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Special Event Permits
Click here to view a list of Special Event Permits issued to date. This information is provided so that you may be aware of events that may take place in your neighborhood, and/or if they may have any street closures/restrictions associated with them.
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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 HOME WINTERIZATION
Is your home ready for winter? Below are some winterization tips from the Code Enforcement staff:
· Check and/or replace your furnace filter often. Have an HVAC tech check the function of the furnace every 5-10 years depending on the age of your system.
· Clean air ducts.
· Trim any trees with limbs or branches that overhang your roof and/or trim.
· Reverse the direction of your ceiling fans.
· Block any air leaks, use expanding foam insulation in wall/floor cavities, apply non-expanding foam around windows and doors, install a sweep for door drafts, caulk joints too small for foam, shrink wrap the inside of old leaky windows.
· Winterize air conditioning unit with an insulation wrap or tarps. (Exception: Not if you have electric heat since your outdoor unit acts as a heat pump also).
· Install any storm doors/windows you might have.
· Wrap your water supply pipes with foam insulation (best to install permanently).
· Check carbon monoxide detectors/replace backup batteries.
· Inspect your chimney(s) to ensure there are no blockages.
· Clean your gutters to prevent ice dams and blockages.
· Disconnect and drain all outside hoses, and shut off water supply to outside faucets if possible.
· Prepare a 72 hour kit with ready to eat foods, water, candles/flashlights in the event of an emergency situation.
Questions? Please contact the Code Enforcement Department at 292-2323.
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Renaissance Covington
Katie Meyer 292-2166
Show your Covington Pride this Holiday Season!
 Renaissance Covington is offering special holiday gift packages!
Package 1: Buy two Renaissance Covington "I Love the Cov" t-shirts (any variation), get one free!
Cost: $40 ($20 Savings)
Package 2: Buy one Renaissance Covington "I Love the Cov" t-shirt (any variation), get a free Experience Covington audio tour, pr
e-loaded on an MP3 player with six different tours of Covington.
Cost: $20 ($10 Savings)
 Package 3: Buy two Renaissance Covington "I Love the Cov" t-shirts (any variation) and an "Architecture of Covington" 2011 Calendar, get one t-shirt free and a free Experience Covington audio tour, pre-loaded on an MP3 player with six different tours of Covington.
Cost: $27.50 ($30 Savings)
All profits go to Renaissance Covington, Inc. The calendar sales support Covington neighborhoods and the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative.
Holiday Storefront Competition winners announced! Renaissance Covington and Mainstrasse Village Association paired up this year to coordinate a friendly competition among businesses to see who could come up with the best holiday storefront design. The votes were cast and announced Saturday, December 11, at the Holiday Walk.
The winners are....
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Pineapple Computers - Grand Prize Winner |
Renaissance District
Most Original: Egelston Maynard
Most Visible: Cornerstone Collectables
Best Use of Green or Recycled Materials: Pineapple Computers
People's Choice Award: Step-N-Out Dance Studio
MainStrasse Village
Most Original: Enchanted Florist
 Most Visible: Pachinko's
Best Use of Design to Promote Business: Ottoman Imports
People's Choice Award: Fatty Patty's
Grand Prize (Best Overall)
Pineapple Computers, 2 W. Pike St.
Thank you to all of the businesses and residents who participated!
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Business Relations 859-292-2163
Businesses in the News
Bexion Pharmaceuticals - Cancer Treatment Being Developed
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Housing 859-292-2163
NSP Update
The City of Covington is working diligently in collaboration with its Development Partners: Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington (CGN), Housing Opportunities of Northern KY (HONK) and Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) to implement the $5 Million dollar NSP1 (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) grant allocated to us by the Department of Local Government in Frankfort, Kentucky.
To-date properties have been acquired for both the rehabilitated purchase and affordable rental programs. NSP is currently in the Pre Construction stage working on property evaluations (Environmental, Pest, Boundary Survey, Etc.), Construction Management (Program Compliance, Timelines, Etc.), and quickly moving into the active Construction phase. All functions of this program are being managed to maximum efficiency at this time. It is expected that the first rental will be available in early 2011 and homes for purchase are expected to hit the market by mid-summer 2011.
As construction begins on each address, a working progress of these homes will be available to view on-line line at www.makecovingtonhome.com. Look for the first updates beginning January, 2011.
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Ombudsman/Community Relations 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 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 www.i-neighbors.org/41011/Helentown/ or visit them on facebook by clicking here.
