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June 1 -Covington Human Rights Commission - 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 9 - City of Covington Commission Caucus Meeting- 6:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 4 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
June 16 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 10 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 10 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting - 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 15 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 16 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
June 17 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Ave, Covington, KY
June 17 - Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
June 24 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
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City Committee Meetings
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CBC 2009 Annual Award Nominations
CBC is accepting nominations for the CBC Annual Awards, which will be presented at the 2009 Covington Business Council Foundation, Inc. Annual Awards Dinner on August 13, 2009. If you are interested in nominating a deserving business leader and/or local business, please complete the questions on the nomination form, which is available by clicking here.
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Latonia Community Partners
Latonia Journal
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NKY Water District Projects
The following are upcoming water main replacement projects in Covington for 2009:
West Pike Street
from Lewis to Montague
7th Street
from Greenup to Sanford
8th Street
from Madison to Garrard
9th Street
from Madison to Prospect
10th Street
from Greenup to Prospect
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Many of Covington's renovations were recently featured in the Enquirer and on NKY.com.
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Denny Bowman, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Mildred Rains
Commissioner Shawn Masters
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Sherry Carran
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TBNK Government Channel 15
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
6:00 PM - Live
Hosted by
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Topic
Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
Guests
Joe Brennan
Jim "Tiny" Steffen
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2010 Census is Different
The Census Bureau has changed the way it conducts the national count.
Goodbye Long Form
In the past, most households received a short-form questionnaire, while one household in six received a long form that contained additional questions and provided more detailed socioeconomic information about the population.
The 2010 Census will be a short-form only census and will count all residents living in the United States as well as ask for name, sex, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, relationship and housing tenure - taking just minutes to complete.
Why fill out the census form?
Every household in the country will receive a questionnaire in 2010. To ensure an accurate and fair count of all populations at all geographic levels in the nation, the Census Bureau needs you or someone in your household to respond to the census questionnaire.
It's important. - Census data affect funding for your community, your community's representation in Congress and your community leader's planning decisions.
It's easy. - The census questionnaire takes only a few minutes to answer and return by mail.
It's confidential. - Your responses are protected by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9). All Census Bureau employees have taken an oath to protect confidentiality and are subject to a jail term, a fine - or both - for disclosing any information that could identify a respondent or household. More info...
It's required by law. - The information you provide is combined with responses provided by your neighbors and other households across the country, to provide summary statistical data that are used by various local, state and federal agencies.
Census affects funding in your community
Census data directly affect how more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to communities for neighborhood improvements, public health, education, transportation and much more. That's more than $3 trillion over a 10-year period. Spending just a few minutes to fill out your census form will help ensure your community gets its fair share of federal and state funding.
Census affects your voice in Congress
Mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the census is also used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and to redistrict state legislatures.
Census affects your representation in state and local government
Census data are used to define legislature districts, school district assignment areas and other important functional areas of government.
Census informs your community's decisions
The census is like a snapshot that helps define who we are as a nation. Data about changes in your community are crucial to many planning decisions, such as where to provide services for the elderly, where to build new roads and schools, or where to locate job training centers.
Timeline~
Spring 2009: Census employees go door-to-door to update address list nationwide.
Fall 2009: Recruitment begins for census takers needed for peak workload in 2010.
February - March 2010: Census questionnaires are mailed or delivered to households.
April 1, 2010: Census Day
April - July 2010: Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail.
December 2010: By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to President for apportionment.
March 2011: By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states.
For more information on the 2010 Census, click here.
The Covington Census Office has now posted management jobs online. The information is now available by clicking here.
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please join us for the dedication of Katie O'Donnell Way at Duck Manor's Parking Lot, 36th & Decoursey The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Honorable Mayor Denny Bowman will be held at 5:15 PM at the 36th Street end of Katie O'Donnell Way Refreshments and Snacks Provided
Sponsored by:
Latonia Business Association
Friends of Covington
CovingtonBusiness Council
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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Community Announcement from St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is embarking on an exciting journey of growth and development in the Northern Kentucky community. Our new Covington facility located at the 12th Street Exit off I-75 will be opening August 29, 2009. The Emergency Department and all outpatient clinical services will be moving from the existing 20th Street facility to this new building.
