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Read what the two Republican primary candidates for Kenton County clerk’s office have to say about their platforms, and what they hope to address for both the cities and county if elected. NEWS, A3
The Fort Wright Fire Department wants volunteers to live up to the city’s motto: neighbors helping neighbors. Fort Wright maintains about 25 regularly active volunteer firefighters to supplement the department’s 12 paid staffers; and the city needs every one, said Fire Chief Steve Schewe. “It would be impossible for the city of Fort Wright to staff every piece of equipment we have with full-time people,” he said. “We consume the budget by ourselves.” Schewe hopes to recruit between eight to 10 more volunteer firefighters by the end of the year. While the paid firefighters can handle most of the calls, when there is a serious structure fire as many as 20 people could be needed. Volunteers and mutual aid
To become a volunteer firefighter:
Contact the Fort Wright Fire Department at 331-1700 to fill out an application. A background check and medical evaluation are required. Once the applicant has been interviewed, he or she will be signed up for the 150hour recruit class. Volunteers pay for their initial training, but the city covers the remainder of expenses after the recruit requirements are fulfilled.
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The Erlanger based “I Have Wings” will host their sixth fundraising ball to support the organization that provides assistance and emotional support to breast cancer patients, survivors and family. Call the Spring Bling, this year’s ball will be themed “Glammin’ in the Garden.” Read more about the organization and the event. LIFE, B1
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The Fort Wright Fire Department is looking for new volunteers. To join, call the department at 331-1700. from other cities help fill in the gaps during serious fires, Schewe said. Assistant Chief Ron Becker said 150 hours of training are required to become a volunteer. Volunteers can complete additional training with the Fort Wright department three times a week. “We try to be flexible – we realize we’re dealing with volunteers that are students or have full-time jobs,” Schewe said of training. An ideal volunteer lives in or near the city, but volunteers can come from all different backgrounds and there is no age mini-
mum or maximum, Schewe said. “Anybody can be a contributing member to the department whether they’re 18 years old or 45 years old,” he said. Once training is complete, volunteers at Fort Wright are required to sign up for at least one 12-hour on-call shift a week. “That’s a little tougher on people, but it’s more structured because we know who’s going to be responding instead of taking a gamble on if someone’s going to show up or not,” Schewe said. Fort Wright firefighter Cindy Ford started out as a volunteer at
the age of 15, when she still thought she was going to be a veterinarian. “I decided I liked it enough to keep on doing it,” she said. “Volunteering is just a way to help your community. A lot of people who volunteer, (do so) in the community in which they live.” Becker said Fort Wright isn’t the only city that needs volunteers. To find out, all you have to do is call up your local department. “The first step is contacting the fire department and filling out the application,” he said.
Parents of fallen BMX star carry on his passion By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com Cindy Weisenberger still recalls clearly the day when her youngest son, Kyle, implored her to become an organ donor. “He had just gotten his license renewed, and the first thing he showed me was where he signed the back to be an organ donor,” she said, smiling at the memory. “He asked me if I had done the same thing, and when I told him I hadn’t, he made me do it right then, and he acted as the witness. He was just very passionate about it.” That passion would prove to have a lasting impact on the Weisenberger family, as they honored his wishes and donated his organs when the 24-year old was killed in a car accident just after last Thanksgiving. Since then, Cindy and her husband Karl, who live in Villa Hills, have become strong advocates for organ donation, and spend their time actively spreading the word about the importance of organ donation awareness. They have traveled to various BMX races to spread the word, using Kyle’s legacy as a way to
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Cindy Weisenberger speaks at the University of Cincinnati Hospital on April 9 about the importance of organ donation. Weisenberger's son, Kyle, who was killed in a car accident in December, pushed both of his parents to become organ donors before his death. reach the riders and fans. At the time of his death, Kyle was the top-ranked rider in the country on the BMX circuit, and was widely regarded as one of the faces of the sport. They also recently spoke at the University of Cincinnati Hospital’s “Organ Donation Day” ceremony, where they shared Kyle’s story and talked about the importance of organ donation. “We had planned on doing some kind of charity work after
Karl retired, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity,” said Cindy. “It was very important to Kyle, and seeing the impact that this has had, it’s really become our mission.” Barry Massa, the executive director of the Life Center Organ Donor Network, also spoke at the April 9 ceremony, saying that Kyle’s selfless nature made him a hero. “Because of him, others have the gift of life,” said Massa. “In
our eyes, he is definitely a hero.” During her speech, Cindy proudly talked about Kyle’s gift of organ donation, including his heart, which went to a 39-year old father of three young children. “Because of Kyle, that man can enjoy time with his kids and live a normal life,” she said, tears welling in her eyes. “We’re always going to miss Kyle, but it definitely brings us comfort to know that Kyle has helped give people a new life.” Following the ceremony, which included a proclamation from Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory that was presented by councilman Cecil Thomas, the Weisenbergers raised a “Donate Life” flag outside the UC Hospital. And although it’s an emotional and sometimes difficult subject to broach, Cindy said they also plan to attend several more BMX races this year to promote organ donation. “I think it’s definitely a matter of making people realize how significant an impact an organ donor can have on lives,” she said. “To know that you can enhance the lives of others is a tremendous feeling, and we just want everyone to be aware of that.”
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New Fort Mitchell Kroger expected by Thanksgiving By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
A new Kroger in the Fort Mitchell Expressway Plaza should be open by Thanksgiving. The new 100,000 square foot store will include many of the same amenities as the Kroger Marketplace locations without the Marketplace designation, as well as an on-site gas station. The current building, which opened in 1963 and was about 57,000 square feet, closed on April 11 and will be demolished to make room. In the days leading up to the closing, Kroger posted signs in their windows, encouraging shoppers to visit their other locations in Erlanger, Latonia and Newport. “The new store is certainly going to be a benefit for the city,” said city administrator Steve Hensley. “That is a popular location, and we’re confident this is going to be
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Coffee, on Dixie Highway across from Orphanage Road. To accommodate the expected increased traffic, Hensley said there will be another entrance added to the plaza. The new entrance, which will be north of the current entrance on Dixie Highway, will be a right-turn only curb cut, meaning drivers can only turn right to enter or right when exiting. “There’s been some traffic studies done, and that’s what is going to work best up there,” said Hensley. “But we really don’t anticipate any major safety or traffic concerns when the new store opens.” Hensley said the city is just excited to see the idea coming to fruition after many years of planning. “This is going to be good news for the city,” he said. “We think our residents and all of our neighbors will be very pleased.”
attract a lot of business when it’s ready to go.” Hensley said the project has been almost 10 years in the making, as the city worked to acquire right-of-way, working closely with the property managers as well as the highway transportation department to ensure there was enough land for the expansion. He also credited Mayor Tom Holocher, who met with state officials in January to help push the project along. “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re glad we’re finally here,” said Holocher at the April 5 council meeting. Hensley said that during the reconstruction, the liquor store and pharmacy will operate from the space next to Small’s Do It Best Hardware, also in the Expressway Plaza. The Fifth-Third Bank that was in the Kroger store has reopened in a temporary location near Brewberry
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Shoppers head out of the Kroger in Fort Mitchell on April 11. The store is now closed, and will be demolished to make way for a bigger Kroger, which is expected to open by Thanksgiving.
Fort Wright could put street tax on ballot By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Fort Wright City Council could place a street tax on November’s ballot. Council voted 5-1 to pass a first reading of the ordinance, which would tax 10 cents on every $100 of real property in the city, at their meeting April 7. The owner of a $100,000 home would pay an additional $100 a year in taxes. The street tax would generate about $500,00 for the city each year. Currently Fort Wright spends about $316,000 a year on street projects. While reluctant to place additional burden on taxpayers, Mayor Joe Nienaber
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Jr. said it was imperative to properly maintaining the 14 miles of city streets. “It’s difficult to drive down the street and issue citations for people not keeping their homes up when we have to dodge potholes to do it,” Nienaber said. “The one constant funding mechanism to make sure your streets are worthy of the structures surrounding them is to make sure money goes 100 percent to roads,” he said. Council passed the reading to begin the process of placing the issue on the ballot. In the meantime, council members said they will exhaust every possibility to save costs and generate revenue to possibly reduce the street tax or scrap it altogether. “From now until the election we can do everything we can to figure out revenues or expenses we can cut. We’ve done a pretty good job of skimming it down as far as we can at this point,” Nienaber said. While the streets are in need of an influx of extra money, the state of the city’s budget has really made the street tax a must,
Nienaber said. “We’re in a situation with our budget where we have had declining reserves over the past several years and if you extend it out through 2015 with the street program the way it is and the capital budget the way it is, we are going to be $1.2 million in the hole,” Nienaber explained. The economy and rising costs have contributed to the city’s financial state, but steps have been taken to cut costs and generate revenue, Nienaber said. Cuts from the city’s budget include nixing funding for Battery Hooper Days this year, a savings of about $4,000 to $6,000, reducing two assistant clerks from full time to part time, saving about $40,000 a year and cutting the city’s appreciation party for the last two years, a savings of about $10,000. Council also voted unanimously to begin charging for the use of the South Hills Civic Club, effective immediately. Council’s aim is to recoup the cost of running the club, which costs Fort Wright about $12,000 a year.
A street tax failed by 47 votes in Fort Wright in 2002, but this time around it’s a “leaner, meaner” program, said Council Member Dave Hatter. “Before I ask anyone for more of their hard-earned money, we’re going to have to get rid of unnecessary, frivolous expenses,” he said. Council Member Bernie Wessels cast the dissenting vote on the street tax, saying he was worried that the additional financial burden could cause businesses to leave Fort Wright. “I’m cutting expenses at home and at work. I’m doing things I’ve never done before to still make it function. I don’t see a reason why we should not be doing that here,” he said. “I think we are for the most part, but I still think we can do just a little bit better job.” Nienaber said the city will host public forums over the next few months to allow citizens to weigh in on the street tax. “I look forward in the next couple of months meeting with everybody and going over everything,” he said.
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The Edgewood Parks and Recreation Department will host a perennial swap on May 8 at the Noll Shelter in Freedom Park. The swap, which will begin at 10 a.m., will allow residents to divide and trade perennials, as well as donate unused ones to the city. All perennials should be labeled before trading. Visit www. edgewoodky.gov or call 3315910.
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The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center will sponsor a tennis social on April 17 at Five Seasons Sports Country Club in Crestview Hills. The social, which will begin at 6 p.m., will feature a round-robin style tournament, as well as a silent auction and raffle. It will run until around 10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the center, which seeks to provide services to children who have been abused. The cost to enter the tournament is $25, and babysitting will be provided at no
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Meeting rescheduled
Park Hills City Council’s April 12 regular meeting was canceled for lack of a quorum. The meeting is tentatively re-scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday April 19. Call 4316252 or check the Park Hills Civic Association calendar at phcahub.com.
Comedy benefit
Chicks & Chucks, a nonprofit that supports women with breast cancer, will sponsor a fundraiser on April 16 at the Drawbridge Inn in Fort Mitchell. The fundraiser will be called “Comedy for a Cause” that will feature a number of comedians, as well as a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and dancing. It will run from 8-10 p.m., and tickets are $25 each. For more information, visit www.chicksandchucks.org or call 513-841-6756.
Mother’s day treat
Celebrate Mother’s Day with tea, crumpets and all the fixings May 8 at Immanuel United Methodist Church. The tea will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the church, 2551 Dixie Highway. Sponsored by the Children & Family Team and United Methodist Women, the tea costs $5 a person. To make reservations, call the church office at 341-5330.
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Eldridge, Summe face off for clerk’s office Register xBy Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Incumbent Rodney Eldridge will be challenged by fellow Republican Gabrielle Summe for the clerk’s office in May’s primary. Eldridge, a Taylor Mill resident, is a Northern Kentucky University graduate with a degree in philosophy and real estate. Eldridge has been a licensed realtor since 1977, has performed title examinations for Frost Brown Todd and has participated in more than 100 campaigns in city, county and state elections. “I’m running again because of what we’ve accomplished in the last four years and the changes we’ve made in the office to make it better, more efficient, more accessible and more friendly to the customers and citizens of Kenton County,” he said. The increase of online transactions (1,478 last year) and the installation of debit and credit card terminals in the clerk’s office make Eldridge proud.
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“I ran on upgrading customer service and improving efficiency in the office and we’ve done that,” he said. Another improvement to the office during his tenure of county clerk is combining the auto renewal and title transfer departments, Eldridge said. “We created a one-stopshop where customers can come in and get a title transferred or a car transferred or renewed,” he said. While the one-stop-shop hasn’t completely eliminated lines, it’s cut them “way down,” Eldridge said. Mail-in renewals are handled faster and are sent
back to residents within a few days rather than weeks. And the creation of a dealer and handicap-accessible window allows them to deal directly with one person to get paperwork done, Eldridge said. If re-elected, Eldridge hopes to continue improving customer service and plans to increase online transactions by making more residents aware of online payment options. “I want voters to know if they have a question or a problem that they can contact me anytime,” he said. “I think part of my success has been that we created a
friendly atmosphere in this office.” Challenger Gabrielle Summe, a Fort Wright resident, is a graduate of the Chase College of Law and has acted as an Assistant Kenton County Attorney since 2001. Summe has also practiced as a part-time associate at Summe & Lanter, PLLC and worked as the Child Support Director in the Kenton County Attorney’s Office. “Based on my past experience, I have a skill set that means I could really operate this office well,” she said. “I started out as an administer for the county in the Child Support Office and went back to law school, so I have a background in customer service and a legal degree that really fits what that office does.” If elected, Summe hopes to upgrade technology used in the clerk’s office as well as increase hours of operation past 4 p.m. on weekdays, including some hours on Saturday. Summe also plans to cross-train all employees, starting with herself.
“I plan on being the first person to be cross-trained. I want to be able to do every job. Until I know how they’re doing their jobs there’s no way to make it better,” she said. Summe wants to use “preparation, preparation, preparation” to avoid malfunctions on election night similar to the one that held up Kenton County elections in 2008. “You have to have a Plan A, what would happen in a perfect world, and I think you have to have a Plan B,” Summe said. “I want to have a person really welltrained to be the back-up person who really understands the process and could troubleshoot.” If she is elected, Summe would like to begin putting county records online. “What happens is one, that helps my staff because you wouldn’t have people utilizing the office as much, two, there is longer-term access to records and three, you’re putting less work on people, copiers, printers and computers. You want to do it to make the office more efficient and user-friendly.”
to vote by April 19
Kentuckians who wish to vote in the upcoming May 18 primary election only have a few more days to register to vote. The deadline to register for the upcoming May primary is Monday, April 19. County clerks’ offices throughout Kentucky will accept voter registration cards until the close of business that day. A postmark of April 19 is also required for all mail-in voter registration applications. Registration cards can be obtained over the Internet at www.vote.ky.gov/ register. Also, minors who are 17 years old but will be 18 years old on or before the general election (Nov. 2) are eligible to register and entitled to vote in the upcoming primary but are not eligible to vote in special elections unless they are 18 years old.
