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Fall festival

Covington’s MainStrasse Village held its annual Oktoberfest this past weekend. Beer, brauts and music marked the festival nestled in the heart of Covington. See photos of the weekend and more. NEWS, A4

Student and critic

Scott High School has a new critic and club thanks to fellow student Erin Wentworth. Wentworth has participated in the Cappies program, took part in monthly workshops, and is starting a new writing club at the school with fellow senior Jordan Padgett. Read about what it is like for this young student to critique both professional and student works. SCHOOLS, A6

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Shop wants to satisfy your sweet tooth By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

The Candy Bar on Sixth Street in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village makes the world taste good with more than 200 varieties of candy. Old-fashioned penny candies, Zotz, Fizzies, Sky Bars, candy buttons, marshmallow ice cream cones, Necco wafers and Fish Kabobs, a fun treat with gummy fish on a stick, bring nostalgic candy to the Mainstrasse neighborhood. Owners Joe and Brittany Barta opened the shop Sept. 5. Already they’ve had to reorder grape-flavored wax mustaches. “We wanted to bring back the candy store experience; being able to wait on people individually and talk to them about what their favorites were and give them a little history on some of the candy as we learn about it,” Joe Barta said. The Candy Bar invokes the oldtime candy shops with shelves of candy in jars, glass cases filled with candy and a giant Pez dispenser collection display on the wall. Prices also start at 25 cents for three pieces of candy so it’s affordable for neighborhood kids, Joe Barta said. The Bartas, who live in Independence, made a point to carry candies people came to love in the decade they grew up. “Nothing’s more interesting than listening to a mom go ‘C’mere, let me show you something – this is what I got as a kid,’” Brittany Barta said. Next to the door The Candy Bar has a white board where patrons can write down a candy they’d like to see in the shop – three days after opening the board was full with suggestions. “If we can find it, we’ll find it or

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Brittany and Joe Barta of Independence opened a candy store in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village Sept. 5. Dubbed “The Candy Bar,” the shop, located at 422 W. Sixth St., features sweets from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s to today. something very close to it,” Joe Barta said. Coming soon to complete the old candy shop picture will be bottled sodas such as root beer and cream soda, Barta said. “Can you imagine being in a

better business than being surrounded by sweet-smelling packages and happy customers who walk in and smile when they see all this candy?” Joe asked. The Candy Bar is located at 422 W. Sixth St. in Mainstrasse

Buy fresh art at Behringer-Crawford By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Helping hands

The Community Family Church is lending a hand to those in need throughout Northern Kentucky. Recently the church expanded its food pantry space to accomodate more supplies to more residents of the area. Read about the church’s mission and how the plan to celebrate their ability to give more. LIFE, B1

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Get your art freshly grown at the Behringer-Crawford’s 17th Annual freshART event at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 in Devou Park. More than 40 artists set up shop during the day at Devou Park and create art on the spot, whether it’s jewelry, a painting, a sculpture and more, said Sarah Siegrist, assistant director of the museum. That night, the art will be sold in a live auction to benefit the museum’s educational programs. “It’s a great way to support local artists, the economy of Northern Kentucky and the people in our neighborhood who are very talented and their neighbors don’t even know it,” Siegrist said. Visiting the park and chatting with artists as they create is free, but to bid on the pieces you must purchase tickets to freshART, which are $60 per person and include a dinner by McHale’s Catering, a raffle, silent auction and live auction. “freshART is really a fantastic night – lots of great food, fantastic

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The Behringer-Crawford Museum holds an annual freshART event in which local artists create a piece of art in one day at Devou Park. The art is then auctioned off that night to benefit the museum’s educational programs. The 17th Annual freshART event will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the museum, 1600 Montague Road, in Devou Park. art and just a good time,” Siegrist said. freshART is unique, Siegrist said, because while there are many art auctions in the area, none of them are actually creating the art that day. “Get art so new it’s fresh,” she said. Artists will get started around 8

or 9 a.m. the day of the event, Siegrist said. While many artists choose to depict the scenes of Devou Park surrounding them, others find different inspiration, such as one painter who painted a river landscape scene with fall foliage. A special auction debuting this year is Fresh from the Heart,

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which will auction a painting by Dr. Wolfgang Ritschel, who donated 50 paintings to be auctioned off in the same way at every freshART hereafter. Ritschel, who is unable to participate this year due to illness, has been a supporter of the museum and a freshART participant since it began, said Laurie Risch, executive director of the Behringer-Crawford Museum. “It’s very, very special to us,” she said. “We are still in amazement that through his illness he’s still thinking of the museum that he feels is so important to the community.” Residents should remember that while freshART focuses on the artists, proceeds benefit educational opportunities at the museum, Risch said. Between 25,000 and 30,000 people visit the museum each year. “That’s what these events are all about,” she said. “We appreciate the support from the community to enable us to continue these offerings.” For more information or to purchase tickets, call the BehringerCrawford Museum at 491-4003.

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BRIEFLY Draud builds campaign team

KENTON COUNTY – Former state representative and commissioner of education Dr. Jon Draud, who announced his plans to run for Kenton County Commissioner in May, has hired Northern Kentucky University graduate Sean Vandevander as his general consultant to run his campaign. Vandevander graduated with a degree in political science and was named Young Republican of the Year in 2009 in the 4th Congressional District for his work on the campaigns of Sen. Mitch McConnell and Congressman Geoff Davis.

Second Annual Fall Festival

INDEPENDENCE – The Simon Kenton Farmers’ Market will host its Second Annual Fall Festival at 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19. The market is located on

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the grounds of the Kenton County Courthouse and is sponsored by the SKHS STEM School of Study Agriculture pathway. The Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Available at the market: Locally grown produce, USDA processed grass feed beef, pork and free range chickens, eggs, fruit, fresh baked breads, homemade jams and jellies, honey and more.

I Love the Cov shirts for sale

COVINGTON – A local organization is selling T-shirts to help revitalize downtown Covington. “I Love the Cov” shirts are for sale for $15 at the economic development department in city hall (Suite 407) or at the Farmers Market at the Sixth Street Promenade held every Saturday. All proceeds from the shirts benefit Renaissance Covington. For more information, call 292-2163.

District maintaining flu precautions By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Kenton County Superintendent Tim Hanner said the district is continuing to exercise caution with regards to the H1N1 flu virus after several alleged cases have been reported around the Northern Kentucky area in recent weeks. The H1N1 flu virus, which was originally called the swine flu, has had 17 cases confirmed by the Northern Kentucky Health Department since April. However, that

number might not be an accurate representation, as individuals who test positive for the flu are presumed to have swine flu and not a seasonal strain. Only in certain cases are individuals being tested specifically for the swine flu, such as a person sick enough to be hospitalized or a pregnant woman. Hanner said the district has had no such reported cases, either with students or staff, and is still taking precautions to ensure it remains that way. “This is something we’re taking very seriously, but

it’s also a case where we’re not looking to cause a panic,” he said. “It’s a situation we’re monitoring very closely, and we’ll continue to do just that.” Hanner said the district has formed a task force that meets weekly to discuss new information about the H1N1 strain and extra precautions the schools could be taking. Among precautions Hanner said the district is taking include placement of hand sanitizer all over the school to guard against the spread of germs. The district is also

notifying parents about symptoms of the flu, and encouraging them to keep their children at home if symptoms start to appear. Children are also being encouraged to do all they can to avoid spreading germs, such as not sharing drinking containers in the lunchroom, washing their hands during the day, covering their mouths when coughing, and using tissues whenever possible. For more information about the district’s H1N1 policy, visit www.kenton.k12.ky.us or contact your child’s school.

Taylor Mill to increase property taxes By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Taylor Mill City Commission passed the first reading of the 2009-2010 property and special tax rate at the

meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9. The commission decided to take the compensating rate plus an additional 4 percent over last year’s rate. Compensating rates ensure the city will generate the

same amount of tax revenue as the year before. The 2009-2010 tax rate will be .280 per $100 of property or $280 for a $100,000 dollar home, up from .2490 per $100 in the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The increase will generate $1,113,000 in revenue for the city. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing on the property tax rates was held, but no residents spoke or submitted written comments. Rising costs of operation, a decrease in payroll taxes and the institution of cityrun Advanced Life Support services in July have contributed to the need for an increase, City Administrator

Jill Bailey said. The city budgeted $100,000 for one-time ALS start-up costs, but the change in service to residents is “significant” with paramedics in-house “around the clock,” Bailey said. The city also lost $15,000 to $20,000 in revenue this year from the loss of now state-owned properties to make way for the planned reconstruction of Ky. 16. Mayor Mark Kreimborg said the city has no fire district tax or street tax. “We give residents the best service for the most reasonable price,” he said. Commission will hear the second reading of the property tax rate at an as of yet unscheduled special meeting.

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Fun at Oktoberfest By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Mainstrasse Village honored German heritage at the 31st Annual Oktoberfest Sept. 9 through Sept.12. Families twirled and cloggers tapped to live

jewelry, armor, candles, wood carvings and more. Mainstrasse Village's Oktoberfest was named one of the Kentucky Tourism Council's "Top Ten 2009 Fall Festivals" and attracted about 150,000 people to enjoy good food and good times.

music at four different stages over six city blocks at the festival, held on the closed off Main Street and Sixth Street Promenade. German culture lovers also tried German fare and beer while checking out booths from vendors selling

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The Sugarfoot Cloggers of Independence entertained the crowd at Mainstrasse's Oktoberfest Friday Sept. 11.

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Andy Gilbert of West Chester danced "The Chicken Dance" with his two daughters Sydney (left) and Lauren at the Mainstrasse Village Oktoberfest 2009.

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Seven-year-olds Andrew Gerdis and R.J. Graf take a break at the Goose Girl Fountain at the 31st Annual Mainstrasse Village Oktoberfest Friday Sept. 11.

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Students are math-focused every day By Regan Coomer

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Taylor Mill Elementary teacher Christine Barlow oversees a hands-on activity during the school's new mathematics Response to Intervention program Wednesday Sept. 9. The initiative to meet the mathematical needs of all students is held for 30 minutes four times a week. needs.” Irons said the school will keep track of a student’s progress from group to group to see how well the mathematical assessment indicated where that student should have been placed. “They’re in a small enough groups so they are getting the attention they need,” Irons said. “They’re not just looking at how a procedure is done, they must be

able to break something apart and find a solution to it in a way that they understand it.” Taylor Mill Elementary Assistant Principal Jason Steffen, who is in charge of two first-grade groups and a fifth-grade group, said the program has been going really well so far. “Math is an important aspect of school that I think sometimes is overlooked. We want to put focus

on it and make sure we’re catching kids who may be falling behind early,” he said. Steffen’s first-graders are learning to double numbers using the Context for Learning program. The group is divided in groups of six and then asked to “double” it. “It brings a real-world connection instead of just doing it using paper and pen,” Steffen said.

Kenton Schools avoid tax increase By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

Citing a track record of conservative spending and cost-cutting measures, the Kenton County School Board voted not to increase the tax rate in 2009 at their August 17 meeting. Board President Karen Collins said the board chose not to increase the tax rate based mainly on the economic struggles facing many residents. The 2009 rate for real estate will be $5.58 per $1,000 of assessed value, with

the personal property rate being set at $5.59 per $1,000 of assessed value. The real estate rate remains the same as 2008, with the personal property rate rising one cent. The expected revenue for the 2009 rates is $40,532,797. “We felt this was the responsible thing to do in this economy,” said Collins. “We wanted to do our part to help out residents, because these are tough times for everyone.” Superintendent Tim Hanner said the board was able to avoid a

rate increase because of their financial efficiency in recent years, including cutting their operating costs by approximately $3.1 million last school year. “The best part of that though is that we didn’t impact the classroom,” said Hanner, saying most of the reduction can be attributed to reorganization of transportation and reducing energy costs. “Whenever we’re looking for ways to reduce our costs, the biggest thing is making sure it doesn’t effect out students’ learning, and we’ve been able to do

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that.” Despite the expected decrease in state funding over the next few years, Hanner said the school board didn’t hesitate to approve the compensating rate. “I’m real proud of the board for doing what they thought was right,” he said. “Because we’ve always been so efficient with our dollars, we’re able to react like this when times are tough.” For more information about the Kenton County School District, visit www.kenton.k12.ky.us.

CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9 Dixie Heights Class of 1964 Reunion, 6-11:30 p.m. Walt’s Hitching Post, 3300 Madison Pike, Fort Wright. Dinner served 7 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Presented by Dixie Heights Class of 1964. Call 371-7056. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0 The Newport High School Alumni and Associates All-Class Reunion. Cash bar at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Program and festivities at 7 p.m. Marquis Banquet Center, 1016 Town Drive, Wilder. Dinner is $32. Call 442-9050. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1 Newport Central Catholic Class Reunion of 1949 stag, 1-5 p.m. Barleycorn’s Restaurant, 1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring. Call 581-5047 or 442-7464. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 2 6 Boone County High School Class Reunion of 1969 and 1970, 6 p.m. Carnegie Events Center and Museum, 401 Monmouth St., Newport. Includes dinner and dancing. Music by DJ. $30. Presented by Boone County High School. 653-0444; 283-1458. S U N D A Y, O C T . 4 Annual Campbell County High School Picnic Reunion, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Pendery Park, Williams Lane, Melbourne. Classes of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Bring food to share, drinks and seating. Presented by Campbell County High School. 635-3592. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 0

CCS student accheives Daniel Hales, a sixth grader at Calvary Christian School has recently achieved 1,000 points in the Accelerated Reader online reading comprehension program. Points in the program are earned by passing online quizzes over books that a student reads. Hales has read and has been quizzed over 250 books in his AR “career” to achieve this 1,000point mark.

COLLEGE CORNER Victoria Ogle, a junior pharmacy major at The University of Findlay, was among the students receiving a crisp white lab coat at the College of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony Aug. 21. A 2005 graduOgle ate of Beechwood High School, Ogle is the daughter of Jenny Luken of North Bend, Ohio, and Mark Ogle of Crestview Hills. The ceremony, held in Winebrenner Theological Seminary, signifies the students’ entrance into the third year of the six year program, which is the first year of professional courses in the College of Pharmacy. For information on Findlay, visit www.findlay.edu.

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Improving every student’s math skills is the focus of a new program happening four times a week at Taylor Mill Elementary. Called “Context for Learning,” the program, developed by the Fruedenthal Institute, targets student skills whether they need remedial attention, reinforcement or enrichment using hands-on activities that teach mathematical concepts rather than rote learning. “We’re really using it to meet the needs of all of our students,” said Karri Irons, a math recovery specialist at Taylor Mill who organized the program. “It’s not just an intervention as far as remediation, it’s also being used to really push all of our kids to excelling and meeting the state standards and expectations.” Students are divided up into eight or nine groups per grade level depending on their mathematical level. Forty-three teachers work with a group every day for 30 minutes except Thursday. The groups can range from five to 20 students and a student can change groups once concepts are mastered. Context for Learning is meant to be a supplement to regular teaching in the classroom. “It’s flexible,” Irons explained. “Students can move from one group to another based on their

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Calvary Christian sixth grader Daniel Hales of Independence with the school’s librarian Mary Norton. Hales recently achieved 1,000 points in the Accelerated Reader online reading comprehension program.

School librarian, Mary Norton, introduced the AR reading program to CCS elementary students five years ago. “Daniel loves to read,” Norton said. “It is no surprise that he has reached 1000 points. This is a great encouragement to all students, especially the three other sixth graders who are well on their way to achieving 1,000 career points.”

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Cappies student to review shows at Playhouse By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

Scott High School student Erin Wentworth has been critiquing high school theatrical productions for two years and soon she’ll begin doing the same for shows at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The high school senior, who critiques local high school theatre as part of the national Cappies review and journalism program, was one of 10 local students chosen out of more than 40 applicants to take part in monthly woirkshops with Cincinnati Enquirer drama critic Jackie Demaline. “I was really excited; it was similar to Cappies, but it’s just taking it to the next level with professional shows,” she said.

Wentworth will receive complimentary tickets to five productions, which she will review and then discuss with other members of the workshop. “It was harder, it wasn’t what I was expecting it to be,” Wentworth said of writing critically. “You’re actually contributing. When you’re reviewing a play it’s not only being published, but also actors and actresses get to read it and they get to see your feedback.” The 17-year-old was also pleasantly surprised by the quality of productions by fellow high school students. “In some high schools, it seems like a professional play,” she said. “If you want to see some theater productions and can’t afford to pay $50, the high school theater in

some schools is definitely incredible.” Wentworth is also bringing her writing home to Scott by starting up a writing club with fellow senior Jordan Padgett. The students hope to publish a literary magazine with works by Scott students by the end of the school year. “Jordan and I were talking about it and we said ‘We can’t be the only people in Scott who enjoy writing,’” Wentworth said. The duo hope the club will meet every few weeks to do writing exercises and peer edit one another’s work, whether it’s essays, poetry or short stories. “If you’re interesting in writing, a writing club is going to give you better feedback so you can grow,” Padgett said.

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Scott High School seniors Jordan Padgett and Erin Wentworth are the co-founders of a new Writing Club at the high school. Wentworth (right) was also recently chosen out of more than 40 applicants to attend a series of workshops with Cincinnati Enquirer drama critic Jackie Demaline at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

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Beechwood teacher honored By Jason Brubaker

“I just try to keep things fun in here and constantly change things to keep the kids interested.”

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Alyssa Vanderpool, in her 10th year as the music teacher at Beechwood, explains how to read music to a second-grade class on Sept. 14. Vanderpool was recently named the Northern Kentucky Music Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educator's Association. career until high school, despite the fact she had taken piano lessons and voice lessons growing up. “Ever since I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a teacher and help people learn,” she said. “But when I got to high school, it really started to click for me that music could be a great way to reach my dream.” She attended Eastern Kentucky University, where

she received a bachelor’s degree in music education, before receiving master’s degrees in arts education

and instructional leadership from Northern Kentucky University. Now in her 10th year at Beechwood, she teaches all aspects of music to a variety of age levels. She works with the high school and eighth-grade choirs, and also teaches general music to students in kindergarten through fourth grade. “I get the best of both worlds, because I get to do all different levels of teaching every day,” she said. “It’s what I love doing.” And despite the looming state awards in February, she said she’s just trying to focus on another great year for her students. “I just try to keep things fun in here and constantly change things to keep the kids interested,” she said. “Music is so important, and to be honored like this for teaching music is really exciting for me.”

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Beechwood music teacher Alyssa Vanderpool works with second-grader Mason Bushelman during class on Sept. 14. Vanderpool was recently named the Northern Kentucky Music Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educator's Association.

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Family Tennis Academy

Kenton County Parks and Recreation and Family Tennis Academy are teaming up to present instructional classes in the sport of tennis. Registration has begun for fall classes on weeknights or on weekends. A minimum of four per class will need to sign up and in order to gain the best experience, the maximum number of students per instructor will be eight. Cost is $70 for a session of six classes of 45 minutes each. All classes will be at Richardson Road Park. Here’s the upcoming schedule: • The Monday and Wednesday (twice a week) classes are offered twice. Session 1 began Wednesday, Sept. 9. Session 2 will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and run on consecutive Mondays and Wednesdays until Monday, Oct. 19. • Ages/abilities and times for Monday/Wednesday classes: Munchkins (ages 5-8) – 5:30- 6:15 p.m.; Stars (ages 912) – 6:15-7:30 p.m.; and beginner teens/adults – 7:308:15 p.m. Complete schedule, information and registration forms are available at www.familytennisacademy.com or by calling call 283-5331.

This week in soccer

• Scott High School boys defeated Conner High School in a 3-0 shutout, Sept. 8. Scott’s Matt Kees made six saves. Dexter Morgan scored two goals and Alec Robbins scored one goal. Scott advances to 6-0 with the win. • Calvary Christian girls defeated Covington Latin 4-3, Sept. 8. • Simon Kenton High School boys defeated Owen County 4-0, Sept. 9. Simon’s Sam Benner made four saves. Kody Hutchins scored two goals and Eric Schadler scored one. Simon Kenton advances to 1-6-1 with the win. • Simon Kenton girls defeated Holy Cross High School 2-1 Sept. 9. Simon’s Alli Ponzer scored the team’s two goals. • Dixie Heights High School girls shut out Walton Verona High School 9-0, Sept. 9. Dixie’s Snyder made five saves. Critcher scored four goals, Kremmer scored two goals, and Hoffmann, Eiben and T. Critcher each scored a goal. Dixie Heights advances to 5-1 with the win. • Calvary Christian boys defeated Simon Kenton High School 3-2, Sept. 10. Leichter scored two goals, and Reuscher scored one goal for Calvary. Calvary advances to 3-3-1 with the win. • Calvary Christian girls defeated Newport in a 10-0 shutout, Sept. 10. Calvary’s Caudill made six saves. Turner scored six and Shelton, Bowers, Wright and Schock scored one goal each. Calvary advances to 4-2, with the win.

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Next games: Better defense expected By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

Bellevue and Scott high schools expect to get more out of their defenses in their next games after each team surrendered more than 40 points in their last contest. The Eagles defense will need to bounce back quickly after surrendering 48 points, including the game winning touchdown and two-point conversion with 15 seconds remaining. Bellevue has a bye the weekend of Sept. 18. The Tigers have more time to recover after giving up 41 points but escaping with a victory. These two teams played each other to a thrilling finish Friday, Sept. 11. Senior running back Ricky Buckler scored a three-yard touchdown run with 15 seconds remaining to give the Tigers the 48-41 win. Buckler rushed 31 times for 285 yards and four touchdowns to carry the Tigers to victory. He got plenty of help from his quarterback, senior Richard Wills. Wills completed 13 of 16 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. He led his team 80 yards down the field for the winning score in just over two minutes. “He played a whale of a game,” Bellevue head coach Dave Eckstein of his quarterback said. “That last drive was phenomenal.” Tigers kicker Kaylynn Dill was 2-4 on extra point tries in the game. Eckstein did not want to put his kicker in a position to attempt a game-winning field goal. He wanted Wills to drive his team down the field for a touchdown. The senior quarterback delivered. His counterpart also turned in a gutsy performance. Eagles senior quarterback/kicker/punter/punt returner/kick returner/

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Scott High School’s Zach Sowder takes the ball outside for a long run in the first quarter. strong safety Zach Sowder nearly led his team to a come-from-behind victory. Sowder rushed for 279 yards, passed for 45 yards, rushed for two touchdowns, threw for another, and kicked five extra points. “He does a little bit of everything for us and does it all extremely well,” Scott offensive coordinator Dan Wolley said. Bellevue built a 28-14 lead late in the first half. Buckler scored on the Tigers first offensive play of the game, an 86-yard run. The Eagles scored with less than a minute remaining in the half on a 51-yard halfback pass from Ryan Sowder to Aaron Smith to cut the halftime deficit to seven. “That play changed the momentum going into the second half,” said Eckstein, who was not happy with his team’s mental lapse on the play. The teams exchanged touchdowns throughout the second half. Zach Sowder connected

with Nick Farris for a 23yard score to give the Eagles their first lead of the game with less than three minutes to play. That was enough time for Wills to lead the Tigers back down the field. Bellevue, a Class 1A team, split its first four game of the season, all against bigger schools. “We challenged our team and it made us better,” Eckstein said. “We think it will really help us for district play. We’ve seen what we need to beat good teams.” Scott, a Class 5A team, drops to 0-3 on the year after suffering a heartbreakingly close loss for the second straight week. They bounced back against Bellevue after a one-point loss to Cooper. They will look to rebound again Sept. 18 against Harrison County. “Our kids are still fighting, still believing,” Wolley said. “We’ve gotten better every week. We’re proud of our team for putting ourselves in games and fighting to the end.”

