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F LORENCE F LORENCE RECORDER 75¢ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS Your Community Recorder newspaper serving Florence and Union Vol. 19 No. 17 © 2013 The Community Recorder ALL RIGHTS RESERVED News ........................ 283-0404 Retail advertising ...... 513-768-8404 Classified advertising ....... 283-7290 Delivery ...................... 781-4421 See page A2 for additional information Contact us CHRISTMAS PARADE Walking through Rabbit Hash See story, A5 RITA’S KITCHEN Latest clone of peppermint bark See story, B3 FLORENCE — It’s not every day someone turns 105 years old. On Dec. 10, however Eva Ed- monds of Florence did just that. “I don’t know,” she said when asked how she felt about this feat. She was a bit distracted by the birthday cake placed in front of her. It was complete with “Happy Birthday Eva” written in pink icing – her fa- vorite color. “Isn’t that beautiful,” she said sneaking a finger tip’s taste of icing. Edmonds was born in rural Boone County in 1908, the same year Henry Ford introduced the Model T car, William How- ard Taft was elected president, and Albert Einstein presented his quantum theory of light. According to Edmonds, she has been living a “good life,” surrounded by close family and friends. Edmonds spent her early years working on her family’s farm. Her niece Gwen Kirkpat- rick, 82, said although Ed- Dressed in pink, her favorite color, Eva Edmonds of Florence celebrated her 105th birthday Dec. 10. MELISSA STEWART/THE COMMUNITY RE Florence woman celebrates her 105th birthday By Melissa Stewart [email protected] See BIRTHDAY, Page A2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Florence women lauded on her 105th birthday. Go to bit.ly/105bday FLORENCE The weather outside was frightful, but the cause was so delightful. That’s the attitude of the WUBE-FM DJs and members of the U.S. Marine Corps who braved the frigid weather to camp out for 54 consecutive hours Dec. 12-14 at Turfway Park in Florence. This is the fifth year they have camped out to collect do- nations for Toys for Tots. This year they collected a more than $5,000 in donations and more than 3,000 new unwrapped toys. “We do this because we want every child to have a toy,” said Gunnery Sgt. James Key. “There’s no other event (for Toys for Tots) that covers this amount of time, we’re out here 54 hours straight. It’s our big- gest generator of donations.” Key said that the event was the No. 2 donation gathering sight in the Toys for Tots pro- gram last year. It was really cold, but it’s worth it said DJ Chris Carr, who has camped out every year of the collection. “We all have kids and we get to see their smiling faces on Christmas morning. They’re fortunate because their dads are fortunate to have a job. We get to see them opening their gifts and experience the magic of Christmas, but there are some children who don’t get to experience this, unless we do something about it. This drives us.” According to toysfortot- s.org, the collection campaign began in 1947 when Marine re- servists distributed 5,000 toys to needy children in Los Ange- les. Designated in 1995 as an of- ficial activity of the U. S. Ma- rine Corps and an official mis- sion of the Marine Corps Re- serve, Toys for Tots is now active in all 50 states. For more information, or to make a donation at anytime, vis- it toysfortots.org or call 513- 620-1804. Want to continue the conversation? Tweet @MStewartReports Camping out at Turfway Park for Toys for Tots campaign are, from left, Sgt. Joshua Eads, Sgt. Jim Key, Jason Statt, Jeff Bolen, Chris Carr and Sgt. Rusty Robertson.MELISSA STEWART/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER Marines, DJs brave cold to collect toys By Melissa Stewart [email protected] BURLINGTON — Watch before you wait. The Boone County Clerk’s Office now offers customers a chance to see what the line is like be- fore heading to either the Burlington or Florence office location. A live feed for both locations can be found on the clerk’s web- site, boonecountyclerk.com. “It’s just another customer service en- hancement,” Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown said. One thing the office often deals with, “espe- cially at the end of the month,” is long lines, he said. The office, said Brown, often Boone clerk offers video feed of office By Stephanie Salmons [email protected] Brown See VIDEO, Page A2 ON THE LANES A7 Bowling season has started

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FLORENCEFLORENCERECORDER 75¢

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Your Community Recordernewspaper serving Florenceand Union

Vol. 19 No. 17© 2013 The Community Recorder

ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDNews ........................283-0404Retail advertising ......513-768-8404Classified advertising .......283-7290Delivery ......................781-4421

See page A2 for additional information

Contact usCHRISTMASPARADEWalking throughRabbit HashSee story, A5

RITA’SKITCHENLatest clone ofpeppermint barkSee story, B3

FLORENCE — It’s not everyday someone turns 105 yearsold.

OnDec.10, howeverEvaEd-mondsofFlorencedid just that.

“I don’t know,” she saidwhen asked how she felt aboutthis feat.

She was a bit distracted bythe birthday cake placed infront of her. It was completewith “Happy Birthday Eva”

written in pink icing – her fa-vorite color.

“Isn’t that beautiful,” shesaid sneaking a finger tip’staste of icing.

Edmonds was born in ruralBooneCounty in1908, the sameyear Henry Ford introduced

the Model T car, William How-ard Taft was elected president,and Albert Einstein presentedhis quantum theory of light.

According to Edmonds, shehas been living a “good life,”surroundedbyclosefamilyandfriends.

Edmonds spent her earlyyears working on her family’sfarm.

Her niece Gwen Kirkpat-rick, 82, said although Ed-

Dressed in pink, her favorite color, Eva Edmonds of Florence celebrated her 105th birthday Dec. 10. MELISSA

STEWART/THE COMMUNITY RE

Florence womancelebrates her105th birthdayByMelissa [email protected]

See BIRTHDAY, Page A2

HAPPY BIRTHDAYFlorence women lauded on

her 105th birthday. Go tobit.ly/105bday

FLORENCE — The weatheroutside was frightful, but thecause was so delightful.

That’s the attitude of theWUBE-FM DJs and membersof the U.S. Marine Corps whobraved the frigid weather tocamp out for 54 consecutivehours Dec. 12-14 at TurfwayPark in Florence.

This is the fifth year theyhave camped out to collect do-nations for Toys for Tots. Thisyear they collected amore than$5,000 in donations and morethan 3,000 newunwrapped toys.

“We do this because wewantevery child to have a toy,” saidGunnery Sgt. James Key.“There’s no other event (forToys for Tots) that covers thisamount of time, we’re out here54 hours straight. It’s our big-gest generator of donations.”

Key said that the event wasthe No. 2 donation gatheringsight in the Toys for Tots pro-gram last year.

It was really cold, but it’sworth it saidDJChrisCarr,who

has camped out every year ofthe collection.

“We all have kids and we getto see their smiling faces onChristmas morning. They’refortunate because their dadsare fortunate to have a job. Weget to see them opening theirgifts and experience the magicof Christmas, but there aresome children who don’t get toexperience this, unless we dosomething about it. This drivesus.”

According to toysfortot-s.org, the collection campaignbegan in 1947 when Marine re-servists distributed 5,000 toysto needy children in Los Ange-les. Designated in 1995 as an of-ficial activity of the U. S. Ma-rine Corps and an official mis-sion of the Marine Corps Re-serve, Toys for Tots is nowactive in all 50 states.

For more information, or tomakeadonationatanytime,vis-it toysfortots.org or call 513-620-1804.

Want to continue theconversation? Tweet@MStewartReports

Camping out at Turfway Park for Toys for Tots campaign are, from left,Sgt. Joshua Eads, Sgt. Jim Key, Jason Statt, Jeff Bolen, Chris Carr andSgt. Rusty Robertson.MELISSA STEWART/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Marines, DJsbrave cold tocollect toysByMelissa [email protected]

BURLINGTON — Watchbefore you wait.

The Boone CountyClerk’s Office now offerscustomersachancetoseewhat the line is like be-fore heading to either theBurlington or Florence officelocation.

A live feed for both locationscanbe foundon the clerk’sweb-

site,boonecountyclerk.com.

“It’s just anothercustomer service en-hancement,” BooneCounty Clerk KennyBrown said.

One thing the officeoften deals with, “espe-cially at the end of the

month,” is long lines, he said.Theoffice, saidBrown,often

Boone clerk offersvideo feed of officeBy Stephanie [email protected]

Brown

See VIDEO, Page A2

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NewsMarc Emral Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578-1053, [email protected] Salmons Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578-1057, [email protected] Stewart Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578-1058, [email protected] Laughman Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . .513-248-7573, [email protected] Weber Sports Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578-1054, [email protected]

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To place an ad in Community Classified, call 283-7290.

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receives calls asking ifthere’s a line or if the of-fice is busy.

Thecameraofferspeo-

ple a chance to see whatthe line is like before theymake the trip, he said.

While Brown acknowl-edges that it’s “not quitereal time” and the situa-tion “could change in 10minutes,” he says the of-fice wants to work to get

the feed available on mo-bile devices.

“I think it’s a great tooland we’ve had great feed-back,” he said.

Brown,who took officein 2011, said this was partof his campaign platformand was made possible assecurity cameras wereadded to the offices.

According to Brown,Boone County is the onlyone in the state that offersa live feed. JeffersonCounty is the only othercounty doing somethingcomparable by offering astill photo, he said.

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monds loves animals, shelearned to hate anythingwith feathers.

“She had to pick chick-ens when she was little,”Kirkpatrick said. “So nowshe doesn’t like anythingwith feathers.

“When she got olderand found work in Cincin-nati, she’d have to ride ahorse to meet up with amilk truck that tookher toCincinnati to the street-car.”

For many years Ed-monds worked at the Cin-cinnati-based H.&S.Pogue Co. departmentstore. Formost of her life,however, she was a home-maker. She was wife toJeff Edmonds, to whomshe was married to formore than 50 years, andmother to Thomas Ed-monds. Her son, who’s 82,lives in a nursing facilityin Western Kentucky.

According to Kirkpat-rick, her aunt had a prettycalm life. She was a dedi-cated church member atEmmanuel United Meth-odist Church in LakesidePark, a good mother andwife, and a great aunt.

“She’smyearthangel,”said Kirkpatrick, wholives in Erlanger.

Edmonds was prettytough, even at a youngage.

“When she 9 years old(in 1917), she walkedacross the frozen Ohioriver,” Kirkpatrick said.

Edmonds even cleanedher own gutters until shewas about 80. Also in her80s she babysat for a fam-ily at her church.

Kirkpatrick believesthat it is this toughnessand staying busy that haskept Edmonds going.

“She always kept busyand ate well and neverdrank or smoked,” shesaid. “She’s always happyand laughing.”

Edmond’s friend, Delo-ris Ellezy, said Edmonds

is a “great person.”“She’s a very gentle

and kind person,” shesaid. “She’s sweet, alwayssmiling and a gracious la-dy. She’s easy to be a goodfriend to.”

Ellezy, 83, ofCrestviewHills said she tries to visitEdmonds at FlorencePark Nursing and RehabCenter at least once aweek. She’ll usually bringher in her favorite meal,fish from Long John Sil-ver’s.

“She eats all of her’sandpartofmine,”shesaidlaughing. “I love her.”

Edmonds said she ap-preciates her friends andfamily. She enjoyed cele-brating her birthday withthem. It’s been a long andgood life, she said.

“I’ve had a good life,and family and friends. Idon’t have any secrets.Just a lot of friends.”

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BirthdayContinued from Page A1

Knights, scouts tellthe story of Jesus inlive nativity

TheKnights of St. JohnCommandary 94 and BoyScout Troop 702 will offera live Nativity scene inUnion 7-9 p.m. nightlythrough Dec. 23 at St.Timothy Church, on U.S.42.

Refreshments and mu-sic will be offered. This isthe19thyearthegrouphassponsored the scene,which includes donkeys,sheep and live actors.

Organizer Doug Eifertwelcomes any studentsseeking service hours tovolunteer to dress as amemberoftheholyfamilyor a shepherd. The groupis also seeking singers ormusicians to play as themembersof thecommuni-tyfilethroughthenativity.

Walton SeniorCenter schedule

WALTON — The follow-ing is the new activitiesschedule for the WaltonSenior Center:

»Monday: ZumbaGold9 a.m., bridge 9:30 a.m.,dominos 10 a.m. and yoga1:30 p.m.

» Tuesday: Breakfast 9a.m., opencards 9 a.m., artsocial 9:30 a.m., free bloodpressure and sugarchecks 10 a.m., free lunchfor those 60 and up 11:30a.m. (Call 485-7611, 24hours in advance for res-ervations.) bingonoonandZumba Gold 6:30 p.m.

»Wednesday: ZumbaGold 9 a.m., euchre tour-nament noon and free be-ginner bridge lessons 4p.m.

Starting Wednesday,Jan. 8, beginner bridgelessons will be offered intheevening.Anyone inter-

estedmust call in advanceto reserve a seat. ContactGeorgia Puckett at 356-3099.

» Thursday: Breakfast9 a.m., open cards 9 a.m.,gentle yoga10 a.m. atWal-ton Library, free bloodpressure and sugarchecks 10 a.m., free lunchfor those 60 and up 11:30a.m. (Call 24 hours in ad-vance for reservations at485-7611), health/nutritionprograms 11:45 a.m. bingonoon andZumbaGold 6:30p.m.