Suit settlement to pay for justice center roof By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
After more than 10 years of leaking, the Kenton County Justice Center will be getting a new roof. The Kenton County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the settlement of a
suit filed by the county against Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, Kelley Brothers Roofing, Inc., KZF Design, Inc., and Corporex Realty & Investment, LLC at their meeting April 13. The county has settled with all defendants involved
in the roof’s construction, excepting KZF Design, Inc., which is still in-progress. “The justice center leaked from day one and since day one we’ve been trying to resolve it,” said County Attorney Garry Edmondson. The justice center roof had required seam repairs to
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prevent leaking about once a month since it was constructed in 1999, said Special Assistant to the JudgeExecutive Ralph Bailey. A 10-year warrantee covering these repairs recently expired, which meant the county would be covering all repairs to the
roof in the future, which spurred Edmondson to file the suit. “It continued to be a problem and we couldn’t seem to get it resolved,” he said. Details are still being finalized as to when the new roof construction, this time
with a 20-year warrantee, will begin. Deputy Judge Joe Shriver is doubtful that construction will interfere with the justice center’s daily operations. “We’ll try to schedule as much as we can on the weekend that would be a distraction,” he said.
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Nonprofit celebrates books, bling at event By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
Books and bling could make all the difference to one Covington nonprofit. The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky will host the first-ever Books & Bling April 29 at The Point Pavilion, 620 Scott Street. The Point provides employment, housing and education to people with special needs. The event will feature hors d’oeurves and beverages, shopping from 12 local vendors/artisans and a book signing courtesy of five local authors as a way to raise money for the Point’s annual Christmas event, Joy to the World. Each year Joy to the World raises about $110,000 for the Point, which gets less than 10 percent of its funding from government entities. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and a chance to see
neighbors and friends,� said volunteer Maureen Townsend. Each vendor will donate one gift to be auctioned off at December’s event, along with a percentage of their profits. “We’re helping the residents of our Point homes with their everyday lives. Getting involved in this event is an avenue for community involvement in the very special needs of the Point and its clients,� Townsend said. Every little bit helps, whether that’s attending events such as Books & Bling or contributing donations, said Elizabeth Suhre, human resources director for The Point/Arc. “As a nonprofit, especially with the challenging economy right now, our fundraising is more important than ever. Without fundraising, we couldn’t do what we do,� she said. Admission to Books &
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Local vendors and authors will make an appearance at the first-ever Books & Bling event hosted by the Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky at 6 p.m. April 29 at The Point Pavilion, 620 Scott Street. All proceeds of the event benefit the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Joy to the World, held each December. Authors who will be onhand to sign books include Marja Barrett, Mary Beth Hall, Karen Lewis, Rick Robinson and Barbara Stuart. Vendors and artists whose merchandise will be available for purchase include Beijo Bags, Bling Jewelry, Dazzling Decor, Paravali Jewelry, Personalize It!, Yankee Doodle Deli and more. Visit thepointarc.org for a full list of vendors. Bling is $10 a person, which includes food and drinks provided by The Green Derby. for more information, call 491-9191.
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Third-graders from Mary Queen of Heaven lead the school in a cheer during a pep rally on April 12.
Mary Queen of Heaven celebrates awards
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Mary Noschang smiled as she stepped to the podium in the middle of the gym at Mary Queen of Heaven on April 12. “I spend most of my work days in a small cubicle with not a whole lot of excitement, so this is certainly a change for me,� she said. “To be around this kind of enthusiasm is really a treat, and you guys should all be proud of yourselves.� Noschang, the editor-inchief of “Today’s Catholic teacher�, a national magazine that cover Catholic education, was among the guests at the school that day for a special pep rally to honor the numerous awards garnered by students this year. However, the biggest award was for the school itself, which was recognized with a 2010 Catholic Schools of Tomorrow Award, one of only 12 schools in the country to receive such recognition. The school received their award for their marketing efforts, including the “Eighth Grade’s On Us� program, which provides kids with a free year of tuition if they’ve attended the school from kindergarten through seventh grade. “This is a tremendous honor, and we’re glad to see such great things happening here,� said Noschang.
The following students were honored at the Mary Queen of Heaven pep rally on April 12.
Diocesan Competition
Jake Kleisinger (1st religion), Josh Kleisinger (2nd religion), Noah Enzweiler (2nd social studies), Shelbi Ryan (4th - social studies), Erin Suttles (2nd - math), Nick Croyle (4th math), Megan Murray (1st science), Lexie Steigerwald (3rd - science)
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The Kenton County Public Library's Kidventures program visited India Monday April 12 at the Independence Durr branch. Kids tasted chai tea, watched a video about an Indian girl and used dyed rice to create elephant mosaics. Jake Huber of Walton used rice to make the sun as well as the ground for his elephant to stand on.
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Students sipped chai and created mosaics during a spring break “visit” to India. The Independence William E. Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library hosted Kidventures: Visit India Monday April 12. Before using purple, green, red, and yellow rice
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The Kenton County Public Library's Kidventures program visited India Monday April 12 at the Independence Durr branch. Kids tasted chai tea, watched a video about an Indian girl and used dyed rice to create elephant mosaics. Here Dallin Clark of Independence shows off his finished elephant.
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The bugs stop here: Blessed Sacrament students get insect lesson
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Blessed Sacrament kindergartner Jonah Ikeda glanced upwards at teacher Debbie Algie, wearing bright green glasses that transformed his vision into that of an insect. “Wow - you’re like a giant!” he exclaimed, drawing a smile from Algie. “These are awesome!” The glasses were just one of the special treats at the school on April 7, as Valarie Horobik from the Cincinnati Museum Center visited to talk to the kids about insects. Horobik brought with her a number of interesting displays, including cases full of mounted butterflies, plastic toy insects that could be taken apart, and even two giant hissing cockroaches from Madagascar. “It’s just one of our outreach programs that we do in the area, and it’s something we really enjoy doing,” explained Horobik. “It’s always fun to go into the schools and not only help the kids learn, but let them have some fun.” During the program, the kids used the plastic insects to learn about the different parts of an insect’s body, as well as characteristics that distinguish insects from other animals, such as spiders. They also learned about the compound eyes possessed by insects, and were able to view the world as an insect would using the special glasses. “Those were cool,” said Cole Middendorf. “Everything looked orange, and it looked like things were moving fast, even when they weren’t.” Horobik said the “Snug as a Bug” program is one of 33 outreach programs offered by the museum each year. “It’s just a great way for the kids to try some different things,” she said. For more information about the program, visit www.cincymuseum.org.
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Blessed Sacrament kindergartners Cole Middendorf, Jonah Ikeda and Gretchen Wahaff test out special glasses that allow them to see the world through compound eyes, as an insect does. The school welcomed a visit from the Cincinnati Museum Center on April 7 to learn more about insects.
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Valarie Horobik of the Cincinnati Museum Center holds a giant hissing cockroach as kindergartners Derian Ewing and Cade Lehmkuhl examine it.
Valarie Horobik shows how a caterpillar hatches and then begins a transformation into a butterfly. Horobik visited Blessed Sacrament on April 7 as part of an outreach program from the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Fair shows off summer ideas for kids By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com
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Arnett Elementary first-grader Jordan Mitchell will be among those performing at the Summer Fair, sponsored by the Erlanger/Elsmere Family Resource Center. The fair, which will be April 15, will featue performances by kids from Arnett and Howell Elementary.
Missy Sorg is willing to put the challenge out on the table. “No matter what your child is interested in, there will be something there for them,” said Sorg of the 2010 Summer Fair. “We’re pretty sure there’s going to be something for everyone.” Sorg, the Erlanger/Elsmere Family Resource Center coordinator, will be on hand at the Dietz Auditorium on April 15 for the annual Summer Fair, which allows parents and kids to learn about summer programs and activities in the area. The fair will include representatives from a variety of areas, including the Kenton County Public Library, the Cincinnati Museum Center, area swim clubs, the Cincinnati Art Museum, Playhouse in the Park,
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and the Erlanger Parks Department. There will also be information on hand for activities like karate, music, gymnastics and daycare. “It’s a great way of getting everything in one place so parents can see what is available to them,” said Sorg. “It’s especially helpful for people who may be new to the area who may not know what all is out there.” Additionally, the fair will feature some fun activities for younger kids, such as a bounce house, as well as light refreshments. This year, guests will also be able to enjoy performances from kids at Howell and Arnett Elementary. Both schools will perform excerpts from their most recent school play. “That should be really neat, and a way to let the kids have some fun performing again,” said
The 2010 Erlanger/Elsmere Family Resource Center Summer Fair will be held in Dietz Auditorium on April 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. Admission is free, but all children must have a parent in attendance. For more information, call 3422351. Sorg. “It’s something new for this year, and we think everyone who’s there will really like it. Sorg said that admission to the fair is free, and many of the vendors will have applications on hand to register for summer programs. All children must have a parent in attendance. “It’s just a fun evening and a great way to get some information,” she said. “We always have a great turnout for this, and we’re really excited for it again this year because it means summer is almost here!” For more information about the fair, contact the FRC at 342-2351.
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The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College is offering a series of LEAN instructional programs to help businesses identify ways to improve productivity and quality. “LEAN techniques have been proven to help businesses serve their customers better, more efficiently and with less waste,” said Angie Taylor, vice president of Workforce SAolutions. “Learning to use LEAN principles produces benefits at any time, but it is particularly useful in the current period as businesses seek to do more with less.” LEAN can be used in both manufacturing and office environments. To demonstrate the benefits LEAN provides, Gateway is conducting LEAN training
College offers alcohol service training Gateway Community and Technical College has begun offering alcohol service training to help the hospitality industry teach employees how to serve alcohol responsibly. The four-hour, non-credit class will be conducted from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tues-
day, April 20, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 24, at the college’s Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Florence. The cost is $90 per person, including a participant workbook. The class highlights how to help patrons avoid overindulging, how to iden-
tify behavior clues to avoid over-serving, as well as how to offer alternatives and intervene if drinking becomes excessive. The course covers the physical properties of alcohol, its effect on the human body, prevention of sales to minors, and a review of
state and local liquor laws. Cocktail servers, restaurant servers, dining room supervisors and beginning and experienced bartenders would benefit from the class. To register, contact Regina Schadler at 442-1170 or regina.schadler@kctcs.edu.
simulations on the first Tuesday (manufacturing) and Wednesday (office) in April, May and June. Gateway is also offering LEAN training modules that teach participants how to implement LEAN in the workplace. Topics and dates include Module II 5S Quality at the Source, April 20; Module III Work in Process, May 18; Module IV Kanban, Kaizen and TPM, June 15; Module V Managing to Learn, June 22 and repeated June 23; Module VI Hoshin Kanri: Sustainability, June 29 and repeated June 30. All simulations and mod-
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Veterans center to open on Edgewood campus Gateway Community and Technical College has opened a Veteran Support Center at its Edgewood Campus to provide academic, career and other services to veterans seeking to continue their education. In Gateway’s first-ever partnership with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, the center will provide services under the Veterans Upward Bound program, which is made possible under a federal Trio grant to Cincinnati State. “This partnership between the region’s two public community and technical colleges is just the beginning of what I hope
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This week in baseball
• Scott High School beat Covington Catholic 3-2, April 5. Scott’s Joe Adkins was the winning pitcher; Bezold went 2-3 with two basehits. CovCath’s Cory Severson went 22. • Villa Madonna beat Dayton 4-0, April 6. Villa’s Andy Piccrillo was the winning pitcher, Villa’s Blake Bryan had two basehits. • Newport Central Catholic beat Covington Catholic 3-0, April 6. CovCath’s Chris Gerwe went 2-3. CovCath falls to 2-4 with the loss. • Villa Madonna beat Ludlow 8-7 in eight innings, April 7. Villa’s Blake Bryan went 2-4 with three basehits and an RBI. • Beechwood beat Heritage 15-4, April 7. Beechwood’s Jake Kramer was the winning pitcher; Josh Bertke scored a homerun with two RBIs. • Covington Catholic beat Dixie Heights 12-2 in six innings, April 7. Cov Cath’s Adam Warning was the winning pitcher; Brett Stayton scored a homerun and had three RBIs. Dixie’s Brad Popham had two basehits. • Highlands beat Notre Dame Academy 11-2, April 7. Notre Dame’s Michaela Terry went 2-3 with three basehits and Jordan Wesley went 2-3. Notre Dame falls to 1-6 with the loss. • Beechwood beat Normandy 4-0, April 9. Beechwood’s Michael Colosimo was the winning pitcher. C.J. Bertke went 2-3.
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• Scott High School beat Notre Dame 12-4, April 5. Scott’s Audrey Williamson was the winning pitcher; Anna Shoemake had three basehits and three RBIs. • St. Henry beat Dixie 7-5, April 6. Dixie’s Hartfiel went 24; Chelsea Dietz had two RBIs; Garrett went 2-4; and Morehead went 2-3.
This week in track and field
• Villa Madonna boys placed fifth with a score of 33 in the Walton-Verona Bearcat Open, April 10. Scott placed 11th with a score of 9. • Villa Madonna girls placed sixth with a score of 48 at the Walton-Verona Bearcat Open, April 10.
This week in tennis
• Boone County beat Dixie Heights 3-2, April 5. Dixie’s Middenday-Jackson beat Piacente-Black 6-0, 2-1; and Nowland-Boyd beat SchmitzDavis 6-0, 6-1. • Ryle boys beat Dixie Heights 5-0, April 6. Dixie falls to 4-2 with the loss. • Covington Catholic beat Simon Kenton 5-0, April 6. Stephen Shafer beat Daniels 7-6, 6-1; John Fagel beat Stephens 6-2, 6-0; Mickey Sutton beat Smith 6-0, 6-3; Jacob Litmer and Andrew Schult beat Benner-Schadler 6-2, 6-4; Max Pauly and Brett Riedinger beat Kentrup-Koch 6-0, 6-0. CovCath advances to 4-2 with the win. • Dixie Heights beat Cooper 3-1, April 6. Dixie’s Warden beat Russell 6-0, 6-3; Schoettler beat O’Daniel 6-0, 6-0. Walsh-Stowers beat Wigginton-Biery 6-1, 6-0. • Notre Dame Academy beat Scott 3-2, April 6. Notre Dame’s Ally Westling beat Sa. Manning 6-4, 6-0; Madie Cook beat Su. Manning 6-2, 6-1; Jessica Williams and Ali Cheeseman beat Padgett and Fox 6-1, 6-2. Scott’s Heath beat Megan Beischel 6-2, 63. Hulse-Beach beat Kelli Taylor and Abbey Moellering 6-2, 7-6.
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Notre Dame senior Ally Westling returns the ball to Scott senior Sammy Manning during Westling’s No. 1 singles win April 6 at NDA.
Notre Dame tennis testing doubles depth By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The Notre Dame Academy tennis team has been known for having plenty of talent and depth. The depth approaches Grand Canyon size this year, as head coach Rob Hardin has been doing a lot of experimenting with his lineup in the early stages of the season. The Pandas have established singles players in senior Ally Westling and sophomore Madie Cook. Cook was the regional champion last year and reached the third round at state. Westling has starred in doubles at NDA, making the state semifinals last year with 2009 graduate Julia Volpenhein, but has much singles experience at the
year-round club level. They will play singles in the postseason and possibly contend for the state championship. The lineup for the two doubles teams that will compete in the regional tournament is up in the air. Overall, Hardin has a roster of 21 players to choose from, and has started most of them so far this season. In recent wins over Conner and Villa Madonna on consecutive days, the Pandas used 13 different players, none of them Cook or Westling. “We’re trying to play a lot of girls and looking for doubles players,” Hardin said. “We’ve been switching up the doubles a lot, trying to get as many kids playing time as I can.”
