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Opportunities for Participation
There are many Boards, Commissions and Committees which are comprised of Covington citizens and offer opportunities for participation for those wanting to serve their community. As openings become available, the City Commission would like to know of interested citizens from whom they could select to fill them.
Click here to view a complete list of current Boards and Commissions, their members, terms, and vacancies. If you have a particular interest, please let us know by submitting your letter of interest along with a resume, curriculum vitae, or other qualifying statement. *Please note that certain boards and commissions may require specific qualifications of the applicant.
Please submit your letter of interest to:
City of Covington
Mayor and Commissioners' Office
638 Madison Avenue 4th Floor
Covington, KY 41011
Board and Commission Vacancies:
Devou Park Advisory Committee (DPAC) There are currently vacancies on the Devou Park Advisory Committee.
This advisory committee was established by the Board of Commissioners (O/R-18-96). It provides oversight for the maintenance of the physical structures of Devou Park. The Board shall consist of 12 voting members, five ex-officio non-voting members, and one institutional voting member. Contact for this Board is Recreation Director. Please submit your letter of interest, resume and/or curriculum vitae to Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director, at ngardner@covingtonky.gov or mail to 638 Madison Avenue, first floor, Covington, KY 41011. You may call 292-2151 with any questions.
Vacant Properties Review Commission
There are currently vacancies on this board.
This Board reviews vacant, abandoned, and blighted properties to determine if they meet the criteria for a higher tax rate. A Board member must be a resident of the City and at
least 18 years of age.
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News from the Neighborhoods
Austinburg
Austinburg Neighborhood Association's monthly meetings are held at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, 603 E. 17th Street. For more information contact Don Dodson, President, at dondodson@insightbb.com or call 859-630-6242, or visit www.austinburg.info.
 Botany Hills (West Covington)
Regular monthly meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue. The BHNA Annual Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 23. Contact Connie for details and to reserve a space: click here or call 261-4053. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 21 and will be held in Devou Park. Details will be emailed to the group. You can subscribe to the email group by clicking here and selecting Botany Hills. Please click here to contact president Zach Jones for additional information about Botany Hills.
Eastside
Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at OASIS, Inc. at 1016 Greenup Street at 6:00 pm. Call 655-9800 for additional information. Join Us for AN EVENING THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE on June 21 at 6:00 pm at The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Boulevard. The sixth in a series of life-changing, lecture series events. Food and refreshments served. Click here for more information and printable poster. Information can also be viewed below in E-News.
Helentown
Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Life Learning Center at 15th & Garrard Streets. Click here to contact Chair, Tom Wherry.
 Kenton Hills
The Kenton Hills Neighborhood Association meets the fourth Monday of every other month at various locations in the neighborhood. The next regular meeting will be on July 23. KHNA is planning their summer DAZE event for 2012. If you would like to be involved, please click here to contact Jennifer. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here for more Kenton Hills information.
Levassor Park Neighborhood Association
Regular meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Covington Housing Authority building, 2300 Madison Avenue. For additional information, please contact Frank Knapp at 431-4128 or fjbknapp@aol.com or levassorpark@fuse.net.
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
Monte Casino
Monte Casino residents have begun meeting monthly to form a new neighborhood association. The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods at 1650 Russell Street. Planning for a neighborhood social and a newsletter are in the works, and a mini-grant has been received to fund these initiatives. Questions? Contact Jody at 866-7531 or click here for more information. To sign up to be on our Monte Casino e-distribution list, please click here and select the Monte Casino list.
Old Seminary Square
The Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the Childrens Law Center at 10th & Russell Streets. For additional information, please contact Joe Hornbaker at jbhornbaker@gmail.com.
 Peaselburg 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. Friends of Peaselburg will be hosting their Annual 4th of July Parade on - you guessed it - the 4th of July! Click here for details on how you can participate - or just come and watch the parade! 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. Rosedale - Latonia Residents in the Rosedale neighborhood are discussing establishing a neighborhood association in their area. For more information, sign up to receive email information about the Rosedale neighborhood, please click here and check the "Latonia-Rosedale" distribution list. Rosedale residents have created a facebook page for residents to visit and comment. If you do not have email, or know someone that does not have email but would like to have the neighborhood information mailed to them, please call 292-2141. 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. Next meeting will be June 14 with Guest Speaker from the Covington Department of Public Improvements. 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. The Annual Wallace Woods yard Sale will be held on June 9 this year. Visit http://wallacewoods.org/ for more neighborhood information, and to view the newsletter, "The Owl." Click here to contact the WWNA.  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. The next meeting will be Monday, June 18 at Barb Cook Park (if weather is bad, meeting will be held at LaRosas in Latonia Shopping Center). The West Latonia MEET-N-GREET will be Saturday, June 9 at Barb Cook Park. Click here for details. For more information about the West Latonia Neighborhood Association, visit http://westlatonia.org or click here to email president Larry McSwiney. 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. All Westside residents and friends of WAC are welcome. When attending a WAC meeting, park behind the CGN building and use the rear entrance. For more information about WAC and its current neighborhood improvement projects and activities, call Elaine Jobert at 859-462-5333 or visit the WAC web site at www.westsideactioncoalition.org.
