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AAA, Bob Sumerel open combo store

Florence first in area with new concept

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

FLORENCE — There’s usually limited options to pass the time while you’re waiting on car repairs. You can play with your phone or read outdated maga-

zines.

AAA is giving a whole new line of options.

In 2009, AAA acquired Bob Sumerel Tire Co. Using that acquisition, they’re opening a combination of a mechanic and AAA office in Florence.

The new store is located at 8711 U.S. 42, and expands on what the two companies could do separately, said AAA president Tom

Wiedermann.

“Now we can help our members with a repair solution, instead of just towing,” Wiedermann said.

Customers who stop in for maintenance or repairs can talk with a AAA agent getting some travel advice, he said.

“They have an opportunity to See AAA, Page A2

In addition to membership, insurance and travel service, the new Florence AAA location offers car repair and maintenance. THANKS TO CHERYL PARKER

Turfway CEO to lead Breeders’ Cup Elliston led track for 13 years Community Recorder

Florence Rotary Club member Dennis McEvoy presents the club’s Citizen of the Year award to Stephanie Potter. THANKS TO ADAM HOWARD

Potter honored for service

Woman named Citizen of the Year

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

FLORENCE — A lifetime of service is forever memorialized.

Stephanie Potter was awarded the Florence Rotary Club’s 2012 Citizen of the Year.

Potter founded the charity Rob’s Kids that helps kids with mental illnesses.

Potter’s life of service dates back to when she was a student at Ockerman Middle School and

volunteered as a candy striper.

Since then, Potter’s been a Girl Scout leader, part of the Women’s Breakfast Network and other organizations.

“Whatever group she’s involved with, she just adds so much,” said Potter’s close friend Chris Sturgill.

Potter founded Rob’s Kids because her granddaughter, Samantha Potter, always wanted to help kids with mental illnesses.

“She’s made my dream come true,” Samantha said.

While many see Potter from a distance, having her as a grandmother has been an inspiration,

Samantha said.

“There isn’t anything she can’t really do,” she said.

As part of winning the award, Potter was named a Kentucky Colonel, given a Kentucky Senate Citation, made a lifelong honorary member of the Florence Rotary Club and a $1,000 donation to Rob’s Kids was made in her name.

“I’m very overwhelmed by this honor,” Potter said.

Service isn’t just an extension of who Potter is, she said.

“I do what I do because that’s

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FLORENCE — The Breeders’ Cup announced Monday that Robert N. Elliston, President and CEO of Turfway Park since 1999, has been named COO of Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Elliston, 48, of Florence, had spent the past 13 years at the helm of Turfway Park in Northern Kentucky, leading the company through a period of innovation. Turfway was the first track in North America to install a synthetic racing surface resulting in a dramatic decrease in race-related catastrophic injuries. Under Elliston’s leadership, Turfway has continually been ranked among the top 10 North American tracks by Horseplayers Association of North America.

“We are proud to have selected one of the most talented, highly-regarded and respected individuals in the Thoroughbred racing business as our chief operating officer,” said Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel. “Bob’s value as a leader and expertise in coordinating operations with our board, management and with host tracks for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be a terrific asset to our company.”

“It is very difficult to place into words the excitement that I feel to be selected to join such a world class organization as the

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“From the best racing in the entire world, to a staff and board committed to deliver even greater results in the years to come, I feel very fortunate and honored to join this incredible team.”

Elliston replaces Matthew Lutz, who departed the company for another position near the end of 2011.

Elliston currently serves as executive chair of the National Thoroughbred Racing AssociaElliston tion Board of Directors and is treasurer of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Board. He also serves on the Thoroughbred Racing Association Board and the University of Louisville Equine Program Advisory Board. In 2002, Elliston was named Man of the Year by the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, and in 2003 he received the Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Presidential Award for distinguished service to the horse industry. In 2010, Elliston was named to the Leadership Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Northern Kentucky community.

Before coming to Turfway Park, Elliston was vice president of commercial lending for US Bank, N.A., for seven years.

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“It’s a great idea to use us as a pre-vacation stop.”

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spend a few minutes with someone planning their TOM WIEDERMANN next family vacation,” AAA president Wiedermann said.

The combination of store, the former Florthe two stores ultimately ence AAA and Bob Sumelocations closed results in a more conve- rel nient experience for cus- down. In the short time the combined location tomers, he said.

For example, some- has been open, visitors one who is about to head appear to be growing for out on a trip can come in both parts of the compafor an oil change and get ny.

“Our traffic counts one of AAA’s TripTik travel planners for their have been up,” Wiederroute, Wiedermann said. mann said.

To celebrate the loca“It’s a great idea to use us as a pre-vacation tion, they’ll have a grand opening weekend May stop,” he said.

This is a new concept 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 2 for AAA and the Flor- p.m.

The opening will feaence store is the first Northern Kentucky loca- ture prizes, car seat inspections, a teen car care tion.

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with that institution, serving on its Northern Kentucky Advisory Board of Directors. Additionally, Elliston worked for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort from 1986 to1992, serving as vice president of economic and community development and representing the chamber before the Kentucky General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.

Long active in the Northern Kentucky community as well, Elliston has chaired the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as well as the board of Sanitation District No. 1.

He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Kentucky University Foundation Board, Gateway Community College Foundation Board, and the Tri-County Economic Development Board of Directors.

Elliston, his wife Sharon, a Northern Kentucky attorney, have two daughters, Abby and Haley.

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Brain injury awareness urged

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

FLORENCE — Bicycle riders can use their heads and protect them at the same time.

The city of Florence is teaming up with Bridges Inc. to host a brain injury awareness safety fair from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Walmart, 7625 Doering Drive in Florence.

Bridges Inc. is a brain injury support group that, along with helping those with brain injuries, advocates for the prevention of brain injuries.

“It’s a worthwhile cause,” said Sgt. Chad Irwin of the Florence Police Department.

As part of the safety fair, Bridges will size and give away 1,000 bicycle helmets for kids and adults.

“There’s a lot of head injuries with children, and even adults, from riding bicycles,” said Julie Fronk, a member of Bridges’ board of directors.

Several community businesses and organizations are teaming up for the event that will educate about brain injuries and helmet safety for bicycling, skateboarding, horseback riding and other leisure activities.

“This is our way of

what I do,” Potter said.

“God put me here to help people.”

Potter was quick to note her successes are never just her successes.

“Without the support of my family, friends and people like you who serve with all of your heart, I couldn’t do anything,” she said.

Regardless of who gets the credit, everyone benefits because of Potter, said Barbara Keeling, who nominated Potter for the award.

“We’re lucky to have her in our community,” Keeling said.

doing community outreach,” Fronk said.

This is the third free helmet event Bridges has done. The previous two were in Covington.

“We’re just hoping we can prevent an accident,” Fronk said.

According to a study conducted by the University of Kentucky, Kentucky’s rate of brain injury is more than double the national average.

Florence and Bridges are working to reduce that rate. Handing out bicycle helmets is a great place to start, Irwin said.

“We can’t make them wear the helmets, but we can make sure they have them,” Irwin said.

In addition to bicycles, Florence Police has been looking at other areas where brain injuries occur to see if changes can be made.

Members from the department have talked with youth baseball leagues about requiring pitching helmets to protect against line drives that pitchers don’t have time to react to, Irwin said.

As baseball bats are designed to hit the ball harder, if a pitcher is hit in the head, he or she could easily sustain a brain injury, he said.

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MAY 10, 2012 • FLORENCE-UNION RECORDER • A3

Public input sought for proposed I-75/71 changes Community Recorder FLORENCE — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hosting a public meeting to discuss and answer questions about the proposed auxiliary lanes on Interstate 75/71 between U.S. 42 and Ky. 536.

The public meeting will be 6-8 pm. Wednes-

day, May 16, at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. It will be conducted in an open house format with many large displays depicting potential right of way impacts and the locations of potential noise walls.

There will be representatives from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and their design consult-

ant Burgess and Niple present to discuss issues, answer questions and receive your input regarding this project.

If you have any questions, or cannot make the meeting, contact the Transportation Cabinet District 6 project Manager, Mike Bezold at mike.bezold@ky.gov or 859-341-2707, ext 259.

Boone County budget continues to do well ssalmons@nky.com

BURLINGTON — The Boone County budget for fiscal year 2011-12 is continuing to do well, according to a third-quarter budget report presented at the April 24 Boone County Fiscal Court meeting.

County Administrator Jeff Earlywine said he was pleased to report the “continuing strong activity and performance with our budget year-to-date.”

“Our first two quarters (were) good,” he said. “The third quarter has been just as good.”

Occupational license fees, the county’s single largest source of revenue, are up 8 percent over the same quarter in 2011, according to Earlywine.

Now forecasting how the county will end the fiscal year on June 30, Earlywine said county officials

think that revenue will slightly exceed the budgeted $18.2 million.

“We’re pleased with that,” he said. “Most of our other major revenue categories are tracking on target.”

While a few revenue sources, like franchise taxes and motor vehicle taxes, are “just a tad behind,” Earlywine said with a strong fourth quarter “we could hit those marks.”

On the expenditure side, most of the departments are tracking at a level that they should underspend, he said.

The administration is “very satisfied with overall budget performance at the midpoint of FY 2012,” a memo from Earlywine, assistant county administrator and treasurer Lisa Buerkley and finance director Ben Reece to the Fiscal Court reads. “There is nothing remarkable to re-

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Because of the strong fiscal year, Earlywine sought consensus on moving forward to address some needs that would otherwise be considered in the 2012-2013 budget.

