COVINGTON'S FUTURE
COVINGTON, KENTUCKY * TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 2012
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~STATE OF THE CITY~
MAYOR CHUCK SCHEPER TO UNVEIL
10-POINT PLAN TO PUT CITY
BACK ON TRACK
State of the City * 6:00PM * Madison Events Center * Downtown
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FULL SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICES WILL BE KNOWN TODAY
Filing deadline is this afternoon. Will there be enough candidates to force a primary battle for the Mayor & Commission seats? Two sitting commissioners have filed for mayor while six have declared for four commission seats, including two incumbents.
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MAYOR CHUCK SCHEPER TO DELIVER STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
The Mayor & unified Commission's '10-point plan' to put Covington back on track is tonight at 6:00PM at the Madison Events Center on Madison Avenue in Downtown Covington. The River City News will be there and will provide live updates throughout.
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The mayor previewed much of what to expect tonight during a speech last week to the Covington Business Council.
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The Cincinnati Enquirer's Mike Rutledge explores the 1999 'Scheper Report', its suggestions to save Covington money, and how some of those suggestions could be cheerleaded for again tonight by its author, the mayor:
“Redesign (health-care) benefit plan models to take advantage of trends in plan design and savings opportunities.” The report added: “There is no incentive for employees to direct their services to an ‘in network’ doctor or facility where discounts have been negotiated.” Scheper echoed this during a speech to the Covington Business Council. He also noted the city still does not require insurance co-payments of its employees. That is something the report urged be changed so employees would share the incentive for cost savings.
More at the link:
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FILING DEADLINES FOR COVINGTON CANDIDATES IS TODAY
When the Kenton County Clerk closes up shop this afternoon, the City of Covington will have its candidates for Mayor and Commission. The River City News released the names of those candidates already filed and you can check that out here:
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A third candidate would have to enter the Mayor's race in order to force a May primary, otherwise Commissioners Casper and Carran will not face each other until the November general election.
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Only six candidates are known in the Commission race for four seats. The slate would need more than eight candidates to force a May primary, otherwise all the candidates advance to the November general election.
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Check back at The River City News often for any late breaking announcements from new candidates.
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IN THE NEWS...
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GOV. BESHEAR: VOTES ARE THERE FOR GAMBLING AMENDMENT
The Democratic Governor says that he believes there are enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to send a gambling amendment to the voters of Kentucky:
“I think we have 23 people saying that they will vote on this issue and vote in favor of putting this on the ballot,” Beshear said. “But as we all know between the time the bill is introduced and the time that the vote is actually taken a lot of conversations go on.”
Beshear accused his vanquished rival from last year's race for Governor, Senate President David Williams, of working to stop the amendment. Read Williams's retort at the link.
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SEN. THAYER WON'T REVEAL CLIENTS IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY
The race tracks of Kentucky stand to benefit the most from expanded gambling and Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown), who represents South Covington is on board with the Governor's plans. But:
State Sen. Damon Thayer, who is expected to file a casino gambling bill in coming days that could bring big bucks to Kentucky’s horse industry, collected at least $208,835 in consulting fees from the industry during 2010 and part of 2011, according to court records.Read the whole thing.
Herald-Leader/John Cheeves
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SEE ALSO: Judge may rule today on Redistricting lawsuit WFPL
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COVINGTON SCRAP METAL THIEF NABBED AGAIN IN BOONE COUNTY
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On Sunday (Jan. 29) deputies arrested Ira Boles, 34, of Covington and Jessica Boles, 28, of Ludlow in connection with the theft of scrap metal from Augar Metals on Toebben Drive in Boone County. The two were out on bond on charges of theft and criminal trespassing, after police said they caught them on Dec. 20 with 500 pounds of scrap metal taken from ZF Steering Systems in Florence.NKY Spot
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BENGALS WIDE RECEIVER JEROME SIMPSON ARRAIGNED IN COVINGTON
He pleaded not guilty to trafficking marijuana:
“At no time did Simpson touch the package,” said Simpson’s attorney, Burr Travis. “He was taking a shower when the package was delivered. I think he was still in the shower when police came.”Cincinnati Enquirer/Jim Hannah
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Come on, shouldn't this play get Jerome Simpson off any criminal charges at least through next season?
