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Ryan Strange, left, 9, and Emma Gugel, 8, both of Alexandria, promote the Highpoint Baptist Church Vacation Bible School during the May 27 Memorial Day parade in Alexandria. CHRIS MAYHEW/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
Churches ready Bible schools
Annual summer event takes many different forms By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
ALEXANDRIA — Area churches are where the action is for children during summer break when it becomes vacation Bible school time. At Plum Creek Christian Church in Butler, vacation Bible school isn’t a single week, but rather a series of summer events. “What’s happened with us for VBS is it has just become more difficult to get kids five nights a week, and we’ve tried to become more intentional to spread out events,” said Jared Perkins, children’s minister. One of the biggest events will be a sports camp for children in grades K-5 at 9 a.m. July 28, Perkins said. Children will participate in six 30-minute sessions of different sports including soccer, cheerleading and basketball. Perkins said he’s working on lining up at least one more sport. In between playing time,
there will be sessions using sports concepts found in Scripture, he said. “We’ll be tying it all into sportsmanship and the principles of teamwork or unity and things like just how we treat one another,” Perkins said. The church will also have events just for preschoolers and trips to the zoo, aquarium and laser tag, he said. A family day Aug. 5 at Kincaid State Park in Pendleton County is aimed at not only children, but bringing all generations together before going back to school, Perkins said. For information visit the church website at http://www.plumcreek.org/. “That whole summer plan is our VBS alternative,” he said. At First Baptist Dayton, Vacation Bible School is for adults and children as Pastor Harold Pike rolls out a special VIP program this summer. Pike, along with his wife, Martha, and Dorise Barth will lead a group of adults in a VIP class during Vacation Bible School.
The VBS week titled “Amazing Wonders Aviation” (open to children and adults) is every evening Sunday through Friday, June 10-15, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Highpoint Baptist Church in Alexandria, 104 Washington St., will focus on an outdoors theme with “Sonrise National Park VBS” Sunday, June 24, to Thursday, June 28. For information or a ride to VBS call Pastor Ron Duty at 859635-5923. Fort Thomas Presbyterian Church has scheduled a “Sky, Everything is Possible with God” VBS 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, to Thursday, June 28. Children will experience God through “song, drama, video games and experiments that reinforce the Bible point and story for the day,” according to the church website http:// www.ftfpc.org/ News---Events.html. Share photos or dates and information about your church’s Vacation Bible School by emailing mshaw@nky.com.
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ALEXANDRIA — A proposed balanced budget has been forwarded to council after a committee worked to cut more than $300,000 from planned expenditures. When the budget committee started its work the proposed expenses for the upcoming year were $4.22 million, which has since been cut down to $3.88 million, said budget committee chairman Scott Fleckinger. “There’s a lot of hard work put into this document by a lot of people, and I’m very proud of it,” he said. The budget does not use any carryover expenses from the previous year, and expenses match up evenly with revenues, Fleckinger said. “This is a total 100 percent balanced budget,” he said.
One of the most recent changes to the draft budget concerns city employee health care contributions, Fleckinger said. Mayor Bill Rachford said the city will allow employees to purchase dental coverage before taxes are taken out of their paychecks, but there will be not city contribution. “The city is not going to pay anything for dental coverage, but it will be available if they want it,” Rachford said. The city will also cover 85 percent of coverage for employees’ dependents, but will continue to cover 100 percent of the employee’s benefits. Rachford said if an employee has coverage available through a spouse’s employer or through the a previous employer the city will reimburse the cost of the single coverage for the employee. Rachford has also prepared a letter for council with the proposed budget explaining how revenues remain flat, expenses continue to increase, and the impact on city departments.
Group offers women support, encouragement Outpost Ministry began at Peace Bell By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com
FORT THOMAS — For the past eight summers, women across the region have found support and encouragement through the Northern Kentucky Outpost Ministry. The ministry, started in Cincinnati in 1988, came about when a group of women in a local Bible study group decided they wanted more.Since their group didn’t meet during the summer, the women started meeting at one of the members homes to share their stories, experiences and offer support to one another. Branching off from that original group, the Northern Kentucky Women’s Outpost began meeting at the Newport Peace Bell in 2003.
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“The purpose is to hear testimonies by women that inspire others and help them through their own issues,” said Northern Kentucky chairperson Nickie Hornsby. “It is helpful for women to hear these messages from other women because it gives them hope.” During the meetings, attendees listen to live music, hear a testimony, then go out for dinner and socialization, Hornsby said. Over the years, the group got bigger and bigger, outgrowing the Newport facility, causing them to move to Highland Hills Church in Fort Thomas this summer. The theme this year is “Renew the Hearts of Women,” with speakers talking about topics ranging from overcoming addictions, raising a disabled child, turmoil in marriage, giving everything over to God and dealing with difficult pasts. See GROUP, Page A2 Vol. 7 No. 34 © 2012 The Community Recorder ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Speakers will include a recovering alcoholic and a former atheist. “Women today face so many moral issues and are so busy with different commitments, our hope is that they take the time to come to our meetings and get the support they need,” Hornsby said. While the group will now be meeting at Highland Hills, it has no ties with any particular church or denomination. Hornsby said the group is made up of women of all ages, with one of its very active committee
members being only 17. The hope, Hornsby said, is that more young people will join the group. “We would love for more young women to join the group and hear what the speakers have to say,” Hornsby said. “Hearing these things firsthand may help these young women not make the same mistakes.” The meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday evening June 11, 18 and 25 and July 2, 9, and 16. For more information and a schedule of speakers, visit www.outpostwomensministries.org.
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Changes in Campbell schools By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
ALEXANDRIA — A half dozen administrative positions at Campbell County Schools are in flux this summer as retirements, resignations and budget cuts are all causes for change. The district is working to hire three new school principals this summer in addition to a new treasurer and cafeteria manager. Reiley Elementary School and Campbell County Middle School both have principal searches under way, and a principal has already been hired to head the district’s alternative school. Additionally, the position of director of community relations has been eliminated, and expected or existing vacancies in an assistant superintendent and a curriculum director will not be filled. The positions of director of curriculum and director of community relations will instead be-
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come two teaching and learning positions at the central office with one each covering the elementary and secondary levels. Superintendent Glen A. Miller said in emails to The Community Recorder the district is being fiscally responsible and taking advantage of opportunities whenever vacancies occur for reasons including retirements, promotions and internal transfers. The district anticipates $1 million less in revenues and receipts than the previous year for the 2012-13 school year, he said. The board eliminated $2 million in one-time expenditures from this year’s budget including $353,000 for bus garage paving, $850,000 for additional high school athletic field improvements, and $432,000 in bus purchases carried over from the previous year, Miller said. The district budgeted $1 million for replacing the heating and air condition-
ing system at the high school, to add preschool at Reiley Elementary School, and to add one teacher at the middle school, he said. There is also a budgeted 0.5 percent salary and wage increase for staff while protecting instructional programs and exceeding the state’s required minimum contingency fund by approximately $22,000, Miller said. The district’s general fund budget 2012-13 is approximately $36.5 million.
Personnel and position changes
» Assistant Superintendent Sally Kalb will retire and will not be replaced. » Ben Lusk, director of curriculum, is leaving for a job in Boone County Schools. » The position occupied by Director of Community Relations Juli Hale will be eliminated June 30. » Victor Steffen, the district’s food services director, is retiring. The district
will hire a new director. » Mark Vogt, finance director and treasurer, is retiring. A new finance director is scheduled to begin June 25. » Middle School Principal David Sandlin requested and was granted a transfer to a counselor position at the high school. » Reiley Elementary School Principal Julie Hubbard accepted a job in the central office at Pendleton County Schools. » Alvin Elsbernd, a counselor at the district’s alternative program named Campbell County Day Treatment, was promoted to principal. The former principal, John Schmidt, is retiring . » The position of executive director of operations has been renamed to assistant superintendent of operations . » The technology integration specialist position has been renamed the assistant technology director.
Jolly Park friends group at work By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
ALEXANDRIA — The new all-volunteer, nonprofit Jolly Park Community Development Council wants to improve Campbell County’s 1,000-acre park, and will be asking people for ideas soon. Plans are under way to introduce two online surveys about A.J. Jolly Park through the county’s website within the next month, said council chairman Kevin Hanson, an Alexandria resident. After completion of the surveys, the council will work with the county to create a master plan or conceptual plan for the park, he said. The council is also working to learn the complexities surrounding land conservation restrictions at the park that will affect any planning for changes, Hanson said. The council was formed about six months ago. The council is reviewing how the park operates and looking into issues including lake water quality, what wildlife exists in the park, and the health of the forest, Hanson said. “We’re just a group of private citizens trying to do something good for a change,” Hanson said. Hanson and other coun-
Casey Collins, left, of Highland Heights, and his 6-year-old daughter Breanna walk the nature trails at the Campbell County Environmental Education Center at A.J. Jolly Park in 2010. CHRIS MAYHEW/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER cil members answered questions and took recommendations at a public meeting . Ideas ranged from water slides and pools to ways the county might find savings on its electric bill for the park. Hanson cautioned the public that the council is in a very preliminary stage of its work. Walt Dunlevy, the council’s vice chairman, said the council has preliminarily discussed ideas including taking the former swimming area at the lake and creating an amphitheater similar to what Fort Thomas has in Tower Park. The general idea is to have a stage and a setting for music festival, Dunlevy said. “We looked at the fact
that the golf course has not been self sustaining for a number of years, and talked about possible reasons for that,” Dunlevy said. The council has talked about the potential for a facility overlooking the park or lake and be available for corporate events, weddings and for use by the golf course, he said. The council is a group of people with a passion and drive to figure out ways to make improvements at the park, said Campbell County Judge-executive Steve Pendery. “They have energy and they know people,” Pendery said.
