The Northern Kentucky Theatre Guild met on Wednesday, March 26^th @ 4:00 P.M. at the Artisans' Enterprise Center to discuss theatre space and grant writing.  Let us know if you are interested in working with this theatrical group.

April 11 ~ The Grand Opening for the Artisans' Enterprise Center will be held in conjunction of Kinzelman Kline  Gossman's Grand Opening. (See invitation below!) The Grand Opening starts at 7:00 P.M. @ 25 West 7^th Street and is open to the public.  For directions and to RSVP, please call Leah Dodson at 859-292-2163.

April 14 ~ Judy Sizemore & Joanna Hay, Regional Outreach Directors for the Kentucky Arts Council will present an Arts Grant Writing Workshop Grant writing for the National Endowment for the Arts.  Register with Judy Sizemore, circuit@prtcnet.org or by phone at 606-364-5831. 

April 21, 1 - 4 P.M. The Kenton County Public Library and the Covington Arts District welcome David Holmes, from the Foundation.  Holmes will present a Proposal Writing Course for Foundation Grants.

The City of Covington is seeking nominations for the 2008 River Cities Historic Preservation Awards from citizens, businesses, organizations and the community at large.

The Historic Preservation Awards Program was initiated in 2001 by the Covington Historic Preservation Office to celebrate outstanding efforts to preserve and maintain historic properties throughout the city. Historic Preservation Awards are given annually for projects completed within the previous calendar year. The presentation of this year's awards will take place in May, 2008 in a ceremony also honoring recipients in Newport and Bellevue. May is the National Historic Preservation month.

Please visit the Historic Preservation website for the nomination form, instructions and guidelines.

All nominations are due by 5:00 pm Friday, April 18^th to the City of Covington Historic Preservation Office. 638 Madison Ave 4^th Floor, CovingtonKY, 41011.

For more information contact the Historic Preservation Office at 859-292-2171.

The Engineering Department will be advertising competitive bids in the upcoming weeks for the 2008 Street Resurfacing program.  This year we will be embarking on a multi-phase project that will target several neighborhoods.  Click on the link below for a listing of streets included in this program.

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            The City of Covington has established solid waste fees for the upcoming year, based on the contract that was awarded to Republic/CSI by the Covington City Commission on Feb. 21. The contract with CSI will provide for weekly trash removal, universal recycling, and toters for all residences and businesses located within the city. 

The annual solid waste bills, which will go out later this month, will be $89.60 for each dwelling or commercial unit and $52.41 for those residences whose owners qualify for a property tax homestead exemption.

            This amount is less than previously reported because, among other things, the number of properties in the city has increased by 705 units over the same number of properties on which last year's calculations were based and because a new contract will be implemented in the second half of the current fiscal year.

            The City Commission considered competitive bids from three solid waste removal firms before selecting Republic/CSI as the lowest bid.  The increase in this year's annual fee primarily reflects inflationary increases, especially the increase in fuel cost, as well as the cost of leasing toters, which averages at about $2 a month.

Toters will be available in three different sizes: small, medium, and large. Last year, the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative recommended to the City Commission that it require toters for all residents in the city as part of a larger plan to reduce litter in the city.  Republic/CSI will replace toters at no cost if they become damaged or inoperable.  In addition, the company will provide separate recycling containers to those individuals who wish to recycle.

Even with this year's increase and the provision of toters, Covington still charges the lowest solid-waste fees in the region, a fee that is substantially less than fees charged by other Northern Kentucky cities.

For instance, in its neighboring cities of Taylor Mill and Park Hills, which provide weekly pick up with recycling but without toters, residents pay $155 and $145.08 annually, respectively.  Fort Mitchell, which has twice weekly pick up without toters, charges $189.60 annually while Newport, which has twice weekly pick up with toters, charges $142 annually.  Elsmere charges $148, FortWright charges $134.28, and Erlanger charges $130.68 on an annual basis.

            Next year, Covington will change the method by which it sends waste fee bills, billing them in conjunction with its ad valorem taxes, which go out in the fall.

• Before a thunderstorm, remove dead trees and clear branches from around your house, and secure loose outdoor objects such as patio furniture.
• During a thunderstorm, stay inside, do not shower or bath, do not use a corded telephone except to call 911, unplug electronics and turn off your air conditioner.
• If outside, move to low spot such as a ravine or valley-but stay aware of flash flooding conditions, never stand under a tall, isolated tree, on a hilltop, in an open field, or near open water.
• If swimming or boating, get out of the water immediately and take shelter
• If you feel your hair stand on end could mean that a lightning strike is imminent.  Make yourself into a small target-squat on the balls of your feet, place your hands over your ears and tuck your head between your knees.  Do not lie flat on the ground.
• Stay tuned to radio and the TV for updates on severe weather
• Flash flooding can occur without rain clouds or rain in the immediate area.
• Never walk through water more than 6 inches deep
• Do not drive through flooded areas.  If your vehicle stalls in water, exit it and move to higher ground
• After severe weather, watch for down power lines.

The fire department responds to numerous calls related to severe weather each year.  By following the above safety tips, you can do a lot to better your chances in case of a true emergency.

The Housing Development Department has MOVED!

2300 Madison Avenue

Please make note of this important change for your:

• Appointment needs
• New Applications
• Section 8 / Housing needs
• Homeownership / First Time Homebuyers
• Homeownership Rehab Loans

For additional information, please call (859) 292-2203.

Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex fields

43^rd & Decoursey

1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.