» Friday: TaiChi 9 a.m.,free lunchfor those60andup11:30a.m. (Call 24hoursin advance for reserva-tions at 485-7611) and Eu-chre tournament noon.

For more information,call center director Chris-tineMiskell at 485-7611.

LaRosa’s helpingFreestoreFoodbank

LaRosa’s Pizzeria is fo-cusing its holiday effortsby donating $5 from thesale of every $10 BuddyCard to the Freestore-Foodbank.

One in three Cincinnatiresidents is living belowthe poverty level – morethan twice the national av-erage – and 48 percent ofCincinnati children live inpoverty, according to theU.S. Census bureau.

The $10 Buddy Cardmakesagreatholidaygift,andentitles thebearer toafree large cheese pizzawith the purchase of anylargepizza, and isgood for14 uses, or 14 free largecheese pizzas within oneyear. Buddy Cards can bepurchasedatanyLaRosa’spizzeria in Cincinnati,Northern Kentucky andSoutheastern Indiana.

Theprogramcontinues

through Dec. 31.

PVA inspections setThe Boone County

Property Valuation Ad-ministrator’sofficewill in-spectOrleans subdivision,farms and new construc-tion throughout BooneCounty Dec. 19-25.

Staff members will bein a marked vehicle andhave identification avail-able upon request.

For more information,contact [email protected].

Schrand files forre-election

Judge James R. “J.R.”Schrand has filed to runfor re-election, seeking asecond term as 54th cir-cuit judge serving Booneand Gallatin counties.

He has served as cir-cuit judgesince2007whenhe was appointed by then-Gov. Ernie Fletcher to thenewly-created Division 3.Schrand then ran for, andwas elected to, his currentposition.

In Kentucky, circuitjudges preside over bothfelony criminal and civilcases, as well as appealsfrom district court.

Schrand is also a pre-sidingjudgefortheNorth-ern Kentucky RegionalMental Health Court. Pri-or to his election as circuitjudge, he served as theBoone County attorney.

Schrand, who lives inUnion with his wife andthree children, is a gradu-ate of Boone County HighSchool, the University ofKentucky and NorthernKentucky University’sChase College of Law.

BRIEFLY

BURLINGTON — Mem-bers of the 4-H Cat Clubare crazy about their fe-line friends.

Thegroupmeets at 4:30p.m. on the secondWednesday of everymonth. At the Nov. 13meeting, the 4-H’ers beginto trickle in shortly beforethe start of the meeting,some carrying cats in car-riers.

“If you love cats, youcan belong,” club leaderJoan Klahr said.

The club, said Klahr,teacheschildrenaboutdif-ferent breeds, carryingtheir cats and being a re-sponsible cat owner.

Club president JessieArlinghaus, 10, of Burling-ton described the club asone “where you come tolearnabout catsbut it’s notexactly a classroom. It’smore like a learning expe-rience that you’re havingfun while doing.”

One thing she’s learnedis that not all cats are asfortunate as house cats“where they’re alwaysloved on and they’re al-ways fed.”

The group also sellssnacks and drinks at dif-

ferent events, like theBoone County FarmersMarket and craft shows.Proceeds are thendonatedto organizations that helpanimals.

The group recently do-nated more than $500 tothe Friends of the Shelter,a volunteer organizationwhosepurposeistoopposecruelty in all forms, en-courage humane handlingand care of animals, ad-vance spay/neuter pro-grams, promote the ani-mal shelters and strive forresponsible adoptions andownership, for thespayingand neutering of cats.

Klahr said the group

alsovotedat itsSeptembermeeting to donate part oftheirmoney to a trap, neu-ter and release program.

Annie Lou Kahmann,10, of Union said by donat-ing to such causes “I feelvery, very, very like I’mhelping a lot because Idon’t like seeing animalspenned up and being mis-treated.”

Annie Lou, who saysshe likes the outdoors andanimals, said of the club“It’s fun and gives yousomething todoother thanvideo games.”

Children learn cat carewith 4-H club

4-H Cat Club members Alex Greenfield, Jessie Arlinghausand Annie Lou Kahmann visit with cats at the BooneCounty Animal Shelter. THANKS TO JOAN KLAHR

By Stephanie [email protected]

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HEBRON—Before Con-nor Dhonau cleared it, thegrave site of early BooneCounty settler AbrahamDepewwasarelic of timesgone by, neglected andcovered with weeds andhoneysuckle.

Now, the site has beencleared, a fencebuilt anda

bench installed in thecem-etery nearHebron’sNorthPointe development.

Dhonau, a 14-year-oldConnerHighSchool fresh-man, cleared the gravesite toearnhisEagleScoutranking.

While his dad, Scott,knewMattBecher, a rural/open space planner whoworks with the BooneCountyHistoric Preserva-

tion Review Board, Dho-nau said he had alreadybrought up the idea of do-ingaproject related tohis-tory.

After visiting the site,Dhonau, said he thought itwould be a good projectsince the grave has beenneglected over the yearsand “needed some respectshown.”

“Something like this is

something people in thecommunity can (use to)learn about the history ofearly residents in BooneCounty,” he said.

According to Dhonau,they clearedbrush, drilledholes and installed a two-rail split fence and built abench. He assigned otherscouts to collect creekstones from nearby SandRun Creek to use for apath.

“We’ve got 200 ceme-teries thatwe knowof thatare kind of in the sameboat,” Becher said. “So ev-eryonesomebodytakesonis a step in the right direc-tion.”

Eagle Scout is the high-est advancement rank inBoy Scouting.

According toscouting.org, there are anumber of steps to achiev-ing Eagle Scout rank, in-cluding “plan, develop andgive leadership to a ser-

vice project for any reli-gious organization or anyschool or community.”

Dhonau, a member ofTroop 727 out of Burling-ton’s Immaculate Heart ofMary, began Scouting inelementary school andhasbeen aBoy Scout for threeyears.

Depew historyThe grave is on proper-

ty that once belonged toDepew.

Boone County PublicLibrary’s local history co-ordinator Bridget Strikersaid Depew was bornaround 1771 or 1773 in Vir-

ginia and was in the NorthBend area of Boone Coun-ty by approximately 1798or 1799.

Depew’s father was aveteran of the Revolution-ary war and Depew him-self was first listed as alieutenant in theCornstalkMilitia in 1799, she said.

Militia members werenot professional soldiers,but came up in times ofneed, said Striker.

By 1800, Depew was acaptain andby1811Strikersaid hewas listed as a lieu-tenant colonel and com-mandant of the 67th regi-ment.

Eagle Scout project cleans historic Hebron cemeteryBy Stephanie [email protected]

Connor Dhonau cleared the Depew cemetery in Hebron forhis Eagle Scout project. THANKS TO SCOTT DHONAU

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RABBIT HASH — Therivercommunitygets intothe holiday spirit with aChristmas parade at 4p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

The parade is followedby a Christmas party fea-turing zydecomusic fromLagniappe.

Rabbit Hash GeneralStore proprietor TerrieMarkesbery said this isthe second year the townhas held a parade. Theydidn’t have a lot of partici-pation lastyear,but “hada

little bit and it was a ball.”It’s a slow time in Rab-

bit Hash and “we werejust looking for a way tocelebrate the holidays,”said Markesbery.

Organizersareseekingparadeparticipants, inad-dition to spectators.Those interested in beinga part of the paradeshould call the GeneralStore at 859-586-7744.

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FLORENCE — Mayorand council offered sup-port of Northern Ken-tucky University’s effortto gain additional statefunding.

NKU president GeoffMearns visited Florenceduring the Dec. 10 councilmeeting, presenting the

university’s recently ap-proved the five-year stra-tegic plan, which will takeNKU up to its 50th anni-versary in 2018.

“We’re planning for theculmination of our 50years and building thefoundation for our next 50years,” Mearns said.

Goals for the plan in-clude:

» “Transdisciplinary

approaches” thatcan link academicprograms.

» Expansion ofresidential optionson campus.

»Offering moreon-campus jobs tostudents.

» Expansion ofrecruiting efforts outsidetraditional markets.

»Offering more dual-

credit programsfor high school stu-dents.

The vision for2018, Mearns said,encompasses theuniversity’s com-mitment to stu-dents and also thecommunity.

“We want to preparestudents for the lifelongpursuit of great knowl-edge and development,”Mearns said. “This also in-cludes helping them be-come contributing citi-zens.”

The plan is met withchallenges, namely finan-cial funding from thestate. Mearns discussedwithcouncilNKU’sefforts

to encourage legislators touse a rational strategicfunding model that wouldfun universities based onits number of graduates.

According to Mearns,all state funding for uni-versities shoulddependondegree production andother programs targetedto specific state goals. Un-der the current system,NKUgets lessstatemoneythan other state universi-ties with thousands fewerstudents.

“Some perceive the ar-gument tobethat thefund-ing is not fair,” Mearnssaid. “That’s not it at all,the argument is that it’snot strategic.”

According to Mearns,

the change needs to hap-pen now so that state offi-cials are more prudentwith tax payer monies inthese trying economictimes.

He encouraged Flor-enceMayorDianeWhalenand council members tocontact their state legisla-tors.

After the presentation,Whalen gave Mearns fullsupport on behalf of coun-cil.

“We would be 100 per-cent behind expressingthis to our legislators,” shesaid. “It’s hard not tostomp our feet and staythis is not fair for us, butit’s not fair to the entireCommonwealth.”

Florence backs NKU president’s funding strategyByMelissa [email protected]

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SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

COMMUNITYRECORDEREditor: Marc Emral, [email protected], 578-1053

The Florence Fire Depart-ment recently broughttheir truck and gear to

show the preschool children atFlorence Elementary.

Capt. Joy Cutter-McVay andJohn Schmidt educated the stu-dents on fire prevention as wellas minimizing injuries.

Leading up to the visit, thestudents made fire hoses usingpaper towel rolls and blue crepepaper for the water.

Florence Elementary gets ‘fired’ up

Florence Elementary preschool students explored the Florence Fire Department truck, viewing all thecompartments around the truck while learning about fire safety. THANKS TO KATHY KUHN

Hillari Queuedo Suarez, apreschool student at FlorenceElementary, stood in the cab ofthe Florence Fire Departmenttruck. THANKS TO KATHY KUHN

Community Recorder

Damien Taylor, a preschoolstudents at Florence Elementary,held his handmade fire hose withblue crepe paper water whilewalking in the shoes of a Florencefireman. THANKS TO KATHY KUHN

John Schmidt, Samantha Meyer,Justin Cornett and Capt.Cutter-McVay posed in front ofthe fire truck during the firedepartment's visit. THANKS TO KATHY

KUHN

PARK HILLS — Notre DameAcademy celebrated 50 years inPark Hills Oct. 29 with remem-brances fromalumniwhojoinedstudents in rousing school spiritby singing together.

NotreDamemoved in1963 toHilton Drive in Park Hills fromFifth Street in Covington wherethe school was first opened in1906.

School president SisterMaryLynette Shelton, alumni andteachers spoke to students in-side the gym during a prayerservice. Sr. Shelton ended theprogram by leading a group ofalumni in the singing of theschool song “NDA we honorthee.”

Shelton reminded the stu-dents how Sister Mary Agnetiswrote to businessman and hotelmagnate Conrad Hilton in 1955and convinced him to help thesisters fund a new building inPark Hills.

Agnetis kept up a letter cor-respondence with Hilton for 10years, said Sister Dolores Gi-blin, archivist for the school.The exchange of letters waskeptandfills twobinders.Giblinmaintains the NDA Heritageblog where excerpts of the let-ters are posted.

Giblin said Hilton ended updonating $500,000 toward the$1.5millioncostof theParkHillsbuilding. Hilton visited NDA inPark Hills in 1963.

SisterEvelynnReinke taughtreligion, English and history inthe final year the academy wasopen in Covington

“Therewassuchawarmspir-it there, and the floors were al-ways kept shiny and the bulletinboards were always attractive-ly,” Reinke said.

She said she saw the warmthin theoldbuilding in1963,whereshe continued teaching for sixmore years.

“I think you really have areallystrongspirit of friendship

and sisterhood among the stu-dents as well,” she said.

Ellie Fathman, a senior fromEdgewood, said shewas shy andquiet at the start of her fresh-man year, and NDA has shapedwho she has become. She hopesto study at the Carl H. LindnerCollege of Business at the Uni-versity of Cincinnati.

“This school kind of helpedme flourish, and kind of showedme how to become a better per-son and find myself,” Fathmansaid.

The 50th anniversary is sig-nificant for students, she said.

“It shows how long the NotreDame has been around, espe-ciallymakingadifference in thePark Hills community,” Fath-man said. “You have that uniqueexperience of a single sex edu-cation that you can share withyourclassmates,andit’saforev-er thing.”

Fathman was one of two stu-dents chosen to read petitionsduring the prayer service andwear the traditional schoolcapes.

Marianne Toebbe Burke ofVilla Hills, a 1966 NDA gradu-ate, said in her speech to stu-

dents she didn’t enjoy wearingthe capes several times a yearfor special events.

“They even wore those backwhen my mother graduated in1945, andwewere one of the lastclasses to wear them in the oldschool,” Burke said.

Moving into the new schoolbuilding in1963 fromCovingtonwas the realization of a dreamfor students, she said.

