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Volume 16 Number 24 © 2011 The Community Recorder ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Rabbit Hash hosts music series

Folks at Rabbit Hash are “burning up the winter” with the Behind the Stove concert series most Sunday afternoons at the Rabbit Hash General Store. Store owner Terrie Markesbery says everybody seems to have a good time, “and what is better than good music and companionship to lift the winter doldrums.”

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Parks offer lots for spring, summer

Having spring fever? Boone County Parks and Recreation has put out a special preview of programs, shows and events coming this year in Boone County Parks. Free movies, a free Shakespeare play and free concerts are among the highlights along with a choice of sports for all ages.

Look for the Boone Parks’ March through August newsletter inside today’s Recorder.

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Ky. 18 has highest traffic count

By Stephanie Salmons

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Anyone traveling along Ky. 18 through Florence knows traffic can be a bit congested.

According to Rick Davis of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Ky. 18 (Burlington Pike) has the most traffic of any non-interstate route in Northern Kentucky.

The 2010 traffic count for the segment of highway between Mall Road and Interstate 71/75 was 50,700 vehicles per day, Davis said.

“The KYTC’s planning section performs traffic counts on every state-maintained route at least once every three years,” he said in an e-mail.

Other top-traveled roads in the area: • U.S. 27 between Ky. 2345 and Interstate 471 (Campbell County) with 45,100 vehicles per

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Vehicles approach a traffic light at the intersection of Ky. 18 and Mall Road in Florence on Feb. 26. day.

• Turkeyfoot Road between Thomas More Parkway and I-275 (Kenton County) with 38,900 vehicles per day.

• Ky. 17 between I-275 and

Ky. 1072 (Kenton County) with 38,500 vehicles per day.

• Turfway Road between Ky. 18 and Ky. 842 (Boone County) with 29,600 vehicles per day.

I-71 and I-75 in Boone County

also see heavy traffic volumes, Davis said.

“I-71 in southern Boone County has 33,890 vehicles per day,” the e-mail reads. “I-75 in Boone County near Grant County has 49,192 vehicles per day and increases to the north at Turfway to nearly 174,000 vehicles per day and nearly 206,000 near Donaldson in Kenton County.”

Busy roads are a “double-edge sword,” Boone County Judgeexecutive Gary Moore said.

It’s great for economic development and for businesses along the corridor, he said, but there’s also congestion for residents.

Planned improvements, like South Airfield Road, will help alleviate some of the traveling hassles for residents, he said, as well as improvements that have already happened like those along Turfway Road.

Author teams up with Wynonna Judd

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

A Florence author got a chance to team up with one of her favorite artists.

LuAnn McLane recently released “Restless Heart,” a romance novel she teamed up with country singer Wynonna Judd to write.

McLane has published several novels based around Nashville and country music. When Judd wanted to write her first book, the match-up made sense, McLane said.

“We share the same publisher,” she said.

Judd’s manager planned to send all of Judd’s albums to McLane so she could be familiar with who Judd is.

“I said, ‘That won’t be necessary,’” McLane said.

McLane was already a huge fan and had all the albums. Being a fan of Judd’s could have been the biggest hindrance to making a good book together, she said.

“I knew I had to get over that,” McLane said.

Once the two started working together, things went pretty smoothly when they were able to get together, she said.

“The difficulty was (Judd) is very, very busy,” McLane said.

While working together, Judd was always gracious and eager to make a quality story, she said.

Florence author LuAnn McLane, left, teamed with country singer Wynonna Judd to write the romance novel “Restless Heart.”

The story takes a look at familiar territory for Judd.

“You get an inside look at the country music industry,” McLane said.

As a fan of Judd’s, McLane never thought she’d be writing about country music with Judd.

“This is the craziest business

ever,” she said.

Each new experience McLane has as an author proves a lesson she keeps learning.

“The harder I work, the luckier I get,” McLane said.

Now that “Restless Heart” is on store shelves, McLane is focusing on her new “Cricket Creek” series

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The first book of the series “Playing for Keeps” is set for a March release.

For more information about McLane’s books visit www.luann mclane.com.

Florence asks to delay 911 de-funding

By Stephanie Salmons ssalmons@nky.com

When the city of Florence decided to cut Public Safety Communication Center funding by $300,000, it left a $300,000 funding deficit.

City Coordinator Rick Lunneman told council members at a Feb. 23 special meeting that he

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and Police Chief Tom Szurlinski had recently met with County Administrator Jeff Earlywine to discuss the de-funding of PSCC. Florence council members complained previously that Florence residents are double paying for PSCC service, while the rest of the county only pays once.

In the past, Florence would pay 25 percent of the PSCC’s inter-

governmental revenues and the county covered the other 75 percent.

A study released in December found inequities were there.

According to Lunnemann, Boone County had two requests when it comes to funding – that Florence consider providing the rest of the funding normally allocated to PSCC in 2011, an addi-

tional $300,000, and a contribution of $225,000 for the next fiscal year.

Reaction among council members varied, but the final consensus was that Florence would not provide the additional funding.

An official vote on the matter was not taken, but Lunnemann

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Souled Out Women founder and director Peggy Hale, right, and assistant director Barbara Hill. The organization will be hosting a women’s health conference Saturday, March 19, at Cooper High School, called “Heart and Soul.”

The Feb. 24 photo was Waterloo General Store shown in 1949. The building still exists where East Bend Road meets Waterloo Road but is not in business any more. We had more than 50 callers who thought it was Rabbit Hash General Store, but three callers had the correct answer: Marlin Buckler of Waterloo, Chris Allgeyer of Burlington and Shirley Ritchie of Waterloo. (We made an exception and listed three this week.) This photo was provided by Matt Becher, who is the rural/open space planner at the Boone County Historic Preservation Review Board. Watch for Mystery Photo in coming weeks.

‘Heart and Soul’ focuses on women

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The Florence Woman’s Club is hosting its annual luncheon, silent and oral auction at noon March 15 at the Triple Crown Country Club.

Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.

Among the oral auction items will be diamond seats to the Cincinnati Reds. Tickets are $30 each or a table of eight is $220. Call Barbara Crume at 371-5503.

Evening of music set

The Boone County High School Music Department will present An Evening of Festival Music at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, in The Commons of Boone County High School.

The concert will feature both the vocal and instrumental music departments as they finish their preparations for the upcoming KMEA District Music Festival, said David Webber, Boone County High School Instrumental Music Department.

Tickets are $3 and will be available at the door.

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“I think we all agree it’s absolutely one of the mission critical things government does,” Szurlinski said.

In an e-mail dated Feb. 3 from Earlywine to Lunneman, Earlywine discusses the meeting and the requests.

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tings. The store will be giving participants a voucher to go back into the store to get properly fitted and purchase a bra, Hale said.

Former University of Kentucky basketball player Mark Krebs will sign his book “Beyond a Dream” about his mother’s battle with cancer.

A variety of vendors will be on hand as well as a closing session featuring Josh and Tommy Bates, assistant director Barbara Hill said.

They’ll perform a “mini concert of praise and worship,” Hale said.

“We try to offer a wide variety of stuff so people of all ages can find something of interest,” she said. “We try to do something fun, as well as (focus on the) seriousness of heart disease.”

Tickets are $35 each or two for $50 and can be purchased at www.souledoutwomen.org or by calling 859-525-1414.

2012, Earlywine wrote. He said it was his belief the Fiscal Court would not consider an increase in the 911 landline fee, but instead would work to prioritize services.

“The funding partnership between the city and the county developed over the past 30 years and it is not unreasonable to request a de-funding transition period of two fiscal years ...” the e-mail says.

“I understand their problem,” council member Ted Bushelman said.

The “weaning” issue doesn’t bother him, but Bushelman said he thinks it could be a little faster than the county suggests as far as the dollar amounts concerned.

“I don’t think if the shoe was on the other foot, we’d like to be cut off completely that quickly,” he said.

Council member Larry Brown was concerned that the city had already overpaid for services over the years because of the funding inequity.

“Especially if we told them it was six months and that was it, that’s it,” Brown said. “It’s not like we told them last week.”

Anything that impacts the county budget will ultimately impact the city, council member Julie Metzger Aubuchon said.

“I’m not so sure, but I thought the whole point in telling them we wouldn’t fund it in this whole year is so that it would be studied and it has been studied,” she said.

Council member Mike Apgar said the decision might be premature until the city looks at the budget expenses for the upcoming year.

Earlywine said in a Feb. 25 phone call, the county wanted to determine where they stood with Florence.

“Obviously we’ve got a $300,000 problem for this fiscal year and a $600,000 problem starting July 1,” he said. “We’ll roll up our sleeves and get to work on a plan that will help us address our deficiencies.”

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Organized by Souled Out Women, and modeled after the successful Speaking of Women’s Health program that started in Cincinnati, this year’s conference theme is heart health and features a plethora of screenings, seminars and activities targeted toward women.

“Heart and Soul” health conference will be held Saturday, March 19, at Cooper High School, 2855 Longbranch Road, Union. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the conference will go until 3:15 p.m.

This is the second health conference hosted by Souled Out Women – the first was in September 2009 – and will be an annual event, Souled Out founder

and director Peggy Hale said.

“We look at our total wellness – mind, body and spirit,” Hale said.

The group has partnered with St. Elizabeth Health Care who will be on-site offering professional heart health education as well as a class on diabetes, Hale said.

St. Elizabeth will also offer complimentary health screenings such as blood pressure, bone density, body mass index and cholesterol screenings, she said.

A mammogram unit and cardiovascular van will also be on site during the day.

Florence Walmart will provide vision screenings and vendors such as Johnson & Johnson will pass out free diabetic testing materials, Hale said.

“The cost of the screenings will be worth the cost of the ticket,” she said.

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Florence discusses incentive programs ssalmons@nky.com

Florence leaders discussed proposed economic development incentives during a Feb. 23 budget retreat.

Community/business development director Joshua Wice told council members there were three proposed programs – one aimed at industry, service and technology businesses, one that would apply to licensed professionals and the third which would encourage investment in commercial property that has sat vacant for at least 18 months.

The overall idea, Wice said, is “to attract high-paying jobs to the community, to provide employment opportunities through the creation or expansion of jobs here in the city.”

The first proposal, the “Florence business growth and development” incentive, targets industry service and technology centers.

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These would be new or expanding companies exclusive of retail, bars, hotels, motels, nonprofit

organizations or any adult entertainment business, Wice said.

Businesses would have to observe the city and zoning regulations and wouldn’t be able to participate in any other state or city incentive programs, he said.

As proposed, those expanding or moving into the Florence Main Street zone would need a minimum of $250,000 in new job wages to qualify while the Central Florence zone would require a minimum of $500,000 in new wages.

The incentive would be available elsewhere in the city, but Wice said they are proposing setting that threshold at $2 million in new wages.

The incentive would come in the form of a payroll tax rebate for up to five years for a maximum of 50 percent of their payroll taxes back, Wice said.

“At the end of the day, that’s not a lot of money.

If the council wanted to increase that, they could, but you want a company to come into the city that’s going to be successful and make it regardless of incentives or no incen-

tives,” Wice said.

Carroll: ‘Step forward’

Council member Mel Carroll commended Wice for bringing the incentive proposals forward.

“I’m very comfortable with the general idea ...

We’ve always been business friendly,” Carroll said.

“We want to encourage business because the business we get keeps the taxes down for our citizens.”

Council member Mike Apgar agreed with Carroll.

“I also applaud you,” he said. “This is a real step forward.”

The second proposed incentive targets licensed professionals such as attorneys or doctors, and lowers the wage minimums, he said.

The Florence Main Street zone would require a $100,000 minimum in new payroll wages while the central Florence zone would require $250,000 in new payroll. This incentive was not proposed for other areas of the city.

Council member Julie Metzger Aubuchon said she disagrees with that and felt the city should be able to

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The society is asking people to loan the museum any memorabilia from early Boone County sports. These items will be exhibited at the museum on March 26 during the time period the museum is open.

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Filling vacancies a goal

The last incentive continues to deal with payroll tax but applies to any commercial business in any property in the Florence Main Street zone vacant for 18 months.

The rebate would be up to 50 percent of the city’s 2 percent payroll tax for up to two years.

