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FLORENCE — If you’re looking for a new favorite beer, Turfway Park wants to give you plenty of choices.

Turfway Park is hosting its firstever Craft Beer Festival from noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

“We’re really excited about this,” said Jack Gordon, director of marketing and sales for Turfway Park.

Gordon has been working with beer

distributors for a long time to get a craft beer event at Turfway, he said.

“I had wanted to do something like this years ago,” Gordon said.

As the popularity of microbreweries and craft beers soared, the time was finally right to have the festival, he said.

Having the festival at Turfway Park, during the fall racing season, allows for a unique intersection of craft beers and live horse racing that could make new fans for both, Gordon said.

Gordon is planning to have a wide varieties of beers that appeal to anyone’s taste. There will be 50 different beers from breweries like Blue Moon,

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“There’s plenty for everybody,” Gordon said.

Tickets are $30 and include tickets for 20 beer samples and a 5-ounce souvenir cup.

In addition to the craft beers, grills will be cooking up brats and other food.

The day also includes a designated driver ticket for $7.50 that includes soft drinks and water all day.

“That’s one of the things we want to be very cognizant of,” Gordon said.

“This is an event where you can come and let your hair down, but we want to be responsible.”

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Side-arm style pitcher Jose Velazquez pitches Saturday night during the Florence Freedom playoff game. The Freedom clinched the division title Monday night in Sauget, Ill., and go into the best-of-five championship series beginning Wednesday in Florence. See Sports, A8 MATTHEW BECK FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Turfway honors deputy for saving man Tanner braved flames to drag man to safety

Boone County Sheriff's deputy Greg Tanner rescued a man from a burning mobile home in Richwood on June 27. He will be honored Saturday at Turfway Park. FILE PHOTO

Community Recorder FLORENCE — Turfway Park honored a hero during racing on Sept. 8 when the track welcomed Boone County Sheriff’s deputy Greg Tanner to the winner’s circle.

On June 27, Tanner saved the life of Mike Mallory when he pulled the paralyzed man from a burning mobile home in Richwood Trailer Park in Walton. Mallory is the stepfather of Turfway Park mutuel clerk Lisa Warren. When he is not on

FLORENCE — Construction on the racing themed sports bar is nearing the checkered flag.

Quaker Steak and Lube will open its first Northern Kentucky location Oct. 3.

In the works for 3.5 years, the restaurant will complete the concept of putting the racing themed restaurant next to Thoroughbred Harley-Davidson on Action Boulevard in Florence.

The restaurant is in the final stages of its construction, which includes adding in booths, getting final inspections and hanging race cars from the ceiling.

“Every day is a new day as far as walking in here goes,” said general manager Bob Jacoby.

With race memorabilia all over the restaurant, it’s no surprise the restaurant will be a place to watch sports. The new building features three bars and 48 TVs. Jacoby, a Lexington native, has an idea of what games he’d like to see on those screens.

“I want to see this turn into ‘Northern UK Central’ during basketball season,” he said.

Across the country, the restaurant holds its weekly bike nights as a special tradition, but having a Harley-Davidson shop next door will only up the ante, Jacoby said.

The two stores are coordinating their bike nights for Thursday nights, and Jaco-

duty with the sheriff’s department, Tanner works for Turfway’s security detail.

Tanner was on the early shift patrolling the area when the call came at 6:30

a.m. that the mobile home was on fire and Mallory, who was paralyzed 16 years ago from complications during brain surgery, was trapped in the bedroom. Tanner was about a mile away and responded immediately.

“When I pulled up I could see smoke coming from what I figured was the bedroom window,” said Tanner. “I kicked See TURFWAY, Page A2

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Vice president of operations Jim Mills, left, and general manager Bob Jacoby will open Quaker Steak and Lube in Florence Oct. 3.

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St. Timothy Oktoberfest Salon E-Jay celebrates half century of haircuts bringing ‘good times’

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St. Timothy Parish in Union will host its annual Oktoberfest festival Sept.

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UNION — Oktoberfest will soon be in full swing at Union’s St. Timothy Parish, bringing with it, “good food and good times.”

The festival is open from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14; from 5:30 to midnight Saturday, Sept. 15; and from 12:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the church, 10272 U.S. 42.

Featuring German and American food and drinks, the festivities also include rides, raffles and games.

Jennifer Fedders, director of operations and special events for St. Timothy’s, said this is the 11th year for the festival.

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Visitors can even try their hand at riding a mechanical buffalo, something Fedders said is a new attraction.

Live entertainment is planned for all three nights.

Nashville artist Ryan Broshear will play from 711 p.m. Friday, Route 8 will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Three Sheets will play from 1-3 p.m. Sunday and Cuzn Eddie will follow from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday.

As part of the festival, Fedders said a 5K race will begin at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 15.

Registration starts at 4 p.m. on the day of the race.

The cost is $15 for those who pre-register or $25 for those who register the day of. Shirts will be available for $12.

Free on-site parking is available and “all you can ride” bracelets will be available for purchase on Sunday.

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For more than 50 years, the Wickelhaus family and their employees have been providing hair care services to patrons throughout Northern Kentucky.

In the mid-1900s, Elmer John Wickelhaus opened several of the first beauty salons in the area, many named after the cities where they were located.

In 1962, he opened his Newport location, and changed the company name to reflect his initials, calling it E-Jay’s.

“There wasn’t much over here as far as salons back then,” said Arlene “Ardie” Koehler Birkenhauer, who started at the Newport location in 1962.

“We started with two rooms and just kept adding on.”

In 1986, when Elmer passed away, his second wife Gayla Wickelhaus, daughter Lisa Wickelhaus Richie and son Greg Wickelhaus took over the business.

A few years ago when Gayla retired and Lisa moved away, Greg, who

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open the front door and smoke came rolling out. I crawled through the living room and kitchen to where I guessed the bedroom was. The door was shut, and when I opened it the heat and smoke poured out.

I could see flames on the bed.”

The heat and smoke forced Tanner back into the hallway to catch his breath.

“When I went back in the second time, the bed erupted in flames,” he said, “and I was forced back out again. The third time I went in, I heard a moan, and then I saw a blanket on the floor and a foot sticking out. He had managed to roll off the bed and was six or eight feet inside the door.

By then the bedroom was fully engulfed, and I grabbed him by the ankle and dragged him out.”

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went to beauty school right after graduating from high school, took over with his wife, Suzanne Wickelhaus.

“It’s really all I know, and I guess I’m pretty good at it,” Greg said.

But, the E-Jay’s family doesn’t consist of just Wickelhaus relatives, Suzanne said.

The employees at all three locations, many who have been with the company for decades, make up the real E-Jay family.

“We have a lot of lon-

gevity at our salons, which is very unusual,” Suzanne said. “The majority of our staff has been here from 25 years or more.”

Ardie, who has been with E-Jay’s for 50 years, said it was her first and only job doing hair.

“I just like it here,” Ardie said. “We’re always learning new things and getting even better.”

The individual locations can be reached at 431-5737 for Newport, 4415440 for Highland Heights and 371-7122 for Florence.

By the time Tanner had dragged Mallory to the back door, another deputy had arrived and carried the injured man outside.

EMTs also were on the scene, arriving about five minutes after Tanner.

Amazingly, Mallory sustained only a broken ankle and was released from the hospital the same day. His wife, Diana, had escaped earlier and was not injured. The mobile home was a total loss.

“It’s hard to explain (how I felt),” said Tanner.

“It kind of bothers me to be called a hero, because I was scared to death. I wanted to get out of that trailer but I couldn’t leave him. I couldn’t come out without him. His wife was in the yard, crying and screaming for me to save her husband. I wouldn’t have been able to live with myself if I hadn’t brought him out.”

“If it weren’t for Officer Tanner, my stepdad wouldn’t have made it out

alive,” said Warren. “No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

He’s alive because Officer Tanner got there fast and went in to save him. If he’d waited for the fire department, my stepdad would not be alive. Those few minutes made the difference.”

Turfway dedicated the fourth race on Sept. 8 to Deputy Tanner and honored him in the winner’s circle after the race.

Tanner, 46, is originally from Erlanger. He worked in construction before making the move to law enforcement15 years ago as a border patrol agent in Rio Grande City, Texas. He returned to Northern Kentucky 13 years ago to join the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Tanner lives in Burlington with his wife, Ann, and their daughter, 17-year-old Sydney, and son, 15-year-old Gregory Jr., who wants to follow his dad into law enforcement.

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“Thursday night is a unique night to its own, but on Friday night we’ll have grandma and the kids here,” he said.

While a lot of work goes into the atmosphere, Jacoby says the food is what will keep customers coming back. They offer a wide variety of chicken wing sauces, burgers, grilled salmon, salads and other options.

“I would put our ribs up against anybody’s – including Montgomery Inn,” Jacoby said.

Hiring is in full swing for the restaurant. About 120 of the anticipated 210 positions have been filled.

Management is currently conducting spot interviews for applicants in a trailer on the property.

“If you’re looking for work in this economy and want to work in a fun environment, come on out,” Jacoby said.

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Boone County school enrollment jumps again

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

Boone County School District’s enrollment is currently 19,479, up 335 students from the last day of school in May. FILE PHOTO first day of school to keep up with the growth.

While that’s probably needed this year, due to budgetary issues, it’s not likely to happen, Ford said.

“We’re going to have to get by with what we’ve got,” Ford said.

Along with the need for more teachers, the district still needs additional facilities – despite opening Thornwilde Elementary this year, he said.

“We’re potentially two elementary schools behind and one middle

It took three votes and a 15-minute recess for the Boone County Fiscal Court to set tax rates on Sept. 4.

As originally introduced, the tax rate for real property was proposed at 10.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. The rate for tangible property and the motor vehicle assessment were proposed at 15 cents and 15.6 cents per $100 of assessed value, respectively.

Commissioner Matt Dedden suggested the tangible property assessment, also identified as the personal property tax rate, be established at 14.2 cents per $100 of assessed value.

That would have resulted in a projected budget shortfall of about $120,000.

Commissioner Charlie Walton seconded Dedden’s motion.

“We have to determine whether or not we want to … address the business community in Boone County and let them know that we’re out there looking for ways to create more business,” Walton said.

A reduction in the tangible tax rate would benefit business owners more than residents.

Dedden and Walton voted in favor of that proposal, while Judge-executive Gary Moore and Commissioner Charlie Kenner voted against it.

“I think that a tax reduction or tax cut ought to be important to the residents as well as the businesses,” Moore said. “That motion would have shifted the burden more on the backs of the residential taxpayers.”

Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine suggested considering changing the motor vehicle assessment rate because it could be adjusted more easily.

The county can raise the tax rate to one that generates up to 4 percent more revenue than in the previous year without triggering a possible recall pet-

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Thanks to opening Thornwilde, more than 600 students were moved out of North Pointe and Goodridge elementary schools to help reduce crowding in one of the largest growing areas in the district, he said.

As the district, the third largest in Kentucky, continues to grow beyond the limits of its buildings, Ford is proud that it hasn’t stifled academic process. The district just announced its composite ACT scores for juniors jumped from 20.4 to 20.9 last year.