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting will be Monday, January 24 at 6:30 pm. Social hour begins upon adjournment of the regular meeting. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here to contact president Joe Schamer. Click here for more Kenton Hills information. Lewisburg 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 HLRCA held its November Members Meeting at the Ascent. Marilyn Donnelly presented the plan for the Roebling Point Yoke. It has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Kentucky Transportation Department. The plan is attractive and appealing to the neighborhood. Next step: raise money to pay for implementation.Visit www.lickingriverside.org for additional information. 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 or visit www.lickingriverside.org Old Seminary SquareThe Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at 1026 Russell Street. For additional information, please contact Greg Paeth at gregpaeth@fuse.net. Peaselburg The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Associaation recently held annual elections. We are pleased to list the newly elected officers: Chairperson - Tony McAllister; Co-Chairperson - Chris Peterson; Treasurer - Linda Hugenberg; Secretary - Peggy McAllister. Regular monthly 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 6:00 pm with a representative from the Police Department, and the neighborhood association meeting begins at 7:00 pm. You can visit us at http://www.peaselburg.org.
Residents of Mainstrasse Association (R.O.M.A.)
ROMA meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for the block watch portion of the meeting, and 6:30 for the neighborhood association meeting. Visit the website for meeting locations. For more information, visit http://romacovington.org
Ritte's East - Latonia
Regular meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Latonia Baptist Church, 38th & Church Street, at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Donna Horine 261-3525.
South Covington
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Hands Pike Firehouse, 1255 Hands Pike. Social 1/2 hour begins at 6:30 pm and meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Click here to view the latest "KEY" SCCAA Newsletter. Contact Bill Wells at bill@southcovington.com or visit www.southcovington.com for agendas and meeting minutes.
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/ for more information, and to view the newsletter, "The Owl."
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 22. Regular monthly meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at Ninth District Elementary School on Indiana Avenue at 6:30 pm. For more information about the West Latonia Neighborhood Association, visit http://westlatonia.org.
Westside
Westside Action Coalition meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. Meetings start at 6:30 and are open to all Westside residents and friends of WAC. Park in the rear and enter the building through the door off the parking lot. For more information about WAC and current neighborhood improvement projects, call Tracey Kidd at 859-491-1404 or Charlotte Webb at 859-261-0758.
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
Photographic Portraits by Michael Wilson, Jerry Mussman, Bob Lorig & Ed Davis
December 3, 2010 through January 14, 2011
Click here for complete Press Release and Artist biographies.
Upcoming Classes at the AEC:
(10:00am)
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011
Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager
859-292-2322
nbowers@covingtonky.gov
www.covingtonarts.com
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Covington is first in the nation
In 2009,the City of Covington became the first City in the United States to obtain a certified levee system through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A levee is certified by FEMA only when a written statement by a qualified professional engineer or Federal agency responsible for levee design is submitted indicating the levee system meets the strict requirements of 44 CFR Section 65.10 of the National Flood Insurance Program. A detailed analysis is required to assure the levee is capable of providing the appropriate level of protection. This detailed evaluation is typically performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through their Levee System Evaluation process. FEMA's accreditation is an outstanding accomplishment and shows that the City of Covington has been proactive in ensuring the levee system is safe and reliable for its residents and meets the strict requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Covington's flood protection system is made up of 9,526 feet of earthen levee, 5,735 feet of concrete wall, 8 closure structures, 3 ponding areas, and 10 pumping stations. This system is designed to handle the flood of 1937 plus and additional 3 feet (82 foot river elevation) and provides protection for around $200 million worth of property. This system was built in 1955 at a cost of $9 million and today is worth more than $100 million, an investment that the City is responsible for maintaining. .
Following Hurricane Katrina, FEMA began a nationwide effort to update flood insurance rate maps. Incorporating levee certification procedures was part of this process. Federal regulations for closures, embankment protection, embankment and foundation stability, settlement, interior drainage, design criteria, and operation plans were developed as part of the certification process.
Led by City Engineer Tom Logan, the deficiencies that were identified by the Army Corps of Engineers were corrected and the levee passed all the regulations mandated by FEMA. This was an outstanding accomplishment that prevented a potentially major financial hardship to Covington citizens and businesses located within the floodplain. Many cities throughout the country are being forced to deal with the issues of not having their levee system certified. According to the USA Today "FEMA has revoked its accreditation of the levees as part of an effort to update the governments flood hazard maps, which guide state, local and federal decisions on development in flood-prone areas. Properties protected by the levees now are in flood hazard zones, which mean owners who have federally backed mortgages are required by banking laws to carry flood insurance." Had the levee system in Covington not been certified, property owners who have federally backed mortgages would all be required to obtain flood insurance.