It will be necessary to close the Emergency Department at the 20th Street facility for two full days beginning at 7:00 a.m., August 27 through 6:59 a.m., August 29, to accomplish this move. During this 48 hour window, St. Elizabeth Covington Emergency Department will divert patients to other St. Elizabeth Healthcare facilities located in Ft.Thomas, Edgewood, and Florence.
Once open, the new 12th Street facility will offer a stand alone Emergency Department and Outpatient Services including Imaging, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Wellness, Wound Care and Dialysis. Additionally it will house the Summit Medical Group and other physician offices.
To learn more about St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the new 12th Street Facility, visit www.stelizabeth.com.
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And from our Departments..........
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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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Litter in the City - What can we do? Adopt a Spot!
With the understanding that government resources are limited, a Litter Task Force was developed through a partnership of the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative, the City of Covington, the Center for Great Neighborhoods, and is recruiting residents, business owners, churches, students, neighborhood groups and all concerned citizens to assist with litter cleanup in the City.
The Litter Task Force is focused on a coordinated approach for eliminating litter in the City of Covington.
A unique program developed by the Code Enforcement Department as part of this effort is the Adopt a Spot program. The Adopt a Spot program seeks to formalize a process in which many citizens have participated over the years --- the regular cleanup of trash and litter in our neighborhoods. Participants are asked to adopt a block (or even just a portion of a block - a spot!) to clean up weekly, as a collaborative effort to make an impact on neighborhood cleanliness. Should you be interested in participating in the Adopt a Spot program please contact: John Coulter at 859-292-2323 or email: AdoptASpot@covingtonky.gov
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Temporary Road Closures
Construction crews will begin digging a trench necessary for the installation of the decorative light poles along James Simpson Jr. Way (JSW) beginning June 8th. It will be necessary to close the intersections of JSW at Kavanaugh and at 13th Street in two separate stages to allow for this. Detours will be posted. Each closing should last less than a week:
- Beginning Monday, June 8, JSW & 13th St. for 5 days; and
- Beginning Thursday, June 15, JSW & Kavanaugh St. for 5 days.
Road Repairs - Parking Limited
Crews will be repairing the sub-surface and installing concrete in portions of 42nd Street between Church and Decoursey over the next couple weeks, as weather permits. During this time, parking will be limited but a driving lane will be kept open at all times. We ask for your patience during this process.
Gas Main Replacements
Duke Energy is currently replacing gas mains as part of 3 projects within the City of Covington. The project areas are shown in the attached maps. This work must be complete by the end of the year, but we are expecting everything to be done by the end of summer. The roadways will be restored to their original condition or better upon project completion. Please be patient with the roadway restoration, all of the new gas mains have to be tested before the road can be resurfaced.
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 at 292-2292.
Questions? Call 292-2112 or 292-2292
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Gateway Urban Campus Coming to Covington
Gateway Community and Technical College, the Kenton County Public Library and the Covington Independent Public School System have formed a partnership to create a new urban campus for the college in the heart of Covington.
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Historic Preservation
859-292-2171
Classic Covington
The historic architectural styles of Covington, Kentucky
Over the next several months, we will be highlighting different types of architectural styles found in Covington. There are a wide variety of styles from the very ornate large Victorian homes, to the more subtle detailing of the art modern. Each month, we will describe a different style and showcase some great examples of the style from Covington's own buildings. I hope you enjoy learning about these and that as you walk though the streets of Covington you will be able to pick out the different styles!
