BELLEVUE COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 38 • NUMBER 7
October, 2016
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October Message From the Mayor Hello to all. Well, the calendar tells us summer has come to an end and fall is here. The cooler temperatures are upon us and soon the leaves with be will be changing into their glorious fall blaze of color. Dust off those rakes and leaf blowers because soon those leaves will be falling to the ground. The leaf truck has been checked out and will be making the rounds the third week of October. Please sweep your leaves to the edge of your front sidewalk and call 4318888 to schedule a pick up. Speaking of cleaning up, our annual fall clean will take place this year from October 10 thru 14. Once again dumpsters will be located on Van Voast Ave adjacent city building parking lot. Tires will be accepted, but they need to be collected separately so please stack them alongside the dumpsters. We will not be able to accept paint. Paint can be dried out by adding cat litter and leaving the can open and can be disposed once the pain is dried out or use the Rethink Hazardous Waste on November 5. Visit http:// www.nkyhhw.org/recycling. aspx for more information on this collection to be held
at the UC Health Stadium. Should you have larger items please call 859-261-0260 to have them picked up by our public service department and leave a message for pickup. So clean out the basement, garage, or outside around the house before winter arrives. Please remember this is a residential event. In Vue hosted the annual “Art in the Park” event on September 10 at the beach park. Each year this event gets better and better. A large crowd was on hand, but the weather did shorten this year’s event with a late-day storm. This event is not possible without the tremendous sea of volunteers who make this event run smoothly and even worked through the rain storm to help out. A big hats off to all who donated their time to make Bellevue shine again this year. Great job and see you again next year. Our last concert in the park was also washed out by Mother Nature. Thanks to Mary Scott for putting together a great line up this year and thanks to our Public Services Department, Police and Fire De-
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The articles contained in The Bellevue Community News are not necessarily the views of the editor/owner. They are submitted to us and are published to the best of our ability. There are occasionally space restrictions. We are currently reviewing our submission policies for content. The Bellevue Community News was designed to bring to the citizens of Bellevue the ‘good news” about what
was going on in our city. We have tried to avoid inflammatory topics for many reasons. There are enough platforms to deliver that type of news these days. We try to give everyone in our community who wishes to submit an article an opportunity to have it published. We hope everyone will respect our position. Thank you Mike Pendery Editor/owner
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The First African American School in Campbell County - 225 Southgate Street, Newport, KY Behind Hofbrauhaus Restaurant In 1870 the property of Southgate School was conveyed to the City of Newport by Thomas and Susan Dodsworth by deed dated October 4. The close of the Civil War brought the problem of educating the negro. The negro was now free and a citizen of the Commonwealth. Schools for the negro population of the State were first provided for by the Act of February 14, 1866, which appropriated for their schools all the taxes paid by the negro race in the state except enough to support their paupers. By an Act of March 9, 1867, a poll tax for school purposes was laid on
all men over 18 years of age. By an Act of February 25, 1868, all fines and forfeitures paid by the negro race were added to their school fund, and all money from the sale of public lands was set apart by the United States until the per capita of the race should equal that of the whit race. The Newport Board of Education provided for the negro education in 1873. This school was under the control of the same board, supervised by the same superintendent, subject to the same rules and regulation, had the same course of study and textbooks, and graded on the same standards, and was supported out of the same general fund, as were all our other public schools. Two major events of the 1893 were the school’s first commencement and a second
floor addition. In 1901, Southgate began its three year high school study course. Until this time, high school students attended William Grant High School in Covington. The high school closed in 1921. In 1955 Southgate Elementary School closed as the Education Board integrated its students into Newport schools. It was accomplished without hostility or lawsuits and all the teachers were placed in other Newport schools. The following is taken from the History of the Public School of Newport Kentucky by James L. Cobb-1939. More information can be obtained by visiting www.rootsweb.ancestry.com Contributed by Carol J. Rich
The 2016 property tax bills for the City of Bellevue will be mailed October 13th and have a November 30 due date. We will forward property tax bills to mortgage companies upon request by the mortgage company or the property owner. If you have not received your bill and you should have because you no longer have an escrow account, please call our office to inquire where it was sent. The City of Bellevue uses
the Campbell County PVA assessments, if you have a question regarding your assessment please contact the Campbell County PVA Office at 292-3871. If you purchased your property after January 1,2016 the tax will still be in the name of the owner of record as of January 1, 2016, so again please contact us if you did not receive your bill as it could have gone to the previous owner. Property tax payments can
be mailed or paid in the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer between the hours of 8 – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We accept payment using VISA or MasterCard (in person only with a 3.5% convenience fee). Again if you have any questions please give us a call at 431-8888 and we will be happy to assist you. Mary Scott City Clerk-Treasurer
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Code Enforcement Corner
by Terry Baute Welcome back! Fall is my favorite time of the year. The leaves turning brilliant colors, fall mums. Before I forget speaking about fall, the city is once again having “Fall Clean-Up Bellevue” starting on October 10th through October 14th. There will be two (2) 40 yard dumpsters located at our city building on Van Voast. This is for residents only and you are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of junk lying around, basement cleanout or getting rid of old worn out furniture. If you are renting to tenants, please advise them as well. CSI will NOT pick up
furniture or mattresses that are not in plastic. We sell the bags at our cost at our city building for $3.00 per bag with twist ties. During the month of September we had 18 permits totaling over $99,470 dollars. This is excellent for Bellevue property values. If you are in doubt whether you need a permit or not and I will be glad to assist you with the process. If necessary, I can conduct an onsite visit with you to discuss a project. Remember, if you hire a contractor to do the work, always check to see that they have an occupational license, insurance and please get references. Many times
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people have called and stated they did not get what they paid for. The biggest challenge for our City is our alley ways. Public works try extremely hard to keep alleys clear of garbage and debris. People continue to place trash in the alley in plastic bags or in cans that do not have lids. This practice causes a huge problem. Garbage must be placed in a trash container with lids. This prevents animals/rodents and insects for getting into the garage. CSI comes by to remove the trash and it is spread all over because of this issue. They will not take the time to pick up loose garbage. Let’s be courteous to our neighbors and neighborhood and get garbage cans. Did you know you can get rent a large totter from CSI for a few dollars a month? That is an excellent deal. To arrange for a totter, you can call CSI direct at 513-7714200. Did you know? If you have gas appliances or furnace and hot water heater, you should have both a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer so don’t place you and your family in harm’s way. Remember that house numbers are important in first responders to get to your home as quickly as possible. The numbers should be visible from the street in four inch letters. Time is of the essence when life safety is at risk.
