This is Boone County - April 2011

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Welcome letter Judge Executive introduces magazine.

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County Administration A listing of county departments.

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Boone communities A listing of communities within the county.

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Parks and recreation A lisiting of local parks.

One-tank trips around the county.

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Home based businesses striving Secrets to their success.

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Union community theater Now in its third year.

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Historic Burlington Business Association Bringing people in.

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Events calendar

ON THE COVER

Olivia Farmer, 7, of Fort Mitchell, pets Buddy, one of the two ponies that were at the Harvest Festival at Dinsmore Homestead belonging to Bill Shuffett, who lives nearby.

Emmaline Farmer, 4, likes the ponies, and took a ride also. Photo

by Patricia A. Scheyer/Contributor.

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CONTACT The Boone County publication is published by the Specialty Publications Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor Melissa Stewart c/o The Community Press/Recorder 394 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140. Email mjstewart@communitypress.com. Or call 513-248-7121.

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Welcome Letter Boone County is a rapidly growing and economically vibrant community in the heart of America.

Residents enjoy a diverse and rewarding environment with all the amenities of a metropolitan area but with the charm and hospitality of a small town.

Boone County boasts a median household income of $68,369 which is one of the highest in the state of Kentucky. According to the 2010 Census the county population grew by 38 percent over the last 10 years to more than 118,000 residents. With over 40 miles of Ohio River shoreline and home to the CincinnatiNorthern Kentucky International Airport, Boone County offers great neighborhoods, schools, and shopping.

Our quality of life ranks highly with nearly 2,000 acres of park land as well as the distinction of having a Parks and Recreation Department that has been recognized by its peers throughout the state of Kentucky in the last few years. Boone County also places an emphasis on creating a healthy community which resulted in the recognition as Kentucky's healthiest county for the second year in a row.

On behalf of the more than 118,000 residents of Boone County, I welcome you to this special publication highlighting our community. You will find Boone County to be a great place to live, work and raise a family!

If you have chosen Boone County as your home, welcome! If you are considering Boone County, I invite you to explore this publication and if we can assist you please contact us!

Sincerely, Gary W. Moore Boone County Judge/Executive

Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore.

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CreativeLiving Boone County offers a variety of opportunities for work and play, including the serene Central Park.

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County Administration Boone County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Northern Kentucky.

Currently the county is comprised of three cities, Florence, Union and Walton, and has a population of about 118,000.

Each of the three cities has its own city government. Florence is governed by a mayor and six council members. Walton has six council members and a mayor and Union is comprised of four city commissioners and a mayor.

The entire county is served by Fiscal Court. The court is comprised of three commissioners and a county judge executive.

Officials Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore P.O. Box 900, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2242 Fax: 334-3105 judgemoore@boonecountyky.org

Commissioner – District 1 Matt Dedden P.O. Box 900, Burlington 41005 Phone: 393-4306 commissionermdedden@boonecountyky.org

Commissioner – District 2 Charles E. Kenner DMD P.O. Box 900, Burlington 41005 Phone: 384-3838 Fax: 371-4959 commissionerckenner@boonecountyky.org

Commissioner – District 3 Charlie Walton P.O. Box 900, Burlington 41005

Phone: 371-1943 commissionercwalton@boonecountyky.org

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County Attorney

Ed Prindle P.O. Box 884, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2143 Fax: 334-2296 eprindle@boonecountyky.org

Robert D. Neace P.O. Box 83, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3200 Fax: 334-3212 rdneace@boonecountyky.org

Property Valuation Administrator

County Clerk Kenny Brown P.O. Box 874, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2108 Fax: 334-2193 kenny.brown@boonecountyky.org

Sheriff Michael Helmig P.O. Box 198, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2175 Fax: 334-2234 mhelmig@boonecountyky.org

Cindy Arlinghaus P.O. Box 388, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2181 Fax: 334-2126 cindy.arlinghaus@boonecountyky.org

Circuit Court Judge Judge Anthony W. Frohlich 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 444 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3270 Fax: 334-3271

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Circuit Court Judge Judge J.R. Schrand 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 447 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3551 Fax: 334-3570

Family Court Judge Judge Linda Bramlage 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 352 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3520 Fax: 334-3521

District Court Judge Judge Charles T. Moore 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2230 Fax: 334-3969 sandyrouse@kycourts.net

District Court Judge Judge Jeffrey Smith 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2230 Fax: 334-3969 sandyrouse@kycourts.net

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Boone Communities About Burlington Burlington became the county seat in June of 1799. The county’s first County Court voted to use land donated by John Hawkins Craig and Robert Johnson for the county seat. It was originally called Craig’s Camp, then Wilmington and finally, in 1816, Burlington.

