Governor’s appointments
Governor Matt Bevin has appointed the following NKyians to state boards and commissions:
* Lindsey Lee Jaeger of Union, a patent attorney and visual artist, to the Kentucky Arts Council to a term expiring Nov. 18, 2022; and
* Sheriff Michael Jansen of Fort Thomas to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council for a term expiring July 1, 2022.
Explaining the polygraph
Demystifying the Polygraph Exam is the topic for the next free presentation of the Kenton County Public Library. The session will be held on Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m. at the Erlanger Branch.
Greg Ellison
Greg Ellison, president of Truthspan Polygraph Services in Covington, will deliver the presentation. He is a retired FBI agent who has administered over 2,000 polygraph exams throughout the U.S. and abroad. His services are used by law enforcement, attorneys, private investigators, government contractors, the military and those hiring individuals who would handle sensitive information.
Often seen on television and in movies as minutes-long lie detector tests, Ellison will explain how Hollywood portrays a much different process than what actually transpires during a typical exam.
The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Library is located at 401 Kenton Lands Road in Erlanger. For additional information phone (859) 962-4002.
Jon Reynolds gets Literacy Award
Jon Reynolds, ESL Coordinator for Kenton County Adult Education at Gateway Community & Technical College, has been named as the 2018 recipient of the Kenton County Public Library Foundation’s Mary Ann Mongan Literacy Award.
Since 2009, the Mary Ann Mongan Award recognizes an individual or organization that has shown outstanding service in literacy in Kenton County. The award is named after former Kenton County Public Library director Mary Ann Mongan, who served as Library Director for over 40 years. Jon was given the award at a surprise ceremony prior to his Monday night class.
In his role, Jon has and continues to provide opportunities to countless ESL students in Northern Kentucky. In addition to teaching English and literacy skills, he is also responsible for the organization that keeps the grant funded to be able to provide students with free access to classes. Jon also continues to seek and add services for his students. In addition to ESL classes, students may now take citizenship classes, English conversation and the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Additionally, he has given students advice on job hunting, continuing education and helps them navigate their new communities. Jon has impacted countless lives through his work.
Janet Harrah honored by Chamber
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented the NKY Community Award to Janet Harrah.
Janet Harrah
Harrah, the Senior Director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Northern Kentucky University’s US Bank College of Business, has generously shared her expertise for almost a decade with members of the NKY Chamber community with her annual Regional Economic Outlook presentation.
“Janet Harrah plays a key leadership role in our region by helping us interpret data which is critical to our success in the global knowledge-based economy,” said Gene Kirchner, Senior Vice President, and COO at the NKY Chamber. “Her insight is an invaluable asset to economic development in Northern Kentucky.”
The NKY Community Award is awarded to exceptional individuals, businesses or organizations that have helped to advance or promote the region.