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Fairfield Avenue Christmas Walk November 25 and 26 from 10 to 6
The IN VUE businesses of historic Fairfield Avenue are looking forward to welcoming you festive holiday open houses to put joy back into your holiday. Right here in Bellevue you have fantastic shopping for everyone on your list. The gifts keep on giving because by shopping Bellevue’s local independent businesses you are giving back to your community. Immerse yourself in the holiday magic of Fairfield Avenue where decorations sparkle and the scent of hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will fill the air. The Avenue will be bustling with the excitement of
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partments for helping out to make these events happen. In Vue shopping events are still the talk of the shopping world. Our next shopping event will take place on November 4 with A Bellevue Fall Festival feature of a Taste of the Avenue with a pop up event with music food and drink along with giving thanks to In Vue patrons. So come on down and shop, eat, drink and enjoy an evening of great fun on Fairfield Avenue and don’t forget if you have a purple shopping bag – bring it with you for your specials. Planning is also under way for this year’s Christmas Walk along Fairfield coming up in November on the 25 and 26 this year. A must go-to event to start off your shopping season. Remember October is Fire prevention month so take time to check your smoke detectors in your home and your carbon monoxide detector for proper working order. Install new batteries or replace old units with new upgraded types. Take a few moments to do an in home safety check before the winter months set in. Also remember that daylights savings time will end on November 6th and set those clocks back 1 hour. A sad farewell to a long time employee for both Bellevue and Dayton. Captain Chuck Enzwieler has hung up his gear and answered his last call. Chuck started his ca-
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reer with Bellevue back in the early 80’s as a leader in the recreation department. Than later joint on as a member of the Fire Department here in Bellevue, and continued with the joint Fire Department of Bellevue-Dayton Fire Department. He has put in thirty plus years of service to our citizens, so a big thanks to Chuck and we all wish him well into the future. Once again, if you are planning any last minute home repair projects around the house before winter sets in don’t hesitate to call the city staff about proper permits, COA’s, and inspections that may pertain. We are always ready to help. 859-431-8888. Have a great fall season and Happy Halloween!
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Early Childhood News from Bellevue Independent School
Bellevue Preschool is in full swing. Our students have had lessons in greeting and saying their names to each other, focusing & self-talk techniques, and following directions. Their small group activities have included using glue, playdough, stickers, water colors and even using Fruit Loops to sort by color. We have read several books during our large group routine. Our Tigers really love it when the librarian from our Campbell County library visits each month to read to our classes. Our sensory table activity this month has been scooping and pouring water. Some of our Music and Movement lessons include songs about handwashing and “Where is Thumbkin?” October is the month we will visit our Bellevue Dayton Fire Department and Sunrock Farm. Screenings occur throughout the school year. Students who live in Bellevue who turn 3 or 4 by August 1st are eligible. Call 859-2615228 or visit www.bellevue.
kyschools.us/Schools/Grandview Elementary/Preschool for more information about our program. Don’t forget about CRADLE SCHOOL: Friday’s 10 – 11 AM, when school is in session. Allows parents and caregivers to bring their infants and toddlers to a preschool classroom to engage in learning and exploring activities while getting to know some of our amazing preschool staff. No registration is necessary. UNITED WAY bornlearning® : a series of FREE family workshops for parents, guardians of children ages 0 thru 5 years of age. FREE dinner is included. Babysitting is provided during a parent session followed by an activity with parents and children and door prize drawing, ending around 7 PM. Workshop #2 is scheduled for October 25. Call 859-261-7577 for details. You can also find “Bellevue Preschool” on Facebook for updates.