“Even though we’re behind with facilities, we’re still getting it done education-wise,” Ford said.

WALTON — A secondyear Walton tradition is helping the city’s neighbors.

The city of Walton is a 5K walk/run to benefit the Walton National Guard Armory.

Last October, the city hosted the first-ever 5K, and there was potential for growth, said Walton’s administration clerk and economic development coordinator Connie Goins.

“Council decided we should make it an annual event,” Goins said.

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In recent years, including this year, the Fiscal Court has voted to establish a rate that is lower than the compensating rate.

Moore then proposed keeping the real property rate at10.5 cents per $100 of assessed value, establishing the tangible property rate at 15 cents and the motor vehicle rate at 14 cents per $100 of assessed value each. That proposal would have also resulted in approximately a $120,000 shortfall.

Moore and Kenner voted in favor of that proposal, but Walton and Dedden voted against it.

After the recess, Dedden proposed the real property tax rate be established at 10.5 cents, the tangible assessment at 14.5 cents and the motor vehicle rate at 15.2 cents per $100 of assessed value each.

That proposal, which would result in a projected shortfall of $131,000 in the county budget, was approved unanimously.

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It’s a familiar story for Boone County Schools: Enrollment is up again.

With about two weeks of the new school year out of the way, even more students are packing into the district’s 23 schools this year.

The district’s enrollment is currently 19,479, up 335 students from the last day of school in May. That’s slower growth than the district has seen over the last few years, but for a district that’s been struggling to have enough buildings for students it’s still an issue.

“We’ve been working over the last few years, when our growth was bigger, to have proper staffing,” said Mike Ford, director of pupil personnel for the district.

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From left, Karen Barnett, Laura Wilson, 6, Hope Wilson, 4, Trisha Wilson, Jake Wilson, John Wilson, 3 months, Paul Wilson, 3, and Dave Hegge, all from Walton, watch the parade during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration Sept. 8. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

These horseback riders are part of the parade at the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration Sept. 8.

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he Walton community came together for its biggest celebration of the year. The 39th annual Old Fashion Day featured a parade and all kinds of food and fun for the whole family.

Lexi Matteson, 6, of Walton, gets a tattoo from Kevin Hanna of Walton, a volunteer for Walton Christian Church, during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Johnna Irvin, of Dry Ridge, sinks her teeth into corn on the cob during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration. MARTY WHITACRE FOR

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Luke Moeves, 13, of Walton, stretches as he tosses a ring to win a 2-liter as Zach Clinkenbeard, 13, of Walton, cheers him on during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE

Walton Mayor Paula Jolley, right, presents the Mayor's Choice award to Evelyn Hace of Crittenden on behalf of the Bank of Kentucky parade float during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration Sept. 8. MARTY WHITACRE

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Annie Kunfel, 5, of Walton, has her face painted by Chelsea McIntosh of Florence and the Skidaddles Child Care of Florence during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Justin Vance, 2, of Dry Ridge, goes for a pony ride with some assistance from his dad Bud during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration Sept. 8. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

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Friends of Big Bone will host its seventh annual Big Bone Lick Duathlon, which starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

15, at the main shelter of Big Bone Lick State Park.

The race is comprised of a 3.2-mile run, a 25mile bike ride and finishes with another 3.2-mile run.

Same-day registration is available. The cost is $65 for the full duathlon or $60 for a mini duathlon.

Proceeds go to the Friends organization.

For more information, visit bigbonelickrace.com.

Richwood church hosts High Tea

Richwood Presbyterian Church will host its seventh annual High Tea from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14.

The classical recording group Lyrica will perform in the historic sanctuary after the luncheon.

Reservations are limited.

Tickets are $20, and can be purchased by calling the church at 859485-7200 or chairperson Sally Braun at 859-3844379.

The church is located at 1070 Richwood Road in Richwood.

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PVA to inspect

The Boone County Property Valuation Administrator’s office will inspect Boone Valley Estates, Union Village, Arlington Station, Stephens, Summerset Farms, Tall Oaks, Pleasant Valley Meadows, Willowbend, Fairgrounds, Bel Air Estates, and new construction throughout Boone County the week of Sept. 24.

Staff members will be in a marked vehicle and have identification available upon request.

For more information, contact PVA Cindy Arlinghaus at cindy.arlinghaus@ boonecountyky.org.

Confused by Medicare?

You’re probably not alone.

A Florence company is helping seniors make sense of it.

Divinity Group Family of Services is offering free Medicare basic classes around Northern Kentucky throughout September.

Classes to learn the Medicare basics begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Elsmere Senior Center.

Other classes will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Boone County Senior Center in Burlington; 11 a.m.

Sept. 17 at the Owenton Senior Center; 10 a.m. Sept.

21 at the Carrollton Senior Center; 10:45 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Ludlow Senior Center; and 10 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Williamstown Senior Center.

“What we’ve learned in talking to the community and the senior centers is that there is a definite need for education sessions on

Medicare and the options that go along with Medicare,” said Kari Holland of Union, a licensed insurance agent for Divinity.

One such session was already held at the Walton Senior Center and center director Christine Miskell said “everybody liked it.”

She believes there’s “a lot of need” to have people sit down with seniors individually.

As it stands, the different plans for seniors are confusing, she said.

“They’ve got a lot of literature that’s beyond their comprehension as far as which plan is better for them,” Miskell said. “What they need is to have repre-

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Boone OKs water rescue boat

Ryle class of ’02 plans reunion Community Recorder The Ryle High School Class of 2002 will host a10year reunion reception for classmates and their spouses or guests from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

22, at Chez Nora in Mainstrasse Village in Covington.

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Class members are asked to RSVP by Sept. 14 by calling 859-743-1871 or use the Ryle High School Facebook page. Include your most current address and contact information for the class.

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Boone County Water Rescue will soon add a new boat to its fleet.

The Boone County Fiscal Court on July 24 unanimously awarded the bid to purchase a new 36-foot aluminum patrol/rescue/ recovery vessel to William E. Munson Co. for $419,466.

County Administrator Jeff Earlywine said this is an issue that hasn’t been in front of the court for the last 20 years.

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A 25 percent local match is required for the grant, he said, adding that a credit for equipment purchased over the years will be applied toward the local match, he said.

The grant totals some $364,689, Earlywine said, “so that means we need to come up with $54,777.”

Appel has “worked hard and we’ve actually set aside some of the program support money the last couple of years in preparing for this match,” said Earlywine.

More than $38,000 has been reserved for the match, so the Water Rescue will have to find an additional $16,000 out of its program support budget “to come up with our local match to activate a $364,000 grant,” he said.

“Dale has indicated we can do that,” said Earlywine.

In a phone conversation, Appel said everything the group needs to make a rescue or a recovery will be on the new boat.

“Electronic devices we have to carry aboard our present boat will be installed and on the new boat all the time,” he said.

More than an hour will be saved because personnel will be able to directly go to the boat and from there to the scene, said Appel.

It’s “unbelievable how much time we’re going to save,” he said.

The new boat should arrive in March or April.

According to Appel, the new vessel will be a better working facility than the water rescue has ever had in the past, benefiting Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area.

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Football afterparty draws 250 students

By Justin B. Duke jbduke@nky.com

VERONA — When the final whistle blows, that doesn’t mean Friday night fun is over.

New Bethel Baptist Church in Verona has been hosting the “Fifth Quarter” after Walton-Verona High School’s home football games, and more and more students are coming.

“We wanted to do something to give the kids something to do on Friday nights after football games,” said Pete MacAdams, the church’s youth minister.

The church, which is just down the road from the school district’s athletic complex,

lights a bonfire and boots up several Xboxes and a karaoke machine after games. As many as 250 students will come spend several hours at the church after games.

“We like to think of it as a safe alternative to other options after the game,” MacAdams said.

The church has been running the Fifth Quarter for three years, and attendance grows every year, he said.

“It’s probably because we give away food and it’s kids,” MacAdams joked.

The church has done little promotion, and most growth has come just from word of mouth, he said.

Having such a large number of students coming through the church on Friday nights gives MacAdams an opportunity to meet students who may not come to traditional events at the church, he said.

“We use it to tie together with the youth ministry,” MacAdams said.

While the church serves as the host, community support has been strong and they’ve gotten a large number of donations from people outside the church. “It’s been a good community thing, not just us,” MacAdams said.

Thanks to the donations, the Fifth Quarter remains free for students, he said.

Ryle High School students Katie Norman, Sydney Gebka and Emily Ramstetter attended the 58th Annual Kentucky Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Leadership Conference. THANKS TO SYDNEY GEBKA

Students learn leadership Community Recorder

The state officer Sydney Gebka and the regional officers Emily Ramstetter and Katie Norman, all from Ryle High School, attended the 58th annual Kentucky Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Leadership Conference in Hardinsburg June 11-13.

The theme for this year was Kentucky FCCLA: Olympic Training Camp. The Kentucky organization’s regional officers learned about their duties from state officers and gained valuable leadership skills.

This year the Freshman Academy had 20 freshmen and eighthgrade students participate in team building leadership activ-

ities. This was a series of workshops for incoming freshmen or sophomores that have a desire to take their leadership in the organization further.

About 200 officers and advisers across the state were informed of Lifesmarts by former state officer alumni member Seth Woods, National Lifesmarts coordinator. Woods also discussed his leadership while being a state officer.

While attending Olympic Training Camp members attended workshops on individual officer training, regional meetings, competitive events, organization awards, icebreakers, etiquette, public speaking and running for office.

A business session was held to

vote on the Kentucky organization’s 2012-2013 goals, which are: Goal 1: Each chapter will increase their membership by 13 percent or 13 Members.

Goal 2: Increase state degree participants.

Goal 3: Increase the statewide scholarship donation.

Goal 4: Each chapter will participate in a state wide community service project.

Goal 5: Promote and publicize the organization at the chapter, region and state level.

For information, contact the family and consumer science teachers and organization advisers Robyn Bain and Susan Dews from Ryle High School or visit www.fcclainc.org or www.kyfccla.org.

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Post-‘Idol’ Flege carrying on her music career

By Justin B. Duke

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WALTON — The end of a singing contest was just the beginning of a busy year for Courtney Flege.

Since her appearance on “American Idol” earlier this year, Flege has kept focused on pursuing her music career.

Throughout the summer, Flege has had several area performances, and Saturday she was joined by fellow Idol contestant Eben Franckewitz at Walton’s Old Fashion Day. Along with live performances, Flege is working on completing her first album of original music.

“I’ve been in the recording studio,” Flege said.

Members of the band she’s been recording with have connections in the music industry and have been making sure Flege’s name is getting out there, Flege said.

Flege recently released her first song “Everyday” – which is available now at http://tinyurl.com/flege song.

Flege is currently in the early stages of planning and recording the album, so there’s no date for when it will be available.

Part of the process has

been figuring out what kind of music Flege wants to make.

For a fan of all kinds of music, that process can be tricky, but Flege knows how she wants her listeners to respond.

