon will be at the Tri-State ATA studio at 8140 Dream St. For more information visit boonecountyata.com.

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A Glencoe man was shot at approximately 7:40 p.m. Oct. 9 while visiting friends at the Woodspring Apartment complex at 550 Mount Zion Road near Florence, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said. The victim answered a knock at the door of an apartment and a struggle hap-

pened between him and the man at the door. The suspect apparently shot the man who answered the door. The victim was sent to University Hospital in Cincinnati with reported non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was described as a white male, late teens to early 20s, some facial acne, ear-length dark

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greasy hair, heavyset, 5 feet 10 inches tall and an unknown tattoo on his upper right arm. He was wearing long baggy shorts and a light blue sleeveless T-shirt. He was brandishing a dark handgun. A red pickup trick was seen leaving the area after the shooting. Anyone with information should call the Boone County Sheriff’s Department at 3342175 or Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040.

Vehicle grant

Florence Police were awarded a grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for the purchase of a rapid response field vehicle. The department hoped to buy a SWAT van this year, but the new vehicle will serve SWAT purposes along with other emergency uses.

The $112,500 grant covers 25 percent of the cost of the vehicle.

Extension crafts show

The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service has its 12th annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Ellis Cooperative Extension Center, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Proceeds from lunch and table rental will be donated to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research in the name of Rebecca Page Brooker. She was the Boone County Extension home economics agent from 1989-98. For more information, call Linda Padgett at 384-3912.

Dog walk

The Howl-o-ween Dog Walk is 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct.

24, at Boone County’s dog park located next to EnglandIdlewild Park on Idlewild Road in Burlington. The walk benefits the county’s mobile adoption unit. A $5 minimum donation is required to participate. It’s $3 per class to take part in the costume contests. Prizes will be given for smallest dog, largest dog, youngest dog and oldest dog. A special prize will be given for the most donated. Registration is from 10-11 a.m.

Chili cookoff

The city of Union hosts a chili cookoff fundraiser for the Union Community Building 511 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Union Community Building on Old Union Road. A ghost story will be told around a bonfire around 10 p.m. It’s $10 to enter a slow cooker with chili. The chili

with the most money collected will be the winner. Other food and drinks will be sold too. For more information, visit www.cityofunionky.org, e m a i l unioncityevents@insightbb.co m or call 384-1511.

Free hayride

Republican Boone County commissioner candidate James Bozman sponsors a free hayride for the public 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Kinman Farms in Burlington. Residents will be able to meet Bozman. Contributions will be accepted and campaign materials will be distributed. Bozman is running for the District 3 seat currently held by Republican Terri Moore who has said she plans to seek re-election next year.

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Protesting at rally

Tom and Joyce Dooley of Florence hold signs Oct. 10 at the Northern Kentucky Tea Party’s Take Back America Rally at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington.

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Trying her luck

Abbie Dellacave, 7, of Florence tries her hand at Plinko, one of the games offered at the Bean Bash to amuse the young people. Sean Vickers, 13, of Covington, and his troop volunteer at the event which took place Oct. 10 at Turfway Park.

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fits are hoping to give Jami Martin Reed and her family the chance to spend time together at Walt Disney World in Florida. Reed was a member of Boone County High School’s girls basketball team that went to the state semifinals in 1998. But she’s been fighting cancer for three years now. “She’s been a trooper through the whole thing. ... If there was ever a poster person for cancer and battling it, it would be Jami,” said Jerry Reed, Jami’s father-in-law. Jami and Jerry’s son Jason were high school sweethearts. The married couple have a daughter named Sophia who is in the first grade at Erpenbeck Elementary in Florence. Jami was diagnosed with breast cancer not too long after her 26th birthday. The cancer has spread to her liver and brain. It’s developed into ovarian cancer, too. Tina Reed, Jami’s mother-in-law, said Jami is amazing and she has never faltered. “Her demeanor is ‘I’m going to beat this. I’m going

Jason, Jami and Sophia Reed are shown here at the 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. to be here,’” Tina said. The first benefit is 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Turfway Park in Florence. The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Children are free. There will be drinks, food and music. A silent

auction includes autographed Bengals items, furniture, Bengals tickets, jewelry and more. A spaghetti dinner is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Boone County High School in Florence. The cost is $5

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5/3 worker faces ID theft charge

Thirteen students from Boone County have been named Sen. Jeff Green Scholars. Students earn this designation by achieving a 4.0 grade point average all four years of high school and scoring at least a 28 composite on the ACT. The title honors the late state Sen. Jeff Green of Mayfield, who served in the Kentucky General Assembly from 1992 to 1997. Local students who earned this prestigious designation are: Zachary Johnson of Boone County High School; Cassandra Ernstes and Kimberly of Conner High School; Jonathan Nguyen and Natalie Smith of Ryle High School; Sean Connolly, Andrew Linkugel and Maya Pillai of St. Henry District High School; and Alexandra Farrell, Joseph Glavan, Krisiten Guevara, Andrea Kirchner and Kayal Kromer of Walton-Verona High School. “My congratulations go to these hardworking and deserving students for this tremendous academic accomplishment,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “A strong education system builds the foundation for students to be successful in college and beyond, and I am grateful for the dedication and support of the faculty, administrators and the parents who helped these students succeed. I know they are proud of them today.” As Sen. Jeff Green Scholars, these students are eligible for at least $2,500 a year in Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) awards. KEES awards are funded by net Kentucky lottery proceeds and may be used at most colleges and universities in Kentucky. Students may access their KEES account information at www.kheaa.com by setting up a Zip Access account. For more information about KEES, write to KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602-0798; call (800) 928-8926, extension 7394; e-mail kees@kheaa.com; or visit www.kheaa.com.

iff’s deputies searched Carver’s condominium in the 1000 block of Crossbow Court in Florence and charged him with theft of the identity of another. While searching the condo, authorities also found DVD’s suspected to contain child pornography, Schierberg said. Carver’s partner, Roy Frederick Scholtes, 50, was charged with three counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance with a minor. Schierberg said he also noticed the Web site registration for Carver’s Web site. On the site, Carver says he offers psychic medium and

spiritual consulting services over the telephone or inperson using tarot cards, numerology charts, rune stones, and a pendulum. Sessions are $140. He also says he helps solve crimes and missing person’s cases. Carver writes on the site that he has “been granted insight” to several tragedies in his life including the murder of a friend and the death of his brother. “I am not a fortune teller or gypsy,” he writes. “I am a highly trained and gifted sentient that has been blessed and has the responsibility to help those in need.” Kentucky News Service

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spokeswoman Stephanie Honan. “We believe this to be an isolated incident,” she said. Carver, 43, is now on administrative leave, she said. Honan would not say how long Carver worked at the branch. Kenton County Police say the identity theft occurred last month and was reported by the victim, who lives in Kenton County. Detective Andrew Schierberg said he could not reveal how police traced the identity theft to Carver, but added that no money was stolen from the victim. On Oct. 7, Kenton County Police and Boone Sher-

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Ryle hosting first band competition

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

The Ryle band is ready to toot its horn by letting others toot theirs. The school is hosting the firstever Tournament of Bands Saturday, Oct. 17. This is the first band competition the school has ever hosted. “Our director, Matt Carron, has always wanted to host a competition here. When the artificial turf was put in at the Borland Stadium on the Ryle campus last summer, he felt now would be a great time to utilize it for a competition,” said competition chairperson Katie Smith. The competition is planned to become an annual event to serve as a fundraiser for the Ryle band, Smith said. “We have a lot of dedicated

parents willing to put in hours of time and money to make sure this event is a money maker for our program,” she said. With 23 bands coming in and a performance by the Indianapolisbased Marion University band, fundraising shouldn’t be a problem, Smith said. Hosting a multi-school competition is the huge step for Ryle’s advancing program, she said. “This just shows the commitment that our director, staff and students put in, as well as the parents,” Smith said. In the last five years, Ryle’s band jumped from a little over 40 students to 106 this year. Hosting a major competition is a natural evolution for such a rapidly growing program, Smith said. “We are very proud of our school and want to show it off,” she said.

Bond crowned

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Hannah Bond was elected homecoming queen last weekend at the Boone County High School game versus Campbell County.

Kumon Center hosts book drive, open house

Mann Elementary students Hannah Merritt and Ally Creech.

Mann Elementary students Julia Harrison and Maggie Cook.

Twin Day Students enjoy Twin Day at Mann Elementary Sept. 25. It was the second spirit day of the year at the school. PROVIDED

Mann Elementary students Mackenzie Wren and Ashley Couch.

Mann Elementary students Zach Wreidt and Andrew Park.

Mann Elementary students Mariko Tanaka and Chiaya Hara.

AP class participation on the rise

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Boone County students are getting a jump on college more than ever. Last year 666 students from the district took Advanced Placement (AP) courses and tests, up more than 300 from four years ago and more than 200 from last year. AP courses are college-level classes taken in high school that offer and exam at the end of the

year. If students score a three or better on a five-point scale, they qualify for college credit in that course. Although the classes are harder, many students are taking more than one AP class a year. More than 1,000 tests were taken by the 666 students last year with an average score of 2.81. The average score was down .22 from last year, but that doesn’t mean students are missing out, said Superintendent Randy Poe. “The children who took those

tests benefited from higher standards,” Poe said. Because students can earn college credit from AP classes, many students and parents are excited to participate to save money, said Assistant Superintendent for Learning Support Services Karen Chesser. Aside from economic benefits, AP courses offer students a sneak peek at college, Chesser said. “It’s like taking college courses while you still have the support,” she said.

Without demanding courses in the later high school years, students develop “senioritis” – taking the final year of school easy, Poe said. “We’ve got to change that culture,” he said. AP courses give seniors a reason to work hard, Poe said. And success in AP courses usually leads to greater success on the ACT test, a standard metric used for college acceptance and scholarships, Chesser said.

