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Fidelity Investments has until December 2013 to employ 4,250 people – a three-year extension on the original contract between the company, the state highway department, city of Covington and Kenton County. The governmental agencies agreed to jointly pay for the $17.5 million connector road from Ky-17 to Fidelity’s four-building complex in exchange for a guarantee of 4,250 employees total by the end of 2010. Covington contributed $1 million while the county is paying $192,400 over the next five years towards the road.
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The economy has had a major role in the need for an extension, said Fidelity spokesperson Jenny Engle, but the company is dedicated to fulfilling its end of the deal. “Fidelity fully intends to meet its obligations under the agreement, but we did request an extension in light of the extraordinary downturn in the market,” she said. Currently approximately 4,000 people are employed at Fidelity’s Covington campus, Engle said, adding that while she could not speak as to how the company will achieve the goal, “We have made a significant investment and we plan to honor that commitment.” As per the original agreement,
if the deadline is not reached, Fidelity would have to pay $5,000 for each employee less than the 4,250 target to the state. Covington City Manager Larry Klein said Fidelity has so far filled its end of the agreement to the best of its ability. “No one foresaw the international economic climate we’re all in,” he said. “I think we’re happy to help to extend that deadline. They’re a very important corporate citizen to this city and we’re very willing to help them.” Klein said payroll taxes from Fidelity employees make up about a quarter of total payroll taxes coming in, around $6 million a year. “We hope this helps. We’re
very proud to have Fidelity in Northern Kentucky and especially in Covington,” he said. The Kenton County Fiscal Court followed suit to Covington and approved the extension at the Oct. 13 regular meeting. Kenton County Judge Executive Ralph Drees said Fidelity is in the same plight as every other individual and business across the country. “They don’t need as many people to administer their work until people get back to work,” Drees said. The additional tax funds Fidelity generates is a help to the county, Drees said. “It helps us pay for a lot of services,” he said.
Wings joint draws crowd By Regan Coomer
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Independence residents camped out in the early morning at the newest location of Buffalo Wild Wings at 2004 Centennial Blvd., which opened Oct. 26. The first 100 customers in line received coupons giving them six free buffalo wings a week for a year. Independence resident Mike Kelly said he was glad the restaurant located in the city. “It’s something else to eat besides McDonald’s,” he said. “There’s getting to be a lot more selection out here.” Some residents showed up the night before to wait for free wings, which resident Scott Pracht said was worth it: “They have the best wings in town by far,” he said. The restaurant, the 24th location in Northern Kentucky, seats 276 people and features more than 40 42-inch televisions for sporting events. “We want to become the neighborhood gathering place that serves up world-renowned wings, service and a great time,” said
After cutting the ribbon at the restaurant’s debut, Independence Mayor Chris Moriconi said he was glad to see a boost of employment opportunities in the city. Managing Partner Tammy Lowe. After cutting the ribbon at the restaurant’s debut, Independence Mayor Chris Moriconi said he was glad to see a boost of employment opportunities in the city. “I’m excited about the crowd, but I’m even more excited about the jobs,” he said. “This one restaurant employs about 100 people.” For more information about the Independence Buffalo Wild Wings, call 356-0602 or visit buffalowildwings.com.
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A crowd looped around the parking lot of the Buffalo Wild Wings at 2004 Centennial Blvd. in Independence, which opened its doors Monday Oct. 26. The first 100 customers were given coupons for free six wings a week for a year. Independence resident Mike Kelly and his 3-year-old son J.D. had been waiting at the restaurant since 5 a.m.
Sheriff offers self-defense course By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a Women’s Self-defense class that will begin on Nov. 9 at the Edgewood Senior Center. The class, which is for women ages 12-99, will be taught by Deputy Autumn Ruehl. “We’ll be learning the basics that all women should know,” she
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said. “There’s no telling what can happen out there, so it’s always good to have the experience from a class like this. Ruehl said the first three sessions of the class will be primarily used for instruction as they talk about specific situations and actions that can be taken, and cover concepts like avoidance, awareness and recognition. The last class will allow the women to put their knowl-
edge to good use, she said. “We’ll have another deputy in the red, padded suit, and the women will have to show what they learned when they’re put into different situations,” she explained. “That’s usually the most popular part of the class, although it can be a little nervewracking for some.” Ruehl said that participants need to attend all four session of the class, and they will work
around any physical disabilities or injuries that participants might have. The schedule calls for classes to be held 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 18. The class is free, but pre-registration is required. “This is something we feel like all women should know, and we hope to have a great turnout,” she said. For more information, or to register, contact Deputy Autumn Ruehl at 393-7345.
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County to set maximum payroll tax collection fee By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Kenton County will pass a resolution capping the amount payroll collection fees can increase every other year at one of the regular meetings next month. The fiscal court was asked to consider instituting a maximum increase by the city of Crescent Springs. Per a contract put into place last October when the
county raised collection fees from 1 to 2 percent, the county has the right to revisit the fee on odd years, but must justify the increase to cities. “We’re just trying to be good neighbors and reassure them,” said Kenton County Judge-Executive Ralph Drees. Six Kenton County cities have signed the agreement increasing collection fees with the rest most likely signing it at their November
meetings. Crescent Springs Mayor Jim Collett said the city will most likely sign the agreement when the county sets the cap. “I really have a very difficult time agreeing to the fee and not having a better definition of what the increase is going to be down the road and what documentation they have to back that up,” Collett said at the city’s caucus meeting Oct. 26.
Drees said the increase cap will probably be about half a percent every other year, but if revenues turn around it’s possible there won’t be any increase at all. “It’s not a given we’re going to raise it in 2011,” agreed County Treasurer Jerry Knochelmann. “If revenues go up and our expenses stay the same, it may not be raised.” Currently the county is generating about $310,000 with a 2 percent payroll tax
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The Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition would like wish everyone a safe and fun Halloween. In preparation for Halloween parties or trick-ortreating, we would like to extend some safety tips to ensure that your kids’ spooky night of activities is
safe and enjoyable. • When preparing for a night of trick-or-treating, make sure children are accompanied by an adult, and that older kids do not go out alone. Set a time limit, and plan a safe route, reminding children that it is not a good idea to take shortcuts or alleys, or cut through random backyards.
• Children should remember not to eat any treats they collect until they get home, and the treats are inspected by an adult in a well lighted area. Remember, an unwrapped piece of candy could be harmful to you or others, so get rid of it right away in a safe manner. • It is a good idea to ask your Neighborhood Watch group, or your local law
enforcement or fire department’s personnel, to patrol the neighborhood during trick-or-treating hours. • Remember to move any objects from your yard or porch that might be a hazard to visitors. Welcome your trick-ortreaters by turning on your porch light, letting them know you are home and it is OK to go to their door for candy.
Rep. Geoff Davis honored by crisis center U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis was awarded the Amy Jones Outstanding Advocate Award from the Women’s Crisis Center (WCC) of Northern Kentucky. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the effort to reduce domestic violence in Northern Kentucky. Selection criteria include leadership, demonstrated impact and recognition
among peers. Davis was presented the award during the WCC’s Day of Peace celebration. “Congressman Davis’ tireless dedication to fighting domestic violence makes him an ideal candidate to receive the Amy Jones Outstanding Advocate Award,” said WCC Senior Public Education Specialist and Chair of the Day of Peace planning committee Ann Brandon. “Having heard him
speak candidly about his own experiences with domestic violence in the past, the Women’s Crisis Center knew that he was personally invested in this cause,” she said. The Day of Peace celebration is an annual event held to promote peacemaking and reduce violence in families, neighborhoods and schools in Northern Kentucky. “The key to success in the fight against domestic
violence is not only building awareness, but also building relationships,” said Davis. “We need to show those who are caught in the cycle of violence that there is a way out and a future filled with hope, if they are willing to pursue it,” he said. “It is an honor to receive this award, and I want to thank the Women’s Crisis Center for all their important work in Northern Kentucky,” Davis said.
collection fee, but the county hasn’t broken even yet. “Basically the county’s in a deficit position from collection payroll taxes for all the entities out there, roughly $165,000,” Drees said. Before the fiscal court determines an official fair maximum increase for the fee, Knochelmann is compiling data showing how much it would cost the county to only collect for themselves versus the addi-
tional costs of collecting for the cities. While Knochelmann did not want to share the numbers at this point, he said all things considered the cities’ fees are fair, especially when you consider the additional auditing work the cities incur, which he called “substantial.” “These are very good numbers for the cities. It’s very reasonable and inexpensive way to collect,” he said.
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COVINGTON – There will be a Farmers Market Family Festival Day hosted by the Northern Kentucky Regional Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 31. The festival will take place on the Sixth Street Promenade in Mainstrasse Village. The event will feature a face painter, balloon artist, a petting zoo, costume contest, candle making and treats for children at each farmer’s booth. Concessions will also be available. Call 292-2163.
Genealogical research
COVINGTON – The Kenton County Public Library’s Mary Ann Mongan Covington branch will host a talk by Kenny Burck, president of the Hamilton County Genealogical Society of Ohio at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 29. Burck will discuss how to decipher old German script in genealogical documents. To register, call 962-4070 or e-mail history@kenton library.org.
Holiday open house
KENTON COUNTY – The Kenton County Cooperative Extension Center will host a Holiday Open House from 4 to 7 p.m.. Tuesday Nov. 10 at the center, 10990 Marshall Road on the corner of Ky-16 and
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Marshall. The open house will feature decorating and easy gift ideas as well as a chance to sample holiday recipes. Admission is $6 for the general public and $3 for members of the Kenton County Homemaker organization. The fee includes the tasting and a book of instructions for items shown and tasted. For details, call the extension center at 356-3155.
Kids to honor Drees
COVINGTON – Kids Voting Northern Kentucky will present the organization’s highest honor, the Civic Leadership Award, to Kenton County Judge Executive Ralph Drees during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Covington. The award is presented to a citizen of Boone, Campbell or Kenton counties for exemplary leadership in the public arena. Students at the elementary, middle and high school level will also be recognized at the event with awards related to the Kids Voting Northern Kentucky’s mission of civic education. Ticket cost is $30 and sponsorships are available at the $500, $1,000 and $2,500 levels. All proceeds benefit the organization, which teaches young people the importance of voting. To purchase tickets, visit kidsvotingnky.org.
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Elsmere Fire plans ALS service Discarded letter may cost city revenue By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
The Elsmere Fire Protection District plans to start its own Advanced Life Support service at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Chief Paul LaFontaine said the district is currently having staff undergo training to become certified EMTs. Staff is expected to be fully certified by February. Once the training is completed, the district will have a better idea of exact cost for the service. LaFontaine said
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By discarding a letter from the state, Crescent Springs Mayor Jim Collett may have inadvertently cost his city thousands of dollars in additional revenue. Collett received a letter from the state on May 18, 2008, detailing the filing procedures of House Bill 413, which allocates money to cities and police departments from criminal penalties, such as speeding fines. At the time of the letter, the Crescent Springs Police Department was in merger talks with the Erlanger Police Department. “We didn’t begin contracting (with Erlanger) until July 1, and I received this letter on May 18 saying that if we weren’t contracting, that letter could be discarded,” explained Collett. “The way this was administered, we were caught in a transitional phase and we ended up with nothing.” Erlanger City Administrator Linda Carter pointed out that the paperwork from the state was not due until Aug. 1, 2008, one month after the Crescent SpringsErlanger merger was completed.
Since discovering the mistake, Collett requested Erlanger help make up for the loss of funds, based on the contract the two cities signed when the departments merged. Collett suggested the cities split the revenue generated from extra officers in the Erlanger department, seven of which were originally Crescent Springs’ officers. The state allocation formula gives approximately $846 for each certified officer. “Had we not merged, the head count in Erlanger would have been lower,” he said. “We just want to do what’s fair along the lines of our contract.” However, Carter said that per the merger contract, the city was within its right to claim the officers as Erlanger officers. Entities that contract for police service receive their officer allocation based on the dollar amount of their contract. Carted said under the total state reimbersment formula Crescent Springs could have received over $20,000 for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Erlanger received $43,974 in HB 413 funds for the 2008-09 fiscal year that ended June 30 of this year. “It’s certainly a complex
process, but I just can’t find a way to justify sharing our revenue because they didn’t file the right paperwork,” Carter said. Carter said although the merger wasn’t finalized when Collett received the letter, it was well on its way toward completion, and Collett should have kept the letter until the merger was complete, and then filed with the state. Several Erlanger council members agreed with Carter. “I don’t know how I could justify to our citizens writing a check from our funds because of a mistake that was made in-house at Crescent Springs,” said council person Patty Suedkamp. “It seems to me that if I was even thinking about merging, I’d have kept that letter until I was absolutely sure I didn’t need it,” added council person Vickie Kyle. However, councilman John Dunhoft said the city should look into helping out Crescent Springs as a goodwill gesture. “Everything has been going great with the merger, and I’d like to keep the good relationship going,” he said. The city council is expected to reach a final resolution at their Nov. 3 meeting.
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Miles students get art awards By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
Two Miles Elementary students were recognized at the Kentucky Art Educators Association Fall Conference on Oct. 17 for their work. Third-grader Hannah Winstel received secondplace for her drawing, while kindergartner Nicholas Major-Skaggs received a third-place nod for his work. Both pieces of art are now displayed in the
Both pieces of art are now displayed in the school’s lobby, along with their trophies, which were actually handmade by students in Kentucky. school’s lobby, along with their trophies, which were actually handmade by students in Kentucky. “It’s pretty cool to get a trophy that another kid
made,” said Winstel. “It was a fun project too- I really liked being able to paint mine.” Teacher Scott Fairchild, in his first year teaching art at both Miles and Lindeman Elementary, said he was extremely proud of the kids for their work. “I didn’t really know what to expect when I went to the conference, but I’m very glad to see that we have kids here who can compete with kids anywhere,” he said. “I’m really
excited for these kids, because they put in a lot of work and they deserve this honor.” Miles Principal Bryant Gillis said that Major-Skaggs has since moved, but they’re still proud to have two students recognized amongst the over 50 entries from students all across the state. “It’s pretty cool for these kids,” said Gillis. “It just shows the good things we have going on here.”
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Miles third-grader Hannah Winstel stireks a poses as she shows off her trophy from the Kentucky Art Educators Association Fall Conference. Winstel won second place for her "X-ray" drawing (behind), which shows both above and below ground activities. Winstel was one of two winners from Miles.
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Man’s best friend saved the day at Pawrade
Mallory Minter of Alexandria let the genie out of the bottle at the Eighth Annual Dog Costume Pawrade Oct. 25. Minter’s Kerry Blue Terrier Gusto made magic happen with his golden turban and harem pants. REGAN COOMER/STAFF
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Covington residents Mark May and Sarah Crupi promoted breast cancer awareness with their dogs Dylan or “Captain Cure” and Ezra at the Eighth Annual Dog Costume Pawrade in Mainstrasse Oct. 25.
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Four-year-old Ava White of Fort Wright and her dog Otis did “The Wizard of Oz” proud at the Eighth Annual Dog Costume Parade in Mainstrasse Sunday Oct. 25.
Dogs decked out in capes, princess hats, spider legs and Bengals colors came together at the Mainstrasse Village Association’s Eighth Annual Dog Costume Pawrade Sunday Oct. 25. This year’s Pawrade encouraged families to dress up their dogs in super hero garb, but anything went at the event; dogs were dressed as pumpkins, spiders, genies and as wellknown heroes like Spiderman and Batman. Dogs took a spin down the Sixth Street Promenade around the Goose Girl Fountain back to Goebel Park for the best costume awards. All proceeds of the event benefited the Kenton County Animal Shelter.
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October 29, 2009
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Piner Elementary’s summer reading club earned award By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
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Woodland Middle School seventh grader Elizabeth Bauman recently won first place in the Grades 7-9 Two-Dimensional Artwork Competition at the Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) Conference Student Exhibit. Bauman won with a Roman-Inspired Self-Portrait Paper Mosaic.
Student won first place at state art contest
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Woodland Middle School seventh grade student Elizabeth Bauman recently learned the benefit of exploring new artistic media. Bauman won first place in the Grades 7-9 Two-dimensional Artwork Competition at the Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) Conference Student Exhibit Oct. 16-17. The 13-year-old loves to draw, but recently in teacher Sarah Horn’s art class she was asked to make a paper mosaic self portrait inspired by the ones created in Ancient Rome. Bauman’s self-portrait mosaic impressed an anonymous jury so much she was given top prize out of the 30 or so students in the category. “I was really excited because I’ve never really won anything before,” Bauman said. “Everyone’s kind of happy I got it.” Bauman’s award, like all awards given at the conference, was handmade by art teachers
throughout the state. Bauman’s award features a ceramic head. Horn, a KyAEA member and elected officer, said when teachers showcase their own work, they can also bring along student artwork to enter into a two-dimensional and three-dimensional contests. “This mosaic project is new for my classes,” Horn said. “She’s a very good art student all the time. I was pleased to see her work turn out this well.” Bauman said she draws a lot of crosses, but also just draws things on her mind. “I just like drawing. When I draw, I get things out and make it an art piece,” she said. It took lots of patience for Bauman and her fellow students to create their mosaics – about two weeks of tearing out tiny strips of paper to re-create a self portrait already drawn by the student, Horn said. “I was kind of surprised the ninth graders didn’t do better,” Bauman said of her conference competition with a smile.
Over 40 percent of students and 50 percent of instructional staff took part in Piner Elementary school’s third annual summer reading club in June and July. “We found that 75 percent of students either maintained or improved their test scores from the end of the school year last year to the beginning of this year,” said Piner Assistant Principal Kim Carnes. State-wide the Kentucky Reading Association recognized the program’s success with the Celebrate Literacy Award, which was given to Principal Jo Craven last month in Louisville. The award is given to individuals or institutions that have made significant contributions to reading at the local, state or national level. Piner students and volunteer instructional staff met weekly for Reading Around the World, this year’s reading club theme. Each week students learned about a different country and listened to presentations by speakers who had visited the countries. “I think it’s been such a success because the teachers see the importance of it, our parents see how important it is and there’s a strong relationship between the community and the school,” Carnes said. “We know it takes a team effort for our students to be successful in literacy.” Students were divided into two groups: one went to the Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library to check out books, sign up for library cards, etc., while the other group heard country presentations, went through learning stations and crafted at Piner.