“Wewere going to school andhaving classes out in hallwaysand in small closet rooms thatused to be rooms for cloakrooms because there was noroom for us,” Burke said. “Andwe didn’t get to take gym be-cause thegymwas all brokenupinto classrooms.”

The new school provided agym, student lounges, an artroom and room for choral clubpractice in 1963, she said.

“I still am very grateful thatmy parents scraped up enoughmoney to send me here,” Burkesaid. “At the time the tuitionwas$125 which was a lot for back inthose days.”

Burke said she received alife-altering education shemight not have gotten at other

schools.“I just feel like itgavemejust

a better way of livingmy life ona little bit nicer level and withgrace and dignity,” she said.

Burke said after shegraduat-ed in1966, likemostNotreDamegirls at the time, she did not goonto college.

“We all went into jobs,” shesaid. “And Notre Dame girlswere highly sought as secretar-ies and office managers, and allyouhad todowassayyouwereagraduate from Notre Dame andyouwereon the topof the list forgetting a job.”

Burke said she ended up run-ning a dental office at age 17 asher first job.

“Nowadays, there are so fewgirls who do not go onto college

so it’s a big change in that way,”she said.

Burke said she comesback tothe school regularly for eventsand family.

“We have a long family histo-ryofmymotherandauntsgoinghere along with my sister andnowmy nieces,” she said.

SisterReneeNienaber, a1964graduate, said she remembershowanNDA teachermadeher abetter writer. Nienaber said sheis now the unofficial proofread-er at St. Mary Parish in Alexan-dria where she is the director ofreligious education.

“What I remember the mostis how the sisters loved us,” shesaid. “We were the center oftheir lives.”

Notre Dame celebrates 50 years as school in Park Hills

Notre Dame Academy senior Ellie Fathman of Edgewood, one of twostudents selected to read petitions for the 50th anniversary since theschool moved to Park Hills, stands inside the school’s front entrancewhere a window display is set up. CHRIS MAYHEW/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Marianne Toebbe Burke of Villa Hills, a 1966 graduate of Notre DameAcademy, speaks to students about her experiences at the school forthe 50th anniversary of the academy’s move from Covington to HiltonDrive in Park Hills. CHRIS MAYHEW/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

By Chris [email protected]

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DaleMueller,whoannouncedDec. 9 he was stepping down asfootball coach atHighlands,waspresented with a lifetimeachievement award by theNorthern Kentucky FootballCoaches Association onMondaythe annual, “Top 26,” banquetDec. 11.

Mueller com-pileda250-36rec-ord and won 11state champion-ships in his 20seasons as High-lands coach.

The banquet,at Receptions inErlanger, hon-ored 26 seniorfootball players, one from eachof the 20 schools that are mem-bers of the association and sixplayers from those schools thatare voted as at-large selections.The honor combines athleticperformance, academic perfor-mance and community service.

Those players selected byschool were:

»Beechwood - Max Shover,wide receiver/defensive back;

»Bellevue - Tyler Ackerson,quarterback;

»Bishop Brossart - CaseyPelgen, quarterback;

»Boone County - EvanO’Hara, kicker;

» Campbell County - LoganSchneider, offensive lineman,and AveryWood, quarterback;

» Conner - Drew Barker,quarterback, and Andrew Way,wide receiver/defensive back;

» Cooper - Will Ludwig, quar-terback;

» Covington Catholic - SamDressman, wide receiver/run-ning back, and Matthew Way,safety;

»Dayton - Eddie Combs, of-fensive tackle/defensive end;

»Dixie Heights - Seth Caple,linebacker/fullback, and DarionWashington, tailback;

»Highlands - Zach Harris,running back, and DrewHoulis-ton, quarterback;

»Holy Cross - Jalen Beal,running back/cornerback;

»Holmes - Kamron Griffith,center;

» Lloyd - Jacob Sand, center/linebacker;

» Ludlow - Mitchell Cody,quarterback/linebacker;

»Newport - Charlie Mullins,quarterback;

»Newport Central Catholic -Jack Sutkamp, linebacker/full-

back;»Ryle - Lex Sowards, offen-

sive tackle;» Scott - JoshCastleman, run-

ning back;» Simon Kenton - Brenan

Kuntz, quarterback, and CamHansel, guard.

Simon Kenton coach JeffMarksberry received the BobSchneider Coach of the Yearaward after he guided the Pio-neers to a 10-0 regular-seasonrecord and a quarterfinal finishin the Class 6A playoffs.

Dixie Heights coach DaveBrossart was the named theOwenHauck Award winner andRyle defensive coordinatorMike Woolf was selected TomPotter Assistant Coach of theYear.

TheNorthernKentuckyFoot-ball Coaches Association has se-lected its all-star teams as fol-lows:

First TeamOffense: Quarter-back - Drew Barker (Conner);Running Backs - Jon Scruggs(Holmes), Zach Harris (High-lands); Josh Castleman (Scott).Linemen - Cam Hansel (SimonKenton); Ben Walling (SimonKenton); Logan Schneider(Campbell County); Lex So-wards (Ryle); Bryan Saunders

(Highlands), Kameron Crim(Scott). Wide Receivers - JakeZabonick (Campbell County);Andrew Way (Conner); CoreyFussinger (Cooper); JensenFeg-gins (Highlands). Tight End -Ryan Romey (Conner). Athlete -Sam Dressman (CovingtonCatholic).

FirstTeamDefense:Lineman- Matt King (Simon Kenton);Breandon Johnson (Holmes);Brandon Johnson (Dixie); Shah-zadd Mann (Ryle); Seth Hope(Highlands). Linebackers -Brendan Fisk (Dixie); RyanWoolf (Ryle); Avery Bricking(Cooper);SamBurchell (Coving-ton Catholic); Jack Sutkamp(Newport Central Catholic); De-fensive Backs - Andrew Way(Conner); Aaron Morgan (Coop-er); Thomas Wrobleski (High-lands);MatthewWay(CovingtonCatholic): Jon Scruggs(Holmes).

First Team Specialists: Kick-er - Evan O’Hara (Boone Coun-ty);Punter-EvanO’Hara(BooneCounty).

Second TeamOffense: Quar-terback - Brenan Kuntz (SimonKenton); DrewHouliston (High-lands). RunningBacks - SethCa-ple (Dixie); Jalen Beal (HolyCross). Lineman - Logan Ross

(Ryle); Jacob Neuman (Cooper);Tyler Schweitzer (Highlands);Nick Kathman (CovingtonCatholic); Pat Connaughton (Co-vington Catholic); Steve Brooks(Newport Central Catholic).Wide Receivers - Grant Wasson(Simon Kenton); Logan Winkler(Simon Kenton); Jashawn Stan-ley (Newport); Zack Poinsett(Bellevue). Tight End - JonathanStokes (Beechwood). Athlete -AveryWood (Campbell County).

Second TeamDefense: Line-men - Patrick Berkemeyer(Campbell County); Tyler Lyon(Newport Central Catholic);Alec Hazeres (Bellevue); Bray-den Combs (Beechwood); Jus-tice Lewis (Newport). Lineback-ers - Barry Deaton (Simon Ken-ton); Mikey Krallman (SimonKenton); Joe Kremer (CampbellCounty); ZachCastleberry (Con-ner); Devon Everett (Beech-wood).DefensiveBacks -DustinTurner (Campbell County), Eth-anHarrison(DixieHeights);De-ondre Pleasant (Scott); JacksonBardo (Highlands); Max Shover(Beechwood).

Second Team Specialists:Kicker -JaredDougherty(High-lands); Punter - Luke Foertsch(Covington Catholic).

Footballers honored for fine seasonGannett News Service

Mueller

RylebeatCooper45-37 ingirlsbas-ketball in a 33rd District seedinggame Dec. 13.

Ryle, 3-3 for the season, playsFranklin County in Lexington Thurs-day,Dec.19, then in a holiday tourneyat Lakota West Dec. 27-28.

Cooper, 2-2, was set to play BooneCounty Dec. 17, then will play at Con-ner Dec. 19 and at DixieHeights Dec.21before playing aholiday tourney inBowling Green, Ky. Dec. 26-28.

Ryle’s Carly Lange looks to get pastTasha Arnett during the first quarter.JIMOSBORN/FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Raidersknock offJaguars

Cooper’s Hailey Anderson tries to box outRyle’s Rachael Storer for a rebound. KateyPittman is at right. JIM OSBORN/FOR THE

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BOONE COUNTY — Bowl-ing season iswell underwayfor local teams. Here is aglance at those squads:

Boone CountyThe girls team is coming

off district and regionalchampionships last year,and finished fifth in thestate meet for head coachBruce Hightchew.

Returning starters areKayla Hightchew, TaylorEvans, Samantha Schmitzand Erin Beschman. TopnewcomersareKaraStrongand Eliza Kohl.

“I expect our veterans tostep up to the challenge andlead this teamtovictory,”hesaid. “We have some newstudents who are coming onalong great, but the veteranleadership will guide themmentally to a winning out-look; overall a team con-cept.”

The girls team is 24-4 en-teringplayDec.12 and2-1inconference matches.

Hightchew has the highaverage in Northern Ken-tucky entering action onDec. 12, posting a 201 aver-age through eight games.Evans averages 171 andSchmitz 159.

The boys team is led bynew head coach Paul Vick-ers. He has a veteran teamwith returning startersSean Wadsworth, RyanVickers, Zach Vickers, Dy-lan Burk, Devan Cregar, Ri-ki Stockton, Spencer Tread-way and John Speagle.

“(The) season should begreat,” Vickers said. “Wehave a great chance at mak-ing it to state. We just haveto keep the guys focused ontheir goals.”

Ryan Vickers led the

team with a 196 averagethroughsixgames.Burkav-eraged 176.

CooperThe girls team is off to a

strong start and currently

peaking after knocking offdefending regional champi-onCampbellCountyDec.12.Cooper won the match 4-3,claiming total pins by justthree pins to win the deci-sive fourth point. Cooper is28-7 overall and 4-0 in con-ference matches to takeover first place.

“We were down 3-1 goinginto theBaker games and 34pins total,” said head coachJamie Bowling. “I told thegirls, in bowling that’s noth-ing. We came through andpersevered, and we tookdown the giants. I’m veryproud of the girls andthey’re doing a great job.”

Cooper was regional run-ner-up last year, and returnsstarters Emily Bross, Brea-na Smothers, Kateri Patton,Sierra Brandt, Lydia Wilm-hoff and Rachel Wagers.

Bross qualified individuallyfor state and had a164 aver-age through eight gamesthis year for head coach Ja-mie Bowling.

“She’s doing fantastic,and she’s our anchor,”Bowl-ing said. “Everything I’veasked her to do, she’s done itand then some.”

The boys team was alsoregional runner-up last yearfor head coach Tim Frank.Returning starters are TJJones, Michael Bowling,Austin Sams, AndrewBlood, Mason Combs andSteven Elgowsky. Bowlingwas individual runner-up inthe region and qualified forstate in singles. Jones aver-aged 207 entering theCampbell match, Blood 201and Bowling and Sams 191each.

Cooper is 22-13 in pointsand 2-2 in conferencematches after falling 6-1 toCampbell County Dec. 12.

St. HenryReturning starters for

the boys team are MichaelBinkowski, Ty Petry, KyleLehmkuhl, Liam McBreemand Jake Ryan. Newcomersto watch start with ScottMcMain. Six of the 12 mem-bers of the boys rosters areseniors, and the experiencecould be key for head coachMerrick Krey. Binkowskiaverages161enteringDec.2and Ryan 156.

Returning starters forthe girls team are Erin Sut-tles, ChristinaWhitley,Mol-ly Couch and AmandaGreenwood. They are allseniors and the Crusadershavesixoutof their10mem-bers. Suttles leads the teamwith a 128 average and Ala-na McKnight 113.

Follow James on Twitter @Re-corderWeber

Jaguars pouncing onopponents in bowlingBy James [email protected]

Boone County's Samantha Schmitz rolls a frame during theKentucky High School Athletic Association state tournament inFebruary.JAMES WEBER/COMMUNITY RECORDER

Cooper’s Lydia Wilmhoffduring the KHSAA state teambowling championships.JAMES

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Hoops guruSkip Goley, a former all-state

basketball star at Boone CountyHigh School and current basket-ball shooting and ball handlingconsultant/coach, will be avail-able to give basketball lessonsto individuals or teams in theFlorence area, Dec. 23-24 and27-30.

For more information, call859-391-6650.

NewCath freshmansoftball tryouts

The Newport Central Catholic

freshman softball team isconducting signups for the 2014team. This will be the program’sfourth season for the freshmanteam consisting of players ingrades 6-8 from NewCathfeeder parishes.

The NCC freshman team is anexcellent opportunity to getjunior-high-aged girls preparedfor JV and varsity softball.

For more information regard-ing tryouts and signups, contacthead varsity coach DennyBarnes at 859-743-3241 [email protected].

Bandits baseballThe Boone County Baseball

Club 10U Bandits team is look-ing for additional players forthe 2014 season. The team willparticipate in both the South-west Ohio League (SWOL) andthe Crosstown Baseball League.

Players must not turn 11before May 1, 2014.

Contact Tony Reynolds at859-462-3503 or [email protected] to arrange aprivate tryout.

