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The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery brought the Benedictine tradition of hospitality to life Saturday July 11 when they presented the keys to a brand-new “House of Blessing” to a local family. The sisters raised $103,000 to build the house to celebrate their beginnings in Covington 150 years ago on 12th Street. A blessing on the house, a song and many prayers dedicated the home last weekend. The sisters also presented the Beamon family with crocheted afghans and a hand-carved wooden cross. “We just think this is a very fitting ‘Thank you’ to the community who welcomed us,” said Sister Deborah Harmeling. The sisters, now located in Villa Hills, partnered with the Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) to build the home. HONK served as the general contractor and construction manager of the project and chose a family from its program to live in home. Christopher and Michelle Beamon and their five children will live in the home located on Trevor Street. “I want to thank HONK and the sisters of Benedictine for the opportunity for us to have our first home,” Christopher Beamon
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The Beamon family bowed their heads in prayer during a blessing of their future home by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery Saturday, July 11. The dedication of the House of Blessing marked the sisters’ 150th year in Northern Kentucky. told the assembly of sisters and the community Saturday. “I want to give you back the same energy you gave us.” HONK builds and rehabilitates homes for low-income families to
promote home-ownership locally, said Office Manager Marcia Jennings. “I’m very proud to say that in the past 17 years we’ve only had one foreclosure,” Jennings said.
As for the sisters, they are also “really proud,” Harmeling said. “We feel like we are contributing to the future of that neighborhood and the future of that family,” she said.
Local firefighter arrested for attempted murder By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
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A former Independence firefighter is being held in the Kenton County Jail on a $200,000 bond after being charged last week with attempting to kill his wife, police said. Richard Noah, 38, of Independence, is charged with attempted murder related to a domestic situation at his home at about 3:45 a.m. Monday July 6, said Independence Assistant Police Chief David Nichols. Noah, who had worked as a
firefighter/EMT for the Independence Fire District since 2003, appeared in district court Thursday July 9 where his bond was raised to $200,000 from $50,000, Nichols said. Nichols was unsure when Noah’s preliminary hearing would be, but estimates it should happen soon. In a release, the Independence Fire District said Noah told his shift captain July 3 he would be resigning to pursue another unspecified job. The district received his formal and immediate resignation July 9.“This is not the
mally have a history of domestic disturbances. “There’s none of that here,” he said, adding Noah’s wife couldn’t shed light on what caused the incident. The Independence Professional Firefighters Local 3945 also released a statement announcing their support of Noah, a member of the local. The local said while it does not “condone” the charges brought against Noah, it will allow the judicial system to work and “meet the needs of his family” in the meantime.
Kenton, Erlanger dispatch merger talks continue By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Judge-executive Ralph Drees hopes to consolidate 911 dispatch services by the end of his term in 2010. Commissioner Dan Humpert, who has chosen not to run again in the 2010 election, proposed the “goal” for himself and Drees. “I’d like to see the groundwork laid out in a year and half. That would be my timeline,” Humpert
said. Kenton County and Erlanger have been talking about a 911 dispatch merger. Initial discussion has focused on Kenton County becoming a customer of Erlanger’s, with the ultimate goal being the creation of an “oversight board” made up of representatives from the county and member cities. At a meeting earlier this month, Erlanger proposed Kenton County become a member munici-
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Rich Noah we all know and worked with for the past six years,” the release stated. Police said Noah’s wife called 911 July 6 from their driveway and said Noah had tried to suffocate her using plastic wrap. During the altercation, Noah dropped the plastic wrap and used a pillow, his wife stated. Both Noahs had minor injuries and were checked into St. Elizabeth Medical Center, where they were released July 8. Noah was arrested upon his release. The Noah case is unusual, Nichols said, because couples nor-
pality by raising its monthly dispatch fee through telephone service to county residents from $2.76 to Erlanger’s $4.25 as well as the county paying an additional $300,000 for operating expenses. The operating fee would cause Kenton County to break even rather than save, which Drees said is his No. 1 priority. “Otherwise, what’s the reason for us to do it?” he asked. Currently, the county earns about $800,000 in fees, but has
to add general funds to run the 911 dispatch. The fee resulted from the number of employees in the proposal, Drees said, which he said is “overloaded,” but would most likely be taken care of through attrition. “We need to be more efficient, but in no way does it make any sense for us to pay $300,000 additional on top of $4.25 a month fee for all the telephone subscribers,” Drees said.
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really glad to be here.” Thompson, who sponsored the bill, was one of several local and state dignitaries to join Gov. Steve Beshear for the bill signing at a newly built BOLD home on Buckhill Drive. The bill, which will go into effect on July 26, will allow Kentuckians who purchase a newly built home to receive up to a $5,000 tax credit if they meet qualifications. “Owning a home is really a rite of passage for many people, and this is something that we hope will allow them to achieve that
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Kentucky Rep. Tommy Thompson, D-Owensboro, glanced around as he delivered a joke about the somewhat remote location off Narrows Road in Erlanger for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 3. “Trying to get here, I felt like I was going in circles but not really moving forward ... kind of like working with legislation sometimes,” he joked. “But it is really a privilege to be a part of a bill that is so significant, and I’m
dream,” said Beshear. “This are tough times, but this is a step toward helping people out as we look to move forward.” Under the regulations of the bill, the home must never have been occupied, and the buyer has one week from the closing date to submit a credit application for the tax credit. The buyer must occupy the home for two years, and can’t already have received the federal first-time home buyer tax credit. The program will run for one year, or until the $25 million cap is reached.
Mike Kegley, the president of BOLD Homes, thanked Beshear for his “progressive recovery plan.” “Thanks to the vision and support of Governor Beshear, we’re taking steps toward economic prosperity,” he said. “More new homes being built means more jobs being created, so this is going to be a benefit to all of us.” Glenn Perkins, presidents of the Home Builders Association of Kentucky, agreed. “It’s a tremendous step forward for the industry,
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COVINGTON – A performance by the My Nose Turns Red Advanced Circus Camp will take place at 7 p.m. Friday July 17 at the Prince of Peace School in Covington, 650 Pike Street. The show will feature Advanced Circus Camp students, Tom “the Space Painter” Sparough and Sam Sake and Donald Keme of My Nose Turns Red. Tickets are available at the door. Adult tickets are $6 and children’s
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Willie Rodriguez wants to introduce Northern Kentucky to authentic Cuban cuisine. Cuba Café , located at 630 Madison Avenue in the Wedding Mall, hits customers with a wall of good smells as soon as the door is opened. “It’s all about the seasoning,” said Rodriguez, who immigrated from Cuba with his parents at the age of six. Rodriguez said Cubans spice their chicken, pork and steak with a combination of cumin, oregano, garlic and more. Rodriguez’s mother Anna is the chef of the family and the restaurant, making food from scratch each day and seasoning meat with her own special recipe. “I love our food,” he said. “Cubans are so attached to our food and coffee. You either eat it or talk about it every day.” Rodriguez, his mother and sister Irene are running the Cuba Café from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Food prices range from 85 cents to $16 for a family-sized dinner
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Michael Rodriguez, his mother Anne and sister Irene have recently opened the Cuba Café on Madison Street in Covington. While the cafe serves authentic Cuban cuisine that is more spicy than hot, the restaurant is happy to provide hot sauce to customers who like a little more heat. portion. Even though the Cuba Café has only been open about a month, Rodriguez said he’s had customers come from all over Greater Cincinnati to drink Cuban espresso, eat Cuban beans and rice and of course try homemade flan, a custard dessert. Cuban food sometimes has the misconception of being hot, Rodriguez said, but the opposite is true. “It’s not hot or spicy,” he said. “It’s fresh food made everyday.” The restaurant usually runs out of flan by the end of the day, Rodriguez said. Toasted Cuban sandwiches,
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When Glenna Edwards asked her youngest son about his artwork last year, she never imagined where it would take her. “I noticed Ben was drawing all kinds of rainbows, so I asked him why,” she recalled. “He told me that the rainbows were where his Mamaw was sleeping now, and that’s when this all began.” “This” is the publishing of Edwards’ first book, entitled “Rainbow Bed: A Child’s Perspective on Coping with Grief”. An Edgewood resident, Edwards’ idea for the book came from observing her children, as well as her niece and nephews, following the deaths of her mother and sister-in-law within five weeks of each other last year. “Everyone deals with death in their own way, but there’s not really a whole lot out there about how children go through this process,” she explained. “They grieve a lot differently than adults, so I wanted to really explore that so it could help other parents and children in the future.” Written and illustrated in the style in which a 5-year old might write, Edwards’ book follows a young boy as he watches his grandmother become ill and eventually pass away. The books also details the young boy’s feelings as he watches his grandmother receive care, and then his
thoughts after she passes away. Edwards, who held a book signing in late June at Borders in Crestview Hills, said the book has received overwhelmingly positive responses. “People were coming up to me and telling me stories that had me in tears,” she said. “To know that maybe this story has helped some families through a tough time is so special to me, and it really has helped me to know that something positive has come out of such a difficult time for my family.” Edwards also said the book process helped her in her own grieving process. “I felt like this was just meant to be- that it was something I had to do,” she said. “I had always dreamed of being an author, so I think it was very fitting that it was my family who helped me to launch that dream and turn a tough period in my life into something positive.” That something positive doesn’t stop with the book’s powerful message however. Edwards has also announced that half of the book’s proceeds will go toward cancer research. “I want this book to serve as a way of continually giving back,” she said. “This is a way of keeping the memory alive of my mother and sister-in-law, and it’s been really special for me to be able to do that.” The book is available at Borders stores, Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.
