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City of Covington
E-News
February 2011
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Covington City Hall will be closed Monday, February 21, in observance of President's Day.
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FEBRUARY
MEETINGS
Feb 3 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Feb 7 - Human Rights Commission- 5:30 pm - Community Development Conference Room 4th Floor, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb 8 - City of Covington Legislative Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb 9- Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Click here to view docket.
Feb 15 - City of Covington Commission Caucus Meeting - 7:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb 16 - Board of AdjustmentMeeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb 16 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Ave, Covington, KY
Feb 22 - City of Covington Legislative Commission Meeting - 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb 22 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Feb 23 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Feb 28 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue |
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Click here to view February Regional Events
as provided by the Northern Kentucky River Region. You can also visit NKYTourism.com.
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Brent Spence Bridge Update |
Click here to view our Healthy Monday webpage, featuring Covington's Monday Mile initiatives in our neighborhoods.
Click here to read about the Meatless Monday initiative and see a list of Covington Restaurants who are participating.
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Denny Bowman, CenterFrom left to right:
Commissioner Sherry Carran
Commissioner Steve Casper
Commissioner Steve Frank
Commissioner Shawn Masters
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The Mayor Bowman Show
Was broadcast live onTBNK Government Channel 15
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Wednesday, February 9 at 6:00 pm
Hosted by
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Topic:
Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
Guests:
Roger Braden, Conference Chair
Mickey Fritz, Conference Member
Show will be re-broadcast throughout the month. Visit TBNK.org for dates and times. |
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New Businesses in Covington |
CrossFit Covington 
632 Russell Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-609-0355
info@crossfitcovington.net
www.crossfitcovington.net
CrossFit Covington is Northern Kentucky's most unique fitness experience, specializing in CrossFit, Yoga and Thai Bodywork. From the type of equipment to the style of workout, it is far different from any traditional gym. CrossFit Covington inspires motivation through personal attention, from not only the dedicated staff, but also from fellow classmates.
The CrossFit workouts are performed in a group setting and typically include weightlifting, bodyweight movements, cardiovascular activities and the basics of gymnastics. Every workout is scaled according to the individual's fitness level. Yoga is a wonderful compliment to the CrossFit experience. The classes offered will be a mix of yoga styles but will primarily follow the Ashtanga series. Thai Bodywork is an ancient healing system blending yoga and massage. It is a deeply healing and powerful therapeutic treatment combining many effective techniques.
Grand Opening is set for Saturday, March 5th - Free CrossFit Workout at 10:00 AM and Free Yoga at Noon. There will be fun, food and prizes, including a One Year Free Membership! Click here to view Grand Opening flyer.
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Aesthetic Weight Management
Covington Station
200 W. Pike Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-360-3245
Dr. James Evans is pleased to announce the opening of Aesthetic Weight Management offering diet and exercise counseling, appetite suppressant therapy, diet supplements, and our newest weight loss method....The HCG Protocol Diet. Dr. Evans and his friendly, knowledgeable staff are in the office daily offering flexible scheduling, support and encouragement necessary to change one's lifestyle. Each new patient receives a thorough lab evaluation, EKG, BMI (Basal Metabolic Index),physical examination and personal consultation with Dr. Evans. A customized, goal-directed plan is then designed for each patient for their review and implementation.
Whether one is interested in losing just a few pounds to "look good" for summer, or truly wanting to change one's health and life, we have a treatment plan available. Obesity rates continue to rise in this country, and with it, The Metabolic Syndrome- obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and subsequent cardiovascular disease. Gaining control of one's weight early can help prevent these diseases, and if already present, weight loss can markedly improve one's health, attitude, and need for medications. Aesthetic Weight Management is committed to not only making you look better, but more importantly we want to provide you the treatment and tools needed to live a healthier and longer life.
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Blinkers Tavern
318 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 859-360-0840
Cell: 513-310-3774
www.blinkerstavern.com
Blinkers Tavern is a horse racing themed restaurant and pub. Blinkers is the name for the blinders that horses wear while racing.
The owners, Sandy Meyer and Gary Ginn, are excited to open in this location. They selected the horse racing theme based on Ginn's deep family history owning race horses.