The memo also states there is an opportunity to “potentially reduce the cost of equipment purchases by addressing needs at the end of FY 2012, rather than waiting until next budget year.”

Commissioners concurred to move forward with the plan. Bids will return to commissioners for approval at a later date.

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BRIEFLY Massie wins online poll

FLORENCE — The Burlington Lodge will hold a car and truck show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Vineyard Christian Church, 7101 Pleasant Valley Road in Florence.

Entry into the show is $15 and trophies will be awarded to the top 40 finishers.

In addition to the show, there will be food and children’s activities.

If it rains, the show will be held May 26.

For more information call 859-689-4328.

Thomas Massie was the winner of an online poll asking readers their favorite candidate to succeed U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, RHebron.

Here are vote totals in the unscientific poll conducted on NKY.com from May 3-6: Thomas Massie: 1,433 Alecia Webb-Edgington: 291 Gary Moore: 56 William R. “Bill” Adkins: 9 Marc Carey: 9 Tom Wurtz: 8 Greg Frank: 2 Walter Christian Schumm: 2 Brian D. Oerther: 0

Boone graduation dates set

Graduation dates have been set for all five of Boone County’s public high schools. The dates are: Boone County High

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Ryle High School: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19.

Walton-Verona High School: 7 p.m. Friday, May 18.

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Former Walton mayor Phillip Trzop announced his candidacy for the Nov. 6 special election for Walton mayor.

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The Boone County Historical Society will present its “Bones and Stones: Native American Artifacts” exhibit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Boone County Historical Society Museum, in the old Boone County Clerk’s building, 2965 Gallatin St., Burlington.

Those who would like to exhibit artifacts should call Virginia Lainhart at 859689-7240, Betsy Conrad at 859-371-5882, or Pat Yannarella at 859-371-0446.

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The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will wrap its regular 20th season, “again doing something relatively unique,” music director James Cassidy said.

“The Cinematic Piano,” which will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion, will feature piano works composed for and used in films from 1940 and 1960.

Tickets are $28 for “A” seats and $23 for “B” seats. Prices for the “B” seats are reduced to $18 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information and tickets, call the KSO at 859-4316261 or visit www.kyso.org.

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Cassidy says the program is really something different.

“It’s a good way to bring the season to a close,” he said. “(The season has) been quite remarkable in terms of the different programming.”

Unique programming is something that has been carried throughout the season, he said.

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New school accountability hard to understand

Education in midst of reforms

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Education in Kentucky is in the midst of its biggest overhaul since 1990. As changes rapidly roll in, parents can be left struggling to know how their child’s school is doing.

In 2009, Gov. Steve Beshear passed Senate Bill 1, which was meant to move Kentucky schools to common core standards and focus on getting students prepared for college and career.

“This is pretty major change,” said Robyn Oatley, project manager for the new ReadyKentucky project of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.

Some of the new adopted standards came into effect in June 2010, but much of the final changes haven’t been decided.

“Sometimes we feel like things are changing as we’re going,” said Pam Sayler, deputy superintendent for Walton-Verona Schools.

The constant flow of new changes can be difficult for experts to keep up with, and it’s even harder when you’re not in the education profession, said Karen Byrd, a member of the Boone County Schools Board of Education.

“We are inundated with information,” Byrd said. “When you’re not trained as an educator, it just goes right over your head.”

A lot of the biggest changes are coming with how schools and districts are assessed. Each grade level will have varying forms of assessment for students. What is expected of schools from the assessments is changing fairly often, leaving administrators and teachers just trying to keep up.

“Let us have time to implement what you’ve given us before adding more to our plates,” Sayler said. “We want to do a good job.”

As the messages from the state are changing, trying to relay that information to parents is even more difficult, she said.

“Sometimes you’ve got parents who just aren’t comfortable with this information and they just want it in layman’s terms,” Sayler said.

As Kentucky moves into its assessment period this month, Oatley isn’t sure that the results from this year will be a great gauge for how schools are doing.

Because most of the assessments have never been given, this year will be setting a baseline for coming years, Oatley said.

“It may not be where you want to be this year,” she said.

Along with the new assessments, districts will be ranked

“Sometimes you’ve got parents who just aren’t comfortable with this information and they just want it in layman’s terms.”

PAM SAYLER

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based on how other districts are doing as opposed to everyone striving for a common goal.

This means roughly 70 percent of districts will be classified as needing improvement, regardless of how well they score, Oatley said.

“We’re still very nervous what will constitute what’s proficient and what’s not,” Sayler said.

Having districts competing against each other instead of against themselves will likely cause unrest across the state, Oatley said.

“There will be several unintended consequences,” she said.

While there will be issues popping up as the new standards roll in, both Sayler and Oatley agree that Kentucky is moving in the right direction because content will be based on national standards that will help prepare students to compete on an international level.

As there are growing pains, Oatley encourages parents to support teachers and administrators through a stressful change.

“They’re making sure they’re on top of things,” Oatley said.

While changes can be rapid, two things will remain constant in knowing how a child’s school is doing: parental involvement in the school and in the child’s scores, Byrd said.

“You want your child’s school to be doing well, and the best way to do that is to be involved with the site-based councils,” she said.

Since the early 1990s, a large portion of what goes on in a school is determined by sitebased councils, so attending meetings and giving input are great ways to make sure the school is doing what it should be, Byrd said.

Keeping in touch with a child’s teachers is also key because it allows parents to see the quality of the teacher and know how their children are doing in class. With avenues like email, keeping in touch with teachers has never been easier, she said.

“Don’t wait for a scheduled parent-teacher conference,” she said.

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Kari Matthews used her blog to keep friends and family in the loop during the premature birth and now growing stages of her triplets August, left, Thomas and Emerson. THANKS TO KARI MATTHEWS

Burlington teacher blogs life with triplets

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

BURLINGTON — When Kari Matthews was assigned to hospital bed rest when she was pregnant with triplets, lots of people wanted to know how she was doing.

“People I worked with and family were really concerned and wanted to stay in the loop,” Matthews said.

Matthews, a first-grade teacher at Stephens Elementary, started her blog at http:// davekariandabc. blogspot.com/.

The blog started as a way to pass the time and share little stories about her time in the hospital, but when her three babies were born eight weeks

early on Jan. 7, the blog served a whole new purpose.

“My family is all out of town,” Matthews said.

The three babies, Emerson, Thomas and August, were treated in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and the blog became Matthews’ way of keeping everyone who cared up to date on how the babies were progressing.

“I just gave updates while they were in the NICU,” she said.

In February, the babies got to go home, and while Matthews has kept up with the blog, having three babies at home has cut down on the amount of time she gets to update. The blog has taken another direction where Matthews gets to

showcase milestones and talk about being a new mother.

“All three babies are growing like crazy and healthy,” Matthews said.

Matthews also keeps the blog going for the family members who can’t visit all the time.

“It’s their way of getting to know the babies without coming to visit,” she said.

Having a tool like a blog to share her journey makes Matthews thankful for the technology.

If this had happened in a time before the Internet, so many people who care about the triplets would have missed out on so much, she said.

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DERBY DAY FUN Students at Love Alive Montessori Preschool celebrated the Kentucky Derby by singing “My Old Kentucky Home,” making derby bonnets, having their own Run for the Roses with hobby horses and enjoying a piece of Derby pie.

Students at Love Alive Montessori Preschool made cardboard hobby horses and had their own Run for the Roses. Pictured are Graeme Danzer, David Kunkel, Nicholas Hillsgrove, Maddie Gibson and Vincent Kunkel. THANKS TO MARCY THOMPSON Students celebrated the Kentucky Derby by having their own Run for the Roses with hobby horses and enjoying a piece of Derby Pie. Pictured are Paige Pence, Audrey Huey and Levi Wilson.

Students at Love Alive Montessori Preschool celebrated the Kentucky Derby by singing “My Old Kentucky Home” and making Derby bonnets. Pictured is Maddie Gibson. THANKS TO

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COLLEGE CORNER Branstutter selected for Who’s Who Lauren Branstutter of Union was selected to membership in Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges and named to the J.T. Vallandingham Scholastic Honor Society during University of the Cumberlands’ annual

Honors Convocation on April 23.

Who’s Who is open to juniors and seniors who have been selected by the faculty and staff. These students have excelled in one or more of the following areas: participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities; citizenship and service to the school and community; and

potential for future achievement.

In order to be eligible for the J.T. Vallandingham Scholastic Honor Society, a student must have completed at least 96 semester hours as a full-time student and have a 3.5 standing or better grade-point average each semester. The student must have a cumulative standing of 3.7 or better.

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Branstutter is studying biolo-

Haggard awarded $11,000 scholarship

Kathleen N. Haggard, daughter of Glenn and Lenora Haggard of Florence, has been awarded an $11,000 four-year Fraternal College Scholarship.

The national competition was for students who are members of Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal benefit society offering financial services.

Haggard plans to use the scholarship to attend Transylvania University in Lexington. She is one of 35 regional scholarship winners chosen this year.

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Thirty-eight players arrived in Florence on May 3, but in a week and a half, only 24 will remain.

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“It is a constant evaluation.

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We look at each and every player’s strengths and weaknesses and discuss how we think they will fit in with the ball club,”

said Riordan.

The Freedom had high hopes for the 2011 season, but after the team suffered several injuries and players were not performing up to their potential, the squad ended with a 39-57 record.

“We had a lot of guys with Frontier League experience come in and not perform to expectations, and we had some guys get hurt that we expected to be a big part of the team last year. The combination of those two things led to a pretty disappointing season,” said Riordan.

After posting a below .500 winning percentage in 2011, the

Florence Freedom expects to not only improve their record from last year, but to make a title run.

