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Fall/Winter 2020
Schooling at home Whether your child schools at home or in the classroom, you’ll want to look into the Library’s newest resource, Teachables, www.kentonlibrary.org/2020/ teachables, an online treasure trove of ready-to-go lessons and activities for grades PreK-6. Search by subject and skill level. Topics include: language arts, math, reading, science, foreign language, social studies, writing, early learning and teacher resources. Must have a library card to access. For more information about Kenton County Public Library programs and services, see page 2.
In this issue: KC Conservation KC PVA: 14 Rivertown SD1: 15 District: 18 KC Public Library: 1-2 Communications: 19 TANK: 20 KC Extension Service: 9-12 Northern KY Health St. Elizabeth KC Fiscal Court: 3-8 Department: 13 Healthcare: 16-17
Getting the Most Out of Kenton County Living Kenton County Public Library Library programs and services Programs Career & Job Services The Library has many online and If you are looking for a job, check Is Grandma lost? Find her with local Facebook live programs available, in- out the online resources and pro- history & genealogy resources! cluding Yoga, Spanish storytime, tech grams available at the Kenton County tips, preschool storytimes, how-to ses- Public Library. The Library offers Use your library card to search for your ancestors in online newspaper sions, presentations for job seekers and options for all levels of job seekers, databases including the Historical Cincinnati Enquirer, Kentucky Post, more. Visit the events page for online from entry-level to professional. This Chicago Defender, Historical programs or the Library’s Facebook includes but is not limited to: Louisville Courier Journal and more. Read a local author or about your and YouTube pages for dates, times Monthly Job Search Assistance hometown by downloading an and past program recordings. Programs: e-book or audiobook on Hoopla This fall watch for details on the • Help with resumes, cover letters, or OverDrive. drive-in movie program, trunk or personal branding, interview Visit www.kentonlibrary.org/genky treat and a night of fright with our preparation to discover Northern Kentucky local drive thru haunted house! • Workshops to analyze your history, including indexes to city unique transferable skills & directories, Kenton County Summer Reading strengths to identify new career coroner’s reports, high school Celebration options keepsakes like commencement • Job Search Support Group for Enter to win prizes for reading and sports brochures, church professionals in career transition through August 31. There are options records from the past • Classes to update your computer for children, teens and adults. You and more. can download the Library’s app to and software skills track your reading online to partici- • Classes to get an email account, pate. Visit www.kentonlibrary.org/src. use an electronic calendar, learn to search for jobs Residents of Kenton County • Access to a wide variety of com- Grow with Google qualify if: Get a library card munity job search resources Do you need to learn how to use • They have a disability or medical condition which precludes Free to anyone living in the email, or use electronic calendars, Further information can be Greater Cincinnati/NKY area and create a basic resume, or figure out found at the Job Search Central link them from visiting a library. A note of medical confirmation stating these all residents of Kentucky. Go to how to look for jobs? If you said yes on the Library’s website. www.kentonlibrary.org/library-card to any of those questions then you’ll limitations may be required. want to check out the Library’s Grow Homebound delivery • They are a caretaker of a person with a disability or medi- with Google classes. The free classes During this pandemic, we have New Hours: cal condition and their caretaking are available online at home or you all learned how important it is to can use a Library computer. Each stay engaged both socially (from a schedule precludes them from visiting Monday through Friday: session covers a different topic. Visit distance) and mentally. If you or a library. 9 am to 7 pm* Call 859/962-4062 or email the Library’s events calendar for dates, a loved-one are unable to visit the Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm times and registration information. Library, you may qualify for delivery [email protected] service. with questions. Sunday: Closed *The first hour of each weekday Kenton County Public Library is reserved for seniors age 60+ and those higher risked All three branches: 859/962-4000 individuals. Covington Branch Library 502 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011 Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051 The Local History & Genealogy Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 Department will have the same hours as the Covington Branch. Stay Connected! Follow the Library on these sites:
2 www.kentonlibrary.org Kenton County Fiscal Court A Column by Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann your service needs. Our priority is to keep you and our employees safe while conducting county operations. Thank you for your patience and “Whatever adversity we face, we understanding as we learn to work, live, and do business while fighting will confront it together and work the COVID-19 pandemic. relentlessly to overcome it, as all great I count myself as blessed to work every day with Commissioners Jon communities do!” Draud, Joe Nienaber and Beth Sewell. Like you, they love our country and Kris Knochelmann community, and are committed to Kenton County Judge/Executive serving it. I am honored you placed your trust in me to serve as Kenton County Judge/Executive, and will Adversity seems to be the theme worked tirelessly in difficult circum- and you’re so inclined, it would be work hard for this county. Whatever of 2020, but I have faith that we will stances to keep our people safe. great to add you to Gabe’s election adversity we face, we will confront emerge on the other side of this time Finally, I want to thank our day team. it together and work relentlessly to stronger and better than ever. Your community. Yes, it is disconcerting As we continue to work through overcome it, as all great communi- team at Kenton County is working sometimes to see folks wearing a the impact of COVID-19, Kenton ties do! toward that end, and will remain mask around their chin, with their County government remains open working every day with that as nose and/or mouth uncovered, but, for services. While we adjusted pro- our goal. in the whole, the numbers reflect cesses for some of these operations, I want to start by thanking that our people have so far exer- our teams continue to develop solu- Garren Colvin and the entire cised appropriate judgment when tions to maintain safety and meet Kenton County Judge/Executive St. Elizabeth Healthcare team. managing their lives in the face There’s much we still don’t know of this invisible threat. I trust the about COVID-19, but one thing is members of our community and Kenton County Fiscal Court clear – a well-managed hospital sys- believe they’ll likewise continue to tem in your community is absolutely adjust as circumstances develop to Fiscal Court critical to fighting this pandemic. keep themselves, their families, and Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann Keeping your ICU functioning at the their friends and neighbors safe from [email protected] highest level, and taking care of your this virus. Commissioner Beth Sewell - District 1 frontline staff so they can provide the And special thanks to County [email protected] best possible care to the community, Clerk Gabrielle Summe and her Commissioner Dr. Jon Draud - District 2 is key to keeping people healthy team for executing a well-run [email protected] and alive. By my observations, primary election on June 23rd. A Commissioner Joe Nienaber - District 3 St. Elizabeth Healthcare has done hallmark of our democracy is that [email protected] this for Northern Kentucky, and Gar- we carry out elections no matter the Administration: 859/392-1400 ren Colvin has been a tremendous obstacles, whether they be wars or leader in the effort. pandemics, and Gabe Summe and We also need to thank the other her team made it happen for all of CONNECT WITH US! critical members of our COVID-19 Kenton County this June. As you’ll Facebook.com/Kentoncounty team. From the Northern Kentucky read elsewhere in What’s Hap- Health Department to our First- pening, we have a much greater Twitter.com/Kentoncounty Responders to our Emergency Man- challenge this November for our agement personnel, and numerous presidential election. We need poll Instagram.com/Kentoncountyky others, so many men and women workers and, if your health permits
www.kentoncounty.org 3 Kenton County Fiscal Court - Solid Waste Management NKY Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, November 7, 9 am-2 pm • UC Health Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence
The NKY Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition and the Please bring a completed registration form with you to the event on Kentucky Division of Waste November 7. This will help with the flow of traffic and will reduce Management partner to offer the your wait time. annual Household Hazardous Collection Event for residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION EVENT Counties. REGISTRATION FORM ACCEPTED ITEMS: November 7, 2020 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Paint (limit of TEN cans per vehicle) • Hazardous materials (flam- mables, combustibles, corrosives, City you live in: ______fuel, kerosene, pesticides, aeorsal County you live in: ______cans, etc.) • Oil/antifreeze • Light bulbs Please place a check in the box next to the type of waste you will be recycling (select all that apply). • Electronics (computers, moni- tors, keyboards, cell phones, etc.) • TV’s (limit of 2 per vehicle) Paint • Propane tanks (20 lbs. only) (All types – limited to 10 cans per vehicle) • Toner/ink Hazardous Materials • Batteries (Flammables, combustibles, corrosives, fuel, kerosene, pesticides, aerosol cans, etc.) NOT ACCEPTED: • Appliances (please contact your Oil/Antifreeze County Solid Waste Coordinator (All types) for disposal) • Fertilizers Bulbs (4ft. & 8ft. fluorescent tubes, etc.) • Mercury-containing devices • Medications or prescription pills Electronics • Tires (TVs – limit of 2 per vehicle, computers, DVD players, etc.) Propane Tanks Questions? Call your County (20 lbs. only) Solid Waste Coordinator before the event day. Learn more by visiting: Toner/Ink www.NKYHHW.org (Color and black and white)
Batteries
Please bring this completed form with you to the recycling event.
