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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY MORNING 28 AUGUST


THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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GROUND IS MOVING AT DEVELOPMENT IN COVINGTON'S EASTSIDE
Work continues in the early stages of the River's Edge at Eastside Pointe mixed-income housing development. The first tenants are expected to move in next spring.



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DON'T MISS MONDAY EVENING'S NEWS!
Photos of the remnants of a longtime Covington business destroyed by fire Sunday; Plus, why investigating the fire's cause would have been extremely difficult. That story and much more including a new online video series for the Holmes Band, at the link.
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QUICKIES
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CVG Airport runway paved with potential Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Covington lawyer loses claim to class action fees from the Diocese of Covington sex abuse scandal Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Former Commonwealth's Attorney Harry Rankin has died Facebook & Obit  
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Kentuckians to address the Republican National Convention Tuesday & Wednesday Herald-Leader 
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Police: KY women used kids to shoplift WKYT 
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Highland Heights hopes for economic boost from NKU's NCAA Division I status Cincinnati Enquirer 
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It's gonna be a long year for UK football if these predictions hold up Herald-Leader 
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Book: a year in the life of Kentucky's minor league baseball teams, including the Florence Freedom WFPL 
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WHITE SUPREMACISTS FROM NKY TO RALLY IN OHIO
Ugh:
The brutal beating of a man by a group of young teenagers who said they did it because they were bored has shaken the Cincinnati suburb of North College Hill and stirred some to question why police aren't investigating the attack as a hate crime.
Now nearly two weeks after the beating, the small working-class city is bracing for two opposing rallies Friday, one organized by a self-described white separatist who says he wants to draw attention to "hate-crime hypocrisy."
"The rally is meant to be a way in which white citizens can gather and express their discontent with the problem of black-on-white crime, as well as the censorship and downplaying of these crimes by the media and police/government officials," wrote Robert Ransdell, of Florence, Ky.
Full story: AP/Amanda Lee Myers 
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AMOUNT OF FOOD WASTED AFFECTS HUNGRY KENTUCKIANS
A new study shows that Americans throw away 40% of their food:
The research from the National Resources Defense Council also suggests the average family of four wastes more than $2,200 worth of food annually.
"Well, its a shame," said Rev. Michael Barnette of Hazard's New Hope Church, which has a food bank. "Of course a lot of that food, there's no way to get it in the hands of the people that need it."
And with the recent drought causing food prices to tick upward, fewer and fewer people can afford to waste any part of a meal.
Full story with video: WKYT 
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SEE ALSO: Why don't Americans recycle? GOOD 
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PTA HOSTS COOKOUT AT JOHN G. CARLISLE ELEMENTARY
Via Covington Independent Public Schools:
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WHACKBURGER WANTS PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVORITE BURGER!
The trendy new burger place on Madison Avenue (5 stars, by the way!) is holding a contest. Check out the photo for details:
Click to enlarge
Check out Whackburger on Facebook 
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SEE ALSO: Here's a great deal -- 50% off Totter's Otterville click here 
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF SHORTENING "NEIGHBORHOOD"
Is it the 'hood or is it the... nabe?
Real-estate blogs like Curbed rely heavily on "nabe." The Chicago Tribune has used the word, as has the Dallas Morning News and the Salt Lake Tribune. Generally, these publications do so "unglossed": without placing nabe in quotation marks or defining it in running text, indicating its general acceptance. There’s a national website for house-hunters called NabeWise.
It turns out nabe is not, as I had cynically hypothesized, a word invented by the incoming urbanites of the ‘90s and the real estate brokers who found them apartments. Nabe was not, at least initially, intended as a deracialized alternative to our more common shortening of neighborhood: "hood." So where did nabe come from, and why do we use it? Is there a difference between the way we use nabe and hood? Should there be?
Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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Monday, July 2, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 JULY


THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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THIS ROOF NEEDS UP TO $110,000 IN REPAIRS
The Covington City Commission unanimously approved Thursday night the allocation of up to $109,956 to construct a new roof for this property at 118-120 East Fifteenth Street. The bid was awarded to Woeste Builders with the funds coming from Covington's share of the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program, a 2008 endeavor to buy and rehab vacant or foreclosed homes which expires at the end of this year. The price tag attached to the roof's construction raised some eyebrows after The River City News reported on it, but the situation was described as complicated at City Hall.
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On June 12, the City Commission voted to rescind the original contract awarded to Heitzman Construction after that company was unable to secure the necessary insurance and expressed uncertainty at whether they would be able to complete the job. "The roof is complicated," said City Commissioner Sherry Carran. "It's on an historic building and a lot of people probably didn't want to bid on it. If you could see it, you would understand why it's so high."
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BURNED PORTION OF SIXTH DISTRICT PLAYGROUND TORN DOWN
The scorched remains of the playground at Sixth District School, which burned a week and a half ago, have been removed: 
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Before: 
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After:
For more photos from the aftermath of the fire, click the link below.
Fire Destroys Playground at Covington School
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BABYSITTER NOW FACES MURDER CHARGE
The woman who triggered a massive search in City Heights and a panic across Covington now faces a murder charge in the death of the 1-year old boy left in her care:
Marquita Burch, 26, was indicted on charges of endangering children, murder, involuntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse. She was previously charged with tampering and abuse. Prosecutor Joe Deters said in a news release that Burch was friends with William Cunningham's mother and had been babysitting for him for several weeks in her home.
Full story: WLWT
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The murder indictment follows an effort in Kenton County to collect restitution for the cost of the search, an estimated $10,000. Read about that with comments from Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders in The River City News report linked below.
Babysitter Faces More Charges in Kenton County
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DON'T MISS THIS MORNING'S NEWS
Can empty Downtown buildings help save a City from bankruptcy?; A Covington-based fireworks dealer's federal case has cost the government more than $8 million; Plus, photos from Covington's gay pride celebration. Those stories and more at the link!
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QUICKIES
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With Olympics around the corner, WLWT has not reached a new agreement with Time Warner/Insight Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky create two more home ownership opportunities in Ludlow Building Cincinnati 
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HomeFest returns to Northern Kentucky Business Courier 
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Gov. Beshear touts traffic control at Kentucky Speedway Bluegrass Politics 
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Beshear signs bill encouraging investment in auto industry press release 
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Kentucky's state property tax will remain the same Bluegrass Politics 
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Check out this photo of Friday's storm as it rolled across CVG Airport Facebook 
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Former state tourism commissioner is guilty of ethics violation Herald-Leader
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Kentucky Military History Museum to close until March for renovations press release 
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Guys & Dolls in Cold Spring closes Cincinnati Enquirer 
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River Downs applies for permission to have slot machines Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Panera Bread to open in Downtown Cincinnati Business Courier 
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Grater's Ice Cream to be featured on The View Tuesday Cincinnati Enquirer 
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    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT DEBATE RAGES ON
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Governor Beshear moves forward on health care exhange
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Meanwhile, NKY's Republican Congressman blasts the ruling Geoff Davis 
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Louisville's Democratic Congressman went into the lion's den to defend the Affordable Care Act on Fox & Friends:
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CBS News reports that Chief Justice John Roberts initially sided with the Court's conservative justices, but changed his mind to uphold the law CBS News 
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Top 5 lies about Obamacare Politifact 
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Obamacare is the largest tax increase in history (if you ignore history) The Incidental Economist 
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SHIRTLESS MAN THREATENS TO "TEAR UP NEWPORT"
Via Crimestoppers:
Newport Detectives are attempting to identify this shirtless white male who is shown here in surveillance pictures from May 29th in the Bellevue McDonald’s. Detectives say that he reportedly made comments in the McDonald’s about “tearing up Newport”. On the same date, from Monmouth St in Newport to the city of Bellevue, multiple potted stone urns containing flowers were knocked over and damaged on every street corner. Each pot costs approximately $600 each. Detectives would like to speak to this unidentified white male regarding the incident.
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GOVERNOR ORDERS ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES AFFECTED BY POWER OUTAGES
From a press release: 
Governor Steve Beshear directed the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to issue a state of emergency and suspend registration requirements for out-of-state utility vehicles traveling through or arriving in Kentucky to restore power in areas affected by widespread outages over the weekend.
A series of storms since Friday knocked out electricity for more than 60,000 homes and businesses in Kentucky. Since last night’s round of thunderstorms, more than 43,000 Kentucky households remain without power. Outages have also disrupted water services in some areas, leaving some citizens with no water at all or boil water advisories.
“With this week’s soaring temperatures, this is a terrible time for anyone to be without electricity. That’s why we are acting quickly to provide any relief we can so supplies and services may be delivered to these areas without delay,” said Gov. Beshear. “I have also directed Kentucky Emergency Management and the Department of Local Government to work closely with local officials to assist with any needs we can.”
Transportation Cabinet Secretary Mike Hancock issued the emergency declaration today, which allows utility repair vehicles traveling from other states to bypass weigh stations and exempts them from standard hours of service restrictions. These emergency steps will allow utility vehicles traveling from surrounding states to restore power more quickly. The declaration also assists utility vehicles traveling through Kentucky en route to nearby states that also need power restoration.
The largest outages are in eastern Kentucky, primarily with Kentucky Power. That company reports about 41,000 customers remain without power as of 2 p.m. Monday, and power may not be restored to all customers until late this week.
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FIREWORKS, CIGARETTES POSE DANGER IN DRY WEATHER
So don't smoke and light fireworks this week! Cincinnati Enquirer 
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THE ONLY FORECAST YOU WILL EVER REALLY NEED
How hot is it? So hot that Godzilla is in the forecast.
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ROAD CHANGE COMING TO DEVOU PARK
From the City of Covington:
The City of Covington, with support from the Devou Properties, Inc. Board and Devou Park Advisory Committee, is proud to implement another recommendation of the Devou Park Master Plan with changes to Rotary Lane.

