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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON COVINGTON REORGANIZATION PLAN

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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The City of Covington has scheduled its public input sessions for the discussion of the Management Partners review of each department at City Hall and how they recommend the City reorganize itself. 
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From a news release:
The City of Covington will host public meetings to gather input about the recentlyreleased Management Partners report.

Representatives of Management Partners, Inc. have been meeting with City department heads and employees, gathering information, studying the City's processes and procedures, and have made recommendations based on their review.

The Police and Fire department reports and recommendations will be discussed at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

The Community Development and Code Enforcement departments will be discussed at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012.

The hearings will be at the Commission Chamber on the first floor of City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue.

"We want to be open and transparent," said City Manager Larry Klein. "We want to hear what citizens have to say. We, like most local governments across the nation, are trying to manage limited resources while moving our community forward. Our ultimate goal is a better City of Covington. It can be done."

Management Partners issued its final report just recently titled City of Covington Organization Reviews. It can be reviewed online at the City's website,www.covingtonky.gov. The report was paid for entirely by non-City funds which were raised by Covington Mayor Chuck Scheper.

Mayor Scheper announced his C + V = G 10 Point Action Plan for the City in January, 2012, and called for independent reviews of all areas of City operations at that time.

"The V stands for Vision and we need to look outside our boundaries for 'best of class' examples to consider because more of the same will not solve the problems of today and tomorrow," said Scheper.

"Management Partners conducted an independent review of the City's operations," said Scheper. "They have extensive experience analyzing local governments."

The 143-page document is the result of a study of organizational reviews of the City's Police, Fire, Community Development, Code Enforcement, and Administration departments, as well as a review of the City's entire organizational structure.

The primary objective of the study was to determine if there are ways to reduce operations costs while maintaining or improving service quality.

There are 57 recommendations in the report. Substantial savings could be achieved if the report's recommendations were implemented, according to the study.

Former Cincinnati City Manager Jerry Newfarmer founded Management Partners in 1994. Newfarmer was instrumental in guiding the Covington study. Assisting in the report was Wayne Chapman who is a former city manager of several cities, including Aspen, Colorado.
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What's in the report? Check the links below for full coverage.
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UNHAPPINESS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT REFLECTED IN SURVEY
A survey of employees within the Covington Police Department finds a majority that believe politics play a too big a role in decision-making and that morale is, for the most part, low. Full details at the link.
The River City News 
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CONSULTANTS: COMBINE 2 FIREHOUSE, PRIVATIZE AMBULANCES
Shutting down the firehouse in South Covington is worth looking into, according to a consulting firm. Trouble is, even they conclude that response time would be greatly increased by using services from Taylor Mill or Independence. Management Partners' suggested changes for Covington's Fire Department, at the link.
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REPORT: REDEVELOPING COVINGTON WILL TAKE PUBLIC/PRIVATE WORK
"The City government does not have the personnel and financial resources to develop the City; private/public partnership is essential." Plans to redevelop Downtown Covington cannot be done by the City alone according to an outside consulting firm. Click the link for the full story.
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REPORT: CREATE HOUSING STRATEGY, CHANGE CODE ENFORCEMENT
If the City and the Housing Authority cannot improve their working relationship, the Housing Authority should go away, according to a consulting firm. Also, regarding code enforcement, "No one wants to develop in a rundown area," the report says. Click the link for the full story.The River City News  

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NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY MORNING 17 JULY