Three finalists named for 2009 trade award The Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA), a program of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, announced the three finalists for the 2009 International Trade Award of Excellence. They are: • General Cable – a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Highland Heights, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture and distribution of cooper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products. • Hahn Automation Inc. – a global company that offers a full range of custom animated manufacturing machinery in Hebron. • NuVo Technologies – provides superior design, engineering, distribution, and customer support from its corporate offices in Hebron. The award is open to members of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and/or headquar-
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gy costs reduced by as much as 30 percent. Following the work, an inspector will return to your home to make certain that everything is working properly. “We are looking forward to receipt of additional Weatherization funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding can provide our weatherization team with much needed resources to assist more eligible homes,” said Tandy. Listed below are the phone numbers for the NKCAC Neighborhood Centers: • Boone County Neighborhood Center, 859-586-9250 • Campbell County Neighborhood Center, 859-431-4177 • Kenton County Neighborhood Center, 859-291-8607
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provide proof of your income for the past year and expect to answer questions about your home such as how many people live there, their ages and some other general questions. If you are determined to be eligible for services, your name is put on a waiting list and ranked in a priority order. The application process identifies those with the highest need and moves them to the top of the list. If you are determined eligible, an energy auditor from NKCAC weatherization staff will meet with you and your family to explain the work that may take place and how crews will proceed while in your home. Upon completion of an energy audit, a list of work will be generated that is specifically designed to weatherize your home based on needs. Homes that receive weatherization services often see ener-
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Glenna Edwards poses with her former first-grade teacher Ruth Ann Bumiller during her book signing at Borders in Crestview Hills. Edwards, who said she always wanted to be an author, recently released her first book, entitled "Rainbow Bed: A Child's Perspective on Coping with Grief."
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission expects to receive funds for the weatherization of homes for those eligible. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly known as the economic stimulus, will provide funding for the weatherization of homes in our area. Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission is encouraging those who have not received weatherization services since Sept. 30, 1993, to call their county neighborhood center and schedule a time to complete an application. You may be eligible if your income is at or below 200 percent of the poverty level. According to Florence Tandy, NKCAC executive director, the application process takes about 20 minutes. You will need to
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Students get fit, learn nutrition at camp By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
With a determined stare and his voice full of confidence, Freedom Phillippe earnestly stepped forward. “Hey - I’ll be the pineapple,” he exclaimed, his words alleviating the growing tension in the group around him. “It’s no big deal for me.” Phillippe is one of the approximately 20 students who participated in the 4-H “Get Fit” class July 13-17, as the students learned about exercising, healthy eating and nutrition. The camp was part of the 4-H Summer Adventures, sponsored by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Trying to continually drive the message home the entire week, program leaders Karla Thompson and Julie Rice split the kids into teams for competition purposes, using vegetables and fruits as
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Students share a laugh as they play a game during the 4-H Get Fit class on July 13. The class taught the kids about the importance of healthy eating and staying active. their team names. “It’s much easier to create habits than break them, so that’s why its so important to have them thinking about healthy eating right now,” explained Thompson.
“We want them to learn about making healthy choices, and to start building a foundation for a good lifestyle.” To illustrate their points, Thompson and Rice helped the
kids prepare healthy snacks throughout the week. “The goal is to have them putting down the bag of potato chips and going with something like trail mix or some carrot sticks,”
said Thompson. “We’re giving them simple ideas they can do themselves.” Even if those ideas are a little...different. “I like to eat raw spinach, so I could even put that in my trail mix,” offered Phillippe with a smile, drawing some groans from his classmates. Along with learning about healthy eating, the students were also able to play some old-fashioned games that Thompson said have lost their luster in an age of high-tech electronics and video games. “A lot of kids today have never played with a hula hoop or things like that, so we’re going to teach them some of those kinds of activities,” she said. “The biggest thing is we want them getting off the couch and being active, no matter what game they’re playing.” For more information about future 4-H programs, visit www. kentoncountyextension.org.
Camp keeps kids learning through summer By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
Dylan Buckingham glanced at his friends, making eye contact with each of them as they anxiously waited the start of the game. “Okay- everyone knows what they’re supposed to do, right?” he asked. “We can win this if we all do our jobs- let’s go!” Just then, the whistle sounded and Dylan sprinted toward the plastic pool in the center of the pavement, which contained a plethora of water balloons. He began launching the balloons toward the other teams, trying in vain to stay behind his team’s shields as the opponents
returned fire. “Oh man!” he exclaimed as a balloon burst on his shirt. “This isn’t working!” Buckingham was among the participants of Camp Invention at Hinsdale Elementary, where the students created inventions for various competitions using everyday household products. Among the projects the students worked on during the week were sailboats using styrofoam containers and shields for the water balloon fight, using cardboard boxes and duct tape. “This is pretty fun,” said Conner Herbert as he put the finishing touches on his shield. “I just hope it works.” “I think we need more tape
here so it’s stronger,” pointed out his friend Logan Fedders. “Otherwise, it’s not going to hold up and then we’ll lose and get soaked!” Juli Watkins, the camp director, said the goal of the week is for the students to explore their creative sides with the various experiments and competitions. She said the theme of the week was “Discover”, as the students learned about the Vikings and their travels around the world. “It’s just a fun way for the kids to learn how to do some new things, but also have fun at the same time,” she said. “They really get into it, and it’s just a really fun week.” For more information, visit www.campinvention.org.
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Lesley Smith is the new principal of Summit View Elementary. Formerly, Smith was the assistant principal at White’s Tower Elementary.
New principal can’t wait to start at Summit View By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
The words “dream” and “imagine” decorate new principal Lesley Smith’s sun-yellow office at Summit View Elementary – an unspoken encouragement to her students. “I’m just excited,” Smith said. “I’m excited to get to know the staff, students and community.” The Boone County native has worked at White’s Tower Elementary as well as Kenton County Schools’ central office for the past five years as a fifth-grade teacher, then assistant principal as well as elementary curriculum consultant. Smith believes her background in curriculum will be most helpful when she starts work as principal in the fall because it will help her build trust with teachers. “It’s not just me saying ‘Here’s how it should be,’” she said. “I’ve actually lived it and I was a part of it.” Once Smith has become acclimated to her school and new posi-
tion, she hopes to facilitate improvements to the district’s Response to Instruction initiative, which works to maximize a student’s learning. “I think this is a school with a very good reputation. I’d like to continue that,” she said. Kenton County School District Superintendent Tim Hanner is confident Smith will be “outstanding” as principal of Summit View Elementary. “She’s very, very knowledgeable in dealing with leading instruction with teachers, but also in working with students,” he said. “She’s very student-centered.” Hanner agreed experience with curriculum is valuable to a school administrator. “It helped me, I did that before I became principal,” Hanner said. “It gives you the opportunity to see the different culture within the schools. When you go in as a leader, you have a better understanding of what can work and may not work in a school.”
Michelle Ann Tyson of Rector Road, Morningview, graduated from Wilmington College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and accounting. She was among the 330 grad-
uates who received degrees at the college’s 133rd commencement with James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State, serving as guest speaker. Wilmington College, a careeroriented liberal arts institution
affiliated with the Society of Friends (Quakers), is located in southwestern Ohio, approximately one hour from Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton. For more information visit, www2.wilmington.edu.
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Notre Dame grad wins Amateur title By James Weber jweber@nky.com
She never led until it counted the most. Kristin Lottman had to come up with several tough shots just to stay within striking distance of the Northern Kentucky Women’s Amateur golf championship. When she got that one chance to take the lead, she took it, sinking a two-foot putt to win her first championship July 2 at Summit Hills Country Club in Edgewood. She beat Emily Wolff in sudden death after they tied at 77 in the final round. “I can’t believe it,” she said. “I never thought it could happen, but I felt good coming into the round this morning. I’m speechless.” Lottman, a 2008 Notre Dame Academy graduate from Villa Hills, is heading into her sophomore season playing for Division I UAB (Alabama-Birmingham). She was the grand champion in the four-day tournament, which started with two rounds of stroke play to divide the field into eightplayer flights. Each flight then had one round of match play to whittle down to four finalists, who played one round of stroke play to determine the winners. Lottman was in the final round of the championship flight for the first time in her career, but spent most of that final round trailing Wolff, the 2007 champion. Lottman was three strokes behind after eight holes, but got two of them back after pitching in for eagle from about 50 yards out on the par-5 ninth. She gave them back three holes later on the next par-5, taking a double-bogey 7. The par-5 pendulum swung back her way on 15, when Wolff hit her second shot into a lake.
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Deana Clarke of Walton reacts to a putt at the Northern Kentucky Women's Amateur July 2.
Debbie Mulford of Morning View (right) won the Calumet Flight at the Northern Kentucky Women's Amateur July 2.