Former Precinct Chef Don Morrison will help craft a menu with 30 entrees that include fried chicken, fresh seafood, filet mignon and pasta. Former Precinct Chef Don Morrison will help craft a menu with 30 entrees that include fried chicken, fresh seafood, filet mignon and pasta. One room will include big screen televisions and a more casual pub. Patios in front and out back will be used for outdoor dining.
Click here to read the article from cincinnati.com.
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 Thomas Edison Elementary Renovations
Ready to Begin
New Apartment Development in Covington
AU Associates, from Lexington, will soon begin converting the school building on Scott Boulevard into 26 apartment units in Covington's Helentown neighborhood.
Excerpt from nky.com article~
The new apartment complex will retain much of the historic character of the school built in the late 1930s, Klare said. "It is going to still look like a school," Klare said. "It will still have the art deco characteristics."
Historic tax credits will contribute $800,000 for the project and will require the developer to adhere to federal preservation standards, Klare said. The gymnasium stage will remain and can serve as a community meeting space and theater, he said. AU Associates will consider building a playground on part of the parking lot, he said.
Click here to read the complete article from nky.com.
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 Covington Resident Handbook
New to Covington or know someone who is? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman and Community Relations 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 several minutes to download.) |
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And from our Departments....
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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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Code Enforcement Department |
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Graffiti
Even though winter has arrived, graffiti "artists" continue to be active city-wide by committing acts of criminal mischief. Although all vandalism is senseless and offensive, the placement of graffiti on public and private structures has a very negative impact on our community. Unabated graffiti can result in lower property values, an increase in crime, expensive removal costs, and lowered quality of life.
Code Enforcement, along with other City departments, spends considerable time (and tax dollars unfortunately) combating graffiti in our city. Please report graffiti when detected to the Code Enforcement Department at 292-2323. The City's goal is to ensure that graffiti is covered in the timeliest manner in order to have the most minimal impact on the community.
Save the Date!
Saturday, April 16 is the date for this year's Great American Clean-Up! 9:00 am - Noon.
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Community Development Department |
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Historic Preservation
Beth Johnson 292-2171
Attention Old House Owners!
Learn to save energy and money at Cincinnati Preservation Association's
"Go Green, Save Green" program, Saturday, February 19th, 9:30-noon. Moderator/presenter Greener Stock and local experts will show you how to make your home more energy efficient and find financing for energy improvements. The program will be held at the historic John Hauck House at 812 Dayton Street, West End. Reservations required: contact CPA at 513-721-4506 or info@cincinnatipreservation.org. Click here for additional information and directions.
2011 Historic Preservation Photo-Essay Contest
The Kentucky Heritage Council and Preservation Kentucky, Inc. are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Statewide Photo-Essay Competition for all Kentucky school-age students - with this year's theme Preservation in Your Community: From Endangered to Enlivened. Students are asked to take at least three photos and write an essay demonstrating an example of preservation in their city, town, neighborhood, or in rural areas. This example should highlight a historic building or site that was previously endangered by demolition, an act of nature, or by neglect.
Click here for Photo Essay Forms
Click here for Photo Essay Narrative |
Renaissance Covington
Katie Meyer 292-2166
What is SWAN Day/Support Women Artists Now Day?
SWAN Day is a new international holiday that celebrates women artists. It is an annual event taking place on the last Saturday of March (Women's History Month) and the surrounding weeks.
By focusing attention on the work of women artists, SWAN Day helps people imagine what the world might be like if women's art and perspectives were fully integrated into all of our lives.
People celebrate this new holiday by participating in SWAN Day events and by making donations to their favorite women artists. The long term goal of SWAN Day is to inspire communities around the world to find new ways to recognize and support women artists as a basic element of civic planning.
There have been over 500 SWAN Day events in 14 countries in the first three years of SWAN Day.
When is SWAN Day?
The official date of the Fourth International SWAN Day is Saturday, March 26, 2011.
What is Covington doing to celebrate SWAN Day?
