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Pensions, health care top issues at NKY Forum

Talking cookie strategy

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From left standing, Addison Rowe, 10, Katie Wagner, 10, and Hannah Kramer, 10, all of Alexandria, present their sales strategy for Troop 1929 for selling cookies during the Girl Scout cookie rally held Saturday, Jan. 9, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria. For more photos, see page 5A.

5 questions with Carla Landon Chris Mayhew cmayhew@communitypress.com

FORT THOMAS – Carla Landon, chairwoman of Northern Kentucky Forum, a regular series of community discussions, shares her passion for civic involvement and art in an interview with The Community Recorder.

Landon, 40, of Fort Thomas, started work in December as marketing and communications manager for Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce after working as a private marketing and public relations consultant.

Landon is a Campbell County Public Library Board of Trustees member and chairwoman of FreshArt through the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Landon has two children ages 4 and 7.

Community Recorder (CR): What has been the toughest NKY Forum topic to discuss and why?

Landon: “There are two Forums that were tough for me, for very different reasons. In September of 2013, two years before I joined the library board, the NKY Forum held an event “Are Public Libraries Still Valid in the 21st Century. As

NEWPORT - People afraid of losing newly gained health benefits are calling Republican state Rep. Addia Wuchner for help.

“I had some phone calls today from people fearful that Kynect is going away or that they wouldn’t have coverage and what would happen with planned surgery,” their Wuchner, R-Florence, said Jan. 6 during the Northern Kentucky Forum’s “A Look Ahead at the 2016 General Assembly” in Newport.

“I just want to say nothing is happening today,” said Wuchner, chairwoman of the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus. “Nothing is going away.”

Newly elected Gov. Matt Bevin pledged to dismantle Kynect, the state’s health insurance exchange while campaigning in 2015.

Rep. Arnold Simpson, DCovington, said Bevin will find it difficult to move coverage to a federal exchange.

There will not be any drastic changes to Kynect in 2016, Simpson said.

“And these 500,000 Kentuckians who are now insured who were previously not insured will retain their coverage,” he said.

Moderator John David Dyche of Louisville asked legislators if Bevin had already sold out to the “Frankfort Car-

tel” by not immediately rolling back Kentucky’s health exchange.

Sen. Chris McDaniel, RTaylor Mill, said he didn’t think Bevin was giving in, but instead was taking prudent steps to study health care.

“I try not to practice in hysterics but rather practice in accuracy. Sometimes it’s not as cool. The headlines aren’t as neat and it gets you the reputation as being the most boring man in Frankfort. But I’ll take that reputation because I think we need to practice in accuracy and not hysterics,” McDaniel said.

The forum’s trio of legislators promised to pass a budget and address state pension system debt during the 60-day General Assembly which runs from Jan. 5 to April 12 in Frankfort.

“This legislative session can be summed up as this: The budget is about the pensions and the pensions are about the budget,” said McDaniel, Senate budget chairman.

Wuchner said she is “not at liberty” to talk about ongoing discussions to address state pension debt.

“We’re talking about a responsibility that’s $1 billion a year to solve the problem, which is one-tenth of our budget,” she said.

A group of Kenton County Schools teachers, fearful their retirement money is in danSee FORUM, Page 2A

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Campbell County Public Library Board of Trustees member and art enthusiast Carla Landon explains artist Harlan Hubbard’s Bellevue and Fort Thomas connections in front of two of his paintings inside the library’s Newport Branch.

a non-partisan organization, we really wanted to make sure we were asking some tough questions about the relevance of the library in today’s digital age as well as taking a look at the tax laws that affect each of us.

“Our panel included the plaintiff and attorneys included

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in the library tax rate case as well as the current president of the American Library Association. There was a lot of tension because this was such a highprofile issue and I believe that all of the NKY Forum board See LANDON, Page 2A

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Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill, Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, and Rep. Arnold Simpson, D-Covington, speak at Northern Kentucky Forum’s “A Look Ahead at the 2016 General Assembly” in Newport.

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‘K-Count’ gives insight into homelessness Melissa Stewart mstewart@communitypress.com

Homelessness is not just a big city problem, according to Jarrett Spisak.

At least not in Northern Kentucky where Spisak, other human services professionals and volunteers prepare for an annual count of the region’s homeless population. Dubbed the “KCount� in Kentucky, the

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tabulation takes place the last weekend in January. “It is an interesting dynamic because we are seeing an increase in more suburban areas around Florence in particular,� said Spisak, Brighton Center homeward bound program coordinator. “But the services aren’t provided by social service agencies because there are no shelters in Boone County and only one soup kitchen with limited hours. It is the churches that are providing a lot of the meals and services in that area. The difficult part though is locating the individuals and families because they are harder to find in a more spread-out area.�

That is a challenge that Spisak and others are taking on to conduct

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In 2014, Rachael Winters, former executive director of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, takes attendance among those in line outside the Covington shelter.

the 2016 Homeless KCount on Jan. 27. “We conduct outreach throughout the week to the best determine places to go on the day of the count,� he said. “We will be starting next week to locate places where the homeless congregate, then we label these as ‘hot spots’ and will go back to them on the day of the count.

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demonstrate the need for resources for housing and services for homeless persons in each community. The K-Count also helps determine how much federal funding will be awarded from HUD for homeless programs, said Marianne Scott, human services specialist with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District. The K-Count helps assess progress under Kentucky’s Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness and provide information for updating the plan.

According to Scott, last year there were a total count of 327 homeless in Northern Kentucky – Kenton and Boone, Campbell counties. Scott said 2015 saw a “significant� decrease from 2014 when 499 were counted.

This year, Spisak is expecting an increase.

According to Spisak, in Covington and Newport, a majority of the population homeless stays on the riverbanks since it is secluded.

members really worked together to pull off a very successful event helping the public better understand the tax laws and the goals of both the library and the plaintiff. “Our most recent Forum on Homelessness was really hard for me emotionally. As a mom, it was hard to hear about the large number of children and families who struggle with homelessness in Kentucky.

Northern There is such a great need in our community and I was glad that we could have such a productive discussion about the issue and possible solutions.�

CR: What have you learned about the county library system that’s most surprised you since joining the board?

Landon: “I have found all of the behind-thescenes business of the library very interesting.

There is so much that goes on behind the scenes that I just never thought about as I was borrowing a book or attending a program. “Andrew Carnegie said that, ‘A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.’ I really believe this. I grew up in Newport and always enjoyed going to the programs at the old Newport library. I participated in the summer reading programs, attended many of the programs and remember learning to do research there with the help of the wonderful librarians. I really believe in the value of our libraries to the community and am so excited to now be part of the library board.�

CR: Who influenced your professional and life choices the most and why?

Landon: “My family and friends have always been very supportive of my dreams. As a child, I listened to my parents talk about what was happening locally and I was raised to understand how impor-

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ger, sat in the audience waiting for answers on how legislators will work to resolve their pension systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt.

They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like what they heard from the legislators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We heard vague, noncommittal answers about said Lisa pensions,â&#x20AC;?

Meier, a teacher at Twenhofel Middle School in Independence.

Meier said teachers have done their part on pensions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No teacher has ever missed a payment,â&#x20AC;? she said.

House Speaker Greg Stumboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to borrow $3.3 billion to shore up the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pension system isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the answer, McDaniel said.

Credit rating agencies have pledged to downgrade Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial rating if the state borrows money for pensions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an operating expense, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financially, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bad deal because it all falls back to the general fund,â&#x20AC;?

McDaniel said.

If they had the power to â&#x20AC;&#x153;do one thing,â&#x20AC;? forum panelists were asked what they would make

tant it is to your community to be engaged â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether it is voting, volunteering or just being a great neighbor. Last year I participated in the NKY Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Northern Kentucky class and it was great. I had a chance to learn about the needs in our community and meet many of our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to find new areas in which I could get involved.â&#x20AC;?

CR: What do people not know about the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art scene they should?

Landon: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an amazing arts community in Northern Kentucky. As a region, we have over 90 public art installations that tell something unique about our region many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about.

One of the NKY Forumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community partners is Skyward. Public art was identified as a priority in Skywardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s myNKY plan.

Skywardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to increase visibility of these pieces as well as encourage more art installations that tell the story of who we are as a community.

The pieces by Harlan Hubbard (at the Newport Branch library) are a good example of pieces people may not be aware of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a graduate of NKU so I am really excited about the new School of The Arts and my girls have really enjoyed the NKU Prep programs. We also love the programs at the libraries as well as as the classes for both adults and children at Baker Hunt.â&#x20AC;?

CR: How do your children influence and inform your decisions publicly and privately?

Landon: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love our Northern Kentucky community. I want to show my girls that being involved really does make a difference not just in their lives but in the lives of others.

Like any parent, I want to provide as many opportunities for them as I can.

My girls inspire me to think bigger. I feel very fortunate that I live in such a great region that allows me to dream.â&#x20AC;? happen this legislation session. Âť McDaniel wants Kentucky to fix its foster and adoptive system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so difficult for folks to foster and adopt and it is something that the children who enter that system deserve a lot better than theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting,â&#x20AC;? McDaniel said. Âť Wuchner wants tax reform and revenue reform to go â&#x20AC;&#x153;hand in handâ&#x20AC;? with budget process reform. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen this session, especially because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the middle of a budget, but those two types of reform really go hand and glove together if we really want to change how we do things in the commonwealth,â&#x20AC;?

Wuchner said. Âť Simpson would legalize gaming to generate tax revenues.

Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council on Postsecondary Education has recognized Northern Kentucky University is underfunded for the first time, Simpson said.

No other issues beyond pensions and passing a budget will likely be addressed this session, Simpson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody wants to talk about increasing revenue and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to increase,â&#x20AC;? he said in a dejected tone.

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App helps push back against heroin Amy Scalf ascalf@communitypress.com

FLORENCE – Want to help students learn about substance abuse while using social media for creative contests that also help community organizations?

There’s an app for that.

The Northern Kentucky Prevention Alliance is presenting a new smartphone app named Push to help young people navigate the difficulties of their teen years while participating in community projects.

The Alliance is a coalition of agencies, county organizations and government entities throughout Northern Kentucky’s eight counties.

“With the rise of heroin and prescription drug abuse in our region, now is the time to pull together and PUSH back,” according to the orwebsite, ganization’s www.impushing.org.

The website complements the free new app, which will be available in January.

The group’s challenges and information will use the hashtag #push2change.

“We’re inciting teens to embrace and express positive values through social media challenges,” according to the website.

Alliance coordinator Bonnie Hedrick said the app was developed by young people and is designed to “facilitate their involvement in community projects, but also provides a way to find help if they need it.”

The app will include a way to reach a toll-free helpline, thanks to a partnership with the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky.

“We have found through our surveys that 20 percent of youth in Northern Kentucky are experiencing stress, depression and other adversities. The app will be a way to

have help for that at their fingertips,” she said.

Hedrick said the app engages students by developing challenges that “get them thinking about various community involvement initiatives such as random acts of kindness, keeping each other safe at parties and on the Internet, preventing cyberbullying and other forms of bullying,” she said.

Participants can vote on which entry wins each challenge, and winners can receive awards or provide assistance to local organizations they have designated.

“Youth in Northern Kentucky will be positively connected to other youth working on projects that make their world a better, safer place,” she said.

The app also includes tight safety controls for what is and what is not allowed, and is designed for students between the ages of 13 and 19.

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The presentation took place Nov. 20 at Charles H. Kelly Elementary in Burlington.

November was National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 40 million Americans – nearly 650,000 from Kentucky – who help older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home.

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Find winter hiking bliss at Big Bone park WHEN IS BIG BONE OPEN?

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ne thing that makes hiking in Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in cool weather really cool – far fewer bugs.

On a cloudy, 55-degree, mid-week morning, Ossana Wolff, and Cindy Schuster escorted a journalist up Gobblers Trace trail – named that way because lots of wild turkeys populate southern Boone County.