Beechwood 36, Holy Cross 35 (OT)

Special teams and turnovers allowed Beechwood (1-2) to eke out its first win of the season. Holy Cross (2-1) lost its first game of the season and what looked to be its firstever win over the Tigers. Beechwood capitalized on a late Indians turnover to tie the game at 29 with less than a minute to play, forcing overtime. Quarterback Markel Walker rushed for a touchdown on the Indians’ overtime possession, but the extra point attempt was no good. Beechwood running back Joe Colosimo scored his fourth touchdown of the game on the Tigers OT possession. Joey Nussbaum’s extra point was good and the Tigers came away with a win. Beechwood travels to Covington Catholic at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Holy Cross hosts Conner Sept. 18.

Ludlow 35, Bracken County 24

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Kyle Jones (86) of Scott looks for an opening as Rob Swinford (36) and Jon Gaupel (43) look for a block during the first quarter.

The Panthers (1-2) earned their first victory of the season over winless Bracken County. After the Panthers surrendered a touchdown on the opening kickoff return, quarterback Zach Stegemoller led Ludlow to a come from behind victory. Stege-

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Holy Cross No. 8 Jordan Norris picks up yards after making a catch on Sept. 11 as Beechwood’s 11 Cory Schuler moves in to stop him on the play. moller rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two touchdowns. He connected with Chris Mackay and Chris Yates for the scores through the air. Jake Ashcraft added a third quarter touchdown run. Yates’s 56-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter put the Panthers back on top after they fell behind 24-21. The defense pitched a fourth quarter shutout to preserve the win. Ludlow hosts Shawnee Sept. 18.

Simon Kenton 56, Shroder Paideia 21

Simon Kenton (3-0) had no trouble against its opponent from Cincinnati. Miles Simpson rushed 12 times for 101 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Chad Lawrence added 13 carries for 49 yards and two scores. He also completed 11 of 15 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. The Pioneers scored the first 28 points of the game and led 42-6 at halftime. Simon Kenton hosts undefeated Lexington Henry Clay High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

Holmes 28, Cooper 21

Sophomore D.J. Coston returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to lead Holmes to a victory. Junior Damein Oden, meanwhile, rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Devontae Bradley rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns for Cooper (2-1). Holmes (3-0) plays at Bourbon County Sept. 18. Cooper plays at Lloyd Sept. 18.

Conner 36, Dixie Heights 20

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Champ and later scored on a 24-yard keeper for the Cougars. Conner (4-0) plays at Holy Cross Sept. 18, while Dixie Heights (2-2) hosts Ryle. Before the Dixie Heights game, around 6:35 p.m., there will be tribute to Dixie Heights graduate, Steven Tanner, who was killed in the Vietnam War.

Covington Catholic 33, Campbell County 14

Capturing his first win since taking over Covington Catholic’s program, head coach Dave Wirth and the Colonels improved to 1-3 with its win over Campbell County, 33-14. Covington Catholic hosts Beechwood (1-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The Colonels gained 205 yards on the ground and produced 383 yards of total offense during its win over Campbell County. Quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck had 308 yards of total offense including 131 yards rushing on 26 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground. Erpenbeck also was 16for-24 passing for 178 yards. On his 18th birthday, tight end Beau Geisen scored on a 31-yard touchdown reception for Covington Catholic while catching four passes for 57 yards. Alex Connelly led Covington Catholic’s receivers with 101 yards on eight receptions. Leading the way for the Camels was Michael Kremer. The quarterback was 21-for-42 passing for 222 yards. Campbell County travels to face Newport Central Catholic (1-3) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

UK recruit O’Conner focused on season By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Lauren O’Conner is focused on helping the Scott volleyball team have an outstanding season. The towering junior hitter was recently named Kentucky’s state player of the week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. She led Northern Kentucky in kills as the Eagles flew off to an outstanding 19-2 start to the season.

“It was exciting,” she said of the AVCA award. “We’ve had some good wins. We’re playing really well. We have a really good chemistry.” O’Conner has verbally committed to play at the next level for the University of Kentucky. “I always wanted to go to UK. It’s my dream school,” she said. “Everything is perfect there – the coaches and the girls.” O’Conner and the Eagles

won their home-court September Slam tourney for the first time in several years Sept. 5. They beat tough regional rivals such as Conner, Highlands and Simon Kenton along the way. O’Conner said that was a big goal for the team heading into a similar tourney at Highlands Sept. 11-12. “Our passing has gotten a lot better,” head coach Andrea Sullivan said. “We have really emphasized that a lot. We’ve got the hitters

but we’ve got to get the ball to them.” Joining O’Conner is the other twin towering Lauren – Lauren Tibbs, whose collegiate future is in basketball. Sullivan said that although Tibbs is not a yearround volleyball player like O’Conner, she devotes her full attention to the whiteballed sport while in season. Seniors Ashley Daugherty and Kelsey Wagner are key leaders for the team, Sullivan said. She said they

are both strong defensively in digging hard s h o t s . Wagner is a setter along with T a y l o r O’Conner Stinson. A third junior Lauren – Trame – and sophomore Erin Romito are among the regional leaders in digs with Daugherty and O’Conner.

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This was the first year for a full-fledged All “A” Classic state tournament in volleyball. Villa Madonna Academy head coach Sandi Kitchen said her team should learn a

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Villa Madonna No. 21 Stephanie Sias serves the ball in the first game during the Villa Madonna and Conner high school game at Conner Sept. 9. Villa Madonna won 25 to 17 and 25 to 17.

lot from the championship atmosphere at Eastern Kentucky University Sept. 12. “I’m encouraged by the enthusiasm they have for this,” she said. “It’s nice to have this for volleyball.” It was also good for the Blue Lightning to have a 15-3 record heading into the All “A” tourney. They beat bigger school Conner in their last regular match before heading to Richmond. That broke a two-match losing streak to Beechwood and Highlands when Kitchen said the team came down a little from winning the All “A” regional. “We didn’t pass the ball real well,” Kitchen said. “That is the main skill of our team. It has to be there or we don’t go anywhere. We’re not going to overpower anybody so we have to run a skilled offense.” A big part of that offense is seniors Amy Kreutzer, Stephanie Sias and Kacy Corbit. A fourth senior, Jessica Gresham, is a libero. Sias, Corbit and junior Hannah Knochelmann are the team leaders in kills. Sophomore Jasmine Beal is among the Northern Kentucky leaders in assists. Sias was the most valuable player in the regional tourney. Kreutzer and Beal were all-tournament picks. After the state tourney, VMA will prepare for the overall postseason. After beating Dixie Heights and Lloyd in district play, the Lightning look to be the No. 2 seed behind power St. Henry. That could

Other updates Other local volleyball teams:

Calvary

The Cougars lost a tight match to Bishop Brossart in the 10th Region All “A” final. Kenda Anderson, Sara Boone and Samantha Victor were named to the all-tournament team.

Dixie Heights

The Colonels were one of several teams who played in both Scott’s and Highlands’ weekend tournaments in September. Dixie went 3-2 in the Scott tourney.

Heritage

Julia Navaro was named alltournament in the Ninth Region All “A” Classic.

Holy Cross

The Indians took a 5-6 record into the Louisville Invitational and look to build as they have no seniors on the roster.

Ludlow

The Panthers lost to Villa

Madonna in the Ninth Region All “A” final. Courtney Turner and Megan Vohl were all-tourney selections. They’re in a tight battle for the NKAC Division III crown.

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Ludlow High School will induct four new members into its hall of fame Friday, Sept. 18, at halftime of the Ludlow - Louisville Shawnee football game. A reception will follow in the school cafeteria. The new members include: • Bob Creutzinger, class of 1950 – football. • John Gaiser, class of 1958 – football, basketball, baseball. • Jane Stander Reilly, class of 1980 – volleyball, track. • Randy Askin, class of 1982 – track, cross country.

Cross country for kids

Team Kentucky and Kenton County Parks and Recreation will present The Elementary/Middle School Cross Country Series on Sept. 17, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8.

Third through eighthgraders are invited to participate in a Cross Country Series at Lincoln Ridge Park (formerly Banklick Woods Park), 420 Independence Station Road, Independence. Boys and girls will compete together by age group with a 2,000 meter race for third grade and under runners at 5:30 p.m., a 3,000 meter race for sixth grade and under runners at 5:45 p.m. and a 4.000 meter race for eighth grade and under runners at 6:15 p.m. Cost will be $1 per runner and the fee can be paid the day of the race. Ribbons will be awarded to all runners. Pre-registration can be completed by sending a note to Team Kentucky’s Tim King at king4@fuse.net. For more information, call King at 653-5907.

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lead to Villa qualifying for the Ninth Region tourney for the first time since 2000. They would likely play Dixie in a district tourney semifinal in an elimination match to get to the regional. “Dixie is strong and an up-and-coming team,” Kitchen said. “It was a battle to beat them. They have a new coach and they should improve along the way.”

Notre Dame

The defending Ninth Region champion Pandas lost 3-0 to Cincinnati Ursuline but have beaten Cincy foes Seton and St. Ursula leading into the Louisville Invitational Sept. 11-12.

St. Henry

The Crusaders have lost best-of-five matches to Louisville Mercy and Sacred Heart, as well as Mt. Notre Dame. The rivalry match with Notre Dame will be at Notre Dame Sept. 24 in a potential Ninth Region tourney preview.

Simon Kenton

Senior Kathryn Smith was second in kills in Northern Kentucky. Junior Sierra Waechter is highly ranked in assists.

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Gateway Community College a tremendous asset I had an interesting visit at Gateway Community and Technical College’s Boone Campus recently to learn about the economic development programs the school offers. Jim Volz, vice president of Kustom Group in Richwood, and I met with Gateway President Dr. Ed Hughes and members of the college faculty and staff. One mission of the college is skills training – working with businesses in our community to provide customized services and training for their employees. By making sure workers have the skills employers need, we can keep those jobs here in Northern Kentucky rather than overseas. By creating jobs locally, we can raise needed revenue for quality schools and roads without raising taxes.

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The college’s Workforce Solutions Department has offered training in a wide variety of programs and workshops, many on-site at State Sen. the company’s John plants places of Schickel business. I’m fascinated at Community how the GateRecorder way staff conguest tact area busiand columnist nesses industry on a regular basis to assess their needs and follow up with them afterwards. It’s a handin-hand partnership and real boost to our local economy.

factory shipment, eliminating waste and saving money. The Gateway Workforce Solutions Department offers lean simulation training as well as lean implementation. Participants work in a simulated factory floor environment, producing an actual product. Students see, feel, and measure the effects as different principles are incorporated into the simulated factory. It’s amazing to see the difference, and it’s an attitude that workers will take with them wherever they go, even if they change jobs down the road. Another benefit that Gateway offers is a program, funded by the General Assembly, that provides 75 percent of the cost of eligible training that a company needs. It’s a simple but effective program

that helps keep jobs here at home by making sure workers have the skills nobody else has. I travel by the campus every day, as do many of you, and I asked Dr. Hughes about the new construction I’ve seen. He explained that it’s the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, which will open in the spring. Business and industry leaders consulted on its design, so we know it will meet their needs. With so many manufacturing jobs in our community, the new center is just what we need to remain competitive with our workforce. Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin Counties and part of Kenton County. He welcomes your concerns or comments toll-free at 800-372-7181.