First Baptist Church Veterans Service
The First Baptist Church of Bellevue, 332 Prospect St. Bellevue, Ky. will be having our annual Veterans service November 6, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. The Church would like to invite everyone especially all Veterans and Veterans’ spous-
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Data Points by Robb Smith I have written this column no less than a half dozen times in the last week only to scratch the effort and begin again. The release of state test scores tends to elicit a spectrum of emotion and, once again, I fell prey to the data. Rationally, I understand that holistic scores mean very little in relation to individual students, but I also recognize how these scores, fairly or unfairly, can impact the climate of a community. Therefore, what you read today is neither a dismissal nor a denial of the numbers. We embrace the results and, like always, will continue to push our students to higher levels of achievement. The most disappointing piece of state accountability is the notion that this is somehow a competition; that the students of Bellevue are locked in a battle of wits against districts all over the state. Learning isn’t a contest, and it certainly doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Over the last few years, our district has been in cooperative learning situations with many sur-
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rounding districts. Bellevue students have worked collaboratively with students from Dayton, Newport, Ludlow, Southgate, Ft. Thomas, and others. We’re all trying to improve at the same time, which I believe makes us stronger. The Bellevue goal is never to “beat” another district, especially if that means a lesser result for our neighbor. These are all our kids. The accountability system is intricate and not easily explained. What once was a test has now become a parceled mix of measures meant to provide a comprehensive view of a district. Whether or not the system accomplishes that goal is not the subject of this column, but I can tell you that our district does many things well. Some show up in the report but many do not. At the high school level, our graduation rate continues to exceed the state average, with over 96% of students earning a diploma. In addition, our ACT scores continue to climb at a steady rate, providing our students with improved access, and the accompanying financial aid, to post-second-
ary institutions. Due to the relentless work of many people, our district now provides opportunity for children from birth through pre-school. Access to early childhood education (daycare, Head Start, and pre-school) strengthens families and communities. Bellevue has scored very well on kindergarten readiness tests in the last couple of years, which is not recorded as part of our accountability score but will definitely show up in the near future as our kids matriculate through elementary school. Our early childhood initiative, coupled with a strong focus on literacy/ thinking from kindergarten through high school, is creating a strong foundation for deeper levels of learning--the type of learning that not only creates competent standardized test takers, but more importantly, productive citizens of the world. Beginning in May of 2015, the entire district teaching staff was asked to
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Balance by Cindy Nunery Balance. A tricky and precarious thing in our lives, but something we are basically forced to not only find from one day to the next, learn to incorporate it in most situations, but most importantly, find ways in which to hang onto it once we’ve found it. According to my dear friend Webster, which I am convinced I could not live without, balance has several definitions.....but there are of course a couple that really stand out for me. Mental and emotional stability, and the pleasing harmony of various elements. Sounds like a nice place in which “to be” doesn’t it..... and shouldn’t be so hard to find, but you would be sur-
prised how many people I come across, who for whatever reason can’t find it, no matter how hard they try. Is balance something that’s taught as a child, where those first precious steps of swaying back and forth help them to eventually figure out the formula for standing on their own? Or is it found when they get older and see what they can get away with as far as their parents are concerned? Of course there is really no awareness of what is being learned.....at least not until later in life. And more often than not, struggled with for a lifetime because of the “trying” that gets in the way of just wanting true simplicity, but not being able to find
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it no matter which road you take. However, as adults, we can either choose to find balance in our lives, or choose not to have it.....it doesn’t automatically come, and unfortunately that decision doesn’t necessarily come unless you’ve been faced with a stressful situation that demands that you make some changes. Something has you confused, frustrated, tired, and physically drained, and you realize that if you did in fact have balance at some point, you’ve lost it and need to regroup. Some people would see this as a bad place in which to dwell, but I actually found it to be the most comforting. Why you ask? Because I totally believe that change can’t occur until you hit bottom, and either wallow in the pit, or dig deep inside your soul for the strength and courage you need to crawl your way back up. This is in fact the moment in which we learn life’s lessons.....so how can it be a bad thing? Most likely at this point you feel quite vulnerable, and anything BUT balanced. I describe myself as that of an onion that has been peeled away, until there is nothing left....... completely raw. That if there were any answers at all to this life, I would have to find them now in order to survive the elements. Like being stranded in the wilderness, without the proper equipment or clothing to keep you protected, wondering if you will be rescued, or if in fact these are your last moments in life. You utter words like......why me God.....what is the purpose of my suffering....will I be saved from impending death.....will anyone know who I was, or what I wanted to do with my life? As you can see, being off balance can force one to do
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one thing........and that is to in fact “right” themselves. What is my point? Well maybe I’m in the midst myself of seeking an understanding a “gap” of sorts, that needs to be appreciated and understood. In fact if it were more clearly understood, life would be a softer place in which to fall for so many of us if we could grasp that most profound space, that doesn’t have to imply the worst....but in fact puts us all in a position of restoration. After all...... doesn’t it stand to reason that in order to gain motion in order to rise back up.....we have to have allowed ourselves the permission to reach a bottom of sorts? So in essence in order to be restored, you have to be in the midst of something that implies the need to be
restored. It’s no longer important as to the why’s or how of a situation.....only the acceptance of what is, and the desire and determination to move forward, not only expecting something different for yourself, but realizing that “something” will ultimately restore the balance that was lost. I know...I’m sitting here wondering what I just said..... but I’m hoping desperately that it made sense, because I do find myself searching frantically for the words that might explain my own personal plight with balance...... but in fact realizing that things that are off balance will, because of the laws of gravity, and just God’s true purpose for our lives, lead us to find a way in which to “right itself.”
