Fort Mitchell - City of Fort Mitchell KY

Fort Mitchell
Dear Residents,
There are a lot of new and exciting things in the works for the City of Fort
Mitchell. We are actively exploring a partnership with Beechwood Schools to
place a School Resource Officer (SRO) in the school. The daily presence of an
SRO would be beneficial for the students and staff while providing all of us with
additional peace of mind. We are hopeful that we will be able to achieve this
partnership in the coming months, continuing a concerted effort for the City to
partner with Superintendent Dr. Hutton, and the Beechwood School Board.
Our city staff has done a wonderful job in securing grants. In the last six months
Fort Mitchell has secured over $35,000 in safety and Homeland Security related
grants. It is refreshing to see some of our tax dollars returned to benefit our
community.
Summer Issue 2014
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City of Fort Mitchell
2355 Dixie Highway
Fort Mitchell, KY
41017
859-331-1212
M a r k Yo u r
Calendar
City Building
Administrative
Offices will be
closed:
Monday, May 26
Friday, July 4
You probably have seen recent newspaper articles about the demolition of the
Drawbridge. We are hopeful that we will be able to share a development plan for
this project in the coming months, which contains the details and amenities we
hope to bring to the area with the project’s developers on this critical project for
our community. While we were sad to see the demolition begin, we are excited
to be working towards another landmark redevelopment project for our City and
region.
In the coming months, you will also notice a custom City of Fort Mitchell sign
being placed near the Dixie Highway exit. Special thanks are due to MercedesBenz of Fort Mitchell for their support and partnership with the City on this project.
Due to changes in redistricting, all voting precincts have changed except for
precinct 7. If you are not sure of your voting precinct, visit the City web site at
www.fortmitchell.com for a link that will take you to the Voter Information Center.
You simply put in your name and date of birth and it will provide your exact voting
location. These changes are in effect going forward including the upcoming May
primary.
We are entering our busy street repair season. The following streets are
scheduled to be repaired or resurfaced this year: portions of Beechwood, Page,
Grace Court, Marquette, O’Brien, Wexford, sections of Edenderry, Sheffield and
Longmeadow. Fortside, Summit Lane and Park will have storm sewers replaced
this year in advance of complete road reconstruction in 2015. Please call the City
for any questions regarding these projects.
As always, we remain committed to serving you, providing the best possible
service at the best value for your tax dollars. If we can be of any assistance,
please let us know.
Chris Wiest, Mayor
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History Lesson about Our City
The original town of Fort Mitchell was incorporated in March 1910, and at that time it included the
area between the Dixie Highway (then called the Lexington Pike) on the east and the present site
of the Fort Mitchell County Club on the west, and between St. John’s Cemetery on the north and
Maple Avenue on the south. In May 1927, the residents to the south of the original town chose to
incorporate as the town of South Fort Mitchell. Through subsequent annexations, the two towns
became contiguous and, 40 years later, during the general election of 1966, their electorates
approved a merger, with the combined towns now known as the City of Fort Mitchell.
The City was named after “Fort Mitchel” (through an oversight, the name of the town was spelled
with two L’s). The exact location of Fort Mitchel is believed to have been on the hill between the end
of Summit Lane and Barrington Road near the Dixie Highway.
It was one of 23 Civil War forts and batteries manned by the Union armies and located on the hills
and ridges of Northern Kentucky. Their primary function was to protect the City of Cincinnati from
invasion by Confederate armies. Cincinnati was extremely important to the Union because it was the
largest meat packing, manufacturing and river harbor city in this part of the nation.
It was common during the Civil War to name encampments after the living as well as the dead. Fort
Mitchel was named after General Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel, a general in the Union army. General
Mitchel was born in Goss, Kentucky, and received his training at West Point, graduating fifth in a
class which included Robert E. Lee.
In addition to a distinguished military career, Mitchel was a professor of mathematics and philosophy
at Cincinnati College and was instrumental in helping to establish Cincinnati College’s Law School.
In 1836, he established Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel’s Institute of Science and Language, located
on the corner of Broadway and Third Street in Cincinnati. Sometime between 1842 and 1845, he
founded the Cincinnati Observatory, which at the time of its founding on Mt. Adams housed the
second largest telescope in the world.