4 www.kentoncounty.org Kenton County Fiscal Court - Solid Waste Management Sick of litter? Pick-it- Fall Clean-up up and earn cash! October 1-3, 8 am-4 pm Kenton County’s Waste Management and Annual Litter Kenton County Public Works new Trash for Cash Abatement Grant Program. Funds are 420 Independence Station Rd. Program limited each year and it’s first come, Independence, KY 41051 Kenton County’s new Trash for first serve. Cash Program is a litter pick-up fun- For more information, please Kenton County residents • Recyclables (Cardboard, draiser for non-profit organizations contact the Kenton County Solid only (you may be asked to Aluminum, Plastics #1 & #2) (501C). Funding for this program Waste Management Coordinator at show proof of residency). • All fluids (Oil/Gas) must be comes from Kentucky Division of 859/392-1919. No businesses including removed from lawn equip- side junk/ construction ment removal businesses are permitted. NOT ACCEPTED: • Hazardous materials ACCEPTED ITEMS: • Pesticides NKY Waste Tire Collection • Appliances (Freon containing Date and location to be decided • Paint/Stains appliances accepted -no food • Liquid Waste waste inside) The Waste Tire Collection Program, established in 1998, is part of • Fire Extinguishers • Furniture the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s ongoing effort to rid Kentucky’s • Tanks/Cylinders • Yard debris landscape of waste tires. During a waste tire collection event, individu- • Fluorescent Bulbs • Household trash als can drop off their unwanted tires at a specific location within their • Shingles • Scrap metal county at no cost. Date and location will be determined in August. Please • Concrete, Brick, or Dirt. • Electronics (anything with check website for updates on the Kenton County website: https://www. • No junk vehicles (including a power cord, one TV per kentoncounty.org/239/Solid-Waste-Management boats) vehicle) • Vehicle and rechargeable bat- Due to COVID Guidelines, teries all participants are • 20lb propane grill tank required to unload • Oil and Antifreeze Accepted their vehicle. No County (containers must be labeled) assistance will be • Tires are accepted, (8) tires provided. free, (8+) $3.00 fee per tire
Kenton County Solid Waste Management Coordinator
Melissa Grandstaff 859/392-1919 The Waste Tire Collection Program is part of an ongoing effort to rid [email protected] Kentucky’s landscape of waste tires.
www.kentoncounty.org 5 Kenton County Fiscal Court Kenton County Animal Services — Moving forward and saving lives
with a grant from the Joanie Bernard Foundation. “Unadoptable cats are The Community Cat Diversion no longer being brought Program involves trapping, spaying/ into the shelter, which neutering, ear tipping, and returning cats back to their home territory. The is a major contributing purpose of this program is to create factor in the decrease safer communities and promote public health by reducing the number in euthanasia. The of unvaccinated cats. Sterilizing Community Cat community cats reduces, or even eliminates, the behaviors that can Diversion Program gives lead to nuisance complaints. us another life saving “Since these cats are often feral and unable to be placed into option.” homes, the Community Cat Diversion - Beckey Reiter, KCAS Director Program allows us to address the con- cerns related to stray cats, including the never ending cycle of capture and euthanize” said Reiter. “Unadopt- Kenton County Animal Services came together to assess the animal Community Cat able cats are no longer being brought (KCAS) has made significant changes control and sheltering programs to Diversion Program into the shelter, which is a major in order to increase the live release see how they could end the euthana- The highest intake and euthana- contributing factor in the decrease rate of animals and reduce the sia of healthy animals as a means of sia rate was cats and kittens. About in euthanasia. The Community Cat euthanasia rate. In just seven short population control. 85% of the kittens entering the shelter Diversion Program gives us another years, KCAS’ live release rate went “We started with very basic ques- were from outdoor sources versus life saving option.” from 30% to 93%, which places them tions for each area of service — why in-home. In-place population control in the no-kill shelter category (90% are we doing it this way and is it was needed instead of impounding. Partnerships with live release rate or higher). The goal working? We then researched the best To solve this issue, the development of rescues and other of reaching a 90% live release rate is management practices and developed a Community Cat Diversion Program organizations just the beginning. a plan based on what changes would - was established through a partner KCAS also started increasing their The first step was identifying have the highest impact on saving ship with the Northern Kentucky Area partnerships with rescues and other areas for improvement. The Northern lives,” said KCAS Director Beckey Development District and funded animal organizations for assistance Kentucky animal shelter directors Reiter. with dogs that required special attention. “Many dogs that come to the EUTHANASIA STATISTICS - 7 YEAR COMPARATIVE SUMMARY shelter have experienced some form of trauma. Loss of the family, mistreat- ment, and physical trauma are just Type of animal 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 a few reasons that can cause them to fear or not trust people,” said Reiter. Dogs 913 825 602 227 93 45 45 “They need time to decompress and the overstimulation of the shelter ac- Cats 2263 1906 1431 732 224 62 88 tivity sometimes compounds the issue so we rely on our rescue partners to
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to rehome a pet to reach out to our in-house spay/neuter surgeries. rescue partners first and leave the The funds saved by bringing those shelter as a last resort. Knowing services in-house were redirected the number of animals coming in to cover medical costs of treatable increases efficiency and helps us to conditions for animals that were organize our limited resources.” traditionally euthanized. “We will continue to strive to Medical care give each animal individual consid- Medical care is challenging in eration, helping those we can with a shelter setting and KCAS needed the resources currently available,” to address how they helped animals said Reiter. Meghan Kinman, Licensed Veterinary Technician with a good prognosis that required for KCAS, preps an animal for surgery in the new time and veterinary care. The Other changes suite. team added a licensed veterinary Other changes included utiliz- technician who plays a critical role ing social media and technology, in addressing medical needs. Quick staff and volunteer training, and help with these special needs cases.” animal and a rescue organization assessments by trained medical The process for owner surrender may be a better fit. improved communication. staff allows KCAS to quickly isolate “These were big changes and animal intake has also changed, “Part of reducing euthanasia illnesses and monitor animals in now requiring an appointment to relies on us doing a better job of our staff and volunteers were on- their care and reduces the need for board from the start. We never looked talk with staff about other options managing the shelter’s popula- euthanasia. and getting a better understanding of tion. One area is where the animal back,” Reiter said. “We will continue A generous donation in memory to make life-saving decisions and the animal. Sometimes, the shelter isn’t in immediate danger.” Reiter of Jessie C. Eppinghoff provided is not the best environment for an explained. “We ask people who need continue to be a community partner the shelter with a surgery suite for for Kenton County.”