The Master Plan recommended the majority of Rotary Lane be transformed into a hiking and biking trail, while offering additional parking opportunities as part of an overall Concert Bowl and Rotary Grove Improvements. Phased efforts are going toward implementing the plans. To date, we have made repairs and improvements to the Bandshell and constructed the new restroom/concessions facility.

Next efforts will be to convert Rotary Lane into a cul-de-sac. Doing so will increase parking opportunities and allow safe passage for hikers and bikers linking to the Lewisburg Connector Trail. Implementation for these changes is planned for the end of July, as the paving schedule will allow.

Therefore, after changes are in place, there will be no through access from Rotary Lane to Montague, Haven-Gillespie or Devou Drive. We hope these changes will allow opportunities for safer pedestrian traffic through the park.

The City of Covington is very proud of the improvements happening in Devou Park and we hope you continue your patronage.
Construction of the new restroom/concessions facility
in Devou Park in early June
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NEW SANDWICH SHOP CLOSE TO OPENING IN MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE
DJ's Sandwich Shop, on Main Street, will open on July 10:
 It’s done. We had our final two inspection completed today. And we PASSED both of them!!!!! So officially we could be open today. But the Date is still July 10, 2012. I want to thank everyone who help me get this done so expeditiously. Thank you and see you soon…
Mainstrasse Village Association added:
Mark your calendar - DJ's Sandwich Shop opens in MainStrasse Village on July 10th at 627 Main Street. In addition to sandwiches (and gourmet hot dogs), they will carry 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream! Help us welcome them to the Village by "liking" their Facebook page.
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SHILITO'S ELVES MAY BE DISPLAYED AT THE LEVEE THIS YEAR
Via WKRC:

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But will they be able to top the ambitious display at Covington's Sims Furniture?
See more photos from Sims Furniture's impressive display last Christmas by clicking here.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