Amateur Results Championship: Kristin Lottman 77, Emily Wolff 77, Jordan Redfield 78, Deana Clarke 87. Calumet: Debbie Mulford 94, Pam Haines 100, Anne McBee 100, Janell Miller 106. Goldenrod: Jayne Lickert 101, Kathy Neumann 102, Jane Taylor 103, Bonnie Benson 106. Mint Julep: Diane Davis-Cain 94, Wendy Curry 95, Wanda Wahl 95, Diane Wehrman 105. Wolff took a 7 and Lottman a 5 to pull back within one shot. Lottman then tied Wolff with a par on 16 after chipping in from the fringe. After both players matched scores on 17 and 18, they went to
Cardinal: Lettie Burch 84, Barb Kohls 91, Kathy Porter 95, Susan Farmer 99. Derby: Carolyn Rosing 89, Jenny Brallier 96, Susan Grayson 102, Richie Hedges 103. Dixie: Sarah Fieger 84, Sherrie Gammie 86, Leslie Moreton 87, Candace Kinzig 87. Bluegrass: Lisa Houchen 82, Cynthia Rorer 82, Sharon Voelker 85, Kim Gunning 92. hole 1 for sudden death. Hole 1 was the fourth par-5 on the course. Lottman immediately got in trouble, hitting her drive into a divot on the fairway, which helped her second shot go into the
State volleyball returns to NKU this fall By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The Kentucky high school state volleyball tournament will return to Northern Kentucky University this fall. Regents Hall will host the event, which will bring 16 high school volleyball teams to the area. They will be regional champions from all over the state. This will be the third time NKU has hosted the tourney in the past five years. It was at Regents Hall in 2005 and 2007, alternating between Frankfort Convention Center in 2006 and Louisville’s Bellarmine University in 2008. “It’s an outstanding opportuni-
ty for the university,” said Scott Eaton, NKU’s senior associate athletic director, who directs the facility. “We’ve been fortunate to host it three times recently. They love bringing it to our facility.” Louisville Assumption beat St. Henry in the 2005 state final at Regents Hall, and then Notre Dame in the 2007 championship. A similar final could be in store this year, as their regions are on opposite sides of the 2009 draw. Eaton said those finals led to packed stands at Regents Hall and hopes for the same this year. He is also excited about the rest of the state being exposed to the new parts of campus including the Bank of Kentucky Center. “There are plenty of hotels in
Northern Kentucky,” he said. “There are so many restaurants and plenty of places for people to be going while they’re here.” The other big changes in the KHSAA state championship schedule from last year involve football and baseball. As has been known for several months, the state football finals will move to Bowling Green on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The six games will return to the first weekend of December, a week earlier than 2008. In baseball, all 16 regional champions will play a four-round, single-elimination tournament in Lexington instead of just having eight teams there in recent years. The best-of-three, semi-state
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rough. Meanwhile, Wolff was 30 yards ahead in the fairway after two strokes. However, Lottman was able to scramble again, pitching to within 10 feet of the cup, while Wolff found the rough near the green. Wolff could only advance the ball a few feet on her next shot and settled for bogey, and Lottman was able to two-putt for par and the win. Lottman said the eagle on 9 was a big turning point. “That just picked up the momentum for the back nine,” she said. “My caddy (uncle Danny Koch) was keeping me calm. He’s taught me a lot.” Jordan Redfield, a 2009 Beechwood graduate, finished third in the final group, matching her best
performance in the tourney. She was four strokes out after three holes and could never fully close the gap, although she finished with a 78, just one stroke shy of the leaders. “I hit a ball out of bounds on the second and got a double,” she said. “That was not the start I was looking for. I wasn’t comfortable with my swing all day. I had to go out there and grind. Emily played really well today and Kristin chipped in twice. They both played great.” Redfield is headed to Division I Georgetown University to play college golf later this summer. She was paired with her Beechwood coach, Lori Eberle, in the qualifying rounds and plans to keep playing in the Amateur as long as she can. “I love this tournament,” she said. “When I come home for the summer I’ll definitely get back in it. It’s a fun tournament. Lori plays in it and a lot of my friends from Fort Mitchell play.”
KHSAA tourney schedule The full 2009-10 schedule of KHSAA state tournaments: Boys’ golf: Oct. 5-7, Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green. Girls’ golf: Oct. 8-10, Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green. Volleyball: Oct. 30-31, Regents Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. Soccer: Nov. 4-7, Toyota Stadium, Georgetown College, Georgetown. Cross country: Nov. 14, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington. Football: Dec. 4-5, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green. Swimming: Feb. 12-13, U of L Ralph round has been eliminated. Teams will play four games over six days in the new format at Applebee’s Park. Track returns to the first week-
Wright Natatorium, Louisville. Wrestling: Feb. 18-20, Frankfort Convention Center, Frankfort. Girls’ basketball: March 10-13, WKU E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green. Boys’ basketball: March 17-20, UK Rupp Arena, Lexington. Tennis: May 27-29, UK Boone/Downing Tennis Complex and Sayre Athletic Complex, Lexington. Track: June 4-5, U of L Owsley B. Frazier Park, Louisville. Fast-pitch softball: June 11-12, Jack C. Fisher Park, Owensboro. Baseball: June 14-19, Applebee’s Park, Lexington. end of June for its state meet. It had been moved a week earlier last May to accommodate the NCAA track regionals in Louisville.
Kings season concludes July 19 By James Weber jweber@nky.com
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World champs
The University of Kentucky club baseball team clinches its second World Series title in a row. Included on the team are, from left, Covington Catholic High School graduates Chris Farrell of Edgewood and Matthew Reis of Villa Hills, Holy Cross High School graduate Kevin Barth of Edgewood, and Covington Catholic graduates Nick Warning of Villa Hills and A.J. Schreiver of Edgewood. Schreiver played second base and was seventh in the nation with a regular season batting average of .458. Reis was the centerfielder, while Farrell played third base. Both Barth and Warning played key reserve roles during the five game series. UK beat the University of Wyoming in the semifinals and Coastal Carolina University in the championship game of the National Club Baseball Association World Series held in Pittsburgh.
Town & Country Sports and Health Club in Wilder has often been the home of high level soccer. Soccer fans have one last chance to see the Cincinnati Kings premier development team this season. The Kings end their season at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Town & Country soccer complex
The team is comprised of college-age players, including 13 Greater Cincinnati colleges or high schools. The Kings started the season 14, which ultimately kept them out of the playoffs in the United Soccer League. “I’m concerned with playing well at the end of the season,” said head coach Roby Stahl. “We’re a little different than some other leagues. We’re U23; we’re committed to using college play-
ers. A lot of these teams have older established players.” Stahl said the defense improved in the second half of the season as the players got to know each other. “We’ve had some good results and are playing with confidence,” he said. “If we come back with eight to 12 players from this year, I’d feel more comfortable because they have had time together. They know what my style is and I know what their style is.”
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The Northern Kentucky Reds 9U baseball team has a few openings on its fall team. The team has done well in the recreation leagues in Northern Kentucky and has played
in tournaments in both Kentucky and Ohio, and wants to move the team toward more competitive baseball. Players cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2010. Fun and fundamentals is the name of
the game. Call Steve Baker, 859-240-0661.
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Independence driver wins in Florence Rick Corbin, Mike Jewell and Kevin Hess were the ones to catch in their respective division on the half-mile high-banked dirt oval of Florence Speedway. In the Modified division 25-lap feature and $1,500, Rick Corbin of Independence in the Jeff Turner owned Diamond Race Car powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine and sponsored by Blue Flame Leather, Diamond Race Cars, Turner Motorsports and Indiana Decal won their first of the season Mod Main and the $1,500.
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Simon Kenton High School senior Stacey Lankheit signs a letter of intent to play soccer this fall at Hanover College. Watching her sign are, from left, her mother, Shawna Lankheit; coach, Dustin Jones, and father, Roger Lankheit. Lankheit helped the Pioneers achieve back-toback district championships, the first-ever regional championship in 2007 for Simon Kenton girls’ soccer and the second-ever regional runner-up in 2008.
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$2,000 to win, feature, Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, Ind., won his first feature of the season. Brandon Green finished second followed by Jesse Lay, Josh Williams, John Gill, Jerry Rice, Jerry Bowersock, David Spille, Robert Hensley and Steve Landrum. The consi went to David Spille. The heats went to Jerry Rice, Matt Miller and Jason Kamison. Points through June 27: Audie McWilliams 1,108, Jerry Rice 1,107, Brandon Green 1,096, David Spille
1,041, Steve Landrum 1,041. In the Pure Stock 15-lap feature, it was Kevin Hess of Wilmington, Ohio, winning his third of the season. Jason Killer finished second followed by John Busse, Dave McCabe, Bob Adams, Derrick Davis, Tim Brearton, Kevin Hektsley, Todd Bailey and William Garrett. The heats went to Kevin Hess and David McCabe. Points through June 27: Jason Miller 1,147, Kevin Hess 1,091, Bob Adams 1,005, Dave McCabe 965, Derrick Davis 902.
Lloyd track star signs with D-I school By James Weber jweber@nky.com
Donnell Nocero will stay in the Ohio Valley when she continues her track career at the next level. The Ohio Valley Conference, that is, as the Lloyd Memorial senior and Independence resident recently signed to compete for NCAA Division I Jacksonville (Ala.) State. She received a full-ride scholarship minus room and board. The conference includes several Kentucky colleges, including Morehead State, where teammate Ashley Molitor will attend and likely run track as well. “My best friend will run for Morehead,” Nocero said. “It’s also cool because some of the meets are up here and my family can come see me.” Entering her final prep postseason, Nocero has five regional championships and one state title. She also has seven state medals. Her best event is the high jump, in which she is a three-time defending Class 2A regional champion. She won the state title as a sophomore and has been runner-up the past two years. At the upcoming regional meet May 16 in Lexington, she will be in the high jump as well as the long jump, 100 hurdles and 4x100
Entering her final prep postseason, Donnell Nocero has five regional championships and one state title. She also has seven state medals. relay. Lloyd head coach Greg Duty said the team, which is ranked second in the state, needs a lot of points from her. “She’s a multi-talented athlete,” Duty said. “The big thing with her is after her sophomore year she began to work really hard, where as a freshman and sophomore she just relied on her talent a lot. She’s really just matured as a person. She wants to do well not just for herself but for everybody else.” Nocero is hoping for more regional and state titles for herself and the team. “I love the family aspect,” she said. “We would do anything for each other. We have fun but we work our hardest.” The senior, who plans to major in dentistry, said the hurdles have recently been her favorite event. “I like being able to race with people,” she said. “High jump, you’re jumping by yourself. When you have people next to you, it’s more of a rush.”
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Colonels win district again
Covington Catholic senior shortstop Tyler Holocher puts down a bunt as his teammates look on in the 35th District championship game against Beechwood May 20 at CovCath. However, it wasn’t small ball that won the game for the Colonels, as senior catcher Luke Maile drilled three home runs and drove in eight runs in the 10-0 victory over the Tigers. The win gave CovCath its fourth straight district championship.
