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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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 Latonia Area Study
The Latonia Small Area Study is a project aimed at addressing the Latonia area in a comprehensive manner. It has begun its first phase with Building and Land Use data being collected, and a Market Study being done.
Late Fall 2009 - Early Fall 2010 The Latonia Community can begin to help shape its future. Look for more information coming soon about the first public meeting.
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Code Enforcement Department |
Adopt a Spot
With the understanding that government resources are limited, the Litter Task Force - now Covington Clean & Green, in conjunction with the City of Covington, is recruiting residents, business owners, churches, students, neighborhood groups and all concerned citizens to assist with litter cleanup in the City.
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 particular area for regular litter cleanup, at minimum 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 adoptaspot@covingtonky.gov
For more information, please contact Code Enforcement at 292-2323.
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Department of Public Improvements |
Route 17 Improvements
The City and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have been working together to improve the turning radius at the intersection of 20th and Madison. The utility pole on the corner has already been moved. Some of the existing curb and sidewalk is being replaced with asphalt. Concrete crews will be constructing the new sidewalk and two new ADA compliant curb ramps. The radius improvement should alleviate some of the traffic problems that are caused by TANK buses not having enough room to turn from Northbound Madison on to 20th Street.
Snow Season Preparations
The Department of Public Improvements is making preparations for the upcoming winter snow season. All equipment is in the process of being equipped with snow plows, auger boxes, and spinners in addition to routine maintenance and complete inspections.
- The Department will be implementing a pilot program this snow season to evaluate the effectiveness of beet juice. The beet juice can be mixed with traditional road salt to enhance the deicing performance. The beet juice combined with a salt brine mix allows for anti-icing for temperatures well below freezing (-25 degrees Fahrenheit). The beet juice is environmentally friendly and reduces the corrosiveness of traditional salt and brine solutions.
- The Department will also be introducing a new tool to proactively address some of the critical routes. A 300 gallon brine tank and spraying device will be mounted to a pickup truck to allow for pretreatment of select roads prior to a predicted snow event. In some cases roads may be pretreated with a liquid solution 24 hours in advance of severe weather. We intend to focus our pretreatment efforts initially on critical routes such as Hands Pike and some of the other geometrically challenging streets. The effectiveness of these systems will be evaluated throughout the snow season for expanded use in other areas.
 Annual Leaf Collection
It's that time of year again. The City of Covington Department of Public Improvements is gearing up for the 2009 Leaf Collection Program. This year's program runs from October thru December.
-Guidelines for Collection:
- Raking leaves into the street or right-of-way is prohibited!
- Leaves raked to the curb will be picked up.
- Keep all debris and trash out of the leaves.
- Homeowners may still bag leaves for pickup by CSI on your scheduled trash day.
12th Street Project
Road Construction has begun on 12th Street. Construction activities will take place between the NB I-75 off ramp and Russell Street. Barrier Wall will have been placed on EB 12th street. Street Parking will no longer be available on EB 12th Street. The south side of Lee and Fisk Streets are closed at their intersection with 12th street. Watch for traffic control devices and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway. The speed limit throughout the work-zone will be 20 MPH.
Gas Main Replacements
Duke Energy is currently completing final tie-ins and completing restoration work throughout their work areas. This work must be complete by the end of the year, and the roadways will be restored to their original condition or better upon project completion.
Questions? Call 292-2112 or 292-2292
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Economic Development & Community Relations Department |
 Do you love Covington?
Then you need to show your pride in Covington with an I Love the Cov T-shirt! I Love the Cov shirts are on sale for $15.00! Stop by the Economic Development & Community Relations Department at City Hall (Suite 407).
All proceeds from the shirts go to Renaissance Covington.
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Historic Preservation
Beth Johnson 859-292-2171
As a reminder, any work done to the exterior of a building within a Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) Zone requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) and approval by either the Historic Preservation Office or the Urban Design Review Board. To view the map of HPOs, click here. |
Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Office 859-292-2141
 News from the Neighborhoods!
Austinburg
Botany Hills (West Covington)
Eastside
Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at OASIS, Inc. at 1016 Greenup Street at 6:00 pm.