“Again, we’re talking small dollar amounts, but something a little extra that might encourage someone to reinvest in property enhancement,” Wice said.

Wice said in a Feb. 28 phone call those parameters may expand based on discussion at the retreat.

Now it’s the matter of taking suggestions from the council and incorporating them into a final proposal that will be presented during a later meeting.

The City Council will likely see an official proposal in coming months.

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Three-year-old Charlie Erwin of Florence is having a great time at the annual Children’s Carnival at St. Paul School in Florence Feb. 27.

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“We can create our own,” Wice said. “If we want to create a Turfway/Houston medical zone, we could do that.”

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Longbranch first-graders Landen Lause and Mariko Saito jump rope to raise money for the American Heart Association.

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Longbranch Elementary spent several weeks getting to the heart of things.

Students at the Union school raised $9,447 for the American Heart Association through the Jump Rope for Heart program.

The fundraiser was part of a service learning project centered around the heart that the school's unified arts teachers ran.

"We learned a lot about the

heart in the last few weeks," said physical education teacher Afton Price.

In art classes, students designed T-shirts for the program and in music class they learned a song about how the heart works, Price said.

"They were very interested," she said.

Learning about the heart is part of the state curriculum and the Jump Rope for Heart program was a way to use what students are learning to help out, Price said.

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"The kids were real excited," she said.

To raise the money, students got donations from relatives and neighbors.

"We've been jump roping for a month just to get ready," Price said.

The excitement and the amount of money raised is a good indication of how quickly the Longbranch community is coming together, she said.

"It's impressive for a first year school," Price said.

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100th Day project

Mira White, a kindergartner at Florence Elementary, holds her 100th Day project made of buttons and pictures of her classmates. On Feb. 4, the 100th Day of school was celebrated as many kindergartners brought in their creative projects with a little help from mom or dad.

Study: Boone schools have high return on investment

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

A national group has found a high return on investment in education in Boone County.

A report released by the Center for American Progress studied the productivity of school districts across the country based on “how much learning a district produces for every dollar spent.”

The report named both of Boone County’s school districts to its best rating calling the districts a high return on investment of taxpayer money.

According to the report Boone County Schools spends $5,817

per pupil and has a state achievement index of 70. Walton-Verona Schools spends $6,042 per pupil and has a state achievement index of 74.

Boone County’s districts compare well against Kentucky district’s on the other end of the spectrum like Owsley County Schools that spends $10,956 per pupil and has a state achievement index of 47.

The report validates what the Boone County Schools Board of Education has been saying for a long time, said Superintendent Randy Poe. “We’ve been doing more with less,” Poe said.

Poe credits teachers, students, business partners and community leaders for helping the district succeed even when funding isn’t as high as other places in the state.

Walton-Verona Schools focuses on giving their stakeholders “their money’s worth,” said Superintendent Bill Boyle.

Auditors for both districts have told them they get high performance for a little amount of money, the superintendents said.

“We’re happy our progress has been externally validated,” Boyle said.

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Madison Sandman, a kindergartner at Florence Elementary, wears her 100th Day project made of feathers.

ERPENBECK HONOR ROLL Here are the second-quarter honor roll students for Erpenbeck Elementary School:

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Grade 5: Megan Armour, Elijah Ayeni, Samantha Bach, Kaela Butler, Reese Canode, Zach Catalano, Ben Faulkner, Jaelyn Gerhold, Nicky Guenther, Leanne Hays, Andy Hicks, Taylor Jenkins, Keegan Kelley; Trevor Labree, Jennah LaVerne, Alleyna Locke, Madison Mall, Lindsey McAdoo, Emma Muehlenkamp, Abbie Neiheisel, Gabby Richardson, Brooke Rickert, Brooke Rosen; Briana Sailing, Kameron Sanders, Cole Sandlin, Ryohei Sato, Justin Selby, Laura Shields, Madison Smith, Maud Sonzogni, Arthur Sonzogni, Madison Soucy, Ben Stewart, Kaisei Sugino, Grant Tambling, Abby Webb and Johnathan Wessel.

Grade 4: Noah Bamonte, Hannah Bishop, Angel Blocker, Addy Cady, Maddie Chilton, Christopher Clark, Denis Doerle, Sabrina Fogt, Ashley Fortner, Ryo Fukuchi, Shannon Gormally, Brooke Howe, Max Inabnit; Amanda Kindzierski, Kyle Kindzierski, Lily Kneale, Abby Kubala, Josie Kubala, Rachel Linder, Leah McClure, Yuta Mizuno, Landon

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Nathan Sowder, Emily Stephens, Nick Streby, Katie Sullivan, Ben Taylor, Thomas Thoburn, Kylie Thorn, Mitch Toepfert, Serella Venegas and Jaden Waichulis.

Grade 4: Michael Armour, Charlie Bachlier, Caroline Baker, Evan Bales, Landrie Barnes, Daniel Black, Corey Brewer, Victoria Bustamante, Colby Dabbs, Britney Davenport, Heather Dunham, Julian Earls, Melynn Estes; Addison Fangman, Kylie Feltner, Caleb Furnish, Dawson Geis, Brian Greener, Adrienne Hafley, Tim Hawkins, Naveah Hodson, Jackson Hoffman, Tyler Holloway, Eli Holtman, Ashton House; Kano Imamura, Hannah Jones, Sydney Kirtley, Morgan Land, Andy Ludwig, Spencer Marino, Juliet McGregor, Nicholas McNamara, Grace Meihaus, Leah Moore, Connor Murray, Kierstin Murray; Mia Neubauer, Peyton Pruett, Tori Quartuccio, Alexis Redman, Kamryn Roller, Kaylee Rose, Mac Rosen, Parker Simpson, Philip Studer, Emi Taylor, Ashlee Taylor, Laina Taylor, Cassidy Trussel, Ryan Wade, Jacob Wilburn, Kaitlyn Woolums and Alyssa Wynn.

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Nicholas Shelton, a kindergartner at Florence Elementary, holds his 100th Day pizza with care. The pizza was made of 100 pepperonis.

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COLLEGE CORNER Gebka on dean’s list

Stephanie Gebka of Union is attending Morehead State University on the Honors Scholarship and made the dean’s list for the fall semester.

Gebka is double majoring in elementary education and special education.

She is a 2010 Ryle High School graduate.

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Yealey Elementary School third-graders stand proudly with nine boxes full of hats, gloves, scarves and socks they collected throughout winter.

Yealey student collect clothing items for homeless Third-grade Yealey Elementary students collected close to 600 winter clothing items by pairing their geography and writing lessons with a service project benefiting the Henry Hosea House of Newport.

Students wrote letters to friends and family worldwide explaining their goal to provide the poor with hats, socks, gloves and other winter accessories.

Donors were asked to include a postcard so stu-

dents could geographically track their donations. One set of winter wear came all the way from Europe.

Students charted their progress weekly, working as a group to count and sort the donations.

On Feb. 14, Karen Yates, executive director of ECHO/Hosea House, visited the elementary school to accept Yealey’s donation.

Yates shared stories with the children of her work at the organization. She said

that she likes to keep “HUGS” – hats, underwear, gloves and socks – on hand for visitors to the soup kitchen.

She advised students that though the temperature seems to be rising, many will still benefit from their donations – particularly the homeless population that Hosea House serves.

More than 100 thirdgraders were present to hear Yates speak after wrapping up their winter project.

Florence students named to EKU dean’s list The following Florence students were named to the dean’s list at Eastern Kentucky University for the fall semester: Chelsey Benne, sophomore, undeclared; Amanda Borg, senior, communication studies; Jennifer Braun, senior, occupational science; Kaitlin Brubaker, junior, elementary education teaching; Megan Courtney, sophomore, pre-communication disorders; Alicia Eberly, senior, public relations; Lauren Faehr, junior, elementary education teaching; Melissa Foster, junior, music; Erin Giesler, senior, music; Catherine Gooch, senior, political science; Jaime Higgins, senior, child and family studies; Megan Holpp, senior, mathematics teaching; Amy Janowiecki, junior, public relations; Lindsay Knapik, sophomore, special education teaching; Brigette Kunkel, sophomore, occupational science;

Sarah Larcade, junior, political science; Brianna Mauk, senior, English; Carleen McArtor, freshman, undeclared; William Means, junior, athletic training; Michael Moore, sophomore, psychology; Rebekah Peterson, sophomore, elementary education teaching; Alison Ruark, freshman, pre-nursing;

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Leatherman, Simpson graduate

Amanda Leatherman and Erin Simpson, both of Florence, graduated from the University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, in January.

Leatherman graduated with a master of arts in teaching. Simpson graduated with a master of arts in education.

Fox accepts scholarship

Lacy Fox of Florence has accepted a presidential scholarship from Xavier University.

Lacy is the daughter of Samantha and Brian Riley and will graduate from Lloyd Memorial High School in 2011.

She plans to major in natural sciences.

Wallace on dean’s list

Madison Leigh Wallace has made the fall dean’s list at Georgetown College.

She is the daughter of Cindy and Ralph Wallace and granddaughter of Pat Wallace and Audrey and Duke Meiman.

Faulkner graduates

Megan Faulkner of Florence graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor of arts degree during the 2010 winter commencement ceremony.

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Enjoying the carnival

Two-year-old Paxton Comer of Florence, and 8-year-old Ava Bowman of Walton show off the large amount of tickets they can spend to play games at the Children’s Carnival at St. Paul School in Florence Sunday.

Gateway Assessment Center awarded gold The Assessment Center at Gateway Community and Technical College has received a Gold Standard Award from CASTLE Worldwide Inc., for outstanding performance in Internetbased testing.

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Notice is hereby given that on March 29, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at 98 Brookwood Drive, Walton, Kentucky, in order to raise the sum of $26,572.33 principal, together with interest credit subsidy granted in the amount of $52,310.69, plus interest in the amount of $5,937.83 as of May 15, 2010, plus amounts in escrow and other pending fees and charges to the account as provided by the loan instruments and applicable law in the amount of $9,159.07, and interest thereafter on the principal at $10,2337 per day from May 15, 2010 until the date of Judgment, plus interest on the Judgment amount (principal plus interest to the date of Judgment) at the rate of .31%, computed daily and compounded annually, until paid in full and for the costs of this action, pursuant to Judgment and Order of Sale, being Civil Action No. 2:09-cv-194 on the Covington Docket of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, entered on July 7, 2010, in the case of United States of America vs. PATRICIA D. WILLEN, ET AL., the following described property will be sold to the highest and best bidder: Group # 1349 Plat # 15/25. Being all of Lot No. Ninety-eight (98), Chris-Chad Subdivision, Section Two, as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 25, Boone County Clerk’s records at Burlington, Kentucky. Being the same property conveyed to Roy Lee Willen and Patricia Darlene Willen, husband and wife, by deed from Burlington Estates, Inc., dated December 18, 1985 and recorded in Deed Book 339, Page 226, Boone County Clerk’s Office at Burlington, KY. TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%) of the bid price (in the form of a Cashiers Check made payable to the U.S. Marshal) on the day of the sale with good and sufficient bond for the balance, bearing interest at the rate of 0.31_% per annum until paid, due and payable in 60 days and said bond having the effect of a Judgment. Upon a default by the Purchaser, the deposit shall be forfeited and retained by the U.S. Marshal as a part of the Proceeds of the sale, and the property shall again be offered for sale subject to confirmation by the Court.

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By James Weber jweber@nky.com

The Walton-Verona High School boys basketball team had Simon Kenton bow-tied up in knots.

Head coach Dan Trame served up some sartorial motivational tactics during the 32nd District final Feb. 25 at Simon Kenton.

Dressed in all black, with a bright Kentucky blue blazer and silver bow-tie, Trame directed the Bearcats to their first district championship since 1952.

Walton-Verona beat SK 56-50, the first time the Bearcats have beaten the Pioneers, period, in the six years they have been district mates, and the first time overall since 2005.

Matt Hargett scored 21 points and made the goahead basket with a minute to play. Zach McNeil added 11 points.

The Bearcats (15-12) earned a rematch with a familiar foe, at least to Trame.