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Shelby Miles finished second, followed by Joey Kramer, Ryan Thomas, Bill Vaughan, Daryl Herbert, Scotty Kincaid, Ed Hounshell, Ray Branscum and Shawn Tolson. The consi went to Larry Schornick. The heats went to Rick Corbin, Scotty Kincaid, Shelby Miles and Joey Kramer. Points through June 27: Ray Branscum 1,226, Scotty Kincaid 1,204, Shawn Tolson 1,115, David McWilliams 1,085, Larry Schornick 1,055. In the Late Model 35-lap,
The Kentucky Kids 11U AABC baseball team celebrates winning the Battle of The Bats 11U tournament for traveling teams in Monroe, Mich., June 20-21. The Kids defeated three Michigan teams to win. Game one was a 7-5 win over Motown Sound from Detroit. In the second game, the Kids won over the Northville Broncos, 13-0. In the championship game, the Kids cruised over the Northville Stampede, 14-0. The Kids are currently 25-9 in the season. In front are Adam Piccirillo, Leighton Schrand, Nick Stegman, Brendan Meyer, Andrew Epplen and Noah Lenhof. In middle are Parker Kinney, Trevor Johnson, Cameron Pitzer, Robert Young, Decker Schwartz and Tyler Langguth and in back row are Coach Steve Langguth, Coach Mike Hartmann, Coach Mike Young, Will Heppler, Coach Gary Lenhof and Coach Dave Epplen.
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Library event offers taste of something special A free Kenton County Public Library card is your key to thousands of dollars in savings. Patrons of the Library tell us that they save as much as $10,000 a year by borrowing materials and attending programs at the library instead of paying for them. These families know that the tax dollars they pay are well worth it. Did you know that only 93 cents per $100 in property goes toward the Kenton County Public Library each year? If your home is worth $100,000, the library receives $93 in property tax. With $93 the library can buy four books, five movies, six compact discs or two Wii games. It would cost at least $93 to attend two concerts, take two computer classes, or attend four music/story
programs for children. Most library users check out more than a few items and attend more than a couple programs each year. Gina Holt In fact, more Community than 2.1 million are Recorder items checked out guest annually. The columnist library offers 4,600 free programs a year and there are more than 580,000 items in the library's collection. The library appreciates its dedicated patrons and the community support it
Elder abuse takes a toll Abuse of persons who are older takes its toll in human suffering, financial loss, and potentially death. The elder population in the United States is predicted to double in size by 2030. Prosecutors from around the nation participated last month in the Prosecution of Elder Abuse Cases course to enhance their abilities to do justice by protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. Assistant Kenton County Prosecutor, Miranda Holbrook , attended the course. Holbrook is currently assigned to the juvenile and family court division at the Kenton County Attorney’s Office. The course training was developed by national experts to increase awareness of elder maltreatment, build skills to promote victim safety and capability to participate in the legal system, improve pre-trial and trial skills for the participants, and facilitate the administration of justice. The training was held June 911 at the Ernest F. Hollings National Advocacy Center in Columbia, S.C., and sponsored by the National College of District Attorneys, the education division of the National District Attorneys Association. This course is one piece of a national initiative from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), designed to train prosecutors from grantee jurisdictions. In separate training tracks, judges, law enforcement officers, victim advocates, and adult protective service workers are all being offered training through OVW-funded programs. The topics of the training included an overview of elder abuse, forms of elder abuse and potential charges, discussion of
m a n d a t o r y reporters, common medical issues, capacity and decisionmaking, ethics and professionalism, typical perpetrator justifications, evidentiary issues, interviewing the elder victims or witnesses, trial issues, sentencing options and strategies, and the prosecutor’s role in combating elder abuse and neglect. Elder maltreatment is a serious problem. Over 500,000 elderly people are abused in the United States each year. For every single reported incident, five more go unreported. Types of elder abuse include physical abuse, exploitation, neglect, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse We need, as a community, to recognize elder abuse as a crime, just like child abuse. Child abuse, 20 years ago, was not reported and prosecuted either. Fortunately, Kentucky ’s adult protective laws provide for timely response to complaints of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to our elder population. Crimes against the elderly can be committed by family and friends, as well as in the care of professional agencies that we trust to take care of our loved ones. To report Elder Abuse or to find more information, call either the 24-hour Hotline at 1-800752-6200 or the Adult Protective Services in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties at 859-2926340. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or for more information on the signs and risks of elder abuse 491-0600. Garry Edmonson is Kenton County attorney.
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receives on a regular basis. To increase awareness about the library's fundraising efforts, the Library's Foundation will host the second annual Taste of Kenton County fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 7, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Guests will “travel the world with the Kenton County Public Library” by sampling an assortment of cuisines from more than two dozen restaurants, listening to music from around the world and viewing a variety of materials. This is a great way to experience several cultures without a suitcase or getting on a plane. While this adult event is free, donations in any amount are appreciated. Proceeds will benefit library outreach programs including Racing to Read, an early
childhood literacy initiative, and Homebound Delivery, a service that brings materials to Kenton County residents who are physically unable to visit the library. This event is an opportunity for the library to show its appreciation by providing a fun, relaxed atmosphere with delicious food and a great way for the community to show its appreciation for library services with a donation. Last year's guests are still raving about the delicious food and good time. New this year is a live and silent auction. Attendees can bid on items like a private party with the singing Librarian Joel Caithamer, autographed sports memorabilia, a private computer class, Kings Island tickets, themed baskets, a
$100 gift card to the Crestview Hills Town Center and much more. Visa/MasterCard, checks and cash will be accepted. There will be door prizes as well. Although you won't have to pack or reserve a hotel room, registration is required for the Taste of Kenton County fundraising event by visiting www.kentonlibrary.org/events or by calling 962-4060, ext. 4063. Attendees can park for free at the garage on the corner of Fifth and Scott. Visit www.kentonlibrary.org for more information or directions to the Mary Ann Mongan Library in Covington. If you are unable to attend the event, donations are accepted online at www.kentonlibrary.org/giving. Gina Holt works for the library
Schickel reviews special session Although it took a bit longer than planned, the House and Senate finally came to an agreement June 24 to reduce and balance the state budget and lay the groundwork for future economic development across the commonwealth, as the eight-day special session called by the governor adjourned. Much of what emerged from the final compromise reflected what we in the Senate passed, including the bulk of our budget savings. Higher education and Medicaid will be protected, while prosecutors will see small increases to offset the steep cuts that have affected their ability to serve our criminal justice system properly. As a former police officer, I am convinced that prosecutors must have the resources they need to protect the public from dangerous criminals. We were also able to protect county PVAs from cuts, because those offices are the lynchpin of local government revenues. Both House Bill 3 and House Bill 4 included broad visions and targeted incentives for a wealth of economic opportunities. The most high-profile items were the specific programs, intended to lure a NASCAR Sprint Cup event to Kentucky Speedway and the Breeders Cup to Churchill Downs. The success of Kentucky Speedway is
particularly important to us here in Northern Kentucky, as it is part of our community. It is important to note that the economic incenSen. John tive only goes Schickel into effect if the Community track is successful in bringing a Recorder NASCAR Spring guest Cup race to the columnist track. We were also able to give economic incentives to Newport on the Levee as well as the Ovation Project, both of which are vital projects on the shores of the Ohio River. The possibilities for small businesses and ordinary taxpayers go far beyond the headlines, though. There are incentives for homebuyers and car buyers to immediately stimulate our economy, enticements to bring the film industry to the Commonwealth, small-business reinvestment, and historic preservation credits, and ways for innovative and creative developers to get projects going through tax-increment financing. Of course, receiving the most publicity during session was the issue of proposed slot machines at our Thoroughbred racetracks. After passing the House, this pro-
posal died in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee before it reached the Senate floor. Although we did not agree on a resolution, I think everyone understood that our thoroughbred industry is in need of help. This signature industry is of special importance Northern Kentucky, home of Turfway Park. I am committed to the success of the track and our thoroughbred industry. We must continue working to find a solution, which is both respectful of voters and the horse industry. I believe this industry with its wonderful heritage is part of the past, present, and future of our state. They are not asking for a bailout, they are simply asking to be able to compete on a level playing field with surrounding states. The General Assembly will return in January, barring any further calls by the governor for another special session. Until then, I will be working within the Interim Joint Committees to review legislation that will come before the full General Assembly next year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me by calling the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-3727181. I look forward to hearing your questions and comments. Schickel represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin Counties and part of Kenton County.
CHATROOM Last week’s question
This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not? “Unless we clearly would benefit in someway, or it would advance our knowledge in someway, with the fact we do not have the funds. I would have to object to the increased federal spending, which is already out of control. “My hope is that someday both the Republican and Democrat parties will begin to control spending. Excessive taxation leads to destruction of our financial system. “I continue to hope & pray our local township, city and state officials will begin to lead in our objection and bring government back to sanity.” F.J.B. “I remember it like yesterday, I was 12 years old at summer camp in Green Lake, Wisc., we all gathered so excitedly around a very small black and white TV to watch
the first step on the moon. The camp was so primitive I have no idea where they got the TV or power cords to hook it up, but it was such an important event the counselors made sure we all witnessed this. It gave our generation such bright hopes for the future. If a man could ‘walk on the moon’ we could do anything we dreamed to accomplish ourselves. For that wonderful experience, I will be forever grateful.” P.H.S. “I would hope that any return to the moon would be pursued only after the budget is balanced and the national debt is paid off. The International Space Station has already cost $125 billion from various countries. Between that and the recent bailouts I suspect the U.S. could have instead lowered taxes and provided for the legal citizens who need help. Go figure!” T.D.T. “It was July 21, 1969, and I was finishing up a career step in West Virginia, and preparing to
Next question Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. move to Cincinnati. “I remember that a co-worker named Dick Longyear was with my wife and I when Neil Armstrong made history; his first words were, ‘Houston – the Eagle has landed.’ “And then came the unforgettable ‘That’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.’ “I may lack the necessary wisdom and foresight to understand it all clearly, but to be honest, I see no point in any attempts by the U.S. to return to the moon, or explore other planets in the solar system. “The risks will probably always remain incredibly high, the costs astronomical (no pun intended), and the benefits questionable. B.B.
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Marty Herbert sits at his desk which is located just inside the Boone County Senior Center.
