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Covington City Hall will be closed Monday, February 16, 2009 in observance of President's Day.
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Feb. 5- Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Feb. 11- Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb. 17- NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Feb. 17-City of Covington Caucus Meeting- 6:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall 638 Madison Avenue
Feb. 18- Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb. 18- Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm- Baker Hunt, 620 Greenup St., Covington, KY
Feb. 18- Police Chief's Community Forum - 7:00 pm - Police Headquarters, Training Room, 20th & Madison, Covington, KY
Feb. 19 - Public Hearing regarding the Residential Rental Inspection Program Ordinance - 6:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb. 23- Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb. 24-City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb. 25- Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
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From Cincinnati.com Staycation: Girlfriend's Getaway in Covington
Contributed By Mary Casey-Sturk
Low on dough? Wondering where to go? Gallery hopping, shopping and relaxing are all on the menu for a girlfriend's getaway to Covington, Kentucky. This staycation includes many things you might do out of town, but for a much better price and a chance to see and do things you may not have considered before.
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Recently the Great Lifestyles show featured the City of Covington. Please click on the link below to view these segments.
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Denny Bowman, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Sherry Carran
Commissioner Steve Megerle
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Shawn Masters
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regarding the
Residential Rental Inspection Program Ordinance
There will be a public hearing on
Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.
at
Covington City Hall
City Commission Chambers, First Floor
638 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky
for the purpose of presenting a proposed Residential Rental Property Inspection Program Ordinance, and to receive public comment.
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New Businesses in Covington! |
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bioLOGIC Group is a global life science investment and management company. Their US headquarters recently relocated to Covington in October 2008 along with several of their companies. Two of those companies are the first to register as KY companies: PrimeDP (drug development company) and Bexion Pharmaceuticals (anti cancer company). They hope to register at least two additional companies in the near future as they move into their new space on Russell Street. The Company's mission is to establish and grow life science companies.
The bioLOGIC vision is to catalyze a biotech/life science corridor and launch new companies in Covington. With their move to Russell Street and building out lab space at that location, they are taking the first step in that direction.
128 East Second Street, Suite B
Covington, Kentucky 41011
513-437-3000 Ext. 302
859-581-3900 Fax
A SIDIS COMPANY
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
3414 Decoursey Avenue, Latonia
Workshops of the Restoration Society
(Owner, Cliff Wagner)
and Telecommunications Board
of Northern Kentucky
Next to the Dairy Queen on Decoursey
(Look for the Balloons!)
Joe Meyer
Senior Policy Advisor to
Governor Beshear
Complimentary Appetizers, Snacks,
Soft Drinks and Bar
Sponsored by:
Covington Business Council
Friends of Covington
Latonia Business Association
MainStrasse Village Association
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 COVINGTON RESIDENT HANDBOOK
New to Covington or know someone who is? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman and Neighborhood Services Coordinator, at 292-2141 to receive a copy of this very useful publication. It contains all the information you need to get acclimated in Covington! Click on the picture for the fully downloadable booklet. (This is a large PDF file and may take serveral minutes to download.)
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And from our Departments..........
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Save on Prescription Drugs...
With our new Prescription Discount Card!
The City of Covington has a new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to residents who are without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.
The Prescription Discount Card is made available to residents by the City of Covington in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC) and is made possible through Covington's membership in NLC.
The card is FREE to all Covington residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance. By using this card you may save an average of 20% off the regular retail price of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies.
To discover the savings and learn more about the program,CLICK HERE to access the program online and print a card, check drugs prices and locate participating pharmacies.
Residents may also pick up a card at any of the participating pharmacies listed below, or for more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749.
Prescription Drug Discount Cards Available at Following Locations:
Beringer Save Discount Drug at 716 Madison Avenue
Paul's Pharmacy at 434 Scott Street
Walgreen's at 1026 Madison Avenue
Kroger at 1525 Madison Avenue
CVS Pharmacy at 2001 Madison Avenue
Boeckley Community Pharmacy
Walgreen's at 3921 Winston Avenue
Blank's Pharmacy at 272 Pike Street
CVS Pharmacy at 4305 Winston Avenue
Kroger at 4303 Winston Avenue
*Also available in 1st Floor Lobby of City Finance Department at 638 Madison Avenue.