Fireman Joe Says October is Fire Prevention Month and this year’s theme is “ DON’T WAIT CHECK THE DATE! You are encouraged to replace Smoke Alarms every 10 years. Check the manufacturer’s date on the back of your smoke alarm. At one time we were able to provide smoke alarms at no cost to our communities, however, our source no longer provides these alarms. Smoke Alarms are inexpensive and the Six or Ten Dollars you may spend for the alarms are well worth the expense in alerting you and your family in case of a fire emergency. When installing, follow the instructions that come with the smoke alarm. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound. I encourage you to sit down with the family and test the alarms, let everyone hear what the alarm in your house sounds like. Test the alarms at least once a month
by pushing the test button. I strongly suggest you save the instructions that come with the alarms for testing and maintenance. While you are sitting down with the family make a plan of escape, everyone in the family needs to be involved in that plan. Be sure all members of your family know how to get out on their own, in fact it is a great idea to practice, have a fire drill just like the kids do at school. Once outside, never go back in the house for any reason, designate a safe meeting place like a neighbors porch, or a tree in the front or back
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I have been an Animal Control Officer for 14 years. I used to think I would work myself out of a job. I’m glad I did not, but where are all the animals coming from? I would trap feral cats and they are put to sleep, but more always come. So beginning October 1st Campbell County has made some changes to their policies and procedures on cats. We will begin to trap feral cats, Neuter them and Return them. The idea behind this is
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to reduce euthanasia in the shelter and control the population, by letting the cats live out their lives. Studies have shown that if you trap and remove cats more strays come to that area. This, I have seen over the years. If you neuter and let them stay, cats are less likely to move into an already existing group. We are fortunate, because our shelter accepts cats. There are many shelters in Kentucky that do not ac-
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yard something familiar with all the members of the family. Always remember, you can replace material things but not the precious lives of your love ones. During the month Fireman Joe will be providing tours of the firehouse and safety classes at the firehouse and or in the schools, churches and community centers. To arrange a program, station tour or lesson contact Fireman Joe at Stambushj@hot-
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mail.com . I maintain office hours on Wednesday from 7a to 4p and always glad to provide fire and life safety information upon request. I also want to thank all who supported our Fund Raiser on September 22nd at Darkness Brewing for Guest Bartenders Night we had a blast. The support we receive from our community is very much appreciated, after all we are here for YOU.
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A Bellevue Fall Festival Featuring a Taste of Avenue and Giving Thanks to Our Patrons Friday, November 5 beginning at 5 pm
The leaves have fallen and a chill in the air replaced the warmth of the long sunlit hours of summer. Fall is the time to create new memories with new events like the “Taste of the Avenue”, give thanks, and step into the magic of the upcoming holiday season. IN VUE marks the season with Bellevue Fall Festival on Friday, November 5 beginning at 5 pm featuring a Taste of the Avenue and giving thanks to our patrons. We invite you to bring nonperishable food items to all the participating merchants to earn chance to win historic Fairfield Avenue shopping sprees with each donation. It’s a great time to get a head start on your holiday shopping and see new featured seasonal items. You’ll want to visit all the merchants to see the seasonal offerings! The Taste of the Avenue is a pop-up event located on Washington Avenue at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue from 5 to 10 pm. It fea-
tures tastes, small services for small prices, from all the historic district restaurants under one tent. Enjoy a Darkness Brewing beer with the meal. Get a taste of all the offerings of our retail and service businesses under the IN VUE tent. There’s even more; live music and visiting vendors, too! Don’t forget to drop off your entries at The Taste for the drawing for the shopping spree you earned by giving to others, bringing canned goods to participating businesses for the food pantry at St. Bernard’s in Dayton. It’s also time to give
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thanks to our patrons with our “Customer Appreciation Night” also known as “bag night.” Giving back to all our loyal patrons, plus creating new ones with our reusable purple shopping bags including special offers and discounts for every Customer Appreciation Night. The Old Kentucky Makers Market pop-up party will again be taking place this evening in the parking lot of 700-704 Fairfield Avenue - a celebration of Kentucky roots including food, craft vendors, bourbon, beer and bluegrass music.
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critically examine its instructional practice. What arose from those conversations was a transition to what we call The Bellevue Classroom. In short, this is a K-12 articulated instructional delivery model that relies less on traditional demagoguery and more on student inquiry. Irrespective of grade level or content area, the same tenets of community, thinking strategies, gradual release of responsibility, and student discourse are present. Our students are growing toward independence in academic skill and in content knowledge.
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If there is any indication that our focus on critical thinking is coming to fruition, it’s the success of our high school students in dual-credit college courses. Once again this year, about one-third of our juniors and seniors are taking classes at Gateway Community and Technical College. By the end of the year, our students will have amassed over 400 credit hours. In addition, our formative assessments, MAP and CERT, given thrice yearly, are showing steady improvements in most areas. I could go on about the
great things happening in the Bellevue Independent Schools, but will end with this thought: all schools and districts have strengths and areas of growth. We know ours and own them. Our central office team, administrative teams, and incredible teaching staff will analyze the information provided by the state in an effort to better understand each individual student, not to improve a ranking, and certainly not to stand taller than another district. I realize there are proponents of competition who readily point out that the world is a competitive place.