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Piner Elementary students learned about different countries around the world at the school’s 2009 summer reading program, which won an award from the Kentucky Reading Association. After lunch, the groups switched. Students read a total of 786 hours over the summer, Carnes said. Students were allowed to “double book,” by getting credit for books read at both Piner and the Kenton library. Craven said the program isn’t just beneficial for reading, but it also gives students something “positive to do in the summer time.” Third through fifth-graders started a service learning project in the summer reading club that will provide audio books for
younger students. The project is set for completion by the end of the year. Parent and staff support as well as financial support from Ticona Plastics Division in Florence, have made the summer reading club possible, Craven said. “Although the staff didn’t do it for the recognition, I think it is particularly nice when you have so much volunteerism in the program for it to be recognized,” Craven said. “I can’t say enough about our business partner. They really came through with transportation and meals for us.”
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Piner students Mariah Blum, Madison Blum and Kayla Heeger take part in the craft portion of the elementary school’s summer reading program, which was just honored with the Kentucky Reading Association’s Celebrate Literacy Award.
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Morgan Stamper,7, and Madison Stamper, 5, of Independence, both raced in the Kenton County Cross Country meet at Scott High School. Morgan Stamper placed first and Madison Stamper, racing for the first time, placed seventh. PROVIDED
Division of Gateway to offer simulation
Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College will be facilitating a Lean Manufacturing Simulation Nov. 4, 2009, which they are inviting all companies to register to attend. Lean manufacturing is a philosophy of the efficient use of resources, which when implemented, shorten lead-time and decrease costs by eliminating non value-added waste. All simulation participants will perform roles in a simulated factory setting throughout several intensive production rounds, which will provide participants the opportunity to see, feel and measure the effects of different lean manufacturing principles. The lean simulation will help
participants achieve an understanding of the eight types of waste, the difference between a push-and-pull manufacturing system, along with the impact it has upon a production line and finally, how to make effective use of employee time made available through waste reduction. The GCTC division of Workforce Solutions specializes in continuing employee training. The lean simulation will provide participants with new skills that will come in use in the manufacturing sector, or participants with ties to the manufacturing sector. Workforce Solutions invites all companies to attend on Nov. 4, 2009, at 7:30 a.m. The event will take place at Receptions, located in Erlanger. For information, please contact Barry Wilhite, Workforce Development Liaison, at 442-1145.
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Report: Most children ready to start school United Way of Greater Cincinnati Success By 6 has released the second edition of its “Successful Starts” report, which pinpoints the progress local young children are or are not making on a broad range of indicators tied to their well-being, development and kindergarten readiness. The report covers results on 15 indicators that show more children are prepared for kindergarten, a top priority for United Way. Positive indicators include an increased commitment to lead screening, reducing the risk of poisoning and the likelihood of early intervention for exposed children. Findings also show quality home visitation for parents of very young children is leading to results, but too few families are accessing the services before their children turn 3 years old. Other indicators show impressive growth in the number of early childhood programs taking
part in Ohio's quality rating system, Step Up To Quality, and improvements in literacy readiness for incoming kindergarteners in Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio. The region continues to experience high rates of low birth weight babies, putting too many children at risk of developmental delays and other health concerns. Greater Cincinnati's infant mortality rate is also higher than the nation's average. The report says this is an indication that young children in our region are not getting optimal health care. Declining rates of prenatal care also show a critical need for education and an expansion of health services for pregnant women. The report was presented Oct. 13 to more than 125 people, including business leaders, educators, agency partners, investors and early childhood advocates and supporters. Presenters includ-
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Simon Kenton High School Class of 1973 meets on the second Friday of each month at the Villa Hills Civic Club at 8 p.m. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact Diane Beers Babb at 727-6148.
Boone County High School Class of 1960’s 50th Year Reunion. The following classmates have not been located: Pat Bowling, Carol Brashear Copher, Nancy Stevers Bihl, Barbara Youell, Beverly Romans, Carol Smith, Siguard Papratta and Terry Elliott. If anyone has any information on those classmates, call Hope Ellis Kinman at 283-2796 or Pat Jurtsen Tanner 371-9254.
S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 1 4 Campbell County High School 1984 Class Reunion Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. St Mary Church Undercroft, Alexandria, Dinner/DJ. $30 per person/$50 per couple. Contact per email at CCHS1984@hotmail.com.
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ed Joan Lombardi, a deputy assistant secretary for the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jim Zimmerman, founding chair of Success By 6 Vickie Gluckman, Hamilton County Success By 6 Executive Committee chair, Rob Reifsnyder, United Way of Greater Cincinnati president and CEO and Stephanie Byrd, Success By 6 executive director. “The economic downturn of the past year or so is having a significant impact on the families that need resources most,” said Byrd. “We're working to help fill some of the gaps made by state and local budget cuts, because closing programs and cutting back on professional development could reverse our progress in improving early childhood education and kindergarten readiness.” Success By 6 supports work tied to two proven strategies,
including increasing access to best practice home visitation and supporting participation in state-sponsored quality rating systems. The latter of those strategies helps increase access to high quality childhood education programs. Success By 6 also works closely with many local school districts and programs across the region to assess outcomes and implement strategies that will result in adequately preparing more children for kindergarten. “Continued support from United Way will expand access to home visitation and improve the quality of early childhood education,” says Gluckman. “Regardless of what happens to the economy, we will continue to champion policies that advocate for maintaining basic services for children and families, as well as inform decision makers about the work being done in Greater Cincinnati and leverage resources to develop
additional funding to support these efforts.” Successful Starts, Second Edition is a collaborative effort among the Hamilton County, Northern Kentucky, Middletown area and Eastern area Success By 6 teams. The effort included data collection support from the Child Policy Research Center, Hamilton County Help Me Grow, Every Child Succeeds, Hamilton County Job & Family Services, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Ohio Chapter March of Dimes, Northern Kentucky Health Department, Community Solutions, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Every Child Succeeds, 4C for Children and Strive. For details on Successful Starts, Second Edition and Success by 6, contact Stephanie Byrd at 513762-7144 or stephanie.byrd@ uwgc.org.
Trey Grayson launches kids’ Web site As part of the 2010 Civics Month celebration, Secretary of State Trey Grayson announced the launch of a new kids’ Web site which focuses on Kentucky and government. The site, which can be found at www.sos.ky.gov/kids, is a resource for students across the commonwealth, particularly those who are currently studying about Kentucky in their classes. “As part of our effort to reach more citizens and get them actively engaged in their communities and government, we recognized the need for more online resources for our young citizens,” Secretary Grayson said. “This site will allow children to learn more
about our great state in a fun and interactive way.” The site includes information about Kentucky and its resources including history, geography and regions, important industries, and places to visit. In one section, students can learn about famous Kentuckians. In another section, students can learn about the importance of agriculture, coal, and other Kentucky resources to the commonwealth’s economy. One section of the Web site is dedicated to Kentucky government so that students can learn how Kentucky’s laws are made. Here, students can learn about elected officials from the
federal delegation, Kentucky’s constitutional officers, and local elected officials in addition to the framework of Kentucky’s law making process. With games, activities, and links to contests, there is also plenty of fun for students to have when they visit the site. A student can learn while engaging in fun activities that reference government or Kentucky. The Web site is part of a recommendation from the Civic Literacy Initiative of Kentucky (CLIK). CLIK is a multi-year effort that will determine a strategy for enhancing long-term civic engagement and civic literacy within the commonwealth.
Funds boost kindergarten readiness United Way of Greater Cincinnati is distributing $282,469 to help boost kindergarten readiness and improve early childhood education in Northern Kentucky. The money is part of a series of grants resulting from the Winning Beginnings campaign, which aims to ensure every local child has access to high quality early education programs and increase the number of children prepared for success in kindergarten. The Northern Kentucky Winning Beginnings grants, which were recommended by the Northern Kentucky Action Council, will support Success By 6 efforts in Covington, Newport, Boone County and Grant County.
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In Covington, the Student Success Network will receive a $95,781 investment to provide literacy coaches to programs, provide training to parents as well as support data input and management that helps assess the impact of existing educational strategies. Newport's Student Success Network will receive a $77,333 investment for athome visitation for children between 3 and 5 years old, full-day preschool programming, pre-school summer programming and resources that help assess the impact of existing educational strategies. Winning Beginnings is designating $80,150 for Boone County, supporting the continuation and expansion of the Home Instruction of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program, the purchase of early care and education screening tools and provide professional development and training materials for providers administering such assessments. Grant County will receive $29,205 for coaching to early care and education directors, as well as providing access to data input and management that helps assess the impact of Northern Kentucky educational strategies. “These investments, thanks to contributions from local companies, foundations and individuals, help support United Way's commitment of ensuring high quality early childhood care and education for families in our region,” says Leshia Lyman, director, United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky. “We want to make sure all children in Northern Kentucky have access to the essential building blocks for a better life, and Winning Beginnings is
helping make that happen.” Previous investments by the Winning Beginnings campaign are leading to results in Northern Kentucky. Preliminary data shows improvement in all four areas. • In Boone County, 90 percent of children participating in HIPPY were assessed to be on track in literacy, early math, oral and receptive language testing. • In Covington, children who attended a Covington Independent Public School Preschool scored higher on assessments than children who did not attend a CIPS Preschool, thanks in part to the impact made by literacy coaches. • In Grant County, development workshops and onsite support visits supported child care center staff in Grant County and Williamstown. • In Newport, data shows 86 percent of children who participated in two years of high quality early learning experiences through partner programs entered kindergarten “prepared.” “Winning Beginnings supports innovative early childhood strategies in Northern Kentucky,” says Amy Neal, director, Success By 6, Northern Kentucky. “We are very pleased with the data that has been gathered over this past year. It's this data that helps guide our future work. We know that these early investments are key to making sure that all children in children enter school on the right path to school success.” Trained professionals working directly with children in Northern Kentucky say they are seeing the results of the Winning Beginnings investments first hand. “We know that success
in school starts with reading and so our Student Success Network aligned its goals with the district literacy goals,” says Rebecca Zmurk, Covington preschool literacy coach. “We know that children, who become good readers in the early grades, are more likely to become better learners throughout their school years. It was astonishing to see the huge gains in our preschool program from the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screen data. Being able to work individually with ‘at risk’ students proved to be successful. At the end of the year, over ninety percent of our preschoolers benchmarked in Alphabet Knowledge, providing a firm foundation for kindergarten success.” The Winning Beginnings campaign runs separately from the annual United Way fundraising campaign; it was initiated with a “silent” phase in 2007, bringing in more than $6 million. The goal is to raise up to $30 million over five years from private sources. The private sector goal is coupled with a long-term public policy goal to attract more state resources for improving high quality childhood education. Winning Beginnings will ultimately support three efforts, including quality early childhood education, home visitation to help parents improve their parenting skills and a system that monitors the effectiveness of these practices as they work to prepare children for the classroom. For more information about Winning Beginnings in Northern Kentucky, contact Leshia Lyman at Leshia.Lyman@uwgc.org or Amy Neal at Amy.Neal@ uwgc.org.
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Kenton Recorder
October 29, 2009
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He’s got the write stuff
Beechwood senior honored with award
When Beechwood senior Jake Maus sat down last year to begin writing for a timed short story prompt, he had fleeting thoughts of what could possibly go wrong. “I knew I only had two hours, and I was wondering what would happen if I got writer’s block, and or I ran out of time - things like that,� he admitted. “But once I started writing, it just came together and it turned out to be pretty easy for me.� It turned out to be easy enough for Maus that he was recently selected by the National Council of Teachers of English to receive their national writing Achievement Award for his essay. Maus, who was nominated by his English teacher Ruth Johnson, was one of only three students in the state to be honored. For his essay, a historical
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Beechwood senior Jake Maus received the National Writing Achievement Award from the National Council of Teachers of English. He is one of only 544 students across the country to be recognized.
fictional story about the Civil War, Maus received a certificate from the NCTE, as well as a special slip of paper that can be attached to his resume, showing he was a national ward winner. “I was pretty surprised when I won, because I didn’t really think much about it once I was finished writing,� he said. “But it’s pretty neat to have that recognition.� It wasn’t the first writing award Maus has received in his time at Beechwood though. While in eighth grade, he was named a NCTE Promising Young Writer, and he also received first prize in the 2009 NCTE short story contest. Additionally, he has earned two national Silver Keys from the Scholastic Writing Awards, as well as three regional Gold Keys. Maus, who also plays football and baseball at Beechwood, plans to attend the University of Kentucky next year, where he said he
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may end up studying pharmacy or medicine. “He’s the type of student and the type of young man that you know is going to be successful in whatever he chooses to do,� said Johnson. “He’s an extraordinary writer and it’s been a real pleasure to have been able to work with him here.�
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Third graders at Villa Madonna Academy in Villa Hills decorated pumpkins as characters from favorite books. Chandler Mitchell carried his “Skippy Jon Jones� pumpkin into school with help from his dad, Clay. All of the third grade pumpkins were on display at the school’s open house on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Eighth graders at Villa Madonna Academy in Villa Hills got together with their first grade buddies, carving pumpkins to decorate the school for the school’s open house. In the photo, eighth grader Kyle McLaughlin is working with first grader Caleb Sanders.
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In a span of about five minutes on Oct. 20, Tichenor eighth-grader Kyle Grant was thrown in jail, inherited $5,000, purchased a car and bought a month’s worth of groceries. “It’s been a pretty cool program, because I really didn’t know how much some of this stuff actually costs,� he said. “It helps you understand things a lot better.� Grant joined his classmates that day in participating in the annual Tichenor Reality Store at Dietz Auditorium, designed to help eighthgraders become acquainted with budgeting and realworld costs of necessities. Each of the students are given careers and salaries, and have to visit various vendors to purchase basic needs, such as food, insurance, clothing and child care. Many of the vendors are manned by volunteers and local business representatives. The event is organized in a partnership with the UK Cooperative Extension Service. “I think one of the coolest parts is the amount
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Cathy Nordman of The Bank of Kentucky explains some finances to eighth-grader Devin Johnson during the Reality Store. The students were given salaries and had to budget for groceries, insurance, child car and other needs. of community volunteers who are willing to give up part of their day to help the kids,� said Diane Kelley, one of the extension agents. “This is a just a great program for the kids to see what life is like in the real world, and how they need to start thinking about that kind of thing right now.� The students were given careers and salaries based on their individual learning plans, a specialized program that allows the students to narrow their studies to help their eventual career goals. Some of the students were
also given families to care for, with the number of children being based on the number of kids their mother had. There was also a makeshift jail set up in the Reality Store for students who were caught “speeding� (running from one booth to the next), or for those who didn’t pay their taxes. Students also could test their luck at the inheritance booth, where Grant got his $5,000. “I tried to be smart with it, and put most of in the bank,� he said, when asked
how he used it. “But I did buy some nice clothes too, since I could afford them.� Kelley said the event serves as an eye-opener for many kids. “Most of them don’t think about things like insurance or child care at this age, so they’re shocked when they see what it all costs,� she said. “It helps them get a grip on how important having a good education and good job is, and also makes them appreciate what their parents go through for them.�
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TMC shutout
The Thomas More College men’s soccer team defeated Berea College, 5-0, Oct. 16, in Berea, Ky. to extend its winning streak to five matches. With the win the Saints improve to 12-2 overall and with the loss Berea falls to 28-2. Then junior midfielder Mark Uhl gave the Saints a 20 lead when he scored at the 34:37 mark off a double assist from sophomore midfielder Ricky Barria, a Dixie Heights High School graduate, and junior forward Aaron Osborne. Sophomore goalkeeper Zack Lawson and junior goalkeeper Evan Toebbe, a St. Henry High School graduate, combined to post the team’s fifth shutout of the season. Lawson started and played the first 45 minutes to improve his record to 12-2 on the season and Toebbe played the final 45 minutes and recorded three saves. As a team Thomas More outshot Berea, 17-3.
This week in soccer
Simon Kenton girls beat Boone County 4-1, Oct. 20, in the 9th Region semifinal.
This week in volleyball
Scott High School beat Ryle High School 25-23, 2511, Oct. 21, in the Ninth Region Semifinals. Ryle advanced to play Notre Dame Academy, Oct. 22.
Simon Kenton grad is player of week
Hanover College junior Rachel Kloentrup, a Simon Kenton High School graduate, was named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s volleyball player of the week for the period ended Oct. Kloentrup 18. Kloentrup, an outside hitter, posted a pair of doubledoubles to help Hanover notch victories against Manchester College and Asbury College. She had 11 kills, 20 digs and two block assists in a 2518, 25-23, 25-14 win against Manchester in a Heartland Conference tilt. She added 15 kills, 21 digs, three block assists and an ace in an 18-25, 25-22, 2225, 25-15, 15-7 triumph against Asbury. On the season, Kloentrup leads Hanover with 429 digs and 4.61 digs per game. She ranks third on the squad with 170 kills and 19 service aces. Hanover was 10-13 overall and 3-2 in the HCAC as of Oct. 21.
Sonderman scores
Thomas More College women’s soccer team shut out Chatham University, Oct. 18. Holy Cross High School graduate and freshman forward Chrissy Sonderman assisted in the final score of the game.
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playoffs. Dixie Heights will be the third seed. CovCath quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck rushed for two fourth quarter touchdowns after Dixie Heights took a 27-26 lead. Erpenbeck rushed for 212 yards and three scores and passed for 224 yards and another score. His counterpart, Ryan Wilson, passed for 373 yards and three scores and rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Dixie Heights added a late touchdown to cut the lead to five, but could not recover the onside kick with just over a minute to play.
