NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY 20 AUGUST

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MEET SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES TONIGHT

The City Heights public housing community will host candidates at a roundtable forum Monday evening at 5:30PM. A public effort has been made to attract school board candidates to the event, but it is unclear right now whether candidates for other offices will be there.

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WHAT WILL THE NEW POPEYE'S CHICKEN IN MAINSTRASSE LOOK LIKE?

We'll soon know what the plans look like for the Popeye's Chicken that will be opening at the gateway to Mainstrasse Village in a location that has been lethal for every fast food joint that tried to open there. The consistent failures have been an anomaly as the corner of Fifth & Main Streets is one of the busiest in the region. The operators of the planned Popeye's will go before the Urban Design Review Board Monday afternoon. 

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REMEMBER: The space that Popeye's will likely soon fill was the target of an hilarious joke when someone manipulated the sign to read: Coming Soon - Aunt Norma's Bakery & Gunshop - We'll Clean Your Guns While You Eat. Read that story at the link below. 

Full story: Aunt Norma's Bakery & Gunshop (sic) in Covington? 

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DON'T MISS COVINGTON'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE WEEK IN (P)REVIEW

A look back at the busy week that was and a look ahead to the week that will be (including a very busy City Commission meeting) -- all inside The Sunday Edition.

RCN: The Sunday Edition 

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CITY COMMISSIONER LAUNCHES $2,000 CONTEST FOR IDEAS

Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank has followed through on his plans to award a constituent $2,000 for an idea that could save the city money. He wrote online Sunday:

 I have received many great ideas for my $2,000 for the best idea (s) to save money for Covington that I've decided to keep it open until Friday. Friday evening, voting will begin which I close down Monday Night and announce the winner on Tuesday.

Frank has compiled a list of suggestions from around fifteen people that include suggestions like selling ad space on city vehicles. Check out the full list here.
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QUICKIES
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Kentuckians recall life in fraternity house with Paul Ryan Herald-Leader 
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Sen. McConnell's appearance is a symbol of tea party clout Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Solid South is no longer rigidly Republican or Democratic AP 
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Five federal indictments uncover plan to funnel pills to Eastern Kentucky Herald-Leader 
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KY State Police shoot and kill Frankfort man Herald-Leader 
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UK to study effects of military suicides on those left behind Herald-Leader 
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Lettuce shipped to Kentucky recalled Courier-Journal 
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Great story: Cane was a gift to former slave Herald-Leader 
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"Hug me, Jesus" statue nears completion Courier-Journal  
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Editorial: Monkeying with science education? Courier-Journal 
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Ugly lamps take top prize at state fair Courier-Journal 
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KY CAN KEEP CREDITING GOD FOR HOMELAND SECURITY
The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to the wording of a law that thanks Almighty God for Kentucky's homeland security:

At issue were two related laws passed in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The first was a 2002 “legislative finding” saying the “safety and security of the commonwealth cannot be achieved apart from reliance upon Almighty God.”
The second was a 2006 act creating the state’s Office of Homeland Security and requiring its executive director to publicize “dependence on Almighty God” in agency training and educational materials and through a plaque at the entrance to its emergency operations center. The office has done so in years since.

Full story: Courier-Journal 
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MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
The full story on how a local youth leader was busted for a sexual relationship with a 13-year old boy; Plus, who else is going to prison, who got probation, and who's still on the run? Check out the mugshot round-up from a busy week in Kenton Co Court.

Full story: This Week in Kenton Co Court 

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NAVY SEABEES HELP REBUILD SIXTH DISTRICT PLAYGROUND

Over the weekend, the Sixth District School's playground, which was partially destroyed by arson, got some help from the United States Navy...

See a TV news report of the rebuilding here: WLWT 

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SUPERINTENDENT'S MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE

Lynda Jackson, superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools, has resumed publication of her Monday Morning Message now that school is about to start this week:

KUDOS to all who assisted with our successful first Back to School Kick-off. Special thanks to Kay McConnell, Betty Brefeld and the MANY Student Support Services staff that put together the bags and paperwork for the day. Special thanks also to Susan Durstock and her team for having the campus look excellent and for restocking water and cleaning up throughout the day. All school tables looked great and provided excellent information for our families.