Following the outbreak of the Civil War, he accepted the rank of brigadier general in the Union Army
and was involved in organizing the Northern Kentucky defenses of Cincinnati. In 1862, he led his
forces from Shelbyville, Tenn. to Huntsville, Ala., where they surprised and captured the city and
gained control of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. After this campaign, he was promoted
to major general and was transferred to South Carolina, where he took command of 4,500 Union
soldiers. Unfortunately, his command was decimated by yellow fever. General Mitchel died while
serving at a second Fort Mitchel, also named for him and located in South Carolina inside Hilton
Head Plantation.
www.fortmitchell.com
Our website is a wonderful
source of information about our
City’s history, ordinances, Mayor,
City Council members, local
businesses, City departments,
pavilion reservations, current
events and much much more!
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current information in the City.
The best way to find information
on our website is by using the
search option.
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HIGHLAND CEMETERY
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
Monday May 26th – 10:00 AM
By the Cemetery Chapel
Please join us to remember and honor
those who
served our country!
Fort Mitchell Senior Citizens Club
Fort Mitchell has a Seniors Club that meets the
third Tuesday of each month in the undercroft at
Blessed Sacrament Church. The Meetings start with
refreshments at 12:00. Afterwards people stay and play
bingo and card games. Various day and weekend trips
are taken throughout the year and a couple week long
trips take place each year. For more information, please
contact Dave Bowman at 859-341-5716.
Kenton County Libraries
Our local Kenton County libraries offer a variety of weekly and monthly fun
programs and events which are free to individuals and families of all ages.
You can learn more at http://www.kenton.lib.ky.us/ or by picking up a hard
copy of their calendar at one of their three branches.
Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 859-962-4060
Durr Branch Library
1992 Walton-Nicholson
Independence, KY 41051
Phone: 859-962-4030
Erlanger Branch Library
401 Kenton Lands Road
Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: 859-962-4000
Advertising Opportunities for Fort Mitchell Businesses
Advertise for FREE on the Fort Mitchell Website
We have started advertising for our local Fort Mitchell businesses on our
website If you would like your business to be added, please visit
www.fortmitchell.com, search advertise.
Advertise in the Fort Mitchell Focus
The City will be offering advertising space on the back page of the Focus
Newsletter for our local Fort Mitchell businesses. For pricing and other
information, please contact the City Clerk at [email protected].
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Planned Projects for this Construction Season
Beechwood and Page Roads
The water main will be replaced by NKWD and the roads resurfaced.
Work will be completed by August 15.
Fortside Summit Lane and Park
Storms sewers will be replaced by SD1 and the City and a new water main installed.
Work will begin in May in advance of complete road reconstruction planned for 2015.
Grace Court
Complete reconstruction of the road is scheduled for this Summer.
The following projects are in design now and will be scheduled as soon as possible:
O’Brien, Wexford, parts of Edenderry, Sheffield and parts of Longmeadow
Repairs to curbs and resurfacing of the road is in the planning stage.
Marquette
Design has begun for future complete reconstruction. A start date has not yet been set.
Garbage Collection and Recycling
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
The City is now contracted with Best Way
Disposal, not Bavarian.
Trash is collected two days a week and recycling
once a week.
If your garbage was not picked up or you need a
new trash or recycling bin, contact Best Way at
859-372-4900.
Best Way will collect large
items for pickup all year long.
All you need to do is notify them
with a courtesy call.
Buttermilk Pike,
Dixie Highway and
Orphanage Road
are state roads. If
you want to report
a pothole or road
condition on these roads you will need
to notify the Highway Department at
859-341-2700.
Kenton County Public Works at
420 Independence Station Road,
Independence, KY 41015 has
“open dumping days” on the first
Saturday of each month from
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Disposing of Paint Cans
Paint cans can be thrown away if the paint
is completely dry. You can speed up this
process by dumping kitty litter or saw dust in
the paint can.
Project planned during the summer
months:
1. A resurfacing project will take
place on Dixie Highway beginning
at Huckleberry Hill Drive/KY 371
intersection going north, just past
Beechwood Drive. This project will
take place anytime after July.