Covington will be hosting a celebration on March 26th from 3-6pm at the Artisans Enterprise Center 25 W. 7th St. This celebration will include the following:
· A silent auction of art created only by local women artists
· A book sale of books published by local women writers
· A CD sale of music produced/recorder by local women musicians
· Live music (several acts, TBD)
· Food and wine
· An after party
· And more!
If you have questions about Covington SWAN Day, please contact Katie Meyer kmeyer@covingtonky.gov
Where can I find more information about other SWAN Day events?
www.womenarts.org
Click here for additional information and application for participation. Deadline to register is March 1, 2011.
  
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Business Relations 859-292-2163
Covington Businesses in the News
D.M. insite and Moyo becoming Kalio
Merger to double size of Covington company
From nky.com
Larry Kavanagh developed his first e-commerce software solution out of his basement in 1999. He has just announced the merger of his Covington company, called D.M.insite, with California-based Moyo Group, a move that will help his company double in size and ability.
Kavanagh expects to report $10 million in revenue by year-end and to see quick staff and sales growth in years to come. He'll also change the company's name to Kalio Inc.
Kavanagh provides more than 100 online retailers a platform to sell and market goods online. His clients range in size from $2 million to $50 million in annual online sales. They include international retailers such as Republic of Tea, Swedish shoemaker Tretorn, gardening supplier Springhill Nursery, saddle-maker Dover Saddlery and Donna Salyers' Fabulous Furs of Covington.
Click here to read full story from nky.com
BJ Novelty to grow significantly in Latonia
Excerpted from nky.com article
Covington-based B.J. Novelty has grown significantly over the past decade and in the next few months will move from Main Street, where it has been since the 1950s, to the vacated former Johnny's Toys building the company has purchased in Latonia. B.J. Novelty provides and manages amusement games and jukeboxes at various establishments. This includes pool tables, dart boards, arcade games and pinball.
The old Johnny's Toys building in Covington will quadruple B.J. Novelty's space. The company has operated out of a non-descript building on Main Street and four other buildings scattered in Covington that serve as warehouses and repair shops. All of the company's operations will move into the 40,000-square-foot storage space Johnny's Toys once used. In early 2010, B.J. Novelty and several other companies around the country merged to form Entertainment Experts, which manages game machines in 22 states. B.J. Novelty now serves as the Midwest hub of Entertainment Experts.
The number of accounts for their business has grown seven-fold in the past 14 years, and the number of employees has gone from 10 to 34 in that span. They have machines in 2,000 different businesses throughout Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. In recent years, they've picked up corporate accounts to put machines at truck stops and chains, such as Buffalo Wild Wings.
Owners Jeff and Kama Reed hope to lease the 50,000-square-foot former toy store's retail space to another company. The Totter's Otterville educational entertainment center in Johnny's Toys will remain open.
Click here to read complete story from nky.com.
Covington, Kentucky is Open for Business!
Our community offers a variety of state and local incentives that can lower operating costs for eligible companies. Couple that with an already low cost of doing business, and you'll find that the environment here is welcoming and productive. And we want your business in Covington!
Consider the incentives below and contact us soon to discuss your company's eligibility.
Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program
Provides income tax credits and wage assessments to new and existing agribusinesses, regional and national headquarters, manufacturing companies, and non-retail service or technology-related companies that locate or expand operations in Kentucky.
Kentucky Reinvestment Act (KRA)
Provides tax credits to any existing Kentucky company engaged in manufacturing and related functions on a permanent basis for a reasonable period of time that will be investing in eligible equipment and related costs of at least $2,500,000.
Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA)
For new or expanded service or technology, manufacturing, or tourism attraction projects in Kentucky. KEIA provides a refund of Kentucky sales and use tax paid by approved companies for building and construction materials permanently incorporated as an improvement to real property. It is also available for Kentucky sales and use tax refunds for eligible equipment used for research and development and data processing equipment.
Join the many companies who have chosen Covington as their business home! |
Ombudsman/Community Relations 859-292-2141
News from the Neighborhoods!