In honor of National Book Month this October, the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Florence will host a monthlong book drive and open house on Saturday, Oct. 24. The public is asked to drop off new or gently used hard-cover children’s books which will be donated to the Shirley Mann Elementary School in Union. The open house is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Florence, located at 8170 Mall Road. Each person who donates a book during the open house will receive a gift while supplies last. The open house includes an overview of the Kumon program, free placement testing for children and light refreshments. “We encourage families to come out and celebrate books,” said Lekha Nair, instructor and director of the Kumon center. “Daily reading is an important family activity that also is fun and engaging.” Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that unlocks the potential of children by motivating them to achieve more on their own. To RSVP for the open house or for more information about the book drive, call 859-746-0007. Books may be dropped after between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Oct. 31.

Transylvania comes to N. Ky. on Nov. 17 Transylvania University will hold an information night for prospective students and their parents in the Northern Kentucky area from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Hilton-Cincinnati Airport. Attendees will talk with some of Transylvania’s students, professors, staff and graduates. Learn about Transy’s academic programs, student activities, and scholarship and financial aid opportunities. For more information, call the admissions office at (800) 8726798 or register online at http://www.transy.edu/admissions.

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tary ID and get in for free. (Only the person with the military ID gets in for free.) There will be members of the armed services present for demonstrations and prizes for the kids to win.

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Campbellsville University has announced the academic scholarship recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year. John McDermond and Rachel Szabo of Florence are both recipients of an academic scholarship. McDermond is the son of John and Lori McDermond and a 2006 graduate of Boone County High School. Szabo is the daughter of

SCHOOL NOTES Potter is honored

The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Shanna Potter from Florence has been named an All-American Scholar. The USAA has established the All-American Scholar Award Program to offer deserved recognition to

superior students who excel in the academic disciplines. The All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3 or higher grade point average. Only scholars selected by a school instructor, counselor or other qualified sponsor are accepted. Shanna Potter, who attends R.A. Jones Middle School, was nominated for

this honor by Melissa Stolz. Potter will appear in the AllAmerican Scholar Yearbook which is published nationally. Potter is the daughter of Josh and Jamie Potter of Florence. The grandparents are Darlene Rich of Walton and Isaac Potter and Sherry Tucker of Florence.

Tom and Barb Szabo. Scholarship awards are based upon a students ACT or SAT score combined with their GPA and class rank. For information on the school, visit www.campbellsville.edu.

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rence has released the Dean’s List for the summer terms. The following students achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 and thus achieving the honor and privilege of being placed on the Dean’s List for the first summer term: The following students

were honored Mary Brown, Janice Cain, Timothy Collins, Randa Elmore, Desjuana Jackson, David Lucas, Shawna Nabors, Jennifer Parker, Erica Sano and Andrea Sizemore all of Florence. For information on National College, visit www.national-college.edu.

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- We are celebrating the National Book Month in October with a Book Donation Drive. Please donate hard cover children’s books to help a local school. All your book donations will be handed over to the librarian at Shirley Mann Elementary School in Union KY on the day of the Open House.

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• St. Henry High School beat Bishop Brossart 25-7, 25-12. • Ryle High School beat Boone County 21-25, 25-18, 25-16, Oct. 5. • St. Henry High School beat Louisville Presentation 25-16, 25-22, Oct. 6. St. Henry advances to 18-8 with the win. • Ryle beat Dixie Heights 25-8, 25-12, Oct. 6. Ryle advances to 14-20 with the win. • Boone County High School beat Dixie Heights High School 25-20, 25-17, Oct. 8. Boone advances to 11-23 with the win. • Walton-Verona High School beat Trimble County 25-14, 22-25, 25-18, Oct. 8. Walton advances to 8-15 with the win.

This week in soccer

• St. Henry High School boys beat Lexington Sayre 32, Oct. 5, in the All A semifinal at Frankfort. St. Henry beat Murray 3-2 in the final. Ryan Anderson, Michael Reiger and Dominic Pallazzo scored St. Henry’s goals. St. Henry is 10-5-1 with the win. • Ryle High School boys beat Conner High School 5-1, Oct. 6. DIllon McConvey scored two goals and Daisuke Imai, Tyrus Sciarra and Patrick Weber each scored one goal. • Ryle boys shut out Grant County 2-0, Oct. 7. Ryle’s Matt See made five saves. Tyrus Sciarra scored the two goals. Ryle advances to 12-42 with the win. • Boone County High School girls shut out Holmes High School 10-0, Oct. 7.

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Rebels, Cougars pick up key wins By James Weber

five touchdowns. He also rushed for 72 yards. The TDs were to Anthony Boden, Michael Gill, Austin Pugh, Brady Fogle and Taylor Miller. Fogle had 85 yards receiving on the night, Boden 73 and Miller 61. The Texas Twins of Pugh and Huston Dockery also had TD runs, helping Conner to a 34-12 halftime lead. Eric Champ, Brandon Ernstes and Wes Walters had interceptions for Conner.

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Boone County picked up its second district win of the year with a 26-3 win at Cooper Oct. 9. On a muddy track caused by constant rain in the previous 24 hours, the Rebels improved to 3-4, 2-1 in the local 6A district. The Rebels are tied with Conner and Ryle for second place behind first-place Simon Kenton (3-0). Boone hosts Simon Kenton Oct. 16 and plays at Ryle Oct. 23. A win in either game would clinch a playoff spot. Cooper (2-5, 0-3) hosts Campbell County Oct. 16 and Conner Oct. 23 to finish district play. The Jaguars need to win both games to have any chance of making the playoffs. When they met Friday, Boone senior tailback Charles Quainoo rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns to go over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. His 83-yard TD jaunt gave Boone a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Quainoo has 1,150 yards and 11 scores this year. Jordan Oppenheimer also had a TD run for Boone and 77 yards overall. Dvontae Bradley returned to the Cooper lineup after an injury and rushed for 135 yards.

This week in cross country

• St. Henry boys finished second in the Diocesan Championships at Villa Madonna, Oct. 6, with a score of 44. St. Henry’s Armand Frigo was third at 16:30.30, and Brendan Dooley was fourth at 16:38.08. Finishing first was Covington Catholic with 37. Villa Madonna was third at 73. Bishop Brossart was fourth at 83 and Holy Cross was fifth at 122. • St. Henry girls finished first in the Diocesan Championships at Villa Madonna, Oct. 6, with a score of 28. St. Henry’s Maria Frigo was first at 18:33.79. Hinken was third at 19:33.

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Boone County’s Jordan Oppenheimer drags defenders with him as he gets into the endzone for a 8-yard touchdown run.

NewCath 38, Holy Cross 21

The Holy Cross Indians will need to get back to playing disciplined football as they aim to bounce back from a 38-21 loss to Class 2A dist r i c t rival Newp o r t Central Catholic. The Indians dropped the district opener to the Thoroughbreds on Friday, Oct. 9. Defensive breakdowns hurt the Indians in the loss to the Thoroughbreds. NewCath piled up 376

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Dvontae Bradly of Cooper High School tries to break free of a tackle during the rain soaked game against Boone County.

yards rushing, most coming on cutbacks after it looked like the Indians had the ballcarrier stopped. Quarterback Brady Hightchew led the way with 217 yards on 25 carries. Running back Chris Kelly added 159 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries. The Indians scored first, on a one-yard run by Brayson Smith. The ’Breds then reeled off 31 unanswered points. After Kelly tied the game at 7 with his first touchdown run, Hightchew connected on a 39-yard scoring pass to Brian Doyle. The ’Breds took advantage of a blown pass coverage by the Indians. Quarterback Markel Walker tried to lead a comeback for the Indians in the fourth quarter. He threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Josh Jasper and rushed for a 38-yard score, but it was too little, too late. Holy Cross hosts Lloyd on Friday, Oct. 16, with a chance to improve to 4-4 on the season and notch the program’s first district win of the season.

Conner 47, Campbell County 12

The Cougars won their second straight game and

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Cooper’s AJ Branch runs the ball upfield in the first quarter against Boone County.

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are now 7-1, 2-1 in the local 6A district. Conner finishes its regular season with two road games against school district rivals, playing at Ryle Oct. 16 and Cooper Oct. 23. Conner is locked in a threeway tie for second place in the district with Boone and Ryle. Against Campbell, senior quarterback Nick West threw for 266 yards and

Bishop Brossart 21, Walton-Verona 15

The Bearcats suffered a tough loss as they were looking for their first-ever district victory in the local Class 1A ledger. W-V (1-6, 0-3) plays at Dayton Oct. 16 and at Ludlow Oct. 23. The Bearcats will have to win at least one of those games to have a chance at making the playoffs in their first year of eligibility. Against Brossart, Andrew Baumgartner had a TD run and Nolan Daugherty threw a TD pass to Trent Eschan.

Simon Kenton 49, Ryle 29

The Raiders lost in their live television experience on Fox Sports Net, losing to the Pioneers in a key 6A district game. Ryle is tied for second place in the local 6A district with 2-1 records with Conner and Boone County. Ryle hosts Conner this Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m., then host Boone County Oct. 23. Ryle trailed 22-0 at halftime but mounted a furious rally in the second half. Conner Hempel threw for two touchdown passes and ran for one from the quarterback position. Running back Kiefer Eubank scored three touchdowns. The Raider defense allowed 565 yards to SK mostly from the feet of quarterback Chad Lawrence (187 yards) and tailback Miles Simpson (275).