More at the link: Lynda Jackson 
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MORE QUICKIES
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Why cities should subsidize marathons, not sports stadiums Alex Abound 
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Did Cincinnati blow its shot at marketing itself during the televised portion of its big tennis tournament? Urban Cincy 
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President to states (including Kentucky): Use your transportation dollars or lose them Click Here 
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KY gets $17 million for roads projects WKYT 
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LET'S CHECK OUT TAYLOR MILL ROAD CONSTRUCTION
South Covington/Taylor Mill traffic must be a mess these days. These pics were snapped on Saturday:

New stop light at Taylor Mill & Old Taylor Mill Rds.

Old Taylor Mill blocked off

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COVINGTON GETS LENGTHY PROFILE IN LOUISVILLE PAPER

The Courier-Journal had a lengthy feature about Kentucky's newly designated Cultural Districts (Covington was named one of the five back in February) and our city got quite a mention, though it does focus on some of the failures of the efforts at establishing an Arts District:

But instead of unifying the group, Bowers said, she saw these meetings usually digress into “a who-is-funding-who discussion.” She also realized that funding that the city had thought would come to support the project dried up as the economy declined.
It seemed as though Florida’s ideas, which many pundits and economists have since widely criticized, had failed in Covington, as had the model the city was using, which Bowers described as a “top-down” approach.
But the city’s project didn’t die, in large part, Bowers said, because it became involved in a Kentucky Arts Council program that’s still in its infancy and designed help communities build arts districts that unify cultural organizations and help boost local economies. Bowers said the program has given arts and cultural groups a “common purpose” and strong motivation not only to keep its meetings focused but also to look at collaborating on a host of efforts to put the city’s arts and culture on strong footing as an economic driver in the city.

Full story: Courier-Journal/Elizabeth Kramer 
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RELATED: The Covington City Commission will have a first reading of an ordinance to rid the City of its arts district zoning at Tuesday's meeting. 
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BUT ART LIVES ON IN COVINGTON! Art Off Pike returns in September...

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SPORTS

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Holy Cross Football assistant coach jumps from plane.

From the video's description:

Holy Cross football Coach Ryan Ware jumps out of a perfectly good plane as part of the lead up to the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown

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Check out video from the Indians' victory Friday night over Dayton here 

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Who's to blame for UK Football's recent woes? The recruiting class of 2009... Kentucky Sports Radio 

| If Joker Phillips gets fired from UK Football, would the school hire disgraced Bobby Petrino? Clarion Ledger 

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5 key games for UK Basketball next season Bleacher Report 

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UPDATE: The kitten that was abused by some jerk with a golf club continues to recover WKYT 

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COVINGTON RESIDENT HELPS NURSE BABY SQUIRRELS

Lisa Placke, of South Covington, shared these photos that she and her friends took while in Perry Park, KY over the weekend. Placke reports that three baby squirrels fell thirty feet from a tree with one of them dying on impact. The other two are being nursed with baby formula and will taken home to recover before being released back in the wild in Perry Park.

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                       HAVE A GREAT MONDAY!

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY EVENING 26 JULY

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MAN INDICTED IN DOWNTOWN COVINGTON MURDER

Timothy Henson, 43, was indicted Thursday morning by the Kenton County grand jury for allegedly stabbing to death Jonathan Lowe, 40, on Eighth Street near Madison Avenue in mid-May. Henson has already spent three stints in prison for other non-violent crimes.

This makeshift memorial tribute to Lowe was erected at the site of the killing:

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COVINGTON WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM OHIO FAMILIES

A Covington woman is accused of stealing $20,000 worth of items from families for whom she babysat (and possibly went on a cruise between the thefts and the indictment). Story via WKRC at the link.