“I love the feel-good music that you can snap your fingers to in the car,” Flege said.

Now that school is back in session, the Walton-Verona High School senior has more than just a budding music career on her plate.

Apart from class time, Flege is also a varsity cheerleader and works at the Walton Kroger.

“I’ve been super busy,” she said.

The busy schedule is alleviated by involving family in the recording process, Flege said.

“My mom goes to the recording studio,” she said.

With everything that’s going on, Flege refuses to complain about her minimal free time.

“I’m not going to say it’s difficult,” she said. “It’s real life.”

She makes a point of finding time to have fun.

“I take the time to be a teenager because I don’t have much time left,” she said.

Visit nky.com/walton for more community news

Thomas More hosts Preview Day Students, families may tour campus Community Recorder Thomas More College will host Preview Day 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the administration building in Crestview Hills.

There will be a departmental browsing fair, and presentations by admissions, financial aid and student life staff.

A campus tour including stops at residence halls, classrooms and the gym will be offered. A free meal and admission to the Saints football game is included. Game kick-off is 1:30 p.m.

Preview Day is open to students and families at any stage of the college search

process. Information sessions will address various topics, including when to take the ACT/ SAT, the importance of the individual campus visit, securing institutional and external financial aid, and the value of getting involved on college campuses. Thomas More College faculty members from each department, as well as representatives from athletics, campus ministry, student life, financial aid and admissions will be available to speak one-on-one with guests. Information about potential internships and co-cops offered through the college will be available.

Register by visiting www.thomasmore.edu/ admissions or call 859-3443332.

Visit nky.com/crestviewhills for more community news

More than half of teens victim of cyberbullying Community Recorder With school back in session, Attorney General Jack Conway, the Kentucky Center for School Safety and the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group are urging students, parents and educators to help fight bullying and harassment at school and online.

More than 50 percent of all American teens have been a victim of cyberbullying, according to the National Crime Prevention Association. Most never report the bullying.

According to the Kentucky Department of Education, there were 6,076 incidents of bullying, felony stalking, harassment or verbal abuse during the 2011-12 school year that resulted in an

expulsion, out-of-school suspension or corporal punishment.

Karen McCuiston, director of the Resource Center at the Kentucky Center for School Safety, says the anonymity and immediacy of computers and mobile devices make cyberbullying easy.

She says it has become a matter of life and death. About 25 students a year take their own lives because they are harassed, because they are cyberbullied.

Kentucky is among 49 states with anti-bullying laws. In 2009, Conway worked with state lawmakers and concerned parents, like Mark Neblett, whose daughter, Rachel, committed suicide after being stalked and harassed online, to win passage of comprehensive cybercrimes

legislation. The legislation amended Kentucky’s stalking statute to include the crime of cyberstalking and helped modernize state laws relating to crimes that occur online.

Conway, the Kentucky Center for School Safety and State Suicide Prevention Group have the following tips to prevent cyberbullying and cyberharassment:

For students

» Tell a trusted adult if you have been bullied, cyberbullied or harassed. » Don’t open messages from people you don’t know. » Don’t react to the bully or respond to harassing emails or posts.

» Block the bully from sending you email or posting to your social networking account. » If you are threatened, inform the police. » Don’t email when you are angry and never post “questionable” pictures of others.

For parents

» Strongly encourage your child not to respond to cyberbullying. » Try to identify the individual doing the cyberbullying and do not erase messages and pictures. » Contact your child’s school if the cyberbullying is occurring through school. » Contact police if cyberbullying involves threats of vio-

lence, extortion, obscene or harassing phone calls, harassment, stalking or hate crimes. » Monitor your child’s online activities and discuss what is appropriate to post online.

For educators

» Educate your students, teachers and staff about cyberbullying and its dangers. » Make sure your school’s anti-bullying rules and policies address cyberbullying. » Investigate reports of cyberbullying immediately. » Monitor students’ use of computers at school. » Notify the police if the known or suspected cyberbullying involves a threat.

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A8 • FLORENCE-UNION RECORDER • SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Editor: Melanie Laughman, mlaughman@communitypress.com, 513-248-7573

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By James Weber jweber@nky.com

This Week’s MVP

» Cooper sophomores Brady Baker and Zachary Stewart for notching top-five finishes to lead the Jaguars to the team title at the Ryle Invitational Sept. 1.

Boys cross country

» St. Henry senior Daniel Wolfer won the Ryle Invitational Sept. 1 with a 15:54. » Cooper won the team title in the Ryle meet Sept. 1, beating St. Henry 96-99. Brady Baker was third and Zachary Stewart fifth. Aaron Kelter was 24th and Connor Greenhalgh 27th. Cooper also won at Grant County Sept.

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Florence Freedom center fielder John Malloy makes a sliding catch in the second inning of the Freedom's game against the Gateway Grizzlies. MATTHEW BECK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Florence heroics sends team to championship series

By Adam Turer

» Ryle finished second out of 17 teams in its home meet Sept. 1.

Jensen Bales finished second overall out of 128 runners. » St. Henry junior Taylor Connett finished seventh in the Ryle meet Sept. 1. » Walton-Verona senior Madison Peace finished sixth in the Ryle meet. » Notre Dame won the Ryle Invitational Sept. 1, finishing first out of 17 teams. Amy Hansen was third and Skyler Green eighth.

Boys golf

» Cooper beat Boone County 168-186. Patrick Dragan medaled with a 38 at Lassing Pointe. » St. Henry beat Villa Madonna 166-191 Sept. 5 at Fort Mitchell. Luke Tobergte was medalist with a 35. » Walton-Verona beat Carroll County 167-179 Sept. 4 at General Butler. Jacob Poore and Preston Knibbe shot 40’s for the Bearcats.

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n exhilarating comeback was followed by a dominating clinch and the Florence Freedom earned a return trip home to make more history.

Clutch hitting and consistent pitching has propelled the Freedom to the firstever appearance in the Frontier League Championship Series. Now, the 10-yearold franchise has the chance to win it all in the team’s first postseason.

“At this point, everything is breaking new ground,” said Clint Brown, the Freedom’s owner since 2005.

The Freedom were down to their final out of the season on Sunday night, in Game 4 of their Frontier League Division series against the Gateway Grizzlies. Drew Rundle prolonged the season with a three-run walk-off home run to give the Freedom a 7-5 win and force a decisive Game 5. The series returned to Sauget, Ill., for the rubber match.

Peter Fatse was determined to avoid the previous night’s drama. He started the scoring with a three-run shot in the top of the first inning. That was all the run support starting pitcher Brad Allen would need. The righty pitched eight shutout innings, while the offense continued to pad the lead. Fatse finished with six runs batted in.

“The cool part about this team is everyone has the same demeanor,” said Allen, who also tossed eight shutout innings in the Freedom’s Game 2 win.

“You never know who’s going to step up.

We’re a true team in the sense that someone always finds a way to get that big hit.”

Those big hits were not always coming through early in the 2012 season. The Freedom had a bad habit of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

“We blew some games early in the year, but that disguised the fact that we were playing pretty good baseball throughout,” said Brown. “These kids scrapped and clawed and, come early August, they put it together.”

Adding Allen and Andy Clark to the pitching rotation in August keyed the Freedom’s turnaround. Manager Fran Riordan went to a four-man starting rotation and the pitching staff started dominating opponents.

“When we changed to the four-man rotation, we all said, ‘Hey, let’s go,’” said Allen, who joined the team in early August after he was released by Rockford in May. Once the change was made, the playoff push was on. Florence won 13 of its last 14 regular season games to clinch a spot as one of the four Frontier League

Girls cross country

Girls golf

» Notre Dame beat St. Ursula 163-168 Sept. 5. Sydney Swingos shot 35 and Jill Edgington 37.

Boys soccer

» Ryle beat McNicholas 2-1 Sept. 4. Tyrus Sciarra and Mitchell See had the goals. Ryle beat Henderson County Sept. 8, 3-2, in a rematch of a postseason game from last year. Sciarra scored twice as Ryle improved to 7-2-1. » St. Henry beat Dixie Heights 3-0 Sept. 4. Austin Eibel had all three goals and Kevin Cawley posted the shutout.

Girls soccer

» Walton-Verona beat Dayton in a shootout, 12-6 Aug. 29.

Shelby Mullikin had six goals and leads Northern Kentucky with 15 for the season.

Florence Freedom infielder Junior Arrojo avoids the sliding Gateway Grizzlies baserunner Richie Jimenez Jr. (6) to turn a double play in the third inning of the game. MATTHEW BECK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS Peter Fatse is congratulated at home plate after he hit a first inning three-run homer in the Monday night, Sept. 10. Fatse (26) finished with six RBI as the Freedom won 7-0. THANKS TO THE FLORENCE FREEDOM

Junior Arrojo runs to first base on his way to a double during the Florence Freedom playoff game Saturday night. MATTHEW BECK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

teams in the postseason.

“The four-man rotation made all the difference in the world,” said Brown.

In independent baseball, it is difficult to build and sustain a roster. Recognizing this, Brown made it a priority to bring in someone who could provide stability and guidance no matter who was in the lineup. Riordan has proven his value to the organization.

“We went out and got the best manager in the league,” said Brown. “It looks to me like that’s paying dividends.”

Games 1 and 2 of the championship series (and Game 5, if necessary) will be played in Florence. The front office is hopeful that the excitement of postseason baseball will help establish a stronger fan base for the team.

“I’m hoping to see a fan base come out to support a winner,” said Brown.

“Once they come out and see us, I think they’ll be impressed by the product on the field.”

The Freedom were not expected to make the postseason, let alone win their See FREEDOM, Page A9

Volleyball

» Boone County beat Newport Central Catholic Sept. 6, 2325, 25-17, 28-26, 27-25. Stephanie Lambert had 23 kills and five blocks. » Ryle beat Boone County 25-8, 25-19, 25-14. Ashley Bush had 12 kills. Ryle beat Conner Sept. 6 in another district win, 2512, 25-23, 25-9. Bush had nine kills.

Girls basketball

» Courtney Sandlin of Walton-Verona has verbally committed to Bellarmine University in Louisville. She was the All “A” State MVP last year for the Bearcats. The senior small forward that averages 15.6 ppg and 9.4 rpg. She played AAU Basketball for the KY Premier Basketball Program. According to her father, Jeff, she chose Bellarmine University because of its academic curriculum, size of the school, the new coaches its basketball program and great location. Courtney plans on majoring in pre-med at the university.

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NKU adjusts well to Division I

Volleyball takes league by storm

By James Weber jweber@nky.com

Northern Kentucky University has had some things to celebrate in its first season of NCAA Division I competition.

The volleyball team is 9-1 after winning the Harvard Invitational Sept. 7-8 in Massachusetts. NKU lost in five sets to Manhattan, breaking an 8-0 start to the season, which is the most wins to start the year by a team in its first year in Division I since 1981.

The volleyball team has come out on fire with their new status. No Atlantic Sun Conference team had started 7-0 since 2005.