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by Jo Anne Warren - Master Gardener, Tree Hugger And it’s time for this writer to express her disgruntlement over R. Sterling Morton and his Arbor Day Foundation out in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Founded in 1972, this organization is responsible for many many trees being planted in this country. I wonder how many of them are still growing, as they were all planted in the spring! Just consider the logic of planting trees in the fall. They will be able to concentrate their energies on putting down deep roots before summer heat hits, become accustomed to the benefits, threats, and general atmosphere-- soil, climate, wildlife-- in which they will live their entire lives from then on. They will not have to make leaves, which takes a tremendous amount of energy—energy that would be wasted as photosynthesis will not be an option at that time. Fall means warm soil (above 40° F.), wetter weather, cooler air that promote root growth, helping a newly planted tree get established before the weather turns cold and the ground freezes. And the expanded root system, come spring, can better support the tremendous growth surge. And oh yes, no fertilizer in fall, please! The key to success in fall planting is all of the above and water. Gardeners must see to their trees first, as they take up the most of the available water. During dry spells, as beautiful as they can be in autumn, we must attend to
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I agree. It is. But third grade math doesn’t have to be. Our classrooms will not become arenas, we will not create war rooms to plot strategy, and we will not eschew critical thinking, collaboration, or soft skills to better a test score. At the same time, we won’t ignore the result. We will take it along with the myriad of other information sources and continue to provide the best we can for each and every student. Our accountability score is a data point, not a biography. CCRTA (Campbell County Retired Teachers Associa-
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tion) participated In KRTA’s (Kentucky Retired Teacher Association) “school Supplies” project for 2016-1017 in which CCRTA matched a $50 grant from KRTA/AARP. On August 2, 2016 CCRTA president Terry Lightfoot and treasurer David Kramer went to Grandview Elementary in Bellevue, KY to deliver their request for $100 of post-itnotes in all colors and shapes. These are for a student school project that involves the whole school. They were presented to Principal Dr. Jenny Cox.
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preparing the trees already planted for the stresses of wind, rain, snow and ice. When the trees have enough water, we can water everything else in the site. If the trees don’t have enough water, they will draw it from all the other plants. A survey conducted by Wakefield Research found that Americans, on average, pay 18% more for a house with trees I the yard; 79 %
say they feel trees define their neighborhood’s character; nearly 75% say they would never move to a neighborhood that didn’t have trees. Trees are right up there with good schools, shopping and entertainment, and a short commute to work. And of course often in this column the reduction in air pollution, control of storm water runoff, and the possibility of mitigating climate change are noted.
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Bellevue Middle/High School Students honored for Character at the September 28, 2016 Board of Education Meeting.
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TNR continued from page 5 cept cats. Our state laws do not say we HAVE to. It states they have to be vaccinated for rabies and quarantined if they bite someone. Of course, cruelty laws protect them from harm, but nothing says a shelter must accept them and/or put them up for adoption. I work for 9 cities in the county and each one of them have containment laws for cats. So that means your pet can not roam free. However, beginning October 1st that is no longer true for your feral free roaming cats. So you will not get in trouble for feeding strays: As long as you work with Animal Control or the shelter and get them spayed/ neutered. The feral cats are going to be ear tipped to identify that they are altered. I hope everyone will be excited and help us get as many cats altered as we can. If you already feed strays give me a call and I will get you on the list for a trap. 859-292-3622 I am not trying to work myself out of a job, but if we
had no more homeless kittens or cats in Campbell County that would be a blessing! Animal control and the shelters do not want animals to be euthanized. We want them cared for. Be part of the solution!
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Pictured: Dr. Jenny Cox, David Kramer and Terry Lightfoot CCRTA (Campbell County Retired Teachers Association) participated In KRTA’s (Kentucky Retired Teacher Association) “school Supplies” project for 2016-1017 in which CCRTA matched a $50 grant from KRTA/AARP. On August 2, 2016 CCRTA president Terry Lightfoot and
treasurer David Kramer went to Grandview Elementary in Bellevue, KY to deliver their request for $100 of post-itnotes in all colors and shapes. These are for a student school project that involves the whole school. They were presented to Principal Dr. Jenny Cox.
