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HEBRON – The world’s largest logistics company has one of its main operations in our backyard, yet DHL keeps a fairly low profile in Greater Cincinnati. Most of the international shipping giant’s work at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron is done while the region sleeps. It’s not exactly glamorous work, loading boxes on and off cargo planes. But DHL’s North American hub is typically abuzz with more than 1,000 workers during the wee hours each day, and the strenuous work lifting and sorting heavy packages can eventually pay off big – even if you don’t intend it to. Just ask 49-year-old Joanie Arias, who in 2003 left her fulltime job as an IT executive and soon after went to work as a part-time package handler. Some half-dozen promotions and 11 years later, Arias was promoted to top executive of the fast-growing CVG operation, one of three global cargo hubs for Germany-based Deutsche Post DHL. She is full of energy and loves her job in the ubercompetitive logistics in-

dustry. Arias, who was promoted to the vice president role in March 2014, is among a handful of women executives in the maledominated cargo-shipping industry. The Independence resident recently talked about that and her rise to lead the 2,400employee hub in a wide-ranging interview with The Enquirer. Why did you come to work at DHL? I wanted to stay home with my kids while they were young. (Arias, a single mother when she went to work for DHL, has four children ranging in age from 13 to 33.) I still needed to financially help support the family, so I couldn’t just not work. I applied as a part-time package handler. I worked Monday through Thursday, 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. It was perfect. I could still get some sleep and still spend the days with my kids. Did I come in here to make a career out of it? No. I didn’t want to lose the opportunity to influence my kids at a young age. That was really my motivator. And here you are 12 years later running the whole operation. How did that happen? We were growing and opened See MOM, Page 2A

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All veterans welcome to Veterans Day observance Melissa Stewart mstewart@communitypress.com

FORT MITCHELL – Veterans need to know that they will never be forgotten, according to Kathleen Romero. So the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum and the city of Fort Wright is sponsoring, for the ninth year, the Northern Kentucky Veterans Day Observance 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

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“This is an important event because it is an excellent way to bring the community together and give our veterans the thank you they so well deserve and let them know they are not forgotten,” event organizer Romero said. This event will honor all veterans, but has a special emphasis on those who choose to further serve by becoming first responders including firefighters, police officers or emergency medical technicians. “Veterans who are first responders continue to serve their

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community after their tour of duty. We thought it would be a good idea to focus on them and thank them in a special event, letting them know how much we appreciate them,” Romero said. “People need to honor veterans. I think everyone should go out of their way to not only attend a ceremony, but to go up to a veteran and thank them for their service.” U.S. Army veteran and Alexandria Fire Chief Jeff Pohlman is the featured speaker. Pohlman is also president of the Kentucky Firefighters Association. He

said it is a great honor to speak at this “wonderful” event. “I will start off talking about veterans in general and why I am proud to be a veteran,” he said. “I will transition to veterans who are now a part of emergency services and how the fire service and military service are alike in some ways.” Pohlman started his firefighting career in 1972 with the Bromley Volunteer Fire Department at age 14. In 1976, Pohlman enlisted in the U.S. Army and after training served as a medical specialist

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with the 197th Support Battalion, 197th Infantry Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia, until his honorable discharge in 1979. While in the service, Pohlman attained the rank of Specialist 4 and received soldier of the month awards for both the battalion and brigade. After his military service, he returned to the Bromley Fire Department until 1985 when he was employed by the Newport Fire Department. In 2003, he became fire chief of the AlexanSee VETS, Page 2A

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dria Fire District where he is still employed. “In the 43 years I have been a firefighter, serving other people is the greatest reward,” he said. “The second reward is being able to educate young firefighters and watch them grow, not only in their firefighter careers, but life skills in general.” Pohlman said he is also proud to have served his country and appreciates the opportunity to express his gratitude to fellow veterans.

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The flag raising at a previous year’s Northern Kentucky Veterans Day Observance.

“It is important to never forget veterans and the hard work and sacrifices that were made by them,” he said. “These are the ones to thank so we can continue to live in the country on greatest earth.” Want to continue the Tweet conversation? @MStewartReports

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BURLINGTON – When people feel like they need a safe place to talk, Jonathan Miller wants to help start the conversation. Because Miller was a teen who struggled with his sexual orientation and self-mutilation, he decided to help others find a path of encouragement and acceptance, so that others who are dealing with issues of selfworth and identity don’t feel alone. Miller’s nonprofit organization, Love Must Win, hosts a monthly event called Safe Haven to encourage teens and adults to share with and learn from each other at the Boone County Public Library’s main branch at 1786 Burlington Pike from

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a new building (one month after Arias started with DHL). When we came into the new facility, there was a lot of new processes and learning and it gave me an opportunity to really work with employees as a peer. I just innately took over: “Hey, we need to do this. Let’s try this.” I was quickly noticed and offered a lead position. I didn’t know anything about logistics. I knew FedEx, UPS and DHL just because you see couriers on the road. I didn’t know anything about airplanes. They didn’t know me, but they saw whatever they saw and said: “We want to grow you to be a part of this organization.” ... This past June, all the leaders of DHL’s hubs and gateway cities convened in London. There were 20 of us. To be among that

