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CAMPBELL COUNTY RECORDER

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015

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Penque elected Cold Spring mayor through 2018 Chris Mayhew cmayhew@communitypress.com

COLD SPRING — David “Angelo” Penque took over as mayor less than 24 hours after being elected. Cold Spring City Clerk Rita Seger administered the oath of office to Penque around 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the city’s municipal building. Penque defeated Jerry Sandfoss 1,106

votes to 907 votes in the Nov. 3 election. Penque won almost 55 percent of 2,013 votes cast in the special election for a replacement mayor. Penque Penque, 67, spent 25 years in law enforcement jobs in Virginia, including as a homicide detective in Washington, D.C.

Former Mayor Nancy Bay’s resigned after three months on the job in April after firing the city’s police chief, attorney and part-time city administrator. Bay had defeated Penque in the November 2014 election. Penque will serve as mayor, effective immediately, through the end of 2018. “I’m glad it’s over,” Penque said of his victory. Penque will be sworn in as mayor

Heir of the Dog opens with tail wags

sometime Wednesday, Nov. 4 by the city clerk after votes are certified, Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen said. Penque said he is looking forward to working together with council and continuing city progress made in recent years. “I want to thank the residents of Cold Spring for trusting me with this position,” Penque said. “It’s an honor, and I will work hard on their behalf.”

Pace is no stranger to new role as interim superintendent Chris Mayhew cmayhew@communitypress.com

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Fort Thomas Business Association president Tracy Davis stands under an arch of balloons as Heir of the Dog’s manager Judy Dedeker and co-owner Joanna Casey snip through a ribbon above Ace, a black Labrador retriever, and next to Fort Thomas economic development director Debbie Buckley.

New pooch pampering salon opens for business in Midway District FORT THOMAS — Heir of the Dog, a new pooch pampering salon, has opened in the Midway Business District at 1051 S. Fort Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas.

Owners Patrick and Joanna Casey brought out business inspiration Ace, a black Labrador retriever, to a grand opening Nov. 4. Heir of the Dog groomer Andrea Shiverdecker said specialized care and attention adds value to cuts given to pets.

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“We’re going to be more of a highend salon than your typical chop shop,” she said. For information about hours and costs call 859-360-5854 or visit www.heirofthedog.net.

ALEXANDRIA — Campbell County Schools Board of Education has picked Donald W. Pace to be interim superintendent for the next eight months. School board members unanimously hired Pace at a special meeting Nov. 2. Pace, a former interim superintendent for two other Kentucky school districts, started work Nov. 4 on a contract ending June 30, 2016. Pace’s salary is $88,550. Former Campbell County Su- Pace perintendent Glen Miller’s retirement was effective Nov. 1. Miller was arrested by police Sept. 23 on domestic violence charges in Erlanger. Miller, who is accused of striking his wife in the face and neck, was placed on administrative leave Sept. 25. Miller’s retirement was more than two years prior to his contract ending June 30, 2018. During the 2014-15 school year, Pace was interim superintendent for Mason County Schools. From 2012-13 Pace was interim superintendent at Montgomery County Public Schools. Board chairwoman Janis Winbigler said the board’s goal for this transitional period is to remain focused on building progress seen over the last few years. Pace has proven he can provide leadership Campbell County needs through his successful experiences in Montgomery and Mason counties, Winbigler said. Pace said in a news release from Campbell County Schools that he is honored at the opportunity to serve at Campbell County and will be visible at school activities and events. Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Pace to a second term as a member of Kentucky’s School Facilities Construction Commission. Now retired, Pace spent 32 years as a teacher, administrator and superintendent. In 2008, after retiring from Clark County Public Schools in See PACE, Page 2A For the Postmaster

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