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APRIL
MEETINGS
Apr. 1 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Apr. 5 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 13 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 14 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 19 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 19 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Apr. 20 - City of Covington Commission Caucus Meeting- 6:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 21 - Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 21 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E 4th Street, Covington, KY
Apr. 21 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Ave, Covington, KY
Apr. 26 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Apr. 27 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Apr. 28 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
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The Covington City Commission would like to make Covington residents aware of the many Boards, Commissions and Committees, which are comprised of Covington citizens and offer opportunities for participation for those wanting to serve their community. As openings become available, the City Commission would like to know of interested citizens from whom they could select to fill them.
Click here to view a listing of current Boards and Commissions, their members, terms, and vacancies. If you have a particular interest, please let us know by submitting your letter of interest along with a resume, curriculum vitae, or other qualifying statement. *Please note that certain boards and commissions may require specific qualifications of the applicant.
Please submit your letter of interest to:
City of Covington
Mayor and Commissioners' Office
638 Madison Avenue
4th Floor
Covington, KY 41011 |
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Current Water District Projects for Covington:
Altamont Road - The District will be replacing the water main on Altamont Road from John Street to River Road. Construction is anticipated to start in early spring 2010.
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To report
IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES,
call the
FREEROADING HOTLINE
of the
KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
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Now you can
Recycle More!
CSI is now accepting all plastics #1 - #7.
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Streetlight Out?
Duke Energy has online reporting available.
Click here. | | Looking for volunteer opportunities in Northern Kentucky?
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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, April 14
6:00 pm
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Covington Police Department
Guests
Chief Lee Russo
Lt. Colonel Spike Jones
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New Businesses in Covington |
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New Bakery Opening!
AJ Creations
212 Pike Street
The Grand Opening will be Friday, April 16th, 7:00-2:00 and Saturday, April 17th 8:00-2:00.
Gluten free, dairy free and sugar free choices available!
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PUBLIC MEETING
The first Public Meeting has been scheduled for the Latonia Small Area Study. There will be a presentation of information, studies and activities conducted to date, then a public involvement session to gather input from attendees.
April 29, 2010
6:00 pm
Holy Cross High School Cafeteria
3617 Church Street
For additional meeting information, please contact James Fausz at the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, 331-8980 or jfausz@nkapc.org
The Latonia Small Area Study is a project aimed at addressing the Latonia area in a comprehensive manner.
Please take a few minutes to visit the Latonia Study section of the NKAPC website at http://www.nkapc.org/LatoniaStudy.html. While you are at the site, be sure to take a look at everything that we have been working on in Latonia to date. Also, check back often for the latest information on the study, including upcoming meeting dates.
Thank you in advance for your input into one of Covington's great communities!
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The Suspension Bridge painting project has begun and will require the bridge to be closed to vehicular traffic. There will be a signed detour using the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge route. Motorists can also use the Taylor Southgate (US 27) bridge, in Newport. For pedestrians, one sidewalk will remain open throughout the project. The project is scheduled to be complete by Nov. 15, 2010.
· I-275 WB ramp to I-75 SB MP 83.75 (flyover bridge) - There will be a right lane closure for bridge inspection work on the I-275 WB ramp to I-75 SB on Monday, April 12, 2010 starting at 9:00 AM. Motorists are advised to approach the work crews with extreme caution. · I-275 EB & WB (MP 0 - MP 5) - Traffic may be restricted to a single lane on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 through Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Please watch for trucks entering and leaving the highway. Expect minor delays.
· KY 1486 -- FOWLER CREEK ROAD - Fowler Creek Road will be closed to all traffic between the KY 17 Connector and Pelly Road. Closure is needed for a slide repair. Message Boards will be in place detouring traffic along KY 17 and Pelly Road. Repairs should be complete by the end of April.
· I-75 Ramps to I-275 East Bound - Stationary lane closures may be present thru April 16th between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Reduce speed, and watch for traffic
control devices and lane arrangements.
· I-75 Northbound M.P. 189 (at an existing KYTC Detention Basin) As this project continues, trucks may be entering and leaving the highway at various times via the right shoulder approximately 0.5 miles north of the Kyles Lane overpass, and approximately 2.5 miles south of the Ohio River. Use caution, Watch for trucks and police escorts using the right shoulder.
· I-75/71 Northbound and Southbound at MP 188 - There will be a right shoulder closure on I-75 NB and SB at MP 188.68 for the I-75 bridge painting project. Motorists are advised to use caution when approaching the work zone.