Entering play Sept. 7, NKU led the A-Sun in hitting percentage, kills, assists and aces. Jenna Ruble is the A-Sun individual leader with a .378 hitting percentage, while Jenna Schreiver also leads the ASun in assists with 11.84 per set. Schreiver recorded her 4,000th career assist during the early start.

In the loss to Manhattan, Ruble had 17 kills.

Schreiver, a Notre Dame Academy product, had 58 assists, nine digs, six aces and five blocks.

Kylee Tarantino, a Mount Notre Dame product from Loveland, moved into fifth place on the NKU career digs list. Freshman Jayden Julian, from Holy Cross, had a career-high 22 digs.

Shelby Buscher, from St. Henry, Ohio, was the

The NKU volleyball team shows its Norse symbol after winning the Harvard Invitational Sept. 8. THANKS TO NKU MVP of the Harvard tourney.

Kelly Morrissey, also from Loveland and Mount Notre Dame, was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week for volleyball.

Morrissey became NKU’s first ever A-Sun Player of the Week after posting 47 kills, 42 digs, eight blocks and five service aces to help the Norse to four wins this week and a 7-0 record to begin the Division I era.

“I’m speechless when I try to describe how well she played this weekend,” said head coach Liz Hart of her senior setter. “Kelly has been such a great leader for this team this season. Since she’s been here she’s worked hard to find her place on the court; now

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she’s starting to find her rhythm and get comfortable on the attack to where she’s a focal point for our team.”

Recent highlights for Morrissey included14 kills and 10 digs against Wright State, 12 and 13 against Morehead State and a career high 18 kills with 14 digs against Evansville.

Former Newport Central Catholic standouts Taylor Snyder and Jamie Kohls are also on the team.

NKU will head out to Rhode Island for an invitational hosted by Bryant.

NKU will face Bryant, Holy Cross and Akron.

NKU’s first home match is the A-Sun opener Tuesday, Sept. 18 against Lipscomb, who is the three-time defending champion of the league

and picked to finish first again this year. NKU is eligible for the regular-season title but cannot play in the postseason during its transition time.

NKU has eased itself into Division I scheduling, putting mostly mid-majors and smaller conference foes on its slate in both soccer and volleyball.

The volleyball team’s biggest win came at Morehead State, the preseason favorite in the Ohio Valley Conference. Former Newport Central Catholic standout Annie Gruenschlaeger was named conference player of the week last week.

Men’s soccer

The Norse were 0-4 heading into a match Sept.

9. NKU plays at Pittsburgh

of the Big East Sept. 14.

NKU starts conference play Sept. 22 at Belmont and will next play at home Oct. 4.

An exhibition with Kentucky drew a sellout 1,210 fans at NKU. “It’s a learning experience for all these kids, especially the freshman,” said NKU head coach John Basalyga in a release.

“They’re trying to get used to school and their schedules. The bottom line is we’re trying to get things done that we can do. We can’t worry about the other teams; they’re going to do what they’re going to do.

We have to try to get some familiarity with each other. At the end of the year, I think we’ll be all right.”

Local products include Michael Bartlett of Brossart, Austin Juniet of NewCath, Sean Cooney of Covington Catholic, Colyn Siekman of Conner and several Cincinnati players.

Women’s soccer

The Norse lost 1-0 in overtime to Xavier Sept. 4.

The match drew a crowd of 1,210 fans, the largest for a women’s game since moving into the NKU Soccer Stadium in 2010.

“It is a little nervewracking at first, but once you get used to it, it’s fun; especially when they started cheering for us,” Kelsey Zwergel (Cincinnati Mercy) said of the atmosphere created by the crowd.

The Norse beat Canisius to start the year but have lost four one-goal decisions since before beat-

Freedom first playoff series. The players have bonded as they rallied from being out of playoff contention at the beginning of August to hosting game 1 of the league’s championship series on Sept. 12. The Freedom have momentum heading into the series against the Southern Illinois Miners. The players recognize how special this season has been and they are not ready for it to end.

“Every win is another chance to make more memories,” said Allen.

The best of five championship series starts Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Florence Freedom Field, after deadline.

The Rebels fell 34-0 at Covington Catholic to drop to 0-4.

The Rebels had 177 yards offense against Cov Cath’s tough defense. Cov Cath quarterback Blake Bir threw for five touchdowns.

Jesse Schulze threw for 42 yards and rushed for 68 for Boone.

Jerry Marshall rushed for 60.

Boone plays at Louisville Male (3-1) 7:30 p.m.

Friday.

Conner

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Florence Freedom pitcher Andy Clark delivers during the game Saturday night, Sept. 8. The Freedom lost to the Gateway Grizzlies 5-2.

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Sophomore J.J. Webber was named the A-Sun Runner of the Week for men’s cross country Aug. 29.

Webber, a sophomore from Liberty Township, Ohio, picked up right where he left off from his all-conference performance last year, turning in a time of 25:26.9 at the Covered Bridge Open 8K race to lead the Norse and claim sixth place in the individual event. His average mile pace of 5:05 helped him maintain the blistering pace set by the nationally ranked squads from Florida State and North Carolina.

Last year, Webber set NKU freshman records at every cross country distance save the 10 kilometer. He was named an AllGLVC performer after a ninth-place result in last year’s conference meet.

He finished 16th in the Queen City Invitaitonal Sept. 8 in Cincinnati to lead NKU to fifth overall. Trevin Peterson (Walton-Verona) was a starter.

Addie Biteman of Midway, Ohio also finished 16th in the women’s race and the Norse were also fifth.

With Morgan’s emergence, Morris has 358 passing yards this year.

“Last year, we used Tyler a lot as a runner,” Borchers said. “We played a lot of teams that loaded the box and dared us to throw the ball. Tyler has stepped up and done a great job. He has a lot of maturity and we have a strong group of receivers.”

A.J. Collins had 168 rushing yards on 22 carries with two scores. He has 482 ground yards in four games.

Cooper hosts Holmes (2-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Boone County

DOUG DOTY

Cross country

Determined Jaguars roll to 4-0 start Cooper improved to 4-0 to lead the way for Boone County football teams last week.

The Northern Kentucky Red Sox 14U team, based in Wilder with players from Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, were the 2013 SWOL 13U American League Regional Champions. The team is coming off of a strong 2012 season winning back-to-back tournament championships including the Smoky Mountain Madness and SWOL American League 13U Regional Tournaments. From left are: Back, Darek Vaske, Trent Kincaid, Lucas Benson, Ethan Doty, Logan Scott, Colten Downs; front, Evan Slone, Bobby Cole, D.J. Sanders, Luke Vance and Noah Gayhart. THANKS TO

ing Murray State Sept. 9.

NKU is home 7 p.m. Friday against Oakland (Mich.) and will play its first conference game Friday, Sept.

21 against Jacksonville.

Northern Kentucky products are Allison Ponzer of Simon Kenton and Maria Silbersack of Brossart. Silbersack scored twice against Murray State.

The Cougars fell 33-31at Dixie Heights to drop to 2-1.

Conner lost a 24-7 halftime lead after giving up three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

Drew Barker threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns. Cameron Fogle caught five passes for 110 yards, including two of the touchdowns. Andrew Way had a 30-yard TD reception in the fourth quarter.

Barker had a 63-yard touchdown run in the first half. He rushed for 153 yards overall on 16 tries.

Conner had 415 yards offense and Dixie 463.

Ryan Romey had 11 tackles for Conner and Nathan Ball nine.

Conner plays at Campbell County (2-2) 7 p.m. Fri-

Cooper QB Tyler Morris rushes for a touchdown Sept. 7 against Campbell County. GREG LORING/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

day.

Cooper

The Jaguars won 27-16 at Campbell County to improve to 4-0. The other three wins have been over Boone County, Ryle and Holy Cross, representing the first time the Jaguars have beaten those teams in their five-year history.

“We were pretty confident we would have a good season, but we’re playing some really good competition,” said head coach Randy Borchers. “We had three 6A teams and the 2A state champions (Holy Cross).

Boone reached the state semis last year and Campbell was the district champion.”

Borchers said his team was determined to start fast this year.

“We returned a lot of kids,” Borchers said. “The seniors, it was their last shot to beat their rivals and they were determined to do that.”

Aaron Morgan had five catches for 126 yards, including TD grabs of 47 and 32 yards from Tyler Morris in the first quarter. Morris had 173 yards overall.

Morgan has scored on offense, defense and special teams so far this year.

“He’s a great athlete, and Tyler is very comfortable with him,” Borchers said. “Any time he touches the ball he can break a big play.”

Ryle

The Raiders (1-2) had their bye week and will play at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at DeSales in Columbus, Ohio.

Walton-Verona

The Bearcats lost 38-33 to Lloyd Sept. 7 to drop to 2-2.

Will Latimore scored all four touchdowns from long distance. He had punt return scores of 84 and 72 yards, returned a fumble 65 yards for a TD, and had a 54-yard scoring run on offense.

The Bearcats only had 130 yards of offense but entered the fourth quarter with a seven-point lead.

Walton is off this week and plays at Carroll County Sept. 21 in its first district game.

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Limit computer, TV time In our busy lives, with so much technology, it can be hard to pull ourselves away from things like computers, TVs and video games.

As a result, media can get in the way of the brain development of young children. It is important that children spend time developing their brain by reading, exploring, playing and interacting with others. Watching more than two hours of TV a day has been linked to lower reading scores and attention problems. Additionally, watching too much TV is also associated with more snacking and increased obesity.

Despite the facts, preschool children on average spend 32 hours a week engaged in screen time activities. Screen time includes computers, TVs, gaming devices, and mobile devices (smartphones, iPads, tablets, etc.). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following healthy screen time guidelines: » No TV/computer under the age of 2 » One hour of educational TV/computer time between the

ages of 2 and 5 » After the age of 5, two hours or less » No TV/ computer in child’s bedroom Greta Here are Southard some other helpful tips to COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST help you and COLUMNIST your family tame the TV and computer time: » Keep the TV in a common room. Watch TV with your child and discuss the program. Ask them questions and express your views. This will also let you know what your child is watching. » Set some basic rules such as no TV or computer before homework or chores are done. » Do not watch TV during mealtime. » Plan shows you’re going to watch ahead of time. Do not leave the TV on all day. » Keep books, magazines and board games in the family room. » Make a list of fun activities to do instead of being in front of

ABOUT 5-2-1-0 Watch for a 5-2-1-0 guest columns during September.

5-2-1-0 is a simple message that raises awareness about the following healthy behaviors: 5: Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily 2: Limit screen time to two hours or less 1: Get one hour or more of physical activity 0: Drink zero sugary drinks

a screen. » Put on music instead and let the kids dance. » Be a role model. Follow your own rules. Because children model behavior, set a good example .

For more information on how to encourage healthy screen time habits within your family, visit the 5-2-1-0 campaign’s webpage at www.readysetsuccess.org.

Greta K. Southard is a Success By Six board member, Boone County Public Library director, and mother of two.

A lot more than ‘shop’ I talk to a lot of business executives. Their top concern – especially when they’re making decisions about where to locate – almost always comes down to people: Will they be able to find enough highly skilled, educated and trained workers to make their business a success?