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Dinsmore plans Cajun summer concert Robin Lacy serves up New Orleans-style music in Burlington By Stephanie Salmons ssalmons@nky.com
BURLINGTON — Kick off the summer with a New Orleans-style concert 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Robin Lacy and DeZydeco will perform. Concessions will be for sale but attendees can also bring their own picnic din-
ner. Cajun food prepared by Don and Edie Attebery will be available along with hot dog, snacks, desserts, soft drinks and a cash bar with wine and beer. “It’s a real party,” Dinsmore executive director Marty McDonald said. “Kids and adults love it. It’s fun for all ages.” According to McDonald, the theme ties in with the history of the Dins-
more family, who lived in Louisiana in the 1830s before moving to Boone County. An event like this “helps support a very important historical site in Northern Kentucky,” she said. Admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. Children under 12 get in free. Call 859-586-6117 by June 8 to register in advance. All proceeds will benefit the Dinsmore Homestead.
Robin Lacy and DeZydeco will perform at a New Orleans-style concert June 9 at the Dinsmore Homestead in Burlington. FILE PHOTO
SUMMER FESTIVALS JUNE St. Philip's Summer Festival, June 16 Saturday, June 16, 1400 Mary Ingles Highway, Melbourne. Mass 4 p.m. Chicken and roast beef dinners served 4:30- 8 p.m. Booths, raffles, kids' fun land, live music, and Euchre tournament. Tournament entry fee is $15 by June 9; $20 at door. Tournament information, 859-620-1173; festival information, 859-781-0646. Demolition derby, June 23 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairground Road. $7 per person. Independence Celebration, June 30 3-10 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Tower Park in Fort Thomas. Classic Car Show 3-7:30 p.m.; Classic Car Pa-
rade 7:45 p.m.; Beer booth 3-10 p.m.; Games, inflatables, food and beverages; How Wax Band 7-10 p.m.; and fireworks at 10 p.m. 859-781-1700, www.ftthomas.org.
JULY America’s Celebration – Newport Motorcycle Rally, July 4-8 noon-11 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 5-11 p.m. (Cincinnati Reds fireworks) Friday, July 6, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, July 7, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, July 8, Newport Riverfront. Fireworks on the riverfront, games, live entertainment, food, contests and prizes. Motorcycle awards given at 5 p.m. Saturday. www.newportmotorcyclerally.com. 859-912-2509.
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Third-grader Zoe Mecklenburg concentrates on her balance during the spoon and egg relay. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
Students play tug-of-war during Olympic Day. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY R
Kindergarten student Liddy Richter plays the hippity-hop game. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
Moyer hosts student Olympic Day
Second grader Thomas Gray Torsell gets ready to run during the chicken stir fry game. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
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Moyer Elementary School students had some fun in the sun during the school’s Olympic Day Friday, May 25. Throughout the day, students in all grades participated in a variety of games and competitions.
Students play a water game during Moyer Elementary School's Olympic Day Friday, May 25. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
Renovated room rewards students who excel By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com
BELLEVUE — Students who excel at Bellevue High School will soon have a special place just for them. Throughout the summer break, district employees will be working to create a new BAG Lounge, a student reward room. The lounge will be open to students who meet certain standards of behavior, attendance and grades, hence the name BAG, said Principal Dave Eckstein. “The idea is for this room to have the feel of someplace other than school,” Eckstein said. “It’s going to look sort of like an Applebee’s and be a place students can eat lunch, have students meetings and hang out.” The idea came about after the district built a new Wellness Center in Ben Flora Gymnasium, making the old weight room use-
less. Eckstein said district officials and staff wanted to do something with the room that could be used to inspire and encourage students. It was Superintendent Wayne Starnes’ student advisory council that came up with the idea and name for the room, modeling it after a similar student reward room they saw during a recent tour of Mason County High School. Starnes said the members of the council, who meets with him monthly, are excited that their idea is becoming a reality. “The kids are so pumped about the BAG Lounge,” Starnes said. “I don’t think they realized how seriously I took their suggestion.” Starnes said the plans for the room include novelties like an ICEE machine and popcorn machine for students to enjoy.
Bellevue High School's old weight room is on the way to being converted into the BAG Lounge, a student reward room. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
Eckstein said they are still working to determine the guidelines for grades, behavior and attendance requirements for students to be allowed in the room. He said the room is a great
way to reward students who are consistently achieving at a high level and hopefully inspire other students as well. “The hope is that this room will serve as an incentive for oth-
er students who might not be doing do well to work harder,” Eckstein said. Chemistry teacher Sally Wyatt said the BAG Lounge is a great way to motivate students. “Besides the initial cost to put the room together, this is something we can use to motivate students that won’t cost money,” Wyatt said. Along with using the room to reward students, Starnes said he plans to open up the space for use by outside groups like the alumni association and education foundation. Since the theme of the lounge is going to be Bellevue Tiger memorabilia, the school asking the community to donate items for the room. Monetary donations for renovating the room are also being accepted. For more information or to donate, contact Bellevue High School at 261-2980.
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HIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL
Young NCC learns to win ‘Nobody expected 20 wins,’ coach says
Brossart earns 1st regional title
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back in the regional for the first time since 1976. “We have three or four kids who played a lot last year and that was their goal, to come here and win the region,” said NCC head coach Jeff Schulkens, who won his 301st career game. “They didn’t talk about winning the districts or the All ‘A’, they just talked about winning the region.” Cain was the most valuable player of the tourney after pitching the Thoroughbreds to two of its three wins in the tourney, including the quarterfinal win over St. Henry. He matched up with Highlands freshman Mitchell Jones. Highlands struck first against Cain when Jacob Heck doubled and leadoff batter Hector Molina drove him in with a single. NCC came right back after Cain reached on an error. That set up a two-out single by Connor Bartels to score senior Andy Miller. The big blows came in NewCath’s fifth inning. After the first two batters were retired,
NEWPORT — In just its seventh year of existence, Newport Central Catholic’s fast-pitch softball team claimed its fourth district title. The team made its fifth trip to the regional tournament, defeating Notre Dame Academy before being knocked out by Conner High School. The young squad surprised itself by finishing the season with a 20-14 record. “Nobody expected 20 wins,” said head coach Denny Barnes. “We were very young and just got better and better each week. The contributions from six freshmen, including starting pitcher Sarah Neace, keyed the Thoroughbreds’ success. Neace considered not playing softball this year, then became the team’s ace. “This is the best freshman class I’ve seen here in a long time,” said Barnes. “If this group stays together, they can be pretty good.” The Thoroughbreds persevered through a 5-5 start to the season. Three of the six freshmen played basketball in the winter and were late joining the softball team. It took the team some time to jell and for the freshmen to get used to softball at the varsity level. “The first three weeks were pretty rough,” said Barnes. “It took them a while to get used to me, and for me to get used to them.” Three straight wins at the Bat Wars tournament in mid-April got the Thoroughbreds rolling. The team continued to steadily improve and played its best ball late in the season. “We started coming alive and hitting,” Barnes said. “When we started hitting, we started winning.” The team’s progress was benchmarked by its performances against Notre Dame. On April 2, the ‘Breds were shutout by the Pandas, 11-0. In the May 14 regular season rematch, NewCath played much better but still lost, 5-1. After shutting down Highlands and Newport to reclaim the 36th District championship, the Thoroughbreds earned another shot at the Pandas, this time in the first round of the Ninth Region tournament. “The first time we played them, it was one of our worst games,” said Barnes. “The second time, we made it a better game. We thought we could play with them after that.” On May 28, the NewCath played one of its best games of the season, knocking off Notre Dame, 9-4, to advance to the second round of the regional tournament. There, the ‘Breds’ season ended at the hands of a familiar opponent. In four of NewCath’s five regional appearances, Conner High School has ended the Thoroughbreds’ season. It happened again this year, with Conner defeating NewCath, 10-1. This year’s team exceeded expectations and will be a force in the Ninth Region for years to come if they can grow together as a team. The relatively young program is starting to reap the rewards of its recently implemented development system. Now, the
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‘Stangs enjoy historic run ALEXANDRIA — Why not us? Why not now? That was the gist of the preseason talk that spawned what has been a historical season for Bishop Brossart’s baseball program. The Mustangs (26-12) won the first regional championship in school history then followed that up by winning the first state tournament game in school history. Brossart advanced to the final eight and played St. Xavier on Wednesday, June 6, with a berth to the final four on the line. “We talked on Feb. 15 about how no team had done it,” said head coach Ron Verst of the program’s lack of a regional title. “We said, ‘Why couldn’t this be the one to do it?’” The team got hot right out of the gate, winning 13 of its first 15 games, including the 10th Region All ‘A’ Classic championship. The team’s pitching, led by senior starter Zach Fardo, was consistently strong from the beginning. The Mustangs tossed six shutouts on the season. Fardo, the lefthanded ace, improved to 8-5 on the season as he allowed just four hits over six innings in the state win over Pikeville on June 4. “Our pitching has been our constant,” Verst said. “Our hitting’s been good, and we’ve gotten some clutch hits.” The hitting starts with senior leadoff man Jared Hahn. Once Hahn gets on base, he is often driven in by Fardo, junior Tanner Norton, senior Trevor Bezold or senior Bobby Roderick, each of whom have more than 25 RBI on the season. With solid pitching and hitting, the outcome often turns on the Mustangs’ defense. “Our defense is the key to our success,” Verst said. “When we don’t boot the ball around, we give ourselves a chance to win.” Few knew what to expect from this team this year. Brossart entered the season with a first-year head coach and only four starters with varsity experience. Ten seniors graduated from the 2011 team. Winning a ninth straight All “A” regional title helped boost the Mustangs’ confidence, but then they hit a rough stretch of close losses. From April 26 to April 30, Brossart lost three straight games, each by the score of 4-3. “We played in a number of close games against good teams this season,” Verst said. “I think they learned from those defeats and have used what they learned during this run.” The Mustangs notched six one-run wins, suffered four onerun losses, and played three extra-inning games. Their experience and calm under pressure helped the Mustangs to a 2-1 eight-inning win over George Rogers Clark in the Tenth Region semifinal and a 4-3 win over Harrison County for the regional championship. The Mustangs refuse to get rattled by big moments. “I think they’re just enjoying it,” Verst said. “They’re playing loose and playing confident.” This year’s group has already