For more information visit our website at
www.fortmitchell.com, search Public Works,
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A Message From SD1: Adopt healthy household habits to keep water clean
When rain water falls to the ground it flows over driveways, lawns and sidewalks, picking up debris,
chemicals, dirt and other pollutants. This polluted rain water flows untreated down a local storm drain or
directly into streams that our communities use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.
SD1’s responsibility is to find cost-effective solutions that help minimize rain water pollution. We continuously
monitor water quality in local streams because polluted storm water has health and safety impacts on our
entire region. Our goal is to prevent waterborne disease, keep our natural areas visually pleasing and make
sure that we don’t pollute the waterways from which we get our drinking water.
By using the provided information about healthy household habits, you can protect our region’s water
resources.
Vehicle and Garage
• Wash your car on your lawn or another unpaved surface, or visit a commercial carwash facility to reduce
the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drains.
• Check your car, boat, motorcycle, machinery and other equipment for leaks and spills often and make
repairs immediately. Clean up any spills with an absorbent material like kitty litter or sand, and don’t rinse
spills into a nearby storm drain.
• If you change the oil in your vehicle at home, recycle the used oil at participating service stations. NEVER
dump used oil or other fluids down a storm drain or dispose of them in your trash.
Homes Repair
• Construction tools and containers should be washed out on an unpaved surface and never in a catch
basin. Debris, such as concrete and mortar should be disposed of properly.
• Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors. If using paint thinner to clean your paint brushes, set the
used thinner aside in a closed jar to settle paint particles. Then, pour off the clear liquid for future use and
dispose of the residue as a hazardous waste.
• Properly dispose of unused paint through a household hazardous waste collection program, or donate to
local organizations.
Lawn and Garden
• Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly, and follow directions on the label to apply only the recommended
amounts. If fertilizers and pesticides are applied too heavily, excess nutrients and chemicals can be
washed into local waterbodies and could cause algal blooms.
• Incorporate native grasses and plants into your landscaping that are adapted to the local environment and
are less likely to need supplemental nutrients.
• After working on your lawn, clean up yard debris and dispose of properly. Do not dump debris in drainage
swales or catch basins.
Pet Care
• Bacteria from pet and animal waste constitute a major pollutant of concern in Northern Kentucky’s
waterways. While we cannot control the waste that comes from wildlife, we can control the environmental
impact of our pet waste. When walking your pet, remember to pick up waste and dispose of it in a trash
receptacle.
Swimming Pool and Spa
• Swimming pools and spas may only be drained into the storm water system if a test kit detects no chlorine
in the water. Otherwise, you must drain the water into the sanitary sewer system via an indoor floor drain.
• Properly store pool and spa chemicals to prevent leaks and spills, preferably in a covered area to avoid
exposure to rainfall.
For more information, visit www.sd1.org, email [email protected] or call SD1’s Storm Water Hotline at
859-578-6745.
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Fire De p artment
Contact Us: 859-331-1267
Find more Information by visiting the FMFD website:
www.fortmitchell.com, search Fire Department
File of Life
Is Your Childs Car Seat Installed Correctly?
The FMFD offers a free child passenger safety
inspection/installation program BY APPOINTMENT
ONLY. Please call 859-331-1267 to set an
appointment up today.
• Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause
of death among children ages 1 to 19
• Children should ride in a back seat until they are
at least 13 years of age
• The overall critical misuse for child restraints is
about 73 percent
The FMFD free File of Life program
gives residents the opportunity to place
their medical information in a magnetic
pouch on outside of their refrigerator for
use by our EMS personnel.
Files of Life may be obtained by
contacting the FMFD at 859-331-1267.
Fire Hydrant Safety Regulations
Fire Hydrants are critical to successful Fire Department
operations. Residents can NOT paint
hydrants. The FMFD does come around
periodically and paint hydrants so they are
not unsightly.
Fire Hydrants can NOT have landscaping
placed within five feet around them (per City
Ordinance). It hinders the ability to locate
and use the hydrant.
The FMFD will remove any items they determine cause
a hindrance to the operation of the fire hydrant.
Hydrant Flushing
Watch for signs at the main entrance of your
neighborhood for dates and times when the
FMFD and the Northern KY Water District
will be testing fire hydrants. We suggest
you refrain from doing laundry at this time,
because its is possible the process may cause
water discoloration.