Kentuckians are an industrious people, there’s no doubt.

But when you consider how rapidly sophisticated the marketplace is becoming, our workforce must continue to improve.

Cognizant of that fact, over the past few years we’ve been laying the groundwork for a stronger workforce by revolutionizing our system of career and technical education to make it more accessible to students at an earlier age, more rigorous academically and better aligned with both postsecondary requirements and employer needs.

This week we took another significant step forward on that mission.

I signed an executive order eliminating Kentucky’s current system of career and tech ed – a disjointed, duplicative system that is split between local school districts and the state Department of Workforce Investment – and unifying it under the auspices of Kentucky’s Department of Education.

The executive order also establishes a CTE Advisory Committee to provide guidance

as we create a more relevant and efficient system to educate and prepare students for the world of work Steve Beshear in a real-life setting.

COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST Today’s COLUMNIST career and tech ed is a lot more vibrant and sophisticated than what used to be called “shop” – a handful of carpentry and mechanics classes designed for kids who didn’t plan on going to college.

In fact, last year some 75 percent of Kentucky high school students were enrolled in CTE programs offered at 323 middle and high schools, area technology centers and career and technical centers across the state.

As of next year, students will be able to choose from 16 career clusters, taking handson training in areas like agriscience, information technology, machine tool technology, health sciences, electrical technology and business administration.

We’ve been partnering with the General Assembly, the state Department of Education, federal officials, businesses and local educators on a variety of initiatives that are revolutionizing the face of career and technical education in Kentucky. These include: » A dual credit agreement

that allows students to earn college credit for high school work. » The “Preparation for Tomorrow” initiative, which is creating a new model curriculum that emphasizes innovation, integration of core academics, 21st Century skills and project-based learning. » Industry partnerships designed to reduce the skills gap identified by manufacturers.

Last year, the (national) Manufacturing Institute found that 67 percent of U.S. manufacturers reported a moderate to severe shortage of qualified workers – and 56 percent predicted the shortage will grow worse in the next three to five years. » Inclusion of career readiness in the state accountability system. » And the Career Pathways bill, Senate Bill 38, which was passed in the spring session of the legislature. It’s designed to provide for a career-based program of study to make students’ high school years more relevant to their futures as working adults.

In short, we’re creating a system of career and tech ed that is a first choice, not a last resort. And in so doing we’re creating a workforce that companies can’t wait to come to Kentucky to hire.

Steve Beshear is governor of Kentucky.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Respecting God’s creation

What an awesome opportunity given our church to not only raise funds for our upcoming mission trip to India, but to also take part in helping clean roads in Boone County. On Aug. 25, 21 members of Big Bone Baptist Church showed up at 8 a.m. to go out on Ryle Road and Boat Dock Road to pick up trash. We picked up everything from cans and bottles, to trash can lids, chip wrappers and even found some interesting animal bones.

I am amazed that people still have little respect for property and God’s wonderful creation as to discard their litter as they drive down the road. If we would all do our part in discarding trash properly it would serve a twofold purpose: 1. Beautify God’s earth (that he gave and put us in charge of) and 2. basically I guess do away with this program. Since we had several youth who participated, I feel it was an eye-opener for them too.

We greatly appreciate the op-

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portunity to help our team fulfill the great commission to “go and make disciples of all nations.”

Jeannie Jones Union

Let’s not destroy health care Before Medicare, physicians and hospitals would make nominal charges for their services.

When Medicare became backed by the government as payor of last resort to physicians, hospitals, pharmacies (Medicare part D) and medical appliances, inflation of these became inevitable, and medical care has become inflated much more than the cost of living.

Prior to Medicare, health care specialists discovered that what they had been giving away could now be charged to the government, so they could itemize services and medical care exploded like charges on steroids.

The lack of reasonable restraint before Medicare was also exploited by trial lawyers.

Medical malpractice is fortunately rare; awards to claimants have risen similarly. Before Medicare, medical malpractice was just another item of expense of salaries, utilities, rent, etc. Now it is prohibitively priced such that many medical specialist must join a group in order to pay the medical malpractice premium to allow such a specialist to obtain the necessary coverage in order to practice their specialty in the hospitals.

With the coming of Obamacare there will be over 10 percent of our population added to the rolls of patients that are often more needful of medical care than those presently covered. Also about one-third of present practicing physicians indicate they will retire rather than practice under Obamacare and then a poll of present practicing physicians reveals that almost half (47 percent) of the total practicing physicians will

retire within the next five years.

More patients, less physicians, less money for the expenses of Herbert R. this type of Booth practice will surely overCOMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST whelm availCOLUMNIST ability to get needed medical attention. The obvious answer is more and more scarcity of availability of appropriate medical care. This leads naturally to rationing and restrictions.

Finally unelected bureaucrats without responsibility or oversight will decide what is best for you.

Yes, we can do better with choice and trust in your private physician and medical care center with the same implied contract you have had in the past without adding to the overwhelming national debt and the natural end of Medicare that could come as early as 2014. We can save Medicare without bankrupting our nation and destroying our credit rating among nations, but we can’t do it with such a poorly planned formula as Medicare.

Our medical care in the United States has a worldwide reputation that is the best. That is why so many people come here for such care. We do not have to destroy this asset in order to provide the same quality care to all that we now have. When you need emergent world class medical care at 3 a.m. are you going to call Washington?

Herbert R, Booth is a Boone County physician.

American people build their businesses and more On the campaign trail President Obama has been fond of saying business owners “didn’t build that.” He’s saying either that they didn’t build their businesses or their government infrastructure.

This became a big issue at the Republican National Convention. It wasn’t a smart message for the president to send

business owners, many of whom struggle to keep their businesses afloat. More importantly, it fails to inspire Americans to do better at a time when we need inspiration.

It’s not hard to find inspiration from people who built their Rob Hudson

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businesses and much more. A successful Kentucky business owner I work with grew up in abject poverty, without indoor plumbing. As he dreamt of a better life, some friends and family members snickered at his interest in education, art, and reading.

When the time was right, he took his life savings, mortgaged

everything, and bet it all to buy a business. It took years to climb out of debt, but a workforce of over 60 people had jobs because of him. Of course the owner did not do it all by himself. But he credits his employees and spouse, not federal government programs his tax dollars support.

Business leaders can teach us

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to toughen up, plan, and sacrifice because success rarely occurs overnight. They speak fondly of obstacles, as if overcoming them made the journey more worthwhile.

Rob Hudson is a partner with Frost Brown Todd, LLC, in Florence

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FAIR BEAUTIES

They must have been beautiful babies. Hundreds of parents and children crowded into the Boone County 4-H and Utopia Fair again this year to see who would be named the cutest of the cute. On this page are pictures of the winners sent in by their parents. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Landon Aragon 1st place, 6-12 months boys

Emily Aulick 1st place, 6-12 months girls

Evan Aulick 4th place, 2-year-old boys

Gage Breitling 1st place, 2-year-old boys

Briley Browning 1st place, 2-year-old girls

Johnathan Bulmer 3rd place, 4-year-old boys

Audrey Corman 3rd place, 4-year-old girls

Landon Cress 2nd place, 1-year-old boys

Owen DesJardin 2nd place, 6-12 months boys

Brilee Dressman 1st place, 1-year-old girls

Alayna Garrett 2nd place, 6-12 months girls

Olivia Ginn 2nd place, 3-year-old girls

Maria Kleier 5th place, 3-year-old girls

Jimmy Leiprecht 4th place, 3-year-old boys

Steven Leiprecht 3rd place, 1-year-old boys

Scottie Manning 2nd place, 3-year-old boys

Sophia Marcum 2nd place, 4-year-old girls

Sophia McCarty 1st place, 3-year-old girls

Hallie Patton 3rd place, 6-12 months girls

Jaiden Pendleton 1st place, 1-year-old boys

Bella Rechtin 5th place, 4-year-old girls

Cameron Rupe 5th place, 1-year-old boys

Mallorie Schlueter 5th place, 6-12 months girls

Kara Schneider 3rd place, 1-year-old girls

Audrey Stith 1st place, 4-year-old girls

Jayda Stover 4th place, 4-year-old girls

Zachary Townsend 2nd place, 2-year-old boys

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FRIDAY, SEPT. 14 Festivals Oktoberfest, 6-11 p.m. Music by Ryan Broshear., St. Timothy Parish, 10272 U.S. 42, German and American food, drinks, midway rides, games, music, TV and cash raffles. Free on-site parking. Free. 859-384-1100; www.sttimsoktoberfest.org.

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.

Recreation 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.

The Northern Kentucky Poker Tour, 7-10 p.m., Bistro 737, 7373 Turfway Road, Nightly qualifier.

Winner receives certificate to semi-finals. Cash and prizes including seat to 2013 WSOP in Las Vegas including airfare/ hotel/spending money. Ages 21 and up. Free for spectators.

Presented by The Northern Kentucky Poker Tour. 440-2180559; www.playnky.com. Florence.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 Karaoke and Open Mic Tiki Bars Happy Hour / Karaoke, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Wildwood Inn Tropical Suites, 7809 U.S. 42, Tropical Dome. Karaoke by Lipsmackers. Rooms available at discounted prices. Ages 21 and up. Free. 859-371-6300; wildwood-inn.com. Florence.

Literary - Libraries Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo (all ages), 11 a.m., Lents Branch Library, 3215 Cougar Path, Pet chickens, ducks, shetland ponies, goats and llamas. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Hebron.

Music - Acoustic Saturday Night Music, 7-8:30 p.m. Music by Ben Hines of Young Colt., Velocity Bike & Bean, 7560 Burlington Pike, Acoustic sets by local musicians.

Fresh baked goods, desserts and coffee available. Family friendly.

Free. 859-371-8356; www.velocitybb.com. Florence.

Pets Pooch Festival, 10:30 a.m., Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Registration at 1 0 a.m. Activities include best in parade, best in show, obstacle courses, owner look-a-like and tricks. Prizes and treats provided. Pet must have current license, be in good health and kept on a leash. Owners bring your own pooper scoopers. $5 per canine; free spectators.

Presented by City of Florence.

859-647-5439; www.florenceky.gov. Florence.

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

Sports Fall Meet, 1:10 p.m., Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Live thoroughbred racing. Homestretch reservations available.

Prime rib buffet available Fridays, Lunch buffet available Saturdays. Free. Through Sept.

30. 859-371-0200; www.turfway.com. Florence.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 16 Antiques Shows Burlington Antique Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, More than 200 vendors with antiques, vintage jewelry and furniture, primitives, architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, American and memorabilia. Early buying, 6-8 a.m. with $5 admission. $3, free ages 12 and under. Presented by Burlington Antique Show. 513-922-6847; www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com. Burlington.

Festivals Heritage Day, 1-5 p.m., Erlanger Railroad Depot Park, 3313 Crescent Ave., Music, petting

zoo, horse and wagon rides, art and craft booths, martial arts demonstrations, classic cars and more. Free. Presented by Erlanger Historical Society. 859-7278959; www.ci.erlanger.ky.us.