www.kentoncounty.org 7 Kenton County Fiscal Court Data-driven process Election officers needed drives roadway Kenton County is always in 2. An election officer cannot need of responsible, registered vot- have changed their party priorities ers to serves as a precinct election affiliation for one year prior to officer in their county’s elections. their appointment. Kenton County Public Works is re- many municipal governments for A precinct election officer is a very 3. An election officer must be sponsible for the maintenance of 250 several years. Put simply, this is the important person who works the able to read and write English. lane miles of Kenton County’s road- most objective approach to data col- polls all day on Election Day to 4. An election officer must ways, signage, and County bridges. lection in our industry,” said County ensure that voting is conducted attend the required two- All other roadways in Kenton County Engineer & Director of Public Works fairly and orderly in each precinct hour training session before are maintained by either a city or the Nick Hendrix. “Kenton County’s part- for the community. Without elec- each Primary and General Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. ners in this effort include the cities tion officers we wouldn’t be able to Election. With so many miles to cover, of Edgewood, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, conduct elections. 5. An election officer cannot be a Kenton County has once again part- Independence, Villa Hills, Florence, The Kenton County Board of candidate for office during the nered with Infrastructure Manage- and Boone County. This collaboration Elections needs approximately Election year. ment Services (IMS) for use of their is a big win for constituents served by 550 people each election to serve 6. An election officer cannot be a Pavement Management System. IMS these local governments.” in order to meet the required spouse, parent, brother, sister, uses high-tech laser equipment to ob- This system supports long-range four precinct election officers at or child of a candidate to be jectively measure roadway distresses. planning for resurfacing and routine each of our precincts. The Clerk voted for at that election in After the data is collected, a sophisti- maintenance projects and has become is responsible for the e-poll book, the precinct in which they will cated computer program rates each an integral part of the budgeting voter identification and completion serve on Election Day. roadway segment and ranks them in process. of required forms. The two Judges 7. An election officer must be order of priority for work. This allows To find out which organization are responsible for setting up and able to work from 5 am to the County to prioritize road repairs is responsible for maintaining your operating the voting machines for 6 pm, or until the polls close, and budgets for the next four years road, visit: https://www.kentoncounty. voters. The Sheriff is responsible for to stand for long periods of based on objective criteria. org/237/Road-Maintenance working with the Clerk and enforc- time, and lift up to 25 lbs. “Though a relatively new process If you would like to report ing the electioneering laws within The polls are open from 6 am for Kenton County, this approach to a roadway condition or issue in 100 feet of the polling place. to 6 pm. surface data collection has been the Kenton County, visit: http://bit.ly/ Each election officer must 8. An election officer must have standard for the state of Kentucky and kcroadreporter attend a two-hour training before transportation to election each Primary and General Election, training and to the precinct the compensation rate for attend- on Election Day. ing this training is $20. Election To become an election of- officers will also receive $150 for ficer please contact the Kenton serving at the precinct on Election County Board of Elections at Day. 859/392-1620 and one of the County Board of Elections Repre- Requirements to sentatives will return your call. We serve as an election hope you will consider serving your officer: community as an election officer. 1. An election officer must be a qualified voter in the county her/she serves in. Registered 17 year olds may serve in the Primary Election if they will be 18 years old on or Kenton County partnered with IMS, a company that uses high- before the day of the General tech laser equipment to measure roadway distresses. Election.
8 www.kentoncounty.org Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service
Open for business — Just a little differently The past several months have “face-to-face” interactions with link is included on our website Those with open class exhibits in been a challenge for all of us. Work programming, but also including home page http://kenton.ca.uky. the Home Economics area will and family life has been especially many computer based learning edu/. We are available to help be able to enter items in next perplexing, as each of us try to main- opportunities. None of us can predict with client questions or recom- year’s fair. tain a healthy environment. Most of the future, so we are unable to make mendations. We continue to strive to provide our regularly scheduled activities at concrete plans at this time. Our • Visit us through our various assistance to our county clientele. the Extension Office had to be can- recommendations are as follows: social media opportunities. The University of Kentucky Coop- celled, or taken to an online format. • If you are interested in a - Facebook: erative Extension Service says: Our Our employees have continued to program listed in this publica- facebook.com/ UKKentonExt/ mission, simply stated, is to work through a rotation of remote tion, please register. This can - Twitter: make a difference in the lives and in-office staff as we kept in be done by calling our office at twitter.com/UKKentonExt of Kentucky citizens through compliance with the directives of our 859/356-3155, or through our - Instagram: @ukkentonext research-based education. governor, the University of Kentucky online registration program. • Your Kenton County Extension Jointly with our other land- and Kentucky State University. Visit our office website http:// Service also has a Youtube chan- grant partner, Kentucky State While we make plans for the kenton.ca.uky.edu/ and click on nel with various educational University, we take the Uni- fall, we are faced with even more the “on-line registration” tab. videos already available. versity to the people in their challenges. How will programs look Our staff will keep in touch with local communities, addressing by the time September or October those who register with details Some important issues of importance of all rolls around? Our traditional ways regarding the class or program, reminders Kentuckians. of instruction included mainly and how it will be conducted. • The Kenton County farm tour, face-to-face interactions through • Our office has many resources scheduled for Saturday, Septem- teaching others in individual and to assist you with the COVID-19 ber 19 has been cancelled for group settings. As of the writing of situation. Start by accessing our this year. This is anticipated to this article, our office is opened, staff “Healthy at Home” newsletter only be cancelled for 2020, so are working inside, but with visitors at: https://extension.ca.uky.edu/ check back with us next year! by appointment only. We hope to be healthy-home-newsletter. You • Kenton County Farmer’s Markets open soon for group instruction, but can view current and past issues are up and running. Visit one realize that we must maintain safe at this site. These issues include of our many locations for fresh health practices, including keeping a variety of articles for indi- produce and to support your facilities sanitized and maintain- viduals and families to navigate local farmers. (See listing of ing social distancing among all COVID-19 with Cooperative Farmers Markets on next page.) individuals. Extension. • As you know, the traditional Ken- The Kenton County Extension Classes and some programs are • Continue to contact individual ton County Fair was cancelled office offered a “drive-thru” scheduled for the fall. At this time, staff members through phone this year, with the exception Earth Day Recognition event we are proposing a mix of limited calls and emails. 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Shealsohas dential Treatment SpecialistforChildren’s Services inHamiltonCountyandaResi- 84% increasedtheirphysicalactivity. aging theirfoodresources. 91% showedimprovementinman- practices. 92% improvedtheirfoodsafety least oneaspectoftheirdiet. 97% reportedimprovementinat Angela BaldauffandDorisaJohnson Horticulture programareas. assistant, primarilywiththeAgricultureand and reading.Stacyisworkingasastaff her freetimesheenjoysmusic,gardening Century communitylearningcenters.In YMCA asaprogramdirectorforthe21st recipes. UKKYNEP forhealthyat-hometipsand com/NKYNEP orwww.YouTube.com/ www.PlanEatMove.com, www.facebook. offerings, contact859/331-1712andvisit Nutrition EducationProgrameducational Dorisa Johnson-Hickman. Dorisa and Baldauff Angela are assistants NEP Service’s Extension County Your Kenton office, sheworkedwiththe to workattheExtension daughters. Beforecoming with herhusbandandtwin Southern KentonCounty Stacy Whelanlivesin www.kentoncountyextension.org www.kentoncountyextension.com for classdescriptions. Visit Visit atwww.kentoncountyextension.org our website for completedetails. CLASSES Exciting Opportunities with 4-H! Registration required for all classes. Some classes may require a fee. Register online at kentoncountyextension.com, in person, or call 356-3155. 