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Notre Dame sophomore Abbey Moellering serves while freshman doubles teammate Kelli Taylor gets ready during their loss to Scott April 6 at NDA. Senior Amy Beischel and sophomore Alyssa Kennedy return from last year. Beischel made the second round of singles at state. Included in the mix is NDA’s two other seniors, Kate Worland and Krista Noll. NDA has three juniors, eight sophomores and six freshmen. Notre Dame was second in the state last year, one point behind champion Lone Oak. “Doubles will be our key,” Hardin said. “I know Madie and Ally will hold their own in singles. Doubles will be our key to win-
Kenton teams prepare for key tournaments By James Weber jweber@nky.com
Baseball and softball take center stage April 1618 with two major local tournaments. The “Doc” Morris Scholarship Tournament brings together 16 Northern Kentucky baseball teams in a single-elimination tournament April 17-18. The Bulldog Bash returns to the Bill Cappel sports complex in Latonia April 16-17. That will have eight Northern Kentucky softball teams. The Morris tourney raises scholarship money for local ballplayers. It honors a deceased Northern Kentucky umpire and will be played with wooden bats. The tourney begins with 16 teams divided into four sites Saturday, April 17. One survivor from each site will play semifinal games Sunday, April 18, with the winners advancing to the final. Boone County is the defending champion.
Covington Catholic, Dixie Heights and Scott will host tournament games and have its teams in the field. Saturday action starts at 10 a.m. with three games at each location. The winners of the first two meet in a quarterfinal game on the same field. Admission charge for each session is $5 adults, $3 students. The schedule (10 a.m. games listed first): At Scott : Conner vs. Scott, Bellevue vs. Simon Kenton. At Morscher Field (Newport Central Catholic): Ludlow vs. NCC, Cooper vs. Holy Cross. At Dixie Heights: Holmes vs. Dixie Heights, St. Henry vs. Boone County. At Covington Catholic : CovCath vs. Newport, Campbell County vs. Ryle. The semifinals are 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19: The Scott and NewCath bracket winners will play at Scott, and the CovCath/Dixie winners meet at CovCath. The final is 5 p.m. Sunday at Scott. The semis and finals will
have separate admission charges. The Bulldog Bash will have two pools of four teams, with each team in a pool playing each other. Dixie and Scott are in this tourney as well. Pool A is Boone County, Pendleton County, Dixie Heights and Bracken County Pool B has Holmes, Mason County, Scott and Campbell Co. Up to three games will run at the same time at the complex. Friday, April 16: 6 p.m. – Holmes vs. Scott, Boone vs. Dixie. 8 p.m. - Campbell vs. Mason, Bracken vs. Boone. Saturday, April 17: 9 a.m. – Dixie vs. Pendleton, Holmes vs. Campbell, Scott vs. Mason. 11 a.m. – Pendleton vs. Bracken, Mason vs. Holmes, Campbell vs. Scott. 2 p.m. – Boone vs. Pendleton, Dixie vs. Bracken. 4 p.m. – Playoffs, second through fourth place in each pool paired together. 6 p.m. – Championship game, first-place team from each pool.
ning the regional and going on to the state tournament.” Westling, a senior, said the competition should reap benefits. “That’s our main goal as a team, to win state not just individual, so we’re making each other better,” she said. “As the year goes on, they’ll gain more experience. They have a good sense for doubles. Last year we were state runner-up, one point away, so it’s within our grasp this year.” Westling and Cook, a sophomore, have been trying to make each other better as well. ”Ally’s good at not miss-
ing a lot of shots,” Cook said. “Her serve is really good and she comes to the net.” Said Westling: “Madie does a good job of staying in the point. She won’t just give it away. She’s getting a lot better at finishing at the net.” Hardin said Westling, who has committed to play for Xavier University, has really benefited from experience. “Ally is an all-around player,” he said. “She does a whole lot of thinking out there. Madie’s a big hitter. When she gets to be more like Ally, use more strategy, she’ll be fine.”
Time to nominate Sportsmen of Year More than 90,000 votes were cast in last year’s inaugural Community Press and Community Recorder Sportsman and Sportwoman of the Year online contest. Now, it’s time for high school fan bases to rally once again for 2010. Here’s the gameplan: Online readers will select 30 high school athletes (half male, half female) on 15 different newspaper ballots in Ohio and Kentucky who meet the highest standards both on and off the field. In Kentucky, there will be a Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year winner for each of the three Northern Kentucky counties Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. Voting occurs in two waves. Readers can nominate an athlete until April 29 by going to the
nky.com/preps page and clicking on the yellow/green Community Recorder Sportsman of the Year icon on the right side. In their nominations, they should explain why this athlete deserves the honor. The nominations will be used to create ballots that online readers will vote on from May 13 to midnight June 10. Online vistors will be able to vote more than once. The top vote-getters will be featured at NKY.com and in your local newspaper June 24. Public voting on the nominations will begin May 13. As with sports, the greatest effort gets the greatest result in this contest. Questions? E-mail Melanie Laughman at mlaughman@communitypress.com or call 513-2487573.
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SK junior leaps to top of podium By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The triple jump is arguably the oddest looking track event, but the state championship medal looks just as pretty as all the other ones. Simon Kenton High School junior Sage Powell is working to collect that medal this June. He took a big early step in winning the event at the Ryle Friday Night Frenzy April 9. Powell jumped a personal-best 45-feet even to break the meet record. He said the top mark in the state entering the weekend was 44-8. “I feel real lucky because I finally got to beat the triple
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Simon Kenton junior Haley Huff runs the 300 hurdles April 9 at Ryle. jump record that I didn’t get at the Ryle Relays,” Powell said.
At that meet, Powell leaped 44-2 and senior teammate Miles Simpson had 44-7. Powell won four events overall at the second Ryle meet. He won the 100 meters in 11.6 seconds, breaking his own personal best. He claimed the 200 in 23.30 and the long jump in 19 feet. “I’ve been working hard and practicing on my jumps and steps every day,” Powell said. “I’ve been lifting really hard and getting my legs strong.” Powell, whose favorite track athlete is world record-holding sprinter Usain Bolt, said fatigue is not a factor in balancing all
his events. “It’s not real hard because my running events aren’t very long, and they feed right into my jumps,” said Powell, who is aiming to qualify for state in every event he competes in and win the triple jump. Also for Simon Kenton, Casey Jones was third in the 3,200. Michael Strange was second in the 300 hurdles. Kody Hutchins was third in the 800. The boys’ 4x800 relay team was third. In girls’, eighth-grader Christina Cook also set a meet record in the 400 at 1:00.08. The 4x800 relay was second.
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Hitter of the Week by the conference office. Kersting hit .588 (10-for17) with a home run, two doubles, six runs scored and eight runs batted-in last week for the 3-2 Saints, including winning two-of-three in a
home PAC tripleheader against Saint Vincent College. • Thomas More College sophomore first baseman Brittany Wegman has been named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Softball
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Do you agree with President Obama’s decision to open more coastal waters to oil and gas exploration? Why or why not? “Yes and no. For the people who depend on gasoline and I guess that is about 98 percent of us maybe the price would come down. and for the people that have No. 2 oil for heating it really would be a godsend because of the price of oil would go down. But terrorists have targets in mind and these sites in my opinion are just like sitting ducks.” Isabelle Klopsch, Burlington “Yes! I believe we should be doing much more to wean ourselves totally off foreign oil.” G.G. “Yes! We must decrease our reliance on foreign countries for our energy sources. This means expanding our own energy production in all areas that are economically feasible. Technology has been making this safer and requiring the use of less “platforms” out in the ocean. I think Obama made a wise decision.” J.K.T. “Mr. Obama will do as he pleases with or without my approval. He’s already proven he is out for himself and not the American people, or should I say he’s out to help those persons he owes favors to and has in his back pocket. The only good thing coming up ... he won’t see a second term in office!” Florence, Ky. “I’ve heard there is a law that shut this drilling down years ago it is expiring. So it seems he really isn’t doing anything.” M.C. “Obama made that decision about offshore drilling purely to help his sagging poll numbers. He knows that exploring and drilling for oil and gas is very popular with the American people. “But he also knows that his administration has many loopholes that can be used down the road to prevent drilling in those very same areas. “This is very deceptive, but something I have come to expect from him. And, in a related action, which did not get nearly the same amount of press, he put other areas off limits for exploration. “Our continued national decision to ignore much of our oil and gas reserves and to fail to produce more nuclear energy is tragic. “It will produce higher energy costs, higher unemployment, and higher inflation, but far worse, it may cost American lives if we ever get into a war where our overseas energy sources are denied us. This is the definition of insanity.” T.H. “The U.S. is critically dependent on foreign oil and gets jerked around by petro-rich countries because of it. We have untapped oil resources in our coastal waters that could reduce our dependence. “What’s not to like, as long as the exploration is done in an environmentally responsible way? How can we let ourselves starve to death in the middle of a buffet line?” F.S.D. “If President Obama actually did open more coastal waters for oil and gas exploration that’s good
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What’s your opinion of Chad Ochocino’s non-football activities like Dancing With the Stars? Send your response to kynews@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. news. However, I heard claims that while he gave more with one hand he reduced even more with the other. “American companies have the know-how to safely recover oil from the ocean depths without harming the environment. They can also do the same in the Alaskan wilderness.” R.V. “The only valid reason is that he is placating the Republicans in Congress. While I personally am not against legitimate drilling in known preserves, the amount of oil is negligible to the total we use. This may take some of the focus off greater efficiencies and renewable alternatives.” J.Z.
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Low debt, low taxes are worth fighting for in legislature
Spring has sprung in Frankfort, and it is worth the drive here just to see the tulip garden in front of the Capitol, thousands of tulips in every color of the rainbow. Contrary to what you may have read, heard, or seen online, the sky is not falling in Frankfort. I am proud of the work the Senate has done with the budget. We have said no to $1.2 billion in additional debt and $280 million in additional taxes on businesses. Quite simply, that is what the disagreement is about. Deep philosophical differences remain. The House leadership believes that we can spend, borrow, and gamble our way to prosperity, while the Senate believes that this is a time for shared sacrifice and government belt-tightening, just like Kentucky’s families and businesses have had to
do for the past three years. The Senate, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, passed a budget proposal that has 39 percent State Sen. less structural John imbalance than Schickel the House verand for the Community sion, first time drops Recorder our debt ratio guest below 7 perWe columnist cent. restored two school days. We can’t go backwards teaching our children. That would have cut all teachers’ pay by about $500. I stand ready to work with my colleagues, but will not say yes to higher taxes and
higher debt to build projects based on politics. These are historic times, when we actually have an opportunity to change the way we do business in Frankfort. It is painful sometimes, but with shared sacrifice and courage, I am confident we can make it through this current economic recession, and that when the economy rebounds, all Kentuckians will have a chance to achieve prosperity. By keeping our debt and taxes low, we can see a brighter future, and that will mean more money in the pockets of Kentucky families, not the government. State Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, represents the 11th Senate District which includes Boone and Gallatin counties and part of Kenton County. He welcomes your concerns or comments toll-free at 1-800-372-7181.
“I never thought I would find myself agreeing with any decision made by Mr. Obama, but in this case, I do. We must not overlook any potential source of energy at this point in time, and if this can be done with minimal impact on the environment, I’m all for it.” Bill B. “I agree wholeheartedly! But only if all drilling operations, contracts and – most importantly – employees are issued to companies and people in the United States. “Minimizing our dependence on foreign oil suppliers should be a very high priority for us until we can begin developing alternate sources of energy. “When plans were made to open huge wind-powered energy fields out west, I was horrified to learn the U.S. companies issued these enormous contracts farmed most of the work building the giant windmills to overseas companies and their (cheaper?) employees. No large contracts for this sort of project should be issued without strict regulations guaranteeing that all work – development, manufacturing, assembly and installation – will be done by U.S. companies and U.S. employees.” M.M. “We must not allow our coastal waters to be polluted any more. Exploration takes time, money, and resources with no guarantee of a payoff ever or even the possibility of a payoff in the near future as it takes at least eight years before production would start. “Then there’s always the possibility of an oil spill. A better solution is to install wind turbines offshore now and generate clean energy from a renewable source.” A.B. “I think this decision is long overdue. We need to use our own natural resources to combate the oil and gas crisis. Our President has overlooked making this decision for too long a time. “The ridiculous health care program took to much of his time promoting and making deals to achieve passage. This is a perect example that our current administration cannot handle multiple situations. “In listing the areas involved with this authorization, its interesting he did not include Alaska (I wonder why). E.S.
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Schickel leads the way for licensure legislation in Kentucky
When people ask me what I had to do to become an orthotist or a prosthetist I have always told them “Nothing.” However, I did choose to attend a post-bachelor program for prosthetics and then for orthotics, complete a one-year residency for each discipline and pass examinations certifying that I have reached a certain level of competency. Unfortunately, this has been voluntary. To many people’s surprise, orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists (the individuals that fabricate and fit custom braces, artificial limbs and foot care products) are not required to meet any minimum educational or training requirements to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Currently, there are only 12 other states in the U.S. that have established licensure requirements for the orthotic and prosthetic profession. Ohio passed legislation to establish licensure for the profession in 2001. Licensure of the orthotic and
prosthetic profession helps provide patient protection by establishing minimum educational and professional standards to practice. It also establishes Anthony a pathway to Ward prevent those continuing Community from to practicing Recorder who have proguest vided injurious columnist or poor care. On April 1, legislation to establish licensure for orthotist, prosthetist and pedorthist overcame its final legislative hurdle when it was passed by the House of Representatives. It is currently waiting for final approval by Gov. Steve Beshear. Sen. John Schickel of Boone, Kenton and Gallatin counties sponsored the legislation this year. The legislation was also supported by Sen. Katie Kratz
Stine of Campbell and Pendleton counties and carried in the House of Representatives by Rep. Sal Santoro of Boone County and Rep. Dennis Keene of Campbell County. The legislation was not without debate on both the Senate and House floors and these leaders all stood and fought for what was right. After more than four years of working with other professionals in our state to pass this legislation it is a great relief to see it pass. I have much appreciation for the hard work of the individuals mentioned above who made passage of this legislation a reality. I would also like to say thank you to retired Sen. Dick Roeding who initiated this legislation for us four years ago. Despite serving a small portion of their constituents they fought to see this through and for that I am grateful. Anthony Ward practices orthotics and prosthetics at Durrett’s O and P Services in Edgewood.
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Morning View couple Violette and Jim Fausz combine education and photography skills to make up their 5-year-old business, Photographic Imaging Consultants.
Couple takes mystery out of photography By Regan Coomer rcoomer@nky.com
A local couple combines educational and photography experience to make life easier for the amateur camera-enthusiast. Jim and Violette Fausz of Morning View are Photographic Imaging Consultants, a 5-year-old business that makes house calls to people who need help using their digital cameras and photography software. Photographic Imaging Consultants also teaches its clients to properly back up photos, how to use lighting equipment, and basically anything photography related, Jim Fausz said. “There’s not many things I can’t teach about photography,” he said. Fausz worked at the Provident Camera Shop in Cincinnati for 34 years before retiring a few years ago. “Most people in stores today, if you go to a big box store, they have no idea how the camera works,” Jim Fausz said. “They don’t understand photography from shutter speeds to apertures to histograms.”