CUL-DE-SAC GARDENS BEING PAVED OVER AND NO ONE KNOWS WHY

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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UPDATE: The paving has been halted. The city commission never approved the paving. The decision came from an infrastructure committee meeting. Click here for the updated story. 
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Photo: Ron Lawson
BREAKING: Cul-de-sac gardens are a symbol of South Covington and bring the neighbors together to beautify a piece of their community that in most other places is nothing more than a concrete circle. So imagine the surprise of South Covingtonians Wednesday when they discovered two cul-de-sac gardens removed and word that two more were slated to go. Resident Lisa Placke said a neighbor of hers spotted a worker and approached him. "He said they were bringing in a back hoe to remove the cul de sac and if any of the neighbors wanted any landscaping plants they should come get them," Placke said. "Another neighbor took a bike ride through the neighborhood and discovered the cul-de-sac on Bluffside is currently being removed." 
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What the cul-de-sac garden looks like
The one on Bluffside has the great misfortune shared by cul de sacs on Vista View and Vantage View that have already been concreted. Crystal Lake may be next. More troubling than the surprise paving of neighborhood landmarks is the fact that no one seems to know why it is happening, including at least two city commissioners and the city manager. "This never came up at a Commission meeting and I have never been notified of the transformation," said Bill Wells, president of the South Covington Community Action Association as well as the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative. "You would think with all the storm water issues, the last thing the city would do is concrete over landscape."
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A phone call with Commissioner Shawn Masters and an email from Commissioner Sherry Carran demonstrate that neither is sure why this is happening but both are working to find out. Placke emailed City Manager Larry Klein and Klein responded that he was unsure as to why the cul de sacs were being paved and that he has sent a message to the engineering department. "I found this very disturbing as many residents have spent money and in some cases a lot of money and received donations from such places as Remke’s for plants," said Ron Lawson, a South Covington resident. "We spent time, in my case since 1979, to maintain it over the years." 
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"Paving of the islands in the cul-de-sacs has not been discussed with the Board of Commission, as far as I know," said Commissioner Carran. "If this is indeed the plan, we need to take a step back and review the reasoning behind the thinking." 
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Bill Wells is concerned that even though no one at the moment can reference a time where the paving was discussed, the end result will not be pleasing for neighbors. "Two years ago SCCAA adopted three cul-de-sacs and the neighbors landscaped them," Wells said. "Vista View was one of them. Last year on the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative neighborhood tour I personally showed all in attendance the Crystal Lake cul-de-sac and told them how this brought the neighbors together for a common good. The surrounding neighbors began to improve their landscapes, and now the City does this?"
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Monday, March 5, 2012

FARMERS MARKET, BUSINESS CONTACTS PART OF COMMISSION AGENDA

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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UPDATE 9:47PM: Commissioner Steve Casper writes at The River City News Facebook page that the resolution opposing the federal housing program has been pulled from Tuesday's agenda. The resolution will be discussed during a caucus meeting. Commissioners Steve Frank and Shawn Masters weighed in earlier seemingly in support of the resolution, voicing distrust in the executive director of the Housing Authority of Covington.
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The Covington City Commission has a full agenda for Tuesday's meeting:
  • A presentation on the Covington Farmers Market by Renaissance Covington manager Katie Meyer. The River City News broke the story that the market aims to move from Goebel Park to Roebling Point and will also accept food stamps/WIC
  • Rebecca Volpe of the community development department will present an update on the business contact list
  • The City is considering $1.4 million in industrial building revenue bonds for the Diocese of Covington to finance the acquisition, construction, installation, and equipping of Covington Latin School 
  • The commission will vote on the elimination of the animal control officer and will have a first reading of the ordinance to transfer animal control operations to Kenton County
  • A contract with Covington-based Atkins-Elron & Associates will be voted on for neighborhood stabilization grant consulting in an amount not to exceed $35,000
  • $105,000 will be approved for the purchase of four 2013 Ford police interceptors for use in the fire department
  • Five firefighters are up for 14% pay raises
  • Two police officers are up for 6.5% pay raises
  • The City may amend its contract with the NKY Area Development District in the amount of $9,522 for administration of the homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing program (payable from HPRP funds
  • Also on the agenda is a change in the administrative plan for Covington's section 8 program; a resolution opposing Covington's participation in the federal HUD "Moving to Work" program; and some equipment formerly used by the public improvements department will be declared "surplus"
The River City News will be at City Hall for the meeting and will have full reports afterwards. 

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NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY MORNING 5 MAR

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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TORNADO DEATH TOLL RISES TO 39; COVINGTON & NKY COMMUNITY STILL WORKING HARD TO HELP
With the news that a 15-month old girl found alone in an Indiana field has died, the number of people killed in Friday's tornadoes has climbed to 39. 
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These photos from Peach Grove, Kentucky were submitted by Bill Wells, President of the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative: 