The River City News 

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250,000 KENTUCKIANS TO GET $15 MILLION IN REBATE CHECKS

From Congressman John Yarmuth (D-Louisville):

Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced that by next week, nearly 250,000 Kentuckians will have received approximately $15.4 million in health insurance rebates because of a new provision in the Affordable Care Act. On average, the rebates will total $114 per person.
“This is one of the key ways the Affordable Care Act lowers health costs for consumers,” Yarmuth said. “The law helps consumers get more out of their premium dollar, and that means expanded and improved care delivered more efficiently.”
The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to spend at least 80 percent of consumers’ premium dollars on medical care and quality improvement. Insurers can spend the remaining 20 percent on administrative costs. Insurance companies that do not meet the 80/20 standard must provide their policyholders a rebate for the difference no later than Aug. 1, 2012.
Consumers will receive rebates in one of the following forms:
-A rebate check in the mail
-A lump-sum reimbursement to the account used to pay the premium if it was paid by credit or debit card
-A direct reduction in future premiums
-An employer provides one of the above rebate methods, or applies the rebate in a manner to benefit its employees
Nationwide, 12.8 million Americans will benefit from $1.1 billion in rebates under the 80/20 standard.
For more information on the 80/20 standard and insurance rebates, please visit HealthCare.gov.

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DON'T MISS THURSDAY MORNING'S NEWS
Kentucky man charged with stealing ring off the finger of a body inside a funeral home; Fighting the emerald ash borer in Devou Park; Plus, get a look today at five newly renovated homes in Covington. Those stories and more at the link!

The RC News: Thursday Morning Round-Up 
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QUICKIES
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What's the full story behind Cincinnati population loss since 1950? Urban Cincy 
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Kentucky's budget ends fiscal year with $45 million surplus WFPL 
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Kentucky's budget picture is good except for coal severance funds Herald-Leader 
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State finds that cutting high prison costs is an elusive goal Herald-Leader 
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Former KY Governor John Y Brown (D) is upset with both parties cn|2 
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Big names skipping Fancy Farm political picnic this year WFPL 
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KY man pleads to shooting boy who pulled doorbell prank WKRC 
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Early results of new 2011 drug law mixed WFPL 
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Governor appoints new executive director of military affairs commission press release 
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USDA pulls support of "Meatless Mondays" The Hill 
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PHOTOS: Children's, Inc volunteers promote literacy in early education Facebook 
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NEWPORT'S SOUTHGATE HOUSE WILL REOPEN IN NEW LOCATION
The famed music venue will take its name and set up shop at the former Grace Methodist Episcopal Church on Sixth Street in Newport:

Bev Holiday, the city’s community liaison coordinator, said that the Raleighs are renovating the former church, which was purchased from Bob Weber, owner of Dickey’s Glass. Holiday said Morella Raleigh is handling the project, and is hoping for a late August or early September opening.

Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Joering Alley 
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TAYLOR MILL ROAD (KY-16) RECONSTRUCTION AS SEEN FROM SKY
Via the City of Taylor Mill:

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BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE LICKING RIVER TRAILS MURALS
Via WKRC:

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/07/25/2270273/bystander-trips-suspect-helps.html#storylink=rss?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/07/25/2270273/bystander-trips-suspect-helps.html#storylink=rss?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#storylink=cpy

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SUSPECTED JEWELRY THIEF TRIPPED UP BY BYSTANDER
Check out this jerk:

Lexington police spokeswoman Sherelle Roberts said Russell initially met with a victim who was trying to sell jewelry. Russell had replied to the victim's online advertisement and said he might want to buy the items. When the two met, Russell allegedly grabbed the goods and ran off, she said.

But then:

A friend of the victim then contacted the suspect online and told him he had more jewelry to sell. When Russell arrived at the arranged meeting point in the 800 block of North Broadway, the victim was waiting with an officer, Roberts said.
The victim pointed out the suspect to the officer. When the officer tried to speak with Russell, he took off running, she said.

