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The Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Library will be hosting its annual Taste of Kenton County to help raise money for library outreach programs again this year. A host of local and exotic foods will be on hand to be tested, along with silent auctions and other events. Read about it. LIFE, B1
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The Northern Kentucky Football Coaches Association has released the schedule for the 2009 Tom Potter Classic. Read about match-ups and who is playing in Kenton County and throughout Northern Kentucky in this scrimmage event. SPORTS, A8
By Regan Coomer Fourteen-year-old Nathan Petrie’s book of short stories, “Whispers Out of the Darkness,” begins with two boys entering a dark, sinister forest. “So of course, like any boy would, I suggested that we go inside and explore. ‘Sure,’ Ross agreed, and that was how it all began,” Petrie said in the title short story. The Independence resident was recently published by a small Christian publishing company in Arkansas. “Whispers Out of the Darkness” features 14 short stories about deliverance in the physical, emotional and spiritual sense. Petrie, who will attend Dixie Heights High School in the fall, is excited about his accomplishment, but acknowledges he has higher goals in mind. “To me, it’s just a stepping stone for the novel,” he said. Petrie was posting his writings on Facebook.com when he caught the eye of the publishing house, whose ministry is to find and foster Christian authors. Deliverance plays a big part in his short stories due to his Chris-
The Independence resident was recently published by a small Christian publishing company in Arkansas. “Whispers Out of the Darkness” features 14 short stories about deliverance in the physical, emotional and spiritual sense.
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An update to Taylor Mill’s commission chambers will be a temporary fix of a long-term problem with the city building, which will eventually need to be replaced. When money becomes available, commission hopes to tear down and rebuild a city building in the same spot on Taylor Mill Road. However, the fix could be as far off as five to 10 years because commission has chosen to save up for the building rather
Another year of fair fun has passed as the Kenton County Fair ran last week. There were winners, dented cars and a lot of fun to be had. See photos from the fairgrounds in this week’s Recorder. A7
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tianity, Petrie said. “Obviously with my faith deliverance plays a big part in that,” he said. “It’s also just a cool thing to read too.” Petrie has been writing since the age of 4 and working on a Christian-fantasy novel set in a J.R.R. Tolkien-like setting, called “The Sword of Fire,” since the fourth grade. Petrie also writes poetry and hopes to publish a book of his poetry one day. Christian fantasy appeals to the student because he appreciates when there is a “deeper meaning to the story.” “I like to find hidden meanings in things. Fantasy is very fun too because you’re free to do what you want with it,” he said.
than taking out a loan. “We have multiple structural and functional issues,” said City Administrator Jill Bailey. “We’re kind of busting at the seams.” The city’s air conditioning and heating systems will soon be obsolete, the roof leaks and Bailey said there just isn’t enough room for a growing city. As a step toward a solution, Taylor Mill is undergoing a feasibility study to see what the current problems are and how they could be addressed in a new building. Bailey expects to get results
Petrie’s mother Julia wasn’t quite as surprised when her son was published as most mothers would be. “I knew he would eventually be published, but I never dreamt it would be this soon,” she said. “It was just very surreal, like a glimpse into his future.” Continuing to be a professional
author is Petrie’s goal for his life and talents. “I’ve wanted to do this since the fourth grade,” he said. “I’ve got plenty of ideas and I’ll probably get more as I get older.” Check nathanpetrie.com for information about book signings. Petrie’s book can be purchased at bn.com and amazon.com.
back from CDS Associates Inc. in a month or two. In the meantime, commissioners will move forward with plans to improve commission chambers. The $10,000 fix will replace the current commission dais that seats the four commissioners, Bailey and Mayor Mark Kreimborg in single-file to a semi-circle seating arrangement to make it easier for commissioners to see one another and have face-to-face discussions, Bailey said. Commissioner Dan Bell proposed the commission chamber
renovation at the meeting July 15. “Why not make the place nice while we’re here?” he asked. Bell said he is proud of the city’s decision to save up for a new city building. The city is debtfree and the commission wants to keep it that way. “We think we’re using the tax payer’s dollars wisely and we’re not paying for things we can’t afford,” he said. “Once we determine what we functionally need that building to be and we determine we have the funds, then I think we will pull the trigger.”
Kenton parks staff want girls to go fishing By Regan Coomer
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Kenton County parks wants girls, moms, aunts and grandmas to come out to Middleton-Mills Park Aug. 1 and fish like girls. The “You Fish Like a Girl” girlsonly event is meant to show local women that it’s not a bad thing to fish like a girl; in fact, Vikki Rawe of Out of Control Wildlife, who will present the instructional workshop, said women can be better fishers than men. Rawe hopes the event will
“You Fish Like a Girl” will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 1 at Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road in Independence. Cost is free. Girls of all ages and skills welcome. Participants should meet at Shelterhouse 1. For more information, call 525-7529. encourage women to try a new hobby and sport who may not have otherwise. “It’s because girls don’t know they can fish,” she said. “They
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Independence resident Nathan Petrie, 14, holds his book of recently published short stories, “Whispers Out of the Darkness.” Petrie’s book is available on bn.com and amazon.com.
Taylor Mill thinking long-term for final fix By Regan Coomer
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don’t think to know that they can and we’re trying to break that.” The free event will provide all equipment to fisherwomen of all skill levels, said Steve Trauger, programs coordinator for county parks. “You are going to learn by doing and you’ll learn all the parts of fishing,” he said. Topics covered will include types of fish in the area, how to catch them and an explanation of the different types of lures and fishing poles, Trauger said. Rawe said she plans to have an
unstructured atmosphere where girls and women can use their imagination and problem-solving skills to catch fish. Fishing can become a life-long hobby, Trauger said. “If you can introduce kids now to fishing and they fish by themselves they will probably fish their entire life,” he said. Fishing as a hobby is fun, relaxing and a great family-bonding opportunity, Rawe said. “The key is to go and do it and jump in with both feet,” she said.