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People in the News: Bill Scheyer and CBC panel, Summe and poll workers, Kroger contest winner


Scheyer to speak at CBC

Bill Scheyer, CEO of Skyward (formerly Vision 2015) will head a panel discussing what lies ahead for the organization charting our region’s future at CBC’s December 17 luncheon at the Madison Event Center.

Bill Scheyer

Bill Scheyer

Joining him are panelists JB Woodruff from UpTech; Sarah Giolando from St. Elizabeth; Kathy Burkhart from Erlanger/Elsmere School District and Tara Johnson from The Catalytic Fund.

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Kenton County Clerk Summe recognizes poll workers

“In an effort to recognize the hard work and commitment of our poll workers and community partners, I will be identifying those individuals that exemplify the American spirt and who go the extra mile to ensure a fair and efficient election.” said Gabrielle Summe, Kenton County Clerk.

Gabrielle Summe

Gabrielle Summe

Summe also said, “Many of our poll workers have worked for over 30 years and so this public thank you is long overdue. The election process also depends heavily on the community partners who allow us to use their facilities and the personnel at these facilities that go over and above to protect our right to vote.”

The recipients will be presented a plaque before the Kenton County Fiscal Court during the months of November and December. 2015 recipients of this award include:

Claire Moriconi, who has worked the polls for over 30 years.
Daniel Gardner, who can single handedly run a precinct.
Susan Durstock, the custodian of Holmes High School, who is always on hand to make sure the precincts are set up properly and ready for voters.
Sue Hill, Clerk for the City of Crescent Springs, who helps voters get to the right precinct.
Board of the Ft. Wright Civic Club, who take the time on a Sunday afternoon to help set up the facility for Election Day.

UK student wins Kroger competition

Caitlin Porter of Liberty Township recently placed in a national design competition sponsored by Kroger. Caitlin is a senior at the University of Kentucky.

caitlin

She also will receive $500.

The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) hosted a gala in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 2, for student winners.


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