· I-275 WB Combs Hehl Bridge - There will be a left lane closure on Friday, April 16, 2010, beginning at 9:00 AM - until approximately 1:00 PM for bridge inspection on the Combs Hehl Bridge. Motorists are advised to approach the work crews with extreme caution.
DISTRICT SIX - PROJECT DELIVERY & PRESERVATION BRANCH I
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We Need You!
The Great American Clean-Up in Covington will be Saturday, April 24th this year from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Start thinking about possible clean-up and/or beautification sites in your neighborhood - and start recruiting your volunteers! You'll be provided with a T-shirt, gloves, bags, and other supplies.
Volunteers and organizers will have a pizza party celebration at Goebel Park after the clean-up!
For more information, contact your neighborhood association representatives by clicking here, or Jane Anderson at the Center for Great Neighborhoods at 859-547-5542, or the City Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Suzann Gettys, at 859-292-2163.
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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.) |
Miss an Issue?
Past issues of Covington E-News are available. Just click here to access all past editions.
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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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Code Enforcement Department |
LANDLORD TRAINING
The Code Enforcement Department is offering training to landlords who seek information to better assist them with rental properties. The training will be conducted by Ken Shirley, Housing Officer. Proposed topics include:
· Background checks for prospective tenants
· Maintaining building exterior to reduce criminal activity
· Neighborhood policing for crime reduction
· Recognizing and addressing gang activity
· Relationship building with Police and Code Enforcement
· Discussion of Landlord/Tenant laws
If you are interested in this training, please contact Ken Shirley at 292-2323 for details.
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Department of Public Improvements |
The Prisoner's Lake Rainwater Harvest Project
The project is expected to be completed this month. As part of the project, Wayne Road will be closed the week of April 12. Detour signs will be posted. 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.
Potholes Crews are attempting to repair potholes throughout the city as quickly as possible. If you see any, please call 292-2292 to report them.
Questions? Call 292-2112 or 292-2292
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Historic Preservation
Beth Johnson 859-292-2171
2010 River Cities Historic Preservation Awards- Covington
The City of Covington is seeking nominations for the 2010 River Cities Historic Preservation Awards from citizens, businesses, organizations and the community at large.
The Historic Preservation Awards Program was initiated in 2001 by the Covington Historic Preservation Office to celebrate outstanding efforts to preserve and maintain historic properties throughout the city. Historic Preservation Awards are given annually for projects completed within the previous calendar year. The presentation of this year's awards will take place on the evening of May 27, 2010 in a ceremony also honoring recipients in Newport and Bellevue.
Click here for nomination form, instructions and guidelines.
All nominations are due by 4:30 pm, Monday, April 26, to the City of Covington Historic Preservation Office, 638 Madison Ave 4th Floor, Covington, KY, 41011.
For more information contact the Historic Preservation Office at 859-292-2171.
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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 next regular meeting will be May 24, 7:00 pm, at Behringer Crawford Museum (on the 3rd Floor in the enclosed Veranda). The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here for more Kenton Hills information.
Lewisburg
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, April 22. The regular monthly meetings of the Lewisburg Neighborhood Group are the 4th Thursday of each month at Prince of Peace School at St. John's Church, 625 West Pike Street at 6:30 pm. Contact lewisburg.neighborhood@gmail.com
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. The HLRCA Monthly Meeting in March included presentations on the Kenton County Library (Dave Schroeder - Director, Kenton County Library system) and Covington Public Schools (Lynda Jackson - Superintendent). Both updates were informative and identified areas where HLRCA input and assistance would be valuable. The April meeting will provide candidates for Covington City Council an opportunity to make brief presentations and take questions and comments from Members. Planning for a Home Tour and Art show is underway. Details for the September event will be forthcoming. Contact Marc Hult at hult@hydrologist.com
The Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the Children's Law Center at 1002 Russell Street. For additional information, please contact Greg Paeth at gregpaeth@fuse.net. Peaselburg
The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association (FOPNA) has just launched a new website! You can visit us at http://www.peaselburg.org. Meetings are 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 read the latest "Goose Tracks" newsletter. During the Firefighters Fish Fry, FOPNA sponsored a dessert table and one of the most popular items was the Buckeyes ~ so they're making the recipe available to all by clicking here.
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 ROMA at association@romacovington.org.
South Covington
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The regular meeting will be Monday, April 19. 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 the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. Contact Rachel Hastings or Faye Massey at 491-2220 for additional information.