Grant Funding
The FMFD recently received a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. These funds have been used to
purchase a new cardiac monitor to be used on Emergency Medical calls
by our Paramedics.
The FMFD also recently received grant funds from FM Global, a leader in
the fire prevention market, for the purchase of tablet computers to be used
for the purpose of conducting fire inspections and pre-incident planning
at our local businesses. These funds will allow our personnel to also
access our fire department record systems while operating outside of the
firehouse. The total amount of this award was $3,000.
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Police Department
A Message from Chief Eldridge
www.fortmitchell.com/FMPolice/
The FMPD is once again partnering with Montgomery Inn Fort Mitchell to host our 2nd
Annual Car Show. The show will be held at the Montgomery Inn in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky on
May 31 with a rain date of June 1. Registration will be from 9:00 AM to noon. The show will end with
the awards presentation starting at 4:00 PM.
In partnering with Montgomery Inn and other local businesses, we hope to raise money for
NKYHatesHeroin which is a non-profit organization. NKYHatesHeroin provides support and aid to
those affected by addiction and their families, while raising awareness and education for prevention.
For more information on this most worthy organization, please go to NKYHatesHeroin.Com.
This year we have set another lofty goal of raising $5,000.00 to benefit this organization. As you
may know, Heroin has affected our region in a way that has devastated families, strained our justice
system along with our healthcare providers and has destroyed and continues to destroy the lives of
hundreds of people. Our goal will only be met if businesses and people like you in our community
participate, sponsor or donate to our cause. I have listed some different ways to get involved below.
Please remember your donations are Tax deductible under IRS code 170(c),(1).
Sponsor a Specialty Trophy Award for a donation of $100.00
Sponsor a Trophy Award for a donation of $75.00
Donate any amount to be given to NKYHatesHeroin.Com
As an award sponsor, your name will be engraved on the award as you indicate below. All sponsors
will be recognized throughout the day by a professional DJ the day of the event. All sponsors will
also get recognized on a Sponsor Board that will be on display during the event as well.
As your Chief of Police, I want to personally thank you for taking the time to consider our cause.
If you would like to partner with us, please fill out the section below. For any questions, contact us
at the Fort Mitchell, KY Police Department at 859-331-2823, attention Detective Ron Wietholter or
myself, Chief Jeff Eldridge.
Name of Sponsor:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Authorized Signature:
Date:
All Sponsorship payments are payments are payable with this Award Sponsorship Agreement
Number of Trophy Awards Sponsored:
Number of Specialty Awards Sponsored:
@ $75.00
@ $100.00
Total Trophies = $
Total Specialty = $
Sorry, I can’t sponsor an award, but I would like to help by donating directly to NKYHatesHeroin in the amount of
$________________
Grand Total = $____________
Please make checks payable to the Fort Mitchell Police Department Car Show and mail to:
Fort Mitchell Police 2355 Dixie Hwy. Fort Mitchell KY, 41017, Attention Ron Wietholter or
drop off in person at the same address.
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Notes & Quotes
From the Fort Mitchell Park Board
www.fortmitchell.com, Search Park Department
The City of Fort Mitchell operates three community parks from April 1 through October 31. We take
great pride in the way our parks look, so please help us keep them clean.
Parks and Locations
General Ormsby Mitchel (Fort Mitchell Park) located at 261 Grandview Drive (the street “Better
Bodies” is on): This park has a huge play area, pavilion, tree covered picnic area, baseball field,
soccer field, basketball court, three tennis courts and a sand volleyball court.
Crescent Park located off Avon Drive: This park has a basketball court and a play structure.
Iris Park located in old Fort Mitchell off of Iris Road: This is a smaller neighborhood park with a
basketball court and beautiful flowers and landscaping.
Park Board Meetings
The Park Board meets at Fort Mitchell Park the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 PM. Citizens
are welcomed to attend.
Reser ve Baseball Field
Fort Mitchell baseball teams seeking to use public fields should contact the Park Director, Kyle
Bennett at 859-331-1212 or [email protected] .There are only a couple slots available.