In 1824, Burlington became the first Boone County community to be incorporated. It remained incorporated until 1923 when its charter was annulled. Today it is one of only two unincorporated county seats in Kentucky.

The first courthouse was built of logs. A brick building was erected in 1817. It was remod-

eled 60 years later. The present courthouse was constructed in the late 1880s and is still in use today.

Burlington remains as one of the region’s top historical areas, boasting numerous historical sites.

Boone County’s Administrative Center is located in Burlington. It was dedicated in 1981 and is used primarily by county officers and houses a detention center.

Burlington is also home to the Boone County fairgrounds, the site of the Boone County 4-H and Utopia Fair each summer and Maplewood Children’s Home.

About Florence Florence is the largest city in Boone County, but that wasn’t always the case.

Originally an Indian fur trading post known variously as Polecat and Pow-Wow, the community was settled in 1813 and called Connersville after Jacob Conner, who owned most of the land. It was the first stagecoach stop south of Covington and acquired the nicknames of Crossroads and Stringtown on the Pike. In 1830, with a population of 63, Florence was incorporated.

Between 1830 and 1900, several businesses were started, a schoolhouse and several church-

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Parks and Recreation COUNTY AND NATIONAL PARKS Boone County Parks is celebrating its 36th year of service to the community. For more information on park programs and events, visit the website at www.boonecountyky.org, or call the Boone County Parks Office at 859334-2117.

Central Park, at 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, 4 miles south of Burlington Pike, has 121 acres. It offers 2.25 miles of paved trails through wooded and open areas and is home to the Arboretum at Central Park and the Children’s Garden. The park is equipped with picnic shelters, six baseball fields, six soccer fields, wildflower beds, wetlands, and bird boxes to attract wild life.

Boone Woods Park, Veterans Way and Ky. 18, approximately 3 miles west of Interstate 75, provides the community with a full size soccer field, basketball court, tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course, shelters, picnic tables, playgrounds, volleyball courts, bocce ball courts and horseshoe courts. The park also has the outdoor Creekside theater where concerts and family fun nights are held.

Union Pool, Boone County’s first outdoor pool, was opened in 2003. It is located at 10165 U.S. 42, Union.

Camp Ernst Lake, 2 miles south of Ky. 18 on Camp Ernst Road in Burlington, offers fishing and picnic shelters.

England-Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Road in Burlington, is located 1 mile north of Burlington Pike at the four-way stop. This 290-acre park offers seven athletic fields, three shelters, one playground, a basketball court, an 18-hole disc golf course, 1-mile paved walking trail, 11 miles of mountain bike/hik-

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ing trails through woods (unpaved), three fishing ponds and a wetland area.

Lincoln Woods Park, is located off Hopeful Church Road at Rosetta Drive in Florence. It has two ball fields, one shelter, a basketball court and playground.

Walton Community Park, on Old Stephenson-Mill Road, Walton, has one soccer field, one ball field, four shelters, two playgrounds and a 1-mile paved walking trail.

Shore Lake is a fishing lake and picnic area in the Richwood Industrial Park on U.S. 25 in Richwood.

Fox Run Park is a small neighborhood park on Woodside Drive in Florence. It has a ball field and play area.

Oakbrook Park on Oakbrook Drive in Burlington has a sand volleyball court and play area.

Giles Conrad Park is a 43-acre park on Ky. 8, two miles from the intersection with Tanner Road in Hebron. This is the first park in the county with a river view, including more than a mile of paved trail looping along the river. Also included is a shelter house, a playground, basketball court and lots of green space for informal play. It was dedicated May 4, 2004.

Gunpowder Creek Nature Park, at Sperti Woods, is 122 wooded acres for the hardy hiker or nature lover to enjoy. It also includes a shelter house and playground. Take Ky. 18 to the stop sign in Burlington. Turn left onto East Bend Road. Go one mile and turn left at Hanover Boulevard and then right on Sperti Lane.

The Boone County Dog Park opened in the fall of 2006. This 4-acre facility consists of two large dog areas and two small dog areas. The Dog Park gives your dog(s) the chance to run off-leash legally in an outdoor setting.

Middle Creek Park, opened in 1993, is 228 acres of pristine forest with 6 miles of trails.

STATE AND NATIONAL PARKS Boone County is also blessed with Big Bone Lick State Park. Located at 3380 Beaver Road in Union.