SIDELINES

points and Lexi Held 14.» Ryle beat Beechwood

65-56Dec.10 togo2-2.Car-ly Lange had 26 points.Ryle beat Cooper 45-37Dec. 13. Lange had 16points, 11 rebounds andfive blocks.

»Walton-Verona beatWilliamstown 45-38 in a32nd District seedinggame Dec. 13. Allie Millshad 11points.

» Beechwood fell 65-56 to Ryle Dec. 10 to dropto2-1.MacySteumpelhad22 points including four 3-pointers.

» Calvary beat Ludlow51-34 to go to 2-2. SarahRoaden had 23 points andHayley Emmerich 15.

» Ludlow beat Heri-tage 64-34 Dec. 13. ToriWofford had 21points.

»Notre Dame beat St.Henry 58-34 Dec. 12 to im-prove to 3-2. Carlee Cle-mons had 16 points.

» Simon Kenton beatGrant County 75-49 in a32nd District seedinggame to improve to 4-0 onDec.12.Rachel Cox had18points and Abby Owings12.

» Villa Madonna beatCovington Latin 32-23Dec. 11 to go 2-2. AlexHengge had 14 points in-cluding three 3-pointers.VMA beat Dayton 48-42 ina conference game Dec.10, and Calvary 46-28 in aconference game Dec. 13.Morgan Trusty led VMAwith 13 points.

» BishopBrossartbeatLloyd 61-35 Dec. 12 to go4-0.SarahFutscher led theway with 17 points.

»NewCath beat DixieHeights 57-43 Dec. 11 toimprove to 4-0.Nikki Kier-nan had 14 points andAlexus Mayes 13. NCC

Boys basketball

» Boone County beatRyle66-58Dec.10 ina33rdDistrict seeding game.Boone improved to 3-0.Brenden Stanley had 18points. Boone beat Conner57-46 Dec. 13 in the teams’second seeding game.Stanley led four Rebels indouble figures with 15points.

» Cooper beat Conner60-58Dec.10 in a 33rdDis-trict seeding game. SeanMcNeil had 21 points forCooper and Aaron Mor-gan 10. McNeil had three3-pointers. Samuel Hem-merich scored 29 for theCougars including three 3-pointers of his own.

» St. Henry beat High-lands 58-44 Dec. 13. NickRechtin had 14 points andJordan Noble 13.

» Covington Catholicbeat St. Henry 72-37 Dec.10. Nick Ruthsatz had 22points including three 3-pointers.BenHeppler hadnine points on three 3-pointers.

» Holmes beat Bros-sart 74-51 Dec. 10 to im-prove to 4-0. James Bol-den had a career-high 37points including three 3-pointers. QuintonChames had 16 points andDaequan Glover 11, in-cluding three 3-pointers.

» Lloyd beat PendletonCounty42-40Dec.10.Don-ald Wright, Zach Riddleand Brent Christiansenhad 10 points each.

» Ludlow beat Heri-tage 63-25 Dec. 13. JeradHoward had 24 points forLudlow.

» Villa Madonna beatCovington Latin 54-22Dec. 11. Thomas Schutz-man had 14 points.

» Bellevue beat Co-vingtonLatin69-11Dec.12.ZachBarretthad15points.BellevuebeatHeritage77-40 Dec. 10. AustinWoodyard led with 23points.

» Bishop Brossart fell74-51 to Holmes Dec. 10 todropto3-1.AlexTrentmanhad 20 points and DrewBurns 16.

» Campbell Countybeat Newport 59-47 Dec.13 to improve to 4-0.CoreyHolbrook had 24 points.beat Ludlow 73-47 Dec. 11.Blake Losey had 18 pointsincluding three 3-pointers,Corey Holbrook 12 andxxx Jackson 11. Campbellbeat Calvary 102-38 in a37th District seedinggame. Holbrook led theway with 24 points.

» Newport beat Day-ton 89-53 Dec. 12 to im-proveto2-2.PaulPriceandEthanSnapphad25pointseach.

Girls basketball» Boone County beat

Holy Cross 57-49 Dec. 12.DallisKnottshad18pointsandMaddyMcGarr 16.

» Cooper beat Holmes61-58 Dec. 11 for its firstwin.KateyPittmanhad16

beat Newport 68-44 in adistrict and conferencegame.

Wrestling» ConnerbeatMadeira

49-15 Dec. 12. Winningmatches over opponentswere Derek Wiley, TristinBadida and TrevorThompson. Winning byforfeit were ShamonMoore, Joseph Warwick,Bryson Steele, AndrewMadden and ClaytonBoyd.

» Cooper finished thefirst week of the seasonwith a 4-1 record. On Dec.4, the Jaguars defeatedBoone County and GrantCounty before falling toNewport 42-36. Dec. 5, theJaguars beat Little Miami68-0 and finished the eve-ning by defeating Wyo-ming54-30. Through thosematches, Cody Huston is5-0 at 120, Mike Davis is4-0 at 126, Kyle Hensley is5-0 at 132, Andrew Baileyis 5-0 at 152,Kevin Flaher-ty is 5-0 at 160 and HunterBailey is 5-0 at 170.

Football» Drew Houliston, a

Highlands senior, is theLaRosa’sMVPof theWeekfor Dec. 10. He led High-lands to a13-2 recordandaKentucky Class 4A staterunner-up finish this sea-son.

On the season, he threwfor an impressive 4,027yards (ninth in state histo-ry) and 50 TDs (11th instate history). He remark-ably achieved these num-bers despite missing agame with an injury andfrequently played onlyhalf of a gamebecause theBluebirds were so farahead on the scoreboard.

The Kentucky FootballCoaches Associationnamed him Class 4A dis-trict Player of the Year,withadditionalhonorscer-tain to follow.

He is also an honorablemention all-NKY basket-ball player, who averaged11.2 points and 3.4 re-boundspergame lastyear.He notched big games vs.Seven Hills (29 points),Dixie Heights (23 points)and Bracken County (19points). Houliston is a Na-tional Honor Society stu-dent and is active in com-munity service. His favor-ite athlete is LeBronJames and his most-like-to-meet is Drew Brees.

Swimming» Scott junior Zach

Major is a returning statequalifier, finishing 21st inthe 100-yard breaststrokeatstate lastseason.Hewasinadvertently left out oflastweek’spreviewarticlefor the Eagles.

» Villa Madonna pre-view information was in-advertently left out of lastweek’s preview stories.Katie Kurzendoerfer, aformer standout at VMAand Centre College, takesover as head coach. Re-turning starters listed arejunior Miki McIntyre, ju-nior Monica Spritzky, sen-ior Gabrielle Notorgiaco-mo and senior NicholasBoucher. McIntyre was12th in theregionalmeet inboth the 200-yard individ-ualmedley and100 butter-fly. Top newcomers areAbby Bezold and MichaelReynolds. The coach feelsshe has a young teamwitha lot of potential.

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The Community Recorder asked readers to sendinpictures of their senior class athletes as part of theFall Senior Moments project. All photos will be partof an online photo gallery on cincinnati.com.

Connor Hughes celebrated Conner High School footballSenior Night with his parents Donald and Renee Hughes.

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Conner senior Brooke Maines joins senior baseballcatcher Blake Hart during Conner volleyball’s SeniorNight. Brooke is the daughter of Laura and Gary Maines

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St. Vincent de Paul volunteers visitthe homes of neighbors in need andexperience the heart-wrenching ef-fects of poverty first hand. When afamily slips into distress, the pain isalmost tangible.

A mother who lives in a West SideCincinnati neighborhood, worn downby worry because her utility bill is lateand her children are sleeping on thecold floor. An adult man on the brink oftears because his children have noth-ing to eat for dinner in their small cityapartment. An elderly couple, living inan East Side suburb, forced to decidebetween losing their home and fore-going their life-saving prescriptionmedications.

Our communities have experienceda lot of changes this year: food stampcuts, health care changes, and an econ-omy that seems to be turning aroundfor some, but has left many familiesbehind. We see the direct effects ofthese changes first hand each day, themost devastating being the impact onchildren.

Christmas is the time of hope, loveand miracles. Thereare few experiences inthe life of a parent thatcan match seeing thejoy and excitement onthe face of your chil-dren opening presentson Christmas morning.But for parents in oneout of five local fam-ilies in the GreaterCincinnati area whoare living in poverty,Christmas can also be a

time of hopelessness and despair. Theparents we visit struggle year-round toprovide not only the basic necessitiesfor their children, but also the sense ofstability and security that is so impor-tant to the well-being and healthy de-velopment of a child. Every day, ourvolunteers visit the homes of parentswho work multiple part-time jobs sothey can keep food on the table, or whohave sold the last of their possessionsso that they can keep the lights on.

Imagine, then, the pit in the stomachof the parent who, in spite of their bestefforts, has to explain to their childrenwhy Santa Claus wasn’t able to make itto their house this year. A Christmaspresent represents so much more thana simple toy. It is a symbol of stabilityin a time of turmoil, of love and joy in atime of crisis. For the child and theparent alike, a Christmas present canmean the difference between hope anddespair.

When our volunteers deliver gifts tothe homes of neighbors in need, theyare blessed to witness what one act ofkindness can mean to a strugglingfamily. A child giggling with joy asthey bounce on their new bed, a moth-er with tears streaming down her faceas her children’s Christmas gifts arecarried into her home, a family gath-ered together on Christmas morningwith hope for a brighter new year.

You can inspire hope and make lovegrow in the hearts of a family in needthis Christmas by:

» Supporting Food From the Heartthe next time you visit a local Kroger.Ask your child to pick out their favor-ite non-perishable food and place it inthe barrel at the door.

»Making a donation in honor of aloved one this Christmas. A gift of $100will provide a bed for a child sleepingon the floor. A donation of $50 willprovide gifts for a child this Christ-mas.

» Visit www.svdpnky.org or call859-446-7723 to make a donation orlean more.

Liz Carter is executive director, Society of St.Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati.

Helping caninspire joyand love

Liz CarterCOMMUNITYRECORDER GUESTCOLUMNIST

As early as 1800, the KentuckyLegislature set aside unassignedtracts of Kentucky land in support ofeducation in the counties.

Boone County was assigned some4,500 acres in what is now the Cum-berland Lake region of Kentucky.Justices of Boone County acquired asite near the Burlington Cemetery,presumably with funds from the saleof part of the 4,500acres. They foundedBurlington Seminaryon the BullittsvilleRoad north of town. Itwas a two-roomframe building in abeech grove. Schoolwas held there asearly as 1819 and wassupported in part bytuition.

When Allen Mor-gan died intestatein 1841, his estatewas sold and theproceeds turnedover to “the BooneCounty Academy.”The name waschanged to Mor-gan Academy.

In those days,the school termlasted for fivemonths startingOctober 1, in deference to the agrari-an character and needs of BooneCounty. In 1849, tuition was listed as$13 for the “higher branches;” $10 for“Chemistry, Surveying etc.” Eightdollars got you “English grammar”while $5 was for the “PrimaryBranches.” There was to be an extra,unstipulated charge for “fuel.” Anexplosion of the steamer Readstone in1852 at Ghent claimed the life of anearly teacher, Periander Scott.

In the 1850s, trustees elected to usemaintenance funds on the old buildingtoward a new, brick structure, whichwas 60 feet by 30 feet with two roomson the first floor and a large one on

the second. It was completed 1858. Itdid well for a number of years, serv-ing prominent Boone County familiesand others in Indiana and Ohio. Dur-ing this period, the academy usuallyhoused 75 to 80 students. Shortfall insustaining itself caused sale of theremaining land grants and the monieswere used for maintenance and up-grade of facilities.

Presumably lack of students – andtheir tuition – caused the academy toclose in the 1870s. Scattered interests,publicized through The Boone CountyRecorder, spurred the trustees toaction and the facility was back inoperation by the 1880s. Tuition wasbetween $12.50 and $15 dependingupon choices.

In 1888 Professor Henry NewtonandMiss N. T. Arnold were the in-structors at the Morgan Academy.Newton was popularly supposed to beJohnWilkes Booth, the man who shotLincoln. The fact that he was an ex-

cellent revolver shot and had a “crip-pled foot” lent support to their suppo-sitions. William Conrad’s book “TheHistory of Boone County Schools,”says the trustees could find no basisfor the rumor. However, MorganAcademy soon closed regardless andwas torn down to build a barn for theoriginal owners. The site is now sim-ply a grassy spot on the corner ofBullittsville Road and TemperateStreet, just south of the Old Burling-ton Cemetery.

Tom Schiffer is a member of the Boone Coun-ty Historic Preservation Review Board.The Boone County Historic PreservationReview Board meets at 4 p.m. the secondThursday of most months. Meetings are opento the public. For more information aboutHistoric Preservation in Boone County con-tact the Review Board at 859-334-2111 orhttp://[email protected]. TheReview Board is online atwww.boonecountyky.org/pc.

The Morgan AcademyFirst school nearBurlington in 1819

School was held in he Morgan Academy, on Bullittsville Road north of Burlington, asearly as 1819.PROVIDED

Tom SchifferCOMMUNITYRECORDER GUESTCOLUMNIST

At this time of year, manyof us find ourselves moredeeply in prayer. Interced-ing for lost loved ones, pray-ing for the healing of a sickfriend, and pleading withGod to take us to the nextlevel in our walk with him.