Tom's work to achieve certification is recognized nationally. He is regularly asked to speak at events and seminars put on by FEMA, the Association of State Floodplain Managers, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when they explain the certification process. He receives calls from cities all over the country asking for guidance and advice on what their respective cities need to do to get their levee system certified. This is an unbelievable accomplishment that has brought a lot of positive attention to our City and demonstrates the value of using professional engineering standards in managing the City's infrastructure assets.
Pavement Management
The City of Covington has adopted a new approach to resurfacing and infrastructure repairs in order to save money and improve coordination with the area utility companies. The City has essentially been divided into 3 equally-sized geographic areas. Resurfacing projects will take place in one area per year and will rotate on a 3 year cycle. By doing this, money is saved by reducing the mobilization fees charged by contractors. Coordinating projects with the various utility companies is also made easier. They know where road work will be taking place in the City years in advance and are able to plan their work accordingly to avoid conflicts and avoid having to cut into new pavement. This program began in fiscal year 2009/2010 beginning with Section 3. Also, as part of federal ADA (Americans with Disability Act) requirements, the City is installing ADA compliant curb ramps at crosswalks at the same time the roads are being resurfaced. Projects selected are based on a prioritization strategy that involves pavement rating and traffic volumes by the City's professional engineering staff. Infrastructure improvements will be made in Section 2 during fiscal year 2011/2012.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has several road improvement projects underway or within various stages of planning or design with the City of Covington. Below is an update on each of these projects:
12th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: Construction has begun. Traffic has been switched onto the new pavement so that work can begin on the North side of 12th St. and the utilities can start being relocated underground the entire length of the project. Underground utilities, mast arm traffic signals, decorative street lighting, an interpretive park and rain garden between the interstate and James Simpson Jr. Way, and decorative brick pavers around the Cathedral will all be included as part of the project. The project could take 2 more years to complete.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Projects: Traffic signal equipment upgrades are planned for the signals along the 4th and 5th St. corridors. Each approach to these signals is currently allocated a set amount of time. The upgrades will allow the signals to function based on demand.
Pike at Main Reconstruction: The concept of reconstructing the intersection of Pike and Main St. has been approved for CMAQ funding. The money has not been allocated from the state to begin final design, right of way acquisition, or utility relocation. Once the project is funded, the intersection will be improved to allow a free-flow right turn from Main to Pike and the signal will be removed. There will likely be an opportunity for green space and a new gateway into Mainstrasse.
4th Street Widening West of Philadelphia: This concept has also been approved for CMAQ funding, but the money has not been allocated from the state to begin final design, right of way acquisition, or utility relocation. Once the project is funded, 4th Street will be widened to accommodate 3 dedicated lanes West of Philadelphia. One lane will lead to I-75 NB, one lane will lead to I-75 SB, and one lane that will continue through to Crescent.
KY 16: Construction is scheduled to begin in December or early next year on KY 16 between Hands Pike and Old Taylor Mill Road. KY 16 will be reconstructed to a five lane roadway that will include 2 through lanes in each direction and a center lane for two-way left turns.
Hands Pike: Preliminary design has been completed. KYTC is still waiting on funding before proceeding with final design and selecting the preferred alignment. The State's goal is to select a consultant to design the section of Hands Pike between KY 17 and the fire station in the spring of 2011.
15th Street Bridge: Money has been included in the state's 6 year road plan to replace the 15th St. Bridge with a bridge that can handle vehicular loads. Because of current railroad clearance requirements, the new bridge would have to be several feet higher than the existing bridge. This would likely create significant impacts to the homes on either side of the bridge and may require some parcels to be purchased by the state. The City has recommended that the state proceed with preliminary design including detailed surveying. This will allow for the project impacts to be shown more clearly. Once we are clear on what the impacts will be, the information can be presented to the neighborhood and to the City Commission to see whether the impacts are worth the benefit. If it is decided that a vehicular bridge is not practical or wanted, we can ask KYTC and the federal government whether it would be possible to replace the vehicular bridge with a pedestrian/bicycle bridge using the money that has already been set aside in the budget. A Transportation Enhancement application has also been submitted to the state for consideration. Green infrastructure, lighting, and aesthetic improvements would be added to the existing bridge if this project was selected.
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Taxes Due for year ending 12-31-2010
Employers Annual Reconciliaton of License Fees Withheld: Due 2-28-2011
Click here for form.
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BEDROOM FIRE SAFETY
Each year, fire claims the lives of 3,500 Americans and injures approximately 20,000. Bedrooms are a common area of fire origin. Nearly 600 lives are lost to fires that start in bedrooms. Many of these fires are caused by misuse or poor maintenance of electrical devices, such as overloading extension cords or using portable space heaters too close to combustibles. Many other bedroom fires are caused by children who play with matches and lighters, careless smoking among adults, and arson.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the Sleep Products Safety Council (SPSC) would like you to know that there are simple steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property resulting from bedroom fires.