Big Bone Lick features nature trails, an outdoor diorama (discovery trail, camping, fishing, hiking, miniature golf, picnic tables, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a museum/gift shop – even live bison) and more.

With a history steeped in prehistoric times, Big Bone Lick is recognized as the birthplace for American vertebrate paleontology and has been named by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark, one of only 582 in the nation.

For more information about Big Bone Lick State Park, call 384-3522.

Boone County is also home to a lesser known, but breathtaking state park – Boone County Cliffs State Nature Preserve. The preserve is located 2 miles off Middle Creek Road in Burlington.

The park is named for the 20- to 40-foot conglomerate cliffs that were formed 700,000 years ago from composed gravel that was deposited as glacial outwash.

People can enjoy hiking and other forms of passive recreation (birding, photography, nature study) in all seasons. Because of the fragile nature of this preserve, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, mountain biking and ATVs are strictly prohibited. All visitors must stay on well-marked trails.

For more information on the Cliffs, contact: The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, 801 Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. Phone: 502-5732886.

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COMMUNITIES From 6 es were built, and two hotels were available for travelers along the Georgetown Pike.

Things moved pretty slowly until the 1950s when residential subdivisions started to develop.

Then the Northern Kentucky Industrial Park was established, the airport expanded, and I-75 was built, bringing people and jobs to this sleepy little town. In 1976 the Florence Mall opened for business.

Nowadays, Florence is home to Turfway Park Race Course, the Florence Government Center, several parks, and numerous schools.

About Hebron Hebron is one of Boone County’s fastestgrowing areas thanks to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and numerous businesses that call Hebron home.

Hebron began as a crossroads village, and its name was taken from the Hebron Lutheran Church, which organized in 1854 with 16 persons who were originally members of the Hopeful Lutheran Church of Boone County.

Hebron was originally known as Briar Thicket or Briar Patch. Its first post office was established in February, 1858 and Francis Lafayette Gordon, a merchant in the community, was the first postmaster.

The 1880 federal census reported a population of 95 persons in Hebron.

Retail merchants, blacksmiths, and wagon makers were the principal tradesmen. A doctor, sad-

dler, shoemaker, tailor, carpenter, mail messenger, and teamster were also represented.

Among the 40 female inhabitants were eight seamstresses and a school teacher.

At that time, Hebron was nearly the geographic center of population in the United States. The exact spot is on the property that is now the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

About Petersburg In 1789, John Tanner, a Baptist preacher, settled in a frontier section of Woodford County, Va. This area became Boone County, Ky., in 1798.

Tanner’s Station was established along the Ohio River on the site of a 14thcentury Indian village.

In 1805, John Grant purchased 750 acres around Tanner’s Station, established a tavern, a ferry and planned a town called Celedonia. When he ran out of funds, Grant sold the land to his son-in-law, John J. Flournoy, and in 1811 the town of Petersburg was established.

Petersburg was the largest town in Boone County in 1860 with a population of 583. Native Kentuckians, as well as German and Irish immigrants settled there.

Many were employed by the Boone County Distilling Co. The distillery, located at the south end of Front Street (then named Water Street) was established in 1835 and rapidly became Petersburg’s most important industry. The Ohio River steamboat traffic

provided an essential link for goods and services in and out of Petersburg.

The late 19th-century decline in steamboat traffic, due in large part to the growth of railroads, contributed to the eventual demise of the company.

About Rabbit Hash Rabbit Hash, nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, once was overshadowed by Rising Sun, Ind., on the opposite shore of the river.

Several theories have been written explaining how Rabbit Hash got its name. One account dates the naming event on Christmas Day 1847, the time of one of the major floods of the Ohio River.

Game was scarce from the flood and, while some men wished for fat hens and roasted goose, one man, the village jester, said “Rabbit hash,”

because it was about the only game around. The rabbits had fled to the area because it was higher ground.

The first post office in town was organized Jan. 3, 1879. It was originally called Carlton. The name was changed to Rabbit Hash on March 12, 1879, after few received their mail. Most of it had been sent to Carrollton in Carroll County.

Rabbit Hash’s most famous landmark is the Rabbit Hash General Store.

Rabbit Hash is on the National Register of Historic Places.

About Union The roots of Union began as a small settlement in the late 1700s. By the early 1800s the Fowler family owned much of the land that now lies in Union.

Union was officially

incorporated as a city in 1838, but is rumored that it was established in 1833.