Violette, a retired educator, bought her first camera from her future husband back in college. Now she helps out Jim with the teaching end of the business. “We collaborate on what we think will work best for each person,” she explained, adding that usually after customers spend a couple hours with them they realize photography is a little harder than first expected. “They get a new appreciation for photography.” Jim and Violette can also refer clients to photographers and teach clients how to take photos specifically for advertisements. “We love photography. We need to tell people what we know,” Jim said. The couple is currently considering offering a Beginning Wedding Photography Workshop this spring or summer for people who think they might want to be a wedding photographer. For information about the workshop or to contact Photographic Imaging Consultants, call 859-3567577 or e-mail jvfausz@ fuse.net.
THINGS TO DO Food and wine
Learn how to cook and how to pair that meal with the correct wine during the Cork and Fork Cooking Class at the Argentine Bean in Crestview Hills April 17. The class begins at 2 p.m. and includes cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. The class is family friendly and costs $20 to attend. For more information, call 426-1042. The Argentine Bean is located at 2875 Town Center Blvd.
Shop ‘til you drop
The Boone County Main Library in Burlington will have host a special shopping experience April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be selling audiobooks, movies and music as well as books. Adult hardcover books will be sold for $1 and paperback books will sell for 50 and 25 cents. Children’s books and magazines will also be available. For more information, call 342-2665. The Boone County Main Library is located at 1786 Burlington Pike.
Waite at the Syndicate
Rock singer John Waite (pictured) will perform at the Newport Syndicate April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Waite is most known for his single, “Missing You,” which was No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1984. Tickets, which range from $60 to $40, include access to a dinner buffet at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.rwatickets.com or call 781-7700. The Syndicate is located two blocks south of Newport on the Levee at 18 East Fifth Street.
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Janet Chambers said the growth of the annual Spring Bling event has been amazing. The first event was held six years ago at a Carrabba's restaurant. The 2010 event will be at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center and is expected to have more than 700 guests.
Spring Bling offers fun, inspiration By Jason Brubaker
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Even after five years, Leslie Hitch still finds it hard not to get caught up in the emotion of the I Have Wings Spring Bling event. “When all of the survivors stand and are honored, it’s just such a powerful moment,” said Hitch, who will again be singing at the event this year. “Every year, I have to collect myself so I can keep going with the song.” The 2010 Spring Bling, which has steadily grown since its inception, will be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center on April 24. The theme this year is “Glammin’ in the Garden”, and the center will be decorated to give the feel of an outdoor garden, complete with flowers and other landscaping. All of the money raised from the event will go toward I Have Wings, the Erlanger-based breast cancer support foundation that offers financial assistance, as well as emotional support. The foundation works with breast cancer patients and survivors to provide a variety of services, including prosthetics, wigs, mammograms and clothing. Now in its sixth year, the Spring Bling is the largest annual fundraiser for the foundation. More than 700 people are expected to attend the 2010 event. “To see it grow like it has is just amazing,” said Janet Chambers, a breast cancer survivor who started I Have Wings in 2002. “This is always a great event, and I’m super excited for this year especially - it’s going to be a blast.” Similar to years past, the 2010 event will include a luncheon, door prizes, a silent auction and more than 30 local vendors with plenty of gifts and trinkets. And, in sticking with the garden theme, guests will be able to talk to experts from Natorp’s Garden Center, and will even be able to learn how to build a spring porch pot.
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Janet Chambers, founder of I Have Wings, poses with former Bengals' safety Kevin Kaesviharn at the 2008 Spring Bling event. The event typically attracts a variety of local celebrities and officials, with all of the proceeds going toward the Erlanger-based breast cancer support foundation.
Glammin’ in the Garden
The 2010 I Have Wings Spring Bling, dubbed “Glammin’ in the Garden,” will be held April 24 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, located in Covington. It will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, and include parking in the garage across the street from the convention center. For information or tickets, visit www.ihavewings.org or call 331-7013. Additionally, there will be a visit from author Mary Beth Hall, whose book “Lessons from a Bald Chick” details her battles with cancer. “She is truly an amazing woman,” said Chambers. “I think people will get a kick out of meeting her and hearing what she has to say.” But perhaps the most touching portion of the afternoon will once again be the survivor tribute, where cancer survivors are invited to stand and receive a free gift while they’re acknowledged by the rest of the
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crowd. The foundation will also honor one guest with the 2010 Wings Award, given to a survivor who has shown courage and provided inspiration in their battle with cancer. “It’s such an honor to be able to perform during this, because you can really see who this foundation has touched,” said Hitch. “I’m just glad I’m able to lend a hand and help out in my own way, because it really is a beautiful moment.” Tickets for the Spring Bling are $40 each, which includes admission, the luncheon and parking in the garage near the convention center. “I’m just so humbled to see how much support we get each year from the community, and it really shows the impact we can have,” said Chambers. “Hopefully, we can just continue to grow even more.” For more information about I Have Wings, or the Glammin in the Garden event, visit www.ihavewings.org or call 331-7013.
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LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Congressional Art Show, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Top artwork from high school students in the 4th Congressional District of KY on display. Winning piece displayed in our nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSEUMS
History Unearthed: Archaeology Speaks, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Exhibit explores world of archaeology through photography, dig-site information and hands-on activities including actual staged indoor dig for all ages. Included with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free for members and ages 2 and under. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
John Waite, 7:30 p.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Grand Ballroom. Includes dinner buffet at 6 p.m. English rock singer and musician. $70 stage front, $60 VIP, $50 reserved, $40. Reservations required. 4918000; www.rwatickets.com. Newport. Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $13, $10 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport. Here Come the Mummies, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Funk/R&B band. Members of group come on stage dressed in mummy attire. Ages 18 and up. $15. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Directed by Bill Gemmer and features John Von Ohlen. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
MUSIC - ROCK
The Ataris, 7 p.m. With Pilot around the Stars and Rosemary Device. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. Indiana pop-punk band. $10. 2912233; cincyticket.com. Covington. 4th Day Echo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. DJ continues until 2 a.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, $5. 4414888. Cold Spring. Pulse 8, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Comedy for a Cause, 8 p.m. Drawbridge Inn Hotel, 2477 Royal Drive, Doors open 6:30 p.m. Comedy by Terry Foster, Shelley Iker and Cathy Youtsey-Halloran. Heavy hors d’oeuvres provided and cash bar available. Music by Robby Meeks. Dancing begins 10 p.m. Benefits The Chelsea Schweinefuss Fund, The Jeff Rennekamp Fund, The Peggy Foster Memorial Fund and Chicks & Chucks, Inc. $25. Tickets required by April 10. Presented by Chicks & Chucks, Inc. 513-8416756; www.chicksandchucks.org. Fort Mitchell.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Once Upon a Mattress, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Campbell County High School, 909 Camel Crossing, Auditorium. Grown-up modern twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea.”. $9. Reservations recommended. Presented by Campbell County High School Drama. Through April 18. 635-4161, ext. 1146; www.showtix4u.com. Alexandria.
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Bury the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Six slain soldiers arise from graves and refuse to be buried, inciting international intrigue. With the UC College-Conservatory of Music Department of Drama. Talkback session follows performance. $18, $16 members, $14 students. Through April 24. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
Bye Bye Birdie, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, Nunn Drive, Tony Award-winning musical comedy tells story of rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. Presented by Northern Kentucky University Theatre and Dance. Through April 25. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights. The Garden of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, 7:30 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Featuring Playhouse’s Touring Company. Free-flowing adaptation of the Kipling classic, a comedy about sharing and cooperation. Part of Playhouse Off the Hill Series. Ages 4 and up. $5. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 513-688-8400. Covington.
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Sweet Adeline Regional Competition, 2 p.m. Quartet competition. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd. Barbershop harmony competition for women choruses and quartets. $30. Presented by Sweet Adelines International. Through April 17. 513-554-2648; www.sai-region4.org. Covington. S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 1 7
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Tandem Squares, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Pluslevel Western-style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington. Tri State County Animal Response Team Volunteer Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Sutton Rankin Law Building, 130 Dudley Road, Discuss disaster preparedness and evacuating with your pets and informing potential volunteers of state laws and activation process to respond to disaster or emergency. Free. Presented by Tri State County Animal Response Team. 513-702-8373; www.tristatecart.com. Edgewood.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Links & Lace Dance Club Dinner/Dance, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Metropolitan Club, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd. Cocktail hour and cash bar 6-7 p.m. Dinner and big band music 7 p.m. Attire is semi-formal to formal. Couple: $225 three dances, $170 tow dances, $85 dance. Registration required a week before dance. Presented by Links & Lace Dance Club. 513-553-7349. Covington.
LECTURES
A Night with the Stars, 8 p.m. Thomas More College Science Lecture Hall, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Dr. Wes Ryle discusses composition and inner workings of a star and numerous variety of stars. Followed by telescope viewing at observatory, weather permitting. Free. Presented by Thomas More College. 341-5800. Crestview Hills.
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Shop ‘til you drop... 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Audiobooks, movies, music and more. Adult hardcover books $1 and paperbacks twenty five to fifty cents each. Children’s books and magazines available. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
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MUSIC - BENEFITS
All the Way from Memphis, 8 p.m. With Gary Burbank, the Sonny Moorman Group, Long Tall Deb & the Drifter Kings and 12elve 8ight. Doors open 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Benefits Play It Forward. $8. 491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.
MUSIC - BIG BAND
Big Band Swing Dance Music, 7:30 p.m.11 p.m. York St. Cafe, 738 York St. Seventeen piece swing and dance band. $10. 380-0032; http://www.yorkstonline.com/. Newport.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricky Nye and Brian Aylor, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Junie’s Lounge. Ages 21 and up. Free. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Will Kimbrough Band, 8:30 p.m. With the Tillers. Doors open at 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $15, $12 advance. Presented by JBM Promotions, Inc. 4312201; www.magus.musictoday.com. Newport.
MUSIC - COUNTRY
Renagades, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, Free. 344-1413. Crescent Springs. Cef Michael Band, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440; www.myspace.com/cefmichaelband. Independence.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
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The Remains, pictured, will perform at a Benefit Dance from 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, April 17, at Shimmers Ballroom, 1939 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright. The benefit is for the medical expenses of Helena Schmidt, an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy. There will also be a cash bar; bring your own snacks. Casual dress is appropriate and the event is for those 21 and up. Admittance is $10. Call 282-7198 or e-mail connieraabe@yahoo.com. S U N D A Y, A P R I L 1 8
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Southern Stars Square Dance Club, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Family Friendly dances open to experienced western style square dancers and line dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Covington.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Shop ‘til you drop... 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Books sold by the pound. Boone County Main Library, 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - ROCK
Corner Pocket, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Meltdown, 7 p.m. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. With comedian Bridget McManus and a DJ. Ages 21 and up. $45 VIP, comedian and DJ; $35 comedian and DJ; $12 DJ. 581-2728. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bury the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $18, $16 members, $14 students. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. Bye Bye Birdie, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights. A Modern Tale of Sibling Rivalry and Rage!, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $8. 6559140; www.finalactproductions.com. Newport. Hansel and Gretel, 2 p.m. Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Blvd. Follow Hansel and Gretel as they sing, dance and discover the truth about the dear old lady in that gingerbread cottage. All ages. Part of Adventure Club. Free. Registration required. Presented by ArtReach. 962-4060. Covington.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sweet Adeline Regional Competition, 2 p.m. A cappella chorus competition. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, $30. 513-5542648; www.sai-region4.org. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Sunday Jazz in the Afternoon, 4:30 p.m. The Royal Palm Orchestra. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Through April 25. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bye Bye Birdie, 3 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights.
RECREATION
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night, 5 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Includes Shimmers gift certificate prizes. Free. 426-0490. Fort Wright. M O N D A Y, A P R I L 1 9
MOM’S CLUBS Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting, 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, For mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. Family friendly. $23.95 registration per year. Reservations required. 620-9191; www.freewebs.com/fccmops. Burlington. ON STAGE - COMEDY
Fireplace Comedy, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Open-mic night for area comedians. Family friendly. Free. Through Jan. 17. 431-2326. Covington.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CincyMLM Anniversary Party, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St. Free. Presented by Cincy MomsLikeMe.com. cincinnati@momslikeme.com; http://cincinnati.momslikeme.com. Newport.
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SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS
Cincinnati Falcons Practices, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Semi-pro football team recruiting. Ages 18 and up. Must pay fee, provide own equipment and purchase uniform once on team. Games played Saturday nights at 7 p.m. with two practices per week. Free. 496-3211; www.cincinnatifalcons.us. Covington. W E D N E S D A Y, A P R I L 2 1
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COMMUNITY DANCE SwinGallery, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, All ages. No partner required. Free beginner East Coast Swing lesson 8-9 p.m. Dancing to music by DJ 9-11:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $5. 513290-9022; www.swingallery.com. Covington. EDUCATION
Hex Squares, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. 513-9292427. Covington.
Incorporating Healthy Lifestyle Changes Into Your Life, 2 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky, 513 Madison, Learning how to manage stress reduces the risk of onset mental and other underlying medical illnesses. Free. Registration required. 431-1077; www.mhanky.org. Covington.
EXERCISE CLASSES
MUSIC - CONCERTS
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Spring Into Health: Sit and Be Fit, 7 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Exercise from a chair. Class utilizes bands, balls and small weights to help improve range of motion. Ages 18 and up. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - BLUES
Original Wed Blues Jam, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. Hosted by Dick and the Roadmasters award winning blues band. Burgers & Blues Dinner starts 6 p.m. 261-1029; www.mahoganyslive.com. Latonia.
MUSIC - CHORAL
Midday Musical Menu, 12:15 p.m. Music for Cello. Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave. Free; $6 lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 431-1786. Covington.
Self Diploma Presents: Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli + Hi Tek), 8 p.m. With J Cole. Doors open 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Rap artists. $20. 491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Lee Stolar Trio, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Jo Koy, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $15. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bury the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Sign language interpreting and close captioning available. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $18, $16 members, $14 students. 9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. Bye Bye Birdie, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights.
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ART EXHIBITS
The London Police Ride Again, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. The BLDG, Free. 491-4228; www.bldgrefuge.com. Covington.
BUSINESS CLASSES
Work Smart, Not Hard Workshop, 8 a.m.11 a.m. PRISM, 809 Wrights Summit Parkway, PRISM Training Room. Learn to implement time management tools to increase productivity, reduce stress and begin your new journey to success you have always dreamed of. $99. Registration required. Presented by PRISM Consulting. Through May 19. 344-2731; www.prismsuccess.com. Fort Mitchell. PROVIDED
The Burlington Antique Show will have its first show of the 2010 season Sunday, April 18. The show will take place at the Boone County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early buying will also be available from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost to enter the show is $5 before 8 a.m. and $3 after 8 a.m. It is free for children ages 11 and under. Future antique shows will take place on the third Sunday of each month through October. For more information, visit www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com or call 513-922-6847. The Boone County Fairgrounds are located at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co. 727-0904. Fort Wright.
PROVIDED
Kings Island opens for the season on Saturday, April 17, with its newest attraction, Planet Snoopy. The collection of “Peanuts”-themed rides for all ages include four children’s roller coasters, a live stage show and Peanuts’ characters’ meet and greets. Pictured is the “Race for Your Life Charlie Brown” ride. The park has another new ride, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, an interactive family attraction. Hours for Saturday, April 17, are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the park closed Sunday. The park re-opens Friday, April 23 for weekend operation. Daily operation begins May 21. Go to www.visitkingsisland.com. for ticket prices.
