Saturday, July 17, 1999
Edgewood clock could hail 2000
Project would be 'major landmark'
BY CINDY SCHROEDER
The Cincinnati Enquirer
EDGEWOOD — Some cities mark the end of a century by burying time capsules.
Not Northern Kentucky.
While a few communities are relying on the time-honored method of burying local artifacts to note the end of an era, others are welcoming the new millennium with special clocks, history projects and the world's largest swinging bell.
Last week, Edgewood became the latest city to consider developing a turn-of-the-century landmark, when council agreed to solicit bids for a millennium clock. The timepiece would be erected at the entrance to Presidents' Park.
“I think it shows that you've got faith in the new century,” said Edgewood Administrator Lou Noll.
Edgewood's millennium clock, which would be installed at the site where the flagpole now stands, would serve “as a major landmark in the city,” and would be visible from both directions on Dudley Road, Mr. Noll said.
A possible design submitted by the Verdin Co., a Cincinnati firm known throughout the world for its elaborate clocks and bells, calls for a three-faced triangular clock that would be elevated about 25 to 35 feet.
The clock's electronic chimes could ring in the year 2000, if the project could be completed by then, and also mark the hours, Mr. Noll said.
If the city opts to purchase a keyboard for the clock, Edgewood also could sponsor the playing of Christmas carols, patriotic music and other special concerts throughout the year, he said.
“It would certainly be more than just a clock,” Mr. Noll said. “We think it'll be a major landmark in the city.”
Other Northern Kentucky millennium projects:
• In August, Fort Mitchell will install a four-faced millennium clock in front of its city building. The clock, which is being made by the Verdin Co., will be dedicated in September, and its chimes will be rung for the first time on New Year's Day.
• The 33-ton World Peace Bell, scheduled to arrive in Newport at month's end, after a cruise up the Mississippi River, will ring in the new year, and what many consider the new millennium, on Dec. 31. The inspiration of Campbell County businessmen Wayne Carlisle and David Hosea, the bell is to hang in a 54-foot-high glass and steel structure at the corner of Fifth and York Streets.
• The Villa Hills Historical Committee is coordinating publication of a comprehensive history of the Kenton County city, the production of a video of prominent residents and landmarks and a booth featuring city photos and artifacts for display at civic functions. The committee hopes to finish the projects in early August.
Young people need to show a little respect
Armstrong hopes man will return to moon
Astronauts bask in glories past
FBI stalks 'Average Joe'
Mason growth shows no sign of slowing
Zoo gorilla expecting
Former reporter given probation
Former Russian general has new mission
Hospitals, surgeon offer to help boy
State tax cuts will be less for '99
Racist tag rejected in Anderson
Restrictions target illegal bingo
Balloonist shares his perspective at 300 feet
Drought keeps sprinklers in demand
Ex-officer's appeal says sentence racist
Fire kills disabled woman
Futuristic Sky Loop transit would complement light rail
Report: Ky. access to Internet among lowest
Residents aid river testing
GET TO IT
Pops concert unmasks 2 musical 'Phantoms'
Bids for new courthouse steps too high
Bush gains in Ohio GOP delegation
Child pornographer, 79, receives 10-year sentence
Court may pay for study of sewage plant
Edgewood clock could hail 2000
Gateways get spiffy thanks to $200 gifts
Glendale called to aid family
Grants make transportation easier
Man's death linked to cocaine abuse
More pools to be open in next heat emergency
Retirement center looking certain
School plan redone, awaits board's OK
TRISTATE DIGEST
Zoning goes to Supreme Court