No one knows the true story of how Union got its name, but the story goes that since it was used as a connection between the City of Florence and Big Bone Lick, the name “Union” seemed appropriate.

In the early 1900s a body of governance could not be held and the official corporation fell apart. In 1969 a group of citizens stepped up to reincorporate the city.

About Walton The Kentucky General Assembly established Walton on Jan. 21, 1840.

Fourteen years later, on Feb. 25, the town was incorporated.

It established the first county high school in 1901. Walton was once the most populous city in Boone County.

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One tank trips around

By Melissa Stewart Editor

With gas prices ever climbing your most practical vacation spot this year is probably your own backyard! Let’s be honest, even though you’re outside, how many grill-outs and game days can you have before you and the kids get a mad case of cabin fever? Don’t limit your possibilities, there are several opportunities for fun and learning sprinkled throughout Boone County. Here’s a few ideas for one-tank trips around the county.

Rabbit Hash General Store Open since 1831, the Rabbit Hash General Store, is the heart of Boone County’s historic rivercity Rabbit Hash, providing a steady beat of Americana from another era in a world pulsing with change.

“Where else can you sit in an old-timey place, watch the river go by sipping on a cold Sarsaparilla,” wonders Store Manager Terrie Markesbery. “There is always someone around to talk to or pass the time with. I love the peacefullness of this little river hamlet but also the bustling community feel it gives at times.”

For more information on this vintage treasure visit www.rabbithash.com.

Dinsmore Homestead Take a walk back in time and experience rural life of the 19th and early 20th centuries at the Dinsmore Homestead.

The unique historic site boasts hiking trails developed in cooperation with the Kentucky Nature Conservancy and the Boone County Parks Department. It’s also a wonderful resource for students and scholars and an inspiration for artists to sketch and paint. If you consider antiquin a good time, you’ll delight in touring the home that contains original accumulated belongings of five generations of the Dinsmore family.

According to www.dinsmorefarm.org, in 1839, James Dinsmore purchased approximately 700 acres in Boone County where his family settled, growing grapes, raising sheep and growing willows for a basket-making business.

In 1987, the Dinsmore Homestead Foundation purchased the home and approximately 30 acres to preserve the site.

Home tours are open to the public Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Tours begin on the hour, the last begining at 4 p.m. For more information on tours or volunteering, call 586-6177.

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the county high-tech museum, filled with animatronic disEscape the concrete jungle and reconnect with plays, striking videos, a state-of-the-art planetarium, Special Effects Theater, etc., that is nature when you visit to Central Park in Union. spread out over 70,000-square-feet incorporatThe 121-acre park, opened in 1994, offers 2.35 miles of paved trails through wooded and ing up to 40-foot ceilings to contain some of its massive exhibits. open areas. It features a children’s garden, “As a Christian mom of two young boys wetlands and is home to the Arboretum at who love dinosaurs and science, I most appreCentral Park. ciate the fact that my children can enjoy their “There are many enjoyable features at Central Park. The Children's Garden is a won- fascination with dinosaurs and all the discoveries about them, while having the information derful learning experience for children,” said presented according to the biblical timeline, Jackie Heyenbruch, marketing and resurces underscoring that humans were created by coordinator for Boone County Parks & God and did not evolve over millions of years, Recreation Department. as most secular museums present,” said museThe Born Learning Trail is the result of a um spokesperson Melany Ethridge. “While partnership between United Way of Greater these are serious ideas that are being presentCincinnati, Boone County Success by Six and ed, it is done in an enjoyable and entertaining the Boone County Fiscal Court. Their dream way, with fascinating and high quality visuals was to create an interactive trail as a way to help parents find fun learning moments at the and fun activities for kids interspersed throughout the exhibits.” neighborhood park. Young children can learn As the museum presents its walk through about the abc’s, shapes and animals by walkthe history of the Bible, visitors will see real ing along this trail.

“The walking trails are a great place to both dinosaur bones and a clutch of eggs and other exceptional fossils, examine a superb mineral exercise and enjoy the beauty of the park,” collection, take a tour of the universe inside a added Heyenbruch.

Other amenities include two larger shelters, state-of-the-art 78-seat planetarium, and expefour lighted tennis courts, six lighted baseball/ rience what they would typically find in a softball fields, basketball courts, and playground. first-class natural history museum. Outside, there is mile-long nature trail around a scenic three-acre lake that takes visitors through the Creation Museum beautiful botanical garden, which ends at a Bringing the pages of the Bible to life, the Creation Museum, located in Petersburg, offers unique petting zoo. For more information visit www.creationmuseum.org. striking exhibits that take guests on a time journey through a visual presentation of the “Seven C’s of History” according to Scripture: Boone Cliffs Get ready to add an edge of excitment and Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, tranquility to your life with the Boone County Christ, Cross and Consummation.