To view maps of Covington's neighborhoods, please click on the links below:
*These are very large files and will take a few minutes to download.
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Arts District
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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Did you know that the number one cause of home fire deaths is smoking? On average, 1,000 people (smokers and non-smokers) are killed in smoking-related fires every year. Most people are asleep when the fires occur. It's important that you begin to practice fire safety in your home today!
With a few simple steps, smokers and those who live with smokers can protect themselves from smoke-related fires caused by smoking materials like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. For example:
- If you smoke, smoke outside.
- Whenever you smoke, use deep, sturdy ashtrays.
- Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out.
- Check chairs and sofas for cigarette butts.
- Never smoke in a home where oxygen is used.
- If you smoke, fire-safe cigarettes are better.
- Be alert!
- If You Smoke, Put it Out. All the Way. Every Time.
For more information on the Smoking & Home Fires Campaign, please contact our office at 431-0462. You can also visit the U.S. Fire Administration's Web site at www.usfa.dhs.gov/smoking for campaign information and view an incredible video that demonstrates just how fast a fire started by smoking materials can spread!
Click below to link to the Fire Department's newsletter.
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Housing Development Department |
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Covington Announces Our
New NSP Website!
For NSP information, photos of homes being rehabbed and available through the NSP program, qualification requirements, and additional program information, please visit and take a tour of our new website at www.makecovingtonhome.com
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Human Resources Department |
Summer Employment Opportunities
Summer Youth Workers - Age 15 and up with pay ranges from $7.25 to $11.00 SUMMER CITY-SCHOOL PROGRAM YOUTH WORKER LIFEGUARD POOL STAFF SUMMER PROGRAM ADULT LEADER SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT BUILDING COORDINATOR POOL MANAGER ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER To apply: www.covingtonky.gov, click on JOBS
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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 Got A Bike? Engrave It - Lock It Or Lose It
Bike riding and warm weather are a natural combination. But if your bike is stolen, hiking will be more your speed over the next few months.
The Covington Police Department suggests all bike owners engrave their bikes. It's very simple to do and if needed, owners can go to the local precinct and borrow an engraving tool. Officers say using the ID numbers from a driver's license or Kentucky ID card is the best way to mark your bike. Never, Never use a social security number as an ID number.
Another suggestion from officers is when storing a bike in a shed or garage, lock and attach it to a lawnmower or other heavy and bulky equipment. Thieves do break into sheds and garages. Attaching a bike to a piece of heavy equipment makes it more difficult to just walk or ride away from the area.
For more information on how to safeguard your bike and other valuables in your home, garage or shed, contact one of the Police Department's Community Outreach Officers at (859) 292-2257.
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 Seeking Youth Workers, Lifeguards, Pool Managers and Assistant Managers.
- Deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 16.
- Pools Open on Saturday, June 5.
- Summer Youth Program begins early June.
Register NOW for Adult Softball Summer Leagues:
We have openings for Women's on Monday Evenings, Men's on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Evenings and Sunday Mornings, Co-Ed on Saturday Afternoons. League will begin first week of May. Deadline for registration and league fee is Friday, April 16. Call 859-292-2151 for information or to register your team.
Anyone interested in operating the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex Concession Stand can contact the Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 for details or to receive an RFP.
The Recreation Department is looking for food and arts & crafts vendors for the Devou Park Fall Festival on Sunday, October 17. If interested, please contact Cindy at 859-292-2151.
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
Rebecca Volpe, 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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 Join Give Back Cincinnati while they assist our Devou Park Trail Builders build 1 mile worth of trails in April. On Saturday, April 24th, volunteers can join at the Devou Park West Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails to get their hands dirty and help reach our goal!
Registration begins at 8:15am
Trail Building 9:00am-1:00pm
Breakfast will be provided.
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 CENSUS IN SCHOOLS
Students of Covington Independent Schools pulled out all of the artistic stops to illustrate the importance of the 2010 Census by creating unique posters. The youths' message is clear: Congressional representation for the state of Kentucky and millions of dollars of program funding is based upon the population count reported by the Census Bureau.
 Mayor Denny Bowman of Covington, Gary Keller of the Covington Business Council, Ken Ellis, District Personnel Director for Covington Independent Schools, Gayle Brown, Partnership Specialist for the Census Bureau, Walmart and the Covington Complete Count Committee provided awards to each of the 5 student winners (one from each elementary school) at a ceremony at John G. Carlisle Elementary School on Thursday, March 18. Winning posters are on display in the State Capitol Rotunda through the month of April. Click here to view the photos of the poster contest winners and the recognition ceremony.
