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Tabs help families

More than 200 people gathered at Pioneer Park Sept.

24 to help the Kenton County Parks and Recreation Department present Ronald McDonald with a million cantabs.

“By collecting the tabs and turning them in to the Ronald McDonald House, we will help care for families who stay there during trying times each year,” Recreation Programs Coordinator Steve Trauger said.

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Tie-dye fun

Makayla Tomlin, 16, of Erlanger, and cousins Aubrie Seibert, 11, and Hollie Tomlin, 7, of Grant County, tie-dyed their shirts Aug. 27. While they were at it, they tie-dyed their uncle’s dog, Della, and took her to the Kenton Dog Park.

Women in politics

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Initiative will host “Women in Politics: Why Women Should Care” at 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Gardens of Park Hills.

The event will include an open panel discussion with prominent female elected officials from across Northern Kentucky.

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Troops visit Erlanger schools

By Melissa Stewart mjstewart@nky.com

On the march

The Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival in Alexandria, Campbell County High School’s biggest annual fundraiser, attracted 11 area high schools Saturday, Sept.

17, in a day-long display from noon to 10 p.m.

For the students competing in the competitions it’s something they work toward all year and they’re serious about it, said Nick Little, director of Campbell County High School’s band.

“For the bands that perform at halftime on a Friday night, that isn’t always why they do what they do,” Little said.

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In the opinion of students at Erlanger schools heroes don’t wear capes, they wear camouflage.

Two soldiers from the City of Erlanger’s adopted unit, Bravo Battery 1st Battalion 1-320th Field Artillery Regiment (FAR) 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Ky., visited the following schools on Sept. 16: Miles Elementary, St. Henry School, Arnett Elementary, and Lindeman Elementary.

Each of these schools supported Bravo Battery while they were in Afghanistan either by collecting items to send over, writing letters or drawing pictures, or raising money for their welcome home celebration.

Erlanger teamed up with Crescent Springs, Villa Hills, and Lakeside Park in adopting four batteries from the 1-320th FAR. Each city was assigned a battery, Erlanger’s being Bravo Battery.

“It was great,” said St. Henry

St. Henry second-grader T.J. Seiter chats with PFC Braulio Nunez during lunch.

School Principal Susan Greis.

“They clearly were heroes to the kids. When they walked in they applauded without prompting. The soldiers just smiled.”

The soldiers spent time with the students having lunch, visiting their tables and answering questions, and even playing kickball.

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St. Henry sixth-grade student Hunter Cobb sat with a soldier at lunch time.

“It was really fun learning about what they do,” Cobb said.

“They are very nice to everybody and kind and keep our country protected, that’s the biggest thing of all.”

Cobb said he was happy to help the soldiers and that he donated money that helped fund the shipment of care packages.

“I (felt) like I (was) helping the community, helping the world out,” he said. “It’s important to me to help the solders because it’s giving something back to them for protecting us.”

Greis said the experience has made the students more aware of the world around them. More importantly, she said, the students’ efforts helped the soldiers through “hard times.”

“We will always be here to support our soldiers,” said Greis.

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PINK shares ghost stories

By Melissa Stewart mjstewart@nky.com

Don’t be afraid – it’s just your imagination or it’s just a ghost.

Either way, “there’s nothing to be afraid of,” according to Ruth Palmer, a member of the Paranormal Investigators of Northern Kentucky.

“People call us and are scared to live in their homes,” Palmer, of Walton, said. “We try to help them work through what’s going on.

Our main goal is to help people live without fear in their own homes.

Paranor- Paranormal mal Investi- Investigators of gators of N o r t h e r n Northern K e n t u c k y Kentucky (PINK) (PINK) is a is a team of 10 team of 10 profession- professionals als whose whose goals are goals are to to educate, educate, v a l i d a t e , validate, and and bring bring peace of peace of mind to mind to individuals individuals and and busi- businesses who nesses who are troubled by are troubled by haunt- hauntings. ings. Founded in 2005, they operate primarily in Northern Kentucky, Southwest Ohio and Southeast Indiana.

“We like to say we were ghost hunters before ghost hunting was cool,” Palmer said. “Most of us, since we were kids, have had an intense interest in the paranormal.

For me, this is something that was a scary thing. Then, one day I thought: ‘I’m going to face this – it can be explained.”

That’s what was so scary she said – “the unexplained.” For Palmer that fear has been put to rest and she’s hoping to help others find peace as well.

PINK team members travel to supposedly haunted sites and conduct investigations to try and observe, document and explain claims of paranormal activity.

Using a wide variety of modern technological devices such as infrared cameras, digital audio recorders, and environmental measurement devices, the team attempts to capture and document evidence of paranormal activity.

During the investigations, their first course of action is to find natural explanations for the paranormal activity that the client is witnessing. If impossible, they strive to obtain evidence of paranormal phenomena to help their client

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Regardless of the findings, Palmer said, they always do their utmost to provide a satisfactory resolution to a client’s concern. There is no charge for the investigation.

PINK will give a presentation about their investigations at the William E. Durr Branch of the Kenton County Library, in Independence, Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2-4 p.m. This will be the fourth year PINK has made a presentation at the library. Adult Program Assistant Brenda Clark said she first asked them to visit after she read a story about founder Mike Palmer, Ruth’s husband.

“I was impressed with their professionalism and hoped they would be interested in telling about their paranormal experiences at the library,” Clark said.

“This was about the same time that all the ghost-hunting programs were coming on television. I thought it would be interesting to hear local stories about our community.”

The presentation, will include a brief explanation of PINK and the basics of paranormal investigation, as well as an opportunity for audience participation. They’ll

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“Evidence wise, in my opinion, the best video we have came from the Loveland Castle,” Palmer said.

“We videotaped an empty room where the lights kept coming on by themselves.”

The best audio evidence, she said came from a home in Indiana.

“One investigator asked a question about passing away,” Palmer said. “(A voice replied): ‘Glad I’m dead they were mad.’ It’s so fascinating to get to hear a ghost talk it’s not something you get to hear every day.”

This evidence will be available at the presentation along with several other local stories. Although some of the hauntings are proven to be real, Palmer insists it isn’t scary.

“When we talk about a ghost, we describe someone who has passed but doesn’t know they have passed,” Palmer said. “There’s no way they can hurt you. We’ve had hundreds of cases, I’ve even been touched. At first I didn’t realize what it was, I thought it was a piece of furniture I bumped into. I turned around and there was a foot of a circumference around me. It was more amazing than scary.”

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Can collection benefits families

By Melissa Stewart mjstewart@nky.com

They came to wear the “bling” and to help families.

More than 200 people gathered at Pioneer Park Sept. 24 to help the Kenton County Parks and Recreation Department present Ronald McDonald with a million can-tabs.

They wore the strung can-tab necklaces and participated in a hands-acrossthe-park.

Collecting the little tab pulled from an aluminum soda or soup makes a significant impact on the Ronald McDonald House, a program that provides a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. The tabs are recycled to generate funds to offset expenses.

“By collecting the tabs and turning them in to the Ronald McDonald House, we will help care for families who stay there during trying times each year,” Recreation Programs Coordinator Steve Trauger said. “We’ve been collecting, counting, and stringing can-tabs into bling necklaces for nearly three years.”

Trauger said they thought it would be easy.

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“To give you an idea of the magnitude of this project and what it would take to collect a million; well, let’s see, 500 donated each week for a year would total 26,000 tabs. At that rate, it would take more than 38 years to get to a million,” he said.

To keep track of their numbers, they have been counting out 500s and then putting them on a length of string to make a necklace.

More than 350 people have helped with this project.

Many have strung necklaces from collections of their own. Susan Fuerst, of Independence, and her family have been stringing the whole time.

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Journey Stories, a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities council, features stories about how Americans’ ancestors came to this country.

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helping organize the event, said they are looking for help from Greater Cincinnati residents to make the exhibit special.

Each stop on the tour is doing something different to localize the stories, and in Fort Thomas’s case, they plan to display textiles like quilts and clothing items, Beineke said.

“Textiles tell stories about families throughout the years, and we want to display these items and sto-

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it would be no problem to pitch in,” she said. “In addition to counting and stringing, I encouraged others to contribute, placing (Trauger’s) fancy re-purposed milk jugs wherever I could, to get more tabs.”

Fuerst estimates that her family has counted and strung around 50,000 cantabs since the project began.

“It seems like small potatoes compared to the whole bundle, so I realize this has involved many, many community members. I have to wonder how many folks walk past a trash can at a park, pool, or other event, and went to pick out those pop tabs for (Trauger).”

Just last week, that last can-tabs in the Fuerst house

were strung.

“I am happy and amazed to reach one million, I expected it would take another year or more,” she said. “I am grateful to see how a community can pull together and focus on something fun and good.

These last few months my family and I have felt excited and inspired to attain the goal.

“Ronald McDonald house provides an essential service to families. It is an honor to contribute toward the work they do to provide, and a good way for a busy mom and children to give a little something back.”

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Exhibit organizers looking for textiles that tell stories

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ries as our signature for this stop of the exhibit,” Beineke said.

The plan is to line the walls of the community center with more than 100 items borrowed from local residents.

These items can range in size, age and stories and can include items similar to ones Beineke owns, like a quilt she made out of dozens of her father’s old ties, or a woven blanket that has been passed down through her husband’s family since 1839.

“History has always been special to me, and I’m just fascinated with the stories these textile tell,” Beineke said.

Though the exhibit will be in Fort Thomas, Beineke said they are working to spread to word and collect items from residents throughout the area since the Fort Thomas stop is the only one being held locally.

The exhibit will run from Dec. 10 through Jan. 21, so organizers are asking that those interested in submitting items for consideration turn in a photo, measurements of the item and brief story about it by Saturday, Oct. 15, by dropping it off or sending it to Debbie Buckley at 130 North Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075.

The actual items will need to be turned in the beginning of December.

Once the submissions are received, organizers will be working with students from Northern Kentucky University to plan and put together the exhibit in the community center, said Buckley, the city’s renaissance manager.

Beineke said the items will be handled with care, kept out of direct sunlight and roped off so they can’t be touched by visitors of the exhibit.

The items will be returned when the exhibit ends.

For more information call Deanna Beineke at 4413700 or Debbie Buckley at 572-1225.

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Dust off those unique items hiding in the attic and basement and visit the Antique Appraisal Fair in Fort Wright Oct. 1. The fair will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the parking lot of the Faith Presbyterian Church. The church is located next to Battery Hooper Park on Highland Avenue.

For a $5 donation, two small items will be verbally appraised by one of the six qualified appraisers/auctioneers.

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Katie Stephenson, of Erlanger, and her niece, Ella Dixon, 3, of Fort Mitchell, stand in the doorway of the cabin at Dinsmore where people demonstrate chair caning and cooking back in the day during the harvest celebration Sept. 24. The Dinsmore Homestead is located in Burlington.

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The program fee is $15.

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The deadline for registration is Monday, Oct. 3.

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The school will host its annual costume sale Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. in the school gym.

There will be deals on new and gently used costumes and accessories for all ages.

Nothing is priced at more than $5. There will also be baked goods, holiday treats and beverages available for purchase.

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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Initiative will host “Women in Politics: Why Women Should Care” at 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Gardens of Park Hills.

The event will include an open panel discussion with prominent female elected officials including Mayor Mary Brown of Fort Thomas; Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell; Kenton County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Summe; and State Rep. Addia Wuchner of Boone County.

Moderator of the event is Johnna Reeder, vice president of community relations and economic development for Duke Energy.

“This is a topic that every professional woman should pursue,” Reeder said. “If we have relationships with elected officials

The annual FunFest at Calvary Christian School takes place on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. at 5955 Taylor Mill Road.

This year’s FunFest will include different activities for all ages – inflatables (Bungee Run and Rock Wall), games (Tiki Ring Toss, Roller Ball) and much more.

Visitors may join tournaments involving ping-pong and remote control cars, and the popular 6 p.m. talent show will showcase the talent of many Calvary students.