Reser ve Park Pavilion
There are still a few dates open to reserve the Park Pavilion. A weekly updated calendar can be
found on the Fort Mitchell website at www.fortmitchell.com, search Park Pavilion. If your date is
available, please contact Kyle Bennett at 859-331-1212 or [email protected].
Tree Board
Aesthetics &
Beautification Committee
Se e k ing N e w Me m b e r s
The Tree Board is a City appointed board of
volunteers who work to promote, plant and preserve
the City’s trees. The Tree Board meets quarterly to
help answer City businesses’ and residents’ questions
and make recommendations. The Tree Board works
with the community to keep Fort Mitchell’s landscape
attractive and beautiful.
The Tree Board works with the Aesthetics &
Beautification Committee on projects throughout
the City (those pretty stone planter boxes), and
addresses concerns regarding trees during
roadway projects.
If interested please email the City Clerk, Linda Carter,
at [email protected].
“Adopt-A-Planter”
for the Summer
This will require watering, “dead heading” flowers,
and pulling weeds from the planter. The A&B
Committee will purchase all plants and flowers for
the planters.
The A&B Committee meets on the third Wednesday
of each month in Council chambers at 7:00 PM.
New members and volunteers are always welcome.
Wall of Honor Ceremony will take place on
Monday, May 26, 2014 at 11:30 AM.
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Summer Recreation Guide
These programs are brought to you from Kim Stoll our Recreation Director through
Fort Mitchell’s Recreational Department.
NO fees are required for any of the programs except where noted. We accept cash or check ONLY!
If you have questions or concerns you can email Kim Stoll at [email protected], call 859-380-8789, or check
our website at www.fortmitchell.com, search Recreation Department.
Weather Cancellations
REGISTRATION
You will need to sign up in advance for
activities and events. Classes fill up fast!
Where: Fort Mitchell City Building
When: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 5:30 - 8:00
Fees (cash or check): Due at Registration
If you are unable to attend on this date please
e-mail Kim Stoll at [email protected] and
arrangements can be made.
Call 859-426-6742 for a
daily updated report on
cancelled programs due to
bad weather.
Please do not leave a
message unless you need
someone to call you back.
Adult Recreation
Summer Craft: Burlap Wreath
Thursday, June 19, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Beechwood High School Art Room
Instructor: Lynette Joleceour
Register at [email protected] or by signing up on registration night
Join us in making the latest fad in all season wreaths -- Burlap! Your new
burlap wreath will create a unique, rustic decoration in your home and you
can customize it any way you like! You must register to get a supply list for
the class.
Watercolors
Wednesdays, June 18 - July 9
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Beechwood High School Art Room
Instructor: Monica Namyar
No Registration Necessary
Beechwood High School’s Art Teacher will be teaching the techniques of
watercolors to our residents. You do not need any materials, painting skills,
or prior art knowledge. You only need the will to have fun!
Sand Volleyball
League
Recreation League
will be co-ed:
3 men and 3 women
per team
Competitive League
will be co-ed Quad:
2 men and 2 women
per team
Games are
Tuesday evenings
June 3 - July 22
at Fort Mitchell Park
Tournament is
July 30
Herbs 101
Monday, June 9, 7:00 PM, $3 Fee
Beechwood High School Economics Room
Join Rita Heikenfeld, Certified Culinary Professional and Certified Modern Herbalist, as she discusses the use
of herbs in everyday foods, their health benefits and how to grow them. There will also be a taste testing. Rita
is an award-winning journalist, author, cooking teacher and founding editor of Abouteating.com.
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Family Fun Recreation
This Summer get out and have fun while spending quality time with your family. Be sure to invite
other local Fort Mitchell friends and neighbors!
Mr. Cowpie’s Moosical Show
Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Mr. Cowpie just escaped from the farm to go into show business and WOW is he excited to
be invited to our event! Mr. Cowpie is a rock ‘n roll sing-a-long cow. He knows lots of goofy
songs, knock knock jokes and will even bring a few surprises. He’ll keep our event rockin!
Lots of Moosical fun for kids and grown-ups of all ages! This is a must see show!!! Many
animals will be there to help out with this Moosical adventure!
Pottery in the Park
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
No registration necessary
Pottery pieces will be under $15 and painting, glazing and firing your pottery is free. A specified date
will be given of when you can pick up your finished pottery at the Fort Mitchell City Building. It is going
to be a fun evening!