Covington Schools also conducted a complete Mock Census, engaging with civics and government classes.
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Come watch local business leaders face off against our Covington educators with the assistance of Covington 5th grade students!
All proceeds will benefit the services and programs of Covington Partners in Prevention. Tickets include appetizers, fun alcohol-free drinks, and, of course, a seat to watch the teams play "Can You Survive Grade 5?"
If you can't make it to this fun event, raffle tickets are also available for $5, and your presence is not required to win. Enter to win a chance at 2 BB riverboat tickets, 1 Holmes state championship basketball, 1 golfer spot in the upcoming CPIP Golf Outing at Traditions Golf Club, and 1 Fabulous Fur throw blanket.
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Ever wondered what the difference is between Graffiti and Tagging?
Ever wondered about the affects both Graffiti and Tagging has on a community and its children?
If you would like more information on these topics and to hear first hand from someone who has been involved in gang activities, join us for an informative night of discussion.
WHEN: APRIL 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: GATEWAY COMMUNITY/ TECHNICAL COLLEGE
525 SCOTT STREET, COVINGTON, KY
(Enter at the front doors to the gymnasium)
PRESENTED BY: HOLMES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Light refreshments will be served
Door prizes will be awarded
Click here for printable flyer.
For more information contact:
Deb Winkler
Deborah.winkler@covington.kyschools.us
859-581-7512
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Holmes Basketball Players Get Top Honors Holmes senior guard Ricardo Johnson was named Player of the Year by the Northern Kentucky Boys' Basketball Coaches Association. Johnson won the award last year as well.
Elijah Pittman was named the Defensive Player of the Year.
Holmes Coach Dave Henley received a Coach of the Year Award.
Other all-star awards were received by: Ricardo Johnson, Elijah Pittman, and Jeremiah Johnson.
Congratulations!
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You Are Invited
To an opening reception at the Nordheim Gallery,
Operated by Covington Independent Public Schools,
6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Show runs April 16 ~ 30
For
Vivid
By Katie Bunschoten
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 CBC Annual Awards
Covington Business Council (CBC) is accepting nominations for the CBC Annual Awards, which will be presented at the 2010 Covington Business Council Foundation, Inc. Annual Awards Dinner in August. If you are interested in nominating a deserving business leader and or local business for these prestigious awards, please complete the questions on the nomination form which is available by clicking here. Nominations must be received by April 21, 2010. Please keep in mind that each nomination will be considered individually based on the criteria outlined for each award. |
 Congressional Leadership Program
The Congressional Leadership Program (CLP) introduces college and graduate students to their region and develops their leadership skills so they can effectively serve their community. CLP's seven sessions are designed to help a diverse group of high-achieving college and graduate students learn more about the strengths and challenges of their community and how they might live a life engaged in addressing those issues.
Applicants should be residents of or attending college or graduate school in the Fourth Congressional District. CLP class size is limited, so the application process is competitive. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by May 1st, 2010. Applicants must attend at least six out of seven sessions to successfully complete the program.
Click here for application and complete program details.
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Kentucky Health Care Coverage For Kids From Kypost.com
If you live in Kentucky and your child is 19 years old or younger, a new enrollment blitz campaign launched by the United Way will help you out. Parents who want more information on Kentucky's state insurance can visit the Kenton County Health Center in Covington all week. Kentucky's state insurance basically covers it all, doctor visits, dental check-ups, emergency services, mental health services and prescriptions. Families of four who make $44,000 or less are eligible to participate in the free or low-cost health coverage program. Interested families can find an application at the Kenton County Health Center in Covington at 2002 Madison Avenue or call 859-431-3345.
FREE SWINE FLU VACCINES
The Health Department will provide the swine flu (H1N1) vaccine by appointment in its county health centers, and has opened vaccinations to anyone wishing to receive the vaccine-not just those groups at high risk for complications. Appointments for the vaccinations in the county health centers are now being taken. Appointments will be scheduled in advance. The vaccine will be provided for free, and will be available as both a shot and nasal spray. Each health center will offer 30 appointments per day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Individuals are asked to contact the health center most convenient for them to schedule an appointment.