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Last week’s question

Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not?

“This question struck a raw nerve with me and I’m sure with anyone else who has lost a loved one due to the actions of a distacted driver. Absolutely! There should be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving and with severe and costly penalties. It’s bad enough we deal with people that drive under the influence, and now they’re on the phone. I cannot think of any reason that would justify a person using a cell phone while driving.” N.C., Florence “Absolutely! You cannot keep your mind on traffic and on a phone conversation at the same time no matter how smart you think you are. I tried it once to see how it felt and almost ran into three cars. I was sitting at a red light on U.S. 42 and looked to my left, my right and in the rearview mirror. Guess what? All three were on the cells. And drove off yakking.” Duke “Why stop at cell phone use? Why not ban driving with one hand, talking to passengers, eating,

Has there been a decline of civility at town hall and public meetings in general? Why do you think there has been a decline?

This is in response to a letter to the editor published Sept. 10. I commend the Kenton County School District for allowing students to opt-out of the presidential speech Sept. 8. By doing so, the KCSD reinforced to its students the freedom we have as American citizens and recognized the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. No one argues the importance of education and personal responsibility. In fact, such a message has greater impact on children coming from parents than from the president. And that’s how it’s supposed to be. However, certain questions children were required to discuss in connection with the address raised understandable cause for concern for some people. The authors’ charge that allowing the choice to opt out was “unAmerican” is erroneous. Freedom is American. It’s duplicitous to call for respect for opposing views then cry “shame on the KCSD” for doing so. I question the authors’

Serving off the court

Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. drinking, smoking, singing, adjusting the radio/heater/air conditioner, looking at people/scenery/billboards, reading the newspaper, putting on make-up, changing clothes, etc.? All of these behaviors have resulted in accidents of varying levels of severity in the past. There will always be idiot drivers. Drive defensively. And you control freaks, socialists and hypocrites who want to ban cell phone use while driving, listen up: you can’t effectively run your own lives, so stop trying to run mine.” Jeffrey Learman, Florence “Yes. The distraction while driving only increases the chance of auto accidents. Phones should be used only when the car is parked.” G.G. “There should be laws banning cell phones while driving unless they are completely ‘hands-free.’ A driver’s eyes need to be focused on the road, not looking down at a cell phone.” H.S.

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true motives when they label legitimate views which oppose theirs as, “hatred, hostility, intolerance.” Disagreement is necessary to the “meaningful debate” the authors claim to want while at the same time implying opposing voices should be silenced. The authors call on people to think for themselves. That is precisely why a choice to opt out was appropriate. We don’t live in a dictatorship. The country fails if “We the People” fail. To President Obama, “moving forward” means to “fundamentally transform” America. Thankfully, “We the People” still realize the potential consequences of relinquishing our freedoms and power to the government. “Our children” is also “my children.” And “We the People” don’t want a fundamental transformation of America, especially if it means the real seat of power, which resides within the family, is usurped by the president. Rebecca Weigold Westerman Court Villa Hills

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Key developments show promise for improving Kentucky schools As we begin a new school year, it is time for fresh excitement about Kentucky education. In just the past few months, key developments have positioned Kentucky for more rapid improvement than we’ve seen at any time since the early 1990s. Here’s a quick summary of what’s happened and why it matters. First, Kentucky is developing new academic standards that will be shorter, clearer and better aligned with college readiness and global competition. Senate Bill 1, passed this spring, commits us to that major revision and to matching tests that will start in 2012. Second, national developments will strengthen our SB 1 work. Forty-six states have committed voluntarily to develop Common Core standards in mathematics and language arts, with Kentucky poised to be one of the very first to apply those expectations in our teaching, our testing and our accountability process. Kentucky will also benefit from the federal Department of Education’s commitment of $350 million to develop robust testing based on the Common Core approach. Third, state leadership is now unified on education in a way we have rarely seen. Leaders in both parties and both houses of the legislature backed SB 1, and they and Gov. Steve Beshear intend to see it succeed. Terry Holliday, our new commissioner of education, is off to a great start, as is Bob King, the new president of the Council on Postsecondary Education. Together, Commissioner Holliday and President King have already launched major collaborations, including a longitudinal student data system to track students’ progress from pre-k to college and beyond.

Fourth, we have growing clarity about a central fact: standards, tests, data systems and state political commitments will only yield higher achievement if they are implemented well in classrooms. At this spring’s Prichard Committee meeting, Sir Michael Barbour identified teaching quality as the essential factor in the success of top-performing school systems around the world. In his words, “The only way to improve outcomes is to improve instruction.” Barbour, a partner of McKinsey & Co. and a former official in the administration of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, made a compelling case for four main strategies that work to build consistently effective teaching for all students: • Recruiting and training strong candidates to enter the education profession. • Strengthening current teaching through collaborative professional development that changes classroom practice. • Using data from tests and school inspection systems to measure progress and to intervene when progress is too slow. • Developing school leadership able to forge those three elements-new teachers, support for current teachers, and data on results-into schools that deliver rapid achievement growth for all students. In hindsight, it is easy to see that our 1990 reform often fell short on the teaching quality front. We offered rewards for success and consequences for failure, and we assumed our educators were already equipped to respond

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to those incentives. In reality, they needed more direct and robust support-just as athletes reaching for a major prize need sustained coaching to deliver their best performance. Teaching quality work could be the Achilles’ heel of our new efforts as well. Senate Bill 1 did call for new attention to effective instruction, directing the state department to ensure training for current educators on implementing the new standards and directing the Education Professional Standards Board to ensure that teacher preparation programs do the same thing for teacher candidates. Unfortunately, those two agencies have endured a decade of funding cuts. Stripped to the bare bones, they will be very hard pressed to implement robust new learning activities with their current funding. That makes the fifth and final reason for new excitement especially important. The federal government is offering $4 billion in competitive “Race to the Top” grants for states that can show the best records of past reform and the best new plans to push those reforms further. Commissioner Holliday has already mobilized his staff and an impressively representative advisory board to draft a strong Kentucky application. Together, these developments offer Kentucky a great opportunity. If we seize the day, working together with great energy in the coming months, we can ensure that our new standards translate into new teaching strength in every classroom and new levels of achievement for all our children. Sam Corbett is chair of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.

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Consignment proud of friendly, honest service By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com

The staff of Karen’s Consignments on Anderson Road in Crescent Springs wants you to shop and sell in the friendliest consignment store around. Owner Karen Wehage opened the shop four and a half years ago at 2456 Anderson Road. Karen’s specializes in women’s clothing, jewelry, purses, home decor, furniture and more. “When I was a teenager I worked at a consignment store and I always thought how neat – I always wanted my own and thought I could do well with it,” Wehage said. For a $15 startup fee, consignors can sell their unwanted items at a 50/50 split. After 60 days, sellers can pick up their wares or allow Karen’s to donate the items to a local church. “We take just a little bit of everything,” she said. Everything sold in the

store is logged into a computer so that a seller can pick up their cash whenever they want it, Wahage said, adding cleaning out your house and consigning is a good way to de-clutter and to recycle. “It’s a win-win for everybody,” she said. “It’s their money and it’s there waiting for them when they want it.” For shoppers, new items are put on display every Monday and Saturday, so frequent visits could result in great finds. “It’s a good place to shop – there’s no pressure. We make consigning easy,” Wahage said. Currently, Karen’s Consignments is accepting fall wear. Starting Oct. 1, Karen’s will accept winter clothing. Karen’s Consignments is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information about Karen’s Consignments, call 341-3111.

THINGS TO DO

Walk for a cure

Oktoberfest

St. Timothy Parish in Union will host its annual Oktoberfest this weekend, Sept. 18-20. The festival will go from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. Sunday is “Family Day” and features raffles that include a plasma television, a cornhole tournament for kids and adults and “all you can ride” bracelets for $15. For more information, including directions, visit www.sttimsoktoberfest.org.

Help the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by taking part in the “Walk to Cure Diabetes” this Saturday, Sept. 19. The check-in time is 8 a.m. and the start time is at 9 a.m. The 5K walk begins at the World Peace Bell Center, 425 York St. in Newport. Registration is required and dogs are allowed on the route. For more information, including walking route, call 513-793-3223 or visit www.jdrf.org/cincinnati.

Listen to a legend

Considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Buckethead will playing at the Madison Theater in Covington this Sunday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Buckethead, otherwise known as Brian Patrick Carroll, was also the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses. Tickets are $25 at the door and $20 in advance. For ticket information, call 491-2444 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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The Community Family Church in Independence will be opening the doors to its expanded Family Pantry at a free pancake breakfast Sept. 26. Pantry volunteers Mamie Tapp and Paul Olzeski showed Pastor Tommy Bates (center) around the pantry Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Church opening pantry doors wide to Tristate By Regan Coomer

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Community Family Church wants to help feed the needy in Northern Kentucky. The church, located on Ky-16 in Independence, will open the doors to the newly-expanded Family Pantry at a ribbon cutting and pancake breakfast Saturday Sept. 26. The breakfast is open one and all. Family Pantry and church member Paul Olzeski said while the pantry has been open for years, it used to be in a limited space so “there was a limited amount of people we could help,” he said. Now the pantry can be stocked to feed 50 people and still have plenty of room to spare. “We want the community to know it’s available. We want to help the people of Independence,” he said. The pantry is currently open twice a week after the Wednesday evening and 11 a.m. Sunday services. “I know there are people out there who are hurting and can’t afford to buy food or medication,” Olzeski said.

What: Ribbon cutting and pancake breakfast. When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road, Independence “You take people who are laid off from their jobs with a wife and two children – they’re hurting.” Anyone in the community can come by the pantry twice a month to take home two pounds of hamburger, hot dogs, cheese, bacon, eggs, milk, various canned and nonperishable products and more. If a family needs more than just food, they can also get help with clothing for the entire family as well as cleaning and personal hygiene products. “We’re not going to judge anybody, we’re just going to help them,” Olzeski said. In order to visit the pantry, Community Family Church is asking peo-

ple to attend a church service to get a card authorizing them to go the pantry. “We hope they attend one of the services from Pastor Tommy Bates and get some insight about life and get some help,” Olzeski said. As for Bates, he hopes attending a service will “strengthen” people in need. “We want to let them meet the people who gave them these things to let them know there are people willing to help other people,” Bates said. Getting help from the pantry is not just limited to people living in Independence or even Kenton County, Bates said. “This is not just a ministry that is contained here in Independence, Ky. It reaches Over the Rhine into the Tristate,” he said. The Family Pantry expansion ribbon cutting and pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 26 at the Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road in Independence.

N.Ky. Forum examines diversity, inclusion The Northern Kentucky Forum will examine diversity and inclusion in our region with a powerful program entitled “A Day of Dialogue on Northern Kentucky's Culture of Inclusion: How Close are We to Our Vision” at Northern Kentucky University's Student Union at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The event will be conducted by trained facilitators from the Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center . IJPC

uses a reflective listening technique that allows for respective dialogue around sensitive topics. The audience will first hear from a diverse set of panelists that represent different perspectives, and then will break out into smaller groups to participate in a structured dialogue with a trained facilitator. “The small group experience provides a pressurefree, respectful place for people of diverse back-

grounds and perspectives to come together to listen, learn, and dialogue with one another,” said Kristen Barker, a staff member and trained facilitator from IJPC. Panelists include Pamela Smith, Ed.D., director of diversity and multicultural affairs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Leo Calderon, Latino Student Affairs at NKU; Dr. Michael Posey, pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church; Dr. Monica Posey, vice pres-

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Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center uses a reflective listening technique that allows for respective dialogue around sensitive topics. ident of academic affairs at Cincinnati State; and Charles King, retired, Kenton County Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 8

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Portraits of Africa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Gallery 31. Paintings, photographs, textiles, sculpture, pottery and jewelry centered on African theme, with emphasis on children orphaned by AIDS. Works by Ron Peake, David Whitelaw, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, John Weber, Don Seither, Pat Jacunski, Paula Cole, Sue Friedmann, Linda Martin, Vernita Henderson and Paula Peake. Free. Through Sept. 25. 393-8358; www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com. Covington.