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NCC junior catcher Kevin Hoffstedder gets an out at first when NewCath beat St. Henry 8-1 in the Ninth Region quarterfinals May 30. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
NewCath edges rival for regional repeat Boys took earlier Highlands loss to heart By James Weber jweber@nky.com
FLORENCE — As they celebrated their second straight Ninth Region baseball championship, the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds were in the mood for some destruction. During their postgame huddle, players stepped on and split apart their week-old runner-up trophy from the 36th District Tournament. The team that had the champions trophy from the district was also on the field with them May 31, but their roles were reversed as Highlands finished second to NewCath in the rematch to decide who went to the state tournament. NCC won 3-1 at Florence Freedom Field. “We didn’t want to look at it anymore,” said NCC junior Josh Cain. “Highlands beat us in the district and that brought a ball of fire burning down there (pointing to his chest) and got us ready to play. That was a huge motivating factor. They’re our rivals, and we really wanted to beat them.” The Thoroughbreds, 24-16,
NCC sophomore Jake Pangallo celebrates at third base after an Andy Miller double in the Ninth Region quarterfinals May 30 at Florence Freedom Field. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
advanced to their second state tourney in a row and 20th overall. NCC was set to play Pleasure Ridge Park Tuesday, June 5, after Recorder print deadlines. NCC, who made the quarterfinals last year, would play again Thursday, June 7. In the process, NCC went back-to-
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Mustangs, Camels have tough losses By James Weber jweber@nky.com
ALEXANDRIA — The Bishop Brossart softball team had fallen to Bracken County 12-0 early in the season. The Mustangs only lost by three to the Polar Bears on May 28, 8-5, but it was enough to end Brossart’s season in the 10th Region quarterfinals. Brossart ended with a 2413 record. Brossart fell behind 7-0 in the first inning, giving up seven hits and committing two errors. Brossart scored five runs in the sixth inning on one hit and several Bracken County errors, but could not come back all the way.
“That’s hard to come back from,” Brossart coach Tom Baynum said. “We gave them the one inning and that was it. We’ve been struggling hitting and were hoping it would come around but it didn’t.” Brossart has two seniors in Taylor Hardy and Molly Williams. “We’re young and we lost a lot last year,” Baynum said. “Nobody thought we’d have a shot or be competitive at all this year. They did well.” Campbell County finished 9-15 after a tough 1211 loss to Mason County in the 10th Region quarterfinals. The Camels led 11-0 before eventually losing in
extra innings. Allison Franzen and Brandi Rice had three hits and three RBI for the Camels. Seniors are Lydia Clark, Marissa Glahn, Taylor Howell, Ashley Roseberry and Katie Youtsey. Newport lost 11-1 to Ryle in the Ninth Region quarterfinals. Newport was limited to four hits by Ryle ace Ali Crupper, who struck out11. Newport finished 20-10 this season. Katlyn Hoeh had two hits. Seniors are Brooke Baker, Miranda Combs and Ciara Mobley. Follow James on Twitter @RecorderWeber.
PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS By James Weber jweber@nky.com
This Week’s MVPs
» NCC junior Josh Cain for winning two games in the Ninth Region baseball tournament and being the tournament MVP. » Brossart senior Ja-
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team’s youth is not a negative factor. “We’re starting to see
red Hahn for getting six hits in the 10th Region baseball tournament, which the Mustangs won for the first time.
Freedom Trail
» The Florence Freedom professional baseball team is 7-8 through June 3. Florence will return home
our feeder program paying dividends,” said Barnes. “It helps us to field a younger team that already knows what they’re doing.” Many of the girls will play in the Campbell
June 11 for a six-game homestand. Chris Curley is hitting .313 with three home runs and 16 RBI. David Harris hits .353 and Junior Arrojo .319. Maxx Catapano is 1-0 in three starts with a 1.64 ERA, giving up just 12 hits in 22 innings.
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cemented its place in school history by accomplishing multiple firsts. Now, they are playing with all of the confidence and
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Junior Dom Pangallo drew a walk. Then Woltermann, one of NCC’s five seniors, lashed a triple into right field. Cain drove him in on the next at-bat to make it 3-1. “I was ready to crank one,” Woltermann said. “I hadn’t done it yet. He kept on throwing and I kept on fouling. I choked up on the bat and I knew I had to get the ball in play. I knew it was a triple all the way.” Highlands loaded the bases in the seventh off Cain, who was tiring. Both he and Highlands coach Jeremy Baioni knew he was struggling with his curveball and started relying more on his fastball. Schulkens brought in Miller, who retired the last two batters to end the game. The last out was a nervous one, as Pangallo, the right fielder, sprinted towards the foul line to make a diving catch and end the game.
none of the pressure that faces most teams that make it to the final eight in the state. Although they started the season on a hot streak, Verst believes the team is just now playing to its true potential. “We got on a roll and got hot at the right time and
carried that momentum into the districts and to get us where we’re at now,” Verst said. “Without a doubt, the last two weeks have been the best ball we’ve played all year. We’re going to ride this out as far as it takes us.”
“I’m glad I could do something for my team, glad I could hustle and bring one back for them,” Pangallo said. “I knew someone had to make that last out. I saw it coming and I knew I had to hustle.” Pangallo had made two similar catches in NCC’s 5-3 semifinal win over Ryle the night before. “Gold Glove in right field, making two diving catches yesterday and one today to help us win; that was amazing,” Woltermann said. NCC goes in with a 2416 record with one tie. “It’s awesome,” Schulkens said. “It’s a tough region. Going into it I thought everybody in the tourney had a shot to win it and to come out on top is great. We didn’t have the greatest record but we kept battling and stayed mentally tough.” Highlands finished 1821, but came on strong late in the year with nine wins in its last 10 games, including that win over NewCath in the district final. “This is an extremely
valuable experience for our young guys,” Baioni said. “We have so many guys who are going to be back. We have one senior (Mitch Meyer) who is an everyday starter at first base. I thought we would be extremely nervous the first regional game, but these guys just went out and played and had fun.” Seniors are Meyer, Chris Bausch and Grant Duesing. Jones, a freshman, finished 5-3 for the season. He had started on the mound against Conner in the quarterfinals and Baioni had no doubts about putting the young hurler on the hill in the final. “To put a freshman out there for the regional championship game, we’re lucky the first five balls weren’t 35 feet away,” Baioni said. “He’s done well for us all year and pitched in big situations. He’s tough to rattle, which is a good sign.” Follow James on Twitter @RecorderWeber.
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Anyone can be an Everyday Hero Local news sources can’t help it. They are often in the position lately of reporting disturbing news. Linda There are Smets-Ullrich caregivers in COMMUNITY our communiRECORDER GUEST ty who someCOLUMNIST times cause harm to the children they are responsible for keeping safe. Children are
injured. They are “tortured.” Sometimes they die. These aren’t far away wars. These are families in our own community. It’s hard not to look away. We are all tempted to turn the page, to turn our faces to something more pleasant. It’s too painful to think about. But what if you had the power to make a difference? What if you could be the difference for just one child? If you are of strong spirit, we have a challenge for you. One you can share with your neighbors,
your family and your church. You can open your home and your heart and help one child. You can make a safe place for one child whose family is hurting and in pain. You can help that child grow in a healthy family until their own family can welcome them back. Foster parents are “Everyday Heroes.” They are the brave souls that put the kids of our community first. They invest love, time and tears in making a difference for just one child. Could you spend
Fostering parenting is a love story My foster care story is a love story. But it’s not the kind of love story you expect. It begins with my divorce. In spite of my three beautiful children, I was feeling sorry for myself and began searching for something more. The answer to my prayers found me. A teenage girl from my neighborhood came to me for advice. Weeks later, she apMaria Bonds proached me, and told me I COMMUNITY was very helpRECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST ful to her. She said, “Miss Maria, you should become a foster mother.” The young lady went on to confess that she herself was a foster child. “What?” I said. “You can’t be; you don’t look like a foster child!” She responded, “That’s because I have a good foster mother.” My young neighbor refused to give up on me. She referred me to her foster mother, who in turn, told me about Lighthouse
FOR MORE INFO Lighthouse Youth Services launched the new Be the Somebody foster parent recruitment campaign in 2012 in response to Hamilton County’s shortage of foster parents. Nearly 40 percent of Hamilton County foster children are sent out of the county to be cared for in a foster home in an unfamiliar community. Lighthouse Youth Services has been providing foster care as part of its continuum of care for abused and neglected children for more than 30 years and is currently the leading provider of foster care in Hamilton County, serving more than 150 children in Lighthouse licensed foster homes. For more information about Lighthouse Foster Care, call 513-487-7135 or visit online at www.BeTheSomebody.org.
