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KSO kicks off summer series

By Stephanie Salmons ssalmons@nky.com

COVINGTON — The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra offers up a patriotic twist when it kicks off its 19th annual free summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, in Covington’s Devou Park band shell.

The program, “Dvorak: Liv-

ing in America,” features celebrated Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s music, including his symphony from the New World and the regional premiere of his cantata, “The American Flag.”

“Dvorak’s music, written in and for America, presents the KSO with an opportunity to celebrate a traditional holiday while reflecting on American

ideals – freedom, character and honor,” said KSO music director James Cassidy.

The holiday program opens with a patriotic premiere of KSO pianist Steve Hinnenkamp’s “The Pledge of Allegiance” with words by Francis Bellamy. Bellamy wrote the pledge in 1892 – around the time Dvorak arrived in the United States.

KSO Chorale, Voices of the Commonwealth and Clermont Festival Chorale members join in the celebration.

Visit kyso.org for complete program information.

Dvorak moved to the U.S. in 1892 as the director of America’s National Conservatory of Music in New York City. He also spent time in the Midwest to tap into America’s cultural

and musical heritage.

Concerts are held rain or shine.

Parking is free throughout the park. TANK shuttles run from Covington Catholic to the band shell from 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost is $1 each way.

Those attending should bring blankets or lawn chairs.

For more information, visit kyso.org or call 859-431-6216.

Shave ice treats help beat the heat

By Amy Scalf ascalf@nky.com

Musicians of all skill levels play an array of acoustic instruments in unison at the NKY Unplugged Acoustic Society sessions each month. BRANDON HOELLE/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Acoustic club celebrates one-year anniversary

By Brandon Hoelle bhoelle@nky.com

EDGEWOOD — A thousand strings reverberated at once at the Edgewood Senior Center Thursday night. It was the oneyear anniversary of the acoustic club Northern Kentucky Unplugged and nearly 60 musicians of varying skill levels had come to celebrate.

“We’ve got hundreds of years of combined musical experience in that room right now,” said Lynette Jolicoeur, creator of the acoustic club.

“Basically what we’re all about is just sharing music and bringing Northern Kentucky together.”

After a warm welcome from

Jolicoeur, residents Heather Buckley and M.J. Stallings took the stage and played an acoustic version of Elizabeth Cotten’s “Freight Train.” Almost instinctively, those in the crowd lifted their instruments and began to play and sing along.

“We get armchair musicians who’ve never played in front of people in their entire life come and tell me, ‘This is a dream of mine, I’ve always wanted to play in a band,’” Jolicoeur said, admiring the harmony in the room before her. “It means a lot to people.”

Jolicoeur creates adult programs for the city of Fort Mitchell on a consulting basis and came up with the idea for an acoustic society last year. Origi-

nally called Fort Mitchell Unplugged, it was only a month before Edgewood got wind of it and wanted to participate.

“Edgewood said they wanted to be involved and began underwriting this whole program,” Jolicoeur said. “They gave us their senior center to use every month.”

It works like this: Anyone can come to the free events from 6-9 p.m. held on the fourth Thursday of every month. Everyone is encouraged to bring an acoustic or light percussive instrument.

For those who revel in the limelight, a sign-up sheet is available through Jolicoeur to

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Brothers Marcus Dehlinger, left, and Mitchell Griffin operate Tropical Sno shave ice stand outside Covington Catholic High School at 1560 Dixie Hwy. AMY SCALF/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

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PARK HILLS — In the midst of summer, a tropical oasis appeared along Dixie Highway.

This Tropical Sno location at 1560 Dixie Hwy., featuring tiki hut umbrellas and junglelike plants, is managed by brothers Marcus Dehlinger, 17, and Mitchell Griffin, 19.

They tasted traditional Hawaiian shave ice on a family trip to Hawaii, and when they saw it again on spring break in Fort Myers, Fla., they decided they could bring that refreshing flavor home with them.

Now, instead of working as busboys, the pair are busy scheduling employees, managing inventory and figuring payroll for a staff of 14.

They love it.

“It was pretty easy to figure out this is what we wanted to do,” said Griffin.

They ran a mobile stand last summer, which they continue to take out to events and private parties, but only opened

the stationary stand in June.

Their stand is right outside Covington Catholic High School, where Dehlinger will be a senior in the fall and where Griffin graduated in 2012.

Park Hills Mayor Don Catchen is a huge fan of the shave ice, remarking during the June City Council meeting that he wished they’d gotten out sooner so he could have a “Big Kahuna.”

Griffin said the shave ice makes all the difference in their frozen treat.

“It’s more authentic. We shave the ice off a block of ice, like they do in Hawaii, instead of crushing ice cubes, which is what most places do,” he said.

Tropical Sno offers more than 50 flavors, some of which are their own concoctions, but patrons can customize their own favorites, even adding “Sno Cap” non-dairy cream topping or using the flavored ice to top a scoop of vanilla ice

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Knochelmann running for Kenton judge-executive Community Recorder CRESCENT SPRINGS —

Kenton County District 3 Commissioner Kris Knochelmann announced his intention to run in the 2014 Republican Party primary for Kenton County judge-executive.

The lifelong Kenton County resident, currently residing in Crescent Springs, has served as commissioner since 2007.

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also announced he will run again.

“I have never considered myself a politician, rather a small business owner who wants to serve our community. Over the past few years when asked by others to consider serving our county as judge-executive, I was flattered but thought that serving as a commissioner was enough. However, after prayerful consideration with my family and friends, I have decided to enter the GOP primary,” said Knochelmann.

Knochelmann says he will focus his campaign on the county’s future and believes his background in public service and business leadership will benefit the area.

“I believe people and businesses create jobs,

not government. It is the duty of government to provide community assets like roads, infrastructure and first responders. I also believe government has an obligation to nurture entrepreneurial spirit with good economic development,” he said. “The county has many more opportunities to participate in shared services with cities and other counties. With open minds and open ears, we can provide better services for less money. That is what the public expects from public servants.”

Knochelmann owns Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air. He is a graduate of Covington Latin School and Xavier University with an accounting degree.

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NASCAR champ visits Fort Wright

By Amy Scalf ascalf@nky.com

FORT WRIGHT — Peyton Waymeyer stood in the rain for more than an hour to see her favorite NASCAR driver, Brad Keselowski.

Wearing a bright yellow raincoat, the 5-yearold Florence girl waited by the trailer carrying the Sprint Cup Champion’s No. 2 car, because children aren’t allowed in Dickmann’s Sports Pub & Grub where Keselowski appeared June 26.

Peyton’s mom, Kasi, and grandmother, Bonnie Meiman of Independence, twice swept the little blonde girl into line with more than 100 other fans, once for a wristband to stand in line and once for the actual autograph.

She’s not supposed to talk to strangers, so Peyton just smiled when she got close to Keselowski for the photo. Then her mom took her right back out into the rain.

Keselowski was on his way to compete in the Kentucky Speedway’s “triple-header weekend” June 27-29 in Sparta.

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and the driver participated in a responsible drinking campaign during the appearance, but did not have time for media interviews.

Richard Dickmann, owner of Dickmann’s Sports Pub & Grub, said this is the third year for Keselowski to stop by Fort Wright before heading to the Kentucky Speedway.

“After he stopped here, he started winning, I like to think we have something to do with that,” said Dickmann.

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play on stage while the group follows along with tablature and sheet music. This way, the rows and rows of musicians with harps, acoustic guitars and dulcimers all play in harmony, but at their own pace, Jolicoeur said.

“The beautiful part is that all the music is really amenable to a beginner,” Jolicoeur said. “They are basic chords, it’s a slow pace, and nobody’s looking over your shoulder.”

Jolicoeur said the fear of playing in front of people can hinder a growing musician’s abilities, but a group like this can build confidence instead.

“Because it is such a large group of people, nobody can hear you play, so there is nobody to judge you,” Jolicoeur said.

“You’ve got that veil of anonymity protecting you, allowing you to just play music.”

Doug Beckham, Edgewood city administrator, agreed, saying it was this anonymity that attracted him to the club in the first place.

“I started playing bluegrass in the mountains of North Carolina about 25 years ago, but you’ll notice I still sit in the back,” Beckham said, laughing.

“It’s for all ages, all abilities, that’s what’s great

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p.m. from Louisville to assure a good seat for Keselowski’s appearance at 8 p.m.

He brought a bag of die-cast cars for the champ to sign, and said he admires the racer.

“He’s just a great driver,” said Grayson. “He won the championship.”

“He speaks his mind,” said Patty Kelly, who called Keselowski “Bad Brad,” his nickname for regularly offering candid opinions during interviews, which has irked race car owners and sponsors.

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cream.

The stand’s menu and hours, along with other announcements, can be found on the website, www.tropicalsnonky.com, or on the Facebook page.

Dehlinger’s favorite is banana and blue raspberry, while Griffin’s fave is “Shark Bite,” a blend of black cherry, strawberry,

A hammered dulcimer sits in the foreground as musicians prepare their instruments to play together at the NKY Unplugged June-Aversary Jam Thursday, June 27. BRANDON HOELLE/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

about it.”

A self-described “shy” player, Beckham said everyone with an interest in music should come to at least one session.

“I’ll never be a professional player,” Beckham said. “But it is an outlet for me. Music is such a release for me. What better way to release the stresses of the day than this?”

Apparently that message isn’t lost on area residents. According to Jolicoeur, Northern Kentucky Unplugged has been growing steadily since its humble beginnings one year ago.

“Right now we are try-

ing to attract a younger crowd to get some fresh music in here,” Jolicoeur said. “While at the same time we have to be careful to stay true to our roots and continue to provide this outlet for the musicians who already come.”