Fifteen local vendors including Wild Tree, ThirtyOne and Mary Kay will be stationed in the new CCS lunchroom ready to show their latest products.

Admission and parking are free. All-day wristband tickets are $6 to $10 each. Everyone is welcome.

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Poll workers are also required to take a two hour training session prior to the election.

There are multiple training sessions during the week of Oct. 17-20. Times are listed on the County Clerk’s website at www.kentoncounty.org.

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Fans cheer on schools at marching band festival

By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

It’s a Saturday afternoon and Beechwood High School booster parents are cheering. At the same time a Dixie Heights High School student is wearing a combat helmet spray-painted red as a marching band prepares to take the field.

The hoopla accompanies a competition that requires precision timing and footwork of students all while carrying a tune.

The Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival in Alexandria, Campbell County High School’s biggest annual fundraiser, attracted 11 area high schools Saturday, Sept. 17, in a day-long display from noon to 10 p.m.

Nelda Purdon, of Fort Mitchell, led a group of adults in a round of rousing cheers prior to Beechwood High School’s band taking the field.

Purdon, aunt of freshman

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Ben Nessler of Edgewood, a junior at Dixie High School and member the school’s marching band wears a helmet as part of a precompetition ritual with an inscription commemorating the Sousaphone, a type of tuba he plays, before the school’s band takes the field and marches at Campbell County Middle School in Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival.

guard member Olivia Cavanaugh, said she attends every Beechwood band competition because the teens love the support.

“Call me the crazy band aunt,” Purdon said as she shook two homemade plastic bottle noisemaking shakers.

There are actually three “crazy band aunts,” who are a regularly part of the group, she said.

“The better we are the better they are,” said Missy Litkenhaus, another one of the the aunts.

The band boosters and parent volunteers who help set up and build competition props are all part of what makes the competition shows possible, Litkenhaus said.

Lynn Mulligan, a third member of the “crazy band aunts” said it’s fun to go to the competitions.

“Because we have to support the kids, and we’re true band geeks,” Mulligan said.

Tracie Spencer, of Fort Wright, said she goes to a band competition every weekend for about eight weeks from the start of school through the end of October to help support her daughter Meg, a freshman at Beechwood who plays the clarinet.

“The kids love the support,” Spencer said.

For the students, prepping for competitions sometimes means more than practicing.

Prior to Dixie Heights High School’s marching band performing, Ben Nessler, a junior from Edgewood, was in the parking lot chatting with bandmates while wearing a painted red combat helmet with the word “Tuba Phones.”

“It’s tradition,” Nessler said of wearing the helmet.

About two years ago one of the other Sousaphone players made the helmet and wore it before each competition for fun, Nessler said.

Austin Brough, a senior of Edgewood and a snare drum play-

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Lauren Hadigan of Florence, a sophomore at Beechwood High School, performs a flute solo on a platform as others in the marching band maneuver behind her during the Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival in Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 17.

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Nelda Purdon of Fort Mitchell shakes two plastic noise-making bottles and screams at the front of a group of fans as the Beechwood High School marching band walks onto the field at the Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival in Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 17. “Call me the crazy band aunt,” said Purdon. er, said it was his older brother who bought the helmet about two years ago.

“It says Tuba Phone on top as a joke,” Brough said.

For the students competing in the competitions it’s something they work toward all year and they’re serious about it, said Nick Little, director of Campbell County High School’s band.

“For the bands that perform at half-time on a Friday night, that isn’t always why they do what they do,” Little said.

The competitions are big reason why the students are in band so they can measure themselves against not only other schools, but other individual players as well, he said.

For the schools, it’s a display of what is good about music education and showing off the positives of programs, Little said.

The competitions are something the students look forward to, and so do the parents, Little said.

Campbell County’s marching band festival has been going on for more than 40 years, and it is also the single biggest fundraiser for the program, he said.

The money raised helps keep the fees lower for students in the marching band, and it’s also a good chance for people to see a home show instead of having to travel, Little said.

“We compete in seven competitions a year, plus we host one,” he said. “We have a lot of band alumni that come and watch, and the community support is great

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Members of the brass section of Lloyd Memorial High School’s marching band step and play in sync at the Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival in Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 17. Third from right is Ian Himes, second from right is Michael Spenlau, and at far right is Wesley Gault.

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Canann Harrison crashes a set of symbols as Matthew Pugh, center, and Hunter Meyer, left, play other instruments in the percussion “pit” as the three Fort Mitchell residents and seventh grade students perform with Beechwood High School’s marching band during the Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival in Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 17. because we’ve been here so long.”

As host the high school’s “Campbell County Band of Pride” performs only an exhibition show during the performance, and does not compete. This year’s competition also featured a guest performance by Morehead State University’s marching band.

Leslie Bell of Alexandria, a parent volunteer and organizer of Campbell County’s competition, said a day of volunteering is often the first chance for band boosters to get to know one another while working alongside each other.

Volunteers do everything from make food to sell tickets and operate booths together, she said. Bell said all three of her children have been in the marching band, and she loves going to the competitions and seeing all the bands.

“Without knowing what marching band is, you don’t know until you get involved what an adventure it is,” Bell said.

Participating schools in the 2011 Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival hosted by Campbell County High School in Alexandria Sept. 17 included: Class 1A: Beechwood High School, Bellevue High School, Ludlow High School and Trimble County High School.

Class 2A: Lloyd Memorial High School, Christian Academy of Louisville, Carroll County High School.

Class 3A: Mason County High School.

Class 4A: Harrison County High School.

Class 5A: Dixie Heights High School, Milford High School.

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DeeJa Hoffman of Erlanger, center, a junior at Lloyd Memorial High School, twirls a flag as part of the school’s marching band performance at the Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival Sept. 17.

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Leading with the heart.

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In this hectic life, it’s easy to forget the things that really matter.

Your heart, for instance. But our cardiovascular team is thinking about your heart all the time. We’ve invested in world-class technology and the region’s best professionals. In fact, St. Elizabeth Edgewood is the leader in inpatient cardiac procedures in Greater Cincinnati. Which means you can devote your heart to what’s most important. stelizabeth.com

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2012 seniors in back from left are: Morgan Morrison, JT Palmer, Ian Himes, Wesley Gault, Hope Bradford. In front, from left are: Mesha Richardson, Kelsey Nunn, Alex Gaunt.

Llyod band starts season strong The competitive marching band season has officially begun for the 20112012 school year. On Sept.

10 the Lloyd High School Marching Band competed in Ft. Mitchell at the Beechwood Festival of Bands.

In the Class AA preliminary competition the band’s performance earned them awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Effect, first place, and the chance to compete in finals later that evening.

During the finals competition the band put on a stronger performance and finished in sixth place overall, with a two point score improvement over their preliminary score.

Last year, the marching

band finished the 2010 season at fifth place overall in the state of Kentucky. The goal this year is to finish in the top four, which would give the marching band students the opportunity to compete in the Kentucky State Finals at Western Kentucky University. Randy Webb, Director of Bands, believes he can push this year’s students further than he thought possible when the season first began in June. Each time he challenges the students they continue to improve.

Leadership on and off the field is always essential to the program’s success and this year’s seniors are proving that they are equipped to handle the challenges of a young band. The seniors know how close

they were to making it into finals in 2010 and they are anxious to be given the opportunity to take it all the way to State on October 29, 2011.

The funding for the band program is provided primarily by their weekly bingo program. Bingo runs every Wednesday at Pike Place Bingo Hall in Covington, Ky. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.and the bingo games begin at 7 p.m. Without the support of the bingo program, many of the opportunities provided to the band would not be possible. To find out more about the bingo program, visit the band’s Web page at w w w. l l o y d h i g h s c h o o l band.com or call Pike Place Bingo Hall at 859-581GAME(4263).

Throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, in every neighborhood and every classroom are students with the potential to achieve dreams and become community leaders. Providing choices, information and inspiration are all among the goals organizers have for the fifth annual KnowHow2Go College Rally on downtown Cincinnati’s Fountain Square Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The three-hour event will will include tables with information about schools, the application process, and financial assistance from 20 local, regional and national secondary education institutions.

Also at the Rally will be

area mascots, music, high school and college student groups performing, and students representing area university sororities/fraternities.

Partners for the KnowHow2Go are the YMCA Black & Latino, Achievers Program, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Ohio State Scholars, Project GRAD, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, University of Cincinnati, Upward Bound, Gear-UP, Mt St. Joseph Upward Bound,101 The WIZ and other College Alliance partners.. It’s all part of a national grassroots initiative, KnowHow2Go, aimed at empowering teens to take action that will lead

Hesburgh Lecture focuses on unstable energy prices Thomas More College will host the seventh annual Father Theodore Hesburgh Lecture Thursday, Oct. 13.

Dr. Thomas Gresik, professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame, will discuss the source of unstable energy prices and Congress’ policies to re-stabilize them.

The public event is free of charge and will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. in Thomas More College’s Steigerwald Hall, located in the Holbrook Student Center.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the reception.

The lecture will begin promptly at 7 p.m.

Sponsors of this program are Thomas More College’s James Graham Brown Honors Program and The Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati.

Thomas More College has hosted the Father Theodore Hesburgh Lecture for the last six years in collaboration with the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Notre Dame University alumni.

Ray Hebert, Thomas More College history professor, said that Thomas More College has been privileged to welcome several talented and nationally respected Notre Dame Scholars in fields such as history, politi-

Sterbling graduates from WKU Allison R. Sterbling of Erlanger graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Western Kentucky University during spring 2011 commencement.

NKU offers non-credit courses in professional development Northern Kentucky University will offer non-credit continuing education and professional development courses for local employers and employees this fall.

Fall 2011 courses include:

• Effective Presentations – Learn how to create presentations that are valuable and engaging; 8 a.m. to noon Fridays, Oct. 7-28.

• Grammar and Punctuation for Busy Professionals; 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 7-14.

• Leading for High Performance, Foundational Skills – Provides the basics of effective supervision in a highly interactive discussion-based format; 5:308:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 11- Dec. 20.

them on a path toward success.

The goal is to encourage the pursuit of further education beyond high school.

Locally, partners are working to spread the message of the importance of college and educate teens on the necessary steps to get there.

Bus shuttles will be available from various parts of town. Transportation preregistration is required. To learn more please contact Jesiah Brock at the YMCA, jbrock@cincinnatiymca.org.

For more information, please visit http://learngrowthriveymca.com , KnowHow2Go/College Goal Sunday Cincinnati on Facebook, or contact Jesiah Brock at the YMCA, jbrock@ cincinnatiymca.org.

• Effective Interpersonal Communication – Basics of how to communicate effectively based on the Meyers Briggs Inventory to become an integrated team member; 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 28 Nov. 18.

To sign up, visit http:// nku.gosignmeup.com.

For more information on delivery of these courses off campus, contact Kathy Yelton at 859-392-2435 or yeltonk4@nku.edu.

Thomas More College has hosted the Father Theodore Hesburgh Lecture for the last six years in collaboration with the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Notre Dame University alumni. cal science, philosophy, theology and psychology.

Thomas More College is located at 333 Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Hills. For more information, visit thomasmore.edu.

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Dixie football rallies after slow start

By Adam Turer

Boys golf

• Holy Cross beat Scott 179-182 in boys golf Sept. 21.

Senior Jake Burger shot a 4over 39 at Kenton County to win his third medal of the season. Joey Exeler added a 42.

• Simon Kenton beat Conner 168-175 Sept. 22. Zach Wolfe was medalist with a 39.

• Covington Catholic’s Merik Berling had a hole-inone during the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference tournament Sept. 19.

Volleyball

• Dixie Heights beat Lloyd Sept. 21 in a tight match, 2512, 12-25, 25-22.

• St. Henry won the Cincinnati Mercy Fall Classic for the first time, beating host Mercy 18-25, 25-22, 25-15 Sept. 25. Abbey Bessler had 20 kills and Rachel Fortner had 20 digs. St. Henry is 19-6.

