You can now find one of Kentucky's most traditional organizations in cyberspace.

        The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels now has a Web site, www.KYColonels.org.

        A Kentucky Colonels commission, given for charitable or other noteworthy accomplishments, is considered by many the commonwealth's highest honor. The organization was founded in 1931.
       

St. Elizabeth staff president appointed

               The new staff president of the 650-physician medical staff at St. Elizabeth Medical Center during a two-year term in 2001 and 2002 is Dr. Daniel J. Courtade.

        Dr. Courtade, a Fort Thomas resident, joined the medical staff at St. Elizabeth in the spring of 1989. He is now in private practice with Cardiology Associates in Edgewood. Dr. Courtade's medical degree is from the University of Rochester in New York. He served his residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati.

        Other 2001 staff leaders are: immediate past president Dr. James H. Linne; and department chairs Dr. Richard Park, anesthesia, Dr. Karl Schmitt, department of medicine, Dr. John Sherman, emergency, Dr. Robert Grober, family practice, Dr. Philip Schworer, internal medicine section, Dr. John Morrison, pediatrics, Dr. J. Michael Petit, psychiatry, Dr. Eugene Burchell, obstetrics/gynecology, Dr. Allen Hallquist, pathology, Dr. Walter Eiseman, radiology, and Dr. Nicholas Gates, surgery.

        Staff membership privileges are granted by the board of trustees and enable physicians to treat patients and provide consultation at the medical center's three units in Covington, Edgewood and Williamstown.
       

U of L tuition to increase 10%

               LOUISVILLE — In-state undergraduates at the University of Louisville will pay 10 percent more in tuition during the 2001-02 school year, the board of trustees decided Monday.

        Tuition will be $3,794 next year, more than originally projected.

        The school said in a statement that the difference is needed to underwrite initiatives for students, including financial aid, academic and support programs, and university library support. Part of the increase will help cover financial aid to help the university attract and retain students based upon their academic credentials or financial need, the university said.

        The board also approved a proposal to develop a long-range tuition-setting plan that will project future tuition increases so that students and parents can plan for the expense.

        The plan calls for increases to be published at least a year before they are implemented. It also caps future increases at 7 percent per year unless special circumstances require a larger increase, the school said.

        The board also approved another step to give students a better idea of the costs to attend U of L: Tuition and fees will be totaled into one price.

        “Students will now see one tuition cost that will reflect their entire financial commitment,” university President John Shumaker said.
       

Louisville loves ESPN extreme games

               LOUISVILLE — ESPN officials agree that Louisville drew more fans for the 2001 B3 Games than almost any other stop during the tour.

        The Bikes, Boards and Blades games ended Sunday night, attracting 72,500 over three days, ESPN officials said.

        The weekend crowds were larger than most places where ESPN takes its road show, said Katie Moses, a spokeswoman for the sports network. On the first stop of the 2001 B3 Games last month in Anaheim, Calif., the games drew 14,500 over three days, she said.

        Louisville, the second stop, more than doubled that attendance on Sunday with 36,500. Saturday's attendance was 29,500 and Friday's was 6,500.

        Allan Cooke has competed in ESPN's extreme sports games across the country. But no city compares to Louisville, the athlete from Greenville, N.C., said Sunday.

        “The stands are always full here,” Mr. Cooke, 19, said after finishing a round in the bike stunt competition. “Louisville is really enthusiastic.”
       

Hank List to be Cabinet officer

               FRANKFORT — Hank List, a former state representative and utility lobbyist, will take the second-ranking job in the Natural Resources Cabinet in June.

        Mr. List will replace Bruce Williams, who is retiring, as deputy secretary on June 1.

        Mr. List was a state representative from Fayette County from 1978 to 1984. He was governmental affairs representative for Kentucky Utilities and later the merged company with Louisville Gas & Electric. He has worked as a private consultant since 1999.

        Mr. List, 50, lives in Lexington.
       

Daybook

               Government and schools

        Burlington: Boone County Fiscal court, 5 p.m., 2950 Washington St.

        Covington: Board of Commission, 7 p.m., city hall, commission chambers, 638 Madison Ave.

        Florence: City Council meeting, 7 p.m., city building, 8100 Ewing Blvd.

        Independence: Building Committee meeting, 5:45 p.m., city administration building, 5247 Madison Pike.

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