6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. “Sometimes there’s not a place where people feel like they can be themselves. Teens feel like they need to be the perfect weight or perfect height. There’s a perfect mold and if you don’t fit in, you’re left out. Safe Haven is like a safety net. It’s a place you can feel at home and safe,” Miller said. Much of the group’s efforts are toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, community, but anyone can attend. The October Safe Haven event featured Jenifer Quinn-Wilson, Mrs. Ohio Plus America 2015, who talked about her experiences overcoming agoraphobia. Each month’s meeting will include a conversation about different topic. The free event also in-

group was a very proud moment for me. I was like, “Wow, this is a big deal.” I’ve done things I would’ve never imagined when I walked in the door 12 years ago. You’ve got a girl who’d never left the U.S., and now I’ve traveled to Asia, Europe, Latin American, Hong Kong, Leipzig, Finland, Argentina, New Mexico. It’s a ridiculous story, right? Sometimes, it’s just surreal to think back to what I really came in to do – and the opportunities I’ve been afforded and the people I’ve met. Are you an exception, or it is possible for others to work their way up here into a leadership position? I had a meeting with 42 supervisors (recently), and approximately 80 percent of them started as front-line package handlers. We look for people who have motivation, desire, leadership, mentoring. Does that experience of working part-time in the middle of the night still help you in your role now? You remember that every box has a story. You don’t know what’s in that box, so don’t mishandle it. It’s your customer on the other end. Nothing has changed, even though the logistics industry has changed a lot in 12 years. ... I still come in the middle of the night. It’s my choice. You still come in in the middle of the night.

cludes snacks and door prizes. At the November event, transgender female-to-male speaker Jay Defazio will discuss gender identity and sexual orientation, and he will share his own journey and answer questions. Defazio, who is an art teacher, said his discussion will cover some common misunderstandings. “People don’t understand gender, sex and sexual orientation are three separate and different items,” he said. “It’s interesting as I talk to different groups of people. Someone will say, ‘What do you mean sex and gender are two different things?’ Education is necessary on this topic.” Want to continue the conversation? Tweet @AmyScalfNky

Really? I have a passion for people and for my customers. On any given night, I have between 950 to 1,000 front-line employees here. I was on one of our reloads (recently). I went up and helped a young man start loading. He did not know me. He had only been here for three weeks. And he says to me, “Are you that manager lady that they told me is so nice and will always help someone?” Our employees know there is a management team here to support them and will not ask them to do something that you would not help them to do yourself. What is your typical schedule? People ask me, “Do you ever leave here?” There are a lot of things that have to go on during the daytime, but at the end of the day, this job doesn’t exist if what goes on at nighttime doesn’t go on – and if it doesn’t go well. Work-life balance is a perspective. If I spend 18 hours here and go home and have an hour of quality time with my kids, my granddaughter, my mom, and I get five hours of sleep. ... I have work-life balance. For some people, work-life balance is going out on the boat or to the beach. For me, it is making sure everything is good here; everything is good at home and I get five hours of sleep. This is a competitive industry – fast-paced, crazy hours, time-sensi-

tive, lots of travel. But you have a lot energy. How do you avoid burn out? It’s my faith. When I start to feel overwhelmed, I have this sign to remind me. (Arias points to a sign on here office wall that reads: “Pray.”) Is that traditional? No. But it’s a reminder to me. I have a strong belief that you’re not put in a position that you’re not meant to be put in. I used to get three hours a sleep at night, and that wasn’t enough. I’ve been called a workaholic, but I’m driven. It used to be I would drive myself in the ground until I just couldn’t go anymore, because I was going to figure it out myself. I’ve learned to ask for help. I’ve learned along the way to partner with people who can help me. It’s important to foster relationships. There aren’t many women in the logistics industry. Would you like to see that change? I’ve been asked, “Why don’t you think there are more sheilas in this industry?” I don’t know. I have some female managers, and I look to mentor and nurture them. I can tell you: Being a female in this organization is no different than being a male. When I sat in the room (in June with other DHL executives), I was treated no differently and treated with the same level of respect.

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BRIEFLY ALS fundraiser comes to Turfway Park FLORENCE – On Friday, Nov. 6, Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road in Florence, will host the annual Quarter Mania and Craft Fair for ALS. ALS is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, which attacks motor neurons, cells that control the muscles. Admission costs $1, attending the fair and participating in the auction costs $5 which includes three bidding paddles. The craft fair starts at 5 p.m. and the quarter auction begins at 7 p.m. Parking is plentiful and free. Participants should park in marked areas. More than 20 vendors featuring products, home goods and crafts will be featured at this event. Turfway Park’s concessions and Blinkers will be open for the event.

Spending quarters helps N. Ky. pets FLORENCE – Friends of the Shelter Inc./SPCA will host a Quarter Auction Thursday, Nov. 12, at Florence Lions Club, 29 LaCresta Drive, Florence. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and bidding starts at 7 p.m. The $2 admission fee includes one numbered paddle. Additional paddles cost $1

each. Food and drinks, including beer, will be available for purchase. The nonprofit charitable organization provides low-cost spay and neuter for animals in six Northern Kentucky counties: Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and Pendleton.

Florence seniors host crafts fair FLORENCE – The Florence Senior Activity Center, in partnership with the Boone County Visual Arts Association, will host an arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m to noon Saturday, Nov. 14. It will be held inside the center at 7431 U.S. 42 in Florence. A limited number of tables are available for artists and crafters who wish to sell their original work. Boone County Visual Arts group members will show and sell their original artwork. Members will also demonstrate painting techniques and answer questions. A raffle will be held for several paintings produced by senior center art instructor Sue Ervin. Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase. There is no fee for using a table, but reservations are required, and a small door prize donation would be appreciat-

ed. Call 859-282-4061 or stop by to reserve your spot.

Boone PVA schedules inspections BURLINGTON – The Boone County PVA Office will be inspecting properties on Hargrave subdivision, Hodge subdivision, Merrell Road, Petersburg Road, Treetops subdivision and Williams Road. Inspections will also take place for commercial properties, new constructions and farms throughout Boone County. Staff members will be in marked vehicles and have identification available upon request. For more information, contact PVA Cindy Arlinghaus at cindy.arlinghaus@boone countyky.org.