Cross country

• Holy Cross sophomore Gabrielle Bergman won the individual girls title at the Scott Classic Sept. 24 at Scott High School. Dixie Heights’ Erica Bluford was fourth, Villa Madonna’s Courtney Gram fifth and Scott’s Atavia Scribner seventh.

• In the boys race at Scott, Ludlow’s Tyler Soward finished second, and Scott’s Keegan Hanrahan fifth. Brent Lamping of VMA finished eighth.

Boys soccer

• Covington Catholic beat Elder 3-0 Sept. 20. SEan Cooney had two goals for the Colonels, who improved to 9-0-1.

• St. Henry beat Holy Cross Sept. 22, 1-0. Shaun Cawley got the shutout with four saves, as SH improved to 9-3-1. Tyler Sauerbeck scored for the Crusaders.

• Scott beat Dixie Heights 2-1 Sept. 22 to improve to 113-1. Jared Wagner and Luke Treadway scored in the final 15 minutes of regulation for the win.

• Calvary beat Villa Madonna 3-0. Jon Turner scored twice and Brad Walton earned his fourth shutout as Calvary improved to 6-4-2.

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CRESTVIEW HILLS – Dixie Heights could not have played a tougher Northern Kentucky schedule to start the season.

The Colonels’ first three contests were played against the top three teams in the Enquirer Coaches’ Poll – Newport Central Catholic, Covington Catholic and Highlands. After being blown out by those three opponents, the Colonels could have gone in the tank and called 2011 a wasted season. Instead, they have rallied for back-to-back wins, including a 34-27 victory over Boone County in the District opener on Sept. 23.

“I think everybody was just disJAMES WEBER/STAFF appointed with the slow start,” Dixie Heights seniors celebrate with senior Tyler Moore (26, middle) after Moore clinched the game Dixie Heights head coach Tom against Boone County with an interception Sept. 23. Dixie beat Boone 34-27 at Dixie Heights High Spritzky said. “Sometimes credit School in Edgewood. has to go to your opponent, and win of the season against Conner and the Colonels decided to win in our opponents are pretty good.”

Despite playing the toughest on Sept. 9, then had a bye week to the trenches. Pike attempted just 19 competition, the Colonels took no build on the success. The Colonels passes, but completed 12 for 173 solace in defeat. It hurt even more used the extra week for some intro- yards and a touchdown. Goose that the three losses came by an spection and saw that there was still Cohorn caught six passes for 130 average score of 53-20. The play- plenty of mistakes that needed to be yards, including touchdown that capped the opening drive. Pike cleaned up. ers’ confidence was shook.

“We spent the bye week working rushed for three scores. In the “I’d be lying if I told you our confidence didn’t take a hit,” on us,” Spritzky said. “We really absence of injured running back Seth Bruns, Colin Justice stepped Spritzky said. “We were down after needed to focus on ourselves.”

The extra week of preparation up. Justice rushed 17 times for 122 the slow start.”

The disappointing losing streak helped, but the Colonels still had yards and the game’s final touchwas compounded by the high some doubts entering their matchup down. The offensive line responded expectations placed on Dixie against the fifth-ranked Rebels. A to the challenge and won the game Heights entering the season. The quick scoring drive on their first for the Colonels.

“We felt like we really needed to team also had high expectations for possession of the game gave the just put a little pressure on our lineColonels confidence, said Spritzky. itself.

“We came into the game won- men to get a good push,” he said.

Star quarterback Zeke Pike missed the season opener, but the dering if we had enough to turn it “We wanted to run our power at them with Justice and Pike.” results did not change too much around,” he said.

The game plan should be similar The game plan was simplified upon his return. The Colonels still had lots of work to do, Pike included. The team continued to work and Week 5 football scores the efforts have paid off in the form of two straight wins.

Holy Cross 53, Lloyd 14 Holmes 58, Pendleton County 14 “People thought we’d be real Kyle Fuller accounted for 366 yards of After totaling 46 points through their first good just because Zeke Pike is our offense in leading the Indians (4-2) past the four contests, the Bulldogs (3-2) exploded for quarterback, but it takes more than Juggernauts (2-4).

58 in a 58-14 home win over Pendleton Fuller completed 14 passes for 221 yards County. one guy,” Spritzky said. “I think our and two touchdowns and rushed 14 times for Quarterback Rashawn Coston passed for inexperienced players are starting to 145 yards and two scores. Sophomore Jalen 109 yards and two scores and ran for another come along.”

Beal scored twice for the Indians. score. Jonathon Scruggs ran for two touchThe Colonels scored their first Quarterback Dexter Smith led Lloyd with downs and returned a kickoff for a score.

Next up: Holmes plays at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, at Newport Central Catholic.

Dixie Heights 34, Boone County 27

The Colonels (2-3) won their second straight contest, thanks to a punishing rushing attack. Colin Justice rushed 17 times for 122 yards and a touchdown.

Quarterback Zeke Pike ran for three scores and passed for another. Goose Cohorn caught six passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.

Next up: The Colonels host Beechwood at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Girls soccer

• Dixie Heights beat Ryle in girls soccer Sept 19, 3-0 and Villa Madonna 8-0 Sept.

24 to improve to 9-3-1. Anna Crosthwaite had two goals against Ryle.

• Holy Cross beat Scott 30 to improve to 10-5. Brittany Niehaus and Maddy Staubitz combined for the shutout.

• Calvary beat WaltonVerona 5-4 to improve to 5-34. Brittany Bowers had two goals in the win. Calvary then beat Dayton 6-1 on Sept. 24, with Bowers scoring twice more.

This week’s MVP

• The MVP is Covington Catholic golfer Merik Berling for his hole-in-one.

On deck

• The state golf tournament is Oct. 4-8 in Bowling Green. The boys is Oct. 4-5 and the girls tourney Oct. 7-8.

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Beechwood 65, Elizabethtown 22

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Dixie Heights sophomore Joe Radenhausen runs the ball against Boone County Sept. 23. Dixie beat Boone 34-27 at Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood.

The Tigers (4-1) dominated, jumping out to a 37-0 lead after one quarter.

Cameron Vocke rushed 13 times for 214 yards and three touchdowns. Max Nussbaum added two touchdowns. Quarterback Taylor Davis passed for three scores.

Next up: The Tigers play at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, at Dixie Heights.

22 carries for 129 yards and a touchdown.

Next up: The Indians host Newport at 7 p.m. Sept. 30. The Juggernauts play at 7 p.m., Sept. 30, at Bishop Brossart.

Newport 37, Ludlow 24

A slow start doomed the Panthers (1-4), as Newport jumped out to a 21-0 lead.

Chris Yates caught two touchdown passes and returned a punt 88 yards for a score as the Panthers tried to claw back. Quarterback Mitchell Cody added a fourth-quarter touchdown run to cut the deficit to 11, but the Panthers could not overcome the early hole. Cody finished with 171 yards passing, with 140 of the yards going to Yates.

Next up: The Panthers host Nicholas County at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

Cooper 39, Scott 0

The Eagles (2-3) were blanked by Cooper.

The Cooper defense shut down Scott’s offense. The Eagles tallied just 35 yards of offense in the first half while falling behind 22-

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Dixie Heights junior Colin Justice dodges a tackle against Boone County Sept. 23. Dixie beat Boone 34-27 at Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood. this week against another top 10 opponent. The offensive line will again need to step up and win the battle in the trenches if the Colonels are going to defeat fourth-ranked Beechwood.

“We’ve got to be better than them up front,” Spritzky said.

“That’s where you win games.”

Despite the early-season slump, the Colonels now sit tied atop their district with Ryle. After the Beechwood game, Dixie Heights plays three straight district opponents.

Playing the area’s top four teams in non-district games should have the Colonels ready to go.

“Hopefully playing a tougher schedule earlier has prepared us,” said Spritzky. “We need to be playing our best at season’s end.”

The Colonels host Beechwood at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

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0 at the break. The Eagles turned the ball over four times and did not cross midfield.

Next up: Scott has a bye week and returns to play Oct. 7 at Grant County.

Highlands 42, Covington Catholic 37

This game lived up to the hype. The Colonels (4-2) rolled up 415 yards of offense, but twice were stopped deep in Highlands territory in the second half.

CovCath settled for a field goal in the third quarter despite having first and goal at the one yard line. The Colonels’ final drive stalled at the Bluebirds’ 17 yard line. Blake Bir was 22-32 for 194 yards and three touchdowns.

Gabe Gray rushed 30 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Best caught eight passes for 71 yards and a score.

Next up: The Colonels travel to Pendleton County Sept. 30 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Ryle 21, Simon Kenton 6

The Pioneers (2-3) found themselves in an early hole, down 14-0 just six minutes into the game.

The offense struggled to move the ball and was held scoreless until the final quarter. The Pioneers were held to 244 total yards. Nate Powell led the Pioneers with 79 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries. Mikey Krallman’s blocked punt led to the Pioneers’ lone scoring drive.

Next up: Simon Kenton plays at 7 p.m.

Sept. 30 at Campbell County.

Crusaders win tournament St. Henry won the Cincinnati Mercy Fall Classic for the first time, beating host Mercy 18-25, 25-22, 25-15 Sept. 25. Abbey Bessler had 20 kills and Rachel Fortner had 20 digs. St. Henry is 19-6. In this match, St. Henry fell to rival Notre Dame in three sets Sept. 21.

Notre Dame outside hitter Emily Schmahl spikes the ball for a Pandas’ point.

St. Henry outside hitter Abbey Bessler has a spike attempt blocked by Notre Dame defenders Sept. 22 at NDA. PHOTOS: GREG LORING/CONTRIBUTOR

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SIDELINES March With the Lady Saints

Thomas More College will host its 2nd annual March With the Lady Saints Sunday, Oct. 9, to help raise awareness and financial assistance for its female athletes.

The event encourages people to show their support by obtaining sponsors and participating in a 30minute walk.

Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. outside the Connor Convocation Center on TMC’s campus in Crestview Hills.

Awards and announcements will follow at 5:30 p.m.

To register or to be placed on a team, call Jeff Hans at 859-3443336.

For more information, visit thomasmore.edu.

NFL contest rescheduled

Due to wet and unsafe field conditions Monday, Sept. 26, the Kenton County Parks & Recreation and Independence Parks & Recreation rescheduled the NFL Youth Football Punt, Pass & Kick Competition for Sunday, Oct. 2.

The event is free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15 (as of Dec. 31, 2011) and will be 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, in Memorial Park in Independence.

No football shoes, cleats or turf

shoes are allowed. Only gym shoes (soft sole) will be permitted. No bare feet are allowed.

Participants must fill out an entry form that can be obtained on site. A valid birth certificate and parental signature are required. Age-group winners at the local competition will receive ribbons.

The top finishers from each of four age groups (6/7, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15) at the local competition will advance to a sectional competition at Georgetown, Ky., with date to be announced.

Visit www.ppk.nflyouthfootball.com. Call (859) 525-PLAY (7529) or (859) 3565302.

Special Olympics of NKY

The Bean Bash will be Oct. 15.

Tickets are $1 for a chance to win $500 in gas; $10 tickets for a week at a Hilton Head condo, plus $500 cash.

Sponsors and auction items are needed.

Visit www.beanbash.org or contact Cindy Fischer at fischercindy66@gmail.com or Mark Staggs at staggsm@fuse.net.

Special Olympics swimming will start back up around Oct. 22 with practices from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

on Saturdays October-June; independent swimmers swim the first 45 minutes and developmental athletes swim 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Meets will be most weekends in April and the State Summer Games will be the first weekend of June. Volunteers are needed. Email Debbie Ogden at swimmom@fuse.net.

Holy Cross hosts Sports Nite

Holy Cross High School will have its seventh Sports Nite at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell.

Featured speakers are former Cincinnati Reds Lee May and Cincinnati Reds’ first-base coach Billy Hatcher, who was a member of the 1990 World Series team.

The event will include live and silent auctions, cocktail hour and dinner. Tickets are $60.