And that's when things take a turn for the awesome.
Full story: Herald-Leader 
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DID COVINGTON-BORN GOV. WILLIAM GOEBEL DESERVE TO DIE?
The author of a recent fictionalized book about Covington hero William Goebel says the assassinated politician may have had it coming:

Now, it has often been said by criminal defense attornies that in a murder case the real issue is, did the victim deserve to die? And most people who knew Willilam Goebel would agree that he was pretty deserving. He destroyed lives, usurped power, undermined democracy and was a murderer. Even his political allies really didn’t like him.

Listen to an interesting interview on the subject at the link.
The Bookcast 
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William Goebel

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UK STUDENT CHARGED AFTER SENDING OUT PICTURE OF 'THE JOKER'

It's not just that the student sent out a picture of the Batman villain, it's to whom he sent it:

A University of Kentucky student pleaded not guilty to a terroristic threatening charge for allegedly sending a picture of Batman's arch enemy to a university official.
Steven I. Kennedy, 28, allegedly emailed a photo of the Joker, an anarchist villain in movies and comic books, to associate vice president Terry Allen after Allen didn't return his messages. Kennedy was allegedly upset about the way officials handled a discrimination complaint, according to a warrant filed in Fayette district court.

Full story: Herald-Leader/Josh Kegley
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LAST CALL FOR ART OFF PIKE ARTISTS
From the event organizers:

Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply for a booth at Covington's premiere Urban Art Festival. Deadline for application is this Sunday July 29, 2012. Everyone can apply by using Zapplication.

Businesses and non-profit organizations are also encouraged to participate in this year's festival, by taking a booth or taking advantage of sponsorship opportunities associated with the event.

Follow Art Off Pike on Facebook or at visit our website. or email us.

Art Off Pike will be held Sunday, September 30 from 11-5 PM, Rain or Shine, at Pike and 7th Streets between Madison and Russell Streets.

Now in its eighth year, 2012 Art Off Pike is bringing together a wide variety of artists whose works will be on display and for sale in an urban setting in the heart of Covington's downtown. Stroll historic Seventh Street where artists stalls line up from Madison to Washington Street. Children will find a cornucopia of art activities in 'Picasso's Playground', hosted by Covington's many arts non-profit organizations including the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center and Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center. Listen for the music -- have lunch. Don't miss this fun filled event!   

There is also an opportunity to enlist as a volunteer:

Covington's unique outdoor art show is now in its 8th year. The Call to Artists is out. On Sunday, September 30, the tents will be back up on 7th Street, sheltering 90 artists from throughout the tri-state area. Our urban center will be on display along with fabulous art in a wide variety of mediums.
Join us at the Carnegie Center for the Visual and Performing Arts to find out more about being an ART OFF PIKE Volunteer on SATURDAY, JULY 28 from 7:00 till 11:00. There will be line dancing, too-- and wine, and munchies, of course. This is the Call to Volunteers.
EASTSIDE, WESTSIDE - LET'S ALL GET BEHIND ART OFF PIKE THIS YEAR
It takes at least 50 volunteers to pull this off. Our goal is to have every Covington neighborhood represented on the 2012 ART OFF PIKE team. Find more information atwww.artoffpike.org. SAVE THE DATE and party with us at Carnegie -- SATURDAY, JULY 28 -- 7:00 till 11:00. 

More details: Click Here 
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ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND IN STORE FOR COVINGTON
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FRIDAY
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Holmes Marching Band Preview Show

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SATURDAY

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Bike & Dine makes two stops on Covington

From the event page:

Pedal into summer on the seventh edition of Queen City Bike + Dine 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Ride your bike to Park + Vine for hydration and a quick air-brakes-chain check before departing promptly at 2:30 p.m. on a bike tour of local restaurants and bars. Tickets ($25 plus processing fees) go on sale July 5 and include food and drinks. Proceeds benefit participating businesses and Queen City Bike, our region’s bicycling advocacy organization. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine. Helmets required. For more information, e-mail info @ parkandvine . com BIKE + DINE STOPS:1. Streetpops at Park + Vine, Over-the-Rhine2. Bellevue Bistro, Bellevue3. Whack Burger, Covington4. Pike Street Lounge, Covington