Herbert all about seniors helping seniors Marty Herbert has dedicated the last 10 years of his life to helping seniors. Herbert has been the director of the Boone County Senior Center since 2005. The center is located at the R.C. Durr YMCA and provides seniors with activities and lunch during the week. “I think it is very important we have a place like this for people to go to when they’re no longer working or are looking to interact with people like them,” Herbert said. Herbert said that he
enjoys working with the seniors because he understands their concerns as a senior himself. “I enjoy interacting with seniors especially anytime we have a new program,” Herbert said. “I wouldn’t ask the people to do (a program) I wouldn’t do or want to do myself so that’s really important to me.” Do you know someone who goes the extra mile in their work or volunteer efforts in Kenton County? Make a nomination to “Catch a Star” by sending an email to bmains@nky.com
THINGS TO DO Antique Show
Find what you are looking for at one of Northern Kentucky’s biggest antique shows Sunday, July 19, at the Burlington Antique Show. The Burlington Antique show is held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, on the third Sunday of every month. More than 300 vendors will be on hand with antiques and vintage collectibles. Regular show hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early shopping is available from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost is $5 to enter early, while it costs $3 to enter the show after 8 a.m. For information, visit www. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.
Sushi for beginners
Learn how to roll your own sushi during a hands-on class at the Party Source in Belle-
vue Monday, July 20, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chef Myint will show his students the basics of the equipment, technique and ingredients that go into making sushi from home. The cost to take part in this class is $50. For more information, visit www.thepartysource.com or call 291-4007.
Support a local band
Covington-based band, Crashing Plains, will have a CD release show at the Madison Theater Saturday, July 18, at 8 p.m. The band will be giving out a three-song demo CD at the show for free, but will be taking donations in hope to record a full-length debut album in studio. To find out more about the band, visit www.myspace. com/crashingplains.
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The Kenton County Fair is back in 2009 with a week full of events ranging from pageants, 4-H contests, salsa dancing, demolition derbies and more. The fair will take place July 20-25 at the fairgrounds in Independence, off of Harris or Wehrman roads.
Kenton fair will be funfilled for every taste y Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Celebrate this year’s Kenton County Fair July 20-25 with livestock shows, the cornhole classic ($5) and, of course, the demolition derby. “I always view it as a community family reunion,” said Tina Snelling, fair board president. Fair organizers have each day packed with events, a deal that Snelling said can’t be beat. “You can’t even get into a movie for $8 and that lasts two hours. You can come in here and spend a whole
evening for $8,” she said. Events that shouldn’t be missed this year include karaoke hosted by DJ Wanda Kay Thursday evening, the tractor pull Friday and new this year, the lawn mower derby. Lawn mowers will compete for supremacy between heats of the regular derby, said Allen Jones, vice president of the fair board. “It’s been hitting the scene at other fairs and from what I’ve heard at other places who’s had it that it’s a pretty good show,” Jones said. “It’s going to be pretty fun.” It’s important for people to come
out to their county fair to help preserve agricultural heritage, Jones said, stressing that fair organizers have worked hard to incorporate a variety of activities for county residents. “I would say one of the things we’ve managed to do through the years is to make it as a diverse a fair as possible. We’re maintaining the agriculture in Kenton County, but at the same time we’re developing new things for people in our urban communities as well,” he said. For a full list of fair activities, visit kentoncountyfair.com. For 4-H information, call 356-6155.
Moms become McVolunteers 24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large amount of garlic Gutiérrez toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:
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Jenn Wilson of Alexandria (left) and Mandy Gerth of Monfort Heights prepare salad for the Ronald McDonald House dinner served by CincyMomsLikeMe.com. and son, Chandler, of Delhi; Katie Folzenlogen of Loveland; Mandy Gerth and daughter, Brianna, of Monfort Heights; Lisa Griffith of Green Township; Rebecca Homan of Norwood; Laura Mester of Fort Thomas; Carolyn Miller-Williamson of Batavia; Erin Nester of Pierce Township, Eileen Pineau of North Avondale; Dyan Price of Ludlow; Melissa Shank of Batavia; Tony Thompson of Covington; Stephanie Thompson of Anderson Township; Jenn and Nick Wilson of Alexandria; Shelli Phelps of Union; and Gillian Woodward of Liberty Township. Thanks everyone! Karen Gutiérrez is managing editor of CincyMomsLikeMe.com. Reach her at Cincinnati@momslikeme.com, and follow local mom topics on Twitter.com/1cincymom.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J U L Y 1 7
FILMS
Family Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m. “Never Ending Story.” Starring Noah Hathaway and Barret Olivier. Rated PG. Boone Woods Park, Veterans Way and Ky. 18, Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain moves movie to Conner Middle School. All ages. Free. Presented by Boone County Parks. 334-2283. Burlington.
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Dinsmore Homestead, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, 1842 farmhouse and furnishings of the Dinsmore family. Tours begin on the hour; the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Includes gift shop. $5, $3 ages 60 and up, $2 ages 717, members and ages 6 and under free. 586-6117. Burlington.
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LITERARY - SIGNINGS
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Pinot Noir II. Pinot Noirs from around the world. Liquor Direct Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. 291-2550. Covington. Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus #3908, Father Bealer Council, 605 Lytle Ave. Includes fish, shrimp, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Drinks available. Carry-out available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus #3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus #3908, Fr. Bealer Council. 342-6643. Elsmere.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
Carolann Ames and Band, 8 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Photographs of Ames shot for album by a WNKU-FM DJ for sale. Photo sales and concert benefits Baker Hunt Foundation. $12. 431-0020. Covington.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Bazookas Go Bang, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Zebras In Public, Ubersku, Della Cado, Papa Shango, Exit 186, Gardenhose and One finger Grip. $7. 4912444. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365. Covington.
MUSIC - POP
Taken, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
MUSIC - ROCK
Blow Up Dollz, 8 p.m. Special dinner, 6 p.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. All-girl rock band. 261-1029. Latonia.
The Garden, noon-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Paintings and jewelry by Paula Peake, Kinetic Sculpture by Daniel Batson and mixed media by Barbie Jones and many others. Additional hours by appointment through July 30. 393-8358. Covington. Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills. Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003. Covington. Visions of Kentucky, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Tandem Squares, 8 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Plus level Westernstyle square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.
COOKING CLASSES
Cork and Fork Cooking Class, 2 p.m. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. With Arthur Leech. $30. Reservations required. 426-1042. Crestview Hills.
DANCE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness, 10 a.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Dance to variety of Latin rhythms. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Beginners welcome. $5. 491-3942. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
I Love a Piano, 8 p.m. Stauss Theatre, Nunn Drive, Fine Arts Center 101, Story of centuryold piano told through songs of Irving Berlin. Dinner service begins 90 minutes before curtain. $29 includes dinner; $15 performance only. Reservations required. Presented by Commonwealth Theatre Company. Through July 26. 572-5464. Highland Heights.
James Claypool, noon-2 p.m. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Author discusses and signs “Our Fellow Kentuckians Rascals, Heroes and Just Plain UNCommon Folk. 261-4287. Newport.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Crashing Plains CD Release Party, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Ubersku, Watson Park, Anastello and Stoning Mary. $10. 491-2444. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365. Covington.
MUSIC - POP
Taken, 10 p.m. Peecox, 342-7000. Erlanger.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Recovery By Grace, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Grace Community Church, 5th and Greenup Streets, Christian-based confidential 12-step meeting for people with any type of hurt, hang-up or habit. Light breakfast included. Free. Presented by Immanuel United Methodist Church. 431-9888. Covington. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 9
ANTIQUES SHOWS
Burlington Antique Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, More than 300 vendors with antiques and vintage collectibles. Early buying, 6-8 a.m. with $5 admission. $3, free ages 11 and under. Presented by Burlington Antique Show. 513-922-6847. Burlington.
ART EXHIBITS
Visions of Kentucky, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
John Morgan, 8 p.m. $14 and 10:15 p.m. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Through July 19. 957-2000. Newport. The Recession Proof Comedy Show, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Featuring Steve Booth and Dave Hyden from the Doritos Super Bowl commercial. Sketch comedy, illusions, stand-up and music. $10. Through Aug. 7. 655-9140. Newport.
HISTORIC SITES
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
FARMERS MARKET
Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. 292-2163. Covington.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Zinfandel III: Old vines and single vineyard. Liquor Direct Covington, 291-2550. Covington.
Southern Stars Square Dance Club, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Family square dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2429. Covington.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Copeland, 7 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. With Sherwood, Anchor & Braille and Barcelona. $15, $13 advance. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Aesop’s Classic Fables, 2 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Aesop recalls three stories re-told by a cast of puppets. Free. 513-921-5965. Erlanger.
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David Cook will be performing at the Madison Theater in Covington Monday, July 20. Cook, who was made famous by winning the seventh season of “American Idol,” will be playing music from his self-titled album which features hits “Light On” and “Time of My Life.” The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Green River Ordinance will also be performing. Tickets are $32. For more information, visit www.madisontheateronline.com or call 491-2444. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 2 0
BARS/NIGHTCLUBS
World Tavern Poker, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Keystone Bar and Grill, 313 Greenup St. First game starts at 7 p.m. second starts at 10 p.m. Free. Presented by Keystone Bar & Grill. 261-6777. Covington.
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BARS/NIGHTCLUBS
DJ/Ladies Night, 9 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
BUSINESS CLASSES
Monday Marketing Masters: Marketing Lecture Series, 6 p.m. “Find, Win and Keep Customers.”, Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St. For small business operators. Free. 292-2322. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS
Bluegrass Jam, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. First floor. With Scott Risner. 4916659. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326. Covington.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Evansville Otters. $1 Monday. Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way, VIP includes wait service. $10 VIP, $8.50, $6 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 594-4487. Florence. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 1
ART EXHIBITS
Drawings by Taron Jordan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Reality Tuesday Cafe, 261-4939. Park Hills. Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 491-4003. Covington. Visions of Kentucky, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington. Themes and Revelations, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans Enterprise Center, 292-2322. Covington.