Life
April 15, 2010
Community Recorder
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A twist on the ‘Ten Commandments of Marriage’ The Rev. Ed Young, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, wrote a book titled “The Ten Commandments of Marriage.” I never read the Rev. Young’s book but I enjoyed his commandment titles. I expand on them with my own reflections. 1. Thou shalt not be a selfish pig. The worst enemy in any relationship is our selfishness – that my feelings count and yours don’t; that you are here to serve me and make me happy; that if anything goes wrong, it’s your fault, not mine. The opposite of selfishness is love. A good indication that love is present is when the welfare and satisfaction of another person comes to mean as much to me as my own. 2. Though shalt cut the apron stings. When a wedding takes place in a church, another ceremony takes place right below in the couples psychic basement. The groom unconsciously transfers to his bride the qualities and
faults of his mother – and expects to find them hereafter in his bride. The bride, transfers over to the groom the qualities and faults of Father Lou her dad. The Guntzelman u n c o n s c i o u s cerePerspectives basement mony is not ideal. The most ideal situation happens when each spouse recognizes these parental transferences, cuts loose from them, and works to come to know the uniqueness of their own spouse. 3. Thou shalt continually communicate. The average married couple actively communicate about 27 minutes a week. Yet, “Unless we are fully known, we cannot be fully loved.” And how else do we become authentically known unless we let the other know of our fears, hopes, dreams, anxieties, insufficiencies, etc.?
We’re usually afraid because we expect rejection. That’s a possibility. But the risk is worth taking to finally come to be loved for who and what we are. 4. Thou shalt make conflict thy ally. Disagreements are not catastrophes. They are to be expected occasionally when two separate and unique persons form a relationship. Differences are opportunities to communicate, understand, compromise and solidify the relationship. The absence of conflict demonstrates that either the relationship isn’t important enough or that both individuals are too insecure to risk disagreement. 5. Though shalt avoid the quicksand of debt. Money, especially in our culture, can become a bone of contention, an instrument of power, a constant worry, an expression of selfishness, and a destroyer of more important realities. Prudent spending flows from a responsible maturity on the part of both spouses.
6. Thou shalt flee sexual temptations – online and otherwise. Sexual pleasure is wonderful, but it speaks of spiritual and personal realities far more profound than feeling good. To seek sexual pleasure independently of my spouse and my sense of commitment to her/him, is more an adolescent trait than that of an adult. The interpenetration of hearts and souls requires lifelong fidelity. 7. Thou shalt forgive your mate 490-plus times. The 490 number comes from the biblical admonition to forgive not only seven times, but seventy times seven. One of marriages primary purposes is to teach us how to forgive. It is a manifestation of love. 8. Thou shalt keep the home fires burning. Building a good marriage and a good log fire are similar. At first, the paper and kindling make a brilliantly burning blaze. Then the first blaze dies down and you wonder if the fire will fizzle out and leave you in the
dark. You blow on it and fan it for all you’re worth. Sometimes the smoke billows out and almost chokes you or brings tears to your eyes. But if the materials are good and you invest enough time and energy and interest, the solid logs catch and the fire continues. 9. Thou shalt begin again and again. Nothing in this world that is worthwhile occurs suddenly. If a solid love relationship is really desired and valued, we are willing to go for it again and again. 10. Thou shalt build a winning team. It takes two to build a successful marriage, but only one to destroy it. All of the above are seen as teamwork issues by both spouses. And a good team reaches the goal. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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decide to set aside some money in an escrow account at the closing. The builder will only get that money when he makes the repairs. If he fails to make the corrections within a specified time, the money should go to you so you can get the repairs made. Finally, whenever you buy or sell a house I always recommend you get your own lawyer to protect you. 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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due to the grade of the yard, I have a swamp out here for at least a week at a time,” said Frisby. “It became a problem and I let them know. They came out, looked at it, and told me the grade works. Basically, they’re going to keep it how it is,” he said. Frisby told the builder he contacted me and said now the builder is much more cooperative. The company has agreed to hire an engineer to assess the driveway and sidewalk problem. The company will now rely on the engineer to come up with a proposal to keep the concrete from collaps-
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trucks and just regular cars. Gravity is going to collapse it.” he said. Frisby complained, “The builder just plans to shovel gravel underneath my driveway and that’s how they’re going to fix it. I’m not happy with that at all.” He said that gravel needs to be compacted in order to properly support the concrete. Another concern is a white chalk-like substance that’s appeared in many areas on the brick around the house. Frisby wants to know what that substance is, what’s caused it, and how to get rid of it for good. Yet another issue concerns the grading of the backyard. When it rains, water pools in the yard and doesn’t drain away. “After any rain or snow,
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Life
April 15, 2010
Roll out a tasty teatime with asparagus I was right in the middle of making bean soup from leftover Easter ham when I got the call from friends Butch and Char Castle. “We’re g o i n g m o r e l – Rita hunting want us to Heikenfeld pick you Rita’s kitchen up?” Within five minutes, I was waiting at the edge of the driveway with my favorite morelhunting basket in hand. (Yes, I did turn off the bean soup). Now I can’t tell you where we looked, since it’s as secret as knowing where to find ginseng, but I will tell you it was one vigorous workout, climbing up to the crest of the wooded hill. We found everything BUT morels: wild flowers in abundance: spring beauties, bloodroot, trilliums, violets, phlox, Dutchmen’s breach-
es, and wild edibles like garlic mustard, onions, and ramps (wild leeks). It was just the mental spring tonic I needed. (And we will go back – we morel hunters never give up). When I got home, I found a bonus near the fencerow: wild asparagus. I added that to what I picked out of our asparagus patch and plan to make these yummy asparagus rolls.
Promont Museum’s asparagus rolls
Just looking at the photo will have you running to the kitchen to make these. Mary Ann Benoski, tea coordinator at the Milford, Ohio, museum, shared this recipe. “One of my favorite sandwich recipes this time of year,” she said. Mary Ann and staff have afternoon teas at Promont House and volunteers prepare the food. Beautifully presented on fine china, their afternoon tea is not to be missed. They provide a docent
COURTESY MARY ANN BENOSKI
Asparagus rolls are a favorite treat this time of year for Mary Ann Benoski, tea coordinator at the Promont House Museum. guided tour included in the price of the tea ($20; luncheon $25). Mary Ann said tea cuisine “includes something chocolate, something crunchy and something gooey.” You’ll have a memorable time taking tea at this Victorian mansion once occupied by Ohio Gov. John Pattison and family, and the profits from the teas help the upkeep of the museum. To make reservations, call 513-248-0324 or log onto www.milfordhistory.net.
14 asparagus spears steamed tender-crisp in salted water, set aside on paper towels. 5 oz. extra sharp Cheddar, grated coarse 5 oz. Pepper Jack, grated coarse 3 ⁄4 cup mayonnaise 1 ⁄4 cup finely diced bottled roasted red pepper, and reserve enough 2-inch slices for garnish on sandwich folds. (Rinse and pat dry all first) Combine everything but asparagus in a mixing bowl with hand held mixer set on medium-low speed.
Assembly:
14 slices Pepperidge Farm white bread (crust removed) Place slices of bread between sheets of waxed paper and flatten slightly with rolling pin. Spread each slice with a rounded tablespoon of cheese mixture, top with asparagus spear (trimmed the length of bread slice from corner to corner). Fold opposite corners
together over spear overlapping and garnish with two strips of roasted red peppers making an “X,” sealing down corners of bread slice. If necessary use tooth pick to secure until serving and cover all sandwiches with moist paper towels until served. Chilling helps to tighten the flattened rolls.
Panini with mozzarella, prosciutto and peppers
Never one to throw leftovers away, I made these grilled sandwiches from leftover Ciabiatta bread, some prosciutto I had left from an antipasto tray, and the last of the roasted red peppers from the freezer. Feel free to augment these with more filling, or use whatever cheese, meat, etc. you have on hand. You can hardly go wrong! Thin slices of crusty Italian bread Prosciutto (or other ham) Roasted red pepper strips Mozzarella slices Thinly sliced red onion
Preheat grill pan or griddle over medium high. Make sandwiches: 2 to 3 slices prosciutto topped with an even layer of pepper, mozzarella, and onion, then top with another slice of bread. Brush with olive oil. Place that side face down on griddle and brush top with olive oil. Weight sandwiches down with heavy skillet (or not, if you use a panini press) and brown a few minutes on each side.
From readers’ kitchens
Kudos for Ruth Lyons coffee cake: Dave Weller, a Villa Hills, Ky., reader, said he’s made the Ruth Lyons coffee cake. “If you like a moist cinnamon coffee cake, that would be your cake. The cake is easy to make. It has become a favorite at my in-laws for Easter brunch.” Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
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Community Recorder
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Free health screenings at convention center The Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives (KCNPNM) will hold an Advanced Cardiac Risk Assessment screening on Thursday, April 22 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center that is free and open to the public (over 18 years old only). No advance or pre-registration is required to receive the complimentary Advanced Cardiac Risk Assessment. The “walk-in” screening event will be conducted at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall 2 (street level) located at 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd.,
Covington, KY 41011. The free public outreach event is part of the KCNPNM 2010 C o n f e r e n c e (www.kcnpnm.org) that will bring approximately 650 nursing professionals to Northern Kentucky April 21-24 from throughout Kentucky for continuing education and networking opportunities. Advanced Practice Nurses (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners or Nurse Midwives) will perform various cardiac risk screening procedures including: checking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration), taking a cardiac physical (listening to heart and
carotid arteries in the neck), lipid (cholesterol) testing (note: individuals seeking lipid testing should fast for 12 hours prior to the test (water or black coffee only), conducting a complete cardiac screening history (assessing risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, family history, etc.) and EKGs for those individuals identified as needing one. Once the screening is performed, results will be tallied and discussed with each participant including information on how they may be able to reduce their risk for heart disease. Participants can take their
screening information with them to share with their own health care providers if they choose. According to Dottie Baker, ARNP, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner practicing in Northern Kentucky who is coordinating the KCNPNM cardiac screening event, the state association wanted to give back to the community during its conference by helping the public recognize the risk factors associated with heart disease and how they possibly could reduce these factors in their own lives. Baker reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and
women, and it is responsible for 34.3 percent or 1 of every 2.9 deaths in the U.S., where someone suffers a heart attack every 20 seconds. She adds that these figures are very high, considering that heart disease depends highly on an individual’s lifestyle and often can be prevented. Contact Dottie Baker, ARNP, at 859-992-4756; dottieraebaker@yahoo.com, for more information on the KCNPNM Advanced Cardiac Risk Assessment screening on April 22. The mission of the Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau is that of an aggressive sales,
RELIGION NOTES Interfaith Commission
The Northern Kentucky Interfaith Commission (IFC) will host its 16th annual Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Service at the Florence Christian Church April 18 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Henry Fenichel, a Holocaust survivor and current board member
of The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education. The Northern Kentucky Children’s Ensemble Prep Choir will perform under the direction of Joshua Huff. A reception will follow the service. Also available will be an original exhibit highlighting the works showing of Theodor Seuss Geisel, who is better
known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Completed during WWII, Seuss confronted common issues in America that were often ignored, including isolationism, racism, antisemitism, and willingness to appease. In this exhibit of cartoons, typical Seuss characters teach about the courage to care and to act. Appropriate for the entire family.
For more information on this service, call 581-2237. Florence Christian Church is located at 300 Main Street.
St. John’s
St. John’s Anglican Catholic Church will be having a spaghetti dinner April 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Carryout is available. St. John’s Anglican Catholic Church is located on O’Fallon Avenue in Dayton. Have an event at your church? Please send your information to akiefaber@nky.com.
marketing, service, and informational organization whose primary responsibility is to positively impact the Northern Kentucky economy through conventions, meetings, and visitor expenditures.
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If you have an important collection of coins for sale and were smart enough not to take them to some motel room for a low offer, we hold a Rare Coin Auction every year in connection with the Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Expo, held in June at Sharonville Convention Center, and now in its 27th year. For a consultation please call Paul Padget at
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NKY camps
April 15, 2010 County YMCA, 1437 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, service learning, science, literature, free time and more. Extended hours available. Financial assistance available. Ages 5-10. $140, $110 members. Registration required. 781-1814; www.myy.org. Fort Thomas. Campbell County YMCA Adventure Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 4. Campbell County YMCA, 1437 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Teen Camping. Themes, activities, swimming and fun traditional day camp. Ages 11-12. $140, $110 members. Registration required. 572-3063. Fort Thomas. Campbell County YMCA A.C.E.S. Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 4. Campbell County YMCA, 1437 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Work on learning projects in surrounding communities and participate in several team building experiences. Financial assistance available. Ages 13-16. $140, $110 members. Registration required. 572-3063. Fort Thomas. Campbell County YMCA Pre and post Camp, 6:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Pre-camp care. Daily through June 4. Campbell County YMCA, 1437 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Extended care for any family available. Ages 5-16. Pre: $35, $25 members; post: $30, $20 members. Registration required. 781-1814; www.myy.org. Fort Thomas. R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Camp Leadership in Training Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 4. R.C. Durr YMCA, $60, $30 members. Registration required. 5345700; www.myy.org. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Day Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through June 4. R.C. Durr YMCA, $125-$175 per week. Registration required. 534-5700; www.myy.org. Burlington.
a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through May 28. R.C. Durr YMCA, 5874 Veterans Way, Camp Outback. Campers develop healthy spirits, minds and bodies through variety of sports and activities. Ages 3-15. $125-$175 per week. Registration required. 534-5700; www.myy.org. Burlington.
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SUMMER CAMP - YMCA Open House, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Camp Ernst, 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Popcorn, smores, tractor rides, horse ring rides and camp staff answers all of your questions about summer camp program. Family friendly. Free. 5866181; www.myYcamp.org. Burlington.
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R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. School’s Finally Out. Daily through May 28. R.C. Durr YMCA, 5874 Veterans Way, Themed weeks. Scholarships and care available. State child care assistance accepted. Ages 5-11. $170, $125 members. Registration required. 534-5700. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Preschool Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-noon Part-day. At the Beach. Daily through May 28. R.C. Durr YMCA, 5874 Veterans Way, Themed weeks. Scholarship and daycare available. State child care assistance accepted. Ages 3-5. $170, $125 members; part-day: $105, $75 members. Registration required. 534-5700. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Teen Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through May 28. R.C. Durr YMCA, 5874 Veterans Way, Themed weeks. Scholarships available. State child care assistance accepted. Ages 11-15. $175, $130 members. Registration required. 5345700. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Camp Leadership in Training Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through May 28. R.C. Durr YMCA, 5874 Veterans Way, Assist staff wit activities. Participants are selected through an interview process. Ages 13-16. $60, $30 members. Registration required. 534-5700; www.myy.org. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Day Camp, 6:30
R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Prorated super Sports Fan. Daily through June 4. R.C. Durr YMCA, $170, $125 members. Registration required. 5345700. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Preschool Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-noon Part-day. Prorated Wild, Wild West. Daily through June 4. R.C. Durr YMCA, $170, $125 members; part-day: $105, $75 members. Registration required. 534-5700. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Teen Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 4. R.C. Durr YMCA, $175, $130 members. Registration required. 534-5700. Burlington. Kenton County YMCA Traditional Day Camp, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Schools Out. Daily through June 4. Kenton County YMCA, 10987 Marshall Road, Weekly-themed activities. Scholarship assistance available. Ages 5-11. $120, $100 members; registration fee: $40 family, $25 child. Registration required. Presented by Campbell County YMCA. 781-1814. Independence. Advanced Camping Experience Camp, 8:45 p.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 4. Kenton County YMCA, 10987 Marshall Road, Learn about leadership development, cultural awareness and self-worth. Scholarship assistance available. Ages 13-16. $120, $100 members; registration fee: $40 family, $25 child. Registration required. 356-3178. Independence. Traditional Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. School’s Out. Daily through June 4. Campbell
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Program, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 5-8. Monday-Friday. Continues through June 24. Performances at 7:30 p.m. on June 25-26. $200. Newport Central Catholic High School, 13 Carothers Road, Black Box Theatre. Lunch, acting, dancing and music. With drama coach and assistants. Each session limited to 30 students. Registration required. 292-0001; www.ncchs.com. Newport. Camp Claymation, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 11. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Ages 8-12. Work in teams to create clay figures, make visual story boards and create story to bring clay figures to life. $230 future members, $175 members. 491-4003. Covington.