In Covington: Kenton County Health Center, 2002 Madison Avenue, 859.431.3345
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The Randolph Park Community Garden
This summer local organizations will be starting a community garden located at 10th and Prospect Streets, next to Randolph Park. Initiating this project are members of the Eastside Neighborhood Association, the Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association, and staff of the Kenton County Public Library. Guidance for the project is being provided by the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati where several project leaders are being certified in community gardening.
The garden will serve several purposes: to make use of vacant property, beautify the city, provide residents with an opportunity to grow their own food, and to foster new relationships among residents of Covington. Long range plans for the garden include 54 4'x8' raised beds, perennial fruit trees and shrubs, flower beds, and native plants, park benches, picnic tables, a walking path and mural. Moreover, the garden lies near part of the city's projected trail system along the Licking River. This trail was conceived as part of a Vision 2015 Licking River Master plan in 2008.
The Eastside Neighborhood Association has already conducted a development study of the area in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati. That survey, including the views of many of the area's residents, has been used to create a formal presentation outlining a workable development program. The community garden, which is located next to the park, would be a substantial step towards the park's improvement.
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You may be eligible to have your Federal and State income taxes filed for free!
The Center for Great Neighborhoods (CGN) is offering free tax filing through the VITA Tax Program.
Now till April 20th, 2010: Every Saturday (10am-3pm)
Location: CGN, 1650 Russell Street, Covington (Rear Entrance- Glass Door)
What to bring with you:
· Valid picture I.D.
· Social Security card(s) for you, your spouse, children, and any others shown on the tax return
· A copy of your 2008 tax return is helpful but not required
· Copies of all W-2s, 1098s, 1099s, Social Security statement, and the amount of other income received by you, and your spouse if applicable
· Form 8332 for non-custodial parent claiming child
· Child/Dependent Care provider's tax number, if applicable
· Student loan interest/college tuition expenses paid
· For direct deposit, bring bank account number and routing transit number- a copy of a voided check
· Additional documentation to claim possible tax credits, such as the first-time homebuyer credit
Do YOU Qualify for the EITC?
No Children:
Income Maximum is less than $13,440 (Unmarried)
or $18,440 (Married); credit maximum is $457
One Child:
Income Maximum is less than $35,463 (Unmarried)
or $40,463 (Married); credit maximum is $3,043
Two Children:
Income Maximum is less than $40,295 (Unmarried)
or $45,295 (Married); credit maximum is $5,028
Three Children:
Income Maximum is less than $43,279 (Unmarried)
or $48,279 (Married); credit maximum is $5,657
Income investment must be $3,100 or less for 2009
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 April at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
Celebrate National Library Week April 11-17
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EcoArt
Create gorgeous artwork with materials from the recycling bin.
Grades: 6 - 12
Saturday, April 17, 2010
2:00 PM
Family Fun!
Children's Theatre of Cincinnati presents...Hansel and Gretel!
Something mysterious is happening in the woods, and Hansel and Gretel are hot on the trail. This musical production features a strange old lady in who happens to be part giant, part ogre, part elf and part troll. Could she be a witch, too? Only Hansel and Gretel will find out!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Writer's Group
So You Think You Can Write a Children's Book
Writing or illustrating a manuscript for a children's book or just getting started as a writer? Join us as we continue to explore the writing and publishing world for children and adolescents. Bring your latest manuscript or illustrations for sharing! Special guest children's author Linda Gondosch!
Click here for the complete April calendar of events and programs.
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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center Presents:
 The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center(The Carnegie) and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Drama (CCM Drama)unearth Irwin Shaw's chilling drama
BURY THE DEADApril 8 through 24, 2010 in the Otto M. Budig Theatre at The Carnegie. An open talkback between audience, actors, and military experts follows each performance. BURY THE DEADis directed by Michael R. Burnham and features a cast of top collegiate talent and local professionals. Tickets are available through The Carnegie Box Office or online at www.thecarnegie.com. Click here for the complete press release.
Call to Artists for
The Carnegie's 2011 Exhibition Season
Deadline May 1, 2010
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center is dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging and established artists in all artistic disciplines. Each year, 30-40 group and solo shows are awarded for the five galleries consisting of over 6,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Any artist living in the United States is eligible to apply
and all styles and media are eligible.
For more information go to www.thecarnegie.com
call Bill Seitz at 859-491-2030.
Camp Carnegie 2010
A Villain's Tale
There are always two sides to a story. Explore famous stories through the eyes of the villain and help retell their story from a new perspective.