Erlanger.

Oktoberfest, 12:30-7 p.m. Grand raffle drawing at 6 p.m. Music

by Three Sheets and Cuzn Eddie., St. Timothy Parish, Free.

859-384-1100; www.sttimsoktoberfest.org. Union.

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Literary - Book Clubs American Girl Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Talk about favorite characters, create crafts and snack with friends.

Ages 7-10. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Burlington.

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Literary - Libraries Money Madness, 2 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Kick off year of Earn, Spend, Save with games and prizes at library carnival.

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

Burlington.

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 side of the breed. Free. Presented by Pawzitive Petz Rescue.

859-746-1661. Florence.

Eddie Money and Three Dog Night will perform 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Champion Window Field, home of the Florence Freedom. For more information, visit www.florencefreedom.com. FILE PHOTO

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Sports Fall Meet, 1:10 p.m., Turfway Park, Free. 859-371-0200; www.turfway.com. Florence.

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Civic Boone County Conservation District Board Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Regular board meeting., Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Regular meeting to discuss conservation programs, projects and events. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Conservation District. Through Dec. 17. 859586-7903; www.boonecountyky.org/bccd/default.aspx. Burlington.

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. 859-586-9207; www.teapartyboonecounty.org.

Florence.

Boone County Tea Party Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Shakey’s Pub & Grub, 7718 U.S. Highway 42, First and third Monday of every month. Meet and discuss limited government, free markets and fiscal responsibility. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Tea Party. 859-496-7558; www.nkyteaparty.org. Florence.

Exercise Classes Gentle Yoga, 6 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn basic postures and flows. Bring yoga mat. $25 per month. Presented

by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Burlington.

Yoga, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Bring yoga mat. $25 per month. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Burlington.

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.

Films Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Lents Branch Library, 3215 Cougar Path, Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Hebron.

Health / Wellness Hoxworth Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Literary - Libraries Teen Cafe, 3-4:30 p.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Gaming, Internet, snacks and more. Teens. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

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

Florence.

In the Loop, 10:30 a.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Knit or crochet in relaxed, friendly company. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Florence.

Hillsong LIVE will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Visit www.bankofkentucky center.com. THANKS TO MATTHEW MERCHANT

Afternoon Fun-Time (middle & high school), 3-4:30 p.m., Lents Branch Library, 3215 Cougar Path, Gaming, movies and snacks. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

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

Hebron.

Microsoft II, 6:30 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Learn how to create a letterhead and a form letter, create a mailing list, labels, a resume using a template and more.

Free. Registration required.

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

Union.

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.

Golf Clinic, 7-8 p.m., World of Golf, 7400 Woodspoint Drive, One-hour clinic with golf professional to help improve golf game. Open to any residents of the city of Florence. Free with purchase of $9 bucket of balls.

Registration required. 859-3718255; www.landrumgolf.com.

Florence.

Support Groups Creatively Speaking: Family Art Therapy Workshop: Survivors of Suicide, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Art therapy workshop designed to foster expression, communication, coping strategies and a support network for families. Free. Reservations required. Through Nov. 12.

859-441-6332; www.hospicebg.org. Florence.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 18 Civic State of Northern Kentucky Address, 8 a.m., Receptions Banquet and Conference Center Erlanger, 1379 Donaldson Road, Eggs ’N Issues Breakfast. Local county officials, including Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore, Campbell County Judge Executive Steve Pendery, Grant County Judge Executive Darrell Link and Kenton County Judge Executive Steve Arlinghaus discuss issues affecting Northern Kentucky businesses and families. Breakfast begins 7:45 a.m. $30, $15 pre-registered members. Presented by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 859-578-8800; www.nkychamber.com/eggs. Erlanger.

Start Your Engines, 6:30 p.m., Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market St., Race to the finish with a toy car you create. Grades K-2. Registration required.

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

Recreation Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Open play. All ages. Free. 859342-2665. Union.

Teddy Bear Motorcycle Ride, noon-1 p.m. Arrive at hospital approximately 12:45 p.m., American Legion Boone Post 4, 8385 U.S. Highway 42, Bring new wrapped stuffed animals to deliver to pediatric ward in Florence. Door prizes and raffles. Ages 18 and up. Benefits St. Elizabeth Florence Pediatric Center. Free. 859-301-6300; www.boonepost4.org. Florence.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19 Business Meetings Colonel Business Connection, 7:30-9 a.m., Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Dixie Highway, Griffin Centre. Networking meeting open to all CovCath alumni business professionals.

Networking opportunities in professional environment, monthly Colonel Spotlight featuring alumni business owner and open and relaxed atmosphere. Free. Reservations required. 859-448-2312; covcath.org. Park Hills.

Community Dance Hex Squares, 8-10 p.m., Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/ Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-9292427. Covington.

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

Burlington.

So You Want a Job? (middle and high school), 6-7:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn ins and outs of landing a job: resume writing, job applications and more. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Burlington.

Senior Citizens Zumba Gold, 10-11 a.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Presented by Walton Senior Activity Center. 859-485-7611.

Walton.

Euchre Tournament, noon-2 p.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Presented by Walton Senior Activity Center.

859-485-7611. Walton.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 Exercise Classes Yoga, 6 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Basic/ beginner yoga practice offers holistic approach to maintaining healthy weight with increased flexibility, more stamina and lean muscle. Bring mat. All levels. Family friendly. $25 per month. Registration required.

Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-334-2117.

Union.

Zumba Class, 6-7 p.m., Step-NOut Studio, $55 for 10-class punch card, $40 for unlimited monthly, $30 for 5-class punch card; $8 drop in. First class free.

859-291-2300; www.stepnoutstudio.com. Covington.

Cardio Dance Party!, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Locomotion on the Levee, $10 drop-in. 513-617-9498; www.cardiodanceparty.com.

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Torn Between North and South: The Civil War in KY, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Join Don Rightmyer; historian, editor of Kentucky Ancestors magazine and gifted speaker; as we observe 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Burlington.

Book Chatter Book Group, 9:30 a.m. Discuss Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express.", Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St., Presented

by Boone County Public Library.

859-342-2665. Walton.

Music - Acoustic The Turkeys, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Zola, 626 Main St., Folk rock.

Free. 859-261-7510. Covington.

Music - Benefits B-105’s Show for the USO: Uncle Kracker, 7:30 p.m. With Jana Kramer and Dustin Lynch.

Doors open 6:30 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Standing room only. Benefits United Service Organizations Incorporated. Ages 18 and up. $30, $25 advance online or at theater office; $20 with military ID at theater box office only.

Presented by B-105.1 FM. 859491-2444; www.b105.com.

Covington.

Music - Bluegrass Bluegrass Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Avenue Brew, 310 Fairfield Ave., Patio. Bluegrass, Americana and old-timey music by the Goodle Boys. Free. 859-261-4381; on.fb.me/KJz4jP. Bellevue.

Music - Concerts Live at the Levee, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Izzy and the Catastrophics., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Riverwalk Plaza. Summer concert series. Free. 859-8151389; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport.

Music - Country Honky Tonk Thursday, 9 p.m., The Avenue Lounge, 411 Madison Ave., Hosted by Jeremy Pinnell and the 55’s. The 55’s play two sets. Free. 859-2616120; theavenuelounge.com.

Covington.

Recreation Bridge, 12:30-3:30 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.

Support Groups C.R.E.A.T.E., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hospice of the Bluegrass Northern Kentucky, 7388 Turfway Road, Support program for teens that have experienced the death of a family member or close friend. Teens create large canvas mixed-media mural reflecting grief and loss. Includes dinner. Free. Reservations required. 859-441-6332; www.hospicebg.org. Florence.

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Karaoke, 9 p.m., Olde Fort Thomas Pub, 1041 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Free. 859-441-1927. Fort Thomas.

Extreme Entertainment Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shimmers Tavern, 1939 Dixie Highway, Test your voice against some of the best singers in the area. 859-4260490; www.shimmerscomplex-

Chess Club, 7 p.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, All ages and levels. Instruction available. Family friendly. 859342-2665. Florence.

Open Gaming (Middle and High School), 3:30-4:30 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.

Marketing Yourself in Tough Economic Times, 6 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn how to effectively identify and promote your knowledge, skills and abilities to potential employers. Ages 18 and up. Free.

Registration required. Presented

by Boone County Public Library.

St.Timothy Oktoberfest will be 6-11 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 12:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

14-16, at 10272 U.S. 42, Union. Pictured are Jay Blair and his son Eli, both of Dry Ridge, playing a water gun game during the festival. FILE PHOTO

Literary - Book Clubs Real Men Read, 10:30 a.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Group reads books that appeal to men and participants share what they’ve read. 859342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union.

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Kids can help with no-bake banana pudding

Mom’s no-cook best banana puddin’ RITA’S KITCHEN

The “mom” in the title is me. This heirloom recipe is an easy dessert that the little ones can help with and it tastes so good.

You can double this recipe for a 9-inch by 13-inch pan.

If you double the recipe, use the larger box (5 oz. or so) of pudding. I put mine in a smaller casserole dish.

4 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (This is half of the 14 oz. can.

Freeze the leftover milk.)

3.5 oz. package instant vanilla pudding 1½ cups milk1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups whipping cream, sweetened to taste*, whipped and divided, or

Class focuses on diabetes Community Recorder The Northern Kentucky Health Department’s diabetes program is holding a free class about how to prevent the development of diabetes 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the William E. Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence.

The course is designed for those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who have the following conditions, which puts them at a higher risk of developing diabetes: » Family history of diabetes » High blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides » A fasting blood sugar of 100-125 » Overweight » More than 45 years old » Do not exercise regularly » A member of certain racial and ethnic groups (e.g., non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and American Indians and Alaska Natives) » A woman who had gestational diabetes, or had a baby weighing 9 pounds or more at birth The course covers what is pre-diabetes, lifestyle changes such as how to eat and exercise, as well as the criteria for diagnosing. It will be taught by a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, and a registered dietitian.

Registration is not required, but is preferred. To register, call Joan Geohegan at 859-363-2115 or Julie Shapero at 859-363-2116.

Brambles and bountiful fall fruits at Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17.

Call 513-674-6059 for details.

Gardeners and foodies will enjoy learning how to grow fruits and herbs while feasting on Rita’s special menu. Some lucky students will win fruit plants.

Rita’s no-bake banana pudding uses cream cheese and instant vanilla pudding. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Tip from Rita’s kitchen

16 oz. whipped topping, thawed and divided 3 ripe bananas, sliced About half a box of vanilla wafers

Put cream cheese and condensed milk in mixer and blend well. Whisk pudding mix into milk and vanilla, and blend until smooth. Add to cream cheese mixture. Blend well and fold in half the whipped cream or whipped topping. Save the other half for garnish.

Make layers in casserole dish: Vanilla wafers, bananas and the pudding mixture on top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving or up to 8 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and more wafers. *To sweeten whipping cream: Stir in 1/4 cup powdered sugar or more to taste before whipping.

Sprinkle cocoa powder or shaved chocolate on top.