Yet, when our prayersseem to go unanswered, wecan easily become discour-aged. Could it be that there issomething missing in my prayerlife? Possibly. Often our prayers arenothing more than a long list of re-quests sent up to God with a short“thank you, you’re the best” (if youanswer my prayers) at the end.

As the parent of a pre-teen andtwo other children who are keenlyaware that Christmas is a less than aweek away, it’s been a long timesince a conversation around thishouse hasn’t started with, “You knowwhat I really want for Christmas?”What joy it would bring me if one ofthem approached either their fatheror me with genuine gratitude ontheir lips, “Mom, Dad, I truly appre-ciate the way you have taken care ofus this year. The many ways youprovided for our family, encouragedus, loved on us, and forgave us whenwe messed up.” Even if it followedwith, “Now, you know what I really

want for Christmas?” myhusband and I would be overthe moon.

At least then we wouldknow that they have somesense of the fact that it ishard work to care for andraise a family. I think Godmust feel the same way. Hewants more than a list ofwhat I want and need. (Healready knows, by the way.)

He wants a heartfelt conversation;proof that I am reflecting on who Iam in him, realizing the awesomepower that he holds, and completelyreleasing myself and my burdens tohis care.

Recently I came across someprinciples for effective intercession,written by Charles Stanley. Stanleyshares how we can be more effec-tive in our prayers for self and lovedones:

» If we want our prayers to beeffective, they must flow from aheart that is in step with God. I mustconfess any sin and bitterness I amharboring and ask God to give methe compassion, love and forgive-ness for others that he so easilyshares with me.

» Pray that God will reveal yourloved ones deepest needs, so thatyou can intercede effectively. We

sometimes assume we know whatanother person needs. But Godknows best.

» Persevere. Endure in your pray-er life, my friend. And if/when youdo become discouraged believe thewords of James 5:15, 16; “And theprayer of faith will save the sick,and the Lord will raise him up. Andif he has committed sins, he will beforgiven. Confess your trespassesone to another, and pray for oneanother, that you may be healed. Theeffective, fervent prayer of a righ-teous man avails much.”

Julie House is the founder of Equipped Min-istries, a Christ-centered health and wellnessprogram with a focus on weight loss. She canbe reached at 859-802-8965 or on Face-book.com/EquippedMinistries.

A prayer for Christmas

Julie HouseCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

As the parent of a pre-teenand two other children whoare keenly aware thatChristmas is a less than aweek away, it’s been a longtime since a conversationaround this house hasn’tstarted with, “You knowwhat I really want forChristmas?”

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013

Winning at Home

The Home Builders Associa-tion of Northern Kentuckypresented its annual awards

at a ceremony Dec. 6 at TripleCrown Country Club in Union.

“Our annual awards are pre-sented to individuals that exempli-fyexcellence inbusinessanddedi-cation to our industry and associa-tion,” said Brian Miller, executivevice president of the Home Build-ers Association of Northern Ken-tucky. “Membership, communityservice, advocacy and associationactivity are rewarded to thesemembers to show them not onlyour gratitude for their service butto hold them up as an example toother members and the public.These individuals are stars withinour organization and are to becommended for the traits thatmake themnot only leaderswithinour ranks but in the community aswell.”

»Builder of the Year, PaulMetzger

Metzger’s dedication and hardwork as the 2013-2014 president ofthe Home Builders Association’sLand Development Council hasculminated in a series of success-ful advocacy initiatives involvingplanning commissions, water dis-tricts, Sanitation District 1, envi-ronmental regulations, and pow-ered utilities across NorthernKentucky. These efforts have aid-ed housing affordability and en-sured a more business friendlyregulatory environment in our re-gion.

» Associate of the Year, WaltDunlevy

As 2013 associate vice presi-dent, Dunlevy has demonstratedvalued leadership at the associa-tion. Additionally, Dunlevy is thechairmanof theassociation’sState& Local Government Committeewhere he leads the delivery of theassociation’s message to electedand appointed officials in North-ern Kentucky and throughout theCommonwealth. He also serves inmany capacities throughout theorganization as a leading voice inmembership recruitment and re-tention, associate representationwithin the association and an ex-pert inbuildingcodesandmaterialsupply.

» Community LeadershipAward, Matth. Toebben

Toebben, accepted by his sonJohnToebben (left).Mr. Toebben’ssupport forhis industryandHomeBuildersAssociation iscarriedoutbeyond involvement with the or-ganization. He is passionate andsupportive of many effortsthroughout the region includingalzheimers causes, education, andyouth causes.

» Home Builders AssociationMembership Award, Rob Stone

The Home Builders Associa-tion created a new award in orderto recognize outstanding servicefocusing on membership recruit-ment and retention. The inauguralwinner of this award is Rob Stoneof C.K. Ash Insurance. Stone is aperennialparticipantoftheassoci-ation’s membership recruitmentand retention efforts and has re-cently earned his 300d spike level,a designation created by the Na-tional Association of Home Build-ers to reward excellence in mem-bership activity.

Themissionof theHomeBuild-ers Association of Northern Ken-tucky is to promote and enhancethe integrity and visibility of theconstruction industry and themembers of the organizationthrough advocacy, communica-tion,educationandpoliticalaction.

2013 Home Builders Association President Adam Chaney, of Terrace Holdings, right, presents the 2013 Builder of the Year Award to PaulMetzger of Fischer Homes.PROVIDED

Buildersassociation

presents annualawards

Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky Executive VicePresident Brian Miller, left, presents the 2013 Associate of the YearAward to Walt Dunlevy, of Forge Lumber.PROVIDED

Home Builders Association State & Local Government CommitteeChairmanWalt Dunlevy, right, presents the 2013 CommunityLeadership Award to John Toebben, who accepted on behalf of hisfather Matth.PROVIDED

The inauguralwinner ofHome BuildersAssociationMembershipAward is RobStone of C.K.Ash Insurance,left, acceptingthe awardform 2013Home BuildersAssociationPresidentAdam Chaney.PROVIDED

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FRIDAY, DEC. 20Art & Craft ClassesLittle Learners, 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., The Lively Learning Lab,7500 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 10,Learn basic skills including finemotor skills, social skills, reading,dancing, music, science andarts/crafts. Ages -1-1. $15. 859-371-5227; www.thelivelylearnin-glab.com. Florence.

EducationHomeschool Club, 12:30-1:30p.m., The Lively Learning Lab,7500 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 10,Discuss/plan courses for winter2014. Activities, crafts andgames available for students. Allhomeschool families welcome.Free. 859-371-5227. Florence.

ExhibitsVerbumDomini Exhibit, 10a.m.-6 p.m., Creation Museum,2800 Bullittsburg Church Road,Verbum Domini, “The Word ofthe Lord,” is made up of acouple dozen Bible-relateditems in an exhibit that cele-brates God’s word throughoutthe ages. Daily exhibit. $29.95ages 13-59, $23.95 ages 60 andup, $15.95 ages 5-12, free ages 4and under. 800-778-3390;www.creationmuseum.org.Petersburg.Dragon Invasion Exhibit, 10a.m.-6 p.m., Creation Museum,2800 Bullittsburg Church Road,Portico. Come face-to-face withtales of dragons from all overthe world. View artwork andother adornments strollingbeneath Chinese dragons. Learnabout encounters with thesebeasts from China to Africa,Europe to the Americas andAustralia to the Middle East.Discover what ancient historianshave written about these crea-tures, and examine armamentsthat may have been used byvaliant dragon slayers. Dailyexhibit. $29.95 ages 13-59,$23.95 ages 60 and up, $15.95ages 5-12, free ages 4 and under.800-778-3390; www.creation-museum.org. Petersburg.Dr. Crawley’s Insectorium, 10a.m.-6 p.m., Creation Museum,2800 Bullittsburg Church Road,Near Palm Plaza and downstairsfrom Dinosaur Den. Learninteresting facts, such as, not allinsects are bugs, but all bugs areinsects. Collection represents alifetime of collecting by Dr.Crawley. With an animatronicperson, named Dr. Arthur Pod,who answers many questionsabout insects. Daily exhibit.Included with admission: $29.95ages 13-59, $23.95 ages 60 andup, $15.95 ages 5-12, free ages 4and under. 800-778-3390;www.creationmuseum.org.Petersburg.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-8p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, 1600 Montague Road,Layout features Lionel trainsand Plasticville. More than 250feet of track. Patrons welcometo operate more than 30 acces-sories from buttons on layout.Through Jan. 19. Included withadmission: $7, $6 ages 60 andup, $4 ages 3-17; free ages 2 andunder. 859-491-4003;www.bcmuseum.org. Coving-ton.Scuba Santa, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Newport onthe Levee, Holiday decorationsthroughout Aquarium. Un-derwater Santa show alongsidesharks, shark rays and Denverthe Sea Turtle. Through Jan. 1.Included with admission: $23,$15 ages 2-12, free under age 2.800-406-3474; www.new-portaquarium.com. Newport.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1

Levee Way, Featuring more thanone million LED lights dancingin synchronization to holidaymusic. Lights dance every 20minutes. Through Jan. 5. Free.859-291-0550; www.newporton-thelevee.com. Newport.Christmas Town, 5-8 p.m.,Creation Museum, 2800 Bullitts-burg Church Road, Featuringfree live nativity, lights and livedramas. Free. 800-778-3390;creationmuseum.org. Peters-burg.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-8 p.m., Newporton the Levee, 1 Levee Way,Special holiday attraction fea-tures unique train displays aswell as true-to-size model of realtrain and other activities for allages. Through Jan. 5. $5. 859-291-0550; www.newportonthe-levee.com. Newport.

Holiday - TreesHilltop Pines Tree Farm, 9a.m.-5 p.m., Hilltop Pines, 7379Stonehouse Road, Scotch pineup to 10 feet. Balled-and-bur-lapped Norway, blue spruce andwhite pine. Also Canaan andBalsam fir; 6-10 feet. Shaking,netting, pine roping and sawsavailable. Tailgating for largegroups allowed. Free candycanes for children. $35 and up,balled-and-burlapped; $25cut-your-own any size. 513-673-8415.Melbourne.Miclberg Tree Farm, 9 a.m.-5p.m., Miclberg Tree Farm, 14300Salem Creek Road, Cut-your-own-Christmas-trees. Douglas fir6-12 feet. Workers will helpload. Twine to tie tree on vehi-cles provided. Dress for weather.Call for appointments duringweek. $40-$75. 859-380-4954.Grant County.

Karaoke and OpenMicFriday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1a.m., Florence Elks Lodge 314,7704 Dixie Highway, Karaokeand dance. Ages 21 and up.Free. 859-746-3557. Florence.

Literary - LibrariesFun Time After Hours (middleand high school), 6 p.m.,Florence Branch Library, 7425U.S. 42, Wear your favoritecostume. Games, snacks, moviesand more. 859-342-2665. Flor-ence.Mahjong, 1 p.m., SchebenBranch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Allskill levels welcome. 859-342-2665. Union.

Music - BluegrassComet Bluegrass All-Stars, 7p.m., Boone County Main Li-brary, 1786 Burlington Pike,Free. Presented by Boone Coun-ty Public Library. 859-342-2665.Burlington.

RecreationFamily Fun Night, 6-10 p.m.,The Lively Learning Lab, 7500Oakbrook Drive, Suite 10, Stu-dents learn arts/crafts, dance,music and more. Ages 4-14. $20.859-371-5227. Florence.

SATURDAY, DEC. 21Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, Included with admis-sion: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under.859-491-4003; www.bcmuseu-m.org. Covington.Scuba Santa, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee,Free. 859-291-0550; www.new-portonthelevee.com. Newport.Christmas Town, 5-8 p.m.,Creation Museum, Free. 800-

778-3390; creationmuseum.org.Petersburg.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-8 p.m., Newporton the Levee, $5. 859-291-0550;www.newportonthelevee.com.Newport.Kids Holiday Sing-a-Long, 3-4p.m., Stoney’s Gift & FrameShoppe, 323 W. Sixth St., In-struments provided for children.Free. Presented by MainStrasseMerrymakers. 859-655-9571;www.stoneysgifts.com.Main-Strasse Village.

Holiday - TreesHilltop Pines Tree Farm, 9a.m.-5 p.m., Hilltop Pines, $35and up, balled-and-burlapped;$25 cut-your-own any size.513-673-8415.Melbourne.Miclberg Tree Farm, 9 a.m.-5p.m., Miclberg Tree Farm, $40-$75. 859-380-4954. Grant Coun-ty.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 1-5 p.m.,Behringer-Crawford Museum,Included with admission: $7, $6ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17;free ages 2 and under. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.Covington.Scuba Santa, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Live Nativity, 6-8 p.m., Bullitts-ville Christian Church, 3094Petersburg Road, Drive up orstop and visit in church forholiday refreshments and fel-lowship. Free. 859-689-7215.Bullittsville.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee,Free. 859-291-0550; www.new-portonthelevee.com. Newport.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-8 p.m., Newporton the Levee, $5. 859-291-0550;www.newportonthelevee.com.Newport.