More details: Facebook 

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SUNDAY

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10th annual Mainstrasse Village Car Show

Check it out on Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. More details: Click Here 

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Mother of God Church Yard Sale

From the Church:

On July 29 and August 5 we will collect school supplies for Prince of Peace School. The items that are especially needed are glue sticks (not the kind for glue guns), Elmer’s glue, washable wide markers, #2 pencils, band aids, wide ruled filler paper, red pens, pink wide chunk type erasers, pencil top erasers, solid color folders with clasps and without clasps, rubber bands and safety pins. There will be bins in the back of church and at the side doors. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please put it in an envelope marked Prince of Peace and drop it in the collection basket. Thank you.

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ARE YOU PROUD TO BE FROM COVINGTON?

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BOB ROSS REMIXED

This should make you feel good:

COMMISSION RECAP: 10 JULY

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The Covington City Commission convened for its regular legislative meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Here is what went down"

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Facade grants for Lewisburg for when new bridge is built

The Commission unanimously approved authorizing the mayor to enter a memorandum of agreement between the City of Covington, the federal highway administration, and the Kentucky state historic preservation officers with concurrence by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regarding the adverse effects expected to hit the Lewisburg neighborhood when the Brent Spence Bridge project begins construction. City Manager Larry Klein explained that $420,000 will be placed into a fund for facade grants to be used specifically in that neighborhood to counter the adverse effects, though it could be several years before construction on the new bridge begins. The agreement is good for ten years and has a clause that it can be revisited at the time of its expiration. Mitigating the effects to Lewisburg was one of Covington's top concerns as a final design for the new bridge is selected. "This helps strengthen the neighborhood by reinvesting in it," Klein said.

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Backhoe trailer involved in accident to be sold

The trailer that flipped over with a backhoe on it (and a city employee inside the backhoe) will be sold as surplus property. (SEE: Employee pulled from backhoe that flipped in Devou Park) "This is way to get some salvage out of the damaged piece of equipment," Klein explained.

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Two Covington Police officers retire

Dennis Wesseler and Dennis Sparks each started at the Covington Police Department in 1990 and now they leave together, each having his retirement approved by the city commission. Wesseler arrived in Covington from Cold Spring's police department. Chief Spike Jones said Wesseler was a "rock star" in South Covington. "He has a huge following out there," Jones said. 

Dennis Wesseler

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Sparks arrived in Covington fresh off the mission in Panama that helped bring down former dictator Manuel Noriega. He won two life-saving awards in Covington and was described by Chief Jones as the best administrative lieutenant the department has ever had. "I came here tonight to be honored but it's been my honor serving the citizens of Covington and this is very hard for me," Sparks said.

Dennis Sparks

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OTHER NOTES: 

• The City will purchase a new Caterpillar steer loader in the amount of $74,645 as the current one is four years past its shelf life according to city engineer Tom Logan. Half the cost will be paid for through the Devou Trust Fund, a fifth from the Drees Pavilion allocation for equipment, a tenth from the Devou Trust for tree removal, and a fifth from the City's capital improvements fund. Half the time, the new piece will be used in Devou Park where it will play a major role in combating invasive species, as it also will along the Licking River Greenway & Trails when being used by the Cuty for other purposes the other half of the time.
• The Covington Human Rights Commission presented a framed certificate to the City Commission thanking them for extending health care benefits to same-sex partners of City employees.
• The asset forfeiture fund at the Covington Police Department will pay for $85,500 worth of new laptops for the department
• The contract of Dr. Paul Spellman was renewed for services for the Covington Fire Department.
• Guidelines were approved for the City's home buyer assistance program. $139,000 is available in individual opportunities to have $5,000 put toward lender-required down payments.
• Eight firefighters, two EMS workers, and two police officers were given pay increases.
• Jennifer Stein of Kenton Hills was appointed to the Devou park advisory committee.