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EASTSIDE ORGANIZES TO GET BLACK MEN INVOLVED IN SCHOOLS
"It's squarely on our shoulders and we are not stepping up to the plate," said Jerry Avery, an Eastside resident and member of the Covington School Board of the lack of involvement of black men in the lives of the City's youth and spending at least an hour a week in the schools. "As men in this neighborhood it is our responsibility and we're not there." Avery and neighborhood leader Clint Jackson organized a meeting Monday night at OASIS, Inc on Greenup Street to brainstorm ideas on how to get more men involved, but even the meeting was evidence of how that involvement is lacking. "We got four men from this neighborhood (at the meeting). It's unacceptable."
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Joining the four men at the meeting were Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank and Reverend Richard Fowler. Frank commented that there are not enough black members of the police department, fire department, or even the city government. "We're committed to trying to do something as we reorganize to fix a lot of these problems," Frank said. The visibility of black men in the schools and the community was a constant theme throughout the meeting.
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"It's our fault," Avery said. "We are not blaming the City. We're blaming ourselves. Children believe what they see and they don't see us there." Avery and Jackson are at Holmes High School frequently and see the difference that can be made when members of the community take an active role in helping to keep order in the school so that teachers can focus solely on teaching. "(Teachers) only got forty-five minutes to teach the whole class but if they're spending ten minutes with this knucklehead and ten with that one, they only got twenty-five minutes. But if we're there, they get the whole forty-five minutes."
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Jackson was disappointed in the low turnout saying that he had verbal commitments from many more men who said they would attend. "We all know this community and the black males are stubborn and hard-headed," Jackson said. "We have black males still festering over things that happened (between them) twenty to twenty-five years ago. But we're going to get through this. It's too important."
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"We got to go with what we got," Avery said. "Look at where we're starting. This is not where we're going to end." 
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VOCAL CRITICS APPOINTED TO SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD
Described as "two of the most ardent critics" of Sanitation District One, the new appointees to SD1's board of directors are expected to continue their scrutiny of the organization's finances:
A majority of Kenton County Fiscal Court has agreed with Judge-executive Steve Arlinghaus’ recent decision to name local developer Rick Wessels and Northern Kentucky Tea Party activist Garth Kuhnhein to the board. The two have questioned the organization’s spending practices and argued that there was a lack of sufficient financial oversight under former General Manager Jeff Eger.
Both plan to continue their watchdog role. “I don’t know that I want to criticize the existing board or anyone that’s leaving, but I plan to be hands-on and try to keep my eyes on what’s going on down there,” Wessels said.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Cindy Schroeder & Mike Rutledge 
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HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR AREA TILL 8:00PM
Another hot one... Heat index could topple one hundred degrees. Drink lots of water and avoid strenuous outdoor activity!


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DON'T MISS MONDAY'S NEWS!
Licking Riverside gets statewide exposure in Kentucky blog; the President and the Governor discuss the Brent Spence Bridge; A 5-day old baby escapes injury in bad crash on Madison Pike; Plus, a Kentucky man's final wish goes viral. Click it.
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QUICKIES
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President of Kentucky District Judge Association collapses at church, dies Herald-Leader 
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US Rep. Ben Chandler: Obama is still best candidate, not attending national convention is not a snub cn|2
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Agriculture Commissioner James Comer warns against drought stricken silage WKYT 
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LESBIAN COUPLE KICKED OUT OF KY PARK TO APPEAR AT RALLY
The City of Richmond, Kentucky has yet to consider an anti-discrimination ordinance that includes protections for gay citizens, but a rally Wednesday hopes to change that. A lesbian couple recently kicked out of a park after being seen kissing for a maternity photo will appear at the rally:

William Sharp, staff attorney for the ACLU of Kentucky, said the park, based on available facts, would be considered a public accommodation subject to anti-discrimination protections, according to the news release.
"In the same way a restaurant is privately owned and operated but open to anyone in the public to visit, the privately funded side of E.C. Million Park would likely be considered a public accommodation since it is open to the public to enjoy," Sharp said in the news release. "Were there a local or statewide anti-discrimination fairness law in place, the young couple would be protected by that law."
Covington joins Louisville and Lexington as the only Kentucky cities to extend such protections to gays.
Full story: Herald-Leader 
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THE GEOGRAPHY OF TOLERANCE
Via The Atlantic Cities:
The map above shows how metros across the U.S. score on the Tolerance Index, as updated for The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited. The chart below shows the top 20 metros. Developed by my Martin Prosperity Institute colleague Kevin Stolarick, it ranks U.S. metros according to three key variables—the share of immigrants or foreign-born residents, the Gay Index (the concentration of gays and lesbians), and the Integration Index, which tracks the level of segregation between ethnic and racial groups.
You can see a larger version of the map at the link below. Cincinnati/NKY does not score the worst possible rating, but shows room for improvement. We also rank behind Louisville and Lexington. 
Full story with map: The Atlantic Cities 
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SPORTS
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Scott HS names a new football coach and a Holy Cross baseball player is invited to a prestigious event Cincinnati Enquirer 
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALL OF BOB ROSS'S PAINTINGS?
From Mental Floss:
We have only a vague idea. Some Ross actually sold. Before becoming a TV star, Ross was an Air Force Master-Sergeant in Alaska. There, he painted and sold gold pans. Later on, Ross taught lessons year-round, and he regularly gave free paintings to his students. Sometimes Ross kept his paintings, eventually donating them to charity. A couple of his pieces even found their way onto the black market: during Joy of Painting’s second season, a burglar stole 13 reference paintings from Ross’ van.
There's more to the story: Mental Floss 
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Let's relax and paint a quiet pond and some happy little trees...
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Monday, July 16, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY EVENING 16 JULY