Austinburg
Botany Hills (West Covington)
 The 4th Annual Botany Hills Chili Cook Off is scheduled for Saturday, February 19 at 3:00 pm at St. John's Congregational Church. Deadline for entries is February 16. Contact Connie Kingsbury at 859-261-4053 or cschmitt@fuse.net if you have a chili you'd like to enter in the contest! Judges this year are Covington City Commissioner Shawn Masters, State Representative Arnold Simpson and a gues judge to be announced.
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue. Click here to view the latest edition of The Grapevine newsletter. For additional information, contact Ray Kingsbury at 261-4053 and visit www.botanyhills.org for agendas and meeting minutes.
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, March 28 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 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  FISH FRY IN PEASELBURG The Covington Firefighters will again host a Fish Fry each Friday during Lent. These will be held at the Firemen's Hall at 23rd & Howell St. They will be serving their fish and shrimp dinners with all the trimmings from March 19th through April 22nd from 5pm-8pm.
 The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association provides goodies for a dessert table at these events. For your convenience, you may eat in or carry out your dinners. This is a great way to support the Covington Fire Department as well as the neighborhood association. All proceeds from the desserts benefit the association and are used in the community. We hope to see you soon and thank you for your support.
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
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
Incident & Ornament: Baroque States of Mind
Curated by: Maureen Bloomfield & David Knight
Artists and Media Featured: mixed media, installation and painting by Kim Krause, Jamie Markle, Jill Rowinski, Ryan Snow
Event Sponsors: Greek To Me Prossino
Show opens: Friday February 4 6-10pm
Artist's Panel: Thursday, February 17 at 6pm
Show closes: March 11
Gallery Hours: Monday thru Friday 9-5pm, and by appointment, special late openings February 4 and March 4 for First Friday Gallery Hop
Location and Contact Information: 25 West 7th Street, Covington KY 41011, 859 292 2322
Admission Costs: All events free to the public
Gallery Website: covingtonarts.com
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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Housing
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
The Homeowner Rehabilitation Program is a program of the City of Covington's Community Development Department that assists low- and moderate- income owner-occupants of single family homes, anywhere in the City, in need of home repairs. Households which meet income, credit and other requirements may obtain funds in the form of a two percent interest loan paid monthly over twenty years. There are no closing costs charged to the homeowner.
The purpose of the program is to assist eligible homeowners with repairs to render the house safe against hazards, bring the house up to current building codes, promote energy efficiency, extend the life of the structure, contribute to the overall improvement of the neighborhood and address lead based paint when detected.
Click here for more information and eligibility requirements.
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The City of Covington Section 8 Program has moved!
The new address is:
Covington City Hall
5th Floor - Suite 506
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Questions? Please call 859-292-2188
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Department of Public Improvements |
Shoveling Snow? Don't put it in the street!
When shoveling snow, please do not shovel it or blow it into the streets. Our city crews are working hard to get the streets clear and safe for travel, and it also helps those who must park on the streets to not have the parking lanes piled with snow. In addition, it is a violation of City Ordinance to do so.
Please shovel your snow into the curb strip or other area of your property.
Questions? Call 292-2292.
Click here to visit the Department of Public Improvements webpage referencing snow removal.
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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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 Covington Fire Chief serving with Air Force
Greetings from Oman!
Chief Mark Young recently sent an update on his deployment to Oman. All is well at the base and Chief Young is surviving the winter. Daily temperatures are 80 in the daytime and 50 at night - which as he said (jokingly!) are similar to here in Covington. Dealing with the blowing sand, living and working in tents and the high security measures are difficult. We wish Chief Young well and look forward to his safe return to Covington.
The Covington Firefighters IAFF Local 38 received the "Local of the Year" award from MDA for leading collections among local Fire Departments. Congratulations to Lieutenant Larry "LC" Cappel, the Local 38 MDA Committee and all the men and women of the Covington Fire Department who are the "boots on the ground" working on this project. A very special THANK YOU to all the members of the Covington community who give from the heart and make this possible each year!!
Click here to view the latest edition of the Fire Department Newsletter.
For more information contact: The Covington Fire Department at 431-0462.
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Human Resources Department |
Employment Applications are now accepted on line for all open positions in the new Career Center. In addition to on-line applications, prospective candidates can set up a search agent to notify them when a position becomes available by email - so you never have to miss an opportunity.