Stir in a couple handfuls of coconut into the pudding.

Make individual puddings in wine glasses.

Rita’s freezer pesto

Basil is in season .

Make your own pesto and you’ll be happy you did.

This makes a nice amount and is better than anything you can buy. Plus less expensive in the long run. A great topping for pizza, pastas, soups, breads. Fabulous dolloped on polenta that you’ve cooked with a bit of garlic and Romano cheese. Pesto is good on just about anything!

1 to 1½ teaspoons garlic, minced ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted if desired ½ stick unsalted butter

½ cup parsley leaves 4 cups basil leaves, packed 1½ cups Parmesan cheese or to taste ½ to ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

With food processor’s motor running, add garlic and nuts. Add everything else and process until smooth. Stays fresh in refrigerator about a week.

To freeze, either fill ice cube tray sections or freeze in plastic bags, laying them flat on top of each other.

Vegetarian black beans and rice (hopefully like Skyline’s)

Laura Hagedorn, physical therapist at Bridgepoint Care and Rehabilitation Center in Florence, was recognized as the Midwest division recipient of the Physical Therapy Resident Advocate award from SunDance Rehabilitation, a national provider of rehabilitation therapy.

Hagedorn was selected to receive the award because of her leadership skills and excellence in overall patient care.

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Yesterday I took dinner to a friend who was ill. I wanted to bring a dessert for the family along with the meal but didn’t have a lot of time, so I decided to make banana pudding.

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Act quickly on cellphone problems

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With new, improved cellphones coming out each year it’s no wonder nearly 500 million phones were sold worldwide last year alone. But before you buy a new wireless phone you need to know your rights, just in case something goes wrong.

Cathy Schweitzer of Alexandria bought three new phones for herself and family earlier this year. She quickly noticed there was a problem with the phone she bought for herself – it would take too long to turn on.

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took it back on April 2 and they said the problem was the way I was holding the Howard phone.

Ain That I was HEY HOWARD! pressing these two buttons, the volume and the on-off at the same time. ‘Don’t do that,’ they said, ‘and that shouldn’t happen.’”

But Schweitzer says she had even more problems and returned to the cellphone store two more times in the first 12 days she had the phone. “They said, ‘This is the way the Android phones work.’ Well, the other two phones I purchased did not.” She told that to the cellphone employee but he would not take the phone back.

A few weeks later, when she was back at the store for another reason, Schweitzer again inquired about getting a new phone to replace the one with which she’s continued to have problems. This time she was told the 14-day return policy had expired.

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In the meantime, Schweitzer continued to have billing problems.

Her bill shows the company tried to correct it by giving her a credit, but the same charges also appeared on the new bills.

At one point, she says, a supervisor tried to fix the billing issues but she says he made it worse. Schweitzer says, “He increased the data plans from $19.99 to $24.99, so now I’m overcharged on those. I’m still not getting the credit, I’m still being charged for the promotional officers – and the phone still doesn’t work.”

I contacted the cellphone company and the charges on her bill were corrected. In addition, she’s now getting a new cellphone free of charge. That’s something she says she had been trying to do for months.

The big thing to remember when buying a new cellphone is to take it back to the store immediately if there’s a problem. You usually only have a limited time, in this case just 14 days, in which to get a replacement phone or cancel the sale altogether. After that time you may be out of luck.

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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 • FLORENCE-UNION RECORDER • B5

Great weather brings out Old Fashion Day crowds We had another successful Old Fashion Day! Weather cooperated, the parade was great and we had a large enthusiastic crowd, good food, craft booths and wonderful entertainment for young and old.

Thanks to Mayor Paula Jolley, city workers and the committee for all their hard and dedicated work.

Congratulations to Bud Ruth Young for being Meadows our grand marWALTON NEWS shal. We really enjoy and appreciate Mary Ann Neal for being our mistress of ceremony.

The theme of this year was “Making Tracks Back to Walton.” The Walton-Verona High School class of 1951 was awarded the trophy for the best theme float in the parade. Class members were Ray Losey, Don and Glenna Allphin Rice, Wanda Caldwell Iseral, Dorothy Hoffman Beighle and Dennis Glacken.

More than 200 past WV Alumni gathered at the Walton Community Park to celebrate the day. Some out-of-town alumni that made tracks back were Tim Edwards of Alabama, Eddie Neumeister of Georgia and Cindy Kelly of Florida.

Patti Glenn organized and planned the day mostly thru Facebook friends. Everyone enjoyed seeing old annual pictures, DJ music and food.

Plans are being made already to do this again next year as everyone enjoyed getting together and reminiscing.

Gateway offers plumbing classes Community Recorder The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College has scheduled four continuing education courses for journeyman and master plumbers in September.

The four-hour courses will take place on Sept. 22 at the Classroom and Training Building at the Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Florence. The cost for each course is $60, and lunch is included in the registration fee. The registration deadline is Sept. 19.

Participants must bring photo identification and plumbing licenses to class.

Business Law and Water Supply/Distribution will be offered 8 a.m.-noon. Trench Evacuation Awareness and First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens will be offered 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Tri-state ATA Taekwondo of Florence demonstrates some moves in the parade during the 39th annual Walton Old Fashion Day celebration Sept. 8. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER Twenty-two members and guests of the WV 1958 graduating class made their Walton tracks back at El Toro on Friday night. Dan and JoAnn Sturgeon Chapman traveled from North Carolina for the occasion and Old Fashion Day. Asa “Buddy” Rouse and three friends have returned from a 10-day motorcycle trip out West. They visited Glacier National Park in Montana and Yellowstone and Devil’s Tower in Wyoming and lots of other points of interest.

Earl Jones of Violet Road has experienced a horrifying time this past month with being robbed and having to protect

himself by the ultimate decision of shooting an intruder.

This would be very stressful for anyone and especially a 92-year-old person. Earl lives alone after losing his wife, Hazel Waller Jones, several years ago. Our prayers are with him and that justice does prevail.

Some activities to remember this week: » Sept. 14: Carfit, the safety program for older adults at AAA Express/Car location, 620 Chestnut Drive, Walton Towne Center. Call 513-762-3446 for reservations. » Sept. 15: 5K Run benefits 940 Police Unit at Walton Ar-

mory. Call City Hall at 485-4383 for details. » Sept. 15: Our Lady of Assumption Festival on Beaver Road.

I have had reports that Dorothy Pence of Central Avenue has fallen and broken several bones. Also, Mary Berkemeier is suffering from a fall. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy birthday to Ollie Nickell on Sept. 18 and Cordelia “Corky” Huey on Sept. 20.

Ruth Meadows (391-7282) writes a column about Walton. Feel free to call her with Walton neighborhood news items.

Walton church launches festival Community Recorder Our Lady of the Assumption Church is having its first annual church festival on Sept. 14-16. The church is located right off the I-75 exit at 472 Beaver Road, Walton.

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DEATHS Edna Abdon Edna M. Abdon, 94, of Petersburg, died Sept. 1, 2012.

She was a homemaker, a 50-year member of Petersburg Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonel and the oldest resident of Petersburg.

Her husbands, Albert Massey and Milburn Abdon; a daughter, Carolyn Deck; son, Albert Massey; two grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild died previously.

Survivors include her daughters, Audrey Wayland, Alice Faye Nienaber, Helen Harrison, Barbara Dale, Sue Abdon and Janice Boggs; 29 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Hopeful Lutheran Cemetery in Florence.

Memorials: Petersburg Baptist Church, American Cancer Society or St. Elizabeth Hospice.

Lee Bailey Lee Thomas Bailey, 78, of Florence died Aug. 28, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Cincinnati.

He was retired from the L&N/ CSX Railroad as an engineer, served in the Army, and was a member of the Taylor Mill Moose Lodge and Good Guys Club of Walton.

His brother, James Bailey, died previously.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Bailey of Florence; children, Tim Bailey of Florence and Kim Brown of Independence; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Daisy

Marston of Lexington and Ann Stevens of Verona.

Memorials: Loyal Order of Moose, 5247 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, KY 41015 or The Good Guys Club, 415 Jones Road, Walton, KY 41094.

Arlenda Bishop Arlenda Bishop, 56, of Walton, died Sept. 1, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She worked in housekeeping for Gateway Rehabilitation.

Her mother and father, James and Cleo Bishop, died previously.

Survivors include her sisters, Brenda Mullins and Kathy Arrowood; brothers, J.D. Bishop, Danny Bishop; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate.

Sandy Butcher Sandy Butcher, 66, of Sardinia, Ohio, formerly of Lebanon, Ohio, and Florence, died Aug. 24, 2012, at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.

She was a graduate of Boone County High School and a retired counselor with the Adult Education Program at Warren County Career Center.

Survivors include her husband, Don Butcher of Sardinia, Ohio; son, Ryan Tanner; daughter, Leeann Masello; stepson Randy Butcher; stepdaughter, Kelly Estes; sisters, Donna Black and Martha Rice; brothers, Jimmy DeVan, Wayne DeVan, Paul DeVan and Roger DeVan; and

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Memorials: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

Helen Gausepohl Helen M. Gausepohl, 91, of Elsmere, died Sept. 3, 2012, at Rosedale Manor in Covington.

She was a member of St. Henry Church.

Her husband, Ralph M. Gausepohl, and brother, Edward Barnes, died previously.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Gausepohl of Florence and Eric Gausepohl of Elsmere.

Melissa Gobel-Hamm Melissa Starr Gobel-Hamm, 58, of Florence, died Sept. 4, 2012.

Her parents, Harry and Janet Goebel, died previously.

She enjoyed arts and crafts and cooking.

Survivors include her children, Chris D. Hamm of Covington and Andrea L. Razor of Florence; companion, Steve Vaughn; brothers, Terry Goebel of Florence and Jim Goebel of Elsmere; sister, Jennie Day of Maineville, Ohio.

Kenneth Hoffman Kenneth A. Hoffman, 55, of Florence, died Aug. 27, 2012.

His wife, Eva Hoffman, and father, Glenn Hoffman, died previously.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Hoffman; son, Brian; stepson, Justin; sisters, Claudia Buys, Denise Hilderholf and Glenna Kapoldo; brother, Eric Hoffman; and friend and partner Cindy A. Harris-Fuest.

Memorials: Florence Christian Church, 300 Main St., Florence, KY 41042.

Kirk Jackels Kirk Lawrence Jackels, 55, of Latonia, died Sept. 3, 2012, at his

residence.

He worked as an insurance analyst for Anthem for more than 10 years.

His parents, Eugene and Cynthia Jackels, died previously.

Survivors include his daughter, Erica Jackels of Latonia; sisters, Gwen Smith of Union and Nancy Wrede of Lexington; brothers, Matthew Jackels of Waconia, Minn., and Jeff Jackels of Hamilton, Ohio; stepfather, Phil Muller of North Branch Minn.; stepmother, Karen Cordova of Albuquerque N.M.; and partner in life, Diane Meade of Norton, Va. Memorials: Kirk L. Jackels Memorial Fund any Bank of Kentucky.