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Lady Colonels for a Cause 5k

The Dixie Heights Lady Colonels Soccer team will host the Lady Colonels for a Cause 5K walk from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Dixie Heights track. Proceeds from the walk will support the ASA Adopt A Unit Program that the cities of Villa Hills, Crescent Springs, Lakeside Park and Erlanger have adopted. The Lady Colonels will also collect items to send to the troops in the 149th MEB Kentucky National Guard unit. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.. Cost is $5 for students, $10 for adults. For more information or to make a donation, email Kim Wolking at kwolking1@fuse.net. Pictured are members of the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment based in Fort Campbell with the Lady Colonels soccer team on Sept. 16.

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Building bridges to Hispanic community Relationships are very personal experiences for human beings.

From the time of our birth, we learn the value of closeness to another person and the warmth that this closeness brings to our lives.

BRIDGES for a Just Community exists at the nexus of building lasting, sustainable and equitable communities for all people strengthened by mutual respect, inclusion, justice and collaboration.

It is through these values that BRIDGES stands in a powerful relationship with the Hispanic community to bring attention to the important contributions made by thousands of men, women and children who now call Greater Cincinnati “home.”

Having contact with diverse groups is the first step in building relationships, which is why recent data signals progress.

In BRIDGES’ recent study (The Greater Cincinnati Survey –

Spring 2010 with the University of Cincinnati), we learned that approximately one-third of region residents who are White Lynnette (32 percent) Heard said they have contact with a Community Hispanic person Press guest as a good columnist friend; and 36 percent of African Americans report the same relationship.

Fortunately, in the 2010 survey, a majority of Hispanic residents said they have contact with a white person as a good friend (81 percent), which is substantially higher than the 2007 survey report. This progress bodes well as more efforts are made to build and sustain lasting relationships with people who are His-

Preventing prescription drug abuse Two years ago, I launched Kentucky’s first and only statewide Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force to address a problem that is devastating families in every corner of the Commonwealth. Standing with me were two mothers from Morehead, Ky., Lynn Kissick and Dr. Karen Shay. Their daughters, Savannah and Sarah, are among a growing number of Kentucky youth whose lives have been cut short by prescription drug abuse.

I promised Lynn and Karen I would do all I could to combat the scourge of prescription pill abuse by increasing investigations into overprescribing physicians, prescription trafficking, doctor shopping and illegal out-of-state pharmacies. I also vowed to help educate Kentucky kids about the dangers of taking medications that are not prescribed to them. I am pleased to say we have made tremendous progress on both fronts.

Since August of 2009, my Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force has been involved in more than 130 prescription drug diversion investigations resulting in the arrest of 50 individuals on 194 counts.

Some of our investigations have focused on overprescribing physicians and so-called ‘pill mills,’ that flood our communities with some of the most addictive and dangerous substances on the planet.

One case in particular involved a pain management center in Paintsville operated by Dr. Richard Albert. A year-long undercover investigation by my task force revealed that Dr. Albert prescribed an average of 105,000 prescription pills per month and saw about 55 patients a day, charging $200 a visit. These pills were being prescribed with little to no examination. Our findings resulted in a federal indictment against Dr. Albert on one count of conspiracy to distribute drugs without a legitimate medical purpose.

We are also extremely proud of our involvement in Operation Flamingo Road, Kentucky’s largest prescription drug-bust in history that resulted in felony arrest warrants for more than 500 people in October of 2009. This is one of 14 drug round-ups we

panic. During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 16), BRIDGES encourages our community to learn more about our Hispanic neighbors. A complete list of upcoming Hispanic events and activities is available online at www.cincinnatihhm.org.

With the growth of the local Hispanic population in the 15county Tristate area, building and sustaining meaningful relationships makes a lot of sense.

The number of Hispanic residents has more than doubled in the last 10 years (from 24,630 in 2000 to 55,120 in 2010), which accounts for more almost 25 percent of Greater Cincinnati’s population growth. The Hispanic population contributes $2.4 billion to the local economy.

Not only are more Hispanics and Latinos living in the area, more are visiting the region as a direct result of efforts from local Hispanic organizations.

In the last few years, three national conventions advancing the Hispanic community have made Cincinnati their “home away from home” for a few days.

In particular, just this past summer, Cincinnati played host to more than 19,000 attendees of the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) national convention that poured millions of dollars into the local economy and offered unprecedented cultural experiences.

We have much to learn from one another, and BRIDGES believes that every day of the year offers the potential to meet and begin to build a lasting relationship with someone from the Hispanic community.

Especially during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, BRIDGES encourages everyone to participate by making an effort to get to know your Hispanic neighbors and participating in some of the special events and activities

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For more information BRIDGES for a Just Community, visit www.bridgescincinnati.org.

Lynnette M. Heard, M.Ed. is president and CEO of BRIDGES for a Just Community.

Three steps to emergency readiness Jack Conway Community Recorder guest columnist

have participated in since 2009.

Additionally, our involvement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Squad, as well as Gov. Steve Beshear’s newly formed Interstate Prescription Drug Task Force, will allow my office to intensify its efforts to stem the flow of illicit prescription pills into Kentucky from other states.

I am working with attorneys general across the country to ensure that prescription drug monitoring programs, similar to Kentucky’s KASPER system, are implemented in all 50 states. Programs like KASPER are essential to combating doctor shopping and overprescribing physicians.

We are also making great strides in our effort to alert Kentucky families to the deadly consequences of prescription pill abuse. Through the Keep Kentucky Kids Safe program I launched last fall with the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, Kentucky Pharmacists Association, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI), Operation UNITE and concerned parents, I’ve spoken to thousands of students, faculty and parents across Kentucky about this very serious threat.

At each program, I am alarmed by the large number of students who raise their hands when I ask them if they know someone who has abused prescription drugs. I also continue to be moved by the stories students share with me about loved ones who have struggled with this issue.

Prescription drug abuse is an all-hands on deck issue. We need to work closely with our law enforcement partners, both in and outside of Kentucky, our medical community, our schools and our parents to fight what is one of the biggest threats to youth today. If we lose this battle, we are in jeopardy of losing an entire generation of kids.

Jack Conway is the Kentucky Attorney General.

Natural disasters, terrorist attacks and other emergencies can be devastating. While Kentucky is most vulnerable to disasters such as flooding, ice storms, drought, strong winds and even tornados, there is much we can do to be ready.

September is National Preparedness Month and I wanted to share with you the following three steps that can help you to be prepared for a broad range of emergencies.

The first step is to put together an emergency kit that includes what you will need to make it on your own for at least three days.

While you can include things that will make you more comfortable, you should prioritize necessities such as water, food, prescription medications, a flashlight with extra batteries and a first aid kit.

You should also include tools, duct tape, a battery powered or hand crank radio to get news, a manual can opener, toilet paper, garbage bags, moist towelettes and copies of important family documents.

You might consider creating two kits: one with everything you need to stay in place and a lightweight version that you can take with U.S. Rep. you if you have Geoff Davis to evacuate.

The second Community step is to develRecorder op family emerguest gency plans for columnist different scenarios. This can help to avoid confusion by deciding in advance on meeting spots and a designated contact person to communicate with separated family members.

For your family contact, consider an out-of-town family member or friend because locals might be affected by the same incident and it may be easier to make a long distance call.

Your plan should include how to evacuate. Think about where you would go and alternative routes to get there. You should

also check with your employer and your children’s schools to find out what their emergency plans are and how they will keep in touch with families during an emergency.

The final step is to be informed about what might happen.

While not all disasters can be predicted, you can prepare yourself to be ready to react to different scenarios by following the news and the local weather, as well as learning more about various manmade and natural threats.

I hope that you and your family will take the time to assemble your emergency supply kit, make emergency plans, and stay informed.

By following these three steps, we can better prepare ourselves for whatever disaster may come our way. Visit http://ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY to get more detailed information and ideas on how to prepare and respond to emergencies.

U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron, is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Small businesses a focus for economic development Everyone tells me this is the New Information Age, and I’m sure they’re right – iPhones, Facebook and Twitter. However, I am always pleasantly surprised at the number of people who mention to me they enjoy reading this column. We are fortunate to have a fine weekly newspaper in this area so that we can all keep up on issues that are important to us.

Keep those comments, letters, and e-mails coming.

We all know that government can’t create jobs. Only private industry can build our economy.

I’ve worked hard in the Kentucky State Senate to create an environment where businesses can profit, grow and hire new people in our community.

Big companies adding hundreds of jobs at a time is what grabs headlines, but the real lifeblood of our economy, both in our region and nationally, are the small businesses that employ only one to a handful of people.

We must all realize that small

businesses employ more than half of all private-sector workers in Northern Kentucky, and we will never end this recession Sen. John until our small Schickel businesses can again.

Community thrive Two people Recorder come to mind guest when I think of columnist how small business is changing. My friend Chuck Oakes has been in the trucking industry his entire life. He has changed his business over the years, relying more on technology, he tells me, to make it more profitable. He and his wife are the only two people who operate the business from their home, but they are doing more business each year.

I recently talked to Jennifer Mitchell of the Small Business

Owners Association of Northern Kentucky. This is a group of businesspeople who, like Chuck, actually work out of their homes. Jennifer tells me technology has made these businesses a major part of the economy that is thriving.

We in state government, and myself as chair of the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee, must make sure that we do not let red tape, needless regulations, or high taxes stifle business owners’ ability to create new jobs and increase salary and benefits for current employees. Statistics prove that small business is the largest part of our economy, and we must provide an environment where it will thrive again.

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 800-372-7181 or online at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/ Mailform/S011.htm.

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ART EXHIBITS

I Love the ‘80s, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Art on the Levee Gallery, Newport on the Levee, Pop culture art show celebrates all things ‘80s: Movies and cartoons to music, fashion and more. Free. 859-261-5770; www.artonthelevee.com. Newport.

Bits and Pieces, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Showcases a collection of works connected by the use of repetition, be it small tiles, drawings, action figures or even Mylar balloons. Exhibition will feature solo shows by artists John Bavaro, Sheri Besso, John Koverman, Leslie Nichols, Kim Rae Taylor, Lathan Vargason and Rondle West.

Through Oct. 7. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

FASHION SHOWS

One Night Stand MARA Lingerie Fashion Show, 7 p.m., The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, 1 Roebling Way, Presented by Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge. 859-292-5568; www.yourascent.com. Covington.

FESTIVALS

Rocktoberfest, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Barbara Church, 4042 Turkeyfoot Road, Music by Doghouse 8 p.m.-midnight. Food, raffles, the Bourbon Trail, the Human Hamster Ball, games and more. Family friendly. Free.

Through Oct. 1. 859-371-3100; www.therocktoberfest.org. Erlanger.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., BB Riverboats Newport Landing, 101 Riverboat Row, 30minute tour of haunted boat. Two levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Nightmare Landing, family-fun center with enclosed waiting area. RIP express tickets “skip the line.” Tour not recommended for children under age 10 without adult. Family friendly. $60 super saver six-pack, $48 family fourpack; $20 RIP express, $16, $6 matinee.

859-802-5826; www.ussnightmare.com.

Newport.

MUSEUMS

Cincinnati Meets the Beatles! 1964 & 1966 The Liverpool Sensations Invade the Tri-State, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Exhibit features stunning photos of news photographer Gordon Baer. Family friendly.

Included with admission: $7, $6 seniors, $4 children; free for members. 859-491-4003.

Covington.

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Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to “www.NKY.com” and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Dancing at Lughnasa, 8 p.m., Village Players, 8 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Dancing at Lughnasa is the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in l936. We meet them at the time of the festival of Lughnasa, which celebrates the pagan god of the harvest with drunken revelry and dancing. $15. 859-441-5683; www.villageplayers.biz. Fort Thomas.

REUNIONS

Campbell County High School Class of 1996 Reunion, 7-11:30 p.m., The Madison Event Center, 700 Madison Ave., Email cchs1996reunion@gmail.com for more information. Presented by Campbell County High School Class of 1996. 859-803-7520.