Kids and Fire: A Bad Match
Children are one of the highest risk groups for deaths in residential fires. At home, children usually play with fire - lighters, matches and other ignitables - in bedrooms, in closets, and under beds. These are "secret" places where there are a lot of things that catch fire easily.
· Children of all ages set over 35,000 fires annually.
· Every year over 400 children nine years and younger die in home fires.
· Keep matches and lighters locked up and away from children. Check under beds and in closets for burnt matches, evidence your child may be playing with matches.
· Teach your child that fire is a tool, not a toy.
Appliances Need Special Attention
Bedrooms are the most common room in the home where electrical fires start. Electrical fires are a special concern during winter months which call for more indoor activities and increases in lighting, heating, and appliance use.
· Do not trap electric cords against walls where heat can build up.
· Take extra care when using portable heaters. Keep bedding, clothes, curtains and other combustible items at least three feet away from space heaters.
· Only use lab-approved electric blankets and warmers. Check to make sure the cords are not frayed.
Tuck Yourself In For A Safe Sleep
· Never smoke in bed.
· Replace mattresses made before the 2007 Federal Mattress Flammability Standard.
Mattresses made since then are required by law to be safer.
Finally, having working smoke alarms dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. Place at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home and in halls outside bedrooms. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family.
For more information contact: The Covington Fire Department at 431-0462
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Human Resources Department |
Here are our current job opportunities:
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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Covington Police Specialist Receives Governors Award
On December 1, 2010, Covington Police Specialist Brian Bogard was presented with the Governors Award for Leading DUI arrests in Kentucky. The award is specific to Kentucky Police Agencies between 51-150 officers. "Specialist Bogard was responsible for making 139 DUI arrests last year. The number of arrests alone represents a tremendous amount of dedication and focus on Brian's part" stated Specialist Bogard's Watch Commander, Lieutenant Rob Ervin.
In addition to the Governors Award, Specialist Bogard has been nominated for employee of the month for December 2010 by his peer on the department. A decision on this nomination is pending. "We are all so proud of Specialist Bogard and his attention to the safety of the people of Covington, He takes the values of our department at heart in his day to day duties and it shows" said Lieutenant Colonel Spike Jones, Bogard's Assistant Chief.
Specialist Bogard is a City of Covington resident where he resides with his family.
Citizens Police Academy
New Session Beginning in February
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:
- Patrol Operations
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Suppression Unit / Drug Dealers
- Processing Crime Scenes
- Crimes Against Children / Domestic Abuse
- SWAT Demonstration
- Mounted Patrol Demonstration
- K9 Demonstration
- Firearms Training
Click here to view, download and print application and forms.
Questions? Contact:
Captain Teal R. Nally
Bureau of Strategic Services Commander
Covington Police Department
1 Police Memorial Drive
Covington, KY 41014
Office: (859) 292-2203
Click here to visit the Covington Police Department website.
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2011 Recreation Events
Saturday, April 23 - Easter Egg Hunt, Volpenhein Pavilion, Devou Park 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 21 - Annual Fishing Derby, Prisoners Lake, Devou Park 9:00 AM
Sunday, June 5 - City Pools and Water Park Open
Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17 Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp
Friday, June 24 - Family Fun Festival, Ashland and Madison Park 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 9 - Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Devou Park 7:30 PM
Friday, July 22 - Family Fun Festival, MainStrasse Islands 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 6 - Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Devou Park 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 7 - City Pools and Water Park Close
Saturday, September 3 - Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Devou Park 7:30PM
Friday, September 16- Outdoor Movie @ Cappel Sports Complex Movie begins at dusk
Friday, October 7 - CycloCross Event, Devou Park
Sunday, October 16 - Devou Park Fall Festival, Drees Pavilion & Overlook 12-5 PM
Monday, November 28 - Holiday Tree Lighting, 34th & Decoursey 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 29 - Holiday Tree Lighting, MainStrasse 6:30 PM
Saturday, December 10 - Candy Cane Hunt, Goebel Park 2:00 PM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Are you looking to make a difference and get your hands dirty at the same time? The Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities: Habitat Restoration along the Licking River Greenway, cleanup around Prisoner's Lake or join efforts of one of our Community Gardens. Call the Recreation Department today for more details.
Click here for the latest Licking River Greenway newsletter.
For more information on any of these events or any recreation questions, please call 859-292-2151.