Never gets old.
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WHOA! DEMOCRATS HAVE A CANDIDATE FOR COVINGTON STATE SENATE SEAT
A councilman from Villa Hills, James Noll, jumps in the race to replace the retiring Sen. Jack Westwood:
“I’m excited about the opportunity to earn the trust of the people of the 23rd District and look forward to a hard fought and rewarding campaign,” said Noll. “The voters of Northern Kentucky deserve to have a choice for a credible Democratic candidate on the ballot that will lead and serve the interest of our region.”
FOX 19
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NKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2012
I'm not one to call out typos, but as a courtesy to the Chamber, I hope someone fixes the title to this good, optimistic video:
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WHAT IS AFFRI-LACHIA?
An endearing podcast from the University of Kentucky:
This week focuses on Frank X Walker, noted author, poet and associate professor at The University of Kentucky. In this podcast, Walker shares the history of the term "Affrilachia," his thoughts on identity and place and ways in which Affrilachian poetry continues to reach individuals all over the region.UK
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EDUCATOR RON CLARK GIVES SHOUT TO COV SCHOOLS ON TWITTER
Visiting schools in Covington, Kentucky where teachers have visited RCA and implemented what they learned in their classrooms. AMAZING WORK!
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Clark was in town yesterday speaking to three Covington schools. Hopefully some pictures will be released by the district.
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GAS BACK TO $4 A GALLON IN COVINGTON?
Thank goodness that we are the most walkable city in the region:
Prices across the state ranged from a low of $3.04 a gallon in Corbin to more than $4 a gallon at one station in Covington. Northern Kentucky prices averaged around $3.45 a gallon.
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POMPILIO'S EXPANDING WITH NEW LOCATION IN INDEPENDENCE
Yum:
Bristo said he’s “very excited” about the new location, and was there Monday afternoon making plans for the opening, which he expects to take place in mid-March.Cincinnati Enquirer/Amy Scalf
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HOLY CROSS CANCELS SATURDAY GAME WITH DIXIE
Holy Cross has dropped the Dixie game this Saturday from their schedule. With the run through All A State they had to drop a game. #nkyhoops
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Dixie is currently seeking a new opponent for Saturday.
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UK PLAYERS SHOW OFF NEW UNIFORMS
These are causing quite the stir since they are so clearly a departure from the traditional blue and white:
The platinum jerseys are more like grey, with a sharp blue checkerboard pattern running down both sides. The front looks normal. The back looks like it’s imported from Europe, with the player’s name positioned below the number. Eight other schools will be wearing the new look at some point this season.KY Kernel/Aaron Smith
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SEE ALSO: Terrence Jones looks like his old self FOX Sports South
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UK FOOTBALL LANDS BROTHERS WITH DEEP BASKETBALL ROOTS
Remember basketball star Mookie Blaylock? He has two talented sons too (twins), only they prefer football. And Kentucky signed them!
The twins come by their athletic genes from both sides of their family. Their dad, of course, was a star for Billy Tubbs on the Oklahoma team that was upset in the 1988 NCAA Tournament finals by Danny Manning and Kansas. Mookie Blaylock went on to average 13.5 points and 6.7 assists in 13 NBA seasons, making the 1994 All-Star Game. While at Oklahoma, Mookie met and eventually married Janelle Karas, an all-conference volleyball player for the Sooners. The twins are the oldest of the three boys the couple had before they divorced.Herald-Leader/Mark Story
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THE BEST SPORTS STORY IN KY RIGHT NOW IS MURRAY STATE
How about those Racers? Always a strong mid-major program, Murray State is now a bonafide top-10 team. And now they have a rap:
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