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
It’s Sew Fun, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Purse sewing projects for beginners and advanced. Bring own supplies, or use Center’s fabrics. Teens and adults. Free. Registration required. 491-3942. Covington.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Swing Dancing, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Step-NOut Studio, 721 Madison Road, Music by DJ. Free beginner lesson before open dancing. All ages. $5. Presented by CincySwing.Com Ltd.. 513-290-9022. Covington.
DANCE CLASSES
Beginner Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Knitting and Crocheting Group, 4:30 p.m.6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Practice knitting and crochet, exchange patterns and tips. Ages teen and up. Free. 491-3942. Covington.
DANCE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness, 6:30 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 491-3942. Covington.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Cory Moore, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
The Walkmen, 8 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. With Cass McCombs and the Pomegranates. $14, $12 advance. Covington.
NATURE
Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m. J.J. Audubon’s Field Programs on Fowler Creek. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. 525-7529. Independence.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Running Word Wednesday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Share writing or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Free. Through Dec. 30. 431-2326. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
Dixie Farmers Market, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Ave. Fresh produce, fruits, baked goods and flowers. 727-2525. Erlanger.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Leap for Health, 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road, Ages 3-6. Hear story, taste food and do activity to learn about healthy habits. Free. Registration required. 586-6101. Burlington.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Acoustic Bizarre, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Music@BCM, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Steve Tracy and the Crawlings Kingsnakes, blues ensemble. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Includes coffee and other beverages, snacks and cash bar. $5, $3 ages 312. Reservations requested. 491-4003. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Lee Stolar Trio, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. With John Von Ohlen. 261-2365. Covington.
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Stitch Jones Band, 9:30 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.
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Eggs ‘N Issues, 7:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Topic: State of Northern Kentucky Address. Receptions Banquet and Conference CenterErlanger, 1379 Donaldson Road, $25, $15 advance members. Presented by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 5786395. Erlanger.
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Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 7270904. Kenton County.
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THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”
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American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743. Elsmere.
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July 16, 2009
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Death has no favorites – even celebrities die them the same A lot of famous people favoritism we do and have died recently and that back off. bothers us. It bothers us How unsettled we because the fact of death are when we become bothers us terribly. aware that death plays In every life death anxino favorites. ety is operative in great and The day of our small ways. Leavings and death losings are not on our agenFather Lou thought ofisas faralways off. da. Guntzelman The day we come to And the second reason we’re bothered over these Perspectives know we will eventually die – not know it recent deaths is because they have shattered our supposi- merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day tions. We suppose that if a person we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring questions to ourselves and it takes with them a certain degree of the rest of our lives to answer them. immortality. It’s a sad occurrence when We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a favored people never even let charmed life and are too important themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise to lose. Death is supposed to show are ones such as: How should I
live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them? Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from the heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disintegration and dry nothingness? Is there a God who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks,
“Why try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?” Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited
urges us to appreciate their preciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Poet Mary Oliver puts it well: When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges The nation’s banks continue to raise fees on everything from credit cards to checking accounts. Banks say they need the money to make up for losses they incur during this recession. But customers and consumer groups are crying foul. Banks have come under much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend more money than they have in their account so they can assess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts of Milford are furious. She received three overdraft charges recently and said it’s
not fair. “This was for a total of a negative $5.90, and they are chargme, Howard Ain ing with one Hey Howard! fee that w a s already taken off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to drop one charge, but not the other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, from what they’re telling me
because, if you look at the statement, it shows I have money the whole time – it never went negative. But they keep saying, ‘It’s for pending. It’s for pending,’ ” she said. The “pending” charges are for two debit card purchases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly checks to the penny so $104, that’s our grocery money, that’s our gas in our car. It’s devastating. I was literally begging these people to give me my money back,” Felts said. After several calls the bank agreed to return the
fees, but Felts said what happened is wrong. “The punishment should fit the crime. If there’s a negative $5.90 balance, $104 is absurd, it’s absolutely ridiculous … It’s not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those
small charges on her debit card she could have paid cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card laws and should reevaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. A rule is expected later this year that would prevent banks from manipulating the order of checks and deb-
its so they maximize overdraft fees. Meanwhile, Congress is also listening to consumers and a proposal there would require banks to tell customers when they are at risk of incurring overdraft fees at an ATM machine or cash register so they can cancel the transaction. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the grocery store, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s because this column isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about food: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.
Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake
Annie says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids will love this cake.â&#x20AC;? Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 â &#x201E;3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients
in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be very tall but will be very moist.
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Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1
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clear color) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; opt. Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip this step â&#x20AC;&#x201C; otherwise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Makes the fudgiest frosting.â&#x20AC;?
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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513-591-6163 and leave your name and address.
Tip from Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen
Trouble with shortening: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shorten-
ing (that makes it healthier), switch back to hydrogenated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.
Like Famous Recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw
For Mrs. Whitmer and several others. Go to taste on vinegar, sugar, lemon juice. 1
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8 cups finely chopped cabbage 1 â &#x201E;4 cup grated carrots Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
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â&#x20AC;˘ Anderson Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pelican Reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw â&#x20AC;˘ Precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.
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Dreamsicle cake: Some readers are confused as to the Kool-Aid called for in the recipe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1/4 teaspoon and yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;'s dry. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@ communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Dennis McEvoy, District Governor of Rotary International District 6740 will be the featured speaker at the Covington Rotary Club's weekly luncheon meeting on July 21 at noon in the Radisson Hotel in Covington. The District Governor performs a significant function in the world of Rotary by providing guidance and leadership to Rotary Clubs in a specific area. District 6740 includes the eastern half of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and consists of 43 local Rotary Clubs with more than 1,900 member Rotarians. Each year, Governors must visit with each Rotary Club in their district District Governor McEvoy will meet with the Covington Rotary Club's Officers and Board of Directors prior to the luncheon to discuss his priorities and goals for District 6740. He will also consult with the club's officers and directors to review their plans for the coming Rotary year. Following his consulta-
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Navy Seaman Trevor C. Moser, son of Phyllis A. and Stephen R. Moser of Independence recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Moser completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations”. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Moser is a 2003 graduate of Simon Kenton High School of Independence.
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tion with the Board, District Governor McEvoy will address the membership of the Covington Rotary Club with an inspirational presentation and discuss his plans for the district over the next twelve months. He will also seek the members input regarding best practices in Rotary. Rotarians are professional men and women who work as volunteers to improve the quality of life in their home and world communities. Club membership represents a cross-section of local business and professional leaders. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly, are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races and creeds. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians working in over 29,600 Rotary clubs comprising 194 countries and 35 geographic regions of the world. For more information, contact Covington Rotary Club President Arun Lai at 513-762-7727 or Arun.Lai @axa-advisors.com
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Smoking cessation program offered A session of the CooperClayton Smoking Cessation Program will start July 21. Cooper-Clayton is a comprehensive, 13-week program that helps participants stop smoking with peer support, educational guidance and nicotine replacement therapy. The classes will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, starting July 21, at St. Elizabeth Covington, 401 E. 20th St., Covington. The Cooper-Clayton classes are free, but participants must purchase nicotine patches, gum or lozenges, if utilized. Partici-
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MaKenzie Waymeyer, center, represented Kenton County at the recent Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders in Lexington. Here, Dr. Mike Mullen, associate dean for academic programs at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, left, and Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney, right, are pictured with the student. Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau, IFAL is a career and leadership conference for high school seniors interested in a career in agriculture. Kenton County Farm Bureau selected the local youth for the annual conference.
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Villa Madonna sophomore Matt Stapleton hands a bundle of insulation to Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky volunteer Jim Broomall at the “House of Blessing” on Trevor Street in Covington. The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery in Villa Hills are sponsoring the building of this home in celebration of the 150th anniversary of their arrival in Covington. HONK is coordinating the project. Villa students volunteered their assistance on April 4.
Miller to lead home builders The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky (HBA-NKY) has announced that Brian Miller has been hired as the organization’s new executive vice president. Miller, who starts his new position on Aug. 3, replaces Dan Dressman. Miller, a native of Northern Kentucky, has spent the last 12 years in Louisville where he was the vice president of communications for the Louisville HBA. He was selected after a nationwide search and brings with him a magnitude of experience and
strong community ties. His father, Jack Miller, was the past president of the Home Builders in the ’80s and president of the State Home Builders Association in the ’90s. His mother Jean was a past president of the Woman Council of the State Home Builders Association and the National Woman’s Council President. “I am very excited to serve such a long standing and vital organization such as the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky,” said Miller. “This association has an impres-
sive history of representing the men and women who work to help our neighbors realize the American Dream; the dream of homeownership. My focus is to help the organization set a path that leads the homebuilding, development and home and garden industry into continued success in the future.” Miller has a degree from Eastern Kentucky University and has been very involved with Salvation Army of Louisville and the Louisville Army Boys & Girls Club of Louisville. Brian and his wife, Jenny, have four young girls.
Bonefish hosts benefit for Redwood A Bang Bang Night for Redwood is being held at the Bonefish Grill located at 588 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The evening includes live music, signature Bone-
fish Grill dishes and cocktails. The cost is $40 per person which includes two drink tickets. The “big fish” sponsors are Bonefish Grill, Robert and Tina Donelan and Snappy Tents Inc. The pro-
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The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) is seeking public input on the update to its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDs) for Northern Kentucky. The strategy covers all eight counties of the NKADD The CEDS helps guide economic development efforts at the NKADD. The NKADD is recognized by The Economic Development Administration (EDA) as the Economic Development District (EDD) for the region. The completion of a CEDS is a precondition for assistance under public works or adjustment programs, economic development grants, for EDD designation, and for planning grants. A copy of the CEDS is available for public inspection at the offices of the NKADD during normal business hours at 22 Spiral Drive, Florence, Ky. 41042. A copy is also available at www.NKADD.org. If any individual or organization has comments, questions, suggestions, or changes to the CEDS, they can do one of the following: • Submit comments via e-mail to NKADD@ NKADD.org • Mail comments to
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Bernard Bloemer
Bernard “Bernie” Bloemer, 79, Covington, died July 5, 2009, at his home. He worked for 20 years as a security guard with Pinkerton, and was a steel worker for Interlake Steel, a member of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and Bellevue Vets. Burial was in St. Stephens Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Disabled American Veterans, Post Office Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
member of Main Street Baptist Church of Alexandria. Her husband, Ralph Field died previously. Survivors include her son, Kirk Field of Alexandria; daughter, Diane Smith of Alexandria; sister, Connie King Smith of Independence; six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria. Memorials: Main Street Baptist Church, 11093 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001.