This is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. By using this card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount. Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy. |
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Special Event Permits
Special Event Permit applications are available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call 292-2160.
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An effort to build downtown's first mountain bike trails
Saturday, March 28, 2009
at
Devou Park
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Register today at www.ugive.org
Give Back High will assist the Kentucky Mountain Bike Association and the City of Covington in the construction of 8-10 miles of mountain bike trails at Devou Park; the first beginner, intermediate and advanced trails to exist within the urban center of our region.
Please wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. A great deal of this work will be physical, including shoveling, trimming trees, moving logs, smoothing dirt and using tools.
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Animal Control
 The Department of Public Improvements is responsible for administering the City's Animal Ordinance, which includes issues related to Barking Dogs and Vicious Dogs within the City. The staff of the Administration Division of the department includes two certified Animal Control Officers. Any questions may be directed to the Department of Public Improvements at 859-292-2292.
Engineers Week
February 15-21 is National Engineers Week. The purpose of National Engineers' Week is to call attention to the contributions to society that engineers make. It is also a time for engineers to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills. Additonal information encouraging students to consider careers in engineering may be found by clicking here.
Potholes
Right-of-Way crews continue to repair potholes throughout the city. Please report any potholes or road related maintenance issues to the Department of Public Improvements.
Snow Season
The Department of Public Improvements has refined the snow removal operations and created a Snow Operations Plan including maps of all routes within the city. The plan and associated maps may be viewed at the following links.
Engineering Updates
12th Street Update: The 12th Street Reconstruction Project is still on schedule to be awarded to the lowest bidding qualified contractor in March. Final roadway plans are scheduled to be submitted to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in February. The roadway will be widened on the South side of 12th Street, the 12th Street Bridge over the Railroad will be rebuilt, all overhead utilities will be relocated outside of the 12th Street corridor, traffic signals will be placed on decorative mast arm poles, and decorative roadway/pedestrian lighting will be installed.
Madison Avenue Improvements: KYTC has begun to make signal improvements at 20th and Greenup, 20th and Scott, and 20th and Madison.
Highland Pike Landslide: Thelen Associates Inc. has been hired to design a project to fix the landslide on Highland Pike just east of Wrights Point Drive. A drilled shaft retaining wall will be designed to stabilize the roadway. Once final design documents are submitted, a contractor will be selected through the City's sealed bidding process.
Questions? Call 292-2112 or 292-2292
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The City of Covington has hired AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. to execute the three $200,000 EPA grants (total of $600,000) received early last year. AMEC is one of the world's leading environmental and engineering consulting firms with 129 offices in North America, including offices in Lexington and Louisville. Their experience with environmental consulting and engineering includes both public and private projects and ranges from the Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium to the Pentagon. They have received four prestigious Phoenix Awards, the highest achievement for brownfield remediation projects. With a high reputation for completing projects on time and under budget, the City is confident that it has chosen the best firm for the job in its selection of AMEC. Please be on the lookout for information regarding future public meetings as the City is now in the process of seeking input as it selects sites for environmental assessment.
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Business Relations and Retention Office
Grow Covington Funds Offer Covington Businesses
Opportunity to Restructure Debt
Business is being hit hard by our current economic situation and while you can't ever get out of debt by borrowing more, you can stabilize your business debt service by borrowing wisely. Grow Covington Funds are a wise and timely financing option that businesses can access through the Department of Economic Development and Community Relations to refinance existing debt and stabilize debt service payments, usually with lower interest rates and longer terms. These funds are made available through a unique partnership between the City of Covington and Grow America Funds, through the National Development Council.