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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
Jackson Kinney, Community Development Department Director
292-2163
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Mark Young, Fire Chief
431-0462
Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Executive Director, Community Housing Resource Group
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 / Community Relations / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Lee Russo, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COVINGTON
Click here to view the latest Housing Authority newsletter "Revitalization News" for updates on the Hope VI Grant, schedule for the Jacob Price residential phase, Steering Committee meeting, and much more.
Questions? Contact Sheryl Schneider at (859) 655-7304
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 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Holmes Student Leaders Recognized
Holmes High School students competed in various Skills USA contests and placed as follows:
Kyle Poe - 1st Place Opening & Closing; Tom Gerding - 1st Place Extemporaneous Writing; and Megan Boling and Lindsey Lloyd - 1st Place Overall Group.
They were also recognized as Skills USA Statesmen, along with Holmes students Paige Bagwell, Imani Clark, Randy Hampton and teacher Shawn Wood. The Statesman Award recognizes members who have demonstrated their leadership skills and have mastered certain requirements in leadership training.
Teachers, students and officers of the school's Skills USA chapter attended the annual
Kentucky Leadership Training Institute (KLTI) in Louisville. They learned about leadership, team work and chapter management. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force.
Service Learning Project Nets $200 for Welcome House
Third grade students at Glenn O. Swing Elementary School in Covington raised $200. for Welcome House of Northern Kentucky. They took part in a service learning project at their school called, "Understanding Poverty."
As part of the project teachers included lessons about poverty across the curriculum - in reading, writing, art and technology. The children expressed their understanding of poverty in paintings and collages. They invited parents, staff, students and community members to an event at school where students educated the crowd about Welcome House and its mission to help local homeless families.
The students' art was displayed during the event and sold to raise the money donated to Welcome House.
Holmes Hosts a Student Exchange Day
Twelve students and two advisors from Cincinnati Christian School visited Holmes High School on December 8 to learn about Holmes and gain a perspective on the culture of a large public high school. They took a tour of the campus, attended three classes, and had lunch. Holmes students will visit the Cincinnati Christian School in January.
The idea for the exchange occurred when nine students from Holmes High School attended the 2010 Anthony Munoz Youth Leadership Foundation event at Xavier University last month. While there the students formed a partnership with Cincinnati Christian School. Together they discussed the challenges faced by each school and their communities and decided to do a service project beginning with the exchange day.
Holmes video editing students will document the visits. The video will be used to promote cross
cultural understanding and growth.
Partners in Prevention - Monthly Meeting
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URBAN CENTER NEWS BRIEFS
Urban Center Growth Contributes to Record Gateway Enrollment
Enrollment at Gateway Community and Technical College's Urban Center in downtown Covington grew 84 percent from 287 students enrolled last spring to 527 students enrolled this fall. The growth contributed to record enrollment for Northern Kentucky's only public, two-year community and technical college. Overall Fall 2010 enrollment exceeds 4,700 students, a 13 percent increase from the same period a year ago.
The college expects even higher enrollment at the Urban Center in the coming spring semester. The number of classes at the center will nearly double from 52 this fall to 91 beginning in January. The college also will begin to offer a Certified Nurse Assistant program at the Urban Center in January. Students will be able to complete all requirements for the CNA program at the Urban Center. In addition, the center will be open on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the first time beginning in January.
For more information about the Urban Center, call 859-442-1601.
Expanded Course Offerings
Gateway Community and Technical College is expanding the number of courses and programs offered at its Urban Center at 525 Scott Boulevard in Covington. Ninety different courses will be offered in the spring 2011 semester, including 14 courses offered at the Urban Center for the first time.
Course offerings have increased steadily. Thirty-seven courses were offered last spring, and 52 courses were available this fall. Enrollment at the Urban Center has almost doubled, from 624 students last spring to 1,151 students this fall.
New courses include Fundamentals of Accounting I & II, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Management, Introduction to American Education, Introduction to Visual Communication, Fundamentals of Drawing I, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Music, and Introduction to Women's Studies. These classes support Gateway credentials in business, education, visual communication or transfer degrees.
New developmental math and English workshops also will be offered. These one-credit hour courses provide extra support to students enrolled in developmental math or English classes to help students increase the likelihood of success. For more information, call 442-1601.