St. Henry ready for postseason wins By James Weber jweber@nky.com

It may not have been their last home game, but Senior Night was still a special one for the St. Henry boys’ soccer team. The Crusaders beat Campbell County 2-0 on a wet and muddy field Oct. 10 to end the regular season 11-6-1. They return to their home pitch this week with their season on the line Thursday, Oct. 15, in the 17th District Tournament. St. Henry will play either Conner or Cooper in a semifinal at 6 p.m., with the winner facing either Boone County or Ryle 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The Camel win was St. Henry’s seventh shutout of the season. “We played really well,” senior Chris Rieger said. “The field conditions weren’t the best, but we did our job. Our next goal is to win the region.”

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St. Henry senior Eric Koking kicks the ball during the Crusaders’ 2-0 win over Campbell County Oct. 10. Seniors notched all the scoring in the game. Chris Elmlinger had both goals for the Crusaders, one coming midway through the first half, the other seconds before the game ended. The first came on an assist by senior Ryan Anderson, the second from Evan Koking.

“I was just hoping for a win,” Elmlinger said. “It was a nice assist by Evan. We had a great game.” Koking, who has split time with Nick Smith in goal this season, played forward in the second half after starting as goalkeeper in the first, and notched his first career assist.

The Crusaders were a week removed from winning the All “A” state tournament. They beat Murray in penalty kicks in the championship game Oct. 4. “That was our first main goal, to win that,” Rieger said. “We hadn’t won that in a while. It was only our first goal of the season. Now we want to go through districts and region and then go to state.” “We came from behind in the finals and that really built our confidence,” Elmlinger said. Rieger was the most valuable player in the All “A” tournament. Seniors Jake Hils and Tyler Farrer were also all-tournament picks, as was junior Jesse Zilio. Other seniors are Alex Kraft and Dominic Palazzo. “They have all really come together for the team,” head coach Steve Hahn said. “They’re a team that is really there for each other.”

Rieger and Anderson enter the postseason with a team-high six goals apiece. Elmlinger and Zilio have five. Zilio leads the squad with nine assists. The boys’ team joined the All “A” party started by the St. Henry girls’ team, who rolled to its second straight state title. The Crusaders beat St. Patrick 10-0 Oct. 4 to repeat as champs, and took a 16-1 record into the postseason. The lone loss was 2-1 to Notre Dame, top-ranked in the state, Sept. 23. St. Henry has allowed six goals all season. Libby Leedom enters the tourney with 23 goals and Abby Janszen 22. Janszen was MVP in the All “A”. Senior Carolynne Felix, junior Taylor Gamm and senior Kaysie Worley were also all-tournament picks. St. Henry was set to play Cooper or Conner Oct. 14 at home. The district final is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

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Mixing historical fact with ghoulish details in Petersburg Trying to interest the public in the value of preserving historic sites while the nation is undergoing serious financial difficulties presents a challenge to those in the field of historic preservation. Even though the Boone County Historic Preservation Board has faced this problem, it has managed to create some interest in the value of maintaining historic structures and sites. During October of the past two years, the board has joined with the Boone County Public Library to put a different spin on the concept of preservation by blending historical fact with tales of ghosts and mysteries. In October 2007 and 2008, the two groups teamed up to provide evening tours of Burlington. “Burlington Ghosts & Mysteries Tours” highlighted various historic buildings in Burlington and provided background information about the buildings as well as a description of the mysterious occurrences that often took place within them. The profits from these tours went toward preserving the Old Burlington Cemetery. This fall, however, the annual ghost walk has been moved to Petersburg to draw attention to the history of the town and some of its buildings. By researching the background of significant homes and sites, Bridget Striker, local history librarian, together with her staff and several Northern Kentucky University students have uncovered some of the mysteries and disasters that have taken place in the town. They have prepared a Petersburg Ghost Walk for three consecutive Fridays in October: Oct. 16, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. During the tour, participants will be escorted to the A.B. Parker House, circa 1886, on Main Street where rumors have been whispered about a little ghost boy who plays marbles in the first floor closet. A.B. Parker, a wealthy and well-known member of the community in the 19th century, did not have children who died young. Who then is this child? Another significant home is the c. 1840 Loder House on Front Street. Lewis Loder ran the house as a tavern in its heyday. In his diaries, Loder documented daily

life in Petersburg from 1857 to 1903. The house has fallen on hard times in recent years and has experienced some turnover in ownership. Is M. Patricia there tragedy Fox, Chair that lingers in Loder's Boone Lewis home or is it just County a coincidence of Historic misfortune? Preservation Further down Review Board on Front Street, those who take the tour will learn about the history and tragedies of the Petersburg Distillery, once the most productive whiskey distillery in Kentucky before it was dismantled in the 1910s. Guides will also share the prehistory of the town which is built on the site of a Fort Ancient Indian community dating to from about AD 1200 to AD 1600. These people buried their loved ones within the village. As a result, many burials exist under the homes and streets of Petersburg. In 2004, a cemetery of Fort Ancient people was documented on Front Street. Blending the history of a community and its homes with mysterious events has proven to generate interest and promote the value of preservation. Members of the library, the Preservation Board, and P.I.N.K (Paranormal Investigators of Northern Kentucky) have joined forces to provide a provocative tour of Petersburg that will entice the curious with unusual tales. After all, who doesn't like a good ghost story? For more information and to register for a Petersburg Ghost Tour, please visit www.bcpl.org/lhg. The Boone County Historic Preservation Review Board meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the public. For more information about Historic Preservation in Boone County please contact the Review Board at 859-334-2111 or mbecher@boonecountyky.org. The Review Board is online at www.boonecountyky.org/pc.

CHATROOM Last week’s question

Ohio has early voting. Do you think Kentucky should also allow early voting? “Yes! The Bluegrass state seems to be behind on many things.” Duke “We should have used this a long, long time ago. What a great incentive to get people to register and out to vote. Come on Kentucky, get with the program!” Florence “I think anything that will assist legitimate voter turnout is a good idea.” Rabbit Hash “No. As time passes, issues change. Early voting may cause someone to cast a vote they regret after more information is known.” G.G.

Next week’s question Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. “I think early voting would be helpful to someone who might have to work or have an appointment. It is available now for someone who will be out of town and to the poll workers who won’t be working in their own precinct to go to the county clerk’s office and cast their ballot before Election Day.” G.H. “No!”

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Boone County Schools Superintendent Randy Poe welcomed State Sen. Ken Winters, R-Murray, and State Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, to Stephens Elementary in Burlington on Sept. 15. The visit was part of a tour to five Boone County schools that Schickel, Boone County's state senator, invited Winters to attend. Winters, in his role as Senate Education Committee chair, studied the overcrowding issues affecting many of Boone County Schools. The pair also visited Cooper High School, Conner High School, Florence Elementary School and the Alternative Center for Learning (ACE) School.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Make market-based healthcare reform a reality

When President Obama recently mentioned that one big insurer controlled 96 percent of the market in a just one state, a collective (and very loud) gulp went down the throats of insurance industry executives. You see, this domination of the small group market, where small businesses are forced to buy insurance, drives costs up at an unsustainable rate. So, the secret is out, but the question is – will the insurers fess up. As the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business/Kentucky, I hear firsthand from small business owners about their ever-increasing costs and lack of choices. But, the proof is in the pudding, or in this case the Government Accountability Office’s research. According to the GAO (February 2009), 96 percent of Kentucky’s small group health insurance market is controlled by the five large insurers, with Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky writing nearly half of all policies. Yes, there are 1,300 health insurance providers in the United States, but the vast majority of them aren’t doing business in Kentucky. Why not? Because state-regulated healthcare for small business has become a virtual monopoly for big insurance. Small business owners and their employees have been crushed under this model, while companies like Anthem and a few others have flourished under it. We are in new times, however. Congress is considering reforms that would allow small businesses to shop for health insurance like each of us buys our car insurance and groceries. A transparent exchange would spur badly needed competition, help contain rising costs, increase pool size and keep big insurance honest. I urge your readers to encourage our members of Congresss to make meaningful market-based healthcare reform a reality. Tom Underwood National Federation of Independent Business Frankfort

Be responsible

The Cooper FFA chapter participated in Trash for Cash with Boone County Solid Waste Management on Sept. 3. Sixteen volunteers from the organization picked up litter along Longbranch, a 3-mile stretch of road in Union.

Through hard labor and a team effort, we were able to accomplish our purpose. We did not realize how big of a problem litter had become in our county until we picked up other people’s garbage from along the road side including bottles, gloves, car parts and accessories, and other items. Littering is extremely bad for the environment and we believe that people should be responsible enough to clean up after themselves. If we work together as our organization did in September, we can create a cleaner community for everyone. Brittany Gonzalez, Reporter Cameron White, Adviser FFA Cooper High School Longbranch Road Union

Gained greater understanding

We recently had the great opportunity to participate in the Boone County Trash for Cash program. We were delighted to have this opportunity. This helps our baseball program and helps keep the county clean now and for our future team members. We started out on narrow terrain with an adjoining creek. We were able to bag several bags of trash from near the roadway and keep several trash items from flowing into our waterways. The lesson of doing, volunteering if you will, and the lesson of actually accomplishing the cleaning of the areas did not go unnoticed. The greater impact may be that the group of young men may understand the lasting impact of taking care of our surroundings as well as they take care of the baseball field. Many of these young participants will soon be driving the roads of Boone County and will have a greater understanding of keeping our county clean. Shawn Carroll Blackstone Drive Florence

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As you are driving along on a Boone County roadside, have you ever seen the sign “Trash for Cash in Progress” with people in orange vests, gloves, trash grabbers and a garbage bag and wonder what that was all about? Your group can get involved by calling Boone County. The county provides all the supplies that your

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group will need. You simply gather your group and head out to clean the designated streets given to you by Boone County. Our youth group met at church at 8:30 a.m., filled out paperwork, handed out the supplies, went over the “garbage guidelines,” broke into small groups and completed our mission by 12:30 p.m. We cleaned the Belleview Bottoms area and I must say, we have a very clean community. We had great weather this time but in the past we have had to deal with some heat so it is best to choose the fall or spring for your event. I would recommend this program to any group that is wanting to do mission work, within our own community and at the same time earn some cash. Mickey Martin Coral Drive Hebron

A ‘nasty’ life lesson

In order for our community to become a cleaner place, we need to start taking responsibility for the actions our generations have been taking. We are just destroying our environment. At times I don’t even like picking up my own trash, let alone the trash of other people who are too indolent to throw it away in trash cans. Trash cans are well provided in every community and we need to use them. My youth group and I picked up 3 miles of trash. It might not sound like much even with 13 people participating. There was so much litter we collected a total of 26 bags. The street I was on was Winning Colors Drive; it is 0.37 of a mile of road. On that street of road alone, we collected seven bags of trash. Most of the trash was from White Castle and the other food chain restaurants on that road. Although I enjoyed picking up the trash to better my community, it was nasty to see how much there really was. This taught me a life lesson that everything you do can have a greater outcome then just what you see now. Imagine if every person took a day to pick up a half mile of trash or more, or better yet everyone takes time to put their own garbage in the trash. What a difference that would make in our communities. Chelsea Williams The Gathering Place Church Dixie Highway Florence

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throwing, salt making and more. Admission on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, is $5 for adults, $3 for children and $4 for senior citizens. The festival is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

School field trips are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. For more information, call the park at 384-3522. School groups should preregister by contacting the park.