Helentown
Helentown Neighborhood Association meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and are held at The Life Learning Center at the corner of 15th and Garrard Streets. Visit Helentown at http://www.i-neighbors.org
Kenton Hills
The Kenton Hills Neighborhood Association will have their Holiday Event on Saturday, December 19 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at Behringer Crawford Museum in Devou Park. Their next regular meeting will be January 25 at Behringer Crawford Museum at 7:00 pm. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here for more information.
Lewisburg
Licking Riverside
Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. 6:30 pm is social 1/2 hour, and meetings are 7 - 8:00 pm, being held at various locations in the neighborhood. Contact Marc Hult at hult@hydrologist.com
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.)
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. In support of the festivites, the December meeting will be a Potluck at Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast on 7th Street on December 16 at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit http://romacovington.org or contact them at association@romacovington.org.
South Covington
Wallace Woods
Wallace Woods meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at various locations in the neighborhood. Visit http://wallacewoods.org/
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next meeting will be a Holiday Event on Monday, December 21 at Legends. Regular monthly meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at Ninth District Elementary School on Indiana Avenue at 7:00 pm. For more information about the West Latonia Neighborhood Association, visit http://westlatonia.org
Westside
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at John G. Carlisle Elementary School. Enter through cafeteria door from rear parking lot. Contact Rachel Hastings or Faye Massey at 491-2220 for additional information.
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Arts District
Gallery Hop Participants:
Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West Seventh Street
Natalie Bowers, 859 292 2322
The Artisans Enterprise Center is Covington's Urban Arts Center, housing gallery, conference and educational facilities. The 2009 schedule of exhibitions will feature shows curated by the AEC's Curatorial Jury Committee.
Feature: Bright Ideas, curated by David Laug, Executive Director of Baker Hunt, and displaying work by eight Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky artists, Gilda Horn, Stephen Jenkins, Lisa Molyneux, Maurice Mattei, Kurt Einhaus, Velma Morris, Shalmah Prince and Bob Hebenstreit. Show ends January 14th.
Bar Monet
837 Willard Street
Venus Spardling, 859 491 2403
Barmonet09@gmail.com
Bar Monet, under new management, is a local lounge bar.
Feature: Functional artwork by Joshua McGriffin.
Bean Haus
640 Main Street
Tim Eversole, 859 431 2326
info@beanhaus.com
Bean Haus is a coffee and tea shop that serves coffees, loose leaf teas, smoothies, and other tasty treats. To support the community and the arts in the region, it features diverse artists, music, and family activities. Its hours of operation are Monday through Saturday; 7am to 10pm and 8am to 8pm on Sunday.
Feature: A Mere Product of Mental Invention, new photography by Jessica Kindler. Kindler's portfolios will also be on display along with information for portraits, weddings, and other special events.
The BLDG
30 W. Pike St.
859 491 4228
Mike Amann, mike@BLDGrefuge.com
www.bldgrefuge.com
BLDG, who recently celebrated its Grand Opening, represents New Brow artists within the growing international community, mostly well known names and burgeoning artists breaking into the scene. BLDG is the Midwest broker of New Brow art to the region.
Feature: Covington's newest Galleries hosts one of the best known names in the British New Brow scene to grace their space as its first exhibition. PREFAB77, a British art collective and 'sons of the English street art scene' in their first ever show on U.S. soil, 'Shot at from Both Sides'. Show ends December 31st.
Community Action Gallery717 Madison Avenue
Arlene Gibeau 859 491 2584
Lilac1221@aol.com
The Community Action Gallery is housed in and sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Action Commission whose mission is to help low income individuals and families develop the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to achieve self reliance. The gallery¹s celebration of Art makes us a partner with all of creation and speaks to the higher purpose of humankind. First Fridays - November 6 & December 4, 6 - 9
Feature: The Holiday Presence, Diane Kruer's Jewelry, Photography and Mixed Media,Jane Bresser's Porcelain and Hand Made Paper Wall Hangings,Richard Overman's Hand thrown pottery, sculpted additions and stoneware,Amy Weber's Fabric and the needle andRena Gibeau's Fabric and the hook.Come, enjoy the refreshments, experience the joy of creativity, the fun of meeting the artists and the opportunity to Give the Gift of Art.Show & Gift Bonanza runs December 4 thru 23.