The next session is from 6-9 p.m. July 25 at the Edgewood Senior Center and everyone is invited. For more information or questions, contact Lynette Jolicoeur at 513532-2128, or lbcolosimo@aol.com.

coconut and vanilla.

Strawberry and coconut together is called “Tiger’s Blood.”

After having his first taste of Tropical Sno, 11year-old Jack Pitstick of Villa Hills, couldn’t say enough about it.

“It actually melts in your mouth. Compared to other places, the quantity is immensely better, and the flavors taste so much better,” he said. “The fruit flavors taste exactly how they should taste. Pineap-

ple tastes like pineapple.

Orange tastes like orange, not like orange flavor.”

His sister, Ceilagh, age 9, tried Jamaican Punch, listed as including mango, banana and pineapple flavors.

“It tastes really good, like a banana toffee,” she said.

They both said they wanted to come back again soon.

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PROGRAM OFFERS HOME-SCHOOLERS

‘BEST OF BOTH WORLDS’

By Melissa Stewart, mstewart@nky.com

FLORENCE — The Providence Extension Program (PEP) offers home-schooled students the “best of both worlds,” according to Jeanette Waits of Union.

The program combines home education and classical Christian school for grades seven through 12, Waits, PEP’s Northern Kentucky administrator, explained.

The goal, she said, is to provide actively involved parents with a Christ-centered college preparatory alternative.

PEP was founded in Milford, Ohio, in 2001. Programs are held there, in Mason, Ohio, Jacksonville, Fla., and just last year, Northern Kentucky.

The Northern Kentucky group meets twice a week at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Gunpowder Road in Florence. Privately contracted tutors, “experts in their subject area,” Waits said, meet with students twice a week for classroom instruction.

“Our group of excellent tutors are excited about teaching their subjects and grounding

FYI For more information or to enroll in the Providence Extension Program, visit www.pep1.org.

our students in solid biblical The Providence Extension Program’s life science class dissects worms. Pictured are Blake Berry, Julia Ackerson worldview to equip them to be- and Heather Konerman. MELISSA STEWART/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER come world changers for Christ,” Waits said. “We want to said. “It’s fun. Everyone is close graduated from Bob Jones Uni- more than their own mother? I offer students a great academic with each other and we work versity. Her son works at Fidel- also wanted to impart a Godchallenge to prepare them for well and closely with the teach- ity Investments and her daugh- centered understanding with ter worked as a producer for their academics.” college and whatever career ers.”

PEP, she said has been a Susan Bartlett of Hebron has Fox News. Her 15-year-old is they choose.”

Basic subjects including been home schooling for 20 now in the PEP program in Flor- “reinforcement” of that education, as well as an academic math, science and foreign lan- years. She became involved ence.

“I’m thankful for the oppor- challenge and socially stimulatguage are offered, as well as a with PEP when her family lived tunity to be a part of the pro- ing program. variety of extracurricular ac- in Milford.

“PEP has also been a way to “It challenges students intel- gram,” she said. “It’s been a real tivities including a drama club continue their education on a and yearbook committee. Thir- lectually, socially and spiritual- blessing.”

Tracy Uebel of Independ- higher level and help prepare ty students enrolled last year. ly in ways that are a little harder Waits hopes to almost double to do at home,” she said. “The ence started home schooling them for college,” she said. “It program also helps them to vo- when her eldest daughter, now is a rigorous college preparaparticipation this year.

Waits, who has been home calize what they believe and 16, was in kindergarten. She’s tory program but also offers the enrolled both her daughters, opportunity to develop friendschooling for 15 years, said she why they believe it.” ships that will hopefully last a She’s proud of her children the other 14, in PEP. is excited to have PEP in North“In a nutshell, I wanted our lifetime.” ern Kentucky. Her daughter and believes that PEP played a Want to continue the Hannah Waits,16, is looking for- significant role in their aca- girls to have a nurturing enviconversation? Tweet ronment in their schooling,” she demic and career success. ward to another year in PEP. @MStewartReports Her son and daughter both said. “Who could love them “I like the environment,” she

DYNAMIC DUO

Villa Madonna Academy High School seventh-grade students, Ravyn Gunn and Timo Keseberg, recently attended the State World Language Showcase. Though they were among the youngest students there, both received first place in the QR Code cultural competition, as well as first place in French Geocaching. In addition, Gunn received a certificate of merit for her performance of “Think of Me” from the Phantom of the Opera. THANKS TO NEENA VOLK

2013 COVINGTON LATIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES The following students are members of the Covington Latin High School graduating class of 2013: Valedictorian was Elisabeth Logan and salutatorian was Bridgette Hildreth.

Whitney Ash, Katie Bischoff, Alex Bitter, Mitchell Blewett, Sam Bohman, Alexis Brown, Mikayla Brown, Jessica Chan, Patrick Clancy, Dorien Clark, Elizabeth Clements, Brendan Connelly, Clare Dunn, Phillip Dunn, Emma Ganshirt, Emma Gripshover, Andrea Halenkamp, Emily Herzog, Bridgette Hildreth, Diane Jackson, Daniel James, Ben Knapmeyer, Oliva KuschKavanagh, Elisabeth Logan, Anna Matchinga, Alexa Mitchell, Matthew Moellman, Gretchen Mueller, Leona Nease, Jonathan Nelson, David Nussman, Mandy Paganetto, Alex Paoli, Nick Pilcher, George Rice, Peter Rodgers, Nick Roettker, Louie Sand, Christine Smith, Patrick Stewart, Alex Trunnell, LeighAnn Turner, Matthew Waters, Paul Wintring, Jacob Wooldredge and Jessica Wooldredge.

2013 SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES The following students are members of the Simon Kenton High School graduating class of 2013: Kassidy Jordan Abel, Andrew James Adams, Kymberlea Lynn Lyons Aiken, Blake Kenneth Ainsworth, Alyssa Leslie Alford, Laura Diane Allen, Caleb Arthur Andrews, Alexandra Leigh Antrobus-Allgeier, Jonathan Miguel Arias, Sidney Nicole Armstrong, Christine Rayanne Ashcraft, Trevor Michael Ashcraft, Kara Ann Aubrey, Nicholas Jordan Ayers, Kristen Virginia Bach, Nathan William Bach, Shelby Alexandra Ball, Taylor Marie Barhorst, Riley McKennen Barnes, Christopher Wayne Barnett, John Michael Barnett, Jamie Ryan Barrett, Caitlyn Cheyenne Gail Bauer, Derrek Allen Baxter, Shaelyn Michelle Beagle, Shaina Dawn Bedford, Kayla Kay Beetem, Brittany Sue Beiting, Eric Lee Bell, Aron Scott Belser, David Anthony Bergman, David Robert Bergman, Corrin Alexandra Biggs, Jenna Marie Bilz, Karley Miranda Bishop, Shelby Lyn Bishop, Jessica Lindsay Blackaby, Paige Mychal Bosse, Jared Gregory Bowling, Hannah Mae Brady, Curtis Joshua Breeze, Abigail Kerryann Bridges, Darryl Thomas Brown, Summer Lynn Buchanan, Anthony Nathaniel Buel, Wyatt Scott Burdine, Emily Elizabeth Cagle, Jacqueline Jean Cain, Aaron Christopher Caldwell, Elysha Taylor Calhoun, Saralyn Nicole Callahan, Nathan Elisha Carnes, Jacob Shane Carpenter, Devin Wayne Carter, Corey Steven Case, Janell Brook Casey, Christopher William Casson, Erika Jordan Casson, Hieronymus Nathaniel Chamblee, Hannah Morgan Chard, Chelsie Ann Childers, Justin Michael Childers, Dustin Steven Clark, Christina Marie Dillon Clarkson, Christopher Ryan Clise, Ashay Lynnelle Cobb, Stephanie Lynn Collins, Kevin Michael Cooper, Chloe Ann Cornelius, JoAnn Morgan Cottrell, Austin Lee Courtney, Kaitlyn Grace Cox, Cheyenne Rae Craddock, Mary Marie Cross, Miranda Alexis Cruse, Shania Olivia Cuellar, Dylan Markham Daily, Emily Ann Daniels, Anthony Joseph Davenport, Breana Achelle Dean, Stefanie Marie Deaton, William Benjamin Deaton, Daniel Lee Deno, Jacey Rae De Spain, Heather Raeann Donskey, Keith Andrew Douglas, Jamie Lynn Draud, Jeremy Michael Duffield, Samantha Lynn Duncan, Kristin