The Career Center is accessible through the City of Covington website using the JOBS tab. If you don't have home computer, there is a computer in the Human Resources Department that is available for application purposes. The Kenton County Library system offers internet access from library computers and are free to the public.
If you are unable to use any of the resources listed above, please contact our office at 859-292-2161 for alternative arrangements.
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 SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS
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. Call 859-292-2151 for information or to register your team.
LICKING RIVER GREENWAY & TRAILS
Volunteer Day
Saturday, March 26 9:00 am to noon (see below)
SENIOR SWIM
9:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
At the Kenton County Boys & Girls Club.
*This program is offered free of charge to Covington residents age 55 and over
SENIOR TAI CHI
9:30 am to 10:30 am Mondays at the Kenton County Boys & Girls Club
10:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesdays at Latonia Baptist Church
*This program is offered free of charge to Covington residents age 55 and over
NEW!
WE ARE OFFERING AN ADULT CO-ED KICKBALL LEAGUE AT THE BILL CAPPEL YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX. THE LEAGUE WILL START EARLY MAY. WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE ENOUGH INTEREST TO RUN A LEAGUE ON MONDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT RECREATION AT 859-292-2151.
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.
Work Session Schedule
Last month's work session saw 22 participants. It was a great work session. Ahhh warm days will soon be here. This is a friendly reminder that we are still accepting donations, in kind or other. Please contact us if you wish to donate. We are in particular need of hand saws to support another 100 person work day we will be hosting this spring.
Back Country Trail Work Sessions take place the second Saturday of every month. Cyclocross Course Work Sessions take place the last Saturday of every month.
* Open house format. 7:30am - 12pm
* Tools Provided
* Water, long pants, work gloves and eye protection is recommended.
Click here to visit the website for additional information and directions.
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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 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Nordheim Gallery at Holmes High School presents new exhibits ~ Including tribute to Black History Month
A series of paintings titled Heaven in the Sky by Cincinnati artist Carmen Bush is on display in the Nordheim Gallery on the Holmes High School campus in Covington.
In the Nordheim Showcases and adjoining Lincoln Room is, The Arrival, The Movement, TheStruggle, The Pride - A tribute to Black History Month, a mixed media exhibit curated by Nadine Long and Renata Watts.
The exhibits are on display through Feb. 28. The gallery is open during the school day by appointment.
The Nordheim Gallery is operated by Covington Independent Public Schools for students' Fine Arts enrichment and as an outreach to the community. The gallery presents new exhibits of work each month by visiting artists. For information call 859 292-3960.
 On Display at the Nordheim Gallery
Heaven in the Sky
Cityscapes by Carmen Bush
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The Arrival, The Movement, the Struggle, The Pride
A Tribute to Black History Month
A mixed media exhibit curated by Renata Watts
The Nordheim Gallery is located on the Holmes High School campus in Covington
(859) 292-3960
Family Resource Center News - from Latonia Elementary
Read Across America
Our Read Across America events will begin on Tuesday, February 22nd and end on Wednesday, March 2nd with a celebration of Dr. Seuss' Birthday! The purpose of Read Across America is to motivate children to read in order to increase academic performance and ultimately create lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who spend more time reading with adults perform better in school. Look for a packet of information to come home with your child describing all the activities that will be taking place at Latonia Elementary in celebration of Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
Covington Baby College
Covington Baby College will begin Wednesday, March 2nd in City Heights. This will be a series of six workshops for parents who are expecting a baby or have a child that is 0 to 5 years of age. Child care will be provided, dinner for the family, and incentives! This is a great opportunity to learn about the Born Learning Academy and connect with other parents. Please contact Ms. Pierce at 292-5825 Ext. 31805 to find out more information or to register.
Upcoming Activities & Events at Latonia Elementary
We have so many wonderful programs and events available for your family and/or child to participate in. Here are some of the events taking place in February:
February 16th - Parent Involvement Night - Hosted by 4th Grade
5:30 pm until 7:00 pm
Join us as the fourth grade performs educational songs! The performance will be followed by stations that focus on fitness and nutrition. Your fourth grader will also have an opportunity to record a reading for younger students to hear and learn from. Remember ALL students are encouraged to attend this event.