Click here for information about:
- URBAN CENTER ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
- CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM BEGINNING IN JANUARY
- EXPANDED STUDENT SERVICES AT THE URBAN CENTER
- COMPASS BOOT CAMP
- EXTENDED HOURS BEGINNING IN JANUARY
Gateway Offers Professional Testing Services to Covington Residents
Gateway Community and Technical College has been named a Prometric Professional Center, which means Covington residents who want to take "high-stakes" computer-based tests no longer must travel out-of-state to do so. The Assessment Center at Gateway now offers tests such as the Graduate Record Exam, the Medical College Admissions Test, Praxis exams for teacher, Series 6 and 7 for investment counselors, and other exams that test job readiness. The center also offer the ethics portion of the bar exam and other licensing and professional tests.
Effective Dec. 11, Gateway became the only Prometric Professional Center in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region. The center is located at the college's Boone Campus, just a couple of minutes off I-75 at Mt. Zion Road. The Assessment Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers weekend hours by appointment. For information, call 859-442-4192 or contact Assessment Center Director Cindy Sproehnle by email at cindy.sproehnle@kctcs.edu. To schedule a high-stakes test, persons must first register through the Prometric website at www. prometric.com. For more information on the variety of tests available at Gateway's Assessment Center, visit http://gateway.kctcs.edu/Workforce_Solutions/Assessment_Center.aspx.
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 Marvin Wischer, LBA President, recognized four people for significant contributions to enhancing the quality of life in Latonia at a recent LBA meeting at Twin Oaks. Dan Francis, Pastor of the Latonia Baptist Church, accepted the award for Service to the LBA. Lisa Gillham received the 2010 LBA Volunteer of the Year Award. Cindy Swegles accepted the LBA Public Servant of the Year Award for Natalie Gardner, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Covington. Tony Motley was recognized for Improvements in the Latonia Business Community. For more information about the award criteria, click here. For more information about each 2010 award recipient, click here.
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Trails for Self-Propelled Activities
Greetings from Devou!! The International Cyclocross Race saw over 375 racers on October 8th. 42 states and 11 countries were represented. For those reading this that are not into the cyclocross scene, this is like having an all star baseball game or pro-bowl football game come to NKY with tickets being free! Look for the return of this prestigious race in 2011!!
The temperatures are perfect trail building temperature. Good brisk temperatures to support a good brisk workout. We have cleared a shorter way to the top. A pure stair stepper for 220 vertical feet. Walk to the first turn after the incinerator. You will see green pin flags departing from trail right. Green pin flags will lead you all the way to the top and to the work area.
The November Devou work session had 22 people roll through the trail day. We laid in some really crazy stuff. We worked our way across an expansive undulating, rock laden, spiderwebed drainage area. It was difficult to figure the lay out, luckily, the build was easier than the layout. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported today. We dropped in about 685'. That is Huge!! Especially when you factor in all the drainage's and rock work.
Work days are the Second Saturday of every month.
* Open house format. 7:30am - 12pm
* Tools Provided.
* Water, long pants, work gloves, and eye protection is
recommended.
Visit devouparktrails.bikeclicks.com for more information on activities to date, fundraising, directions and more.
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Kentucky Society of Washington Announces
2011 Henry Clay Internship Application Deadline
Washington, DC - The Kentucky Society of Washington announced January 15, 2011 as the deadline for applications for the 2011 Henry Clay Internship program. Applications are available now at http://www.kentuckysociety.org/internship.htm.
"The Henry Clay Internship provides a tremendous opportunity to college students from across the Commonwealth," said Internship Coordinator Rick Curtsinger. "Anyone interested in public service and working in Washington, D.C. should apply for this prestigious honor. The program makes a summer internship feasible and enhances the Washington experience for those selected."
The Kentucky Society of Washington is accepting applications for its prestigious Henry Clay Internships in Public Policy in Washington, DC for the summer of 2011. The internships provide an outstanding opportunity for students from Kentucky colleges and universities to be placed in an office of a member of the Kentucky congressional delegation or an office of the executive branch. Each intern receives a $3,000 stipend for living expenses in Washington during the six to eight week summer internship. Applications must be submitted no later than January 15, 2011, and in accordance with the application procedures described on this website. Interviews will be held in January 2011, and the internships will be awarded in February.
Recent Henry Clay Intern Andrew Murphy from the University of Louisville said, "the Henry Clay Internship was much more than just a scholarship. It helped with job placement, connections in Washington and I developed personal relationships that I continue to this day. Were it not for the financial support from the Kentucky Society, my internship experience would have been impossible."
The program is open to students at Kentucky colleges or universities who will be rising juniors or seniors at the time of the internship. They must have a serious interest in pursuing a career in public service for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky Society selects interns who demonstrate superior academic achievements and intellectual development; effective oral and written communications skills; the ability to work well with others; outstanding trustworthiness and sound judgment; and strong initiative.