June Workshops: Once Upon A Villain Workshop 1 and 2 will focus on retelling the stories of Fairytale Villains and shedding some new light on their story, complete with a narrator, colorful new characters, and a live audience.
July Workshops: The Bad Guy Talk Show
Workshop 3 and 4 will explore the villain's story through a talk show format, complete with a talk show host and a live audience.
August Workshop: The Villain Trials
Workshop 5 will focus on giving well known villains a chance to stand on trial and tell their side of the story, complete with a judge, a jury, lawyers, and a live audience.
Camp Carnegie Workshops include live performance, hands-on art making, dramatic exercises, writing, brainstorming, teambuilding, problem solving, and a great deal of fun.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Participants may register for 1 workshop per month.
A $10 registration fee per workshop will be collected from each participant as a deposit. The deposit will be returned at the end of the workshop, based on daily attendance.
To register or for more information, please contact Alissa Paasch at 859-491-2030 or apaasch@thecarnegie.com
Camp Carnegie is financially assisted by the Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
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Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
 Please be our guest to a free play put on by
Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park.
The Garden Of Rikki Tikki Tavi
This free flowing comic brawl is a loose adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic children's tale of RikkiTikkiTavi.
Friday, April 16th, 7:30pm
Baker Hunt Campus - 620 Greenup, Covington, KY 41011
Cost: Free
2010 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020 |
 Behringer Crawford Museum
Behringer-Crawford Museum brings Archaeology to life with an Exciting Weekend of Events
Celebrate the fascinating Northern Kentucky archaeology with those who actually participated in historic digs in the region. BCM's first curator, Ellis Crawford, partnered with scholars from the University of Nebraska and the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct a series of archaeological excavations at Big Bone State Park and other locations that changed the way ice-age animals were understood and studied. Their discoveries were published internationally and brought Northern Kentucky's ice-age heritage into the international spotlight. Join excavation members at a luncheon on April 24 where they will discuss their time excavating and the excitement of finding some of the nation's best preserved ice-age fossils. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to speak to those who witnessed history first-hand.
Other activities taking place April 24 and 25 will include atlatl demonstrations, American Indian story-telling and singing presentations, and artifact identification provided by members of the group Cincinnati and Ohio Valley Archaeology Society and NKU. The weekend's presentation will be ended by a keynote talk of archaeology in this region presented by archaeologist and NKU faculty member Jeannine Kreinbrink. Please visit Behringer-Crawford Museum's website for complete weekend information including times and dates of presentations.
This weekend is in conjunction with Behringer-Crawford Museum's exhibit History Unearthed: Archaeology Speaks. The exhibit presents artifacts from the museum's collection not on exhibit in recent years for visitors to "discover" again. Also featured will be various forms of archaeology and ideas of how you can be an archaeologist in your own backyard - without digging up the flower garden.
History Unearthed: Archaeology Speaks - is a great way to listen to the stories that can be found below the ground. There's something for everyone - artifacts, photos, text panels detailing the prehistoric Indians from this region; a computer interactive station; and a FUN kid's section complete with an indoor dig. Great for preschool - elementary students, these junior archaeologists dig up REAL artifacts and even some Ice Age bones!!! But it is archaeology, so they don't get to keep them. Bring the kids, bring your friends and family, bring yourself. It's a beautiful display, please stop by to see it!
Exhibit sponsors include Riverfront Kiwanis, local archaeological companies N&E Env. Solutions, Gray & Pape, Inc. and Great Rivers Archaeological Services. The exhibit runs until June 6.
For more information on this exhibit or any other activity, please contact the museum at (859) 491-4003 or info@bcmuseum.org.
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
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- And this time it's fast and easy!
Census forms should have arrived. Please complete your form and return it by mail! For every 1% increase in the mail-in return rate, approximately $90 million dollars of taxpayers money is saved.
Do you need a Census form? Call Today!
Give your answers over the phone or request a form be sent to where you live. Do it today, to ensure you can mail it back in time to avoid a census taker coming to your door. Don't be left out of the count for your community.
Telephone Questionnaire Assistance (TQA)
ENGLISH - 1-866-872-6868
Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
Korean: 1-866-955-2010
Russian: 1-866-965-2010
Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired):
1-866-783-2010
Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010
If you need assistance completing your form, please visit any of the Questionnaire Assistance Centers in Covington. Click here for list.
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~
Mid-March 2010 - Census forms will be mailed 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.
The Covington Census Office has now posted management jobs online. The information is now available by clicking here.
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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. |
 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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