New stop sign goes on Frogtown Road UNION – A four-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Frogtown Road and Triple Crown/Cedarwood, according to Nancy Wood, spokeswoman for The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6. Crews will were scheduled to install the signage and stripe the intersection for the all-way stop on Oct. 29. “This intersection has a his-

tory of crashes. The all-way stop will improve safety in the area,” said Rob Hans, chief district engineer for Department of Highways District 6 in Covington. The Transportation Cabinet plans to eventually reconstruct the intersection to make it flatter and improve the line of vision for motorists. The district is awaiting funding to pay for design work. Construction is expected in 2018.

Boone hosts Breakfast with Santa BURLINGTON – Boone County Parks will host three sessions of Breakfast with Santa on three separate December dates. Reservations begin Nov. 2. Pre-registration is required. online at Register bit.ly/1RBIXxb or call 859-3342117. Santa Claus will visit with children while Mrs. Claus reads a story. Their friends Frosty, Chilly Willy, Chris Mouse and Rudolph will also attend. Each child will get a book from Santa. Cost is $10 for children ages 2-5 and $5 for children aged 1 or younger. Breakfasts will take place at 9, 10 and 11a.m. on Dec. 16-18, at the Boone Links Golf Course, 19 Clubhouse Drive, Florence.

Union holds tax rate, expects more income Amy Scalf ascalf@communitypress.com

UNION – While Union maintains the same tax rate, city leaders expect to bring in more money this year. During the regular monthly commission meeting Oct. 5, city leaders unanimously approved the 2015 tax rate of $2.16 per $1,000 of assessed value on real property and $1.88 per $1,000 on tangible property. “The city’s revenues are expected to come in slightly higher due to the increased value on properties in the city,” City Administrator David Martin said. He said the city has seen a trend in construction growth, both residential and commercial. Union’s tax revenues are projected to total $1,255,800, of which $1,015,000 will come from real estate property and $21,000 from tangible property. The city’s bank deposit taxes should generate $16,000. Other revenue includes $126,800 from the annual road fund, $21,000 from Union Rice Cemetery, $20,000 from franchise fees, $20,000 from sewer payments and another $16,000 in additional income. Want to continue the conversation? Tweet @AmyScalfNky

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liams, as well, according to company chairman and president Stephen Harper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely grateful for the heroic action taken by Jerry as he immediately took control of the situation, applying his knowledge and training and saving the life of Ernie,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to have him as part of the Harper Oil Products team and he has inspired us to follow in his footsteps and make CPR training available to everyone in the company.â&#x20AC;? Williams was also recognized at a special ceremony and presented a plaque in honor of his heroics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes me feel good that I was able to help,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has also made me value life more and appreciate it. I believe that everybody should learn what to do in an emergency. I really value my training now.â&#x20AC;? Want to continue the Tweet conversation? @MStewartReports

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HONOR ROLL STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The following students have earned honors for first quarter of 2015-2016.

Fourth Grade

Grandparents Tea Above, Aubrey Adkins, a kindergartner at Florence Elementary, plays bingo and eats cookies with her grandparents Colleen and Ernest Adkins along with Grandma Janice Cantrell. Florence Elementary honored their grandparents with a Grandparents Tea.

All Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll - Rebecca Aldrich, Jacob Anderson, Cooper Ashcraft, Hannah Bartley, Christophe Bramley, Sarah Clay, Boston Dailey, Brett Dean, Madison Earick, Kasey Fannin, Katie Fannin, Tyler Fraider, Amelia Fulkerson, Lillian Hale, Aiden Katsikas, Madison Kirst, Carina MacDonald, Katelyn Martin, Moore, Alyson Xander Moore, Kendall Palmer, Joseph Pile, Carson Robinson, Hailey Yoder. A/B Honor Roll - Abigail Adams, Ayden Barnett, Elijah Bodkin, Jayde Bradley, Olivia Brown, William Bryant, Noah Collins, Keaton Conrad, Kolston Conrad, Maddox Crigler, Quincy Dillon, David Finn, Alyssa Gruen, Jasmine Gutter, James Harris, Mark Nowak, William Parker, Aidan Parsons, Connor Robinson, Ryann Rogers, Gabriella Schadler, Logan Schwegman, Alexander Short, Samantha Sierocki, Hunter Six, Noah Steinmann, Aliyah Tafoya, Kong Jia Tang, Alexander Taylor, Danny Weaver. Fifth Grade

All Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll - Eva Augur, Nicholas Aylor, Macy Brown, Andrew Burns, Robert Butler, Annabelle Cline, Aaron Coffenberry, Abigail Dickinson, Andrew Dorn, Kira Evans, Jesse Geherty, Kara Hensley, Kyle Higgins, Carly Johnson, Claire Kohlman, Elena Ley, Yuji Maruishi, Ashley Poblete, Olivia Rockwell, Braedon Ryle, Katherine Schroder, Morgan Schultz, Caleb Stidham, Hailey Sullivan, Elijah Timmerding, Alexis Walker, Caleb Wilson. A/B Honor Roll - Anna Armstrong, Kiley Brielmaier, Cameron Caddell, Isaiah Calloway, Bryson Cline, Judd Cooper, Kalie Corns, Austin DiMuzio, Benjamin Dotson, Emma Dowell, Phoenix Dozier, Andrew Gartner, Kendall Harlow, Mei Hiraishi, Nathan Hoffman, Steven Irvine, Jason Keener, Carlee Kidwell, Alexis Kollar, Rylee Kuehn, Madison Pardue, Zachary Patello, Charles Perkins, Claire Poage, Lillie Raynett, Rachel Raynett, Kamryn Richardson, Carter Shidler, Olivia Soward, Vanessa Staten, Emma Thomas, Richard West, Tyler

At right, Thomas and Joyce Smith joined their granddaughter Eveanna Brooks, a kindergartner at Florence Elementary, for Grandparentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea.

Photos thanks to Kathy Kuhn.