Wolff, a program senior supervisor at the park who holds degrees in natural resources and forestry from Virginia Tech and Northern Arizona University, works to bring more and more people to experience Big Bone’s treasures. Schuster, a Boone County resident and registered nurse, is secretary of the Friends of Big Bone, a volunteer organization, which organizes care projects for the park.

Friends of Big Bone always seeks new volunteers and can be Googled at Friends of Big Bone. The Sierra Club also organizes hikes and trail service projects in the 525acre park. The club held an early winter hike Dec. 5 and another is planned for Feb. 20, correctly described as the late winter hike.

On the late winter hike in 2015, 12 inches of snow blanketed the ground and the air temperature sauntered around the mid-30s, but it was a great two-mile, three-hour hike. Contact John Robbins at john@johnrobbins.com for Sierra activities.

Big Bone Lick State Historic Park is just off Ky. 338 not far from Beaver Lick and Rabbit Hash in a hilly section of country where thousands of years ago huge animals distantly related to today’s bison roamed the woods finding food in salt licks, plentiful water and very little interference from humans. The animals are extinct but their bones remain, hence the clever name, Big Bone.

Hiking up the wet, rocky, slippery Gobblers trail, Wolff pointed out evidence of contemporary animals such as deer, fox and squirrels. Dead leaves contributed clues to varieties of maple, oak, hickory and beech trees in the woods. An abundance of invasive honeysuckle bushes crept to the trail’s edge.

The sun jumped out to finish slicing long, narrow angles through the leafless trees as it curved south making the shadows appear slightly slouchy. But nary a bug bugged any of us. We were taking advantage of chilly but dry weather as the winter solstice approached.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice on Dec. 21 or Dec. 22 marked the start of winter and the day of the year with the shortest period of sunlight. Days will begin to be longer up until the summer solstice next June. Big Bone’s seasonal changes bracket the solstices. To understand how these seasonal progressions

Hours of operation: Park grounds are open all year.

Museum & Visitor Center: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday (Nov. 1 through March 31). From April 1 to Oct. 31, the Museum & Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Campground: Open April 1 to Oct. 31.

Location: 3380 Beaver Road, Union, KY 41091 Phone: 859-384-3522.

Email: Dean.Hen son@ky.gov

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The lake is peaceful in winter at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.

Henry, who weighs close to 2,000 pounds, is highly respected among fellow bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.

Cedar Run Trail was a bit muddy after Christmas weekend rains. The half-mile trail is “easy difficulty.” The park has 4.5 miles of trails.

Hikers should not miss the salt springs at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.

If you’re going to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site for hiking, make sure to stop by the Museum & Visitor Center to learn a little or a lot about Big Bone’s rich history.

affected the huge animals populating southwestern Boone County, visit the park and ask questions.

On our pre-solstice, midDecember hike, however, the three hikers encountered only one couple with two dogs, and a solitary person moving quietly through the woods.

“Notice the quiet here,” says one of our hikers. “No airplanes, no expressway noise, only an occasional truck on the nearby road. And the air is cleaner here.”

One of the journalist’s friends describes hiking anywhere as “flushing your brain.”

A woodpecker’s pecks echoed through the trees.

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map is available in the Museum & Visitor Center. Informative displays are in the Museum & Visitor Center along with a gift shop. Not to be missed is a hike around the lake, which is named Lake, on Coralberry Trail. Extending about two miles, the lake trail is lightly used compared to Gobblers and Cedar Run. A must see at Big Bone is the bison herd. These animals are related to the mastodons that plied the country during the Pleistocene period (the Ice Age) some 12,000 years ago. Vertebrate paleontology is the science of learning from old bones.

No jokes should erupt here about the teachings of former college professors.

tinkled in the distance. With meandering clouds in intermittent sun, the birds are few. Gobblers links with Cedar Run on a ridge. Cedar Run curves and bends through younger woods passing the Bison Herd field and terminating near the park’s Museum & Visitor Center.

Gobblers moves east toward a campground and a lake.

Near Gobblers intersection with Cedar Run, the group of three turns back as appointments and duties in the real world beckon. The sun pops out and 45 minutes of walking in the woods seems to have passed very quickly.

Information about Big Bone is plentiful on the park’s website, and a general park

DISCOVERY TRAIL The Discovery Trail is a 4.5-mile trail mosaic comprised of all the Big Bone Lick State Historic Site’s hiking trails combined into continuous circuit. Collectively, the trails pass through grasslands, woodlands, a woody savanna, the salt-sulfur springs and the bison viewing area.

Big Bone Creek Trail: 1 mile, easy difficulty Bison Trace Trail: 0.5 mile, easy difficulty Cedar Run Trail: 0.5 mile, easy difficulty Coralberry Trail: 2 miles, moderate difficulty Gobblers Trace Trail: 0.5 mile, moderate difficulty

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From left standing, Addison Rowe, 10, Katie Wagner, 10, and Hannah Kramer, 10, all of Alexandria, present their cookie sales strategy for Troop 1929 kies during the Girl Scout cookie rally held Saturday, Jan. 9, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria.

From left, Girl Scout Troop 1984 leader Connie Rossell oversees training for cookie sales with Cori Rossell, 10, Trulynn Radel, 9, and Hope Lippert, 9, all from Alexandria, during the Girl Scout cookie rally held Saturday, Jan. 9, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria.

Girl Scouts rally prior to cookie season Saturday was the annual cookie rally for the Alexandria Service Unit for Girl Scouts.

Girls came to learn about the cookie sale, learn about selling cookies, taste the cookies, learn about giving back to the community and more. About 150 Girl Scouts were registered for the event this Jan. 9.

Paula Losure, of Alexandria, watches her daughter Audrey, 8, make thank you notes for future cookie sales.

Northern Kentucky University KU Kappa Delta sorority sisters from left, Katie Mann, 18, of Georgetown, Shamira Begum, 19, of Florence, and Kimberly Rockwell, 18, of Berea, give sample Girl Scout cookies to Florence Betz, 5, of Peach Grove, Claire Hundmer, 7, of Alexandria, and Ayla Price, 6, of Alexandria.

Jaelyn Bezolt, 6, of Alexandria, proudly shows her patch earned at the Girl Scout cookie rally.

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From left, Girl Scout Troop 368 Abigail Joering, 14, Jessie Kuebbing, 15, Mary Kate Perkins, 15, and Shelby Wisher, 15, all from Alexandria, prepare for activities for Scouts to earn patches.

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On Stage - Theater Signature Series: Falcon Theatre presents ManyStoried House, 7-8:30 p.m., Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Falcon Theatre presents collection of poems written by Kentucky author and poet laureate George Ella Lyon.

Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library Newport Branch. 781-6166, ext.

31. Newport.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16 Art Exhibits Modern Living: Objects and Context, noon to 5 p.m., The Carnegie, Free. 491-2030; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

Cooking Classes Sushi Rolling and Dining, 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m., Sushi Cincinnati, 130 W. Pike St. Learn to roll and enjoy sushi, or polish rolling and cutting skills. Deb and Jack give 10 minute sushi assembly, rolling and cutting demonstration.

BYOB; eat sushi you roll. $18.

Reservations required. Through Dec. 31. 513-335-0297; www.sushicinti.com. Covington.

Literary - Libraries The Robot Zoo Traveling Children’s Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Princess Party with the Snow Queen and Princess, 11 a.m. to noon, Campbell County Public Library - Fort Thomas, 1000 Highland Ave. Put on gown and tiara and meet Snow Queen and her sister. Snacks. Free. Registration required. 572-5033; www.cc-pl.org. Fort Thomas.

Music - DJ Noir, 10 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Revival Room. Monthly dance night with 80s alternative, new wave, classic goth, industrial, and new music in keeping with style. Ages 18 and up. $7, $5.

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

SUNDAY, JAN. 17 Holiday - Christmas Holiday Toy Trains, 1-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, Included with admission: $9, $8 ages 60 and up, $5 ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under and Museum Members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.

Literary - Libraries The Robot Zoo Traveling Children’s Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org.

Burlington.

MONDAY, JAN. 18 Dance Classes Beginner Tribal Belly Dance, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Studio 25, 10780 Dixie Hwy. Learn beginner tribal dance while strengthening core and making new friends. Wear workout clothes and bring water. Ages 18 and up. $10.

Presented by Terpsichore Bellydance. 653-3730; terpbellydance.com. Walton.

Music - Bluegrass Bluegrass Jam Session, 8-11 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., Pub. Northern Kentucky’s best bluegrass musicians play in front of fireplace on first floor.

All bluegrass pickers invited to participate. Ages 21 and up.

Free. 491-6659; covington.mollymalonesirishpub.com. Covington.

Recreation Monday Night Bingo, 7:30-10 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, 441-1273. Cold Spring.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 Health / Wellness Turn Your Body Into a Fat Burning Machine, 7-8 p.m., Boone County Public Library Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42.

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Take Time for Your Heart, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Edgewood, 1 Medical Village Drive, Comprehensive 10-week program helps identify risks and teaches how to make meaningful changes to live better and live longer. For 55+. $50. Registration required. Presented by St. Elizabeth Heart and Vascular Institute. 301-9355; www.stelizabeth.com/taketimeforyourheart. Edgewood.

Music - Concerts Saintseneca, 9 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., $14, $12. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com.

Newport.

Music - Rock Mid-Winter Warmer, 7:30 p.m., Madison Live, 734 Madison Ave., With Perdoni, Sassafraz, Partyboob, Sol Echo, Workshops.

Ages 18 and up. $7, $5. 4912444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 Health / Wellness Take Time for Your Heart, 10-11 a.m., St. Elizabeth Florence, 4900 Houston Road. Comprehensive 10-week program about heart health. For ages 55 and up. $50. Registration required.

Presented by St. Elizabeth Heart and Vascular Institute. 301-9355; www.stelizabeth.com/taketimeforyourheart. Florence.

Music - Concert Series Midday Musical Menu, 12:15-1 p.m. Organ recital by Graduate Students of the Organ Dept. of the College-Conservatory of Music., Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave., Sanctuary.

Lunch prepared by the Women of Trinity available for $7. Free.

431-1786; trinitycovington.org.

Covington.

Music - Concerts Steve Forbert, 7:30 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., $25, $20 advance.

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

January Artist in Residence: Frontier Folk Nebraska, 9:30 p.m. With Mark Becknell. The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Free. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com.

Newport.

Recreation Pub Quiz, 8 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., Pub. Teams compete for victory, bragging rights and $500 prize. No two quizzes alike. $2 draft special. Ages 21 and up. Free. 491-6659; covington.mollymalonesirishpub.com.

Covington.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21 Health / Wellness New Year, New You, 6:30-8 p.m., Campbell County Public Library - Fort Thomas, 1000 Highland Ave. Learn to stretch food budget, prepare healthy meals and new recipes with Melissa Pilcher, nutrition education assistant from Campbell County Extension Service. Free.

Registration required. 572-5033; www.cc-pl.org. Fort Thomas.

Music Education River Cities Retrospective: Music and Musicians featured in Gateway City: Covington, 7-8 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, John Schlipp, NKU/Steely Library, discusses music history in region. From early riverboat melodies/ragtime/blues to mid-century country/bluegrass/rhythm & blues, local music still influences contemporary sounds today.

Co-sponsored by Boone County Historical Society. Short business meeting first. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library.

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

On Stage - Theater The Wizard of Oz, 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Featuring Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. Through Jan. 30. $30.

957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22 Art Exhibits Modern Living: Objects and Context, noon to 5 p.m., The Carnegie, Free. 491-2030; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

Dining Events Friday Night Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, $8.50.

441-1273. Cold Spring.

Literary - Libraries Come to the Dark Side, We Have Cookies: Tween Star Wars Party, 5-6 p.m., Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Games, crafts and prizes. Showcase Jedi might. Snacks. Ages 8-12. Free. Registration required.