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The Holmes Bulldogs know what is at stake in their Oct. 30 showdown with Harrison County. The Bulldogs host Harrison County in the regular season finale with the Class 4A district title and top playoff seed on the line. No matter the field conditions, the Bulldogs should see a slower opponent than they saw in week nine. Holmes traveled across the river to face one of Cincinnati’s top ten Division I teams. The Bulldogs fell to Withrow, 40-14. Holmes kept it close early, but Withrow pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Tigers’ depth was too much for the Bulldogs. “They were two-deep at every position and they just wore us down by the end of the game,” head coach Stephen Lickert said. The Bulldogs took the first lead of the game on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Jesse Jenson to Charles Knox. Withrow answered with three straight touchdowns, starting with a 93yard kickoff return following Knox’s touchdown. “We made an error on the kickoff and I think that changed the momentum of the game a little,” said Lickert. Holmes bounced back with a scoring drive of its own to cut the lead to six at halftime. Jenson’s 20-yard touchdown run in the second quarter made it a 20-14 game at the break. The Bulldogs moved the ball well in the first half, led by running backs Damian Oden and Greg Clemons. “We creased them early,” said Lickert of his team’s ability to run the ball. In the second half, the Bulldogs were worn down by the Tigers’ fresh legs. It was still a two-score game early in the fourth quarter, 26-14, before Withrow iced the game with two touchdown runs of over 35 yards each. Lickert said that he does not expect to face a faster team the rest of the season. “The speed of the game will definitely be slower for us this week,” he said. “We’ll be better for playing a team like Withrow.” After winning six straight to open the season, the Bulldogs have now lost two of their past three games. Both losses have
Simon Kenton 49, Campbell County 14
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Holmes senior Regal Lowe arrives a moment too late to get a sack while drilling Withrow senior quarterback Ryan Banks during a week-nine for the Bulldogs, 40-14.
been to bigger schools who were ranked in the top ten in their respective area polls. With a playoff berth already locked up, playing tough opponents late in the season will only help as Holmes prepares for postseason play. “We are still learning to play with a small margin of error,” said Lickert. “That’s what the playoffs is all about.” According to Lickert, the Bulldogs have not won a district title in at least 25 years. His players are eager to make history for the program. A win Friday night over Harrison County would secure a district title and top playoff seed. Said Lickert: “The kids are excited about the opportunity to do something here that hasn’t been done in a long time.”
Ludlow 28, Walton-Verona 21
Zach Stegemoller rushed 21 yards for a score in the fourth quarter to break a tie. Ludlow, 5-4, overall, finished 3-2 in the 1A district. The Panthers will play at Eminence in a first-round playoff game Nov. 6 or 7. Ludlow will finish the regular season at Pendleton
County Oct. 30. Stegemoller threw TD passes to Anthony Gaunt (56 yards) and Chris Yates (28) to lift Ludlow to a 140 lead in the first quarter. W-V tied it at halftime, but Jacob Ashcraft scored in the fourth quarter to give the Panthers a 21-14 lead. Ashcraft had 110 rushing yards on 22 carries. Yates had 47 yards in just two attempts. Drew Rice had 15 tackles for Ludlow. Justin Carlotta and Jake Kleier had 11.
The Pioneers completed a perfect district record for the season and an 8-1 overall mark. They will finish the regular season at Scott Oct. 30, then host Butler in a first-round 6A playoff game Nov. 6 or 7. SK had already clinched its first-ever district championship going into the Campbell game, but savored the chance to keep winning. The Pioneers learned their first-round playoff opponent after the weekend’s action. SK will host Louisville Butler Nov. 6 or 7. Against Campbell, Miles Simpson continued to shred district opponents, rushing for 263 yards on 15 carries. He has 1,655 yards on 30 TDs on the season. He had four TD runs in
Highlands 67, Scott 20
With running back Austin Collinsworth out with a thumb injury, the Bluebirds (9-0) used a balanced offensive attack to pile up the points against Scott (2-7). Zach Sowder passed for two touchdowns and ran for one to lead the Eagles. Eight different Bluebirds scored touchdowns. Highlands scored touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams. Quarterback Will Bardo returned to action and rushed six times for 71 yards and two scores. The Bluebirds clinched the top seed for the Class 5A playoffs.
Covington Catholic 39, Dixie Heights 34
CovCath (5-4) held off Dixie Heights (4-5) in a shootout to secure the second seed in the Class 5A
the first half, including an 80-yard jaunt to help Simon to a 42-7 halftime lead. Austin Baldwin had SK’s first touchdown. Chad Lawrence threw a TD pass to Zach Carroll and rushed for 84 yards on eight attempts. Nik Brown also had a TD run and 49 yards overall. Simon had four interceptions, one each by Simpson, Zach Hager, Trey Pinkelton and Jake Schneider.
Holy Cross 34, Newport 14
The Indians (5-4, 2-1) clinched the No. 2 seed in the local Class 2A district. Holy Cross will host Owen County in a first-round playoff game, probably Saturday, Nov. 7, at Holmes. HC will end the regular season by taking about a 240-mile trip to Shadyside in eastern Ohio Oct. 31. Markel Walker rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Indians. His first two scores helped HC to a 21-0 lead. Walker later threw a 53yard TD pass to Kyle Fuller. Walker cracked the 1,000yard mark in the game. He will enter the finale with 992 passing yards, just eight away from the millennium mark there as well. Brayson Smith had a TD run for Holy Cross as well and 56 yards. Andy Roenker added 46 yards on eight attempts. Walker and Paul Rafizadeh had interceptions.
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Beechwood 6-3 5-0 Bellevue 6-3 4-1 Ludlow 5-4 3-2 Brossart 5-4 2-3 Dayton 1-8 1-4 Walton-Verona 1-8 0-5 First-round playoff games: Brossart at Frankfort (7-2, 4-0), Ludlow at Eminence (6-3, 3-1), Gallatin County (4-5, 2-2) at Bellevue, Trimble County (3-6, 13) at Beechwood.
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NCC 4-5 3-0 Lloyd 4-5 1-2 Holy Cross 5-4 2-1 Newport 2-7 0-3 First-round playoff games: Carroll County (5-4, 0-3) at Newport Central Catholic, Owen County (3-6, 1-2) at Holy Cross, Lloyd at Christian AcademyLouisville (7-2, 2-1), Newport at DeSales (6-3, 3-0).
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Highlands 9-0 3-0 CovCath 5-4 2-1 Dixie Heights 4-5 1-2 Scott 2-7 0-3 First-round playoff games: Montgomery County (3-6, 0-3) at Highlands, Woodford County (5-4, 1-2) at Covington Catholic, Dixie Heights at Ashland Blazer (8-1, 2-1), Scott at Johnson Central (5-4, 3-0)
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Simon Kenton 8-1 5-0 Ryle 7-2 4-1 Conner 8-2 3-2 Boone Co. 3-6 2-3 Campbell Co. 3-6 1-4 Cooper 2-7 0-5 First-round playoff games: Butler (6-3, 0-3) at Simon Kenton, Pleasure Ridge Park (36, 1-2) at Ryle, Conner at DuPont Manual (4-5, 2-1), Boone County at St. Xavier (8-1, 3-0)
Scott goes far in state soccer tourney By James Weber jweber@nky.com
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Basketball Club of Kentucky is looking for players for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Scott High School, 5400 Old Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill. The tournament is for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. The cost is $20 per player, which includes a T-shirt Call Rusty Webster at 859486-3055. Pre-register team: bckweb12@yahoo.com.
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Scott junior goalkeeper Matt Kees (left) dives to make a save against St. Henry in Scott’s 1-0 Ninth Region semifinal win Oct. 20 at Ryle.
When the Scott boys’ soccer team lost to Newport Central Catholic Senior Night, Oct. 1, head coach Casey Seibert told the players they would make up for it. The Eagles have, and then some, reaching the sectionals, AKA the round of 16 in the state tournament. It is the furthest Scott has advanced in the postseason since losing in the state quarterfinals in 2004. “We lost our senior night and I told my seniors and the rest of the team we’ll do something we ‘ll remember way more,” said Seibert, the head coach. “No one’s even thinking about that senior night now.” Scott lost to CovCath 1-0 in a sectional game Oct. 26.
Seibert took over this season after being an assistant at Ryle for five years. He had played goalkeeper for Simon Kenton and Northern Kentucky University. He said his defensive mindset has helped the team to this level. Scott (17-3-2) allowed 23 goals in its first 22 games including 10 shutouts. “The kids have made a big sacrifice with the new coach coming,” Seibert said. “They completely had to change the way they come to practice. I told the kids at the start of the season, we’ll win 1-0 games and have 0-0 ties. We won’t have many of these 51, 6-2 games you had last year. I push the kids hard, I expect a lot out of them and they have been giving it to me.” One player Seibert said has greatly benefited from the pushing has been
junior goalkeeper Matt Kees. Kees, a second-year starter, has been more aggressive down the stretch this year. “I try to work as much as I can,” Kees said. “At practice you have to be paying attention to everything. I have a lot more pride and confidence; that is what has changed the most since last year.” Kees is strong and tall, Seibert said. “He now knows the box is his, if the ball’s in the air and he can get his hands to it; no one is going to knock him off of it,” Seibert said. “He is easily one of the top keepers in the state.” The offense has been led by senior Alec Robbins, who has 26 goals for the year, including both in Scott’s 2-1 win over Ryle in the Ninth Region final. That snapped a streak of three straight championships for Ryle.
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She was barely walking the last time Notre Dame won a state volleyball title, but Liz Barton knew the year: 1994. Barton and the Pandas are hoping to end that cold spell this weekend at Northern Kentucky University’s Regents Hall. NDA (30-8) is in the state tourney for the third straight year after beating Scott in the Ninth Region final, 25-15, 25-14, Oct. 24 at Ryle. NDA will play Green County 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at NKU. The final three rounds are Saturday, Oct. 31. “It was awesome,” said Barton, a senior. “We’ve won the last two titles and we really wanted to bring it back. We had a slow start to the end of our season, and after districts, we just brought our ‘A’ game to
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10:30 a.m., Mercy vs. Blazer; 11:45 a.m., South Laurel vs. Marshall Co.; 1 p.m., Notre Dame vs. Green Co.; 2:15 p.m. Dunbar vs. Letcher Co. Central; 3:30 p.m. Newport Central Catholic vs. Apollo; 4:45 p.m., Caldwell Co. vs. Oldham Co.; 6
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Scott senior Ashley Daugherty serves to Notre Dame during the Ninth Region volleyball final Oct. 24 at Ryle. regional.” Barton was named the regional tournament’s most
valuable player and was joined on the all-tournament team by senior middle blocker Jaimie Wulfeck, senior libero Leslie Schellhaas and senior setter Brooke Jones. Louisville teams have won the last 14 state titles, 12 of them going to Assumption, who lost to Sacred Heart in the Seventh Region final. SHA and 2008 state champ Mercy are the Louisville representatives in the tourney. NDA beat both
p.m., Southwestern vs. Allen Central; 7:15 p.m., Sacred Heart vs. Greenwood.
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Quarterfinals: 9, 10:15 a.m. (NDA), 11:30 a.m. (NCC) and 12:45 p.m. Semifinals: 2 (NDA) and 3:15 (NCC) p.m. Final: 7:30 p.m. teams in tight five-game thrillers a month ago. “They’re tough competition, and I think we have a good chance of winning it this year,” Barton said. “That would be the best thing to end our senior year with.” Scott finished 37-4 and reached the regional final for the first time in team history. Juniors Lauren O’Conner and Lauren Tibbs, and sophomore Taylor Stinson were all-tourney picks.
“We really accomplished what we wanted to, winning September Slam, the Cake Classic and districts back to back,” O’Conner said. “We had a good season all around. Next year we can win region if we can just keep improving.” Scott head coach Andrea Sullivan, a former Eagle volleyball player herself, hopes the experience is a springboard for next year. “Tonight I looked up in the stands and saw a lot of old Scott volleyball players that I played with and others that played in the program,” Sullivan said. “It was neat because a lot of people came out to see them do something that we never got a chance to do.
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Moral victories are hard to come by in the postseason, but the Holy Cross volleyball team learned a lot from the Ninth Region Tournament. HC lost, 25-20, 25-15 to Notre Dame in the quarterfinals Oct. 20 at Ryle. The Indians (13-14) were in the regional after not qualifying in 2008. HC was district runner-up to Scott. HC was within one point (21-20) of the powerful Pandas in the first game. “I explained to them, look how far we pushed Notre Dame,” said fourthyear head coach Becky Houston. “That shows how hard we have to work in the offseason and then bring it into the gym on July 15.” The offseason should be doubly beneficial because the Indians had no seniors and eight juniors. “I’m very proud of this
team,” Houston said. “We only had two returning varsity players. This year, our goal is to have a learning year and see how far we could push it, then set goals for next year. I told them tonight we had nothing to lose, and to play hard and with pride. That’s what they did.” The returning starters were sophomore Jayden Julian and junior Sidney Sizemore. Julian, a hitter, is attracting attention from major Division I colleges, including defending national champ Penn State. “I have not had to get on her one time,” said Houston, who is also Julian’s aunt. “She works hard. She wants the best for this team. She has a lot of pride in this school.” Houston said Sizemore and junior Chrissie Capobianco were other top offensive targets on the team. Freshman Megan Krumpelman stepped into the setter
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Holy Cross junior Chrissie Capobianco goes up for the block against Notre Dame as freshman Megan Krumpelman backs her up Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Ninth Region tourney at Ryle. Notre Dame beat Holy Cross 2520 and 25-15. role this season. Julian had 329 kills on the year, Sizemore 209 and Capobianco 101. Julian also had 236 digs. Krumpelman posted 457 assists. Other juniors are Kiley Jacks, Brie Blank, Beth Middendorf, Ali Doggett, Lydia Doggett and Taylor Itchinose.
Colonels advance to state tourney By James Weber jweber@nky.com
Evan Talkers has had a busy fall, balancing his duties as leading scorer for the Covington Catholic soccer team and placekicker for the football team. The sophomore will keep both jobs for another week, as the Colonels advanced to the sectionals (round of 16) in soccer after beating Scott 1-0. They were set to play Montgomery County in the state quarterfinals Oct. 28. The winner of the latter game goes to Georgetown College for the state semifinals. Nov. 4. CovCath made the sectional round for the first time in two years. “I love the team spirit,” Talkers said. “We all play for each other and we’re all working hard, trying to win. We have a great team filled with great people.” Talkers led CovCath (136-1) with 18 goals, including both in a 2-1 win over Campbell County in the 10th Region semifinals. Senior Michael Huffmyer
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Covington Catholic’s Sam Mullen takes a cross and just misses a goal off the head against Campbell County in their 10th Region soccer game at Campbell County. Mullen scored the lone goal in CCH’s 1-0 victory. notched his 18th assist in the Campbell game, breaking the school single-season record. “Evan is a workhorse,” said CovCath head coach Al Hertsenberg. “He doesn’t give up, neither does Huffy (Huffmyer).” CovCath has allowed just
one goal per game and posted 10 shutouts. Four of the Colonels’ losses were to Cincinnati schools. “This year we’ve tried to get in a rhythm with possession and going from possession to attack,” Hertsenberg said. “We’re better at that then we were last year.”
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Should local governments consider consolidating services to save costs? If so, which services? “Consolidating services should be considered but money cannot be the only factor when determining whether services should or should not be merged. It is equally important that taxpayers are able to receive equally, if not more efficient, service.” J.H. “Local governments should consider consolidating, but only if there will be a ‘real’ savings/benefit to the entities involved over a long time. If it’s a band-aid fix, revising budgets might be the better alternative.” Florence “Yes! Consolidate as much as possible. Across department lines, municipality lines, county lines and state lines. Every time a consolidation is done, one chief offi-
Next question: What is the scariest movie you’ve seen? The scariest movie villain? What made them so scary? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. cer is unnecessary. Many other duplications may also be saved. We have too many municipalities, school districts and duplication of services is prolific.” G.G. “I’m tempted to answer this question the way a certain candidate for high office answered Rick Warren’s question last year about when does life begin, regarding abortion: ‘Uh, yo, that’s above my paygrade.’ Still, the idea does have merit. Perhaps combining police and fire services could work, but you have to remember that it will result in some jobs lost; I don’t want to be responsible for anyone losing their livelihood.” Bill B.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Resist net neutrality regulations
This week, the Federal Communications Commission is diving into a debate on an issue that could negatively impact the future of the Internet. These meetings about so-called net neutrality regulations are taking place in Washington, D.C., but their ramifications will be felt across the commonwealth if the FCC is successful in putting onerous new rules on the Internet. At the Kentucky Chamber, we have two main concerns about net neutrality. First, we are concerned that the FCC could stifle investment in the wired and wireless broadband networks that make the Internet accessible. Providers across Kentucky are pumping significant capital into enhancing and expanding their broadband networks. Consumers and business owners benefit from those investments and we do not want to see the FCC putting unnecessary new rules in place that could jeopardize future investment.
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Fall color was a bit premature Question: My Bradford Pear tree usually doesn’t get its fall color until November, but this year it turned pretty in early September, and now it’s losing its leaves already, and some branches seem to be dying. Is this a disease, or is it just due to our strange weather this year? Answer : The callery pears, including the cultivars, Bradford, Aristocrat, Cleveland Select and others, all have similar problems, including bacterial fireblight, which blackens leaves and kills branch tips. But this year, along with some cases of fireblight, there have been several cases such as you describe, where the trees have premature fall color, followed by defoliation and branch death. Immature fruits may shrivel. Many times, when young trees initially exhibit these symptoms, they are found to have synthetic (plastic) burlap or natural jute burlap treated to retard decay and/or plastic twine surrounding the root ball. Failure to remove such treated and synthetic burlap at planting time prevents the root systems from growing out of the original root ball. At the same time it prevents movement of water into the root zone for use by the plant. Like synthetic burlap, plastic twine must also be removed for the long term vitality of the plant. Failure to do so results in girdling of the trunk and structural roots. Established trees that have been in the landscape for over a decade also were affected. They often show significant lichen growth on the trunk and terminal
bud scale scars, indicating minimal shoot growth over the previous five plus years. While lichens are not harmful to plants, they Mike Klahr are an excellent Community visual of a tree’s Trees Recorder vitality. that grow slowcolumnist ly are unable to slough off these organisms as new bark is formed. There have been some claims that the decline of mature pear trees this year was the direct result of drought-induced failure of graft unions. No such failures have been observed. Bradford is one of the more drought tolerant plants in the landscape and has been in production for decades without reports of graft incompatibility. Instead, excavation of the roots and lower portion of the trunk on declining trees often shows vascular streaking of the xylem tissue under the bark. Samples submitted to the UK Plant Diagnostic Laboratory from trees such as yours confirmed Phytophthora root rot. Phytophthora is associated with periods of high precipitation and poorly drained soils. It has been a common diagnosis on other species in recent weeks and is attributed to the wetter than normal growing season. Phytophthora root rot is a common, opportunistic disease that kills plants that have been subjected to a series of other stressing factors. Over the previ-
ous few years these plants have appeared relatively healthy and have been able to tolerate low levels of infection. Only when soil remained saturated for extended periods did it become acute. Since it is usually associated with other stressing factors the best recommendation is to match the plant to the site and provide the best cultural conditions possible. These include: (1) Make sure that plants are not planted too deep; (2) Remove all synthetic materials surrounding the root ball. Even natural jute burlap should be pulled back from the root ball and removed from the top and sides; (3) Dig wide planting holes; (4) Do not amend backfill soil with peat moss, compost, or “good soil”; (5) Loosen the soil at the edge of the root ball so that there will not be a distinct interface. Changes in soil texture prevent movement of water between the soil and the root ball; (6) Check the root ball frequently for moisture. Checking soil away from the roots is not a good indicator of moisture available to the roots. Roots of newly established plants should not be allowed to become excessively dry, even for a short time; (7) Replacement trees should be sited away from areas that remain wet. Consider redirecting drain spouts away from trees; and (8) Irrigate young trees during dry periods. Established trees should be irrigated with 1 to 1.5 inches of water no more frequently than once a week. Turf should be on a different irrigation system than landscape plants. Mike Klahr is the Boone County Extension Agent for Horticulture.