February 24th- City Heights Write Night
6:00 pm until 7:30 pm
Join us at the City Heights Community Center as we do interactive activities structured around writing. Healthy snacks will be provided. Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult.
Partners in Prevention - Monthly Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month
11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street, Covington
Stacie Strotman, stacie.strotman@covington.kyschools.us 859-392-3179
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Holy Cross teacher named a
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Andrea Gardner, 4th grade teacher at Holy Cross Elementary School, was chosen by the Association of Elementary School Administrators as a Teacher of the Year. On February 2, 2011, during Catholic Schools Week Mass, Bishop Foys presented Mrs. Gardner with the honor. She was one of 4 award recipients from 29 elementary schools. Mrs. Gardner is a life-long resident of the City Covington.
Click here to read the Order/Resolution from the Covington City Commission acknowledging Mrs. Gardner's accomplishments.
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GATEWAY URBAN CENTER NEWS BRIEFS
Gateway Expands Student Services in Downtown Covington
Gateway Community and Technical College has relocated its Student Support Services Department to the college's Urban Center at 525 Scott Boulevard. The relocation means Student Support Services are available to urban students daily. Services are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays Student Support Services is a federally funded program to help students succeed in college and increase their graduation rate. Available services include academic advising; short-term academic, career and personal counseling; tutoring; assistance in applying for financial aid; cultural enrichment opportunities; and a variety of workshops. SSS is funded through a $1.2 million, recently renewed TRIO grant that provides support services for students with disabilities or low-income, first-generation college students.
For more information, contact Margaret Thompson at 859-442-4198.
Special Gateway Recruiting Event at Urban Center Feb. 27
Gateway is opening the doors of its Urban Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, for a special recruiting event aimed specifically at African-American and urban students. The event is part of a statewide outreach by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, which is working with African-American churches across the state. Locally, Grace of God Ministries will co-sponsor the event, which is being held at the Urban Center to accommodate as many participants as possible.
"This event is a special invitation for anyone who wants to learn more about Gateway and how we can help you prepare to get a good job," said Gateway President/CEO Ed Hughes. "This is a perfect opportunity for residents of the urban core to come to the Urban Center, enjoy some refreshments and find out about admissions, degree programs, financial aid and more. College representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about how to plan for and succeed in college."
The Urban Center is located at 525 Scott Boulevard. For more information about Super Sunday, contact Theresa Little at 859-442-1154.
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ASSISTANCE WITH SANITATION BILLS from Sanitation District #1
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 MainStrasse Village
Mardi Gras
Celebrate Mardi Gras 2011 MainStrasse Village Style!
Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5
8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
BIG HEAD PARADE on Friday and GRANDE PARADE on Saturday begin at 8:00 p.m. and will travel on Main Street from 9th Street to 6th Street and west on 6th Street to the Entertainment Tent. Anyone interested in entering a float, Big Head or walking in the parade, please contact the MainStrasse Village Association at 859-491-0458 for an entry form.
Entertainment Tent and Cajun Food Booths Open at 8 p.m. Music begins following the parade both nights.
For additional information, call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org
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From Foreclosure to Fabulous!
16 Wallace Avenue
This building is an example of a property purchased out of foreclosure and, now beautifully restored, it has been put back into use and is once again a contributing asset to Covington in the neighborhood of Wallace Woods.
For additional photos, you may visit http://16wallace.com
Do you have an example of a property rescued or restored from foreclosure? Send your information covingtonnews@covingtonky.gov.
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Come One! Come All!
Vintage Baseball Players Wanted!
If you love the game of baseball, this might be your chance to play the game as it was intended. Gentlemen who honor sportsmanship, camaraderie and a love of the game are invited to join in the formation of a new team (or possibly teams) here in Northern Kentucky.