ART EXHIBITS

Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Works by Kentucky artist, author, eco-pioneer and riverman Harlan Hubbard. Continues through Sept. 20. $7, $6 seniors, $4 children. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Ars Longa. Vita Brevis: Recent Works by Bekka Sage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Through Sept. 19. 341-5800; evagfarrisartgallery.blogspot.com. Crestview Hills. Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Works by Leslie Shiels, Craig Lloyd, Timothy Tepe, Igo Mintch, Patrice Trauth and Carnegie Kids. Free. Through Oct. 16. 957-1940. Covington. Tia Ellis Paintings, 7 a.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Works on display and for sale. Free. Through Sept. 30. 431-2326. Covington.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Quintessential Wines from Around the World. Liquor Direct Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. 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

Rock The Benefit Charity Show with Close To Home, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Watson Park, The Paramedic, Made Avail, Gold Shoes, Inept and Delta Delta. Benefits Leukemia Research Foundation. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365. Covington.

FOOD & DRINK

MUSIC - ROCK

Crosstown Traffic, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Musical comedy based on 1988 film. $25, $20 members, $18 students. Through Sept. 20. 957-1940. Covington.

RECREATION

American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9

Toddler Tales, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Bookworms, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children’s Activity Center. Young library users, with active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 3 1/2 years to 5 years old and up. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

MUSEUMS

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Recall Turfway’s first 50 years through exhibits. Also on exhibit at Boone County Main Library through Sept. 25. Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Points vs. PointsThe Relevance of Wine Scores. Liquor Direct Covington, Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington.

MUSEUMS

Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Chakras, 9 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With 8Kount and Zebras In Public. $7. 491-2444. Covington.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Keith Swinney, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440. Independence.

BENEFITS

freshART, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Outside dinner and reception. Auction of works created in one day in Devou Park by local artists. Benefits BehringerCrawford Museum. $60. Reservations required. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Talk Like A Pirate, Drink Like A Fish, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. Grand re-opening party and fun-raiser. DJ, Pirates, mermaids, surf and turf appetizers, costume contests and giveaways. With Captain Jack Sparrow. Two floors and two themes. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Performing Arts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. $100 VIP, $80 VIP advance; $15, $10 advance. 513-509-0951; www.cincyticket.com. Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS LITERARY - STORY TIMES

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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.

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. Presented by Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market. 2922163. Covington. Simon Kenton High School Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence Courthouse, 5272 Madison Pike, Includes local vendors’ produce and products and organic produce grown by Simon Kenton’s Future Farmers of America. Presented by Simon Kenton High School. 803-9483. Independence.

FESTIVALS

Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike, Hay rides, corn maze, concessions, pony rides, bonfires, picnic shelter area and fall decor. $7. Through Oct. 31. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.

MUSIC - JAZZ

New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365. Covington.

ON STAGE THEATER

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington.

SPORTS Northern Wrestling Federation, 7 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Family friendly entertainment. $10, $8 advance. 426-0490; www.shimmerscomplex.com. Fort Wright. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0

FESTIVALS

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

FOOD & DRINK

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Cast Party, Wine and Woodford Reserve Tasting and Mini-Cabaret, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Mingle with cast, sample Rhone wines and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Minicabaret performed by cast. Acclaim Guest Equity Contract Fund. Benefits Acclaim Guest Equity Contract Fund.. $15. Reservations recommended. Presented by Acclaim Awards. 513-621-2787; Covington.

DAVID SORCHER/STAFF

The USS Nightmare is back and will feature three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Come aboard if you dare, during the grand opening weekend, Sept. 18 and 19, from 7 p.m. to midnight at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, for a 40-minute tour of the haunted boat. For more information call 261-8500 or visit www.ussnightmare.com. Pictured is a vampire aboard the USS Nightmare last year. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 2

COMMUNITY DANCE

Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 727-0904. Fort Wright.

FILMS

Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Social hour and cash bar 6:30 p.m. Movie about the power of one man’s voice to inspire tolerance and change. Discussion follows with Dr. Babacar Camara, Miami University professor. $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, Zola, 626 Main St. 2617510. Covington.

MUSIC - CABARET

Don Fangman, 11 a.m.-noon, Covington Art Club, 604 Greenup St. Pops and standards performance followed by luncheon. Free. Reservations recommended. 261-1762. Covington.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365. Covington.

RECREATION

Buckethead, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Multi-instrumentalist wears white bucket on his head and white costume mask. $25, $20 advance. 491-2444; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.

Scrabble Rama!, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Scrabble tournament; prizes. 431-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. Texas Hold’em Tournaments, 9 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Players gather in tables of eight for the five-card game. Prizes from local beer and liquor distributors available for winners. Final game held at end of an eight week period. Winner of final game receives $500. Ages 21 and up. 491-6659. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

SHOPPING

Buckethead

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 3 p.m. American sign language interpreted and close captioning available. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1

Impresa Quarter Fest, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Edgewood Senior Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive, $1. Presented by Impresa Business Network. 818-0803. Edgewood.

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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 11 and up. Free. 491-3942. Covington.

FILMS

Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Cory Moore, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.

MUSIC - BLUES

Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam, 6 p.m.-midnight, Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. All ages. 261-1029. Latonia.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

It’s Sew Fun, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Teens and adults. Free. Registration required. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. 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 Lindy Hop Series, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, Learn basic steps to classic swing dance and other moves to get started. $40 fourclass session; $12 one night. 513-2909022; www.swingallery.com. 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.

LECTURES

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.

Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery History, 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, “Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery District: The Center of Cincinnati’s Beer Brewing History.” Learn about German culture that drove consumption and production of beer and numerous historic brewery buildings. Ages 18 and up. Free.962-4002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger.

YOUTH SPORTS

MUSIC - CONCERTS

ON STAGE - THEATER

Volleyball Parent Informational Meeting, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Beechwood High School, 50 Beechwood Road, Cafeteria. Information on Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball organization. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball. 620-6520. Fort Mitchell.

Katie Laur Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, The Turkeys, Ma Crow, Magnolia Mountain, Scott Risner, Brandt Smith and Brenda Wolferberger, Katie Laur and others. $10. 491-2444. Covington.

ART EXHIBITS

Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free. 957-1940. Covington. Tia Ellis Paintings, 7 a.m. Bean Haus, Free. 431-2326. 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.

FARMERS MARKET

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

ON STAGE - COMEDY PROVIDED

“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.

In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington.

PROVIDED

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

Life

Kenton Recorder

September 17, 2009

When people turn into sheep For sheep to be sheep is admirable. That’s their true nature. Sheep are never extolled today or in the scriptures as being clever or courageous. They seem more helpless than resourceful. They frequently wander off and get lost and are easy prey for predators. When in trouble, they usually panic and bleat for help from the shepherd. Sheep are not very smart. Yet, who can blame a sheep for being a sheep? They live what they are. What would be troubling would be to see a bird or a human try to live as a sheep. Especially a human. We’ve been created with a rational nature. We are to grow, develop insight and wisdom, possess a mind that enables us to

seek and recognize truth and have the courage to live by it. Humans are supposed to need other human shepherds less and less as they mature. When immature, and still growing, we need parents, disciplinarians and teachers – guides outside ourselves. When we grow up – if we grow up – our guidance comes chiefly from within ourselves; a well-formed conscience and sense of responsibility. Guides outside of us never become completely unimportant, but much less necessary. A sad thing seems to be happening. Too many people seem to be acting as sheep. Sheeple are people who act like sheep. When that occurs, we don’t use our minds to study problems thoroughly and understand them

effectively. We stop looking for truth. We graze on sound bites, slogans and little bits of information lying on the ground that taste good. When we are turning into sheeple, we lose sight of truth and priorities. We become easy prey for manipulation by politicians, advertisers, bureaucrats, and sometimes even by people we call religious leaders. Our shepherds are called spin doctors – false shepherds who have no interest in the common good, us, or the truth, only their own agenda. As sheeple we have a strong flock instinct. We need to think and act as everybody else. It’s said that the instincts and logic of a mob gradually become lower than the individuals that

comprise the mob. We turn our minds over to others. Sheeple are dazzled by words and forget justice; are moved by emotions and forget logic. We believe peers, advertisers, politicians and celebrities about what is important in life. We acquiesce to anyone who claims to speak for God. The masses of people have been pictured as a huge pyramid. Most of us are depicted toward the bottom somewhere, and the numbers become fewer as the pyramid narrows and ascends. Psychologists such as Abraham Maslow urge us to become self-actualized and move upward. That means to grow in knowledge and personal awareness of our own state and truths of reality. The journey upward is very difficult, but possible. Great spiritual

teachers such as Father Lou Jesus Christ told Guntzelman us what hapPerspectives pens when we are transformed from sheeple to people, “ … you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Free from what? Free from a flock mentality. Free from not recognizing our dignity. Free from ignorance, deception and being used by others. Free from our defenses and illusions in order to become our truest self. 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.

Shipping and handling charges alert Ads for products on TV and in print that don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges are becoming increasingly common. Such charges should be carefully considered before ordering because sometimes they can be quite substantial. That’s what a Westwood woman has learned. Sue LaRue has been analyzing ads and found several that either don’t disclose the charge or do so in very small print. LaRue answered an ad she saw on TV. But, even after she placed the order for two of the items, she just got a printout without the prices.

sentative agreed to give her a $15 credit. But that still means the items she wanted cost her $40, and the shipping and handling cost $50 – more than the items themselves. So, I contacted the company LaRue had ordered from and was told they don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges in the ad because the same ad is used in Canada and charges will be quite different there. They maintain they do disclose the charges before the transaction is completed – and after the state sales taxes are added. But, LaRue said she never saw that disclosure.

“ I agreed to p a y $39.98. The shipping and handling w a s .80, Howard Ain $but6 5I didn’t Hey Howard! know that till I got the package in the mail,” LaRue said. The packing slip showed the total cost came to more than $100 – something she says should have been disclosed upfront. After LaRue complained to the company about the shipping charges, a repre-

And, while you can cancel your order and get back your money, you can’t get back the shipping costs. Bottom line, carefully watch out for shipping and handling charges in both TV and print ads. If they are not disclosed in the ad, be sure to look for the charges before you place your order.

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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.

Arrive Friday Night to see Our Fire Works! Spend an evening in the park for an Iron Pour Hosted by the Columbus Area Arts Council Watch as artisans create works of art with molten iron! Free to the public

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Relish your fresh peppers this season

My husband Frank and I went to an Amish country produce auction in Bainbridge, Ohio, near The Seven Caves, at the invitation of friends Bert and B o b Rita Villing. Heikenfeld It was something Rita s kitchen to see. As we approached the auction shelter, we saw horse-drawn wagons with huge amounts of pumpkins, melons and produce enter the graveled area. I understood that folks could bid on the whole wagonload. Inside the shelter you could walk around and check out the produce in smaller units, like a bushel of squash, three pecks of cucumbers, even up to 100 or so pumpkins and gourds. The little Amish boys were so cute – running around barefoot with suspendered overalls and hats.

Marge Miller’s apple dumplings

Bert and I bought some beautiful red and green peppers. I couldn’t wait to get home to make Bert’s red pepper relish. I also made stuffed peppers for supper, with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings.