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Fifth grade teachers, Olivia Kuhlman, David Phillips and Clark Horine, show off their newly colored hair to the students at R.C. Hinsdale School. Top-sellers in the Edgewood school's fundraiser spraypainted several teachers' hair as a reward for their efforts, while the rest of the student body watched. PROVIDED
Congress striving to improve breast cancer education and treatment Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, aside from skin cancer. It is estimated that 192,370 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. In Kentucky, there were 3,624 reported cases in 2007, according to the most recent data from the Kentucky Cancer Registry. The widespread and pervasive nature of breast cancer means that most of us have been or will someday be touched by the disease. We owe it to our mothers, sisters, daughters, and ourselves to improve access to the resources needed to detect the disease early and to obtain proper treatment. In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to update you on Congress' work to improve breast cancer education and patient treatment options. In 2007, Congress reauthorized the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Pro-
gram (NBCCEDP) through fiscal year 2012 to provide access to critical screening services for underserved women in the United U.S. Rep. States. Since Geoff Davis 1991, the NBChas Community CEDP screened more Recorder than 2.9 million guest women and columnist diagnosed more than 29,000 cases of breast cancer. We also passed a bill in 2007 to allow the U.S. Postal Service to continue issuing the special postal stamp that contributes funding for breast cancer research for another four years. Since its inception in 1998, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp alone has raised over $59.5 million for research to improve detection, treatment and
in pursuit of a cure. Although breast cancer in women under forty years of age is rare, it can be very aggressive and is less likely to be detected early. In an effort to give young women the tools they need to prevent and fight this disease, I am a co-sponsor of the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act (H.R. 1740). If it became law, the EARLY Act would implement a national education campaign to increase awareness in young women of the threats posed by breast cancer. In addition to helping young women identify the specific threats and warning signs of breast cancer that lead to early diagnosis, the legislation would also teach important prevention efforts that women can use to reduce their risks. One issue I hear about on a regular basis from constituents is insurance companies that only cover what is often referred to as
a “drive-thru” mastectomy. I am a co-sponsor of the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act (H.R. 1691) to put this bad practice to an end by requiring health insurance plans to cover a minimum forty-eight-hour hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of cancer. Doctors and their patients should have the final say in how long a patient should be hospitalized following surgery. For months, Congress has been debating the right way to reform our health care system. The broad bipartisan support behind the proposals described above demonstrates what can be done when we focus on commonsense solutions. To be successful, health care reform must increase choice, improve access and reduce cost. In addition, it must protect the doctor-patient relationship as the focal point for health care deci-
sions. Another reform measure most Americans and their representatives in Congress agree on is preventing the denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions, like breast cancer. Today, there are approximately 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. With more efforts put toward education, early detection programs and health insurance reform, we can make sure the incidence of breast cancer decreases and the number of survivors continues to grow. As a husband and the father of four daughters, I am committed to continuing to support and champion legislation that will help those who are fighting this disease. You can read more about the health care debate and proposed solutions by visiting http://GeoffDavis.house.gov/healthcare. Congressman Geoff Davis represents Kentucky’s Fourth District
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Friends Traci Punch Alexander and Lisa Berger Pilger recently opened Bunches of Bows and As You Like It, a gift shop in Fort Wright specializing in handmade, homemade and personalized gifts.
Ft. Wright Shop specializes in unique, handmade gifts By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Personalize hair bows, dinner ware, headbands, stationary and more - all as you like it at a new business just opened in Fort Wright. Bunches of Bows and As You Like It opened Oct. 15 on 3420 Valley Plaza Parkway. The shop belongs to two longtime friends who are happy to share their hobbies with the community. Fort Mitchell resident and co-owner Lisa Berger Pilger uses her graphic design skills to create and personalize stationary with hand-tied bows as well as paint acrylic items such as a serving tray, wine glasses, jewelry boxes and more. “People want unique items and gifts you can’t find everywhere else and we’re the place to find them,” Pilger said. Co-owner Traci Punch Alexander, of Lakeside Park, has been handmaking hair bows in all shapes, colors, sizes and materials for 18 years. When Alexander’s daughter was little, she had a hard time finding hair bows to match her daughter’s outfits. “So I started making them and then other people asked me where I got them and it’s grown into this,” she said, gesturing to a wall full of hair bows ranging in price from $2 to $15 for monogrammed bows. Alexander said she has matched bows for volleyball
teams, holiday outfits or an entire school year of clothing. The friends and co-owners have made a point to keep everything in their store reasonably priced – none of Pilger’s acrylics are over $30. “It makes customers appreciate that you appreciate their pocketbook,” Alexander said. Besides their own creations, the shop also carries handmade items such as candles and cards made locally as well as fresh, homemade baked goods. For lovers of Vera Bradley and Lily Pulitzer, the shop carries travel mugs, head bands and key fobs all made with official Vera Bradley and Lily Pulitzer material. “I know we’re the only people who carry them,” Alexander said. To make time for the owners to personalize or monogram your gift, Alexander and Pilger ask for a week’s notice. “We love interacting with people. So many of our friends stop in to say hello. That is the most fun being able to visit with the people who shop in the store,” Alexander said. Bunches of Bows and As You Like It is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 331-4222.
THINGS TO DO Haunted hayride
Experience one of the area’s scariest hayrides at Sandyland Acres this Halloween weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. On Halloween, Oct. 31, Sandyland Acres will host a costume contest at 9 p.m. for ages 18 and over. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three participants. Hayrides are $10 per person. For more information, call 322-0516 or visit www.sandylandacres.com. Sandyland Acres is located at 4172 Belleview Road in Petersburg.
Trick or Treat
Get an early start on trick or treating this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crestview Hills Town Center. The town center’s retailers
and restaurants will be handing out candy to all the costumed trick or treaters. Call 341-4353 or visit www.shopcrestviewhillstowncenter.com.
Shiver me timbers
Hear the tale of the “Ghosts of Pirate Cove” at the Newport Aquarium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 1. During the event, meet Cap’n Dubloon, the pirate’s commanding leader, and watch pirates battle for treasure during an underwater sword fight. For more information, call 261-7444 or visit www.newportaquarium.com.
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Jesyka Lawrence, 19, is a huge fan of Lucille Ball and a produce manger at Save-a-Lot in Independence. Lawrence was also recently diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. Lawrence hopes to share her story to educate a community not so familiar with her disorder.
Teen uses her humor to combat Tourette’s By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Jesyka Lawrence, 19, has big plans to be the next actress/comedian like her heroines Whoopi Goldberg, Lucille Ball and Ellen DeGeneres. The Dixie High School graduate also has Tourette syndrome (TS). Jesyka was diagnosed in July with the disorder, which is usually caught by doctors before puberty. “It’s harder to do things. If I go to Walmart or go to a restaurant people stare at me and make comments,” said Jesyka, whose shirt read “It’s a Tourette’s Thing - You Wouldn’t Understand.” “A lot of people are cool with it. Some people are downright cruel,” Lawrence said frankly. TS is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Jesyka, who works at the Independence Save-A-Lot on Richardson Road, said it’s common for customers or even people out in the community
to tell her to stop doing her tics or that she doesn’t have TS. At first, Jesyka was having tics every two or three seconds. Recently, she has switched to new medicine, which gives her as many as a few minutes in between tics. “It’s one of those things that are made fun of a lot in movies. People either don’t think it’s real or that it’s a real disability. You don’t see people making fun of people with Down syndrome or autism, but if you have Tourette’s it’s different,” Jesyka said. Jesyka said many people suffering from TS avoid public places. But she’s done her best to deal with her disability with humor. “I’ll wave at people when they stare at me,” she said, adding she’s especially good at getting doctors to see life’s lighter side. “I’m able to make them laugh – even the ones who act like they’ve never cracked a smile in their 500 years.” The teen also refuses to draw disability from the government – in just three months she was promoted from
a cashier to a produce manager at her job. “I’m able-bodied, I’m able-minded – for the most part,” Jesyka laughed. “I’m not going to mooch just because I can.” Jeyska’s mother Missie Lawrence hopes to create a local support group for those suffering from TS as well as their friends and family members. “I want to organize things so people who have Tourette’s are not afraid to go out in public,” she said. “Obviously people don’t know that much about it for so many people to be rude.” Missie eventually plans to launch a Web site with information about the support group. “I’m just trying to be positive. Turn something not so happy into something happy,” she said. As for Jesyka, she’s looking forward to her future. “You can’t let the man get you down,” she said with a laugh. “Life is for living. If you’re inside, you might as well just not be here.”
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, O C T . 3 0
COMMUNITY DANCE
Boomers Dance Club, 8 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway. Dance music of 1970s90s. Ages 30 and up. $12, $10 members. Presented by Boomers’ Dance Club. Through Dec. 4. 291-0227. Fort Wright.
FESTIVALS
Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike. Hayrides, corn maze, concessions, pony rides, bonfires, picnic shelter area and fall decor. $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County. SugoiCon, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Drawbridge Inn Hotel, 2477 Royal Drive. Celebration of Japanese anime, manga, and pop culture that features voice actors, directors, artists, and musical guests. Includes concerts. Browse dealers’ room, participate in workshops and panels led by guests. Gaming and DDR rooms available. Family friendly. $40 full weekend, $25 one day pass. Registration required. Presented by Southwestern Ohio Regional Animation. Through Nov. 1. 341-2800; www.sugoicon.org. Fort Mitchell.
FOOD & DRINK
Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus No. 3908, Father Bealer Council, 605 Lytle Ave. Includes fish, shrimp, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Drinks available. Carryout available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus No. 3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus No. 3908, Father Bealer Council. 3426643. Elsmere.
Newport is Haunted: Gangsters, Gamblers and Ghosts Walking Tour, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Tour highlights major haunts and disturbing happenings from Northern Kentucky’s past. Stories about public hangings, crimes of century and numerous gangster deaths. Tours leave every half hour. Call for available times. $20, $15 students. Reservations recommended, available online. 888-269-9439; www.newportishaunted.com. Newport. 96.5 Rock Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Dress up in full costume. With Pilot Around The Stars, Our Rising, Faceblind, Horseshoes and Handgrenades, In Rage, Illshot, Life After Liftoff and 8Kount. $10. 491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.
MUSEUMS
The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road. Celebrate this mystical stretch of Dixie Highway from Covington through Florence that was know for its dining establishments such as the White Horse Tavern and Greyhound Grill and illegal gambling. $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1
BARS/CLUBS
Crossbow Halloween Party, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Crossbow Tavern and Dance Club, 2477 Royal Dr. Decorations and costume contest at midnight with prizes. Music by DJ Doug. Ages 21 and up. Free. 845-341-2800; www.drawbridgeinn.com/crossbow. Fort Mitchell. Halloween Bash, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway. With Chaselounge and Sweet Ray Laurel. Cover includes “all you can drink.” Costume contest. Ages 21 and up. $15. 426-0490. Fort Wright.
EDUCATION HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Sunrock Farm Pumpkin Patch Tours, 3:30 p.m. Sunrock Farm, 103 Gibson Lane. Animal fun and hayride to pumpkin field to pick and purchase pumpkin. $10 two-hour tour, $6 one-hour tour; free under age 1. Reservations required. 781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder. USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, 101 Riverboat Row. Fortyminute tour of haunted boat. Three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Nightmare Landing, family-fun center with enclosed waiting area. RIP express tickets “skip the line.” Not recommended for children. Ages 10 and under with adult. Family friendly. $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. Presented by USS Nightmare. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sandyland Acres, 4172 Belleview Road. $10; free ages 5 and under. 322-0516; www.sandylandacres.com. Petersburg. Totter’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Trolley Station. Ride on Pumpkin Express to Totter’s pumpkin patch to select pumpkin. Includes pumpkin decorating station. Weather permitting. $9.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Ghost Stories by the camp fire, 5:30 p.m.6 p.m. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive. Non-scary story telling around outdoor fire pit. Marshmallow roast follows. Prizes for best costume. Included with admission: $7.95 ages 9 months and up, free for adults. 491-1441. Latonia. Halloween Party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, Costumes and prizes. Music by DJ. Free. 344-1413. Crescent Springs. Petersburg Ghost Walk, 6 p.m. Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street. Walk through old river town to hear interesting stories of Petersburg’s past. Parental supervision required. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 3422665; www.bcpl.org. Petersburg.
Appalachian Culture Series, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Storytelling with Gateway employee Marlene Jump and quilting with Joan Peoples. Reservations required. Gateway Community and Technical College Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas Moore Parkway, Student Services Center, Room E101. Free. 4421179. Edgewood.
FARMERS MARKET
Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. 292-2163. Covington. 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. 803-9483. Independence.
FESTIVALS
Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County. SugoiCon, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Masquerade and dance. Drawbridge Inn Hotel, $40 full weekend, $25 one day pass; $30 if registration postmarked by Oct. 5. Registration required. 341-2800; www.sugoicon.org. Fort Mitchell. Family Harvest Festival, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road. Candy trail for children, carnival games, inflatable, hayrides, face painting, silent auction, vendors, chili cook off, motorcycle and car show, entertainment and fireworks. Food and drinks available. For ages 17 and under not admitted without adult. One canned food item. 356-8851, ext. 108. Independence.
FOOD & DRINK
Ghoulish Tea Tasting and Tea Leaf Readings, noon-2 p.m. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Have a cup of Elmwood Inn Fine Tea or Numi Flowering Tea and enjoy a tea leaf reading by Peggie Brunyate, shop manager. Free. 261-4287. Newport.
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Pumpkin Days on the Farm, noon-6 p.m. Benton Farms, 11946 Old Lexington Pike. Hayride, barnyard animals, corn maze, cow milking and sheep shearing demonstrations. $7, free ages 3 and under. 485-7000. Walton. USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport. Halloween Party, 10 p.m. Costume contest. Music by Motion Sick Love Slaves. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway. 342-7000. Erlanger. Halloween Party, 10 p.m. With Saving Stimpy. Jayden’s Bar & Grill, 7899 Dream St. $5. 3714444. Florence. Halloween Party, 8:30 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Costume contest and prizes. Music by the Chili Dogs, Sidewinder, Crosstown Traffic and 16 South. $10. 4912444. Covington. Route 8 Roadhouse Bash, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Route 8 Roadhouse, 300 Melbourne Ave. Halloween, anniversary and birthday party. Music, costume prizes and drink specials. Includes free barbecue and fixings, pool, darts, cornhole, horseshoes and more. Ages 21 and up. Free. Reservations recommended. 850-781-6433; www.route8roadhouse.com. Melbourne. Halloween Family Style, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Lazer Kraze Erlanger, 1335 Donaldson Hwy. Crafts, spooky child-friendly entertainment and games. Includes admission to “Zero Gravity” inflatables. Costume contest 2 p.m. for ages 12 and under. Socks and waiver signed by own parent/guardian required if under 18. Family friendly. $8. Reservations recommended. 371-5729; www.lazerkraze.com. Florence. Monster’s Ball, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Music, food and a cash bar. Costume contest with prizes. Benefits Global Service Learning. Ages 21 and up. $20. Presented by Newport Historical Walking Tours. 491-8000; www.newportgangsters.com. Newport. Zombie Crawl, 6 p.m.-midnight, Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Costume-themed tour of Covington’s hot spots. Begins at Molly Malones 6-7 p.m. with makeup artists available. Includes B-Movie Bash at Leapin’ Lizard Gallery. Presented by City of Covington. www.covingtonarts.com. Covington. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1
BENEFITS
Empty Bowls, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Eat dinner using self selected handmade pottery bowl. Silent auction, bargain table, bowl decorating, pottery demonstrations and entertainment. Benefits Kid’s Cafe of Freestore Foodbank. $20, $5 ages 10 and under; $3 valet. Registration required. 635-5599; www.clayalliance.org. Covington.
FESTIVALS
SugoiCon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Drawbridge Inn Hotel, $40 full weekend, $25 one day pass. Registration required. 341-2800; www.sugoicon.org. Fort Mitchell.
FILMS
Global Film Series, 4 p.m. “Mutum.” Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Cincinnati World Cinema series with mix of comedy, romance, drama and suspense, through lens of other cultures. $11, $9 ETA and WVXU members and students, combo packages available; $12 Sunday Double Feature. Through Dec. 2. 877548-3237; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.
PROVIDED
Listen to stories about the area’s ghosts and haunted locations during the Ride the Ducks’ haunted tour. The 60-minute tour will be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. Tours depart from Third Street at Newport on the Levee and will consist of approximately 15 minutes on the water and 45 minutes on the streets of Newport and downtown Cincinnati. For more information, visit newportducks.com or call 815-1439.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 RIP express, $48 four pack; $20 RIP, $16 single. 261-8500; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Classical Revolution, 9 p.m. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd., front room. Chamber musicians collaborate with local artists from various styles and backgrounds. Free. 291-2233. Covington. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2
DANCE CLASSES Beginner Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike. Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. $4. 513-929-2427. Covington. KARAOKE
AND OPEN MIC Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Avenue Lounge, 411 Madison Ave. With DJ Will Corson. Ages 21 and up. 261-6120. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 3
ART EXHIBITS L’Art de la Joaillerie, The Art of Jewelry, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eva G. Farris Gallery at Thomas More College, 341-5800. Crestview Hills. 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.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Hex Squares, 7 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike. Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. 513-929-2427. Covington.