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Jo Ann Castle, 73, Independence, died July 4, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a floral designer, member of St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring and won the Women’s Kentucky State Bowling Championship in 1960. Her daughter, Brenda Castle, died in 1996. Survivors include her son, Scott Castle of Clermont, Fla.; daughters, Ramona Sharp of Elgin, Ill. and Julie Schwier of Independence; sisters, Patricia McGrath of Edgewood and Mary Deslongchamps of Sadieville; brothers, Frank Kidney of Alexandria, Stephen Kidney of Florence and David Kidney of Oak Harbor, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements.
Betty Field
Betty L. King Field, 77, Alexandria, died July 10, 2009, at Rosedale Manor in Covington. She worked in sales for Lazarus Department Store and was a charter
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Herbert A. Fitzer, 89, Taylor Mill, died July 7, 2009, at Mt. Washington Care Center, Anderson Township. He was a World War II Army veteran who received the Purple Heart, member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Fort Thomas, Veterans of Foreign Wars 5662 Lawler-Hanlon Post in Newport, Highland Heights Elks, golf assistant at A.J. Jolly Park Golf Course and Fort Mitchell Country Club, golf pro for A.J. Jolly Park Golf Course and commander for the V.F.W. His son, Jeff Fitzer, died previously. Survivors include his sons, David Fitzer of Wilder, Tim Fitzer from the state of California and Rick Fitzer of Manhattan, N.Y.; daughters, Deanna Griggs of Dayton and Sharon Halpin of Taylor Mill; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown, with honor guard service. Memorials: Campbell Lodge Boys Home, 5161 Skyline Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076-2099; for
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Audrey Franxman
Audrey Celeste Franxman, 75, Covington, died July 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of St. Benedict Church, Covington. Survivors include her husband, Robert Franxman of Lakeside Park; son, Mark Franxman of Villa Hills; daughters, Linda Franxman of Covington and Susan Sturgeon of Latonia; brother, Thomas Miller of Erlanger; sisters, Rosemary Miller and Nancy Wolke of Newport; and six grandchildren. Entombment was in Mother of God Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Wright. Memorials: Redwood School, c/o Children’s Scholarship Fund, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
Ann Frick
Ann C. Greis Frick, 90, of Independence, formerly of Fort Mitchell, died July 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and the Ladies Altar Society of Blessed Sacrament Church. Her husband, Elden R. “Bud” Frick, died in 1986. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Magan and Stephanie Frick of Shelbyville and Tracy Ashcraft of Independence; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.
Hunter Griess
Hunter David Griess, a newborn, Covington, died July 3, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include his parents, David Griess and Susan Dickmeyer; grandparents, Stephen Dickmeyer and David Griess Sr. and Darlene Griess; brothers, Killian Griess and Taylor Perry; and sisters, Keyshaa Griess and Savanah Dickmeyer. Burial was in Hillside Chapel, Cincinnati.
Hardman Grimes Jr.
Hardman D. Grimes Jr., Covington, died May 24, 2009, in Villa Hills. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Sharon Hamilton
Sharon Kay Hungler Hamilton, 64, Covington, died July 4, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a clerk for Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include her daughters, Tammy K. Gardner of Mountain View, Calif., Tera Hamilton Yee of San Jose, Calif. and Tonya Renee Hamilton of Fort Wright; sister, Rita Furnish of Independence; brothers, Charles Hungler of Covington, Dennis Hungler of Taylor Mill, and Stephen Hungler of Jacksonville, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Falmouth. Memorials: Hospice of St. Eliza-
beth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Gerald Jennings
Gerald Jennings, 58, Covington, died July 6, 2009, at his home. He was an organist and pianist for various Northern Kentucky churches. Survivors include his mother, Ernestine Jennings; brothers, Eric and Donald Jennings; sister, Giavanna Sowels Jennings, all of Covington.
Gordon Levermann
Gordon J. Levermann, 90, Highland Heights, died July 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a property supply chief for Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cincinnati, a World War II Army veteran, member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring and Covington Racing Pigeon Club. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Levermann (nee Doerflein); sons, Jack Levermann of Erlanger and Robert Levermann of Taylor Mill; daughters, Laura Levermann and Mary Carol Levermann of Highland Heights; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Burial was in St. Stephens Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: CareNet Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky, 7134 Price Pike, Florence, KY 41042.
Marilyn Loman
Marilyn Kay Jones Loman, 53, Independence, homemaker, died July 8, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her son, Michael Loman of Independence; brother, Dennis Jones of Dry Ridge and two grandchildren. Memorials: Marilyn Loman Memorial Fund, c/o Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Williamstown, KY 41097.
Bud Meier
Bud Meier, 86, Taylor Mill, died July 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a union electrician with Local 212 and later worked for Avis. He served in the Army in World War II and in the Navy in the Korean War. His hobbies included camping, golfing and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mariella; sons Bob, John, Joe, Terry and Jim; daughters Mary Anne Behrens and Susan Volpenhein; brothers, Charles, Harry and Ralph; sister, Mary Martha Holtkamp; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery. Memorials: St. Anthony Church, 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015 or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Jean Nebel
Jean Nebel, 65, Independence, died July 6, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass, Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker, member of St. Patrick Church in Independence and St. Vincent De Paul. Survivors include husband, Philip Nebel; sons, David Nebel of Alexandria, and Daniel Nebel of Dayton; daughters, Pamela Nebel-Logsdon of Fort Thomas and Linda Nebel of Independence; sister, Helen Winson of Union, N.J.; and two grandchildren.
Swindler & Currin Funeral Home, Independence, handled the arrangements.
Clydene Sexton
Clydene Webb Sexton, 73, Erlanger, died July 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a nurse’s aide. Her son, Carl Lynn Sexton died previously. Survivors include a son, Harold W. Sexton of Erlanger; daughters, Sue Klaas of Covington and Betty Sexton of Erlanger; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials: In honor of Clydene Sexton, c/o Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, 822 York Street, Newport, KY 41071.
Birchel Swafford
Birchel Swafford, 71, Independence, died July 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a machinist with Ohio Pattern Works and member of New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, Norwood. His granddaughter, Steffany Grammer, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Swafford of Independence; daughters, Rebecca Grammer of Union and Deborah Abbott of Lafayette, Ind.; stepdaughter, Linda Horn of Erlanger; stepson, Michael Couch of Independence; brother, Denver Swafford of Barbourville; sisters, Whittie Swafford of Barbourville and Altie Walker of Piqua; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, P.O. Box 643270, Cincinnati, OH 45264-3270.
Roy Thornberry Sr.
Roy E. Thornberry Sr., 68, of Covington, formerly of Ludlow, died July 7, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was an engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, member of Southside Baptist Church of Covington. Survivors include his wife, Vada L. Jones Thornberry; daughters, Aletha Ann Baron of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Rita Wofford Dickmann of Ludlow; sons, George and Roy Thornberry, both of Florence, Sam Thornberry of Fort Drum, N.Y., Chris Thornberry of Cleveland, Ohio, Ron and Randy Wofford, both of Ludlow; mother, Annie Thornberry of Covington; 30 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery. Memorials: Southside Baptist Church Daycare Program, 1501 Holman St., Covington, KY 41011.
Bill Timmerding
Bill Timmerding, 67, Taylor Mill, died July 7, 2009, at his home. He worked for 27 years as a car man for CSX Railroad, was an Army veteran, member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, Knights of Columbus Kehoe Council No. 1764 in Ludlow and a Knothole baseball coach. Survivors include his wife, Cookie Timmerding; daughters, Jenny Sketch of Independence, Michele Sanning of Erlanger and Amy Branham of Amelia, Ohio; sons, Sean and Jeremy Timmerding of Latonia; brothers, Dave Timmerding of Florence, John Timmerding of Independence and Tom Timmerding of
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Latonia; sisters, Rita Tobler of Taylor Mill, Diane Vogelsang and Joy Bohman of Latonia; and 10 grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Anthony Parish, 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015; or Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015.
Martha Vanover
Martha “Sue” Vanover, 69, Independence, died July 8, 2009, at her home. She was a data transcriber for 13 years with the Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Vanover Jr. of Independence; daughters, Sherry Wright, Donna VonHandorf and Buffy Owings, all of Independence; sisters, Margaret Sharp of Independence, Debbie Murrell and Barb Hungler, both of Taylor Mill; brothers, George Murrell of Verona, Mike Murrell of Walton and David Murrell of Independence; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Shirley Vincent
Shirley Mae Vincent, of Cincinnati, formerly of Independence, died July 10, 2009, at Bethesda North Hospital. She had been a manager and clerk for 25 years at the Internal Revenue Service. Her hobbies included bingo, music, card games and travel. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lawrence, and a daughter, Joni. She is survived by daughter, Christi Miller; son, Larry; sister, Patricia Gilpin; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Thomas Wainscott
Thomas Everett Wainscott, 67, Crittenden, died July 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was owner of Riley’s Market, a member and former deacon of Independence Christian Church, an Army veteran and a United States Postal Service worker. His daughter, Kennetha Jordan, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Lewis Wainscott; daughters, Lesley Wainscott of Independence, Tonya Robbins of Indianapolis, Ind. and Natalie Wainscott of Crittenden; son, Jordan Thomas Wainscott of Crittenden; sisters, Jackie Ervin of Forsyth, Mo., Freida Wainscott of Independence and Bonnie Moken of Naples, Fla.; brothers, Ron Wainscott and Donnie Wainscott of Covington; and one grandson. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Roada, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Kelly Jo Walk
Kelly Jo Walk, 45, Independence, died July 3, 2009, at St Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a resource assistant with Columbia Sussex. Survivors include her companion, Joey M. Scott of Independence; parents, Marcus Frank and Margaret Walk of New Albany, Ind.; daughter, Stephanie Billingsly of Lawrenceburg; son, Marcus Billingsly of Independence; and sister, Debbie Corday of Cincinnati.