Movie Madness
Friday, June 20, 8:30 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
No registration necessary
Come one, come all to a free movie at the park! Fort Mitchell will be hosting a movie for the whole
family to enjoy. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and relax
under the stars. See you at the movies!
Parking will be available in the Drees parking lot.
Miniature Golf
Fridays, June 20 and July 25, 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Florence World of Golf
No registration necessary
Mark your calendar and come join the families of Fort Mitchell for a morning of free miniature golf.
Fairy Garden Class
Monday, June 23, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Beechwood High School Art Room, $10 Fee
Instructed by Claire Flick
Adults and Children (10 years and older do NOT need to be accompanied by an adult)
You will go home with a fairy garden container to set on a deck or in your garden. The container will
include potting soil, fairy accessories and a live plant. Please bring garden gloves and a small hand
shovel.
4 th of Jul y Tie Dye C a n d y B a g or T- shi r t
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Registration Required
$4 per pillowcase or t-shirt
Come and create your own one-of-a-kind 4th of July red, white and blue tie dye candy bag or t-shirt.
The choice is yours! Please register and pre-order your t-shirt or pillowcase so that it can be properly
treated for the best results.
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Family Fun Recreation
Arrowhead Reptiles
Monday, June 30, 7:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Where can you go to see, touch and possibly hold a boa or a python snake, dragons, monitors,
iguanas or turtles? Well the answer is easy -- Fort Mitchell Park. The Arrowhead Reptile Rescue will
be teaching about all of these animals. This is a must see presentation!
Independence Day Parade
“Celebrate American Music”
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 12:30
Get together with friends, family and coworkers to decorate a float! Our theme this year is
“Celebrate American Music.” The Parade will begin at the Children’s Home on Orphanage
Road and will end at Beechwood School.
Don’t be left out! Email Kim Stoll at [email protected] to participate. Thank you for helping us
keep our parade an event everyone can enjoy!
Make Your Own Garden Stepping Stone
Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
$3 Due night of activity
Join us to make, create and decorate your own unique stepping stone for the garden. All
materials needed will be provided. All you need to bring is patience and imagination. We will
be using concrete, beads, rocks, shells and other colorful embellishments. It will be a work of
art that you do not want to miss. This is a family activity and an adult must be with children at
all time.
Mr. Cowpie and his Exciting, Exceptional Equine Show
Monday, July 23, 7:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
In this show the audience will be educated about horse and pony care. You will meet Elvis the
miniature horse, Oreo the pony, and Rhubarb the donkey. Everyone will get to meet, brush, and lead
one of the horses. Some might even get a chance to take a ride. Do not miss this fun new show!
Madcap Puppet Theatre
Monday, July 28, 7:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Twain’s Twisted Tales
Clara’s ordinary day takes an unexpected twist when Mark Twain’s most beloved characters escape
from her book! Putting them back where they belong is going to take help from Mark Twain himself.
Madcap is proud to introduce the life and stories of one of America’s greatest literary figures and
humorists with giant puppets and audience participation. The stories included are: The Celebrated
Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Legend of Sagenfeld, and selections from The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Florence Aquatic Center
Friday, August 1, All day
$4 All participants
Splash, swim and sit in the sun! Enjoy a summer afternoon at the Florence Aquatic Center with
friends and neighbors.
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Youth Recreation
Arts and Crafts
Mondays, June 9 - July 21
Beechwood High School Art Room
Instructor Terri Kresser
Each week your child will create a project all on their own to bring home.
Ages 4 - 5
9:00 - 9:50 AM
Ages 6 - 7
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Ages 8 and up
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Playtime at the Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10 thru July 24, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Ages 3 - 5
There will be new and exciting activities each morning. Your children can exercise their motor skills by
climbing, swinging, sliding and running.
We will be introducing your little ones to some preschool concepts such as counting, the alphabet,
singing, story time and crafting.
Home Depot Project
Wednesday, June 11, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Have you ever wondered how to use a hammer and construct a wooden project? Well quit wondering
and join us for some hands-on fun!