Encore! Design2 W. Pike Street Suite 200
Karen Rentz, 859 581 4646
karen.encore@fuse.net
Encore! Design is an Interior Design/Event Design Business which supports the arts in Covington by hosting local artists in its gallery space. Clutch, Encore's women's accessories business, sells the very popular Beijo Handbags and accessories, beautiful scarves, unique affordable jewelry, and other interesting and chic accessories.
Feature: Visit Encore's Off-Location Christmas Sale at their two booths this Friday and Saturday at the Tower Place Mall in downtown Cincinnati. December 4th and 5th, Clutch will have 2 booths at the Tower Place Mall (TPM) Holiday ShopFest. Friday hours are 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 10 am - 8 pm. Encore! Will display a large selection of Beijo Handbags and Accessories in many styles and colors.
Europa Café616 Main Street
Carol Palmieri, 859 916 5511
carolpalmieri@hotmail.com
Take your taste buds on a trip to Europe. Choose from Europa's selection of homemade gelato, paninis, crepes, pastries, coffee, tea and espresso drinks. Enjoy the atmosphere of our dining and tea room with friends. Take home a selection of meats, cheeses or crusty European style breads from our deli. Carry out available.
Feature: Europa is pleased to showcase the artwork of several talented local artists. We feature the colorful impressionistic oil paintings of Jim Otrembiak. See life from the "inside out" through eyes of acclaimed photographer, Gordon Baer. Darryl Barry's glass works displayed in our tearoom windows dance in the sunlight. The pottery works of Covington's own Audrey and Collin Taylor introduce an earthy element to the mix. Stop by and you might just catch our artists telling the stories behind their works.
Julie's Inspiration608 Main Street
Julie Boone 859 291 8200
juliesinspiration@fuse.net
An eclectic consignment shop featuring both current and vintage clothing and apparel for Men & Women, jewelry, collectibles, furniture and artwork, including local artists. Open 7 days a week.
Feature: Art by the students of Rising Star Studios, which provides art classes for youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Mahogany's Bar & Grill3715 Winston Avenue, Latonia
Bob Davis, 859 261 1029
maseratibd@aol.com
Mahogany's is a Bar and Grill restaurant that features an array of fun events throughout the week, including music and exhibitions of local art. It also boasts the best Burger in the Tri State area. www.mahoganyslive.com
Feature: Raymond Huelsman, oil painter and sculptor, Christa Schwartz, fabric, and Laureen Mahoney, Acrylic.
Passionate ArtsCenter / Gallery 31
31 W. Pike St.
Barbara Ruh, 859 393 8358
passionateartscenter@gmail.com / www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com
Gallery 31 exhibits fine art from established regional artists including paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, hats, silk scarves, custom jewelry, fashion design and elegant gifts. Passionate Arts Center is a fine arts incubator with studio rental spaces, art classes, Gallery 31, and Joe Ruh Photography.
Feature: Holiday Bling, Meet the artists! Live Celtic music, free Carriage Rides, Shopping and noshing. Showing: Marianne Burke, Sue Friedmann, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, Bob Hebenstreit, Patricia Jacunski, Jason Parsley, Pottery by Jaime, Cynthia Lockhart, Don Seither, John Weber, Barbara Baxter, Paula Cole, Carol Rentschler. Also, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 am to 4 pm, and by appointment.
Sandra Small Gallery124 W. Pike Street
Sandra Small, 859 291 2345
sandrasmallgallery@yahoo.com / www.sandrasmallgallery.com
Sandra Small Gallery showcases the finest in contemporary painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography and handmade jewelry. During its first season, approximately 70 % of the artists who have exhibited there live and work in Greater Cincinnati. By the 2009-10 season, 50% of the artists will come from across America and from other countries.
Feature: Gallery Artists, curated by Daniel Brown, displays works by Rob Anderson, Lynne Carden, Bruce Erikson, Richard Fruth, Steve Geddes, Ellie Fabe, Pam Jarrett, Deborah McGoff, John Sabraw, Holly Ready, Stacie Seuberling, Paula Wiggins and Jay Wilford. This show features smaller works of art by our gallery artists. Show ends December 23rd.
The Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center1232 Greenup Street
Leah Goshorn, 859 322 9123
leah.goshorn@gmail.com / www.duveneckcenter.org
Frank Duveneck, fellow artist from Covington's Eastside, believed in the power of art to enrich lives. At the Duveneck Center, we continue his legacy and celebrate his spirit. The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center is a vibrant, creative and diverse community art center. Gallery hours: 10 - 6 Tuesday thru Friday, 11- 3 Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Feature: New paintings by artist, Ryan Snow. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2004 earning a BFA in Painting and a BA in Graphic Design. Snow works as an artist and graphic designer for Designs Direct. His paintings are abstract and very subtle. He constructs then deconstructs the works over and over again until they become ghosts of what they once were.
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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Avoid Holiday Fires
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 Americans, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage.
According to the U. S. Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
Special fire safety precautions need to be taken when keeping a live tree in the house. A burning tree can rapidly fill a room with fire and deadly gases.
Selecting a Tree for the Holiday
Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has
been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.
Caring for Your Tree
Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
Disposing of Your Tree
Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pick-up service.
Holiday Lights
Maintain Your Holiday Lights
Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.
Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets
Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires - they should not be warm to the touch.
Do Not Leave Holiday Lights on Unattended Holiday Decorations
Use Only Nonflammable Decorations
All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents.
Never Put Wrapping Paper in a Fireplace
It can result in a very large fire, throwing off dangerous sparks and embers that may result in a chimney fire.
Artificial Christmas Trees
If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.
Candle Care
Avoid Using Lit Candles
If you do use them, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Never leave the house with candles burning.
Never Put Lit Candles on a Tree
Do not go near a Christmas tree with an open flame - candles, lighters or matches.
Finally, as in every season, have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan. (See November E-News for Home Escape Plan information.)
Click below to link to the Fire Department's Newsletter.
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Housing Development Department |
Hope VI
Jacob Price Redevelopment
The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) submitted an application for funding for $17 million under the federal HOPE VI Program to redevelop the Jacob Price Housing Development in Covington's Eastside Neighborhood. The application process has been a joint effort between HAC staff, the Jacob Price residents, elected officials and a number of eastside community partners.
HOPE VI is a federally funded program that allows public housing authorities to apply for funding to redevelop severely distressed housing developments. Redevelopment under the HOPE VI program focuses on three areas: physical improvements, management improvements, and social and community services to address residents' needs. The program is operated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
With the awarding of a HOPE VI grant, the Housing Authority would be able to undertake a comprehensive redevelopment as well as make major improvements in the design of the site. The grant would revitalize the Jacob Price site, creating a new mixed income community, catalyzing the redevelopment of the surrounding neighborhood and providing employment and educational opportunities to Jacob Price public housing residents.
The Housing Authority engaged the consultant team of Gilmore Kean, LLC to assist them in developing a revitalization plan and to draft the highly-competitive application. In preparation for this application, the HAC conducted a series of meetings with residents and community members. This resulted in a revitalization plan which has extensive resident and community support, offers an array of housing choice including mixed-income rental and homeownership and includes a Community and Self-Sufficiency Plan which is sensitive to cultural diversity in the services it will provide for residents.
Recently, HAC selected Integral as Development Partner. "We, at Integral, are absolutely elated, and look forward to our partnership with the Housing Authority of Covington," said Daryl Jones, Integral Vice President of Development, Division Planned Communities.
HAC would serve as the project's lead developer. The Development will include the demolition of the remaining 139 public housing units on the site and the new construction of 117 mixed income rental units: 97 rental units on-site and 20 off-site homeownership units on parcels under HAC site-control in the surrounding neighborhood. The existing units will be demolished by HAC with HOPE VI funds prior to conveyance of the property to the Development Partnership. All current public housing residents would be eligible to receive Section 8 vouchers as part of the Jacob Price HOPE VI award or if they choose, relocation to another HAC public housing community.
The new Jacob Price on-site units are planned to consist of 77 two-story townhouses, 8 single-story senior cottages (reserved for public housing residents) and 12 flats located above 9,600 square feet of neighborhood retail space.
In addition to the residential and retail development, the redeveloped Jacob Price will include the replacement of infrastructure throughout the site, including new utilities, street lighting, street trees and sidewalks, and new landscaped open space:
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In order to reconnect the site with the neighborhood, Lynn Street will extend through the Jacob Price site, reflecting the original street pattern of the neighborhood prior to the construction of Jacob Price Homes. Other streets throughout the site will be resurfaced and receive new sidewalks, curbs and gutters, street lighting and street trees.