Click on the links below to view maps of Covington neighborhoods.
Covington Neighborhoods - North Map
Covington Neighborhoods - South Map
Questions? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman/Community Relations Coordinator at 292-2141 or sgettys@covingtonky.gov
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Community Development Department
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Historic Preservation
 State Preservation Award Received
On May 31 at the 34th Annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards, the Cities of Covington and Bellevue were awarded the Ida Lee Willis Service to Preservation award for the video Historic Preservation: Saving Place for its effectiveness as a teaching tool to educate northern Kentucky residents, business owners and others about the benefits of preservation and carrying this message throughout the state. Beth Johnson, Covington's Preservation and Planning Specialist, and Jody Robinson, Bellevue's Assistant City Administrator, were the executive producers of the video and accepted the award that was given in a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Frankfort.
Ida Lee Willis Memorial Preservation Awards are presented each May, in observance of National Historic Preservation Month, and recognize those who have demonstrated an understanding of and appreciation for the value of preserving and reusing Kentucky's historic and prehistoric resources, whether through the rehabilitation of an important structure or community resource or through a lifetime commitment to encouraging and promoting historic preservation. The awards are named for the late First Lady Ida Lee Willis, who was appointed first executive director of the Kentucky Heritage Commission (now the Kentucky Heritage Council) in 1966.
The 23 minute video, Historic Preservation: Saving Place, was produced in the summer of 2011 and stars local homeowners and business owners from the river cities of Bellevue, Covington and Newport, as well as some state experts who explain the importance and benefits of historic preservation in their own words. Nick Clooney was generous and agreed to be the narrator for the project. The video was premiered at the Kentucky Main Street Conference in January of 2012 and has been widely viewed on the internet. The video can be seen at the following link: http://www.makecovingtonhome.com/program-and-incentives/historic-preservation/ Click here for press release.
Arts District
The AEC Presents
"Funny Mirrors"
Nothing in this world is exactly as it appears to be. This is the premise AEC's "Funny Mirrors" which hosts work by artists Jeff Casto, Billy Simms and Helena Cline.
Curated by Katie Rentzke, "Funny Mirrors" asks deep questions about the values we hold as individuals and how those values play out in our society. Each artist tackles social justice based issues such as genocide, environmental policy and child welfare, yet with a touch of dark humor and playfulness, making their work approachable and thought provoking. The exhibit is open to the public and all are welcome.
Coinciding with the exhibit, is a play entitled "Fuddy Meers". Directed by Dan Doerger, the play integrates artworks from the exhibit into the scenes.
The play will be performed on June 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 p.m. Click here for additional information.
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Fabulous Bridal - The Lane Report
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Redevelopment Pioneers
Featured in The Lane Report
Jim and Donna Salyers have taken a fabulously novel approach to downtown redevelopment
Article excerpted:
Two key people in the effort to resuscitate downtown are Jim and Donna Salyers, who repeatedly gambled on downtown real estate at a time when scores of others either packed for the suburbs or went out of business. And while commercial real estate Business Theory 101 calls for owners to buy a building and then find dependable tenants, the Salyers wound up taking another approach: buying buildings and then - sometimes by necessity - also creating the businesses to fill them.
Jim Salyers said 99 percent of his property is rented and that The Madison Event Center and The Madison South - rental facilities that bookend the east side of one key block in the business district - handle about 500 weddings a year. When the buildings are booked up on a weekend, 2,000 people flock downtown, Salyers said.
Click here to read the complete article.
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 Biologic
Life Science Conversation
Kentucky biotech executives discuss their industry's growth potential, challenges and successes in this article in Medical News.
Article excerpted:
Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and Kentucky is to thank. It's no secret that over the past decade Kentucky has invested heavily in biotechnology. The successful "Bucks for Brains" program, which matches public dollars with private donations to encourage academic research, has attracted top researchers from around the world to the bluegrass state. In fact, more than 75 percent of new biotech companies have spun out of either the University of Kentucky or The University of Louisville.
Medical News sat down with several Kentucky biotech executives who shared their thoughts.
Click here to read the complete article.
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Department of Public Improvements
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June 2012 Paving Schedule
Please click here to view the paving schedule for June. Contractors will post "No Parking" signage 48 hours in advance, however this information will let residents know ahead of time when their areas are scheduled for paving.
Road Re-Surfacing Projects
Please click here to view the list of streets in Covington that will be re-surfaced this season.
Questions? Contact Mike Yeager in the Engineering Division at 292-2112.