The Grow Covington Fund is a versatile program often working with local lending institutions to structure the best terms to meet the needs of the business. Some highlights of this National Development Council program are:
- Longer Terms - Repayment using longer terms means smaller monthly loan payments, giving the borrower more time to reach full potential
Term examples:
Working Capital Line of Credit - 3 to 10 years (usually 5 to 7 years)
Machinery and Equipment - 5 to 10 years or life of the asset
Tenant Improvements - term of the lease
Real Estate - Up to 25 years
Construction/Renovation - Up to 25 years
- Larger Loans - Loans range from $65,000 to $2,000,000
- Lower Down Payments, if any - Higher loan-to-value ratios allow the business to maximize equity available for growth
- Lower Interest Rate - Allows for lower down payments keeping cash in the business to fund its growth
- Better Structure - Funds match the terms of the loan to the life of the assets being financed, making sure debt service doesn't exceed available cash flow.
Grow Covington Funds finance viable businesses with true staying power and growth potential that don't meet a conventional lender's profile by providing the credit they need to realize their full potential. If you would like more information regarding these funds, qualifications or a comparison of debt service savings, please contact:
Rebecca Volpe
Business Relations Specialist
Department of Economic Development and Community Relations
(859) 292-2168
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Exhibition Information
Title: Thinking Through Reality
Name of the Gallery: Artisans Enterprise Center
Name of the Show: Thinking Through Reality
Artists and Media Featured: Martin Zeinway, acrylics, Nancy Raen-Mendez, charcoal, Adeline Owusu-asare, charcoal and acrylics, and Abdala Faye, acrylics
A Short Description of the Show: Four artists play the role of storyteller as they present their own perceptions and experiences on canvass and paper. A Liberian refugee, a Senagalese ex-Prince and two young women, one from Ghana overwhelmed by American Architecture, the other possessed with the inspirations of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, all share their work in this collaborative celebration of the individual journey.
Event Sponsors: Greenup Café, Covington, Kentucky
Additional Lectures at the Artisans Enterprise Center and Associated with the Exhibition:
February 11th 6pm: 'Notions of Africa', Dr. Jonathan Reynolds, Northern Kentucky University, speaks on the historical and contemporary relevance of African politics in understanding today's global realities.
February 13th 6pm: Artists Panel, mediated by Critic Dan Brown, We are delighted to host this event where Dan Brown talks with the artists showing their works at 'Thinking Through Reality' about their impetus to create and their influences during the process. The audience is encouraged to ask questions.
February 19th 6pm: 'War in West Africa' Dr. Kabimbi Kalubi, Director of African Studies Program at the University of Cincinnati, discusses the psychological and educational impact of the civil wars in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Congo and Darfur in the twentieth century, and the post-war realities Africa is struggling with as it tries to educate and redress the life of a lost generation.
Dates of the Show:
Gallery Opening, February 6th, Friday 6-10pm ***Mayor Denny Bowman will be saying a few words about the Arts at promptly 6:40pm, possibly followed by Commissioners. Show runs until February 20th
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5pm, except Friday, February 6th and Friday, February 13th, 9am-10pm and Saturday, February 7th 10am-6pm
Gallery Location and Contact Information: Artisan Enterprise Center, 25 West 7th Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011, Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager 859-292-2322, nbowers@covingtonky.gov
Admission Costs: All events free to the public
Gallery Website: covingtonarts.com
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Renaissance Covington
 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK.
The Kentucky Heritage Council is requesting your help to update the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Plan. The Plan provides guidance for statewide and local preservation efforts, addresses critical issues affecting historic and cultural resources in Kentucky, and recommends solutions to minimize threats to our resources. As the primary state agency responsible for the stewardship of historic properties in the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Heritage Council is required to develop plan priorities, goals, and strategies. The Kentucky State Historic Preservation Plan is updated every five years.
Renaissance Covington, Inc. will be hosting the public meeting for the Northern Kentucky Region. The meeting will be Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the City of Covington Commission Chambers located on the first floor of 638 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011.
Please click here for more information about preservation planning or to view a copy of the 2004-2009 Kentucky State Historic Preservation Plan.
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Historic Preservation
2009 River Cities Historic Preservation Awards- Covington
The City of Covington is seeking nominations for the 2009 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 2009 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 Monday, April 20, 2009 to the City of Covington Historic Preservation Office, 638 Madison Avenue Suite 407, Covington Kentucky, 41011.