Youth Services. The staff at Lighthouse is amazing! They are genuinely friendly, take time to get to know you, welcome you with open arms, and value each and every person involved with foster care. I cannot say enough
wonderful things about them. They taught and prepared me for what I may face as a foster parent, and are still there to support me every step of the way. I have been a foster parent for six years now. I have had 11 foster children in those years. Some more challenging than others, some staying longer than others, but, no matter what, each of them experienced love. It is sad to think that not every child out there gets a hug before crawling into bed. I wish everyone had the opportunity to see the transformation of a child, with just a little compassion, patience and love. I have seen children completely changed in a matter of days. All they needed was for someone to teach them what love is. It is then that they learn to love themselves. And it really does work, if you take the time. Love changes people for the better, and I see it in my home every time a kid comes in. After all, the heart of Lighthouse is love. Maria Bonds is a Lighthouse foster parent. She lives in Finneytown.
Share thoughts about tax code We’ve held off modernizing Kentucky’s tax code for several years now, not wanting to jeopardize the beginning stages of our recovery from the global economic recession. With the recovery taking firm hold, however, the time has arrived to move our tax system into the 21st century. Led by Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson, the Steve 23 members of Beshear the Governor’s Blue Ribbon COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST Commission on COLUMNIST Tax Reform have been meeting for several months to familiarize themselves with the strengths and weaknesses of our tax system, to look at other states and to examine the dozen studies and evaluations of Kentucky taxes that have been performed since 1982. Now it’s your turn to weigh in. Beginning this week, the commission will be holding
meetings around the state to hear what Kentuckians think about our tax code – where it needs to be changed, where it must be improved. Meetings will be in Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Highland Heights (on Northern Kentucky University’s campus) on July 24, Prestonsburg and Lexington. For locations and times, look on the website ltgovernor.ky.gov/taxreform under “public meeting schedule.” If you can’t make it to a meeting, you can still voice your opinion by clicking on “public comments.” Whether you’re a teacher, a small-business owner, a college student, a steelworker or a parttime short-order cook, we want to hear from you. We need to hear from you. I could easily have put the task of modernizing Kentucky’s tax code solely in the hands of economic experts. But this isn’t an academic, esoteric exercise set up to posit theoretical arguments about ideal tax structures. It’s an exercise that recognizes that the power of taxation is a living, breathing, mecha-
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nism with tangible impact on people’s lives – both those who are taxed, and those who use services funded by those taxes. If you earn an income or own property, this will have an impact on you. By listening to our citizens, we hope to understand not only their perceptions of how our tax revenue is raised but also whether they think those taxes are adequate to meet the needs of a state facing dynamic shifts in education, workforce training, early childhood development, aging and health care. Kentucky’s tax system served us well during the recession. But to prepare ourselves to compete in the future, we must – in a thoughtful and nonpartisan way – realign our system with the principles of fairness and a 21st century economy. The best tax structure strikes a balance between tax burden and return. By attending one of these meetings or weighing in on-line, you can help us find that balance. Steve Beshear is governor of Kentucky.
some time helping with homework? Or drying a child’s tears if they wake with a nightmare? Can you laugh together with a child over their silly jokes? Can you help them learn that discipline can be loving and gentle? Maybe you can be a hero. Maybe you have the strength to be a foster parent. We’d love to help you along your journey. We’ll work to support you every step of the way. We are the Everyday Hero Collaborative. We are foster
care agencies in your community. We’ve been waiting for you! Call 211 when you’re ready to learn more about becoming a foster parent. There is a child who needs you. The time is right for you to be a hero. Linda Smets-Ullrich, LISW-S, is the director of Hamilton County Services at St. Aloysius Orphange, 4721 Reading Road. You can reach her at 513-242-7613, ext. 331.
Time to finish regionalizing 911 dispatch In 2010, the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, Vision 2015 and the Northern Kentucky Chamber produced the report “Connecting Communities,” a document outlining a study that recommended government services across our multi-county area that were most ripe for merger or consolidation. The reasons? Our organizations believed that great opportunity exists in our area to achieve cost savings, efficiency and more effective service delivery through Steve effective Stevens merger in a COMMUNITY variety of RECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST government services. Over the past several decades, the report highlighted that Northern Kentucky has built a track record of success of doing so in many areas. Emergency dispatch (911) across Northern Kentucky’s three northernmost counties is conducted by multiple entities. It is believed that without compromising safety, better communication and response time could be achieved at a lower cost to taxpayers through merger. Our three judge-executives of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties dived into this project almost immediately and momentum picked up quickly after studies conducted to determine cost/ benefits of merging and operational changes pointed clearly to achievable options. A region-wide system is most desirable, but before moving forward toward that goal, a smaller step is needed. Merging the three centers currently operating in Covington, Erlanger and Kenton County appears to be the best first step to achieving success toward the goal. Kenton County is the only county in Kentucky that operates three dispatch centers. All three entities have experienced challenges dealing with declining revenue generated through charges on declining numbers of land-based tele-
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phone lines and this leads to large subsidies from governmental budgets. In the case of Covington, the cost of running the 911 dispatch is approximately $2 million and is offset by only $800,000 in revenue, meaning that the city must find another $1.2 million in its budget to pay for it. Kenton County must subsidize its system by $650,000. In early April, the city of Covington announced it would discontinue police and fire dispatch services. Kenton County was viewed as the likely entity to centralize the service and responded through an action of the Fiscal Court to agree to take over the service. We applaud the actions of Covington and Kenton County to take this progressive step. We want to encourage however, that the effort not end there. We look forward to being able to also applaud the city of Erlanger as they become part of the joint system. By creating a single entity for Kenton County, $750,000 in collective savings could be achieved on day one. Steve Stevens is president and CEO of Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
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THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012
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BERTSCH PICKS UP GUITAR, DEBUTS A CD By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com
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igh school teacher Gary Bertsch, of Alexandria, figures he gets a fair share of blame from his students about homework and sometimes life in general, so when it came time title his band’s first album he’s blaming himself. Bertsch and his bandmate Dan Walsh of Fort Thomas will release “Blame Bertsch” a 13song album with a CD release party at Mokka in Newport Friday, July 13. Bertsch, an English teacher at Amelia High School, and Walsh, a musician and teacher of music at schools including St. Catherine of Siena School in Fort Thomas, have been playing music together locally, mostly in cover bands, for more than a decade. “Blame Bertsch” represents the first time they’ve recorded their own original songs, Bertsch said. “We’ve been in cover bands and we’ve been in original bands, and it has always been a rock n’ roll vibe,” Bertsch said. The duo describe their style of music as acoustic and percussive with influences ranging from Americana, rock, folk and alt-country. Bertsch said one of his biggest influences is “The Black Crowes.” Bertsch said he didn’t get serious about creating music until he decided to learn guitar after years of playing drums and performing lead vocals. “I picked up a guitar a couple of years ago and learned some
chords,” he said. More recently, Bertsch said he decided to start writing his own songs. Walsh said when Bertsch started writing the songs kept coming “one right after another” until they had about 16 songs worth recording. “I just added the guitar lines to them as needed,” Walsh said. The subject matter for the songs has to do with making a difference and relates back to teaching since they both deal with students all day, Bertsch said. Most of the songs on the album deal with choices people make, the consequences of those choices and being content with the situation people create for themselves, he said. Bertsch said his brother often jokes with him about how students blame many of their problems on him, and that’s how the title “Blame Bertsch” originated. Bertsch said some of his students have heard his music, and thinks he’s talking about himself when he says “I” in a song, but sometimes he is writing about being a teenager since he’s around them so much. The music on the album has a good mixture of pace and tempo, he said. “There are some slower ballads, and we’ve got some faster foot-stomping songs when I get kicking on the kick drum,” Bertsch said. For information or to hear some of the music of “Bertsch and Walsh” visit the website www.blamebertsch.com.
Gary Bertsch, left, of Alexandria, and Dan Walsh, right, of Fort Thomas, bring their instruments to Bertsch's mother's house in Cold Spring for a rehearsal. The duo will release their first full-length album "Blame Bertsch" with a CD release party at Mokka in Newport Friday, July 13. The band's name is Bertsch & Walsh. Both are teachers. Bertsch is an English teacher at Amelia High School, and Walsh teaches music at Northern Kentucky schools part-time including at St. Catherine of Siena School in Fort Thomas. CHRIS MAYHEW/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
Gary Bertsch, left, of Alexandria, and Dan Walsh, right, of Fort Thomas, of the band "Bertsch and Walsh" in a publicity photo provided by the band. THANKS TO GARY BERTSCH
BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
Fort Thomas friends plan to eat, shop till they drop By Amanda Joering Alley
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Friends Sue Hoffmann and Lois Basham, who have a tradition of a once-a-month shopping and lunch outing, pose for a picture. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
FORT THOMAS — Every month, friends Lois Basham and Sue Hoffmann look forward to their traditional day of lunch and shopping. The women, both 76 and residents of Fort Thomas, have been participating in their monthly outing to various restaurants and stores for a few years, but their friendship began long before then, when their children were in kindergarten at Moyer Elementary School and they helped lead one of the school’s girl scout troops.