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The site plan includes the development of 12,000 square feet of open space designated as "green infrastructure" that will serve as new storm water retention areas to prevent storm water infiltration into the Licking River, in accordance with the EPA consent decree with the City of Covington.
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The site plan has been organized to retain four large trees located near the center of the site. The area around them is planned as a tot lot.
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The site plan includes a "Jacob Price Commemorative Garden" located at the southeast corner of the Lynn Street/Greenup Street intersection.
In addition, the site plan connects the site to the planned Licking River Greenway adjacent to Jacob Price through pedestrian and bicycle paths. The new riverfront greenway will provide a significant new recreational amenity to residents of the Development.
"The residents of Jacob Price Homes are very excited about the plans to improve the living conditions on the eastside. The plans that I have seen are wonderful. I am ready to get this done," said Brenda Ramsey, Jacob Price Resident Council President.
"Since 1995 Welcome House has invested in Covington's Eastside through affordable housing development and a self-sufficiency program. We look forward to partnering with the Housing Authority of Covington, the Resident Council, and other organizations in the HOPE VI submission who are committed to making the Eastside neighborhood the very best it can be." Linda Young, Welcome House.
An initiative of the Northern Kentucky Protect My Kentucky Home Coalition:
The Kentucky Homeownership Protection Center
City of Covington
The Center for Great Neighborhoods
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
The Brighton Center
Catholic Charities
Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
HOPE NOW
PNC Bank
Republic Bank
National City Bank
Huntington Bank
Fifth Third Bank
US Bank
Wolff Law Firm, PLLC
Suzanne Merusi, consultant
Jeanne Gubser, realtor
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Human Resources Department |
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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Deception Burglaries
The Covington Police Department is taking a proactive approach in alerting its citizens to certain crime trends that have occurred throughout the City in recent years.
Suspects, posing as legitimate workers, approach elderly homeowners at their residence with the intent of gaining entry under a seemingly legitimate role: local gas company, water department, cable company, tree trimmers, pavers, local inspectors, or even government officials. One suspect will distract the homeowner while a second suspect will enter the home and search inside for valuables and cash.
Another type of ruse used to gain entry into the home is for a suspect to knock on the door and ask for a pen and piece of paper to leave the victim's neighbor a note. The suspect may appear to have difficulty writing the note, and will ask to come inside the house. Once inside the victim's house, the suspect will ask the victim to help write the note. As the suspect keeps the victim occupied, others enter the residence to remove money and valuables.
A variety of vehicles have been associated with these subjects including pick-up trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles.
Be particularly alert to anyone in your neighborhood looking to perform home repairs, or asking to gain entry into your home. Be sure to ask to see identification and let them know you are going to call and get authorization from their company before allowing them access. If they are legitimate, they won't mind the wait.
Remember, do not intervene, but call 911 immediately about suspicious activity.
Police Department Community Outreach Unit (859) 292-2257
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 Saturday, December 12 Candy Cane Hunt in Goebel Park
Begins PROMPTLY at 2:00 p.m.!
Event is free and features: Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Petting Zoo, Christmas Carols... and a visit from SANTA!
Click here for more information on this holiday event!
For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at 292-2151. |
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
Larry Klein, City Manager
292-2160
Larisa Sims, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Tom Logan, Department of Public Improvements Director
292-2112
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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2010 Census is Coming - And this time it's fast and easy!
ONLY 10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete!
With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household 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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The 2010 Seasons of Covington Calendar is now available. It features beautiful photos of the neighborhoods of Covington, once again.
It may be purchased from your neighborhood association representatives, online by clicking on the link below, or at any of the following Covington locations:
Motch Jewelers
613 Madison Avenue
Klingenberg's Hardware & Paints - 2 locations
26 West 7th Street
and
3916 Winston Avenue in Latonia
Ruwe's Pharmacy
3712 Winston Avenue in Latonia
Covington City Hall
4th Floor, Suite 407
638 Madison Avenue
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 MainStrasse Village Holiday Events 2009
Miracle on MainStrasse Holiday Events - December 4th through December 6th . Events include an art gallery hop, ice carving, Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale, horse drawn carriage rides, St. Nicholas arrival, luminaries, carolers, a visit from Cincinnati Ballet Nutcracker, holiday shopping and dining. Some descriptions below,click here for the press release with additional information.