Thomas Kiser Thomas Edgar Kiser, 70, of Florence died Sept. 5, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Florence.

He retired from CSX Railroad as an engineer after 23 years, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era.

A brother, James Kiser, died previously.

Survivors include his daughters, Julie Hawblitz of Huntsville, Ala., and Nikkea Kiser of Florence; sons, Tommy Kiser of Covington and Jake Kiser of Crittenden; stepson, Chris Smith of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Dottie Fugazzi of Independence and Carole O’Banion-Wilcox of Burlington; brother, Bob Kiser of Burlington; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Independence Cemetery in Independence.

Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Patsy McGuire Patsy L. McGuire, 75, of Crescent Springs, died Sept. 2, 2012.

She was a homemaker.

A daughter, Melissa Jayne McGuire, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Russell McGuire; daughters, Suzanne Langen of Burlington and Sharon Gerdes of Fort Wright; brother Ronald Stephens of Louisville; and three grandchildren.

Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger.

Memorials: Esther Marie Hatton Cancer Care Center St. Elizabeth Medical Center, One Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017 or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

William Nichelson William Shane Nichelson, 42, died Aug. 26, 2012, in Cincinnati.

He was an active member of 7 Hills Church, and enjoyed wrestling, MMA and reading.

His father, Billy Nichelson, died previously.

Survivors include his mother, Serena Craig of Florence; brother, Billy Nichelson of Glencoe; half sisters, Starla Meadows of Galin, Mich.; Julie Reigel of St. Joseph, Mich.; Faith Penley of Stevensville, Mich.; and grandmother, Faye Hollingsworth of Independence.

Memorials: 7 Hills Church.

Mary Peterson Mary Ellen Jones Peterson, 88, of Florence, died Sept. 5, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a retired assembly worker for Kenner Toys in Cincinnati.

A son, Kenny Peterson, died previously.

Survivors include her son, Roger Peterson of Panama City, Fla.; daughters, Jo Ann Barrett of Florence and Patty Fowler of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger.

Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

Hubert Rodgers Hubert E. “Sonny” Rodgers, 75, of Union, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012.

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with Cincinnati Bell, and member of First Church of Christ in Burlington, Communications Workers of America, and National Rifle Association.

His wife, Carol Rodgers, died previously.

Survivors include his daughter, Amy Clarke; sons, Daniel and Steve Rodgers; sister, Imogene Scott; life partner, Terri Poe; and eight grandchildren.

Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger.

Memorials: LifeLine Ministries, 4115 Dixie Hwy., Elsmere, KY 41018.

Dorothy Tippie Dorothy Marie Rains Tippie, 97, of Walton, died Aug. 30, 2012, at her residence.

She retired from WCET television station as a bookkeeper, prior to that she was a bookkeeper with Kahn’s in Cincinnati and AGAPE Chapel in Florence.

She was a member of Gethsemane Methodist Church in Burlington and a volunteer at Fairhaven Rescue Mission.

Her husband, Laurel James Tippie; a brother, Ralph Rains and three sisters, Carol Mitchell, Christine Lawhorn and Georgia Rains, died previously.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan Smith of Walton; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Entombment was in Floral Hills Cemetery.

Memorials: Eagle Mountain Ministries, P.O. Box 300, Leonard, OK 74043 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Patricia Waters Patricia Ann Thompson Waters, 65, of Florence, died Aug. 30, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

She was a homemaker, had formerly served as an aquatics instructor for people suffering from arthritis and was a member of Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion, where she had served as Sunday school teacher and with the missions ministries.

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POLICE REPORTS BOONE COUNTY Arrests/Citations Ronald W. Bitter, 72, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7200 Houston Rd., June 10.

Joseph C. Greenfield, 47, DUI, reckless driving at I-75 northbound, June 10.

Vaughn L. Starnes Jr., 21, seconddegree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 8405 U.S. 42, June 10.

Gary E. Howard, 58, improper turning, DUI at Main St. and Dortha Ave., June 10.

Mark E. Anderson, 49, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 148 Langshire Ct., June 9.

Shane M. Mills, 25, theft of services, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7905 Freedom Way, June 9.

Alexandra G. Schadler, 31, forged prescription at 8193 Mall Rd., June 9.

Benjamin R. Vargas, 68, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Drexel Ave. and Maranatha Ct., June 9.

Andre Wilson, 49, tampering with physical evidence, shoplifting at Turfway Rd., June 9.

Alejandro Nunez-Loaeza, 32, second-degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at Dream St., June 9.

Dawn M. Emory, 42, shoplifting at 6920 Burlington Pk., June 8.

Kelsey R. Riley, 19, shoplifting at Burlington Pk., June 8.

Tabitha A. Holt, 26, DUI, reckless driving at Dixie Hwy., June 8.

Sharon A. Simmons, 32, shoplifting at 7888 Connector Dr., June 7.

Deanna J. Steelman, 42, shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 7.

Daniel A. Sutton, 19, possession of marijuana at 166 Meadow Creek Dr., June 29.

Gail L. Adington, 45, drug paraphernalia at 7823 Riehl Dr., June 29.

Federico M. Romero, 27, DUI at Burlington Pk., June 29.

Lori B. Haggard, 30, DUI at Turfway Rd., June 28.

Bradley T. Richardson, 48, shoplifting at 4990 Houston Rd., June 28.

Kelly R. Johnson, 34, alcohol intoxication in public place at 8405 U.S. 42, June 28.

Melissa A. Ascherman, 45, shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 27.

Luis F. Cervantes, 50, alcohol intoxication in public place at 5 Kennedy Ct., June 27.

Andrea N. Abrams, 20, shoplifting at Mall Rd., June 27.

Najib Y. Ismail, 35, alcohol intoxication in public place at 8193 Mall Rd., June 25.

Amber L. Timerding, 23, shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 25.

William R. Tillinghast, 53, DUI at Turfway Rd., June 24.

Neftali Aguilar De Leon, 22, alcohol intoxication in public place at 6726 Dixie Hwy., June 25.

Alejandra M. Del Castillo, 20, DUI at Jefferson St., June 24.

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To contact your local police department: Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig at 334-2175; Florence Police Chief Tom Szurlinski at 6475420. subject at 8200 Ewing Blvd., June 10.

Minor injury at Houston Rd., June 28.

Burglary Super Marcado II broken into and items taken at 7914 Dream St., June 10.

Residence broken into and items taken at 2 Vivian Dr., June 8.

Firearms stolen at 11 Miriam Dr., June 29.

Computer stolen at 6081 Montrose Ave., June 27.

Second degree at 155 Saddlebrook Ln., June 26.

Safes stolen at 7704 Dixie Hwy., June 25.

Criminal mischief Property vandalized at 311 Center St., June 8.

Vehicle vandalized at 15 Dell St., June 7.

Vehicle damaged at 8049 Dream St., June 28.

Vehicle damaged at 6900 Oakwood Dr., June 27.

Vehicle damaged at 7687 Carole Ln., June 26.

Forgery Money counterfeited at Houston Rd., June 27.

Fraud Subject tried to forge a prescription at Walgreen’s pharmacy at 8193 Mall Rd., June 9.

Subject used a stolen credit card to make purchases at 7625 Doering Dr., June 8.

Subject tried to pass fraudulent checks at 8100 Ewing Blvd., June 8.

Victim’s identity stolen at 164 Burgess Ln., June 7.

Subject tried to pass fraudulent checks at 7816 US 42, May 28.

Victim’s credit card stolen and used in multiple locations at 8433 Pheasant Dr., June 7.

Fraudulent use of credit card Reported at Doering Dr., June 25.

Incident report Subject found in possession of stolen property at Knight’s Inn at 8049 Dream St., June 9.

Subject found in possession of stolen property at Stringtown Jewelry & Pawn at 239 Main St., June 7.

Subject found in possession of stolen property at the rest area at I-75 northbound, June 6.

Receiving stolen property Computer recovered at 167 Lloyd Ave., June 27.

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Subject tried to steal goods from business at 7629 Mall Rd., June 9.

Subject tried to steal items from Remke’s at 6920 Burlington Pk., June 8.

Subject tried to steal items from Remke’s at 6920 Burlington Pk., June 8.

Subject tried to steal items from Dollar General at 7888 Connector Dr., June 7.

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

Terroristic threatening Third degree at 7650 Catawba Ln., June 27.

Third degree at 7141 Spruce St., June 27.

Third degree at 7652 Catawba Ln., June 26.

Theft Money stolen from Frisch’s at 7908 Dream St., June 10.

Items taken from Walgreen’s pharmacy at 6617 Dixie Hwy., June 10.

Items stolen from Holiday Inn at 7509 Freedom Way, June 9.

Gun stolen from RLC Shooting Supply at 7199 Turfway Rd., June 9.

Fuel stolen from Thornton’s at 7601 Industrial Rd., June 8.

Registration plate taken from vehicle at Florence Auto Mart at 7544 Burlington Pk., June 8.

Property stolen from victim at 6920 Dixie Hwy., June 8.

Tools stolen from residence at 9400 Gettysburg Ln., June 7.

Tools stolen from business at 7401 Dixie Hwy., June 7.

Item stolen from hotel room at 7350 Turfway Rd., June 6.

Jewelry stolen from residence at 7555 Dogwood Ln., June 6.

Credit cards stolen at 430 Meijer Dr., June 29.

Tools stolen at 167 Lloyd Ave., June 29.

Shoes stolen at 6079 Montrose Ave., June 29.

Purse stolen at 4900 Houston Rd., June 28.

Shoplifting at 4900 Houston Rd., June 28.

Shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 27.

Money stolen at 7941 Mall Rd., June 28.

Shoplifting at 3000 Mall Rd., June 27.

Shoplifting at 3000 Mall Rd., June 27.

Shoplifting at 7625 Doering Dr., June 25.

Money stolen at 9 Fair St., June 25.

Vehicle parts stolen at 8469 Village Dr., June 25.

Electronics stolen at 7269 Turfway Rd., June 25.

Purse stolen at 2268 Jackson Ct., June 24.

Credit cards stolen at 18 Tee St., June 24.

basketball. He owned Wray’s Ben Franklin store in Lockland and later became self-employed selling cooling towers.

His wife, Dottie, and a son, Randall “Randy” Wray, died previously.

Survivors include his children, Ricky Wray, Mike Reeves, Amy Collis, Lori Prewitt, Cathi Duerson; 11 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

Burial was at Bellview Cemetery.

Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice Care Plus in Richmond.

Richard Wray

Continued from Page B8 Survivors include her husband, Gary Waters; daughter, Melinda Ann Amrein of Cincinnati; son, Jason W. Waters of Independence; mother, Oneida Thompson; sister, Ada Eubanks of Latonia; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Memorials: Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion, Hope

Richard “Dick” Wray, 76, of Richmond, formerly of Florence, died Aug. 28, 2012, at Hospice Plus Care in Richmond.

He enjoyed his community and model planes, was a 32nd degree Mason, sang in the choir at First Church of Christ, played baritone in the Florence Community Band, and had been inducted into the Lockland High School Hall of Fame for football, track and

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