Haley East, Andrew Jacob Eilers, Blake Ryan Emmons, Ashley Louise Engle, Reggie Lamont Ensley, Erica Rose Enzweiler, Samantha Jordan Eudy, Dillon Dean Evans, Courtney Lynne Eversole, Elizabeth Marie Fausz, Christopher James Fecher, Hannah Nicole Ferguson, Lindsey William Ferguson, Bryan David Fitzwater Jr., Bradley Nicholas Franzen, Nicholas Robert Fredricks, Deron John Freimuth II, Kyla Dawn Frodge, Miranda Lee Fugate, Cory Robert Fulton, Zoe Mekaela Fuqua, Michael Hunter Fuson, Victoria Brooke Gabbard, Hope Anastasia Gabelman, Heaven Meriah Galliher, Cody Gentry Gambrell, Elizabeth Ashley Gauck, Brittany Ann Geers, Hunter Alexander Gerig, Raymond Marshall Giles, Morgan Taylor Gilvin, Nicholas Samuel Goodridge, Beau Michael Gordon, Caitlin Mackenzie Adrian Graham, Dylan James Graham, Jessica Ann Green, Hunter Jeffrey Gregory, Emilie Marie Griffith, Spencer Worthington Grizzell, Kyle Mackenzie Gross, Mikayla Inci Gürmen, Kendal Marie Hamilton, Isaiah Jeffrey Hamlin, Katlyn Nicole Hammond, Brittany Elizabeth Hammons, Erica Marie Hancock, Austin Michael Hardy, Troy Ian Harnett, Mitchell Edward Harper, Andrew Charles Harris, Dylan Jeffrey Harris, Sara Carolyn Harris, Christopher Lee Hartman, Kelsey Elizabeth Henderson, Franklin Alexander Hendricks, Dalton Bodey Hendrickson, Joshua Noah Allen Hensley, Zachariah Shane Herald, Antonia Roberta Helene Lorenza Herting, Shelby Louise Hiatt, Alexandra Cecil Hicks-Chambers, Dustin Lee Hill, Kurt Richard Hoelmer, Alexander Stull Hoffman, Sean Eric Hoffman, Terry Joseph Hoffman II, Jesse John Holbrook, Brittany Kathryn Nicole Honaker, Miranda Lauren Howard, Krista Elaine Howell, Cody Ray Hucker, Jacob Matthew Huesman, Erin Leigh Huff, Heather Marie Hughett, Matthew Joseph Hurst, Tanner Lee Hutchins, Macy Rae Huth, Taylor Nicole Hyden, Ashley Nicole Imhoff, Kaylynn Sherry Jackson, Emilee Anne Jaskowiak, Richard Jordan Jenner, Andrew Christopher Jessie, Brenda Lee Johnson, Cody Michael Johnson, Geoffrey Brandon Johnson, Tyler Joshua Johnson, Renate Karlsen, Carly Ann Marie Kemper, Hailey Nicole Kenwright, Andrea Marie Key, Zachary Thomas Klare, Nicole Cathryn Kloeker,

Michelle Rowanne Kloentrup, Cody Alan Koch, Brandon Edward Koors, Taylor Marie Kramer, Tyler David LaBare, Austin Laurence Lacally, Nicholas David Lake, Makenna Fay Landers, Colton Allyn Landrum, Lindsay Sue Landrum, Erica Marie Lang, Andrew Robert Langguth, Elizabeth Irma Laureles, Daisy Louise Lawrence, Kenzie Paul Leap, Cody Lane Lee, Olivia Octavia Lynn Lewis, Joseph Taylor Lillard, Nicholas Tye Lucey, Jacob Garrett Lunsford, Adam Moir Lyke, Brittany Dawn Mahan, Justen Blake Mamaril, Dalton Allen Marksberry, Evelyn Adriana Marquez, Paige Kathleen Mathis, Kimberly Garnette May, Austin Michael Maynard, Douglas Paul McCauley, Joshua Ray McDaniel, Devon Devonte McGuire, Jameson Luke McInerney, Jordan Challen McKean, Samantha Brynn McNamara, Kimberly Paige Meader, Ashley Nicole Miller, Tyler Christopher Miller, Darylie Winona Mills, Tyler Franklin Allen Moening, Trevor Allen Montgomery, Lauren Ann Morris, Kaitlyn Rachelle Morrison, Ariel Devin Mullins, Colleen Kathryn Murray, Amber Lynn Myers, Emily Paige Nachazel, Bailey Elizabeth Napier, Vic Maurice Newberry, Ashdon Rachelle Newman, Hailey Savannah Nichols, Chase Michael Nienaber, Matthew Thomas Noble, Tyler Lee Noel, Tyler James Lee Noonchester, Mayzie Chi O’Banion, Carol Ann Ochsner, Mitchell Reid O’Hara, Lindsay Catherine O’Neil, Matthew Troy Osner, Logan William Keith Overbay, Grant Alan Overwein, Krestell Maria Owen, Ashley Lynn Parker, Brittany Nichole Parker, Chelsea Kaye Parman, Joseph Allen Parrott, Jonah Alexander Parsons, Megan Nicole Parsons, Rajan Patel, Evan Kincaid Patrick, Savannah Paige Patterson, Zachery Daniel Payne, Megan Elizabeth Pearson, Victoria Lea Pegg, Taylor Shane Penny, Corey Lee Perry, Sheela Ann Marie Phillips, Travis Lee Plank, Olivia Paige Pleake, Derick LaShon Polston, Sarah Elizabeth Ponder, Andrew Allen Poor, Robert Carroll Pope, Julia Faith Porter, Morgan Taylor Portwood, Courtney Sue Powell, Lindsay Sue Powell, Nathaniel Dequan Powell, Kara Ann Price, Amanda Cleves Pride, Jacob Olin Priester, Benjamin Tyler Racke, Thomas Bryan Ramirez, Hunter David Valentino Ramos,

Mariah Rose Rankin, Taylor Jeffrey Ratliff, Doveye Frances Razor, Drew Valentine Reckner, Kerstin Rose Regan, Leo Alexander Richter, Matthew Allen Riley, Austin Wayne Roaden, Harlen Ray Roark, Austin Edward Roberts, John Kevin Roberts, Cody Matthew Robinson, Seth Aaron Robinson, William Calvin Ruby, Kayla Weston Rudde, Kierra Nicole Rump, Scotty Ray Rump, Nicholas Morrell Salyer, Andrew John Sampson, Cody Wade Scarborough, Zachary Michael Schaber, Emma Clair Schadler, Katrina Marie Schmidt, Rachel Marie Schneider, Matthew Anthony Schwier, Savannah Reneé Sergent, Christopher Ross Setters, Lydia Ann Shepherd, Dakota John Sheriff, Robert Joseph Shields, Ashley Nicole Short, Devan Micheal Shouse, Jimmy Austin Siereveld, Jared Alan Simpson, Robert Lee Sizemore, Amber Nicole Smith, Anna ReNeé Smith, Daniel Richard Smith, Hannah Miriam Smith, Kyle William Smith, Amanda Nicole Snelling, Lauren Ashley Spanagel, Crystal Lynn Spare, Olivia Hannah Spaw, Elizabeth Marie Spenlau, Rachel Courtney Spillman, Taylor Nicole Sprague, Sarah Nichole Stacy, Nathan Wade Stahl, Xavier Aleksandr Zacar Staley, Adam David Steele, Zachary Wade Steele, Sean Parker Stephenson, Macy Lynn Stewart, Lucas Hayden Stone, Sean Tyler Stone, Taylor Kenani Stone, Dakota Russell Strayer, Stephanie Marie Struve, Ashley Nicole Sullivan, Drey Allen Surgener, Jared Ryan Swanson, Dylan Edward Tanner, Christapher Allen Tapp, Morgan Raye Teegarden, Jacob Edward Telesz, Toshia Marie Todd, Tyler Anthony Todd, Megan Jordan Tribble, Amber Lee-Marcum Turner, Caitlin Beth Turner, Chloe Michele Turner, Lauren Alexis Turner, Tyler Robert Turpin, Alec Daniel Usleaman, Kennedy Elaine Vercheak, Austin Tyler Volkering, Faith Marie Volkering, Jordan Thomas Keith Wainscott, Brittaney Lynn Waymeyer, Noah Kent Weaver, Alexandra Gabrielle Weibel, Tanner Kade Wellman, Trevin Quade Wellman, Megan Elizabeth Wells, Richard Tyler Wesley, Sabrina Nicole Weyman, Brandon Lee White, Zachary Everett Thomas Wilzbach, Chad Philip Wiseman, Kaitlyn Renee Wisman, Ciara Marie Wood, Luke Adam Woodard, Cassidy Marie Wright, Brandon Michael Yanke and Zachary James Ziege.

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Clippers having strong summer

By James Weber jweber@nky.com

The Northern Kentucky Clippers club swimming team dominated its home invitational June 22-23 at Silverlake Recreation Center in Erlanger.

With David Webb being the last meet before championship season begins the coaches were very excited leading up to the meet. The Clippers had 75 percent of their roster achieve lifetime best times and defeated second place by 2,500 points.

Team records broken:

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Eric Fuldner of Campbell County High School, NKU and Twin Oaks Golf Club, watches a drive early in the match. Eric Fuldner beat Lance Lucas in the round of 32 at the Tony Blom Metropolitan Amateur Championship golf tourney June 27 at Hyde Park Golf & Country Club. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

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olfer Eric Fuldner reached the Round of 16 at the 104th Annual Tony Blom Metropolitan Amateur Championship last week at Hyde Park Golf & Country Club. Fuldner, a Cold Spring native, was a former golf standout at Northern Kentucky University and Campbell County High School. The former Northern Kentucky Men’s Amateur champion was representing Twin Oaks Golf Course in Covington. Mi-

chael Schmidt, an incoming NKU junior out of La Salle High School, won the championship.

Summit Hills members Brad Wilder, Ross Sharp and Paul Huber reached the round of 32 in the 64-man match-play bracket. Wilder, also an NKY amateur champion, is a CovCath product and Huber currently plays at CovCath. This year’s NKY Men’s Amateur tourney is July 9-12 at Triple Crown in Union.

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By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Freedom Trail

» It will be fireworks and more fireworks starting with post-game Rozzi fireworks show on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, during the Florence Freedom’s next homestand. Sunday, July 7, will feature the “Fear the Flattop” bobblehead giveaway, and kids can run the bases followed by an entire team autograph session post-game.

On July 5, the Freedom will wear specialty camo jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. Proceeds from the jersey sales will go to support Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition and the Kentucky Wounded Warrior Program.

During the seventh-inning stretch the Freedom will stop the game and invite all active and retired military members to come down to the field for a standing ovation. Game time for Friday is set for 6:35 p.m., with the gates opening at 5:35 p.m.

Sunday, July 7, will wrap up the weekend homestand for the Freedom against the Frontier Greys. The first 1,500

tickets through the gates will receive a “Fear the Flattop” Bobblehead courtesy of Jack’s Glass. Bobbleheads will be given one per two tickets. Game time for Sunday’s kids run the bases and autographs day is set for 6:05 p.m.