Presented by Campbell County Public Library - Newport Branch.

572-5035; www.cc-pl.org. Newport.

Baby It’s Cold Outside: A Snowy Day Special Event, 10-11 a.m., Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Bring baby for warm stories, crafts and songs celebrating winter season. Coffee bar for grownups. Ages 0-2. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library - Newport Branch. 572-5035; www.ccpl.org. Newport.

Music - R&B Basic Truth, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Grandview Tavern & Grille, 2220 Grandview Drive, Free.

341-8439; basictruth.webs.com.

Fort Mitchell.

On Stage - Theater The Wizard of Oz, 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, $30. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 Benefits Grand Maskenball, 7-11:59 p.m., Radisson Hotel Covington, 668 W. Fifth St., Costume ball.

Cash prizes for best costumes.

Music by Prost and entertainment by Germania’s Prinzengarde. Beverages available for purchase. Raffles. Benefits Germania Society. $20. Reservations required. Presented by Germania Society of Cincinnati.

513-378-2706; www.germaniasociety.com. Covington.

Cooking Classes Sushi Rolling and Dining, 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m., Sushi Cincinnati, $18. Reservations required.

513-335-0297; www.sushicinti.com. Covington.

Music - Rock Cincy Powerfest with Automaton, 7:30 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., With Siegelord, Lords Of The Trident, Zephaniah, Solar Flare. Presented by Columbus Anime Convention, Shumatsucon. $15, $10 advance. 491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.

On Stage - Theater The Wizard of Oz, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, $30. 9571940; www.thecarnegie.com.

Covington.

SUNDAY, JAN. 24 Auditions Girls of the Garden Club, 3-6 p.m., Village Players of Fort Thomas, 8 North Fort Thomas Ave., Street Level. Bring photo and resume. Read from script, bring schedule conflicts. Rehearsals begin February/March 2016. Total of 19 roles, 17 women, 2 men, ages from 20-60.

Ages 18 and up. Free. 392-0500.

Fort Thomas.

Music - Singer-Songwriter

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Saintseneca will perform at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. Admission is $14, $12. Call 431-2201; visit www.southgatehouse.com.

Josh Eagle and Jacqueline Hull Farewell Show, 2-5 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., $10. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com.

Newport.

On Stage - Theater The Wizard of Oz, 3 p.m., The Carnegie, $30. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

Library - Fort Thomas, 1000 Highland Ave., Exercise brain and meet new people. Games, drinks and snacks provided. For seniors. Free. 572-5033. Fort Thomas.

Literary - Libraries

Auditions

Teen Cafe, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Florence Branch Library, Free.

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

Spanish Conversation Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, Free. 342-2665. Union.

The Robot Zoo Traveling Children’s Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Boone County Main Library, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. iPad Beyond the Basics, 1011:30 a.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Learn more about iCloud, setting up photo albums and other useful tips. Free.

Registration required. Presented

by Scheben Branch Library.

342-2665. Union.

Minecraft Math, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Boone County Public Library Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Free. Presented by Scheben Branch Library. 342-2665. Union.

MONDAY, JAN. 25 Art & Craft Classes

Exercise Classes

Activity Days, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Lively Learning Lab, $10.

Registration required. 916-2721.

Florence.

Hook and Needle: 4 Stitch Scarf, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Beginner level class. Learn 4 basic crochet stitches while making scarf. No experience required. Bring US Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook and skein (at least 230 yards) of worsted weight yarn for project.

Free. Registration required.

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

Contemporary Paper-Making, 6-8 p.m., Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St., Instructed by Jane Bresser. Ages 16 and up. $25. Reservations required. 431-0020; www.bakerhunt.org. Covington.

Hip Hop Zumba, 6-7 p.m., Edgewood Senior Center, $40.

Registration recommended.

331-5910. Edgewood.

Girls of the Garden Club, 7-9 p.m., Village Players of Fort Thomas, Free. 392-0500. Fort Thomas.

Dance Classes Beginner Tribal Belly Dance, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Studio 25, $10.

653-3730; terpbellydance.com.

Walton.

Exercise Classes Gentle Yoga, 6-7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, $30 per month. Reservations required.

334-2117. Burlington.

Yoga, 7:10-8:10 p.m., Boone County Main Library, $30 fee for month. Registration required.

334-2117; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.

Literary - Book Clubs Monday 4 Mystery Book Discussion Group, 7-8 p.m.

Discuss “In a Dark House” by Deborah Crombie., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Florence.

Literary - Crafts Art for All, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 6-7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Paint same picture as everyone else under guidance of professional artist. Stop by Main Library to see sample. Open to all adults. Ages 18 and up. $15.

Registration required. Presented

by Boone County Public Library.

342-2665. Burlington.

Music - Bluegrass Bluegrass Jam Session, 8-11 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Free. 491-6659; covington.mollymalonesirishpub.com. Covington.

Recreation Monday Night Bingo, 7:30-10 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, 441-1273. Cold Spring.

Senior Scrabble, 10 a.m. to noon, Campbell County Public

Take Time for Your Heart, 10-11 a.m., St. Elizabeth Florence, $50.

Registration required. 301-9355; www.stelizabeth.com/taketimeforyourheart. Florence.

TUESDAY, JAN. 26 Girls of the Garden Club, 7-10 p.m., Village Players of Fort Thomas, Free. 392-0500. Fort Thomas.

Auditions

Health / Wellness

Health / Wellness Taking the Sting out of Stress, 7-8 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Pam Doremus teaches simple techniques for assessing stress, dealing with stressors as they arrive, and creating life you want to lead. Free. Presented by Scheben Branch Library. 3422665. Union.

Take Time for Your Heart, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Edgewood, $50. Registration required.01-9355; www.stelizabeth.com/taketimeforyourheart. Edgewood.

Music - Concerts

Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union.

January Artist in Residence: Frontier Folk Nebraska, 9:30 p.m. With Tim Easton and Mark Utley., The Southgate House Revival, Free. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com.

Newport.

Support Groups

Recreation

Recreation

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Christian Church, Free. 689-0777; vineyardchristian.org. Florence.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 Art & Craft Classes Piecemakers Quilting Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org.

Union.

Art Exhibits Modern Living: Objects and Context, noon to 5 p.m., The Carnegie, Free. 491-2030; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.

Dance Classes Line Dancing Classes, 7-8 p.m., Edgewood Senior Center, $20.

331-5910; www.edgewoodky.gov. Edgewood.

Pub Quiz, 8 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Free.

491-6659. Covington.

Support Groups Al-Anon Beginner Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Free. 760-6178; www.kyal-anon.org. Lakeside Park.

THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Art & Craft Classes Activity Days, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Lively Learning Lab, $10.

Registration required. 916-2721.

Florence.

Health / Wellness New Year, New You, 6:30-8 p.m., Campbell County Public Library - Fort Thomas, Free.

Registration required. 572-5033; www.cc-pl.org. Fort Thomas.

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Amish sweet friendship bread Guess what was requested by a “fan.” Friendship bread! Talk about a vintage recipe, this is it.

I remember getting my first loaf along with a batch of starter from my friend, Bert, who has a farm down the road. The whole idea of friendship bread is just that, to share. And it’s a timely lesson in food chemistry for the kids, too.

To me, this is more like a cake than a bread. The whole kitchen will be perfumed with a heavenly aroma as it bakes.

The starter takes 10 days. It’s fun to watch it bubble, smell yeasty and ferment as the days progress. Be sure and give the sourdough starter recipe along with the bread recipe to recipients. I have a feeling they’ll love the bread so much that they’ll start their own batch of starter to share! I also like to give slices of the bread with the recipe for sampling.

First, make the sourdough starter: Leave this starter on the counter, don’t refrigerate. Put in large bowl, glass or ceramic, not metal (some metals interfere with fermentation) covered lightly. Or put in very large sealed baggie. If air forms squeeze it out. Instead of stirring, squeeze bag. The little ones love to do the squeezing.

The starter will have a yeasty/sourdough aroma and will bubble up at times, especially after the days you “feed” it. In between it may look a little flat, but that’s OK. Day 1: Stir together: 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1 envelope (.25 oz) active yeast stirred into 1/4 cup warm water (let it foam a bit before stirring into flour, sugar and milk) THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Grow salad greens growing in a window box and use them for your meals.

Fresh greens can be grown in winter Out here on my little patch of heaven, I’m into what is called “all seasons gardening.” I don’t stop growing produce because it’s cold out. I have salad greens and parsley in my window flower boxes.

We’re expecting single digits and that will mean the end of them until spring. But for now, I like strolling a few feet outside my kitchen door to harvest greens as I need them. They taste so good with my Italian dressing.

Rita Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an Heikenfeld herbalist, educator, Jungle Jim’s Eastgate culinary professional RITA’S KITCHEN and author. Find her blog online Abouteating.com.

Email her at at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line.

Blender Italian dressing for salad Put in blender and blend until smooth: 3/4 cup oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (or teaspoon of Dijon) Few sprigs parsley if you have it.

Days 2 through 5: Stir with spoon Day 6: Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk Days 7 through 9: Stir with spoon Day 10: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk and blend well.

Then divide the starter into 1 cup measures. Keep 1 cup for yourself to make bread and give others away in very large baggies with recipe. (I can’t tell you exactly how many cups you’ll get depending upon the aggressiveness of your starter, etc. but you should get at least 4 cups).

Now here’s the recipe to make Amish sweet friendship bread. I have another recipe that doesn’t use pudding. But I have to say this one seems to be the favorite.

Beat together: 1 cup starter 3 large eggs 1 cup oil 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla In a separate bowl, stir together and then beat with egg mixture: 2 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1 large box instant vanilla pudding 1 cup sugar + extra for pan 2 teaspoons cinnamon + extra for pan

Preheat oven to 325. Spray 2 loaf pans, 9 by 5. Sprinkle bottom and sides generously with extra sugar and cinnamon. Dump out excess. Pour batter in pans. Bake 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Gilding the lily: Sprinkle top with a bit of sugar and cinnamon before baking.

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COMMUNITY Editor: Nancy Daly, ndaly@communitypress.com, 578-1059

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Our infant mortality rate is alarming I’m sitting in a presentation by one of my Leadership Cincinnati classmates at the Myers Alumni Center at the University of Cincinnati and I can’t believe my ears.

Ryan Adcock, executive director of Cradle Cincinnati, tells our class that the local infant mortality rate (IMR) is among the worst in the nation, in the top 10 percent of the country.

As a volunteer for United Way, I was aware that poverty was a huge problem for our community, where nearly half live below the poverty line (46.3 percent). But I didn’t know how bad the infant mortality rate was.

I learned the IMR is measured by the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births in a defined area.

Health professionals consider the infant mortality rate a key indicator of overall health status of a community.

The United States’ IMR is 5.98 percent. To put that in perspective, the national IMR for Japan is 2.3. England’s IMR is 4.2. At 5.98, the United States’ IMR ranks 27th among “wealthy” countries, behind Canada, Korea, Poland and Slovakia.

How bad is it here? In parts of our Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, the IMR is nearly twice the national average. The IMR in Hamilton County over the past four years averaged out to 9.5 percent. In Kenton County, the IMR is 9.8 percent. While we’ve made some strides, it’s still pretty bad.

According to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s website, in our region, “On average, one baby dies every three days.”

Health care officials and public policy experts will tell you, the overwhelming reason why our babies are dying at a higher rate is due to preterm births. According to Adcock,

“Nearly 75 percent of infant deaths were babies that were born too early.”

He went on Brent Cooper to say, “We know reducCOMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST ing the COLUMNIST amount of preterm births will have the biggest impact in reducing the infant mortality rate. We also know that educating the public on the issues contributing to preterm births will go a long way to achieving that goal.”

Then he shared a term that I had never heard before.

Spacing.

I would not be surprised if you hadn’t heard of spacing either. It was a new term for the majority of our leadership class.