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Little Britain Stables Horse Camp, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily through June 11. Little Britain Stables, 5309 Idlewild Road, Horse care, riding instruction, leading, lunging, ground driving, driving and riding. Ages 7-16. $300. Registration required. 586-7990; ww.LittleBritainStable.com. Burlington.
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Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Summer Program, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through June 11. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Highland Heights, 2907 Alexandria Pike, Hands-on activities, arts and craft projects, visits from community resources, field trips and more. Additional weekly summer fees for optional activities may apply. Ages 2-10. $130-$180 depending on age of child. Registration required by June 1. 581-6166. Highland Heights. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Summer Program, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through June 11. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Taylor Mill, 710 Valley Square Drive, Handson activities, arts and craft projects, visits from community resources, field trips and more. Additional weekly summer fees for
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optional activities may apply. Ages 2-10. $130-$180 depending on age of child. Registration required by June 1. 581-6166. Taylor Mill. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Summer Program, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through June 11. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Florence, 2012 Terrace Court, Hands-on activities, arts and craft projects, visits from community resources, field trips and more. Additional weekly summer fees for optional activities may apply. Ages 2-10. $130-$180 depending on age of child. Registration required by June 1. 581-6166. Florence. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Summer Program, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through June 11. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center, 11293 Grand National Blvd. Hands-on activities, arts and craft projects, visits from community resources, field trips and more. Additional weekly summer fees for optional activities may apply. Ages 2-10. $130-$180 depending on age of child. Registration required by June 1. 581-6166. Richwood. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Summer Program, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily through June 11. Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Fort Thomas, 29 Churchill Dr. Hands-on activities, arts and craft projects, visits from community resources, field trips and more. Additional weekly summer fees for optional activities may apply. Ages 2-10. $130-$180 depending on age of child. Registration required by June 1. 581-6166. Fort Thomas. Skidaddles Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Skidaddles Inc. 8660 Bankers St. Explore wonders of nature, walk on the wild side, sports week, snacks, hands-on projects and more. Ages -1-5. $170 for five days, $140 for four days, $115 for three days. Registration required. 647-7529; www.skidaddles.com. Florence.
SUMMER CAMP - NATURE Young Stewards of the Earth, 8 a.m.-noon,
Northern Kentucky Montessori Center, 2625 Anderson Road, Montessori-based camp. Learn to recycle, compost and reduce waste; importance of local farming and the origins of the food we eat; and importance of nutritious food and sustainable packaging. Twoweek sessions culminate with field trip including Turner Farms, the Cincinnati Zoo and Gorman Heritage Farm. Children may attend any number of weeks. Ages -1-0. $150-$180 per week. Registration required. 331-3725. Crescent Springs.
SUMMER CAMP - SPORTS NewCath Hoops Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Girls’ Sessions. Grades 5-8. Daily through June 10. Newport Central Catholic High School, 13 Carothers Road, Emphasis on fundamentals, camp T-shirt, snack and soft drink daily, guest speakers, contests and door prizes. Family discounts available. $65 after May 15; $55 advance. Registration required by May 15. 292-0656. Newport.
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R.C. Durr YMCA Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Back to the Future. Daily through June 11. R.C. Durr YMCA, $170, $125 members. Registration required. 534-5700. Burlington. R.C. Durr YMCA Preschool Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Part-day. Journey to Space. Daily through June 11. R.C. Durr YMCA, $170, $125 members; part-day: $105, $75 members. Registration required. 534-5700. Burlington. Advanced Camping Experience Camp, 8:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Daily through June 18. Kenton County YMCA, $120, $100 members; registration fee: $40 family, $25 child. Registration required. 356-3178. Independence. Traditional Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wild Wild West. Daily through June 11. Campbell County YMCA, $140, $110 members. Registration required. 781-1814; www.myy.org. Fort Thomas.
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Deaths Bobby Applegate
Bobby Applegate, 28, Independence, died April 8, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a self-employed painter. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jackie and David Weber of Independence; his father, Bobby Applegate of Covington; his son, Micah Applegate of Independence; sisters, Krystal Applegate and Erica Enzweiler, both of Independence, and Miranda Applegate of Lexington. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Home of Alexandria handled the arrangements.
tucky Realtors Association, volunteer at St. Luke Hospital in Fort Thomas. Her husband, Joseph Delaney and grandsons, Michael Sheridan and Dennis Delaney, died previously. Survivors include her son, Dennis Delaney of Edgewood; daughters, Denise Sheridan of Cold Spring, Patty Haas, Ana St. Claire and Michelle Middleton, all of Fort Thomas; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
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Stanley “Butch� Beiting, 72, Fort Thomas, a carpenter, died April 3, 2010, at his home. His daughter, Angel Beiting, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Billie Sue Beiting; sons, Ted Beiting of Independence and Jeff Beiting of Edgewood; daughter, Sherri Beiting of Wilder; brothers, Msgr. Ralph Beiting of Louisa; Donald Beiting of Wilder, Jerry Beiting of Peach Grove, Jim Beiting of Silver Grove; sisters, Sr. Martha Beiting, S.N.D. of Covington, Ann Schadle of Highland Heights and Mary Lou Deavy of Fort Thomas. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Newport Central Catholic High School Fund, 13 Carothers Road, Newport, KY 41071-2497; or St. Jude Church Mission, 1121 Meadowbrook Lane, Louisa, KY 41230-0177.
Scot Bush
Scot D. Bush, 40, Edgewood, died April 9, 2010, in Boone County. He was a factory worker for White Castle and a member of Elsmere Church of Christ. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Benton and Joan Bush of Edgewood; his mother and stepfather, Julia and Robert Broaddus of California, Ky.; sisters, Shayna Hamilton of Morning View and Jennifer Jones of Walton; brothers, Andrew Broaddus of California, Ky. and Roy Jones of Florence; his son, Jacob Miller; and daughter, Brooklyn Miller. Burial was in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery.
Bessie Collett
Bessie Depew Collett, 88, Florence, died April 5, 2010, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Boone County Senior Center. Her husband, Clarence Collett; daughter, Loretta Hutchinson; and son, Thomas Collett, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Eunice Fletcher of Owensboro, Magiel Heinrich of Independence, Sharon Smith of Cincinnati, Linda Woods of Latonia, and Sandy King of Cleves, Ohio; son, Darrell Collett of Independence; brothers, Thomas Depew Jr. of Camden, Ohio and Henry Depew of Fairfield, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Luther Crouch
Luther E. Crouch, 85, Florence, died April 5, 2010, at Florence Park Care Center. He was a truck driver for Clow Corp. in Richwood, a World War II Army veteran, farmer and member of Concord Baptist Church, Dry Ridge. Survivors include his wife, Irene Crouch of Florence; daughter, Linda Lower of Florence; sons, Kenneth Crouch of Bryan, Ohio and Donald Crouch of Walton; sister, Janet Scroggins of Crittenden; brother, James Crouch of Erlanger; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Crittenden Cemetery. Memorials: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Research, Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Dorothy Delaney
Dorothy R. Tedesco Delaney, 88, Fort Thomas, died April 3, 2010, at her home. She was a Realtor with West Shell and Lucille Schaber Realty Co., member of the Northern Ken-
Dorothy R. Butsch Elliott, 91, Burlington, died April 7, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was Kenton County Clerk of Courts for 20 years. Her husband, E. Wendell Elliott, died in 1969. Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Jeffers of Burlington; daughter, Tina Sabo of Beavercreek, Ohio; son, Tim Elliott of West Chester, Ohio; sister, Martha Panko of Elsmere; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Linnemann Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Florence Enzweiler
Florence G. Enzweiler, 78, Camp Springs, died April 4, 2010, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. She worked for McAlpin’s Department Store, was a member Ladies Auxiliary of Camp Springs Fire Department and St. Joseph Church in Camp Springs. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Roman Enzweiler; daughters, Laura Thropp of Houston, Texas, Linda Reller of Fort Thomas, Carole Kaiser, Amy Eglian and Gail Wilhem-Olsen, all of Alexandria; sons, Bob Enzweiler of California, Ky., Andy Enzweiler of Silver Grove; sisters, Catherine Seibert of Fort Thomas, Georgia Berger of Maryland and Ann Groeschen of Cold Spring; brothers, Jesse Groeschen of Seattle, Wash., Jude Groeschen of Xenia, Ohio and Julius Groeschen of Erlanger; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Camp Springs. Memorials: Baptist Convalescent Center, Attn: Sharon Turner, 120 Main St., Newport, KY 41071; or Saint Joseph School Education Fund, 6833 Four Mile Road, Camp Springs, KY 41059.
Betty Herron
Betty Ruth Herron, 75, Erlanger, died April 5, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Erlanger. She worked as a cook for 20 years at R.A Jones School and was a member of Elsmere Church of Christ. Her husband, Charles Herron; daughter, Linda Shelton; and granddaughter, Brittany Taylor, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Taylor of Erlanger; stepson, Dan Herron of Newport; brother, Roy Watkins of Dayton, Ohio; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Brittany Taylor Teen Mission Fund, c/o First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 41005.
Phillip Edward Johnston, 50, Florence, died April 1, 2010, at Bethesda Medical Center, Lebanon, Ohio. He was a painter working in the construction field. His son, Gregory Johnston, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Cindy Johnston of Erlanger, Kathy Anderson of Falmouth, Samantha Hudson and Connie Lucas, both of Florence; son, Charles Johnston of Hebron and two grandchildren.
John Kannady
John W. Edsel Kannady, 73, Dry Ridge, died April 4, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a heavy equipment operator for Bavarian Corp. in Walton and member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. His wife, Bernice Kannady, died in 1997. Survivors include his daughter, Sandy Taylor of Crittenden; sons, Gerald Kannady and Danny Kannady, both of Dry Ridge, Tim Kannady of Crittenden; sisters, Rita Warren of Georgia, Deborah Teaford of Alexandria, Linda Smith of Bromley, Sheila Smith of Florence and Judy Jackson of Dry Ridge; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge. Memorials: Memorial and Honor Donation Program - American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Helen Kirn
Helen Boertlein Kirn, 78, Fort Wright, died April 8, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a Kenton County Circuit Clerk and homemaker. Her husband, Paul Kirn, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Paul Kirn Jr. of Edgewood, Tim Kirn of Fort Wright and Scott Kirn of Independence; daughter, Laura Gillespie of Burlington; sister, Mary Riedel of Fairfield, Ohio; brother, Bob Boertlein of Western Hills; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright handled the arrangements. Memorials: Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky, P.O. Box 393, Florence, KY 41022-0393 or www.sonky.org.
Her sister, Mary Ann Bow of Florence, survives. Burial was in St. Joseph Heights Cemetery, Covington. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, handled the arrangements. Memorials: Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, KY 41011.
William Lewis
William F. “Bill� Lewis, 65, Hebron, died April 5, 2010, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a flight engineer for 27 years with the Air Force and member of Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Erlanger. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lewis; sons, Joseph Lewis of Hebron and Tony Lewis of Burlington; daughter, Leigh Scharold of Independence and five grandchildren. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Melvin Maley
Melvin W. Maley, 86, Erlanger, died April 7, 2010, at Madonna Manor, Villa Hills. He was a draftsman for 19 years with Sun Oil Co., a World War II Navy veteran, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Elsmere, Knights of Columbus and St. Henry Parish in Elsmere. His wife, Gloria Mary Maley, died in 2005. Survivors include his sons, Michael Maley of Villa Hills, Thomas Maley of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Dennis and Timothy Maley of Erlanger; daughter, Carol Watson of Delhi; 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Entombment was in St. John’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017; or American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.
Donald Mueller
Donald Kenneth Mueller, 58, California, died April 9, 2010, at his home. He was a vice-president at PNC Bank in Cincinnati, a service center
Rose Lageman
Rose Ann Lageman, 56, Covington, died April 3, 2010, St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was a nurse at the former St. Luke Hospital in Florence, Florence Park Care Center and member of Mother of God Church, Covington. Survivors include her brother, John Lageman III of Covington; sisters, Mary Ann Tenfeld of Fort Wright, Nancy and Barbara Lageman, both of Covington. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Sister Mary Doloures Lankheit
Sister Mary Doloures Lankheit, Covington, of the Sisters Notre Dame, 98, died April 7, 2010, at Lourdes Hall, St. Joseph Heights, Covington. She was a cook for various convents.
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executive for ADP, owner of Edgecom in California and a member of St. Joseph parish in Cold Spring. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Geiman Mueller of California; daughter, Tiffany Kuehne of Alexandria; sons, Trevor Mueller of Covington and Tyler Mueller of Park Hills; mother, Terese Mueller of Cold Spring; sister, Nancy Scanlon of Independence; brothers, Dennis “Rock� Mueller of Hebron, Steve Mueller of Covington, Jerry Mueller and Kenny Mueller, both of Price Hill, Ohio and three grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home in Fort Thomas handled the arrangements. Memorials: Jewish Hospital, c/o Bone Morrow Transplant Unit, 4777 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236.
Joseph Newkirk
Joseph V. Newkirk, 75, Edgewood, died April 5, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was the owner of Newkirk Heating and Air and a musician. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Newkirk; sons, William Newkirk of Camp Hill, Pa., Joe Newkirk Jr. of Edgewood, John Newkirk of Lancaster, Ohio; sisters, Betty Kearns of Ashland, Nancy Reeves of Wurtland and Marcella Eckstein; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
stepdaughter, Lisa Riley of Park Hills; brother, Ronnie Nickles of Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Wilma Hughes and Betty Nickles, both of Knott County and five grandchildren. Swindler & Currin Funeral Home, Independence handled the arrangements.
Jesse Obel
Jesse R. “Bud� Obel, 90, Covington, died April 8, 2010, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. He was a payroll clerk for the B&O and C&O Railroad, member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Covington and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jean Kissell Obel, and several nieces and nephews. Entombment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Memorials: Oak Ridge Baptist Church Lighthouse Ministries, 6056 Taylor Mill Road, Covington, KY 41015; or St. Pius Church, 348 Dudley Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
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Robert E. Nickles, 70, Kenton County, died April 7, 2010, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a self-employed construction worker, Mason and member of Bradford Lodge 123 F. & A.M. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean Gay Nickles; sons, Rick and Rob Nickles, both of California, Ky.; daughter, Lisa Jolly of Alexandria; stepson, Charles Gay of Falmouth;
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Danny Behymer, 61, Edgewood, died April 8, 2010, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Survivors include his mother, Virginia Dishon Behymer of Edgewood; brothers, Dale Behymer of Fort Mitchell and Dave Behymer of Covington. Memorials: Danny Behymer Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 15093, Latonia, KY 41015.