This scholarship is a great opportunity to live and work in the nation's capitol and previous interns have described them as life-changing experiences. Visit http://www.kentuckysociety.org/internship.htm to apply and learn more about the Henry Clay Internship program.
Questions? Contact Rick Curtsinger (502) 693-7465 |
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The 2011 Architecture of Covington Calendar is now available. It may be purchased from your neighborhood association representatives, or online by clicking on the link below. It features beautiful photos of distinct architecture in Covington.
This special calendar is also available at Borders Book Store, Klingenberg'sHardware and at City Hall.
Photos for this year's CNC Calendar were taken by Covington students who took part in a digital photography summer camp at the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The workshop was taught by photographer Matt Steffen (eninproductions.com) and funded by the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr/US Bank Foundation and the Fine Arts Fund as part of the Arts in My Own Back Yard Program.
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The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) is a non-profit organization specializing in energy efficiency through energy assessments, project management, and financing for improvements.
The GCEA home energy assessment is a comprehensive home energy assessment to find the points of infiltration in your home in addition to assessing the safety of your combustion systems, efficiency of your appliances, and general assessment of power usage. Following this assessment you'll be provided a report with recommended improvements prioritized on those that will provide the biggest savings and shortest time to payback (return on investment ratio). Additionally you'll be guided to available financial incentives and credits to help you pay for the improvements recommended in the assessment report.
The steps to the assessment process are as follows:1. Sign up for a home energy assessment at www.greatercea.org/audit2. A GCEA contractor will call you to schedule the assessment3. The contractor generates a report of cost-effective efficiency opportunities for your home4. You decided which upgrades and improvements to complete5. The contractor completes the work6. Your home immediately saves money and energyFor more information about GCEA please visit our website at www.greatercea.org and to sign up for GCEA's newsletter visit http://greatercea.org/contact-us/
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Latonia Senior Center
Click here to view the December Schedule of Activities!
Featuring: Bingo, Wii Games, Exercise, Health Checks, Armchair Volleyball, Stationery Bikes, Fabric Painting, Ceramics, Sewing, Nutrition Information - and meet and enjoy the company of old and new friends!
Latonia Senior Center is located in Latonia Christian Church at 39th & Decoursey Avenue in Latonia. 261-8693 |
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PROGRESS WITH PRESERVATION
The next meeting of Progress with Preservation will be Monday, January 3rd at 7:00 pm. Location in Roebling Point to be announced.
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Mark Your Calendars Early!
RoeblingFest 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Join us for a daylong festival revolving around the John A. Roebling Bridge, a national historic landmark located in Covington, KY. The Roebling Bridge is a gateway leading to the Roebling Point Business District, a vibrant entertainment area nestled in the historic Covington riverfront that has become a popular place to eat, drink, enjoy live entertainment, work and live. RoeblingFest is a day to celebrate the community and to bring together the businesses and people that the John A. Roebling Bridge connects. In addition to a variety of booths that will feature local restaurants, artists and vendors, there will be activities for all ages to enjoy. Entertainment will include karaoke and several bands. Historians and the curious can take guided tours of the bridge, the Roebling floodwall murals and the statues along Riverside Drive. The celebration would not be complete without fireworks to light up the sky framed by the silhouette of the bridge at the conclusion of the day. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information go to www.Roeblingbridge.com or contact Nancy Wood at 341-2700 or Dan Cronican at dan@keystonebar.com
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 December at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
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 London's National Theatre Live to screen at the Carnegie
For the first time, Tri-state audiences will have an opportunity to experience the best of British theatre on the big screen as The Carnegie and Cincinnati World Cinema (CWC) jointly present National Theatre Live (NT Live) performances straight from London's National Theatre.
 The first event to be captured live in high definition from the London stage and exhibited at The Carnegie will be HAMLET on Tuesday, December 28 and Saturday, January 8 at 7pm in the Otto M. Budig Theatre. Tickets are available at The Carnegie Box Office (859.957.1940), online at www.cincyworldcinema.org, and through area ticketing outlets such as Lookout Joe's Coffee Roasters, Sitwell's, Coffee Emporium (Downtown) and Shake-It Music & Video.
Shakespeare's HAMLET, directed by National Theatre's Director Nicholas Hytner, will be broadcast from the National's Olivier Theatre. The cast includes Rory Kinnear (Hamlet), Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).
The Carnegie is one of over 300 venues around the world participating in National Theatre Live. CWC and The Carnegie are currently the only presenters of the series in the Cincinnati area. The series is being presented at The Carnegie with support from the Acclaim Awards.