Cliffs.

Situated along a tributary to Millde The only museum of its size to present the history of the world from the biblical perspec- Creek, the Cliffs State Nature Preserve boasts rich flora, fauna and unique geological feative, the Creation Museum is a one-of-a-kind,

Central Park

tures. It derives its name from the 20-40 foot conglomereate “cliffs” that rise above the valley slopes. It’s a breath-taking gaze.

“Boone Cliffs is a top place to visit because of the beautiful scenery and convenient location,” explained Jackie Heyenbruch, marketing and resurces coordinator for Boone County Parks & Recreation Department. “Boone Cliffs features steep wooded ridges and rolling hillsides with picturesque creeks and valleys.”

Heyenbruch’s most enjoyed aspects of Boone Cliffs are the “wonderful hiking opportunities and the gorgeous wildflowers.”

Enjoy other forms of passive recreation like bird watching, photography and nature study at Boone County Cliffs during all seasons.

Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and the fall foliage, covering 74 acres is, simply stated: spectacular.

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ADMINISTRATION From 5

Commonwealth Attorney Linda Tally Smith P.O. Box 168, Burlington 41005 Phone: 586-1723 Fax: 586-1743

District/Circuit Court Clerk Dianne Murray P.O. Box 480, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3906 Fax: 334-3650

Magistrate – District 1 Michael D. Harness P.O. Box 121, Burlington 41005; Phone: 486-1844 michaelharness@insightbb.com

Magistrate – District 2 Mike Moreland 1453 Dublin Place, Union 41091 Phone: 485-1915 or 816-1314 Fax: 485-1915

Magistrate – District 3 Susan Caldwell 393-9490 s.caldwell@insightbb.com

Constable – District 1 David C. Flaig 4058 Limaburg Road, Hebron 41048 Phone: 586-4148

Constable – District 2 Ken Baumgartner

Constable – District 3 Joe Kalil constablejoekalil@insightbb.com

Coroner Douglas M. Stith 7500 U.S. 42, Florence 41042 Phone: 525-1150 stithdm@gmail.com

County Surveyor Greg Larison, PLS 10629 Cheshire Ridge Drive, Florence 41042 Phone: 957-0081 glarison@vioxinc.com

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Departments Animal Shelter: 5643 Idlewild Road, Burlington.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Kennels opens

at noon each day and close one-half hour before office closings. Phone: 586-5285; Fax 586-9312.

Assisted Housing: Boone County Administrative Building, third floor, 2950 Washington St., Burlington.

Phone: 334-2105; Fax: 3343127.

Building Department: 2950 Washington St., Burlington. Phone: 334-2218; Fax: 334-3137.

Emergency Management: 3000 Conrad Lane, Burlington 41005.

Phone: 334-2279; Fax: 3343601.

Finance: 2950 Washington St., Administration Building Room second floor, Room 205, Burlington 41005. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 3342145; Fax 334-3106.

Human Resources: Room 201, Administrative Building, 2950 Washington St., Burlington 41005. Phone: 3342238; Fax: 334-3146.

Human Services: 2950 Washington St., Burlington 41005. Phone: 334-2116; Fax: 334-3648.

Information Systems: Room 204, Administrative Building, 2950 Washington St., Burlington 41005. Fax: 3342113.

Parks and Recreation: 5958 Garrard, Burlington 41005. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday. Phone: 3342117; Fax 334-2127.

Property Maintenance: 2950 Washington St., Burlington 41005. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Phone: 334-2123; Fax: 334-3145.

Public Works: 5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington 41005. Phone: 334-3600; Fax 334-3598.

Solid Waste Management: 5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington 41005.

Phone: 334-3151; Fax: 3343635.

Water Rescue: 7512 Eastbend Rd., Burlington 41005; 334-4800; Fax: 3344805.

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Home-based businesses thriving

By Patricia A. Scheyer | Contributor Anyone who is planning to start a home-based business in Boone County may not know exactly what is legally required of them before they begin making money. According to Boone County ordinance 07-27, people who would like to start a business at home have to obtain a General Business Certificate before they begin working in Boone County.

“If you are making money in Boone County, and no one is taking anything out, you are probably an independent contractor, and you need to have a license to operate in the County and in the city of Florence,” said Kim Krugel, Occupational Tax Administrator in Boone County.