Moore says campaign has $100K By Paul McKibben pmckibben@nky.com

Republican Boone County Commissioner Cathy Flaig’s campaign for judgeexecutive raised a little under $14,000 during the third quarter but she still trails GOP incumbent Gary Moore by a wide margin in terms of campaign cash. The Flaig campaign’s most recent campaign finance report shows her with an ending balance of $31,155.22, raising $13,708. She said she knows the economy is terrible and expected money to be hard to obtain. She said she’s getting a little at a time and she’s getting a lot of benefactors but small amounts.

“Money’s always an obstacle that’s hard to obtain but if people are willing to give me this kind of money this far out, I feel like when it gets closer ... I’ll be fine,” she said. Moore didn’t have to file quarterly reports this year. That’s because he kept his account open. His next reports are due Nov. 12 of this year and April 16, 2010, 32 days before the primary. Moore said his campaign has approximately $100,000 on hand. His campaign has a fundraiser scheduled for Nov. 4 at the Airport Marriott in Hebron. He said his campaign hopes to have a fundraising advantage over Flaig in this election.

“We have just been very blessed with people that have contributed so far and we’re already finding with the upcoming event that more people are getting on board,” he said. Flaig said she has at least three more fundraisers scheduled. Moore said his campaign didn’t do any fundraising in the third quarter but had a June fundraiser. He said after Nov. 4 there will be future events. So far Flaig and Moore are the only candidates who have announced they are running for judge-executive. Moore was first elected in 1998. Flaig was elected commissioner the same year.

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Children at Skidaddles have many toys and activities, among which is a life-sized pony. Pictured are Tate Cordrey, 3, and Travis Steiber, 2, both of Union, on the pony, and Laila Jackson, 2, of Walton, and Lauren Kovich, 2 of Florence.

Skidaddles great for parents By Patricia A. Scheyer Community Recorder Contributor

Skidaddles is an hourly childcare facility, a blessing for parents in the Northern Kentucky area. “I thought we needed part-time child care in the area that would allow flexibility,” said Tiffany Sams, who created Skidaddles along with her husband, Mike. “We didn’t want contracts, or paying for when our children weren’t there. Our place is hourly – you only pay when your child is there, only when you need it.” Whenever parents have an appointment, or need a little time, Skidaddles provides care and entertainment for children ages 12 months to 12 years at their facility on Bankers street, off Houston Road behind Macaroni Grill. “We do full-time care,

preschool, and we have themed weekend parties for children whose parents who want a date night,” said Becki Cordrey, manager of Skidaddles. “We are open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and if you participate in the theme, you can get a reduction in your rate.” The rates are reasonable – $8 an hour for one child, $12 for two and $15 for three. The rooms are bright, and clean, and contain all kinds of activities for different age children. They also have a fenced in yard for outside play, replete with swings and climbing apparatus. “And we do birthday parties,” said Cordrey. “Come in and see for yourself.” The number for Skidaddles is 859-647-PLAY, and the Web site is www.skidaddles.com.

THINGS TO DO Howl-o-Ween

The city of Independence will have its Howl-o-Ween event this Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. in Memorial Park in front of the senior center. The event includes an exotic petting zoo, a silent auction, a magic show and a pet parade. You can register your pet at 12:30 p.m. for the costume contest/parade for $5 at the amphitheater. For more information, visit www.cityofindependence.org or call 356-5302.

Haunted tour

Hear stories about famous ghosts and haunted locations in the area with Ride the Ducks’ Haunted Tours. The 60-minute tour is available at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until Nov. 1.

Tours depart from Newport on the Levee and will consist of approximately 15 minutes on the water and 45 minutes on the streets of Newport and Cincinnati. Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for children. To pre-order tickets, call 815-1439. For more information, visit newportducks.com.

Shop for a cause

There is a good reason to shop this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Macy’s in the Florence Mall. Customers will be able to benefit various charities by buying a $5 shopping pass. Shoppers that buy the pass will receive exclusive allday savings storewide on a wide assortment of merchandise and an extra-special offer for selected departments.

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World War II veteran Jim Brown, who was involved in the D-Day invasion, stands in front of a wall with awards he has accumulated, mostly from the war.

Hebron man recalls horrors of D-Day By Patricia A. Scheyer

Community Recorder Contributor

Jim Brown might be 90 years old, but with the right encouragement and his son Bart to prompt him, he can remember what happened on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, commonly known as D-Day. Brown was away from home for approximately two years, a small portion of his life, but it was such an intense experience, he will never forget, and the memory should not fade. D-Day was the Allied invasion of Normandy and was a turning point in World War II. Brown, a Hebron resident, was born in 1919 in Idlewild in Boone County where his grandfather had a blacksmith shop. He moved to Bromley when he was about 8. The youngest of four, Brown attended Ludlow High School, where he was captain of both the football and basketball teams. He got a job at Newport Steel, and at the time they were manufacturing bullets for the war. “I didn’t think I would be drafted, because my job was very important, PATRICIA A. SCHEYER/CONTRIBUTOR but the boss’s son needed a job, and Jim Brown holds a German rifle he acquired near the end of World War II. It was sent home in pieces, then suddenly I was drafted,” Brown reassembled. laughed. “I was sent to Mississippi for six weeks, then to Camp Maxey in and pass the sandbar, the soldiers he saw the niece, and asked about the Texas for about 10 months for cadre were on the beach without their equip- pretty girl. Once he met Babette, it was training. Then I went home, and they ment, under fire from big guns mount- all over for him. Then he was sent sent a telegram telling me to report to ed in the hills as well as other German back to the States but Babette followed New York because they were sending troops. American guns from warships in November. They were married, and kept firing at the hillside, and by the stayed married until 2006, when us overseas.” Landing in England, Brown was a time the jeeps landed, the hillside had Babette died. “She was the most wonderful thing platoon sergeant in charge of heavy collapsed enough to form a ramp for in my life,” he said. “I loved her.” weapons. His platoon of 32 men was them to scale the hill. When Brown returned to the States “I was scared to death,” Brown attached to the First Army. They loaded onto landing boats on remembered. “I dug a hole, and he again worked for Newport Steel, June 5, and set off on the English jumped right in, shooting at a pillbox and retired in 1957. In 1963, he Channel, but the waters were extreme- on the hill. When we finally got up received the Andrew Carnegie Hero ly rough and they had to turn back. there, and started cross country, I award for pulling a man out of his burning home. Brown never received The next day, waters were rough but think I lost about 20 of my 32 men. “Then we traveled across France, the Purple Heart, even though he the storm had passed. Despite seasickinto Belgium, and finally into Ger- endured shrapnel in his back, and was ness, the invasion was on. shot in his leg. Records were “Our boat beached on a sandbar or many.” While in Belgium, Brown and his destroyed in a fire, and telegrams his something, and the door opened too soon,” Brown said. “My radio man men fought in the Battle of the Bulge. family received have been lost. But no stepped off the ramp and went in over During the long winter, Brown recalled one can take away his memories, which are good and bad. his head. I reached down and yanked freezing his feet. “I get the shakes sometimes when I “I went in to have them treated, him out, but the radio had gotten wet, and that’s how I was supposed to call and they put them in a tub with ice think of those times in the war,” he in the artillery. When we got to the cubes!” he said. “I didn’t lose any toes, says, shaking his head. He doesn’t beach, there were bodies everywhere, but I went from a size 10 to a size 12 know why so many men died and he came home. “I guess I was lucky. I from the first wave that landed on the shoe.” While stationed in Germany, one must’ve been in the right place at the Higgins boats. We got another radio day he saw a pretty girl out in the right time. I lost a lot of good friends. from one of those who were killed.” Because the boat had to back up square with her niece. The next day But I am happy – I’ve had a good life.”

Florence Recorder

October 15, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, O C T . 1 6

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.

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

Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 3:30 p.m. Sunrock Farm, 103 Gibson Lane, Animal fun and hayride to pumpkin field to pick and purchase pumpkin. $10 two-hour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder. 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. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, 4172 Belleview Road, $10; free ages 5 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. Haunted Tours, 5 p.m. Ride the Ducks Newport, 1 Levee Way, Ride amphibious vehicle and hear stories of famous ghosts and haunted locations like the Carneal House in Covington, Music Hall, Taft Museum and Southgate House. For Ages 9 and up. $17, $13 children. 8151439. Newport. Petersburg Ghost Walk, 6 p.m. Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market St. Walk through old river town to hear interesting stories of Petersburg’s past. Parental supervision required. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Petersburg.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Cory Moore, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. With DJ. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 3441413. Crescent Springs.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. “The Sopranos.”, Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. Tickets required, available online. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills.

