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Sunday, August 19, 2012

THE SUNDAY (EVENING) EDITION - 19 AUGUST 2012

THE RIVER CITY NEWS
MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE... ...EACH AND EVERY DAY
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the week that was...
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SATURDAY
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CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THREATENED OVER SCHOOL BOARD SEAT
The saga of the vacant school board seat takes another turn as it appears there may be yet another change to the ballot and a lawyer is threatening a class action lawsuit on behalf of Covington voters. Hear from the County Clerk and the attorney at the link.
Full story: The River City News
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SATURDAY HEADLINES
Work begins on rebuilding the local playground destroyed by arson; Will write-in candidates slow down reporting of election results in Covington?; Plus, why are cantaloupes so mad at us?
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FRIDAY
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MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS OVER VACANT SCHOOL BOARD SEAT
Suddenly, no one at the Kentucky Department of Education can comment on the election called to fill the vacated seat on the Covington School Board because it has become a legal issue. Meanwhile, the sole candidate in the special race promises to fire the school board's attorney who responds at the link below.
Full story: The River City News 
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FRIDAY HEADLINES
School board candidates (and an attorney) engage in debate over sudden election for vacated seat; Check out some of the awesome items on the menu at Piper's (opening in Mainstrasse soon); Plus, are you ready for some high school football? It's back tonight with defending champs Holy Cross in action.
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THURSDAY
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THURSDAY EVENING HEADLINES
Hear from the retired Covington firefighter who just launched a write-in campaign for a spot on the City Commission; Also, see which order the candidates will be in on November's ballot; Plus, a popular rock band's tour stops in Cincinnati, but they ordered from a Mainstrasse restaurant.
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THURSDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Is there a connection between creativity and entrepreneurship? (Yes); How is that Kentucky ranks so high in obesity... and state pride?; Plus, what to do in and around Covington this weekend.
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WEDNESDAY
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WEDNESDAY EVENING HEADLINES
An awful KY man breaks a kitten's legs with a golf club (but you can help the kitty); A Covington Police Officer wins an "Officer of the Year" honor; Plus, a Covington real estate agent's unique approach to selling homes has him writing songs about the listings and posting them to YouTube.
Covington bike swag via @OnlyInCovington
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WEDNESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Attorney weighs in on demand for special school board election while another candidate believes the school district misled the public; City Commissioner in online scuffle with County Prosecutor; Plus, a Covington shop owner gets your wardrobe ready for fall.
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TUESDAY
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TUESDAY EVENING HEADLINES
"Until this final word on the bridge redesign, no one we've been talking to would commit to Covington." City officials react to Brent Spence bridge changes; Plus, KY legislators want creationism taught alongside evolution in public schools. Those stories and more at the link!
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CROWDED FIELD TO SEEK THREE SEATS ON COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD
Ten candidates file to run for three Covington School Board seats, but should there also be a special election instead of an appointment to replace the school board member that resigned two weeks ago? An eleventh candidate, and perhaps the law, say yes.
Full story: The River City News 
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TUESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Downtown Covington bank robbed, suspect flees, jumps from bridge to his death; Covington's outrage over Fifth Street exit scored a big change in Brent Spence plans!; Plus, on a list of bets places to live in the future, how does KY fare?
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MONDAY
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CONVICTED: MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
Who's going to prison, who got probation, and who's still on the run? Details on all the action inside the Kenton County Courthouse last week -- at the link.
Full story: The River City News 
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MONDAY HEADLINES
Three candidates for Covington School Board have joined together to run as a slate; Story of a bullied Covington teen that took his own life is now part of an anti-bullying video; Plus. word is that the Mike Fink is going to reopen...soon. Those stories and more at the link.
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the week that will be...
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MONDAY 8.20
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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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CANDIDATES ROUNDTABLE IN CITY HEIGHTS
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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TUESDAY 8.21
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ANOTHER JAM-PACKED CITY COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED
The Covington City Commission will convene Tuesday evening at City Hall for a legislative meeting. Highlights of the agenda include:
  • A presentation from Police Chief Spike Jones on how the department is implementing the changes recommended by an outside consulting firm as part of a budget-cutting effort
  • The commission will vote on cutting the number of available police captain positions from five to four (with the eventual goal of eliminating the position all together)
  • The commission will vote on accepting a deed of conveyance on the City Center parking garage from the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • A contract worth $153,000 will be on the table for repainting the RiverCenter garage
  • Guidelines for the upper floor residential rehab program will likely be adopted (this is part of the list of incentives available to attract more businesses and residents to Downtown Covington, with word being that there has been much interest in this particular part of the effort)
  • A contract will be on the table worth $126,000 to replace the culvert and restore the pavement on Wayman Branch in South Covington
  • Bryce Rhoades will be named assistant city solicitor, replacing Alex Mattingly who departed to become city administrator in Erlanger Elsmere
As always, the most comprehensive coverage of the Covington City Commission will be found right here at The River City News.
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TEA PARTY, ANTI-TEA PARTY RALLIES IN FRANKFORT
Here is one description of what is shaping up for Tuesday in Frankfort:
On August 21, 2012, Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul will be speaking at a Tea Party rally on the front steps of the Capitol, in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The rally, free to the public, is to begin at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 on the front steps of the Capitol and last about 90 minutes. The Lexington and Northern Kentucky Tea Party groups will co-sponsor the event with Louisville's. And, as the Hillbilly Report says, "It's Time For The Progressive Community To Shi*t Or Get Off The Pot."
Event details: Facebook 
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WEDNESDAY 8.22
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FUTURE OF THE MIKE FINK FLOATING RESTAURANT TO BE DISCUSSED
The Bernstein Family, owners of the Mike Fink and BB Riverboats, will present to the Licking Riverside Civic Association on its future plans for the Fink, which may include reopening the long dormant restaurant. The River City News will have it covered for you.
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SATURDAY 8.25
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PRIMITIVE FIRE STARTING CLASS IN UNION
This could be useful as the end of the world nears:
Would you know what to do if you were lost in the woods, lighter is gone, with no matches and no modern tools handy to start a fire?

This scenario can happen as outdoors enthusiasts take to the woods to go hiking, camping, fishing and hunting in areas that are not familiar.

Now you can be prepared. Big Bone Lick State Park, in Union, will offer a primitive fire-starting class Aug. 25, as part of its “Lick the Wild” series.

Fire is important for protection, purifying water, warmth, and also for a mental boost during an outdoor survival situation. Being prepared for unforeseen hazards can mean the difference between life and death. During this class, the instructor will teach participants the materials and technique needed to create a fire using a few simple items that can be found in nature.

The program will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $30 per person. To register or for more information, contact Todd Young at (859)384-3522 or email him at todd.young@ky.gov
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            HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
And remember... if it happens in Covington, you'll see it here at The River City News!
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