“We are here to win a championship. In the Frontier League, there are a lot of roster transactions and turnovers, so it allows each team to turn the season around from year to year,” said Riordan.

Some of the players the coaches were especially excited about included RHP Stephen Shackleford, RHP Ryan Bean, RHP Maxx Catapano, RHP Tim Adleman, OF David Harris, OF John Malloy, and C Jim Jacquot.

Ryle softball picks up momentum

Great 1st week for Sportsman voting

After slow start to season, team shines

By James Weber

jweber@nky.com

UNION — Ali Crupper may be the new ace pitcher for the Ryle High School softball team, but she knows the old goals the team has.

The Raiders have won six of the last seven Ninth Region championships, and hope to be playing their best ball on their way to another one after beating Boone County 5-0 May 4 in Florence.

Crupper, a sophomore, pitched her second shutout in three days against 33rd/county district competition after the Raiders beat Conner 8-0 May 2.

Crupper struck out 23 batters in the two games and has 87 K’s in 59 innings this year. She is 7-3 this season.

“It feels great,” Crupper said. “I just tried my hardest.

We’re all starting to come together and we’re working well as a team.”

Ryle improved to 10-9 and 4-1 in seeding games and clinched the top seed in the district tourney, according to head coach Patti Oliverio. The top seed will play Cooper in the semifinals and the two seed will face Boone.

Crupper had spot duty on the mound last season and has taken over the ace role this year.

“She’s a great competitor,” Oliverio said. “She hits her spots and she gets a lot of strikeouts and when we play

Boone County shortstop Dallis Knotts throws to first in the May 4 game against Ryle at Boone County. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

defense behind her we do well.”

Crupper’s favorite pitch is the screwball.

“I get a lot of my strikeouts with it,” she said. “I always feel comfortable with it at the start.”

Freshman Haylee Smith, already a veteran pitcher and the Ninth Region player of the year last season, plays shortstop when she’s not pitching and is a big bat in the third spot in the order. Smith had a key two-run single against Boone.

“She sets the tone for us on defense,” Oliverio said.

Oliverio said when the Raiders execute on defense, they can have plenty of games like the Boone contest. The first Boone game, a 7-6 Ryle win April 24, featured plenty of errors.

Senior Kate Rouse, the centerfielder and leadoff hitter,

Ryle sophomore Ali Crupper pitches to Boone County. Ryle beat Boone 5-0 in softball May 4 at Boone County High School in Florence. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER had two hits including a two-out single to give Ryle its first two runs of the game.

Rouse and outfielder Sydney Langsdale are the lone seniors on the roster.

“We’re coming together at the right time,” Rouse said.

“We know where each other is going to be. There’s a lot expected from us as leaders, but I like having the pressure.”

Rouse’s key hit came on a 1-2 count.

“I knew I had to choke up on the bat and put it into play, get a

piece of it somehow,” she said.

The veterans helped the Raiders through a 1-7 start to the year. Three of the losses came to tough non-local Kentucky teams, and four came to southern teams in a spring break tourney in South Carolina.

“I’m real pleased with how they have been playing,” Oliverio said. “They’re playing well at the right time. Our early schedule helped them build character. We had to keep them focused on the simple things.”

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By James Weber jweber@nky.com

This week’s MVP

» Ryle sophomore pitcher Ali Crupper for shutting out Conner and Boone County last week and striking out 23 batters in those games.

College

» Thomas More College head baseball coach Jeff Hetzer

earned his 300th career win (all at Thomas More) on April 24 when his Saints defeated Capital University, 11-3, in a non-conference game in Columbus, Ohio.

Softball

» St. Henry beat Dixie Heights 4-0 May 1. Mamee Salzer got her 10th win of the season. Abbey Kirkwood had two RBI. St. Henry is 18-6 through May 3. » Heritage beat Silver Grove

“There are a lot of guys who have really opened up our eyes.

After just a few days, we already know we are going to have a lot of young, quality arms,” said Riordan.

A three-time Frontier League All Star from 2000-2002 and Frontier League Manager of the year in 2008, Riordan tries to share his experiences and baseball knowledge with every player to enhance all aspects of their game.

The season starts on Thursday, May 17, when the Freedom host the Traverse City Beach Bums at 7:05 pm.

16-8. Sarah Wiley had four hits and six RBI. » Notre Dame beat Beechwood 9-0 May 2. Maria Schaefer had a home run and two RBI as NDA improved to 16-5 through May 3.

Girls tennis

» Ryle was NKAC Division I runner-ups, losing to Notre Dame 5-0 in the final May 3. » Walton-Verona beat Cooper 3-2 May 3 to improve to 11-5.

Florence Recorder and Union Recorder readers had a wonderful first week of voting for the 2012 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, which opened April 30.

To place a vote, go to cincinnati.com/preps. Find the red and blue Sportsman of the Year logo on the righthand side (you may need to scroll down) and click on it for a list of newspaper ballots/links.

If you do not already have a cincinnati.com account needed to vote, you can create one the first time you vote. You may also log in using your Facebook account and link that Facebook account to your cincinnati.com account. You may need to clear the cache on your Internet browser for the voting process to go smoothly for you the first time. Once logged in, you can vote every day up to 150 times until midnight Friday, May 18.

Winners will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming Cincinnati Reds game, courtesy of the club, and a story in the June 20-21 issue.

Twitter updates on voting trends can be found at #soy12 or by following @PressPrepsMel. Log-in issues can be directed to Jordan Kellogg at jkellogg@nky.com. Further questions can go to Melanie Laughman at mlaughman@nky.com.

Here are the students on your ballot:

Boys W-V winners were Kirchner, Williams and Hincks.

Track

» St. Henry won both the boys and girls titles at the Diocese of Covington meet May 1.

The meet was cut short because of rain.

The regional meets are this week. The local 3A region is May 10 at Scott, 1A is May 11 at Walton-Verona’s complex, and 2A May 12 at Harrison County.

A.J. Collins, Cooper Chris Froschauer, Ryle Louis Maniacci, Cooper Mikel Reynolds, Boone County

Girls Ashley Cheesman, Ryle Ariel Howell, Boone County Jessica JJ Jones, Boone County Mikayla Rolle, Cooper

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Bearcats ready to bounce back

By Adam Turer presspreps@gmail.com

WALTON — The time to bounce back is now.

After losing a heartbreaker in the Touchstone Energy All ‘A’ Classic quarterfinal to Holy Cross, Walton-Verona’s baseball players have no time to feel sorry for themselves.

The Eighth Region All ‘A’ champions have two weeks left in the regular season to find the bats that helped propel them to a 20-9 start.

“We’ve got to pick up the pieces and move on,” said Bearcats head coach Kevin McIntyre.

The 2-1 walkoff loss to Holy Cross hurt, but the game was a classic pitchers’ duel. Bearcats ace Christain Lohr gave up just three hits and one

earned run over 6 2/3 innings, but Holy Cross ace Kyle Fuller matched those statistics, went the distance and earned the win.

Losing in the bottom of the seventh was more painful than the earlier regular season loss to Holy Cross in which Walton-Verona played its worst game of the season in a 13-3 defeat.

“It was tough,” said McIntyre. “We were expecting to win. After a close one like that, I keep replaying little things that could have given us a different outcome.”

McIntyre kept his team in Lexington to watch Sunday’s All ‘A’ championship game between Lexington Christain and Louisville DeSales. He thinks that his team learned from watching the game that they wish they were playing.

The Walton-Verona baseball gathers after winning its All "A" sectional game against Washington County. THANKS TO WALTON-VERONA

“I hope it’s a learning experience and I know it leaves a bad taste in their mouths,” said McIntyre.

“We would have rather been playing on Sunday.”

The Bearcats hosted Harrison County May 9 after deadline and play in the NCKC Tournament at Trimble County on Saturday, May 12. By reaching

the All ‘A’ quarterfinals and being stopped short of advancing to the semifinals by the slimmest of margins, the Bearcats have proven to themselves that they can compete with some of the best teams in the state.

“It’s a good thing for us to keep facing quality teams,” said McIntyre.

“The All ‘A’ was a good confidence builder and we showed that we can play with anybody.”

Lohr, a sophomore, has established himself as the team’s ace. Walton-Verona does not rely on just one pitcher. Sophomore Joe Sargent and juniors Jared Dwyer and Wolfgang Davis provide pitching depth that will be the Bearcats’ strength come tournament time. Lohr and Sargent are the top two starters and

they complement each other’s styles.

“Christain is very relaxed and very confident, and the kids play good defense behind him,” said McIntyre. “Joe doesn’t throw hard, but he gets guys out. He gives us a nice change of pace from Christain.”

McIntyre plans to make some tweaks to his batting order in the hopes of rejuvenating the Bearcats’ bats. The team needs to get back to getting timely hits and providing run support for the deep pitching staff.

They know what their strength is.

“In the games we’ve won, we’ve had really good defense and pitching,” said McIntyre. “Our pitching depth will be our strength in the tournament.”

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SIDELINES Youth volleyball league R.C. Durr YMCA will have a youth volleyball league MayJune for ages 6-14.

The instructional and semicompetitive league will focus on the fundamental skills of volleyball. All teams will have a practice during the week and a game on Saturday. The cost is $25. Games begin Saturday, May 12, with the last game on June 16.

Late registrations are currently being accepted. Register at the front desk at R.C. Durr.

Contact John Wagner, sports director, at jwagner@cincinnatiymca.org.

Horseshoe pitching Horseshoe pitching will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the summer at Boone Woods Park in Burlington.