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To stay up to date on how to join your fellow NKYians in helping in the recovery effort, follow the coordination on Facebook. Some of the latest updates:
URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED:Turfway has graciously offered to do some laundry for us. We need 6 volunteers to meet at 9am at the Nicholson Christian Church, 1970 Walton-Nicholson Pike, Independence, KY 41051, to load a truck, follow the truck to Turfway and unload the truck. If you can help please comment here so we know to look for you in the morning. Chris Reinersman is the point person. 
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If you or anyone you know needs help, Please feel free to call Mentor Baptist Church. (859) 635-7300. They are offering assistance to anyone in this area that needs help due to the storms and tornados that came through yesterday. They can leave a message and someone will contact them shortly. The messages are being checked regularly.
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Please avoid taking donations to Piner or Crittenden and use one of the other locations to drop off donations. We're trying to alleviate additional traffic issues. If you would like to carpool to areas in need of volunteers you may park at the following location: Dr. Annie King, 11939 Taylor Mill Rd.
Note: Covington's Granite World is a drop-off location for donations. 123 West 14th Street, 8:00AM-4:00PM. ALL USED CLOTHING SHOULD GO THERE.
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For more locations with specific donation items requested, click here. 
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TORNADO HEADLINES
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NKY Tornado clean-up crews return Monday Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Rescuers impressed by outpouring of support Courier-Journal 
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Tornado victims turn to Facebook for helping hand Reuters 
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Indiana mother loses legs saving children from tornado Courier-Journal 
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Sights and sounds of West Liberty clean-up (video) Courier-Journal 
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KENTUCKY WOMAN TRIED PRAYING AWAY THE TORNADO
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TORNADO VIDEO FROM DOWNTOWN WEST LIBERTY

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MENIFEE COUNTY COUPLE BRACE FOR ONCOMING TORNADO
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NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY WINS ART HISTORY PROJECT
From Covington Independent Public Schools:
Congratulations to Ninth District Elementary School, the winner of the Covington Art History Project, for its entry “Vision and Ingenuity.” The school received $500 for art supplies for its entry that was created by students in kindergarten through fifth grades. Students from other Covington schools competed in the contest that was sponsored by Oakley and Eva Farris. The artwork was inspired by the Roebling Murals on Covington's flood wall and the statue of Frank Duveneck at Washington and Pike Streets. Voters decided the winner. For several weeks, the artwork was on display at The Ascent in Covington. Voters went to Covington Independent Public Schools’ website at covschools.us to select their favorite mural. Vision and Ingenuity was the favorite, garnering 16,431 votes. The other entries included Artists in Residence, Centennial, Crossing the Pontoon Bridge, Devou Park or Latonia Racetrack.
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LEGISLATURE DID LITTLE TO WARD OFF REDISTRICTING DEBACLE
Columnist Joseph Gerth:
George Santayana, the essayist and philosopher, wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” He must have been thinking about the Kentucky General Assembly. 
Read the whole thing. 
Courier-Journal  
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COVINGTON'S BETTER NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMIT IS THIS WEEK
Save the date:
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NKU MEN FALL IN GLVC CHAMPIONSHIP, STILL EARN SPOT IN NCAA
The Norse lost in the title game of its final Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament, but will still play in one more Division II tournament facing Findlay in the first round. 
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SEE ALSO: The NKU women's basketball team will also play in its final Division II tournament, facing Quincy. 
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KENTUCKY FINISHES SEC REGULAR SEASON UNDEFEATED
UK is the only team in the country this year to finish conference play without a loss. 
Courier-Journal 
SEE ALSO: The SEC tournament bracket.
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HERE'S A HORSE TO KEEP AN EYE ON
Hansen. He might just win the Derby this year. Next stop may be the Wood Memorial or Turfway's Vinery Stakes. Check it out.
Blood Horse 
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SCHOOLS ARE STARTING THEIR BASS FISHING TEAMS
Kentucky High School Athletic Association approved the addition of bass fishing to varsity level sports and now schools are fielding teams:
More than 60 schools across the state have expressed an interest in fielding fishing teams, according to KHSAA. Kentucky has roughly 220 public high schools.
"We are definitely interested," said Ken Cox, athletic director for the Jessamine County Public Schools. "KHSAA has not come out with a lot of details yet, but once we learn more, it would give us an idea of which direction we might go."
Herald-Leader/Jim Warren 
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YOUNG INDIANS TARGETED BY KFC, TACO BELL, PIZZA HUT
Kentucky-based Yum! Brands is targeting the youth population in India hoping for growth similar to its success in China. Problem is, Indians buy only a fifth of the fast food that the Chinese do. This American company may have something to say about that!
Business First

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/03/04/2095307/area-schools-consider-fielding.html#storylink=rss?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#storylink=cpy