Saint Nicholas' Arrival - Sunday, December 6 at 6 pm. The traditional German St. Nicholas arrives on horseback at the Goose Girl Fountain at 6 p.m. Saint Nicholas will visit with all the children and have a traditional treat of fruit and candy canes for each one.
Ice Carving - Demonstration Friday, December 4 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Personal Ice Carvings for the kids, Sunday, December 6 from 4:30-6:30 pm
Candy Cane Hunt in Goebel Park - Saturday, December 12th, 2:00 pm. (see details above in Recreation Department section)
Lend-A-Hand Hat and Mittens Drive- throughout the Holiday season. MainStrasse Village businesses are partnering with Covington Schools Partners in Prevention to collect hats and mittens for all of the children in the Covington Public Schools. You may drop off hats and mittens or purchase a paper mitten for $1 at participating MainStrasse Village businesses and then watch the Giant Thermometer at the Goose Girl Fountain rise as the donations accumulate.
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 The Doors of MainStrasse
Presents
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with us by visiting the Gold Christmas Tree in the Plaza at Main and Pershing Streets in MainStrasse Village. Among the decorations on the tree, one can find twelve blue fairy doors. Come see what is behind the twelve blue fairy doors. Beginning on December 11 through December 23, a fairy door will be opened each day to reveal the something special.  While in MainStrasse Village to celebrate the Holidays,you can look for over 50 charming fairy doors placed in or on buildings throughout the Village. Fairy Door Brochures are available at Stoney's at 323 West Sixth Street, MainStrasse Village.
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COVINGTON'S COMMUNITY GARDENS
Community gardening in Covington is alive and well!
This year at least six neighborhood gardens have been planted and harvested...some with great success! There probably are more we haven't yet identified.
A garden on 7th Street (just east of Main Street) has produced at least 300+ pounds of tomatoes...partially sold to Otto's restaurant...as well as peppers, artichoke,  brussel sprouts, beans, etc.. Plus, it has been educational and fun to the Weckman children (see pictures) and very motivational and healthy for Kenny Bussell (more pictures) and his friends. They all want to expand their opportunities next year. Next, Jerry Avery (again see pictures) is all ready to enlarge the garden in Eastside at Prospect and 10th and feels certain a lot of his neighbors also want to get on board next year. We are investigating getting some long-range permissions to make this a reality. Then, some schools have potential to get faculty, parents and the children involved. This is especially probable at John G. Carlisle. A grant is being prepared that will help make this happen. Linden Grove (via collaboration with St. Elizabeth's new facility) looks good, as does Helentown, Latonia and Westside.
The Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service (part of UK) Horticulturist, Andrea Dee, is ready to help with educational materials, workshops, and some starter plants and seeds. The Center for Great Neighborhoods is dedicated to helping neighborhoods develop and organize around these opportunities. The City of Covington is encouraging this positive and beneficial growth.
What we need is YOUR INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION. Get in touch with one of us to show your interest. We will help you launch a plan for 2010. We can start now by finding a good site, getting organized, and setting a timeline.
Bud Thurman 341-2401 budnbuzz@yahoo.com
Rachel Hastings 547-5546 rachel@greatneighborhoods.org
Andrea Dee 356-3155 andrea.dee@uky.edu
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 CASA ORIENTATION
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Kenton County Building - Room 707
303 Court Street, Covington
On-street parking (free at 6pm)
Your local CASA program offers a volunteer opportunity like no other. As appointed representatives of the court, CASA volunteers are empowered to make a lifelong difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.
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 December at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
Where are you reading?
Ever wonder what people are reading in your community?
Community Bookshelf lets you see how your favorite businesses and organizations find inspiration from the written word. It's also your chance to let others see beyond your website or business card and read the books that have inspired you.
Start a new conversation today. Tell us about a book that means something to your work and we'll add your business and recommendation to our digital map. View the map in progress: http://tinyurl.com/communitybookshelfmap
The first 50 entrees will enter a drawing to win one of two MP3 players which support the audiobooks available for download via the Kenton County Public Library website: http://tinyurl.com/kcpldigitalbook
To participate fill out the online form at: http://tinyurl.com/communitybookshelf
BOOKS ARE SNOW WONDERFUL December 1-31
Children ages 12 and younger are invited to participate in the Books are Snow Wonderful Children's December Reading Club. Stop by the Children's desk for a reading log. Children receive a prize when they pick up a reading log and another prize after they read five books. Children who read five books or more will be entered into a raffle for grand prizes.