Contact Mitch Duncan at 859-525-7325 or Dick Ellis at 859-331-4054.

NKY Legends seeks players

NKY Legends 14U needs two players to complete its 2012 summer team.

They are looking for players with outfield, pitching or catching experience; 13U players can tryout. The team plays in the SWOL Silver Division and is only carrying 11 players.

Contact Jeff Purnell at 859760-8299 or teamjsp@aol.com.

Reds baseball camp An official Cincinnati Reds baseball and softball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday June 4-8 at Florence Freedom park.

The five-day camp includes 30 hours of instruction, a full Reds uniform (jersey, pants, hat and belt), four tickets to a 2012 Reds game and a graduation certificate commemorating his/her attendance at the inaugural season of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball and Softball Camps.

During camp, participants will visit the Great American Ball Park for a VIP behind-the-scenes tour.

Campers will receive special instruction from a Reds coach, plus a guest appearance by a current Reds player. Each camper will compete in a skills competition with championships held at Great American Ball Park. Campers will also have their swing recorded and analyzed by the camp video specialist using the same technology used by the Reds.

To sign up or for pricing and details, visit www.reds.com/ camps or call 1-855-846-7337.

sors. The money raised will help pay for field rental fees, provide equipment to players and help players unable to afford to play.

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Union Raider fundraiser Union Raider Youth Football program will host “The Future is Now Feast” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at St. Timothy’s, corner of U.S. 42 and Frogtown Road in Union.

At the fundraiser, the team will reveal the 2012 schedule and Ryle varsity players will speak. Along with dinner, there will be a silent auction. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.unionraidersyf.com. Donations are accepted.

The team is seeking local spon-

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Ryle senior Ryan Smith signs to play football for Division I Holy Cross. Ryle head coach Bryson Warner speaks at left. Smith was one of the Raiders’ top receivers this year and a leader of the secondary. THANKS TO DAVID HILL

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Parks beneficial to community Surveys in Northern Kentucky have long indicated to civic leaders that residents want more parks, trails and green space. The question has always been, “How do we pay?” However parks are already paying and they are paying big – in monetary, health and social benefits to our communities.

It’s no secret that residential properties located near parks and green spaces can have higher market values. In a 2001 survey by the National Association of Realtors, 50 percent of respondents stated that they would be willing to pay at least 10 percent more for property located near a park or green space.

Multiple other studies have shown increased market values to homes located near parks.

And as parks increase in size, the impact on property values increases as well. These increased market values lead to more property taxes paid to counties and municipalities.

Parks are also good for busi-

ness. Companies want to offer their employees careers in more livable communities. Plentiful parks are one reason that Gayle Hewlett-PackPille ard and Intel COMMUNITY located offices RECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST in Portland, Oregon. These progressive companies find it important to employ people who care as much for their health and quality of life as their paycheck.

And parks attract visitors to our communities, who in turn spend money at hotels, shops and restaurants. Locally, Cincinnati with a population of 330,000 residents, reported 3.2 million park participation visits in 2009 to its Cincinnati Recreation Commission city parks; a substantial economic stimulus.

This past March, OCIN (www.ocin.org) hosted a three-

day orienteering event at three different Boone County parks.

More than 300 orienteers participated in the weekend event.

Competitors from 25 different states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Sweden competed.

OCIN literature on the event recommended local hotel accommodations, activities, and Kentucky tourism information.

We cannot ignore the health benefits of parks, especially with a third of our population considered obese. Obesity causes increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, stroke, arthritis, diabetes and cancer.

And it’s expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expenses from medical conditions related to obesity in 2002 totaled $117 billion. Approximately 300,000 premature deaths per year are attributed to obesity.

Studies have shown that when people have access to parks and recreation, they are much more likely to exercise,

reducing obesity and its many associated costs. Exercise is paramount to reducing obesity, and parks provide convenient and much needed opportunities to do so.

As our population grows, our need for parks will continue to grow. Boone County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state, is expected to see a 57 percent population increase in the next 20 years. It is no wonder that 64 percent of residents surveyed in 2006 stated that the county’s park facilities are not adequate to meet future needs.

So if you don’t like parks, if you have that very simplistic and narrow-minded view that parks are too expensive; then take a field trip. Visit areas without parks – that don’t have that investment in their neighborhoods, their businesses, and the health of their communities.

Odds are, you’ll see that not much else is there either.

Sparks of Boone County has been a tireless advocate.

The journey of the RTI/Dyslexia Bill began three years ago when Boone County schools, Phyllis Sparks, and I presented testimony before the House and Senate Interim Education Committee. This session – three years and many presentations later – we are celebrating the passage of this bill that will make a tremendous difference in the lives of students throughout Kentucky.

Thursday evening, May 10, at the Boone County Board of Education meeting, I will recognize our schools and the many accomplishments of teachers, parents, and individuals who help to inspire legislation and improve education not just in Boone County, but throughout Kentucky and the nation.

I’m running for U.S. Congress because Congress is bankrupting America. The federal government spends $3.8 trillion per year while only receiving revenue of $2.2 trillion. The federal debt is now approaching $16 trillion.

I want the job to go and clean up this mess. The federal government’s budget for the following programs is $2.343 trillion - Social Security ($820 billion), welfare ($717 billion), Medicare ($523 billion) and Medicaid ($283 billion). If Tom these proWurtz grams are COMMUNITY not solved RECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST quickly, the great American experiment of self-rule is over.

It’s time for a business mindset to solve political disasters. I’m optimistic in this mission because I’m convinced that at least 40 percent of the cost of these programs is littered with waste and fraud. That amounts to $937 billion. This fact has caused me to propose that the federal government must exit the management of these four programs over a 10-year period.

It’s America’s only hope.

The federal government does not solve problems, they only expand them. Our seniors need not be concerned as I believe once these programs are properly managed, the quality of these programs will improve.

The Social Security Program is a perfect illustration why the federal government should have never managed retirement benefits. The Social Security Act of 1935 established a retirement age of 65. In 1935, life expectancy was 61.7 years. The formula was life expectancy plus 3.3 years.

Today, life expectancy is 78.7 years. If the same formula was applied today, Social Security would kick in at age 82.

This program was designed as a safety net if an American beat the life expectancy odds. All of us would have planned our lives differently if politicians had properly done their jobs.

Instead, we are now slaves to a massive government bureaucracy.

So what went wrong?

Social Security was turned over to politicians to manage and securing votes became more important than fiscal responsibility. Social Security should have been developed in the free market and it would not be an issue today. America needs a leader who’s willing to fight the big battles today instead of delaying these issues for our children and grandchildren to deal with.

State Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Burlington, is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Tom Wurtz, of Fort Mitchell, is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress.

Gayle Pille, a Burlington resident, is a frequent visitor to area parks.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR District clarifies field trip policy

In response to Claire Laporte’s concerns about the number of buses and students from Boone County Schools who have taken field trips to the Creation Museum, there have been two field trips in the last five years.

Board of Education Policy states that “The school principal shall have the authority to give prior approval to school related curricular trips that fall into the following categories: In-county curricular, one instructional day trips using school bus or private automobile.”

If we can address any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 859-283-1003.

Dawn M. Denham Schools/Community Relations Coordinator

Moore rises above the competition

When evaluating the long list of congressional candidates that appeared at Northern Kentucky University last Monday evening, I ask that my fellow citizens look

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at their records and let the facts stand. I have seen Judge Moore’s record first hand and can attest to his impressive accomplishments.

As judge-executive, Gary could have chosen to grow the office as Boone County expanded – gaining businesses and almost 50,000 peopl – but he chose the much more responsible path. Today, there are 25 less employees in the Boone County office than when Gary was first elected.

From day one, his priority has been the effective use of taxpay-

er dollars – under this criterion he has succeeded.

His faith and Kentucky common-sense values have guided decisions that have grown Boone County’s revenues while lowering taxes – imagine that. The debate once again proved that Gary is head and shoulders above his competitors. His results in Northern Kentucky are unparalleled in this field of candidates.

Charlie Kenner Commissioner, Boone County Union

Members of Girl Scout Troop 42 spent three hours picking up trash along Florence Pike, Taylor Drive, Patrick Drive and Burgundy Hill Drive.

We found pop cans, beer cans, liquor bottles, water bottles, fast food cups and containers, and plastic bags.

We picked up more cigarette butts than anything else. Is it really necessary to throw nasty cigarette butts out the car window? The worst thing we found was a gross, dirty pair of men’s underpants.

Boone County is a great place to live. We should all dispose of our trash properly.

Doreen Butler Girl Scout Troop 42 Burlington

ELECTION LETTERS DEADLINE The deadline for primary election letters or guest columns is May 10. Send letters to ndaly@nky.com.

Congratulations, Boone County

Boone Countians should be so very proud of their school district and community members!

My goodness; longtime school board member Ed Massey was just sworn in as president of the National School Boards Association, Kim Shearer was named 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, Boone County School District is the 2012 recipient of the PEAK Award.

Then there are the accomplishments of individuals who may not make headlines. Phyllis Sparks has been a tireless advocate working with us in the General Assembly to pass legislation that came to be known as the “RTI/ Dyslexia Bill.” Additionally, Boone County parents advocating for a special skills diploma saw its passage this year.

Boone County parents Cindy Taylor, Terri Sparks and Robin Dixon in 2010 first called to my attention the difficulty some

students face when they graduate with only a certificate to show for their years of hard work in high school. Students Addia who may do Wuchner well in one area, yet are diagCOMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST nosed with COLUMNIST learning disparities, may be prevented from fulfilling all of the rigorous requirements for a Kentucky high school diploma.