W-V will play North Oldham (14-16) in the Eighth Region quarterfinals 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Henry County High School. North Oldham is led by David Henley, who directed Holmes to the 2009 state title. Trame faced Henley many times while he was head coach at Holmes’ nearby rival Holy Cross.

With a win, the Bearcats play either Spencer County (23-6) or Gallatin County (17-11) 8 p.m. Monday, March 7. The final is 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8.

The Ryle boys basketball team has turned up its defense down the stretch of

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Walton-Verona celebrates its district championship after the 32nd District championship game Feb. 25 at Simon Kenton High School. the season.

The Raiders did it again down the stretch of their 33rd District title rematch against Boone County Feb. 25 at Cooper.

Ryle defeated Boone 4641 to win its second straight district championship. It’s the third year in a row the two teams have met in the final.

“It keeps up our momentum going into regionals,” said Ryle senior center Bobby Stauffer, the tourney’s most valuable player. “We knew we could do it and we just have to keep going from here.”

Ryle was set to play Covington Catholic in a regional quarterfinal Wednesday, March 2, at Northern Kentucky University. Boone will play Holmes Thursday, March 3, in the lower brack-

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Walton-Verona head boys basketball coach Dan Trame, left, and assistant coach/brother Jeff Trame talk before the 32nd District championship game Feb. 25 at Simon Kenton High School.

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Tate Mullins of Ryle (right) guards Zane McQueary of Boone County during the 33rd District boys basketball final Feb. 25 at Cooper High School in Union. Ryle won 46-41. Both are sons of their head coaches, Alan Mullins and Greg McQueary. et.

With a win, Ryle would play either Newport Central Catholic (24-6) or St Henry (5-17) in the first semifinal 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

Boone would follow in the second semifinal against either Dixie Heights (26-3) or Highlands (14-15). The final is 3 p.m. Sunday.

Boone led 36-32 entering the fourth period, but Ryle outscored the Rebels 14-5 in the final frame. Boone had two field goals, one coming late when Ryle was up by five.

“The last half of the season we have turned into a second-half team,” Ryle head coach Alan Mullins said. “It has a little to do with conditioning, it has a lot to do with confidence. Our guys started believing in late January that they’re a good team.

We use our defensive intensity to just outlast folks, and I think it happened again tonight.”

Stauffer scored 17 points.

He tied the game at 36 in the fourth quarter on a steal and thunderous dunk.

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Here is a quick recap of basketball teams whose seasons ended last week in the district tournaments.

Boys

Conner (11-18) lost to Ryle 54-32 in the 33rd District semifinals.

Clay Robinson had 11 points and Jacob Flesch 10. Robinson was the team’s top scorer for the year, followed by Tyler Hodges and Flesch.

Cooper (11-17) lost to Boone County 46-44 in the 33rd District semifinals.

D’vontae Bradley scored 20 points to lead the Jaguars. Bradley averaged 14 points for the year, Asiel Langley nine, Alex Webster eight and Ryan Thompson seven.

Heritage (0-22) fell to Cooper 83-27 in the 33rd. Peter Wiley had 11. Jeff Reno led for the year at 10.5 points per game. Trevor McCarty posted eight a contest. Wiley averaged 10 rebounds a game.

Calvary Christian (12-14) lost 59-49 to Scott in the 37th District semifinals. Tucker Glass led Calvary with 17 points.

Calvary led by four late in the first half before giving up an 8-0 in the period.

“We battled as well as we were physically capable,” head coach Rex Brooking said. “The kids had an excellent season. Our kids played hard. We had trouble scoring all year and had to live and die by how they played defense.”

Holy Cross (15-11) lost 70-56 to Covington Catholic in the 35th semifinals. Jerry Arlinghaus had 15 points and Jake Burger 13.

Burger and Christian McClendon were the top scorers for the year.

Villa Madonna (12-15) lost 82-45 to Dixie Heights in the 34th semis.

Kenny Kurzendoerfer scored 20 points for VMA. He, Derek Phelps and Karl Weickgenannt were the top scorers for the season.

Girls

Conner (11-17) lost 68-57 to Boone County in the 33rd. Toria Fischer scored 21 to lead Conner. She was Conner’s top scorer for the year at 19.4 points per game. Amanda Ray and Jordan Scott averaged six points a contest.

Cooper (11-17) lost 64-25 to Ryle. Andrea Thompson was Cooper’s top scorer for the year.

Calvary (8-18) lost 67-43 to Campbell County in the 37th District semifinals. Sarah Brown led Calvary with 18 points. Zania Caudill was Calvary’s leading scorer for the year. senior forward Trevan Brown, who averages 20 points a game, held Brown without a field goal in the fourth quarter.

“He’s such a joy to coach,” Mullins said. “He does everything you ask and does it with 100 percent effort. I couldn’t ask for more out of a senior player. I’m biased, but I think he is the best player in the region this year.”

Zach Perkins and A.C. Stinson were all-tourney picks for Ryle, and Brown and Curtis Crabtree for Boone.

Stinson made the clinching free throw against Boone with 18 seconds to go after previously missing the front ends of two one-and-one opportunities in the period.

The Rebels intentionally fouled Stinson before Ryle even inbounded the ball, then Ryle called timeout, during which Perkins was constantly pumping up Stin-

son.

“That was great,” Stauffer said. “We knew he could do it, he was just nervous the first couple of times, but he really pulled it out for us.”

St. Henry (5-17) lost 8142 to Dixie Heights in the 34th District final, missing out on a third straight district championship.

Zach Barnett and Darius Meiman were all-tournament picks for the Crusaders, who beat Lloyd in the semifinals to advance to the regional.

Barnett, who missed most of the season with a broken leg, helped the Crusaders post a season-high 74 points against Lloyd in the semifinals to avenge an earlier loss to the Juggernauts.

As noted earlier, a St. Henry upset win pits the Crusaders against either Ryle or Covington Catholic in the semifinals.

Three Boone teams win girls districts

By James Weber jweber@nky.com

If Boone County and Ryle get their rubber match in girls basketball, it won’t be until the Ninth Region championship game.

If that happens, the third game will be hard to predict based on the results of the first two.

Boone County beat Ryle 92-67 to win the 33rd District title, a resounding reversal from Ryle’s 10point win in the regular season. It was Boone’s fourth straight district championship.

Sydney Moss scored 34 points for Boone and was named tourney most valuable player. Lydia Nash scored 16 for Boone, who entered the Ninth Region tourney with a 26-5 record.

The Rebels have not lost in six games since losing to Ryle Feb. 4.

“I like the way we’ve been playing the past two weeks,” Rebels head coach Nell Fookes said. “The girls are mature enough to know what they need to do to

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St. Henry forward Jessica Knaley blocks a shot attempt from Bishop Brossart guard Becca Kidney during their girls basketball game Feb. 15 at Brossart. Brossart won 54-53. win.”

Moss, the frontrunner for region player of the year, has been on top of her game since the Ryle loss.

“She’s playing well,” Fookes said. “She gives her teammates a lot of confidence. She allows the other players to play to their strengths.”

Ashley Cheesman led

Ryle with 19 points and Abby Jump added 15 for the Raiders (23-6).

Boone was set to play Holy Cross in a regional quarterfinal Monday, Feb. 28. Ryle will play Notre Dame March 1 in the lower bracket.

A Boone win pits the Rebels against St. Henry (19-8) or Highlands (1910) 6 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the semifinals. Ryle would play either Newport Central Catholic (22-4) or Villa Madonna (16-12) in the second semi that night.

The final is 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Boone is looking for its second straight regional title.

St. Henry (19-8) won the 34th District for the third straight year, beating Villa Madonna 65-34 in the final. St. Henry has won the 34th every year since moving into it for the 2008-09 season.

Abby Janszen had 14 points, Jessica Knaley 12 and Shannon O’Daniel 11.

Jill Bauer added nine points and Annie Fugate eight.

Senior point guard Taylor

Gamm is working her way back to full strength from a sprained ankle.

Walton-Verona (22-8) won the 32nd District girls championship for the second straight year, outlasting Simon Kenton 52-48 in two overtimes to win the tourney championship at Simon Kenton.

Kelli Dixon scored 27 points and was the tourney most valuable player.

Katie Slavey made two clutch free throws after time expired in the first overtime to extend the game.

Walton beat SK by a point in last year’s district final, 42-41, then lost in the Eighth Region semifinals to Anderson County last year.

Walton was to play Gallatin County Feb. 28 in an Eighth Region quarterfinal at Gallatin.

A win puts W-V in the semifinals 6 p.m. Friday, March 4, against either South Oldham (21-5) or Collins (15-14). The final is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

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St. Henry’s Annie Fugate drives to the basket during their 34th district championship game Feb. 24 at Dixie Heights.

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Ryle junior 2nd in state diving

By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Ryle High School junior Meredith Brownell finished second in girls diving for the second straight year at the Kentucky state swimming and diving meet Feb. 24-26 in Louisville. She scored 462.4 points.

Ryle qualified five individuals and three relays to the state meet. Here are the full results for all Boone County schools:

Joining Union

St. Henry senior Kayla Langen signed to play soccer for Union College Oct. 18. She is with parents Dave and Suzie Langen.

Ryle

Boys 200 medley relay: 30th (1:52.54), T.J. Albright, Robert Parmele, Mikey O’Leary, Tommy Jennings.

Bryce Craven: 29th in diving (103.25).

T.J. Albright: 21st in 500 free (5:05.46), 28th in 100 back (59.03).

Girls 200 medley relay: 23rd (1:59.45), Audrey Cochran, Darby Cochran, Sarah Truskot, Taylor Piatt.

200 free relay: 23rd (1:48.45), Darby Cochran, Audrey Cochran, Taylor Piatt, Sarah Truskot.

Sarah Truskot: 28th in 200 free (2:04.62), 20th in 100 fly (1:01.02).

Darby Cochran: 30th in 200 IM (2:22.15).

Meredith Brownell: Second in diving (462.4).

St. Henry

Boys Louis Rodgers: 18th in 200 IM (2:03.55), 12th in 100 breaststroke (1:00.87).

Luke Freihofer: 26th in 100 breaststroke (1:05.53).

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Upward

Jacob Wermuth takes a shot during the first game of the season for Upward Basketball League at Florence Baptist Temple.

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Ryle’s Meredith Brownell (second) and Highlands’ Carly Hill (fourth) with their state medals in girls diving Feb. 26 at the University of Louisville.

Conner

Boys 200 free relay: 19th (1:36.93), Adam Mattingly, Andrew Barry, Adam Buck, Joey Koogler.

Joey Koogler: 18th in 200 free (1:49.28), 30th in 100 fly (57.57).

Cooper

Girls 200 free relay: 16th (1:46.95), Brooke Harkrader, Michaela Smith, Megan Kern, Samantha Bosshammer.

400 free relay: 17th (3:55.51), Brooke Harkrader, Alyssa Schlotman,

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Samantha Bosshammer: 21st in 50 free (25.62), 31st in 100 free (57.22).

Boone County

Boys Evan Brungs: 19th in diving (187.55).

Ryan Brown: 13th in diving (285.20).

Ian Grimes: 20th in diving (185.10).

Girls Karly Brungs: 31st in diving (107.80).

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Cuts will hurt most vulnerable The news from Washington is not good. Dozens of worthwhile services that receive federal funding are slated for drastic cuts by as early as March 5.

Reducing the deficit is the reason, but the programs proposed for cuts will deeply impact those who are least able to help themselves.

One such program is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission leverages about $20 in additional funding for every $1 of CSBG funding we receive.

It is the locally driven foundation on which NKCAC provides not only basic family needs such as heat, housing, food, clothing, health and safety, but also interventions that lift families out of poverty while reinvesting dollars back in the community.

With neighborhood centers in each of the eight Northern Kentucky counties, NKCAC has served low- and moderate-income families and individuals in this region since 1966. We help more than

28,000 families and individuals annually – families who will be denied access to comprehensive safety net and developmental services if these Florence cuts go through.

Tandy There are many misconCommunity ceptions about Recorder the families who guest come to commucolumnist nity action for help.

The facts are these: 42 percent of the families we serve are working families, and 23 percent are disabled and unable to work. Less than 4 percent receive TANF assistance (commonly known as “welfare”).