Bert’s red pepper relish

No real recipe, but here are Bert’s guidelines slightly adapted by me. Makes 7 to 8 half pints. Measure ingredients after dicing. 6 cups of finely diced red bell peppers (or green, yellow, etc.) 11⁄2 cups finely diced onions Boiling water 1 ⁄2 cup diced jalapeños (opt.) Grind up peppers and onions in food processor, blender or just chop fine. Put in bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Let sit five minutes, then drain. Make brine.

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Rita’s rendition of Bert’s pepper relish.

Bring to boil:

2 cups vinegar (I used cider, but clear is OK) 1 cup sugar (more to taste) 11⁄2 teaspoons each: mustard seeds, celery seeds and dry mustard Put drained pepper mixture into brine and cook for five minutes. Pour into hot jars, clean rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath five minutes. You can also just cook this up, cool, put in freezer containers and freeze.

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Marge is known as the apple dumpling lady in Clermont County and at my church, Holy Trinity in Batavia. I love her dumplings with the wonderful cinnamon flavor. They are always the first thing to go at any of our events. This is for Nancy, who began cooking at age 11. “My mother was a wonderful cook and my best friend. She passed away last year,” she wrote. Nancy wanted to re-create her Mom’s dumpling recipe which used brown sugar and cinnamon. Nancy said her Mom’s sauce was a thin vanilla sauce using cinnamon. I’ve adapted this only slightly.

1 double pie crust 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (I’ve used whatever apples I had on hand) 4 teaspoons butter Mix the following and set aside: 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon cinnamon Divide the prepared pie crust into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece into the shape of a square about 6 to 8 inches. To test the size, place an apple in the center of it and see if you can bring the 4 corners up to meet at the top. Place 1 peeled and cored apple in the center of one of the squares of rolled pie crust. Fill the cavity with some of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Dot the top of the sugar with 1⁄2 tsp. butter. Bring one corner of the pastry up over the top of the apple. Take the opposite corner and overlap it over

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Repeat with the last two corners of the pastry. Moisten to seal the last two corners together. Place the 8 dumplings in a sprayed baking dish.

Cinnamon sauce:

Combine the following syrup ingredients and cook for three minutes. If you can’t find cinnamon hearts, use a teaspoon of cinnamon and a drop or two of red food coloring if you want. 11⁄2 cups sugar 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice

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Rewashing prewashed bagged greens: According to “Cook’s Illustrated,” additional washing of ready-toeat bagged salad greens is not likely to enhance safety. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Community IN THE SERVICE Air Force Airman Michael B. Schmidt graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied sciSchmidt ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Jeffrey Schmidt of Independence. Schmidt is a 2006 graduate of Scott High School.

Lions Club holds meeting Sept. 24 The Covington-Kenton Lions Club sponsors a monthly Speakers Program in the Community Interest. The monthly meeting is open to any interested citizen, male or female, and is held regularly at the Madonna Manor Club House beginning at 6:30 p.m. with an evening meal at no cost to any guest of a member of the Lions Club. Any person interested in attending may contact any member of the CovingtonKenton Lions Club, Brian Kelly, Club President at 331-7891 or Speakers Program Chairman, William Schmaedecke at 341-0348 to make reservations to attend at least 48 hours in advance The scheduled Speaker for September 24 is Alan Vicory, Executive Director and Chief Engineer of ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission). ORANSCO is a commission established in 1948 by State Compact and consists of the States of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the United States. His topic for discussion will be: “A river runs through you: The Ohio River and how it serves and sustains you, the Region and the Nation”. In his remarks Mr. Vicory will address the scope of his office as Executive Director and Chief Engineer. He will also discuss how the chemical and pharmaceutical content of water of the Ohio River as the source of the potable water of us as residents affects each of us. He may also discuss some of the colorful and “knotty” issues of sovereignty that have arisen between the several states as members of the ORANSCO Compact as well as the Regional Impact of the “Mighty Ohio” to the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Mr. Vicory is highly regarded statewide and nationally. He holds a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute and is a registered Professional Engineer, and is certified in Environmental Engineering,( dealing with potable and waste waters) and holds many other Professional Certifications dealing with his chosen career in Water Treatment and Purification. He began his career as Chief Engineer with ORANSCO in 1987 and after having previously served as Commission Staff Engineer and Manager of

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Gov. Steve Beshear joined state and local officials to mark the opening of a life science accelerator building that provides offices and laboratory space for start-up biotechnology companies developing anticancer drugs, genetic tests and medical instruments. The building will also serve as the new U.S. headquarters for bioLOGIC Corporation, a global life science accelerator company with offices worldwide. bioLOGIC, one of the owners of the facility, has already helped bring several biotech companies to Kentucky. During the event, Gov. Beshear also announced that one of bioLOGIC’s resident companies, PHD Diagnostics, is launching a new genetic test, marketed as Respiragene™, which can identify smokers and exsmokers who are at greatest risk of developing lung cancer. PHD’s subsidiary, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, will be the only lab in the nation processing these tests in which technicians extract DNA from cells and scientists then analyze specific sets of genetic markers to determine that individual’s likelihood of developing lung cancer. “With Kentucky’s unfortunate claim to having the nation’s highest death rate from lung cancer, it is fitting that this test will be available first to Kentuckians and processed by a Ken-

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tucky company,” said Gov. Beshear. “Our hope is that the test, which only requires rubbing a swab inside the mouth, can motivate more people to enter smoking cessation programs and help them avoid this deadly cancer, as well as lower their risk of heart disease, stroke and other smokingrelated illnesses.” Other resident companies in the bioLOGIC building include Bexion Pharmaceuticals, which is developing anti-cancer drugs; NeoCytex Biopharma, which is researching drugs for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease; PureWater, whose technology can help provide affordable clean water for households in developing countries; PrimeDP, a drug development company; and BotanoVation, a company developing over-the-counter natural health products. “We’re happy to develop Northern Kentucky’s first life science accelerator and create a home for high-tech small businesses that are competing and succeeding in the global biotech field,” said Nigel Ferrey, one of the founding partners of bioLOGIC. “Today’s ribbon cut-

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Deaths Emeral Ackman

Emeral “Margie” Ackman, 82, Covington, a homemaker, died Sept. 6, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, Weber L. Ackman, and son, Stephen Ackman, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Slater of Erlanger and Debbie Sharp of Hillsboro, Ohio; son, Richard Ackman of Ludlow; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

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Marilyn Julick Beach, 60, Verona, a homemaker, died Sept. 3, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Beach Sr.; sons, Danny Ray Joseph of Crittenden, Kenny, Josh and Roy L. Beach Jr., all of Verona; daughters, Suzanne Purnell of Verona, Ann Marie Capito of Dry Ridge, Crystal Robinson and Jessica Renee Beach of Sparta; brothers, Raymond Julick of Covington, Dennis Julick of Independence, Phillip and Billy Julick of California; sisters, Ramona Gilbert of Independence, Cathy Race of Wheatley, Diane, and Angie Julick, all of California; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, Development Office, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504; or Vine Run Cemetery, 8805 Warsaw Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.

Rose Blanchet

Rose M. Blanchet, 59, Independence, died Sept. 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a self-employed nanny. Survivors include her sisters, Patricia Hughes and Joan Martin of Independence, Jean Clark of Erlanger, Betsy Lameier of Woodstock, Ga.; brothers, George Blanchet II of Florence, Daniel Blanchet of Dayton, and Andrew and Mark Blanchet of Independence. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549 or the American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Steve Buchanan III

Steve C. Buchanan III, 32, Covington, died Sept. 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was head of the men’s merchandising department at Macy’s. Survivors include his parents, Dena and Steve Buchanan Jr. of Florence; brother, Nicholas Buchanan of Florence; maternal grandparents, Paula and Vernon Zordel of Miami, Okla.; paternal grandmother, Helga Buchanan of Cincinnati. Memorials: donations to Steve Buchanan III family, c/o Chambers & Grubbs, P.O. Box 6049, Florence, KY 41042-6049.

Earnest Burton

Earnest Burton, 58, Covington, died Sept. 9, 2009, at his home. He was a picker for Levi’s. Survivors include his mother, Louise Belsar of Montgomery, Ala.; companion, Purnell Siffel of Covington; daughters, Sheena Burton of Chicago, Ill., Jennie Rice of Covington; brothers, Sylvester Burton Sr. and Jeff Hankston, both of Covington and Marvin Belsar of Montgomery, Ala. and two grandchildren.

Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Rev. Robert Butler Jr.

Rev. Robert L. Butler Jr., 49, Alexandria, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was an inventory control analyst for R.A. Jones & Company and a minister at Butler Baptist Church and Demossville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lynn Campbell Butler; daughter, Traci Fryer of Southgate; sons, Robert Butler III and Tim Butler, both of Alexandria; mother, Delores Cole Butler of Alexandra and brother, Jeff Butler of Independence. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: Flagg Springs Baptist Church, 12204 Flagg Springs Pike, California, KY 41007.

Onita Collins

Onita Kay Collins, 69, Covington, died Sept. 4, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker. Her husband, James Collins, two children and one great-grandson died previously. Survivors include her sons, James Collins and Truman Collins, both of Covington; daughters, Youlanda Collins of Burlington, Joyce and Melissa Collins, both of Covington; brother, Milton Mounce of Hebron; sister, Etheleen Dearinger of Erlanger; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

sons, Michael Duddey and Ronnie James Duddey of Independence and Andrew J. Duddey of Georgetown, Ky.; brother, Edward Foltz of Villa Hills; 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Parish Kitchen, 141 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.

Edward Goetz

Edward L. “Boo” Goetz, 91, Latonia, died Sept. 9, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was a representative with Doppes Lumber Company for over 40 years is a member of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, a member of Holy Cross Church and a WWII Army veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia Wagenlander of Villa Hills; son, Bob Goetz of Taylor Mill; sisters, Mabel Goetz of Latonia and Alice Smith of Edgewood; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3612 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015, or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Betty Graff

Betty J. McCafferty Graff, 86, Covington, died Sept. 12, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a secretary in the Nursing Department at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell, a former member of Gemma Guild and a Notre Dame Academy graduate. Her husband, George H. Graff, and son, G. Gary Graff, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Rabe Wischer of Union; sons, Richard J. Graff of Florence and Timothy L. Graff of Milton; brother, Richard McCafferty of Fort Thomas; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Connley Brothers Funeral Home in Latonia handled the arrangements. Memorials: Covington Ladies Home, 702 Garrard St., Covington, KY 41011.

Betty Griffen

Betty E. Griffen, 53, Covington, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Charles Collins of Latonia; brothers, Dan Helton of Covington, Roger Payne and Nick Payne, both of Corbin, Mike Payne of Colonial Heights, Va., Jimmy Payne of Cincinnati; sisters, Barbara Johnson of Corbin, Doreen Moscoe of Latonia and Debbie Cordle of Newport;

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Cleon M. Daniel, 93, Independence, died Sept. 3, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an engineer for the Covington Independent School Board for 35 years, World War II Army veteran who received three Bronze Stars, and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, in Independence. His wife, Marjorie Luhrsen Daniel, and daughter, Kathleen Daniel, died previously. Survivors include his son, Michael Daniel of Independence and care giver, Kathleen Fede of Independence. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

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Robert Deming

Robert C. Deming, 92, Covington, died Sept. 7, 2009, at his home. He was a machinist at R.A. Jones and master chief in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Doris Deming; daughter, Carol Deming of Covington; sons, Scott and Jim Deming, both of Covington; Mark Deming of Latonia, Mike Deming of Florence; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Anna Mae A. Duddey, 83, Villa Hills, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and former City Clerk for Villa Hills, a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Erlanger, Association of City Clerks of Kentucky, Mary Queen of Heaven Seniors, St. Joseph Seniors, Edgewood Seniors and volunteered for the city of Villa Hills. Her husband, James H. Duddey, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Cathy A. Tabeling of Burlington, Jalaine Ann Barth of Union and Peggy Sue Gallo of Reading, Ohio;

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Lester Hickman, 87, of Covington, formerly of Lakeland, Fla., died Sept. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an electrician with IB of EW 915 in Tampa, Fla., and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Two grandchildren died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Rosalind Tuchfarber of Covington; sister, Dorothy Maits of Lakeland, Fla.; brothers, Johnnie Hickman of Illinois and Jackie Hickman of Haines City, Fla.; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Lakeland Memorial Gardens. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the local arrangements.