Last Monday, the governor signed into law legislation to provide that special needs students taking an alternative curriculum in high school may now receive diplomas for their efforts.

As one young man stated, “I may not ever own a Jiffy Lube but I can work at a Jiffy Lube.” A mere high school certificate does

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not distinguish the skill sets and aptitude of this young man. Most employers require a GED or diploma; without a “Life Skills and Workforce Diploma,” many students would not have the opportunity to apply for skillbased employment and be selfsustaining.

Last week, Boone County School District was the recipient of KSBA’s spring 2012 Public Education Achieves in Kentucky (PEAK) Award. Boone Schools was recognized for the success of the Boone County Schools’ Response to Intervention (RTI) program. The focus of this program is to keep students in regular instruction while addressing their reading, and now math, deficits with scientifically based instruction and interventions matched to students’ needs.

The Boone RTI program is the basis of the legislation I have co-sponsored with Rep. Linda Belcher and for which Phyllis

Congress needs new ideas

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PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES

WHY MY MOM ROCKS Readers share ideas on why their mother’s the greatest Mom: Claudia Sizemore

By Nancy Daly ndaly@nky.com

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he gives great advice, cooks dinner and offers a shoulder to lean on.

She’s the biggest fan at your football games, school plays or music recitals.

Funny, strong and diplomatic, she gives unconditional love.

These are the qualities readers shared when the Recorder asked “Why Your Mom Rocks.”

We join you in giving a shout-out to all the moms in Northern Kentucky this Mother’s Day.

Mom: Wendy Teufel My mom is special because she fixes my dinner.

She plays with me and she loves me. She pays all the bills and she signed me up for soccer. And she is happy all the time. She always lets me go outside. And my mom signed me up for swim lessons. She likes to play cards with me. She is going to have a new baby and I will be the big big sister and Ava will be a big sister too. My mommy is the best mommy in the whole wide world!

Lindsey Teufel, 5, and Lindsey Teufel, 5 her mom, Wendy Teufel Florence of Florence. PROVIDED

My mom rocks so much because she has to balance so many things in her life. Such as cooking, cleaning, washing, shopping, paying the bills etc. Although, you might be thinking so does every other mom, but there’s something else my mom does that makes her rock so much besides those things. It is going to college at Northern Kentucky University.

Yes, my mom went back to college to get her bachelor’s degree and she is about three years in. She is very smart, and studies approximately three to five hours a day. That is hard to do, go to school either early in the morning or late at night, when you are a mom of two sons and a daughter. Plus, not only is it hard to balance children with school and taking one to an extracurricular activity, you also have to take the oldest son to work at The Gap and pick him up around 10 or 11 p.m. when you have classes really early in the morning! My dad tries to help out as much as he can because he knows how hard it is keeping up with everything. Last thing I want to say is Happy Mother’s Day, mom, and keep working hard!

Lois and Rebekah Lee of Union.

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Mom: Lois Lee My mom comes from an amazing line of amazing people; she might just be the best one on that line yet. I say my mom rocks for many reasons. She gives up her valuable time for me and my siblings; with all the things she does she still finds time to listen to me and give me amazing advice. Sometimes I have to think about it, but then I realize that every decision she makes with and for me is the best. My mom Lois Lee, the best mom you will ever meet!

Rebekah Lee Union

Jillian Sizemore Union

Mom: Beth Collins

The Rockin’ Ryle Moms have football championships by the Ryle football team to celebrate this Mother's Day.

My mom Beth rocks because she is my best friend.

She is that one person in my life that I can turn to no matter what. She is a woman of strong faith and love and constantly shows that. Always willing to do anything to help a friend or family member even if that means sticking her neck out there a little bit. My brother John, my sister Sarah, and my dad Jim are truly blessed to have her in our lives. An amazing mother, wife, teacher, aunt and friend no matter what role she is filling she does so with unconditional love, care and respect. I love my mother very much and this is a short testimony as to why she rocks.

Andrew Collins Union

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Beth Brinsko shown on her wedding day with her mother Gert Dressman. PROVIDED

Mom: Gert Dressman My mom still rocks even though she has been deceased since 2000. She inspires her seven children each day with her final words to us, “You pass it on.” We in turn try to “pass on” the faith, family values, optimism and fun that she demonstrated throughout her life. Kentucky born, she grew up during the Depression. Her family had a spirit of generosity and fun through all kinds of difficulty. After mom married dad, together they modeled a near-perfect marriage and “passed on” faith, integrity, loyalty and always fun, fun, fun. You still rock even after you “passed on.”

I’m writing about a very special group of moms: The Rockin’ Ryle Moms of 2010. Our sons were seniors during the 2010 football season at Ryle High School. We won the district and regional championship. We were a special group that really bonded and had a blast. We supported our sons during a very successful football season. We decorated their locker room, gave presents, hosted dinners, even made a surprise appearance at their pep rally and homecoming parade, and gave them our unconditional love and support. The Rockin’ Ryle moms definitely rock and we love our boys of fall!

Amy Teepen and the Rockin’ Ryle Moms Union and Florence

Sandy and Carrie Dotson of Hebron are shown in a helicopter in Tennessee this March. PROVIDED

Mom: Sandy Dotson

Beth Brinsko Florence

Mom: Barb Gripshover As Mother’s Day approaches we all begin to think of our moms and what we can do for them on their special day. I will be getting my mom a beautiful bouquet of flowers, taking those flowers to her grave site, as I sit and talk to her letting her know everything going on in life.

My mother, Barb Gripshover, passed away on April 2, 2003. Though her soul rests in the heavens above, her memory will be with us always.

Barb was a mother who you could go to with anything.

Whether you wanted to tell her what a great day you have had or needed her help to work out a problem, she was always there to listen. Her jokes, sense of humor, laughter, personality, good home-cooked meals, love for her husband and children, and the way she could make the best of all situations will never go unforgotten.

My mom was one of the best. There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about her. She is missed by many and will always be loved.

Charlene Gripshover Walton

Christy Diedrichs of Burlington is shown with twins Christy and Michael. PROVIDED

Sandy Dotson’s the best mom we could ask for. She’s a mother of three, Joe Hartman, Scott Purvis and Carrie Dotson. She has been married to our dad Danny for over 30 years. She’s worked for The Children’s Home for over seven years as a nurse. She loves her nine grandkids and loves to spend time with them as much as she can. She’s a true friend and keeps her word. I wish my mom got as much time with her mom as we have with her and we look forward to many more. We love you!

Carrie Dotson Hebron

Mom: Rebecca Diedrichs My mom is Rebecca Diedrichs and she is special to us.

She goes over and beyond each day to make everything work. She is the mother of three, myself Christy, my twin brother Michael and our little brother Christopher. She has been married 39 years to our dad Mike where she helps run their body shop. She goes out of her way to make everything right for all occasions, not only for us kids but her four grandkids Braelyn, Brandon, Hailey and Lexi. I just want to say what an amazing, incredible and beautiful person she is inside and out that we have as a mother. We love you mom!

Christy Diedrichs Burlington

Sister: Leah Evans I’m writing about my sister Leah because in the past several years she has overcome many obstacles in her life. In 2007 Leah, her son Jacob and daughter Heather were in an automobile accident that took the life of Heather and left Jacob and Leah severely injured. Leah still continues to heal. She has a smile on her face and encourages others to believe and trust in God and He will take care of you. My sister is “The Wind Beneath My Wings.” Happy Mother’s Day. Peggy Berkemeyer Alexandria

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Walk, Eat, Learn, Laugh, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Boone County Extension Environmental and Nature Center, 9101 Camp Ernst Road, Walk trails or hike woods, then gather to enjoy featured recipes and pick up tips on food preparation and healthy eating.

Dress for the weather. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 859-586-6101.

Union.

Literary - Libraries Mahjong, 1 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Open play. All skill levels welcome. Family friendly. Presented

by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Union.

Children’s Book Festival with Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Bargains on children’s books.

Starting as low as 99 cents.

Library receives portion of proceeds. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Music - Jazz Live @ the Library: Dave Hepler, 7 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Jazz pianist. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union.

Music - World Barn Dance, 7:30 p.m. Music by Ricky Nye and the Paris Blues Band., Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Road, Free. 859-586-7744; www.rabbithash.com. Rabbit Hash.

Recreation Joe Walter Celebrity Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Registration begins 7:30 a.m., Golf Courses of Kenton County, 3908 Richardson Road, At the course: games, split-the-pot, raffles, lunch and refreshments. Dinner at 4 p.m. Called auction and awards, 5 p.m. Benefits Special Olympics Northern Kentucky. $250 Fox Celebrity level, $140 Willows level, $125 Pioneer level. Registration required.

Presented by Special Olympics Northern Kentucky. 859-3713200; www.sonky.org. Independence.

Duplicate Bridge, 6-9 p.m., Panorama Plus, 8510 Old Toll Road, Common Room. Open to all players. Family friendly. $5.

Presented by Boone County Bridge Center. 859-391-8639; www.boonecountybridgecenter.com. Florence.

Sports-Registrations & Tryouts Sports of All Sorts Youth Association Basketball Registrations, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Ages 5-18. Each team will practice one hour per week, exact day and time determined by coach.

Family friendly. $105. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-760-7466. Union.

Northern Kentucky Girls Recreational Volleyball League Registration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Forming teams by individual registrations received or by groups of players requesting to play for a coach or other players.

Family friendly. $105. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-760-7466. Union.

Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Program designed to introduce game of soccer to children. Focus is on all components introducing the game of soccer. Ages 4-6. Family friendly. $95. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association.