And another interesting fact: Nearly 50 percent of the families we have helped since the recession began in 2008 had never asked for help before! They are the newly poor, and they, too, will be abandoned by these deep cuts.

Losing the kinds of preventive services and interventions that Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission provides will place an additional burden on employers, local governments, shelters, jails, emergency rooms, landlords, churches and schools.

Besides CSBG, a partial list of services on the chopping block includes utility assistance for the poor (LIHEAP), AmeriCorps volunteer service program, commodities, job training for seniors, YouthBuild, rental assistance, community health centers, Legal Aid and WIC nutrition assistance for infants and pregnant women.

It reads more like an assault on the poor than on the deficit. The damage caused by these cuts will have a long-term impact on local families and communities. Losing the kinds of preventive services and interventions that NKCAC

provides will place an additional burden on employers, local governments, shelters, jails, emergency rooms, landlords, churches and schools.

The work that community action does isn’t glamorous. The clients are often desperate and scared, with nowhere else to turn.

The workers are not well-paid; the centers are far from elegant. Often they work long hours helping families stay warm, housed, with food on the table, and the lights on.

Some in Washington see the poor as a problem to be pushed out of sight. But those who are called to this work know that is not true. We know they are people with promise.

They may not have the same opportunities that many of us did, but they deserve the best effort society has to offer. Cutting the very programs that are meant to lift them out of poverty is certainly not the answer for this country, or for the people who need our help.

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Concerned voices not heard All four bills The clock is winding down on were assigned to the 2011 Session of the General committee on Assembly. While bills continue to the first day of be heard and passed by both the the session in House and Senate, our agenda to January, but bring trust back to state governthus far have ment has thus far fallen on deaf not been called ears. up for consideraLast September, our caucus announced its agenda for the State Rep. tion. With only a days 2011 Legislative Session, entitled Addia few remaining, we “A New Day, A New Direction for Wuchner will do what we Kentucky.” As part of that Community can to make sure announcement, we unveiled four pieces of legislation for the 30-day Recorder these bills are session: guest called to the floor.

• House Bill 36: would place an columnist House That includes amendment on the ballot for Kenpossibly attachtucky voters stipulating that if the General Assembly failed to ing our proposals as amendments approve a state budget in a regu- to other bills in hopes of getting lar session, legislators would not them heard.

However, if we are not successbe paid in any special session to ful in this session, rest assured take up passing a budget.

• House Bill 37: would create a that we will file these four propos48-hour waiting period before a als again for consideration in the vote could be taken on any bill 2012 Session, which will give us double the time that raises taxes to ensure that or spends tax dollars, the goal The clock is winding down the call for a new for being to give the on the 2011 Session of the direction government in public, legislaGeneral Assembly. While bills Kentucky is not tors, media, and other interested continue to be heard and forgotten.

As always, I parties time to passed by both the House and welcome your thoroughly Senate, our agenda to bring comments and review these bills. trust back to state government concerns for the upcoming ses• House Bill has thus far fallen on sion via social 203: this bill deaf ears. media or tradiwould require all tional forms of – not just some – government agencies to post communication.

I can be reached at home or expenditures on the Internet. A few state agencies currently post through the toll-free message line some expenditures online, but HB in Frankfort at 1-800-372-7181.

203 would make it mandatory for A taped message containing information on legislative committee all of state government.

• House Bill 204: would make meeting schedules is available by all government contracts subject calling 1-800-633-9650, and to an open, competitive bidding information on the status of each bill is available by calling 1-866process.

We filed these bills in large part 840-2835. If you have Internet because of what we were hearing access, I can be reached at from constituents across Kentucky addia.wuchner@lrc.ky.gov, or you last year. They asked that we, as may keep track of legislation legislators, remember that govern- through the Kentucky Legislature ment is for the people and by the Home Page at www.lrc.ky.gov. people, and they wanted more State Rep. Addia Wuchner, accountability from government R-Florence, is a member of the to them.

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Regular session winding down As my colleagues and I returned to Frankfort last Tuesday, we diligently used our time to act on numerous pieces of legislation this week in order to leave enough time for the Senate to consider and approve these bills prior to the 10day veto period.

Committee meetings were the center of activity. The House Education Committee approved legislation that will help address the unusually high number of days that schools around Kentucky have missed due to inclement weather. House Bill 388 would allow school districts affected by this winter’s relentless storms to make up school on professional development days and primary Election Day. Members of the House Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee gave passage to House Bill 184. Should this bill become law, police officers who receive Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund salary supplements would continue receiving this funding if they are called to active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces.

Business would have a onestop online government center to

help navigate the paperwork and other regulations they face under a bill approved in the House Economic Development Committee. SenState Rep. ate Bill 8 would Sal Santoro direct the Secreof State’s Community tary office to create Recorder the core of an guest online business columnist portal by 2012 and to operate a call center to help businesses with their questions.

The House Health and Welfare Committee had a hearing on Senate Bill 9. This legislation would require abortion facilities to provide face-to-face information and show an ultrasound of the fetus to the prospective patient 24 hours prior to the procedure. Numerous legislators urged the committee to send this bill to the floor, allowing the issue to be heard by the full House. Senate Bill 9 failed the committee by a vote of 9-7.

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Bill 353 would prohibit the state Fish and Wildlife Department from releasing in any county an animal that weighs 500 pounds or more at adulthood. There have been over 100 auto accidents in the past four or five years due to collisions with elk.

Legislation that would make it a crime to solicit someone involved in a motor vehicle accident for business related to the wreck passed the House 95-1.

House Bill 382 would make it a Class A misdemeanor to solicit those involved in an accident within 30 days of the wreck. The charge of a Class A misdemeanor can carry up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine and a $1,000 fine As our constitutionally allowed time for this year’s regular session is winding down, the approval process for bills will speed up as each day passes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am available at home or through the toll-free message line at 1-800-372-7181. If you have Internet access, you can e-mail me at sal.santoro@lrc.ky.gov.

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Laurie Wilson recently opened Sweet Street Cakery in historic Burlington.

Cupcakes cater to different tastes

By Stephanie Salmons ssalmons@nky.com

Sure, Burlington’s Sweet Street Cakery offers the classics like chocolate and vanilla.

But even those who have a hankering for some different cupcake flavors can find something to suit their taste buds at the shop located at 3020 W. Washington St., Burlington.

The more traditional flavors will be offered regularly, “but we do have funky ones that will change,” owner Laurie Wilson said.

This week, it was strawberry. Last week, the shop offered a maple bacon cupcake, she said, which was a maple cupcake, butter cream frosting with bacon on top.

“It was very good,” Wilson said laughing. “It had a breakfast, pancake-y feel.”

Another not-so-traditional cupcake that’s currently being offered: the El Diablo, which is a corn cake with jalapeno, a spicy cayenne pepper butter cream frosting and a jalapeno cracker on top.

“We want to make everyone happy and figure we’ll have some classics and some funk for the people who like the weird,” she said.

The shop, which opened Jan. 25, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 3020 W. Washington St., Burlington. More information can be found at www.sweetstreetcakeryonline.com.

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Walton Fire Department visited the preschool students at St. Joseph Academy to talk about fire safety. They allowed the students to try on their equipment as demonstrated by Dillon Cain, 4. This photo was submitted through NKY.com/Share.

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Glenn Moore of Belleview, and Marlin Buckler of Waterloo sit around by the stove in the Rabbit Hash General Store shooting the breeze before the concert.

Rabbit Hash presents music ‘Behind the Stove’

By Patricia A. Scheyer

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Over the hills and around the bend in Boone County is the charming little town of Rabbit Hash, a river town nestled in the curve of a road anchored by a general store from another era.

Unlike Brigadoon, a fabled Scottish town that only appears every 100 years, Rabbit Hash is always there.

But there seems to be the same surprise when motorists find it again, just where it’s always been.

“I have always loved this place because it is old-timey, from a more simpler era,” said Terrie Markesbery, who has owned the Rabbit Hash General Store since 1999. “I was born and raised in this area, and I bought the store because I think it is an important thing to keep alive.”

During the summer months, the town attracts visitors who come to soak up the peaceful atmosphere, as well as motorcyclists who always stop on their way through.

But in the winter, usually nothing happens in Rabbit Hash, until Markesbery decided to make it happen.

“We needed something as an alternative to football, some event to burn up the winter,” she said. “So we started the Behind the Stove series of concerts, where we book a different band for each Sunday from 2:30 till 5:30 p.m. during the months of January, February and March. It is interesting to see the bands in such a close set-

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The Tillers performed Feb. 6 as part of the Rabbit Hash General Store’s “Behind the Stove” music series.

Members are Aaron Geil on bass, Mike Oberst on banjo and vocals and Sean Geil on guitar and vocals.

Blood Roots Barter on March 6, Gunpowder Creek on March 13, Little Joe McLerran and Robbie Mack on March 20, and Whiskey Bent Valley Boys on March 27.

“I used to live in Rabbit Hash, so I love coming down here to listen to the bands,” said Daedra Armtrout of Boone County. “It’s something neat.

We’re all friends and family down here. There’s nothing better than music in the general store. I like all of the bands!”

Bob Feldhaus, who lives near the store, agrees.

“I really like good music, and I like being here at the store,” he said. “It’s a great time, spending the afternoon with people, and tapping your foot to some good music.”

Markesbery said if the weather gets warm, people spill out onto the wide front porch, and the strains of the music waft out through the screen door.

“It’s a fun, enjoyable time, and sometimes it gets crowded in here,” said Markesbery. “But everyone seems to have a good time, and what is better than good music and companionship to lift the winter doldrums?”

For more information, including PATRICIA A. SCHEYER/CONTRIBUTOR Rabbit Hash General Store owner Terrie Markesbery sits at the piano once owned by Marian Spellman with directions, visit http://www.rabbit hash.com/ Bob Feldhaus, who lives near the store, while waiting for the concert to begin. ting. It is positive for both the musicians and the audience.”

In the cold weather there is always a fire in the stove, so the musicians set up just behind the stove, and some even use the piano. The piano used to belong to Marian Spellman, a singer and broadcast pioneer in Greater Cincinnati.

The bands scheduled to play are

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, M A R C H 4

EDUCATION

AARP Tax-Aide, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Middle and low-income taxpayers are eligible for tax preparation service. Those with complex tax returns advised to seek professional assistance. Free. Registration required. Presented

by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

HOLIDAY - MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras Celebration, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Big Head Parade, 8 p.m. Music by Naked Karate Girls.

Cajun food booths and entertainment in MainStrasse Village bars and tents. Beads, baubles and bangles available for purchase in Village businesses. Call if you would like to participate in the parades. Ages 21 and up. $15 both nights, $10 one night. Presented

by MainStrasse Village Association. 859491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org. Covington.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Oakbrook Cafe, 6072 Limaburg Road, Presented by Lipsmackers Karaoke. 859-814-1250; www.facebook.com/pages/LipsmackersKaraoke/170169989677712. Burlington.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Paint the Town Red Benefit Concert, 8-11 p.m., Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St., Music by Abbey’s Cage, Sam Mineli, Zak Morse and the Sleeping Sea. Hosted by Brendan Holmes and Carson Scheidler.

Includes dancing, prizes, food, video of volunteers’ work in the SOTENI Village of Hope, Mbakalo, Kenya. Benefits SOTENI International. Ages 9-12. $10. Presented by SOTENI International. 513-324-0757; www.soteni.org. Covington.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Will Kimbrough Band, 8:30 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Ballroom. Doors open at 8 p.m. With Billy Wallace. Ages 18 and up. $13, $10 advance. Presented by WNKU. 859-431-2201; www.magus.msictoday.com. Newport.

Gallery Opening Night Party, 9:30 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Parlour.

Music by Aperiodic, Mala In se, Swear Jar and Wasteland Jazz Unit. Doors open 8 p.m.

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

MUSIC - OLDIES

SPORTS

Winter/Spring Meet, 5:30 p.m., Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Free, except March 26.

859-371-0200; www.turfway.com. Florence.

SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS

Spring Registrations, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Register for youth recreational basketball, girls volleyball, outdoor flag football, outdoor youth soccer and youth bowling leagues. Indoor leagues held at Mount Zion location. Outdoor leagues held at Ockerman Middle School in Florence.