New mural for Latonia to be hung in school

Artist Tammy Stephens, well known for her work on the popular mural in Helentown, showed off a new mural for Latonia. Though much smaller in scale compared to the one in Helentown, it was created in the same spirit by bringing together local children to help. Much of the work was done during the Latonia children's festival. It will be displayed at Latonia Elementary.

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 7 JUNE

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"COVINGTON IS HOT RIGHT NOW" WRITES CITYBEAT OF NEW EATERIES

Cincinnati's alternative weekly newspaper shows some love to three new Covington restaurants:
Wunderbar:

This former dive bar, close to the 12th Street exit off I-75, has a whole new air about it since they banned smoking and started serving very authentic, delicious German cuisine — and just about every morsel is made in-house. Homemade sausages, homebaked German pretzels and breads, even homemade mustards. It’s impressive. 

Wolf & Co. Bistro:

...is in a quiet, mid-block location that doesn’t really jump out at you, but is worth finding. The staff is gregarious, and the food is impressive. My favorite was a cup of fresh pea and mint soup topped with a dollop of freshly made ricotta cheese that could have been served in a five-star restaurant. Fresh, creative and just perfect. 

Whackburger: 

This burger joint promises fresh ingredients and interesting menu options, including turkey burgers and black bean burgers, with toppings like jalapeño peppers with grilled onions and mustard sauce, or fried green tomatoes with pepperjack. Much anticipated, especially by concertgoers from the Madison Theatre across the street, they’ve had a few unforeseen delays. Looking in the window, though, the space is finished. They may be whacking burgers before this edition hits the newsstands. 

Whackburger will in fact be whacking burgers - TONIGHT starting at 5:00PM. See you there?  

There is more on each of these new restaurants at the link

CityBeat  

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIFTH GRADE GRADUATES AT LATONIA ELEM.

Latonia Elementary's fifth grade class graduated Wednesday afternoon and is headed to the sixth grade. Congratulations! 

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DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY'S NEWS

Man accused in Downtown Covington murder was framed, says niece; New business on Pike Street promises to teach you how to roll sushi; Plus, a Covington developer's plan for a new Walgreens in Cincinnati is not popular. Those stories and more at the link! 

The RC News: Wednesday Afternoon Round-Up 

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QUICKIES

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David Williams says he has enough votes to remain President of Kentucky Senate cn|2 

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Eastern KY Democrats struggle to balance support of coal and President Obama cn|2 

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EPA sues Kentucky coal companies Herald-Leader

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Catholic lobbyist says Kentucky House failed to bring up promised abortion bill for vote Courier-Journal 

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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks in Kentucky against direct election of judges WFPL 

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A busy, contentious day for TV station and Time Warner Cable ends with agreement to return station to cable WDRB 

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RICHIE FARMER FORCED TO PUT HOME UP FOR SALE

The downward spiral continues for the former UK basketball player and former Commissioner of Agriculture: 

First National Bank of Manchester filed a foreclosure suit last month in Franklin Circuit Court against Farmer and his wife, Rebecca Farmer. She filed for divorce in April 2011. The divorce case has not been finalized, but Rebecca Farmer's attorney, Brian Logan, told The Courier-Journal last month that Richie Farmer has agreed to be responsible for making the mortgage payments. 

Herald-Leader/Jack Brammer 
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ENQUIRER INVESTIGATION ON CINCINNATI STREETCAR PROJECT
Companies that bid on the massive project are suing to keep those records sealed:

Two losing bidders – Brookville Equipment Corp. of Pennsylvania and United Streetcar of Oregon – have asked the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court for a temporary restraining order preventing City Hall from releasing the records to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Public disclosure of the bids, the companies argue, would expose trade secrets and place the companies at a competitive disadvantage in the future. The firm selected, CAF USA, also wrote a letter this week to City Hall objecting to the release of an unedited version of its bid. 