“It costs $25 a year for the license, and you have to have that first. Then there are taxes based on profit that you have to pay, but they are not much – there are basically three taxes, school board, which is .5 percent, city ordinance, which is .8 percent, and mental health, which is .15 percent.”

Krugel said that the first step when considering a home-based business, is to go to the Boone

home where the business is, and the business can’t be so big that it disrupts the residential atmosphere on the street.”

Costello added that there has recently been more interest in home-based businesses, and he attributes it to the drop in the economy, which has compelled people to look around for other streams of income.

“Also, the changing technology makes it more reasonable to work from home,” added Costello. “But wherever the business is, at home or at another place, all businesses are subject to all the normal rules.”

Jenni Trimble sells Thirty-One Gifts items out of her home in Boone County, and is conJenni Trimble has a fledgling sidered a very small home-based business. home-based business, which she has only operated for a year, and County Planning Commission, But the Planning Commission is definitely comes under the reguon the third floor of the old the best first step.” lations of having to register her courthouse in Burlington, and There is a two-page applicabusiness, which is selling Thirtyfind out if the business is allowed tion on the website, in the county. www.boonecountyky.org/pc, and One Gifts. Trimble got into her business as a transition moving “Most businesses are allowed, under the applications section like if you do lawn care, webthere is criteria that has to be fol- from Lexington to Boone County, and she said it accomplishes two based businesses, travel agencies, lowed. things for her – allowing her to aerobic instruction, hairdressers, “Right in the middle of the or even baking stuff out of your home page is something that says meet people in this area, and making a little extra money to kitchen,” said Krugel. “Now if ‘How do I start a home-based treat her family to a few niceties you have something like selling business?’” said Kevin Costello, every month, just like the farm Tupperware, or Pampered Chef, Executive Director of the Boone wives used to have their egg and you have less than three sales County Planning Commission. a year, or make less than $5,000 a “One of the first things is that money, which wasn’t much, but year, you don’t have to register. the person has to be living in the took the strain off the family.

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Union Community Theatre plays a role, with two new musicals

By Neva Martin | Contributor

members, who work on or behind the stage. Volunteers are welcome.

The play’s the thing, as Wolery, administrative direcHamlet once said, and the play is tor, handles the paperwork, from an ongoing thing at Union creating programs and flyers to Community Theatre. setting audition appointments.

Now in its third year, with She has also acted in both prior two productions under its belt, UCT productions. Her husband, UCT continues to reach out to the Matt, also a UCT member, has Union community and beyond, worked on all of UCT’s set consaid Lindsey Huffaker, one of its struction. Even one of their pupthree founding board members, pies has appeared on stage. who is also its artistic director “Acting has been a passion of and a professional actress. mine for as long as I can remem“We wanted to bring more theatrical opportunities to Boone Union Community Theatre produced its first play, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” ber,” said Wolery, who teaches County,” said Huffaker, who has at Ryle High School in 2009. Actors include : front row - Lauren Hatter (Snoopy), Doug kindergarten at Mann directed one UCT play and has Bruening (Charlie Brown) and Lindsey Huffaker (Sally); back row - Amanda Wolery Elementary. “It has helped me with my public-speaking skills performed in another. She added (Lucy), Eric Blankenship (Schroeder) and Mitchell Winsett (Linus). and allows me to be a fun and that the local area doesn’t offer Youth and adults alike will youth play, “All Shook Up,” in energetic teacher.” many theatrical opportunities for have an opportunity to particiearly October at a venue to be Franxman, the business direcyouth and adults. “If you wanted pate in or see two new producannounced. tor/treasurer, called the UCT “a to be in a play, you would have tions later this year. Both are Huffaker and the other board kind of dream.” to drive into Newport or musicals: “The Wizard of Oz,” members, Karen Franxman and “We all got together and said, Cincinnati. Our company brings which opens at Ryle High School Amanda Wolery, direct UCT’s this chance to Boone County.”

Aug. 4; and new this year, an all- operations, with help from its See THEATRE on page 13

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THEATRE From 12 UCT holding auditions for its 2 musicals Union Community Theatre is auditioning for two musicals this year: “The Wizard of Oz,” and, for the first time, a youth musical, “All Shook Up.” Auditions must be booked in advance at the e-mail below. For “Wizard,” prepare a short monologue and 16-24 bars of music that best demonstrate your talents; a pianist will be provided. For “All Shook Up,” please prepare a 30-second monologue and 16 bars of a rock musical or song from the Elvis era. You may provide your own accompaniment, but a pianist will be available.