“The Great Chase”
Friday, June 13, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
Beechwood’s Front Lawn
Ages 10 - 15
3 - 4 Players per team
Follow the clues, complete the tasks and navigate your team to the finish line to win! This foot race
(no bikes or cars) will take place throughout the City of Fort Mitchell.
Jump Zone in Florence
Wednesdays, June 18, July 2, and July 16
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Fee is $3
Join us for Fort Mitchell jumping days! Children can jump, slide and jump some more. Socks are
required. No registration necessary, just show up and have fun.
Capture the Flag
Friday, June 20 and July 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Boys and Girls Ages 9 and Older
You don’t need a team, you don’t need to think, but you do need energy! Come and join other Fort
Mitchell tweens who want to have fun playing capture the flag.
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Youth Recreation
Totter’s Ottersville Fun
Friday, June 27 and July 18, 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Totter’s Otterville located inside the old Johnny’s Toy Shop in Latonia
Free Entry (Must enter before 12:00)
Little tots get ready for your summer social event and join your little playmates for a morning full of
fun. Chaperones must accompany children at all times
Behringer - Crawford Museum’s Fossil Dig
Saturday, July 19, 9:00 AM
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Fort Mitchell’s budding archeologists should not miss this exciting program. A specialist from the
Behringer - Crawford Museum will meet us at Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) for a brief
introduction on fossils and those found in our area. We will then travel to a nearby fossil dig location.
Everyone needs to provide their own transportation to the site. At the site the specialist will give
instructions on how to dig properly and helpful hints to find special fossils. Each person may keep any
fossils found.
Youth Recreation Tournaments
Youth Sand Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, June 28
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
$10 per Team Registration Fee (4 to 6 players per team)
Ages 9 - 15
Two match minimum (match consists of three games)
Bring your sun lotion, music and good attitude for a day full of sun, sand and volleyball!
Lets not forget the PRIZES!
You must register by June 1 to be put on the tournament schedule.
Official rules and schedule will be emailed.
Youth Flag Football Tournament
Saturday, July 5
Beechwood Football Field
$10 Per Team Registration Fee ( 4 - 6 players per team, with 4 on field at a time)
Two Division: 3rd and 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade
Two Game Minumum (games are (2) 15 minute halves)
Get your team together and get ready for some summer fun with friends, neighbors and football!
Lets not forget the PRIZES!
You must register a team by June 9 to be put on the tournament schedule.
Official rules and schedule will be emailed.
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Youth Summer Camps
Sewing Class
June 16 - 20, 9:00 - 10:00 or 10:30 - 11:30
Beechwood School Home Ec. Room
Ages 10 and older
This class is an excellent opportunity for youth to learn the basics of sewing. By the end, you will
leave with a pillowcase they made on their own. Registration is required to receive a supply list.
Drama Camp “Acting Up”
June 30 - July 3, 10:00 - 12:00
Beechwood Commons and Stage
4th - 8th Grade ONLY
This camp will be instructed by Molly Seifert, Beechwood’s Drama Teacher. This is an introduction to
the art of acting through individual and group exercises and training.
Art Camps
10:00 - 11:00 or 11:15 - 12:15
Beechwood High School Art Room
Ages 6 -12
Fee: $5.00 per class
July 8-11: Native American Inspired Art
Day One - Southwest Pottery
Day Two - Dreamcatchers
Day Three - Transformation Masks
Day Four - Paint Pottery
July 15 - 18: Early American Inspired Art
Day One - Silhouette Portraits
Day Two - Grandma Moses American Landscape Painting
Day Three and Four - John James Wax Bird Paintings
Gymnastics Camp with Top Flight Gymnasts
July 21 - 24
Top Flight Gymnastics, 721 Center View Boulevard, Crestview Hills
Tumble into lots of fun activities and physical learning for an entire week. Everyone must sign a
waiver by a legal guardian in order to participate. Forms are available at registration. It is necessary
that we strictly follow these guidelines due to insurance purposes.
Ages 3 - 5
12:30 - 1:15, 1:25 - 2:10 or 2:20 - 3:10
Ages 6 - 8
12:50 - 2:00
Ages 9 - 11
2:15 - 3:25
Dance Camp
July 21 -25, 10:00 - 11:30
Beechwood School Commons and Stage
4th - 8th Grade ONLY
This camp will be taught by Beechwood High School musical choreographer Emily Elliott. Residents
will learn about the essentials of dancing through individual and group exercises. Students will need
to wear clothes that allow them to dance, and dance shoes such as ballet, jazz, dance sneakers or
character shoes.