Residential Street Sweeping Schedule for July-August
Please click here to view the July and August residential street sweeping schedule and street listing.
Questions? Contact Mike Whatley, Beautification Division Supervisor, at 292-2292.
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Special Event Permits
It's the season for many events, and as a reminder, Special Event Permits are required to be submitted 45 days prior to the date of your event. If you have any questions, please call Liz Barlik at 859-292-2311.
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.
Click here for Special Event Permit Applications
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 Join the Police Chief All Covington residents are invited.
Join the Police Chief on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 for open discussion to share concerns and comments.
Date: 6-27-12
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Covington Police Headquarters Building, 20th and Madison Avenue
Vacation House Checks
Did you know that you can have the Police check on your home while you are on vacation? Just call 292-2222 before you leave town and request a vacation house check.
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Upcoming Events!
June 13
Covington Pools and Waterpark Open!
Pool Passes are required for entrance into the pools.
Passes can be obtained at the Covington Recreation Office.
859-292-2151
Challenger Soccer Camp
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex
Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22
Ages 5 - 9 and 10 - 14
Offer two half day sessions: 9:00am - 12:00pm or 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Please call down to the Recreation Office for more questions, 859-292-2151
June 24 | Touch - a - Truck
Bill Cappel Sports Complex
1 - 3:00 pm
Free Family Event
 July 7 | Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
7:30 pm
Bandshell in Devou Park
Enjoy a free concert in the park.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the complete 2012 Calendar of Recreation Department Events.
Licking River Greenway & Trails
Meet at 16th & Eastern Avenue, near the floodwall. See below for upcoming dates for volunteers to clean up along the Licking River.
Next Available Licking River Greenway Trail Days:
Saturday, June 30th
Saturday, August 11th
Saturday, September 29th
Saturday, November 17th
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.
Licking River Greenway Cleanup and Restoration Continues in Covington!
Click here for the latest Licking River Greenway newsletter.
Devou Park Backcountry Trail Building
Come out and help make some awesome trails in Devou!
For more information, please follow one of the following links:
http://www.covingtonky.gov/index.asp?page=parks_new
http://devouparktrails.bikeclicks.com/
 Call the Recreation Department with any questions about events or programs at 292-2151.
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Community Housing Resource Group - Housing Authority
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Housing Authority of Covington
HAC residents successfully graduate high school!
 The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) is elated to announce we have 4 residents successfully graduating High School from Holmes High School in 2012. Each student has worked extremely hard to achieve this great milestone. HAC hosted a celebratory dinner for each graduate and their family on Thursday, May 17, 2012 to show them our support and appreciation. Each graduate has different visions and ambitions for the future. Some are off to College and some are off to the workforce. However, each of them are going to accomplish great things by dreaming and believing in themselves. The graduates have goals to become Chefs, Police Officers and a Cosmetologist.
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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
Chuck Norris, 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
Maggie Nyhan, City Clerk, Legal Department
292-2314
Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman / Community Relations / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Michael D. "Spike" Jones, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
292-2151
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Destination: Graduation As graduation approached for Holmes High School, the District highlighted a variety of seniors who shared memories of their high school years and their plans for the future as they counted down to their graduation day - June 8, 2012. Look at their stories on Covington Independent Public School's facebook page. or on our district website, www.covschools.us, then click district and look for the heading Destination: Graduation. New Members inducted into the Holmes Hall of Distinguished Alumni and Honorary Distinguished Alumni  The Hall honors distinguished graduates and friends of Covington schools in recognition of their achievements and contributions to society. It was founded to recognize the history of Holmes High School and its continuing impact on the community and the education of our students.