Covington.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Day of Peace, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Community-wide effort to promote peace making and reduce violence in families, neighborhoods and schools in Northern Kentucky. Rally focuses on generating awareness to the realities of stalking and animal abuse, often hidden forms of domestic violence. Keynote speaker: Bridgett Wright. Free. Presented by Day of Peace Committee. 859-372-3572; www.wccky.org. Covington.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Kentucky Kuzzins, 8-10:30 p.m., Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Mainstream level Western-style square dance club for experienced dancers. Family friendly. $5.

Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513929-2427. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

The Steve Augeri Band, 7:30 p.m., Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Dinner at 6 p.m.

Former lead singer of Journey for nearly a decade. Hear hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Separate Ways,” “Lights” and “Higher Place.” Part of Newport Syndicate Concert Series. $75, $65, $55, $45, $40; plus fees. 859-491-8000; www.rwatickets.com. Newport.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Bobby Mackey and the Big Mac Band, 7:30 p.m., Bobby Mackey’s Music World, 44 Licking Pike, With Kevin Woods, singer.

Includes giveaways. $10 ages 18-21, $5 ages 21 and up; free before 10 p.m. on Friday. 859-431-5588; www.bobbymackey.com. Wilder.

John Morgen and Takin’ the Rains, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, $5. 859-4414888; www.guysndollsllc.com. Cold Spring.

MUSIC - INDIE

Zee Avi, 9 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Parlour. Doors open 8 p.m. Native of Borneo, an ancient island east of Malaysia. $13, $10 advance. 859-431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 super saver six-pack, $48 family four-pack; $20 RIP express, $16, $6 matinee. Group discounts and coupons available online. 859-802-5826; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.

Pick Your Own Pumpkins, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Neltner’s Farm, 6922 Four Mile Road, Horsedrawn wagon rides, twoacre corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, home-cooked food, farm shop, crafters, pottery, face painting, seasonal apples and folk art. $5 ages 3 and up. 859-496-7535; neltnersfarm.com/news.

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MUSIC - CONCERTS

The Devonshires, 9 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Doors open 8 p.m.

Standing only on the main floor. $10. 859491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Dancing at Lughnasa, 8 p.m., Village Players, $15. 859-441-5683; www.villageplayers.biz. Fort Thomas.

TOURS

Newport Gangster Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, 18 E. Fifth St., Explore the streets where gangsters made their millions, gamblers lost their fortunes and their lives, and ladies of the night earned their reputations. $15. Presented by American Legacy Tours. 859-491-8000; www.newportgangsters.com. Newport.

Wine Tasting, 1-5 p.m., Cork ‘n Bottle Covington, Free. 859-261-8333; www.corknbottle.com. Covington.

Wine Tasting, 1-6 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, Five for $5. 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.

Wine Tasting, 1-7 p.m., Camp Springs Vineyard, $1. 859-448-0253. Camp Springs.

FESTIVALS

Wee Fairy Folk Fest, Noon-5 p.m., MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Sixth Street Promenade. Celebration in which mystical beings existing in our imaginations can frolic in the streets of reality. Street vendors, aerial performers, petting zoos, comedy acts and musicians. Fantasy dress encouraged. Donations requested to cover cost of performers.

Presented by Covington Arts District - Full Spectrum. 859-292-2322; covingtonarts.com/fullspectrum. Covington.

Rocktoberfest, 5 p.m.-midnight, St. Barbara Church, Music by Code 9 8 p.m.-midnight.

Free. 859-371-3100; www.therocktoberfest.org. Erlanger.

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HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN Pumpkin Patch Tour, 10 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m., Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $7 one-hour tour, free under age 1. Registration required. 859-781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder.

AUDITIONS Katalyst Talent Agency Open Call, 4-7 p.m., Katalyst, LLC, 3037 Dixie Highway, Suite 214, All experience levels seeking representation with Katalyst. First come, first served.

Requirements at website. Family friendly.

Free. 859-581-4555. Edgewood.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN Pumpkin Patch Tour, 3-5 p.m., Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $7 one-hour tour, free under age 1. Registration required. 859781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder.

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FESTIVALS Rocktoberfest, Noon-8 p.m., St. Barbara Church, Music by The Jay Fox Band Om Papa in the Rocktoberfest Beer Garden noon-4 p.m. Music by Ben Walz Band 4-8 p.m. Free. www.therocktoberfest.org; 859371-3100. Erlanger.

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DRINK TASTINGS

THANKS TO MIKKI SCHAFFNER.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University presents “Little Women the Broadway Musical,” Thursday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 9, in NKU’s Corbett Theatre, Highland Heights. The musical is based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1869 classic book. Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14; $13 faculty, staff and alumni; $11 senior citizens; and $8 for students with a valid ID from any school and groups of 10 or more. For more information or to buy tickets, call 859-572-5464. Pictured is senior Katie Berger as Beth, senior Carmyn Howe as Meg, senior Brooke Rucidlo as Marmee, junior Harli Cooper as Amy and senior Monica Tenhover as Jo.

USS Nightmare, 7-11 p.m., BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 super saver six-pack, $48 family four-pack; $20 RIP express, $16, $6 matinee. Group discounts and coupons available online. 859-802-5826; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.

Pumpkin Patch Tour, 1-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., Sunrock Farm, 103 Gibson Lane, Hands-on animal fun: Milk a goat, hold chicks, brush a horse, feed the sheep and pet many different farm animals. Hay Ride to pumpkin patch to purchase pumpkins. Free apple cider and cookies on weekends at farm store. $10 two-hour tour, $7 one-hour tour, free under age 1. Registration required. 859-781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder.

Pick Your Own Pumpkins, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Neltner’s Farm, Music by the Tillers 1-4:30 p.m. $5 ages 3 and up. 859-496-7535; neltnersfarm.com/news. Camp Springs.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Independence Inklings Writer’s Group, 2-4 p.m., William E. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Open to all writers, all skill levels and genres. Group interaction and guest speakers. Adults. Family friendly.

Free. Presented by Kenton County Public Library. 859-962-4030. Independence.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Bluegrass Jam, 8-11 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., No sign-up required. Ages 21 and up. Free.

859-491-6659. Covington.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Stand-Up Comedy, 8:30 p.m., Beer Sellar, 301 Riverboat Row, Comedy featuring Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s best local comics and national acts seen on: NBC, HBO, FOX, Bob & Tom, BET, Comedy Central and WGN America. Hosted by Mike Gardner.

Content rated R. Ages 21 and up. Music by DJ Alex Chinn Chilla 10 p.m. Free. 859-4316969. Newport.

RECREATION

Duplicate Bridge, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St., Lower Level.

Open to all players. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Boone County Bridge Center. 859391-8639; www.boonecountybridgecenter.com.

Elsmere.

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Tichenor Trojans Football Fund Raiser, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Skyline Chili, 3159 Dixie Hwy., Tell cashier you are with Tichenor Football and percentage of bill benefits Tichenor Football. Email becky.hatton@insightbb.com for more information or flier. Presented by Tichenor Middle School Football. 859-3220217. Erlanger.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Pajama Story Time, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Ages 3-6. Free. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 859-781-6166. Cold Spring.

Baby Time, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m., Fort Thomas-Carrico Branch Library, 1000 Highland Ave., Clap, sing and bounce with your child. Ages 2 and under. Free. Presented by Campbell County Public Library.

859-572-5033. Fort Thomas.

Pioneer Toastmasters Public Speaking Club Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Riverfront, 600 W. Third St., Learning experience for those who wish to improve speaking and networking skills for work, one-onone or just for fun. Includes dinner if pre-registered. Family friendly. Presented by Pioneer Toastmasters. 513-541-9319. Covington.

ON STAGE - THEATER

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Thrift Sale, 7 a.m.-noon, United Christian Volunteers of Elsmere, 15 Kenton St., Weekly thrift sale. Family friendly. 859-727-4417.

Elsmere.

USS Nightmare, 7-11 p.m., BB Riverboats Newport Landing, $60 super saver six-pack, $48 family four-pack; $20 RIP express, $16, $6 matinee. 859-802-5826; www.ussnightmare.com. Newport.

SCHOOLS

New Parent Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Beechwood High School, 54 Beechwood Road, Cafeteria Annex. Informational meeting for parents interested in club volleyball for their daughters. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball. 859-620-6520; www.nkjv.net. Fort Mitchell.

Footloose, 8 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St., Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Music by Tom Snow, lyrics

by Dean Pitchford. Directed by Gary Rogers. $20. Presented by Footlighters Inc. 859652-3849; www.footlighters.org. Newport.

SHOPPING

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Carnival Noir - A Night of Fantasy, 7 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Featuring the Bellydance Superstars, international touring troupe. Fairy tales and fantasy-themed costume party.

Vendors and tarot readers available. Performances by local bellydancers, mimes, singers and contortionists. $20. 859-9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

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Bits and Pieces, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free.

859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com.

Covington.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Triangle Toastmasters Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Campbell County Fiscal Court, 1098 Monmouth St., Become a confident, more effective speaker. 859-652-3348. Newport.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Line Dancing, 7-9 p.m., Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome.

Family friendly. $6, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co. 859-727-0904.

Fort Wright.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Weight Loss Class, 6:30-7 p.m., Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 11969 Taylor Mill Road, $30 per month, $20 per month with three-month membership. First class free.

Presented by Equipped Ministries. 859-8028965. Independence.

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Pumpkin Patch Tour, 10 a.m.-noon and 3-6 p.m., Sunrock Farm, $10 two-hour tour, $7 one-hour tour, free under age 1. Registration required. 859-781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org. Wilder.

THANKS TO SANDI STONEBRAKER

The Third annual Wee Folk Fairy Fest will be noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at MainStrasse’s Sixth Street Promenade in Covington. The festival, featuring a lineup of entertainment and art vendors, is based on the imaginative notion that for one day a year, MainStrasse opens a portal from the Fairy World for fairies and other magical beings to come through to play with humans. There will be a foot parade, led by a horse drawn carriage with the nominated Queen of the Fairies, at 3 p.m.

Adults and children are encouraged to wear costumes.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Underbelly, 9 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Doors open 8 p.m. Cincinnati’s strangest comedy show features improv, sketches, poetry, music and more. Ages 18 and up. $8, $5 advance. 859-431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.

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The Broadway musical, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” will be at the Aronoff Center through Oct. 9. It features the animated film’s Academy Award-winning score. Tickets start at $27.50. Visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or call 800-982-2787. Pictured are Dane Agostinis as Beast and Emily Behny as Belle.

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Soup plus bread equals a perfect rainy day meal It’s a soup and bread kind of day: drizzly rain, a bit chilly, and the sun hasn’t broken through the clouds at all.

The recipes I’m sharing are perfect for autumn. I encourage you to try the bread. You won’t believe how easy it is, less than 5 minutes mixing up the dough, and by hand! Everyone will think it came from an artisan bakery.

It’s the perfect accompaniment to my restaurantstyle black bean soup.

Rita’s black bean soup, like Panera’s

For Gerri. This is a good, basic black bean soup that is as close to Panera’s as I can get. But I’ll share yours, too, so don’t be shy about sending it in. Feel free to add more of any of the seasonings.

1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 generous cup finely chopped celery 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 teaspoon cumin Pinch or 2 of thyme 2 cans, 15 oz approx. black beans, undrained 1 can vegetable or chicken broth, 14.5 oz size 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water Lemon juice to taste Cayenne pepper to taste

G a r nish: sour cream, cilantro Film a pot with olive oil.

A d d onion, Rita garlic, celHeikenfeld ery, bell Rita’s kitchen p e p p e r , cumin and thyme.

Cook until onions are soft but not brown.

Add one can of beans and the can of broth. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook about 10 minutes.

Puree soup. I use a hand blender but you can use a potato masher – you’ll just get a chunkier soup.

Add rest of beans and cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice to taste and cayenne if you like. Garnish as desired. Serves 6.

Easy Artisan No-Knead Bread

Variations of this recipe have been around a few years. It really is so easy, but I’ve given detailed instructions anyway since this is a very unorthodox way of baking bread.

Don’t be put off, either, by my long explanation.

The best pan for this is a heavy Dutch oven or stockpot, anywhere from 5-7 quart with a lid and it has to be oven safe to 450. I use

my Le Creuset enameled cast iron pan.

