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Music, fireworks highlight July 4th Contributor
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The Fourth of July is the pinnacle event in the summer, and this year is no exception. While many people love to have picnics on the Fourth, there are other events that can complement the traditional family outings. The Florence Government Center is one place families can spend the whole day. The Aquatic Center will be open all day as usual, and festivities on the government campus start at 4 p.m. with a cruise-in that is brand-new this year.
“The cars for the cruise-in will be behind the memorial,” said Vanessa Lenear, parks and recreation administrator for the city of Florence. “On the plaza, there will be booths set up by community organizations, restaurants and concessions. “We will have the Florence Community Band, who will play patriotic favorites, and our featured band, Leroy Ellington and the E Funk band, will play until the fireworks start at 10 p.m.” The Blue Star Mothers will again set up their Kid Zone, which includes games children can play for free, and a giant
mural where kids can draw their name or a picture. Rides are provided by Murray Brothers, as they were last year, and performers from the Amazing Portable Circus will be on hand to entertain people. At 4:30 the Kentucky Kuzzins Square Dancing demonstration team will show how square dancing should be done, and at 5 p.m. the Florence Police Canine unit will provide a demonstration. Also at 5 p.m. will be a wellness demonstration put on by local health organizations. The TriState AFTA Black Belt Academy will give a martial arts demonstration at 5:30 p.m.
At 6 p.m. the Florence Community band will kick off a Salute to American concert, along with the Florence Police Honor Guard. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. crowds can enjoy all the activities as the E Funk band plays, and at 10 p.m. the fireworks begin. “It is important for people to know that Ewing Boulevard will be closed from Tanner’s Lane to Ky. 18 from 9:45 p.m. until 11 because of the fireworks,” said Lenear. “But after the fireworks, the booths will remain open until 11 p.m. To see a list of events, our Web site is www.florenceky.gov.”
Boone’s Relay for Life a big success
Lazy days of summer
Congratulations to participants in this past weekend’s Relay for Life at Cooper High School. Teams walked around the track throughout the night to represent the never-ending battle to find a cure for cancer. The event, which raised $115,000, is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in Boone County. – LIFE, PAGE B1
Murders not solved
The shooting death of Union City Administrator Warren Moore and his wife, Madge, continues to be investigated by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department but not much information is being released. Sheriff’s department spokesman Tom Scheben said he doesn’t anticipate any news this week on an arrest. Although the 911 tape has not been released, authorities released a 911 dispatch log, which revealed little about the case. – PAGE A4
Scholarships given
Heritage Bank has announced the winners of its scholastic scholarship program for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. – SCHOOLS, PAGE A7
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Matthew Sizemore, 7, of Hebron is the picture of relaxation as he floats down the Lazy River at the Florence Aquatic Center. PATRICIA A. SCHEYER /CONTRIBUTOR
Church receives much-needed makeover By Emily Teaford eteaford@nky.com
St. Paul Catholic Church in Florence is receiving its first renovation in nearly 40 years. Construction has begun that will include several new additions to the church. The biggest change will be the new gathering space at the front of the church along with a small chapel, a bride’s room and other small meeting rooms. Father Thomas Sacksteder said the renovations have been spread out over the last five years. Recently several new stainedglass windows were installed depicting scenes of St. Paul, Jesus, and Mary. “The parish has been very excited about the project and has been supportive in contributions and is enthusiastic to see the results,” Sacksteder said. The funding for the project was reached through a capitol campaign within the church. Jim Lazzari, a parishioner and part of the building committee, said the proj-
Construction workers began the renovation of St. Paul Catholic Church by removing dirt from the front entrance. ect has been very important to the church members. “I think the biggest interest is because (the project) is for the church itself. That brought involvement within the whole parish when before projects mostly involved people with children in the school,” Lazzari said.
Lazzari said the church has not been changed since the 1960s. Since the church is under construction, services have been moved to the gym. Lazzari said that he has been pleasantly surprised by the change. “Since you are not in the church, the emphasis is actually
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put on the service,” Lazzari said. Sacksteder said that the church hopes to have completed most of the construction by the end of summer. “The whole church is under construction and we need to accomplish certain parts so we can host the beginning of school in August,” Sacksteder said.
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