Sue said the two always got along and had a lot in common. “Lois is easy going, and I try to be,” said Sue, a retired dressmaker originally from Bellevue. Lois said through the years, the two got busy raising their families, but always kept in touch. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when Sue ran into Lois at St. Luke Hospital, where she was working the information booth after retiring from her 27-year career with the Fort Thomas Schools, that the two began their monthly tradition. “We reunited our our close friendship after my retirement
and now, we love to go shopping and have lunch together,” Lois said. “That old expression ‘shop till you drop’ is our motto.” While they go to a different restaurant each month, the women have their favorite local spots to shop that they frequent often. During their outings, the two talk about current happening in their families and reminisce about the good times they had with their girl scout troop. Both said they have no intention of stopping their tradition anytime soon. “Regardless of aches and pains, we’ll keep going and really shop till we drop,” Lois said.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Dance Classes Belly Dance A-Z with Maali Shaker, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Locomotion on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Beginner dancers follow Maali’s class progression to develop beautiful and fluid exotic belly dance moves. Intermediate and advanced dancers shown layering, spins, turns and arm techniques to improve their dance. $12. 859-261-5770; www.cincinnatibellydance.com/ maalishaker. Newport.
Music - Rock
Sean Kent, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, $15-$17. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
On Stage - Theater You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, 8-10 p.m., Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Third production in Give Back series. Produced as fund-raising effort for Project Linus. $18, $15 students and seniors. Presented by Falcon Theater. Through June 9. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheater.net. Newport. Plaza Suite, 8 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, Nunn Drive, Neil Simon’s comedy about three couples who occupy the same suite at the Plaza Hotel. Dinner beings 1 1/2 hours before show. $30. Presented by Commonwealth Theatre Company. Through June 24. 859-572-5464; theatre.nku.edu/ boxoffice. Highland Heights.
Exercise Classes Summer Yoga Classes, 3:304:30 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, $32 per person per four-week session. Registration required. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
Festivals Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home Summer Festival, 6-11 p.m., Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, 75 Orphanage Road, More than 40 booths, rides, games, Noll Family chicken dinners Saturday and Sunday, music nightly, raffle, silent auction and more. Benefits Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home. Free. 859-331-2040, ext. 8555; www.dcchome.org. Fort Mitchell. June Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Joseph Church - Camp Springs, 6833 Four Mile Road, Includes entertainment, booths, games, raffle, duck races, children’s activities and food. Through June 9. 859-635-2491. Camp Springs.
Music - Blues Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave., $4. 859-581-0100. Newport.
Music - Concerts Mike Wade Quartet, 8 p.m., The Thompson House, 24 E.
Always a Star Karaoke, 8-11 p.m., Raniero’s, 28 Martha Layne Collins Blvd., 859-442-7437; www.ranierospizzeria.com. Cold Spring.
On Stage - Comedy
Local Band, Brew and BBQ, 7-9:30 p.m., BB Riverboats Newport Landing, 101 Riverboat Row, Includes tasting of Christian Moerlein’s premium brands. Member of Christian Moerlein team talks about history of brewery and principles of their beer. Includes buffet featuring barbecue chicken, brisket and pulled pork. Music by local band. $39.95. Presented by BB Riverboats. 859-261-8500; www.bbriverboats.com. Newport. Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, Stonebrook is on the Northern Kentucky Back Roads Wine Trail. Pick up passport at one of five wineries and get it validated at each winery for a gift. Five for $5 on Saturday and Sundays. $2.50 Friday: two free wineglasses with case purchase. Family friendly. 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
Karaoke and Open Mic
Ruckus, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., JerZee’s Pub and Grub, 708 Monmouth St., Free. 859-491-3500; www.jerzeespub.com. Newport.
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and up. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 859-5725033. Fort Thomas.
Third St., $14. 859-261-7469; www.thompsonhousenewport.com. Newport.
Recreation Newport Italianfest Golf Outing, 8 a.m., Hickory Sticks Golf Club, 3812 Painter Road, Price includes golf and cart, gift, festival play money, sandwich, beer and soft drinks. Various prizes. $75. Registration required. Presented by Newport Foundation Inc.. 859-292-3661. Camp Springs.
Saturday, June 9 Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 1-6 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
On Stage - Theater Plaza Suite, 8 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, $30. 859-572-5464; theatre.nku.edu/ boxoffice. Highland Heights.
Thursday, June 14 Exercise Classes
The Behringer-Crawford Museum will present Beer 'n Brass 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Devou Park. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-12. For more information, visit www.bcmuseum.org. Pictured is Gary Johnston conducting the Brass Fellowship, who will be performing. THANKS TO GARY JOHNSYON
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Music - Concerts Patient Zero, 10 p.m. With Farehaven and OMEB Dance Party in Heaven’s Parlour. Doors open 7 p.m., The Thompson House, 24 E. Third St., $10. 859-261-7469. Newport.
Festivals
Music - R&B
June Festival, 4:30 p.m.-midnight, St. Joseph Church - Camp Springs, 859-635-2491. Camp Springs.
Basic Truth, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Reef, 1301 Fourth Ave., Free. 859-261-8801. Dayton.
Literary - Libraries Moon and Sun Watchers: Big Telescopes and Free Tickets, 9 a.m., Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, With Northern Kentucky University’s Astronomy and Planetarium faculty and staff. Learn about Summer Solstice; safely observe the sun, sunspots and flares through telescopes; and receive free tickets to afternoon showings at Haile Digital Planetarium. Free. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 859-781-6166; www.cc-pl.org. Cold Spring.
Literary - Signings Dandi Daley Mackall, 1-2:30 p.m., Blue Marble Books, 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Great Green Room. Author signs “The Silence of Murder,” winner of best mystery of 2011 for young
Music - Rock LoHeat, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Southern Lanes Sports Center, 7634 Alexandria Pike, Free. Presented by Southern Lanes. 859-635-2121. Alexandria.
On Stage - Comedy Sean Kent, 7:30-10 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $15-$17. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
On Stage - Theater You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Monmouth Theatre, $18, $15 students and seniors. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheater.net. Newport. Plaza Suite, 8 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, $30. 859-572-5464; theatre.nku.edu/ boxoffice. Highland Heights.
Recreation 1200 Club Scottish Rite Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Furniture Fair, 3710 Alexandria Pike, First 100 cars receive dash plaques. Top 40 trophy, top motorcycle, best truck. Rain date: June 10. Many silent auction items. Benefits Shriners Children’s Hospital and Scottish Rite Child Care Program. $20 registration. Presented by Covington Kentucky Scottish Rite. 859-8021065. Cold Spring. Open Paintball Games, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Diehard Paintball, 4936 Mary Ingles Highway, Play on a total of four fields, plus target range. All ages and levels during open games and groups according to skill set. Includes field pass, paint, rental equipment and unlimited CO2. Experienced players can bring their own gear and play on the PSP Air Ball field. Rain or shine. $39 per player. 859-781-7486; www.diehardpaintball.com. Campbell County.
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Better Bodies for Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk/Stroll, 7:30 a.m. Check-in begins 6 a.m., Drawbridge Inn Hotel, 2477 Royal Drive, In partnership with campuses of Better Bodies Fitness and Silver Lake Fitness Centers. Benefits I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation. $10-$30. Registration required. Presented by I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation. 859-743-3044; www.ihavewing-
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SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 1-6 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
On Stage - Comedy Sean Kent, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $15-$17. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
On Stage - Theater Plaza Suite, 6:30 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, $30. 859572-5464; theatre.nku.edu/ boxoffice. Highland Heights.
Pets Pits Rock Northern Kentucky Fun Walk, 4:15-5 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., 5895 Centennial Circle, Open to responsible pit bull owners willing to walk their well-behaved pit bulls together in public parks to show positive side of the breed. Free. Presented by Pawzitive Petz Rescue. Through Oct. 28. 859-746-1661. Florence.
Shopping Folksiders Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Road, Booths scattered throughout town featuring homemade and handcrafted items of pottery, jewelry, fine art, paper items and delectable fare along with music and antiques. Free. Presented by Folksiders. 859-5869049; www.folksiders.com. Rabbit Hash.
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sponse Team Volunteer Training, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sunrock Farm, 103 Gibson Lane, Hands-on training with live animals. Class limited to 25 people. Ages 18 and up. $10. Reservations required. Presented by Tri State County Animal Response Team. 513-702-8373; www.tristatecart.com. Wilder.
Yoga, 6 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Basic/ beginner yoga practice offers holistic approach to maintaining healthy weight with increased flexibility, more stamina and lean muscle. Bring mat. All levels. Family friendly. $25 per month. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-334-2117. Union.
Health / Wellness CardioVascular Mobile Health Unit, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Elizabeth Edgewood, 1 Medical Village Drive, Stroke and cardiovascular screenings. $75 for all three main screenings. Presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. 859301-9355. Edgewood.
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Bookaholics Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Blue Marble Books, 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Teachers, librarians, writers and Blue Marble staff gather once a month to share and discuss books they’ve read. Family friendly. Free. 859-781-0602. Fort Thomas.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., Olde Fort Thomas Pub, 1041 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Free. 859-441-1927. Fort Thomas. Karaoke Contest, 7-11 p.m., Guys ’n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, $500 prize money to winner of contest. Free. 859-441-4888; www.guysndollsky.com. Cold Spring.
Music - Bluegrass Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers, 6:30-10 p.m., Claryville Knights of Columbus, 11186 S. Licking Pike, Bring covered dish. Eat at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. $5. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Music Association. 859-635-9450; www.nkbma.com. Alexandria.
