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City Hall will be closed January 1 for New Year's Day and January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. |
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JANUARY
MEETINGS
Jan. 4 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jan. 7 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Jan. 12 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Click here for draft agenda.
Jan. 13 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Click here for docket.
Jan. 19 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Jan. 19 - City of Covington Caucus Meeting- 6:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jan. 20- Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jan. 20 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E. 4th Street, Covington, KY 41011
Jan. 25 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jan. 26 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jan. 27 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
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Any concerns or complaints related to CSX Railroad? They now have a toll free number you can call!
1-877-TELL CSX
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Streetlight Out?
Duke Energy has online reporting available.
Click here. |
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Miss an Issue?
Past issues of Covington E-News are available. Just click here to access all past editions.
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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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The Mayor Bowman Show
broadcast LIVE on
TBNK Government Channel 15
Wednesday, January 13
6:00 pm
Hosted by
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Topic
Guests
Dave Epplen, Executive Supervisor
John Graszus, Associate Supervisor
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New Businesses in Covington |
b books and KiKi Magazine
116 Pike St.
Covington, KY 41011
Coming to Pike Street in late winter!
B books is a network of creative and accomplished publishing professionals with a variety of skills, specialties, and experiences. We love books (hence our name), we love words, and we love syntax. We also love compelling graphics, fun fonts, and electronic media.
We are passionate about learning new things and - through our work-sharing with others the things we've learned. We want today's students to be as excited about learning as we are.
Contact us by phone at 513.621.2665 or via email at info@b-books.com.
Kiki is a magazine for girls who love life, appreciate creativity, and recognize good ideas. A Kiki reader thinks for herself, has her own look, and is on her way to being a confident, strong, and smart young woman. She's a girl with style and substance!
Kiki shows you all the different ways you can be involved in design. Seven different departments blend style and artistry with intelligence and creativity, and design features will inspire you to transform your Kiki into your very own creativity journal!
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Come experience one of Covington's most eclectic neighborhood lounges.
Blue Bar
Complimentary Snacks
Cash Bar
Sponsored by:
Friends of Covington
MainStrasse Village Association
Latonia Business Association
Covington Business Council |
 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:
· The local Covington Office: 859-814-2000
· The toll free number: 1-866-861-2010
Make a difference and help in the accurate count of the population in Covington! You will receive competitive wages while providing an important civic service.
Website: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/
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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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Roebling Point Planning Committee
The Roebling Point Planning Committee held their kick off meeting on December 7th at City Hall. The group was formed as a result of a commitment from the City Commission to study and explore alternatives in the Roebling Point area following the adoption of the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O). The HP-O designation was approved by Commission in June 2009, and covers the area generally bounded by Scott Street on the west, 3rd Street on the north, Sanford Alley on the east and 4th street on the south.
Portions of the Roebling Point area are also currently within the Renaissance Covington boundary and the boundaries of National Register Historic Districts, which qualifies properties for certain financial incentives.
The first meeting's agenda covered past planning efforts and initiated discussion on the scope of the plan, the needs and challenges and the opportunities and unique attributes of the area. Highlights included issues related to development, design, pedestrian connectivity, public amenities, streetscaping, transportation and the need to further identify specific implementation items. The group also discussed the study boundary. This conversation led to a general agreement on a two tiered approach: 1) looking specifically at projects, design and incentives in the focus area and 2) taking a broader look at how this area and the activities within it relate and connect to other activities nearby in the city.
The next meeting of the Roebling Point Planning Committee will be on January 11th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at City Hall in the Commission Chambers. Discussion topics will include a review of the project scope and schedule, goal setting and detailed discussion of existing conditions. For more information contact Larisa Sims, Assistant City Manager, at 859-292-2160.
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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 the completion of the Building and Land Use survey and Market Study.
In February a survey will be posted and distributed (digitally and hard copy) seeking input from those interested in the Latonia Community. The information collected will be presented at the first public meeting, which will soon follow. Information about the first public meeting will be posted here, as well as on the city's website and our partners' websites.
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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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Department of Public Improvements |
Sanitation District Work - Road Closure
Beginning Wednesday 1/13/10 and lasting approximately 1 month, the Sanitation District will be replacing the sanitary line under the pavement on Benton Road between Pointe Benton Road and West 19th. Between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday, it will be necessary to close down this section of Benton Road, and for motorists to follow the signed detour along Monte and Hanser.
Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant and Gallatin Counties:
Highway shoulder sweeping is scheduled to resume on January 10 during the evening hours. Work will primarily occur from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. with the possibility of work from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will be a moving operation with high intensity strobe lights.
Work will be on I-75/71, I-275, I-471, KY 9 @ KY 547 (AA Highway) in Campbell County, I-71 from MP 55-58 in Gallatin County and KY 1039 in Gallatin County at the Markland Dam.
The Prisoner's Lake Rainwater Harvest Project is underway. The second phase is beginning this month, with final project completion expected in April 2010. This project was made possible from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds in conjunction with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and Kentucky Division of Water. For more information, please contact Tom Logan at 859-292-2112.
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.
Questions? Call 292-2112 or 292-2292
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Economic Development & Community Relations Department |
Historic Preservation
Beth Johnson 859-292-2171
"Old House/Green House" Workshop
Are you interested in learning how to make your old home more "green" and energy efficient? If you are, then the Old House/Green House: Learn how to "Green" Your Historic Building is just the workshop for you. Topics will include: insulation options for historic buildings, High Efficiency heating and air conditions systems, Geo-thermal Energy options, Appropriate storm windows, reuse of materials. Saturday January 23, 2010Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, 9:30 am. Contact Cincinnati Preservation Association to purchase tickets. 513-721-4506 or visit www.cincinnatipreservation.org Click here for more information.
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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
Effective with the January 11 meeting, the Austinburg Neighborhood Association's monthly meetings will now be held at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, 603 E. 17th Street. Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker in January will be City Manager Larry Klein to update the neighborhood on the status of the Stewart Iron Works proposal. Click here to see the new Austinburg brochure. For more information, visit www.austinburg.info
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 next regular meeting on 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
HLRCA members were pleased to join our neighbors from Eastside for a holiday celebration at the Carnegie on December 17. It was a great opportunity to meet new people and learn more about our communities and interests.
The HLRCA Strategic Plan Update process is nearing completion. A working session on December 8 identified top priority objectives for the next 2 years, and reviewed prospective Champions and Committee members to focus on these items. The Draft update will be sent to Members in mid January. We will review and ratify the Update at the January 27 monthly meeting.
Also at the January 27 meeting, there will be presentations from Dan Petronio on the Center for Great Neighborhoods and Terry Simpson on the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative. This is part of HLRCA intention to increase cooperative relationships throughout the region.
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. For more information, visit http://romacovington.org or contact them at association@romacovington.org.
South Covington
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
 The next meeting will be on Monday, January 18 at 7:00 pm. This month's meeting features a special presentation on recycling by CSI representatives. 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
Bright Ideas: A Celebration of Color
Curated by David Laug
Presented by
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street
:: Dates ::
Show runs through January 14th, 2009
:: Artists ::
J Gilda Horn
Stephen Jenkins
Lisa Molyneux
Maurice Mattei
Kurt Einhaus
Velma Morris
Shalmah Prince
Bob Hebenstreit
Gallery Hours: Regular Hours are Monday-Friday 9-5pm
Please call for appointment viewings
Admission Costs: All events free to the public
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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Alternate Sources of Home Heating
The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of woodburning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs.
All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are, however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire safe home this winter.
Kerosene Heaters
- Be sure your heater is in good working condition. Inspect exhaust parts for carbon buildup. Be sure the heater has an emergency shut off in case the heater is tipped over.
- Never use fuel burning appliances without proper room venting. Burning fuel (coal, kerosene, or propane, for example) can produce deadly fumes.
- Use ONLY the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer. NEVER introduce a fuel into a unit not designed for that type fuel.
- Keep kerosene, or other flammable liquids stored in approved metal containers, in well ventilated storage areas, outside of the house.
- NEVER fill the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid overfilling. DO NOT use cold fuel for it may expand in the tank as it warms up.
- Refueling should be done outside of the home (or outdoors). Keep young children away from space heaters--especially when they are wearing night gowns or other loose clothing that can be easily ignited.
- When using a fuel burning appliance in the bedroom, be sure there is proper ventilation to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.
Wood Stove and Fireplaces
Wood stoves and fireplaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their fire hazard.