This year's inductees: Franklin L. Duff, Class of 1945, earned his Ph. D. from Columbia University. He retired from the University of Illinois as Associate Professor and Associate Director for Long Range Planning and Institutional Research. He also taught at Miami University and in the Covington and Cincinnati public school systems. He is a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, and past President of Illinois Association for Institutional Research. Frank served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He is married to Phyllis Stephenson Duff. They have three children and several grandchildren. Frank was vice president of his class at Holmes and has co-chaired and been the master of ceremonies for most of his 16 class reunions. David Kumpe, Class of 1959, earned his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School. He is a Professor of Radiology, Neurosurgery and Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Services Center where he has practiced since 1977. A list of his scientific publications, fellowships, hospital affiliations, medical society memberships, and university committees fills pages. His honors are numerous and include being named in 2011, to America's Top Doctors for the 10th year in a row. He received the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2011 award for Best Original Scientific Research - Scientific Poster, and, for his dedication to teaching physicians in other, less advanced, countries, he was recognized with the International Cooperation Award from the Chinese Society of Interventional Radiology. Robert E. Sanders, Class of 1965, earned two Bachelor degrees from Eastern Kentucky University and his Juris Doctor of Law degree from the University of Cincinnati. A true supporter of Covington Schools, Bob is a two time graduation speaker at Holmes; a reading coach at John G. Carlisle Elementary School; and a member of the Board of Directors of the Covington Education Foundation, where he helps with fundraising efforts to help meet needs that arise within the school system. His professional achievements are vast. He has served in numerous leadership roles, has lectured and published on a variety of legal topics, and is the recipient of many awards, including the Northern Kentucky Bar Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael "Spike" Jones, Class of 1984, earned his Bachelor's degree in Police Administration from Eastern Kentucky University and his Master's degree in Executive Leadership and Organizational Change from Northern Kentucky University. Covington Police Lieutenant Colonel Spike Jones is the Assistant Chief of Police. He is devoted to the community and is a leader in his profession. Spike is president of the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Virginia, and is a board member of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Counsel. He is the first in Covington's Police Department to achieve certification as a Law Enforcement Executive. "My time, and rich experience with the City of Covington has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to serve the community in which I live." Julie Geisen Scheper is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Thomas More College. She earned a degree in Psychology and, during her 25 year career in the mental health field, worked with children and families. Her passion for social justice and education led to her involvement with Covington Partners, a coalition of community leaders who work with Covington Schools to provide mentoring and support services. She served as its Board Chair and has been a mentor to a student at Holmes, who became the first in her family to attend college. Julie has received several awards including the 2005 Outstanding Woman of No. Ky. Humanitarian Award. She and her husband Chuck Scheper, the 40th Mayor of Covington, have been steadfast in their support to promote the positive aspects of our city. Students save lives collecting money for measles prevention  Students at Ninth District Elementary School in Covington "saved the day'' and lives as they raised $500 in five days through their Learning Project called the Measles Prevention Initiative. Students presented a $500 check to the Cincinnati Area American Red Cross on May 1 at Ninth District.
During April, students learned about the disease, including the fact that 450 children around the world die each day because of measles. Students learned how they could make a big difference. Each student that brought in one dollar received a Measles Prevention Lapel pin which represented saving a life and making the students a hero. The students were also educated on the importance of vaccinations and how they prevent them from being attacked by diseases - which makes them a Super Hero. The students now are challenging other schools to raise money for measles prevention with the questions, "Can you save the day? Can you raise at least $450 in 5 days? Are you brave enough to try?" Schools accepting the challenge should contact Carman Lake, Red Cross Volunteer at 859-801-4383 to find out more how their school can begin its Service Learning project. Latonia Students Portray Historical Figures at American History Wax Museum  Fifth grade students at Latonia Elementary School portrayed historical figures in the school's American History Wax Museum. When visitors approached, the students became animated and brought history to life, telling the story of the figure they were portraying.
The Wax Museum was the culminating project in teacher Mike Mencsik's Social Studies class. The students researched their characters as well as designed and created their costumes and props. Among the characters the students portrayed included Betsy Ross, President Barack Obama, Paul Revere, Sojourner Truth, Douglas McArthur, Sandra Day O'Connor, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Pocahontas and many more. Holmes Students View Live Surgery  Holmes has taken hands-on learning to another level. Students interested in the medical field observed a live spinal fusion surgery streamed from Christ Hospital.
Hallie Booth, science teacher at Holmes Middle School, arranged the live feed. Students watched the procedure in the auditorium of Holmes High School. One of the goals of Holmes is to make learning more relevant. The broadcast provided students with a life experience. "Since I was three I've wanted to be a vet or a doctor," said Charlotte Hollis, a seventh grade student at Holmes. "This helped because the surgeon just said it was the best thing he's done in his life." The surgical broadcast included a step-by-step narration by Neurological Surgeon Robert Bohinski and his surgical team. The students e-mailed questions to the team and received immediate responses. Students from Holmes asked questions such as, how many surgeries does the surgeon perform in a day and how is a bone donor matched? Holmes was among 13 schools that observed the surgery and the only school in Northern Kentucky that participated. High school students enrolled in the Health Career Cluster and students from the middle school attended the broadcast. Students kept their eyes on the screen. Some were interested in the procedures. "I wanted to learn what happens during a surgery - how it goes," John Hampton said. Others were interested in the professions. "I want to be a nurse, maybe a surgical nurse, or maybe a doctor," Thomas Brockhoff said. Marissa Clay said she is not interested in a health career, but did not want to pass up the chance to see a surgery performed. 
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Covington Resident Wins Statewide Award  Tess Burns of Covington received the New Horizons Award of Excellence as the outstanding support staff member among all staff members in the 16-college Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Burns is web services and social media manager at Gateway Community and Technical College in Northern Kentucky. Burns received the statewide award May 14 during the KCTCS annual New Horizons faculty-staff conference.