4-H Horse Programs 4-H “It’s Your Reality” pet or livestock project at the County Fair? This All interested youth desiring to participate in horse Offered October through April to schools 8th information-filled class is designed to help you programs must enroll in 4-H and complete six through 12th grades. Please call for additional decide. In addition to learning about the different hours of instructional training in order to be eli- information, two months prior to scheduling. projects from leaders and 4-H members, you will gible for horse participation. Certified horse hours 4-H “It’s Your Reality” allows youth to receive a learn about community 4-H clubs that are specific are offered September through March. Youth must career based on their educational goals. Partici- to pets or farm animals. complete the educational programs during this pants then visit “stores” to provide for their needs time period. Please contact the Extension office by and the needs of their family. The store process 4-H Clover Bud Meetings Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm, October 1 to become involved in horse projects. If helps young people determine whether their career starting in September at Kenton Lands you are new to 4-H, please call us for additional aspirations provide the income for their desired location information. lifestyle as an adult. Do you have a child who wants to join 4-H but 4-H Sewing Bring a Buddy 4-H Livestock Educational is not 4-H age? This club is for you. Children in This is the first 4-H sewing unit for clothing Programs school grades K – 3 are invited to become a Clover construction. Completion of this class is required All Livestock Educational Programs will be held at Bud. We will do fun activities such as crafts, cook- for youth to participate in more advanced sewing our Marshall Road location. ing and science each month. projects and special sewing days. Any youth (4-H If you would like to participate in showing age 9-18) and an adult buddy will learn how to 4-H Rough Riders Club livestock, beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goats or country Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm, operate a sewing machine, choose fabric, cut out ham next summer, the educational meetings will starting in September at Kenton Lands a pattern, sew seams and make a casing. The have to be completed before your animal is tagged location youth will complete one or more of the following and weighed in. The livestock education meeting This is a 4-H Community Club that meets once a projects during the class: shorts, skirt, or pants. dates include: Sat., Oct 24, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; month and focuses on projects that can be entered Sewing machines are provided. Participants will Thurs., Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m.; Tues., Nov. 24, 6-9 p.m.; in the Kenton County Fair. These projects include purchase one pattern, fabric and matching thread Mon., Dec 7, 6-8 p.m.; Sat., Jan 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Crafts, Fine Arts, Home Environment, Photography during the class. Class fee is $15 per youth. The Wed., Jan 13, 6-8 p.m.; Sat., Jan 16 – Snow date if and many more. classes are once a week for 6 weeks beginning Jan. needed (time to be announced). 26, 2021. Please call the office to indicate interest in this class. County Fair Animal Projects *4-H programs are for youth aged 9-18, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30 pm unless otherwise specified. Marshall Rd. location Are you curious what it would take to show a
Additional Extension Classes Backyard Butterflies – your lawn. Learn about the basics of fertiliza- Developing a Mental Health ZOOM SESSION tion, weed control and preparing for new lawn Action Plan Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1:30 pm plantings. Thursday, Sept. 3, 6-8 pm Presenter - Lacey Kessell, Boone County Natural Kenton Lands location or online Resource and Environmental Agent Learn from Home: Vegetables Overview of mental health and things to do Learn the backyard butterfly basics! This pre- — Jewels of Health when you or someone you love is in crisis. sentation will teach you about different species September – Artichokes of butterflies you might find in your own yards October – Peppers and how to attract these wild beauties so you can November – Onions enjoy more frequent visits! You must register for December – Cauliflower this online ZOOM session by August 18. Vegetables are beautifully colored, nutrition- filled foods. Learn in-depth information about
CLASSES Parenting A Second Time some of these treasures in a new format. Each Around (PASTA) month you’ll receive a self-study package and Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 recipes to explore four different vegetables. You’ll KENTON COUNTY Noon-1:30 pm, Kenton Lands location also receive a link for optional online video ma- or online terials. You must register to participate and you Kenton County 4-H EXTENSION Support group and educational resources for must return evaluation materials each month relative and non-relative caregivers of children. to continue receiving information. Self-study Farm to Table Dinner CLASS SCHEDULE package can be distributed online or through Fundraiser cancelled due Fall Lawn Care the US mail. to COVID-19. Thursday, Aug. 27, 6:30 pm *Provided by Kenton and Boone County Marshall Rd location Cooperative Extension Offices. Go to: kentoncountyextension.org FALL 2020 Fall is the best time to improve and maintain
Visit Registration required for all classes. Some classes may require a fee. www.kentoncountyextension.org NOTE: Classes may need to be conducted via computer learning. for class descriptions. Registrants will be kept informed. All checks payable to “Kenton Co. Extension District Board.” www.kentoncountyextension.comVisit our website at www.kentoncountyextension.org for complete details. Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service
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One Pan Meals kitchen tools safely and efficiently while storing Planning Your Spring Invasive Species in Meal preparation is always a challenge. During food for the best shelf life. Landscape Our Forests this 3-part series, we will discover ways to Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 pm prepare one pan meals in totally different ways. Cook Together, Eat Together Kenton Lands location Kenton Lands Location *This is an online series only Participation is available for one, two, or all It is never too early to be planning your home Learn what is on the list of invasive plants and Tuesdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & three sessions. landscape. Learn about plant selection, plan- insects. How to get rid of them, and what plants Dec. 15, 4:30 pm* • Freezer Meals – Friday, Sept. 11, ning for growth of plants to full size, and ideas could be good replacements. During this 4-part, online program, learn to 1:30 pm, Kenton Lands location on how to update your home landscape. cook some healthy and affordable recipes with Make your many meals ahead of time, freeze, Holiday Foods your child or other youngster. Recommended and cook later. Medicare Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1:30 pm for youth-ages 4-12. Get tips to make cooking • Bowls – Friday, Oct. 9, 1:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-7:30 pm Marshall Road location Kenton Lands location fast, fun and delicious. Kenton Lands location or online Join Kenton County FCS agents as they share *These programs may also be recorded and Combine protein, vegetables, greens or grains Approaching that milestone birthday of 65 and some tasty treats for you to make for the available to view at later dates. Registration is with a tasty sauce-all in one bowl! have questions about your Medicare benefit? holidays. necessary for live or recorded participation. • Food Processor meals – This class will assist in understanding this benefit. Ever Had a Leak? “Urine” Friday, Nov. 13, 1:30 pm Composting Basics Not Alone! Kenton Lands location Thursday, Oct. 1, 2 & 6 pm Prepare to Care Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1:30 pm After mastering chopping and slicing various Kenton Lands Location Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6-8 pm Online (registration required) foods, it’s time to use this versatile machine to Learn how to build an easy compost bin for Kenton Lands location or online Learn about the common issue of bladder leak- make some meals. your backyard and learn the basics of how to Strategies for beginning the conversation about age faced by up to 75% of women of all ages. properly make nutrient rich compost for your caregiving and preparation for potential care Strategies to strengthen your pelvic floor and Re-Entering the Workforce Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1:30 - 3:00 pm garden soil. needs in late life. other tips will be shared. Kenton Lands location or online Creating and Maintaining Discover ALT-Meat Plan for all Stages, Strategies for a successful job search and re- Family Traditions Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 pm Retirement Planning for All envisioning a new career path post COVID-19 Kenton Lands location Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10:30 am Stages of Life Marshall Rd. location or online During this program we will explore the many Social Security Questions? Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 - 7:30 pm Renewing family bonds and establishing new plant-based meat products on the market. Kenton Lands location or online Kenton Lands location or online a strong family foundation that reinforces Discover facts about their nutritional content This lesson will provide tips for planning Turning 65 have questions on Social Security? healthy relationships and communication as and uses in recipes. retirement at beginning of your career, middle, families face life’s challenges. Class will cover the basics of Social Security Planning Your Digital Estate pre- and post-retirement. Thursday, Oct.29, 6-7:30 pm Table Top Gardening Fall Perennial Care Holiday Evergreen Wreath Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30 pm Kenton Lands location or online Wednesday, Dec. 9 Marshall Road location Marshall Road location Have you ever wondered who will have access Kenton Lands Location Make gardening easier by learning how to Learn how to prepare your perennial garden to your online bank accounts, email accounts, Times will be by appointment, so call to build a heavy duty table that is easy and for winter temperatures. Also learn what peren- and even your social media accounts after you set up your appointment. accessible. nials do best in our area. pass away? Because so much personal infor- Make and take a fresh wreath for your holiday mation is stored online, new strategies must decorations. Fee, $29 due by December 1. Would Your Kitchen Pass a Essential Estate Planning be undertaken in order to protect one’s digital Food Safety Inspection? Documents and Probate assets. Digital estate planning helps loved ones Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 pm Overview to locate and access important digital informa- Kenton Lands location Thursday, Oct.15, 6-7:30 pm tion, it may clarify disputes regarding final The past several months have made many of Kenton Lands location or online will and testament, and it may simplify the us concerned about preparing food in a clean Living trust, living will, last will ... they all transition for family members. You’ll learn to and safe environment. Learn the correct way sound similar but do very different things! take inventory or your digital assets and write a to clean food, meal preparation areas, and Come find out how probate works and how digital estate plan. estate documents make it that much easier!
Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service
Marshall Rd. Location: Kenton County Cooperative Extension Agents 10990 Marshall Rd., Covington, KY • Office Hours: 8 am-4:30 pm, M-F Dan Allen, Joan Bowling, Kathy R. Byrnes, Diane Kelley, Kenton Lands Location: 450 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY Agriculture and Family and Family and 4-H Youth Office Hours: 8 am-4:30 pm, M-Th; Closed Noon-1 pm Natural Resources Consumer Sciences Consumer Sciences Development Mary S. Linda Brown- Denise phone: 356-3155 • fax: 356-0363 Mary S. Averbeck, Linda Brown-Price, Denise Donahue, Averbeck, 4-H Price, Family and Donahue, 4-H e-mail: [email protected] 4-H Youth Development Family and Consumer 4-H Youth Developmen Youth Development ConsumerSciences Sciences Youth Development Follow us on social media! The Cooperative Extension Service is an educational organization that links the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, and Kentucky State University with area residents. They provide university resources, programming and expertise in community and economic development, agriculture, horticulture, food science and safety, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development.
www.kentoncountyextension.org Northern Kentucky Health Department All Northern Kentucky schools go tobacco-free During the 2019-2020 academic quickly moved to pass or update their e-cigarette use. My Life My Quit is effectively address public health chal- year, all Northern Kentucky school tobacco-free policies. free, confidential and made for teens. lenges so Northern Kentucky is the districts committed to becoming This policy intervention was Through this program you can text healthiest region in the nation.” 100% tobacco-free schools. This is one of many efforts to curb the rise a quit coach or call for support, learn For any questions or for assis- an amazing accomplishment and in youth e-cigarette use. E-cigarette how to cope with stress in healthy tance in strengthening your school’s a great step toward creating the aerosol contains high levels of ad- ways, and get tips and the support you smoke-free policy, please contact Cady healthiest environments for Northern dictive nicotine and other harmful need to quit for good. Cornell at 859/363-2082 or visit Kentucky students to learn and chemicals such as heavy metals, vola- For more information, visit www.nkyhealth.org. grow. Kentucky House Bill 11 was tile organic compounds and ultrafine http://mylifemyquit.com/. passed in 2019, prohibiting the use particles that can be inhaled deep The Northern Kentucky Health of any tobacco products, alternative into the lungs. According to the 2018 Department serves more than nicotine products, or vape/e-cigarette Kentucky Incentives for Prevention 400,000 residents of Boone, Campbell, products on Kentucky school property. (KIP) Survey, 2 out of every 10 tenth Grant and Kenton Counties. Our School boards were given three years graders in the greater Northern goal is to prevent diseases, promote to either opt-out or adopt the 100% Kentucky region used e-cigarettes at wellness and protect against health tobacco-free policy, which would least once in the last 30 days. threats. The health department’s include all property, vehicles and There are free resources avail- vision for Northern Kentucky is to school-related trips or activities. The able for Northern Kentucky teens “be a valued leader and community Northern Kentucky school districts wishing to address their cigarette or partner, with the resources needed to
WIC is here for you What is WIC? and nutritionally at-risk pregnant, make infant feeding choices and • Meet income guidelines, OR have breastfeeding and postpartum women, encourages breastfeeding, childhood a Kentucky medical card, receive WIC (Women, Infants and infants and children up to 5 years old. shots and children’s growth checkups. Kentucky Transitional Assistance Children) is a federal program admin- n WIC helps families save Program (K-TAP) benefits or food istered by the USDA that provides specif- money. WIC families get monthly stamps (SNAP), or have a pregnant ic nutritious foods along with nutrition WIC brings more to the supplies of foods high in protein, iron, woman or infant in the family who and breastfeeding education at no cost. table than good food vitamin C and calcium, including receives Medicaid or K-TAP More than 7,000 individuals participate n WIC is for good health. At WIC, milk, eggs, cereal and juice. • Be a resident of Kentucky in WIC in Northern Kentucky. WIC you can get answers to your health and n WIC is for all kinds of n WIC supports our local services are provided to income eligible nutrition questions. WIC helps families families. It is short-term assistance economy. Last year, more than that helps families help themselves. You $5.2 million was spent in Northern can receive WIC even if you are work- Kentucky at local stores to provide ing. Eligibility requirements include: nutritious foods for families • Be a pregnant, breastfeeding or through WIC. postpartum woman; OR an infant/ Call the location listed below to make child up to 5 years old an appointment today! • Have a household income at Campbell County Health Center or below 185 percent of the 1098 Monmouth St. poverty level Newport, KY 41071 859/431-1704
NKY Health
Kenton County Health Center District Office 2002 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41014 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, KY 41042 phone: 859/431-3345 phone: 859/341-4264
www.nkyhealth.org 13 Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator COVID-19 and its impact The global COVID-19 pandemic Please understand that the PVA office is January 1. As such, for 2020, the year or thereafter. As always, you has been extremely difficult on all is charged by the Kentucky Constitu- assessment for your property is based have the right as a property owner of us. The PVA Office is sensitive to tion to assess all property at 100% on an estimate of value as of January to contact us any year (subject to the impact it has had throughout fair market value. The assessment 1, 2020. The impact Covid-19 may statutory open inspection periods) our County and our hearts go out to date (or effective date) for the valua- have on real estate values won’t be in which you feel an adjustment to everyone during these tragic times. tion of all property — by statute — known until the 2021 assessment your assessment is warranted.
Is your mailing address current? Are you eligible for a reduction in While the individual cities and the Sheriff’s Office are responsible for your net taxable value? Homeowners who own and reside in their homes as of January 1, who the preparation and mailing of the tax bills, they utilize PVA’s mailing will be 65 or older this year or receive 100% total permanent disability may address information. If you need to change your mailing address on record, be eligible for the Homestead/Disability Exemption. Please visit our website please submit a form in writing to the PVA Office. Forms may be found at at www.kentonpva.com. Valid ID or proof of disability required. It is not www.kentonpva.com. necessary to wait until your birthday - APPLY NOW!