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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Artists’ Harvest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, Free. 393-8358. Covington.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
Friendly Steppers, 8 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike. Mainstream and plus level square dance club for experienced square dancers. $5. 513-929-2427. Covington.
FILMS
COMMUNITY DANCE
FARMERS MARKET
Movie Night, 6 p.m. “The Godfather Part III.” Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665. Burlington. Global Film Series, 7:30 p.m. “Mutum.” Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $11, $9 ETA and WVXU members and students, combo packages available; $12 Sunday Double Feature. 877-548-3237; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.
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. $5.513-290-9022. Covington.
MUSEUMS
The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricky Nye, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. With pianist Lluis Coloma of Barcelona, Spain. Chez Nora, Free. 491-8027. Covington.
SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS
Equestrian Drill Team Informational Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service, 10990 Marshall Road. Information on Wranglers team for those interested in riding, competing and performing with group of friends. Ages 9-19 who live of go to school in Kenton County. Basic skills required. Free. 866-0920. Covington.
FILMS
Global Film Series, 7:30 p.m. “Zift.” Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $11, $9 ETA and WVXU members and students, combo packages available; $12 Sunday Double Feature. 877-548-3237; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC Family Karaoke Night with DJ Mystic, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. Free. 261-1029; mahoganyslive.com. Latonia.
MUSEUMS
The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment and Gambling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, members free. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS
Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, Zola, 626 Main St. 2617510. Covington.
RECREATION
PROVIDED See swashbuckling pirates at the Newport Aquarium’s “Ghosts of Pirate Cove,” through Sunday, Nov. 1. See the swordfighting pirates, underwater pumpkin carving and more. The release of the film, “Planet 51,” with games and prizes, is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Four kids (ages of 2-12 years old) get in for $5 each with every adult paying full price when they wear their Halloween costume. Adult admission is $20. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859-261-7444.
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. Winner of final game receives $500. Ages 21 and up. 491-6659. Covington.
PROVIDED Shaolin Warriors – the Kung Fu masters of China – bring their skill, movement and imagery for a family-friendly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Music Hall. The event will feature the Kung Fu masters in a choreographed theatrical performance, showing synchronized fighting rituals. Tickets are $25-$40. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
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Are there any saints around anymore?
People labeled Nov. 1 is the day several “saint” are put on a Christian churches celebrate pedestal. Later, if any the feast of All Saints. human frailty shows “Saint,” a familiar word up in their lives, we that’s taken on unfamiliar push them off their meanings. pedestal and bury Today “saint” can be the them beneath the rubname of a football team, a jazz song (”When the Saints Father Lou ble of disappointment Come Marching In”), many Guntzelman andDodisillusionment. this enough cities (St. Louis, St. Petersburg, etc.) or a goody-twoPerspectives times, and we who push them down shoes. So we must ask, “What’s a become cynical. We conclude saint?” A cynic might respond, “A there are no saints and no one saint is someone who lived a long worthy of a moral pedestal or imitime ago whose life has never tation. Time and reflection, however, been adequately researched.” The implication is that if you can clarify things. We understand looked hard enough into a saint’s better now what it means to be a life, sooner or later you’d find he saint. Every ordinary human personor she had clay feet. And a real saint would be the ality can be depicted as having an first to admit it. It’s only conven- inner teeter-totter. Piled on one tional wisdom that thinks they end are the vices, selfishness, evil tendencies and darkness of that don’t.
person’s life. Stacked on the other end are the brightness, virtues, love and compassion of which we are capable. The fulcrum, or center point, is the whole (holy) place representing the site of a person’s struggles and choices. Saints – as they live out their lives the best they can – strive to stand on the fulcrum in utter honesty and understanding of themselves. They don’t compare themselves to others. They don’t judge others against the measure of themselves. They just try to relate to others and the world in a way they believe their Maker created them to do. They struggle to know and then to discipline and control their darkness and vices – while they struggle to give expression to the light and love within them with the help of God’s grace.
We must hide our dark side from society in general, but we must never try to hide it from ourselves. While doing good, we must acknowledge to ourselves our own demons as we do battle with them. When we speak of sainthood today, we speak of it in its truest sense as a full-blooded embracing of our own humanity, not a false veneer of pseudo-goodness. Trying to appear better than we are prevents our becoming what we can be. When I was a youth I looked at saints in a very different way. Most of the canonized saints seemed to belong to religious orders, the clergy, or were people who wrought miracles and had followers. Today I imagine the saints to especially be among the humble and honest people, those who rise wearily and go off to ordinary and
routine labor to support their families. They sacrifice creature comforts, narcissistic interests, and personal agendas in behalf of larger values. We do not usually accord these common people hero or saint status, bur their acts renew the world each day as a place of enduring value. As Dr. James Hollis says, “We are all, every day, faced with death, depression and despair. Whoever rises to do what must be done, does a deed for us all.” Of such is the kingdom of heaven. 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.
Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating Phony check scams are alive and well these days as scammers continue to try to steal your money. The latest deception preys on people who are trying to rent an apartment or house. Shelly Fast said she came across one such con at the Wilmington real estate office at which she works. She received an e-mail from someone seeking to rent a house. “He started to communicate back and forth with us but it was a strange communication. He didn’t want to come over and look at it, he rented it sight unseen,” she said. All the communications
took place via e-mail. “ W e asked him to fill out a l e a s e agreement and an applicaHoward Ain tion. That Hey Howard! n e v e r happened. He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast. The person claimed to be a Professor Klose who said he’s discovered lots of dinosaurs and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fossils. “We started to get pretty
Clarification I have a clarification on my recent story involving Social Security Disability checks. Deductions from the benefits for food and shelter applies only to Supplemental Security Income disability and not Social Security disability. The difference between the two types of payments relates to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security and those who have not. People who paid into Social Security and then become disabled do not have to worry about their checks being reduced based on someone else helping them with food and housing expenses. They will receive their entire amount of back benefits in one payment. On the other hand, those who did not work or did not pay into Social Security will be eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and that does reduce checks based on outside housing and food assistance. In addition, it often does pay the back benefits in increments. In all cases when applying for SSI or Social Security Disability be sure to contact an attorney with expertise in this field.
suspicious when he said he was going to send a check for the first month rent, deposit and furniture for the four- to five-bedroom home he wanted to rent,” Fast said. He did send a check for $8,650 – but it was written on an AOL Time Warner bank account which didn’t make any sense. He asked Fast to cash it and send $2,900 to a furniture company for furniture he was renting. His wife and child were supposedly coming with him. “That is why he needed a large home and all that furniture. He kept mentioning a trustee in the U.S. would be in contact with us, and we kept asking for the trustee’s name and information but never got anything,” she said. Fast said she wondered why he didn’t send a check to the furniture company himself instead of asking her to do it. In addition, although he claimed to have been in Italy, the packing slip on the UPS envelope containing his check showed it was shipped from Massachusetts. “He was very strange responding to the e-mails. He didn’t answer questions that we asked him and we would respond with things he asked for and then he asked for the same thing
Food prices slightly increase in third quarter Food prices in Kentucky rose slightly in the third quarter of this year, marking the first increase in 12 months, according to Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation’s quarterly survey. Driven by a sharp increase in the price of ice cream, butter and cheese, the October survey of 40 popular grocery items showed a nearly three percent rise from July, at $105.27 compared to $102.26. That ends a string of three consecutive quarters with a lower price average. The average has fallen, however, by about 7 percent since October 2008. The Kentucky statistics
are contrary to American Farm Bureau’s recent survey involving 66 communities in 29 states. AFBF reports a slight decline since July, plus a 10 percent drop over the past 12 months. In the Kentucky survey, the average was higher for 25 of the 40 items. The big gainers were ice cream (up by 40 cents a gallon), cheddar cheese (94 cents higher per pound) and butter (up by 23 cents a pound). Milk prices continue to fall, which is welcome news to dairy farmers who have seen farm milk prices plunge significantly this year in response to high
inventories. For October, the average on a gallon of whole milk was $2.70, as compared to $2.86 in July. (The recent national survey has milk at $2.87). Among items that fell in price during the past three months were rib-eye steak, sausage, chicken breasts, potatoes and wheat bread. Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation has conducted the survey for four decades as a tool to reflect retail food pricing trends and their relationship to what farmers receive for their raw commodities. On average, the farmers’ share of the retail food dollar is around 19 cents.
over and over again,” Fast said. “I think in these tough times people are having now, some rentals are difficult to rent out and they get this information and they just want to rent their house and have some income. So, he’s preying on people,” she said. “When I Googled his name, and supposedly the place he was working for with the fossils, a lot of stuff
came up with ‘scammers.’ People are doing it using different names but the same scenario,” Fast said. The scammer recently sent another e-mail demanding the money and even claimed he would go to the FBI if he didn’t get it. Fast said she hopes this case can serve as a warning to all. If you receive a check from someone you don’t know who wants you to cash it and then send them
money – don’t do it. Their check is probably not good and you’ll have sent your good money to the bad guys. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Too many apples? Make fruit leather
The sign was outside of a church on Salem Avenue in Mount Washington: “Friendship multiplies joy a n d divides sorrow.” So true. Friends can be many different people, comRita p l e t e l y Heikenfeld unrelated or someRita’s kitchen one biological. Think of the sibling who wasn’t cool enough to hang with as a kid, or the mom or dad who seemed older than dirt. (I remember one of my kids asking me if electricity was invented when I was young). As you grow, so does your wisdom and over the years, you become the closest of friends.
Apple or pear sauce and fruit rollups/leather
Every year I make batches of apple or pear sauce,
Taste as you go, adding 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the lesser amount of seasoning, etc. Add more if needed.
and rollups. No artificial anything added!
Preparation:
Wash, core and cut 3 to 5 pounds fruit into chunks (apples or pears). Leave skin on because the pectin in the peel helps remove cholesterol.
Cooking options:
Crockpot: Spray pot. Put fruit in. Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to five hours until fruit is soft enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in heavy or nonstick large pot. Add up to 1 cup water, cider or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer until fruit is soft. You may have to add a bit more liquid. Careful - the mixture tends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred method). I use a restaurant steam table pan but use anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray
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Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. pan. Cook in 350-degree oven until soft.
To purée:
Run through food mill or sieve, blender or food processor. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar, Stevia or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.
Drying to make fruit rollups/leather:
Spray cookie sheets. Pour puree evenly onto sheets, about 1⁄4-inch deep. In summer, I’ll dry it in the sun. This time of year it’s the oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine only goes down to 170 degrees so I propped the door open. You don’t want it to cook too quickly or it will be hard.
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Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand through it if you look close). It will take anywhere grapes, cashews, etc. The from four to eight hours or secret ingredients are a more depending upon the pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablekind of apples, etc. spoon of love.” If it’s late in the evening After tasting it, I’d say it and it’s still not done, turn had a lot of both – yum! the oven off with the leather Trying to clone this for still in, and proceed in the the home cook when it’s morning. made in huge amounts is How to tell if the challenging. Deli chicken fruit leather is done: salads often contain chicken It should pull up from the base and seasoning salt. pan in one sheet. I fiddled with it and Storing: here’s my best shot. I poach In refrigerator, up to six my chicken in broth and let months, and up to one year it cool in broth before dicing in freezer for added flavor and moistness.
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Community Wildlife management Webinar offered this November Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a wildlife management webinar Nov. 17. The session is part of a series designed for woodland owners, farmers and others interested in woodland, timber and wildlife topics. This webinar is not the first forestry program conducted over the Internet by UK Forestry extension specialists. A previous series was conducted in the spring. This session will convene at 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Kenton County extension office at 10990 Marshall Road, off KY 16 (Taylor Mill Road). The Kenton County extension office will be connected to the other sites through a Web-based conferencing system. The technology allows participants at each site to ask questions of the presenters. “Many residents in Kenton County are woodland owners who wish to know more about managing the wildlife that live and eat on their property,� said Dan Allen, Kenton County agent for agriculture and natural resources. UK Extension Wildlife Specialist, Tom Barnes will conduct this session on wildlife habitat requirements, woodland carrying capacity, habitat management tools and sources of assistance for private landowners. More is available online at www.KentonCountyExtension.org or by contacting the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service at 859-356-3155.
Local woman joins Army
Amanda J. Detzel has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Detzel, a 2007 graduate of Newport Central Catholic High School, has reported to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training in September. She is the daughter of Robert Detzel of Kennedy Road, Fort Wright.
Villa Hills native ROTC graduate
Thomas Nicholas Vollmar has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training
provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He is the son of Linda and Thom Vollmar of Riverwatch Drive, Villa Hills. Vollmar is a 2006 graduate of Covington Catholic High School, Park Hills.
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Evan B. Guilfoyle has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader
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HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN Covington Trick or Treat Times, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Covington, 292-2220. Crescent Springs Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.8 p.m. City of Crescent Springs, 341-3017. Crestview Hills Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Crestview Hills, 341-7373. Edgewood Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Edgewood, 331-5910. Erlanger Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Erlanger, 727-2525.
Fort Mitchell Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Fort Mitchell, 331-1212. Fort Wright Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Fort Wright, 409 Kyles Lane, 3312191. Independence Trick of Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Independence, 331-2191. Villa Hills Trick or Treat Times, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Villa Hills, 341-1515. Lakeside Park Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Lakeside Park, 341-6670. Park Hills Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Park Hills, 431-6172. Taylor Mill Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Taylor Mill, 581-3234.
arts and humanities content will be able to choose from a varied menu of seven highquality workshops. Presenters will offer ideas for using reader's theater to enhance K-12 literacy; for using story quilts as a tool to share stories, music, and games from America's past; and for building puppets which youngsters can use to create and present simple stories. Along with these and other workshops, experts from the Campbell County Public Library and The Blue Marble Bookstore of Fort Thomas will review new books for students of all ages. The 2009 Conference is sponsored by the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council in cooperation with the Blue Marble Book Store, Clermont County Public Library,
Kenton County Public Library, Kenton County Public Schools, Lawrenceburg Public Library District, Madeira City Schools, Northern Kentucky University, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Aramark, Thomas More College, University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University. Adapting to the difficult economic conditions, the 2009 OKI Children's Literature Conference has been planned as a half-day conference in order to save participants time and money. Registration fee (which includes a continental breakfast) is $45. Registration and additional information are available at http:// oki.nku.edu or by contacting Dr. Jennifer Smith (859572-6620 or smithjen@ nku.edu).
MARRIAGE LICENSES Deondra Frye, 23, and Brian Neiswender, 24, both of Covington, issued Oct. 2, 2009. Laura Rider, 42, and Jason Arlinghaus, 29, both of Villa Hills, issued Oct. 5, 2009. Amber Sowder, 24, and Michael Plymesser, 25, both of Latonia, issued Oct. 5, 2009. Pamela Marrs, 44, and Derek Weimer, 38, both of Burlington, issued Oct. 5, 2009. Katrina Hogle, 38, of Melbourne and Timothy Smallwood, 40, of Ludlow, issued Oct. 6, 2009. Robin Elam, 34, and Timothy Elam, 36, both of Florence, issued Oct. 6, 2009. Billie King, 33, of Newport and Eric Davis, 32, of Covington, issued Oct. 6, 2009. Danita Carpenter, 45, of Kentucky
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Children’s conference gears up for event “Creative Expression Through Language, Literature, and Literacy� is the theme of the fourteenth annual Ohio Kentucky Indiana Children's Literature Conference, to be held Saturday, Nov. 14,.at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Keynote speaker, awardwinning children's author and illustrator Paul Brett Johnson, will discuss the crafting of his Appalachianthemed reader's theater scripts and offer presentation tips for teachers and librarians. In addition to Paul Brett Johnson's keynote presentation, music teachers, language arts teachers, art teachers, librarians, homeschool educators and other professionals working with children/youth looking for
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and Gregory Snead, 59, of Ohio, issued Oct. 7, 2009. Anne Hiltz, 24, and Phillip Meyrose, 24, both of Edgewood, issued Oct. 7, 2009. Samantha Taylor, 25, of Independence and Craig Cooper, 25, of Morningview, issued Oct. 7, 2009. Jennifer Railton, 29, and Marc Luskin, 34, both of Erlanger, issued Oct. 8, 2009. Meredith Harmon, 23, of Villa Hills and Justin Johnson, 23, of Colorado, issued Oct. 8, 2009. Kathryne Raines, 32, and John Schneider, 34, both of Kentucky, issued Oct. 9, 2009. Elizabeth Laclair, 25, and Brian Alexander, 25, both of Independence, issued Oct. 9, 2009. Amanda Harmon, 27, of Covington and Glyn Shockley, 31, of Middle-
town, issued Oct. 9, 2009. Angela Lynn, 20, and Christopher Kemplin, 24, both of Covington, issued Oct. 12, 2009. Rebecca Russ, 28, of Ohio and Scott Spencer, 35, of Kentucky, issued Oct. 13, 2009. Angela Rehmet, 40, and Jeffrey Crank, 41, both of Independence, issued Oct. 13, 2009. Andriana Rubio, 25, and Bulmaro Velezquez de los Santos, 30, both of Florence, issued Oct. 15, 2009. Jessica Flores, 21, and Dustin Ritchie, 23, both of Covington, issued Oct. 15, 2009. Jamie Suedkamp-Burris, 31, and James Hills, 29, both of Erlanger, issued Oct. 15, 2009. Dorothy Bacak, 29, and Kenneth Mingua Jr., 47, both of Covington, issued Oct. 16, 2009.
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Health department to administer flu shots Provided via Nothern Kentucky Health Department Even with the emergence of swine flu (H1N1) this year, seasonal influenza is still a concern. Seasonal influenza is a serious disease that results in 36,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations every year on average. Fortunately, there is a way to protect against the seasonal flu – getting an annual seasonal flu vaccine. The Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging any Northern Kentucky resident wanting to reduce his or her risk of getting seasonal influenza to be vaccinated this fall or early winter. The Health Department will offer the seasonal flu vaccine at four off-site clinics. This vaccine does not protect against swine flu.
The clinics are open to the public and no appointment is necessary. Cost for the vaccine is $25. Medicare and Medicaid will be accepted. Residents of Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties will not be turned away due to inability to pay. All clinics will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Dates and locations are as follows: • Monday, Oct. 12, at First Baptist Church of Walton, 47 S. Main St., Walton. • Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger. • Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Grant County Public Library, 201 Barnes Road, Williamstown. • Thursday, Oct. 15, at the First Baptist Church of Cold Spring, 4410 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring.
