It's Friday already! That's it for now, see you on Monday.
Snow
It really brings out the beauty of the neighborhood, doesn't it?
Renewing the $200 challenge for the building
Looking at that burnt-out building each day, it is clear that it is deteriorating even more.
So, I want to try again with the $200 challenge. The building needs help now, more than ever. If twenty other individuals in Old Seminary Square donate $200 to help save the structure, I will do the same.
Come on, folks, open your wallets! Let's help to save this beautiful monument in the neighborhood.
Bob Sanders loves the neighborhood
Of course, Bob Sanders loves the neighborhood. That should go without saying.
"We are very proud of it and of the whole neighborhood," he wrote to Russell Street News.
"My wife and I moved to Russell Street in 1970 and we've been engaged with the neighborhood ever since."
Heading back
to Florida
Next week, I'll be heading back to my home in the country club near Miami, barring any family situations.
Gosh, it has been cold here in Covington since the day I arrived for the holidays. And, guess what? South Florida has been caught in the chill, as well.
Just as with my last absence, I'm hoping people will continue to keep me informed. It would be great if the Association emailed me meeting notices and the minutes, for example.
For some reason, it just can't get into the habit of sending good information. Covington E-News -- the city's newsletter -- has the same challenge with getting info.
Nevertheless, the site will continue to be updated because an ingrained newsman like myself just can't help it!
JANUARY 7, 2010
For sale around
the corner
This Queen Ann Style on Banklick Street is two stories with an entry w/open staircase, pocket doors, 4 fireplaces.
Crown molding, walk-in closet, 2nd floor laundry, whirlpool bath. Rear sun porch overlooking private garden. Zoning NC-2 (neighborhood commerical)
[Link]
UPDATE: The retired owners of the Sanford House apartment complex have been the only ones to take down holiday garland on the street, thus far. They did it yesterday, took a half an hour at the most.
JANUARY 6, 2010
Bigger snowfall
predicted >
The biggest snowfall this season is expected to move into the region Thursday morning.
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents can expect 2-4 inches of snow to fall Thursday.
[Link]
JANUARY 5, 2010
Burnt-out
building
People are over at the building this morning, checking things out. One male looks executive-type, two others are casually dressed.
Snowy day
Kind of nice to see, albeit the extreme cold. Last year, I had the sidewalks of some of my neighbors cleared. You're on your own this year!
KUDOS: Bob just brushed the snow off my sidewalk and porch. (9:06 am). Thanks!
JANUARY 4, 2010
Covington weighs
cat licensing >
His may not be the perfect solution to slowing an increase in cats making their way to a Northern Kentucky animal shelter, but Dan Evans is willing to try. [ Link ]
UPDATE Obviously, the holiday garland is still posted on the streets. Perhaps too cold over the weekend?
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Blue tarp once on roof of 1022 Russell Street
Playing around at Google Maps, its satellite image revealed a blue tarp over 1022 Russell Street, the Burns home. Seems that it wasn't that long ago; sometime after the new trees were planted on the street, and likely before the unfortunate fire.
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.
Welcome to Covington, in the State of Vandalia
Covington was almost located in the State of Vandalia, it wouldn't have been your old Kentucky home. [Link]
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.
Ohio River frozen over in 1977
I know that Greg remembers this because he'd worked at The Kentucky Post in 1977, when the Ohio River froze over during a very cold January. Will it happen this winter, considering the exceptionally cold weather?
Service station at
Pike and Main Streets
The corner of Pike and Main Streets has been the home to a service station for a long, long time. Today, there's a Shell franchise but, alas, it will soon be torn down because the city has received a federal grant to reconfigure the intersection in co-operation with the state.
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