2021 property review In keeping with statutory re- which consists of: Fairview, Indepen- reviewing properties in the unincor- office any time after January 1, 2021. quirements, the PVA office is required dence, Ryland Heights, Kentonvale, porated area of the County. If your Please visit our website for additional to review properties at least once Walton, and the Fire Districts of property is not in any of these areas, information on the review process. every four years. The PVA office will Boone-Walton, Independence, Piner- yet you would like to discuss your be reviewing properties in Quad 3, Fiskburg and Ryland. We will also be assessed value, you may call our
Our Covington Office New 2020 imagery is here! has moved The PVA Office is in the new Government The Eagle Has Landed! The Kenton parcel throughout Kenton County. the County. Both images boost the PVA Building conveniently located at 1840 County PVA Office has completed its 2020 Oblique aerial images captured Office’s ability to assess all property in a Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3300 (old EagleView/Pictometry flight. Pictometry from the north, south, east, and west di- fair and equitable manner. Bavarian Brewery), along with many is a patented aerial image capturing rections offer the PVA Office a 360-degree Pictometry is a recognized means process that produces imagery showing view of every property in Kenton County. of meeting the PVA’s statutory obliga- other Government Offices such as the the fronts and sides of buildings and Ortho imagery provides a true top-down tion to “physically inspect” all parcels Fiscal Court, Kenton County Sheriff and locations on the ground. Images are view and is critical to the PVA Office’s throughout the County and in an effort Kenton County Clerk. captured by low-flying airplanes, depict- Sketch Department, which utilizes the to capture up-to-date information, the ing oblique perspectives as well as ortho images to determine the perimeter PVA has contracted to fly every two years. an orthogonal (overhead) view of every square footage of all real property in
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WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU! Darlene M. Plummer - Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator The PVA Office is pleased to announce its new-and-improved Covington Office Hours (1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3300): Monday-Friday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm Ph: 859/392-1750 • Fax: 859/392-1770 website! Please visit us at www.kentonpva.com. We hope you Independence Office Hours (old Courthouse; 5272 Madison Pike): will find our new modern website Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 much easier to navigate. If you Ph: 859/392-1678 • Fax: 859/392-1681 have suggestions on content you Mailing Address/Email Address: would like to see, please don’t 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3300, Covington, KY 41011-2999 • [email protected] hesitate to let us know.
14 www.kentonpva.com Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator SD1 As part of COVID-19 response, SD1 will see no revenue increase SD1 is moving forward with year COVID-19 and its impacts on our for the first 200 cubic feet (HCF) of partnership with the Brighton Center two of a four-year residential sanitary community made it inappropriate to water treated, and a variable rate for to continue to offer a Customer As- sewer rate restructure without a raise revenues at this time. each additional HCF of water treated. sistance Program that helps cover the revenue increase for fiscal year 2021. In 2019, a majority of the three Under the 4-year plan, as the base rate incremental increase of the base rate All other rate classes and fees remain county fiscal courts approved a increases the variable rate is reduced. for qualifying low-income and fixed- unchanged. new residential sanitary sewer rate While SD1 will see no revenue in- income customers. Executive Director Adam Chaney structure aimed at aligning sewer crease this year, individual rate payers For more details about rates and said that while SD1 had anticipated rates more closely with the actual cost may still see their bills increase or de- fees for fiscal year 2021, visit http:// a 5 percent revenue increase this of providing service. In accordance crease depending on the total volume www.sd1.org/408/Understanding- year, the circumstances surrounding with the plan, SD1 charges a base rate of water used. SD1 will also renew its Your-Bill.
SD1 turns to smart-sewer management in fight against Northern Kentucky sewer overflows SD1 has begun a new era of SD1 must completely eliminate all smart-sewer management in Northern typical-year sanitary sewer overflows Kentucky that will significantly reduce by the year 2040. The system experi- the cost of complying with federal ences about 115 million gallons of Clean Water Act regulations. The results of that work provided toward system-wide coordination – SSOs in a typical year. The agreement Beginning with new equaliza- a blueprint – which SD1 is calling storing flow in tanks, pipes and other also requires SD1 to recapture at tion (EQ) tanks and pump stations Clean H2O40 – for the most effective structures across the region. least 85 percent of combined sewer along Route 8, which will be used and affordable approach to mitigat- “This new strategy is anticipated overflows by 2040. to hold mostly storm water, SD1 will ing sewer overflows. The new EQ will to significantly lower project costs and “We’re going to use storm water eliminate about 20 million gallons of be the first projects constructed under associated revenue needs by hundreds storage in combination with smart typical-year sanitary sewer overflows the new Clean H2O40 plan. of millions of dollars over the next sewer management to improve our (SSOs), and will do so at a price tag The new tanks will ultimately use 20 years. In addition to maintaining system today and into the future,” well below what traditional overflow flow meter technology to signal the sewer rate affordability, the reduced Chaney said. “This new approach, mitigation would cost. sewer system to store excess flow dur- overflow mitigation costs will allow along with the recent nearly 15-year “We’re going to make our sewer ing storm events until downstream SD1 to address system expansion re- extension on our consent decree system smarter,” said SD1 Executive capacity is available. Once a storm quired to support the local economy,” deadline, will make it possible for SD1 Director Adam Chaney. “We can no has passed, the system will gradually Chaney said. to mitigate system overflows, improve longer afford to simply build bigger release flow back into the pipes for Under the terms of an amended water quality and public health, and and bigger pipes and wait for them to transport to a treatment plant. This consent decree with the Com- continue supporting the economic become overwhelmed by larger and will minimize the risk of increased monwealth of Kentucky and the US vitality of our region without over- larger storms.” volume overwhelming the system and Environmental Protection Agency, burdening ratepayers.” The first step toward smart sewers causing sewer overflows. happens long before any work begins Chaney compares the technology in the field. Working with its Updated to smart traffic lights during rush SD1 Watershed Plan partner, Hazen and hour. As more and more cars begin to Sawyer, SD1 ran thousands of congest the road, traffic lights can be 1045 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright, KY 41017 scenarios using artificial intelligence used strategically to keep things mov- phone: 859/578-7450 software to accurately predict what ing. SD1 will apply the same logic to will happen throughout Northern Northern Kentucky’s sewer system, Hours of Operation: Kentucky’s sewer system under various and the new EQ tanks are a step Monday-Friday: 8 am-4:30 pm storm simulations.