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NORTH POINTE ELEMENTARY

The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 2015-2016. Fourth Grade

All Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll Charles Hanak, Nathan Haws, Whitney Howell, Kanaha Isono, Owen Louden, Jackson Murray, Elena Reed, Alex Sheridan, Lauren Summers, Mary Wyckoff. A/B Honor Roll - Jeremy Alig, Blake Anderson, Rachel Birkley, Devon Blankenship, Liam Brooks, Isabelle Burger, Jennavieve Campbell, Nathan Chase, Karsyn Cobb, Danial Cress, Roman Fariello, Gavin Griffin, Connor Gumm, Taryn Hubbard, Gabriel Huff, Tyler Johnson, Brett Jones, Karlena Keller, Austan Kemper, Caitlyn Kenny, Jaiden Knauer, Jennerifer Larsh, Anna Lighthall, Avery Ligon, Ella Mann, Austin McCombs, Tanner Murphy, Connor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Grace Ober, Marshall Peacock, Caden Rogers, Elian RuzindanaRukundo, Anabella Salzarulo, Alexandria Samad, Katlyn Saraga, Matthew Seng, Alex Shelton, Jack Shires, Miles Shires, Taylor Skiles, Madison Slansky, Edgar Soto, Liliana Sylvester, Ashlyn Terry, Sebastian Vega, Luke Wainscott, Owen Wroughton. Fifth Grade

All Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll - Emily Bailey, Rachel Bentley, Warren Burton, Abigail Campbell, Morgan Chuck, Ty Graft, Erica Hoffman, Melia Huff, Mary Hummeldorf, Elaina Keller, Julia Keller, Natalie Lambers, Abigail Lemmond, Logan Moore, Michael Morelli, Hailey Oliver, Michael Packwood, Lily Pinkowski, Benjamin Reece, Ella Santiago, Ryan Stewart, Jenna Surprenant, Aidan Timmerding, Estella Tucker, Emilio Vazquez Reyes, Jenna Watkins, Kira Williamson. A/B Honor Roll - Mason Abeling, Wade Burton, Jayden Campbell, Caelan Chapman, Andrew Corbin, Erika Dolan, Jalin Dunn, Trevor Fryman, Aubrey Gibbons, Gavin Gillespie, Montgomery Greenwood, Quincy Greenwood, Miette Guimbellot, Katelyn Hendrix, Anmol Kaur, Ethan Kees, Frederick Matthews, Ireland Mulcahy, Carol Petrea, Dylan Pierce, Aiden Senechal, Fiona Southers, Lacee Tyson, Robert Vines.

Learning Links awards Campbell, Boone grants Learning Links, a Grants for Kids program of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) recently awarded 148 Learning Links grants for a total of $135,274. Thanks to the generosity of donors past and present, GCF supports creative and interesting projects for classrooms in

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Foundation toward Learning Links. Examples of projects funded this year include: Âť Academy of World Languages (Hamilton County) uses multicultural books and iPads in its library to encourage and support reading literacy in kindergarten through the third

grades. Refugees or immigrants from more than 50 countries make up 50 percent of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. Florence Elementary Âť School (Boone County) uses microscopes in elementary science classrooms to enhance the science experience. Students will learn the parts of a micro-

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FRIDAY, NOV. 6 Art & Craft Classes Happy Acorn Necklaces, 5-6 p.m., Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Create charmingly whimsical trinket. Ages 8-14. Free. Presented by Campbell County Public Library - Newport Branch. 572-5035; www.ccpl.org. Newport.

Art Exhibits We, Covington: New works by Terence Hammonds, Anissa Lewis, Tim McMichael, Wally German, and Harmony Denlinger, noon to 5 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., New works examining Covington’s history and communities. Free. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. Extra Credit: Documenting Higher Level Art 2008-2015, noon to 5 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Highlights over 60 murals created for Covington Independent Public Schools and individual pieces from artists of Higher Level Art. Free. Through Nov. 21. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

Benefits The Happy Feet Ball, 7-11 p.m., The Highlander Event Center, 90 Alexandria Pike, Event includes open bar, live music, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and raffles. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Charities Guild Northern Kentucky’s Shoe Fund. $130 couple, $75 individual. Registration recommended. Presented by Charities Guild of Northern Kentucky. 442-0168; www.charitiesguildnky.com. Fort Thomas.

Community Dance USO Dance and Party, 7-10 p.m., Fort Thomas Community Center, 100 Cochrane Ave., Catered dinner, dance to New Lime Band. $25, $10 veterans. Reservations required. Presented by City of Fort Thomas. 781-1700. Fort Thomas.

Craft Shows Keepsake Christmas Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Edgewood Senior Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive, More than 30 local crafters. Wide array of handcrafted items. Raffles. Benefits American Cancer Society. Free. Presented by Keepsake Christmas Crafters. 513-825-2828. Edgewood.

Dining Events Friday Night Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, $8.50. 441-1273. Cold Spring.

Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, StoneBrook Tasting Room. Select samples from variety of award-winning Kentucky Fruit Wines. Ages 21 and up. $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 9:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m., Edgewood Jazzercise Center, 126 Barnwood Drive, $38 for unlimited monthly classes. 331-7778; jazzercise.com. Edgewood. Hard Body Boot Camp, 5-5:30 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 3-3:30 p.m., Triumph Strength and Conditioning, 7859 Commerce Place, 20 sessions, 30 minutes each of high intensity and quick paced exercise. 25 percent of all proceeds from boot camp go toward breast cancer research. $5. Registration required. Presented by Triumph Strength Conditioning. 414-5904; triumphstrength.net/boot-camp. Florence.

Exhibits Canyon Falls, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Through Nov. 7. $23, $15 ages 2-13, free children under 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Shark Bridge, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Step across the 100-footlong, V-shaped rope bridge just inches above nearly two dozen sharks at Newport Aquarium. $23 Adult, $15 Child (2-12), Free children under 2. 815-1471; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

Literary - Libraries Trivia Night, 7-8 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Play trivia just for fun. Bring own team or library can put teams together.

Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665. Burlington. The Robot Zoo Traveling Children’s Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Exhibit uses biomechanics of giant robot animals to illustrate how real animals work. Handson activities for ages 4-12. Daily through Feb. 28. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Literary - Signings Meet the Authors, 5:30-7 p.m., Campbell County Public Library Fort Thomas, 1000 Highland Ave., Meet authors Kathi Appelt (The Underneath), Jeffrey Ebbeler (Click!) and Eric Litwin (Pete the Cat). Refreshments. Free. 572-5033; www.cc-pl.org. Fort Thomas.

Music - Bluegrass Signature Series: Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers, 7-8 p.m., Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Mix of bluegrass and gospel music. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library - Newport Branch. 781-6166, ext. 31; www.cc-pl.org. Newport.

Music - Concerts Blues and Boogie Piano Summit, 9 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Two nights. 200 seats and 80 standing room tickets per show. Featuring Fabrice Eulry, Philippe Lejeune, Balazs Daniel, Ricky Nye, Chris Douglas, Paul Ellis and Brian Boss Hogg. $30, $25 advance seated; $25, $20 standing. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.

On Stage - Comedy Carly Aquilino, 8 p.m.. 10:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1 Levee Way, $20. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

On Stage - Theater The Mystery Plays, 8-10 p.m., Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., 2 interrelated one acts. Joe survives terrible train wreck only to be haunted by ghost of passenger. Abby tries to make peace with man who brutally murdered her family years earlier. Ages 18 and up. $20, $15 students. Reservations recommended. Through Nov. 21. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheatre.net. Newport. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 8 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St., $20. Presented by Footlighters Inc.. Through Nov. 7. 513-474-8711; www.footlighters.org. Newport.

Recreation Mahjong, 1-2 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, All skill levels welcome. Free. Presented by Scheben Branch Library. Through Nov. 27. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union. Bingo, 7-10 p.m., Erlanger Lions Club Hall, 5996 Belair Drive, Erlanger Lions Bingo All proceeds go to eyesight and back to community. Ages 18-. Price varies. Presented by Erlanger Lions Club. 282-9969. Erlanger.

Shopping Friends Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Lower level. Used books at incredible prices. Free. Presented by Friends Of Campbell County Public Library. 572-5035; www.cc-pl.org. Newport.

Support Groups Overeaters Anonymous, 7:15-8:15 p.m., St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, 85 N. Grand Ave., Floor A, meeting room. Program of recovery from compulsive eating using the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of OA. No dues, fees and no weigh-ins. Support group for people who struggle with food addiction. Free. Presented by Overeaters Anonymous NKY. 308-7019; www.cincinnatioa.org. Fort Thomas.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Art Exhibits We, Covington: New works by Terence Hammonds, Anissa Lewis, Tim McMichael, Wally German, and Harmony Denlinger, noon to 5 p.m., The

Carnegie, Free. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. Extra Credit: Documenting Higher Level Art 2008-2015, noon to 5 p.m., The Carnegie, Free. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

Benefits Hospice of the Bluegrass Gala: The Journey Lies Within, 6-11 p.m., Cincinnati Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive, Include full course dinner, silent auction, dancing and more. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Hospice of the Bluegrass. $100. Registration required. Presented by Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky. 441-6332; www.hospicebg.org/nkygala. Hebron.

Business Seminars Ohio Kentucky Indiana Children’s Literature Conference, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Features Kathi Appelt, Eric Litwin and Jeffrey Ebbeler. $90, $85 advance, $35 students. Registration required. Presented by Northern Kentucky University. 572-6620; oki.nku.edu/ registration. Crestview Hills.

Community Event Family Fun Night, 7 p.m., Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Story time, crafts and games for whole family, this month celebrating Thanksgiving. Free. Registration required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 781-6166; www.cc-pl.org. Cold Spring.

Cooking Classes Sushi Rolling and Dining, 6 p.m., Sushi Cincinnati, 130 W. Pike St., $25 per person, three rolls, includes training and BYOB, reservations required. Reservations required. 513-3350297; www.sushicinti.com. Covington.

Craft Shows Keepsake Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Edgewood Senior Center, Free. 513-825-2828. Edgewood. St. Thomas Christmas House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Thomas School, 428 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Multiple vendors sell jewelry, purses/bags, food items, handmade crafts, baked goods and more. Santa’s Workshop for kids to make crafts for $1. $2. 5724641. Fort Thomas.

Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 1-6 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs. Holler: A Celebration of Kentucky Craft Beer and Whiskey, 6-10 p.m., New Riff Distillery, 24 Distillery Way, Sample fine spirits, whiskey and beer from Kentucky craft producers, many of whom do not distribute in Ohio. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Renaissance Covington. $50. Reservations required. 261-7433; hollerfestival.com. Newport.

Education ExploreMore Program, 8:3011:30 a.m., Covington Latin School, 21 E. 11th St., Covington Latin School. Kâ€“8 program offers broad range of enrichment courses designed for bright and enthusiastic students in learning environment where creativity and critical thinking meet, encouraging students to discover hidden talents, explore new interests and deepen existing ones. $120. Registration required. 291-7044; exploremore.rocks. Covington.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Edgewood Jazzercise Center, $38 for unlimited monthly classes. 331-7778; jazzercise.com. Edgewood. Community CrossFit Class, 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, Triumph Strength and Conditioning, 7859 Commerce Place, Certified trainer leads workout in group class setting. Free. Presented by Triumph Strength Conditioning. 414-5904; triumphstrength.net. Florence.

Exhibits Canyon Falls, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newport Aquarium, $23, $15 ages 2-13, free children under 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Shark Bridge, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newport Aquarium, $23 Adult, $15 Child (2-12), Free children under 2. 815-1471; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

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Sushi Rolling and Dining at Sushi Cincinnati is open at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 130 W. Pike St., Covington. Cost is $25 per person, and includes three rolls, training and BYOB. Reservations are required. Call 335-0297; visit www.sushicinti.com.