Ages 4-18. $95. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-372-7754. Union.

High School AAU Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Boys and girls high school basketball league. Deposit of $100 to hold team’s place required to register. Balance due day of first game.

Games start March 26. $175. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859372-7754. Union.

Women’s Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Games start March 25. Deposit of $100 required to register team with balance due day of first game. $475 per team. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-372-7754.

Union.

Basketball Summer Camp Sign-ups, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Camp features former UK basketball stars Troy McKinley, Dickey Beal, Cedric Jenkins, Kyle Macy, Jack Givens, Leroy Byrd, Roger Harden and Tom Heitz. Grades 1-12. Camp held June 13-17. $175. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association.

859-372-7754. Union.

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HOLIDAY - MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras Celebration, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., MainStrasse Village, Grande Parade, 8 p.m.

Music by 4th Day Echo. $15 both nights, $10 one night. 859-491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org. Covington.

ESP, 10 p.m., Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 859-342-7000; www.peecox.com.

Erlanger.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m. (Dinner available) and 10 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $17.

859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

ON STAGE - THEATER

The Elephant Man, 8 p.m., Monmouth Theatre, $17, $14 students and ages 65 and up. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheater.net.

Newport.

SPORTS

Winter/Spring Meet, 1:10 p.m., Turfway Park, Free, except March 26. 859-371-0200; www.turfway.com. Florence.

SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS

Spring Registrations, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-372-7754. Union.

High School AAU Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $175.

859-372-7754.

Union.

Women’s Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $475 per team. 859-3727754. Union.

Basketball Summer Camp Sign-ups, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $175. Registration required. 859-372-7754.

Union.

S U N D A Y, M A R C H 6 ESP, 10 p.m., Peecox, 859-342-7000; www.peecox.com. Erlanger.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Cathedral Concert Series, 3 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave., A Musical Celebration of J.S. Bach’s 326th Birthday. With Bryan Mock, concert organist; Rev. Stef Bankemper, baritone soloist. Free, donations accepted. 859-4312060; www.cathedralconcertseries.org.

Covington.

MUSIC - BIG BAND

MUSIC - WORLD

Swingtime Big Band, 7:30-11 p.m., York St. Cafe, 738 York St., 859-261-9675; www.swingtimebigband.com. Newport.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

MUSIC - POP

MUSIC - INDIE

500 Miles to Memphis, 9 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Doors open 8 p.m.

With Steepwater and Dutch Henry. $13 ages 18-20, $10 ages 21 and up. 859-4312201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.

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BENEFITS

Mardi Gras for Homeless Children, 6:3010 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Food and beverages, silent and called auctions and New Orleans jazz with Robin Lacy and DeZydeco.

Benefits Bethany House Services, Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound, Welcome House of Northern, KY, Inc. and Mercy Franciscan at St. John. $55. 859-431-8717; www.nkramardigras.com. Covington.

Winter/Spring Meet, 1:10 p.m., Turfway Park, Free, except March 26. 859-371-0200; www.turfway.com. Florence.

SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS Summer Slam Sports Day Camp Signups, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Camp designed to provide top-shelf recreational experience and safe and growing social experience. Family friendly. $125. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-372-7754.

Union.

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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Incident & Ornament: Baroque States of Mind, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com/arts_center.shtml.

Covington.

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Karaoke, 7-11 p.m., Papa’s Pub, 290 Main St., Beer Garden. 859-371-5567. Florence.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $15. Dinner available. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.

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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Sundays by the Stove, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Road, With Blood Roots Barter. 859-3343151. Boone County.

SPORTS

Abolitionist Tour, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Code 9, Lovebettie, David Martinez and Danika Holmes. $5.

859-426-0490. Fort Wright.

PROVIDED

Mardi Gras with Ricky Nye will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. Part of The Carnegie in Concert Series, Nye, pictured, and his musicians will bring Mardi Gras to life on the Otto M. Budig Theatre stage with a rollicking concert of traditional boogie woogie and elegant New Orleans-style blues and ballads. A Cajun food sampling will be available in the galleries before the show and during intermission. Tickets are $19; $16 for Carnegie, Enjoy the Arts and WVXU Perks members and students. Tickets are available at The Carnegie Box Office, open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, online at www.thecarnegie.com or by phone at 859-957-1940.

HOLIDAY - MARDI GRAS

Paws to Read, 10 a.m.-noon, Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Ages 5-10 read books to Squirt, Doc, Bailey, or other therapy dogs.

Family friendly. Free. Registration required for 15-minute time slot. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665.

Union.

Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, With Steve Chuke. Ages 21 and up. $35 VIP, $30.

Reservations required. 859-441-4888; www.guysndollsllc.com. Cold Spring.

Jerome Calia, 7:30 p.m., Vintage Wine Bar Kitchen - Market, 2141 North Bend Road, 859-689-9463; www.thevintagewinebar.com. Hebron.

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Lacy

Chess Club, 7-8 p.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, All ages and levels. Instruction available. Family friendly. 859-342-2665.

Florence.

HOLIDAY - MARDI GRAS

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Fat Tuesday/Fastnacht Celebration, 6 p.m., Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St., Features Enzian Dancers with special Fat Tuesday dance program. Music by Nick Gulacsy Jr. Akkordeon-Meister, HB Newport. Prizes presented for best Mardi Gras costumes worn by festgoers. Benefits German-Heritage Museum, which showcases the German heritage of the region.513-574-1741. Newport.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Title Waves Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Discussion on new books. Snacks provided.

Ages 9-11. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665. Burlington.

RECREATION

Bridge, 12:30-3 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Open play. All ages. Family friendly. Free. 859-342-2665. Union.

Jonathan Richman, 8:30 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Doors open 7:30 p.m. Featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums. $12. Presented by JBM Promotions Inc..

513-779-9462; www.ticketweb.com. Newport.

SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS

High School AAU Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $175. 859-372-7754. Union.

Men’s Basketball League, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $300. 859-3727754. Union.

Women’s Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $475 per team. 859-372-7754. Union.

Basketball Summer Camp Sign-ups, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $175. Registration required. 859-372-7754.

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EXERCISE CLASSES Yoga, 6 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Basic/beginner yoga practice offers holistic approach to maintaining healthy weight with increased flexibility, more stamina and lean muscle. Bring mat. All levels.

Family friendly. $25 per month. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-334-2117. Union.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 10-10:45 a.m., Florence Alliance Church, 980 Cayton Road, Stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and snacks. Ages 5 and under. Theme: Children’s Stories from A-Z. Family friendly. Free. 859746-0706. Florence.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Carnegie in Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Mardi Gras with Ricky Nye Inc. Traditional boogie woogie, blues and ballads. Cajun food in galleries before show and during intermission available. $48 three concerts, $19. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

RECREATION

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

Dart Tournament, 8-10:30 p.m., Oakbrook Cafe, 6072 Limaburg Road, Free. 859-2828570; oakbrookcafe.com. Burlington.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Gentle Yoga, 6 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn basic postures and flows. Bring yoga mat. Family friendly. $25 per month. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665.

Burlington.

MUSIC - WORLD

Wesley Allen Hartley and the Traveling Trees, 9:30 p.m., Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Parlour. Doors open 8:30 p.m. $5$8. 859-431-2201; www.ticketfly.com.

Newport.

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of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-372-7754. Union.

High School AAU Basketball Leagues, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $175. 859-372-7754. Union.

Men’s Basketball League, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $300. 859-3727754. Union.

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Are being human and being holy a contradiction? houses for the homeOccasionally the Ameriless and hungry. She can Catholic laywoman, championed the rights Dorothy Day, is mentioned if immigrants and farm as a possible candidate for laborers through her sainthood. newspaper “The I realize the uneasiness of Catholic Worker,” and many who are not Catholic founded the Catholic about the whole issue of Worker Movement. saints. However, I would like Father Lou Her commitment to use some factors of her life Guntzelman was so sincere that she to speak about being holy. poverty in Dorothy Day was a Perspectives practiced her life. She was wary Greenwich Village radical in of adulation, advising the 1920s. In her early years she was a friend of leftists friends not to “trivialize me by trylike John Reed and a drinking ing to make me a saint.” She died buddy to writers like John Dos in 1980 at the age of 83.

But what about her early life Passos.

By the age of 30, she had had and sainthood being mentioned in an abortion, been divorced, and the same breath?

Judgmental people, and many borne another lover’s child. Later, after converting to Catholicism, pious Catholics, will sniff disapshe changed drastically and dedi- provingly at her coming to be concated her life to the poor – not as sidered an exemplar of holiness.

“She’s certainly not my idea of a a nun but as a layperson.

She built a string of hospitality saint,” many would say. To them

her past will overshadow her transformation and what she grew to become.

We have a blurred image of what holiness means. Our idea usually includes degrees of antihumanness. We prefer saints be born as plastic people and remain so.

When I was younger I remember hearing some saint’s childhood extolled with words similar to these: “She was so dedicated to God, that from the age of 10 she often chose to spend hours alone praying in church rather than join in the frivolous games of the other children.”

If I heard of such a child doing that today I’d wonder about what unhealthiness, not holiness, lurked in that child’s life and why.

Such a child would have as much transformation to accomplish as Dorothy Day. Holiness is wholeness, human wholeness.

If a fire hits your home, check out restoration company If the unthinkable happens and your house catches on fire, the repairs can be extensive, lengthy and costly.

That’s what a Delhi Township family faced last year after an electrical fire broke out in the children’s bedroom. They hired a restoration company to rebuild, but said their problems only got worse.

Homeowner Gina Torbeck said the damage was so great everything had to be removed down to the studs.

“We were told we’d be back in within three months. I wasn’t so sure three months was realistic, I was thinking five months – but 10 months is a little ridiculous,” she said.

The home restoration company said the cost to rebuild would be about $130,000 – and it has now received most of the money.

But, after 10 months much

remains to be done.

In fact, To r b e c k said her insurance company refused to pay anyHoward Ain thing more the Hey Howard! to restoration company after the first of the year.

“I don’t have bathrooms yet, there’s no showers, no tubs, the kitchen isn’t finished, the flooring is not finished. There’s no way we could be living here now,” she said.

The company’s contract with Torbeck calls for it to get all necessary permits and inspections, so I asked her about that.

“I called to get inspections for the electrical, plumbing and sewer,” Torbeck said. “I was told I could not schedule those because

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we do not have any active permits on the house.

“There’s a pending permit posted on the front window. It’s a form from Hamilton County. But, when I called on it, they told me it was never finalized,” she said.

I called the restoration company and the owner told me the county had approved all the work.

But, when I called, building department officials told me although permits were applied for they were never approved.

The department even sent a list of required changes to get the permit approved, but officials said they never heard back from the company.

Now Torbeck is working with her insurance company to bring in new contractors to finish the house.

She said she’s learned a valuable lesson: carefully check out a fire restoration

And we never begin life with an accomplished wholeness spiritually or psychologically.

We are embarrassed at being human. We regret not being God – as did the first humans depicted in Genesis. We abhor being imperfect, weak, humbled, having to struggle to become more than we are. It is especially difficult for a generation of achievers to accept the intrinsic weakness of human nature.

Genuine human growth and holiness (wholeness) are spread over a lifetime. Some religiousappearing people may just to be good pretenders.

George McCauley S.J. wrote beautifully of one of the most forgiving and empathetic moments for a human that occurred in the scriptures. It was the incident when the woman caught in adultery was brought to Jesus Christ for condemnation.

For any major reconstruction always get your own expert to regularly inspect the work. company – and consult an attorney before signing any contract.

The morning after a fire all you want to do is get a contractor to board up the property and nothing more.

In addition, for any major reconstruction always get your own expert to regularly inspect the work.

You can hire an ASHI Certified Home Inspector or a licensed, professional engineer depending on the type of work to be performed.

But, by all means, make sure permits are taken out, posted on the job site, and regular inspections are performed by the county.

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McCauley writes: “When Jesus defends the woman taken in adultery, he is also defending himself.

He has identified with her shame and pain because he has learned that to be human is to be caught in a complex web of circumstances that constantly trip and trap us.”

“He does not defend evil. But he defends evildoers against all the righteous fakes and phonies who fail to sympathize with our laborious ascent from primeval slime to glory on high. He sets kind standards for the pace of our transformation, so that he may always hold out hope.”