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Robin R. Turner, 1109 Lee St., public intoxication, first degree possession in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 653 Pike St., June 26. Holli D. Ross, 11 Barwood Ct., alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree escape at W. Pike St. and Lee St., June 26. Francisco Perez, 2713 Alexandria Ave., first degree possession of a controlled substance, improper registration plate, second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument at Winston Ave., June 29. Robert Barner, 208 W. 32nd St., first degree criminal trespassing, menacing, resisting arrest at 221 W. 34th St., June 29. Lucius D. Jackson, 134 E. 13th St., second degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest at 1200 block of Greenup St., June 30. Robert L. Belden, 5529 Taylor Mill Rd., first degree wanton endangerment, fourth degree assault at 169 E. 42nd St., June 30. Brandon K. Pelfrey, No Address Given, serving bench warrant for court, failure to comply with sex offender registration at 3313 Latonia Ave., June 30. Lucas M. Staton, 4331 Powell Rd., second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree fleeing or evading police at 700 Madison Ave., July 4. Ernest J. Conyers, 4593 Summerside Rd., receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 630 Main St., July 4. James L. Tillery, 1556 Greenup St., fourth degree assault at 1556 Greenup St., July 3. Denise M. Burke, 2575 W. Galbraith
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Rd., #3, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 633 3rd St., July 3. George V. Sexton Jr., 216 Grand Ave., possession of marijuana at 4100 Decoursey Ave., July 3. Michael D. Jackson, 4537 Huntington Ave., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 4537 Huntington Ave., July 3. Krystle M. Henning, 33 Sagebrush Dr., alcohol intoxication in a public place, third degree assault, resisting arrest at 502 W. 4th St., July 2. Deandre A. Balleau, 830 Bakewell St., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 600 W. 9th St., July 2. Lisa M. Collette-Walls, 275 Mccoy Rd., #23D, alcohol intoxication in a public place, possession of marijuana, criminal littering at 1218 Holman Ave., July 2. James M. Lykins, 303 Orchard St., #2, second degree assault, fourth degree assault, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct at 303 Orchard St., #2, July 2. Matthew J. Haddix, 302 Fairfield Ave., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at Holman Ave., July 2. William G. Williamson III, 2324 Crestbrook Dr., #8, operating motor vehicle under the influence, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 800 block of Crescent Ave., July 2. Rebecca S. Struve, 970 Regal Ridge Dr., third degree possession of a controlled substance at Madison Pike, July 1. Karen A. Loomis, 1251 Pike St., first degree possession of a controlled substance at W. 9th St., July 1. Lowell D. Hurd, 2233 Hanser Dr., #3, possession of handgun by convicted felon, alcohol intoxication in a
public place, failure to notify address change to department of transportation at 2233 Hanser Dr., July 5. Phylis D. Murman, 617 Crescent Ave., theft at 410 Philadelphia St., July 4. Deandre A. Balleau, 831 Bakewell St., possession of marijuana at 837 Main St., July 3. Matthew Landrum, 3931 Decoursey Ave., possession of marijuana at 600 W. 8th St., July 3. Adam Gossett, 3310 Carlisle Ave., possession of marijuana at 600 W. 8th St., July 3. Demurel A. Mccloud, 603 Crescent Ave., menacing, fourth degree assault at 500 Crescent Ave., July 5. Suzane M. Barton, 2144 St. James Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, third degree assault at 715 Greer St., July 5.
Incidents/investigations Arson
The door of a residence was kicked in at 117 W. 28th St., July 3.
pane of a door was broken at Madison Ave., June 30.
Assault, harassment
Several people were assaulted at 805 Madison Ave., June 29.
Burglary
A man forced his way into a residence at 345 Altamont Rd., June 29. Over $3000 in cash was stolen at 620 Scott St., June 29. A TV and TV stand were stolen at 1536 Nancy St., June 26. Someone forced entry into a bar at 3214 Madison Pike, July 1. A computer and printer was stolen at 3003 Rogers St., July 4. A game system and game was stolen at 109 W. 32nd St., July 2. Several pieces of electronics were stolen at 119 Promontory, July 1. A game system was stolen at 1244 Clark St., July 1. A TV was stolen at 4203 Church St., July 1.
Criminal mischief
The windshield of a motorcycle was kicked off at 318 Trevor St., July 4. The glass of a rear patio door was broken at 1108 Highway Ave., July 4. A shopping cart was pushed into a vehicle at 1525 Madison Ave., July 3. The driver's side window of a vehicle was broken out at 727 Edgecliff Rd., July 2.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument A counterfeit $20 bill was passed at 1525 Madison Ave., July 2.
Impersonating a peace officer
Someone was using emergency lights impersonating a police car at Lincoln and Decoursey Ave., July 5.
Robbery
A camera and wallet were taken from a purse at 400 Pike St., July 2.
Theft
A vehicle was stolen at 121 E. 12th St., June 29. A DVD player, shelf, TV, wall decorations, and clothes were stolen at 1226 Pike St., June 29. A cell phone and change was stolen from a vehicle at Lawn St. and W. 17th St., June 30.
Clothes were lit afire at 508 W. 12th St., July 1.
Assault
A man was struck in the head with a beer bottle at Western Ave., June 29. A woman was punched three times in the face at E. 5th St., June 30. A woman was choked and had a key held to her abdomen at 2402 Bell Ct., July 5. A woman reported being assaulted at Hideaway Dr., July 4. A woman was reported punched in the face at Madison Ave., July 2. Someone attempted to remove an air conditioning unit at Craig St., July 2. A woman reported being assaulted at Spring St., July 2. A woman reported being assaulted at Ashland Dr., July 5. A man was struck in the face by a pipe at E. Southern Ave., June 29.
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Jean Wood
Jean Doris Wright Wood, 80, Latonia, died July 7, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Northside Pentecostal Church in Cincinnati. Her husband, Elza Wood, died in 1993. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Cross of Latonia; sons, Harold Bowles of Latonia, Herman Bowles of Independence, Stephen Barnes of Las Vegas, Nev. and Robert Barnes of Erlanger; brother, Charles Wright of Frankfort; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.
dria; son, Carl W. Fox of Union; daughters, Denise Fox of Dayton, Shawndra Trumbull Buemi of Newport, Ashley Wurzbacher of Morning View and Gina Heeg of Alexandria; parents, Robert and Betty Freeman
of Morning View; brother, Wes Freeman of Dayton; sister, Barb Clifford of Morning View; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.
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July 16, 2009
Artists invited to donate art for child abuse prevention Local and regional professional or established artists are asked to donate select pieces of their work to Family Nurturing Center for the 15th annual Art Affair. The Art Affair – Fiesta Artistica will take place on Friday, Aug. 28, at The Grand located in Covington. The fun-filled evening includes an entertaining live auction and a large silent auction with all proceeds to benefit Family Nurturing Center’s comprehensive programs designed to prevent, educate and treat all forms of child abuse and neglect and promote healthy family relationships. “The Art Affair has become a premier Northern Kentucky art event appealing to serious collectors as well as people who enjoy art and more importantly, want to help an unparalleled cause, “said Laura Cook Kroeger, chair of the 2009 Art Affair. “Art pieces range from less than $100 up to several thousand dollars.” Guests will enjoy their Sojourn In Spain with a Sangria bar, flamenco dancer, and unique Spanish cuisine. Tickets for the Spanish-themed event are $60 each and include an open bar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The evening event will once again include auctioneer Scott Sedgwick from Art
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Dakota Taylor, left, Carlee Clemons and Austin Penick hold their rewards and placard for High Intermediate Overall Team at the 4-H state livestock judging competition in June. The teams of Kenton County 4-H students was coached by Mallory Penick, who won High Senior Over-all in state in 2005.
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Olivia Mueller, left, Moriah Penick, Mackenzie Penick, and coach Mallory Penick at Morehead on June 6. The team placed second over-all at the state competition
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Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland
There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.
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munity events. This free traveling puppet show equips children with the tools they need to recognize, resist and report child abuse. • Protect and Comfort Infants - Public education program delivers information on ways to soothe and comfort infants and the dangers of shaking a baby. This free service is available to local hospitals and the community at-large. • Child Abuse Treatment - Individual and group therapy for children and families impacted by sexual abuse and other violent crimes. These free programs include a case management component for families in need. • Visitation - Supervised visitation promotes healthy relationships between children and non-residential parents. Facilitated Visitation, an enhanced program of visitation, occurs only in our Hamilton County location. • Community Education and Training - Specialized fee-based training programs and seminars covering topics such as parenting, child development, child abuse recognition and reporting, impacts of abuse, the nurturing philosophy and more. For additional information about Family Nurturing Center visit www.familynurture.org.
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South Productions based in Atlanta to promote his international gallery pieces combined with donated works from local established and emerging artists. Area artists are asked to consider donating a piece in any medium at 100 percent in support of the Family Nurturing Center. Artists may choose to receive up to 50 percent of the value of the work. Artists are asked to determine the minimum bid or sale price. If the minimum bid is not achieved, the artwork can be returned to the artist. Interested artists can download an application form at www.familynurture.org or contact 859525-3200, ext. 30. For 30 years, Family Nurturing Center has been at the forefront in providing quality, innovative and effective child abuse prevention, education and treatment programs including: • Nurturing Parenting Programs - Family based parenting education programs proven to help families develop healthier, stronger relationships. These free parenting programs are provided in multiple community locations. • Kids on the Block Child abuse education and awareness program using life-size puppets in local elementary schools and com-
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