Holiday - TreesHilltop Pines Tree Farm, 9a.m.-5 p.m., Hilltop Pines, $35and up, balled-and-burlapped;$25 cut-your-own any size.513-673-8415.Melbourne.Miclberg Tree Farm, 9 a.m.-5p.m., Miclberg Tree Farm, $40-$75. 859-380-4954. Grant Coun-ty.

MONDAY, DEC. 23Art & Craft ClassesLittle Learners, 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., The Lively Learning Lab,$15. 859-371-5227; www.thelive-lylearninglab.com. Florence.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, Included with admis-sion: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under.859-491-4003; www.bcmuseu-m.org. Covington.Scuba Santa, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee,Free. 859-291-0550; www.new-portonthelevee.com. Newport.

Holiday - TreesHilltop Pines Tree Farm,noon-5 p.m., Hilltop Pines, $35and up, balled-and-burlapped;$25 cut-your-own any size.513-673-8415.Melbourne.Miclberg Tree Farm, 9 a.m.-5p.m., Miclberg Tree Farm, $40-$75. 859-380-4954. Grant Coun-ty.

Literary - LibrariesGentle Yoga, 6 p.m., BooneCounty Main Library, 1786Burlington Pike, Learn basicpostures and flows. $25. Pre-sented by Boone County PublicLibrary. 859-342-2665. Burling-ton.Yoga, 7 p.m., Boone CountyMain Library, 1786 BurlingtonPike, Hatha Yoga postures. $25.Presented by Boone CountyPublic Library. 859-342-2665.Burlington.In the Loop, 10 a.m., FlorenceBranch Library, 7425 U.S. 42,Knit or crochet in relaxed,friendly company. Learn for firsttime or pick up new tricks.859-342-2665. Florence.Zumba, 6 p.m., Scheben BranchLibrary, 8899 U.S. 42, 859-342-2665. Union.

Recreation

No School Fun Day, 9 a.m.-6p.m., The Lively Learning Lab,7500 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 10,Art, crafts, music and games.Ages 3-14. $30. Registrationrequired. Through Jan. 1. 859-371-5227. Florence.

TUESDAY, DEC. 24Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness, 7:15-8 p.m., FullBody Yoga, 7500 OakbrookRoad, $50 for 10 classes, $7 dropin. 859-640-9055. Florence.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, Included with admis-sion: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under.859-491-4003; www.bcmuseu-m.org. Covington.Scuba Santa, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-6 p.m., Newporton the Levee, $5. 859-291-0550;www.newportonthelevee.com.Newport.

Holiday - TreesHilltop Pines Tree Farm,noon-5 p.m., Hilltop Pines, $35and up, balled-and-burlapped;$25 cut-your-own any size.513-673-8415.Melbourne.Miclberg Tree Farm, 9 a.m.-5p.m., Miclberg Tree Farm, $40-$75. 859-380-4954. Grant Coun-ty.

Literary - LibrariesBridge, noon-3 p.m., SchebenBranch Library, 8899 U.S. 42,Open play. Presented by Flor-ence Branch Library. 859-342-2665. Union.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25Merry Christmas

THURSDAY, DEC. 26Exercise ClassesSombo/Russian Judo, 6:30-8p.m., Hebron Lutheran Church,3140 Limaburg Road, Down-stairs. Ages 6-adult. LearnRussian art of self-defense andhow to fall properly to preventinjury. Ages 6-. $85 per year.Presented by Sombo Joe. 859-609-8008. Hebron.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, Included with admis-sion: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under.859-491-4003; www.bcmuseu-m.org. Covington.Scuba Santa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee,Free. 859-291-0550; www.new-portonthelevee.com. Newport.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-8 p.m., Newporton the Levee, $5. 859-291-0550;www.newportonthelevee.com.Newport.

Literary - LibrariesBridge, noon-3 p.m., SchebenBranch Library, 859-342-2665.Union.Yoga, 6:15-7 p.m., SchebenBranch Library, 8899 U.S. 42,Suitable for all levels. $25 permonth. 859-342-2665. Union.

Zumba, 6 p.m., Walton BranchLibrary, 21 S. Main St., Latin-inspired, calorie-burning work-out. $5. 859-342-2665.Walton.

RecreationAerial Fitness, 6-7 p.m., Loco-motion on the Levee, 1 LeveeWay, Work on core bodystrength and endurance and useaerial equipment for workout.Rigorous course suitable for allfitness levels. Ages 18 and up.$15. Presented by CincinnatiCircus Company. 513-921-5454;www.cincinnaticircus.com.Newport.No School Fun Day, 9 a.m.-6p.m., The Lively Learning Lab,$30. Registration required.859-371-5227. Florence.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-8p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, Included with admis-sion: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under.859-491-4003; www.bcmuseu-m.org. Covington.Scuba Santa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee,Free. 859-291-0550; www.new-portonthelevee.com. Newport.Christmas Town, 5-8 p.m.,Creation Museum, Free. 800-778-3390; creationmuseum.org.Petersburg.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-8 p.m., Newporton the Levee, $5. 859-291-0550;www.newportonthelevee.com.Newport.

Karaoke and OpenMicFriday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1a.m., Florence Elks Lodge 314,Free. 859-746-3557. Florence.

Literary - Libraries

Mahjong, 1 p.m., SchebenBranch Library, 859-342-2665.Union.

RecreationNo School Fun Day, 9 a.m.-6p.m., The Lively Learning Lab,$30. Registration required.859-371-5227. Florence.

SATURDAY, DEC. 28Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Behringer-CrawfordMuseum, Included with admis-sion: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under.859-491-4003; www.bcmuseu-m.org. Covington.Scuba Santa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.Light Up the Levee, 6:10-11:50p.m., Newport on the Levee,Free. 859-291-0550; www.new-portonthelevee.com. Newport.Christmas Town, 5-8 p.m.,Creation Museum, Free. 800-778-3390; creationmuseum.org.Petersburg.Newport Express HolidayDepot, noon-8 p.m., Newporton the Levee, $5. 859-291-0550;www.newportonthelevee.com.Newport.

SUNDAY, DEC. 29Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Toy Trains, 1-5 p.m.,Behringer-Crawford Museum,Included with admission: $7, $6ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17;free ages 2 and under. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.Covington.Scuba Santa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,Newport Aquarium, Includedwith admission: $23, $15 ages2-12, free under age 2. 800-406-3474; www.newportaquarium-.com. Newport.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation presentsquare-dance lessons, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, at Promenade Palace, 3630Decoursey Pike, in Covington. Casual dress and smooth-soled shoes. $5. 859-441-9155;www.sonksdf.com.FILE PHOTO

The Newport Express Holiday Depot at Newport on theLevee features train displays as well as a life-sized model ofa train and other activities for all ages. Through Jan. 5. $5.859-291-0550; www.newportonthelevee.com.FILE PHOTO

There’s less than a week to get a tree in time for Christmas.Hilltop Pines in Melbourne, 513-673-8415, and Miclberg inBoone County, 859-380-4954, are among the local treefarms.FILE PHOTO

ABOUT CALENDARTo submit calendar items, go to www.NKY.com and click on

“Share!” Send digital photos to [email protected] alongwith event information. Items are printed on a space-availablebasis with local events taking precedence.Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more

calendar events, go to www.NKY.com and choose from a menuof items in the Entertainment section on the main page.

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I wrestled with myselfabout sharing, onceagain, my latest clone ofWilliams-Sonoma pepper-mint bark. After all, my

recipe lastyear wasexcellent,and thedifferencethis year isthat I usedpremiumbar choco-lates onlyandtweakedthe recipe

a tiny bit. Well, I’ve beengetting lots of requestsfor this special barkalready, so I’m takingcreative license and shar-ing what I now call mylatest and greatest. And,I might add, my very lastrecipe for this treat!

However you cele-brate, I hope each of youhas the best holiday sea-son. Remember, the bestthings in life aren’t“things.”

Rita’s ultimate cloneof Williams-Sonomapeppermint bark2013

Use the best qualitychocolates and candy (noimitation peppermint inextract or candy) tomake it as close to Wil-liams-Sonoma as pos-sible. As mentioned, Iused the highest qualitybar chocolates, which Ichopped. Whether youuse bars or morsels, readlabels. The semi-sweetchocolate should be realchocolate, not chocolate-flavored.

The first two ingredi-

ents in white chocolateshould be sugar and co-coa butter. No palm, palmkernel or coconut oil ifyou want it to be likeWilliams-Sonoma. Theseoils may be a culprit forlayers sometimes notbonding, resulting inseparation.

That doesn’t mean youcan’t make wonderfulbark with whatever choc-olate fits your budget. Ialso have more barkrecipes on my blog, asingle-layer one for kidsand a three-layer one.

Prep pan:Line a cookie sheet

with one piece of foil,about 10 inches by 12inches. Or do the same ina 9-inch by 13-inch pan.

First layer:

2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweetchocolate, divided into 11⁄4and 3⁄4 cupmeasures

1 teaspoon peppermintextract

Use a double boiler ifyou have one, or put 11⁄4cups chocolate in heat-proof bowl. Set oversaucepan that has 1 inchof steaming water, mak-ing sure bowl does nottouch water. (This is amakeshift double boiler).Heat should be turned tolow so no steam/waterescapes into chocolate,which can turn it grainy.Stir until chocolate isalmost melted but stillhas a few lumps, thenremove bowl and stir inremaining chocolate untilsmooth. Stir in extractand pour onto foil,spreading evenly. Let setat room temperature orin refrigerator until hard.

Second layer:

23⁄4 cups white chocolate,divided into 21⁄4 and 1⁄2 cupmeasures

1⁄2 teaspoon peppermintextract

1⁄4 to 1⁄3 cup crushedpeppermint candy, sievedto remove tiny particles

Put 21⁄4 cups whitechocolate in clean bowland repeat process formelting, stirring in re-

maining chocolate afterremoving bowl. Stir inextract. Let cool a bit.Pour over chocolate lay-er and spread.

Finishing with candy:Sprinkle candy and

gently press into choco-late. Let set at room tem-perature or in refriger-ator until hard. Peel barkoff foil and break or cutinto pieces. If it’s been in

the refrigerator, let it sitout a bit so it’s easy tobreak or cut. Store inrefrigerator.

Note: If you melt choc-olates in microwave,check frequently as theycan turn grainy and burneasily.

Classic macaronisalad

For Celia, a DelhiTownship reader, whowants to make this along-side her holiday ham. “Ihad the recipe for yearsand misplaced it. Some-times we added shrimpto it,” too, she said. Go totaste on ingredients.

Salad:Mix together:

8 oz Mueller’s Small ElbowMacaroni, cooked andcooled

1⁄4 to 1⁄3 cup onion, diced2 ribs celery, diced1 small bell pepper, diced

Dressing:Combine and pour

over cooled pasta. Youmay not need all of it, soadd half, taste, and addmore if you like.

2 tablespoons preparedmustard

2 teaspoons sugar1⁄4 cup cider vinegar or moreto taste

11⁄2 cups mayonnaise

Chill before serving.To add shrimp: Add 1⁄2

pound cooked smallshrimp to salad.

Can you help?Chick-fil-A’s apple

cider dressing for AmyM. who loves the dress-ing and hopes someonecan clone it or sharesomething similar. “Mar-zetti used to carry a simi-lar one, but discontinuedit”, she said.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. Find her blog online atCincinnati.Com/blogs. Emailher at [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line.Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Rita shares latest clone of peppermint bark

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Rita’s latest clone of Williams-Sonoma peppermint bark uses high quality chocolate.THANKSTO RITA HEIKENFELD.

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A lot of us have lifeinsurance policies, butmay not be aware of allthe provisions in the pol-icy. One area woman saidnot knowing about a pro-vision in her husband’spolicy has cost her a lot ofmoney.

Kathy Thompson ofBridgetown said she’supset with the life insur-ance company and her-self for not realizing akeymoney-saving provi-sion was in the policy.Thompson said of herhusband, “He becamedisabled about two and ahalf years ago and who

thinks oflooking atyour insur-ance pol-icy. Re-cently, theinsurancecompanycalled andthey want-ed to sellus more

insurance.”The life insurance

policy is a small one, just$9,000, and is one of sev-eral her husband bought.What she didn’t remem-ber, until the agent re-minded her, was the pol-

icy contains a disabilitywaiver. she said the agenttold her, “You have adisclaimer on your policywhere if he’s disabledwe’ll pay his premiums. Isaid, ‘Really?’”

Thompson said theproblemwas, even afterexamining that policy, thewaiver wasn’t very clear.“There’s different col-umns and they’ve gotsuicide exclusions.They’ve got all thesetitles over here butthere’s nothing aboutdisability. You have toreally, really look for it,”she said.

The Thompsons paymore than $14 each yearfor the disability waiver.But, I noticed even on thepolicy itself it just saiddisability waiver. As aresult, Thompson haspaid the yearly premiumfor more than two yearssince her husband be-came disabled. The insur-ance agent told her, un-fortunately, she can onlyget back the premium forone of those years.

Thompson then calledthe insurance companyitself and spoke with amanager who told hercompany policy is to

reimburse for only oneyear. “She said, ‘Thereare people that have hada policy with us for 30years and have beendisabled and they havethat waiver and they don’tknow about it. We stillonly give them back oneyear.’” Thompson saidshe thinks that’s a terriblepolicy and wants to alertothers.