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging any Northern Kentucky resident wanting to reduce his or her risk of getting seasonal influenza to be vaccinated this fall or early winter. “While the swine flu virus has been the focus of attention since the spring, it is important that we do not forget the risks posed by seasonal influenza viruses,” said Steven R. Katkowsky, M.D., District Director of Health. “We expect that seasonal flu viruses will circulate this season along with swine flu. Thus, it is important to get a seasonal flu shot as soon as you are able to. We expect the swine flu vaccine to be available later in the year.” To encourage increased vaccination for children, the Health Department is offering pediatric and preservative-free doses of the seasonal flu vaccine.
Flu vaccination is also strongly recommended for those who are at high-risk of developing complications from the flu, including: • People over age 65, especially those who have an underlying medical condition, such as heart disease or diabetes, or who have weakened immune systems • Residents of long-term care facilities. • People with an underlying medical condition. • Pregnant women. • Health-care workers who have direct patient contact. • Family members of and outof-home caregivers for children less than 6 months old.
During the 2008-2009 flu season (Oct. 2008-Sept. 2009), 842 cases of flu were reported from the Northern Kentucky counties of Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton. This year's seasonal flu vaccine is effective against viruses most likely to cause the seasonal flu, but not swine flu. The classic symptoms of influenza include sudden onset of chills, fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, dry cough and extreme fatigue. Children who develop flu symptoms should not be treated with aspirin or aspirincontaining medications, as it can lead to Reye's Syndrome. For more information on the seasonal and swine flu, please call the Health Department's flu information line at 859.392.0678 or visit www.nkyhealth.org.
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Promotions, additions
Mountjoy & Bressler has hired two and promoted two employees to their Covington office. Samantha Taylor and Brandon VanMeter have been hired as staff account-
ants. Larisa Ashcraft has been hired as an administrative assistant. Promotions include Jeanne Lawson to supervisor and Brad Soper to senior accountant.
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Community RELIGION NOTES
Church Women United
The Tri-City unit of Church Women United (CWU) will celebrate World Community Day at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Erlanger Christian Church. This year’s theme, “Piecing Earth Together,” focuses on the environment and how important it is to work together as stewards of the gifts of the earth. For more information, call Mary Middleton at 3311879 or Joan Morgan at 525-7599. Erlanger Christian Church is located at 27 Graves Ave.
Community Family
The Community Family Church in Independence is hosting a Family Harvest Festival Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The festival will feature a candy trail for children, carnival games, hayrides, face painting, a silent auction, a motorcycle and car show, a chili cookoff, fireworks and more. The cost of admission is one canned food item. For more information, call Brenda Taylor at 3568851. The Family Harvest Festival is located at 11875 Taylor Mill Rd.
Crescent Springs Presbyterian
Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church will host its 2009 Fall Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The festival will feature a cornhole tournament, costume and pumpkin carving contests, crafts, prizes and more. Chili, hot dogs and drinks will be served. Pumpkins will also be provided. Participants need to bring their own carving tools.
For more information, call 341-9347 or email Brad Neal at email@ cspresby.com. Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church is located at 710 Western Reserve Road.
There is a fee of $25 to cover the cost of the training manual. For more information, call Denise at 341-0766 ext. 13 or email dnevins@ newhopecenter.com.
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Mentor Baptist Church has collected recipes from its members, family and friends and have compiled 249 of them into a cookbook. The church has recently begun selling the cookbook for $10 and can be purchased at the church. The proceeds will go to the club, Lucy B. Circle. For more information, call 908-0274. Mentor Baptist is located at 3724 Smith Rd. in California.
The Staffordsburg United Methodist Church in Independence will holds its fifth annual Christmas bazaar Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nicholson Christian Church Family Center. The event will feature unique gifts including painted glassware, handmade baskets, jewelry, quilted items, floral decorations, handmade purses and many more crafts.
Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than noon Friday, for possible consideration in the following edition. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to akiefaber@nky.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 283-7285. Call 283-0404. Mail to: The Community Recorder, Religion news, 228 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017. A hot lunch and refreshments will be served. Admission is $1 and door prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 356-0029.
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Troy Bauer
Troy T. Bauer, 38, Florence, died Oct. 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a machinist, attended Community Family Church in Taylor Mill and earned a brown belt through Martial Arts studies. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly D. Bauer of Erlanger; daughters, Alyssa M. Bauer and Autumn L. Bauer, both of Erlanger; son, Gavin G. Bauer of Erlanger; parents, Terry and Bobby Jo Bauer of Florence; brothers, Dale R. Bauer of Independence, Danny P. Bauer of Erlanger and Dennis G. Bauer of St.
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October 29, 2009 Anthony, Minn. Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence handled the arrangements. Memorials: The Children of Troy Bauer, c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.
Lelia Burns
Lelia A. Burns, 56, Covington, died Oct. 20, 2009, at her home. She was a nurse for St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Covington. Survivors include her husband, Robert Burns Sr.; sons, Christopher, William and Maurice Brown, all of Covington; daughter, Adonica Brown-Flack of Covington; nine grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Mary Smith Cemetery, Elsmere. Jones, Simpson & Gee Funeral Home, Covington, handled the arrangements.
Anna Caldwell
Anna L. Caldwell, 83, Erlanger, died Oct. 17, 2009, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Her husband, Leonard Caldwell, and brother, Charles “JR” Crouch, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Dennis Caldwell of Independence and Larry Caldwell of Georgetown, Ohio; sister, Aretta Sabastian of Dry Ridge; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial
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Kerry Daniel
Kerry S. Daniel, 53, Covington, died Oct. 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a circulation manager for the Boone County Recorder. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Daniel; son, Brandon Daniel of Covington and sister, Vicki Daniel of Park Hills. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: Kerry S. Daniel Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o any Bank of Kentucky.
James Dee
James Dee, 71, Cold Spring, died Oct. 9, 2009, in Hawaii. He was employed by Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. and part owner of Blue Grass Land Survey. He was a member of St. Thomas Church, Fort Thomas, and the Kentucky Association of Professional Surveyors. Survivors include his wife, Janet Dee; daughter, Teresa Schulte of Crestview Hills; sons, James Dee Jr. of West Chester, Jeffrey Dee of Alexandria and David Dee of Melbourne; brothers, Thomas Dee of Cold Spring and William Dee of Bracken County; and 10 grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp and Erschell Funeral Home, Bellevue, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Newport Central Catholic Education Fund, 13 Carothers Road, Newport, KY 41071, or Holy Trinity Child Development, 840 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071.
Mildred Doggett
Mildred Doggett, 84, Verona, died Oct. 19, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was the owner of Fashionette Beauty Salon in Verona, member of Walton United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star Auxiliary and Masonic Lodge in Walton. Her husband, Arthur H. Doggett, died in 1997. Survivors include her sons, David Doggett of Taylor Mill and Dennis Doggett of The Woodlands, Texas; brother, Tom Leathers of Union; sister, Dorothy Long of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona.
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Jeanne Angela Feldhues, 69, Fort Mitchell, died Oct. 22, 2009, at her home. She was a purchasing agent for Procter & Gamble. Survivors include her sisters, Mary Theurer of Covington, Rose Bitsoff of Cincinnati and Linda Feldhues of Florence. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, handled the arrangements. Memorials: The Irene Frisch Feldhues Scholarship Fund, Villa Madonna Academy, 2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017.
Nellie Gibbons
Nellie Dolores Wolfe Gibbons, 62, Demossville, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Grant Manor Nursing Home. She was a records clerk for Cincinnati Bell, a member of Wilmington Baptist Church in DeMossville and was a custodian for White’s Tower Elementary School and the Kenton County School District. Survivors include her husband, William Gibbons; daughters, Nancy Harp of Florence, Lynda Buckler of Union, Kathy Rowe of Somerset and Karri Runion of Owenton; sons, Bill Gibbons of Florence, Rob Gibbons of Independence, Randy Gibbons of Burlington and Travis Gibbons of Latonia; sister, Kathleen Gibbons of Texas; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was at Wilmington Cemetery in DeMossville. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Shirlie Gilvin
Shirlie Eugene Gilvin, 72, Morning View, died Oct. 16, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was owner-operator of Gilvins Autobody and also a school bus driver for Kenton County school systems with 28 years of service. He was also a member and deacon emeritus of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of Falmouth American Legion Post #109. His son, son John Michael Gilvin, died in 2009. Survivors include his sons, Mark Gilvin of Morning View and Darrin Gilvin of Demossville; and three grandchildren. Burial was at Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 11969 Taylor Mill Road, Independence, KY 41051.
Brittany Holtzman
Brittany Leigh Holtzman, 22, of Independence, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, died Oct. 18, 2009, in an automobile accident in Hebron. She was a waitress for Hooter’s Restaurant of Florence, graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and was a resident assistant of the Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Homes. Survivors include her mother, Cynthia Holtzman of Elyria, Ohio; father, Jeffrey Holtzman of Tucson, Ariz.; brother, Tyler Holtzman of Elyria, Ohio; and grandparents, Phyllis Glunt of Elyria, Ohio, Charles and Bonnie Holtzman of Grafton, Ohio. Memorials: Berea Children’s Home, 202 E. Bagley Road, Berea, Ohio 44017-2090; or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite B248, Cincinnati, OH 45240.
James Rexford Johnson, 68, Florence, died Oct. 15, 2009, at his home. He was a machinist for Seimens and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Sheila Meyer of Latonia and Charlotte Johnson of Newport; brothers, Paul Hager of Monticello, Bobby Hager of West Liberty, and Jackie Hager or West Liberty and three grandchildren. Cooper Funeral Home, Alexandria, handled the arrangements.
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Sharon Ann Knutson, 49, Edgewood, died Oct. 21, 2009, at her home. She was a child care provider and member of Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Knutson; daughter, Jennifer Day of Covington; son, Jeremy Knutson of Independence; sisters, Karen McGhee of Peebles, Ohio and Christine LaScola of Wheeling, Ill. Stith Funeral Home, Florence, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Care Net Pregnancy Service of Northern Kentucky, P.O. Box 17688, Covington, KY 410170688.
Ralph Koors
Ralph “Pud” William Koors, 70, Covington, died Oct. 21, 2009, at his home. He was a painter for Cincinnati Bell. Survivors include his wife, Gwen Koors; daughters, Sue Ann and Barb Koors of Covington; brothers, Donald Koors of Walton and James Koors of Edgewood; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Allison & Rose Funeral Home Inc, Covington, handled the arrangements.
Madeline Kuehling
Madeline A. Schneider Kuehling, 86, Taylor Mill, died Oct. 23, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service in Covington, a member of Helen’s Society, Fifty Plus Club and Holy Cross Church in Latonia, Golden Age Club at St. Pius Church and former Winston Park Ladies Auxiliary Club. Her husband, Robert Kuehling, and a granddaughter, Carlie Schulenberg, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Connie Ward of Burlington; a son, Robert J. Kuehling of Dillsboro, Ind.; four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright. Memorials: Carlie Schulenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northern Kentucky University Foundations, Highland Heights, KY 41099.
Louis McClanahan
Louis A. McClanahan, 80, Butler, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a broker for McClanahan Realty and Auctions, director of Farmers National Bank, president of Farmers Fire Insurance, treasurer of Pendleton County Water District, member of Butler Lions Club and the Masons. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Newkirk McClanahan; daughters, Sarah Workman and Sandra Russell, both of Butler and Lori McClanahan of Independence; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
Linda McGaha
Linda Kay McGaha, 61, Newport, a homemaker, died Oct. 18, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Survivors include her husband, Robert McGaha of Newport; sons, Bobby McGaha and Randy McGaha, both of Hamilton, Ohio, Chris McGaha of Independence, Jeff McGaha of Woodlawn and Randy McGaha of New Miami, Ohio; daughters, Valerie Green of Cincinnati and Vanessa Kidd of Union; brothers, Bill Paden of Florida, Don Paden of Elsmere, and Rick Paden and Greg Paden, both of Newport; sister, Joyce Paden of Fort Thomas; 12 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery.
James McKinley
James C. McKinley, 81, Crestview Hills, died Oct. 24, 2009, at his home. He was a plant manager at K.D. Lamp and a member of Lakeside Christian Church in Lakeside Park. His wife, Joyce E. McKinley died previously. Survivors include his son, Steve McKinley of Louisville; daughter, Debbie Franzen of Fort Thomas; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Memorials: Lakeside Christian Church, 195 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park, KY 41017 or American Lung Association of Kentucky, P.O. Box 9067, Louisville, KY 402090067.
Doris Mullins
Doris Patton Mullins, 81, Covington, died Oct. 22, 2009, at her home. She was a seamstress for Safeguard. Survivors include her daughters, Dianna Moore Adams of Park Hills and Deborah Mullins Metz of Erlanger; son, Timothy John Mullins of Louisville; brother, Henry Patton of East Burnstadt, Ky.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Serenity Funeral Care in Covington handled the arrangements. Memorials: Salvation Army, 1806 Scott Blvd. P.O. Box 12387, Covington, KY 41012 or Goodwill Industries, 15 Donnermeyer Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073.
Frank Neu
Frank J. Neu, 80, Villa Hills, died Oct. 17, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a salesman for the Lozier Corporation in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Sanders Neu of Villa Hills; daughters, Deborah Franco of Omaha, Neb. and Diane Trevarrow of Wichi-
ta, Kan.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Susan Nimmo
Susan Kuhlman Nimmo, 54, Crestview Hills, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a music minister, preschool director and member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She was a member, board member and state president for American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Survivors include her husband, Mitch Nimmo of Crestview Hills; daughters, Jessie Johnson of Jeffersonville, Ind., Katie Rhodes of Spotsylvania, Va., and Molly Nimmo of Crestview Hills; son, Chuck Nimmo of Crestview Hills; parents, Charles and Joanne Kuhlman of Florence; sisters, Nancy Gaddie of Hebron and Lisa Nowland of Crestview Hills and two grandchildren. Linnemann Funeral Home Crematory, Erlanger, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Immanuel United Methodist Church, 2551 Dixie Hwy., Lakeside Park, KY 41017; or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Kathryn Noll
Kathryn Ann Mospens Noll, 49, Florence, died Oct. 12, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Her parents, Jack and Velma Tobts Mospens, and brother, James Stewart Mospens, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Noll; daughters Tracey Ann Krogman Monaco of Alexandria, Alexis Noll of Covington; son, Scott Noll of Erlanger; four grandchildren. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Geneva Perry
Geneva “Jean” Perry, 78, Independence, died Oct. 18, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a cafeteria worker for the Kenton County School District, a member of the Independence Lions Club and a fire district board member. Her husband, Donald E. Perry, died this year. Survivors include her daughter, Connie Ford of Union; sons, Ronald Perry of Independence, Donald Perry of Morning View and John Perry of Alamogordo, N.M.; sister, Wanda Chipman of Florence; five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: The Family of Jean Perry, c/o Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.
Joann Rice
Joann Kelly Rice, 74, Southgate, died Oct. 19, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass -Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker, worked for Boschert Bookkeeping, a secretary at Bert Spaulding Realty, a member of St. Therese Church, an officer of the Altar Society and a member of the Over 50 Club. Survivors include her husband, Richard C. Rice; daughters, Debbie Germann of Southgate, Barbara Barnes of Wilder and Teri Duty of Taylor Mill; son, David Rice of Fort Thomas; sisters, Cheri Kampsen of Union and Pat Clark of Aurora, Ind.; 14 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: St. Therese Church, 11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY 41071; or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
Mary Roebker
Mary L. Roebker, 95, Covington, died Oct. 23, 2009, at St. Charles Care Center in Covington. She was a secretary for Villa Madonna College and Tate Building Supplies, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell and former member of St. Augustine Church in Covington. Survivors include her sister, Ginny Yancey of Fort Mitchell and brotherin-law, Charlie Yancey of Fort Mitchell. Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Erlanger handled the arrangements. Memorials: St. Charles Care Center, 500 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011.
Robert Rollins
Robert Rollins, 60, Newport, died Oct. 23, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a warehouse employee of Kentucky Wine & Spirits. Survivors include his sons, Tony Rollins of Newport and Jason Rollins of Park Hills; a daughter, Regina Rollins of Newport; two sisters, Sandy Combs and Daisy Linton, both of Newport; and one grandchild.
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The Reverend Daniel Joseph Saner, 64, Augusta, died Oct. 20, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Maysville. He was a priest who served as pastor for many churches in the Diocese of Covington, was associate pastor for Holy Cross Church, teacher and guidance counselor for Holy Cross High School, teacher for Newport Catholic High School, pastor of St. Augustine Church in Augusta and St. James Church in Brooksville. He was president of Augusta Ministerial Association and member of Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his sister, Mary Ann Reinersman of Taylor Mill; brother, James Saner of Batesville, Ind. and stepfather, Les Armstrong. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: St. Augustine Church or School, 215 E. Fourth St., Augusta, KY 41002 or St. James Church, 122 Garrett Ave., Brooksville, KY 41004.
Harold Schneider
Harold H. Schneider, 93, Independence, died Oct. 16, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was owner of Independence Hardware, was an Army 82nd Airborne World War II veteran and a member of Independence Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Kenney Schneider; sons, Jerry Schneider of Cincinnati and Don Schneider of Lexington; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Independence Cemetery.
John Fangman Slack, 50, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Fort Thomas, died Oct. 18, 2009, in Boise. He was an Army veteran, a school teacher, a football coach and a member of the Newport Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Terri Wibblesman Slack; sons, John, Andrew and Ben Slack of Boise; daughter, Beth Slack of Boise; mother, Mary Swango of Naples, Fla.; brothers, Rob Fangman of Edgewood and Greg Fangman of Cold Spring. Nampa Funeral Home of Nampa, Idaho, handled the arrangements.
Josh Smith
Josh G. Smith, 28, Ludlow, died Oct. 19, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident in Villa Hills. He was a chef at Dollar Bill Restaurant in Florence. Survivors include his father, Gary Smith of Burlington; mother, Kathy Trumble of Ludlow; brother, Marcus Smith of Sarasota, Fla.; sister, Michelle Winters of Bromley; maternal grandmother, Mary Trumble of Park Hills; and step-mother, Amanda Smith of Burlington. Memorials: Josh Smith Memorial Fund, c/o Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, 316 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016.
Danny Stacey Jr.