For more information on the Freedom promotions, visit www.florencefreedom.com.

Coaching news

» Marty Steele is the new athletic director at Boone County, replacing Jon Smith.

Steele is a science teacher who has coached football for many years as an assistant wrestling coach, Smith said. Smith is stepping down to spend more time with his young children. » Ryle High School has selected Karra Jackson as its new girls basketball coach. Jackson becomes the seventh head coach in the 21-year history of the Raiders.

Jackson, a Middlesboro, Ky. native, attended Bell County High School. She was also a standout player at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. Jackson was a fouryear starter for LMU including being selected to the Gulf South All-Conference team three times. Jackson was in-

ducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. She has six years of head coaching experience most recently at Oak Ridge High School in Tennessee. he compiled a 29-29 record in two seasons at Oak Ridge including a 16-14 mark in 2012-13 (played many top ranked teams in state).

Jackson also coached at Bryan Station in Lexington, helping turn around a program from 8-22 in year one (2008) to an impressive 24-7 in her fourth year (2011). Her overall record at Bryan Station was 6454 in four years.

Alexa Arkenberg– 9-10 girls 200 free, 100 fly, and 200 IM Kenzie Skaggs - 9-10 girls 200 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, and 200 IM Maddie Vonderhaar - 13-14 girls 100 breast and 200 breast Anne Davies - 17 and over girls 200 breast Seth Young - 9-10 boys 50 free, 100 free, 50 breast and 200 IM Max Williamson - 17 and over 100 fly

Meet records broken:

Alexa Arkenberg - 9-10 girls 200 free Alison Bomkamp - 13-14 girls 100 fly Anne Davies - girls Open 200 breast Lauren Herich - Open girls 1500 free Jack Johnson - 13-14 boys 200 free Brendan Meyer - Open boys 200 fly Kenzie Skaggs - 9-10 girls 200 free, 200 IM, 100 fly, 50 fly, and 100 back Amanda Smith - 13-14 girls 200 back and 100 back Max Williamson - Open Boys 100 fly Seth Young - 10 and under boys 200 free and 50 free

Boys event winners:

Matt Elsbernd – 100 fly Austin Haney – 400 IM, 2nd in 100 breast, 2nd in 200 IM, 3rd in 200 breast, 2nd in 200 free Ethan Hanna – 200 free, 2nd in 100 free Jack Johnson – 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 2nd in 100 back Patrick Merse – 100 breast, 2nd in 50 breast Brendan Meyer – 400 free, 1,500 free, 200 fly, 2nd in 200 back, 3rd in 100 back Robbie Newman – 50 free Chase Vennefron – 100 breast, 3rd in 200 IM, 2nd in 200 breast, 2nd in 100 back Max Williamson – 100 fly Seth Young – 200 free, 200 IM, 100 fly, 100 breast, 50 free, 100 free, 50 breast, 50 fly

Other boys top-3 finishes

Owen Downard – 3rd in 1,500 free Keagan Finley – 2nd in 1,500 free Jake Jones – 2nd in 100 fly, 2nd in 100 breast, 2nd in 50 fly Pierce Knollman – 2nd in 200 free, 2nd in 100 free, 3rd in 100 back Jake Lentsch – 3rd in 100 breast Josh Smith – 2nd in 400 free Logan Smith – 2nd in 100 back Nick Smith – 2nd in 200 back, 2nd in 200 IM Mike Summe – 3rd in 50 free, 3rd in 100 free Brandon Thomas – 3rd in 100 breast Chris Weinstein – 3rd in 400 IM, 3rd in 200 back

NKSL INFO The Northern Kentucky Swim League is nearing the end of another successful season.

With Newport joining the league this season, 11 clubs are contesting meets through July.

Florence 3-0, Bluegrass 3-0, Brookwood 2-0, Taylor Mill 2-0, Five Seasons 2-1, Beechwood 1-1, Fort Thomas 1-1, Cherry Hill 1-2, Oakbrook 0-2, Newport 0-3, Ludlow-Bromley 0-3.

Week 5 July 9 (Diving): Five Seasons at Florence, Beechwood at Brookwood, Bluegrass at Taylor Mill, Newport/Cherry Hill at Fort Thomas, Oakbrook at Ludlow: July 11 (swimming): Fort Thomas/Newport at Cherry Hill, other sites reversed.

Week 6 July 16 (Diving): Beechwood at Florence, Brookwood at Five Seasons, Taylor Mill at Fort Thomas, Bluegrass at Oakbrook, Ludlow/Cherry Hill at Newport.

July 18 (Swimming): Cherry Hill/Newport at Ludlow, other sites reversed.

Championship meets All-Star Diving, July 17 at Cherry Hill; All-Star Swimming, July 22 at Beechwood; Boys diving championship, July 23 at Five Seasons; Girls diving championship, July 24 at Five Seasons; Swimming championship prelims, July 25 at Fort Thomas; Swimming finals, July 26 at Fort Thomas.

The league will have a 50th anniversary alumni party at Aug. 9.

Girls event winners Alex Arkenberg – 200 free, also 2nd in 200 IM, 2nd in 100 fly, 3rd in 50 back, 2nd in 50 free, 2nd in 100 free, 2nd in 50 fly, 3rd in 100 back Alison Bomkamp – 100 fly, also 3rd in 200 fly Annie Davies – 200 breast, also 3rd in 400 IM, 3rd in 100 breast Hanna Gillcrist – 200 fly, also 3rd in 100 fly, 3rd in 50 free, 2nd in 100 free Lauren Herich – 400 free, 1,500 free, 200 back Anna Long – 100 breast, 50 breast Allison Piccirillo – 100 fly Kenzie Skaggs – 200 IM, 100 fly, 50 back, 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 back, 2nd in 200 free Amanda Smith – 100 back, also 2nd in 400 free, 3rd in 400 IM, 2nd in 200 back, 2nd in 200 IM, 3rd in 100 free, 2nd in 200 free Madeleine Vonderhaar – 100 breast, also 3rd in 200 breast

Other girls top-3 finishes

Mallory Beil – 2nd in 100 fly, 2nd in 200 fly Kristin Cirulli – 3rd in 100 breast, 3rd in 50 breast Mariah Denigan – 3rd in 200 free, 3rd in 200 IM, 2nd in 50 back, 3rd in 50 free, 3rd in 100 free, 2nd in 100 back Meghan Greenwell – 2nd in 50 free, See CLIPPERS, Page A5

Golf outing

» The NKYSPORTS.COM annual golf outing is Friday, July 26, at A.J. Jolly Golf Course with a 1 p.m. shotgun tee-time. The outing will be a four-person scramble format and the cost is $70 per player, which includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, beer, soft-drinks, water and a chance to win free golf at various golf courses around the area. Proceeds will support the 2013 production of high school webcasts on NKYSports.com and the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Contact Ben Bleser at 8022855.

The 15-and-over boys 800 freestyle relay of Rob Newman, Zach Smith, Max Williamson and Mike Summe, all Covington Catholic students, swam well at the 2013 Junior Nationals for the Northern Kentucky Clippers. THANKS TO JENNIFER SUMME

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By James Weber

EIGHT PANDAS SIGN

UPCOMING AT NKU

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Northern Kentucky University went north for its new athletic director June 26, as the Norse look to continue rising in the ranks of NCAA Division I. NKU hired veteran administrator Ken Bothof to be its permanent AD, replacing Scott Eaton.

Bothof comes to NKU from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he has served as athletic director since 2002. Green Bay is in the Horizon League, one of the NCAA’s top mid-major conferences.

“What Ken has accomplished at Green Bay is remarkable, and NKU’s transition to Division I has gone much more smoothly than we anticipated, and now with Ken on our team, we know our best days lie ahead,” said NKU President Geoffrey Mearns. He said Bothof fits every crucial criteria that an athletic director needs, including hiring and mentoring coaches, managing facilities and compliance efforts, and raising revenue.

“He’s a very capable leader and he will bring the class that we want everyone associated with our program to have,” he said. “We had a strong pool of applicants, including several sitting ADs. The high quality of that pool reflects our reputation.”

Bothof was one of three finalists who were brought to campus last week for private interviews and public forums .

The others were Univer-

NKU will have camps in volleyball, boys soccer and baseball July 8-12, and girls basketball July 15-18. Visit www.nkunorse.com for more information on those.

The volleyball team is looking to build on that 25-7 campaign. They start Aug. 30-31 at a Xavier University tourney, playing major-conference schools Xavier, Michigan and Clemson. NKU’s first home match is Sept. 2 against Wright State.

NKU will host Kentucky in men’s soccer in an exhibition Aug. 25. NKU will play at Cincinnati Sept. 18 but will not have a home match until Sept. 29 against Bowling Green.

The women’s soccer team will host IUPUI in an exhibition Aug. 17 and will have its first regular home match Aug. 25 against Murray State.

In cross country, NKU will host its 18th annual Brian Rohne memorial 5K Aug. 11, starting at 7 p.m.

sity of North Carolina senior associate athletic director Karlton Creech and University of Northern Iowa senior associate athletic director Jean Berger. Bothof officially takes over Aug. 19.

“During my visits here, I was truly inspired by the passion and the pride that was displayed at NKU and by NKU’s commitment to the complete student-athlete experience,” Bothof said. “I truly believe there’s a great foundation that has been laid upon which we can build a positive culture that we can all be proud of.”

At Green Bay, Bothof was instrumental in raising $11 million in private funds to complete a $33 million renovation and expansion of the Phoenix Sports Center. He also developed an outdoor facilities plan that includes new soccer and softball facilities, as well as expanded recreational and intramural opportunities.

Basketball has flourished at Green Bay, and during

his tenure, Phoenix athletes have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in each of the last 23 semesters.