Spacing refers to the “space” between pregnancies.

According to health officials, it is recommended there be at least one year between pregnancies.

That’s one year, from the time a baby is born, before another pregnancy occurs.

Why? Because the trauma the female body goes through during a pregnancy is severe and the body needs time to recover. Without that recovery time, the odds of premature birth dramatically increase.

Pregnant women who smoke are also an issue.

Smoking is not only bad for the mother, it is particularly bad for the child. Mothers who smoke are more likely to have premature births and an increased chance of infant mortality.

Finally, another contributing factor to the infant mortality rate is how babies sleep after they are born. The safest way for a baby to sleep is on his back, in his crib, and

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alone. When new mothers sleep with their babies, they can put their babies at risk.

Of course, these aren’t the only reason babies are born prematurely, or the only reasons for infant mortality.

Infections, stress or genetics can all be contributing factors. Healthy women, who take every precaution and do everything right, can still have a premature birth.

But despite the data, one in every five babies are conceived less than 12 months apart.

It seems to me that our community isn’t informed about the issues contributing to infant mortality, and that needs to change.

As Dr. Lynne Saddler, district director of health for the Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department, points out, “Anything that is going to cause a baby to be born too early or too small is going to put that baby at risk for a poor outcome. So, the healthier the mom can be before and during pregnancy, the better.”

I’m hoping you’ll help spread the word. Talk about it at your church, school, Rotary or business group. Heck, invite Ryan Adcock to come speak! He is a terrific speaker, and very passionate about the issue.

This information needs to be continuously shared, especially in high poverty areas where education and access to care is a struggle.

As we spread the word about the issues of spacing, smoking and how babies should sleep, we will begin to see a reduction in both costs and collective heartbreak.

Brent Cooper is president of C-Forward in Covington, co-chair of the Greater Cincinnati early childhood reading campaign “Read On!” and lives in Fort Thomas with his wife and two daughters.

NKY aspires to be healthiest U.S. region Did you start 2016 with plans to make changes to improve your health? Maybe it was a pledge to lose weight or quit smoking?

At the Northern Kentucky Health Department, we started 2016 with a new, five-year strategic plan.

Part of that plan includes an updated vision stateLynne Saddler ment, in which we aspire to COMMUNITY make NorthRECORDER GUEST COLUMNIST ern Kentucky the healthiest region in the nation. No joke.

So, as we work together to achieve our vision of health for the region, I’d like to give you a few simple ideas of small changes that will make a difference. To improve our health this year, let’s: 1. Wash our hands. If available, use soap and water; if not, hand sanitizer works as a second choice. Wash after using the bathroom, before you eat, before you prepare food, and before/after caring for someone who is sick.

2. Get vaccinated for whooping cough. Cases of whooping cough increased dramatically in Northern Kentucky late in 2015. Vaccination is one way we can reverse that trend. All adults and children age 10 and over should get a Tdap vaccine about every 10 years. Parents of teens should make sure their children have received a booster of Tdap.

Vaccination with a Tdap is especially critical for school teachers, pregnant women, parents, grandparents and caregivers for infants. Plus, many people can get vaccinated at the health department’s county health centers for free.

Call to find out if you qualify and schedule an appointment.

3. Change what we drink.

Sugar-sweetened beverages are the highest source of added sugar in our diet. Calories that

we get from drinks tend not to make us feel full, either, so we end up consuming more calories overall. Water and skim milk are some of your best beverage choices.

4. Move more, sit less.

Think about ways that you can incorporate movement into your daily routine. Can you park farther away at the store – or even better, walk or bike from home if the store is nearby? When you watch your favorite TV show, could you do so while on a treadmill?

5. Fall in love with fruits and vegetables. There’s always a new variety of fruits and vegetables to try, and produce is convenient, too. Fruits and vegetables can be nutritious in any form – fresh, frozen, canned or dried.

6. Test our homes for radon. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America. Testing radon levels in your home can help prevent unnecessary exposure. Visit http://www.nkyhealth.org/ Services/Radon.aspx to learn how you can get a free testing kit.

If you follow these steps, you can prevent disease, promote wellness and protect yourself against health threats – all three of which are part of our mission at the health department.

If you’d like to learn more about the health department’s strategic plan to improve the health of Northern Kentucky over the next five years or about the many other services we offer to improve health, I encourage you to visit nkyhealth.org.

If Northern Kentucky is going to be the healthiest region in the country by 2020, we’d better get started together now.

Dr. Lynne Saddler is district director of health of the Northern Kentucky Health District.

screening, they must get a referral from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (or occasionally a U.S. embassy or another NGO).

The UN refers about 1 percent of refugees for resettlement through its own vetting process, which takes four to 10 months. During that process, UN officials decide if people actually qualify as refugees, if they require resettlement, and which country would accept them.

“Once the cases are passed along to the United States, the refugees undergo security clearances. Their names, biographical information and fingerprints are run through federal terrorism and criminal databases. Meanwhile, the refugees are interviewed by Department of Homeland Security officials. If approved, they then undergo a medical screening, a match with sponsor agencies, “cultural orientation” classes and one final security clearance.

“Syrian refugees in particular must clear one additional

hurdle. Their documents are placed under extra scrutiny and cross-referenced with classified and unclassified information.

“The process typically takes one to two years or longer and happens before a refugee ever gets onto American soil.”

CH@TROOM Last week’s question What is the best way to handle the Syrian refugee situation?

“Accept that you have no real control over it. Love thy neighbor, but watch your back.”

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”We should remember that after the Vietnam war America resettled over 800,000 Vietnamese refugees ... 1.3 million were resettled worldwide ... and at the time similar arguments were made ... that they may be North Vietnamese ... that they are enemies ... that we can’t afford to resettle them. I worked in that program both in the U.S. and in the refugee camp in Indonesia.

Today it’s almost unimaginable that we had those fears ... most of the refugees became financially independent very quickly ... many opened businesses, they improved many of the neighborhoods they were resettled into . ... their children are now college graduates,

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skilled workers, restaurant and small business owners, professionals in every field and all are now part of our American culture ... and none of the fears came true.”

Jay Brandt

“Join with many other nations to create a safe haven in their own part of the world for them to live, work and form their own way of life.”

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“Why in the world are they coming here instead of fighting to take their country back.

Maybe a nefarious reason?”

Suzanne Patterson

“I have heard on the Glenn Beck program that a lot of refugees moving into the states have been sponsored by Christian charities. However these were charities that have a relationship with these refugees and worked with them.

From what I have also read is the fact that most of the refugees have been middle-aged men. Those refugees should stay home and fight those that are causing them to flee.”

Eddie Horgan

“Here’s how the process works ... it took over a year to two years when I was doing the processing ... it’s much more stringent now, more security agencies are involved ... and our resources are much greater: “Before refugees face U.S.

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Jay Brandt

“I would take care of our homeless people first who are Americans. I have nothing against Syrians but we really need to care for our own people.”

John Scales

“Try to remember the horror that is occurring in their homeland and the desperation it took to leave everything and try for a new life. Realize that not everyone is out to kill you and that empathy and compassion are not just words on your kid’s vocabulary test.”

Campbell County Editor Nancy Daly ndaly@communitypress.com, 578-1059 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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Campbell County Camels took part in the Scott Eagle Classic Jan. 9. Teams will take part in the Scott diving classic Jan. 16.

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Crawford leads Mustangs to win over rivals James Weber jweber@communitypress.com

ALEXANDRIA - In a game where points were at a premium, Jackson Crawford had nearly one-quarter of the scoring output.

But that was only part of the story for the Bishop Brossart High School senior, who led the Mustangs to a 47-45 win over rival Campbell County in the crosstown battle of Alexandria Jan. 8. Crawford had the defensive assignment on Campbell’s standout senior center, 6-foot-9 Matt Wilson, and helped limit him to 11 points.

“He’s sensational,” said Brossart head coach Mike Code. “He had 20 points but that wasn’t what was so impressive.

The job he did on Wilson was tremendous. He worked so hard. He wasn’t going to let his teammates down and he sure didn’t.”

Brossart defended Wilson with Crawford fronting him and getting help when needed. The Mustangs led for nearly all of the last two and a half quarters, but the Camels nearly won it on a 3-pointer by Garren Bertsch in the final seconds. This was after Brossart led by 10, 40-30, midway through the fourth period.

“We just played hard defense, we hustled, made sure we executed,” Crawford said. “We could have executed better down the stretch, but it was a learning experience.”

The Mustangs improved to 11-3 and got a leg up in the always contentious 37th District race. The Camels fell to 6-9.

The Camels will host Conner Jan. 15 and will host Scott Jan. 22 in their final district game.

Brossart was set to jump right into the 10th Region All “A” tournament the next day and

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Brossart players celebrate their win after the buzzer.

could play Thursday and Saturday. The tourney is at Bracken County. Brossart plays at Calvary Jan. 26 and at Scott Feb. 12 in district play.

“This is a huge win,” Crawford said. “We have a lot of momentum going into the All ‘A.’” Senior Jacob Zai scored 12 points for Brossart. Cole Hegyi led Campbell with 14 points and Bertsch nine.

After trailing 40-30, Campbell went on a 14-4 run to tie the game at 44 with 44 seconds to go. Wilson hit two free throws to knot the game. The Camels fouled Brossart senior guard Logan Schultz as he received the inbounds pass. He made one free throw to give the Mustangs the lead again. After a series of turnovers and missed free

throws by both teams, Zai hit one free throw with 8.2 seconds to play for the final margin.

“It’s always good to win this game and it’s especially good to win a close game,” Code said.

“With four minutes to go I didn’t think it would be a close one. I was hoping to extend that 10point lead and go on. We made enough plays at the end. We just have to get better.”

Code also praised his senior point guard, one of seven 12thgraders on the roster.

“Logan Schultz was phenomenal the way he handled pressure, handled the ball and made plays on both ends of the floor,” Code said.

Campbell led 10-4 out of the

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Brossart senior Jackson Crawford drives past Camel senior Matt Wilson for the layup.

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Matt Wilson, left, and Joey Hickman, battle for the ball Jan. 8 during See MUSTANGS, Page 2B Brossart’s 47-45 win.

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SHORT HOPS James Weber jweber@communitypress.com

Coaching News » Todd Schalk, who played his grade school basketball at St. Peter and St. Paul in Campbell County, recently retired from coaching after 31 years and more than 1,000 games.

In 1984, he joined the Saints Peter and Paul Cardinals as a 16-year old. He coached with Tom Gosney for 23 years, eventually organizing the school’s first teams for fifth and sixth grades. He was head coach for 13 years. Since 2008, he coached the 7/8 grade team. Many of his players became varsity players for the Bishop Brossart Mustangs.

Boys basketball » Bellevue beat Villa Madonna 57-52 Jan. 4. Jason Craig had 16 points, Cameron Chase 12, Brett Maehren12 and Nick Baker10. Baker had eight rebounds and Chase seven. » Campbell County beat Mason County 80-65, scoring the last 15 points of the game. Matt Wilson had 23 points, Garren Bertsch 19, Cole Hegyi 16 and Trent McGovney 10. » Newport beat Dayton Jan. 4.

Ethan Snapp had 21 points and Kedan Davis 14. Phillip McDaniel led Dayton with 17. Newport beat Beechwood 49-45 in overtime Jan. 5. Ethan Snapp had 17 points including all seven of Newport’s points in the extra session. Newport beat Highlands 37-36 in a key 36th District seeding match Jan. 7.

Snapp had 15 points and Davis nine. » Newport Central Catholic beat Campbell County 81-61 Jan. 9 at the John Turner Classic at Newport to improve to 11-2.

