Forming a
political action committee
This should be fun, as well as be very serious.
I am in the process of forming a political action committee for this fall's city commission. The name has been chosen, the domain has been purchased, but the legalities still have to be worked out. So, I'll reveal the name some time down the road.
In brief, the PAC will work for the election of certain people to the city commission, and to make sure that some others never sit in a city commission chair.
People who know me, know that I have worked in the past on a presidential campaign, two congressional campaigns and some local efforts, so it would be great to get back into the fray again.
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JANUARY 22, 2010
This time, I agree with Mrs. Groob
She could have changed her mind, she may have told others something different ...
But last year, Mrs. Groob repeated several times to me that the Association should only meet quarterly and I am going to have to agree with her on this one.
It's too small of a neighborhood to keep this up monthly. Dwindling participation and frequent meeting cancellations prove that. Four times a year is good enough.
My mother is doing better, so I'm leaving for my South Florida home ASAP.
Not so impossible to achieve
Something exciting is about to happen at my Palm Aire home in South Florida, something that encourages me with regard to Russell Street.
After a lot of effort from the residents, the country club is going to close 3 of the five golf courses and convert the land into huge lakes.
It'll be like living on an island amidst all the water. Any alligators?
See, big ideas can be achieved. It only took one person to get the ball rolling. :-)
So, people like myself who want a new streetscape for Russell Street should never give up on the idea. What looks impossible to achieve, isn't so impossible after all.
Anyway, just like the last time I was out of town, Russell Street News will continue to be updated weekdays. Thanks for checking in -- and continue to do so! See you on Monday.
JANUARY 21, 2010
Tidbits
Maybe there's an Association meeting tonight, maybe not.
Can't tell you for sure because our favorite social club doesn't send meeting notices to Russell Street News, as it doesn't to others like the Covington E-News.
The group has fallen by the wayside. As Greg Paeth once told me, it's more of a social club for long-time residents.
That's why I teasingly call it the Old Seminary Square Ladies and Retired Gents Social Club.
I'll say it once again. I'm willing to handle the PR for the club.
Happy news for fire victims Jenny and Jason. They're getting ready to close on their new home in Hebron. Much happiness to them.
Have you noticed that traffic on Russell Street has gotten lighter since construction began in earnest on 12th Street/MLK Dr?
JANUARY 20, 2010
Somebody buy this eyesore >
This 3 story building on Banklick Street in historic Seminary Square has multi-uses, can be a business. 2nd & 3rd flr single or multi fam use.Skyline view from roof top deck. [Link]
JANUARY 19, 2010
Simpson was a trailblazer
in Covington >
James Simpson Jr., father of State Representative Arnold Simpson, was the first African-American to be elected and serve on the Covington City Commission. [Link]
Homeless shelters may move from Pike Street
City of Covington is close to putting together a deal whereby most social services agencies will be relocated from the Pike Street area to the old Stewart Iron Works factory off Madison Pike.
The only-known exception at this point is the Welcome House / Parish House which will stay at its current location at Pike and Russell Streets.
JANUARY 18, 2010
Cheers for Greg: Took down the garland
Three cheers for Greg Paeth!
The guy got out there on Friday and removed most of the holiday decorations by his lonesome. House by house, fence by fence.
He'd either decided to do it on his own, or nobody wanted to help. Nevertheless, the time had come to take that garland down.
Potential developers at the fire site
Developers/rehabbers Tony Kreutzjans and Marc Tischbein were at the burnt-out rowhouses Sunday, along with owners Jenny and Jason.
Here's hoping a deal to buy and rehab the building comes soon. The plan is to convert the huge Second Empire-style structure into condos.
JANUARY 15, 2010
RSN raised $600, maybe $800 this week
Russell Street News raised $600, maybe more, this week for the Save The Building fund. An inquiry this morning may pan out, putting this week's grand total at $800!
Thanks to the contributors, and hopefully more will come in next week!
JANUARY 14, 2010
Road crew hits
pipe on 12th Street >
A construction crew hit an old cast iron pipe yesterday afternoon at 12th Street & Holman Avenue in Covington. 12th Street was closed in the area for awhile.
Tidbits
Whatever happened to the community table?
As you may remember the city wanted it off the sidewalk, even though two code enforcement officers said it wasn't blocking the right away.
So it was moved to the driveway. Then as winter approached, the table was put away for the season.
The idea of the Community Table was to give people a place to sit and chat. The free wi-fi access was innovative.
BELATED KUDOS :
To Stef Adams and Rebecca Weber, who played a big role in the original fundraiser for the rowhouses, over at Otto's.
THE DOGWALKERS :
Big hats off to the neighborhood dogwalkers. Abby and friend have been out there everyday in the cold, cold weather -- making sure that our best friends get some exercise and do their business.
Jeff Sanders returns to the neighborhood
Jeff Sanders, who lived for many years at the southwest corner of W. Robbins and Russell -- in the recently beautifully restored clapboard -- has returned to the neighborhood.
Jeff has moved his law office to 1009 Russell, next door to The Sanders Law Firm. Jeff Sanders and Bob Sanders, of course, are brothers. Jeff is an environmental lawyer.
With Jeff in 1009, there's an occupant in the building that we know will take care of it, improve it, preserve it, and who will be there for lots of years to come.
That will add stability and vitality to the neighborhood and will, over time, facilitate more improvements to the property.
It will encourage more investment in surrounding properties; and draw more positive attention to Old Seminary Square.
Law offices are expecially compatible with the residential character of Old Seminary Sqaure for several reasons-- law offices are quiet places.
Welcome home Jeff!
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Yes, Covington had streetcars
More and more cities are returning to street cars. Covington had its own brand until the mid-1950s. It was called the Green Line.
Eleventh Street in 1980
This is how 11th Street looked back in 1980. Doesn't seem like -- in this black and white photo -- that much has changed, but it has indeed. There's been extension renovation since then.
Rowhouses in 1980
They weren't in good shape back in 1980. These are the rowhouses at 1030-1036 Russell Street. Notice the absence of the wrought-iron fences.
Railroad roundhouse on Madison
The C&0 roundhouse complex still stands between Madison and the train tracks, with the exception of the 3-story office building which was torn down years ago. The roundhouse was used to turn trains around, do repair work and for loading. Today, the complex houses the Duro Paper Company.
15th and Russell Streets
A family stands in front of their corner grocery store at 15th and Russell Streets in the dead of winter. The absence of cars probably dates this photo back
to the early 1900s.
Bob's Carry Out
This 1980 photo has been posted here before, but worth doing again. It's Bob's Carry Out, which used to be at Russell and 11th Streets. Note the traffic lights overhead, and the laundromat on 11th.
This part of Russell Street kind of looks the same
This 1980 photo of northwest side of Russell Street looks just about the same today as this black and white photo. But, behind many of the walls, extensive renovation has taken place.
Phoenix Cafe at Pike and Russell Streets
The above promotional card has been posted here before: Phoenix Cafe served as the entertainment center for the neighborhood. You can imagine the New Year's celebrations that took place there. Today, the building is better known as the Parish House.
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