NKU will soon begin its second year at the NCAA Division I level. Last year, the NKU volleyball team posted a record of 25-7, including a 12-6 mark in the A-Sun. NKU’s 25 wins were the most ever by a volleyball program in its first year of reclassification from Division II to Division I. The women’s basketball team finished 15-13 and earned a berth in the Women’s Basketball Invitational postseason tournament. The men’s basketball team led the Atlantic Sun in home attendance with an average of 3,551 per game. The school’s student athletes have posted a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater during six of the last seven semesters.

Bothof said he was attracted to move from Green Bay by the size of NKU’s student body (16,000) and Mearns’ vision for the future.

SIDELINES Select baseball tryouts The Sharks SWOL select basetball team is having tryouts 6-8 p.m. July 9 and 16 at President Park (Snow Field) in Edgewood for the 2014 13U team.

Players must not turn 14 prior to May 1, 2014. Email Ken Shumate at k.shumate@zoomtown.com; or call 859-512-8541; or call Randy Suttles at 513-312-8550.

Notre Dame Academy recently honored senior athletes at their annual Recognition Ceremony. These athletes will continue their athletic career in interscholastics at the collegiate level. They are: Katie Bamberger (cross country/track, Morehead State University), Morgan Blank (ice hockey, Syracuse University), Amy Hansen (cross country/track, University of Kentucky), Julia Johnson (swimming, Transylvania University), Katherine Koplyay (track and field, Eastern Kentucky University), Erica Meier (soccer, Otterbein University), Sydney Swingos (golf, Georgetown College), Katy Zembrodt (track and field, Hanover College). From left: Zembrodt, Swingos, Meier, Koplyay, Johnson, Hansen, Blank, Bamberger.

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Clippers Continued from Page A4 3rd in 100 back Sarah Harkrader – 3rd in 200 breast Carlie Herich – 3rd in 200 back Mikayla Herich – 3rd in 200 IM Jake Jones – 2nd in 200 IM Anna Long – 3rd in 100 fly Kenzie Margroum – 2nd in 100 fly, 2nd in 50 free, 3rd in 200 free Lilly Morgan – 2nd in 100 back Sophie Skinner – 3rd in 400 free, 2nd in 50 free, 3rd in 200 free Katie Summe – 3rd in 100 breast Olivia Vonderhaar – 3rd in 50 free Alivia Williams – 2nd in 100 breast, 2nd in 50 breast

Also, four Northern

Kentucky Clippers were selected to attend the USA Zone Select Camp May 23-26 in Oxford, Ohio, at Miami University. The swimmers attending were Mikayla Herich (Hebron), Brendan Meyer (Taylor Mill) and Madeleine Vonderhaar (Lakeside Park). In addition, Clipper Max Williamson (Fort Mitchell) served as part of the coaching staff at the camp representing the USA Swimming Junior National Team.

The Clippers had the most swimmers represented of any team in the zone.

“The Clippers are very proud of the kids that represented our team at this camp,” said Clippers head coach Jason Roberts.

Free NFL Youth Camp Coach Bruce Kozerski will offer a “Free NFL Youth Football Camp” for ages 7-14, 6-8:30 p.m.

July 10 and 11, at Eva G. Farris Sports Complex, 4524 Virginia Ave., in Covington.

Kozerski is a former Bengals lineman and current Holy Cross High School head football coach. Register online by emailing bruce.kozerski@hchscov.com. For more information, visit www.hchscov.com or call Coach Bruce Kozerski at 859-991-1564 or Coach Lowell Scott at 859-866-3903.

Junior high football Newport Central Catholic High School invites all boys entering the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade in the fall of 2013 to play on its junior high football team. Contact coach Jeff Brauley at Jeffrey.Brauley@ubs.com, or 859-572-0203.

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Guiding a common agenda for N. Ky.

Vision 2015 was launched eight years ago with a charge to implement a bold, strategic plan for Northern Kentucky.

The organization’s most innovative and important work is highlighted in the recently released Vision 2015 Annual Report to the Community.

Vision 2015 was created as a shared public plan that represents the region’s priorities.

Six focus areas emerged: Economic competitiveness; educational excellence; livable communities; urban renaissance; regional stewardship; and effective governance. The 2013 community report details achievements in each focus area, including the opening of the Licking River Greenway and Trails, the first class of UpTech graduates, and The Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky reaching its goal of rais-

ing $10 million for the development of market race housing and commercial projects in the region’s urban Kara Williams core.

Northern COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST Kentucky is a COLUMNIST region recognized for its ability to work together to get things done, a concept known as “collective impact.” Vision 2015’s annual report focuses on the five pillars of the collective impact model: Common agenda; measuring results consistently; mutually reinforcing activities; continuous communication; and backbone support organization.

Using these five pillars and working with community, business, government, education

and other leaders from both sides of the Ohio River, Vision 2015 helps establish and guide a common agenda for Northern Kentucky.

In 2012, Vision 2015 partnered with Agenda 360 – Southwest Ohio’s regional action plan for job growth, talent acquisition and economic opportunity – on a number of initiatives, including The Story Project. We introduced The Story Project to create a common narrative for the region. It is a project that uncovers our region’s DNA and through powerful storytelling identifies what sets us apart from competing regions.

In the spirit of the collective impact model, Vision 2015 consistently measures results using clear, objective data.

Vision 2015’s Regional Indicators Report expanded this year to include The 2020 Jobs Out-

Celebrating the spirit of 1776

Independence Day is our country’s most patriotic of holidays, chock-full of flags, fireworks and family festivities. It is a day when we Americans proudly wear red, white and blue as an expression of our devotion for the greatest country in the world.

While many of us will display outward symbols of the holiday and feel a renewed sense of what it means to be American, without doubt we should give thought to those earliest patriots who risked their lives and livelihoods to adopt the very document that is at the heart of why we celebrate today – the Declaration of Independence.

In July 1776, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife Abigail that stated the signing of that historic document would

“… be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemoratDamon Thayer ed as the day of deliverance, COMMUNITY by solemn acts RECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST of devotion to God Almighty.

It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”

Today, more than just a commemoration of our country’s successful break from Great Britain, our Independence Day celebrations have

expanded to honor our nation’s history, our military, and our way of life. As pops orchestras across the country entertain us with traditional favorites like “The Star Spangled Banner” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” as a backdrop to the visual excitement of grand fireworks’ displays, we all take pride in our American heritage.

Although Independence Day festivities have evolved since 1776, one thing remains the same – American patriotism is the spirit that drives this uniquely American holiday and continues to keep our nation strong and free.

State Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, is a member of the Kentucky Senate, representing southern Kenton County.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR When does the anger cease

Can someone please explain why Tom Wurtz continues to get space in this paper to publicize his obsession with Kenton County’s library system? I understand the need to hear all sides of an argument, but how many times do we have to hear this individual’s?

Once again, he is given a platform to advance his straw-man arguments and to conflate a legal issue (improperly raised tax rates) with a personal one (his opinion that libraries are failing in their role as centers of learning).

What’s the deal, Tom? Would you still be angry about the tax increases if literacy rates in the county were at 100 percent?

I thought this whole issue was about the rule of law, so what does that have to do with

the fact that DVD’s are also available at the library and that adults are choosing to read books that you aren’t personally interested in? What do literacy rates even have to do with libraries? Aren’t schools charged with teaching kids to read, with libraries serving as repositories of media made available to those not able to personally own such a collection? Not to mention the fact that that the courts have already agreed with him on the tax issue, so why the continued publications? Is he trying to win over the minds of county residents with these bizarre screeds?

On second thought, please keep publishing anything Wurtz sends in. No one could possibly do a better job of showcasing the foolishness of the anti-library campaign.

Michael Vaughn Independence

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WHEN THEY MEET Kenton Fiscal Court

Meetings: Second Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Independence Court House, 5272 Madison Pike Meetings: Fourth Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Kenton County Courthouse, 303 Court St., Covington Address: 303 Court St., Covington

Phone: 859-392-1400 Judge-executive Steve Arlinghaus Commissioner Beth Sewell, First District Commissioner Jon Draud, Second District Commissioner Kris Knochelmann, Third District http://www.kenton county.org

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look and Diverse by Design: Meeting the Talent Challenge in a Global Economy. These reports compare data across 11 metropolitan regions we compete with for jobs and talent.

Vision 2015 found success in linking organizations with mutually reinforcing missions, including Green Umbrella and the Northern Kentucky Education Council (NKYEC). Green Umbrella aligns the missions of its 280 members to help our region become one of the top-10 most sustainable communities in the country by 2020. Vision 2015’s annual report highlights the launch of an NKYEC toolkit that assists businesses in engaging students.

At its core, Vision 2015 is a backbone support organization. No complex region can accomplish its goals without a central organization staying on

mission and measuring progress. Vision 2015 does more than support the region’s development; it catalyzes its progress with a call to action to enact change and improve Northern Kentucky by and beyond 2015.

You can join the conversation and the effort. » Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vision2015. » Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/vision2015 » Drop by for a visit: 50 East River Center Blvd. Suite 465 in Covington’s RiverCenter office tower. » Give us a call: 859-2912020. » View the annual report and learn more about Vision, visit www.vision2015.org.

Kara Williams is the vice president of strategic initiatives at Vision 2015.

Good vacations start with good planning Summer vacation is finally here, the opportunity to recharge your batteries, reconnect with family and have some fun.

Months of planning are about to pay off for a trip that will hopefully keep you refreshed throughout the season.

Regardless of what you Ian Mitchell have planned COMMUNITY this summer, RECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST it is important for you to remember to pay attention to the not-so-fun aspects of your summer events.