Girls basketball » It was a milestone night Jan. 6 at Holy Cross for two new members of the girls’ basketball 1,000-point club. In a span of 80 seconds late in the second quarter, senior point guard Dajah McClendon scored

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Bishop Brossart senior Emily Schultz, left, and Holy Cross senior Dajah McClendon after both players scored their 1,000th career point Jan. 6 during HC’s 46-39 win at home.

her 1,000th point for Holy Cross and senior post player Emily Schultz scored her 1,000th for Bishop Brossart.

Defending state champion Holy Cross made a bigger point. The Indians were the better team on the scoreboard, defeating the pesky Mustangs, 46-39. Holy Cross bolted to a 7-0 lead and never trailed.

McClendon led all scorers with 19 points. She scored her 1,000th on a drive from the right wing with 1:30 to play in the first half to give the Indians (9-5) a 20-12 lead.

“That was pretty cool. Emily and I used to be AAU teammates,” said McClendon, who added five assists.

“I had no idea she was close to 1,000.

But I was wondering why they had such a big crowd here.”

Holy Cross coach Kes Murphy called a timeout after McClendon’s milestone basket.

Schultz scored her 1,000th point on a basket inside for the Mustangs with 10 seconds to play in the half, cutting the Indians’ lead to 22-16.

When the goal was counted, Bishop Brossart fans stood and raised green and white signs that read, “Welcome To The 1,000-Point Club

Emily Schultz.”

Schultz scored 12 first-half points and finished with a teamhigh 16. Abby King sank a pair of 3pointers and added 12 points for Brossart.

“I knew (McClendon) was about to get (1,000 points) because someone told me,” Schultz said. “We wanted to come out on top, but we didn’t take care of the basketball.” » Bellevue beat Villa Madonna 52-50 in overtime Jan. 5 to take over first place in the NKAC Division III. Morgan Mardis hit one free throw in the final seconds of overtime for the final margin. Kira Ross led Bellevue with a game-high 21 points. Bellevue beat defending conference champ Ludlow 40-31 Jan. 8. Courtney Schmits had 19 points and Ross 13. » Bishop Brossart beat Newport 59-46 Jan. 5. Senior Emily Schultz scored a game-high 25 points for the Mustangs. Kylie Orr led Newport with 22 points. » Brossart beat Robertson County 54-13 Jan. 9 in the All “A” 10th Region tourney. Brossart plays in the semis Thursday night at Bracken County, 6 p.m. The final is 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. » Dayton beat Silver Grove 5519 Jan. 7. Megan Downard had 14 points and Ashley Bressler 12. Reba Sanders had 10 rebounds. » Newport Central Catholic beat Campbell County 40-39 Jan. 6.

Ansley Davenport had 18 points and Ajia Rice 12. Davenport had a team-high eight rebounds and Rice five.

TMC Notes » Women’s basketball: Sophomore forward Nikki Kiernan (Newport Central Catholic) has been named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Jan. 4.

NKU Notes » Men’s basketball: Drew McDonald (Newport Central Catholic) was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week Jan. 4.

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Brossart senior Logan Schultz passes the ball.

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gate but Wilson was called for two fouls in the first three minutes.

The Mustangs went on a 12-0 run after that and led by as many as nine in the first half, 25-16. A layup by senior Joey Hickman gave Brossart that 40-30 lead.

With the score 40-32, Hegyi scored the next

eight Camel points, including four on two tough baskets to make it 40-36. After a Brossart free throw, Hegyi added two free throws to make it 41-38. Crawford made a tough drive to the hoop for a layup to push the lead back to five with two minutes to play. Hegyi answered with a drive 20 seconds later.

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Brighten winter with amaryllis blooms This time of year, amaryllis is a popular winter blooming bulb found on shelves in local flower shops and garden centers. Their large showy trumpet shaped blooms produced atop a tall flower stalk provide a nice welcome to the cold winter. Below are a few steps to ensure the biggest and brightest amaryllis blooms.

Most amaryllis bulbs are sold either as bare root bulbs or in a kit which includes the bulb, container, and potting soil mixture. If purchasing bare root bulbs, select a large, firm bulb that is free of cuts and bruises.

Large bulbs indicate a healthy plant that will produce larger blooms and more flowering stalks. There are a wide variety of colors and types of amaryllis

blooms available from traditional red, white, pink, orange, salmon or bicolored which are white with brush strokes of pink Sarah or red.

Stolz Choose a container that is EXTENSION EDUCATION 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter of the bulb, since amaryllis bulbs prefer a slightly pot-bound container. Look to see if the container has drainage holes before planting. If no drainage holes are present, drill a few small holes in the bottom of the container to provide adequate soil drainage.

Next, purchase a quality

potting soil mix that is a sterilized, well-drained, and high in organic matter. A mixture containing equal parts of peat and perlite is an excellent choice for growing amaryllis.

Moisten the potting soil mix with water prior to adding to the container to assist in establishing a good root system.

To begin planting, add a small amount of moistened potting soil to the container and place the amaryllis bulb in the center so that one-third to onehalf of the bulb is located above the soil level. Continue to fill the container with soil until the potting medium reaches 1 inch below the top rim. This step keeps the fungal disease known as red blotch from occurring and allows for space when

watering. Tap the container on the counter to remove any air pockets from the soil, add more soil if needed, and lastly firm the soil around the roots and bulb.

After planting, water the soil thoroughly with lukewarm water and place in a warm 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit location.

A well-lighted area such as a south-facing window or sunroom that receives at least four hours of direct sunlight would be ideal for amaryllis growth.

While the bulb is growing, keep the soil slightly moist until flowering. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch. Rotate the plant frequently to promote a straighter flower stalk rather than one that leans toward the light. Flowering

usually takes about 6 to 8 weeks after potting.

Once blooms appear, locate amaryllis to a cooler location indoors around 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit to extend the life of the flowers. After flowering, apply a liquid or slow release fertilizer for houseplants according to recommendations on the label for amount and frequency.

It may seem that amaryllis requires extra care and time investment, but once people see the bright, almost tropical shaped blooms, it can brighten any room on even the gloomiest winter day.

Sarah Stolz is the Campbell County Cooperative Extension horticulture technician.

Grow your own garden vegetable transplants Question: Is it time to start my vegetable seeds indoors so I can grow my own tomato plants, peppers and other vegetables this year? Will I need special lights?

Answer: Seed germination of cool-season vegetable crops (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce and onions) is best at temperatures around 75 degrees F, so inside the home is suitable for this. Once these plants start to grow, however, they prefer temperatures of 55-65 degrees during the day and about five degrees cooler at night.

The colder night temperatures will help prevent “stretching” and spindly, weak-stemmed plants. Thus, basements and lightly heated bedrooms are ideal, as long as artificial lighting is provided.

The cool-season crops can all

be started indoors in January and February. Wait until early March, however, to start seeds of warm-season Mike crops such as Klahr tomatoes, eggplant, and pepHORTICULTURE CONCERNS pers. Keep the soil mix moist.

Purchase containers, seedstarting mix, seeds, starter fertilizer, fluorescent lights, etc. Then start by sowing the seeds in a plant tray or flat containing an artificial, soilless growing medium of peat moss, perlite and vermiculite.

Label each row by variety name, and moisten the soil mix carefully with an overhead sprinkling can, or else set the tray in water to absorb

COMING UP Ask the Experts: Answers to All Your Lawn, Garden & Landscape Questions: 1:303:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Extension Enrichment Center, 1955 Burlington Pike, Burlington, Lower Level. Bring all your garden, lawn and landscape questions to a panel of several Northern Kentucky Extension horticulturists and plant experts, and let them help you with research-based answers.

the water from beneath. Be sure excess water drains away, out of the rooting zone.

Enclose the seeded trays in a plastic bag and keep them at room temperature until seedlings begin to emerge. Then, remove the plastic and trans-

fer the trays to a suitable growing area. Fertilize the plants when the second true leaves appear. Use a dilute liquid fertilizer, such as 20-2020, at rates recommended on the package. Fertilize again in another week or two.

Peat pots and compressed peat pellets are good, because plant roots can easily grow through the sides. You can purchase plastic seedling flats that have 32 or more planting cells, or you can buy 2-inch plastic pots, or use egg cartons and paper cups, but be sure to punch holes in the bottoms for good water drainage. Put pots in plastic, metal or wooden trays for growing and for convenience when you water and move them.

The average windowsillusually does not get enough light, even on the south or

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west side of a house. So, you almost have to use artificial light to supplement. Use cool white fluorescent lamps alone, a mixture of cool white and warm white fluorescent lamps, or a mixture of cool white and plant growth fluorescent lamps. Locate the lamps 5 to 10 inches from the foliage and operate them 12 to 18 hours/day. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Be sure to keep seedlings cool enough after they germinate.

For information and to win free seeds for your 2016 garden, go to www.facebook.com/ BooneHortNews , and for free soil testing services, contact yourl Northern Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Office.

Mike Klahr is Boone County extension agent for horticulture.

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Raise the Floor exposes girls to electric careers Gateway Community and Technical College hosted girls from the Cincinnati Squash Academy and their mothers at a Raise the Floor event Nov. 23 to encourage interest in STEM education and advanced manufacturing.

“This is Gateway’s mother/daughter, first two-generation Raise the Floor workshop to encourage moms to expose daughters to science and math at an early age and introduce them to careers in advanced manufacturing,” said Brittany Corde, Gateway’s Raise the Floor coordinator.

Girls, ages 10-13, and their moms learned how fun science can be as they discovered what makes electricity and how it works from Brian Jenkins, ATech Training Inc. network administrator.

Their interest was further sparked as they built an electric circuit and created a LED bracelet.

“I think it is really cool to learn about new stuff I never knew about,” said Edie, a fifth-grader at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

“We aim to expose our student athletes to as many opportunities as

possible to change the trajectory of their life path.

Our mission is to get our children to and through college. We are also very excited about the women empowerment piece of this education,” said Rachael Parker, Cincinnati Squash Academy academic director.

The Raise the Floor initiative is a 12-month program in manufacturing skills at Gateway designed by women for women. For more information, contact Brittany Corde at 859-815-7614, or brittany.corde@kctcs. edu.

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DEATHS Anna Harper Anna L. Harper, 82, of Cold Spring, died Jan. 2 at her home.

Her son, Clark Graham III, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel E. Harper; daughters, Barbara Girdler, Josephine Dean, Betty Graham, Mary Graham, and Shyanne Harper; sons, Robert Graham, William Graham, David Graham, Daniel Graham, and James Graham; sisters, Betty Worthington and JoAnn Ashcraft; brother, Kenneth Soard; and 21 grandchildren along with 42 great-grandchildren.

Joan Lancaster Joan M. Tressler Lancaster, 83, of Fort Thomas, died Dec. 29 at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

She was a secretary to the assistant principal at Highlands High School and a voracious reader. She loved mystery novels and watching old movies.

Her sister, Darlene Poe, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lancaster; daughters, Maurey Lancaster Berdoy and Jeanne Johnson; sister, Jean Mettens; and two grandchildren.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 104, Louisville, KY 40223.

John “Jack” Luebbers Sr. John N. “Jack” Luebbers Sr., 81, of Fort Thomas, died Jan. 1 at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.

He was retired from Ohio Casualty, was a member of the informal Fort Thomas dinner club and Wednesday breakfast club, and volunteered at Be Concerned in Covington. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. His wife, Jo Ann Luebbers, died previously.

Survivors include his daughters, Christine McGinnis, Teresa Parmentier, Julie Schout, Jill Dominic, Joanne Clark, and Sally Bayer; son, John Luebbers Jr.; sisters, Lyn Wessels and Mimi Gerding; brother, Larry Luebbers; and 19 grandchildren along with seven great-grandchildren. will Burial was at St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas.

Memorials: Be Concerned, 714 Washington St., Covington, KY 41011-2315.

Michael Powers Michael Curtis Powers, 46, of Alexandria, died Dec. 29 at his home.

He was a maintenance worker.

Survivors include his daughters,

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Survivors include his son, Mike Stevenson; brother, Bill Stevenson; and three grandsons.