Cheerleading Camp for Little Cheerleaders
July 29 - 31, 9:00 - 10:00
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Ages 4 and Older
Beechwood High School Cheerleaders will be teaching their cheerleading and gymnastics skills to
little future cheerleaders. It will be a fun, exciting and loud time. Children will learn to jump, yell and
dance to the spirit of life.
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Summer Sports Camps
We are proud of the quality sports camps we have hosted for residents throughout the years. Our
camps are run by a staff of highly-qualified coaches and assistants who will be teaching our residents the
fundamentals of each sport along with helpful techniques to enhance the child’s abilities in each sport.
Remember to bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen!!!
Soccer Camp
June 9 - 12
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Children wanting to learn the skills, techniques and competition of soccer,come join us for a professionally
run soccer clinic. You will be prepared for the World Cup Finals! Bring a ball if you have one.
Age 5
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Ages 6-7
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Ages 8 & up
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Basketball Camp
June 16 - 19
Beechwood’s Gym
This camp will be instructed by former Beechwood player, Recreation Youth Assistant, and past
Beechwood Coach, Ross Hart.
Boys and Girls ages 5 - 7
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Girls ages 8 & up
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Boys ages 8 & up
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Tennis Camp For the Whole Family
June 23 - 26
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Fee: A can of NEW tennis balls
This camp will be instructed by Tennis pro Carrie Prang. We will be using two separate courts.
Age 7
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Ages 8-9
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Age 10 and up
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Adult
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Volleyball Camp
June 23 - 27
Beechwood’s Gym
This is the camp for Fort Mitchell boys and girls who want to learn how to play volleyball or who already
play volleyball well! It will be taught by volleyball pro Sarah Palazzo.
Ages 8 - 15
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Football Camp
June 30 - July 3
Beechwood’s Football Field
This is a fun camp for all youth football. Campers will be divided by age and will learn kicking, passing and
catching. The week will end with games of Ultimate Football. Camp will be taught by JR Stoll, Turpin High
School Receivers Coach.
Ages 5 and older
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Baseball Camp
July 7 - 10
Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby)
Youth Camp ages 8 and up 9:00 - 10:00 AM: In this camp children will learn basic hitting techniques and
rules. * You will need to bring a glove!
Advanced Camp ages 8 and up 10:00 - 11:30 AM: In this camp children will learn advanced hitting
techniques, specific rules of the game and how to be competitive while still being fair. * You will need to
bring a bat and glove!
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FAQ’s
Handy Phone Numbers
Police Dispatch (Non-Emergency) 859-356-3191
What are the City Building office
hours?
Fort Mitchell Administration (City Building) 859-331-1212
Fort Mitchell Fire Administration 859-331-1267
Fort Mitchell Police Administration 859-331-2823
Fort Mitchell Public Works 859-331-1212
Fort Mitchell Recreational Department 859-426-6742
When are City Council meetings?
Best Way Disposal 859-372-4900
Duke 513-421-9500
Animal Control - Dog Warden 859-356-3191
Beechwood Board of Education 859-344-8888
Driver License 859-292-6579
Voter Registration 859-392-1620
KY Highway Department 859-341-2700
NKY Area Planning (Zoning) 859-331-8980
Northern KY Water District 859-578-9898
Sanitation District 859-578-7450
Kenton County Public Works 859-392-1920
Monday through Friday 8:00 - 4:30.
Passport applications accepted by
appointment ONLY Tues - Fri 10:00 - 2:00.
The first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Who do I contact if I would like a
police officer but I do not consider it
an emergency?
Kenton County Dispatch at 859-356-3191.
How do I get a yard sale permit?
You must come to the City Building.
Where do I get a Building and Zoning
Permit?
Visit the Northern Kentucky Area Planning
Commission at 2332 Royal Drive or call
859-331-8980.
Who do I contact with questions/
complaints regarding waste and
recycling?
Best Way Disposal at 859-372-4900.
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