Here are some tips to help keep troubles at bay before, during and after time away: Before leaving town: » Thoroughly research your destination and associated costs. Know the price ranges of the restaurants you want to visit and the activities you want to pursue, and understand the terms of your rental or hotel booking. » Set a budget based on your research. Put aside money each week toward your goal and start early. » Look for deals. Several organizations offer membership discounts, and you may find additional savings through your credit card, the area’s visitors bureau, attraction websites and travel sites. » Try to be flexible on dates. It can make a big difference in the cost of lodging and flights. » Notify trusted neighbors that you’ll be away and when you expect to return. Let them know if you will have a house sitter. » Place a hold on your mail and newspaper deliveries or ask a friend or neighbor to pick them up. You also may want to have your yard maintained. A pile of newspapers and an overgrown yard can signal an empty house. » Simulate a “lived-in” appearance by using timers for turn lights and a radio or TV during expected hours.

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» Notify your credit card providers of your travel plans: When you’re leaving, where you’re going and when you’ll return. This helps companies identify fraudulent charges if your card is used in an area you’re not visiting. » Do not share your travel plans on social networking sites.

During your trip: » Make lunch, rather than dinner, your big meal out.

Prices are lower and often the menu is the same. » Take advantage of smartphone apps that can help find the best prices for gas and other savings. » Use mobile banking apps to monitor accounts and track spending so you don’t have surprises when statements arrive. Ice cream, souvenirs and drink tabs add up fast. » Never carry large amounts of cash; use traveler’s checks or credit cards. » Take only your driver’s license/official ID and two credit cards: One to carry, another to lock in a safe in case your wallet is stolen. » Don’t access financial data or personal information on public computers or public Wi-Fi networks. Be cautious when accessing a hotel room Internet connection. » If you use an ATM, choose one inside a bank.

Well-lit lobbies with security cameras, bank employees and customers provide more security for you and for the ATM, meaning it is less likely to be a tampering target.

When you return: » Let friends and family know you’re home. » Get your mail. Open it and electronic mail promptly to address bills or other urgent matters. » Continue to monitor your accounts. Check statements to make sure nothing is out of place. If you notice something unusual or fraudulent, contact your provider immediately.

Ian Mitchell is vice president and director of enterprise fraud risk management at Fifth Third Bank.

Community Recorder Editor Nancy Daly ndaly@nky.com, 578-1059 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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HOW THE RAIN CAN

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Carleen Wehage of Crestview Hills waters her garden with rainwater. KAMELLIA SMITH FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

RAIN BARRELS ARE A WAY TO KEEP YOUR LAWN GREEN

By Kamellia Soenjoto Smith Recorder Contributor

CRESTVIEW HILLS — In her

backyard in Crestview Hills, Carleen Wehage turned a faucet handle and water poured into her watering can. But the faucet wasn’t connected to a pipe, it was sticking out of a brown plastic barrel.

“I had seriously considered getting a rain barrel,” she recalled as she sprinkled the water on her flowers. She finally got one last year as a birthday present from her grandson. “And I have thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Her grandson, Brian Gurley, and his wife have benefited from two rain barrels at their house. Each holds 60 gallons and collects rainwater from their roof, which they use for landscaping.

“We had them refill at least 10 times last year,” he shared.

“That’s 600 gallons of water for each barrel. That’s a lot of water.”

Gurley is enthusiastic about

water conservation. He and an old friend, Brad Knochelmann, give talks at local libraries and garden clubs, hoping to raise people’s awareness.

“Everybody can make a conscious effort to think about their consumption,” Knochelmann explained, for example “brushing your teeth and having the water running when you can simply turn it off.”

A recent study by Columbia University Water Center, water services provider Veolia Water, and the collaborative Growing Blue highlights the risks of water scarcity across the U.S. as climate change increases the potential for drought.

It was in 2010 when Gurley and Knochelmann were inspired to do more. Knochelmann was taking classes at the Chicago Center for Green Technology where he learned about green resources such as solar panels and vegetative roofs.

Gurley would visit him and

TO LEARN MORE If you’re interested to learn more about rain barrels you can contact Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky at www.sd1.org or Knochelmann and Gurley at www.kggreensolutions.com.

Brian Gurley, left, and Brad Knochelmann stand by the rain barrel they set up in Crestview Hills. KAMELLIA SMITH FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

they would talk about what Knochelmann had learned. “I said ‘As soon as you move back here, Brad, we have to do something green’,” Gurley recalled.

Two years ago they started a business selling rain barrels

and providing related services. They have around 500 customers so far.

“It’s a hobby that’s turned into business,” Knochelmann said. The products they sell, made from recycled materials, are locally produced.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency points out that lawn and garden watering can account for nearly 40 percent of total household water use during the summer. A rain barrel can help reduce the water bill, especially during periods of drought.

It also helps decrease the impact of runoff to streams and sanitary sewers.

“We’re not in this for money,” Gurley pointed out. “Money is the byproduct of what we’re doing, but the big thing is awareness and education.”

Wehage added, “People are getting more and more aware about using our resources wisely.”

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FRIDAY, JULY 5 Art Exhibits Faces and Figures, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, 27 W. Seventh St., Drawings and paintings by 13 current or former Cincinnatians. Artwork will combine immediacy of drawings, some finished, others working or timed sketches, with oil sketches and completed paintings. View various steps in process from idea to execution.

Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, 519 Enterprise Drive, $34 for unlimited monthly classes.

859-331-7778; jazzercise.com.

Crescent Springs.

New Lime is performing 7 p.m., Thursday, July 11, as part of the Behringer-Crawford Museum’s Northern Kentucky Music Legends exhibit, 1600 Montague Road in Covington.

The members of New Lime met in Campbell County and were very popular in the 1960s. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children. THANKS TO TIFFANY HOPPENJANS

Exhibits Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Highlights performers, bands, DJs, composers, lyricists and other musical artists from Northern Kentucky who have spent 20-plus years sharing love of music with the public. Included with admission.

859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Music - Concerts Turn Down for What! Tour, 9 p.m. Doors open 8 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., With Frenchie, Wooh Da Kid, T-Wayne, Chaz Gotti, D Dash and Bo Deal. Ages 18 and up. $20. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.

Music - Jazz Chris Comer Trio, 8 p.m., Chez Nora, 530 Main St., Free. 859491-8027; www.cheznora.com.

Covington.

Sports Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:35 p.m. vs. Greys. Local 12 Fireworks Friday presented by CBTS., University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, $14 VIP, $12 dugout, $10 reserved. Presented

by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 859-594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com.

Florence.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Attractions Summer Family Discount Hours, 4-7 p.m., Newport Aquarium, Admission: $23, $15 ages 12 and under. 859-2617444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport.

Cooking Classes Sushi Rolling and Dining, 7 p.m., Sushi Cincinnati, 130 W. Pike St., Includes training, choice of at least three sushi rolls, BYOB and recipe/product information. $25. Reservations required. 513-335-0297; www.sushicinti.com. Covington.

Chocolate Cooking Class, 2 p.m., Argentine Bistro, 2875 Town Center Blvd., Cooking class centered around chocolate and wine. Ages 21 and up. $25.

Registration required. 859-4261042. Crestview Hills.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, $34 for unlimited monthly classes.

859-331-7778; jazzercise.com.

Crescent Springs.

Exhibits Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, Included with admission. 859491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

Covington.

Holiday - Independence Day

The Florence Freedom have home games July 5-7 and July 10-14. THANKS TO JOSH ANDERSON Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Summer Series: Antonin Dvorak: Living in America. An all-Dvorak program with cellist Benjamin Fryxell, 18., Devou Park, 1344 Audubon Road, Amphitheater. Concessions and restroom available.

Bring seating, picnics welcome.

TANK Shuttle will transport from Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, 6-7:30 p.m., $1 each way. Free limited parking. Free, $5 suggested donation. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. 859-431-6216; www.kyso.org. Covington.

Music - Jazz Chris Comer Trio, 8 p.m., Chez Nora, Free. 859-491-8027; www.cheznora.com. Covington.

Karl Dappen on Sax, 7-10 p.m., Argentine Bistro, 2875 Town Center Blvd., Variety of music from jazz to soft rock. Free.

859-426-1042; argentinebistro.com. Crestview Hills.

Music - Rock Sans Axiom CD Release Party, 8 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., With the Skillful Reckoner, Hunting Agnes and Rio and the Ramblers. $8. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.

Sports Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:05 p.m. vs. Greys. 92.5 The Fox Rockin’ Saturday presented by Joseph Subaru. Music by Skut Farkis., University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, $14 VIP, $12 dugout, $10 reserved. 859594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 Art Events

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The 10th annual family-friendly Newport Motorcycle Rally and America’s Celebration runs July 4-7 at Newport on the Levee. THANKS TO SAL WERTHEIM Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:05 p.m. vs. Greys. Great Country 94.1 Family Fun Sundays presented by The Bank of Kentucky. “Fear The Flattop” bobblehead giveaway., University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, $14 VIP, $12 dugout, $10 reserved. 859-594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com.

Florence.

MONDAY, JULY 8 Art Exhibits Faces and Figures, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, $34 for unlimited monthly classes.

859-331-7778; jazzercise.com.

Crescent Springs.

Exhibits Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, Included with admission. 859491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

Covington.

Fashion Illustration Seminar, 1-3 p.m., MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Learn watercolor fashion illustration from working fashion illustrator based in New York City. Hello Claire in Cincinnati one day only offering this workshop, limited to only four people. Address delivered upon registration confirmation. $99. Reservations required.

Presented by Hello Cole. 859491-0458; helloclaire.eventbrite.com. Covington.

Bluegrass Jam Session, 8 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., All bluegrass pickers invited to participate. Free. 859-491-6659; mollymalonesirishpub.com.

Covington.

Exercise Classes

Senior Citizens

Jazzercise Classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, $34 for unlimited monthly classes. 859-331-7778; jazzercise.com. Crescent Springs.