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

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Heather Kilburn and Jacklyn Powers; fiance, Sheri Raleigh; parents, Ancil Powers and Bonita Dunn; brother, Mark Powers; sisters, Nadine Johnson; halfsister, Moniza Becker; and a granddaughter.

Burial was at Plum Creek Cemetery in Butler.

Mary Schultz Straman, 74, of Cold Spring and formerly of Fort Thomas, died Dec. 28 at Hospice of Cincinnati.

She was a retired manager for the Internal Revenue Service and an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Newport.

Her brothers, Edwin, Herbert, and Marcus Schultz, died previously.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Straman; son, Alan Straman of Sidney, Ohio; daughters, Kelly Baker of Fort Thomas and Tracy Bischoff of California; sisters, Joyce Studer, Patty Nelson, Kathy Baxter, and Brenda Baker; brothers, Larry and Jerry Schultz; and eight grandchildren.

Memorials: St. John’s United Church of Christ general fund or food pantry, 415 Park Ave., Newport, KY 41071.

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Doris Lee Schneller, 88, of Alexandria, died Dec. 29 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler.

She was former owner of Northern Kentucky Christian Supplies of Alexandria and a member of Plum Creek Christian Church in Butler.

Her husband, Raymond Schneller, died previously.

Survivors include her children, Bonnie Works, Raymond Schneller, Steve Schneller, Melanie Brack, and Tom Schneller; and 16 grandchildren along with 30 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.

Interment was at Alexandria Cemetery.

Edna M. Powel) Taylor, 98, of Melbourne, died Jan. 2 at St. Elizabeth Hospice.

She was a homemaker.

Her husband, Charles W. Taylor; and son, Henry C. Taylor, died previously.

She was a member of Flagg Springs Baptist Church.

Ernest “Ernie” Schweinzger Ernest “Ernie” Lee Schweinzger, 64, of Dayton, died Jan. 1.

He played football for and graduated from Dayton High School.

Survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth Rose Schweinzger of Denver, Colorado; former wife, Susan Johnson of Denver; and four sisters along with a brother.

Charles Stevenson Charles R. Stevenson, 73, of Cold Spring, died Dec. 29 at his home.

His wife, Rosemary Stevenson, died

Frank Wrobleski Frank D. Wrobleski, 77, of Melbourne, died Dec. 29.

He worked at White’s Food Market for more than 30 years and went on to retire from Blue Grass Quality Meats.

After retirement he worked part-time at Avril-Bleh and Sons Meat Market. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and was a Kentucky Colonel.

His wife, Donna Wrobleski; and son, Frank “Buzz” Wrobleski, died previously.

Survivors include his daughters, Fran Wetterich, Jamie Hall, Brenda Wiseman, and Dottie Hartman; sons, Jim Wrobleski and Tom Wrobleski; brother, Ken Wrobleski; sister, Lois Webb; and 18 grandchildren along with nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials: Newport Central Catholic High School, 13 Carothers Road, Newport, KY 41071-2497; or Dayton High School, 200 Greendevil Lane, Dayton, KY 41074.

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Homelessness among children on rise in NKY Pat Moynahan Community Recorder Contributor

FLORENCE – Kentucky has more homeless children per capita than any other state in the nation, and the problem actually may be greater than the numbers indicate, according to a staff attorney for the Children’s Law Center.

The National Center on Family Homelessness ranked Kentucky worst in the naSmith tion on one scale of child homelessness (adjusted for state population) in 2013. The U.S. Department of Education subsequently counted more than 2,100 homeless children in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties alone in the 2014-15 school year.

“Everyone believes that number was low,” Children’s Law Center attorney Tiffany Smith told Florence Rotarians at a meeting on Dec. 7. “They obviously don’t find them all. A lot of children go from one friend’s home to another friend’s home to another friend’s home. number grows “The throughout the school year as families run out of money, too,” she added.

The Children’s Law Center in Covington is a nonprofit legal service agency committed to protecting the rights of children and advocating for their needs. The center collaborates with other organizations on improving support systems for

children as well as providing impact litigation and juvenile defender services.

Homeless children are at greater risk of abuse, mental health issues, difficulty in school and interaction with the juvenile justice system, Smith said. The Children’s Law Center’s Youth Homeless Program helps to identify homeless children, to remove legal barriers and address homeless children’s needs.

For example, the Children’s Law Center works closely with the county school systems’ family resource coordinators, who Smith calls “the first line of defense in locating homeless children.” The center utilized a federal grant to create a resource guide for them.

The center also receives referrals from therapists and others who work with juvenile problems.

“We help to identify the child’s needs and prioritize them,” Smith said. “We talk with the child, help find a place to sleep and a school for education.”

In addition, the Children’s Law Center collaborates with agencies that provide case management and other support services.

However, the number of homeless youths keeps climbing. “The numbers have increased 19 percent over the past two to three years,” Smith said. “It’s pretty heartbreaking.”

If you are interested in learning more about the Florence Rotary, visit www.floren cerotary.org or its Facebook page.

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Hiland remake brings high ceilings and yummy treats Chris Mayhew cmayhew@communitypress.com

FORT THOMAS – Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices and Top This Donut Bar will lead a new set of tenants in the renovated Hiland building at 18 N. Fort Thomas Ave. Fort Thomas resident Dan Gorman said he rethe 22,000modeled square-foot building in the Fort Thomas Towne Center business district.

The Towne Center, one of three business districts in the city, is centered around where Highland Avenue meets North Fort Thomas Avenue.

Hiland was a movie theater in the 1920s. The building kept the Hiland name when it was converted into offices in the 1970s. A sloped floor for moviegoers was leveled and an a third floor was added, Gorman said. tenants Prospective seeking to use the two Hiland storefront spots for offices were turned away, he said. The idea was to find businesses that will generate more general community interest.

“We were pretty selective to find specific tenants for those storefronts,” he said.

Top This, which allows customers to select their own toppings for cake donuts, is scheduled to open in January. Colonel De, which has three locations including a shop at Find-

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Heather Hamlet Beauty’s space inside the remade Hiland building in Fort Thomas includes 16-foot ceiling with a crystal chandelier.

lay Market in Cincinnati, is bringing all of its production to Fort Thomas, Gorman said. Colonel De will use a 3,000-squarefoot space.

Colonel De expects to start production in Fort Thomas in January and open a storefront for sales in February, he said.

Upstairs from the window shops, Kacy Cierley Photography and Heather Hamlet Beauty have moved into a shared thirdfloor studio they’re calling “The Perfect Space.”

Dentist Bert Bathiany is another third-floor tenant.

Cierley said she named the space after a song of her favorite band — The Avett Brothers.

People can have their hair or makeup done and walk next door for their photo session, she said.

Cierley said she decided to partner on a space with a shared waiting room with Hamlet because they knew each other.

“We were like “Hey, we’re best friends, let’s do it together,’” Cierley said.

Cierley, 31, primarily offers baby photography and “milestones” sessions with families as a newborn ages. Hamlet, 30, has worked as a stylist at her mother’s shop in Fort Thomas Connie’s Salon.

Hamlet does hair and makeup. Cierley and Hamlet both operate by appointment.

A barn wood wall and door, exposed brick walls, and 16-foot ceilings have replaced the former white walls of a doctor’s office, she said.

Cierley said Gorman decided to “show off what he can do” with their

Restorative justice group joins MLK march COVINGTON - Members of a new, volunteer organization that was formed last year to help solve neighborhood disputes and offer alternatives to traditional resolutions in the legal system will join others on a march on Jan. 18 to support the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Life Learning Center in Covington.

The group, Community and Restorative JusticeCovington, began meeting last year at the Church of Our Savior in Covington. The organization has since been holding monthly meetings at the Center for Great Neighborhoods in Covington. The group was formed at the request of Covington Human Commissioner, Rights Pamela Mullins, who is a former member of the Covington City Commission and Covington Board of Education. Mullins heard about the Restorative Justice program and solicited help from Diana Queen, who heads the Kentucky Center for Restorative Justice in Lexington.

Louisville also has a Restorative Justice program which prompted Mullins to seek a similar organization for Covington and Northern Kentucky.

Restorative Justice relies on a philosophy of solving problems through dialogue of the parties involved in a dispute, with the help of neighbors or volunteers who have been trained in restorative justice techniques. Some of the problems could be dis-

putes between neighbors or could involve the civil or criminal justice systems. Restorative Justice does not seek to replace the legal system, but can be used as an additional or alternative approach to the courts, in order to resolve issues and improve relations. community Some of the dialogue may involve alternatives to putting people in jail if an can be agreement reached between the courts, the accused, and the victim.

Participants in the Community and Restorative Justice program are there voluntarily. No one is forced to use the program but those who do participate are asked to acknowledge the wrongdoing, create or restore equity in the situation and address future intentions.

The MLK Jr. March will begin at 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at MLK Jr. Blvd. and Jillian’s Way in Covington.

The MLK Jr. March and Program is being organized by the Northern Kentucky Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. The march will proceed east to Madison Avenue and then south on Madison Avenue to the Life Learning Center at 18th Street and Madison Avenue in Covington.

The 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program will begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Life Learning Center. Community and Restorative Justice – Covington, will be joining many other organizations and individuals support-

space.

Gorman said exposing some of the heat and air conditioning duct work creates more visual interest. “This is something that reminds you of some of the spaces you might see in Over-the-Rhine with the exposed brick and high ceilings,” Gorman said.

Negotiations are underway with a prospective tenant to take the en7,000-square-foot tire first floor/basement space, Gorman said.

Gorman is a member of the city’s economic development board. Gorman owns the plaza in Newport where Churchill Market, Starbucks and Graeter’s Ice Cream have locations.

Baby photographer Kacy Cierley and stylist Heather Hamlet share a third-floor space inside the renovated Hiland building in Fort Thomas.

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For more information on Restorative Justice, Diana Queen in Lexington at 859-321-4650, or write at Diher ana.Queen@kcrj.us.

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PATROL OFFICER The City of Springdale is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer. The starting hourly rate is approx. $30.64/hr. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, have a valid driver’s license, a high school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent, and be not less than 21 years of age. A history of criminal conviction MAY disqualify.

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Sales Position Furniture Fair is currently hiring for sales at our Florence and Cold Spring locations.

We are seeking highly motivated, outgoing, and determined sales associates to help turn customer’s homes into beautiful oases. You must be dependable, possess excellent customer service, and have some computer experience. Apply in stores or online at furniturefair.net.

PROPERTY ASSESSOR / APPRAISER Property Assessor / Appraiser with experience and knowledge of real estate concepts and principles who can handle extensive new construction field work for both commercial and residential properties. Demonstrated reliable attendance, strong analytic, communication and computer skills, excellent judgment in determination of property values, detail orientation, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, a solid driving record, proof of auto insurance and familiarity with Hamilton County required. Must demonstrate ability to meet office production and quality standards.

Experience in real property appraisals, collecting new construction information, and current license or certification as an Ohio Residential Appraiser preferred.

Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to : HRSSF@Auditor.Hamilton-co.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Drivers: $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! Dedicated, Regional, OTR, Flatbed & Point to Point Lanes. Great Pay, (New hires min 800.00/wk)! CDL-A 1 yr. Exp.: 1-855-314-1138

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Local logistics company looking for qualified Independent Contractors with fuel efficient vehicles for daily scheduled routing. Qualified candidates will have a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug test. Please call (513) 561-4652 during the hours of 10-5 daily to set up interview.

Living Estate Sale - East Hide Park, 2159 Crane Ave, 45207, Fri. Jan. 15, 10am to 4pm, Sat. Jan 16th, 9am to 4pm, Sun, Jan. 17th, 12pm to 4pm, Wonderful Vanguard Sofa, Mid century lamp, Mid century artwork, Kenmore Stainless gas stove, older 2 door fridge (works), Duncan Phyfe Dining room table w/6 chairs, China Cabinet, Server, etc, box lots of misc., misc. items & linens. www.purplechandelierinteriors.com for safety 18 years & older, no early birds, Cash only! contact: 859-992-7607

RARE BEATLE COLLECTION FOR SALE, FROM THE 60’S An original program from Cincinnati Gardens, 1964, books, framed pictures, large framed posters, 7 complete sets of cards, records (45s & LPs). Must See! Call for appointment.