RECREATION

Wii Getaway, 6:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Pizza and drinks served. Family friendly. Free. Registration required, available online. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Show, noon-9 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd. More than 200 exhibits featuring design trends and experts. Seminars. $8, free ages 13 and under; $3 discount available to adults online. Presented by Hart Productions. 513-7977900; www.hartproductions.com. Covington. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 7

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Freedom Dancers, 7:30 p.m. Florence Christian Church, 300 Main St. Plus level Western style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Florence.

CRAFT SHOWS

Boone County Cooperative Extension Arts & Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Ellis Cooperative Extension Center. Features all homemade arts and crafts. Benefits American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. Free. Presented by Boone County Homemakers. 384-3912. Burlington.

FARMERS MARKET

McGlasson Farms, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. McGlasson Farms, 689-5229. Hebron. Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Practical Self-Defense, 1 p.m. Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Learn basic techniques useful in real-life situations. Demonstrations and hands-on practice. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required, available online. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Florence.

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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. 485-7000. Walton. Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 10 a.m. Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder. 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.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, $10; free ages 5 and under. 3220516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Howl-o-Ween Pet Event, noon-4 p.m. Independence Senior and Community Center, 2001 Jack Woods Drive, Registration 12:301 p.m. for pet costume contest. Magic by Jason the Great, 2 p.m. Includes pet photo booth, vendor and information booths, food, drinks, silent auction, pony rides and face painting. Benefits attending rescue groups. Free, $5 per pet in contest. Presented by City of Independence. 356-6264. Independence.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. “The Sopranos,” Notre Dame Academy, $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. Tickets required, available online. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Henny Penny-The Story of Chicken Little, 11 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Meeting Room ABC. Presented by Art Reach. Recommended for grades 1-5. Free. Registration required. Presented by ArtReach. 342-2665. Burlington.

SHOPPING

Shop For A Cause Charity Shopping Day, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Florence Mall, 2028 Mall Road, Macy’s. When guests Shop For A Cause they receive exclusive all-day savings storewide on a wide assortment of merchandise and special offer for selected departments. Benefits various charities. $5 shopping pass, available in stores. Presented by Macy’s. 312-781-4689; http://www.macysinc.com/shopforacause/. Florence. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 8

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This Sunday, Oct. 18, will be the last Burlington Antique Show of 2009. The shows started back in April this year. Regular show hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to enter is $3. As usual, there are the early buying hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost to attend during that time is $5. For more information, call 513-922-6847. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 9

CIVIC Boone County Conservation District Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Boone County Conservation District, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Free. 586-7903. Burlington. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Magic the Gathering, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Comics2Games, 8470 U.S. 42, Free-style play. $5. 647-7568. Florence.

EDUCATION

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. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport. Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport.

FESTIVALS

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

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton. Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 10 a.m. Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder. 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. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Haunted Tours, 5 p.m. Ride the Ducks Newport, $17, $13 children. 815-1439. Newport.

Online Practice Tests, 6:30 p.m. Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, GED, ACT, TOEFL and more. Computers available. Staff on hand to answer questions and provide assistance. Free. 342-2665. Florence. Street Law: Employment Discrimination, 7 p.m. Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Students from Chase College of Law examine employment laws ranging from discrimination in hiring practices to permissible testing of employees. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required, available online. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-265; www.bcpl.org. Union.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 3:30 p.m. Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 7815502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder.

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BUSINESS CLASSES Move Into Your Greatness, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Daily through Oct. 25. Turfway Commercial Park Conference Center, 71 Cavalier Boulevard, Leadership development program. $3,495. Registration required. Presented by McGrane Global Centers. 384-6333; www.mcgrane.com. Florence. FARMERS MARKET

Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.

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.

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.

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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.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Yoga for Healthy Weight, 6 a.m. Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Bring mat and small hand-held or wrist weights. $25 monthly. Registration required. 342-2665. Union.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES 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. Free. Reservations recommended. 746-0706. Florence.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Yu-gi-oh!, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Comics2Games, 8470 U.S. 42, Free-style play. Prizes for top finishers. $6. 647-7568. Florence.

EDUCATION

Credit Cards, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Learn about credit scores, what affects them, how to read credit report, and discover a tool to help decide which credit card to pay off first if there is a balance on several. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration recommended. 586-6101. Burlington. Basic Estate Planning, 7 p.m. Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Learn to effectively communicate with legal professionals and others about estate planning goals. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required, available online. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union.

FOOD & DRINK

Kid’s Night, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Beef ‘O’Brady’s, 1597 Calvalry Drive, $1.49 ages ten and under. 384-9464; www.beefobradys.com. Union.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Weight Loss Education Night, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Hebron Chiropractic, 2030 Northside Drive, Learn how whole food supplements can promote weight loss and improve overall health. Free. Registration recommended. 372-0888; www.nwhic.com. Hebron.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES PROVIDED

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” at the Taft Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The show is for children ages 4 and up. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 or visit www.livenation.com.

The Life and Times of George Remus, 7 p.m. Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St. Explore historical background of “The Jazz Bird,” this year’s One Book, One Community selection. Ages 18 and up. Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Walton.

PROVIDED The third annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival brings together more than 80 regional and national authors, including Jennifer Weiner, Jeannette Walls and Thayne Maynard, for an all-day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. There are author and illustrator signings, panel discussions, costumed storybook characters, a Kids’ Corner, music and more. Pictured is the commemorative Books by the Banks poster by Ryan Ostrander. Visit www.booksbythebanks.org.

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Florence Recorder

October 15, 2009

Thoughts about an unwelcome topic Some of us may turn the page when we see what this column’s about. It’s about death. And to us page-turners, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson), might angrily blurt out as he did in the movie, “A Few Good Men,” “You can’t handle the truth!” He could say that to many of us because our culture is the most death-denying that’s ever existed. Dr. Irvin D. Yalom points out in “Staring at the Sun” how our anxiety about dying varies throughout our life cycle. Even as young children we harbored a certain angst about death and the possible losses it would entail. From about six to puberty, death anxiety ordinarily goes underground and returns more forcefully during adolescence. Teenagers can become preoccu-

pied with death. Many teens try to soothe their anxiety by seeing themselves as masters of life and dispensers of death in violent video games or watching horror films. Others defy death by taking daredevil risks, driving recklessly, bingeing or engaging in extreme sports. Their conclusion: “See, I’m invulnerable!” Ordinarily, death anxiety subsides as we concentrate on pursuing a career and beginning a family. Then midlife occurs. The kids leave home, retirement looms and death anxiety returns. From then on, concerns about death are never completely gone from our minds – though we try so desperately to ignore them. Awareness of our mortality is not necessarily the same as the

fear of mortality. The difference depends on our neuroses as well as our spiritual and psychological health. An authentic religious faith plays an ever-increasing role in our dealings with death as it has for people throughout the centuries. It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. Yet, as Dr. James Hollis writes in “What Matters Most,” “All of our instrumentalities, our wondrous medical armamentaria, only extend our stay a few years at best. …We are living longer and longer as a species, but in service to what?” How is it that a person might achieve what he or she wants in life and still feel miserable?

Are our lives four times more happy and meaningful that the much shorter lives of those who lived in ancient Greece; or two times more happy than those who lived just a century ago? Will those who live longer in this present century live better lives, and how do we define “better” – just by living longer? Gold and diamonds are precious because of their limitedness. Each of our days and years are precious because they are limited. A hiding from the reality of death is a denial of one’s basic nature. The integration of the idea of death, rather than sentence us to a bleak pessimism, can act as a catalyst to plunge us into more authentic ways of living. We will prize depth over abundance; wisdom over knowledge; humility

over arrogance; growth over Father Lou comfort; meanGuntzelman ing over shallowness; a solid Perspectives spirituality over materialism. We will come to know that above all else, it is love that gives our lives meaning and liberates us from fear of our mortality. Love can give meaning to an entire lifetime. Love goes on forever. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.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.

‘Income’ eats away at Social Security disability checks 2002, and didn’t get approved u n t i l 2007. “It took me 5 1/2 years to g e t Howard Ain approval, Hey Howard! j u m p i n g through their hoops to do whatever they wanted me to do. I had been denied twice,” she said. When Hurst finally got approved, she learned Social Security would give her benefits going back five years. “I found out you’ll receive back pay in a few increments the first year, but they won’t give you the

rest for another year,” she said. What happened next was the biggest surprise for Hurst, who has been living with her boyfriend, Cecil, for many years. “They said that food and shelter in someone else’s house is considered an income – so they took the difference of that,” she said. Hurst counted up all the money the Social Security Administration took out for food and shelter each month from 2002 to 2008, and it came to more than $13,000. This is money neither she nor Cecil will receive. Hurst said, “I asked, ‘Well, if you’re going to take the money from me, why

don’t you give it to Cecil who has been taking care of me all these years?’ She said, ‘Well, he should have been keeping receipts.’ I wasn’t told about that.” Hurst said she’s learned a valuable lesson. “I had the wrong attorney. I should have worked with a disability attorney who knew the ups and downs,” she said. So, if you’re thinking about applying for such benefits you should first know it can take months, even years, to get approved – and you may have to go through several appeals. You certainly should hire an attorney who focuses on this type of law. To avoid losing back pay for food and shelter, write

out a loan agreement with the people with whom you’re living. State in the agreement should benefits be awarded you will repay them for their expenses – and state an estimate of that value. Unfortunately, Hurst had no such agreement so it’s too late for her. But she said now, after telling her story, at least everyone else will know what to do. 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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Co-workers beg him for this apple cake

Talk about a busy couple of weeks. Just check out my “Out & About” info below. I really love connecting with my family of Press readers like this. And you know what the common thread is that runs through every presentation/class I teach? It’s not just about the food, but who shares it with you, and the most important things in life aren’t “things.” That philosophy is represented well in our first recipe.

