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January 27, 2011
Great American Insurance to present Scripps spelling bee Great American Insurance Group will present the Scripps Spelling Bee to benefit the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati (LNGC) Tuesday, March 1, at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. Teams of three from area businesses and organizations will square off in an old-fashioned spelling bee conducted in rounds of increasing difficulty. Three talented corporate spellers will eventually be granted the title of “Best Spellers in Cincinnati.” Proceeds support LNGC’s children and adult programs. LNGC is reaching out to community organizations and corporations to partake in this electrifying event and increase the literacy cause. Organizations can participate in a variety of different ways including organizing a team to spell at the event or being an event sponsor. “The spelling bee is our largest fundraiser of the year. We could not provide the much needed services without the support of our corporate sponsors,” said Kathy Ciarla, LNGC’s presi-
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dent. “We are extremely grateful to Great American Insurance Group for being our presenting sponsor. Their commitment to improving the lives of those who struggle with basic literacy is commendable,” she said. “Great American Insurance Group is helping to create a stronger community,” said Ciarla. Corporations and organizations interested in joining in on the fun March 1 can be Gold Team Sponsors, Silver Team Sponsors or Bronze Team Sponsors. Organizations that cannot attend but would like to be event sponsors can be a Book Mark Sponsors or a Patron Sponsors. “Functional illiteracy cost the U.S. an estimated $225 billion a year in lost productivity, posing a special problem to business and industry,” said Ciarla. “Every day, LNGC works to assist those in need. By supporting this event, organizations are helping create a more competitive work force,” she said.
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Since 1986, The Literacy Network has served as a contact center for adult literacy, providing a full-time referral hotline (621-READ) for prospective tutors and learners. The Network acts as an umbrella agency for over 60 sites in Greater Cincinnati where adults may go to improve their basic education and literacy skills. The Network provides free adult and children’s basic reading classes for people with profound reading disabilities and a tutor training program for volunteers interested in working with adults. Also, the Literacy Network offers the Cincinnati Reads program, which recruits and trains reading tutors to work one-on-one with kindergarten through fourth-grade students in the Cincinnati Public Schools. If your company or organization would like to compete to be the “Best Spellers in Cincinnati” or sponsor this beneficial event, contact LNGC at 513621-7323 or visit www.LNGC.org.
Flu vaccine still available in N. Ky. Reports of influenza are on the rise this New Year in Northern Kentucky. Since October, more than 100 individuals have been diagnosed with flu in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties. Fortunately, the flu vaccine is still widely available and should offer protection for the peak flu season. “With our busy schedules, fitting in an appointment for flu vaccination each year can be a challenge,” said Lynne Saddler, MD, MPH, District Director of Health with the Northern Kentucky Health Department. “But without the vaccine, you risk catching a virus that makes most people sick for several days and can cause serious complications, particularly in the elderly, young children and those with chronic health conditions. Flu cases typically peak in February and can continue into March. So, if you get a flu shot now, you’ll be protected through the peak flu season.” The Health Department continues
Summerfair Cincinnati will host the Emerging Artist Exhibit, featuring the artwork of students from five area colleges and universities. Fifteen local art students have been selected to display their artwork in the exhibition, display Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 20, with an artist opening reception Jan. 28, at the Anderson Center. The Emerging Artist Exhibition will feature students who were nominated by their professors and juried into the exhibit. They represent the next generation of artists emerg-
quently, including before you handle or eat food and after using the restroom. Avoid touching your eye, nose or mouth. “Most importantly, if you are sick, stay home. Limiting your contact with others will keep you from infecting them.” This year’s vaccine is effective against the viruses that are most likely to cause the flu, including the H1N1 swine flu. It also offers some protection against similar viruses that can cause flu-like illnesses. The classic symptoms of influenza include sudden onset of chills, fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, dry cough and extreme fatigue. Children should not be treated with aspirin, as it can lead to Reye’s Syndrome. For more information on the flu, please call the Health Department’s flu information line at 859-392-0678 or visit www.nkyhealth.org.flu
ing in the local arts community. “The art these students submit is outstanding,” said Sharon Strubbe, executive director of Summerfair Cincinnati. “This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for the students to showcase their best work, and for the community to see the young upand-coming talent that Cincinnati has to offer.” The exhibition will showcase a diverse collection of art, where art enthusiasts can expect to see everything from photography and sculptures to fabric design, printmaking and
much more. The event will open to the public Friday, Jan. 28 during the Anderson Center’s normal business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) followed by the artist opening reception that same night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The reception is free to attend and open to the public, and the artists will be available to answer questions about their artwork. Students from Northern Kentucky University who will be participating are: • Peta Niehaus • Dean Reynolds • Spencer Sturr New to the exhibit this
year are the Summerfair Cincinnati Purchase Award, a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to one junior or senior-level college student participating in the Emerging Artist program, and the Malton Gallery’s Gallery Choice Award, an opportunity to showcase a collection of work at the gallery presented to one artist for outstanding artistic concepts, development and execution. Additional information about Summerfair Cincinnati and the Emerging Artist exhibit can be found by visiting www.summerfair.org or calling 513-531-0050.
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to offer flu shots by appointment at its county health centers in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties, and plenty of vaccine is still available. The vaccine is $25, and Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Locations and phone numbers are as follows: • Boone County Health Center, 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence, Ky., 859-363-2060 • Campbell County Health Center, 1098 Monmouth St., Newport, Ky., 859-431-1704 • Grant County Health Center, 234 Barnes Road, Williamstown, Ky., 859824-5074 • Kenton County Health Center, 2002 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., 859-431-3345 “Even if you’ve already received your flu shot, you still need to take steps to protect yourself and others from flu and other communicable diseases,” said Saddler. “Be sure to sneeze or cough into your elbow. Wash your hands fre-
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The 2010 Literacy Network Spelling Bee Winners from Ascendum, Jamie Ahmed, Deepak Dixit and Allan Bergen, celebrate their victory.
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Saint Mary of Alexandria sixth-grade students, Justin Dawn and Alexa Schaufler, work their way through the water cycle in science class. PROVIDED