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Evendale Fri 1/15 8:30-5pm Sat 1/16 8:30-12noon 10629 Reading Rd 45241 All Occasions Event Rental Annual Warehouse sale.

Linens, flatware, glassware, trays, tables, chairs, decor, misc items. Cash or credit card only.

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Firewood - seasoned ash, cut, split, delivered, & dumped. 1 cord - $200. Call 859-3935002 SEASONED , split, stacked, & delivered. 1/2 cord $120.

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CASKETS & URNS Solid wood $795, Brass urns $99.

Metal $895 floor model special discounts hundreds in Stock. Save thousands over any funeral home price!

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Lowest Prices In Cincinnati Same Day Delivery Bunk Bed 2x6 splitables sol wd $199 Bunkies (the very Best) $99 each Twin mats-all sizes available $69 -...replace your mattress & get a more restful sleep starting tonight!

Hundreds of Sauders pieces from $29 Liv Rm Suites, 2 piece sets from $499 Elec adjustable beds $795 complete with memory foam mattress Futons- wood & metal & futon mattresses Memory Foam queen mattress $379 King Prem Matt Sets 18" $499-$799 Compare from $2000-$6000 3640 Werk Rd; by Toys R Us, 868 Eads Pkwy., Lawrenceburg, IN next to Krogers. Call me, BILL, with your questions 513-383-2785!

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POWER CHAIR Hoverround, like new, new batteries, $650 obo. 859441-4410 or 859-380-8707

Buy Standing Timber in Ohio and Kentucky. 5 Acres or more. 937-725-8793

CASH PAID for unopened unexpired Diabetic Strips. Up to $35 per 100. 513-377-7522 www.cincytestrips.com

I BUY OLD ELECTRONICS: Stereo Equip. Radio speakers guitar amp.

Records (513) 473-5518 INSTANT CASH PAID For Baseball Cards Coins, Gold, Silver, Paper Money, Antiques, Old Toys, Watches, Comics, Nascar, Case knifes Military, Trains, autographs, estates, Many Others! We Pkup 513-295-5634

Wanted: Estate TOBACCO PIPES Call 859-391-5366

WANTED: R12 FREON, Refrigerant 12 collecting dust in your garage? We pay CASH for R12. www.c4c.link/ 31., $10. (312)291-9169 sell@ cash4coolant.com

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Hebron - 2545 Dacey Ct, Hebron, KY 41048. 1/15, 1/16 & 1/17/2016. Fri 9a-4p, #’s @ 8:45a. Sat 9a-4p. Sun 9a-4p.

Contents of home, basement and garage. This sale is huge!

Dressers, Chest of Drawers, Kitchen Cabinets, Book Shelves, Tables, Stands, Roll away Bed, Sewing and craft items, Electronics, Reel to Reel Tapes, Old Dolls, 8 Tracks, old photography equipment, records, books, Vintage items, New old items, linens, lots of costume jewelry, Oil lamps, pictures, vtg bar stools, rockers, full bed, glassware, quilts, Victrola, Pottery, Trunks, Vtg. Hats, Wigs, Purses, post cards, office supplies, lots of kitchen items, Rotary push mower, old suit cases, old newspapers, old teen magazines, still unpacking boxes, way too much to list - all priced to sell! Info & Pics hsestatesales.com or 859992-0212. Directions - Rt. 237 - Rt 20 - Donjoy Dr - Dacey Ct.

APPLIANCES Reconditioned Refrig, Range, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers. Will deliver. 90 Day Warr.

Will Remove Old Appliances.

859-431-1400, 859-361-3708 A+ Rating with the BBB

Appliances and Mattress Liquidation, washer dryer stove refrigerator queen pillow top set NEW starting at $149 twin $79 full $119 king $199 513-600-5068, $starting at 149. (513)600-5068

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WE ARE LOCAL COLLECTORS LOOKING FOR OLD TOYS- ESPECIALLY STAR WARS! We pay CASH for toys made in the 1980s, 70s, 60s and earlier, and can come to YOU! Buying STAR WARS, Transformers, GI JOE, Alien, M.A.S.K., He-Man, and most other action figure-related toys older than 1994. WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXKENNER and HASBRO EMPLOYEES who have unique items like service awards and pre-production items like prototypes, quote or packaging samples, catalogs, paint guides, sculpts or molds.

Have a Kenner Employee Phone Book? We give you up to $300 Cash for it! WE ARE BUYING ALL YEAR LONG, so please save this ad for when you clean out your garage, closet, or attic! We will pay thousands of dollars for the right items. Call or text 513.477.2557 or 513.324.6563 or email us at ci ncystarwarscollector@gmail.c om. We can meet within 24 hours in most cases. Please leave a voicemail if we don’t answer.

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Bernese Mountain dog - AKC limited registration. $900.

7 males, 2 females.

Call 513-617-2398 CANE CORSO MASTIFF PUPS AKC/ICCF, shots UTD, 1 yr health gar, $1500 OBO. 740-606-8078 CAVALIER KING CHARLES PuppiesAKC, M & F, taking deposits, Health guaranteed, 513-316-1737

Collie champion sire shots wormed eye chckd Columbus Oh (574)361-1441 Dog, German Shepherd Puppies Registered Six weeks old on 01/16/2016 POP Pictures available West Union (937)779-1328 jwhitleyw@g mail.com Dog, Goldendoodle, Male and Female, $$650 males $700 female, will be 6 weeks old when ready, blonde and tan, Wonderful These puppies are adorable! Mom is CKC registered but father is not. He is full goldendoodle.

They will be ready to go to their new home next Monday! (859)250-8909 ssbenede tti@outlook.com DOGS, AKC English White Labradors, 6 Female / 1 Male, $1000.00, 6 weeks, white, beautiful,sweet and loving AKC English White Labradors, dewclaws removed, shots and dewormed, vet checked.

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Dog, Soft coated wheaten terrier, 3M/6F, $600.00, 7 weeks Hypoallergenic and wonderful family dogs.

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AKC. M/F. Vet checked, health guarantee, vaccnated. www.trulocksredgables.com 1-270-678-7943/270-427-6364 English Mastiff puppies AKC, good bloodlines, $800 or $1000 w/papers. Call 513338-9916 or 513-658-1413

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(937)605-8122 tbonham1@fr ontier.com German Shepherd puppies CKC, POP, $600 Cash.

Call 859-586-5158 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, AKC Reg. Mostly Black. $700 each.

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GOLDEN DOODLE F1B puppies, standard, male/female, POP, vet checked. 513-553-1674. goldendoodlevalley.com

Rottweiler puppies - AKC, vet checked w/shots. $600 Cash. Call 859-586-5158 Tiny Yorkie/Dachshund, Beauitiful Black & Gold Females, Ready to Go! $200 each; Can deliver for fee 937-5873024

Labrador Retriever, AKC tricolored litter, $500, 1 black male left.

Dewclaws removed, first shots, Vet checked., (859)866-1054 Silver Labrador Puppies, Silver Lab puppies available Jan. 22.

Mountaineer Meadows Family farm raised, wonderful around children and other dogs. Please visit www.mountaineermeadows. com for more pictures and details about our puppies, family, and farm!, (304)8822376

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CAMPBELL COOP (859-635-2104) (kennelvax.com) Lab puppies, AKC, White, males available, almost ready to go, parents on site, UTD on shots and worming, adorable & healthy, call or text today for more information: 270-585-1307 Visit our website for more pics and information: www.gossercharo lais.com (270)585-1307 mbgo sser@gmail.com LABRADOR, AKC Reg. puppies, Males/Females, 7-weeks, Black, Low key, Champion pedigree, see website @ www.cartercaveslabs.weebly.com $950. (606)315-1109

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OLDSM OBILE ALERO 2000, V6, 4 door, auto, 90k miles, Exc. cond. Call 859-525-6363

Labrador Pups AKC, Labrador Retriever, 3 Males, $500.00, 15 weeks, Black Current Vaccs, 4th Gen litter (502)867-2030 thundervallies ah@aol.com

SUZUKI RENO 2007 4 cyl., 4 door, auto, 70K mi., Exc. Cond.

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Labs, Labs, 2 males, 2 female , $500, 5 weeks , Yellow AKC ,declawed, wormed every 2 weeks will have 6 week shot next tue (937)213-2268 Susangermann@yahoo.com

44th Annual Auto Parts Swap Meet Clark Co. Fairgrounds, Springfield, OH, (Exit 59 off I-70), Sun. Feb. 7th, 2016, 7am-3pm, $5 Entrance. All Makes Auto Parts Welcome. Vendor Spaces- 10 Ft. Frontage @ $25ea., For reg. & info: visit: www.miamivalleyvcca.org or Contact Dave Browe at 8910 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45249. By Phone 513-489-8630 or Email: Bowser521@aol.com

M A I N E Coon Kittens healthy & beautfiul. sweet & gentle, house raised. See parents, also. $250. Call 859484-3320

TOYOTA CAROLLA 2003 LE, 4 cyl, 4 door, auto, exc. cond. 859-525-6363

Ford Expedition ltd ’06 Loaded, 4x4, very good cond, 156k miles, must see, $8000.

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Puppies, White Labrador Retriever Puppies, Females, $$1200, 6 Weeks, White, Children Friendly and Calm Excellent Pedigree!!!!! AKC Registered and OFA certified Hips and Elbows. (606)7763699 tracy.vice@bath.kyscho ols.us

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INVITATION TO BID

January 14, 2016

January 14, 2016

PROJECT: Groundskeeping Services for the Tanks and Pump Stations

PROJECT: Groundskeeping Services for Treatment Plants and Central Facility

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT:

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT:

Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

UNTIL: Date: January 28, 2016 Time:9:30 a.m. Local Time

UNTIL: Date: January 28, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. Local Time

At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed work is generally described as follows: Groundskeeping Services for the Tanks and Pump Stations in Campbell and Kenton Counties, Kentucky. The period of this contract will be from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 with the District’s option to extend the contract for two additional years.

All Bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting at 8:30am local time January 21, 2016 at the Ft. Thomas Treatment Plant, 700 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, 41075. Site visits to all the District’s facilities will be after the meeting. Bidders that do not attend pre-bid meeting are not eligible to submit a bid .

All Bids must be in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file, and available for examination at:

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of the Northern Kentucky District at the address indicated herein by contacting Denise Manning at (859) 4262718. There is no charge for these documents. For any questions concerning the Groundskeeping Services work please contact Bill Speier at (859) 547-3297.

Each Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s qualifications to transact business in the State of Kentucky or covenant to obtain such qualifications prior to award of the Contract.

The Bidder’s Organization Number from the Kentucky’s Secretary of State and principal place of business as filed with Kentucky’s Secretary of State must be included where applicable.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent qualified Bidder(s) to such an extent as may be determined by Owner. Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400).

Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid.

Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of the bids are due.

Amy Kramer, Vice President of Engineering, Water Quality, & Production Northern Kentucky Water District

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Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky, 41018 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of the Northern Kentucky District at the address indicated herein by contacting Denise Manning at (859) 4262718. There is no charge for these documents. For any questions concerning the Groundskeeping Services work please contact Bill Speier at (859) 547-3297.

Each Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s qualifications to transact business in the State of Kentucky or covenant to obtain such qualifications prior to award of the Contract.

The Bidder’s Organization Number from the Kentucky’s Secretary of State and principal place of business as filed with Kentucky’s Secretary of State must be included where applicable.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent qualified Bidder(s) to such an extent as may be determined by Owner. Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400).

Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid.

Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of the bids are due.

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At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed work is generally described as follows: Groundskeeping Services for the Treatment Plants and Central Facility located in Campbell and Kenton Counties, Kentucky. The period of this contract will be from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 with the District’s option to extend the contract for two additional years.

All Bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting at 8:30am local time January 21, 2016 at the Ft. Thomas Treatment Plant, 700 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, 41075. Site visits to all the District’s facilities will be after the meeting. Bidders that do not attend pre-bid meeting are not eligible to submit a bid .

All Bids must be in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file, and available for examination at:

Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky, 41018

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4C μ CC-KENTUCKY - COMMUNITY μ JANUARY 14, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE The Campbell County Fiscal Court, at a regular meeting of the court on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the Campbell County Courthouse, 8352 East Main Street, Alexandria, Kentucky, adopted the following ordinance upon the second reading, said ordinance having been read by title and summary given for the first time at the December 16, 2015 regular meeting of the Court.

CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY ORDINANCE O-14-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT DISCONTINU ING A PORTION OF EAST NAGEL ROAD ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OLD KY 154-PEACH GROVE ROAD, WEST OF STATE ROUTE 154 AND EAST OF US 27 IN UNINCORPORATED CAMPBELL COUNTY PURSUANT TO KRS 178.070 AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY LEGAL ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SUCH CLOSURE The full text of Ordinance O14-15 will be on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Newport, Kentucky and is on file in the Office of the Fiscal Court Clerk, Newport, Kentucky, and same is available for inspection and use by the public during regular business hours.

I, Paula K. Spicer, Clerk of the Campbell County Fiscal Court, hereby certify that this summary was prepared by me at the direction of the Campbell County Fiscal Court and that said summary is a true and accurate summary of the contents of Ordinance O-14-15.

Paula K. Spicer Fiscal Court Clerk 976685 January 1,2016 LEGAL NOTICE The Southern Campbell Fire District is seeking bids from qualified vendors for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Complete specification documents may be obtained by contacting Chief James Bell at 859-635-4444 or 1250@south erncampbellfd.com. All bids should be sealed in envelopes marked “Sealed Southern Campbell PPE Bid” and must be Received in the office of the Fire Chief located at 1050 Race Track Road Alexandria, Kentucky 41001, no later than 7 PM on Wednesday January 27,2016, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

All bidders are invited to attend this public meeting, which will be held immediately following the closing time specified above, in the Southern Campbell Fire Protection District Training Room at the same address as above.

978209 NOTICE Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment Public Hearing The Board of Adjustment of the City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, will hold a Public Hearing at the City Building, 130 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, on January 26, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. for the following cases: CASE NO. 15-1399 – A hearing to consider an application filed by Lisa Schneider, owner of property located at 37 Earnscliff Court.

The owner is requesting Side and Rear Yard Variances to allow the construction of a new single family home.

CASE NO. 15-1400 – A hearing to consider an application filed by Steven Schwalbach, on behalf of Matthew Mason, owner of property located at 23 Sunset Avenue.

The owner is requesting a Rear Yard Variance to allow the construction of a room addition and deck.

Any adjoining property owner who is unable to attend this hearing is encouraged to submit signed, written comments to the Board concerning the proposed project.

Said written correspondence shall be received no later than the time of public hearing, and thereupon shall be a matter of public record. All correspondence shall be directed to City of Fort Thomas, General Services Department, Attn: Julie Rice, 130 N. Ft Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075.

The City of Fort Thomas will make every reasonable accommo¬dation to assist qualified disabled persons in obtaining access to available services or in attending City activities. If there is a need for the City to be aware of a specific disability, you are encouraged to contact the City Building, General Services Department at (859) 572-1210 so that suitable arrangements can be considered prior to the delivery of the service or the date of the meeting.

City of Ft. Thomas General Services Department (Publishing Date: 1-14-2016) 976698

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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID Date: January 14, 2016

Date: January 14, 2016 PROJECT: Proposed 24” Water Main Replacement Project along Madison Pike from Mary Laidley to Rolling Hills Drive (Phase 3), Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky

PROJECT: Burdsall Avenue 8-inch Water Main Replacement Campbell & Kenton County Water Main & Storage Tank Improvements, (Phase 5 of WX21037006), SAI#KY20140903-0958, DWSRF Loan F15-011 Ft. Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT:

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT:

Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

Northern Kentucky Water District 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

UNTIL: Date: February 2, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM (local time)

UNTIL: Date:

At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed Work is generally described as follows: Construction/installation of approximately 4,945 linear feet of 24-inch Class 50 ductile iron pipe, approx. 303 linear feet of 12-inch/8-inch/6-inch Class 50 ductile iron pipe, together with fire hydrants, valves, fittings, appurtenances and related work along Madison Pike from Mary Laidley to Rolling Hills Drive in the City of Covington, Kenton County Kentucky.

All Bids must be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents on file, and available for examination at: Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed Work is generally described as follows: Construction of approximately 4,325 linear feet of 8” C-900 PVC pipe together with the appurtenances and related work along Burdsall Avenue from Dixie Highway to Allentown drive in the City of Ft. Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.

All Bids must be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents on file, and available for examination at:

Or Viox & Viox, Inc. 466 Erlanger Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of Viox & Viox, Inc . (859-727-3293) at the address indicated herein. Charges for all documents obtained will be made on the following basis: Charge Complete set of Bidding Documents $ 100.00 Mailing and Handling (U.S. Mail) (if requested) $ 20.00 Charges for Bidding Documents and mailing and handling, if applicable, will not be refunded.

Bids will be received on a unit price and/or lump sum basis as described in the Contract Documents.

Bid security, in the form of a certified check or a Bid Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated “A” by AM Best) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum total bid price, must accompany each Bid. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Payment Bond and a Construction Performance Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated “A” by AM Best) as security for the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

Contractor and all Subcontractors will be required to conform to the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. This project falls under the provisions of KRS 337.505 to 337.550 for prevailing wage rates . Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400).

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder.

Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent successful Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner.

Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid.

Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of bid opening or for such longer period of time to which a Bidder may agree in writing upon request of the Owner. If a Contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the successful Bidder a Notice of Award during the period of time during which the successful Bidder’s bid remains subject to acceptance.

Amy Kramer, Vice President of Engineering, Production & Distribution Northern Kentucky Water District 977637 The next Campbell County Extension District Board meeting will be January 21, 2016, 6:30 pm, at the Campbell County Extension Service, 3500 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076.

The Campbell County Extension District Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.

964809 CITY OF DAYTON, KENTUCKY ORDINANCE NO. 2015-#11 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A FORTY (40) FOOT WIDE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF LOWER BELMONT ROAD. This ordinance closes and abandons a forty (40) foot wide unimproved portion of lower Belmont road and abutting property owners known as 604 Belmont Road, 611 Belmont Road and 103 Belmont Road.

I, Tom Edge, an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, acting as attorney for the City of Dayton, Kentucky, do hereby certify that this summary was prepared by me at the direction of the Council of the City of Dayton, and that said summary is a true and accurate summary of the contents of the ordinance. ___________________ TOM EDGE 975468

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Public Hearing The City of Dayton, KY and KZF will present an updated draft of the comprehensive study done for the Riverfront Commons trail and Community Pier. The meeting will be on January 21, 7:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Building, 200 Clay Street, Dayton, KY. 975446

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Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Or CT Consultants, Inc. 2161 Chambers Center Drive Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of CT Consultants, Inc . at the address indicated herein. Charges for all documents obtained will be made on the following basis: Charge Complete set of Bidding Documents $ 50.00 Mailing and Handling (U.S. Mail) (if requested) $ 15.00 Charges for Bidding Documents and mailing and handling, if applicable, will not be refunded.

Bids will be received on a unit price and/or lump sum basis as described in the Contract Documents.

Bid security, in the form of a certified check or a Bid Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated “A” by AM Best) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum total bid price, must accompany each Bid. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Payment Bond and a Construction Performance Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated “A” by AM Best) as security for the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

This project is funded with funds provided by the Kentucky Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) with federal funds provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.

SRF requirements and provisions must be met by the Bidder and all subcontractors. SRF requires the higher of state or federal prevailing wage rates to be paid to all employees of the Bidder and all employees of any subcontractor.

This procurement will be subject to DOW Procurement Guidance including the DavisBacon Act. This project will be in compliance with Executive Order 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity) as amended.

All Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin.

All Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours Standard Act. All Bidders, Contractors and Subcontractors must comply with 41 CFR 60-4, in regard to Affirmative Action, to ensure equal opportunity to females and minorities and will apply the timetables and goals set forth in 41 CFR 60-4 as applicable.

The Successful Bidder and all Subcontractors will be required to conform to the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. This project falls under the provisions of KRS 337.505 to 337.550 for prevailing wage rates.

Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400) Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent Successful Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner.

Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to bid and bidders must make positive efforts to use small, minority, women owned and disadvantaged businesses.

Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of bid opening or for such longer period of time to which a Bidder may agree in writing upon request of the Owner.

If a Contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award during the period of time during which the Successful Bidder’s bid remains subject to acceptance.

The project shall be substantially completed within 165 days after the date when the Con195 days. tract Times commence to run and completed and ready for final payment within The project is subject to liquidated damages for delay of $ 500.00 for each day that expires after the time specified for Substantial Completion or liquidated damages of $ 500.00 for each day that expires after the time specified for final completion.

Award of the Contract will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with Article 19, Award of Contract, specified in the Instructions to Bidders Amy Kramer, Acting Vice President of Engineering, Production & Distribution Northern Kentucky Water District

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Bid Deadline Extended to 1/29/16 at 1:00 .pm.

INVITATION TO BID Newport Millennium Housing Corporation III will be accepting sealed bids for the renovation of one (1) single family homeownership building, located at 1115 Isabella St. in the City of Newport, Kentucky. Bids are due no later than 1:00 p.m., local time, January 15, 2016, at the offices of NMHC III, located at 30 East 8th. St., Newport, KY 41071 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are to be marked “1115 Isabella Project #15-15”.

Contract Documents may be obtained at our offices located at 30 East 8th. St., Newport, KY 41071 NMHC III will conduct a pre-bid conference at the building at 10:00 a.m., local time, January 4, 2016.

A certified check or bank draft, payable to NMHC III, U.S. Government Bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the Bidder and acceptable sureties in amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid shall be submitted with each bid.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bonds. All Bidders shall include with their bid a statement from an acceptable surety that if their bid is accepted the surety will furnish to the Bidder the required performance and payment bond or bonds required by the contract documents.

Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246 and Title VI. MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to bid.

No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of opening thereof.

NMHC III reserves the right to waive any informality, irregularity, or defect in any proposal, and to reject any/or all proposals should it be deemed in the best interest of NMHC III to do so. It is the intent of NMHC III to award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

NMHC III is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY ORDINANCE NO. 06-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 7/1/2015 THROUGH 6/30/16, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT. WHEREAS, a budget amendment has been prepared and delivered to the Mayor and City Council; and WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council have reviewed such budget amendment and made necessary modifications; and WHEREAS, This budget amendment is to address the receipt of five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars in Community Block Grant Funds to be used for senior housing being constructed by the Newport Housing Authority in Highland Heights.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY: Section I That the budget for the fiscal year beginning 7/1/2015 and ending 6/30/2016 is hereby amended as follows: General Fund FY 15-16

Municipal Road Fund FY 15-16

Estimated Revenues: Community Development Block Grant $ 500.000.00 Appropriations: Community Development Block Grant $ 500.000.00 Section II That this Ordinance shall be signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, recorded and published.

Same shall be in effect at the earliest time provided by law.

First reading this 1st day of December, 2015.

Second reading this 5th day of January, 2016.

MAYOR GREGORY V. MEYERS ATTESTED: JEAN A. RAUF CITY CLERK/TREASURER Ord15.06 PUBLISH :CCR JAN 14 2016

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