Italianate c. 1860 to c. 1890 
This style, inspired by Italian architecture, first appeared nationally in the 1850's. By the 1860's, it had become the most popular style of architecture in America. Grander versions of this style, usually mansions and large public buildings, resemble villas, complete with belvederes (towers). Several examples of these can be seen in the Ohio Riverside district. More modest versions comprise the predominant architectural style in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zones.  The Italianate style is recognized by the ornate lintels or hood moldings located above the doors and windows and a heavily decorated cornice at the top of the façade. These cornices are usually bracketed and often have small round or oval windows within the frieze. The use of arched doorways and windows is also common. Windows on primary elevations are usually two-over-two sash, while windows on secondary elevations often have smaller panes, such as six-over-six sash. The fashionable larger panes of glass were becoming more available, but ![813 main [2]](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs018/1101790489578/img/318.jpg?a=1102591485402) they were still a costly (and fragile) investment, smaller panes in less visible areas were an economical solution. Italianate homes in Covington are most commonly built in brick and have a rubble or ashlar stone foundation. Decorative window and door trim are either stone or metal, and the decorative cornices are either wood or metal. |
Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Office
Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Coordinator/Community Relations
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News from the Neighborhoods!
Botany Hills (West Covington)
The next regular meeting of the Botany Hills Neighborhood Association will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 pm St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue. Botany Hills is planning their first Paddle & Picnic Event on Saturday, June 6 at the Botany Hills Wharf 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Click here for all the details. The annual Botany Hills Yard and Plant Sale event is coming up Saturday, June 13 and will be held at 1226 Highway Avenue. The deadline to reserve your table is June 9. Contact Connie at 261-4053. Click here to view the latest edition of The Grapevine newsletter. For additional information, please visit www.botanyhills.org
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting of the Kenton Hills Neighborhood Association is June 29 at 7:00 at Behringer Crawford Museum in Devou Park. Click here for more information.
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, June 25. Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am, Lewisburg will be participating in a community clean-up project with Duke Energy on the Lewis Street hillside just off Pike Street followed by a block party. Click here for all the details.
Peaselburg
The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association (FOPNA) meets the 4th Monday of each month at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. There is a block watch meeting that begins at 6:15 pm with a representative from the Police Department, and the neighborhood association meeting begins at 7:00 pm.
Click here to view their latest "Goose Tracks" newsletter.
Residents of Mainstrasse Association (R.O.M.A.)
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3. ROMA meets the first Wednesday of each month at Chez Nora in the 3rd Floor Judges Chambers at 6:00 pm. for the block watch portion of the meeting, and 6:30 for the neighborhood association meeting. For more information, visit http://romacovington.org
South Covington
Wallace Woods
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 15. Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager, will be the guest speaker. The West Latonia Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Ninth District Elementary School on Indiana Avenue at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit http://westlatonia.org
The Westside Action Coalition will hold their next meeting on June 9. 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.
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Arts District
Exhibition General Information
Re-Cycled Finds
presented by
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street in Covington
June 5th thru July 10th
Opening reception Friday, June 5th
6:00 -10:00 pm
In conjunction with
Covington's First Friday Gallery Hop
:: Artists ::
Elizabeth Laskey and Paige Wideman
Curated by: David Knight
Elizabeth Laskey and Paige Wideman have taken found objects, recycled them, and created something else for the viewer to ponder and admire. Whether it is an old shingle from a torn down house, a beam that once supported a floor, or a piece metal that once made something function. These found objects have now been combined to become a new found beauty as art. Artisans Enterprise Center is hosting Re-Cycled, curated by David Knight, Director of Exhibitions at Northern Kentucky University.
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011
Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager
859-292-2322
nbowers@covingtonky.gov
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 Fire Department Testing All Fire Hydrants in the City
The Covington Fire Department will be testing approximately 1,000 fire hydrants citywide throughout the summer. The Covington Fire Department fire hydrant testing program was designed to ensure that all hydrants are ready should our fire department need to use them.
Why do we test fire hydrants? Testing ensures that hydrants are in full working order and verifies their flow capacity. In addition, testing fire hydrants is a function the fire department performs in order to receive a lower Insurance Service Organization rating (ISO). The ISO is the organization that sets the insurance classifications for
municipalities. The hydrant testing also helps keep the hydrants flushed from any
foreign debris, but, more importantly, the test provides information concerning pressure
and the amount of water available at each hydrant.