To use them safely:
- Be sure the fireplace or stove is installed properly. Wood stoves should have adequate clearance (36 inches) from combustible surfaces and proper floor support and protection.
- Wood stoves should be of good quality, solid construction, and design. Purchase wood stoves evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
- Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary, especially if it has not been used for some time.
- Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire.
- Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants.
- The stove should be burned hot twice a day for 15-30 minutes to reduce the amount of creosote buildup.
- Don't use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the fire.
- Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.
- Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite theses materials.
- Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house.
- If synthetic logs are used, follow the directions on the package. NEVER break a synthetic log apart to quicken the fire or use more than one log at a time. They often burn unevenly, releasing higher levels of carbon monoxide.
Furnace Heating
It is important that you have your furnace inspected to ensure that it is in good working condition.
- Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition.
- Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are qualified.
- Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, additional pipe insulation or clearance may be required.
- Check the flue pipe and pipe seams. Are they well supported and free of holes and cracks? Soot along or around seams may be an indicator of a leak.
- Is the chimney solid, with cracks or loose bricks? All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid masonry.
- Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.
Other Fire Safety Tips
- Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home. Place them in a metal container outside and well away from the house.
- Never use a range or an oven as a supplemental heating device. Not only is it a safety hazard, it can be a source of potentially toxic fumes.
- If you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the necessary rating to carry an amp load. TIP: Choose an extension cord the same size or larger than the appliance electrical cord.
- Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may come in contact with water.
- Frozen water pipes? Never try to thaw them with a blow torch or other open flame, otherwise the pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the wall structure inside the wall space. Use hot water for thawing or a device, like a hand-held dryer, evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
- If windows are used as emergency exits in your home, practice using them in the event fire should strike. Be sure that all the windows open easily. Home escape ladders are recommended.
- If there is a fire hydrant near your home you can assist the fire department by keeping the hydrant clear of snow so in the event it is needed, it can be located.
Finally . . .
- Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to check and clean it on a monthly basis.
- Plan and practice a home escape plan with your family.
Click below to link to the Fire Department's newsletter.
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Housing Development Department |
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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Citizens Police Academy 2010
Our Citizen's Police Academy is designed to give participants a "behind the scenes" look at the Covington Police Department. It is our belief that when the community is more informed and has a better understanding of the organization, a more productive partnership will result between police and citizens.
The Citizen's Police Academy is an eight week course in a friendly atmosphere that will give participants an opportunity to see what officers do on a daily basis. Students are encouraged to ask questions and express concerns about neighborhood issues. And since the instructors are the same officers that will be working to address those concerns, this academy becomes an educational process for us, too.
Participants will be given the opportunity to learn about every bureau in the police department and can even ride along with an officer on patrol. Students will receive training in areas such as:
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Patrol Operations
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Criminal Investigations
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Crime Suppression Unit / Drug Dealers
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Processing Crime Scenes
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Crimes Against Children / Domestic Abuse
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SWAT Demonstration
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Mounted Patrol Demonstration
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K9 Demonstration
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Firearms Training
The next City of Covington Citizen's Police Academy will begin on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Class size is limited. If you would like more information about this program, please contact:
Captain Teal Nally
Bureau of Strategic Services Commander
Covington Police Department
1 Police Memorial Drive
Covington, KY 41014
Office# (859) 292-2203
Police Department Community Outreach Unit (859) 292-2257
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Senior Swim and Senior Tai Chi Programs are available for Covington residents age 55 and over. These programs are free.
Senior Swim: (begins January 12)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the MSU Boys and Girls Club
Senior Tai Chi: (begins January 11)
Mondays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the MSU Boys and Girls Club
We will be taking applications soon for summer recreation jobs. You may visit the City of Covington Career Center website to apply (see above under Human Resources Department), or call the Recreation Department for additional information.
Questions? 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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 Girls on the Run in Covington!
Role models needed!
We will have 4 GOTR programs in Covington this Spring at John G, 9th District, Latonia, and Glenn O Swing! Girls on the Run uses running and walking combined with character development lessons to prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The program is non-competitive and attracts girls of all different fitness abilities. We have a team of  volunteer coaches at each location, and we are looking for a few more good role models! Volunteers do not need to be runners, but we look for women and men that are healthy role models. All volunteers are asked to complete an application, background check, and undergo 1-day training in January. Make a difference in a young girl's life! Visit www.gotrcincinnati.org for details.