Danny P. Stacey Jr., 43, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Covington, died Oct. 15, 2009, at his home. He was a clerk for the Yankee Clipper Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Survivors include his father, Danny P. Stacey Sr. of Erlanger; twin brother, Randy Stacey of Erlanger and nephew, Dylan Stacey of Erlanger.
Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304. Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Bernard Steele
Bernard Steele, 87, of Independence, formerly of West Harrison, Ind., died Oct. 17, 2009, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was a farmer and a member of First Baptist Church of Walton. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Smith Scalf Steele; daughter, Jacqueline Wurth of Logan, Ind.; sons, Lonnie Steele and Merle Steele, both of Logan, Ind., Robert Steele of Neodesha, Kan.; stepdaughter, Linda Rasor of Houston; stepsons, Edward Scalf of Independence, Don Scalf of Dry Ridge and Dennis Scalf of Florence; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, six step-grandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: First Baptist Church of Walton, 47 South Main St., Walton, KY 41094, or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
John Thobe
John Wayne Thobe, 70, Ludlow, of Irvine, Calif., formerly of Ludlow, died Oct. 16, 2009, in Orange County, Calif. He was a hospital administrative consultant. Survivors include his wife, Lidy Mendoza Thobe; daughter, Elaine Thobe of Irvine; son, Bradly Thobe of Irvine; brothers, Jack Thobe of Las Vegas, Nev., Dick Thobe of Albuquerque, N.M. and Greg Thobe of Los Angeles, Calif. and cousin, JoAnn Arens of Florence.
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Katherine Ulrich
Katherine Dorothy Perry Ulrich, 75, Germantown, died Oct. 24, 2009, at her home. She was a member of the Bracken County Historical Society and Bracken County Quilting Club. Survivors include her two sons, John Perry III, of Covington and Richard Perry of Brooksville; two daughters, Kathy Burgess of Taylor Mill and Jenny Smith of Butler; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
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October 29, 2009 Donald Kaiser of Mansfield, Texas, Ronald Kaiser of Erlanger and Kenneth Kaiser of Pringle, Pa.; sisters, Patricia Smith of Fort Thomas, Diane Eichorn of West Chester and Barbara Pharo of Tampa, Fla. and two grandchildren. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
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Judy Vandiver
Judy Lynn Wells Vandiver, 51, Latonia, died Oct. 19, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Taylor Mill. Survivors include her daughter, Suellen Hedger of Taylor Mill; son, David Vandiver Jr. of Walton; mother, Shirley Hargis Wells of Batavia, Ohio; sisters, Carol Paul of Bethel, Ohio and Susan Trasser of Loveland; brother, Ken Wells of Georgetown, Ohio and four grandchildren. Memorials: The family of Judy Vandiver, c/o Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.
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Madonna Manor, Villa Hills. She was a secretary for Schindley Distillery, member of St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, Blessed Sacrament Fort Mitchell Senior Services, and a volunteer at St. Elizabeth Florence. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
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DO YOU WANT TO BE SAVED? (A response to an article of the same title published September 9, 2009)
It is true that God has always demanded that His word go unchanged (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19). To alter it in any way is to sin. This would include taking one text, a partial text, or an idea and wrapping a teaching around it, while ignoring what the rest of God’s inspired word says. All of God’s Word is inspired (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and it is by this Word that we will be judged one day when we stand before God (John 12:48). This is an appointment that we must all keep. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5:10). The Greek word for “must” in the above noted passed is “dei” which means, “it is necessary.” This same word appears numerous times in God’s word. Take for instance Acts 9:6 where Saul of Tarsus, trembling and astonished, says, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” So what was it that Saul had to do? Well, let us jump ahead just for a moment. Notice that Paul (Saul) wrote too Timothy and said that he had “obtained mercy” and had received the “grace of our Lord by faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.” He also said that though he considered himself to be the chief of all sinners he, “obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.” Now herein lies our current controversy. Many today would have you believe that belief is no more than a mental acknowledgment and acceptance of a fact. However, the inspired word here translated belief means, “to have faith in, to entrust one’s spiritual well-being to, to be committed to and put in trust with.” So the word belief includes action and obedience not merely a cognizant acceptance of a truth. So what was it that Saul had to do? Believe (have faith in)? Absolutely! “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). He did this on the road to Damascus and by his willingness to do what the Lord commanded. So he was saved, right? No. Notice that Saul goes into the city of Damascus, blinded by the light, and is three days fasting. Was Saul a penitent man? Surely having been raised a very religious zealot he spent that time fasting and in prayer. So he was then saved right? Well notice that Christ sends Ananias to speak with Saul and in Saul’s own account in Acts 22:16, “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” You see Saul wasn’t saved. He still carried with him the stain and weight of his sin. Our friends who teach that all one has to do is believe run to the account of the Philippian Jailor in Acts 16:30-31, but notice they stop without looking at the following verses that say, “Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.” Notice a few other verses: Acts 2:37-38 on the Day of Pentecost, Peter and the other disciples preaching the first gospel sermon were asked, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 8:12 when the people of Samaria, “believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.” Acts 8:37-39 when Philip had preached Jesus to the Ethiopian Eunuch, “…they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.” You cannot find a single instance following the death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Christ where a single person is saved without being baptized! Notice a few other verses: Acts 10:48, “And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.” Acts 18:8, “And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.” Acts 19:5, “When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 12:13, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body…” Galatians 3:27, “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” 1 Peter 3:21, “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” Friends, the answer to the question “What Must I Do To Be Saved” is simple. I must hear God’s word (Romans 10:17). I must believe in Christ as the only begotten Son (Hebrews 11:6). My newfound faith must lead me to repent of my sinful life (Luke 13:3). I must be willing to confess His name before men (Matthew 10:32-33). Then I must be immersed in water to have my sins washed away. At this point I come forth to live a new life, and I must continue to be obedient (Revelation 2:10) in order to be saved. If you are interested in obeying the gospel of Christ or would like to discuss this with us further we would love to hear from you and help you. Please contact us at:
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Aaron P. Bragg, 132 Evergreen, theft of identity, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 215 N. Garrard St., Oct. 13. William P. Bragg, No Address Given, alcohol intoxication in a public place, third degree criminal trespassing, fourth degree assault at 4th St. Bridge, Oct. 13. Douglas R. Church Jr., 1228 Scott St. no. 1, obstructing governmental operations, fourth degree assault at 1228 Scott St. no. 1, Oct. 17. Nicole R. Keil, 5306 Rawhide Ct., third degree possession of a controlled substance at 900 Washington St., Oct. 17. John J. Hon Jr., 219 Aggy Ln., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 424 Russell St., Oct. 17. Daniel Malaga, 210 W. 13th St. no. 2, possession of marijuana, carrying a concealed weapon, unsworn falsification to authorities at Greenup St., Oct. 17. Jacob S. Edwards, 1916 Russell St., possession of marijuana at 1800 block of Russell St., Oct. 17. Savannah E. Rice, 2411 White Ct., first degree assault at 2400 Phelps St., Oct. 16. Brian J. Lehman, 4619 Winona Terrace, disregarding traffic control
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devise, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia at Entrance to I-75 N from 4th St., Oct. 16. Jeremy M. Hitch, 7371 Woodcroft Dr., first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 66 Indiana Dr., Oct. 16. Kenneth W. West, 210 Bluegrass Dr. no. 151, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphrenalia at 613 W. 4th St., Oct. 16. Ericka D. Massie, 910 Highknoll Ct. no. 51, second degree possession of a controlled substance, third degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana at 520 W. 5th St., Oct. 15. Ronnie L. Miller Jr., 1721 Greenup, fourth degree assault at 1721 Greenup St., Oct. 18. Alfred L. Turner, 382 Altamont Ave., serving bench warrant for court, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana at 800 Crescent Ave., Oct. 18.
Incidents/investigations Assault
A man reported being assaulted at Wallace Ave., Oct. 12. A man was knocked unconscious at W. 8th St., Oct. 12. A woman was assaulted at Byrd St. no. 2, Oct. 14. A man was slashed with a knife at 0100 block of E. 15th St., Oct. 14.
POLICE REPORTS A man reported being cut at Pike St., Oct. 16. A man reported being punched at East 5th St., Oct. 16. An assault was reported at West 36th St., Oct. 12.
Assault, criminal mischief
A woman was punched in the head at Crescent Ave., Oct. 17.
Assault, menacing
A woman was assaulted at Denver St., Oct. 12.
Burglary
Someone attempted to break into a residence at 4215 Decoursey Ave., Oct. 12. $250 in cash and several bottles of alcohol was stolen at 21 E. 32nd St., Oct. 13. Several items were stolen from a storage room at 920 Highland Pike, Oct. 17. A dresser, mirror, six statutes, a chair, table and clothes were stolen at 4539 Decoursey Ave., Oct. 17. $1100 was stolen at 1038 John St., Oct. 16. A kitchen sink and air conditioning/ furnace unit was stolen at 906 Banklick St., Oct. 15. Several items were stolen at 5958 Taylor Mill Rd., Oct. 18. Several tools were stolen at 1927 Scott St., Oct. 19.
Burglary, criminal mischief
Property was damaged and $20 was stolen at 531 Madison Ave., Oct. 13. Someone attempted to break into a building at 39 W. 6th St., Oct. 13.
Criminal mischief
A planter was damaged at 423 Russell St., Oct. 12. The rear tires of a vehicle were punctured at 300 42nd St., Oct. 12. The window of a vehicle was shattered at 922 Western Ave. #4A, Oct. 14. An object was thrown through the rear window of a vehicle at 1563 Maryland Ave., Oct. 14. A rollup door was damaged at 4293
Winston ave., Oct. 13. Screen and doors of a residence were damaged at 46 Indiana Dr., Oct. 13. A small rock was thrown through a window at 1017 Russell St., Oct. 12. A rock was thrown through a window at 2800 Indiana Ave., Oct. 15. A vehicle was vandalized with paint and glue at 336 E. 18th St., Oct. 18. A residence's front door casing was damaged at 329 W. 20th St., Oct. 16. Someone broke a driver's side rear view mirror of a vehicle and scratched it's paint at 3118 W. Latonia Ave., Oct. 16. A vehicle was kicked and dented at Russell St. and W. 4th St., Oct. 18.
Criminal mischief, criminal trespassing
A residence was broken into at 3430 Lincoln Ave., Oct. 13.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument
$520 in counterfeit bills were used to purchase a cell phone at 311 Philadelphia St., Oct. 17.
Fraudulent use of a credit card
Four unauthorized transactions were made on a debit card at 5th St. and Main St., Oct. 12. A stolen credit card was fraudulently used at 712 7th St., Oct. 13.
Harassing communications
A man reported receiving mulitple phone calls at Eastern Ave., Oct. 12. A woman reported being threatened at Latonia Ave., Oct. 14. A woman reported being harassed via text messages at Juarez Circle, Oct. 15. A woman reported being harassed at Huntington Ave., Oct. 15. A man was threatened at 104 E. 24th St., Oct. 14.
Harassment
A woman reported being harassed at 4121 Huntington Ave., Oct. 12. A woman reported being verbally harassed at Sandman Dr., Oct. 18.
Menacing
A woman was threatened with physical harm at 1939 Augustine Ave., Oct. 17.
Rape, sodomy
A rape was reported at Greenup St., Oct. 15.
Robbery
Two individuals entered a restaurant and demanded money at 420 W. 4th St., Oct. 12. A man was beat unconscious and had $20 taken from him at 717 Scott St., Oct. 14. A man reported being assaulted and having his wallet stolen at 0-100 block of E. 5th St., Oct. 13. A woman was stopped at gunpoint and was searched for belongings at W. 9th St., Oct. 18.
Terroristic threatening
A woman reported being threatened at 2009 Pine St., Oct. 12. A woman reported being threatened at 2754 Latonia Ave., Oct. 12. A man made threats to individuals at 2009 Rolling Hills, Oct. 13.
Theft
A stereo was stolen from a vehicle at 4622 Eureka St., Oct. 12. A MP3 player was stolen from a vehicle at 124 Pike St., Oct. 12. A credit card was stolen from a wallet at 1411 Greenup St., Oct. 12. $120 in cash and jewelry was stolen at 79 Indiana Dr., Oct. 14. Several items were stolen from a residence at 1326 Russell St., Oct. 14. A bicycle was stolen at 1602 Madison Ave., Oct. 13. A guitar was stolen at 730 Madison Ave., Oct. 13. A cell phone was stolen at 4455 Decoursey Ave., Oct. 13. DJ equipment was stolen at 713 Delmar Pl., Oct. 13. A vehicle was stolen at 10 W. 30th St., Oct. 13. A credit card was stolen at 722 Sanford St., Oct. 13. A surveillance camera was stolen at 3407 Church St., Oct. 13. A cell phone was stolen at 21 E. 11th St., Oct. 13. $185 in cash was stolen at 302 Philadelphia St., Oct. 14. $400 in cash was stolen at 1315 Maryland Ave., Oct. 13. A firearm was stolen at 526 Western
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Ave., Oct. 17. Prescription medication was stolen at 2115 Oakland Ave., Oct. 16. A cutting torch was stolen from a vehicle at 1348 Scott St., Oct. 16. A dog was stolen at 302 W. 7th St., Oct. 16. A cell phone was stolen at 710 Greer St., Oct. 15. A grill was stolen at 3301 Grace St., Oct. 15. A bicycle was stolen at 502 Scott Blvd., Oct. 15. A donation jar was stolen at 613 W. 4th St., Oct. 18. A wallet was stolen at 3926 Winston Ave., Oct. 18.
Theft of identity
Cable television services were obtained under a false identity at 1044 Greenup St., Oct. 14.
Theft, criminal mischief
A stereo and grill were stolen at 515 W. 19th St., Oct. 16.
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
A vehicle was stolen at 968 John St., Oct. 15.
FORT MITCHELL
Arrests/citations
Melissa I Johnson, 27, 2345 Reserve Drive, speeding, operating on suspended license, Oct. 9. Terry A Wilson, 49, 221 Forest Avenue, theft by unlawful taking, kenton county warrant, Oct. 14. Jeremy C Duryan, 28, 1826 Montor Avenue, boone county warrant, Oct. 14. Haley M Chaney, 19, 1190 Mosswood Court, possession of alcohol, Oct. 17. Rachelle N Swigert, 22, 4476 Woolper Road, receiving stolen property , Oct. 14. Cody Godsey, 18, 425 Avon Drive, alcohol intoxication, resisting arrest, Oct. 18. Bryan C Root, 30, 12034 Dunn Street, first degree driving under the influence, Oct. 23.
Incidents/investigations Criminal mischief
$200 worth of vehicle damage reported at Royal Drive, Oct. 15. $200 worth of damage to recreational vehicle reported at Royal Drive, Oct. 15.
Fraudulent use of credit card, theft by unlawful taking
$635 reported stolen at 2531 Avon Drive, Oct. 10.
Theft
Reported at 2415 Dixie Highway, Oct. 9. $82.96 worth of consumable goods reported stolen at 2156 Dixie Highway, Oct. 14.
CRESCENT SPRINGS/ ERLANGER Arrests/citations
William S Highchew Jr, 47, 2273 Galaxy Drive, possession of marijuana, operating motor vehicle under the influence at 2289 Galaxy Drive, Oct. 9.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at 713 Meadow Wood, Oct. 18.
Burglary
$2,426 worth of firearms, $8,350 worth of jewelry reported stolen at 2479 Nordman Drive, Oct. 11. $500 worth of computer hardware, $44.99 worth of audio-visual recordings reported stolen at 633 Spille Court, Oct. 15. Reported at 21 Short Hill Lane, Oct. 16.
Burglary, theft of controlled substance
$5 worth of drugs/narcotics reported stolen at 2324 Willow Drive, Oct. 13.
Criminal mischief
$400 worth of vehicle damage reported at 314 Locust Street, Oct. 8. Reported at 6 Short Hill Lane, Oct. 17. $200 worth of damage to structure at 3429 Cintonya Drive, Oct. 15. $500 worth of vehicle damage reported at Place Street, Oct. 7. Reported at 102 Division Street, Oct. 20.
Criminal mischief, criminal trespassing
$100 worth of damage to structure reported at 3535 Mitten Drive, Oct. 14.
Criminal trespassing, alcohol intoxication
Reported at 5 Short Hill Lane, Oct. 13.
Failure to notify adress change
Reported at 406 Center Street, Oct. 11.
Fleeing/evading, first degree wanton endangerment
Reported at 908 Jupiter Drive, Oct. 12.
Fraudulent use of credit card
$180 worth of merchandise reported stolen at 3253 Crestline Drive, Oct. 9.
Forgery, theft by unlawful taking
Reported at 337 Terry Lane, Oct. 6.
Robbery
Reported at 560 Clock Tower Way, Oct. 18.
Theft
$3,000 worth of radios/TVs/VCRs reported stolen at 102 Center Street, Oct. 12. Reported at 500 Clock Tower Way, Oct. 15. Reported at 112 Sunset Avenue, Oct. 19. $1,015 worth of purses/wallets reported stolen at 3158 Dixie Highway, Oct. 16. $200 worth of drugs/narcotics reported stolen at 451 Commonwealth Avenue, Oct. 17. $25, $35 worth of purses/wallet reported stolen at 530 Greenfield Lane, Oct. 15.
Theft, criminal mischief
Reported at 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Oct. 16.
Theft of mail matter
$2,000 worth of negotiable instruments reported stolen at 3492 Ridgewood Drive, Oct. 15.
Theft of property
$10 purse/wallet reported stolen at 472 Erlanger Road, Oct. 16.
Theft by deception
$710.15 worth of tools reported stolen at 2460 Anderson Road, Oct. 9. $274.54 worth of tools reported stolen at 3219 Crescent Avenue, Oct. 9. $551 worth of tools reported stolen at 37 Kenton Lands Road, Oct. 13.
Trafficking marijuana, operating on suspended license
$100 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at Stevenson Road, Oct. 12.