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DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Diapers
Shoulder To Shoulder Inc. 859-371-0444 melissaeames@yahoo.com
Feminine Hygiene Products
Living room furniture
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Salon Chairs and Massage Tables/Chairs
Ronald McDonald House Charities 513-636-2760 ldavis@RMHouse.org
Old blankets, towels, linens
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA’S) 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com
Calculators
Tickets - to games, museums, the zoo, etc.
Used children’s clothing
Welcome House 859-431-8717 awalker@welcomehouseky.org
Covington Partners in Prevention 859-392-3174 meredith.potter@covington.kyschools .us
Shoulder To Shoulder Inc. 859-371-0444 melissaeames@yahoo.com
New toys and board games
Covington Partners in Prevention 859-392-3174 meredith.potter@covington.kyschools .us
Office Desk Chairs
American Cancer Society 859-372-7880 jamie.webb1@cancer.org
Video Games, Movies, Cds
Provide full dinner for families attending group therapy prorams Family Nurturing Center 859-525-3200 jane.herms@familynurture.org
New books- picture books and chapter books
Covington Partners in Prevention 859-392-3174 meredith.potter@covington.kyschools .us
Juice bags and snack packs
Boys & Girls Clubs513-421-8909 esandul@bgcgc.org
Family Nurturing Center 859-525-3200 jane.herms@familynurture.org
Blankets, material, yarn
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA’S) 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com
Computers up to four years old
Family Nurturing Center 859-525-3200 jane.herms@familynurture.org
Q: What can I do to have straighter teeth?
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There are several options available that produce straighterteeth.Forthosewith minimally crooked teeth, some contouring and reshaping in a more conservative approach to a straighter smile. These procedures can also correct a misaligned bite as well. Another option would be either traditional orthodontics or invisible braces, depending on the severity of misalignment. Crowns or veneers cannot only straighten your teeth, but can also whiten their shade as well. Each of these options requires a different treatment length, follow-up, and maintenance. Talk to your dentist today for recommendation on the straightening procedure that is best for you.
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Sponsors or donations
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA’S) 859-743-6460 kthacker111348@yahoo.com
Paper Products/Office supplies New Perceptions Inc. 859-344-9322 dfulkerson@newperceptions.org
Guitars
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Covington Partners in Prevention
Gift certificates to local restaurants and passes to zoo, Red’s games, Bengal’s games and bowling
New Perceptions Inc. 859-344-9322 dfulkerson@newperceptions.org
Christmas gifts for teens electronics, etc.
Shoulder To Shoulder Inc. 859-371-0444 melissa@shouldertoshoulderinc.org
Christmas Gift Wrap
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Food Drive
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission 859-581-6607 jbelisle@nkcac.org
Fleece material
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Handmade scarves
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Hats & Gloves
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Hygiene items
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Cleaning supplies
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Jump Ropes
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Pool Sticks
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Demossville; mother, Lucille Ervin of Covington; father, James Clark, Sr. of Erlanger; brothers, James Clark, Jr. of Cincinnati and Brian Clark of Erlanger; sisters, Tina Blanchet of Covington and Brittany Clark of Erlanger and four grandchildren. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Grants Lick, Ky.
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Sandy Parker
Sandy Parker, 57, Silver Grove, died April 5, 2010, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and served as an emergency medical technician for Silver Grove. Survivors include her husband, Frank “Bob” Parker of Silver Grove; daughter, Amanda Foster of Edgewood; sisters, Linda Turner of Las Vegas, Nev., Darlene Mullins of Covington and Gail Ross of Burlington; brothers, Carl Mullins of Amelia and Jimmy Mullins of Batavia and one stepgranddaughter. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042; or Memorial and Honor Donation Program - American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Charles Penick
Charles F. Penick, 91, of Erlanger, formerly of Covington, died April 10, 2010, at Villaspring of Erlanger. He was a janitor for the Covington School Board. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Wyatt of Florence; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Garden. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Beverly Gean Rivard, 80, of Lexington, formerly of Covington, died April 4, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She worked at L.G. Balfour Company, was a former member of the Central Kentucky Women’s Golf Association and Central Christian Church. Her husband, Russell Rivard, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Sherrie Morgan of Louisville and Rhonda Brill of Lexington; sons, Mike, Brad and Rusty Rivard, all of Lexington; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Entombment was in Lexington Cemetery. Memorials: Shriners Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502-1204.
Lloyd Sandy
Lloyd E. Sandy, 84, Edgewood, died April 9, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a driver for Ashland Oil, Inc., with 40 years of service, a World War II Marine veteran, member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Latonia, Colonel Clay Masonic Lodge #159 F & AM, Kentucky Rovers, Edgewood Golden Age and Covington YMCA, volunteered at Action Ministries in Latonia and square danced at Promenade Palace since 1965. Survivors include his wife, Noma Paugh Sandy of Edgewood; daughters, Melanie Ann Miller of Riverside,
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California and Cynthia Kay McConnell of Covington; son, Gregory M. Sandy of Edgewood; sister, Mary Ellen Moore of Buchanan, W.V.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill. Connley Brothers Funeral Home in Latonia handled the arrangements. Memorials: Trinity United Methodist Church, 101 East Southern Avenue, Latonia, KY 41015 or Action Ministries, 4375 Boron Drive, Covington, KY 41015.
Norma Scheer
Norma Raye Scheer, 63, of Troy, Mich., formerly of Crescent Springs, died April 3, 2010, at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich. She was a homemaker and member of Faith Temple Church of God, Madison Heights, Mich. Survivors include her daughters, Paula Bair of Madison Heights, Mich. and Janice Buckner of Redford, Mich., brother, Paul Calhoun of Barbourville; sisters, Arwana Barrett of Somerset and Arlene Whalen of Latonia; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.
Mary Schmidt
Mary Louise Hofstetter Schmidt, 71, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Cincinnati and Fort Wright, died April 5, 2010, at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fla. She was a homemaker and member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 273. Survivors include her husband, Jack Schmidt; son, John Schmidt of Seminole, Fla.; daughters, Sherri Feinauer of Fort Wright; Dawn Heckman and Sheila Kliemann, both of Independence and Mary Jane Trice of Chesterfield, VA; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Kelly Simon
Kelly S. Simon, 45, Newport, died April 6, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a child care provider. Survivors include her husband, George Simon of Newport; sons, Eric and Matthew Clark of Newport; daughter, Jennifer Schulze of
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Vivian Skidmore
Vivian E. Skidmore, 93, of Verona, formerly of Erlanger, died April 3, 2010, at her home. She was a clerical clerk for Shillito’s Department Store and member of Erlanger United Methodist Church, Erlanger. Her husband, Russell Skidmore, died in 1993. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Hopper of Verona; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Erlanger United Methodist Church, 31 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018; Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 452293095; or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Otto Stapleton Sr.
Otto Morris Stapleton Sr., 66, Butler, died April 5, 2010, at his home. He worked for General Motors, was a Pendleton County Constable, Army veteran and member of Blue Grass Saddle Club. His granddaughter, Catherine Elizabeth Hope Bonar, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Stapleton; sons, Otto Stapleton Jr. and Kenneth Stapleton, both of Butler; daughters, Melissa Catchen of Park Hills and Tammie Bonar of Alexandria; brother, Wayne Stapleton of Southgate; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Butler. Memorials: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.
Wendy J. Lautz Taylor, 54, Villa Hills, a homemaker, died April 2, 2010, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Gary A. Taylor; son, Richard Sunderhaus of Cleves; daughters, Christina Sunderhaus of Harrison and Kelley Clark of Alexandria; stepsons, Anthony Taylor of Taylor Mill and Nicholas Taylor of Louisville; stepdaughter, Lindsey Taylor of Fort Thomas; father, Louis Lautz of Cincinnati and four grandchildren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Nellie Vickers
Nellie Mae Vickers, 80, Newport, died April 5, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a cook. Survivors include her sons, Reuben Vickers of Dayton, Timothy Vickers of Florence, Rickey and David Vickers, both of Bellevue, Dennis Vickers of Taylor Mill, Jeffrey Vickers of Latonia, Danny Vickers of Union, Douglas Vickers of Newport and Sherwood Jenkins of Newport; 18 grandchildren and 40 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Floral Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: New Hope Food Pantry, 22 William Blatt Ave., Southgate, KY 41071.
Jane Young
Jane “Janee” Young, 63, Lakeside Park, died April 5, 2010, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a commercial real estate data entry person for Key Bank, Cincinnati, Society Bank and First National Bank, Cincinnati, member of Baker Hunt Foundation, Covington. Her sister, Carla Chambers of Union, survives. Entombment was in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood Road, Edgewood, KY 41018; or American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
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Arrests/citations
Anthony M. Anderson, 14 W. 10th St., possession of burglary tools at 1327 Garrard St., March 30. Lindsay A. Pyles, 3147 Beech Ave., rear license not illuminated, third degree possession of a controlled substance at 1722 Madison Ave., March 29. Eric C. Torres, 223 Adams, operating vehicle with expired operators license, possession of marijuana at 2 30th St., March 29. Floyd Legner, 1401 Garrard St., theft, first degree criminal mischief at 1515 Madison Ave., March 29. Eric Y. Mcclelland, 19 W. Clifton St., second degree fleeing or evading police, second degree criminal trespassing, second degree disorderly conduct at 1554 Greenup St., March 29. Rene L. Dugas III, 3414 Telford St., Apt. 3, operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, second degree fleeing or evading police, third degree assault, resisting arrest, leaving scene of an accident at 600 block of Main St., March 31. Tommy J. Wagers, 310 E. 20th St., receving stolen property, possession of burglary tools, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 2117 Maryland Ave., March 30. Byran A. Price, 1330 Scott Blvd., serving bench warrant for court, first degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia at 1200 block of Scott St., April 2. James A. Tackett, 1310 Russell St., third degree burglary, receiving stolen property at 1707 Scott Blvd., March 30. Nicholas W. Sprecker, 231 Alexandria Dr., possession of marijuana, operating motor vehicle under the influence at Sterrett Ave., April 5. Carmella S. Beamon, 1012 York St., No. 435, first degree wanton endangerment at E. 4th St., April 4. Tedd E. Adams, 114 W. 11th St., No. 1, first degree possession of a controlled substance, third degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, public intoxication at 1104 Russell St., April 3. Stacy R. Gaylor, 1098 Galvin St., fourth degree assault at 300 W. 6th St., April 3. Corey M. Glenn, 1098 Galvin St., fourth degree assault at 300 W. 6th St., April 3. Robert Perdue, 1320 Banklick St., No. 2, fourth degree assault at 1320 Banklick St., No. 2, April 2. Allen D. Dunn, 4005 Diehl Ave., failure to wear seat belts, no operatorsmoped license, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance at 700 block of Madison Ave., April 2. Jack D. Deakins III, 627 W. 11th St., fourth degree assault at 627 W. 11th St., April 2. James W. Church, 2423 Glenway Ave., possession of marijuana at 500 block of W. 8th St., April 1. Isaac E. Adams, 4178 Hamilton Ave., possession of marijuana at 2500 Alden Ct., April 4. Mario D. Payne, 3861 Ravine Ct., one headlight, possession of marijuana at Euclid Ave., April 4. Ronald A. Crim, 1811 Russell St., possession of marijuana at 400 block of E. 20th St., April 4. Russell E. Slagle, 1015 Kreis Ln., disregarding traffic control device, possession of marijuana, first degree possession of a controlled substance at 700 Bakewell St., April 3. Charmaine Mcguffey, 4455 Hickory Nut Ct., alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct, menacing at 404 W. Pike St., April 3. Sally G. Moore, 226 Pleasant St., theft at 4303 Winston Ave., April 3. Daniel Claywell, 392 Altamont Rd., second degree disorderly conduct at 392 Altamont Rd., April 3. Russell Evans, 1110 John St., second degree robbery, resisting arrest, third degree assault, third degree terroristic threatening at 601 Madison Ave., April 2.
A large piece of concrete was used to break a vehicle's window at 1520 Maryland Ave., March 30. Graffiti was sprayed on the walls of a building at 424 Madison Ave., March 29. A vehicle was scratched and dented at 0-100 block of E. 15th St., March 29. A man punched out the window of a residence at 925 Highland Pike, March 31. Someone jumped on a vehicle's hood causing two large dents at 1116 Greenup St., March 30. A door was damaged at 113 Promontory Dr., March 30. A vehicle was sprayed with paint at 201 W. 21st St., March 30. A vehicle was vandalized at 116 Vista View Circle, April 1. The rear window of a vehicle was broken out at 1817 Russell St., April 1. Tires on a van were slashed at 224 38th St., March 31. A vehicle was damaged with a baseball bat at 1200 block of Parkway, April 1. Vehicles were damaged by a thrown brick at 3163 Rosina Ave., April 1. The window of a residence was broken at 1109 Parkway Ave., March 31. A brick was thrown through the rear window of a vehicle at 600 block of Muse Dr., April 4. Property was damaged in a residence at 1316 Hill St., April 3. The window of a vehicle was broken at 3903 Winston Ave., April 3. Two tires on a vehicle were slashed at 20 W. 33rd St., April 3.
Criminal trespassing
A man tried to enter the front door of a residence at 3313 Grace St., March 29. A man entered a yard after being told not to at 134 E. 25th St., April 3.
Forgery
Multiple checks were forged at 200 W. Pike St., April 2.
Fraudulent use of a credit card, theft
Credit cards were stolen and used at 1500 James Simpson Way, April 2.
Menacing
A man was threatened with physical harm at 1500 Maryland Ave., March 20. A man threatened people with a machete at 1917 Franklin St., March 29.
Robbery
A woman was assaulted and had $50 taken from her at 16 W. 10th St., April 1.
Terroristic threatening
A woman received a threatening phone call at 1622 Banklick St., March 30. A woman's life was threatened at 141 E. 43rd St., March 30. A man threatened to punch someone in the face at 4514 Carroll St., March 30. A woman received threats via text messages at 3612 Park Dr., April 2. A woman was threatened with death at 1315 Maryland Ave., April 3.
Theft
Burglary
$725 in cash, a computer, a phone, and over $1,000 in merchandise was taken at 1322 Greenup St., March 29. 12-15 cartons of cigarettes were stolen at 670 W. 3rd St., March 29. $830 in cash and 110 tablets of prescription medication was stolen at
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20-30 DVDs were stolen at 117 E. 24th St., March 29. A vehicle was stolen at 1311 Maryland Ave., March 31. A bag of books and DVDs was stolen at 731 Main St., March 29. Three metal grates were stolen at 1726 Scott St., March 30.
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Merchandise was stolen at 2001 Madison Ave., March 31. Cigarettes were stolen at 613 W. 4th St., April 3. A cell phone was taken at 4002 Winston Ave., April 2. An air conditioning unit was stolen at 1101 Madison ave., March 31. A radio was stolen at 102 Sterrett Ave., March 31. A stereo and dash board was stolen at 412 Patton St., March 31. A computer was stolen at 307 E. 46th St., March 29. $234 and a check were stolen from a safe at 1701 Jefferson Ave., March 29. Two cartons of cigarettes and tow boxes of cigarillos were stolen at 235 5th St., April 4. $530 in cash was stolen at 1209 Holman Ave., April 2.