859-760-7466. Union.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Benefits St. Jude Kick A Thon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ichiban Karate School, 5736 Limaburg Road, Free.

859-760-8229. Burlington.

Literary - Story Times Mommy and Me, 10:30 a.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Special story time for moms, grandmas and kids. Bring photos to make

Newport on the Levee will present a the Newport Jazz Festival from noon-10 p.m.

Saturday, May 12, and noon-6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13, on the Newport Riverfront. The inaugural festival will feature diverse jazz bands and beverages. Tickets are $5-20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newportonthelevee.com. THANKS TO MARK BYRON

a memento. Ages 2-5. Free.

Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665.

Burlington.

Music - Acoustic

The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center will present J.M. Barrie's “Peter Pan,” a silent movie with live music, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Seattle area harpist Leslie McMichael unfurls her original film score with a screening of the 1924 silent film “Peter Pan” at the Otto M. Budig Theatre at The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd. in Covington. Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at the box office, by calling 859-957-1940 or online at www.thecarnegie.com. THANKS TO SHANNON BOYER

Saturday Night Music, 7-8:30 p.m. Music by Seabird., Velocity Bike & Bean, 7560 Burlington Pike, Acoustic sets by local musicians. Fresh baked goods, desserts and coffee available.

Family friendly. Free. 859-3718356; www.velocitybb.com.

Florence.

Music - Concerts Cinematic Piano, 8-10 p.m., Florence Baptist Church at Mount Zion, 642 Mount Zion, James Cassidy, music director.

Conclusion of KSO’s 20th anniversary season. Moments from movies in which piano music was featured and central to the plot. Film snippets provide introductions to each work for piano and orchestra. Featuring pianists Marcus Kuchle, Steve Hinnenkamp, Edward Neeman and Scot Woolley. Family friendly. $28 A seats, $23 B Seats, $18 B seats ages 60 and up, $10 B seats for students. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.

859-371-7141; www.kyso.org.

Florence.

Music - Hip-Hop Chill E B, 2-4 p.m., Church of Scientology of Greater Cincinnati, 283 Main St., Meet rapper, humanitarian and military veteran known for his 1990s hit “Menace to Society.” Receive a free DVD and an autograph.

With broadcast by DJ from Radio Cincinnati. 859-962-5080; www.scientology-cincinnati.org.

Florence.

Recreation Duplicate Bridge, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Panorama Plus, $5. 859-391-8639; www.boonecountybridgecenter.com. Florence.

Sports-Registrations & Tryouts Sports of All Sorts Youth Association Basketball Registrations, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105.

Registration required. 859-7607466. Union.

Northern Kentucky Girls Recreational Volleyball League Registration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105. Registration required. 859-760-7466. Union.

Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-760-7466.

Union.

SUNDAY, MAY 13 Holiday - Mother’s Day Mother’s Day at the Creation Museum, noon-6 p.m., Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Moms receive free admission and will receive a gift while supplies last. $21.95 ages 13-59, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12; $7 planetarium. 800-778-3390; www.creationmuseum.org. Petersburg.

Pets Pits Rock Northern Kentucky Fun Walk, 4:15-5 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., 5895 Centennial Circle, Open to responsible pit bull owners willing to walk their well-behaved pit bulls together in public parks to show positive

Opening day for the Florence Freedom, Northern Kentucky's professional baseball team, will be Thursday, May 17, when they take on the Traverse City Beach Bums at 7:05 p.m. For more information, call 859-594-4487 or visit florencefreedom.com. Pictured is Florence Freedom mascot Belle in the dugout. THANKS TO KEVIN SCHWAB side of the breed. Free. Presented by Pawzitive Petz Rescue.

Through Oct. 28. 859-746-1661.

Florence.

Sports-Registrations & Tryouts Sports of All Sorts Youth Association Basketball Registrations, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105.

Registration required. 859-7607466. Union.

Northern Kentucky Girls Recreational Volleyball League Registration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105. Registration required. 859-760-7466. Union.

Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-760-7466.

Union.

MONDAY, MAY 14 Civic Tea Party Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Sub Station II, 7905 Dream St., Meet and discuss limited government, free markets and fiscal responsibility. Free. Presented by Grassroots Tea Party of Boone County. 859-746-3573; www.teapartyboonecounty.org.

Florence.

Education Spotlight on Genealogy, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Informal discussion of genealogy news and resources, plus guest speakers on family history topics. Snacks served. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Burlington.

Exercise Classes Zumba, 6 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Latininspired dance-fitness program blends international music and dance steps. Family friendly. $25 per month. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Union.

Literary - Libraries Writers Group, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Join local writing enthusiasts. Share work and get feedback. Family friendly. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665.

Burlington.

In the Loop, 10:30 a.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Knit or crochet in relaxed,

friendly company. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665; www.bcpl.org. Florence.

Open Gaming (Middle and High School), 3:30-5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Beginners and casual gamers welcome. No experience required. Snacks provided. Family friendly. Free.

Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Recreation Duplicate Bridge, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St., Lower Level. Open to all players. Family friendly. $5.

Presented by Boone County Bridge Center. 859-391-8639; www.boonecountybridgecenter.com. Elsmere.

Sports-Registrations & Tryouts Sports of All Sorts Youth Association Basketball Registrations, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105.

Registration required. 859-7607466. Union.

Northern Kentucky Girls Recreational Volleyball League Registration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105. Registration required. 859-760-7466. Union.

Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-760-7466.

Union.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 Business Meetings Eggs ’N Issues: Revitalizing the Urban Core through Catalytic Innovation, 7:45-9:15 a.m., Receptions Banquet and Conference Center Erlanger, 1379 Donaldson Road, Join Dr. G. Edward Hughes, president/ CEO of Gateway Technical and Community College, and Jeanne Schroer, executive director of the Catalytic Fund. Discussion of revitalization efforts in River Cities region. Sponsored by Enquirer Media. $15 NKY Chamber members; $30 future members. Registration required.

Presented by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 859426-3652; www.nkychamber.com/events. Erlanger.

Literary - Libraries Body Oddities, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Games and

trivia about the human body.

Ages 3-5. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Chakras: The Rainbow Within, 6:30 p.m., Lents Branch Library, 3215 Cougar Path, Learn properties of seven chakras and corresponding colors, stones and essential oils. Take home your own chakra kit. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org.

Hebron.

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

Union.

Sports-Registrations & Tryouts Sports of All Sorts Youth Association Basketball Registrations, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105.

Registration required. 859-7607466. Union.

Northern Kentucky Girls Recreational Volleyball League Registration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105. Registration required. 859-760-7466. Union.

Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-760-7466.

Union.

My Weird School, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Ella Mentry School is full of looney teachers and zany happenings.

Ages 2-4. Registration required.

Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665.

Burlington.

Sports-Registrations & Tryouts Sports of All Sorts Youth Association Basketball Registrations, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105.

Registration required. 859-7607466. Union.

Northern Kentucky Girls Recreational Volleyball League Registration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $105. Registration required. 859-760-7466. Union.

Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-760-7466.

Union.

THURSDAY, MAY 17 Exercise Classes

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

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.

Education

Literary - Libraries

Providence Extension Program Information Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Florence, 9066 Gunpowder Road, Learn about unique and effective concept in education for 7th-12th grade students. Family friendly. Free.

Presented by Providence Extension Program. 859-663-8315.

Florence.

Internet II, 10 a.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Learn about search engines, keyword searching and more.

Family friendly. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Florence.

Stones and Bones: Native American Artifacts, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Local collectors, Martin O’Maddin and Ray Stutler, discuss Native American artifacts using photos and items from archaeological digs.

Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Literary - Crafts Scrapbooking (Middle School), 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Capture your school memories in a keepsake book. Bring photos or add them at home.

Registration required. Presented

by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Burlington.

Literary - Libraries Twitter, 10 a.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Share your thoughts with friends and make new friends on short and sweet social networking site. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Union.

Open Gaming (Middle and High School), 3:30-5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, Free. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Recreation Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, Free. 859-3422665. Union.

Bike Night, 6-10 p.m., Florence Elks Lodge 314, 7704 Dixie Highway, Beer, food and cornhole. Ages 21 and up. Free.

859-746-3557. Florence.

Sports-Tryouts Lil Strikers Learn to Play Soccer Instruction Registration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, $95. Registration required. 859-760-7466.

Union.

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Mom’s Day treat might be fresh herb spread With Mother’s Day approaching, I am reminded of my own mom, Mary Nader. You would have loved her – mom stood out in a crowd, but in a quiet, beautiful way. That describes her, both inside and out.

Rita What I Heikenfeld try to do as RITA’S KITCHEN a mom and grandmom is to share my traditions with my family like my parents did. Mom used to say to know who you are, you have to know where you came from. This Mother’s Day, share your story with your family, especially the little ones. That’s how traditions begin. Remember the “other” moms too, the ones who may not be biologically related, but who are blessings in your life.

Belgian endive water lily with fresh herb spread

This was a featured recipe when Country Gardens magazine came out to my home for a day of pho-

Belgian endive water lily with fresh herb spread was a featured recipe when Country Gardens magazine came out to Rita’s home for a day of photographing her herb garden\. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD. tographing my herb garden and making herbal recipes. It is so easy, looks elegant and every time I make it in class, it becomes a student favorite. Sprinkle a few fresh herbs (even parsley looks nice) and edible flowers on top for a real treat for mom. This spread is better than the boursin cheese spread you can buy. The spread is also delicious on crostini or as a dip for veggies.

Notice the range in herb amounts. Start with first amount listed and then go from there, adding more if you like.

Endive leaves: 3-4 heads.