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Arrests/citations
Andrea K. Donohoo, 19, 121 Promontory Drive Apt. B, rear license not illuminated, operating on suspended/revoked license at Madison Pike, Oct. 19. Justin G. Vazquez, 22, 258 Merravy, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear at 1247 Munsford Court, Oct. 22. Ryan L. Washington, 18, 4072 Elizabeth Drive, execution of bench warrant for shoplifting at Marathon Parking lot, Oct. 18. Anthony W. Ellis, 45, 127 E. 42 Street, execution of warrant for failure to appear, execution of warrant for falure to appear at 2055 Centennial Blvd, Oct. 21. Corey M. Ponder, 20, 505 W Broadway Street, possession of marijuana, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle at Troopers Crossing at Lynchburg, Oct. 17. Ryan D. Harrison, 20, 107 East Caroline Street, execution of bench warrant for failure to appear at Charleston Lane, Oct. 17. Jearrad R. Childress, 19, 13883 Madison Pike, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Fredericksburg Road, Oct. 18.
Incidents/investigations Burglary
Reported at 4189 Richardson Road, Oct. 17.
Harrassing communications
Reported at 9634 Mohawk Lane, Oct. 20.
Possession of marijuana, possession of open alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle
Reported at Lynchburg Drive, Oct. 17.
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Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com
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Juice bags and snack packs
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Tickets - to games, museums, etc.
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Need dog runs or kennels
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA'S) 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com
Provide full dinner for families attending group therapy prorams Family Nurturing Center 859-525-3200 jane.herms@familynurture.org
Community
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Scarf It Up For Those In Need, Erlanger. Call (859) 802-4881. To teach knitting at various location and tell about Scarf It Up
Knit, crochet or cut fleece scarves
Scarf It Up For Those In Need, Erlanger. Call (859) 802-4881. Items are purchased by participants, can be done as a group or individually and dropped off at barrels around NKY
Community Care Day
Lewisburg Neighborhood, Covington. Call 859-803-0812. Volunteers needed to help rake, seed, and spread straw to give the Lewis Street hillside a make-over. Refreshments provided for all volunteers. A great community service opportunity!!
Homework Program
Burlington Elementary Family Resource Center, Burlington. Call 859-334-4440. Volunteers will help students in 3rd5th grades on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:45-4:45 p.m. in the school library, complete homework and/or late/missing assignments. This is not a tutoring program and is strickly help with homework.
Men's program mentor
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Covington. Call 859.431.9178. Mentoring male clients by walking with them through a predesigned educational curriculum to prepare men to be great dads. Mentors are needed at Williamstown, Highland Heights, Florence and Covington.
Life Skills mentor
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Covington. Call 859.431.9178. Educating and mentor clients interested in focusing on life skills. Through our pre-designed curriculum volunteers aid clients in education of topics such as: Budgeting, Housecleaning 101, Establishing Good Credit and Buying a Used Car.
The Isaiah Project
Shoulder To Shoulder Inc., Newport. Call 859-371-0444. Volunteer distribute groceries, clothing, diapers, furniture and a hot lunch in a Nothern Kentucky innercity neighborhood. Volunteers meet at Highland Hills Church, Ft. Thomas to load up all the items stored there. After a short meeting, volunteers caravan to 7th and Patterson, Newport and give everything away.
Thanksgiving Grocery Delivery
Shoulder To Shoulder Inc., Newport. Call 859-371-0444. Volunteers will pick up boxes loaded with food and delivery them to the homes of elder and disabled families, or families without transportation two days before Thanksgiving. Food boxes will include milk, meat, bread, produce and other nonperishable items.
Custodian
The Salvation Army - Newport, Newport. Call 859-431-1063. Sweeping and mopping floors Vaccumming rugs Cleaning bathrooms - sinks & toilets Emptying garbage cans Mowing grass Changing lightbulbs Picking up garbage around outside of building Shovel snow and put salt on sidewalk Unloading supplies And other duties as needed
Client Aide
Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717. The volunteer would be responsible for assisting with daily living activities with our clients, including taking clients to the laundry mat, grocery store, etc. Positions available Monday through Friday, as per the availability of the volunteer and the needs of the clients and staff
Event Assistants
gram sign-ups and documenting program fees. During office time, may be asked to assist and prepare program materials. Needs to feel comfortable dressing in period clothing.
Help at Children, Inc. Early Education and Care Centers
Children, Inc., Covington. Call 859431-2075. Assisting classroom teachers in preparation of materials for classroom instruction. Help with small repairs at the centers. Help with individual instruction of children.
Safe Place Program of Homeward Bound, Covington. Call 859-5811111. We are looking for energetic people to assist staff at various fairs, festivals, and events. Some tasks will include helping to set up and take down our table, handing out goodies, and assisting with any activities we’ve set up. They will mostly occur on weekends and will be scheduled in shifts. You choose to help when you’re available.
Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati. Call 513321-1056. We put on a 5k for all of the local girls in our program, and we need volunteers to make it a success! Options include Water Stop Volunteers, Cheer Zone Volunteers, and others!
Public Representative (Site Check Volunteer)
Thanksgiving Day Race Volunteers
Safe Place Program of Homeward Bound, Covington. Call 859-5811111. The main responsibilities of a public representative volunteer would be to visit our partner businesses (Safe Place sites) to ensure that they have everything they need to be a successful Safe Place site. Each visit usually takes around 10 minutes. It’s a great way to feel connected to the local community and an easy way to help kids if you have a busy schedule. There is no schedule or hourly requirements. You can work at your own pace. All we ask is that you finish all of your site checks within 6 months.
Volunteer in our Cincinnati Office American Diabetes Association (Cincinnati), Cincinnati. Call 513759-9330. There are nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States with diabetes who need your time and skills. Make a difference in their lives by becoming a volunteer . As an American Diabetes Association volunteer, you can use your expertise and experience in leadership, business, health care, marketing, public relations, advocacy, or fund raising to make a vital difference. Get involved and help make a difference for children and adults affected by diabetes in your town. We are in need of help in our office to help prepare for our upcoming events!
Cincinnati History Museum Program Developer
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025. Main responsibility is to assist Cincinnati History Museum staff with program development. Individual will write lesson plans, prepare materials and if interested can present programs on the museum floor. Would also evaluate existing programs for accuracy and educational standards.
Cincinnati History Museum Detective Agency Volunteer
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025. Main responsibility in Cincinnati History Museum is to ensure that all museum guests have a satisfying, educational, enjoyable and safe experience. Work individual or with a team to assist children with solving mysteries. Will help with pro-
GOTR 5k Volunteers
Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati. Call 513321-1056. Volunteers are needed to hold up Pace Signs for the runners at the start of the race plus be responsible for welcoming runners at the finish line and removing their timing chips. Catch the excitement of the race and celebrate with everyone at the end!
Dish Washer
Redwood Center, Ft. Mitchell. Call 859-331-0880 . Redwood's dietary department is in need of someone to help run the dishwasher during lunchtime.
Registration/Emergency/Transpo rt Volunteer St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Covington, Covington. Call 859-301-2140. Greet all guest entering St. Elizabeth, providing directions and assuring registration. Assist staff/patients/visitors with day to day functions in the department.
Gift Shop Cashier
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Covington, Covington. Call 859-301-2140. To staff the Gift Shop and providing service to all customers. Accept responsibility for shop operation and ringing in all sales on the register.
Receptionist and Area Support
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Covington, Covington. Call 859-301-2140. Assist staff, patients and visitors during day to day functions of the department.
Make baby blankets
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program, Park Hills. Call 859.491.9200. Make baby blankets or quilts. We do not have supplies to make blankets - they would need to be donated.
Make activity kits
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program, Park Hills. Call 859.491.9200. Make and assemble activity kits to use with families during home visits
Mentor a Covington Elementary Student
Covington Partners in Prevention, Covington. Call 859-392-3182. Reach out. Become a mentor to a Covington youth. School based mentoring programs are offered at elementary schools in Covington.
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Mentoring in Covington (community based)
Covington Partners in Prevention, Covington. Call 859-392-3182. Reach out. Become a mentor to a Covington youth. The Community based mentoring program is offered at Holmes Middle School. Adult volunteers are matched with middle school students (6th-8th grade). Adults meet with students once a week after school, in the evening, or on the weekends for an hour. Mentors listen, support, befriend, and encourage local youth. A one year commitment is required. Background checks are required of all volunteers. One-onone training is provided with a program coordinator before volunteers start to meet with students. On-site program coordinators are available for on going support.
Drama coach
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Work with Club members to create drama productions at the Clubs and encourage creativity in proforming arts.
Game Room Volunteer
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Interact and assist in supervising teens in the Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati.
Music Instructors needed
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington. Call 859.491.3942. The Duveneck Center is offering music classes for all ages. Volunteer instructors needed for drumming,guitar and keyboards. Share your musical talent while enriching the lives of others.
Adoptions Counselor
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue, Florence. Call 859-760-7098. TPC is looking for people interested in becoming an Adoption Counselors. An adoption counselor is trained to review applications and determine if the potential adopter is a responsible pet owner who meets our requirements for adoption. You will be required to approve and deny applicants. Counselors also perform vet checks and check with landlords to make sure adopters live where pets are allowed. Becoming a counselor does involve a training period of assisting other counselors to gain experience with the adoption process. Hours needed: Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm/ 1Pm-3pm Saturday from 10am2pm and 12(noon) -4pm, and Sunday the same as Saturday
Childcare Aide
Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717. Volunteers are needed to watch the children in Shelter while the mothers participate in activities. Volunteers help children learn to effectively socialize with other children and adults which will help them
throughout their entire lives. Volunteers are needed Monday or Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Must be 18 years old.
Girls Volleyball Coach
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Assist with coaching girls Volleyball team.
Job Exploration Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Guide and inform members in the skills needed to search for and fulfill various careers or jobs they may be interested in.
Cooking Class Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Lead basic cooking classes for members. Teach importance of safe cooking techniques, as well as healthful eating.
Creative Writting Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Help members utilize their creativity in their writing. Assist with writing homework, as well as projects members want to explore independently.
Dance Instructor
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Teach members dance routines and fundamentals of dance. Work with members to take their ideas and create a routine.
Craft/Art room helper
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Create craft and art projects for members. Set up and assist members with the projects.
Sports coaches
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Volunteers needed to teach all sports to members, play with them, and reinforce positive sportsmanship.
Cheerleading Coach
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Coach members in basics of cheerleading. Help construct routines, maintain safety, and organize activities.
Tutor- Reading
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Work with kids to help them learn to read and improve reading ability.
Tutor - Math
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Assist members with understanding math homework, and work with them to strengthen their understanding of the subject. Needed for members of all ages (6-18).
Clerical Assistance
The Point/ARC of Northern Kentucky, Covington. Call 859-491-9191. We could use assistance in our offices in Covington with clerical tasks, primarily assisting our outreach director/advocate who works with school-aged students. We also would like help answering phones.
TakeAways
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cincinnati. Call 513-636-7642. Prepare grab-n-go bagged breakfast and snacks for our guest families on their way to the hospital.
Mail & Flower Delivery
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. Call 859-301-2140. Receives, records and appropriately delivers flowers and patient mail including e-cards.
Sunday Newspaper Sales to Patients
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. Call 859-301-2140. Sell newspaper to patients while being attentive to customer service.
Gift Shop Cashier
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. Call 859-301-2140. To staff the Gift Shop and providing service to all customers. Accept responsibility for shop operation and ringing in all sales on the register. Weekend Volunteers needed.
Graphic Design/ Digital Arts Specialist
Boys & Girls Clubs, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909. Assist Members with learning about graphic design and digital arts.
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*Annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of date of publication. 1.64% rate (1.65% APY) referenced in any of the following tiers is guaranteed for at least 90 days from the date of account opening then may change at any time as the Huntington Premier Plus Money Market Account (HPPMMA) is a variable rate account. Different rates apply to different balance tiers. Rates and corresponding APYs listed in the tiers that do not earn 1.64% (1.65% APY) are also variable and subject to change without notice even prior to the first 90 days. Initial minimum opening deposit required is $20,000.00 and must be new money to Huntington. The interest rate for balances $0.01-$19,999.99 is 0.00% (0.00% APY); the interest rate for the following balance tiers, $20,000.00 to $49,999.99, $50,000.00 to $99,999.99, and $100,000.00 to $2,000,000.99 is currently 1.64% (1.65% APY) and will apply for at least 90 days. This is our current standard rate for HPPMMA opened October 12, 2009 or later. Balances $2,000,001.00 to $999,999,999.99 do not qualify for the 1.64% (1.65% APY); current standard rate for that balance tier is 0.80% (0.80% APY) and subject to change at any time. After the first 90 (ninety) days, the rates in all tiers are not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. When your balance falls into a particular rate tier, your entire balance will earn the applicable rate in effect for that tier, i.e., if your balance reaches $2,000,001.00 or more, your entire balance will earn that lower rate. Balances below $20,000.00 are subject to a $20.00 per month maintenance fee. Interest is compounded and paid monthly. Limit one account per household. CHECKING ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS: Customer must also have, or open, a consumer checking account with a $1,500.00 balance which must be titled in the same name(s) as the HPPMMA. Depending on your type of checking account, it may or may not be interest-bearing which will impact the overall return of your total funds on deposit. If checking account is not maintained, the HPPMMA will be converted to our Huntington Premier Money Market Account which has lower rates in all respective rate tiers and does not receive the 1.64 % (1.65% APY) on any balance tier. APPLICABLE TO BOTH HPPMMA AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS: Fees may reduce earnings on the account. An Early Account Closing fee will apply to accounts closed within 180 days of opening. We reserve the right to limit acceptance of deposits greater than $100,000.00. Not valid with any other offer. FDIC insured up to applicable limits. Member FDIC. A®, Huntington® and A bank invested in people.® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2009 Huntington Bancshares incorporated.
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DONATIONS Fleece & Yarn
Scarf It Up For Those In Need (859) 802-4881 scarfitup@fuse.net
Handmade scarves
Scarf It Up For Those In Need (859) 802-4881 scarfitup@fuse.net
Hats & Gloves
Scarf It Up For Those In Need (859) 802-4881 scarfitup@fuse.net
Slightly Used Halloween Costumes Children, Inc. 859-431-2075 hgaither@childreninc.org
Clorox Wipes or Hand Sanitizer
Howl-o-ween Event Committee 859-356-3925 tiofurbean@fuse.net
Garden vegetables and fruits
Brighton Center Inc. 859-491-8303 x. 2413 kwoods@brightoncenter.com
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission 859-581-6607 kbishop@nkcac.org
Donation and Sponors for Adoption Center
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 or 8595259215 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Puppy Pads
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8595259215 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Need to borrow 28 easels Children, Inc. 859 431-2075 mconnolly@childreninc.org
HE Detergent
Infant Cribs
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY 859.431.9178 Lyndi@carenetnky.org
Diapers size 1-5
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Bleach
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY 859.431.9178 Lyndi@carenetnky.org
Hand Sanitizer
Balloons - Birthday Hats
Old sheets/blankets/pillow cases etc
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Face paint for kids
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Plastic or Foam cups, forks, bowls & napkins
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Pumpkins and gourds
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8595259215 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8595259215 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Cross Cut Shredder
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8595259215 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Puppy, dog, cat or kitten food
The Pet Castle, Inc. Animal Rescue 8597607098 kittensandpuppies@fuse.net
Raffle Items
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission 859-581-6607 kbishop@nkcac.org
Howl-o-ween Event Committee 859-356-3925 tiofurbean@fuse.net
Activity Boxes
Howl-o-ween Event Committee 859-356-3925 tiofurbean@fuse.net
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission 859-581-6607 kbishop@nkcac.org
Crafter and Home Party Sales
TENN
FLORIDA
$99/nt*. Sanibel & Boca Grande Discover the charm & comfort of beachfront vaca tion homes, cozy cottages or spacious affordable condos. *rates from. Grande Island Vacations. 800-962-3314 bocagrandevacations.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL Book Now for Winter to be in this bit of Paradise! Great fall rates, $499/week. 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net
BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com
Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com
CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com
Animal Rescue Groups
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission 859-581-6607 kbishop@nkcac.org
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$1 Small Prizes
Lunch for Bike MS
Sponsors or donations
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Paper Products/Office supplies
Detergent
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
New Perceptions Inc. 859-344-9322 dfulkerson@newperceptions.org
Guitars
Air Mattress
Gift certificates to restaurants and passes to attractions
School Supplies
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Can Openers
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Alarm Clocks
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Deodorant
New Perceptions Inc. 859-344-9322 dfulkerson@newperceptions.org
New Perceptions Inc. 859-344-9322 dfulkerson@newperceptions.org
Material for baby blankets
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Foam art paper
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Small paper plates - solids colors and white
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Trash Bags
Finger paint
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Pots and Pans
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Cat Food
Amazing Grace Cats, Inc. 513.702.4898 amazinggracecats@yahoo.com
Cat Litter
Amazing Grace Cats, Inc. 513.702.4898 amazinggracecats@yahoo.com
Printing
Amazing Grace Cats, Inc. 513.702.4898 amazinggracecats@yahoo.com
Poker chips
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter 513-956-4110 zoee.seuberling@ohg.nmss.org Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Infant/toddler board books
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA'S) 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Canning jar lids (flat circular piece)
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Dish soap
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Large picture coloring books
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Ping pong balls
Plastic golf balls
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Tennis balls
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Wooden puzzles
Ziplock bags - sandwich, freezer quart and gallon
Baby wipes
Glue sticks
Rattles
Baby blankets/quilts
Blocks
Safety outlet covers
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Colored duct tape
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Safety cabinet locks
Lysol disinfectant wipes
Children's blunt tip scissors
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Safety door knob covers
Cleaning supplies
Large or jumbo crayons
Contact paper - plain colors and patterns
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Children, Inc. - Young Families Program 859-491-9200 smilinkovich@childreninc.org
Travel & Resort Directory 513.768.8285 or travelads@enquirer.com
FLORIDA
BED AND BREAKFAST
Bed & Breakfast
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo
DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
ENGLEWOOD - On Lemon Bay. Nicely furnished 2 BR in duplex, $800/mo. 10 min. to beach, 30 min to Sarasota. Small pets ok. Local owner. 812-438-2050 or 941-468-7222
BED AND BREAKFAST
Feature of the Week
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
FLORIDA GULF COAST Homes, Condos, Investment Steve Milner, Lic. Agent Coldwell-Banker 1-941-893-7326
INDIANA
SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277
BROWN COUNTY Be renewed by fall’s magnificent colors! Delight your family with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com
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.
For info call 800-477-1541 or visit www.ravenwoodcastle.com
MICHIGAN
LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
NEW YORK
TENNESSEE
MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617
NORTH CAROLINA
GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com
EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com
GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com
SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com
TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366)
www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618