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Monday, October 24, 2011

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY LUNCH EDITION

by Michael Monks
Find us on Facebook: The River City News @ Facebook
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DATE SET FOR MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE IN COVINGTON
Mark your calendars for Monday, November 21 to gather as a community and march against the recent spike in violent crime in our city. Organizers want to gather at 6:00PM at the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center at Scott Boulevard & Robbins Street. The march will then visit various locations of recent violent crimes and ultimately end at The Hub in Helentown at 15th & Garrard. For background on the formation of this event, see this link: Violent Crime Increase Prompts Rally & March
For the Facebook event: Click Here
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NO ANNOUNCEMENT YET FOR DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS ORDINANCE
Twenty-three days have passed since Commissioners Masters & Frank announced that the City of Covington would move to introduce domestic partner benefits for city employees. From The River City News Facebook page just moments after the announcement:

BREAKING: Covington City Commission to pass domestic partner benefits for health insurance coverage, announced Commissioners Frank & Masters at today's Covington Night Out.
Not a peep on the issue since. I'm sure the attention being paid to finding a new mayor has stalled many plans. I bring this up simply because the Cincinnati Enquirer asked Cincinnati City Council candidates for their position on domestic partner benefits. There are varied responses and you can read them here: Cincinnati Enquirer
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ABOUT THAT NEW MAYOR
A press conference is called for Tuesday at 4:00PM. This may be the big announcement that the four commissioners have selected their choice for mayor. A vote would likely follow on Tuesday, November 1 during the commission meeting. The River City News will continue to follow and bring you the latest as it happens.
UPDATE (11:30AM): There will be a special meeting Tuesday prior to press conference in which mayor will be selected and then a press conference will follow.
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COVINGTON BAKERY WINS TOP HONORS DESPITE BEING CLOSED
AJ Creations, the gluten-free bakery that was operating on Pike Street, took top honors at the Cincinnati Chocolate Festival. In fact, the bakery that officially closed October 1 (according to its Facebook page) won two awards: "Best of Show" and "Best Chocolate Truffle". On September 1, Amber Jones wrote of her bakery, "After a firm evaluation of AJ Creations and more importantly, of my family, we have decided to close the business temporarily. We are currently looking at closing down completely for 2 years. During that time I will be working on a cookbook as well as a gluten free cooking/ baking blog. I will send this information once it is established." In any case, we congratulate AJ Creations for their success at Sunday's event.



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IN CASE YOU MISSED...
This morning's news round-up includes details on a piece of property for sale at a bargain price -- on eBay! Plus, a racist doll pops up at the Mainstrasse Antiques sale. Click the link.
Monday Morning News Round-Up
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'HIGH HOPES FOR HOUSING IN COVINGTON'
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Mike Rutledge profiles the development that will replace the Jacob Price Housing Project.
Cincinnati Enquirer
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NEIGHBORHOODS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
'Better Neighborhoods Rival Medicine In Obesity Battle', reads the headline from Wired.
If you’ve begun to pack on the pounds, your doctor may recommend that you get up and move around. But a new study suggests that it’s not just your body you should be moving. Researchers have found that relocating people out of poor neighborhoods can be as effective as drugs in reducing their chances of becoming overweight and developing diabetes.
Read the whole thing here: Wired.com
Hat tip: Andrew Sullivan
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DON'T MISS THE LT. GOVERNOR DEBATE TONIGHT
This should be a nice opening act for the main event. God bless KET.
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ROB SANDERS & COMPANY DON PINK TIES
'Pink Tie Monday' at the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Click link for photo.
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SPEND HALLOWEEN AT THE HAUNTED BOBBY MACKEY'S?
The Northern Kentucky Paranormal Society is giving you the chance. Yikes... terrifying.
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SPEAKING OF MACKES AND HALLOWEEN
The Kenton County Library put a picture out today that shows a 'Haunted House' in Covington from the late 1970s. It features local news anchor Trica Macke's husband, Chris (an attorney) and others. Recognize anyone? Click the link.
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BUT WHAT'S SCARIER THAN THAT?
Christian Laettner is IN KENTUCKY TONIGHT. Remember him? The Duke basketball star that dashed hopes and broke hearts that still haven't healed even though it's been nearly 20 years since this:
Ouch. Still hurts. Laettner will be at Rupp Arena no less in the role of a villain. Why? Click the link.
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