Burns was nominated by her peers not only for her work in web services and social media but also for her creativity and innovation in developing and delivering professional development opportunities, such as "5 Things We Can Learn from Lady Gaga," related to online communications. She and her husband Chris are developing two businesses in Covington and founded the Awesome Collective of Covington, a group dedicated to celebrating the "awesomeness" of Covington by engaging residents, schools, businesses and organizations in Covington-based events. Burns also serves on the board of the Center for Great Neighborhoods, co-founded Covington Futurecraft, is a member of the Roeblingfest Planning Committee, and volunteers her services with Covington Farmer's Market, Keep Covington Beautiful, Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association, the FIVE Design Challenge Team, and the Great American Cleanup. |
 Covington Schools send students to Governor's School for the Arts
This summer will be the 25th year for the Governor's School for the Arts program, held at Transylvania University in Lexington from June 17 to July 7. These highly qualified, artistically-recognized students stay on campus for 3 weeks, during which time they participate in a full schedule of daily classes, seminars, lectures, hands-on workshops, field trips and more. Nine arts disciplines are taught during the program: architecture, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, new media, visual art and vocal music.
The following Covington schools and their participating students are listed below:
Megan Urz, Calvary Christian, musical theatre
Mindy Reutter, Covington Latin School, vocal music
Ashley Kim, Holy Cross High School, visual art
Daniel Reynolds, Holy Cross High School, drama
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Local Kids Invited to "Kitten Corner"
put on by the  Feline Conservation Federation
Saturday, June 9
9:00 am - Noon
Radisson Hotel in Covington
Admission: FREE
The Feline Conservation Federation (FCF) is inviting local parents to sign up their elementary and middle school age children to attend the "Kitten Corner", Saturday, June 9, from 9 am to noon at the Mark Twain Room at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel, 668 West Fifth Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011. There is no charge to attend the "Kitten Corner," a three-hour interactive introduction to wild cats put on by the FCF.
Kitten Corner will feature several interactive games, and an art contest. Projects include making a wild cat quilt, and also, kids will make small-cat enrichment toys for exotic kittens. A short visit by some of the small, exotic kittens attending the Feline Conservation Federation's annual convention will test out the enrichment toys created by the kids. Kids will watch a showing of the very unique short film titled "A Margay and her Kitten" the true story of a tame margay living in the Costa Rica jungle who raises her kitten on camera. Kids will receive a certificate commemorating their wild cat learning experience.
The Feline Conservation Federation is in town from Wednesday, June 6 through Saturday June 9 for their annual convention. The FCF is an international organization with members from around the world, including zoos, educational facilities, owners, handlers, breeders and sanctuaries. The FCF will spend Friday at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Registration for this three-hour session is FREE. Parents are asked to contact Debi Willoughby by phone or email and register their kids so that enough supplies are on hand. Debi Willoughby can be reached at 508-380-4722. You may also email Debi at debi@jungleencounters.org to let her know the name of the children and contact information.
Click here for printable event details with additional information. Read the full story by clicking here. http://www.prweb.com/releases/felineconservation/federation/prweb9562354.htm
Contact Information:
Lynn Culver
Feline Conservation Federation
www.felineconservation.org
479-394-5235
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Progress with Preservation
The next meeting will be Monday, June 11th, on the 2nd floor of Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup Street. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda items:
- Mike Ricke of Anchor Properties will review the latest Walgreen's plan
- Latest update on 119-121 E 4th Street
- Share draft of our Fund for Historic Preservation recommendation for input
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Friday June 15: St. Augustine Church Festival
5pm-11pm (Spaghetti dinner 5pm-8pm) Friday, June 15 | 5pm-11pm (Fish dinner 5pm-8pm) Saturday, June 16 ~ St. Augustine Church, 1839 Euclid Avenue, Covington.
Raffles, food, adult games, miniature golf, silent auction and kiddieland. 859-431-3943
Friday, June 15: MainStrasse Village " Orginial" Goettafest Sponsored by JB'S Barbecue
5pm-11:30 pm Friday, June 15 | noon-11:30pm Saturday, June 16 | noon-9pm Sunday, June 17 ~ MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Covington.
Sample Goetta Pizza, Goetta Balls, Goetta Gumbalya, Goetta Chedda Cheese, Goetta Chili, Goetta Burgers and more. Includes games, children's activities, arts and crafts, music and entertainment. Family Friendly. 859-491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org.
Saturday, June 16: Spring Festival
11am-5pm, Highland Avenue Weslyan Church, 729 Highland Avenue, Covington.
Games, petting zoo, pony rides and music. Free. 859-491-5120 |
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Us
for the festivities in
The Big Pink Party Tent
at
Advantage Tent and Party Rental
190 West 43rd Street
Latonia, Kentucky
*A portion of the proceeds from rentals of the pink party tents are donated to cancer research.
Park in Mueller Roofing parking lot directly across the street.