Theft of mail matter
Mail was stolen at 807 Madison Ave., April 1.
Theft of motor vehicle registration plate
A license plate was stolen off of a vehicle at 1700 Holman Ave., March 31. A license plate was stolen off of a vehicle at 329 Byrd St., April 4.
Theft, criminal mischief
CDs were stolen from a vehicle at 1721 Garrard St., March 30. A CD player, CDs, windbreaker, a pair of shoes, and a backpack was stolen from a vehicle at 517 Montgomery St., April 1.
Theft, receiving stolen property
Stolen property was pawned at 1534 Greenup St., April 3.
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, leaving scene of an accident-failure to render aid or assistance
A vehicle was taken and later found to be in an accident at 4308 Winston Ave., Apt. 1, April 2.
ERLANGER/ CRESCENT SPRINGS Arrests/citations
Jose Villalobos-Ruiz, 21, East Chelsea Drive, no operator's license, reckless driving at 560 Clock Tower Way, April 3.
Incidents/investigations Criminal mischief
$499 worth of damage to structure at 450 Bartlett Avenue, April 5. $25 worth of damage to structure at 2522 Ravenwood Road, April 6. Reported at 873 Celestial Court, April 5. $10 worth of household goods destroyed at 3880 Carriage Hill Drive, April 2.
Disorderly conduct, terroristic threatening
Reported at 315 Erlanger Road, April 4.
Fraudulent use of credit card
Reported at 3437 Cintonya Drive, April 5.
Harassment, criminal mischief, third degree terroristic threatening $10,000 worth of vehicle damage reported at 520 Greenfield Lane, April 6.
No operator's license, reckless driving
Reported at 560 Clock Tower Way, April 3.
Public intoxication
Reported at 472 Erlanger Road, April 2.
Theft
$1,400 worth of tools, $400 worth of household goods reported stolen at 4238 Lafayette Court, April 2. $385 reported stolen at 3137 Dixie Highway, April 5. $100 worth of vehicle parts reported stolen at 1 Houston Road, April 6. $200 reported stolen at 630 Donaldson Highway, April 4.
Theft of controlled substance
$45 worth of drugs/narcotics seized at 727 Western Reserve Road, April 6.
Terroristic threatening
Reported at 528 Greenfield Lane, April 5.
Independence
Arrests/citations
Christopher S. Hensley, 31, 1264 Reliance Court, speeding 25 mph over limit, fleeing or evading police at Cody Road, April 3. Kelli A. Riggs, 27, 4000 Eastern Avenue, execution of warrant for failure to appear at Sylvan Drive, April 3. Kristen P. Wright, 18, 213 Short Street, alcohol intoxication in a public place, criminal possession of a forged instrument, habitual truant at 11132 Madison Pike, April 2. James D. Soult, 21, 894 Regal Ridge , execution of bench warrant at 894 Regal Ridge Road, April 7. Travis Bosley, 30, 61 Sylvan, alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct at 61 Sylvan Drive, April 3. Denny R. Slater, 41, 4252 Aspen Drive No. 4, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 4252 Aspen Drive, April 6. Talon Sharpe, 24, 405 W. Southern, execution of boone county warrant at Conrad Lane, April 7.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at 5678 Saturn Drive, April 6.
Criminal trespassing
Reported at 8025 Production Court, April 6.
Fleeing or evading police
Reported at Cody Road, April 2.
Menacing
Reported at 961 Still Meadow Lane, April 1.
Theft
Reported at 6527 Taylor Mill Road No. 9, April 3. Reported at 6527 Taylor Mill Road No. 1, April 5.
Theft of motor vehicle registration plate
Reported at 1058 Oakgrove Court No. 4, April 3.
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Arrests/citations
Cameron A. Stoll, 18, 1101 Park Drive, alcohol intoxication at 100 Magellan Drive, Feb. 7. Joshua L. Eckler, 25, 1120 Banklick Street, warrant for contempt of court libel, served warrant for driving on a suspended operators license at 4802 Taylor Mill Road, Feb. 8. Caroline S. Lierl, 18, 3029 Belle Meade Lane, alcohol intoxication in a public place, posession of drug paraphernalia at Magellan Drive, Feb. 7. Sharon K. Srygler, 48, 49 Roselawn Drive, dui alcohol at Taylor Mill Road, Feb. 11. Rose Francine F. Richie, 35, 6903 Heavrin Avenue, operating on suspended or revoked license at I275, Feb. 14. Jimmy Mants, 34, 509 Lookaway Drive, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana at 509 Lookaway, Feb. 13. Christopher Miller, 21, 3921 Richardson No. 36, disorderly conduct at Ameristop, Feb. 16. Adeniyi Wale Giwa, 21, 2702 Mountville, failure to wear seat belts, operating on suspended drivers license at 8 Faye, Feb. 16. Spencer F. Palmer, 19, 3029 Barons Cove, speeding 23 mph over the limit, too fast for roadway conditions, fleeing police at 275 E NKU exit, Feb. 17. Justin J. Agrue, 18, 1453 Hands Pike, alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct at 717 Sharon Drive, Feb. 20. Walter F. Acebedo, 35, 2508 Alexandria Pike, failure to wear seat belts
,failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, no operators moped license at I-275, Feb. 22. Carlos Gomez, 29, 815 Philadelphia Floor 2, no operators license, expired tags, no insurance at Winston at Howard Litz, Feb. 27. Travis B. Yenchochic, 26, 5311 Bayview Drive No. 2, reckless driving, dui alcohol, wanton endangerment, possession of open alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle at 5100 taylor mill road, Feb. 26. Derek Scott Gullion, 22, 48 Primrose Drive, served warrant for suspended operators license, served warrant for contempt of court libel, served warrant for failure to appear, served kenton county warrant at 4303 Wilson, March 12. Emanuel M. Williams, 27, 723 Sharon Drive No. 111, served kenton county warrant for contempt of court at 723 Sharon No. 11, March 15. Randall A. Marshall, 46, 10376 Big Bone Road, alcohol intoxication at 41st at Church Street, March 13. Kathryn A. Droege, 21, 1714 Garrett No. 1, served warrant for contempt of court, served warrant for contempt of court at 737 Jefferson Place, March 25. Dwane Cochran, 40, 75 Cami Court, shoplifting at Blue Pantry, March 25. Irma J. Garcia, 28, 112 Promontory Drive, Apt. D, operating on suspended operators license, disregarding a stop sign at Grand/Winona, March 2. Nadaqua T. Borode, 25, 5623 Taylor Mill Road No. 3, served kenton county warrant for failure to appear at 5623 Taylor Mill Road No. 3, March 28. Scott T. Roberts Ii, 23, 616 Delmar Place, served warrant for flagrant non support at Bowman field, March 29. Brian J. Pennington, 31, 406 W 11Th Street, disregarding stop sign, dui alcohol, no license in possession at Grand/Howard, March 29. Austin Maxwell, 18, 3405 Lindenwood Drive, execution of warrant for contempt of court libel at 3 East 40th Street, March 26. Jason Lawrence, 27, 114 Grand No. 8, served kenton county warrant at Winston/Gail, March 30.
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Police reports are gathered from reports on file with local police departments. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. Following disposition of cases in the court system, individuals may supply The Community Recorder with documentation of the disposition for publication.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at Lookaway Drive, Feb. 21.
Burglary
Reported at 4854 Reidlin Road, Feb. 17. Reported at 5201 Taylor Mill Road, March 10.
Civil matter/dispute
Reported at 5054 Old Taylor Mill Road, March 5.
Criminal mischief
Reported at 5070 Old Taylor Mill Road, Feb. 24. Reported at 49 Primrose Drive, Feb. 27. Reported at Taylor Mill road, March 8. Reported at 3205 Taylor Creek Drive , March 14. Reported at 5016 Old Taylor Mill Road, March 14. Reported at Ridgeside Court, March 21.
Criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking
Reported at 723 Sharon Drive, Feb. 22. Reported at 5084 Old Taylor Mill, March 24. Reported at 5090 Old Taylor Mill Road, March 24.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument Reported at 5063 Sandman Drive, March 26.
Disorderly conduct
Reported at Valley View Lane, March 19.
Forgery
Reported at 4802 Taylor Mill Road, March 25.
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Criminal mischief
A man reported being assaulted at Madison Ave., March 29. A woman was choked at E. 24th St., March 29. A man was punched and scratched at 200 block of E. 39th St., March 30. A man was struck in the head at 300 block of W. 7th St., April 1. A woman was assaulted at Muse Dr., March 31. Two women assaulted each other at Holman Ave., April 2. A woman reported being assaulted at Madison Pike, March 31.
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3210 Decoursey Ave., March 30. $500 in cash and a handgun was stolen at 3722 Winston Ave., April 1. A fifth of liquor, approximately 20 necklaces, loose change, a game system, and 6 games were stolen at 3817 Huntington Ave., April 1. An amusement ride was stolen at 1558 Madison Ave., March 31. A lawnmower was stolen at 1310 Highway Ave., April 3. $1,641 was stolen at 218 E. 15th St., Apt. 2, April 2. Copper piping was stolen from a residence at 635 W. 11th St., April 1.
Incidents/investigations Assault
A man was assaulted and threatened with death at Philadelphia St., March 31.
April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
Nurses hosts free cardiac screening
The Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives will hold an Advanced Cardiac Risk Assessment screening 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 22, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The screening is free and open to the public (over 18 years old only). No advance or pre-registration is required to receive the complimentary Advanced Cardiac Risk Assessment. The “walk-in” screening event will be conducted at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall 2 (street level) located at 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington. The free public outreach event is part of the group’s
2010 Conference that will bring approximately 650 nursing professionals to Northern Kentucky April 21-24 from throughout Kentucky for continuing education and networking opportunities. Advanced Practice Nurses (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners or Nurse Midwives) will perform various cardiac risk screening procedures including: • Checking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration) • Taking a cardiac physical (listening to heart and carotid arteries in the neck) • Lipid (cholesterol) testing (Note: individuals seeking lipid testing should fast for 12 hours prior to the test (water or black coffee only).
• Conducting a complete cardiac screening history (assessing risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, family history, etc.) • EKGs (for those individuals identified as needing one). Once the screening is performed, results will be tallied and discussed with each participant including information on how they may be able to reduce their risk for heart disease. Participants can take their screening information with them to share with their own health care providers if they choose. According to Dottie Baker, an advanced registered nurse practitioner practicing in Northern Kentucky who is coordinating
Once the screening is performed, results will be tallied and discussed with each participant including information on how they may be able to reduce their risk for heart disease. the cardiac screening event, the state association wanted to give back to the community during its conference by helping the public recognize the risk factors associated with heart disease and how they possibly could reduce these factors in their own lives. Baker reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, and it is responsible for 34.3 percent or 1 of every 2.9 deaths in the U.S., where someone suffers a heart attack every 20 seconds. She adds that these figures are very high, considering that heart disease depends highly on an individual’s lifestyle and often can be prevented.
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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
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Kenton County Parks & Recreation will facilitate the annual Doe Run Lake & Nature Trail Clean-Up, as part of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup 2010, and provide citizens an opportunity to ‘Get Involved’ by picking up trash and litter and to explore one of the last remaining public natural areas in Kenton County at Doe Run Lake. The Doe Run Lake & Nature Trail Clean-Up is set for Saturday, April 24 and will begin at 9 a.m. Rubber gloves and trash bags will be provided. Wear boots or old shoes and old clothes. It will be messy. Volunteers will collect and remove everything that should not be found in a county park, including trash, construction debris, automobile and truck tires, old fishing line, and an odd assortment of other objects not usually associated with nature and the outdoors. KCP&R will have their “Most Unusual Find” contest again. One year, it was a bowling ball; another year, it was two halves of an electric guitar! Who knows what will be discovered this time around. A picnic lunch for all volunteers will follow at about noon. Doe Run Lake is at 1501 Bullock Pen Rd., Covington, Ky. 41017. Take the Covington/Independence (Exit 80) off I-275. Go south (away from Covington and under I-275) on KY 17 (Madison Pike) about one mile. Follow signs in
the area of Pioneer Park. Volunteers will meet in the parking area near the boat launch. The Great American Cleanup, a part of Keep America Beautiful, is the nation's largest community improvement program, takes place annually from March 1 through May 31, involving an estimated 2.8 million volunteers and attendees. Hardworking volunteers donate millions of hours each year to clean, beautify, and improve more than 17,000 communities during more than 30,000 events in all 50 states and beyond. Activities include beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning seashores and waterways, handling recycling collections, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers, and conducting educational programs and litter-free events. In Greater Cincinnati, the Keep Cincinnati Beautiful event in 2009 was a huge success. Thanks to sponsors and 9,000 volunteers and leaders from 90 communities, volunteers collected 650,000 pounds of litter and debris; 25,000 pounds of recyclables and 1,100 tires; and diverted more than 40,000 plastic (PET) bottles from the waste stream. For more details, contact Liz McEwan at liz.mcewan@cincinnati-oh.gov or call her at 513-352-4384. For more about the Great American Cleanup, visit www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/index.php/main/sho w/382.
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People Working Cooperatively will hold its 28th annual Repair Affair event on Saturday, May 8. Nearly 800 community members will volunteer their time to help provide home repairs and modifications to 100 of their low-income, elderly and disabled neighbors in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana. PWC staff members and volunteers, both
skilled and unskilled, will work in teams to complete simple and extensive home repairs to help residents live safely in their homes. Volunteers will be assigned tasks based on their skills sets and levels of experience. Individuals, businesses and community groups wishing to volunteer may register for Repair Affair online at www.pwchomerepairs.org.
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Amy Maynard, 29, and Thomas Fessler, 56, both of Crescent Springs, issued March 31, 2010. Jennifer Little, 26, and Jeffrey Bay Jr., 26, both of Covington, issued Marych 31, 2010. Melissa Goldsberry, 48, and Andrew Whewell, 32, both of Independence, issued March 31, 2010. Summer Hampton, 24, and John Behrendt, 25, both of Southgate, issued April 1, 2010.
Michelle Cornwell, 18, and Adam Smith, 24, both of Erlanger, issued April 2, 2010. Naomi Fairbanks, 20, and Jemarious White, 24, both of Florence, issued April 2, 2010. Jennifer Storer, 26, of Kentucky and Joshua Sneed, 33, of Ohio, issued April 5, 2010. Gina Baird, 22, and Geoffrey Payne, 29, both of Crescent Springs, issued April 5, 2010.
POLICE REPORTS From page B9 Lost/possibly stolen prescription medecine
Reported at Old Taylor Mill Road, Feb. 17.
Menacing
Reported at 5059 Sandman Dr., March 25.
Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia Reported at Grand Avenue, Feb. 22.
Property damage
Mailbox at 712 Jefferson Place, Feb. 6. Reported at 4808 Howard Ave., March 6. Reported at Taylor Mill, March 11.
Receiving stolen property under $10,000
Reported at 4804 Taylor Mill Road,
March 10.
Shoplifting
Reported at 5013 Old Taylor Mill Road, March 2. Reported at 5054 Old Taylor Mill Road, March 7.
Theft
Reported at 806 Knollwood Ct., April 1.
Theft of identity
Reported at 1051 Robertson Road, March 18.
Threats
Reported at Church Street, Feb. 26.
Wanton endangerment
Reported at Decoursey Pike, March 13.