Aunt Ruth’s apple cake

You have to try this. From friend and awesome singer Linda Dollenmeyer. Here’s her story: “My Aunt Ruth in North Carolina is one of the best cooks I have ever known. In her 80s she lives alone, is active in her church and sings with a group that visits nursing homes. “Going to her house was, and is, like going to the best bed and breakfast. This

c a k e recipe is to die for. She makes it for my cousin Randy to take to work. His Rita c o - w o r k Heikenfeld ers always to Rita’s kitchen want k n o w when he is bringing it again.” By the way, when a recipe says to “cream” you want to beat it really well and it will start to look a bit creamy. This cake reminds me of one my sister, Judy Nader, an Eastern Hills Journal reader, used to make for our Mom during apple season. Everyone looked forward to it!

Cream together:

1 cup vegetable (Canola, etc.) 2 cups sugar

Add:

2 eggs, beaten 3 cups chopped fresh apples 1 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons vanilla.

Sift together:

3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

Add to creamed mixture. Bake in sprayed 9-by-13 pan in 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.

Icing – Yum!! Cream together:

1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup brown sugar

Melt on low heat and bring to a boil.

Add: oil

2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Pour onto cake while cake is still warm.

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Preserving herbs the ‘green’ way

I’ve had a few requests for how to dry herbs the old-fashioned way, now touted as being the “green” way. Here’s how I do it: Except for lavender (the flower buds contain the most flavor and fragrance), I like to use the leafy portion of the herbs – the flavor of herbs is best right when the plant is beginning to form buds, but most of the time, I harvest whenever I can. Sometimes it’s at this stage, other times the herbs are in full flower. And remember, the flowers of culinary herbs are edible, so if you want to dry them, that’s OK.

Traditional bunching of whole plant:

Most herbs dry nicely by these traditional methods. Strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down secured with a rubber band or string away from heat, light and

moisture (or hang upside down in paper bag). You can also place the leaves in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. When they crinkle between your fingers, they’re dry. Strip leaves from stems and leave whole if possible. Volatile oils stay intact until you crush them for cooking. Store away from heat and light. To use dry herbs in place of fresh, use l/3 of the amount called for, since dry herbs are stronger.

Tips from Rita’s garden

Herbs hung in bunches, dried naturally usually turn a grayish green. To keep a brighter color, you can chop up the herbs coarsely, lay them on screens or a towel, and let them dry. They will dry faster and retain a nicer color.

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“A” is for apple – but which are best for eating/cooking/baking?

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Out & About

Had a great time at: • Macy’s Top Chef party benefiting the FreeStore Foodbank • Turner Farms with Findlay Market’s Lunch on the Land • Keynoting at Bethesda North’s Healthy “U” University • More’s Specialty Plants in Williamsburg • Granny’s Garden open house • Channel 19 cooking up chicken gumbo soup • McNicholas Moms & Daughters brunch Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.co m with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Rotary supports cultural exchange program The challenges of global commerce require that young professionals continue to broaden their understanding of people and cultures across the globe. The Rotary Foundation provides a unique opportunity for a select group of individuals from our area in pursuit of that goal. Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group Study Exchange provides travel

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grants for teams of young business and professional men and women to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four to six weeks, team members study the host countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s institutions and life customs, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships and exchange ideas. Group Study Teams consist of five persons, a Rotarian team leader and four team members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; non-Rotarians between the ages of 25 and 40 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who have been engaged in their work or profession for at least two years. Applications must be made through the local Rotary Club. Please go to www.kydistrict6740.org for Rotary Group Study Exchange information. Arrangements for the 2010 Study Exchange are under way. The Kentucky team will pair with a team from Chungiu, South Korea. The Kentuckians will leave for Chungiu in March. The Korean team will arrive here in mid-April and visit Kentucky cities, towns and Rotary clubs for a month. Bill Crawford, a past district governor of Rotary from Carlisle, was the leader of a Kentucky team that previously visited India.

Crawford shared some of that teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences at the Florence Rotary Club meeting on Oct. 5. Of special interest to the members was his account of exceptional support provided by Rotary International to the

very poor in India. His team visited a hospital, a leper colony, a school for the deaf, and several villages all of which showed evidence of financial, educational or medical aid provided by Rotarians from around the

world. Florence Rotary Club meets at noon on most Mondays at the Commonwealth Hilton on Turfway Road. For more information about the club and service projects, visit the Web site

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Preparing your home for wintertime roof. Clean out the gutters to remove dead leaves and debris. This will allow water to flow easily through the drain system. Examine the chimney to be sure it is secure and there are no loose bricks or mortar. Hire a chimney sweep to remove any buildup from your chimney, hearth and firebox. This should be done annually if you use your fireplace a lot. Otherwise, creosote buildup will create a fire hazard. Prepare your yard by raking leaves and pruning your trees and shrubs. Don’t leave your patio and lawn furniture outside. Move them into the basement or garage to prevent damage from the winter weather. When the temperatures drop below freezing

your home there are generally eight areas that you should check. These include the foundation, basement and yard, roof, exterior walls, windows and doors, interior surfaces, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, plumbing and safety issues. As you inspect the foundation of your house, look for signs of water damage and cracks. Check to make sure that water is draining away from the foundation and if your home has an underground drainage system, be sure that it is working properly. Check the roof for loose or missing shingles and make any needed repairs. Otherwise, snow or wind may cause further damage to the

round as needed but there are some things you should inspect in early fall to insure that your home is ready for winter. When inspecting around

With the winter months fast approaching it is important to start preparing your home for the cold weather. Home maintenance and repairs should be done year

you will also need to shut off your sprinkler and other outside water systems. Store garden hoses in the garage or basement with tools that you will not need during the winter months. Next, inspect the basement area for any cracks in the walls or floor. Repair any cracks or openings to make it water-tight and prevent water damage. Inspect, too, for small openings and cracks in joints or seams in the framework of the house, the attic, and crawl space. Pay special attention to cracks around doors and windows. Cold winter air can enter your home through these cracks and openings. Caulk and weather strip these areas to save energy and add

comfort during the winter months. The weather Diane stripping Mason around your doors not Community Recorder only prevents cold air guest from coming columnist into your home but will also keep out insects and pests that could otherwise invade your home. Autumn is the best time to do insulating. Do not wait until it gets too cold to do these tasks. Diane Mason is county extension agent for family and consumer sciences at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service.

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The Florence First Church of God at 6767 Hopeful Road is having a turkey and pork roast fundraising dinner on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6-8 p.m.

Price is $7 for adults and $3.50 per child. The church will also have its annual holiday craft show on Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are

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bushes in my landscape are getting too big. Is this a good time to cut them back? Should I also be fertilizing them now? Answer: There is a popular myth or misunderstanding that circulates around at this time of year. It says that fall is the time to do most of your pruning of trees and shrubs, as you “clean up the landscape” for winter. Well, actually that is bad advice for this part of the country. Late summer and fall is a time when trees and shrubs naturally “acclimate” or “harden off” for winter. As the days grow shorter and temperatures cool down, this process takes place on its own … unless we interrupt it by pruning heavily or applying excessive nitrogen fertilizer at this time of year. Pruning and heavy fertilizing with nitrogen are both invigorating processes, stimulating the tree into growth, or at least putting the tree into the “growth mode.” This is just the opposite of what is best for the tree right now, as it is attempting to “shut down and harden off for winter.” New growth now, or

even the internal changes and “dehardening” processes which precede actual visible growth, will result in tender plant tissue that is easily damaged by cold weather, which could lead to a weakened or dead plant by next summer. Pruning cuts now would also leave fresh wounds exposed to the cold. Here are some pruning and fertilizing guidelines for trees and shrubs: • Landscape trees and shrubs with showy flowers in the spring (flowering before June 1) should be pruned within two weeks after their flowers fade (this includes white-flowering spireas, most lilacs, redbuds, deciduous magnolias, forsythias, etc.). Pruning these plants any time from July through their normal spring bloom time would be like removing potential flowers, since these plants make their flower buds the previous season and then bloom on their old wood. • Landscape trees and shrubs that start flowering in June or later should be pruned in early March before growth begins (this includes some of the pinkflowering spireas, plus late

bloomers such as Butterflybush, goldenraintree, Annabelle Hydrangea, and rose-of-Sharon). These plants make their flower buds as they put out growth in the spring, and then they bloom on the new wood. • Shade trees can be pruned in March or June (including all types of maples, ash, oaks, honeylocust, etc.). Some trees (like birch, yellowwood, elm, and maple) may “bleed,” or lose sap after being pruned in March. This does not actually harm the tree, but if you want to avoid it you can wait until June to prune these species (although branches will be heavier and bulkier to haul away due to all the leaves at that time). • Most evergreens are best pruned in March or April, but prune the true pines in June. Evergreens will need a heavy watering in late fall. • Never “top” trees (rounding them off by cutting all the branches to the same height (also known as “dehorning” or “hat-racking”). This is very harmful and disfiguring to the tree. Hire a certified arborist to prevent this common prac-

tice. • Dead wood, basal sprouts, and Mike Klahr other minor pruning can Community be done at Recorder any time of guest year without columnist harming the plant. Hazardous branches or trees should be removed immediately. • Apple and pear trees should be pruned in late February to early March. Peach and nectarine trees should be pruned just after bloom, so that pruning can be modified based on the number of flowers surviving late spring freezes. • Fruit trees should be fertilized in February, based on soil test results. Landscape trees and shrubs should be fertilized in late November or early March, based on soil test results.