The disability waiveris not automatic in mostlife insurance policies, it’sa separate provision youcan buy. So, youmaywant to check to see ifyou have that waiver in

your policy.Thompson said she

learned a valuable lessonto get a copy of that pro-vision in writing. Not onlywill it help you rememberyou have that protection,but it will also explainexactly what’s requiredbefore the insurancecompany considers some-one to be disabled so thedisability waiver willapply.

Howard Ain’s column appearsbi-weekly in the CommunityPress newspapers. Email himat [email protected].

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Guard, which is theirequivalent of ourU. S.Ma-rines. Seeing and under-standing first-hand thedaily struggles of a war-torn community gave hima new appreciation for allthat we take for granted.He believes this “once in alifetime” experience willhelp him better serveBoone County and makehim a better commission-er.

The perception is thatall of the Middle East isMuslim, so Kenner wassurprised to see thrivingCatholic and Protestantcommunities in Kuwait.He was quick to note thattheKuwaiti culture is sim-ilar to the culture UnitedStates in their apprecia-tion of hard work and de-cency. He also mentionedthat he could not have tak-en advantage of this op-portunity without the sup-port of his family. He of-feredkudos tohiswifeand

CountyCommissionerandlocal dentist, CharlesKen-ner, is no exception. Char-lie (everybody calls himCharlie) recently sharesexperiences and insightsfromhis recent tour of du-ty to the Middle East withthe Florence Rotary Club.

Everyone has a busyschedule these days and

He also shared observa-tions about Boone Countyfrom the perspective of alife-long resident and anelected county commis-sioner.

During his deploymenttoKuwait,Kennerworkedwith the Kuwaiti National

the spouses of all militarypersonnel for keeping thehomes together duringde-ployment.

Kenner discussed theneeds of both the localcommunity and the inter-national community fordental services. He saidmedical issues are often asignificant contributor tostudent absenteeism andhigh drop-out rates inschools. He and his staffare trying to combat thatby offering free dentalservices to those in needon Wednesdays which isthe day his office is tradi-tionally closed. Kennerhas worked with the Lex-

ington National Guard toprovide dental services tohigh-risk populations andis trying to initiate similaractivities inBooneCounty.He saidMedicare does notcoverdentistry.Heandhisteam donate their time toproviding these services.

Kenner pointed out thesuccess Boone County hashad in working with otherlocal governments to cre-ate opportunities forshared serviceswhile con-tinuing to focus on theneeds of the county.

Submitted by GretaSouthard

Kenner speaks of his time in Kuwait Boone CountyCommissionerCharlie Kennerspeaks to theFlorence RotaryClub about hisexperiences inKuwait and aboutBooneCounty.THANKS TOADAM HOWARD

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At the end of a busyday, many of us wouldlove to quickly produce atasty, nutritious, home-cookedmeal with mini-mal effort. One way youcan achieve this goal is byusing a pressure cooker.

Youmay be hesitantabout using a pressurecooker. Youmay not befamiliar with them orhave heard horror storiesfrom your mother orgrandmother about themexploding with the con-tents ending up on theceiling. As long as youcorrectly follow theman-ufacturer’s operatinginstructions for the cook-er, you can cookmostfoods very safely. Today’spressure cookers includemore safety releasevalves and interlockinglids, whichmakes themsafer than older models.

Pressure cooked foodscook three to 10 timesfaster compared to con-ventional cookingmeth-ods. The cooker does notallow air and liquids toescape the containerbelow a pre-set pressure.As the pressure builds,the temperature insidethe cooker rises abovethe normal boiling point.

This not only helps thefood cook quickly, but ithelps food retain nutri-ents and requires lesswater to prepare items. Italso results in less energyused to prepare foods.You can cookmultiplefoods at the same time,which saves time andresults in fewer dirtydishes.

Thefollowingpointerswill helpyou enjoysuccesswith apressurecooker:

» Neverfill a pres-sure cook-er more

than two-thirds full ormore than halfway fullfor soups or stews.

» Realize that thehotter a food or liquid isgoing into the cooker, thequicker it will cook.

» Meats and poultrycan be browned in thepan of the pressure cook-er prior to locking the lid.

» Pressure cookersare not pressure cannersand should not be used toprocess home-cannedfoods for shelf storage.

» Generally, foods that

expand as a result offoaming and frothing,such as applesauce, cran-berries, rhubarb, cereals,pastas, split peas anddried soupmixes, shouldnot be cooked in a pres-sure cooker.

» Pressure cookersand their parts should bewashed by hand with hotsoapy water. The highheat and harsh chemicalsof a dishwasher maydamage the parts of apressure cooker.

» Store pressure cook-ers in a cool, dry placewith the lid inverted onthe body. Failing to do socan result in unpleasantodors and cause wear andtear on the lid’s seal.

Diane Mason is county exten-sion agent for family andconsumer sciences at theBoone County CooperativeExtension Service.

Pressure cookingprovide tasty options

DianeMasonEXTENSIONNOTES Joseph Subaru is part-

nering with Senior Ser-vices of Northern Ken-tucky Meals on Wheelsduring Subaru’s 2013“Share the Love” event.

Drop off nonperish-able food items for theSenior Services ofNorthern KentuckyFood Pantry to JosephSubaru, at 7600 Indus-trial Road, Florence,through Jan. 2. Help“stuff the truck” of aSubaru with cannedfood and personal careitems and help feedhungry older adults.

Subaru is donating$250 for every new Suba-ru vehicle sold or leasedduring “Share the Love”to the customer's choiceof charity, includingMeals OnWheels.

Through programs

such asMeals onWheels,Transportation and Pro-tection, seniors receiveassistance allowing themto remain in their ownhomes.

Subaru collecting items for Meals

Thomas More Collegehas hired a band director,Randy J. Webb, for itsmarching band programwhichwillbeginnext fall.

Webb is currently theband director at LloydMemorial High Schooland has 30 years of expe-rience directing bands.He has been the band di-

rector atGeorgeRogersClark, Es-tillCounty,Scott andSomersethighschools.

He has served in leader-ship roleswithin theKen-

tucky Music EducatorsAssociation and as presi-dentof theNorthernKen-tuckyBandDirectorsAs-sociation, which has al-lowedhim to cultivate re-lationshipswith allmusiceducators in the Tristatearea.

TMC now has band director

Webb

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Question: My Christ-mas cactus is not doingwell, and it never flowersmuch. Is there anything Ican do to help it bloommore?

Answer: Althoughholiday “cacti” naturallyflower around Thanks-giving and Christmas,commercial growers takeno chances – theymanip-ulate light levels andtemperatures to guaran-tee timely flowering.Holiday cacti bloom inresponse to short daysand/or cool temperatures.In the greenhouse or inthe home, expose them tonine hours of light and 15hours of darkness eachday, starting in Septem-ber, to cause plants to setflower buds. Holdingtemperatures between 50and 59 degrees F willstimulate flowering de-spite day length.

Kentucky gardenersthat reflower their holi-day cactus each yearsimply leave the plantsoutdoors through Septem-ber and protect the plantsfrom frost if necessary.When the plants arebrought indoors in earlyOctober, flower buds areset and the plants floweraround Thanksgiving (forthe Thanksgiving cactus,which has pointed teetharound the leaf margins).Temperatures above 75degrees F, suddenchanges in temperatureor light levels, and over-watering plants in heavysoil will cause unopenedflower buds to fall off. In

fact, dur-ing the falland wintermonths,the plantsshould bewateredless fre-quently inorder toget them tobloom.

If yourplant has not come intobloom, there could be aproblemwith room tem-perature, fertilization,and/or intensity and dura-tion of light received (daylength). Thanksgivingcactus and Christmascactus grow best whenkept constantly moist,except in the autumn,when they should be wa-tered thoroughly butallowed to becomemoder-ately dry between water-ings. They prefer medi-um to bright light, andwill form flower buds at a55 degree night temper-ature, regardless of daylength, or at a night tem-perature of 63-65 degreesF. during short days (suchas now). Flower buds maydrop if the temperature istoo high or if the lightintensity is too low. Noflower buds will developwhen the night temper-ature is kept too high(70-75 degrees F).

You don’t have to fer-tilize your holiday cactuswith nitrogen in Novem-ber or December, al-though a little phosphorusand potassiumwill some-times encouragemore

blooms. In late October orearly November, it helpsto make an application ofa 0-10-10 type liquid fertil-izer. Keep the plant in asunny window away fromdrafts. Starting in Janu-ary, you’ll need to apply acomplete houseplantfertilizer monthlythroughMay.

Water the plants to tofour days after the soilappears dry. This plantprefers to be drier thanmost houseplants but notas dry as the “true cacti”and succulents. The besttime for repotting a holi-day cactus is in the earlyspring.

Mike Klahr is the BooneCounty extension agent forhorticulture.

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Robert D. Webster ofCovington, a member oftheTurfwayPark securityteam, has been recognizedwith a 2013 Kentucky His-tory Award for his book,“TheBeverlyHillsSupperClub:TheUntoldStoryBe-hind Kentucky’s WorstTragedy.”

Webster received theaward at the KentuckyHistorical Society’s annu-al banquet on Nov. 8 at theOld Capitol Building inFrankfort. The book, theculminationof sixyearsofwork, was published inMay 2012 by SaratogaPress LLC.

Webster’s work wasrecognized for its newanalysis of the May 28,1977, fire that killed 169

and injuredmore than200 at theBeverlyHills Sup-per Club inSouthgate.Webster re-searchedhis subject

by sifting through photosand documents, many ofwhich became availableunder the Freedom of In-formation Act when theywere returned to the Ken-tucky state archives inJune 2011. Further de-tailed research involvedinterviewing survivorsand technical experts. Inaddition to an objectiveanalysis of the fire, thebook also tells personal

stories of patrons and vic-tims and their families aswell as of rescuers on thescene.

“I love researching andwriting about localevents,” Webster said,“and the Beverly HillsSupper Club fire stillranks asKentucky’sworsttragedy. No one had evertold the history not just ofthe firebut also of theclubitself, going back to the‘30s when it was an illegalgambling hall owned bytheMafia.

Webster has been onthe board of the KentonCounty Historical Societyfor nine years and vicepresident for the past fouryears. Before penning hisaward-winning history of

the ill-fated nightclub, healso wrote “The WebsterFamily Album,” a 700-page genealogy thatsparked his writing ca-reer; “Northern KentuckyFires,” a summary of ma-jor fires in the 10 countiesthat comprise NorthernKentucky; and “The Bal-cony is Closed,” a historyof the ornate movie thea-ters that used to be part ofnearly every NorthernKentucky neighborhood.

Webster has workedfor Turfway during liveracing seasons since 2010.He also is an agent withthe Independence officeofKentuckyFarmBureauInsurance.

Supper Club book wins author state award

Webster

A DOSE OF HOPE

On Dec. 3 Sarah Meece introduced her new book “ADose of Hope” to family and friends at a book launchcelebration at Triple Crown Country Club. The authorbegan traveling the country as an inspirational speakerfollowing her challenges with an aggressive form ofbreast cancer. The book compiles devotions addressingmany important issues people are confronted with intheir lives. Joining Meece, right, at the launchcelebration are the launch team, from left, KarenChaffins, Tammy Burns, Dr. Candyse Jeffries, DebbieReynolds, Melody Barbou and Robyn Bain. PROVIDED

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Prominent BooneCounty Democrat BettyRoth, 84, died Thursday,Dec. 12, at St. ElizabethHospital in Edgewood.

“I’ve known fewDemo-crats who have had the

great im-pact shehas had onthe party,”said cur-rent BooneCountyDemocrat-icPartyEx-ecutiveCommittee

Chairwoman Carole Reg-ister says

Mrs. Roth, who was de-scribed as a “loyal Demo-crat,” has been active inthe party for decades,through good times andbad, she said.

“She will be held thereas a bit of an icon for us asto what loyalty reallymeanstotheparty,”Regis-ter said.

Former party chair-

man Howard TankersleyhasknownMrs.Rothsincethe late1990s. She is “verydear to me. I’ll miss her alot.”

Tankersley describesRothasactiveandonewhoknew “somuch about poli-tics.”

“I hope that when I’m85 or so that I’m as activeand engaged and energet-ic as she was,” he said.

Mrs. Roth could alwaysbe counted on to attendand plan events and couldalways be counted on tocall and get on the phonewho you wanted to talk to,Tankersley said.

“She liked to talk abouthow she was close to fam-ous people and she reallywas,” he said, noting heracquaintances with Ken-tucky governors and eventhe Clintons.

“She really was some-body who had those in-roads and she was justverysupportiveofthepar-ty.”

Mrs.Rothwas also sup-portive of Tankersley,“and not just in a political

way.”“ ... I knewshewoulddo

anything for me and I ap-preciated that. She was 35years older than me, butwe were just friends.”

Former Boone CountyJudge-executive BruceFerguson also knew Mrs.Rothwell and said shewasthe “most dedicated Dem-ocrat in Boone County.”

Mrs.Roth,hesaid,“wasalways supportive of theparty in every way.”

“Her good work willlast beyond her,” said Fer-guson. “She will be dearlymissed by the local Demo-crats but we will carry onas she would want us todo.”

According to a Face-book post, she was in-volved with the annualBean Bash for about 30years.