Cincinnati Enquirer/Barry M. Horstman 
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LAWYER/RADIO HOST ERIC DETERS PROMISES TO BE BACK
He is suspended from practicing law in both Kentucky and Ohio, but the Bulldog says he'll be back: 

It is public knowledge I have challenged the constitutionality of a rule before the Supreme Court related to my bar matter on due process grounds. This is the rule allowing Bar Counsel to object to my automatic reinstatement which was scheduled for April 25. I remain confident of victory in this matter. My application for reinstatement is the first of its kind based upon reasons I won’t disclose. Based on what I know about my facts, my case and the law involved, I’m optimistic and confident the Supreme Court will give me justice by granting my reinstatement. They will have to change the law to do it, but as our highest court, the Supreme Court does this all the time. 

Law Reader 
Hat tip: @JimHannah 
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Eric Deters

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SEE PREVIOUSLY: Eric Deters calls for armed revolution against President Obama The River City News 
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NKY CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE BILL ADKINS ON FAIR PAY VOTE
The Democrat seeking to represent NKY in Congress blasts Republicans in the US Senate, all of whom voted against the equal pay legislation: 

“It’s hard to believe in 2012 we are still talking about equal pay for American women,” says Bill Adkins. “My six daughters and granddaughter deserve an America that doesn’t discriminate against women because of their gender. There is absolutely no reason to vote against equal pay legislation. Those who voted against the legislation did so for purely cynical political reasons. This is why so many Americans have lost faith in Congress. Protection for women and children used to be bipartisan.” 

Bill Adkins 
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MORE QUICKIES
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Call for artists to create murals along the Licking River has been extended to June 11 ArtWorks (PDF) 
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Tour bus flips over in Kentucky en route to DC WAVE 
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Louisville is ranked as a top 5 Midwest "foodie" destination by Chicago Magazine 
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Want to see what UK's national championship rings look like? Kentucky Sports Radio 
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JERRY SPRINGER JOINS CIRCUS IN THE RIVER CITIES
This time, Springer will be part of an actual circus and not his daytime TV one. From Ludlow-based Circus Mojo: 

One night only! Jerry Springer will be the Celebrity Ringmaster at Circus Mojo! Performers from around the globe will put on an amazing show to benefit the unique and dynamic Circus Mojo. Tickets: General Admission $40; VIP $100 (meet Jerry at pre-show reception with champagne and photo-op).
Buy your tickets here before they sell out: https://www.artfullyhq.com/store/events/166

|WHAT A WEEKEND IN STORE IN COVINGTON
Get out and enjoy this city this weekend because there will be tons to do!
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THEATRE
Avenue Q continues its run at The Carnegie while Fuddy Meers, an hilarious play about a woman with amnesia and the bizarre characters that surround her during the course of one crazy day, opens Friday night at the Artisan Enterprise Center on West Seventh Street 
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PET ADOPTION EVENT
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HAVE YOUR FUTURE TOLD TO YOU IN MAINSTRASSE

Don't miss the Tarot card readings at Ottoman Imports in Mainstrasse Village on Saturday. 

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WEST LATONIA MEET AND GREET AT BARB COOK PARK

From the West Latonia Neighborhood Association: 

The WLNA is hosting a meet n greet on June 9th from 11am-2pm at the Barb Cook Park. Come on out bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of fellowship. We will have some activities for the kids, our community garden will be open, and there will be free ice cream from Mister Softee sponsored by our friends at CSI Waste Management and WLNA. 

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TWO NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALES
Check out the large neighborhood-wide yard sales in Austinburg and Wallace Woods Saturday! 
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CROSSFIT FOR HOPE
From CrossFit Covington, the Russell Street fitness center:

CrossFit for Hope is a new CrossFit Fundraiser. CrossFit for Hope will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We will perform a workout on Saturday, June 9th for this great cause. See workout details below. If you would like to try and raise money for this event, please click on the link below to register and be sure to choose CrossFit Covington as your affiliate.  

Click here for more details. 
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LIBRARY 5K RACE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERACY
The race starts at 9:00AM. Click here for information. 
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KENTUCKY TRIVIA NIGHT AT PIKE STREET LOUNGE
This event benefits Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. The trivia is Kentucky-themed. Click here. 
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That looks like one fun weekend in Covington. Enjoy!