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Changing Lives, One New Career at a Time
Brighton Center’s Center Meet Jerri I found Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training (CET) during a tough time in my life. Within a ten day period, I lost my job and my husband passed away. After being referred by the Department of Community Based Services, I enrolled at CET where I learned Microsoft Office®, customer service, and administrative skills. Brighton Center provided financial support for me and my son and childcare assistance so I could attend school without any worries about who would be watching him. In January, 2016, my hard
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by Pastor Emeritus W.I. SMITH Lighthouse Ministries What is truth? That which is true or in accordance with the fact or reality. Hurting someone with truth is better than making them happy with a lie. Proverbs 23;23 The Bible says buy the truth and sale it not. Some things are not for sale and TRUTH is one of them. His TRUTH is marching on … nothing stops the truth – it stands alone without any support head and shoulder above all skepticism and falsehood of the multitudes … “HIS TRUTH KEEPS MARCHING ON!!! INSPITE OF LEGISLATION We the people in a few days are electing a Commander in chief of our blessed United States of America, this could be the most powerful person in the world. It goes without saying that the Lord God almighty is in charge and in control of all the earth.. We know in times past many laws of legislation have been passed and is in direct violation with Gods Holy Bible and the moral principles this country was founded upon .. God does love us but he also will judge us. We the people must repent and come clean with the God of our salvation …His Name is JESUS and he is the only one that can make America great ...I am so glad I know truth, the answer, the way ,the door, the light that darkness cannot comprehend, the Alpha, Omega, first and last, the one that orders our breath and
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The Brighton Center’s culture of engaging people to work together to achieve their hopes and dreams makes CET a supportive, real-world environment in which trainees grow personally and professionally in remarkable ways. To learn more, visit http:// www.brightoncenter.com/ or call CET at (859) 491-8303
Freedom/John 8:32 heartbeat. He is the one and only that had no beginning and no end, he is God and he loves us unconditional, and said I would that none would be lost. But all would come to repentance and be ready for heaven. In John 18:38 as Jesus was standing in front of Pilate in the hopped up kangaroo court Pilate ask the question WHAT IS TRUTH ? Truth personified was standing face to face with
him and still did not know truth. Truth never compromises, it is self supporting and will never change, truth will prevail, truth will find a path of difficulties with insurmountable odds and bring you freedom. When Jesus in John 8:32 said emphatically And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you FREE ..JESUS IS TRUTH and TRUTH IS FREEDOM….
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2016-2017 Bellevue High School Girls JV/ Varsity Basketball Schedule Date/Time Saturday, November Thursday, November Monday, November 28 Thursday, December 1 Saturday, December 3 Monday, December 5 Friday, December 9 Saturday, December 10 Monday, December 12 Friday, December 16 Tuesday, December 20 Thursday, December 22 Monday, December 26 Tuesday, December 27 Wednesday, December 28 Friday, December 30 Monday, January 2 Thursday, January 5 Friday, January 6 Monday, January 9 Tuesday, January 17 Friday, January 20 Saturday, January 21 Monday, January 23 Friday, January 27 Monday, January 30 Friday, February 3 Saturday, February 4 Tuesday, February 7 Thursday, February 9 Saturday, February 11 Friday, February 17 Monday, February 23
Opponent Name H/A Tiger Fest/Black-Gold Scrimmage (H) Williamsburg, OH - Scrimmage (A) St. Bernard (A) Augusta (H) Harrison County (A) Silver Grove (A) Heritage (H) Walton Verona (H) Owen County (H) Ludlow (A) Lloyd (H) Highlands (A) Stephanie Wilson Holiday Tournament (H) Stephanie Wilson Holiday Tournament (H) Stephanie Wilson Holiday Tournament (H) NCC (H) Villa (A) Calvary (H) Pendleton (A) All A Classic TBD Dayton (H) Silver Grove (H) Cov Latin @ TMC (A) Heritage (A) Brossart (A) Ludlow (H) Villa (H) Newport (H) Calvary (A) Dayton (A) Robertson County (H) St. Pat (H) District Tournament TBD
Game Time Bus TBD TBD 6:00/7:30 4:45 6:00/7:30 1:00/2:30 7:30 (Varsity) 7:30 (Varsity) 6:00/7:30 6:00/7:30 6:00/7:30 4:45 6:00/7:30 6:00/7:30 TBD TBD TBD 6:00/7:30 6:00/7:30 4:45 6:00/7:30 6:00/7:30 4:15 6:00/7:30 7:30 (Varsity) 7:30 (Varsity) 6:00 (Varsity) 6:00/7:30 4:30 6:00/7:30 6:00//7:30 6:00/7:30 6:00/7:30 4:45 6:00/7:30 5:00 3:00/4:30 7:00 TBD
Bellevue Boys Basketball 2016-2017 Date/ Dec 2 Dec 6 Dec 9 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 6 Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 16 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 27 Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 6 Feb 8 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 13
Day Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Friday Mon Wednesday Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday Monday
Opponent Time vs Ryle 430/6pm/730 vs Silver Grove 7pm vs Heritage 430/6pm @ St. Henry 430/6pm/730 vs Ludlow 430/6pm/730 vs Lloyd 430/6pm/730 vs JMSS (Swauger Holiday Classic) TBD vs TBD (Swauger Holiday Classic TBD vs TBD (Swauger Holiday Classic TBD vs Villa 6pm-730 vs Seven Hills 430/6pm/730 @ Calvary 6pm/730 @ Dayton 430/6pm/730 vs Conner 430/6pm/730 @ Silver Grove 7pm Boys All A vs Ludlow 7:30 Boys All A vs Villa (if win) 7:30 Boys All A Semis or @ Holmes 730 Boys All A Final or JV vs Cov Latin 6pm @ Heritage 430/730 @ Newport 430/6pm/730 @ Highlands 430/6pm/730 @ Ludlow 430/6pm/730 vs Campbell Co 430/6pm/730 @ Villa 6pm/730 vs Calvary 6pm/730 @ Brossart 430/6pm/730 vs Dayton (Senior Night) 430/6pm/730 @ Carroll Co 12pm/130/3pm vs NCC 6pm/730