For more information contact the Historic Preservation Office at 859-292-2171 or
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Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Office
News from the Neighborhoods!
Botany Hills (West Covington)
The next regular meeting of the Botany Hills Neighborhood Association will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 pm St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue.
The 2nd Annual Botany Hills Neighborhood Association "Chili Cook-Off " will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 21 at St. John's Congregational Church, 1235 Highway Avenue. This year's judges are: Mayor Denny Bowman, State Representative Arnold Simpson and David Schroeder, Director of the Kenton County Public Library. Admission is $5.00 to enjoy the competition and sample the entries, with proceeds to benefit neighborhood projects. If you are interested in submitting your favorite chili as an entry, please contact Connie Schmitt at 859-261-4053 or email cschmitt@fuse.net. Deadline for registering your chili is Wednesday, February 18.
Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Daniel Carter Beard House, 322 East Third Street, 6:30 pm social hour with 7:00 pm meeting. This month's guest speaker will be Mayor Denny Bowman. Agenda includes election of officers. For additional information, contact mshelbling@hotmail.com
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting of the Kenton Hills Neighborhood Association will be held Monday, February 23 at 7:00 at Behringer Crawford Museum in Devou Park. The guest speaker will be Mayor Denny Bowman.
Lewisburg
The regular monthly meeting of the Lewisburg Neighborhood Group will be held at Prince of Peace School at St. John's Church, 625 West Pike Street at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 26. The guest speaker will be Mayor Denny Bowman. Other agenda items include an update from the Police Department.
The South Covington Community Action Association will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12 at the Hands Pike Firehouse. This month's guest speaker will be Keith Bales, City of Covington Code Enforcement Director.
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Hands Pike Firehouse, 1255 Hands Pike. Social 1/2 hour begins at 6:30 pm and meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Contact Nancy Ray at 356-8713 or visit www.southcovington.com
Westside
The Westside Action Coalition will hold their next meeting on February 10. The meeting will be at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street.Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at CGN, 1650 Russell St.
Contact John Kidd at 513-295-4532 for additional information.
Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Coordinator
859-292-2141
sgettys@covingtonky.gov
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Keeping Your Home Safe And Warm
Follow these safety tips from CDC, the National Fire Protection Association, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to prevent injuries and deaths related to heating your home.
- Install a smoke alarm near bedrooms and on each floor of your home. Test it monthly. If it has a 9-volt battery, change the battery once a year.
- Install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm near bedrooms and on each floor of your home. If your alarm sounds, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests that you press the reset button, call emergency services (911 or your local fire department), and immediately move to fresh air (either outdoors or near an open door or window). Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. If you experience any of these symptoms, get fresh air right away and contact a doctor for proper diagnosis.
- Make sure heating equipment is installed properly. Have a trained specialist inspect and tune up your heating system each year.
- Keep portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn, including bedding, furniture, and clothing. Never drape clothing over a space heater to dry.
- Keep children and pets away from space heaters. Never leave children in a room alone when a space heater is in use.
- If you use a kerosene heater, use only the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Never put gasoline in a kerosene heater--it could explode. Before you refuel the heater, turn it off and let it cool down. Refuel outside only.
- When using a kerosene heater, keep a door open to the rest of the house or open a window slightly. This will reduce the chance of carbon monoxide build-up in the room.
- Have your fireplace chimney and flue inspected each year and cleaned if needed. Open the flue and use a sturdy fireplace screen when you have a fire. Burn only untreated wood; never burn paper or pine branches--pieces can float out the chimney and ignite your roof, a neighbor's roof, or nearby trees.
- If you use a wood-burning stove, have the chimney connection and flue checked each year. Make sure the stove is placed on an approved stove board to protect the floor from heat and coals.
- Never use your range or oven to heat your home, even for a short time.