That seems true for people like Dorothy Day and for people like you and me.

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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Have a full house with King cake, jambalaya on Mardi Gras Ever since we put salad greens, radishes and peas in the cold frame and plowed the garden, I’ve been anxious for warm weather so I can start some serious gardening.

Turning the calendar from February to March means I’ve had it with winter, even though Mother Nature does not usually cooperate.

The onset of Mardi Gras and Lent is a good barometer for letting us know that spring is not that far away.

Easy King cake for Mardi Gras

Let the kids help with this. Traditional King cake is a yeasted cake, and I’m sharing a recipe for that in my online column at www.communitypress.com (search “Heikenfeld”).

You’re supposed to share the cake with friends and family.

The oval shape represents the unity of faiths.

The colored sugars are typi-

cal Mardi Gras colors: purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.

T h e Rita p l a s t i c Heikenfeld baby repRita’s kitchen r e s e n t s b a b y J e s u s .

Whoever finds the baby in their piece of cake is blessed with good luck.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cake:

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed completely 1 ⁄2 cup sugar Cinnamon, about 3 tablespoons 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped pecans (opt.)

Melted butter

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4-6 tablespoons water or

milk Green, purple and yellow colored sugars Tiny plastic baby On a lightly floured surface, roll the bread dough into a 9-by-11 rectangle. (If it snaps back at you, let it rest a bit and then proceed).

Brush with melted butter.

Mix the sugar, cinnamon and nuts together and scatter the mixture all over.

Starting at the long end, roll up tightly. Shape into an oval and lay on sprayed cookie sheet, seam side down. Brush with more melted butter.

Bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes.

Hide the baby in the cake after it has cooled a bit. You can do this by inserting it in the bottom.

Make frosting and after cake has cooled, pour the glaze over. Immediately sprinkle with colored sugars, giving each color their own section on the cake.

You may have glaze left.

It keeps in the fridge for a

couple of weeks. Just warm it up to use.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen: Feel free to use a box cake and bake it in a Bundt pan. Add a couple shakes of cinnamon to the batter if you like.

Eggless cake tip from Annie Hoffman

Reader Annie Hoffman shares this good tip for box cakes sans eggs.

“For a good cake just use regular cake mix, the oil required and use a can of diet soda to replace the eggs and water.

“Diet soda works better than the regular, you can use either one. Just use a flavor that compliments your cake for example, use diet sprite for white, yellow or lemon cake mix, diet cherry cola, diet cola or diet chocolate for chocolate ones.

“Make sure to only use the amount of soda in a can not a bottle. If you buy the bottle just measure it out.”

Chicken and sausage jambalaya Go to taste on this.

1 pound Cajun style smoked sausage or regular smoked sausage, cut into 1⁄4inch slices 2-3 ribs celery, chopped 1 medium to large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic or more to taste, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3-4 cups cooked diced chicken 32 oz. chicken broth 11⁄4 cups Uncle Ben’s converted rice Cajun seasoning to taste: start with 2-3 teaspoons Salt to taste Tomato slices and thinly sliced green onions for garnish Film bottom of pan with olive oil. Sauté sausage, celery, onion, garlic and green pepper over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Add chicken, broth, rice and seasoning. Bring to a boil.

Cover, lower to simmer and cook until rice is done and liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 40 minutes or so. Add salt.

Cooking time will depend on the type of rice you use, if the chicken is straight from the fridge, etc. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serves eight.

To serve: Place jambalaya on plate. Lay a tomato slice on top. Sprinkle with green onions.

Coming soon

Cooking for two: Ziti with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and gorgonzola sauce 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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New faces, promotions at chamber

Spine center to open soon

By Jason Brubaker jbrubaker@nky.com

The Center for Advanced Spine Technologies has got your back covered.

CAST has announced it will be opening a new 12,000-square-foot center in Erlanger, just off Houston Road. The center is tentatively scheduled to open by the end of March.

Dr. Nael Shanti said the center chose the Erlanger location to appeal to its

Northern Kentucky customers who currently have to drive to the Blue Ash, Ohio, location for treatment.

“There is a big need for this in the community, and this is a great fit for us here,” said Shanti. “This will be much more convenient for a lot of people, and we’re excited about this facility.”

Shanti said the center will serve as a comprehensive spinal care facility, offering a variety of treat-

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“We’re really a one-of-akind facility, and we think this will be a terrific benefit to the community,” said Shanti.

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STARS supports children in grief

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James Ellis, who directs a grieving support program for children, discussed the program at the Florence Rotary Club luncheon. year. STARS also offers a day camp in the summer.

“You must have an extremely safe environment” to get children to talk about their feelings and to help them react to their feelings, said Ellis, a co-founder of STARS. Each of the letters in the STARS acronym stands for one of the principles in the process: Safe place in which (grieving children) Teach each other about mourning; Accept each other where they are; Respect each other’s needs; and Support each other in grief.

Ellis, an ordained minister and chaplain who has worked with St. Elizabeth Hospice for 18 years, said people typically hand a crying child a tissue, or try to tell a joke to lighten the mood, or just walk away because they don’t know how to help.

What children most need is some way “to express grief outside themselves in healthy ways,” he explained.

STARS teaches children how to write about their feelings or create things that express their feelings. STARS counselors show them activities they can do at home to grow from their grief, too.

But much of the healing

comes from the interaction with others who are grieving, Ellis said.

“They support each other by being there for each other,” he said. “Kids thrive in that kind of environment.”

That’s what they tell him and others on the STARS website. One child said he liked sharing his stories and hearing the stories of others in STARS. Another said, “I can cry and it’s OK.” And it’s OK to start to smile again, too.

“It’s so rewarding to see children smiling” as they progress through the program, Ellis said. “You don’t see that often when they come through the door for the first meeting.”

Florence Rotary Club meets on Mondays at noon at the Commonwealth Hilton on Turfway Road. For information about the weekly meetings, guest speakers, and community service opportunities of the Florence Rotary Club, contact Greg Palmer, president, at greg@palmercapitalonline.co m or 859-282-1220. Visit the group’s website at www.florencerotary.org. Florence Rotary meets weekly on Mondays at noon at the Airport Hilton Hotel in Florence.

This article was submitted by Pat Moynahan.

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Trout joins the chamber with a varied background, but most recently was in real estate at Huff Realty and served as the Board President for Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors.

Salsman previously worked for FormWood Industries Inc. of Jeffersonville, Ind., as director of marketing and web development.

Schrand is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University’s graphic design program. He previously worked for Continental Web Press of Walton.

Do your best to prevent influenza from spreading The influenza virus can be spread directly to others through droplets from sneezing or coughing – especially within a 3 to 6 foot range – or indirectly from surfaces contaminated with flu viruses.

A person can have flu virus in the respiratory system one to four days prior to showing the symptoms of cough, fever, headache, sore throat and fatigue, said Jerri M. Abramis, an infection prevention nurse at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

During flu season, stay away from crowds and avoid contact with sick people. Cover your nose and mouth with tissues when you sneeze or cough. Throw the tissues away after use.

If you are ill with flu, limit your contact with others.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unclean hands – germs can enter your body this way.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 15 seconds and dry well with a clean paper towel each time, Abramis said. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can also be used.

Frequently clean heavily touched items at home and work (e.g. phones, keyboards, TV remotes, game controllers, and doorknobs.)

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What do you tell children when a death occurs in the family?

What do you say when they cry?

What do you do if they stop smiling and grow morose?

“Children have a particularly difficult time dealing with death,” said James Ellis, who directs the STARS grief support program for children in Northern Kentucky.

“Our society is not very good at helping children understand that death is a part of life. (STARS) helps them wrestle with grief and grow from it.”

Ellis, the bereavement care manager for St. Elizabeth Hospice, presented a program on grief counseling services on Feb. 21 at the Florence Rotary Club. The hospice program provides bereavement care for families and caregivers for 13 months after the death of a loved, he said.

St. Elizabeth Hospice helps the terminally ill and their caregivers “make the final days of life as meaningful as possible,” Ellis said.

Hospice provides comfort, symptom management and respite support for caregivers, primarily in the dying person’s home. However, the medical center maintains 16 beds in its hospice unit in Florence and eight beds in Fort Thomas for patient and family use.

“End of life care may be physically too much or emotionally too much (for some patients) to stay at home,” Ellis said.

STARS is a nonprofit organization created 15 years ago, with help from St. Elizabeth and Linneman Funeral Homes, specifically to help children. The program is open free of charge to school-age children and their caregivers during the school

force Development Collaborative and Education Alliance of Northern Kentucky.

Rebecca Trout of Burlington is the new director of membership development.

Jeremy Schrand of Independence is the new manager of creative services.

Tiffany Salsman of Villa Hills is the new director of marketing and communications.

“I am thrilled to have the addition of three talented individuals as new hires to the chamber staff to further enhance and increase our capabilities,” said Steve Stevens, president of the Northern Kentucky Cham-

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The Center for Advanced Spine Technologies is opening a new facility in Erlanger off Houston Road. The comprehensive spine care facility is expected to be open by the end of March.

Several new hires and promotions have recently been made at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Nancy Spivey has been promoted to the position of chief operating officer of the chamber. Spivey will continue to provide leadership in the workforce division of the chamber as senior vice president, but will take on the additional responsibilities of ensuring effectiveness of the internal organization and assist in helping the chamber achieve operational and strategic goals.

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Report crocus, honeysuckle blooms Question : What bulbs and shrubs should we be seeing in bloom soon? It seems like there are usually a few things blooming by this time of year.

A n s w e r : should do fine. By midDormant oil March, you can also plant is applied to seeds of radishes, turnips, trees in early collards, and rutabaga, plus spring before onion sets, and crowns of buds swell, asparagus and rhubarb. You in order to can also plant early potato protect them seed pieces around March Horticulture from scale 15.

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Mike Klahr H o w e v e r , Upcoming classes you should • Growing Tomatoes and not spray Peppers at Home: 6:30dormant oil when air tem8:30 p.m. Thursday, March perature is below 40 3, Boone County Extension degrees F, or when it is likeOffice. Limited enrollment. ly to drop below 40 degrees Register by calling 859within 24 hours. So listen to 586-6101, or enroll online the weather forecast. at www.ca.uky.edu/boone.

Your trees will probably • Drought-tolerant Trees also need a bactericide and Shrubs for the Landspray of fixed copper while scape: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Frithe tree is dorday, March mant, in order 4, Campbell Be watching for flowers to protect C o u n t y against fireb- on purple crocus, Extension light disease. Japanese Cornel Office, 3500 But don’t mix Alexandria Dogwood, pansies (if the fixed copPike, Highper with the overwintered), l a n d dormant oil. Anemones, Glory of the Heights.

(Note: fixed Register by Snow (Chionodoxa), copper is not calling 859the same as pussy willow, red maple, 572-2600. copper sul• Growand the elms. If you see fate). ing Berries, any of these or other Grapes and Q u e s t i o n : flowers in bloom, please Other Fruits How soon can at Home: email me at I start planting 9:30-11:30 my vegetable mklahr@uky.edu or call a.m. Tuesgarden out- me at 859-586-6101 to day, March side?

8, Boone report them for our Answer: C o u n t y During the ongoing bloom list.

Extension first week of Office. LimitMarch, weather and soil ed enrollment. Register by permitting, you can start calling 859-586-6101, or planting seeds of spinach, enroll online at mustard, beets, and peas in www.ca.uky.edu/boone. your outdoor garden. These “cool-season vegetables” will all tolerate some freez- Mike Klahr is the Boone County ing temperatures, so they Extension Agent for Horticulture.

Answer: You’re right! All the cold weather this winter has slowed the progress of spring. So far, I’ve seen some snowdrops (Galanthus) in bloom at my house.

Others have reported witchhazel and silver maple coming into bloom.

In the next few days, be watching for blooms on yellow crocus, winter honeysuckle, winter aconites (Eranthis), Japanese Apricot, Helleborus, Leatherleaf Mahonia, early dwarf daffodils and Narcissus, Siberian Squill (Scilla), and Corneliancherry Dogwood (Cornus mas).