Fresh/JV/Varsity Varsity JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity or 3 games @Thomas More JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity JV/Varsity JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity Fresh/JV/Varsity JV/Varsity
Bellevue Running Tigers Schedule
2016 Cross Country Schedule October 18 Tuesday @ NKY Champs (Summit View MS) October 29 Saturday @ GC (Regionals - Sherman Elem) November 5 Saturday @ State (if qualify)(Horse Park)
2016 Bellevue Football Schedule
October 14 vs Dayton October 21 vs Ludlow (Senior Night) October 28 vs Holy Cross (HC Senior Night)
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First Baptist Church by Aaron Sams Senior Pastor First Baptist Church of Bellevue, KY www.firstbaptistbellevue. org At the First Baptist Church of Bellevue, we recently finished a study on the entire book of Romans. I had an amazing time with our fellowship, as we journeyed through this significant epistle in the Bible. On Sunday evenings, at 6:00PM, we met for several months and discussed the content of Romans. As a pastor, I love these types of studies. It gives those who attended the opportunity to have great conversations and insights into what God was teaching them as we voyaged week to week through this book. One of the most noteworthy features of the book of Romans is the clear presentation of the gospel of God. Gospel means good news. In the opening of this epistle, the author of the book, the apostle
Paul, wrote these words: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. – Romans 1:16 So, what is this good news? Well, before Paul elaborates on this good news, he first offers a diagnosis of a problem that all of us have, the Bible calls this problem sin. According to the scriptures, it is a problem that I have and you have. All people were created to know God personally and have a relationship with him. Yet, we all chose sin instead of God and there is now a separation between us and God. ...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God - Romans 3:23 The consequence of sin is drastic. The penalty is we will all die. This not only includes physical death, but a spiritual death of separation from God. For the wages of sin is death… - Romans 6:23 So, like a physician di-
agnosing an illness, in the book of Romans, the apostle Paul identifies the ailment that separates us from God as sin. However, the good news is that God longs for our reconciliation. He wants to rescue us from our rebellion and bring us into his kingdom. Yet, as the holy judge of the universe, he could not simply pretend our treason never occurred. God could not merely deny that our trespass took place. Sin had to be answered with a just punishment. Yet, God sent a substitute to pay the penalty for us. He sent his son, Jesus Christ. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die-but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:6-8 Jesus came and lived a perfect life. He died on the cross, taking the punishment we all deserve. Yet, the book
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of Romans, and all of scripture, testifies to the truth that Jesus powerfully defeated death and came back to life three days later. The gospel, the good news, is that all who call upon Jesus can have their sins forgiven. If they will place their faith in the one who, after dying in our place, defeated death. …because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:9-13 And this has been the good news we’ve studied for several months now. That if you simply ask Jesus to be your Lord and turn from sin to him, you can have the peace of knowing your soul is saved and Jesus is your King. There are many other Bible studies going on at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue. We have Sunday School at 9:30AM and worship at 10:40AM each Sunday as well. We would love for you to come to join us some time to further study the Bible! Something coming up soon at our church is Trunk or Treat. As you are out and about trick or treating on October 31st, please stop by our church. We will have LOTS of free food and candy for our visitors.
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Newport Library CPR Class, Blood Pressure Checks & Narcan Training 11 am Friday, Oct. 14 Members of the Rho Theta Nursing Honor Society are offering a hands-only CPR class to teach basics to help in an emergency situation. No certificate earned. Plus, they will be teaching the protocol for administering Narcan in the event of a drug overdose, performing blood pressure checks, and offering information/referrals to clinics around the NKY area -- free health check/aid clinics & foot care clinics. No need to register. Medicare Open Enrollment Event 2016 10 am Thursday, Oct. 27 The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is offering free Medicare prescription drug plan comparison assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Representatives from SHIP will also be screening individuals to see if they are eligible for extra help to pay for Medicare expenses. You must make an appointment to attend this clinic by calling 1-866-5163051. Please bring your Medicare card and list of names and dosage amounts of prescription medications you take. Appointments are available each hour beginning at 10 am. with the last appointment at 3 p.m. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7, 2016. Registration required. Lil’ Monsters Halloween Party 3 pm Saturday, Oct. 15 A silly, spooky Halloween party for the toddler and preschool crowd. Enjoy fun games, creative crafts, and yummy treats. Wear your costumes if you like. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Adventure Club: Halloween Carnival 4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 18 Step right up all you ghouls and goblins and enjoy our Halloween Carnival. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
LOTS IN THE PRECINCTS LISTED IN CAMPBELL COUNTY THE GENERAL NOVEMBER 8, 2016. OCTOBER, 2016 ELECTION, www.bellevuecommunitynews.com PAGE 11
SAMPLE BALLOT PURSUANT TO KRS 424.290, “MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE PUBLISHED,” THE FOLLOWING RACES WILL APPEAR ON THE VOTING MACHINES AND PAPER BALLOTS IN THE PRECINCTS LISTED IN CAMPBELL COUNTY FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8, 2016.