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres by Be Creative Catering
Sponsored by:
Latonia Business Association
Friends of Covington
Mainstrasse Village Association
Center for Great Neighborhoods
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Annual Beautification Awards
The Friends of Covington organization is now accepting nominations for their Annual Beautification Awards.
Nominations are due June 18, 2012. Please click here for nomination form.
The Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Molly Malone's, 112 East 4th Street, 3rd Floor.
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Latonia Business Association Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club
450 East 43rd Street, Covington
Guest Speaker:
Mike Horn
Director of Operations
Hometown Urgent Care
Please click here to RSVP.
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CBC Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, June 21, 2012
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Madison Event Center
700 Madison Avenue
The Greening of Covington
Building Value through the Power of Green Space
Kelly Kolar, President, Kolar Design, Inc.
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Craig Gossman, Principal, Msi│kkg
Local experts are cautioning the need for more green space in the city. This presentation will focus on several key urban design elements; brand, place making, enhanced quality of place and long term economic value of downtown real estate. Concept renderings will also be shown regarding enhanced greenscapes for Covington.
Payment available online or at the door. Click here to register.
Information: 859.431.1500 ext.2 | www.cbcky.com
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5TH ANNUAL COVINGTON QUEST
will be JUNE 23rd
An even more amazing race!
Save the date - June 23, 2012, the Center for Great Neighborhoods is holding the fifth annual Covington Quest. Somewhat patterned after the popular 'race' TV show, Covington Quest begins at 4pm, sending teams of four on an exciting 4 mile journey through the beautiful city of Covington.
Part scavenger hunt, part foot race, this event is fun for both participants and spectators. The team that most swiftly solves all of the clues and completes the series of checkpoints will be deemed the champions and given a large cash prize. This race includes two age divisions: Young and Not-So-Young.
Once teams have finished, they and their avid fans will be treated to an after party at the RoeblingFest. The RoeblingFest after party and will include free food and drinks for the participants.
To learn more and register, go to www.covingtonquest.com
Contact information:
Jane Anderson
Phone: 859.866.7526
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4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc.
Sunday, June 24
4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. is back! The event will take place every 4th Sunday through October from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Joining us this month will be MainStrasse's own, Michael Sylvester, who plays guitar and sings vintage American songs from Stephen Foster to Elvis ... songs like Old Kentucky Home, Side by Side, Paper Moon, Blue Suede Shoes, Wise Men Say and Ring of Fire. He will be performing from 11 a.m. and throughout the event.
Over 30 antique and vintage collectible dealers from the tri-state area will be selling quality antiques such as beautiful jewelry, furniture, glassware, linens, and vintage collectibles from a by-gone era. Bring family and friends and stroll amidst the antiques on the 6th Street Promenade, shop the nearby unique stores, and dine at one of the locally-owned restaurants in historic MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky. This is an outdoor event, and there is no charge for customers. This year, the event will feature special guests each month. New antique vendors are welcome any time and may call 859-468-4820 or e-mail 4thSunday@fuse.net. More information is available at www.mainstrasseantiques.blogspot.com.
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Yoga in the Park
Morning Yoga in the Park ~ Every Sunday 10:00 -11:00 am
Experience yoga in the grass, gazing at the sky & listening to the birds. With full views of the river, could there be a better place to practice? At George Rogers Clark Park, Riverside Drive & Garrard Street, Covington, KY 41011.
Free event. More Info at 859-307-3435 or visit covingtonyoga.com
LOCATION: George Rogers Clark Park, Riverside Dr. @ Garrard St.
COST: FREE
DATE: Commencing Sunday, May 20th 2012
TIME: Weekly 10 - 11 am (weather permitting)
WHAT TO BRING: water, a mat/blanket/towel
RSVP: covington.yoga@yahoo.com
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Animeals on Wheels
To ensure that older residents in Boone, Kenton, Campbell & Grant counties can enjoy the companionship of their pets without sacrificing their nutritional needs Senior Services of Northern Kentucky began the Animeals on Wheels program which provides donated pet food to pet companions in the Northern Kentucky Community.
 "Many of our clients benefit from having a pet in their home but struggle to find the funds to purchase pet food and supplies," said Kenneth Rechtin, Interim Executive Director of Senior Services. "Without assistance, our low-income elderly pet owners are carving portions from their meals to share with their pets."
Each month our volunteers will deliver pet supplies to Meals on Wheels recipients at no cost to them. In doing so this not only provides personal contact for our seniors but also maintains that the seniors nutritional needs are not being sacrificed for their beloved pet.
To find out more about how to donate pet food, or to become a volunteer please call 859-491-0522.