www.sd1.org 15 St. Elizabeth Healthcare Is it allergies, cold, flu, or Coronavirus? Does the anxiety of a national • Fatigue allergies, but some people may expe- throat, lungs). Common symptoms pandemic have you questioning • Muscle or body aches rience those symptoms as well. of the flu include: every sneeze, sniffle, runny nose • Headache • Body aches or headache? Well, you aren’t • New loss of taste or smell What are the • Chills and fever alone. “What are the symptoms of • Sore throat symptoms for a cold? • Cough coronavirus?” has been a top search • Congestion or runny nose The common cold is an infection • Fatigue term on Google for several months. • Nausea or vomiting of your nose and throat. It can be • Headache The problem is that it seems there • Diarrhea annoying and drag on for days. The • Sore throat are similar symptoms for allergies, a symptoms are very similar to the • Stuffy nose cold, the flu, and coronavirus, also What are the flu, but less severe. Over-the-counter If you are experiencing mild known as COVID-19. symptoms of seasonal medications can be help to manage respiratory symptoms, we recom- allergies? symptoms of the cold. Symptoms of mend self-isolation at home, taking What are the The overlapping symptoms the common cold include: care of yourself and contacting your symptoms for between seasonal allergies and • Body aches primary care provider to determine COVID-19? COVID-19 are mostly respiratory, but • Cough (producing phlegm) next steps. If you are experiencing COVID-19 is a new strain of coro- every little cough or sniffle seems • Post-nasal drip serious symptoms, such as difficulty navirus that emerged in the United to cause anxiety. Before you panic, • Sneezing breathing or chest pain, call 911 States in early 2020. This strain of check your temperature. Seasonal • Sore throat immediately. coronavirus has never been seen allergy sufferers do not have a fever, • Runny or stuffy nose Taking these precautions can before and scientists are still learning whereas fever is the top symptom prevent the spread of disease and about how it’s spread as well as the for COVID-19. The most common What are the help protect your health and the variety of symptoms in relation to symptoms related to seasonal aller- symptoms for the flu? health of those around you. If you different age groups. There are some gies include: When you have the flu, it usually have questions about any of these ill- common symptoms to be aware of • Sneezing hits you like a ton of bricks. You nesses or concerns about COVID-19, that can range from mild to severe. • Runny or stuffy nose are fine one minute, and the next call 1-800-737-7900 to schedule a Common symptoms include: • Watery and itchy eyes minute you don’t want to get out of virtual video visit with your provider • Fever or chills • Itchy nose, throat, sinuses bed. The flu is a virus that can affect from the comfort of your home. For • Cough It is rare to have a headache, or your upper respiratory system (nose, more information visit stedocs.com/ • Shortness of breath or difficulty shortness of breath with seasonal our-services/virtual-health. breathing Renowned mitral valve heart specialist joins St. Elizabeth Cardiothoracic Washington University School of distinguished himself nation- an LVAD program at St. Elizabeth surgeon Mario Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital ally with his skill and success with Heart and Vascular Institute. Castillo-Sang, in St. Louis, Mo., Dr. Castillo-Sang complex mitral valve surgeries. In “I think that the spirit of the MD, has joined established a minimally invasive addition, he performs the highest people who work at St. Elizabeth is St. Elizabeth mitral valve surgery program at the volume of LVADs implant surgeries what drew me here,” Dr. Castillo- Healthcare, Medical University of South Carolina, for advanced heart failure in Greater Sang says. “Everyone on this bringing to Charleston, S.C., and more recently Cincinnati. team treats patients as if they are the Northern built a similar program at The Christ Dr. Castillo-Sang also is among somebody’s son or somebody’s father. Mario Castillo-Sang, MD Kentucky Hospital in Cincinnati. Greater Cincinnati’s most experi- These are people who will listen to community leading expertise in He has performed nearly 400 enced LVAD surgeons and performs a you, who will be there for you and minimally invasive mitral valve sur- minimally invasive mitral valve wide range of other heart surgeries. not treat you as a number. This team gery and left ventricular assist device surgeries, repairing or replacing the LVADs are permanent heart pumps offers truly compassionate care that (LVAD) implant surgery for advanced mitral valve that regulates blood implanted to help patients who have is at the highest of the spectrum in heart failure. flow from the left upper chamber severe heart failure live longer. quality and technical prowess. It’s After completing a fellow- of the heart (atrium) to the left Dr. Castillo-Sang plans to establish not common that you have a center ship in cardiothoracic surgery at lower chamber (ventricle). He has with the offerings we have here.”
16 www.stelizabeth.com St. Elizabeth Healthcare St. Elizabeth Healthcare National consortium studying cancer patients with COVID-19 St. Elizabeth is part of a group of cancer centers and other organiza- tions joining together to form the COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium (CCC19) to collect and share data about cancer patients infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). “We’re really trying to get an idea of how this virus impacts the cancer population. We’re studying as many patients as we can who’ve been impacted by cancer and COVID-19 to determine what the outcome might be and how that outcome might change depending on the treatment that they’re getting,” says Dr. Dan Flora, Medical Oncologist at St. Elizabeth, who is spearheading St. Elizabeth’s CCC19 participation. CCC19 put the data to use with record speed. The registry already Oncologist Dr. Dan Flora is leading an effort at St. Elizabeth to collect and share data on cancer contains information about sev- patients infected with COVID-19 as part of a national study. eral thousand cancer patients with COVID-19. CCC19 released its first cer treatments, like chemotherapy, according to Dr. Flora. “It will help “Research is going to be one findings in an article published on do not seem to impact the severity of us guide our decisions,” he says. of the pillars of the new Cancer May 28 in the leading medical jour- the illness or the overall outcome of The commitment to leading- Center. We want to prioritize cancer nal, The Lancet (manuscript num- the infection. Investigators conclude edge research is one of the corner- research as a way to find the best ber THELANCET-D-20-09079R1). that patients undergoing cancer stones of St. Elizabeth’s oncology possible treatments for our patients. The study’s findings suggest that treatments may continue with ap- services and part of an already Certainly, by studying the outcomes the 30-day fatality rate for cancer propriate caution. strong foundation they intend to of cancer patients, including cancer patients with COVID-19 infections is Research efforts like this will build upon in the future with a new patients with COVID-19, we can learn about 13 percent – more than twice be invaluable when determining Cancer Center opening this fall on about how to give the best treatment the rate of the general population. best practices for the care of cancer the St. Elizabeth Edgewood campus, safely,” he explains. Early results indicate that active can- patients who also have COVID-19, says Dr. Flora.
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St. Elizabeth Covington St. Elizabeth Florence St. Elizabeth Grant 1500 James Simpson, Jr. Way 4900 Houston Rd. 238 Barnes Rd. Covington, KY 41011 Florence, KY 41042 Williamstown, KY 41097 859/655-8800 859/212-5200 859/824-8240 St. Elizabeth Edgewood St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas 1 Medical Village Dr. 85 North Grand Ave. Edgewood, KY 41017 Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 859/301-2000 859/572-3100
www.stelizabeth.com 17 Kenton County Conservation District
Working to protect our natural resources National Kenton County Conservation Conservation District (KCCD) has been working Foundation hard to protect and restore the land, in conjunction with making areas Envirothon compatible for public use. Morning In mid-November 2019, the View Heritage Area is open for pas- Kenton County Conservation sive recreation, including hiking, District welcomed Teacher Melissa nature walks, wildlife viewing and Stolz and her AP Environmental bird watching. Take a hike on one of Science class from Lloyd Memorial our four trails, ranging from easy to High School to the Morning moderate difficulty. Do not miss the View Heritage Area for a day of breathtaking view from the top of one hands on Envirothon training. of our trails of the entire Morning Professionals from KY Division of View valley or hike our easiest trail Forestry, KY Department of Fish & that loops around our five constructed Wildlife, USDA Natural Resource wetlands. We recommend using the Conservation Services, and Biose guidelines of social distancing on the Visit the Morning View Heritage Area! Institute provided expert knowl- trails and in the parking area. See the 15168 Decoursey Pike, Morning View, KY 41063 edge to help coach and guide the kiosk at the parking area for rules and Open to the public – 7 days a week from dawn till dusk! students learning experience. This open areas. hands on training was an introduc- tion for the annual Envirothon Conservation provides assistance Spring Competition. The Kenton County Conservation District The Conservation District provides Conservation Districts with priority landowners with programs under the provided continual training to the assistance to everyone, including given to animal waste related problems Federal Farm Bill. AP Environmental Science class homeowners, businesses, schools, and agricultural district participants Agricultural Districts. This throughout the 2019 2020 aca- organizations, and cities and other where pollution problems have been voluntary program allows farmers to demic year. The class of 15 students local governments, including: Natural identified. form special areas where agriculture formed three Envirothon Teams Resource Management Programs, Cost- Technical and Program is encouraged and protected. Benefits to represent Kenton County at the Share Funding, Equipment Rental, and Assistance provided by/with include the right to have property taxed Envirothon Spring Competition. Educational Workshops. Contact the NRCS. Technical Assistance is provided at its agricultural value and protection Teams compete locally, and win- Kenton County Conservation District for through our federal partner, Natural from annexation without the land- ners advance to the state competi- additional information. Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). owner’s permission. tion. Top teams head to the North American Envirothon, a week long The Kentucky Soil Erosion County residents receive assistance Dead Farm Animal Program. and Water Quality Cost Share with conservation planning, rotational Cost share assistance is available to competition hosted by one of the Programs. These programs help to grazing, forestry practices, storm water farmers for the removal and proper states, provinces, or territories in plan, design and install much needed runoff, sediment control and other disposal of fallen livestock. Farmers North America, where scholarships best management practices to protect conservation needs. The Conservation may be reimbursed for 75% of the haul and prizes are awarded. soil resources and water quality on District, NRCS, KY Department of bill up to $100. Want to know more on how to thousands of KY farms. These annual Fish and Wildlife, and KY Division form an Envirothon Team? cost share funds are administered by of Forestry all work together to assist Farm Dump Removal Assistance Contact the Kenton County Program. Cost share assistance is Conservation District for details! available to help farmers clean up Kenton County Conservation District farm dumps. If application is approved, participants are responsible for 25% of the cost of cleaning up the dump. 5272 Madison Pike, P.O. Box 647 Reimbursement will be made after the work is completed. Reimbursement is 2nd Floor, Independence Courthouse • Independence, KY 41051 limited to 75% of the total cost for the Phone: 859/356-1019 clean-up and restoration of the site up to a maximum of $1,875.