Holiday - Veterans Day Veterans Day Museum Exhibit, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Boone County Historical Society Museum, 2965 Gallatin St., Includes photographs, uniforms and memorabilia from Boone County Veterans. Presented by Boone County Historical Society. 3710446. Burlington. Veterans Week Sponsored by Humana, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Members of the military, including active or retired military, disabled veterans, military reservist, or anyone who has ever served in Armed Forces, can show Military I.D. at ticket window to receive free admission. Free. 800-406-3474. Newport.

Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke, 8 p.m., Southgate VFW, 6 Electric Ave., With DJ Ted McCracken. Free. Presented by VFW Post 3186. 441-9857. Southgate.

Literary - Libraries Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lents Branch Library, 3215 Cougar Path, Books available at greatly reduced prices. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Hebron. The Robot Zoo Traveling Children’s Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Mike Hemmelgarn Magic Show, 1-2 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Enjoy high-energy comedy, juggling and ventriloquism with splash of magic and balloons. Free. Presented by Scheben Branch Library. 3422665; www.bcpl.org. Union.

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On Stage - Theater Sleuth, 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Game of cat and mouse keeps audiences guessing until end. $25. Through Nov. 22. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. The Mystery Plays, 8-10 p.m., Falcon Theatre, $20, $15 students. Reservations recommended. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheatre.net. Newport. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 8 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, $20. 513-474-8711; www.footlighters.org. Newport.

Recreation

Don Heinrich Tolzmann: “George Wiedemann, Northern Kentucky’s Beer Baron”, 2 p.m., Joseph-Beth BooksellersCrestview Hills, 2785 Dixie Highway, Free. 912-7860. Crestview Hills.

Ryle Band Bingo, 5-10 p.m., Erlanger Lions Club Hall, 5996 Belair Drive, Doors open 5 p.m. Early games begin 6:30 p.m. Regular games begin 7:15 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Benefits Ryle Marching Band Boosters. Presented by Ryle Band Boosters. Through Dec. 26. 282-9969. Erlanger. Fall Charity Trail Ride, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Camp Ernst, 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Horseback trail ride though meadows and woods of YMCA Camp Ernst. Ages 9 and up enjoy 1-1.5 hour ride atop trusty camp horses. Benefits YMCA Camp Ernst Camper Scholarship Fund. $25. Reservations required. 586-6181. Burlington.

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Saturday Morning Acoustic Music, 10 a.m. to noon, Velocity Bike & Bean, 7560 Burlington Pike, Free. 371-8356; www.velocitybb.com. Florence.

Friends Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Newport Branch Library, Free. 572-5035; www.cc-pl.org. Newport.

Music - Concerts

Black-n-Bluegrass Rollergirls, 5 p.m., Hits 55, 3785 Lake Park

Blues and Boogie Piano Summit, 9 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, $30, $25 advance seated; $25, $20 standing. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.

Music - Electronic Robert Delong, 9 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., With Coleman Hell. $17, $15. 4912444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.

On Stage - Comedy Carly Aquilino, 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $20. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

On Stage - Student Theater Theophilus North, 7:30-10 p.m., Campbell County High School, 909 Camel Crossing, Auditorium. Based on novel by Thornton Wilder. Play follows Theophilus as he quits his job to see world and discover his life’s purpose. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Sports

Drive, Skater-owned league operated by skaters, for skaters. Suicide seating included with general admission. $12, $10 advance; free ages 6 and under. Presented by Black-n-Bluegrass Rollergirls. 331-4487; black-nbluegrass.com. Covington. Roller Derby Season Finale, 5-9:30 p.m., Hits 55, 3785 Lake Park Drive, Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls of Northern Kentucky triple header event. Juniors at 5 p.m. with 2 adult games following. $12, free ages 6 and under. Presented by Black-n-Bluegrass Rollergirls. 474-0809; www.nkyrollerderby.com. Covington.

Support Groups Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 2690 Dixie Highway, white building in back parking lot. Offers program of recovery from compulsive overeating, binge eating and other eating disorders using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. No dues or fees. Addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being but is not religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. Free. Presented by Overeaters Anonymous NKY. 428-1214. Lakeside Park.

SUNDAY, NOV. 8 Civic Cannabis Town Hall, 2-5 p.m., VFW Post #3205, 8261 Alexandria Pike, Informational meeting about medical marijuana. Speakers include Thomas Vance and Jamie Montalvo. Question and answer session follows. Free. Presented by Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana. No phone; www.ky4mm.org. Alexandria.

Craft Shows Keepsake Christmas Craft Show, noon to4 p.m., Edgewood Senior Center, Free. 513-825-2828. Edgewood.

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Cure what ails ya’ with apple pie moonshine This week we had a bunch of “sickies” in our family. Granddaughter Ellery came down with the croup and her sister, Emerson, had a mild form of it. Son Shane had a sore throat and me, well, I caught a vicious sinus infection. My first line of defense for the little ones was a drink of lemon and honey. For Shane’s throat I suggested a salt gargle. As for me, I drank lots of ginger tea. But here’s the twist. At the same time I was making ginger tea I was testing a recipe for apple pie liqueur, also known as apple pie moonshine. Of course, testing means tasting, so you know I just had to taste as I went along making it. Now I don’t know if it was Rita Heikenfeld a combination of the ginger tea and apple pie moonshine liqueur, but I never recovered from anything upper respiraRITA’S KITCHEN tory so darn quick! I’m sharing the recipe for the liqueur since we’re getting into the holiday season. I understand chefs on the East and West coasts are now using this liqueur as an ingredient in mixed drinks. It’s so popular, and you can say you found it first here in our Community Press kitchen! It’s a wonderful drink to offer guests I like to heat it up and serve with a thin apple slice on top. Of course, it can always be used as a “potion” but don’t overdo. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator, Jungle Jim’s Eastgate culinary professional and author. Find her blog online at Abouteating.com. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Bev Nye’s Delicious Bread Stuffing Lots of you will remember Beverly from her days here in Cincinnati. She was the first to have a radio cooking show and appeared regularly on the Bob Braun TV show. Her books, including “A Family Raised on Sunshine,” still sell well. That’s because what Beverly espoused years ago has come back around big time. Like simple recipes for canning and preserving, and tips to help families thrive together. The recipe for this stuffing comes from that book and is for Lisa, who lost the recipe in a move. “It’s easy and our go-to stuffing for Thanksgiving”, Lisa said. Bev lives near Salt Lake City now with her husband, Dick. And she’s still on the go, traveling every month with her husband to scenic places. Melt 2 sticks margarine

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The recipe for apple pie moonshine includes both apple juice and apple cider.