Yoga Fitness for Seniors, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Presented

by Walton Senior Activity Center. 859-485-7611. Walton.

Exhibits Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 1-5 p.m., BehringerCrawford Museum, Included with admission. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Karaoke and Open Mic

4th For Our Soldiers Celebration, 4 p.m.-midnight Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display 10:20 p.m. Rain or shine., Arborwood Subdivision, 4657 Catalpa Court, Celebration of military: active, overseas, inactive, veterans and their families. With hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, side dishes, soda, water and beer 6:30 p.m. Accepting cash donations to fund scholarships for graduating seniors in area, and car packages. Donations: $20 family, $5 per person. Presented by 4th For Our Soldiers. 859-9121796; www.4thforoursoldiers.com. Burlington.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., With DJ Will Corson. $10 buckets and $4 grape and cherry bombs. Ages 21 and up.

Free. 859-491-6659. Covington.

Music - Concerts

Sports

Music - Acoustic Kevin Fox, 10 p.m., Strasse Haus, 630 Main St., Free. 859-261-1199.

Covington.

Music - Big Band Jammin’ at Jane’s, 3-6 p.m., Jane’s Saddlebag, 13989 Ryle Road, Free. 859-384-6617; www.janessaddlebag.com.

Union.

Jazzercise Classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, $34 for unlimited monthly classes. 859-331-7778; jazzercise.com. Crescent Springs.

Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Diamond Dance Academy, 5030 Old Taylor Mill Road, No dancing skills required. $5. 859-814-8375; diamonddanceky.com. Taylor Mill.

Landrum, RYT, for this basic/ beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight with increased flexibility, more stamina & lean muscle! Please bring a yoga mat & small handheld or wrist weights to improve lean muscle tone (weights are optional). $25 fee per month.

Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register. 859-3422665. Union.

Mr. Krebs Money Mattress (grades K-2), 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn to save money like Mr. Krebs. Free.

Registration required. Presented

by Florence Branch Library.

859-342-2665. Burlington.

Exhibits

Music - Classic Rock

Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, Included with admission. 859491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

Covington.

Music@BCM: Tulu Redux 2013, 6-9 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, $5. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Brueggemann discusses The Federalist Papers., PeeWee’s Place, 2325 Anderson Road, Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Tea Party. 859-9926615; www.nkyteaparty.org.

Crescent Springs.

Music - Bluegrass

and up. Free. Presented by Gateway Community and Technical College. 859-441-4500.

Florence.

Financial Aid Workshop, 3-4 p.m., Gateway Community and Technical College Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, B206. Learn how to file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). On-site assistance if you bring 2012 federal tax return. Learn how to obtain college degree with minimal student debt. For ages 16 and up. Free. Presented by Gateway Community and Technical College. 859-441-4500.

Florence.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, $34 for unlimited monthly classes. 859-331-7778; jazzercise.com. Crescent Springs.

Exhibits Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, Included with admission. 859491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

Covington.

Health / Wellness Weight Loss That Works, 6:30-7 p.m., Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 11969 Taylor Mill Road, $60 for 12-week membership. First class free. Presented

by Equipped Ministries. 859-3563162; www.equipped4him.blogspot.com. Independence.

Music - Acoustic

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Roger Drawdy, 8 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., Irish music. Free. 859-491-6659; mollymalonesirishpub.com.

Covington.

Art Exhibits

Senior Citizens

Faces and Figures, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

Bingo, 12:30-3 p.m., Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St., 859-727-2306. Elsmere.

Community Dance Line Dancing, 7-9 p.m., Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. Smoke-free. $6, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 859-727-0904. Fort Wright.

Education Admissions Information Session, 2-3 p.m., Gateway Community and Technical College Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, B104A. Learn about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and advising. For ages 16

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Art Exhibits Faces and Figures, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

Civic Kenton County Conservation District Board Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, 2332 Royal Drive, Regular meeting to discuss conservation district programs, projects and activities. Free. Presented by Kenton County Conservation District.

859-586-7903. Fort Mitchell.

Northern Kentucky Tea Party Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Rick

Exercise Classes

Sports Florence Freedom Baseball, 6:35 p.m. vs. Evansville Otters.

ClassX Radio Winning Wednesday., University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, $14 VIP, $12 dugout, $10 reserved. 859594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Art Exhibits Faces and Figures, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise Classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., Jazzercise Crescent Springs Center, $34 for unlimited monthly classes. 859-331-7778; jazzercise.com. Crescent Springs.

Exhibits Northern Kentucky Music Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, Included with admission. 859491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

Covington.

Music - Concerts Live at the Levee, 7-10 p.m.

Music by 500 Miles to Memphis., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Riverwalk Plaza. Summer concert series. Free. 859-8151389; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport.

Music - Country Original Hillbilly Thursdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., The Lounge. Country, bluegrass, Americana and old fashioned hillbilly music. Different artist each week. Includes 50 cents off Jack Daniels. Ages 21 and up.

Free. 859-431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.

Music - World Alpen Echos, 7:30-11 p.m., Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St., Free. 859-491-7200; www.hofbrauhausnewport.com. Newport.

On Stage - Comedy Corey Holcomb, 8 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, $10-$15. 859-9572000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

Farmers Market

Recreation

Dixie Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Ave., Presented by City of Erlanger.

859-727-2525; www.ci.erlanger.ky.us. Erlanger.

Aerial Fitness, 6-7 p.m., Locomotion on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Work on core body strength and endurance and use aerial equipment for workout.

Rigorous course suitable for all fitness levels. Ages 18 and up. $15. Presented by Cincinnati Circus Company. Through July 31. 513-921-5454; www.cincinnaticircus.com. Newport.

Health / Wellness Concussion Forum, 6:30 p.m., Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Dr. Michael Miller, medical director of St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine, presents on concussion evaluations, testing, return-to-play guidelines, latest research and Kentucky High School Athletic Association regulations and guidelines. Free. Presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. 859301-5600; www.stelizabeth.com.

Crestview Hills.

Literary - Libraries Bridge, 12:30-3 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 859-342-2665.

Union.

Yoga, 6 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, This class is suitable for all levels! Join Karen

Senior Citizens Bingo, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 859-485-7611.

Walton.

Sports Florence Freedom Baseball, 11:05 a.m. vs. Evansville Otters.

Rewind 94.9 Thirsty Thursday., 6:35 p.m. vs. Evansville Otters.

Rewind 94.9 Thirsty Thursday., University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, $14 VIP, $12 dugout, $10 reserved. 859-5944487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.

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Easy meatball, key lime pie recipes

I’m so excited I can hardly contain myself.

For a while now I have been yearning to get beehives. We had them when the boys were little and the taste of raw honey, with its super nutritional profile, had me hooked.

Tony Poe, our local beekeeper, came out to our little patch of heaven to see if his Rita bees could Heikenfeld make a RITA’S KITCHEN happy home here. Our neighbors have agreed to have the hives along the property line so they will be protected. I’ll let you know what the final assessment is. Here’s hoping …

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Annie Mitchell’s porcupine meatballs recipe is a childhood favorite from her mother.

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Annie Mitchell shows off her porcupine meatballs at the CincItalia festival. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

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1 can tomato soup 16 oz. can tomato sauce 4-5 shakes of soy sauce (optional, but recommended)

Roll the meat mixture into balls and place them in the sauce; roll them around in sauce to make sure they’re covered.

Cook over medium heat.

If you make small meatballs, cook them for 25-30 minutes after the sauce starts bubbling. If you

make larger meatballs (the kind that a toothpick couldn’t handle) cook them for about an hour after bubbling.

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Huntley searched the Internet and found she’s not the only one who feels misled by that company. “I went on the Internet and I pulled them up online and there are more than 150 complaints against them, where they’ve done this same thing to people – charged them without their knowledge,” Huntley said.

I checked the website and found the charges are disclosed but they’re very easy to miss. In

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Shell Either purchase one or make your own by combining 11⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 4 tablespoons sugar and 6 tablespoons butter, melted. Pat into pan and bake in 350 degree oven for about 7-10 minutes, depending upon how crisp you want your crust.

Filling 4 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly

Whisk everything together. Pour into shell and bake in 350 degree oven about 20-25 minutes, until center looks set but is still wobbly.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with whipped cream and berries.

Puff pastry tops for stews, etc.: “They don’t stick to the bowls.” Wet rims of bowls before putting on pastry, and then stretch firmly over rim. This helps it stick.

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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Karlos’s Restaurant, Florence, chicken pepe/ chicken spinach angel hair pasta: For Carol T. “It recently closed. Anyone have a recipe for chicken pepe penne or chicken spinach angel hair pasta?”

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Find her blog online at Cincinnati.Com/blogs. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line.

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Be careful when getting ‘free’ credit score These days it’s not only important to carefully check your credit reports regularly, it’s a good idea to know your credit score.

You need to know it before buying anything on credit. But while many websites claim to offer free or low-cost credit scores, unless you’re careful it could end up costing you more than you expected.

Elaine Huntley, of Covington, found a website offering a low-cost credit score. “It stated for a dollar you could get three credit scores. So, they asked me for my credit card number and I gave it to them. Not only did they take a dollar, the next month they took $29.95 out of my account.

In April, they took $29.95 out of my account again without me knowing,” Huntley said.

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Tips from readers’ kitchens

Cyndi’s porcupine meatballs

Last month I did a cooking demo with friends Giovanna Trimpe, author of “Holy Chow,” and Annie Mitchell, news director at Sacred Heart Radio, at the CincItalia festival at Harvest Home Park.

Annie made these delicious meatballs as an appetizer. No kidding, these are simple and really good. Annie told me she grew up with these meatballs that her mom, Cyndi, made for them.

“It’s one of my favorite meals from childhood until now. We eat them with mashed potatoes and succotash,” she told me.

I love the fact that these are versatile: Make them small for appetizers or larger for dinner.