Check out the photo of this beautiful, crusty, better than bakery, bread. For more photos of the bread, from start to finish, check out my blog at Cincinnati.com 3 cups bread flour, plus bit more for dusting The original recipe says you can use either bread flour (it has more protein/gluten than all purpose so you get a more rustic texture) or all purpose. I’ve only made it with bread flour.

1 ⁄4 teaspoon instant yeast (Rapid rise) 11⁄2 teaspoons salt 11⁄2 cups + 1 tablespoon water Olive oil Flour or cornmeal for dusting (I used cornmeal) Whisk flour, yeast and salt together. Make a well in the center. Add water and stir with a spatula for about a minute, until blended.

That’s all it takes, time wise.

It will look wet and shaggy.

Coat inside of a bowl with olive oil. Put dough in bowl and cover with wrap.

Let rise 12-14 hours at room temperature, on counter if you want. It will double in size and still look real wet.

Remove dough and fold over a couple of times. Lay it on the counter or whatever that has been dusted with flour. Let rest 15 minutes.

RITA HEIKENFELD/CONTRIBUTOR

The best pan for this bread is a heavy Dutch oven or stockpot, anywhere from 57 quart with a lid and it has to be oven safe to 450.

Shape into a ball – the ball will be somewhat flat.

Coat a cotton towel (not terry cloth) that has been dusted with cornmeal or flour. Place dough on towel and cover with another towel. Let rise 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Now preheat your oven to 450 and while it’s pre-

heating put the pan in with the lid on. Some recipes say to put the pan in the oven for at least 30 minutes, but I find the 20 minutes it takes to preheat my oven is just fine.

Carefully, with mitts, take the pan out of the oven and remove the lid, again with mitts. Turn the dough

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over into the pot, bottom side up. It it happens to land top side up, it’s OK. Shake the pot if you have to distribute the dough but don’t be too careful - it will bake up just fine.

Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake uncovered another 15-30 minutes, until loaf is golden brown and, if you have a thermometer, stick it into the center and it will register 210 degrees when the loaf is done. In my oven this takes about 45-50 minutes total.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author.

E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

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Title insurance a safety net for those buying homes Today’s extremely low interest rates are prompting some people to look into getting their own home.

Many are first-time buyers and, if you’re one of them, there’s one item you need to consider at the time of purchase.

Tiah Collins of Westwood said she’s now learned the importance of buying what’s called title insurance.

She and her husband had purchased a house on a land contract.

“We paid the seller $1,500 a month from August 2006 to May 2007.

At that time we were able to get approved for a loan through W e l l s F a r g o Howard Ain B a n k , ” she said.

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Collins said they bought the house and began making payments to Wells Fargo.

But then, last year, she said, “We got the sheriff knocking on our door say-

ing the house had a ‘for sale’ date. The house was being foreclosed upon.”

It turns out even though Collins was making her monthly mortgage payments, the loan belonging to the prior owner had never been paid off.

“We were doing what we were supposed to do, but they say the seller’s loan was the first lien holder on the house,” Collins said.

“Therefore, that was the best lien so … we’re just out.”

Wells Fargo also sued Collins because the house

was being taken over by that prior lender. Fortunately, Wells Fargo was able to get its loan paid in full because it had required Collins to buy title insurance on behalf of the bank.

Unfortunately, the Collins didn’t buy title insurance for themselves so they lost the house to the first lender.

Had the Collins’ bought an owner’s title insurance policy, it would have paid off the first lender and they could have remained in the house.

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Check Your Genes hosts ‘Run for your Future’ 5k

Check Your Genes, a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky nonprofit organization, will hold its first “Run for your Future” 5k Walk/Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, on the campus and surrounding area of Thomas More College in Crestview Hills.

The organization’s founder, Nancy West Romer, an avid runner, was 32 when she was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. She had a family history of breast cancer but didn’t know there was a blood test that can detect a mutation in either BRCA1 or BRCA2, the hereditary

genes known to be linked to breast and ovarian cancer.

Romer died in December 2009.

WCPO-TV’s Kathrine Nero will emcee the event and start the race. Booths will be set up for racers and their families to learn more about programs and services related to breast and ovarian cancer, and running. Music will be provided

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Registration and exhibits will open at 7:30 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $40.

For more information or to register, visit CheckYourGenes.org.

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Ghoulish Gala bewitches, bedazzles

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Day of Peace brings awareness Northern Kentucky kicks off October as National Domestic Violence Awareness month with its 17th annual Day of Peace 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept.

30, at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Covington.

The event is free to the public and includes lunch.

Local music group Ellery will perform. Mona Morrow, director of community affairs at WCPO-TV, will serve as the master of cere-

monies.

The event theme this year is: “Be a Courageous Voice for Peace!” and focuses on generating awareness to the realities of both stalking and pet abuse – often hidden forms of dating/domestic violence.

Keynote Speaker is Bridgett Wright, Northern Kentucky resident and survivor in the 2009 conviction of Russell Swigart, who broke into Wright’s residence and stabbed to death two of her

cats.

Day of Peace is an annual event held to promote peace and reduce violence in families, neighborhoods and schools in Northern Kentucky.

For more information, contact Tasha Wilder, Day of Peace committee chairperson, Women’s Crisis Center, 859-372-3572 or tashaw@wccky.org.

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This original autographed painting of Jay Bruce by Shawn Voelker will be featured in the silent auction at the 2011 Ghoulish Gala. painting was based was taken in June 2011, right before Jay smashed a line drive, from which he later scored.

Voelker, a favorite artist of many sports stars, has work featured in many corporate and private collections. He was one of the pioneers of the technique featured in this painting, combining foil and acrylics to create a

unique work of art.

The Ghoulish Gala will recognize Dr. Philip and Barbara Lichtenstein with presentation of the Charlene Erler Legacy Award, given annually for a significant contribution to the Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky, which provides administrative and operational support to NKCAC. Event sponsors include Ghoulish Sponsors Furniture Fair and C&B Marine and Ghostly Sponsors Crawford Insurance, Terex Cranes, Lally Pipe & Tube, Carlisle Enterprises, Inc., UBS Financial Services and Maxim Crane.

For more information contact NKCAC at 859-5723365 or visit our website at www.nkycac.org.

The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that provides services to children who have been sexually abused, severely physically abused and children who have witnessed violent crimes.

and their employers or sponsors came on board in late July and work as extensions of staff, working with volunteers and employee campaign coordinators to establish and run workplace campaigns, develop campaign strategy and facilitate

volunteer training.

The campaign is a Bartlett fundraising partnership with the American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter. It ends Oct. 28.

Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair Sept. 3 There will be a Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair to celebrate Emergency Preparedness month Sept. 3.

The fair is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and will be held from 10 a.m .to 2 p.m. at the church building, 144 Buttermilk Pike in Lakeside Park.

The Hoxwoth Blood Center will be there holding a blood drive. There will also

be informational booths about job readiness, food/water readiness, gardening, animal safety, emergency weather readiness, disaster readiness, and other emergency readiness.

For the kids there will be games, prizes, and activities. The fire department will be bringing their fire truck for the kids to see and they will be learning about fire safety.

Admission is free for all to attend.

To register for the blood drive, visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/sandpfair.

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Prepare to “Be Witched and Be Dazzled” at the third annual Ghoulish Gala, hosted by The Advocates to benefit the Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center.

The Advocates are the fundraising group for the NKCAC which is located in Florence.

Whether you attend to enjoy the outlandish costumes or dance the night away to The Chuck Taylors, not to mention enjoying a gourmet dinner, you’re sure to have an uncanny experience. Mark your calendar for Oct. 29 and make your reservations early, because this popular event sells out every year.

Amy Wainio Brown of Union, Kimberly Carlisle of Union and Nancy Francis of Fort Wright have been named tri-chairs of the gala and are hard at work to create a supernatural evening.

Tickets are $100 and are now on sale at www.nkycac.org. Other special features of the evening include the grand march of costumes, a costume contest and free professional photos.

The gala also features silent and live auctions and a grand raffle with a top prize of a $10,000 shopping spree donated by Furniture Fair. Other grand raffle prizes include large screen TVs and a Blu-ray/DVD player. The televisions and Blu-ray/DVD player were donated by Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership, an independently owned franchise of the Wilkins family.

One of the many highlights of the silent auction is an original painting of Cincinnati Reds star right fielder Jay Bruce, autographed by Bruce and created by well-known local artist Shawn Voelker. The photo of Bruce on which the

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Optimists host statewide candidates

The Optimist Club of Covington has finalized the calendar for the 2011 Speaker Series.

The club has held the first three programs with Bob Farmer, Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture; K.C. Crosbie, Republican candidate for State Treasurer; and Ken Moelmann, Libertarian candidate for State Treasurer.

Bill Johnson, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, will speak on Thursday, Sept. 29.

The Optimists will have their annual dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 with local musician Danny Sidebottom as the speaker and entertainment.

In October the Speaker Series resumes with James R. Comer, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, speaking on Oct. 13.

L. J. “Todd” Hollenbach, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer, is scheduled for Oct. 20.

John T. Kemper III, Republican candidate for Auditor of Public Records,

completes the Speaker Series on Oct. 27.

The Optimists meet at noon every Thursday at Chez Nora in Covington.

The public is invited and can register at the door at a cost of $10 per person. This price includes lunch. Registration starts at 11:45 a.m. The meeting starts promptly at noon.

For more information or to register for a program, contact Dan Humpert, program chair, at 859-491-0674.

‘Divot Up’ event to benefit foundation

I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation is seeking participants for the Divot Up for Breast Cancer golf outing at The Golf Course at Twin Oaks & Plantation Club, Covington, Friday, Oct. 7.

Reserve your foursome or individual reservation at www.ihavewings.org or

send your check for $75 individual or $300 a foursome, to P.O. Box 18502, Erlanger, KY 41018.

Hole sponsorships are $100.

The day includes 18 holes of golf with cart, on the course refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner, door

prizes and awards.

Prizes for lowest score, longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin will be given.

I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation supports Tristate women of all ages as they face the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. All the pro-

ceeds from Divot Up for Breast Cancer will help I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation continue its programs and services.

Tickets are $75 each or $300 for a foursome. They can be obtained at www.ihavewings.org. For more information, call Mike at 859-743-3044.

THANKS TO KRIS STAVERMAN

Diabetes walk

Tony Savicki, swim coach at Cherry Hill Swim Club, with Cocoa at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk in Newport. This was the first year for team Dolphins with Diabetes to walk for their coach who does so much for them all summer long.

YMCA seeking nominations September is the time to check cholesterol levels Diet, weight, physical activity and September is National Cholesterol high-density lipoprotein, or HDL for teen character awards Awareness Month - a good time to (“good” cholesterol), and low-density exposure to tobacco may affect cholesThe YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is looking for teens in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati who are role models to others for leading a life by the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, responsibility and respect.

They are role models for what it means to be a leader and an achiever, an advocate and a giver. And they are making this world a better place through their contributions.

These are the qualities of YMCA Character Award recipients, teens in the

Greater Cincinnati area between the ages of 12 and 18 who are enrolled in elementary or secondary school during the 2011 to 2012 fall semester.

The 2012 YMCA Character Awards Event is sponsored by Tom Gill Chevrolet in Florence.

Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 15 online at http://learngrowthriveymca.com or by faxing the information to 513-961-3201 or by calling the Community Services YMCA at 513-961-3200.

find out what your cholesterol numbers are, to learn about your risk for high cholesterol and what you can do to keep your levels in check.

More than 98 million Americans 20 and older have high blood cholesterol - one of the most controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association.

High cholesterol doesn't always have symptoms. So, it's important to check cholesterol levels starting at least by age 20, and earlier if there is a family history of heart disease.

The two types of cholesterol are

lipoprotein, or LDL (“bad” cholesterol).

