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Rabbit Hash leader: Something about the town ‘defies explanation’ Melissa Reinert
Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
RABBIT HASH – The first time Bobbi Layne Kayser came to Rabbit Hash was the day she moved there. “I got a drink, went and sat on the porch and felt like I had met my destiny,” she said. “There is something about the geological spot the town sits on that defies explanation.” According to Kayser, once you’re at “the center of the universe,” your blood pressure goes down, you’re more inclined to chat with the stranger sitting next to you and there’s always a dog nearby to soothe your soul. Located along the Ohio River in western Boone County, Rabbit Hash is home to the landmark Rabbit Hash General Store. “It’s a feeling of simpler times and ways, when the word ‘community’
meant helping your neighbors and coming together for support and play,” she said. “This feeling is palpable in Rabbit Hash. People come to town to see what all the hoopla is about. They come back, and sometimes stay for good because what that feels like, is coming home.” And at home in Rabbit Hash, Kayser has become an essential part of the hoopla. Tom Lubbe, owner of Verona Vineyards, a small boutique winery in Verona with a satellite store in Rabbit Hash, has known Kayser for about 10 years. Lubbe said that Kayser is “so well liked by everyone in town.” “She brings us together and gets us (the shop owners) all working toward one goal to preserve the history and get people to come to enjoy our town,” he said. “Game changer,” he said is a title Layne Kayser bestows well, according to
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Lubbe. “She’s very passionate,” he said. “She’s genuine and she cares about life here in Rabbit Hash and she makes it a
much better place.” She leads the Rabbit Hash Historical Society Board of Directors. She helps promote events, accommodates media and volunteers to help with whatever is needed. In addition, she organizes maintenance, keeping the utilities on and the buildings. Her greatest and most proud contribution, Kayser said, was serving as secretary and being “momma” to her dog Lucy Lou. The red and white border collie served as mayor of Rabbit Hash from 2008 to 2016. She died this September at age 12. Lucy Lou was the first female mayor of Rabbit Hash. Lucy Lou ran on the popular campaign slogan: “The Bitch You Can Count On,” raising $8,087 of the total $21,921 raised that election. The idea for the animal mayor race was initiated to raise funds for historical See RABBIT, Page 1A
Boone County’s new bond rating boosts golf course improvements more non-golf revenue during winter months.” Boone County’s bond credit rating was upgraded on Dec. 5 from Aa1 to Aaa, positioning the county as the only local government – city or county – in Kentucky to have earned the highest possible credit rating. RSA financial adviser Dwight Salsbury, who advised Boone County on the bond issue, said the upgrade will save county taxpayers approximately $115,000 on the $4.4 million bond issue. “When a local government manages its finances as well as Boone County, the cost of borrowing money decreases,” Salsbury said. Only a small percentage of governments nationwide have achieved a Triple-A bond rating, Earlywine said. “This is outstanding news for our residents,” said Boone County Judge-executive Gary Moore. “The upgrade will result in direct savings to the taxpayer with our upcoming bond sale. This longsought-after rating upgrade is a validation of our fiscal management and disciplined spending practices.” Paul Huber, of Covington Catholic, sinks a short putt at Boone Links Golf Course, Florence, during the Region 7 boys golf tournament in 2013. ENQUIRER FILE PHOTO
Melissa Reinert
Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
BURLINGTON – A Cincinnati-based brokerage firm will help Boone County make improvements to its golf courses. The county has hired Ross, Sinclaire & Associates (RSA) as municipal adviser
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Northern Kentucky seniors enjoyed another great day of golf May 11 at Boone Links Golf Course. AMY SCALF/PROVIDED
on the $4.4 million bonds. Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine said the funds will be used to renovate and expand the Boone Links clubhouse and make significant improvements to the cart paths at both Boone Links and Lassing Pointe golf courses. “Specifically, the Boone Links banquet facility will be enhanced and en-
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larged, digital golf simulators will be installed in the clubhouse and a miniature golf course will be constructed,” Earlywine said. Major rehabilitation of golf cart paths at both courses will be completed. “The broad goals of the improvements are to position our courses for long-term sustainability and success by improving our facilities and generating
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