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 In 2010, 19,500 children were substantiated as victims of abuse/neglect in the state of Kentucky. This is an average of 55 children per day. More must be done to protect children and strengthen families. In Kenton County alone, there were 1,770 reports of child abuse and neglect. At any given time, there are over 900 children in out-of-home care due to abuse and neglect. Now more than ever, the need for loving families is crucial. Out of the 900 children in care, more than 40% are from Kenton County. 190 of these children are from Covington. Currently, there are only five Covington foster homes. With so few foster families in Covington, children are forced out of their homes and placed in unfamiliar neighborhoods. If we could offer the support of a safe and nurturing home within their community, these children could be the bright future of Covington.
Many people want to make a difference in the life of a child but don't know how, or if they can. You can qualify as a foster/adoptive parent if you are financially and emotionally stable, single, married, widowed or divorced. The Cabinet provides medical coverage, daycare assistance and a monthly per diem to assist licensed resource homes caring for foster children. Free training is offered to those who wish to discover if foster care/adoption is the right choice for them.
If you are interested in receiving an intake packet or have questions, please contact the State of Kentucky's Foster Care and Adoption Information Line at (859) 292-6632, ext. 231.
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Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
"Life Saving in the Winter, Life Changing in the Summer"
 Our summer shelter program is proud to share that four of our guests have moved from homelessness to housing. Want more exciting news? We have 9 current guests who have already started working full time or who have start dates to begin working full time. Most of our guests who are able to work have found jobs in the manufacturing or restaurant industry and the pay ranges from minimum wage to $9.00 an hour. Thanks to wonderful volunteers, we were able to help our graduates with housewares, furniture and bus fare.
Mission Statement
To provide shelter which is life saving in the winter and life changing in the summer.
Vision Statement
We believe homelessness is an emergency and that shelter is a basic necessity for human beings. We believe that only when this basic necessity is provided, do human beings have the ability to recover from homelessness
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
Phone: (859)291-4555
P.O. Box 176601, Covington KY 41017
634 Scott Street - Covington
Email: emergencyshelternky@yahoo.com
WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE! CHECK US OUT AT THIS LINK ~ Website: www.emergencyshelternky.org
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Fostering citizenship and supporting public engagement
 The Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement is one of many ways that Northern Kentucky University seeks to connect the campus and the community. Our center's central mission is public engagement. In every aspect of our programming, we seek to foster citizenship and stewardship.
Click here to view the latest non-profit newsletter with information and opportunities. Click here to view the website.
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Kentucky Offers Resource Guide for Crime Victims
Frankfort- Kentucky is offering a new resource guide to professionals who may encounter crime victims with disabilities.
"Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities: A Kentucky Resource Guide "is now available to law enforcement, victims" services, disability-related services and other professionals from allied fields.
The guide includes specialized Americans with Disabilities Act information for law enforcement, tips on working with individuals with disabilities, mandatory reporting guidelines, Kentucky court system and criminal justice process, HIPPA and law enforcement, guardianship, domestic violence orders, offered trainings and a directory of assistance agencies.
Online: http://ada.ky.gov/projectsafe.htm
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June at the Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
The Covington library has begun a renovation and expansion. This will be a five-phase project that is expected to be completed by 2013.
Summer Calendar Now Available
Click here to view the summer calendar/current list of programs at the Covington/Mary Ann Mongan branch of the Kenton County Public Library. All events and classes are free.
Summer Begins at the Library June 1
While the official start of summer may not be until June 20, the Kenton County Public Library has moved it to June 1.
On Saturday, June 9, the Covington Library will host the ninth annual "Racing to Read 5k Run & Walk" presented by U.S. Bank. The race begins at 9 a.m. and registered participants can run or walk through historical Covington neighborhoods to support the Library's early childhood literacy programs. Registration is $20 prior to Monday, June 4 and includes a t-shirt and a pancake breakfast courtesy of First Watch. Prizes for participants, face painters, jugglers and balloon clowns will be on hand for kids.
"Summer is a great time to be at the Library," stated Dave Schroeder, executive director of the Kenton County Public Library. "While everyone is thinking about summer vacations and camps and activities, we want to remind residents that the Library has over 400 free programs this summer for people of all ages. Plus the Summer Reading Club is a great way for children to keep up their reading skills and earn prizes while doing so."
The Kenton County Public Library's Summer Reading Club. Beginning June 1 and runs through August 31. Children, teens and adults can read for their chance to win some great prizes. For a complete list of programs and events, visit www.kentonlibrary.org or pick up a calendar at any Library location - Covington, Erlanger or William E. Durr.
nkyCONNECTION Your online librarian!
We have a great collection of music at the library including the many books and e-books about your favorite authors, music movements, and bands. Don't forget you can download 3 songs per week using our Freegal music subscription. You can keep these mp3s forever-no need to return them. Make the Freegal site a favorite in your browser and log in every Monday for new songs.
The Covington library is open during renovation. Free parking is available in the garage at the corner of Fifth and Scott streets. Bring in your ticket for validation.