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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PRESIDENT OBAMA DISCUSSES BRENT SPENCE WITH GOV. BESHEAR
During his half-day stop in Cincinnati Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama made time to discuss the Brent Spence Bridge project with Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear:
Governor, what did you and the president chat about at the bottom of the steps? 
Beshear: “I told him he was doing a great job, and that the campaign’s going well, and just keep it up. I think he’s on message, and I think he’s going to bring it home in the end.” 
Was there any conversation about the Brent Spence Bridge? 
Beshear: “Actually, there was. And actually, when he was talking with some of the local elected officials in Cincinnati, the Brent Spence Bridge came up, and he turned around to me, and he said, ‘Governor, let’s get that bridge built.’ And I said I’m for it, and that’s what we’re going to do.”
Read the full interview at the link.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Van Benschoten
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DON'T MISS MONDAY MORNING'S NEWS
Millions of dollars for student aid are raided by KY legislators and redirected to the general fund; Kentucky superintendents are warned about major budget cuts; Plus, a "non-partisan, voter awareness" group launches in Covington. Those stories and more at the link!
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CLARIFICATION
On Saturday, The River City News reported that the Covington Business Council opposed the proposal to pay for a new consolidated 911 emergency dispatch center through a $6 surcharge added to Duke Energy utility bills. In a conversation Monday with the CBC's Executive Director Pat Frew, it was made clear that the CBC has taken no position on the matter but was rather issuing the statement as a piece of information on behalf of Duke Energy which is a member of the CBC. The River City News regrets this unintentional apparent misrepresentation of the Covington Business Council's position. For the original, and now corrected, report, click here.
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QUICKIES
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Police need help identifying body found in Banklick Creek WKRC 
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Four, including a 5-day old baby, escape serious injury in Madison Pike crash (check out the dramatic photo) Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Governor creates panel to investigate child death cases cn|2 
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Federal judge holds Kentucky health cabinet in contempt Herald-Leader 
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Sen. Mitch McConnell's PAC to help Republicans take control of the Kentucky House of Representatives WFPL 
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New Kentucky health directory's goal is to focus on wellness Herald-Leader 
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Ex-CIA agent, NKU professor creates software to prevent security breaches at public and private institutions Cincinnati Enquirer 
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State welcomes its newest nature center in Scott County press release 
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POLICE TRACK DOWN MAN WHO RIPPED OFF CHOIR GAMES SINGERS
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COVINGTON'S LICKING RIVERSIDE IS PROFILED IN STATEWIDE BLOG
The River City News's partnership with The Kaintuckeean has produced its first piece to introduce our City to the rest of the Commonwealth. The first edition profiles our beautiful Licking Riverside Historic District. Check out the full piece at the link.
The Kaintuckeean: Covington's Treasured Licking Riverside Historic District 
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Part-time job opportunity: The Welcome House seeks a cook click here 
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THE UNITED SHAPES OF AMERICA
An artist created an map of the USA with each state enhanced by the shape its borders remind the artist of:
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Kentucky is a cloud. Or a big pile of cigarette smoke.
Details: Click Here 
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KENTON COUNTY FAIR STARTS TONIGHT
Take your city slicker behind out to the country any day this week for a great time, y'all!
More info: Click Here 
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KENTUCKY MAN'S FINAL WISH GOES VIRAL
You may have read about this story at The River City News on Saturday, but now there is more. Via CNN:

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TODAY IN HISTORY: THE FIRST PARKING METER WAS INSTALLED
On July 16, 1935, the world's first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City:
The parking meter was the brainchild of a man named Carl C. Magee, who moved to Oklahoma City from New Mexico in 1927. Magee had a colorful past: As a reporter for an Albuquerque newspaper, he had played a pivotal role in uncovering the so-called Teapot Dome Scandal (named for the Teapot Dome oil field in Wyoming), in which Albert B. Fall, then-secretary of the interior, was convicted of renting government lands to oil companies in return for personal loans and gifts. (snip) By the time Magee came to Oklahoma City to start a newspaper, the Oklahoma News, his new hometown shared a common problem with many of America's urban areas--a lack of sufficient parking space for the rapidly increasingly number of automobilescrowding into the downtown business district each day. Asked to find a solution to the problem, Magee came up with the Park-o-Meter.
Full story: History (Hat tip: Rick Robinson)
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NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY MORNING 16 JULY

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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   PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS CINCINNATI TODAY
        EXPECT TRAFFIC TIE-UPS ON BRENT SPENCE BRIDGE
PHOTO: President Obama visits Cincinnati
last fall/RCN file photo
President Barack Obama and Air Force One are expected to land at CVG Airport shortly after 11:00AM as his reelection campaign prepares for a town hall meeting at Cincinnati's Music Hall around 2:00PM Monday. Lunchtime traffic could be messy on and around I-75 and the Brent Spence Bridge. 
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SEE ALSO: Kentucky is largely a bystander in the 2012 election Courier-Journal 
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"NON-PARTISAN, EDUCATIONAL, VOTER AWARENESS" GROUP OPENS IN TOWN
Align America has opened its doors in Covington. Here is the organization's announcement:
Align America, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has officially launched its efforts as an educational and informational resource, providing unbiased and non-partisan services focused on improving Americans' political and social comprehension, creating a united vision, aligning businesses and organizations through common goals, and connecting the American people more directly with their elected representatives. 
Align America provides information and tools through AlignAmerica.com and through a volunteer force providing citizens with direct electronic access to their members of congress; educating people of all ages about the operation of government; and providing members of congress with input on issues based on information received from members. 
Retired Covington businessman and longtime community activist Jim Kudera today announced the launch calling it “..a civic education and voter awareness program designed to educate and empower voters while providing connectivity between citizens and their elected members of congress.” Kudera continued, “My wife Helen and I just decided that we had to do something to educate, motivate, and engage people in the political process. The fiscal security of this country is at stake and we are dedicated to making certain our children and grandchildren have the opportunities to succeed in life as we have. This has been a significant undertaking and I am delighted at the support we have received in the community for the concept of making a difference in shaping the dialogue in such as way as to improve the quality of life in the country.” 
Mr. Kudera, who will serve as Chairman of the Board, has engaged the services of Covington businessman Steve Mullin to serve as Executive Director / CEO.
Mr. Mullin said, “I am a firm believer that provided with clear, factual, and unbiased information, the people of the United States will select the best candidates and make good voting decisions.” Mr. Mullin continued, “We have to encourage personal accountability and responsibility and rekindle political participation in this country. Our country has an unrealistic view of the American Dream and our elections are participated in by less than half of registered voters and influenced by thirty-second sound bites. Our mission is to provide civic and political education and connectivity between the people and those elected to represent them. Well informed Americans will make more sound decisions - that’s what we are working toward.” 
Align America is a non-partisan organization focused on education and will not become involved in the endorsement or advocacy of individual candidates. Its goal is to be the bridge between the electorate and the elected by removing the gridlock we see in the political process today. The organization is currently operational, and seeking financial contributions to enable it to provide information to the American people and develop educational materials to reach the youth and expand their awareness of the political process.
Kudera was once the Mayor of Independence and was on the shortlist to become Mayor of Covington (he lives here now) after Denny Bowman's resignation last autumn. Mullin is co-owner of the Merlot Group, along with City Commissioner Shawn Masters. Website: Align America
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COVINGTON/NKY QUICKIES
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Covington woman dies in Florence crash WKRC 
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Body pulled from Banklick Creek WKRC 
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Senour Road intersection at Taylor Mill Road opens early Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Covington Partners hosts golf outing today in Hebron press release via WXIX 