Stay safe,
Chief Young
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SUPER SATURDAY
Super Saturday is a chance for property owners with available units to meet face-to-face with eligible families who have Section 8 Vouchers and are looking for housing. This is a great way to market your property and get your vacancies rented! Be sure to bring pictures, brochures and rental applications.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
City of Covington Commission Chambers
638 Madison Avenue - 1st floor
To RSVP, please call (859) 292-2188
BEDBUG AWARENESS TRAINING
The Housing Authority of Covington, in conjunction with the Northern Kentucky Health Department, is sponsoring a community bedbug awareness training session. This event is free and open to the public. However, seating is limited so call to reserve your spot!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Housing Authority of Covington community room
2300 Madison Avenue - lower level
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Employment Applications are now accepted on line for all open positions in the new Career Center. In addition to on-line applications, prospective candidates can set up a search agent to notify them when a position becomes available by email - so you never have to miss an opportunity.
The Career Center is accessible through the City of Covington website using the JOBS tab. If you don't have home computer, there is a computer in the Human Resources Department that is available for application purposes. The Kenton County Library system offers internet access from library computers and are free to the public.
If you are unable to use any of the resources listed above, please contact our office at 859-292-2161 for alternative arrangements.
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CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY 
The Covington Police Citizen's Academy allows for diverse populations of adults throughout the city to come together for training and education on various police-oriented topics. The purpose of our academy is to create understanding through education and to promote a positive relationship with our community.
The Citizens Academy is a two-way educational process. The participants are given training in many of the same areas as a recruit might experience but on a lesser scale. While citizens are learning about what police officers do on a daily basis, officers are learning how citizens feel about certain issues. In this way, both the police and the citizens benefit from the academy about certain issues.
The Covington Police Citizen's Academy consists of a 12-week program that provides a wide variety of law-related education. Instructors from the rank and file of our department help to make the classes enjoyable by providing hands-on activities in each class.
Participants will be exposed to every major facet of police training, including:
ˇ History of policing/department
ˇ Organizational structure of the department
ˇ Communications
ˇ Criminal Law/Justice system
ˇ Patrol and Traffic
ˇ Criminal Investigation
ˇ Hate crimes/Crime Lab
ˇ Firearms Training/K-9
ˇ S.W.A.T. team/bike & mounted patrol
ˇ Use of force
ˇ Community policing
ˇ Crime prevention
ˇ Street drugs/crime suppression unit
ˇ Domestic violence/juvenile crime
ˇ Defensive tactics
ˇ Search and seizure
Students are also invited to participate in a ride-along program in which they are paired with an officer for the duration of a normal shift, wherein they can experience, first hand, what an officer's daily duties include.
The only requirements for becoming a participant in the Covington Police Citizen's Academy are participants MUST be at least 18 years of age and live and/or work in Covington.
The Police Department is now taking applications for the next Citizen's Police Academy. The Academy will begin Thursday, February 19, 2009, and will meet every Thursday until May 14, 2009. The class meets from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Police Headquarters, Lower Level Training Room, 1 Police Memorial Drive, Covington, KY.
Contact Capt. Bryan Allen at 859-292-2203 to obtain an application or e-mail him at ballen@covingtonky.gov
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
John Jay Fossett, City Manager
292-2160
Larry Klein, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Tom Logan, Department of Public Improvements Director
292-2112
Kathie Hickey, Economic Development & Community Relations Department
292-2163
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Mark Young, Fire Chief
431-0462
Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Housing Development Director
292-2188
Jo Ann Simpson, Human Resources and Personnel Director
292-2161
Frank Warnock, City Solicitor, Legal Department
292-2311
Tracy Denham, City Clerk, Legal Department
292-2314
Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Lee Russo, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
292-2151
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News from the Schools
Volunteers Needed: Fruits and Veggie Grant
Do you enjoy chopping vegetables and slicing fruit and knowing you are helping a child learn about nutrition? Then we need you! Volunteers are needed at 9th District Elementary School, the first week of each month, and at Thomas Edison Elementary School, the second week of each month, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers will assist with preparing fruits and vegetables to be served as an afternoon snack to every student as part of the Healthy Snack Team led by that ever-vigilant nutrition leader, Captain Nutrition. For more information, contact Meredith Potter, Fitness Rocks Coordinator, at (513) 295-9540 or meredith.potter@covington.kyschools.us
Each One, Teach One MentoringWould you like to help a Covington student strengthen his or her reading and math skills? Each One, Teach One is a mentoring program combined with academic tutoring. Mentors spend an hour a week tutoring students in grades 4-11. Mentors select the school, grade level, and content area. The contact person at the school matches each mentor with a student who needs help and provides activities designed to complement what the student is learning in school. For more information, contact Amy Weber, Mentoring Outreach Coordinator, (859) 655-9545, ext. 6520 or amy.weber@covington.kyschools.us
Monthly Covington Partners in Prevention Coalition MeetingCovington Partners in Prevention is a coalition of dedicated individuals, organizations, and board members committed to the collaborative work of planning, funding, implementing, and evaluating initiatives to benefit the youth and the future of Covington. Please join us for our monthly meetings, held the second Tuesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. Lunch is provided. Learn more about our initiatives at www.partnersinprevention.us or contact stacie.strotman@covington.kyschools or (859) 392-3179.