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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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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center Presents:
 TOMORROW'S MUSICAL MASTERS TO JAM AT THE CARNEGIE
The sparkling potential of Cincinnati's top emerging talent in jazz, vocal music, and composition will be on full display when students from the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) play The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center (The Carnegie) on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 pm. SCPA's instrumental Jazz Combo, Meridian 8 vocal ensemble, and young composer and pianist Jonathan Carlisle will provide the third in a series of six performances as part of the 2009-10 Carnegie in Concert series in the acoustically superb Otto M. Budig Theatre. Tickets are available at The Carnegie Box Office (859.957.1940), or online at www.thecarnegie.com.
The Carnegie Galleries Present: 
A New Year of Art
A New Year of Art celebrates the works of
Joomi Chung, Christopher Troutman,
Scott Donaldson, Matt Tullis, Cedric Cox and Marc Leone.
Exhibition runs through February 19, 2010
ARTSTOP Free Afterschool Art Programs
Looking for a cool place to go afterschool where you can get creative, have a snack and make new friends? Drop by The Carnegie's Eva G. Farris Education Center!
Ages 5 and older: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Ages 7-12: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
~For more information, please contact Alissa Paasch at apaasch@thecarnegie.com or 859-491-2030.
Dance Event at The Carnegie
Sunday January 24, 2010
3:00 pm
If you like the show "Dancing with The Stars", you do not want to miss this event. The dance show will be held on Sunday January 24th at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY.
Professional Ballroom Dancer/Instructor/Choreographer and Director of the Step-N-Out Dance Studio in Covington, Doreen Beatrice is producing the third annual Winter Gala Dance Show. You will see top professional ballroom dancers from the Tri-State as well as amateurs performing your favorite dances along with some other styles for you to enjoy. Proceeds from the show will be gifted to the Eva G. Farris Educational Endowment at The Carnegie for the advancement of studies in the Visual and Performing Arts.
Tickets are available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling 859-957-1933.
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January Programming Update:
Jan 12 - Tuesday
Jan 21 - Thursday
Jan 28 - Thursday
all phases of Media Production - ages 12 to adult
4 - 6 pm
Duveneck Poetry Slam Team
Wednesdays - Jan 13, 20, 27 Prepare for spring 2010 regional slam competition
ages 13 - 18
4 - 6 pm - Led by Covington poet mentors, Sam Phillips & Lisa Carbert
Sewing for all ages
Thursdays - Jan 21 & 28 (no class Jan 14) Sewing for ages from 10 to adult
2:30 - 6 pm
~This is a great volunteer opportunity!
Hula Hoop Dance
with Cameron Cousins
Saturdays January 23 & 30 - two sessions
1:00 (youth class) & 2:00 (adults only)
Zumba Fitness Dance
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm - Jan 20 & 27 (no class 1/13)
Saturdays at 10 am - Jan 9, 23, 30 (no class 1/16) Ditch the workout - join the party! $5.00 each class.
PLEASE NOTE - The Duveneck Center will be closed Thursday January 14 through Tuesday January 19.
Winter Hours: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Friday, Open Wednesday from 3:30 - 8, Thursday 2 - 6, Saturday 11- 5.
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Behringer Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
Holiday Toy Trains are still on Track!
Trains will be on display through January 17!
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 Experience Covington
The tour of Covington's heritage covers over 35 sites in 18 city neighborhoods, organized into six themes: faith, arts and culture, historic, architecture, "unexpected", and neighborhood tours.
An interactive kiosk, located at the downtown Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 520 Scott Street, will allow residents and visitors to pick up printed copies of driving maps and neighborhood walking tours and mp3 players pre-loaded with theme-based audio tours - free of charge.
Click here to find out more!
www.experiencecovington.com
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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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Did you know that if you live in the City of Covington,
Recycling is FREE?!
What to Recycle?
· Newspaper & Corrugated Cardboard, Glass, Aluminum/Tin cans, & Plastics #1 & #2
· Rinse all food & beverage containers to avoid attracting animals and insects.
· Remove any lids and rings. Flatten cans and plastic bottles to conserve space.
· Check for the recycling arrows on the bottom of all plastic containers. It must have a 1 or 2 inside.
Need a recycling bin? Call 292-2323.
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January at the Covington Library 