On Stage - Theater Plaza Suite, 8 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, $30. 859-572-5464; theatre.nku.edu/ boxoffice. Highland Heights.
Wednesday, June 13 Business Meetings Campbell County Rotary Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Highland Country Club, 931 Alexandria Pike, Weekly meetings include presentations for local organizations and discussions on how to provide service to those in Campbell County and beyond. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Campbell County Rotary Club. Through Dec. 26. 859-635-5088. Fort Thomas.
Education Couponing 101, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fort Thomas-Carrico Branch Library, 1000 Highland Ave., Nathan Engels of TLC’s Extreme Couponing holds class on coupon basics, shopping tricks and advanced techniques. Ages 18
Music - Cabaret Don Fangman, 6:30-9 p.m., Knotty Pine On The Bayou, 6302 Licking Pike, Don Fangman sings Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, Michael Buble and Andrea Bocelli. Free. 859-781-2200. Cold Spring.
Music - Concerts Live at the Levee, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Ark Band., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Riverwalk Plaza. Summer concert series. May 17-July 19 events benefit The WAVE Foundation. Free. 859-815-1389; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport. Carnegie in Concert, 7:30 p.m. Viva la Divas! Starring Nancy James, Patricia Linhart and Kathy Wade., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Chamber music series. $94 six concerts, $51 three concerts of choice, $19; $16 Carnegie, WVXU Perks, Enjoy the Arts Members and students. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
Music - World Alpen Echos, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St., 859-491-7200; www.hofbrauhausnewport.com. Newport.
Health / Wellness Look Good, Feel Better, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Edgewood, 1 Medical Village Drive, Beauty techniques taught to women undergoing cancer treatments. Free. Registration required. Presented by American Cancer Society Northern Kentucky. 800-227-2345; www.cancer.org. Edgewood.
Music - Rock Crossfade, 7:25 p.m. With Weaving the Fate, Dazzy Vanse, Livid, Tower Or Silence. Doors open 7 p.m., The Thompson House, 24 E. Third St., $12. 859-261-7469. Newport.
Tuesday, June 12 Benefits Charity Golf Outing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Boone Links Golf Course, 19 Clubhouse Dr., Continental breakfast, lunch and awards dinner, contests, green fess, cart and drinks. With Lewis Johnson, NBC Sports. Benefits BAWAC, Inc. Community Rehabilitation Center. $95; $90 advance. Registration required. Presented by BAWAC, Inc.. 859-371-4410; www.bawac.org. Florence.
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Dress greens with hot dressing onion. Cook a couple minutes. Add everything else. Bring to a boil and turn off heat. Taste and adjust flavors. I usually add a bit more vinegar, etc.
It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago the baby chicks were too cute, fuzzy little balls of fluff hopping around the yard. Well, now they’re in what I call the Rita “teenage” Heikenfeld stage. They’re RITA’S KITCHEN pecking at the herbs in my herb garden and enjoyed a salad dinner by decimating the leaf lettuce planted in a colander. Yesterday, they dug through the snapdragons in my antique copper wash kettle and made a fine mid-day snack of them. So I told my husband, Frank, it’s time to put them in the “chicken condo” with the rest of the birds. That is, if we can catch them.
So many of you asked to clarify the ingredients and method, so here is the recipe again, with detailed instructions. 1 box butter pecan cake mix (18.25 oz. size) 3 eggs, large 1 stick butter, melted 1 cup water 2 14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk* ½ of an 8 oz. bag Heath candy bits, regular or chocolate
If you have the recipe or a similar one, please share. Greyhound Tavern’s house dressing. For Susan B, who wants to make it at home. I checked and the restaurant’s recipe is proprietary. Jeckel’s baked brie in tomato aspic. For Carole S., who enjoyed this and a margarita with a friend “after a rough work day.” The restaurant is closed and Susan wonders if the owners opened others. Honeymoon pie. For Pam. “My mother used to make it for my brother and unfortunately she passed away without any of us getting the recipe. As I remember, it had a graRita’s recipe for hot bacon dressing is a great way to dress spring greens. THANKS TO RITA
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until cake is done. Poke holes all over and while cake is still warm, pour one can milk over cake. Pour Heath candy over that. Pour other can of milk over candy. Let sit 20 minutes. Store in refrigerator. *Note: Some readers
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Community Recorder The Boone County High School and Conner High School classes of 1971 and 1972 will reunite 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Turfway Park in Florence, in the fifth-floor Racing Club. Cost is $27 per person with early RSVP before July 1. Cost is $30 per person between July 1 and Sept. 1. There will be no door sales. For more information, go to bchs.rebels72@yahoo.com or j_a_wolfe@yahoo.com or call Winnie Jewell Walston 859-5862998.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Nicholas M. Glossner, son of Terrie Glossner of Melbourne, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Glossner completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 2001 graduate of Bishop Brossart High School.
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Hot bacon dressing One of my favorite dressings to dress spring greens. I like adding crumbled fried bacon, feta cheese and hard boiled egg to the salad, as well as any veggies I have on hand. This is good on cabbage, too.
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Marine Corps Pfc. Sean C. O’Hair, son of Sean O’Hair of California, graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School in Camp Lejeune, N. C. The five-week course included instruction in the fundamentals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for building and repairing bridges, roads and field fortifications. O’Hair, who joined the Marine Corps in August 2011, also received training on demolition concepts, land mine warfare and camouflage techniques.
Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.
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Use credit card for major purchases Many people don’t give it a second thought when they charge something to their credit card, but the protection it gives you can be invaluable if something goes wrong with your purchase. That’s what Ottis Wilson of Lebanon learned after he bought new windows for his house back in February. Wilson said he noticed things weren’t going well from the beginning. “They started at the back of the house and they came around to the front and when they got to one where I could see them, I could see they weren’t putting in any insulation,” Wilson said. He contacted the company that sold him the windows, Air-Tite in West Chester. Wilson said, “They sent a technician out, a field technician. He opened up one of the windows and he said, ‘This is disgusting.’” Air-Tite then sent out workers who put in insulation, but Wilson said it still wasn’t done correctly. He also said the windows weren’t installed securely. Air-Tite
had arranged financing for the project with Wells Fargo Bank’s Home Howard Project’s Ain Visa card. HEY HOWARD! Wilson said, “I called Wells Fargo and advised them the job wasn’t done right.” Despite Wilson’s complaint, Air-Tite was paid anyway and then it suddenly went out of business without fixing the windows. However, his complaint did prompt Wells Fargo to open an investigation and Wilson was advised to get a repair estimate and send it to the bank. But, he said, “No one wants to come back out and do someone else’s work.” Wilson keeps getting credit card statements and said he’s concerned it could hurt his credit rating because he’s refused to pay. Fortunately, Wilson’s credit card agreement said he may not have to pay the remaining amount due. That’s be-
cause Air-Tite Windows arranged the financing, the charge was put on the bank’s Visa card and there’s still an amount owed – in this case that’s everything – $4,200. Wilson has all these rights because he disputed the charge with the bank within 60 days of charging the windows. That 60-day time limit is crucial to remember whenever you charge anything to a credit card and it can come in quite handy if there’s a problem. For instance, some consumers recently paid for a tanning salon package and after the salon went out of business they were able to get their money back – not from the salon but from their credit card company. When buying major items I always recommend you pay with a credit card because if something goes wrong you have up to 60 days to dispute the charge. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Yearlings hosts outing Community Recorder The Yearlings present their sixth annual Stallions Golf Outing on Saturday, June 30, at A.J. Jolly Golf Course in Alexandria. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Lunch and registration begin at 11:30 a.m. The golf course is 18 miles south of the river on U.S. 27. Call 635-2106 for more directions. The cost is $80 per golfer or $320 for a foursome. Register and prepay before June 13 to be entered
for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. Golfers will enjoy lunch at registration, an 18-hole scramble format, beer, snacks, gifts, games and prizes. The Yearlings is a volunteer organization comprised of communityminded women committed to raising the maximum for charity at minimum administrative costs. The 2012 Yearlings charity recipients are The Yearlings Scholarship funds and 2012 selected charities.
In addition to sponsorships, this event raises money for charity recipients and scholarships through individual admission tickets, silent auction, raffles and other donations. For contact information, call Barbara Moran Johnson at 513-315-1662 or email babamoran@insightbb.com. You may also contact The Yearlings Inc., P.O. Box 17903, Lakeside Park, KY 41017 or visit www.theyearlings.org.