How is the hydrant tested? In order to determine that a hydrant is capable of meeting
fire flow requirements, fire department crews must open the hydrants and discharge water from the hydrant at a high flow rate. Firefighters testing the hydrants will record specific information related to flow and pressure.
How does this affect the neighborhoods where the hydrants are being tested? Fire
hydrant testing is a routine maintenance procedure, but it may result in a few temporary
inconveniences. The street near the hydrant being tested may become temporarily
flooded. High flow rate discharge during testing disturbs sediments in the water
distribution system. This often results in brown or rust-colored water. Hydrant testing
may also reduce regular water pressure. Reduced water pressure should only be
intermittent as the hydrants are being tested. Your regular water pressure will return to
normal once the flow testing is complete. Fire hydrant flushing and water main flushing
or repairs can disturb sediments in the water mains resulting in red or brown colored tap
water. This colored water is not a health concern and can usually be eliminated by turning
on household faucets for a few minutes to flush any sediment out of the system.
What should you do while hydrants are being tested in your neighborhood? It is
recommended that residents turn off their taps for 10 to 20 minutes while crews are
testing the fire hydrants in the neighborhood and it is recommended not to do laundry
during that time. This should allow work crews enough time to complete the test.
When work crews have left the area, turn on one of the COLD-water taps in the home
for a few minutes to flush out the system. If a brown or rust-colored water is detected, do
not drink the water or wash laundry. While discolored water is not harmful to your
health, it can stain laundry.
When will we test the fire hydrants in your neighborhood?
Every day, through the end of September firefighters will be testing hydrants throughout the city during daylight hours. Because the time it takes to test and/or repair hydrants is
somewhat unpredictable. An exact timetable or schedule is not possible. The firefighters
are subject to responding to emergency calls and will be testing hydrants during the time
in-between emergency responses. We ask that you be aware of the crews working in
your neighborhood and slow down and drive past them carefully while they are testing
hydrants.
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Firefighters Perform Community Service Project
United Way recently approached the Covington Firefighters about assisting with a community  service project for an elderly citizen who needed a handicapped ramp built on their home. The Firefighters were glad to help! During the month of May, they, along with Duke Energy volunteers, built the ramp on a home on Virginia Avenue in Latonia. The residents were extremely grateful! The following firefighters participated on this project:
Pat Maley * Shawn McDonough * Mike Swegles * Jonathan Eggemeier * Dave Geiger * Brian Bamberger * Glen Fossett * Chris Vogelpohl * Ryan Marzheuser * Doug Veselsky * Chris Stallings * Eric Matheny * Andy Schultz * Dave Rinersman * Jeff Hagedorn * Todd Ryder * Dave Meyer (retired) * Rick Gohs * Jim Halpin * Nick Nazzarine * Ron Stolz * Mark Young
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HERA-NSP
Hera was the wife of Zeus, King of the Gods, in Greek Mythology. Hera was also his older sister. If you have a military background, you may recognize HERA as High-Explosive, Rocket-Assisted (used in reference to certain anti-tank weapons). So much for what's in a name!
HERA is also an acronym for the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a significant new source of funds, through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to address housing needs in Covington.
On April 29, 2009 Governor Steve Beshear presented Mayor Denny Bowman with a check for $5,000,000 for acquisition, development, and redevelopment of housing in Covington. This award, the second largest award in the state, came from the State of Kentucky's $37,400,000 it received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The check was presented at a brief ceremony in one of Covington's most challenging neighborhoods which, on the same day, saw the demolition of four blighted houses, the acquisition of the remaining single family house that had been converted to marginal apartments, and the arrest of three criminals who resided in that house. It was a big day in the neighborhood.
The presentation also follows a lot of hard work by Covington's Housing Development Department, with their partners, the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington (CGN) and Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK).