Also be watching for flowers on purple crocus, Japanese Cornel Dogwood, pansies (if overwintered), Anemones, Glory of the Snow (Chionodoxa), pussy willow, red maple, and the elms. If you see any of these or other flowers in bloom, please email me at mklahr@uky.edu or call me at 859-586-6101 to report them for our ongoing bloom list. You can also post your observations at www.facebook.com/boonehortnews.

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Members of Florence Woman’s Club make centerpieces for their March 15 luncheon. From left are Joyce McCord, Sherri Lou Noel, Barbara Crume, Rita Bitter and Jo Ann Knock.

Spring benefit helps fight cancer The Florence Woman’s Club is sponsoring its annual luncheon and silent auction.

A benefit for the American Cancer Society and other community projects, this year’s event will take place at noon Tuesday, March 15, at the Triple

Crown Country Club, One Triple Crown Blvd., in Union.

Among the oral auction items will be diamond seats to a Cincinnati Reds game in 2011.

Diamond seats include tickets for four, meal and open bar. They also include tickets in the first

eight rows behind home plate for batting practice and the game.

Tickets are available for $30 each or a table of eight for $220. Call Barbara Crume at 859-371-5503 to reserve your ticket.

Boyle named Walton Citizen of Year Mrs. Gus Lohrum (Marlene) of Milan, Tenn., has been visiting her daughter Crystal Brewer and family this past week. Gus was a former pastor of the Walton Christian Church.

J.B. and Maxine McCubbin and Dr. and Mrs. J.M. Huey recently visited Mrs. Emma Tackett in Lexington.

They reported she is doing very well and enjoyed the visit.

Congratulations to Superintendent Bill Boyle of Walton Verona School system for being voted the Walton Citizen of the Year.

An award presentation and reception was held on Feb. 22 at the Walton Senior Center.

Congratulations are in order to our Walton Verona

Bearcats and Ladycats for winning their district t o u r n a ments.

T h e WaNa Club will be meeting tonight, March 3, at the Walton Library. Everyone is invited to join for a fun time learning some coupon management. Also, some of the past Walton Advertisers will be available to check out some past history of Walton. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

The library display this month is Getting Ready For Spring. There will be lots of information to start your gardening, flowers and landscaping with books and

Walton News Ann Leake and Ruth Meadows

videos. Hopefully, there will be just two more weeks of this winter weather.

Belated birthday wishes to Patti Glenn on March 1 and happy birthday to Irene Peebles March 3 and Addie King on March 4.

The 1948 class of New Haven High School will be celebrating with a class reunion on Saturday, March 5, at the Greyhound Grill in Fort Mitchell.

Continue to remember Harvey Kannady in your prayers and thoughts as he is still a patient at Cardinal Hill Rehab in Fort Thomas.

Ann Leake (485-1063) and Ruth Meadows (391-7282) write a column about Walton. Feel free to call them with Walton neighborhood news items.

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Austin is the son of Pam Kelly of Florence and a 2010 graduate of Cooper High School.

Rotary seeks Citizen of Year nominees Florence Rotary is requesting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year award.

For the past 15 years Florence Rotary has honored “unsung heroes and heroines” in the community.

Roy Lutes was awarded the first Citizen of the Year award in 1995. Every year since, Florence Rotary has awarded the “Roy Lutes Citizen of the Year Award” to one or more outstanding and well-deserved individuals.

Rotary is now seeking nominations from throughout Northern Kentucky to identify and recognize the most deserving and selfless

individuals in our community. To make a nomination submit a letter containing the following information: • Name and phone number of the nominee • Narrative account of how the nominee has exhibited the Rotary Creed of “Service above Self” through their work and volunteerism in their daily activity in the community and beyond.

• Your name and contact information • All nominations must be received by March 15.

To be eligible an individual should have exemplified the Rotary Creed of “Service above Self” as a lifetime achievement, not as a single

significant service. The individual should live and/or work in Florence or the eight counties of Northern Kentucky comprised of Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton, Carroll and Owen counties.

Submit your nominations by mail to Herbert Booth, 6296 Saddle Ridge, Burlington, KY 41005 or em a i l h.booth@insightbb.com. A committee of Rotarians will make the final selection.

The Citizen of the Year Award will be made at a special luncheon scheduled for April 25 at the Airport Hilton Hotel in Florence.

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Arrests/Citations

Christina L. Abrams, 26, seconddegree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree promoting contraband at 3020 Conrad Ln., Feb. 7.

Jill E. Moore, 29, shoplifting at 8825 U.S. 42, Feb. 7.

Clay Cornwell Jr., 31, receiving stolen property under $10,000 at 269 Main St., Feb. 12.

Nichole J. Eastin, 25, shoplifting at Doering Dr., Feb. 7.

Blake E. Berry, 18, shoplifting at 5000 Mall Rd., Feb. 10.

Danny A. Nichols, 25, second-degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, theft of identity, giving officer a false name or address at 8049 Dream St., Feb. 11.

Amber P. Webb, 26, shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 12.

Bret T. Fulmer, 33, shoplifting at Burlington Pk., Feb. 12.

Eulalio A. Garcia, 23, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at I-75 northbound, Feb. 12.

Barbara L. Ford, 44, second-degree robbery at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 11.

Carmen E. Espinoza, 44, shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 10.

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Eulalio A. Garcia, 23, first-degree contraband, possession of marijuana at I-75 northbound, Feb. 12.

Michelle A. Mckeown, 53, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., Feb. 11.

Stephanie M. Wainscott, 27, theft at 61 Spiral Dr., Feb. 9.

Scott A. Newman, 24, theft at 61 Spiral Dr., Feb. 9.

Benny A. Courtney, 71, criminal possession of forged instrument at 4899 Houston Rd., Feb. 9.

Sheena N. Gabelman, 27, theft at 7747 Mall Rd., Feb. 8.

Alexandra N. Johnston, 22, giving officer false name or address at U.S. 42, Feb. 7.

Patricia B. Curtis, 39, DUI at Interstate 75, Feb. 13.

Dwayne A. Harrington, 46, alcohol intoxication at 15327 Glencoe Verona Rd., Feb. 13.

Allison C. Lohr, 25, DUI at 1924 Mt. Zion Rd., Feb. 12.

Charles Sanders Jr., 19, no operators license at Interstate 75, Feb. 12.

Steven M. Brock, 50, possession of marijuana at 5748 Rabbit Hash Rd., Feb. 11.

Brian S. Hoffman, 19, possession of marijuana at Interstate 275, Feb. 11.

Jordan P. Bond, 19, possession of marijuana at Interstate 275, Feb. 11.

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POLICE REPORTS Sara R. Massey, 27, DUI at North Bend Rd., Feb. 10.

Shaun M. Hall, 30, DUI at Interstate 75, Feb. 9.

Miranda A. Deaton, 20, theft at Interstate 75, Feb. 9.

Shaun M. Hall, 30, possession of conrolled substance at 3020 Conrad Ln., Feb. 9.

Jared A. Bobbs, 35, DUI at Interstate 75, Feb. 8.

Christopher M. Budz, 23, DUI at 100 Old Toll Rd., Feb. 8.

Walter E. Phillips, 37, driving on suspended license at Dolwick Rd., Feb. 7.

Assault

Incidents/Reports

Victim assaulted by known subject at Dixie Hwy. & Garden Dr., Feb. 5.

Burglary

Farm equipment stolen at 1893 Messmer Rd., Feb. 2.

Criminal possession of forged instrument

Reported at 8461 U.S. 42, Feb. 10.

Reported at 4899 Houston Rd., Feb. 9.

Fraud

Victim’s credit card stolen and used multiple times at 1330 Boat Dock Rd., Jan. 28.

Fraudulent use of credit card

Reported at 13396 Salem Creek Rd., Feb. 8.

Narcotics

Deputies discovered narcotics on a subject at Arbor Tech Dr., Feb. 1.

Deputies discovered narcotics on a subject at 755 Petersburg Rd., Feb. 6.

Officers found narcotics on subject during traffic stop at I-75 northbound, Feb. 12.

Property

Stolen vehicle recovered at 269 Main St., Feb. 12.

Robbery

Subjects assaulted Walmart staff, while stealing goods at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 11.

Theft

Subject tried to steal merchandise from Walmart at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 7.

Subject tried to steal goods from the Florence Mall at 5000 Mall Rd., Feb. 10.

Subject tried to steal merchandise from Walmart at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 10.

Subject tried to take items from Kohl’s at 61 Spiral Dr., Feb. 11.

Subject tried to steal items from Remke’s at 6920 Burlington Pk.,

About police reports

The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses.

The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local police department: Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig at 334-2175; Florence Police Chief Tom Szurlinski at 647-5420.

Feb. 12.

Subject tried to steal merchandise from Walmart at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 12.

Items stolen from business at 3300 Turfway Rd., Feb. 7.

Tools stolen from residence at 7193 Solomon Rd., Feb. 4.

Jewelry taken from residence at 4 Utz Dr., Jan. 31.

Electronic equipment taken from residence at 6770 Shenandoah Dr., Feb. 8.

Victim’s identity stolen at 8049 Dream St., Feb. 11.

Shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., Feb. 9.

Shoplifting at 7747 Mall Rd., Feb. 8.

Identity stolen at 912 Timberbrook Ln., Feb. 8.

Shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., Feb. 3.

Shoplifting at 6920 Burlington Pk., Feb. 2.

Cold checks at 10598 Cheshire Ridge Dr., Feb. 11.

Computers stolen at 32 Kuchle Dr., Feb. 10.

Computers stolen at 4796 Limaburg Rd., Feb. 10.

Money stolen at 23 Kuchle Dr., Feb. 10.

Cold checks at 1481 Clermont Ct., Feb. 10.

Jewelry stolen at 281 Richwood Rd., Feb. 10.

Tools stolen at Dixie Hwy., Feb. 9.

Vehicle stolen at 145 Richwood Rd., Feb. 9.

Computers stolen at 215 Main Walton St., Feb. 8.

Vehicle parts stolen at 10132 Lapalco, Feb. 7.

Credit card stolen at 5605 Hazel Dr., Feb. 7.

Theft of auto

Vehicle stolen and not recovered at 348 White Pine Cir., Feb. 6.

Volunteering has many rewards Peace Corps celebrates 50 years of service this year. Since President John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, more than 200,000 volunteers, from age 18 to 86, have worked in and lived in 139 host countries. Peace Corps volunteers help improve the lives of those in their host country. They also strive to learn as much about the culture and host country as possible. A third goal is to share information about their host country and experiences with others upon their return to America.

While the Peace Corps has a strong history, you don’t have to go abroad to serve others. There are many opportunities to give of your time and talents locally.

There are places looking for helpers on a r e g u l a r basis, while others only need help Extension periodically.

Notes No matter place, it Diane the is important Mason for you to understand what you are signing up for with an organization.

Learn as much about the organization you will be working with before you begin volunteering. You want to be sure you and the group share similar or compatible values and beliefs.

Have an organization representative describe a typical volunteer to you. See if you might be able to meet

and talk with some of the other volunteers. Through this fact gathering you’ll discover if you might fit in well with the others.

Talk with the organization’s representative about a typical volunteer assignment. How much time is spent on your feet, sitting, walking, talking, etc. Decide if those conditions are right for you.

Ask about training, scheduling and evaluations.

Yes, those may sound like work-related topics, but most organizations have work-like expectations for their volunteers.

Honor and value the commitment you make to a group. If you know you won’t be able to fulfill a work commitment you made, notify your organization as soon as possible or

find someone else who might fill in for you.

Realize you can be a great marketing asset for any group or organization for which you volunteer.

You know what the group does and what it stands for.

Tell your neighbors and friends about the great things the group is doing.

By volunteering you will not only help others, you may just find that your own physical and mental health improve.

Think about getting involved as a volunteer.

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DEATHS

Thelma Bodenbender

Thelma Marie Bodenbender, 76, of Florence, died Feb. 18, 2011.

Her husband, Earl Bodenbender, died previously.

Survivors include sons, David, Earl and Keith Bodenbender; brothers, Bob Brown and Carroll Brown; sister, Geraldine Cowell; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

Anna Boschert

Anna Boschert, 79, of Bellevue, died Feb. 20, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

She was a retired tax examiner with the Internal Revenue Service and was a member of the St. Stephen Mother’s Club. She was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran.