Too much bad cholesterol or not enough good cholesterol can increase risk for heart disease or stroke. The ideal cholesterol level for most people is less than 200 mg/dL. The amount of triglycerides (or blood fats) in blood is another important barometer of your health; high levels are associated with coronary heart disease, diabetes and fatty liver disease. A doctor can measure triglyceride levels with the same test for cholesterol. A normal triglyceride level should be less than 150 mg/dL.

terol and triglyceride levels. These factors may be controlled by: • Eating a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

• Engaging in physical activity.

• Controlling blood pressure.

• Maintaining a healthy weight.

• Not smoking and avoiding being around others who do.

The American Heart Association has information and tools about cholesterol and how to reduce risk for heart disease and stroke at www.heart.org/cholesterol.

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Small business week awards nominations due The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for the 2012 Small Business Person of the Year as well as nine other small business awards.

Each year since 1963, the President of the United States has designated a National Small Business Week. The highlight of Small Business Week activities is the presentation of awards at the state and national levels. The 2012 Small Business Week celebration next year will honor the small business community's many contributions to both the American economy and to society. National Small Business Week will be

observed May 20–26.

The Kentucky SBA District Office designates a team to select the 2012 SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year. That individual will attend the national celebration in Washington, DC to compete for the National Small Business Person of the Year award with winners from across the country.

Small Business Champions of the Year award categories are for those who promote small business, including volunteering time and services to small business interests and groups. Champions may or may not be small business

owners. In addition to Small Business Champions, there are four other small business award categories. Those categories include: • 2012 SBA Kentucky Entrepreneurial Success Award • 2012 SBA Kentucky Small Business Exporter of the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Financial Services Champion of the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Homebased Business Champion of the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Minority Small Business Champion of

the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Women in Business Champion of the Year • 2012 SBA Kentucky Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination packages must be received at the Kentucky District Office in Louisville on or before Thursday, November 10, 2011.

Each nomination package should also include the SBA Form 3300 and SBA Form 2137. More information is available on the SBA website, www.sba.gov/ky, under the “What’s New” category or the

National Small Business Week website.

The 2011 Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year was Dave Sevigny, president and founder of DMD Data Systems, Inc., located in Frankfort, KY. Tierra Kavanaugh Turner, CEO, TKT & Associates, Inc., Louisville, was the 2011 Kentucky SBA Minority Small Business Champion of the Year, and Terry Spears, Community Trust Bank, Inc., Pikeville, was the 2011 Kentucky SBA Financial Services Champion of the Year.

Annual River Sweep poster contest begins

THANKS TO KEN SCHMIDT

Bryan and Jeri Raffler, owners of Little Caesar’s in Erlanger and Florence, were awarded one of six statewide Employer Recognition awards from the Kentucky Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation. From left: Ryan Henson, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Florence regional manager; Emily Simpson, employment specialist with BAWAC Inc.; Bryan and Jeri Raffler, owners of the Boone County Little Caesar’s; and Michelle Cobb, OVR counselor.

Little Caesar’s recognized for rehab efforts Bryan and Jeri Raffler, owners of Little Caesar’s in Erlanger and Florence, were awarded one of six Employer Recognition awards from the Kentucky Statewide

Council for Vocational Rehabilitation at a luncheon in Lexington on Sept. 19.

The Rafflers and manager Carol Degolyer were awarded for going above

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Students in primary and secondary schools, public and private, K-12, are invited to design a poster for the 23rd annual River Sweep 2012.

Fifteen prizes will be awarded, including two $500 U.S. Savings Bonds for the grand prize winner and the student with the winning design for the official River Sweep T-shirt.

The school representing the grand prize winner will also receive an award. Thirteen $50 U.S. Savings Bonds will be awarded to one winner at each grade level.

The poster contest is open to students living in or attending schools in counties bordering the Ohio River or counties participating in River Sweep.

The 23rd annual River Sweep will be June 16.

River Sweep is a one-day cleanup project for the Ohio River and its tributaries that

seeks to bring awareness of water quality problems caused by litter and illegal dumping to spread the word about litter prevention.

Posters submitted for the contest should reflect this goal and focus on encouraging volunteer participation. Deadline for the contest is Dec. 14.

For more information, contact Jeanne Ison at 1800-359-3977 or visit www.orsanco.org.

KSO elects new officers, board members The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra has announce the results of the 20112012 elections of the board of directors, effective July 1, 2011.

Newly elected officers: President: Jeff Rosenstiel of Fort Thomas, Frost Brown & Todd, LLC.; President-elect: Chris Beckman of Erlanger, Hanover Insurance; Treasurer: Paul Houston of Cincinnati, retired from Jim Beam Global; and Secretary: Paula Steiner of Villa Hills, MedPace.

Newly elected board members: Tracy Stringer of Fort

Wright, PNC Bank; Ray Panko of Florence, Schiff, Kreidler-Shell; and Mike Conway of Park Hills, Winegardner & Hammons.

KSO’s free Summer Series concerts conitnues at

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‘Genes’ hosts ‘Run for Future’

Check Your Genes, a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky nonprofit organization, will hold its first “Run for your Future” 5k Walk/Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, on the campus and surrounding area of Thomas More College in Crestview Hills.

The organization’s founder, Nancy West Romer, an avid runner, was 32

when she was diagnosed with latestage ovarian cancer. She had a family history of breast cancer but didn’t know there was a blood test that can detect a mutation in either BRCA1 or BRCA2, the hereditary genes known to be linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Romer died in December 2009.

WCPO-TV’s Kathrine Nero will emcee the event and start the race.

Booths will be set up for racers and their families to learn more about programs and services related to breast and ovarian cancer, and running.

Music will be provided by DJ Butlers.

Registration and exhibits will open at 7:30 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $40.

For more information or to register, visit CheckYourGenes.org.

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award – and the impact of their story on the judges.

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People can post their Decorated Family stories on the fan page to enter a contest to receive a special prize. The winning family

will be the one with the most “like” votes.

For more information, visit www.christmasdecor.net or contact Karralea List at 859-586-4784 or klist@prodecorations.com.

THANKS TO R. J. SEIFERT

Birthday wishes

Rob Jenkins of Erlanger writes his birthday greeting to George Jones for his 80th Birthday at Bobby Mackey’s Wilder.

HIV education course offered for health care providers The Northern Kentucky Health Department will offer a continuing education course on HIV for health care providers from 5:307:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Health Department’s District Office, 610 Medical Village Drive, in Edgewood.

The course covers basic medical information about HIV disease, progression, transmission and prevention; management of HIV in the workplace; legal issues; statistics; and local resources for HIV testing and case management.

Two Continuing Education Units are available for the following professions: athletic trainers, chiropractors, dentists, dental hygienists, emergency medical technicians, nurses, optometrists, paramedics, pharmacists, physical therapists, physical therapy

assistants, physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, social workers, and alcohol and drug counselors.

The cost is $20 and can be paid in cash at the time of class or by check, made out to the Northern Kentucky Health Department.

Scholarships are available.

Class is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are due Thursday, Sept. 29. To register, call 859-341-4264 or visit www.nkyhealth.org.

For more information, call Bob Ford at 859-3632085.

Convention bureau seeks new leader

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The Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a search for a new president and chief executive officer.

Current president and CEO Tom Caradonio has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31.

The convention bureau is

searching for a president and CEO who will continue to execute the bureau’s mission and goals throughout the remainder of 2011 and beyond. It is seeking a strong leader with a solid interest in increasing conventions, business meetings and visitor travel to the area.

Caradonio served the

bureau for 13 years. He carried out several of the region’s goals, including increasing conventions held, multiplying hotel stays, increasing offerings to business and leisure travelers, and being a staunch advocate for expansion of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

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Mary Louise Adick

Mary Louise Bowman Adick, 95, of Newport, formerly of Independence, died Sept. 18, 2011, at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport.

She was a homemaker.

Her husband, Roland J. Adick, died previously.

Survivors include her son, Michael Adick of Kenton Hills; daughters, Lynn Ross of Alexandria and Dolores Sommerkamp of Edgewood; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: Baptist Convalescent Center, 120 Main St., Newport, KY 41071.

George R. Beck

George R. Beck, 87, of Covington, died Sept. 23, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospice.

He was a retired machinist for General Electric aircraft engines and a past commander for Norman Barnes Post No. 70 American Legion for 20 years. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.

His wife, Dorothy Reynolds Beck, died in 2006.

Survivors include his sons, Ronald Beck of Florence and Mike Beck of Independence; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Interment was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Memorials: Disable American Veterans.

Gussie Ayres Combs

Gussie Louise Ayres Combs, 71, of Morning View, died Sept. 19, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a former housekeeping manager for a motel and a member of Morning View United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.

Her twin infant children, Darrell and Gerald Combs; a brother, Ronald Ayres; and her sister, Mary Gleason, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Hensley Combs Sr.; sons, Hensley Combs Jr. of Kenton, Daniel Lee Combs and James Arthur Combs, both of Morning View; brother, Jim Conway of Covington; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and beloved aunt, Anna Wright.

Interment was at Wilmington Cemetery, Morning View.

Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Henry C. Davidson Sr.

Henry Charles Davidson Sr., 56, of Independence, died Sept. 19, 2011, at his home.

He was a former service engineer for Allen Adams Shaper Services and enjoyed fishing and playing golf.

His parents, Elbert and Addie Davidson; a sister, Joyce Doyle; and his brother, Jack Davidson, died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Davidson; sons, Kenny Thompson of Lima, Ohio, Henry Davidson Jr. and Shannon Davidson, both of Erlanger, Philip Stubblefield of Verona and Christopher Davidson of Independence; sister, Donna Davidson of Florence; brother, Clyde Davidson of Warsaw; and 12 grandchildren.

Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth, 1 Medical Village Drive, Suite 213, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Thomas L. Day

Thomas L. Day, 60, of Bromley, died Sept. 19, 2011, at his residence.

He was a retired baker for Interstate Brands in Cincinnati and a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow, the Bromley Volunteer Fire Department and Flying Cardinals of Northern Kentucky. He enjoyed building radio controlled model airplanes and after retiring worked at Crescent Springs Hardware.

His wife, Mary Lou Day, and a sister, Jean Sue Day, died previously.

Survivors include his daughter, Suzy Webster of Bromley; brothers, Daniel Day of Gilbertsville, Ky., and Timothy Day of Taylor Mill; sisters, Therese Van de Geer of Elizabethtown, Ginny Brookover of Taylor Mill, Patti Bevis of Union and Nancy Day of Walton; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Interment was in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

Memorials: Bromley Fire Department, 226 Boone St., Bromley, KY 41016.

Ruth E. Dirheimer

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Hills, died Sept. 24, 2011, at Madonna Manor.

Her husband, James J. Dirheimer, died in 1998.

Survivors include her daughters, Carolyn Foltz, Janet Ferguson and Linda Sheehy; sons, James R. Dirheimer and Gary Dirheimer; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.

Memorials: Madonna Manor, 2344 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017 or Hospice of the Bluegrass of Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Fred Faulkner

Fred Faulkner, 51, of Dry Ridge, died Sept. 19, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

He was a machine operator for Anchor Glass Container in Lawrenceburg, Ind., and a supervisor at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for Budget and Alamo. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and football, and was a car enthusiast. He was a member of the Sherman Full Gospel Assembly in Dry Ridge.

His parents, Donald Edward and Shirley Mae Duvall Faulkner, died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Carrie Caldwell Faulkner; sons, David Faulkner and Karlas Faulkner, both of Covington, Austin Faulkner and Aaron Moore, both of Dry Ridge, Brandon Faulkner of Independence and Houston Moore of Crittenden; brothers, Donnie Faulkner of Williamstown and Tom Faulkner of Dry Ridge; sister, Pam Cox of Florence; and nine grandchildren.

Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

Memorials: Sherman Full Gospel Assembly, 3295 Dixie Hwy., Dry Ridge, KY 41035 or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

David Lee Feldhaus

David Lee Feldhaus, 48, of Burlington, died Sept. 21, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Florence.

He formerly worked at Turfway Park.

His parents, Albert and Leotto Horn Feldhaus, died previously.