Headshots and resumes are not required but are requested if available.

Times • April 28, 6-8 p.m. is reserved for any person ages 14 or older who wishes to audition for a character role in “The Wizard of Oz” or “All Shook Up.” Middle school and high school students only, from any school in the Tristate, may audition.

‘Let’s do it,’” said Franxman, adding that the nonprofit group hopes to make enough money on the shows to cover expenses and have enough left for another production.

“There are opportunities for local businesses to support (us) just by buying an ad,” she said.

“Farewell to Rosegate,” presented in December 2010, provided enough for a scholarship to be awarded to a Ryle senior, in appreciation for using the auditorium.

Admittance to the plays varies but is affordable, Franxman said. “It’s based on our costs.”

Union resident Garrick Straub and 10-year-old son Freddy performed in “Rosegate” and will audition for “The Wizard.”

“I am excited about ‘The Wizard of Oz’ because it is such a great show for families and family involvement,” said Straub.

“You can never have too many flying monkeys and munchkins.”

Union Community Theatre presented the world debut last year of “Farewell to Rosegate,” about a murderous rampage that took place in Union at the height of World War II. From left, UCT board members Karen Franxman, Lindsey Huffaker and Amanda Wolery with playwright Hal McFarland, also co-author of the book “Farewell to Rosegate.”

Steve Brungs, who played a Chicago mob boss in “Rosegate,” said UCT offers a chance for theater lovers to perform for others while having fun.

“I truly believe it can be a small

piece of entertainment that makes our community a better place to live,” Brungs, a Florence resident, added.

For more information, please visit www.unionct.net

• May 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is reserved for children ages 8-17 and will be used as callback for the adult roles if needed.

Auditions for both shows will be held at the Union Community Building, 10087 Old Union Road in Union, at the old firehouse. Only one audition is needed for both shows.

More information Please email unionct@gmail.com for audition times, questions, comments or concerns. For more information, go to the UCT website www.unionct.net. If deadline for audition is missed, please e-mail the above address for a possible make-up date.

Call 578-5501 to advertise in The Boone County Fair book

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Historic Burlington Business Association promotes community

By Patricia A. Scheyer | Contributor Burlington, Kentucky, is the county seat of Boone County, and, though small, it is a charming crossroads sporting several restaurants and shops that are well worthwhile taking the time to visit. The Historic Burlington Business Association was formed almost three years ago, and has approximately 25 members.

“Originally, there was a shortlived organization called the Merchants of Historic Downtown Burlington, and we banded together to do common advertising, and to address any problems,” said Linda Whittenburg, who owns Cabin Arts. “That group disbanded, and now we have this organization, which addresses common concerns, like parking and other issues. We also

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like to hold events which would draw more people into Burlington to see what we have to offer.”

Mike Crane, who is the president of the Historic Burlington Business Association, added that the goal of the association is to preserve what’s left of historic Burlington, and make it more friendly, for visitors and for new businesses.

“Downtown Burlington isn’t very big,” said Crane, who owns Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, Mike Crane Agency.

“We are more landlocked than, say, Hebron, which is spread out more, and is easier to open up.”

Some of the businesses located in downtown Burlington are the Tousey House, the Washington Square Café, and the Central House Diner, as well as Brian’s

Barber Shop, Willis-Graves Bed and Breakfast, Linneman Funeral Home, Kinman Farms, Little Britain Stables, Dinsmore House, Poston Brothers, Steele’s Hometown Service, and Boone County Animal Shelter, to name a few. Crane said businesses have to comply with regular zoning laws, as well as the downtown overlay, so the association makes sure all the new businesses are aware of the rules, as well as the fun things they do.

“We usually have a Chalk Festival in the spring, but this year we won’t, because the timing didn’t work out right with other events in the county,” explained Crane. “We don’t make any money on the event, because all the money goes right back into it. We have been talking about a car show, but nothing has

Mike Crane, president of the Historic Burlington Business Association, stands in front of his business, Kentucky Farm Bureau Mike Crane Agency, with the grand old courthouse in the background.

been settled yet. We also did an adoptathon with the Shelter, and it was successful, and I went home with two birds.”

The big event for the association is at Christmas time, when they host the Burlington Hometown Christmas.

“We want to coordinate activities and bring more people into our area,” said Crane.

HAPPENINGSEVENTS

Upcoming Events APRIL 28

need to register; come rain or shine.

Meet at shelter No. 2.

To get prepared for an earthquake, the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut will be held statewide on April 28 at 10:15 a.m.