She was a member ofImmaculate Heart Catho-lic Church, the IHM Sen-iors, Bingo and Festivalcommittees, the BooneCounty Democratic Wom-en’s Club, and Yearlings.

Mrs. Roth was preced-ed indeathbyherhusbandMilton Roth and son RickRoth.

She is survived by chil-dren Deby Doughman,Karen Gutzeit and TerryRoth11grandchildren andseven great-grandchil-dren.

Memorial donationsmay be made to Immacu-late Heart of Mary YouthGroup, 5876 VeteransWay, Burlington, Ky.41005, or the BAWACBeanBash,7970KentuckyDrive,Florence,Ky.41042.

Online condolences canbe made at linnemannfuneralhomes.com.

Betty Roth was a ‘loyal Democrat’By Stephanie [email protected]

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Thomas CassidyThomas Cassidy, 54, of Flor-

ence, died Dec. 5, at St. ElizabethEdgewood.

His parents, William andFrances Cassidy, died previously.

Survivors include his children,Joe Cassidy andMike Fawbush;and siblings, Mary Ellen Cassidy,Patty Cassidy, Steve Cassidy andKevin Cassidy.

Douglas ClaxtonDouglas Charlie Claxton, 49, of

Covington, died Dec. 10, at St.Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was operations managerfor Watson Pool Supplies.

His parents, Arnold Lee andLouise Phillips Claxton; grandson,Chace Allen Claxton, died previ-ously.

Survivors include his wife,Brigitte Lee Adams Claxton ofCovington; sons, Paul JosephClaxton of Independence, ScottAllen Claxton of Independence,and Craig Steven Claxton ofWarsaw; daughter, AmandaNicole Claxton of Covington;stepsons, Jason Michael Work-man of Florence, and Joshua V.Wayne Nezi of Southgate;brothers, Andy, Shawn andMarkClaxton, of Corbin; sister, EricaDinkins of Corbin; and 13 grand-children.

Interment was at Mother ofGod Cemetery in Fort Wright.

Winston CombsWinston H. Combs, 93, of

Williamstown, died Dec. 9, inFlorence.

He was an Army veteran ofWorld War II, and a retiredgas-delivery driver for HulettHardware in Williamstown.

His wife, Ada B. Davis Combs;children, Betty, Bobby andBucky; and grandson, DarrenSnow, died previously.

Survivors include his daughter,Barbara Joyce Combs Snow ofBurlington; brothers, DonaldCombs of Williamstown, andJohn Combs of Walton; longtimecompanion, Virginia Gilpen ofWilliamstown; three grand-children and five great-grand-children.

Burial was at WilliamstownCemetery.

John ConnerJohn R. Conner, 73, of Hebron,

died Dec. 7, at St. ElizabethEdgewood.

He was a farmer, retired fromDelta Airlines, member of He-bron Lutheran Church and theHebron Hairdressers.

Survivors include his daugh-ters, Suzanne C. Fairchild ofHebron, and Sandy J. Heupel ofDry Ridge; brother, DennisConner of Hebron; sisters, JuneSchaefer of Louisville, JeanetteTanner of Hebron, Pat Simpsonof Naples, Fla., and SherrieBrooks of Pawley’s Island, S.C.;and six grandchildren.

Burial was at Hebron LutheranCemetery.

Memorials: American CancerSociety, 297 Buttermilk Pike, FortMitchell, KY 41017; or St. Eliza-beth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Road,Edgewood, KY 41017.

Mary CordellMary June Cordell, 87, of

Florence, formerly of Waynes-boro, Pa., died Dec. 7, at BridgePoint Care and RehabilitationCenter in Florence.

She was retired as a clothingmanufacturing worker, and ahomemaker.

Her husband, Ross D. Cordell,died previously.

Survivors include her son,Rudy Cordell of Tampa, Fla.;three grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren.

Burial was at BurlingtonCemetery.

Memorials: Alzheimer’s Associ-ation, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026,Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Victoria DeMossVictoria H. DeMoss, 61, of

Florence, died Nov. 28, at herHome.

She worked for the IRS.Survivors include her daugh-

ters, Danielle E. Tucker of Flor-ence, and DonnaM. Tucker ofFlorence; brother, Butch DeMossof Covington; and five grand-children.

Burial was at Evergreen Ceme-tery in Southgate.

Brandon DeverBrandon Blake Dever, 24, of

Florence, died Dec. 4.

He was an employee of Tradi-tions Golf Course, attended theGateway Community College,member of Union BaptistChurch, wrestled for Ryle HighSchool and enjoyed snow-boarding.

Survivors include his mother,Bobbie Dever; father, BlakeDever; sisters, Victoria Dever andEmily Dever; brother, Tyler Dever;grandmothers, Brenda McClana-han and Jacqueline Cornelius;aunts, Karen Ritter and Betty JoPickett; and uncle, Chris Dever.

Burial was at Rice Cemetery inUnion.

Memorials: Brighton Center,741 Central Ave., Newport, KY41071.

Carol FrederickCarol L. Frederick, 56, of

Florence, died Dec. 6.She was a corporate analyst

with Kroger.Survivors include her husband,

Bobby Frederick; daughter,Melissa Suter; stepson, JeromeFrederick; and sister, Beverly

Minsterketter.Burial was at Burlington

Cemetery.Memorials: Susan G. Komen

Breast Cancer Foundation, 2880Boudinot Ave., Cincinnati, OH45238.

Jewell GillespieJewell Gillespie, 82, of Walton,

died Dec. 5.Her husband, Don Gillespie,

one sister, two brothers and onegrandson, died previously.

Survivors include her children,Gary Hager, Mike Hager Sr. andPatricia Griffin; nine grand-children and 19 great-grand-children.

Burial was at Forest LawnMemorial Park in Erlanger.

Vivian MillerVivian C. Miller, 88, of Flor-

ence, died Dec. 4, at St. ElizabethFlorence.

She was a retired waitress.

Survivors include one daugh-ter, one sister, two grandchildrenand three great-grandchildren.

Burial was at New Vine RunCemetery in Dry Ridge.

Memorials: American DiabetesAssociation, 4555 Lake ForestDrive, Suite 396, Cincinnati, OH45242.

Willard PerryWillard Earl Perry, 66, of

Independence, died Dec. 5.He was a Marine Corps veter-

an, most recently worked forGates Rubber as a fork-liftoperator, and enjoyed fishingand spending time with hisfamily and friends.

Survivors include his wife,Ladonna; daughters, Tina Har-mon of Independence, and GinaGroeschen of Burlington; sisters,Alice Morgan of Williamstown,and Stella Cook of Corinth;

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brother, Clinton Perry of William-stown; and three grandchildren.

Burial was at Kentucky Veter-ans Cemetery North in William-stown.

Memorials: St. ElizabethHospice, 1Medical Village,Edgewood, KY 41017.

Clarence PhillipsClarence J. “Lefty” Phillips, 87,

of Southgate, died Dec. 5, at hishome.

He was a retired owner andoperator of ACE Auto Accesso-ries in Newport, past member ofthe Kentucky Crime VictimsCompensation Board, pastpresident of the CampbellCounty Jaycees, past nationaldirector of the Jaycees, pastchairman of the Campbell Coun-ty Democratic Executive Commit-tee, and was a Navy veteran ofWorld War II.

His granddaughter, MariaSchirmer; brother Harry Phillips;and sister, Ruth Luebbers, died

previously.Survivors include his wife,

Bonnie Phillips; daughters, MaryRust of Mason, Ohio, HelenSchirmer and Jan Parnell, both ofWilder, and Donna Zimmermanof Taylor Mill; sons, Bill Phillips ofAlexandria, Jim Phillips of Al-pharetta, Ga., Jack Phillips ofIndianapolis, and Randy Phillipsof Union; sisters, Marie Arnold ofFort Wright, Anna Mae Prindleof Burlington, Alice Barone ofHouston, and Catherine Gerwellof St. Louis; brother, Tom Phillips

of Geneva, Ill.; 24 grandchildrenand nine great-grandchildren.

Burial was at St. StephenCemetery in Fort Thomas.

Memorials: St. Therese Parish,11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY41071.

Ramona RuskRamona Lynn Holida “Lynnie”

Rusk, 48, of Verona, died Nov.25, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.

Survivors include her parents,Raymond andMildred RuthWilson Holida; daughters, Aman-da Paige Rusk of Verona, andHeather Lynn Hammond ofVerona; brothers, Gary LeeHolida of Willard, Ohio, andDavid Scott Holida of Willard,Ohio; sisters, Vivian Diane Fergu-son of Verona, Marsheila AnnDevine of Verona, and Karen SueHearn of Frankfort; and onegrandson.

Burial was at Concord Pente-costal Cemetery in Verona.

Keith Shea Jr.Staff Sgt. Keith Patrick Shea

Jr., 26, of Boone County, diedDec. 2 in Fort Bragg, N.C.

He was an active member ofthe Army, a member of theArmy Airborne, and he wasattending Special Forces School.He also was an infantry memberand he served two tours of duty,one in Iraq and another inAfghanistan. He was a 2006graduate of Boone County HighSchool, where he played on thefootball and baseball team.

Survivors include his parents,Keith Shea Sr. and Marynel Sheaof Florence; and sister, NicoleShea-Koors.

Burial was at Arlington Na-tional Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

Memorials: Yellow RibbonFoundation, 8170 Corporate ParkDrive, Suite 145, Cincinnati, OH45242.

Gary SimpsonGary Wayne Simpson, 65, of

Crestview Hills, died Dec. 6, at St.Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a retired switchmanfor CSX Railroad after more than38 years of service, was an AirForce veteran, member of NextChapter Church in Cold Spring,served in Action Ministries, and

enjoyed carpentry, watchingdirt-track racing and working onpuzzles and numbers.

Survivors include his wife,Brenda Patterson Simpson; son,Eric Wayne Simpson of Hebron;daughter, Alicia Rae Johnson ofOrlando, Fla.; parents, Opal“Dude” and Barbara Simpson ofCrittenden; brothers, Larry BruceSimpson and Jeff Simpson, ofCrittenden; and one grand-daughter.

Memorials: Next ChapterChurch, 116 Grant St., Fort Thom-as, KY 41075; or Action Minis-tries, 4375 Boron Drive, Coving-ton, KY 41015.

Virgil SouderVirgil Keith Souder, 81, of

Hebron, died Dec. 10.He was a retired pilot, current

deck hand for Anderson Ferry,Army veteran during the KoreanConflict, member of ConstanceChristian Church, and formermember of the Hebron FireDepartment.

Survivors include his wife,Norene Souder of Hebron; son,Herb Souder of Hebron; daugh-ter, Margaret McHendrix ofErlanger; and two grandchildren.

Interment with military honorsin Forest LawnMemorial Park inErlanger.

John StaggsJohn R. Staggs, 33, of Florence,

died Dec. 7.He was a member of Grace

Episcopal Church, worked as abagger at Kroger in Union, was agraduate of Ryle High School,and participant in the SpecialOlympics.

His sister, Kimberly Staggs;grandparents, Earl and MaryBarkhau; and grandfather,Ronald Staggs, died previously.

Survivors include his parents,Mark and Debbie Staggs; sister,Jennifer Staggs; grandmother,Helen Staggs; numerous aunts,uncles and cousins.

Memorials: Grace EpiscopalChurch, 7111 Price Pike, Florence,KY 41042.

Russell SteadmanRussell Steadman, 73, of

Burlington, died Dec. 11, at St.Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a union carpenter.Survivors include his wife,

Carol Steadman; sons, RussellSteadman, Chris Steadman andDale Steadman; daughters,Connie Herron, Sharon Stead-man, Sue Mariziale and JenniferOwens; sister, Terry Beckroege;14 grandchildren and severalgreat-grandchildren.

Burial was at Forest LawnCemetery in Erlanger.

Rita TannerRita Marie Tanner, 62, of

Walton, died Dec. 8, at St. Eliza-beth Fort Thomas.

She worked at R.A. JonesCompany as a senior accountantfor 39 years, was a devotedparishioner at St. Paul CatholicChurch, and enjoyed shopping,traveling, helping out at churchand spending time with herfamily and friends.

Her parents, Charles and BetsyBrady; and brothers, Claude andCharlie Brady, died previously.

Survivors include her husband,Barry Tanner of Walton; daugh-ter, Kelly McNabb of Independ-ence; son, Matt of Independ-ence; sister, Peggy Brady Spearsof Walton; and two grand-children.

Burial was at Forest LawnMemorial Gardens.

Memorials: St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital, 262 DannyThomas Place, Memphis, TN38105; or St. Paul CatholicChurch, 7301Dixie Hwy., Flor-ence, KY 41042.

June TaylorJune Taylor, 87, of Kenton

County, died Dec. 8, at herhome.

She was retired fromWesternand Southern Insurance Compa-ny in Cincinnati.

Her husband, Walter J. Taylor;sons, Walter “Skip” Taylor,Charles “Corky” Taylor, DennisTaylor and Terry Taylor, diedpreviously.

Survivors include her children,Sandra Cram of Florence, LisaStork of Kennesaw, Ga., andJohn “JJ” Taylor of Florence;sister, Janet “Toni” Rump ofCovington; 14 grandchildren andnumerous great-grandchildren.

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