Really Easy Apple Pie Moonshine Liqueur

Add and cook until transparent:

I used organic juice and cider. Everclear is potent liquor and my brand is made from corn, with a proof of 151! That’s why you don’t need much of it. Everclear lasts forever in the pantry. The liqueur is delicious warm or chilled.

3/4 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 cups celery, chopped

Add: 12 cups bread cubes 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper’ 1 tablespoon dry sage

Enough broth or hot water to moisten. Mix well. Makes enough for a 12 pound turkey. Bev said a couple of beaten eggs added give a nice texture.

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Why consider adopting during National Adoption Month What do Steve Jobs, Babe Ruth, Eric Clapton and Eleanor Roosevelt have in common? All were adopted. November is National Adoption Month, a time to think about the opportunities to adopt or foster a child without a current home. In Kentucky there are currently 7,607 children without a permanent home. Nationally, the last Federal Adoption and Foster Care Analysis reported 415,000 kids in foster care with 108,000 eagerly awaiting to be adopted. We have come a long way as

a society since the orphan trains of the 1800s relocated thousands of kids from the east coast to towns Donna throughout the Bloemer U.S. and Canada. Back then, COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST families were COLUMNIST not necessarily vetted. An orphan could wind up in a worse situation than the one from which their woes began.

Today, single individuals and families work with me to either foster or adopt a child. The process is easy. If you are at least 21 years old, financially stable and in good physical and mental health, you could be eligible to adopt. The process involves 30 hours of pre-service preparation training. It may take six to nine months for the approval process. Foster parents may receive a child shortly after approval. For adoption placements, the process may take a bit longer.

This year, National Adoption Month focuses on older adoptions. Think about the adoption of high schoolerturned- pro- football- star Michael Oher in the movie The Blind Side. He was lucky enough to be adopted by a loving family before he turned 18, the time when children in the system “age out” and are sent out on their own to fend for themselves. I encourage every family to consider sharing their lives with an adoptee. I can’t guarantee that they will grow up to

be a Steve Jobs or Babe Ruth, but I do know from experience that the process has brought joy to thousands of youngsters as well as to the adults who unselfishly open their homes and hearts to needy children. For additional information, phone the law office of Donna Bloemer at 859-344-1875. Donna Bloemer is a Fort Mitchell attorney whose practice focuses on family law issues; adoptions; wills and trusts; probate and other general civil matters; personal injury actions; and criminal law.

Those ‘readiness’ rates Transit offers our community might not be so hot more than just rides The 2015 public school accountability reports are out, and even Kentucky education’s staunchest supporters admit the test data do not look so hot. At best, the academic test performances for the state’s elementary and middle schools are “flat.” The testing news is particularly bad for Kentucky’s largest racial minority group. White-minus-black achievement gaps grew in every area tested between 2012 and 2015 on both the EXPLORE (Grade 8) and PLAN (Grade 10) collegereadiness tests. The only news worth cheering about concerns the state’s rising high school graduation rate and the proportion of those graduates who supposedly are ready for either college or a career. But, could even this cheering be misguided? The state’s official College and/or Career Readiness Rates (CCR), as the reported statistics should properly be labeled, came under serious scrutiny in a December 2014 report from the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission’s Office of Education Accountability (OEA). The OEA’s report provides disturbing evidence that increases in the CCR are overstated. The OEA points out that the CCR increases mostly come from the college readiness part of the calculation, and most of those increases actually come from two college placement tests, the KYOTE and COMPASS. By comparison, improvement on the ACT college entrance test has been modest, at best. The problem is that college freshmen who only qualify as college ready thanks to the KYOTE or COMPASS produce low GPAs. The OEA’s study examines a total of 12,164 Kentucky public college freshmen in the spring of 2013 who were declared college ready upon graduating

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from high school. Of that group, 2,696 students – 22 percent of the total – posted GPAs below 2.0 at the end of their freshman year. Given their low college GPAs, those students really didn’t

look ready. Thus, actual college results indicate the CCR numbers Kentucky’s educators are touting appear to be misleadingly inflated. Even worse, thousands of Kentucky students got set up for college failure. Told they would not have to take remedial courses, these students didn’t get the extra help they clearly needed. Educators also cheer Kentucky’s official 2015 high school graduation rate of 87.9 percent, which sounds impressive – until you apply even those inflated CCR numbers to those graduations. Doing this reveals that only 58.7 students from each group of 100 students who entered the ninth grade in 2011-12 as part of what would become the Class of 2015 actually received a meaningful education that prepared them for either college or a living-wage career. The rest either dropped out of school or only got a largely empty piece of paper during their commencement ceremony. In effect, even using the state’s own inflated numbers, Kentucky’s “Effective High School Graduation Rate” for 2015 is only 58.7 percent. Hopefully, no one will want to cheer about that. Richard G. Innes, who lives in Villa Hills, is the staff education analyst at the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, Kentucky’s first and only free-market think tank.