Grants Administrator Rhonda Wood gets top kudos for leading the effort. Along with Ben Savage, Community Development Specialist with CGN and Steve Lutkenhoff, Director and Construction Manager of HONK, and a cast of dozens (!) from City Hall (especially from the Economic Development Department!), Rhonda received high praise from the folks at HUD and Kentucky's Department for Local Government (DLG) for the quality of Covington's application.
Keep an eye on this space for progress reports as we receive final guidelines and program/project approvals from DLG. No Greek gods, (but maybe a classic Greek architectural façade or two) and no rocket-assisted power tools, but definitely some significant development and redevelopment opportunities for Covington's neighborhoods will be visible soon as we implement HERA.
For more information call Roger Bell in HDD. 859-292-2188
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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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Protect Yourself from Home Improvement Scams
Warmer weather signals the arrival of things pleasant - like spring, and unpleasant - like burglars and con artists. The Covington Police Department is alerting residents to take precautions to safeguard their homes and property against these unwelcome visitors.
To prevent the chances of being victimized, residents are urged to observe the following precautions:
- Keep doors and windows locked - even if you will be out for only a short time.
- Request identification from utility representatives - true representatives carry it, and will gladly show it to you. Call their company for verification.
- Only rarely will legitimate home improvement companies solicit door-to-door. They usually distribute fliers or make phone calls - it's more cost effective for them.
- Never pay in cash. Using a check keeps a record of the transaction and often provides identification of the person cashing the check.
- Beware of excuses such as "We just finished a job around the corner and had extra materials that we could offer you at a discounted price." Professional companies do not operate in that manner.
- Call police immediately if you notice someone unfamiliar to the neighborhood or acting suspiciously.
- Be aware of various ruses that have been used to gain entry, including posing as utility representatives, asking for a drink of water, looking for property that is for sale, or selling home improvement services. Also in years past, victims have been working in their yard while suspects entered through unlocked doors.
The Covington Police Department wants you to have a safe and productive summer. By working with us and following these tips, we can ensure a good summer. Members of the community can request a free home security survey by calling the Police Department's Community Outreach Unit at (859) 292-2257. |
Pools Open June 6!
All pools and the waterpark will open for the 2009 season on Saturday, June 6th. Pools are open 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm seven days a week and the waterpark is open 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm seven days a week. City pools/waterpark are open to Covington residents only. Pool passes will be issued upon proof of residency. You may obtain a pool pass at the Recreation office located in City Hall at 7th and Madison Avenue Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm now through the end of the pool season on Sunday, August 9th. Pool passes will be available at each of the pool locations and the waterpark from Saturday, June 6th through Sunday, June 21st during regular pool hours. After June 21st, pool passes can only be obtained at the Recreation office.
Covington Pools:
Gus Sheehan Pool- Parkway Avenue
Randolph Park Pool- 8th & Greenup
Goebel Park Pool- 7th & Dalton
Covington Waterpark- 43rd & Decoursey Avenue
Summer Youth Program
The Covington Summer Youth Program begins on Monday, June 15th. This program will be held at Ninth District and Sixth District Schools. The program is open to children entering grades one through six. The program runs Monday through Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm and ends on Friday, July 24th. There will be bus transportation to both sites from various pick up points. For more info contact the Recreation Department.
Family Fun Festival, Friday, June 26th at Sixth District Elementary School (19th & Maryland) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. "FREE" family event featuring petting zoo, pony rides, raffle, moon bounce, corn hole, etc. Call the Recreation Department for details at 859-292-2151.
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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
Did you know...
Covington Partners in Prevention has been serving the youth of Covington since 1999! Learn what Covington Partners in Prevention is doing to support youth and find a way to get involved. Sign up for the monthly e-Update at www.partnersinprevention.us or email partners@covington.kyschools.us to be added to our mailing list.
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Girls on the Run fall program locations need to be finalized by the end of June!
Interested in having Girls on the Run at your school? Contact Girls on the Run directly, as well as your school. All 50+ locations have started due to interest from parents! Visit www.gotrcincinnati.org
For Additional Information, please contact:
Erin Hamilton, Council Director
Girls on the Run of Cincinnati, Inc.