MODEL TRAINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
Library hours
Enjoy Cincinnati N-Trak's model trains as they roll through 20 settings, from landscapes to cityscapes and industrial parks. Members will be on hand to answer questions about the trains and their layouts.
Concert - Holiday Music with the Florence Community Chorus
Saturday, December 12 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Members of the Florence Community Chorus present a Holiday music concert for all ages!
Click here for the complete December calendar of events and programs.
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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center Presents:
Servings will be bountiful this holiday season as The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra present a fully-staged production of the musical OLIVER!
ARTSTOP Free Afterschool Art Programs
Ages 5 and older; and Ages 7-12
Check out the classes offered starting December 7, 2009 REGISTER TODAY!
Mondays - Inventors Infomercial - Sculpture/Video - Build your very own wild invention and then make a commercial to sell it
Tuesday - Clay Zoo - Clay - Create real and imaginary animals out of clay using pinch pot, hand building, and mosaic techniques
Thursdays - Cardboard Town - Sculpture - Create a tiny version of your favorite town out of cardboard, paint and recycled materials
Fridays - Moving Stories - Animation - Bring your favorite story to life using basic animation techniques
~For more information, please contact Alissa Paasch at apaasch@thecarnegie.com or 859-491-2030.
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Dancing at the Duveneck
Zumba Fitness Dance - Lose the workout, and join the party.
Zumba is the way to dance your way to fitness.
Wednesdays at 6:30 & Saturdays at 10:00 am.
Wear comfy clothes, gym shoes, and come prepared to dance to a variety of latin rythms. In one hour, you can burn 500 - 700 calories. Be sure to drink plenty of water ahead of time! Dance your way to fitness. Zumba is just great fun and our group is very supportive and non-competitive. Beginners are welcome!
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Behringer Crawford Museum
The Gourmet Strip:
Dining, Entertainment & Gambling
~Through January 10, 2010
Before Newport on the Levee, Florence or Crestview Hills developed as centers of dining and entertainment in Northern Kentucky, there was the Gourmet Strip. This mystical stretch of Dixie Highway from Covington through Florence was known for its wonderful dining establishments like the White Horse Tavern and the Greyhound Grill, first-class entertainment presented at the Lookout House and of course illegal gambling. The Behringer-Crawford Museum celebrates this dynamic time in Northern Kentucky's history in its newest exhibit, "The Gourmet Strip: Dining, Entertainment & Gambling."
This exhibit explores the famous and not-so-famous eateries and clubs that ran along Dixie Highway and will display the famous White Horse from the White Horse Tavern (one of the few objects rescued from the ruins of the restaurant's original location), gambling paraphernalia from the Lookout House and other locations as well as a display dedicated to the various breweries and beers sold at Gourmet Strip establishments.
Holiday Toy Trains are on Track!
We hope to see you this holiday season!
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
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Color Covington! Color Covington! The Coloring Book of historic and cultural places in Covington is available! This 36-page coloring book is dedicated to teaching children and adults alike the Covington history as well as help them appreciate the beautiful historic buildings and places of Covington.
Color Covington! was funded in part by the place matters Mini-Grant Program and is a joint project between Progress with Preservation and the Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association.
Coloring Books are available for $5.00 each. Call Bud Thurman at 341-2401. |
 Covington, Kentucky chosen by This Old House for the 2009 Best Places to Buy an Old House!
Covington, Kentucky has been listed on the 2009 Best Places to Buy an Old House list created by This Old House online. This list presents 51 great neighborhoods and cities - one in each state - where the historic homes are rivaled only by the community spirit that surrounds them.
Click here to read the article.
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The Census Bureau is presently taking applications and giving tests for field workers for the 2010 census. Hiring of field workers has already begun. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, be a US citizen and take a 30 minute test on basic skills. The pay rate for hires in the Northern Kentucky area is $13.75 to $15.25 per hour; paid weekly. They receive the standard federal mileage reimbursement and paid training. Also, the Covington Office is now open and hiring clerks from $10.50 per hour. Applicants can schedule an appointment to apply and take the test by calling either of the following: 
Streetlight Out? Duke Energy has online reporting available.
