Community
November 4, 2010
Alexandria Recorder
B9
DEATHS From B8
Nannie L. Vaughan
Nannie L. Vaughan, 68, of Newport, died Oct. 25, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Apostolic Church of Cincinnati and the Grand Towers Breakfast Club. Survivors include daughters, Sue Pollitt, Joyce Santos and Cindy Williams Robinson, all of Bellevue; sons, Jack Groves of Independence, Richard Groves of Dayton and Donnie Welch of Houston, Texas; sister, Anna Stidham of Newport; brothers, Henry Caudill of Day-
ton and William Caudill of Radcliff; 22 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.
Marilyn L. Wischer
Marilyn L. Wischer, 82, of Wilder, died Oct. 24, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Walter Wischer, died in 2008. Survivors include sons, John Wischer and Tom Wischer; daugh-
ters, Ann Fay and Mary Wehmeyer; sister, Pat Kremer; brother, Charles Ruschman; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: St. John The Baptist Church, 1307 Johns Hill Road, Wilder, KY 41076 or Bishop Brossart Annual Appeal, Grove and N. Jefferson Sts., Alexandria, KY 41001.
Mary R. Zimmerman
Mary R. Zimmerman, 92, of Cold Spring, died Oct. 26, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and a
member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Thomas, and Licking Valley Quilters. Her husband, Clifford Benjamin Zimmerman, and son Tom Zimmerman, died previously. Survivors include son, Richard Zimmerman of Cincinnati; daughter, Mary Ann Grabow of Covington; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Interment of ashes was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: National Alopecia Areata Foundation, 14 Mitchell Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94903 or online at www.naaf.org.
KSP offers tips to avoid deer collisions
Turning 10
Maddy Halpin of Alexandria turns double digits.
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With autumn’s arrival and deer hunting season pending, motorists will see increased movement of wildlife throughout the commonwealth. As a result, motorists are more likely to encounter deer on or near roadways and should be alert to avoid collisions. Lt. David Jude, KSP spokesman, said motorists need to take extra precautions when driving in the fall. “It is extremely important to recognize this everpresent risk, especially at this time of year when nearly 50 percent of all collisions
with deer occur,” Jude said. “Last year, we had 2,989 deer-related collisions in Kentucky with one of those being a fatal collision,” Jude said. Vehicle crashes involving deer on roads kill nearly 100 people nationwide each year and cost millions of dollars in insurance claims, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The average deer/automobile collision results in approximately $2,000 per claim for repairs and injuries. Jude offered the following tips for drivers: • Be extra cautious in the
early morning and evening hours. Deer are most active during these low-light periods when humans see worst and reaction time is slow. • Stay alert when driving through a known deercrossing zone. If you see one deer, look for more. They often travel in herds. • Drive at a moderate speed, especially on roads bordering woodlands, parklands, golf courses and streams. However, remember that many deer crashes occur on busy highways near cities. • Use high beam headlights if there is no oncom-
ing traffic. High beams will reflect in the eyes of deer on or near the roadway, providing increased driver reaction time. • Always wear your safety belt. Historically, most people injured or killed in deer/auto collisions were not properly restrained. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.