The most interesting statistic in the results of last week’s “Survey Says” is that 80% of the respondents feel that the data that their city displays on their website is not in a format that can be compared to other cities. Most responders would like to see how their city compares to other cities! And […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: Fair to Compare NKY Cities to Each Other?
Our last three columns/discussions have dealt with corruption in Kentucky in general and in NKY in particular. I have suggested, as has State Auditor Adam Edelen, that the numerous governments here in NKY may be a contributing factor. I have also suggested that one way to make sure that there is a check on the […]
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Rick Robinson: What I Saw on Earth Day 2015 in Washington, D.C.
When I learned that Usher was going to be the lead performer on the National Mall in DC for Earth Day, I was so excited that I immediately asked my wife: “Who the hell is Usher?” Apparently – like Earth Day – Usher is someone who matters to a whole bunch of people younger than […]
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Learning About High Costs of Health Care in Emergency After Daughter’s Playground Accident
Late last year my daughter, a fourth grader, was on the playground at school during recess when she fell from the top of the monkey bars. It was a bad fall, and it appeared she hit her head. The school immediately called emergency services and my cell phone. They told me they thought she was OK, but they […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: Is There “Legal” Corruption in NKY?
I received many varied responses to last week’s column. Some people are polar opposites. One person called the column “yellow journalism”, while another liked the column and was appreciative that the issue of corruption in NKY is being spoken about. Another felt that benchmarking (comparing the cities and counties using standard measurements) was a good way to […]
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Grow the Cov: What is Urban Agriculture?
Urban agriculture is the process of cultivating, processing, and distributing food within a city or town. It isn’t a new practice; both the Romans and the Ancient Egyptians used basic principles to feed their populations. Victory gardens were also used throughout both world wars in the U.S. to supplement food supply. Urban agriculture has a variety of benefits: […]
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6 Ideas for Small Urban Landscapes
Urban landscapes aren’t as limiting as you think. Columnist Craig Crabow presents six simple ways to make a small landscape lush and full of life. Do you have a tiny yard (or “green patch” may be more like it)? Here’s the knowledge you need to make the most of a small outdoor space. 1. Scale it Down. […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: Readers Offer Feedback on Corruption in NKY
In last week’s Another Voice, I noted that, while Kentucky ranks last in so many areas like the health of our citizens and education levels, it was good to notice that, in studies of corruption, Kentucky ranks third! (There is a little bit of sarcasm in the last sentence…) If you remember, I argue (and State Auditor […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: Corruption in Kentucky (Yes, NKY, Too!)
Corruption in Kentucky!? Oh yes, you say, many years ago in Eastern Kentucky with vote buying, in Northern Kentucky with gambling, in our General Assembly in Frankfort with Operation Boptrot and in some other areas of our state… but we have cleaned all that up! We have transparent and accountable government here in Kentucky! No corruption! Not […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: How Your County PVA Can Save You Money!
When I think of the role of the Property Valuation Administrator (PVA), I am reminded of the TV commercial for a local window replacement company. At the end of the commercial, the owner and his daughter point at the audience and emphatically say: “We’ll save you a lot of money!” The value of the PVA is very similar to […]