Phone 513-755-6407
Fax 513-672-0552
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 CASA ORIENTATION
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 5:30 PM
FIFTH STREET CENTER - COVINGTON
Fifth & Philadelphia Streets;1st Floor Conference Room
FREE PARKING
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MAINSTRASSE STRATEGIC PLAN and BRAND PLATFORM 
Mainstrasse, the Gateway of Northern Kentucky, is ending the process of creating a Strategic Plan for the neighborhood. This plan has brought together a large, diverse cross-section of people that are invested in our community to create a shared vision of the ideal Mainstrasse and a road map of strategies and projects to get there.
join us:
June 4th, 6-8 PM
John G.Carlisle School
910 Holman Ave
to give your input at an open community meeting discussing the completed draft of
the Mainstrasse Strategic Plan.
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The adventure is back in Covington, KY on Saturday, June 20th, and it's called Covington Quest. Part scavenger hunt, part foot race, the Quest will send teams of four around Covington to solve clues, riddles and participate in challenges in order to go from place to place around the city. Teams meet 9a.m. at Covington Landing, River Center Blvd. A shot gun start at 10:00 a.m. then twelve clues take each team on a four mile (approximately) course around the city. Teams are only allowed to travel on foot. Teams will solve a clue at a location, or complete a challenge before moving on to the next stop. Last years winners finished the Quest in 2 ½ hours, the last place team...4 hours.
The first team to cross the finish line wins $3000! Second place wins $1000, and other prizes will be awarded as well. All teams will receive a t-shirt and goody bag, and are invited to the party immediately following the event at the Avenue Lounge, 511 Madison Avenue .
Enter a team of four for $200.00.All proceeds benefit the Center for Great Neighborhoods, a non-profit in Covington that seeks to boost community engagement in Covington, and equips "residents with the tools and resources they need to create safe and livable neighborhoods".
To learn more and register, go to: www.covingtonquest.com.
Or call 859.547.5542
Mental challenges. Physical challenges. All fun!
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Call to Artists & Crafters
We welcome you to set up at
The 5th Annual Roebling Fest
Sunday - June 14, 2009
11AM - 4PM
Set up starting at 8 AM
No fee or percentage
Supply your own tent, table, chairs & displays
Be part of the event!
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 Free classes are now being offered for homeowners and potential homebuyers.
Home Care Center Workshops provide instruction on basic home repairs. The workshops are from 10:00 am - Noon on Saturdays. Registration is required. Free giveaways!
Thinking about Home Ownership? Homebuyer Education Classes can help!
Classes are on Saturdays from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Lunch is provided, and advance registration in requested. (HUD, Kentucky Housing Corporation and City of Covington approved curriculum.)
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Mainstrasse Antiques Etc.
The MainStrasse Village antiques show that traditionally has been held on the second Sunday of each month will move to the fourth Sunday of the month, and run through October - rain, wind or shine. Times will remain the same - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The event will continue to be held on the 6th Street Promenade in MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky. Parking is FREE in the 5th Street Parking Lot.
Potential antique vendors can click here to find out how to participate in the shows.
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9th Annual MainStrasse Village "Original" Goettafest
June 26, 27 and 28
Chosen in 2008, for the sixth consecutive year, as one of the Summer's Top Ten Festivals and Events by the Kentucky Tourism Council, MainStrasseVillage "Original" Goettafest invites you to join in the excitement.
Brought to Northern Kentucky by the early German immigrants, Goetta has always been a breakfast staple in the Greater Cincinnati area. Now it's not just for breakfast! Sample Goetta Pizza, Goetta Balls, Goetta Gumbalya, Goetta Chedda Cheese, Goetta Chili, Goetta Burgers and more. If you've never tried Goetta, now is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Goetta and other favorite festival foods and refreshments
Games, children's activities, arts and crafts, music and entertainment will fill the tree lined, Sixth Street Promenade. Relax, enjoy the food, the shopping and the music in the wonderful old world atmosphere of historic MainStrasseVillage.