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Sustainability can be a daunting topic; it is a concept that is defined in many different ways and used in even more contexts. But in the context of the Northern Kentucky region, the definition is quite simple: sustainability is the balance of a healthy population, a vibrant environment, and a thriving economy. As a sustainability practitioner, I find that sustainability or “being green” is oftentimes thought to be synonymous with recycling or energy reduction. While these are truly integral to being a practical steward of resources, the reality is that sustainability has a much wider scope. At Northern Kentucky University, as the sustainability manager, I am responsible for fostering a campus-wide culture of sustainability, which includes annual reporting of our institutional greenhouse gas emissions. A big part of our carbon footprint is commuting miles, making alternative transportation options such as TANK, ZipCar, biking and ridesharing very important to the university. Last month, NKU was announced as one of 10 inaugural “transit friendly destinations,” a program launched by Green Umbrella, Metro, TANK, Agenda 360 and Skyward. NKU was honored to receive this recognition because of our commitment to offering alternative transportation opportunities to our students, faculty and staff. Not only has NKU committed to alternative

but the transportation, Northern Kentucky region has as well. Skyward, the engine and the engineer behind Northern Kentucky’s plan for economic growth, has identified the expansion, construction and support of efficient public transit corriTess Phinney dors as a key strategy in their jobs and business focus COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST area. COLUMNIST alternative Offering transportation is only a part of the equation. As employees, students and community members, we need to take advantage of this opportunity to catalyze a culture of sustainability in our region by utilizing alternative transportation. Be a part of this movement! Change your commute to work or school by trying TANK or ZipCar. Challenge your family and friends to bike and walk instead of driving. And encourage your employer, school or organization to call TANK and become a transit friendly destination. This is an exciting time to be a part of a region that has the potential to be a model for other communities as we continue to develop a network of transit friendly destinations. Tess Phinney is sustainability manager at Northern Kentucky University.

Parent can be fined, jailed if child is truant With the new school year well under way, I thought it may be helpful to discuss the issue of compulsory school attendance. Under Kentucky law, every child between the age of 6 and 16 is required to be enrolled and attend a public or private school unless their physical or mental condition prevents or renders inadvisable attendance at school or application to study. An exemption is also granted to someone under 16 who has already graduated from high school. However, a local board of education may adopt a districtwide policy to change the age from 16 years old to 18 years old. Typically, a child between the ages of 16 and 18 is permitted to drop out of school only with written permission from a parent or guardian and after a conference and counseling with school officials. Any person over the age of 18 who has not completed high school can drop out without written permission of a parent or guardian. Under Kentucky law, a parent, guardian or custodian of a child is legally responsible for any violation by the child of the Compulsory School Attendance Laws. Under Kentucky law, a parent, guardian or other custodian is required to see that their children comply with Kentucky’s compulsory attendance laws and any parent, guardian or custodian who intentionally fails to comply with such laws can be fined up to $100 for a first offense, up to $250 for a second offense, and up to 90 days in jail, and up to a $250 fine for a third offense. We often have cases in the Campbell District Court where the children are charged with being habitual truants and the parents are 228 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 654 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075 phone: 283-0404 email: kynews@communitypress.com web site: cincinnati.com/northernkentucky

charged with failing to make their children go to school. Our local district and family court judges take these cases very seriously. It is rare that a parent can come up with a reason to avoid fines or jail time for not making sure that their chilSteven J. Franzen dren attend school. Under Kentucky law, any COMMUNITY child who has been absent RECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST from school without a valid excuse for three or more days or tardy without a valid excuse for three or more days is considered a truant. Any child who has been reported as a truant two or more times is considered a habitual truant. Unless in a school district that mandates compulsory attendance until age 18, a 16- or 17-year-old who drops out of school or is declared to be academically deficient due to poor grades, will be reported to the Kentucky Department of Transportation to have their driver’s license revoked. This provision is to discourage students from dropping out of school. Frequently, when students discover this consequence, they change their mind about quitting school. I hope this information is interesting and helpful. If you have any topics you would like to have covered in this column, please contact my office by e-mail at countyattorney@campbellcountyky.org, by phone at 491-7700 or by regular mail addressed to 319 York St., Newport, KY 41071. Steven J. Franzen is county attorney of Campbell County. Boone Community Recorder Editor Nancy Daly ndaly@communitypress.com, 578-1059 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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Cooper regroups for regional title James Weber jweber@communitypress.com

DRY RIDGE, Ky. – Of the six Northern Kentucky teams that went into the regional cross country meets trying to repeat as champions from 2014, the one that had to replace the most from last year was Eric Van Laningham’s boys squad at Cooper. The team graduated the last four finishers in the entire field from last year’s regional meet. Hoping to give his runners a boost before the race, the Cooper head coach waited until right before the race to unveil a new Mohawk haircut. Then he watched his Jaguars win their fourth straight 3A, Region 5 championship with a mostly new list of starters Oct. 31 at Sherman Elementary. “I’ve been wanting to do it all year,” he said. “I knew this was a year I might want to come up with something, but I don’t think it mattered. They would have done fine without it. I wanted to feel like I was contributing. They were nervous and quiet during warmup so I’m glad I did this. It made them laugh a little bit.” Cooper and other local qualifiers will compete in the KHSAA state meets Saturday, Nov. 7 at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Pacing the Jaguars was senior Caleb Watson in fourth place. Arthur Sonzogni finished seventh and Nathan Byrd 10th. Cooper beat Covington Catholic 47 points to 62. Nathan Byrd finished 10th, Hayden Dwyer 12th and Tim Stidham 14th. Michael Hoffman (16th) and Tim Weis (17th) were right behind. “I was a little nervous at the start,” Van Laningham said. “Cov Cath had four guys in front of our number two early on, but that’s the way we’ve been running all year. We control the pace in the first mile and we really start running the second and third. Everybody contributed. It feels like validation to lose all those guys from last year and have guys who want to work hard and make their own mark.”