ALEXANDRIA A, B, C, D, E, F, & G, CALIFORNIA, CAMP SPRINGS, COLD SPRING A, B, C, E, & F, FT. THOMAS A, B, C, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, & S, GRANTS LICK, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS C, MENTOR, ROSS, SOUTHGATE C, AND SUN VALLEY
BELLEVUE A, C, & D, AND PART OF BELLEVUE B
ALEXANDRIA A, B, C, D, E, F, & G, CALIFORNIA, CAMP SPRINGS, COLD SPRING A, B, C, E, & F, FT. THOMAS A, B, C, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, & S, GRANTS LICK, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS C, MENTOR, ROSS, SOUTHGATE C, AND SUN VALLEY
DAYTON A & B; PART OF DAYTON C, AND FT. THOMAS B
ALL PRECINCTS
BELLEVUE A, C, & D, AND PART PART OFOF ALEXANDRIA BELLEVUE BA, B, C, D, E, F, & G
FT. THOMAS A, C, E, H, I, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, & T; PART OF FT. THOMAS B & F
COLD SPRING A, B, C, D, & F, AND HIGHLANDS HEIGHTS C & D
NEWPORT A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, & K AND PART OF NEWPORT H
ALL PRECINCTS
CLARYVILLE AND COLD SPRING D
ALEXANDRIA A, CAMP SPRINGS, COLD SPRING E, FT. THOMAS J, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS A AND ROSS; PART OF BELLEVUE B, DAYTON C, FT. THOMAS F, MELBOURNE, AND NEWPORT H
SILVER GROVE AND PART OF MELBOURNE
CALIFORNIA, CLARYVILLE, GRANTS LICK, MENTOR, AND SUN VALLEY
BELLEVUE A, B, C, & D, DAYTON A, B, & C, FT. THOMAS T, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS A, B, D, & E, JOHNS HILL, MELBOURNE, NEWPORT A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, & K, SILVER GROVE, SOUTHGATE A, B, & D AND WILDER
DAYTON A & B; PART OF DAYTON C, AND FT. THOMAS B
SOUTHGATE A & B
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These are some of the races that ALL PRECINCTS you will see in the election booth on November 8th, 2016. We have not published all of the local city races to save space. Bellevue races have been enlarged for your benefit.
BELLEVUE A, B, C, & D
FT. THOMAS A, C, E, H, I, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, & T; PART OF FT. THOMAS B & F
This is a sample ballot created for our readers benefit. It is accurate to the best of our ability. It is not exactly how it will appear in the voting booth, but was created with information from the County Clerks office.
COLD SPRING A, B, C, D, & F, AND PLEASE VOTE HIGHLANDS HEIGHTS C & D
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PART OF COLD SPRING A, B, C, D, E, & F
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I was born in Kentucky and just before I entered second grade we moved to southern Indiana where I grew up in a wonderful congregation of the Church of God. The Church of God is a denomination grounded in the American holiness movement which emerged in the mid to late 1800’s. There are many groups who use the name Church of God within the holiness tradition, some Pentecostal, some not. We were not Pentecostal. I remember my classmates in Bible Club and Good News Club in High School would ask me, what is the Church of God? Is it Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian? I would say no, it is Church of God. Some would ask, is it a “Bible believing” church? I would think to myself, don’t all churches believe in the Bible? Others would ask, is it a “Born Again” church? Again, I would think, duh, aren’t all Christians born again? 1 When we visited my grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins in Kentucky we would worship in different churches. One Sunday we
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stopped along the roadside and my parents dropped us kids off at a church out in the country. I was the youngest sitting next to my older brothers and sister in the pew. It was a small church building completely full of people. The music began and the shouting started. People were swaying, shouting “Amen”, “Hallelujah”, “Praise the Lord” and clapping their hand – I was loving it! Finally some life. Although my home church back in Indiana would occasionally shout out a “Praise the Lord” there was no swaying and certainly no dancing. Halfway through the service my mother came in, slipped up the side aisle and nabbed us children. I had no idea why we were leaving so early in the worship service, but being the wellbehaved child I was, I did what I was told. After some talk I found out my parents had left me and my siblings in what was a “Snake-handling” church! I had heard of a “Bible Believing” church and a “Born Again” church, but I had never heard of a “Snack Handling” church. I love all of God’s creatures, reptiles included, but I’m not fond of snakes of any sort. I’ve learned that when they bite, whether with fangs or words, they can be deadly. Think of how better we
would all be if we gave up on striking out like snakes and judging others and instead focused on sharing the good news. Words of judgement do not motivate people to be become right with God. Rather, they just bite and hurt so badly that those being judged run as far as they can from church, seeking to find good news someplace else. And truth be told, judgmental “snake bites” drive some to go as far as taking their own life. The Bible (any translation) says that we are not to judge 2, that’s God’s role. We see only on the surface, but God knows and sees the heart.3 Although handling snakes is not part of my spiritual practice, I do respect and love my sisters and brothers who choose to worship this way as a testimony of their trust in God.4 And I want to love my sisters and brothers who might bite me and others with their judgement. But the best way I know how to handle snakes is to love them as I love myself. Let’s stop striking out and biting those different from us and leave judgement to the work of the Spirit. 1-John 3.3 born from above, born anew. 2-Matthew 7.1, Luke 6.37, 3-1 Samuel 16.7 4-Mark 16.17-18
From the Corner is written by the Rev. Keith M. Haithcock, Pastor & Teacher of St. John United Church of Christ on the corner of Fairfield and Ward Avenues., Bellevue, KY (Photo by www. jennifersummer.com)
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