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VAN CRASHES THROUGH UTILITY POLE, DRIVER FLEES SCENE
A van making its way east on Pike Street crashed into a utility pole slicing it in half and knocking out power to the entire block. Then the driver flees on foot, but Covington Police catch up to him. More details and photos at the link!
Van Crashes Through Utility Pole, Driver Flees Scene 
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WHAT CONSULTANTS RECOMMEND TO MAKE COVINGTON MORE EFFICIENT
The City of Covington released to the public the findings of Management Partners, the Cincinnati-based consulting firm contracted to review each department at City Hall. Their recommendations will continue to be vetted and discussed in the coming weeks and months, and possibly, years. Check out the links below for the full story.
UNHAPPINESS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT REFLECTED IN SURVEY
A survey of employees within the Covington Police Department finds a majority that believe politics play a too big a role in decision-making and that morale is, for the most part, low. Full details at the link.
The River City News 
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CONSULTANTS: COMBINE 2 FIREHOUSE, PRIVATIZE AMBULANCES
Shutting down the firehouse in South Covington is worth looking into, according to a consulting firm. Trouble is, even they conclude that response time would be greatly increased by using services from Taylor Mill or Independence. Management Partners' suggested changes for Covington's Fire Department, at the link.
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REPORT: REDEVELOPING COVINGTON WILL TAKE PUBLIC/PRIVATE WORK
"The City government does not have the personnel and financial resources to develop the City; private/public partnership is essential." Plans to redevelop Downtown Covington cannot be done by the City alone according to an outside consulting firm. Click the link for the full story.
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REPORT: CREATE HOUSING STRATEGY, CHANGE CODE ENFORCEMENT
If the City and the Housing Authority cannot improve their working relationship, the Housing Authority should go away, according to a consulting firm. Also, regarding code enforcement, "No one wants to develop in a rundown area," the report says. Click the link for the full story.
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DON'T MISS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF COVINGTON'S WEEK
It was another busy week of news in the Cov. A police officer saves the day during a fire; Firefighters blame budget cuts for slower response time; Racist flyers emerge in City Heights; And more... Take a look back at the week that was and a look ahead to the week that will be, inside The Sunday Edition at the link!
The RC News: The Sunday Edition 
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CONVICTED: MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
Who's waking up this Monday morning in jail? Click the link to see who was convicted and sent to prison or put on probation last week in Kenton County Circuit Court.
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KY LAWMAKERS DIVERT MILLIONS FROM STUDENT AID, EVEN AS POOR STUDENTS ARE TURNED AWAY
Feel like being angry on this Monday? Then read this:
The General Assembly routinely raids funds from the Kentucky Lottery that are supposed to be used for student financial aid. Kentuckians approved the lottery in 1989 on the understanding that 100 percent of its proceeds would go to education. Instead, legislators suspend the law that directs lottery money to education and use it for other programs — to the tune of $90 million since 2006.
In addition, funding for financial aid is based on estimates of lottery proceeds rather than actual lottery sales. Since 2006, the lottery has produced $78 million more than was estimated, but the extra money went into the state's General Fund budget instead of paying for financial aid.
Unbelievable. Or maybe not "unbelievable", which makes the story even more enraging. Read the whole thing: Herald-Leader/Linda Blackford 
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Meanwhile... Kentucky's education commissioner warns of "devastating federal funding impact":
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday warned school district superintendents of the negative consequences of an upcoming federal spending reduction process that includes sequestration, or the cancellation of budgetary resources.
 “These spending reductions will have a devastating effect on Kentucky’s public school budgets,” said Holliday. “Without any federal legislative action to address the cuts, they will begin as early as January 2013 and continue through 2021. They will have a direct impact on jobs, students and the abilities of districts to provide services through federal programs.
 “We are reviewing the timing of the reductions and will provide support and assistance to school district leaders,” Holliday said. “Meanwhile, I encourage school officials to monitor the situation closely, plan and conservatively budget. They also may wish to reach out to their U.S. Congressional delegations.”
 According to calculations from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), federal funding for Kentucky’s public schools will be reduced up to $61 million per year for the next 10 years, affecting more than 1,350 jobs and nearly 130,000 students. The CBO predicts 7.8 percent cuts, and the CBPP predicts 8.4 percent cuts. These reductions will impact funding for Fiscal Year 2013, which begins Oct. 1, 2012.
Full story: Education Commissioner 
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QUICKIES
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A must-read follow-up to the scandal at the Campbell Lodge boys' home Cincinnati Enquirer 