Legacy awards finalists Community Recorder Legacy has named the finalists for the 2012 Next Generation Leader Awards. One winner from each of the 10 categories will be announced at the awards dinner 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Madison Event Center in Covington. The following individuals were named finalists: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Tracey Lynn Conrad Young Philanthropist Society of Cincinnati; Mary Dimitrijeska - Newport on the Levee; Kelly Ann Nelson Young Professionals’ Choral Collective (YPCC)/Cincinnati Boychoir Business & Financial Services Steve Horn - Christopher Financial Group; Nick Reilly - Horan Capital Advisors; Brian Todd - Clark, Schaefer, Hackett
Communication, Marketing & Sales Tess Burns - Gateway Community and Technical College; Gina Holt - Kenton County Public Library; Jamie Holtzapfel - Sanitation District No. 1 Community & Social Services Sarah Thompson Allan Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington; Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer - The Mayerson Foundation; Telly McGaha - Redwood Design & Construction Julie Cromwell - THP Limited Inc.; Albert Fedders - ML Barnard Inc.; Jamie Gerdsen - Apollo Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Education Katie Herschede Northern Kentucky University; Jessica Rouse - Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District; Stephanie Tewes - Covington Latin School Government & Public
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Hitting the grill for summer meals The temperatures are rising and the days are longer and folks are spending more time outdoors. Grills are being cleaned and prepared for the upcoming holidays and months. Cooking outdoors can be fun and an energy saver, too. By not heating up the indoor cooking appliances, you can keep the house cooler. Consider expanding your grilling choices this summer by trying something new or different. Grills can be used for more than just the standard burgers, chicken, and kabobs. Try your hand at pizza. Prepare and shape your favorite pizza dough. Put the dough on a hot grill. Parbake both sides of the crust. Remove the crust, put on your favorite toppings, and return the pizza to the grill. Cover the grill to allow the toppings to heat through. Use caution to not overbake either the crust or the finished product. Grill some fruit. Grill-
ing brings out some added sweetness to some of your favorite fruits. Peaches, pineapple, Diane plums, and Mason nectarines EXTENSION all do well NOTES on a grill. Use the grilled fruits with a dollop of frozen yogurt as a special finish to any meal. Grilled pound cake. Toast slices of your favorite cake on the grill. Top it with your favorite fruits. Packet meals. Many full meals can be wrapped in an aluminum foil packet and grilled. You’ll get all of your food groups with minimal hassle and mess. Save time and mess by making the packets at home and keeping them on ice before cooking. You can usually eat straight from the packet, too! Anytime you grill food safety should be a top
concern. Remember to use separate containers for raw and cooked foods. Do not place the cooked foods back on the plate used to hold it prior to cooking. Keep foods cold until ready to grill. Have a place to wash your hands and encourage all guests to wash theirs too. Eat in a timely manner. Do not allow foods to sit in the warm outdoors for too long of a period of time. Perishable food should never sit out for more than two hours. And, if the temperature is above 90 degrees F perishable foods should not sit out more than one hour. Discard any foods that have sat our too long. Nobody wants to be remembered for making others sick or sending them to the hospital with a foodborne illness. Diane Mason is county extension agent for family and consumer sciences at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service.
Safeguard your summer swim Community Recorder As the summer swim season kicks off, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is reminding residents about healthy swimming practices, which can help prevent illnesses like Shigella and Cryptosporidiosis. “In 2011, we experienced outbreaks of both illnesses,” said Dr. Lynne M. Saddler, district director of health. “Last year, more than 200 people became ill and we had to institute a temporary restriction on children in diapers swimming in public pools. Both are scenarios that we’d like to avoid this summer – but we need help to do so.” The best way to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses is for anyone who has been ill with diarrhea to stay out of the water for two weeks after starting to feel better. Other tips include: Don’t swallow the pool or water playground water. Practice good hygiene. Shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Take children on bathroom breaks or change diapers often. Change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside.
Wash your child thoroughly (especially the rear end) with soap and water before swimming. “Pool operators are also being reminded about recreational water illness prevention,” said Saddler. “Though the Shigella bacteria is killed by properly chlorinated pool water within minutes, the Crypto parasite can survive. Thus, it’s important for pools to keep out those who have been ill with diarrhea. Poolside surfaces such as chairs and tables can also be contaminated, so they should be regularly disinfected.” Shigella, bacteria that infects the bowels, causes an illness called Shigellosis with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting. Between April and September 2011, 147 cases of Shigella were confirmed in Northern Kentucky. Crypto, a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites, sickened 130 Northern Kentucky residents between May and October 2011, with additional cases occurring in Southwest Ohio. Symptoms of Crypto include watery diarrhea, stomach
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Community Services of Northern Kentucky hosted an open house for the community to see the newly renovated building, made possible by a $150,000 grant from Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky. Renovations ranged from updated interior, flooring and patient furniture to updated outdoor signage. Community Services includes Adult Day Care of Northern Kentucky and Speech and Hearing of Northern Kentucky. Pictured are clients and staff of Adult Day Care of Northern Kentucky in the newly renovated program room. THANKS TO GAIL MYERS
Binder recycling is launched Community Recorder Staples Inc. is making it easy for customers in Northern Kentucky to shop and save on binders. Staples announced a retail program with TerraCycle Inc. that creates an
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day the binder is recycled. In Northern Kentucky, Staples stores are located at Crossroads Boulevard in Cold Spring, Buttermilk Crossing in Cresent Springs and Mall Road in Florence.
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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center will present Viva La Divas 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14. The event features three of Greater Cincin-
nati’s most cherished “divas,” Nancy James, Patricia Linhart and Kathy Wade, sharing the stage for the first time. They will perform jazz, standards and musical theater favorites. Cost is $19, $16 for Car-
negie members, WVXU Perks, Enjoy the Arts members and students. Tickets are available at The Carnegie Box Office, noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, online at www.thecarnegie.com or by phone at 859-957-1940.
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BUSINESS UPDATE Dively joins Community Services
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Dr. Jennifer Dively, AuD, has joined Community Services of Northern Kentucky. She is a 2011 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and completed her internship at Community Services, formerly Cardinal Hill. Dively has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. To celebrate the addition to the staff, Community Services will offer free health screenings for all ages June 20. Appointment required. Call 859-525-1128.
Grant Gilkerson of Fort Thomas has joined dunnhumbyUSA as associate director of communications and media. Gilkerson will be responsible for evaluating the performance of targeted communications to deliver actionable insights for future campaign planning. Prior to joining dunnhumbyUSA, he spent five years at Convergys, most recently serving as director of decision sciences. He earned a B.A. in economics and political science and a master of science in economics from the University of Kentucky.
Crisis Center celebrates award Community Recorder Mutual of America Foundation sponsored a Community Partnership Award Luncheon to recognize individuals and organizations that have played a key role in the success of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.) program coordinated by Women’s Crisis Center of Northern Kentucky. Each year, from hundreds of submissions nationwide, 10 applicants are selected for this award. There is one national recip-
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ient, two honorable mentions and seven merit finalists. The crisis center’s SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program has been named one of the merit dinalists and was recognized at the luncheon. When federal law was enacted in 2005 requiring states to provide Sexual Assault Forensic-Medical Examinations (SAFE exams), Kentucky was one of a few states to also legislate credentialing nurses as part of the SANE program. This program provides guidelines for the delivery of care and evidence collection for victims of sexual assault or abuse. Women’s Crisis Center in Hebron is part of a unique alliance that ensures victims receive the best care possible. “Our center is called immediately when an assault or abuse is reported,” said Laura Kinney, director of rural services. “We provide a trained advocate to stay with the victim, and work alongside the SANE and law enforcement to expedite treatment and the collection of crucial, time sensitive evidence.” Marsha Croxton, executive director of Women’s Crisis Center, said, “We were so pleased to host this luncheon and join Mutual of America Foundation in honoring all of the individuals and organizations for their excellent partnership that makes the SANE program as effective as it is.” Mutual America Foundation recognized the community partnership between Women’s Crisis Cen-
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who, through their own efforts, have gone above and beyond and have worked behind the scenes for the implementation and success of the S.A.N.E. Program. 100 guests were in attendance to celebrate this joyous occasion at the Metropolitan Club. In addition to individuals from the above groups and members of fellow social service agencies, guests included local legislators, state officials, judges, and agency benefactors.
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POLICE REPORTS BELLEVUE Arrests/citations Jaime Griffin, 37, 214 Foote Ave., warrant at 179 Fairfield Ave., May 23. Donna Wooding, 47, 400 Grandview Ave., DUI at 448 Foote Ave., May 23. James Wise, 47, 111 Washington St., DUI at Lafayette, May 24. Sarah Danielle Riddell, 21, 2435 Alexandria Pike, second-degree disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance at 357 Foote Ave., May 27.
COLD SPRING Arrests/citations Tykhan Shijehan Branson, 33, 17554 Freeland St., seconddegree criminal possession of a forged instrument, receiving stolen property at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 10. Dustin M. Glahn, 21, 305 Carlisle Ave. Box 51, theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting at 395 Crossroads Blvd., May 2. Karen S. Sparks, 41, 305 Carlisle Ave. Box 51, theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting falsely reporting an incident at 395 Crossroads Blvd., May 2. Leah M. Hornsby, 24, 1298 Poplar Ridge Road, warrant at U.S. 27 and AA Highway, May 3. Brian H. Kimberly, 37, 843 Bradbury Road, failure to wear seat belts, warrant at Crossroads Boulevard, May 9. Sean M. Jarman, 27, 165 Mount Holly, failure to wear seat belts, warrant at Crossroads Boulevard, May 9. Barbara L. Towner, 40, 9753 Condor Road, failure to wear seat belts, warrant at Crossroads Boulevard, May 9. Nicole M. Cooper, 32, 843 Bradbury Road, failure to wear seat belts, warrant at Crossroads Boulevard, May 9.
Adam Kahlil Sanford, 23, 18216 Middlebelt Road 101, seconddegree criminal possession of a forged instrument, receiving stolen property at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 10. John Thomas Cotton, 22, 30512 Sandhurst Drive Apt. 101, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, receiving stolen property at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 10. Precious Paris Smith, 21, 18401 Norwood St., second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, receiving stolen property at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 10. Michelle L. Finn, 44, 4491 Eastwood Drive Apt. 16115, receiving stolen property, warrant, theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 14. Heaven L. Finn, 19, 4491 Eastwood Drive Apt. 16115, receiving stolen property at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 14. David Finn, 49, 4491 Eastwood Drive Apt. 16115, warrant at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 14.
ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. Report of camera and other items taken from unlocked vehicles in driveway at 22 Cedar Point, May 19. Report of face plate for radio taken from vehicle at 425 Springmill Drive, May 30. Report of digital camera taken from vehicle left unlocked at 5 Founders Court, May 30. Report of golf clubs and fishing equipment taken from vehicle at 703 Valleyside Drive, May 30. Theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting Report of clothes taken without paying at 395 Crossroads Blvd., May 7. Report of clothes taken without paying at 5400 Alexandria Pike, May 7. Third-degree burglary Report of jewelry, tools and other items taken from residence at 756 Pooles Creek Road, May 29.
Incidents/investigations Leaving scene of accident failure to render aid or assistance Report of silver BMW left scene of accident at U.S. 27 and Matinee Boulevard at Alexandria Pike, May 15. Recovery of stolen property Report of vehicle parked in front of residence for six weeks was reported stolen from Highland Heights at 17 Sturbridge Drive, May 16. Second-degree criminal mischief Report of parked vehicle damaged at 3710 Alexandria Pike, May 19. Theft by unlawful taking Report of jewelry taken from residence at 295 Salmon Pass, May 3.
FORT THOMAS Arrests/citations Fred Byers III, 31, 400 West Ninth St. Apt. 406, warrant at Moock Road at U.S. 27, May 24. Shauntez Pettus, 20, 2768 La Fuielle, first-degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest at North Grand Ave., May 24. Hollie Williams, 22, 820 Kimberly Drive, warrant at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, May 24. Lora Murphy, 39, 407 North Fort Thomas Ave., warrant at 407 North Fort Thomas Ave., May 23. Martha Johnson, 19, 812 West Shelby St. Apt. 4, warrant at Pavilion Parkway, May 22.
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Incidents/investigations Theft by unlawful taking At 100 Alexandria Pike, May 25. At 28 Alexandria Pike, May 26. Theft of a controlled substance At 40 Hollywood's Drive No. 4, May 23. Third-degree criminal mischief At Mayfield Ave., May 25.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS Arrests/citations Richard Pope, 51, 2529 Homestead Place No. 2, warrants at I-275, May 27. Kelly Tepe, 29, 2110 Salvador St. No. 2, warrant, giving officer false name or address at I-275 west, May 27. Seara West, 20, 4470 Fehr Drive, alcohol intoxication in a public place, second-degree disorderly conduct at 1925 Alexandria Pike, May 27. Hilary Harmeling, 21, 5983 Boulder View, possession of marijuana at 2810 Alexandria Pike, May 27. Scotch Lee Polick, 32, 909 Roberts St., warrant at 199 Martha Layne Collins, May 26. Nicholas Delape, 21, 210 Pike No. 2, warrant at I-275 at I-471, May 25. Nicholas Colston, 20, 514 Rentz Place, possession of marijuana at I-275 at I-471, May 25. Matthew Bengal, 28, 1307 Morten St., DUI at I-275 east, May 24.
NKU, Bolling honored by health dept. Community Recorder The Northern Kentucky University Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved and pediatrician Dr. Christopher Bolling have received the 2012 Award of Excellence in Public Health from the Northern Kentucky Health Department. The NKU Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved aims to improve the health of the at-risk populations in the region. The center received its award May 14. Bolling, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates, with offices in Crestview Hills, Florence and Cold Spring, is a
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DEATHS Gerald Bentz Gerald William Bentz II, 62, of Southgate, died May 22, 2012, at his residence. He had retired from the Navy and enjoyed golf. Survivors include his father, Gerald William Bentz Sr. of Blue Ash; mother, Ellen Bentz of Blue Ash; daughters, Holly Bentz of Fort Thomas, Ivy Bentz of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Gary Bentz of Loveland; sisters, Judy Hirsch of Loveland and Gail James of Blue Ash; and four grandchildren. Memorials: VA Medical Center Substance Dependence Program, 3200 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220.
Alec Earls Alec Daniel Earls of Melbourne died May May 24, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Survivors include his parents, Aaron Earls and Julie Jacks; brothers, Austin Herdman and Ayden Earls; grandparents, Doug and Donna Futscher and Doug and Tammy Earls; great-
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Zooma Greene Zooma Greene, 86, of Highland Heights, died May 24, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She attended the Full Gospel House of Praise and was a member of Rock of Ages. Her brothers, Forest Williams, Hayes Williams, Pamer Williams and Milo Williams and a grandchild died previously. Survivors include her husband, Bill Greene; daughters, Louetta Huff and Donna Helton; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. Burial was at Highland Cemetery.
Kenny Keyes Kenny L. Keyes, 36, of Southgate, died May 27, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a pipe fitter and welder with Pipefitters Union Local No. 392 in Cincinnati. His brother, James Keyes, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Jacob Geisen of Highland Height, Nathaniel, Christian and Elijah Keyes, all of Norwood; parents, James and Kathleen Keyes of Southgate; sister, Julie Marie Estes of Cleves; and ex-wife Valerie Keyes of Norwood. Burial was in Evergreen
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Kevin Knox Kevin Knox, 52, of Fort Thomas, died May 22, 2012, at his residence. He enjoyed the outdoors and photographing nature. His father, Ken Knox, died previously. Survivors include his mother, Margie Knox of Fort Thomas; sisters, Kim Knox of Newport and Krista Moore of Cold Spring; and brothers, Keith Knox of Elsmere and Kerry Knox of West Kingsbury, N.J.
Ricky Mulwee Ricky Rae Mulwee, 46, of Cynthiana, Ky., died May 28, 2012. He enjoyed working on cars, was a mechanic at Bill’s Automotive in Hebron and was proud of the Nova he built from scratch. His father, Ballard Junior Mulwee, died previously. Survivors include his mother, Verla Mae Whitaker of Berry, Ky.; children, Justin Thomas Hill, Jonathan Hunter Powers and Darren Phillip Curzio, all of Cynthiana, Kenneth Rae Powers of Fort Benning, Ga., Christopher Lee Powers of Milan, Ga., and Lily Ann Mulwee of Silver Grove; sister, Debbie Stephens of Berry; fiancée, Angie Curzio of Berry; and one grandchild. Interment was in the Pythian Grove Cemetery in Berry. Memorials: Berry United Methodist Church.
Tracy Siemer Tracy Lynn “Superwoman T-Si” Bartlett Siemer, 45, of Wilder, died May 24, 2012, at her childhood home in Woodlawn. She was an interior designer. Survivors include her sons, Chaz and Austin; parents, Janie and Jim Bartlett; and sisters, Jackie Waters and Joy Huber. Burial was at St. Stephens Cemetery in Fort Thomas. Memorials: Tracy Siemer Benefit Fund at any Fifth-Third Bank location or 33 High St., Highland Heights, KY 41076.
Scottish Rite rallies cars for charity
The Covington Scottish Rite will have a third annual 1200 Club Car Show at Furniture Fair, 3710 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring at noon Saturday, June 9. Sunday, June 10 will be the rain date. The 1200 Club is the fundraising wing of the Scottish Rite, and proceeds from the car show will benefit Cincinnati Shriners Burns Hospital for Children and Scottish Rite “Rite Care” Program for Children. The first 100 cars registered will receive dash plaques. Honors will include a best of show, club participation award, best motorcycle plus a top 40. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and a 4400 tire voucher raffle. Registration in advance is $15, and day of show registration is $20. Mail your name, contact information, the year, make and model of the care and an club affiliation with a check payable to: 1200 Club Car Show, 2029 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076. For information call Vicki at 859-802-1065 or email Jeff@budsjmservice.com.
Fort Thomas playwright’s work to be featured at Cincinnati Fringe Festival
“Love Knots,” a collection of new short plays by Fort Thomas playwright Phil Paradis, will premiere at the upcoming
Cincinnati Fringe Festival June 7 and 8 at the Emery Theatre, 112 Walnut St., Cincinnati. The plays, which include two dramas and three comedies, examine the various forms of love, including romantic, neighborly and familial, and feature unexpected twists that offer humorous and poignant insights. The festival runs through June 9, with tickets costing $12. For more information or to buy tickets visit www.cincyfringe.com or call 513-300-5669.
Tree commission brings in expert to protect trees from Emerald Ash Borer
An Emerald Ash Borer infestation has been confirmed in Fort Thomas. To combat the infestation and protect the city’s ash trees, city officials have contracted Gregory Forrest Lester, Inc. to apply treatments of TREEage, which provides control of Emerald Ash Borer infestation for at least two years. While the city is only covering the cost of public ash trees, the company is offering Fort Thomas residents a discounted rate on the insecticide application for ash trees on private property. For more information about the infestation, call Jay Treft at 572-1203. To get information about this service, call 513351-6100 and indicate that you are a Fort Thomas ash tree owner.
Alexandria author signs book at florist
Local author Marian Stover will sign copies of her self-published book “Orphans with Parents” at the Country Heart Florist, 15 Pete Neiser Drive, Alexandria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Stover, a resident of Alexandria for the last 47
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NKU earns national recognition for ongoing green efforts
Northern Kentucky University is one of 322 colleges and universities in the U.S. recognized by “The Princeton Review” and the U.S. Green Building Council as the greenest higher education institutions in America and Canada. NKU was Kentucky’s first public institution to be part of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, an organization that helps campuses implement sustainable practices in hopes of climate neutrality. In addition, NKU has expanded its recycling program and invested in other environmentally conscious programs and practices. The complete guide is at http://www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide.
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