Hours: Friday, June 26 5:00 - 11:00 pm
Saturday, June 27 Noon - 11:00 pm
Sunday, June 28 Noon - 9:00 pm
Free Parking in the 5th Street Parking Lot
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Winners Announced !
40th Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show Sponsored by: The Northern Kentucky Heritage League www.nkhl.org |
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
Presents:
The classic musical tale THE SECRET GARDEN,
playing weekends May 29 - June 14, 2009
in the Otto M. Budig Theatre.
Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm. 
Camp Carnegie 2009
Art & Drama Workshop for Kids
Ages 6-12
Discover the wacky world of fables from a new perspective and explore the 'ins and outs' of stagecraft. Camp Carnegie Workshops include hands-on art making, dramatic exercises, writing, brainstorming, teambuilding, problem solving, and a great deal of fun. Every student will be given the opportunity to shine, through performance, behind the scenes, or both.
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Baker Hunt
Art and Cultural Center
announces their
2009 Northern Kentucky
History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
Sunday, June 14
2:00 pm
Topic: "The Green Line" The Cincinnati, Newport & Covington Railway
Speaker: Terry Lehmann, Author
Sponsored by The Friends of Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center
and The Kenton County Historical Society
Art Camps!
Weeks of June 15th and June 22nd
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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Behringer Crawford Museum
Through June 14, 2009 ~
Take advantage of the last weeks to see the best Lincoln exhibit in the state! Abe & Us: Abraham Lincoln in Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati is in its final days! The exhibit runs through Sunday June 14, 2009 and objects like the collar Lincoln wore at the time of the assassination and is spotted with the blood of our 16th president will return to its private collection, not to be placed on view to the public! Don't miss seeing Lincoln's personal inkwell that may have been used to write the Emancipation Proclamation and other personal artifacts of Lincoln and his political career! Time is running out, come see this great exhibit!
Thursday June 11, 2009 ~
Beer n' Brass kicks off the summer concert series at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Enjoy the sounds of the Mt. Auburn Brass Fellowship while sipping a cold beer from some of the best breweries around including Bluegrass Brewing Company! Doors open at 6 PM, concert to begin at 7 PM. Wonderful music & great food!
Monday June 15 and Tuesday June 16, 2009 ~
Register today for our first Grand Camp of the season! Older adults and children come to camp together to enjoy a morning of activities and fun. Senior Grand Camp is for ages 6-8 years old.
Wednesday June 17 and Thursday June 18, 2009 ~
Why let the older kids have all the fun? Bring your 4 to 6 year olds to Junior Grand Camp! This camp is designed specifically for your younger children to be accompanied by an older adult.
Tuesday June 16, 2009 ~
Tot Tuesdays is a great way to spend a very special morning with your toddler learning about different animals and doing fun crafts! The program begins at 10:30 AM and lasts about an hour. Join Regina Siegrist, Education Director for this fun morning!
Thursday June 18, 2009 ~
A fun night of pickin' and the best bluegrass music in the area are awaiting you when the Comet Bluegrass All-stars play the Music@BCM concert series on Thursday June 18, 2009. Doors open at 6 PM, the concert begins at 7 PM, for more information and to make reservations please call the museum at 859.491.4003 or email at info@bcmuseum.org.
Monday June 22, 2009 ~
Calling all Indiana Jones out there! The Behringer-CrawfordMuseum is presenting its Senior Archeology CampJune 22 - June 25, 2009. Campers will learn about real archeology techniques from a real Archeologist! They will also work in a genuine archeological field site that was part of a Civil War fortification!
Thursday June 25, 2009 ~
A funkadelic night is in store for you at the Music@BCM series presentation of Pat Kelly and the PsychoAcoustic Orchestra. Nationally acclaimed jazz big band with top performers and kickin' arrangements! Doors open at 6 PM, the concert begins at 7 PM.
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
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