Virginia Huff

Virginia R. Huff, 88, Covington, died Sept. 4, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a sales clerk for Shillitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Store. Her husband, Charlie Huff, died in 2000 and daughter, Sandy Parton, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Gary P. Steffen and James R. Haire, both of Covington; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Allen Kidwell

Allen Kidwell, 69, Butler, died Sept. 10, 2009, at UC Medical Cen-

ter, Cincinnati. He was a member of Falmouth Wesleyan Church. He was a truck driver for Superior Carriers, Cincinnati. His sons, Carl Kidwell and Michael Upchurch, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Kidwell of Butler; sons, Chris Kidwell of Foster, Ky., and Ronald Upchurch of Dayton, Ohio; daughters, Deborah Eubanks of Hamilton. and Tami Glaser of Harrison; brother, Eugene Kidwell of Independence; sisters, Trena Roberts and Regina Plummer both of Alexandria, and Diana Johnson of Butler; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Butler Cemetery, Pendleton County. Memorials made to Falmouth Wesleyan Church, 105 Monument St., Falmouth, KY 41040.

Traci Lynch

Traci Lynn Knapp Lynch, 40, Independence, died Sept. 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was an order puller for Gibson Greeting Card Company. Survivors include her husband, Dennis A. Lynch; daughter, Somer Lynch of Independence; stepdaughter, Nicole Lynch of Covington; father, Butch Knapp of New Holland, Ohio; mother, Marie Bolton Welte and stepfather, Jack Welte of Latonia; brother, Matt Knapp of Union; paternal grandmother, Marie Knapp of New Holland, Ohio; maternal stepgrandmother, Betty Wing of Clearfield, Pa.; one step grandson. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

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Don McNeese

Don McNeese, 67, Covington, died Sept. 9, 2009, at his home. He was a hair stylist for Premier Salon, Cincinnati, and previously worked at L.A. Salon, Saks Fifth Avenue and the former Shillitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He was also a Navy veteran. Survivors include his brother, Dan McNeese of Edgewood. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, handled the arrangements. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Jean Porter

Jean H. Porter, 89, Erlanger, died Sept. 7, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She taught school for 42 years at Holmes High School and Highlands High School and was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ, Latonia. Survivors include her sister, Gayle Hicks of Lakeside Park. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: St. Mark United Church of Christ, 38th & Park Ave., Latonia, KY 41015.

Linda Rauen

Linda Sue Rauen, 60, Taylor Mill, died Sept. 5, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker, member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, St. Vincent De Paul Society and a gemologist with Schultz & Sons Jewelers. Survivors include her husband, Fred J. Rauen Jr.; daughter, Margie Giffen of Covington; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: St. Anthony Church, 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015.

Rosemary Riehl

Rosemary Riehl, 58, Bellevue, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a produce manager at Riverside IGA in Dayton and volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati as a judge for the fine arts and photo exhibits. Survivors include her sisters, Theresa Riehl of Fort Thomas, Virginia Riehl of Washington D.C., and Gloria Riehl of Cincinnati; brothers, David Riehl of Edgewood and Edward Riehl of Bellevue. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

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Robert H. Saalfeld, 84, of Longboat Key, Fla., formerly of Villa Hills, died Sept. 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was the CEO of Saalfeld Paper in Cincinnati, a World War II Army veteran who was a Purple Heart recipient. Survivors include his daughters, Nancy Bright of Fort Wright, Susan Williamson and Barbara Asbury both of Lexington; son, Robert T.

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Jollyenna Kaye Sexton, 49, Newport, died Sept. 7, 2009, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Dan Sexton of Florence; daughters, Dana Smith of Paynesville, Celina Sexton and Deirdre Wright, both of Florence and Tamara Sexton of Park Hills; 12 brothers and sisters and eight grandchildren. Burial was in Neave Cemetery, Bracken County.

Patrick Jude Sturgeon, 45, of Palm Springs, Calif., formerly of Florence, died Aug. 28, 2009, in Palm Springs. He was a general manager for Bella Monte Resort in Palm Springs and previously the general manager of the Cliff Resort and The Two Bunch Palms, also in California. He was a member of the Palm Springs & Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. His father, Jack Sturgeon, died previously. Survivors include his mother, Betty Sturgeon of Erlanger and sister, Heidi Sturgeon of Gilbert, Ariz. Memorials to American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, or the American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.

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John Siemer

John Patrick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Siemer, 87, Fort Mitchell, died Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a deliveryman for H. Meyer Dairy and worked for Cloverleaf and Hanneken dairies, was a WWII Navy veteran and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary M. Talbert Siemer; son, Barry Siemer of Cincinnati; brother, Joe Siemer of Taylor Mill; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Von Willebrand Disease Research Department, c/o Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center, Hemostasis Thrombosis Center ML 7015, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229. Note on donation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Memory of John Siemer.â&#x20AC;?

Michael Straw

Michael Straw, 57, Independence, died Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. He was a professional artist for over 30 years, performed around greater Cincinnati and throughout the country as a trumpeter in several groups and assisted his father in the development of the Aristocrat Pear Tree. Survivors include his mother, Inez Straw of Independence; brothers, Bill Straw of Gig Harbor, Wash., John Straw of Montrose, Colo. and Dan Straw of Bayfield, Colo. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Flowers are gratefully

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James Temple Jr.

James Earl Temple Jr., 58, Walton, died Sept. 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an executive for Interstate Brands Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Ausma Temple; daughter, Angela Kim of Morning View; son, James Temple III of Independence; sisters, Tina Goldman and Cynthia Temple of Alabama, Lynn Temple of Louisville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.

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Arrests/citations

Matthew J. Haddix, 2414 1/2 Warren St., possession of marijuana at W. 21st St. and Howell St., Aug. 31. Robert Hatmaker, 13 Martin St., failure to improper signal, no operator's license, carrying a concealed weapon at Winston Ave. and E. 40th St., Sept. 1. Daniel W. Southwick, 210 Bluegrass Ave., first degree possession of a controlled substance, first degree fleeing or evading police, second degree disorderly conduct, operating on suspended or revoked operator's license at E. 16th St., Aug. 31. Carri L. Lindsay, 3812 Lincoln Ave., second degree assault at W. 19th St., Aug. 31. Kristin Dye, 823 Shawnee Trace Ct., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 401 Crescent Ave., Aug. 31. Timothy R. Hill, 304 Clay St., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 401 Crescent Ave., Aug. 31. Brian E. Frazier, 301 E. 41St St., fourth degree assault, third degree terroristic threatening at 301 E. 41st St., Aug. 31. Kandy K. Loudermilk, 214 W. 6Th St., #1, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 214 W. 6th St., #1, Sept. 1. Joshua A. Klette, 4310 Vermont Ave., improper turning, obstructed vision and/or windshield, failure to or improper signal, failure of owner to maintain required ins/sec, trafficking a controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school, possession of drug paraphrenalia, public intoxication, second degree possession of a controlled substance, third degree possession of a controlled substance at W. 32nd St. and Decoursey Ave., Sept. 2. Rico A. Salguero, 739 David St., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon at 1325 Garrard St., Sept. 2. Barbara J. Spradlin, 15560 Aberdeen Rd., second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree possession of a controlled substance at 933 Main St., Sept. 2. Darryl A. Pabst, 1227 High St., carrying a concealed weapon, menacing, second degree disorderly conduct at 1200 High St., Sept. 3. Jeremiah J. Clark, 1227 High St., carrying a concealed weapon, menacing, second degree disorderly conduct at 1200 High St., Sept. 3. Jamie L. Walters, 301 E. 41St St., fourth degree assault at 301 E. 43rd St., Sept. 6. Christopher A. Williams, 1103 Holman St., loitering, first degree fleeing or evading police at W. 12th St., Sept. 6. Carrie Setser, 635 W. 11Th St., theft at 4303 Winston Ave., Sept. 6. Charles E. Keeton, 807 Madison Ave., Apt. 4, menacing, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 131 E. 5th St., Sept. 6. Tina M. Riley, 116 Promontory Dr., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 116 Promontory Dr., Sept. 6. Kevin Wills, 1948 Kentucky Ave., second degree assault at 1224 Scott St., Apt. #1, Sept. 6. Vada C. Rucker, 4308 Decoursey Ave., Apt. 1, first degree possession of a controlled substance at Daniels St., Sept. 5. Robert Davis, 6308 Chandler St., theft at 1525 Madison Ave., Sept. 5. Randy L. Dauwe, 547 Linden St., operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol or drugs, first degree possession of a controlled substance at 811 Madison Ave., Sept. 4. Branden T. Evans, 832 Madison Ave., receiving stolen property, first degree fleeing or evading police, leaving scene of accident, no operators license, recovery of stolen property at 1511 Scott St., Sept. 4. Thomas B. Hurst Jr., 2810 Aberdeen Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place at W. 36th St. and Southern Ave., Sept. 4. Ryan C. Dixon, 1842 Euclid Ave., possession of marijuana, posses-

Incidents/investigations Arson

A man set fire to a porch at 404 W. 22nd St., Sept. 2. Someone attempted to set a deck on fire at 728 Highland Ave., Sept. 5.

Assault

A man assaulted a woman at E. 13th St., Aug. 31. A man assaulted a woman at Madison Ave., Sept. 6. A woman reported being assaulted at Alden Ct., Sept. 5.

Burglary

10 cans of beer and half a wedding cake was stolen at 9109 Tamarack Dr., Aug. 31. A watch and $150 was stolen at 315 E. 40th St., Aug. 31. A sawz-all, circular saw, torch, and copper fittings were stolen at 1711 Greenup St., Aug. 31. Copper pipes were stolen at 1056 Hands Pike, Aug. 31. Someone entered a building and damaged walls at 3022 Madison Pike, Aug. 31. Two socket sets were stolen at 4219 Decoursey Ave., Sept. 2. Prescription medication was stolen at 411 Patton St., Apt. 1-B, Sept. 1. Copper piping and wiring was taken from a residence at 119 E. 12th St., Sept. 2. A laptop, cell phone, and safe were stolen at 3906 Locke St., Sept. 2. Copper pipe was stolen from a residence at 115 W. Robbins Ave., Sept. 1. About $290 was taken from a cash drawer at 641 Main St., Sept. 6. Several items were taken from a residence at 2815 Rogers St., Sept. 3.

Criminal mischief

A vehicle was scratched at 4510 Decoursey Ave., Aug. 31. A vehicle was scratched at 1111 Russell St., Sept. 1. Paint was thrown onto a vehicle at 19 E. 41st St., Sept. 2. Brown paint was poured onto a vehicle. at 3521 Myrtle Ave., Sept. 1. A vehicle was scratched. at 517 Delmar Pl., Sept. 1. Two of a vehicle's tires were punctured. at 32 W. 8th St., Sept. 5. Two of a vehicle's tires were punctured at 649 W. 12th St., Sept. 5. Two vehicles were scratched at 4520 Virginia Ave., Sept. 4. The window of a vehicle was shattered at 2043 Franklin St., Sept. 4. Someone poured sugar into a vehicle's gas tank. at 649 W. 12th St., Sept. 3. An ignition system was stolen at 1 Riverside Dr., Sept. 2. Multiple cars were scratched with a key at 1023 Russell St., Sept. 1.