Survivors include his longtime companion, Yvonne Stacy Shouse of Burlington; sister, Deanna Hodges of Hebron; and brothers, Karl Feldhaus of Holton, Ind., Alan Feldhaus of Independence and Keith Feldhaus of Hebron.

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Anna Sue Gunkel

Anna Sue Ayres Gunkel, 76, of Verona, died Sept. 20, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She retired as a receptionist with Pediatric Care in Edgewood and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Walton.

Her husband, Paul A. Gunkel; and a daughter, Alicia Iles, died previously.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Barker of Hebron; sons, Paul Gunkel and Rick Gunkel, both of Union; sisters, Garnetta Klaas of Butler and Patricia Wilson of Florence; brother, Charlie Ayres of Edgewood; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Napoleon Cemetery in Napoleon, Ky. Memorials: American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Sharonville, OH 45241 or Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201.

Raymond W. Hatton

Raymond W. Hatton, 82, of Latonia, died Sept. 20, 2011, at his home.

He retired as a service engineer with R.A. Jones Co. in Crescent Springs, was a member of Holy Cross Church and served in the U.S. Army.

His wife, Dorothy Mae Blenke Hatton, died in 2007.

Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl M. Moore of Taylor Mill; son, Rick Hatton of Union; brothers, Frank Hatton of Tennessee, Willis Hatton of Cold Spring and Carl Hatton of Newport; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and six step greatgrandchildren.

Interment was at Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.

Memorials: In the form of Masses.

Lanny Gene Hiller Sr.

Lanny Gene Hiller Sr., 73, of Taylor Mill, died Sept. 16, 2011, at his home.

He retired in 1991 after 34 years of service as a mechanical clerk for Procter & Gamble. He was a member of Highland Hills Baptist Church in Fort Thomas and enjoyed fishing, golfing, bird watching, and coaching little league baseball, basketball and boys’ club games. He was a University of Kentucky basketball fan and won the 1960 Cincinnati Table Tennis City Tournament.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Hayes Hiller; son, Lanny G. “Geno” Hiller Jr. of Independence; daughters, Lisa Hiller Corsale and Shawn Hiller LaRowe of Taylor Mill; brothers, Ralph HIller of Vero Beach, Fla., Dr. Joe Hiller, MD, and Robert J. Hiller of Lexington; sister, Joyce Wittenback of London, Ky.; and four grandchildren.

Interment was at Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: Highland Hills Baptist Church, 628 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075.

Floyd G. James

Floyd Gregory James, 34, of Highland Heights died Sept. 18, 2011, at his residence.

He was a construction laborer.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Richard and Debbie Hope Adkins Teaford of Highland Heights; father, Greg James of Florence; brother, Matthew Teaford of Highland Heights; sister, Elizabeth James of Florence; aunt, Linda Smith-Bidwell of Bromley; sons, Dylan and Prestyn; daughters, Paige, McKeenzie and Jessica; and his companion, Melina Foy, and her family, Reese and Cooper Foy. Burial was in Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

Memorials: Floyd James Memorial Fund, c/o Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Williamstown, KY 41097.

William A. Kingkade

William A. Kingkade, 70, of Covington, died Sept. 24, 2011, at Providence Pavilion in Covington.

He retired from the transportation deptartment at St. Elizabeth and was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Covington.

Survivors include his brother, Greg Kingkade of Covington.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Covington. Mass of Christian Burial will follow. Committal service and interment will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.

Memorials: Charity of donor’s choice.

Robert ‘Bobby’ Martin

Robert “Bobby” D. Martin, 41, of Union, died Sept. 27, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Florence.

He was an independent insurance adjuster and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He loved woodworking, model trains, diecast cars and his John Deere tractor, playing cards and watching NASCAR. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking and motorcycles.

His father, Raymond Martin, died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Jenene Hudson Martin; mother, Ruby Vinson Martin of Walton; brothers, Mike Martin of Walton and Donnie Martin of Independence; and two godchildren.

Memorials: American Heart Association, 11 Shelby St., Florence, KY 41042.

Sylvia Bartel Parrish

Sylvia Bartel Parrish, 81, of Ludlow, formerly of Newport, died Sept.

22, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

She was a retired kitchen worker at Carmel Manor Nursing Home in Fort Thomas.

Her husband, James Parrish, died previously.

Survivors include her sons, David, James and Kenneth Parrish; daughters, Elizabeth Wayson and Kathryn Runyon; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.

Lagrande ‘Lee’ Rich

Lagrande “Lee” Rich, 75, of Taylor Mill, died Sept. 19, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a retired bus driver for Kenton County Schools.

Her first husband, Jim Rich, and a son, Jerry Rich, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Louderback; son, James “Buddy” Rich of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Sandra G. Rich of Latonia; brothers, James Sellars, Richard Sellars and Ted Sellars, all Bradenton, Fla.; sisters, Jeanette Smith, Missy Sellars and Rosemary Sellars, all of Bradenton, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren.

Gary C. Schroth

Gary C. Schroth, 69, of Florence, died Sept. 15, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Florence.

He was a retired engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad, a U.S. Air Force veteran and attended Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church.

His wife, Ruth E. Hicks Schroth, died in 2009.

Survivors include his daughters, Debra Gossett of Union and Tamera Humbert-Cook of Florence; sister, Janet Stadtmiller of Crescent Springs; brothers, Bruce Schroth and Jack Schroth, both of Crescent Springs; and two grandchildren.

Donald B. Vaughn

Donald B. Vaughn, 80, of Fort Wright, died Sept. 21, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a U.S. Army Korean veteran and a retired sales representative for Johnston Paper Co. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Covington.

His wife, Myrtle Agnes McCane Vaughn, died in 2005.

Survivors include his twin sister, Doris Vaughn of Fort Wright; sister, Carlene Hisel of Florence; stepson, Walter Lane of Paris, Ky.; four step grandchildren; and six step greatgrandchildren.

Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

Janet E. Wells

Janet E. Wells, 74, of Latonia, died Sept. 22, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She retired as a clerk from the Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms branch in Cincinnati and was a member of the Hilltop Church of Christ in Taylor Mill and the Order of the Eastern Star Rosebud Chapter. She coached girls softball for the Latonia Youth Club.

Her husband, Keith Wells, died in 1979.

Survivors include her sons, Keith L. Wells of Loveland, Ohio, Randy Wells of Burlington and Mike Wells of Latonia; daughter, Sandy Wells Starr of Latonia; sister, Earlene Caldwell of Gatesville, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Floral Hills

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Sidney Galloway

Sidney Galloway, 84, of Sun City Center, Fla., died Sept. 20, 2011, at his daughter’s home in Taylor Mill.

He retired as president of Performix Manufacturing Co. in Warren, Ohio, and was president of the Homeowner’s Association in Sun City Center, Fla. He was a member and board member of Sun City Center Baptist Church.

His wife, Euna Carpenter Galloway, died in 1990.

Survivors include his daughters, Terry Schultz and Charlotte Galloway, both of Taylor Mill; one grandchild; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.

Memorials: Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road, Independence, KY 41051 or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Robin Burke Graham

Robin Burke Graham, 68, of Covington, died Sept. 19, 2011.

She was a waitress for White Castle.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Christon Ronald and Michelle Graham of Taylor Mill; and two grandchildren.

Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: American Lung Asso-

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Nov. 10 ‘Baseball & Beyond’ event at NKU Northern Kentucky University will celebrate Jim Bunning, a national figure known for his Major League Baseball play and long political career, on Nov. 10 with “U.S. Senator Jim Bunning: Baseball and Beyond,” a reception, dinner and lecture to raise money to support the processing of Bunning’s Congressional papers and baseball memorabilia.

The former Kentucky senator donated items from his years with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia

Phillies, where he pitched no-hitters and perfect games, along with correspondence and reports from his 24 years as a U.S. representative and senator to NKU’s W. Frank Steely Library.

His collection will join the political papers of Kentucky Congressmen Eugene Snyder and Ken Lucas, also housed in the Eva G. Farris Special Collections and Schlachter University Archives.

Once opened to the public, scholars researching Bunning’s life can

Poster contest deadline Sept. 30 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the beginning of the 2011 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest.

Students from across the Commonwealth are invited to submit creative works for use in the Adopt-a-Highway calendar for 2012. The contest is open to all Kentucky students of elementary, middle and high school age.

Exposure to the contest and to the Adopt-a-Highway program provides young people with a sense of ownership in Kentucky’s highways and stresses the importance of keeping Kentucky’s highways clean and free of litter. The contest is aimed at educating and encouraging children not to litter and to spread the message to others.

“Through this program the cabinet hopes to increase environmental awareness and stewardship among children and to bring about a change in attitudes and behaviors concerning a growing problem with litter,” said transportation secretary Mike Hancock.

Parents, teachers and family members are asked to encourage children to participate in the contest.

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The form also is available online at http://adopta-highway.ky.gov/. Click on poster contest.

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learn about some of the key decisions Bunning faced while in office as well as see artifacts from his days as a Hall of Fame pitcher.

Preserving, digitizing and cataloguing his collection will require additional staff and resources. To speed the process, NKU is hosting a fundraiser, where Bunning’s friends and supporters, including special guest Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, will honor the senator.

Starting at 5 p.m. Lasorda and

Bunning will mingle with guests at an intimate reception in the George and Ellen Rieveschl Digitorium in NKU’s Griffin Hall. All attendees will receive a baseball signed by the two Hall of Famers.

Tickets to the reception are $1,000.

The group then will move to the University Center for a dinner where Bunning will discuss why he donated his papers to NKU. Items from Rex Morgan, the largest collector of Bunning mem-

orabilia, will be on display during the dinner. Individual tickets to the dinner are $125.

The evening will end with a lecture, where Lasorda and Bunning will recall their Major League days and Bunning will reflect on the current political landscape.

Tickets are $25.

For more information, to purchase tickets or to make a donation to the preservation initiative, visit http://bunning.nku.edu or call 859-572-6062.

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According to the Kentucky Adult Education, a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education, 10,294 GEDs were award-

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The pass rate of test takers also increased from 80 percent to 83 percent.

Officials attribute the increase to free testing offered during April, May and June. Kentucky Adult Education paid the $55 test fee during the three-month period.

Numbers show the need is still great, 414,338 Kentuckians or 15 percent of the working-age population, age 18-64, lack a high school credential or GED. According to the U.S. Bureau of Census 2007, the earnings difference between a high school/GED graduate and a high school dropout is

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DEATHS From B9 Cemetery, Taylor Mill.

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Ruby Lee Williams

Ruby Lee Williams, 84, formerly of Fairview, died Sept. 21, 2011, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Hamilton, Ohio.

She was a teacher for 36 years with Latonia Elementary and 10th District Schools, and a member of Decoursey Baptist Church. She was a pianist for the Ball Family, enjoyed songwriting and Southern Gospel music, and was the founder of the Sunnyside Trio.

Her brother, Nolan Williams; sisters, Leona Meadors, Lula Stewart and Lorine Rader; and a niece, Wanda Guthrie, died previously.

Survivors include her nieces, Jerry Gullett of Berea, Janice Francis, Anna Thompson and Rosalie Castleberry, all of Hamilton, Ohio; and nephew, Ronald Rader of Taylor Mill.

Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.

Thomas W. Zimmer

Thomas W. Zimmer, 79, of Lakeside Park, died Sept. 17, 2011, at his home.

He was dealer principal of Zimmer Chrysler Jeep, after taking over the dealership from his father, Ed Zimmer, in 1958. He was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament parish, a member of Knights of Columbus and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He enjoyed playing sports and later coached youth leagues. He was a high school football referee for 25 years and a member of Summit Hills Country Club for 54 years. He taught history and started a football program at St. John’s School in Delphos, Ohio. He was elected chairman of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association and served on the board of directors. He helped establish the first lemon law in Kentucky and the U-Drive-It tax system for auto leasing.

Survivors include his wife, Louella H. Recker Zimmer; sons, Jim Zimmer and John Zimmer; siblings, Richard Zimmer and Susan Archambault; and three grandchildren.

Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery.

Memorials: Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, P.O. Box 17007, 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.