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Lauren Angel

Lauren Elizabeth Angel, 21, Florence, died Oct. 9, 2009, at her home. She worked at McDonald’s Restaurant and was a member of St. Henry Church. She attended St. Henry Grade School and was a 2006 graduate of Boone County High School. She volunteered at Ronald McDonald House and was a member of the Young Life Christian Organization at Boone County High School and also a member of the St. Henry Youth Group. Survivors include her parents, Laurie and James Angel Jr. of Florence; sister, Maggie Angel of Florence; grandparents, Dr. James Angel and Justine Angel of Florence, and Margie Spencer of Erlanger and Dick Spencer of Florence; and boyfriend, Richard Saliba of Union. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati, 350 Erkenbrecher Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, or Special Olympics, 105 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Marion Barnes

Marion D. Brendel Barnes, 91, Florence, died Oct. 8, 2009, at Florence Park Care Center in Florence. She was a homemaker and a member of Mary, Queen of Heaven Church in Erlanger. Survivors include her daughters, Lois Foster and Judy Brockman, both of Florence; son, James Barnes of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Charity of donor’s choice.

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Artie Bowman

Artie M. Bowman, 86, Independence, died Oct. 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a seamstress and member of Church of God in Florence. Her husband, Billy Bowman, and son, Cliff Vickers, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Coffey of Independence and Darlene Cunningham of Hebron; sister, Marilyn Grow of Lancaster; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Stith Funeral Home in Florence handled the arrangements. Memorials: Church of God, 7272 Hopeful Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Betty Carlisle

Betty Jean Carlisle, 78, Florence, died Oct. 5, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was vice president and bookkeeper with Carlisle Oil Co. and a member of Walton United Methodist Church. Her daughter, Connie Jo Carlisle, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Guy Carlisle; daughter, Christy Doggett of Woodlands, Texas; sister, Charlene Cahill of New York; brother, Jimmy Maloney of Fort Worth, Texas; and two grandchildren. Serenity Funeral Care of Covington handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017; or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

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Barbara Cicci

Barbara Guest Cicci, 66, of Burlington, died Oct. 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a teacher with Grant County Schools, and a member of Kentucky Educators Association. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Cicci; four sons, Allan B. Cicci of Walton, and Steven R. Cicci, Jeff S. Cicci and Chris J. Cicci, all of Burlington; a stepson, Thomas E. Schenberg of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Susan E. Arnold of Burlington; father, Gerald T. Guest of Erlanger; brother, David Guest of New Ulm, Minn.; sister, Susan G. Badberg of Nebraska City, Neb.; and nine grandchildren. Memorial: American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter , P.O. Box 5216, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5216, or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281, Cincinnati, OH 45240.

Larry DeFosha

Larry F. DeFosha, 68, Florence, died Oct. 2, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He was a car sales manager at Saturn of Florence. Survivors include his wife, Mary DeFosha, and daughter, Bridget DeFosha, of Florence. Burial was in Hopeful Lutheran Cemetery, Florence.

Donald Elmore

Donald L. Elmore, 88, Florence, died Oct. 8, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. He was a senior chief supply store keeper for the U.S. Navy, World War II Veteran, Past Master of Good Faith Masonic Lodge 915 F&AM, a member of Fleet Reserve Branch 028

Association and Florence Baptist Temple His wife, Dorothy Peak Elmore, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Keith Alan Elmore of Vancouver, Wash., Michael Wayne Elmore of Florence and David Brian Elmore of Independence; brothers, Richard Elmore of Louisville and Jessie Elmore of Windyville, Ky; three grandchildren and one stepgrandson. Burial was at Antioch General Baptist Church.

Tonya Fleek

Tonya Holdcraft Fleek, 35, Petersburg, died Oct. 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a homemaker. Her son, Jacob Fleek, died previously. Survivors include her parents, David and Mary Holdcraft, Petersburg; sons, Logan Fleek and Brett Fleek, both of Petersburg; brother, D.J. Holdcraft of Petersburg; fiancé, Chris Smith of Petersburg. Burial was in Petersburg Cemetery, Petersburg. Memorials: American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219-9932, or American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

John Fries

John H. Fries, 72, Florence, died Oct. 5, 2009, Survivors include his wife, Betty Fries; sons, John Fries Jr. and Daniel Fries; daughters, Lisa Jarvis, Karen

Rellar, Melissa Blankenship and Pamela Klear; brother, Donald Fries and 15 grandchildren. Memorials: Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund, 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005.

Helen Gerkin

Helen Frances Gerkin, 93, of Florence, formerly of Covington, died Oct. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a housekeeper. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, handled the arrangements.

John Hacker

John Hacker, 83, Florence, died Oct. 10, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an ink weigher for Sun Chemical and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Survivors include his wife, Dessie Hacker; daughters, Diana Burch and Joetta Insko, both of Walton, Karen Roulette of Florence; sons, Denver Hacker of Williamstown and Johnny Hacker of Florence; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, Walton. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203, or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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Althea Lentz

Althea M. Lentz, 102, Florence, died Oct. 5, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Bakersfield, Calif. Her husband, Earle Lentz, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Earlene Lentz of Independence; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Stith Funeral Home of Florence handled the arrangements.

Susan Liles

Susan Wilhoite Liles, 42, Warsaw, homemaker, died Oct. 8, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her sons, Christopher McClellan of Fort Hood, Texas, Michael McClellan of Bromley and Timothy Hampton of Warsaw; brothers, Tim Wilhoite of Tennessee, Dan Wilhoite of Bromley, Troy Wilhoite of Verona and Tom Wilhoite of Taylor Mill; sister, Lisa Pearson of Florida and two grandchildren. Burial was in Glencoe Cemetery in Glencoe.

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Anna Lyons

Anna A. Lyons, 55, formerly of Florence, died Sept. 8, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Survivors include her daughter, Katherine Dennis, and one grandchild. Care Cremation & Funeral Services of Lexington handled the arrangements.

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Thelma McKenney

Thelma J. McKenney, 86, of Elsmere, formerly of Cincinnati, died Oct. 6, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care. She was a cashier at Ben’s Department Store in Norwood, Ohio and a member of Elsmere Baptist Church in Elsmere. Her first husband, John M. Rob-

Albert Melching

Albert H. Melching, 88, Villa Hills, died Oct. 4, 2009, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. The World War II Army veteran was a salesman for FW Dodge Co. for 30 years. His wife, Kathrine, died in 1996. Survivors include his sons, Steve Melching of Duluth, Ga., Jeff Melching of Edgewood and Dave and Mark Melching, both of Crestview Hills; daughters, Kathy Hopkins of Edgewood and Andrea Robinson of Elsmere; brother, Vince Melching of Fort Wright; sister, Mae Brueggeman of Union; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Baptist Convalescent Center, 120 Main St., Newport, KY 41071.

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Elizabeth Mills

Elizabeth Hensley Mills, 101, Burlington, died Oct. 4, 2009, at her home. She was a teacher and a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Her husband, Milburn V. Mills, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Kay Mills Nicholas of Charlotte, N.C.; son, Michael Thomas Mills of Blountville, Tenn.; brother, Robert B. Hensley of Louisville; sisters, Marjorie Hensley of Florence and Mary Jean Poston of Burlington and two grandchildren. Memorials: Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500-A Spratt St., Charlotte, N.C. 28206.

Margaret Noakes

Margaret Elizabeth Noakes, 95, Fort Mitchell, died Oct. 11, 2009, at Bridge Point Care and Rehabilitation Center, Florence. She was a homemaker and a member of Latonia Baptist Church. Her husband, Earl Noakes, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Samuel of Warsaw; sons, Ken Noakes of Union and Robert Noakes of Florence; brother, Ray Vanvactor of Anderson Township; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Lucian Noble III

Lucian Noble III, 51, Fort Wright, died Oct. 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was director of training for Raytheon Co., a Marine veteran and a member of the Park Hills V.F.W. Post 1484.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Fugate Noble; mother, Marilyn Noble of Covington; sons, Lucian Noble IV of Fairfield, Ohio, Daniel Noble of Maine and Jeff Fugate of Latonia; daughters, Paula Noble of Newborn, N.C. and Elizabeth Noble of Fort Wright; brothers, Mark Noble of Texas, Walter Noble of Walton, Roland Noble of Florence and Richard Noble of Covington; sister, Linda Haley of Covington and five grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.

Sheryal Osborne

Sheryal L. Peeno Osborne, 62, Bellevue, died Oct. 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was an associate at UPS and a member of First Baptist Church, Bellevue. Survivors include her husband, James R. Osborne; son, Gene Corman of Bellevue; daughter, Teresa Younger of Walton; seven stepchildren; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Robin O’Reilly

Robin O’Reilly, 58, Florence, a homemaker, died Oct. 5, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her son, Troy Williams of Florence; sister, Karen Hammons of Morehead; mother, Catherine O’Reilly of Florence and three grandchildren. Services are at the convenience of the family. Linnemann Funeral Home in Burlington handled the arrangements. Memorials: Boone County Animal Care and Control, 5643 Idlewild

Road, Burlington, KY 41005 or Kenton County Animal Shelter, 1020 Mary Laidley Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Howard Reis

Howard J. Reis, 76, Alexandria, died Oct. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was an employee of Midwest Gas, Highland Heights, and a member of Sun Valley Senior Citizens, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Southern Campbell Fire Department. His daughter, Rosalie Mansfield, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Jane Kramer Reis; daughters, Mary Ann Stumpf of Felicity, Ohio and Marlene Teegarden of Florence; son, Doug Reis of Grant’s Lick; brother, Paul Reis of Alexandria and seven grandchildren. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Alexandria. Memorials: Arthritis Foundation, 7124 Miami Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45243.

William Scherrer

William “Dick” Scherrer, 83, Fort Thomas, died Oct. 7, 2009, at Highlandsprings of Fort Thomas Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Thomas. He was a personnel director for the Scripps Howard Publishing Co. in Cincinnati, a World War II Army veteran, member of St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas Boosters Club, both in Fort Thomas. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Scherrer of Fort Thomas; daughter, Sherri Wenderfer of Florence; son, Tim Scherrer of Erlanger; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Robert Seed Sr.