Criminal mischief, theft

Two packs of cigarettes were stolen from a vehicle at 725 Monte Ln., Sept. 3.

Harassment

A man reported being harassed at 112 Promontory Dr., Sept. 1. A man reported being harassed at 4399 Boron Dr., Sept. 1. A man reported being harassed at 1026 Madison Ave., Sept. 3.

Rape

A woman reported being raped at Altamont Rd., Sept. 3. A man was assaulted and had his wallet stolen from him at Phelps Lane, Sept. 1. $182 in cash was taken at gunpoint at 610 W.4th St., Sept. 1. $1500 was taken at gunpoint at W. 13th St. and Russell St., Sept. 6. A man was assaulted and was threatened with having his money taken at 1300 Greenup St., Sept. 5.

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POLICE REPORTS Several items were taken at gunpoint at 2000 Greenup St., Sept. 3.

Terroristic threatening

A woman threatened to kill a man at 4500 block of Huntington Ave., Aug. 31. A man reported being harassed at 214 W. 6th St., Sept. 2. A man threatened to shoot another man at 2237 Janes Ln., Sept. 6. A woman received a threatening phone call at 50 E. 11th St., Sept. 5. A woman was threatened at 1420 Scott St., #1, Sept. 3. A was was threatened at 2237 Janes Ln., Sept. 2. A woman threatened to kill a man at York St., Sept. 2.

Theft

A pack of crackers and a lighter was stolen at 4301 Winston Ave., Aug. 31. Several electronic items were stolen at 4309 Winston Ave., Aug. 31. A wallet was stolen at 630 Main St., Aug. 31. A birth certificate, social security card, and Puerto Rican identification was stolen at E. 11th St. and Scott St., Aug. 31. A bicycle was stolen at 122 W. 5th St., Aug. 31. An air compressor, tool set, and reciprocating saw was stolen at 2040 Madison Ave., Sept. 1. Food items were stolen at 613 W. 4th St., Sept. 1. A wallet was stolen at 438 Pike St., Aug. 31. Several pieces of jewelry was stolen at 438 Old Lexington Rd., Sept. 2. Air conditioning units were stolen at 122 Martin St., Sept. 2. Collectible dolls, a flat screen TV, stereo system, game system and 25 CDs were stolen at 919 Worth St., #2, Sept. 2. A handgun was stolen at 339 E. 40th St., Sept. 2. Money and bags were stolen at 1809 Madison Ave., Sept. 2. A bicycle was stolen at 117 Wallace Ave., Aug. 31. A moped was stolen at 401 Scott St., Sept. 6. A purse was stolen at 200 W. 19th St., Sept. 5. A diamond watch and earrings were stolen at 1525 Madison Ave., Sept. 5. A bag of clothes were stolen from a vehicle at 3614 Myrtle Ave., Sept. 5. A GPS unit and MP3 player were stolen from a vehicle at 3901 Locke St., Sept. 5. A stereo was taken from a vehicle at 1613 Banklick St., Sept. 5. Money was taken from a vending at 1605 Madison Ave., Sept. 5. A vehicle was stolen at 134 E. 13th St., Sept. 5. A vehicle was stolen at 2 35th St., Sept. 4. A radio was stolen from a vehicle at 641 W. 19th St., Sept. 4. A bicycle was stolen at 220 Madison Ave., Sept. 4. A vehicle was stolen at 626 Pointe Benton St., Sept. 4. A diamond ring was stolen at 23 Southern Ave., #5, Sept. 3. Lottery tickets were stolen at 301 W. 34th St., Sept. 3. A wallet was stolen at Corner of 7th St. and Madison Ave., Sept. 2. An unknown amount of merchandise was stolen from a store at 1525 Madison Ave., Sept. 5.

ERLANGER/CRESCENT SPRINGS Arrests/citations

Michael V Sullinger, 21, 10 East 25th Street, third degree burglary at 2517 Woodhill Court, Sept. 2.

Incidents/investigations Falsely reporting an incident

Reported at 505 Commonwealth Avenue, Sept. 4.

First degree disorderly conduct Reported at 3158 Dixie Highway, Sept. 7.

Fraudulent use of credit card $166.54 reported stolen at 106 Country Road, Sept. 7.

Second degree burglary

$200 reported stolen at 2521 Ravenwood Court, Sept. 6. $100 worth of drugs/narcotics reported stolen at 537 Greenfield Lane, Sept. 7.

Second degree burglary, first degree criminal mischief

$2,000 worth of damage to building reported at 208 Sunset Avenue, Sept. 4.

Second degree criminal mischief

$450 worth of damage to structure at 301 Kenton Lands Road, Sept. 1. Reported at 4101 Rankin Drive, Sept. 7.

Theft by deception

Third degree possession of controlled substance, operating motor vehicle under the influence

$10 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 22 Commonwealth Avenue, Sept. 5.

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Arrests/citations

Melissa I Johnson, 27, 2345 Reserve, careless driving, open container, Sept. 7. Michael F Chandler, 34, 312 Foote Avenue, operating on suspended license, disregarding stop sign, Sept. 8. Jason A Sorrell, 22, 5422 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road, operating on suspended license, disregarding stop sign, Sept. 8. Daniel A Tebeling, 49, criminal trespassing, Sept. 6. Miguel Posadas-Mura, 22, 2526 Elliott Court, no operator's license, Sept. 10. Cleveland G Parker, 29, 1138 Lois Avenue, operating on suspended license, no registration, Sept. 11. Michael J Thornton, 25, 6043 Montrose Avenue, second degree driving under the influence, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, Sept. 11. Angela G Randolph, 33, 762 Western Reserve, theft by unlawful taking, Sept. 11.

Incidents/investigations Criminal mischief

$100 worht of damage to structure reported at Grace Court, Sept. 3.

Theft

$2,000 vehicle reported stolen at 3 Orchard Drive, Sept. 1. $100 worth of CDs, $5 worth of tools reported stolen at 2100 Dixie Highway, Sept. 1. $100 worht of damage to structure reported at Grace Court, Sept. 3.

INDEPENDENCE

Arrests/citations

Terran G. Brown, 20, 1913 Howell, execution of warrant for assault at Still Meadow Lane, Sept. 4. Miranda N. Straub, 23, 1913 Howell, execution of bench warrant for contempt of court libel at Still Meadow Lane, Sept. 4. Lolena F. Wehby, 37, 4645 Beechgrove Drive, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 4645 Beech Grove Drive, Sept. 4. Justin T. Phillips, 22, 4256 Aspen Drive Apt. 2, execution of bench warrant for contempt of court libel at 4256 Aspen Drive Apt 2, Sept. 6. Kristine M. Waller, 24, 1343 Theodore Place, execution of bench warrant for a kenton county warrant, failure to wear seat belts, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, driving on dui suspended license at Richardson Road, Sept. 3. Kenneth R. Wehby, 40, 4645 Beechgrove Drive, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 4645 Beech Grove Drive, Sept. 4.

$5,877.24 reported stolen at 129 Barren River Drive, Sept. 8.

Theft by unlawful taking

$7,000 vehicle reported stolen at 3180 Dixie Highway, Sept. 2. $1,200 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 502 Greenfield Lane, Aug. 30. Reported at 3204 Dixie Highway, Sept. 5. Reported at 3232 Talbot Avenue, Sept. 5. $2,255.34 reported stolen at 3050 Dixie Highway, Sept. 9. Third degree burglary $340 worth of computer hardware reported stolen at 2643 Crescent Springs Road, Sept. 8.

Third degree criminal mischief

Reported at 2571 Ritchie Avenue, Sept. 4. $150 worth of vehicle damage reported at 63 Delphi Drive, Aug. 31.

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Theft of controlled substance

Prescription medication was stolen at 641 W. 12th St., Aug. 31. Prescription medication was stolen. at 3306 Emerson Ave., Sept. 4.

Theft, criminal mischief

A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle at 2420 Herman St., Sept. 5. A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle at 2401 Herman St., Sept. 5.

Theft, harassing communications

A car was stolen at Worth St., Sept. 3.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

A vehicle was taken at 807 Scott Blvd., #3, Sept. 1.

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sion of drug paraphrenalia, third degree possession of a controlled substance at W. 18th St. and Holman Ave., Sept. 3. Gary P. Shively, 210 Bluegrass Ave., #97, third degree assault-police or probation officer, resisting arrest, menacing, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 208 Byrd St., Sept. 1. David L. Norris, 2514 Woodhill Ct., Apt. 10, fourth degree assault, second degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 525 W. 5th St., Sept. 6.

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Alpaca Days open to public Eagle Bend Alpacas and other area alpaca farms invite you to visit their farms on National Alpaca Farm Days on Sept. 26 and 27. This is an opportunity for the public to explore the many aspects of the alpaca livestock industry in the United States and locally in Northern Kentucky. From meeting these beautiful, inquisitive animals in person to experiencing luxurious alpaca products at the Fiber Workshop, there will be something for everyone. At Eagle Bend, admission is free of charge, and activities are varied to include the whole family. Hayrides, photo opportunties with alpacas, a coloring contest for children ages 5 and under, and spinning demonstrations are some of the features provided. The opportunity to view alpacas grazing or romping

Join the A.J. Jolly Trail Ride

It’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to the best trail riding time of the year, at the third annual A.J. Jolly Trail Ride, presented by the Northern Kentucky Horse Network. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19. Enjoy an afternoon with other horse enthusiasts, riding the new and improved trails at A.J. Jolly Park, Grants Lick. Ride on your own, on marked trails, enjoy an evening grill-out at 5 p.m. with other riders (please bring lawn chairs). This year’s ride features a poker run. Drawings for

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tures, and is the largest and only full service alpaca farm in Northern Kentucky. Other Northern Kentucky alpaca farmers will be on site to speak about their own farms and answer questions. Eagle Bend is located at 7812 East Bend Road, Burlington. The farm will be open on both Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.eaglebendalpacas.com for directions to the farm.

in the field will also be a draw to those who come to spend a leisurely afternoon at the farm. Alpacas, cousins to the llama and camel, are beautiful, intelligent animals native to the Andean Mountain range of South America particularly Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. The United States first commercially imported alpacas in 1984. There are now more than 150,000 registered alpacas in North America. Eagle Bend is home to 80 of these wonderful crea-

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Design college helps companies Some start-up companies in the Tristate area – including a Northern Kentucky horse organization – are getting the graphic design help they need to begin promoting their products and services during this difficult economy. The help comes from students at The Art Institute of Cincinnati College of Design Studio. Every day students from The AIC College of Design Studio help budget-strapped start-ups that cannot afford established professionals

with marketing projects. These include layout and production design of magazines, journals, promotional displays, packaging, brochures, and Web sites that drive brand awareness. The college recently completed a project for The Northern Kentucky Quarter Horse Association by successfully redesigning their member magazine, KyQHA Quarterly. Earlier this year, students finalized a series of lighthearted book illustrations for the Losantiville Press

and the Losantiville Society of Limericists and also designed vibrant and colorful posters for the Newport on the Levee Fall Festival. Students will soon complete an extensive menu and website redesign for a leading Italian restaurant. Start-up companies, community project coordinators, and local agencies needing assistance with overflow with graphic design work can contact the college at (513) 751-1206.

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

door prizes and a split-thepot, to help support Northern Kentucky Horse Network trail construction projects, will conclude the evening. The park closes at dusk. No alcohol please. Registration and ride will start at noon. There is ample trailer parking in a special designated area for this event. A $5 park permit fee will be charged to all vehicles. Cost to ride is $10 per person or $20 for a family. NKHN members ride free. A current negative Coggins Test is required by state law and will be checked at park gate.

its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.

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