The rules date from the 1860's, we pitch underhand, catch barehanded, use real wood bats, and wear 1800's uniforms. We allow no cursing, swearing, or ill tempers. We are forming a team in Ludlow and there is an interest in developing at least one more team in Covington. We will play against other vintage teams in this area, including the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the 1869 Cincinnati Buckeyes, and teams from other cities. The season starts around May and usually runs through fall. The Ludlow team is hoping to form as the Ludlow White Sox in conjunction with the Israel Ludlow Historical Society and its planned museum. This Ludlow team of local players will be potentially battling the Cincinnati Red Stockings at the Fireworks Festival this coming June.
The age to participate is 18 to whenever you feel you can no longer compete. If you love history, and love the game, this is baseball at its finest. Send an email or call Stonewall (that's Doug Rowe, he plays for the Cincinnati Red Stockings) at d.rowe@fuse.net or 859-801-3084 (9am-9pm) for information. A meeting will be held soon for those interested. The date and time will be posted on www.historicludlow.org as well as the Facebook page for the Ludlow Historical Society.
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The 2011 Architecture of Covington Calendar is still 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's Hardware, and City Hall.
Photos for this year's CNC Calendar were taken by Covington students who took part in a digitalphotography 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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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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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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 Covington - Featured in Tri-Ed's February Newsletter
Excerpt below~
Northern Kentucky's largest city, Covington's growth is epitomized by the 22-story Ascent at Roebling's Bridge. The revitalized downtown boasts an arts district, with a variety of artists' studios and galleries. On Madison Avenue and Pike Street, the city created the Covington Arts and Technology Zone (CATZ). A growing entertainment district along the redeveloped riverfront area complements the older MainStrasse section, which dates back to the mid-1800s. The scenic 704-acre Devou Park, with its beautiful view of Cincinnati's skyline, is just one of Covington's 20 city parks.
Covington is also home to the Carnegie Arts Center and Behringer-Crawford Museum, two of the city's cultural gems. The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, which is on the National Historic Register, is a stunning example of the city's architecture. Another example of the city's rich architectural heritage is the Licking Riverside National Register District, an intact grouping of residential buildings - including large mansions, row houses, double houses and apartment buildings ranging from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. Located at the juncture of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the Licking Riverside neighborhood is the oldest residential section of the City and will be a critical link in the ambitious Licking River Greenway and Trails project.
Click here to view the complete newsletter and Tri-Ed website.
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 For you high school sports lovers...
NKY High School Basketball
District Tournament Match-Ups
Local 35th District:
Boys:
Holmes (3-0) vs. Beechwood (0-3), Holy Cross (2-1) vs. Covington Catholic (1-2).
Girls: Notre Dame (3-0) vs. Holmes (0-3), Holy Cross (2-1) vs. Beechwood (1-2).
District play begins February 21.
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 February at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
This spring, the Covington library will undergo a renovation and expansion. This will be a five-phase project that is expected to be completed by 2013.
Once completed, features of the building will include:
Expanded Space: 12,100 sq. ft. will be added.
The Children's Department will move to the lower level and have its own meeting
room and outdoor children's learning garden. An expanded Teen area.
The Local History Department will move to the second floor and have environmental
controls needed to preserve historic documents.
The entrance will move to the southwest corner of the building.
A drive-thru will be installed with access from Scott Boulevard.
A larger meeting room will be created to meet the demands of free public space for
the community.
A new computer lab will offer movable walls to provide more computer access when not
being used for classes.
Environment: All items will be brought up to code including wiring, stairwells, heating and air, roofing and fire safety systems.
The Library will remain open during renovation, however services may be limited. Check the website, www.kentonlibrary.org or become a Facebook fan of the Library for current information.
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FELA! | National Theatre Live| February 18; 7pm & February 20; 3pm
The Carnegie & Cincinnati World Cinema present the National Theatre Live production of FELA!, captured live in high definition at National's Olivier Theatre in London. FELA! takes audiences to the extravagant, rebellious and sometimes decadent world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Featuring many of Fela Kuti's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones's visionary staging, this highly original creation will have you dancing in the aisles.
Tickets are available at The Carnegie Box Office (859.957.1940) and online at www.cincyworldcinema.org.
The Carnegie Collecting Food Memories
In preparation for the fifth anniversary of The Carnegie's tastiest art exhibition, The Art of Food, The Carnegie is inviting Tri-state residents to be apart of the March 2011 exhibition by sharing their favorite food memories with them.
