Here's a full blown update on our disaster relief efforts and needs from our parks and recreation dept.:
“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew.” ~ Marshall McLuhan. Yep. I’m may be using this quote for quite some time. ‘Time heals all’ but we ain’t there yet. PLEASE use whatever resources you can to help your friends and neighbors in need. If it’s all you’ve got, believe me when I tell you, time and energy are appreciated way more than you may think. Join in on the clean-up effort. Volunteer your services at the Piner Baptist Church at (859) 356-3222 to help. If it’s just taking coffee or lunches to those working in the field, you’ll be helping. If you’re picking up what is now trash and debris, remember, it was someone’s treasures only days ago. Now it’s only memories. HELP: It’s a four-letter word that we don’t use nearly enough.
Dumpsters: For those affected, dumpsters are located in a number of places, including in front of Piner Elementary School, on Parkers Grove Road, on Cruise Creek Road, on Carlisle Road, and at the Wilmington Baptist Church. Residents who need dumpsters delivered may contact Roger Wells, Kenton County Solid Waste Coordinator at (859) 392-1930.
Financial support: The residents of southern Kenton County are in dire need of financial support (monetary donations).
· Contributions may be made at any Huntington Bank c/o KENTON COUNTY RELIEF FUND.
· The Bank of Kentucky is also accepting PINER TORNADO RELIEF FUND donations.
Laundry services: Tide is currently set up Nicholson Christian Church. They are providing personal laundry service for the tornado victims. People may drop off their personal laundry here at our distribution center from 9:00 am ~ 6:00 pm daily. Please let any of your friends, family, and neighbors know they are here. Nicholson Christian Church is located at 1970 Walton Nicholson Pike, Independence, KY 41051. Call (859) 356-7770.
Relief supplies:
· Needed: Work/rubber boots.
· Piner Baptist Church ~ (859) 356-3222: There are plenty of supplies at the Piner Baptist Church, located at 15044 Madison Pike, Morning View, KY 41030. Clothing, food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, water, tarps, roofing nails, basic building supplies, boxes, and much more.
· Nicholson Christian Church ~ Need NEW socks, underwear, bras, and pillows that are in plastic or original boxes. NEW towels, washcloths, hand-towels. Nothing used.
· Twenhofel Middle School: Clothing, food, water and bedding at Twenhofel Middle School for any in the Piner area who need it. At Twenhofel MS, contact Jamie Gastright, Family Resource Center Coordinator.
· The City of Taylor Mill will be collecting the following items in an effort to support those impacted: NON-Perishable Canned Meats, Individual Juice Bottles, Individual Bottles Gator Aid/Rehydration Fluids, NON-Perishable Canned Foods, NON-Perishable READY to EAT Foods, with Pop Tops, Snack Foods and Cereals, Personal Hygiene Supplies (deodorant, soap, etc.), Over the Counter Medications for adults and kids (such as antacids, pain reliever, anti diarrhea), Dog Food/Cat Food, Boost/Ensure, Garbage Bags, Utility Gloves, Can Openers, Diapers/Formula, Flashlights WITH batteries, Instant drink mixes (coffee, tea, etc.). Donations will currently be accepted through Monday, March 12 at the Taylor Mill City Building M through F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at City of Taylor Mill, 5225 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, KY 41015. After hour and weekend donations can be dropped off at the Taylor Mill Fire Department.
Roads: Contact Kenton County Public Works at (859) 392-1920 between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm and at (859) 356-3191 after hours.
Suspicious activity: Please report any suspicious people or activity to Kenton County Police. KC Police are patrolling the Piner area aggressively and want to stop any theft or unauthorized scrappers. For immediate situations, call 911. For non-emergency situations, call (859) 356-3191.
Volunteer Opportunities and more information about the coordination of group efforts ongoing please visit: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/TornadoReliefNKY/, http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109451895736&s=361&e=001z9iF3td7dya0zC1pYjJqNuehMzkpL-Dab9Mdwo5BLJJTWqbJLHhKsowuQRXzgGiEc6NxvdG68S7Us5s-PMMYLcXKnrdcJe2CPRy-GuAKJY3lFPIpsqegAUbOnjgMW2o7jxmS-gbYI4OtG4rfp48jkQHkGsWRSNCL, or contact your local Fire/EMS/Police Departments.
Steve Trauger, Recreation Programs Coordinator
Kenton County Parks & Recreation
3902 Richardson Rd., Independence, KY 41051
859.525.PLAY (7529), fax 859.525.7265
steve.trauger@kentoncounty.org
kentoncounty.org
Member Kentucky Recreation and Park Society
2011 Dorothy Mullen Arts & Humanities Award Recipient for Sugar Camp ~ Makin' Maple Syrup
2010 KRPS Professional of the Year
2009 KRPS Outstanding Program Award Recipient for (Almost) Every Other Thursday Science
2005 KRPS Outstanding Program Award Recipient for Wild Wednesdays!
Member National Recreation & Park Association
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~ George Bernard Shaw