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KY columnist: Maybe class warfare is what we need right now Herald-Leader 
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Municipal bankruptcies in California not seen as a trend The New York Times 
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Sen. Mitch McConnell's re-election war chest grows Business First 
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KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife wants you to report any diseased deer you may come across WKYT 
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Days of tax-free online shopping may be coming to a close WPSD 
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KY mine inspectors were lax in Harlan Courier-Journal 
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Massey coal company's settlement couldn't pay enough for son Courier-Journal 
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Pikeville woman wins Miss Kentucky pageant Herald-Leader 
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KY high school basketball hall of fame is as iconic as it gets Herald-Leader 
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UK basketball fans upset over weak schedule Courier-Journal 
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WHAT IS REALLY BEHIND THE TV BLACKOUTS? STALLING PROFITS
Insight/Time Warner dumps WLWT/Channel 5 and Direct TV dumps Viacom in disputes. Why?
Media companies such as Viacom and Disney have become steadily more profitable since the gloom of the recession lifted in early 2010. But the cable and satellite providers that pay to carry their channels have seen profitability virtually stagnate as they fight each other for subscribers.
The squeeze has prompted distributors such as Dish and DirecTV to revolt against higher programming costs. Consumers are left in the crossfire.
DirecTV subscribers haven't been able to view Viacom channels such as Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 since Tuesday, when the two companies failed to reach a contract agreement over content fees. The companies are still negotiating, but the channel blackout for consumers has continued through the weekend.
The industry's cost pressures mean such fights are likely to continue.
AP via WXIX 
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CINCINNATI'S LIGHT IS SHINING
After the smashing success of the World Choir Games, Cincinnati leaders are looking toward the City's next act:
Whatever comes to town next will see a changed city.
“Fifty years from now,” said Nick Vehr, the Games’ managing director, “people will look back and reflect on what happened here in the last seven to 10 years. They will see the development of the riverfront, the revitalization of Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, and the impact of the World Choir Games. And, they will see that something changed in the psyche of Cincinnati.”
That change is for the better. And it cannot be denied.
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Cliff Radel 
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Covington's own Brotherhood Singers perform at the Games:
From the video description:
Eric Riley of The Brotherhood Singers singing "It's Alright" during the World Choir Games Friendship Concert at the Shilitos Loft on July 12. We were honored to share the floor with the Rocky Harmonists from Alexander, Germany and a young Children's Choir from Russia.
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BOONE CO. IS BIRTHPLACE OF PALEONTOLOGY
The world had never seen the likes of the fossils pulled from the ground at Big Bone Lick:
The Boone County bones even led to a debate that touched on America’s national pride: Given that mammoths and mastodons were extinct, could it be that North American soils or climates were inferior to those of the Old World, as French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon suggested?
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Mike Rutledge 
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Meanwhile...
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That image poking fun of Boone County's Creation Museum went viral last week.
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HENDERSON POLICE OFFICER RESUSCITATES NOT ONE, BUT TWO KITTIES!
Hero officer:
The Henderson Police Department 11-year veteran officer was fostering some kittens this spring for New Hope Animal Rescue Center when one of the kittens was apparently inadvertently smothered by the others. On that March day, Blanford's daughter, Keely, came running out of the house, bringing the limp kitten to the pasture where Leslie was working. Seeing that the kitten nicknamed Runt wasn't breathing, Blanford decided that her only hope was to perform mouth-to-mouth on the tiny kitty. "I covered her little nose and blew in her mouth. I saw a little life in her eyes, so I kept giving it to her," Blanford said.
Evansville Courier-Press 
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CONVICTED: MUGSHOT ROUND-UP 16 JULY

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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Who's going to prison? Who got probation? And who's on the loose?
The following is part of a long list of individuals convicted this week in Kenton County Circuit Court for crimes ranging from burglaries to weapons possession to drugs and more.
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More mugshots with an explanation of the crime and length of recommended sentence is available at the link below, courtesy of Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders. Some have been sent away, some are awaiting sentencing, and others will get probation. Whatever they end up with, let's hope as a community that they return healthy and rehabilitated, otherwise the cycle continues. Click the link.
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