From dinner at grandma's house on Thanksgiving, to that one perfect meal on vacation just about everyone can recall a food experience that has stayed with them over the years.
Individuals who would like to share their food memories can submit them (photos and recipes, optional) online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by emailing sboyer@thecarnegie.com, subject: Food Memories. Submissions will be shared on The Carnegie's website and will be incorporated into the 2011 Art of Food exhibition. One lucky entrant will be selected at random to receive a pair of tickets to the opening reception of The Art of Food exhibition (an $80 value) on March 11, 2011.
Running March 11 - April 15 of 2011, The Art of Food is The Carnegie's annual gallery exhibition that brings together top artists and chefs from the region. Hosted in The Carnegie's six galleries, The Art of Food pairs food inspired works of art in a variety of mediums with edible artistic creations by some of the region's top chefs.
The Carnegie Galleries Announce 2012 Call to Artists
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2011
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center has opened its annual Call to Artists for the 2012 exhibition season. More than 30 solo and group shows will be selected for the six galleries in the upcoming season. Any artist living in the U.S. may apply. All media and styles are eligible.
The Carnegie will also host two special exhibitions in 2012 - Hair as Art (January 2012) and The Art of Food (March 2012). Artists interested in participating in either of these shows will need to submit a proposal or examples of their work along with their applications, outlining the food and/or hair inspired work they envision creating for the show.
All artist submissions for solo and group shows will be reviewed by a panel of independent jurors and top scoring artists will be awarded shows.
Cost to apply is $20 member/$25 non-member for solo shows and $35 member/$40 non-member for group shows. There is no cost to apply for Hair as Art or The Art of Food. All entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. Results will be mailed by May 30, 2011.
Complete details and applications are available on the Gallery page of The Carnegie's website at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030. For additional information or questions concerning the application process, contact Bill Seitz, Gallery Director at (859) 957-1944 or by email at bseitz@thecarnegie.com.
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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
THE BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM'STWO-HEADED CALF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
SCHOOLS, GROUPS INVITED TO NOMINATE
The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park is inviting school and other groups to apply for the museum's first annual Two-Headed Calf Community Service Award for service to learning.
The award is meant to celebrate extraordinary teaching and learning at the primary or secondary school level, especially in disciplines dear to the Behringer-Crawford, such as history, heritage, art, music and/or archeology. The honoree or honorees who receive this award not only demonstrate academic excellence, but embody innovative, energetic approaches to teaching and learning.
Nominees for this award can be an individual (a student, a parent, a teacher, a principal, an administrator, a volunteer), a school or even a school district. Indeed, an auxiliary group affiliated with education can be nominated (for example, a scout troop).
Interested applicants can contact BCM Executive Director Laurie Risch (lrisch@bcmuseum.org or 859-491-4003) for an application. Applications are due by Feb. 15. Applications can be submitted by mail, in person or by email.
About the award
The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park is serious about its mission as "a center for the collection, presentation, study and enjoyment of our natural, cultural, and visual and performing arts heritage" - and serious about its exhibits that capture Northern Kentucky's story.
But the museum has always had a good sense of fun, too. And perhaps nothing symbolizes that good humor more than the museum's taxidermic prize, the two-headed calf. So, in the spirit of both serious devotion to the mission of the museum and the BCM's reputation as a fun place to visit, we are preparing to present our first annual "Two-Headed Calf Community Service Awards."
Typically awards celebrate one exceptional achievement. The fastest runner wins the race. The most talented violinist is awarded the gold medallion. Behringer-Crawford Museum's Two-Headed Calf Awards recognize that very often true excellence rests with those who demonstrate achievement beyond a single contribution. Just as two heads are better than one, so, too, is the service of the people these awards honor.
The awards will be given at a banquet at the Northern Kentucky University ballroom on the evening of April 2. Reservations for the banquet can be made by contacting the museum at 859-491-4003 or by contacting the event chair, Leo Calderon at (859) 572-5821 or calderon@nku.edu.
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park Covington, KY (859) 491-4003
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 City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2141
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