Cut bottoms from endive heads. Wash leaves gently

and drain well to dry. Set aside while making herb spread.

Mix together either in food processor or mixer until well blended: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup, 1 stick butter, softened 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons each fresh herbs: oregano, thyme, basil, dill and onion chives 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or dash or two of cayenne pepper, ground 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Squeeze or two of lemon juice

Place mixture on large round plate. Shape into a

disk.

Starting with largest endive leaves first, insert leaves into bottom of mound and push in about an inch, making a single layer of leaves. Keep inserting layers of leaves in alternate rows, making a flower petal pattern. This can be made several hours ahead to this point. Cover lightly and refrigerate.

When ready to serve, sprinkle with chopped edible flowers or insert an edible flower petal into the base of each endive leave where it meets the cream cheese mixture. This spread is a good keeper, covered, in the refrigerator, up to two weeks.

Even easier: Use dry herbs along with the fresh garlic, Parmesan and lemon juice. Use these herbs in place of fresh: 1/2 t ea: dried oregano, thyme, marjoram, basil, dill weed.

This version is from friend and colleague, Kay Hitzler, a multi-talented nurse and cook.

Version with carrot and celery sticks

This one is fun for the kids to make. Instead of endive leaves, poke carrot and celery sticks into the mound.

Spaghetti salad I can’t tell you how many good recipes for this salad came through, and we will be posting them on my blog (http://cincinnati.com/ blogs/cookingwithrita/).

Thanks to all who shared.

Here’s a family favorite for Janice Wallace that JoAnn Marston sent in.

JoAnn said: “I have had this one since the late 70's.

Hope it's what Janice Wallace is looking for!”

1 box thin spaghetti (cooked according to directions on box) 1 medium red onion-chopped 1 green pepper-chopped (or mix red and green pepper) 2 cucumbers-chopped 3-4 tomatoes-chopped 1/2 bottle McCormick’s Salad Supreme seasoning 1 16oz Italian salad dressing

Mix all ingredients.

Chill. Can be made a day ahead of time.

Update: Wiedeman’s crescents. I’m so excited. I talked with Carole, the Wiedeman’s daughter, who found a similar recipe in a cookbook. Then I got a note from Pete, her brother, the retired owner, who shared a home version of

the original Kipfel cookie!

I’ll share that soon.

Readers tips: Mulberry rhubarb pie. Glendale reader Elizabeth Meyers remembered her mom’s signature pie which had rhubarb and mulberries.

“A great way to get fruit into the diet on the cheap if mulberry trees are growing nearby, and the more they pick, the less the birds eat and then leave on the cars!”

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

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Celebrity golf outing to benefit Transitions Community Recorder Join former University of Cincinnati Bearcat and U.S. Olympian “Big George” Wilson and other celebrities for the first ever Transitions Inc. Celebrity Golf Outing on June 6 at Fox Run Golf Course, 3908 Richardson Road, Independence.

The outing will be a shotgun start, scramble format, and proceeds will benefit Transitions Inc., which for more than 40 years has been helping

people in our community make the transition from the pain of addiction to the gratitude of recovery.

Celebrities joining Wilson will be Tay Baker, Thomas Biedenharn, Louis Breeden, Steve Cauthen, Isaac Curtis, Connie Dierking, Ed Hartman, Brad Johansen, Dave Lapham, Marvin Lewis, Chuck Machock, Mike Mathis, Wayne Box Miller, Anthony Munoz, Doug Pelfrey, Oscar Robertson and Tom Thacker.

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Sponsorship opportunities available at the Gold ($1,500), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250) levels will include ads in the event’s program, mentions on Transitions’ web site, on-site signage,

sponsorship of one hole, and much more.

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Teens help at shelter Community Recorder Boone County Animal Shelter is offering the opportunity for students age 13-17 to volunteer at the shelter during the summer.

Junior volunteers will learn about working with kittens and puppies to keep them healthy and ready for adoption. Students will also assist the shelter staff with other duties such as washing feeding dishes, stuffing Kong toys and assisting in the laundry.

Junior volunteers under the age of 16 must be ac-

companied at all times by parents while volunteering in the shelter. Parents of junior volunteers 13-17 must attend training with the student. Students will be expected to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per month.

Training sessions will be held at the shelter: May 29: 6-8 p.m.

June 4: 4-6 p.m.

June 8: 6-8 p.m.

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Community Recorder Burlington Baptist Church, 3031 Washington St., set aside April 21 as a special day for community service called Burlington Baptist Cares: Servolution 2012.

Ten separate projects were performed to meet the needs of people throughout the Boone County area.

The church partnered with the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati to give away 10,000 pounds of food to people in need within the Boone County area. Vouchers were distributed throughout the local schools through the resource coordinators office. Two hundred fam-

Julien Allen, Florence, helps unload 7,500 pounds of food that was distributed to nearly 100 families in partnership with Freestore Foodbank. Allen served as a volunteer during Burlington Baptist Church's “Servolution,” a day of community service with 10 outreach projects to groups in the Boone County area.

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Gift cards to local restaurants along with baked goods were deliv-

During these tough economic times, a growing number of people have been entering into land contracts as an inexpensive way to buy a house.

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That was back in 2003 and everything did go well for about six years.

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officials there would not talk with her because her name is not on the mortgage. Although she had been faithfully paying the homeowners all those years, they had stopped paying the bank.

“I’ve also paid the land taxes. I quit paying them last year because the foreclosure just kept going on and on and it was one hearing after another.

You know, I’ve already thrown out enough money,” Buchanan says.

Unfortunately, before the Buchanans found out the house was in foreclosure, they had made improvements to the property. They say they spent about $20,000 putting in new drywall, new doors and new molding because they really thought they were going to own the place. That’s something you really don’t want to do until you actually own the property.

“I presumed I was going to own it. The repairs were made and two weeks before I found out this house was in foreclosure I was in the process of having a new furnace and air conditioner installed,” Buchanan says.

Now, Buchanan says she’s glad she didn’t put any more money into the house because she and her family may be forced to move out if it is sold at a sheriff’s sale. Her only hope is that someone buys the house and allows her to remain there as a renter.

If you’re considering buying a house on a land contract, it’s important to hire your own lawyer to draw up the contract.

Attorney Michael Ganson tells me the lawyer must be able to get the mortgage company to agree in writing to alert you to any default – and give you the right to cure the default so you can keep the property. Without all that, Ganson says, you have no rights should the homeowner default. In that case, everything you paid is just going to be considered rent.

Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Mark plant sale on your calendar May 19 will be the first of a series of Free Family Fun Night activities at our Walton Community Park.

A movie “Rio” will be shown sponsored by Ryan Land Care. Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with free hot dogs. New playground equipment has been installed plus Boone County Inflatables for the kids. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great evening at the park.

This Ruth moneyMeadows making WALTON NEWS project goes to provide a scholarship for a graduate in horticulture. If you need help in identifying plants, care and planting, a member will be glad to help you.

The Crittenden Alumni Association will have its annual banquet on May 19 at the Crittenden Baptist Church starting with a social hour at 3 p.m. The banquet starts at 4 p.m.

The public is invited as well as graduates, friends or those who attended Crittenden High School.

Reservations are $12.50 per person. For information and reservations, call Julian Wills at 859-8245772 or Ruth G. Meadows at 859-485-7271 or 859-3917282.

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Union resident Lisa Griffith will be honored at this year’s 2012 May Festival for her 10 years of service to the May Festival Chorus.

Members of the chorus are honored with a service pin, worn onstage at the May Festival, and recognized in the program of the May Festival as they pass fiveyear milestones of service. The chorus is a considerable commitment of time, and it takes tremendous dedication and talent to be involved with the chorus year after year. In all, 20 singers will be recognized this year for lengths of service ranging from five years to 40.

In addition, this year will be particularly special for Karolyn Johnsen

The 2012 May Festival will take place on May 11-12 and May 18-19 at Music Hall in Cincinnati, and on May 13 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington.

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The 2012 May Festival will take place on May 1112 and May 18-19 at Music Hall in Cincinnati, and on May 13 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. For more information about the concerts, visit www.mayfestival.com.

Skidaddles offers Camp Create Community Recorder Skidaddles Inc., a dropin child care center, will offer Skidaddles Camp Create for ages 5-12 beginning May 21 at Midwest Hoops in Florence.

The camp will offer a variety of programs and weekly themes. Athletic and cheerleading programs will be facilitated

by Ryle athletes. Weekly special visitors will include local celebrities and athletes and an inventors

program by the Girl Scouts of America. Skidaddles Camp Create will include field trips to a movie, the Cincinnati Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Happen Inc., Stringtown Park and other local attractions.

Activities will include recording a record, creating life-size art installations, designing a video game, writing and performing a play, Tae Kwon Do, cheerleading, soccer, basketball, yoga, cooking,

water balloon fights, costume design, a carnival, a Quidditch tournament and more.

Skidaddles Camp Create will offer programs from1-5 days. Rates range from $50-$175, with a $25 registration fee and $12 activity fee. Cost includes free before and after care with drop off available between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Congratulations to Calvin Black of the Walton Firebirds, Boone County Knothole. Calvin had a great game on Wednesday pitching a no-hitter. He had 11 strikeouts, hit 2-2 and three RBIs. Calvin is the 11-year-old son of Chris and Marta Black of Huey Drive.

Happy birthday to Deloris Newby on May 14 and Juanita Issacs on May 16.

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POLICE REPORTS Tools stolen at 4800 Houston Rd., March 9.

BOONE COUNTY Arrests/Citations Nikeia L. Price, 31, menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7718 Cannon Valley Dr., Feb. 14.