For photos of the festival, including the biggest cannoli I’ve ever eaten, check out my blog.

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The Yearlings seventh annual Stallions Golf Outing will take place July 27 at A.J Golf Course on U.S. 27 in Alexandria.

The day will include an 18 hole scramble, cart, lunch, snacks, refreshments throughout the day, auctions, raffles and prizes.

Lunch and registration begin at 11:30 a.m. The price is $80 per golfer or $320 per foursome. Register and prepay before July 10 to be entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.

There is a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Pay and register at theyearlings.org or send to The Yearlings Inc., P.O. Box 17903, Lakeside Park, KY or contact Barbara Johnson at 513-315-1662 or babamoran@insightbb.com with questions.

All proceeds benefit Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College, Gateway Community and Technical College and the University of Cincinnati.

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JULY 4, 2013 • COMMUNITY RECORDER • B5

DEATHS Eva Kinman Anneken, 69, of Crescent Springs, died June 26, 2013.

She retired from the IRS as a computer programmer. She loved to golf and garden.

Her husband, Ed Anneken, died previously.

Survivors include daughter, Carol Smith; son, Tim Kinman; brother, Bobby Masters; and four grandchildren.

Entombment was at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Memorials: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Jackie Benham Jackie A. Benham, 75, of Erlanger, died June 23, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.

She was a retired bus aide for the Erlanger-Elsmere school district. She was a member of the American Legion Post 20 Auxiliary, past president of MOCA Grand of Kentucky, 7 Supreme MOCA, a Kentucky Colonel and a lifelong member of the VFW 6423 Auxiliary.

Her husband, John Walter Benham III, died previously.

Survivors include Lisa Cook and Allan Benham, both of Independence; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.

Memorials: Barrett Cancer Center, c/o pancreatic cancer, UC Health Foundation, 3200 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.

George Beyer George Spencer Beyer, 84, of Fort Wright, died June 25, 2013, at his residence.

He is an Army veteran and a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion and a Kentucky Colonel.

His sisters Ethel Ramsey and Ruth Ann Ryan died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Beyer; son, Eric Emmerich; brothers, Raymond and Harold Beyer; sisters, Joan Trame and Arleen Wren; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Interment was at St. Stephens Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Korean War Veterans Association Department, 3296 Blueacres Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45239.

David J. Blaschke David J. Blaschke, 73, of Covington, died June 23, 2013, at his home.

He was a retired foreman with Zumbiel Box Co. and a member of Holy Cross Church.

His son Douglas Blaschke died in 2002.

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Survivors include his wife, Ethel Rogers Blaschke; son, David R. Blaschke of Independence; daughter, Lora Bolton of Latonia; brother, Gerald Blaschke of Latonia; sister, Cindy McGill of Fort Wright; three grandchildren; stepchildren, Kenneth Meachum, Connie Borillos, Linda Schaffer, Ralph Meachum and Jeanie Puch; and many other stepgrand- and stepgreat-grandchildren.

Entombment was in Mother of God Cemetery.

Memorials: Holy Cross Church.

William Bolton William “Teddy” G. Bolton, 71, of Taylor Mill, died June 22, 2013.

He was retired owner of Bolton Brothers Construction Co. His wife, Victoria Barron Bolton, died in September 2008 and a son, Christopher Bolton, died in 1971.

Survivors include sons, Mark Bolton of Fort Mitchell and Jeff Bolton of Independence; daughter, Alesha Grueter of Taylor Mill; brothers, Gene Bolton of Crescent Springs and Bobby Bolton of Latonia; sister, Bonnie Ellison of Park Hills; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Memorials: St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Helen Cox Helen Jane Cox, 95, of Fort Wright, died, June 26, 2013.

She was past matron of Rosebud Eastern Star and past worthy high priest of White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was owner of Olde English Tavern.

Her husband, Charles Cox, died previously.

Survivors include her sons, Eugene Richard Benson and Robert G. Barth; sister, Maudie Simonson; and four grandchildren.

Memorials: Scottish Rite Temple Endowment Fund.

Mildred Garrison Mildred Schneider Garrison, 98, of Fort Wright, died June 21, 2013, at Village Care Center, Erlanger.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. Agnes Church, Hilltoppers and Lookout Heights Civic Club.

Her husband, William C. Garrison, died previously.

Survivors include daughters, Barbara Dyke of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Deb Baute of Crestview Hills; brother, Paul Schneider of Edgewood; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Entombment was in St. Mary Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: Parish Kitchen, P.O. Box 1234, Covington, KY 41012 or Women’s Crisis Center, 835 Madison Ave. Covington, KY 41011.

Joan Gayer Joan W. Gayer, 85, of Fort Thomas, died June 20, 2013, at Highland Springs in Fort Thomas.

She was a sales associate with Shillito’s and a member of the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son, Mel Gayer of Villa Hills; and two grandchildren.

Burial was in the Highland Park Cemetery, Mayfield.

Memorials: Charity of one’s choice.

Adam Gifford Adam Michael Gifford, 24, of Covington, died, June 25, 2013, at his residence.

He loved riding his ATV, camping and hunting.

Survivors include his mother, Kim Messer Gifford of Ludlow; sister, Natosha Gifford of Park Hills; maternal grandparents, Jim and Barb Messer of Fort Wright; nephew, Steven Moore of Park Hills and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorials: Transitions Grateful Life Center, 700 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073, ATTN: Anne Price.

Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Patricia Gregory Patricia R. Gregory, 73, of Newport died June 21, 2013 in St. Elizabeth Hospice Fort Thomas.

Her daughter Catherine Griffin died previously.

Survivors include daughters, Tonya Williams of Ludlow, Rhonda Wagner of Erlanger, Charlotte Ortha of Newport, and Pam Franz of Caryville, Tenn.; sons, Larry Fieger of Walton, Donnie Fieger of Latonia, John Fieger of Newport, Lawrence Gregory of Newport and Thomas Gregory of Savan-

nah, Ga.; brother, Jerry Jones of Texas; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Independence Cemetery.

Martha Herrmann Martha Rae Herrmann, 86, Erlanger, died June 22, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.

She was an in-home caregiver and longtime member of Lakeside Christian Church.

Survivors include a son, Richard J. “Rick” Herrmann of Florence; daughter, Linda Kay Murphy of Erlanger; three grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

Interment was at Lenoxburg Cemetery.

Memorials: Lakeside Christian Church.

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Betty King Betty Marie King, 51, of Dayton, Ky., died June 22, 2013, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of the House of Deliverance Church in Newport.

Her sister Bonnie Ann Riley died previously.

Survivors include her husband, David; daughters, Jennifer Ann Rollins of Newport, Sonya Renee Koors of Dayton, and Nikki Puetz of Cincinnati; sisters, Bobbie Harris of Newport and Shirley Strong of Corinth; brothers, Brack Riley of Dayton and James Riley of Erlanger; and 10 grandchildren.

Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Falmouth.

Memorials: House of Deliverance Church, 626 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071.

Mary McKinney Mary Virginia (Eltrup) McKinney, 93, of Villa Hills, died June 20, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, knitting and reading.

Her husband, John W. McKinney, died previously.

Survivors include son, Jack McKinney of Crab Orchard; daughter, Debbie Heinzelman of Villa Hills; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

Memorials: Transitions Inc., 305 Pleasure Isle Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018.

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Arrests/Citations Evelyn M. Abney, 29, 2719 Madison Pike, shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 9.

Chris Cooper, 41, 10795 Calle Victoria Ln., shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 17.

Dawn Turner, 36, 35 W. 26th St., shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 18.

Melissa S. Brown, 33, 1416 Kendall St., shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 20.

Tonya A. Batten, 32, 408 Kenton Ave., shoplifting at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 20.

Incidents/Investigations

Burglary Television stolen at 4 Barrington Rd., June 19.

Criminal mischief Car vandalized at 413 Lorup Ave., June 11.

Tires slashed at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 19.

Criminal mischief, burglary Glass door broken at 3363 Madison Pike, June 21.

Criminal possession of forged instrument Fake $50 bill passed at 3395 Madison Pike, June 21.

Criminal possession of forged instruments, theft by deception Fake checks cashed at 939 Helen Ruth Dr., June 17.

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June Murray June E. (Huber) Murray, 85, of Newport, died June 19, 2013, at Indianspring of Oakley, Ohio.

She was a homemaker, retired from the IRS in Covington, a member of the First Baptist Church, Newport, Kentucky Colonel, volunteer at the election polls, and a graduate of Newport High School.

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She is chair of the Thomas More College board of trustees, and chair elect of the Women’s Crisis Center.

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The money raised through this annual 5K benefits area women by providing a range of emergency financial and emotional support, wigs, prosthetics and more.

Early packet pickup is Aug. 23 at Tri-State Running Co., 148 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood.

Top pledge wins a year’s single membership to both Silverlake and Better Bodies. Pledge forms are available at www.ihavewings.org.

Gladys Ruth Stanfied, 86, of Clayton, died June 20, 2013, at Elmcroft Senior Living.

Her husband, Howard Stanfield, died in 1992.

Survivors include daughter, Cheryl Jaynes of Erlanger; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; sister, Mabel Hart; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Suite 202, Florence, KY 41042.

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Her husband, Eugene Murray, and brother James Huber died previously.

Survivors include sons, Mike Murray of Newport, and William Murray of Covington; sister, Joyce Huber of Erlanger; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: First Baptist Church of Newport, East Eighth and York streets, Newport, KY 41071.

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Merchandise stolen at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 17.

DVDs stolen at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 18.

Merchandise stolen at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 20.

Merchandise stolen at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 20.

Theft from auto Radio stolen at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 13.

Theft of mislaid property Wallet missing at 3450 Valley Plaza Pkwy., June 18.

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