Her husband, Ralph Boschert, died previously.

Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Barnette of Union and Julie Boschert of Newport; sons, Dave Boschert of Camp Springs, Matt Boschert of Lusby, Md., Chris Boschert of Newport and Nick Boschert of Cincinnati; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Burial was at St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Billie Jean Bramlage

Billie Jean Bramlage, 76, of Burlington, died Feb. 24, 2011.

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She was a retired tax examiner for the IRS and worked at Meijer.

Her husband, Charles Bramlage, and a daughter, Sandra Estes, died previously.

Survivors include her daughter, Judge Linda Bramlage; sister, Mary Dressman; brother, Buddy Beck; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Entombment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Mausoleum, Erlanger.

Memorials: Charity of donor’s choice.

Bernard Brueggemann

Bernard Brueggemann, 83, of Walton, formerly of Kenton County, died Feb. 19, 2011, at his residence.

He was past president of Bavarian Trucking Company and a U.S. Army World War II veteran.

His wife, Rita, and a son, Larry Brueggemann, died previously.

Survivors include sons, Robert Brueggemann, James Brueggemann and Paul Brueggemann, all of Walton, and John Brueggemann of Independence; daughter, Mary Brueggemann of Independence; brothers, Richard Brueggemann and Albert Brueggemann, both of Boone County; sisters, Mary Ruth Kunkel of Boone County and Delores Butler of Walton; 35 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorials: In the form of Mass requests.

Randy Butler

Randy Butler, 49, of Edgewood, died Feb. 20, 2011, at his residence.

He was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Lakeside Park, and the chief operating officer for Farmers National Bank in Walton.

Survivors include his wife, Dawn Rounds Butler; son, Jacob Alexander Butler of Edgewood; daughter, Laura Elizabeth Butler of Edgewood; mother and father, Doug and Laura Lee Smith Butler of Burkesville, Ky.; and brother, Bill Butler of Rineyville, Ky. Local memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Marrowbone Cemetery, Cumberland County.

Memorials: University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Program, 138 Leader Ave., Lexington, KY 40506.

Barbara Donovan

Barbara Donovan, 65, of Walton, died Feb. 24, 2011, at St. Elizabeth

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She was a retired customer service supervisor with the News Journal in Daytona Beach, Fla. Her husband, Jim Donovan, and her sister, Linda Gullet, died previously.

Survivors include her son Michael Wossum; brothers, Wayne McLeod and Doug McLeod; and two grandchildren.

Brenda Unity Durham

Brenda Unity Durham, 62, of Burlington, died Feb. 19, 2011, at University of Cincinnati Hospital.

She was a customer service representative at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, worked at Kroger Marketplace in Hebron and was employed with Concession Air for 30 years.

Her parents, Seldon and Marie Gabbard, died previously.

Survivors include her daughter, Tatia Eckerle of Union; sister, Cathy Gabbard of Fort Mitchell; brothers, Michael Gabbard and Glen Alan Gabbard, both of Cincinnati, and Sonny Seldon Gabbard Jr. of San Diego, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

Burial was at Union Rice Cemetery.

Richard Fields

Richard Fields, 47, of Walton, died Feb. 17, 2011, at his residence.

His father and mother, William Edward Fields Sr. and Ada Mae Fields, died previously.

Survivors include his brother, William Fields Jr. of Walton; and sisters, Regina Clifton of Walton and Mindy Messina.

Nelson Craig Glacken

Nelson Craig Glacken, 42, of Dry Ridge, formerly of Covington, died Feb. 21, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a self-employed mechanic and a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Northern Kentucky Association of Truck Tuggers and the Kentucky Truck Tuggers.

His father, Nelson Frederick Glacken, died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Chery Glacken; sons, William Craig Glacken and Robert Frederick Glacken, both of Dry Ridge; mother, Garlene Bingham Glacken Haley of Dry Ridge; sister, Cara Glacken Martin of Union; brother, Christopher Wade Glacken of Milan, Ind.; stepdaughter, Glenda Ray; stepson, Thomas Keeton; maternal grandparents, Donald and Fredericka Bingham of Dry Ridge; and paternal grandmother and step-grandfather; Alice Glacken Mullins and Robert Mullins of Owenton.

Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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Harold Robert McDowell, 88, of Covington, died Feb. 24, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

He worked in maintenance with General Motors, Norwood, Ohio, and was a member of United Auto Workers Union Local No. 647 in Norwood. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bache.

His wife, Louise Helen McDowell, died previously.

Survivors include his daughters, Karen Sue Heister of Cold Spring and Lori Ann Browne of Florence; son, Bill McDowell of Florence; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his friend and companion, Audrey Martin.

Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

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Betty Laurin, 86, of Fort Thomas, died Feb. 22, 2011, at home.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Southgate Super Seniors.

Her former husband, Charles O. Downard Sr., and grandson Michael Timberlake, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Wilfred Laurin; son, Charles O. Downard Jr. of Copperas Cove, Texas; daughters, Bonnie Nutley of Florence and Jane Tomlin of Hebron; brother, Donald Moore of Xenia, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.

Entombment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.

Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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sister, Judy White of Florence; brother, Randy O’Banion of Florence, and nine grandchildren; Burial was in Beechgrove Holiness Cemetery.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

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Donald E. Kelley, 78, formerly of Florence, died Feb. 21, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a retired customer service manager for Filon-Silmar Company, Latonia, served in the Korean War and was active in his church choir.

Survivors include daughters, Darlene Kelley of Cold Spring and Sher-

ri Brooks of Richwood; sister, Jeannie Bronnert of Tulsa, Okla.; and friend, Gladys Taylor of Fort Wright.

Interment was at Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church Music Program, 3711 Tibbatts St., Latonia, KY 41015.

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Rita Mae Barth, 85, of Florence, died Feb. 22, 2011, at Villa Spring Health Care, Erlanger.

She was a waitress with Wayside Inn, Fort Thomas, and a member of St. Henry Church.

Her brothers Frank Barth and Vincent Barth died previously.

Survivors include her brothers, Mel Barth and Dan Barth; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Interment was at St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: St. Henry Church, 3813 Dixie Hwy., Elsmere, KY 41018.

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Barbara Bishop Osborne, 73, of Florence, died Feb. 21, 2011.

She was a cafeteria employee for Boone County Schools, a member of Florence United Methodist Church and active with Action Ministries.

Survivors include her husband, Whit S. Osborne; son, Tom Osborne; daughters, Pam Davis and Beth Kaiser; sisters, Nancy Battaglia, Pat Pollard and Peggy VanMeter; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.

Grace Pickett Roberts

Grace Pickett Roberts, 87, of Newport, formerly of Corinth, died Feb. 24, 2011, at Hospice of the Bluegrass, Fort Thomas.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing, carpentry and hair styling. She was known as “Doc Pickett” for her ability to diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries.

Her former husband, Howard Pickett; husband, Clay Roberts; a son, Robert Pickett; a sister, Mertie Marshall; and brothers, Aaron Smith, Ernie Smith and Edgar Smith, died previously.

Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Pickett McClanahan of Lexington and Agnes Pickett Perry of Dry Ridge; son, William Pickett of Florence; sisters, Helen Meyer of Hamilton, Ohio, and Bessie Squires of Brandon, Miss.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Corinth Cemetery.

Florence Jeanne Roell

Florence Jeanne Roell, 86, of Fort Thomas, formerly of Bellevue, died Feb. 22, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

She was a retired bookkeeper of 16 years with Carmel Manor Nursing Home, Fort Thomas.

Her sons Michael Roell and Patrick Roell; daughter, Jeanette Roell; and sister Jane Kreinest died previously.

Survivors include sons, Kevin Roell of Hebron, Douglas Roell of Fort Thomas, Dennis Roell of Cold Spring and Gary Roell of Edgewood; brothers, Edward Mader of Alexandria and Robert Mader of Cordova, Tenn.; sister, Joan Fischer of Florence; and three grandchildren.

Burial was at St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.

Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Nelson Rose

Nelson Rose, 70, of Florence, formerly of Crittenden, died Feb. 19, 2011, at his residence.

He was the former owner of Falcon Construction Corp., Burlington, and a member of Sherman Baptist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel, past master of Lodge No. 949 F&AM, past associate grand guardian of Kentucky State Chapter of Job’s Daughters and past associate Bethel guardian of Bethel No. 19, Florence. He served in the U.S. Army.

His brothers, Robert Rose and Joseph Rose, and his wife, Ida Mae Sturgeon Rose, died previously.

Survivors include sons, Jeffrey Rose of Florence and David Rose of Independence; daughter, Kimberly Anglin of Dry Ridge; sister, Lenore Rose of Dry Ridge; fiancé, Eula

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Burial was in Gardnersville Cemetery, Gardnersville, Ky. Memorials: Donor’s choice of church or charity.

Helen Jane Russell

Helen Jane Russell, 87, of Florence, died Feb. 21, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Florence.

She was a former waitress and cook, a member of Kento-Boo Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel.

Her husband, Robert Earl Russell, died previously.

Survivors include her brother, J.W. Williams, and niece, Bessie Hearn of Florence.

Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

Memorials: Kento-Boo Baptist Church, 634 Kento-Boo Ave., Florence, KY 41042.

Reva Hardin Sexton

Reva Wilma Hardin Sexton, 79, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Covington, died Feb. 23, 2011, at her residence.

Her husband, John M. Sexton, and a daughter, Sharon Ann Miller, died previously.

Survivors include sons, John Sexton Jr. and William Sexton, both of Cincinnati, and Steven Sexton of Harrison; daughters, Charlotte Frodge of Florence, Wilma Wheeler of Cincinnati, Deborah Vennefron of Hamilton, Judy Harris and Brenda Varma Shephard, both of Harrison; sisters, Penny Medeiros of Phoenix, Ariz., and Vivian Fitch of Latonia; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Floral Hill Cemetery, Taylor Mill.

William R. Stone

William R. Stone, 76, of Burlington, died Feb. 24, 2011, at his residence.

He worked for The Coca-Cola Company.

His wife, Mary E. Stone, died previously.

Survivors include sons, Mark Stone of Erlanger and Bob Stone Jr. of Glencoe; daughters, Cindy Gardner of Mt. Washington, Ohio, and Amy Prather of Burlington; brother, Jerry Stone of Daytona Beach, Fla.; sister, Missy Murray of Burlington; 15 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

Burial was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.

Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.

Gerald Weckbach

Gerald Nicholas Weckbach, 64, of Grants Lick, died Feb. 23, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a retired mechanic for Midas and a member of Grants Lick Baptist Church.

His brothers David Weckbach and Charles Weckbach and sister Patricia Rawls died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Weckbach; daughter, Kathy McIntosh of Butler; sons, Gerald Weckbach Jr. of Grants Lick, Mark Weckbach of Butler and Michael Weckbach of Melbourne; brothers, Jeff Weckbach of Florence, Steven Weckbach of Alexandria and Donnie Weckbach and Randy Weckbach, both of Grants Lick; sisters, Ella Rose Ivy and Sandy Goshorn of Florence, Janet Stewart of Illinois and Beverly Watson and Virginia Murrell, both of Grants Lick; and three grandchildren.

Human resource group announces board members The Northern Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management has named its board members for 2011.

The officers include Mary Spadaro, Employee Management Services, president; Stacey Miller, Johnson Controls, vice president; Cathy Pennington, Verst Group Logistics, secretary; Lori Wilson, Alstom Power Inc., treasurer; and Nancy Spivey, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, past president.

The new chair members include Rick Combs, Edward Jones Investments, SHRM Foundation; Michelle Cestaric, Staffmark, member-

ship; Kelly Schoening, Dressman, Benzinger &Lavelle, legislative; Jim Helton, Colonial Life, business partner relations; Kent Ellis, Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana, college relations; Amy Hehman, Advantage Staffing, workforce readiness; Muriel Petermann, Transition, diversity; Karen Schreyer, Catholic Health Initiatives, HRCI certification; Tara Sorrell Proctor, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, chapter administrator; and Scott McGarvey, Sinkula Investments DBA Wendy’s, technology.