Robert James Seed Sr., 74, Covington, died Oct. 2, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a Korean War veteran. Survivors include his son, Robert Seed Jr. of Burlington; daughter, Susan Sebastian of Burlington; sister, Rosie Davis of Delaware, Minn.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.

Daniel Stegmoller

Daniel Stegmoller, 58, Latonia, died Oct. 5, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Cincinnati. He was a truck driver for T. Ginn Trucking and a Vietnam War Marine veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Natasha Dedden of Florence; sisters, Faye Padilla of New York City, Donna Wagner of Rockdale, Texas; brothers, David Stegemoller of Covington and Rusty Stegemoller of Ludlow; and father, Donald Stegemoller of Villa Hills. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown. Memorials: Daniel Stegemoller Family Memorial Fund, c/o Chambers and Grubbs, 8461 U.S. 25 South, Florence, KY 41042.

fornia, died Oct. 4, 2009, at University Hospital, Corryville. He was a boiler worker at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Corryville, was a Vietnam War Marine veteran, past master of Alexandria Lodge 152 and a member of the First Twelve Mile Baptist Church. His wife, Audra Ann Turner, died previously. Survivors include his parents, John A. and Lucille Turner of California; sons, Todd Turner of Mt. Sterling; Troy Turner of California and Micah Turner of Fallon, Ill; daughter, Tammy Turner of Florence, brother, Rick Turner of Alexandria; sister, Thea True of Amelia Island, Fla. and six grandchildren. Cooper Funeral Home, Alexandria, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Robert Underhill

Robert “Wesley” Underhill, 94, of Erlanger, died Oct. 9, 2009, at Ivy Woods Care Center in Cincinnati. He was a bricklayer with the Local

18 in Cincinnati and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. His wives, Carrie Bell Smith and Vera Underhill, and a grandson Charles Edward died previously. Survivors include his a son, Ralph Wesley Underhill of Florence; two daughters, Cassandra Marie Moore of Haysville, N.C., and Francis Louise Rohs of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Serenity Funeral Home of Covington handled the arrangements.

Charles Verax

Charles “Butch” Edward Verax, 67, Cold Spring, died Oct. 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a construction foreman for Messer Construction. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Verax of Cold Spring; son, Charles Verax Jr. of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; daughters, Connie Bragassa of Cincinnati and Christine Julifs of Petersburg; half-brothers, William Verax and Donald Verax, both of Claryville, John Verax of Wilder and David Verax of Covington; half-sister, Pauline Campbell of Felicity, Ohio

and two grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill.

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Irma C. Spenlau Wilkerson, 86, Covington, died Oct. 4, 2009, at St. Charles Care Center, Covington. She was a housewife and a member of the Southern Hills Ladies Auxiliary, St. Pius X Golden Age Group and St. Pius X Charter Member. Her husband, William H. Wilkerson, died in 1981. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Messmer of Union, Janet Dahms of Burlington, Ruth Taylor of Erlanger, Lisa McCauley of Ludlow and Mary Gregory of Erlanger; sons, Bill and Jim Wilkerson, both of Cincinnati, Paul Wilkerson of Edgewood, Craig Wilkerson of Independence; 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281,

Blodwin “Tommie” Thomas Woods, 92, of Fort Thomas, formerly of Dayton, died Oct. 5, 2009, at Carmel Manor Nursing Home, Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and a volunteer for Head Start for 17 years. Her husband, Edgar L. Woods Sr.; sons, Thomas and Donald Woods and daughters, Joan Beiting, Audrey McManis and Patricia Lyons, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Sally Volter of Dayton, Pearl Burger of Union, Florence Reekers of Florence and Linda Woods of Newport; sons, Edgar “Buck” Woods Jr. of Alexandria, Ronald Woods of Dayton; sister, Pearl Hinds of Fort Thomas; 37 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

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William A. Bartlett II, 34, operating on suspended license at Interstate 75, Aug. 5. Isiah D. Ross, 20, possession of drugs at 101 Pinehurst Dr., Aug. 6. Rodney D. Kincer, 20, theft at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 5. Justin C. Sizemore, 18, possession of drugs at Nature Park Dr., Aug. 5. Holly Ginn, 20, theft at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 5. Angel M. Knipp, 29, theft at 61 Spiral Dr., Aug. 4. Tiffany M. Stewart, 24, theft at 4874 Houston Rd., Aug. 9. Walter L. Wathen, 41, theft at Houston Rd., Aug. 9. Patricia A. Skerrett, 47, alcohol intoxication at 8074 U.S. 42, Aug. 9. James L. Messer, 40, alcohol intoxication at 7914 Dream St., Aug. 9. Stewart R. Selby, 21, theft of regisration plates at Mall Rd., Aug. 4. Brian R. Lawson, 30, alcohol intoxication at 781 Skyline Dr., July 25.

Police reports

October 15, 2009 John M. Harmeling Jr., 28, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 290 Main St., Aug. 11. Nicole L. Hamilton, 30, shoplifting at 7661 Mall Rd., Aug. 7. Bryant T. Martin, 19, shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 7. Jainelle R. Gaffney, 24, shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 7. John W. Proffitt, 36, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Turfway Rd., Aug. 9. Tyrone Tanks, 45, first-degree robbery, fleeing/evading police, receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon at 419 Buttermilk Pk., Aug. 6. Stephanie L. Morales, 34, first-degree robbery, fleeing/evading police at 419 Buttermilk Pk., Aug. 6. David K. Booth, 45, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 1751 Patrick Dr., Aug. 9. Marco A. Guzman, 24, alcohol intoxication in a public place, seconddegree disorderly conduct at 6044 Taylor Dr., Aug. 9.

Raymond W. Coleman, 40, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Bearcat Dr., Aug. 9. Aime N. Miller, 30, public intoxication (excludes alcohol) at Dixie Ct., Aug. 9. David S. Jenkins, 38, DUI, careless driving at Cavalry Dr. and U.S. 42, Aug. 9.

Assault

Incidents/Reports

Punch in the mouth at 7243 Turfway Rd., Aug. 9.

Burglary

Items taken from office at 60 Cavalier Blvd., Aug. 6. Building damaged at 7303 Dixie Hwy., Aug. 5. Items taken from home at 8674 East Bend Rd., July 29. Items taken from home at 8184 Woodcreek Dr., July 30. Hotel room entered at 7810 Commerce Dr., Aug. 9. Items taken from bank at 8659 U.S. 42, Aug. 4. Church damaged at 50 South Main

Shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 5. Items taken from vehicle at 919 Dapple Grey, Aug. 5. Items taken from vehicle at 7625 Doering Dr., Aug. 10. Items taken from vehicle at 7975 Dixie Hwy., Aug. 10. Items taken from vending machine at 7490 Woodspoint Dr., Aug. 10. Items taken from vehicle at 2028 Mall Rd., Aug. 6. Shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 9. Mail stolen at 7745 Plantation, Aug. 9. Shoplifting at 4874 Houston Rd., Aug. 9. Candy machine taken at 195 Mary Grubbs Hwy., July 28.

St., July 25. Medications taken from residence at 221 Deer Trace Dr., July 30. Items taken from residence at 6291 Matthew Cir., July 6. Items taken from residence at 12264 Ryle Rd., June 10.

Criminal mischief

Vehicle damaged at 1020 Tamarack Cir., Aug. 10. Vehicle damaged at 109 Pinehurst, Aug. 10. Vehicle damaged at 8911 Preakness Dr., Aug. 10. Vehicle egged at 6152 Streamside Dr., Aug. 9.

Forgery

Checks stolen at 31 Lacresta Dr., July 30.

Incident

Theft

Credit card used without permission at 11321 Lakeview Dr., July 22.

Suspect stole items from Wal-Mart at 7625 Doering Dr., Aug. 7. Subject tried to steal from Shoe Carnival at 7661 Mall Rd., Aug. 7. Subject tried to steal items from Meijer at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 7. Subject attempted to take multiple items from Meijer at 4990 Houston Rd., Aug. 7. Employee at Staples involved in a scheme to defraud Staples of

Robbery

Collett’s liquor store robbed at gunpoint at 7816 US 42, Aug. 6.

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Shoplifting at 4874 Houston Rd., Aug. 9.

Theft

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$118,000 worth of product at 7910 Kentucky Dr., June 1. Eight TV’s stolen from Fed Ex at 7575 Thoroughbred Blvd., Aug. 11. Coin machine broken into at Speed Queen Washing Machine at 7205 U.S. 42, Aug. 7. Victim’s wallet stolen at Old Navy at Mall Rd., Aug. 7. Items taken from vehicle at 101 Pinehurst Dr., Aug. 7. Items taken from residence by known subject at 30 Johnson St., Aug. 9. Subject purchased, but neverpaid for a fax machine from Woodhull LLC at 2723 Shamu Dr., July 24.

Theft by deception

Money order stolen and cashed at 5942 Peoples Ln., July 29.

Theft from auto

Items valued at $450 taken from vehicle at Ramada Inn at 8050 Holiday Dr., Aug. 7.

Theft of identity

Victim’s personal information used for fraudulent reasons by known suspect at 544 Lassing Way, May 20.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Known subject took victim’s vehicle at 7928 Dream St., Aug. 10.

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Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL Book Now for Winter to be in this bit of Paradise! Great fall rates, $499/week. 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net

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BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com

Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

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FLORIDA GULF COAST Homes, Condos, Investment Steve Milner, Lic. Agent Coldwell-Banker 1-941-893-7326

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LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

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MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

NORTH CAROLINA CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

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EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com

DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854

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BROWN COUNTY Be renewed by fall’s magnificent colors! Delight your family with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

TENNESSEE A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

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