 ISOLATION & TOGETHERNESS OPENS IN THE CARNEGIE GALLERIES
On Friday, January 7, from 6-9pm, The Carnegie will host the opening reception for Isolation & Togetherness. The exhibition will feature the works of Matthew Andrews, Alan Grizzell, Patrick Meier, Sherman Cahal, Dominic Sansone, Mallory Feltz, Marcia Alscher and Janie Marino. In support of Andrews' Show, Faces of Homelessness: In Plain Sight, The Carnegie will be collecting non-perishable items for donation to Be Concerned, a non-profit organization that assists low-income individuals in need. Individuals who donate three or more items will be entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets to The Art of Food exhibition in March.
The exhibition runs through Friday, February 18, 2011. Admission to Isolation & Togetherness is FREE after opening night. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm, Saturday 12pm - 3pm. More information is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.
Isolation & Togetherness sponsors include:
Exhibition Sponsor: In honor of the RC Durr Legacy Fund
Opening Night Sponsors: Kathy Hamm and J. Thomas Hemmer, Principled Wealth Advisors
Gallery Sponsors: The Bank of Kentucky, Charles Bretz, John and Francie Williams
Food provided in-kind by: Jeff Thomas Catering
Bar provided in-kind by The Avenue Lounge
Operating Support: Kentucky Arts Council, ArtsWave and Kenton County Fiscal Courts
 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE CARNEGIE'S SCRIPPS HOWARD ARTSTOP ARTIST SERIES WORKSHOPS
Registration is now open for the winter/spring session of The Carnegie's Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series workshops, which begin in January. Arts workshops are open to children ages 7-15 and meet once a week, for eight weeks. All workshops end with a culminating experience for friends and family.
Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series workshops offer a wide range of arts classes throughout the year covering everything from visual art to performance to creative thinking. Workshops being offered during the winter/spring session include:
Mondays | 4pm - 5:30pm | Ages 7-15
Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31 & Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
My Many Colored Days: Explore music and the many colors of emotion through live performance, character and dance.
Thursdays | 4pm - 5:30pm | Ages 7-15
Jan. 20, 27 & Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, & Mar. 3, 10
World Party: Find artistic inspiration through world music. Using a variety of mixed media, students will create a large globe celebrating the different cultures.
Fridays | 4pm - 5:30pm | Ages 7-15
Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Mar. 4, 11
Puppet Parade: Explore the art of puppet making. Learn to create original puppets with beautiful fabrics, beads, buttons and found objects.
Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series workshops take place in The Carnegie's Eva G. Farris Education Center. Cost to participate is just $10, and is refundable at the end of the workshop, pending perfect attendance. Class size is limited. To register (required), contact Alissa Paasch at (859) 957-1936 or by email at apaasch@thecarnegie.com.
The Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series is sponsored by Scripps Howard Foundation, ArtsWave, Kentucky Arts Council, John & Francie Williams and Anonymous. Additional information is available on The Carnegie's website at www.thecarnegie.com.
Click here to view all upcoming carnegie events.
Click here to read how to help The Carnegie celebrate their birthday.
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Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Winter schedule of classes now available.
Baker Hunt 620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020
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 Behringer Crawford Museum
Toy Trains are Back!
You are cordially invited to the Opening of the Holiday Toy Trains Friday, November 12th from 6 - 8 p.m. and includes  light refreshments. Everyone is welcome! The cost is Free for Members and $5 for friends. Members, if a friend joins the museum that evening receive a 2 month extension of your membership as a thank you sharing the joys of BCM.
Reservations are not required but requested. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact BCM at 859.491.4003 or by email at info@bcmuseum.org
Behringer Crawford Museum's New Exhibit is a Real Pill!
New Exhibit Chronicles 150 Years of Community Service and the Development of Healthcare
"Here's to Your Health: the Development of Healthcare in Northern Kentucky" is Behringer-Crawford Museum's newest exhibit. From the Civil War and the formation of Covington's first hospital St. Elizabeth through today's mergers, the exhibit celebrates the many health innovations and delivery of care throughout the past century and a half. The exhibit will be on display through January 16, 2011.
Exhibit highlights include:
· The development of healthcare in Northern Kentucky from the Civil War to 2010
· A display detailing what the first hospital was like in 1861 versus today
· The history of the doctor's black bag
· Artifacts and historical objects throughout the years, such as a World War I doctor's kit and the evolution of the nursing cap
· A photographic mural of Northern Kentucky hospitals
Through information panels, photographs and intriguing medical instruments, the development of Northern Kentucky healthcare is a perfect prescription for enjoyment and education.
For more information, 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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 City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
Community Development Department
638 Madison Avenue Suite 407
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2163
www.covingtonky.com |
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