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The Center for Great Neighborhoods is providing free income tax preparation!
Volunteers are available to assist you within the following scheduled hours:
Every Saturday from January 24 through April 11 - from 10 am to 1 pm
Select Sundays include: February 1 & 15 and March 1, 15, and 29 - from 1 pm to 3 pm
Please bring the following with you:
ˇ Valid picture ID
ˇ Social Security card(s) for you, your spouse, children, and any others shown on the tax return
ˇ A copy of your 2007 tax return is helpful but not required
ˇ Copies of ALL W-2s, 1098s, 1099s, and the amount of other income received by you, and your spouse if applicable
ˇ Form 8332 for non-custodial parent claiming child
ˇ Child/Dependent Care provider's tax number, if applicable
ˇ Student loan interest/ college tuition expenses paid
ˇ If you are direct depositing your refund into your checking or savings account, bring account number and routing transit number of the financial institution - a copy of a voided check
This service is free and open to everyone. Please enter the building through the glass doors off of the rear parking lot. For more info, please contact Peg Baldock at 859.866.7525 or peg@greatneighborhoods.org.
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The Chairman Swings
(The Best of Sinatra)
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Ballrooms at the Northern KY Convention Center
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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
Carnegie in Concert presents:
Cincinnati Klezmer Project
Thursday, February 5, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Since 1993, Greater Cincinnati's top Klezmer ensemble has performed Eastern European Jewish folk music and Yiddish and Israeli songs at secular and sacred venues across the region. Recording artist and Miami University professor Michele Gingras joins accomplished guitarist Steven F. Stuhlbarg and mandolin player Irina Bernadsky in the performance of this energetic and expressive style of music.
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Baker Hunt
Art and Cultural Center
Winter Session Schedules are HERE!
Want to try out your creative genius on a workshop before signing up for a class? Come on in! We have a huge variety of workshops to fit any appetite for art! However, they fill up quickly! Click here for more upcoming workshops for Adults and Youth!
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center
Baker Hunt Foundation | 620 Greenup Street | Covington, Kentucky 41011 | (859) 431-0020 | Fax (859) 431-9358
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February at the Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
Celebrating Lincoln
February 1 - March 30, 2009
Original Lincoln photographs, books and other Lincoln and Civil War related items will be on display on the main floor.
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Behringer Crawford Museum
Tot Tuesdays is a fun filled, story time program geared towards preschool aged children. Come join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun and learning, and enjoy an interactive story along with a craft or activity.
"Lincoln in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati", opens with a keynote presentation by Dr. Paul Tenkotte of Thomas More College on Thursday February 12, 2009 starting at 6:30 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Lincoln's visit to and influence on the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, slavery, the Civil War, Abolitionism, life of Black Americans both slave and free during the 1850s and 1860s. Featuring an original document bearing Lincoln's signature. Don't miss this searching exhibit exploring the life and times of our 16th president!
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
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The 2009 Neighborhoods of Covington Calendar is still available! A portion of the proceeds from the sales benefit each of the neighborhood associations of Covington. Each page features wonderful photographs of our many neighborhoods. This beautiful calendar is a project of the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative.
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