18 Rivertown Communications Congratulations Kenton County on 20 Years of What’s Happening!
This issue marks the 20th year, all the organizations that received
the 40th issue, of What’s Happening! tax funds, either directly or indirect- Winter/Spring 2019/20 In Kenton County. In spite of major ly, to see if they would be interested The doors at 1840 Simon Kenton Way will soon be opening! The former site of the Bavarian Brewery will become events, ranging from 9/11 right up in going under one masthead. Many the new home for the Kenton County New County Offices to open Administrationby October Building. Over the past several months, the Kenton County team has been working hard to ensure to COVID-19, the organizations you were interested and the publication a smooth transition. With this in mind, the move is planned to take place on weekends as to minimize interruption of public services. Follow the County’s social media channels for updates about read about in What’s Happening! in grew beyond just the Fiscal Court the move and what you should expect. For more information about the new County Administration Building, please Kenton County have collaborated to and Boone County Schools. What’s see pages 4-5. keep you informed about the many Happening! In Boone County is now programs and services available to going into its 31st year of uninter- Winter/Spring 2020 enhance your life as County residents. rupted publication. Gifts that keep on giving Every child in Campbell County under the age of 5 can get a free book mailed to them each month. What’s Happening in Oldham In fact, more than 2,000 local children St. Elizabeth Healthcare:already 18-19 do, thanks to Campbell County 1 SD : 13 Public Library’s partnership with area TANK: 17 Northern KY Health schools and Dolly Parton’s Imagination County began in 1996. What’s Department: 15 Library. Planning & Development The partnership between the library, Have you ever KC PVA: 20 Services of KC: 16 In this issue: KC Public Library: 6-7 Campbell County Schools and Bellevue, KC Clerk: 8 Dayton, Fort Thomas and Newport indepen- Happening! In Kenton County and KC Extension Service: 9-12 dent school districts launched last fall. The wondered where this KC Fiscal Court: 1-5 Dolly Parton Foundation pays for the books and Getting the Most Out of Kenton County Living local partners pay the cost of shipping. Children who grow up with books and having What’s Happening! in Campbell people read to them associate words with love. Help children develop a love of learning, improve kinder- comes from? garten readiness and invest in our future. Cost to sponsor a child for an entire year is $25. Campbell County’s Imagination Library is to- County both started in 2000. What tally free to children from birth to age 5. To learn more, go to www.cc-pl.org/imagination-library. It began as a little idea 30 years See page 2 for more information about began as a 25,000 two-color 8-page the Campbell County Public Library! ago when I was a new resident in newsletter has now grown to about Boone County. At that time Boone 500,000 four-color magazines a year. In this issue: AJ Jolly Community CC Attorney: 3 CC Fiscal Court: 9-13 CC Schools: 14 SD1: 15 County was the fastest growing county Development CC Clerk: 4 CC Public Library: 1-2 NKY Health St. Elizabeth Healthcare: 16-17 Council: 20 CC Conservation CC PVA: 8 Dept.: 6-7 TANK: 5 Rivertown Communications LLC, District: 18-19 east of the Mississippi River but there Getting the Most Out of Campbell County Living
owner of the What’s Happening! fam- Winter/Spring 2020 was no centralized resource for in- ily, is still a one-woman band but has formation. Long-time residents knew worked with a gifted graphic designer where things like the library and parks and superb web printer for much of the were but it was hard for a newcomer to 30 years. find that information. Spring/Summer 2020 In 1990, I asked to speak at a From the desk of Judge/Executive David Voegele UNCLE SAM Boone County Fiscal Court meet- What has changed and WANTS YOU, For information about Boone County Schools, visit www.boone.kyschools.us AND WE DO TOO! The 2020 Decennial United States Census is underway. ing about this lack of centralized what hasn’t In this issue: You have heard it before, and I repeat it again now - IT IS BC Conservation District: 2 IMPERATIVE THAT EVERY PERSON IN OLDHAM BC Cooperative Extension: 6 COUNTY BE COUNTED. BC Fiscal Court: 7-10 County government, under the direction of Deputy BC Golf Courses: 10 Judge Kevin Nuss, has been working on the 2020 census for communication. All the counties in BC Parks & Recreation: 9 BC Public Library: 11 almost two years. We were the first county in Kentucky to Plenty of things have changed BC Solid Waste Mgmt.: 4 BC Schools: 1 form a Complete Count Committee and were recognized for City of Florence: 5 this achievement last year during a ceremony in the capitol Getting the Most Out of NKYBoone Health Department:County Living 14-15 St. Elizabeth Healthcare: 12-13 rotunda in Frankfort. Northern Kentucky were projected to Sanitation District 1: 3 Deputy Nuss organized a group of people, representing over the 30 years of What’s TANK: 16 a cross section of the community, to meet with him to learn about the mechanics of the Census, help recruit workers and plan for maximum participation. grow between 50 - 100% in the next 20 For the first time ever, the decennial Census Happening! including countless questionnaire will be available online. This is very easy, it takes only a few minutes. In March the US Census Bureau sent out invitations to respond online. If you have years so the communication problem already responded online, I want to thank you. Residents who have not yet responded are receiving a series of follow- This year you administrative changes, inclusion of up reminders in the mail through the month of April. will be able to If you still have not responded by May 1 the Census respond: will begin sending out Enumerators to knock on • Online was not going to go away. doors to collect the information. • By phone non-political and non-religious 501c See page 2 for more information • By mail about the 2020 Census and letter OC Soil & Water from Judge/Executive David Voegele. Conservation District: 14-15 The Boone County Fiscal Court, OC Health Department: 4-5 OC Water District: 17 organizations, demographic and OC Parks & Recreation: 19 In this issue: OC Clerk: 3 OC Public Library: 6-7 OC Cooperative Extension Baptist Health: 16 Service: 20 then under Judge/Executive Bruce City of La Grange: 9-13 OC Schools: 7-8 political shifts, and consolidations. Coalition for a Healthy OC: 5 OC Fiscal Court: 1-2, 14, 18-19 Getting the Most Out of Oldham County Living Ferguson, agreed to a pilot year of a Technology moved even more quickly which we use for both print and web, Currys Fork Watershed: 18 county-wide newsletter to be shared with the advent of digital printing, and social media. with the Boone County Schools. At the search engines, websites, Adobe’s But some things have not changed through local, state and federal end of the year, I called a meeting of Portable Document Format (PDF) at all. As editor and publisher of taxes and grants. What’s Happening!, I still have the Although all information is same three principles now as in 1991: submitted and approved by each orga- 1. No political bias or self-promo- Rivertown Communications nization, I appreciate all your feedback tion by any individual. — both positive and negative. It has 2. No dirty laundry about any made What’s Happening! a better person, place or thing. resource. Thank you! Rivertown Communications LLC 3. Useful information so residents Sincerely, www.whatshappeningnews.com know how to access services and programs for which they pay Andrea Shepard Mack Andrea Shepard Mack
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