Timothy A. Dixon, 41, DUI, reckless driving at Gateway Blvd. and N. Bend Rd., Feb. 13.

Donald R. Ellison, 44, firstdegree criminal mischief, DUI at 4900 Turfway Rd., Feb. 13.

Mehmet Gun, 32, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument at I-71 northbound, Feb. 13.

Erdem Sarikus, 25, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument at I-71 northbound, Feb. 13.

Timothy M. Gilbert Jr., 31, theft by unlawful taking at 3215 N. Talbot Ave., Feb. 17.

Carlos Verbafria-Montero, 21, two counts of possession of a forgery device at Dixie Hwy., Feb. 12.

Ryann F. Smith, 20, first-degree possession of a controlled

substance (heroin), possession of drug paraphernalia at U.S. 42, March 14.

Norleen Wischer, 51, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7601 U.S. 42, March 14.

John G. Bolin, 27, second-degree possession of a controlled substance, shoplifting at Spiral Dr., March 14.

Edith A. Seal, 32, possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, giving an officer a false name/address, DUI, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license at 7685 Mall Rd., March 14.

Tonya H. Knight, 41, shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., March 13.

Angela L. Furnier, 40, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7558 Canterbury Ct., March 12.

Keith E. Rockey, 30, public intoxication of a controlled substance at 8035 Action Blvd., March 11.

James A. Taylor, 19, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 6741 Parkland Pl., March 11.

Keenan A. Rutledge, 20, shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., March 11.

Tonya R. Roberts, 32, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., March 11.

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 6475420.

Jennifer C. Evans, 39, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., March 11.

Sarah Spicer, 26, shoplifting at 7641 Dixie Hwy., March 11.

William T. Carbert, 49, alcohol intoxication at Dream St., March 7.

Misty Byers, 44, alcohol intoxication at 7777 Burlington Pk., March 7.

Anthony Pierson, 34, alcohol intoxication at 7777 Burlington

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Karen M. Donovan, 50, shoplifting at 61 Spiral Dr., March 7.

Gared E. Williamson, 20, shoplifting at 5000 Mall Circle Rd., March 7.

Ricky Lewis II, 30, robbery at 7819 U.S. 42, March 8.

Claire E. Gamel, 44, leaving scene of accident at 7747 Mall Rd., March 8.

Jorge Y. Damian, 32, DUI at 8432 Hopeful Church Rd., March 9.

Laura G. Wahler Barth, 21, shoplifting at Mall Rd., March 9.

Caitlin D. Combs, 23, shoplifting at Mall Rd., March 9.

Richard E. Darghty, 44, shoplifting at 7747 Mall Rd., March 9.

Kenneth W. Russell, 48, kidnapping at 7708 U.S. 42, March 9.

William J. Ballard, 35, DUI at U.S. 42, March 10.

David L. Jackson, 29, alcohol intoxication at 8405 U.S. 42, March 10.

Adam M. Mullikin, 18, alcohol intoxication at 95 Circle Dr., March 10.

Incidents/Investigations Assault Victim assaulted by known subject at 100 block of Belair Cir., March 12.

Minor injury at 7544 Hillcrest Dr., March 7.

Burglary Residence broken into and items taken at 5942 Peoples Ln., Feb. 14.

Residence broken into and items taken at 148 Haley Ln., Feb. 13.

Residence broken into and items taken at 6932 Oakwood Dr., March 14.

Business broken into and items taken at 7570 Burlington Pk., March 12.

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Groceries stolen at 7625 Doering Dr., Feb. 20.

Drugs siezed at 7825 Riehl, March 8.

Cellphone stolen at 340 Center Park Dr., March 9.

Criminal mischief Property vandalized at 5200 Peoples Ln., Feb. 14.

Property vandalized at 2645 Hathaway Rd., Feb. 13.

Vehicles vandalized at 540 Beaver Rd., Feb. 13.

Bookshelf destroyed at 7261 Turfway Rd., March 7.

Spray paint on driveway at 7 Cobblestone Ct., March 8.

Structure damaged at 6771 Parkland Pl., March 9.

Fraud Victim's identity stolen at 3293 Congress Dr., Feb. 14.

Victim's identity stolen at 211 St. Judes Cir., March 14.

Victim's credit card stolen and used to purchase goods at 928 Trellises Ln., March 13.

Incident reports Subject charged with menacing after a public incident at 7718 Cannon Valley Dr., Feb. 14.

Subject driving a semi found to be in possession of a fraudulent license at I-71 northbound, Feb. 13.

Kidnapping Reported at 7809 U.S. 42, March 9.

Narcotics Subject found in possession of a controlled substance at US 42, March 14.

Robbery Subject used force on Macy's staff to steal merchandise at 5000 Mall Rd., March 13.

Money stolen at 7819 U.S. 42, March 8.

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Mary W. Bass Baird, 84, of Walton, died April 30, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a telephone operator for AT&T and later a childcare provider. She loved bingo, flowers and going to the boat.

Her husband, Paul Baird Sr.; a son, Robert D. Baird; a grandson, Robert D. Torrens; her sisters, Ann Henry and Roberta Smith; a brother, Miller Bass; and a stepsister, JoAnn Alford, died previously.

Survivors include her son, Paul Baird Jr. of Paducah; daughter, Paula R. Baird of Walton; brother, Clyde Bass of Bradenton, Fla.; stepsister, Allene Key of Alexandria; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.

Memorials: Family of Mary Baird c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 8461 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042.

Charles E. Lozier, 81, of Florence, formerly of Covington and Williamstown, died April 27, 2012, at the Bridge Point Care Center in Florence.

He retired after 32 years as a stationary engineer for the Wiedeman Brewery in Newport. He was a member of Madison Avenue Christian Church in Covington, International Union of Fireman and Oilers, Local No. 49 in Newport and American Legion Post No. 137 in Williamstown.

Survivors include his sons, Richard Lozier of Williamstown, Donald Ray Mills of Burlington and Charles “Andy” Lozier of Roseville, Mich.; brother, Richard Lozier of West Lake, Ohio; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Entombment was at Highland Cemetery Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell.

Mary Byrns Mary Byrns, 78, of Florence, died May 1, 2012, at her residence.

She was a retired bank teller for Hebron Deposit Bank and a member of Hebron Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Byrns; sons, Robert Byrns of Burlington and Timothy Byrns of Hebron; daughter, Pamela Holloway of Florence; brothers, Donnie Ray Pettit of Covington and David Lee Pettit of Erlanger; six grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

Entombment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Memorials: Hebron Baptist Church, 3435 Limaburg Road, Hebron, KY 41048.

Kathleen Morrissey Kathleen Morrissey, 92, of Florence, formerly of Ludlow, died April 30, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Timothy Church in Union.

Her husband, Edward F. Morrissey, and sisters, Ruth Schmitz and Mary Margaret Lloyd, died previously.

Survivors include her sons, Glenn Morrissey of Las Vegas and James Morrissey of Dayton, Ohio; daughters, Kathleen Vest, Janice Doud and Linda Rassche, all of Florence; 11 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

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Jesse Murray Jesse Dallas Murray, 20, of Florence, died April 23, 2012, at his home.

He was a day laborer and helped with disaster clean up after the tornadoes in Joplin, Mo. Survivors include his mother, Leslie Murray; sister, Chelsea Martin, both of Fremont, Calif.; and grandparents, Linda and Dallas Murray, both of Florence.

Peggy Newby Peggy Ann Hiles Newby, 72, of Florence, died April 25, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a high school bus driver for Boone County and an avid card and bingo player.

A daughter, Linda Byrne, died previously.

Survivors include her daughters, Virgie Love of Erlanger and Phyllis Newby of Florence; brother, Eugene Hiles; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

camping and was a member of the Independence American Legion Post No. 275.

A son, Michael Pinney, died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly Sawdon Pinney; daughters, Dawn Sander of Union, Debra Sketch of Park Hills and Nanciann Pinney of Erlanger; sons, Douglas Pinney of Walton, David Pinney of Liberty, Ind., and John Pinney of Lutz, Fla.; sister, Jean Speheger of Plymouth, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Reed; and three sisters, Rosemay Bravard, Charlene Moore and Patricia Hoehn, died previously.

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His father, Donald G. Coleman Sr.; mother, Agnes Joyce Smith Coleman; and a daughter, Angie Nadler, died previously.

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Survivors include her husband, Fred B. Kahmann; daughters, Karen Yeager of Florence and Lisa Uehlein of Burlington; sons, Fred J. Kahmann of Wilder, Dale Kahmann of Burlington and Fr. Kevin Kahmann of Erlanger; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

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+Closed end leases, total of payments equals mo. payment x 24. $.20 per mile excess mileage. Purchase option at termination, with approved credit. Rebate(s) deducted as shown. All offers plus tax, license, fees. (1)$1,000 trade in assistance bonus requires ‘99 or newer passenger or light duty vehicle trade in, see dealer for amounts and restrictions.(2)up to $2,000 GM Loyalty rebate requires proof of GM vehicle registration, restrictions apply. 3) 0 % APR / 72 mos. at $13.89 / $1,000 financed with $0 down, not all buyers will qualify, with approved credit, in lieu of base GM rebate. 4) 0 % APR / 60 mos. at $16.67 / $1,000 financed with $0 down, not all buyers will qualify, with approved credit, in lieu of base GM rebate. 5) 1.9% APR / 60 mos. at $17.48 / $1,000 financed with $0 down, not all buyers will qualify, with approved credit, in lieu of base GM rebate. All offers plus tax, license, fees. Expires 5/16/12