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 Viva La Divas!
with Nancy James, Patricia Linhart and Kathy Wade, vocals
June 14, 2012 | 7:30 pm
On Thursday, June 14 at 7:30pm, three of Greater Cincinnati's most cherished "divas" share a stage for the first time in a thrilling evening of jazz, standards and musical theatre favorites. Three fabulous voices, three uniquely captivating styles, join together in an exciting collaboration. Featuring peerlessly self-styled tunes from each leading lady's repertoire, including Why Haven't I Heard From You, Lazy Afternoon and Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered, plus showstopping trios and duets of beloved selections including Academy Award-winning ballad Somewhere Over the Rainbow. This evening offers a must-see program for music lovers of all ages.
The 2011-12 Carnegie in Concert season is sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.
 Avenue Q
presented by the Showbiz Players, Inc.
June 1 through 10, 2012
Winner of the TONY� "TRIPLE CROWN" for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life!
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx | Book by Jeff Whitty
 SUITS THAT ROCK: YANKS, BRITS & HITS
June 16 and 23, 2012 | 7:30 pm; Doors open at 6:30 pm
Eat, drink and ROCK OUT with more than forty of the region's business and community leaders as they unleash their secret rock star identities to entertain you with a salute to American and British music from the early 60's to today.
Tickets are available at www.thecarnegie.com and include dinner by-the-bite, valet, post-show unplugged performance, and a Suits That Rock commemorative mug!
 Full of Color
Exhibition Runs thru June 22, 2012
The Carnegie's gallery season continues with "Full of Color."
The exhibition will feature the work of artists with Visionaries + Voices in the Ohio National Financial Services Main Gallery, and the works of artists David Hannon, Brian Martin, Christy Carr Schellhas, Suzanne Fisher, Derek Reeverts and Jasmine Fulkerson in the upstairs galleries.
The Carnegie presents DONT CROSS THE STREAMS
A popular early 80's film about ghosts and the people who bust them is receiving a stage musical adaptation by a local theatre. When their world is shattered by a "cease and desist" letter from the lawyers of Columbia Pictures, the cast and crew give the show a new title, make delirious changes to an increasingly unrecognizable script and recruit a handsomely clueless soap opera actor to play the role of Peter Venkman. Silly string ion streams and a softshoe dance battle rule the day in a madcap theatrical farce a la NOISES OFF and Waiting for Guffman.
Performances will take place at the Know Theatre (1120 Jackson Street, Downtown Cincinnati) on the following dates:
* Thursday, June 7 8:30pm
* Friday, June 9 7:30pm
www.thecarnegie.com
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The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Take an afternoon and print your own personal note cards with Ken Swinson, Master Printmaker!
Saturday, June 9
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Design your own notecards using a linoleum block printing technique. Design, carve, ink and print your own personalized edition of cards on a printing press. All tools and materials provided. Bring a Friend! Click here for additional information.
Spring/Summer Schedule of Classes available by clicking here.
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
859.431.0020
www.bakerhunt.com
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Upcoming Events and Activities
Super Sunday Family Programming!
FREE and fun programming for the WHOLE family!!
Faster than a speeding bullet, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys, it's super Sundays at Behringer-Crawford Museum. Join us one Sunday a month for FREE family fun - and bring your friends and neighbors.
June 10 | Bard in the Park
Tot Tuesdays
Tot Tuesday is monthly story time focused on children from the ages of two to five. Tot Tuesday is scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month. Each program features stories, rhymes, songs, and an art project centering on a unique theme.
For more information about the exhibit or other BCM activities, please call 859-491-4003 or e-mail info@bcmuseum.org.
 Behringer-Crawford Museum 1600 Montague Road | Devou Park Covington, KY 41011 859-491-4003 www.bcmuseum.org
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 Malton Art Gallery, Southbank Partners, and the World Peace Bell are excited to present the Humanity Outpost, "a sculptural celebration of peace and humanity" on July 1 to July 22, at the World Peace Bell Park in Newport Kentucky. The Humanity Outpost exhibition will feature the extraordinary outdoor sculptural installation of artist Edward Casagrande. The mission of our cultural event is to revitalize communities through the celebration of the arts. For three weeks in July, programs will be scheduled to celebrate the creative output of humanity. There will be art, music and performances...free to the public.
Home to the world's largest free swinging bell, World Peace Bell Park is the vision of Wayne Carlisle who built the park as "A symbol of freedom and peace, honoring our past, celebrating our present and inspiring our future". The Park and Bell, have become an icon of Newport. Several other monuments are housed on the park, incluing the "Flame of Eternal Peace", a tower erected by
WP Butler, standing as a powerful statement and reinforcing the idea of world peace.
More information and schedules are available on www.humanityoutpost.com
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City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2141
www.covingtonky.com
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Three Kings Bar
Bread & Spice