Kentuckians should get better prepared for earthquakes, and also practice how to protect ourselves when it happens. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations do both.

Visit www.shakeout.org to register.

MAY 4 - 8

Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

MAY 3

Homeowner's Checklist for Landscape Design Not sure where to start with your landscape? Find practical steps to consider when designing or improving your landscape. The program will be 13 p.m. Visit www.boonecountyky.org for information.

MAY 4, JUNE 1 Wednesday Walk

Join this one-hour guided tour, 10-11 a.m., led by an Arboretum employee or volunteer. Each month a different area is highlighted. Questions regarding your own landscape are welcome. No

Tire Amnesty

Last chance in 2011 to get rid of your tires for free. Tire Amnesty Programs are coming to Boone, Campbell & Kenton Counties. In cooperation with the Cabinet for Energy & Environment, Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties will be hosting Tire Amnesty. County residents may bring an unlimited number of tires to specific locations in May for free disposal. This program only occurs once every four years so now is the time to get rid of those tires. Tire retailers and tire dealers are prohibited from participating. Tires on and off of the rims will be accepted but the following will be accepted: Foam filled tires, off-road construction and equipment tires, and solid tires with pressedon rims or tires larger than tractor size.

From May 4-7 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., bring tires to the Boone County Public Works Yard at the end of Maplewood Drive in Burlington.. Bavarian Landfill will also

host the Tire Amnesty on May 4 -7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its facility at the end of McCoy Fork Road just outside of Walton. To learn more, please call your Boone County Solid Waste Coordinator Mary Dickey at 334-3151.

MAY 7

Boone County Parks Community Yard Sale More than 40 families will gather for a whale of a sale! The sale starts at 8 a.m. in the Boone County Administration Building Parking lot. If you would like to participate, call 334-2117 for more information and to register.

MAY 9

Fun and fitness for Northern Kentuckians Ages 50 and over will engage in many different games and events! Look in the Boone County Newsletter for a full list of activities and a registration form.

MAY 11 What's New for the 2011 Garden and Landscape?

Visit with local garden centers and

nurseries as they present new products and teach new concepts 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Event includes lectures from UK specialists in horticulture. Call 5866101 to register. Free!

MAY 12

Pruning Techniques for Special Plants

Brush up on your pruning skills 10 a.m.-11 a.m.. Meet at the arboretum.

Call 586-6101 to register.

MAY 14

Spring Plant Sale Come out for some real bargains on perennials, shrubs, and trees 9 a.m. to noon. Rain or Shine. If you are interested in donating plant material, call Laura at 586-6101.

MAY 19

Boone County Parks Start Smart Sports Programs Help prepare your 3 to 7 year old child for organized sports! Start Smart programs by The National Alliance for Youth Sports and Boone County Parks

See EVENTS on page 16

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UPCOMING EVENTS From 15 are seven weeks of parent/child based instruction. Look in The Boone County Newsletter for descriptions and a registration form.

Drought-Tolerant Plants for the Landscape

Learn about trees, shrubs, and flowers that are adapted to the extremely dry conditions our summers often provide 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 586-6101 to register.

MAY 23

Friends of Boone County Arboretum Monthly Meeting

The Friends of Boone County Arboretum are dedicated to improving the arboretum and increasing the awareness of this valuable resource to our community. Each meeting discusses volunteer work, event planning, and fund-raising. New members and volunteers welcome! They will meet at the Boone County Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, in Burlington, 6:308 p.m.. Questions? Contact Laura Kline at 586-6101 or laura.kline@uky.edu.

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MAY 26

School. The rain out number is: 859334-2283.

JUNE 16

Learn how to identify trees and shrubs by their blossoms and other features 1:30-3 p.m. Call 586-6101 to register.

JUNE 6

Learn the native plants of Kentucky and why it is important to take care of them 10-11 a.m.. Meet at the arboretum. Call 586-6101 to register.

Spring Tree and Shrub I.D.

Compost for Beginners

Ever wanted to start composting?

It's easy and fun! Join this class 6-7 p.m. to learn the basics and check out our compost demonstration area. Call 859-586-6101 to register. Free.

JUNE 3 - AUG 26 Family Movie Nights

Bring your chairs, blankets & snacks & enjoy a variety of movies this summer in the parks. All movies will be family rated. Free. Movies start at dusk.

City of Union’s Community Center June 3, June 10, June 17 and June 24.

July 1 No Movie.

Boone Woods Parks Creekside Stage July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 19 and Aug 26.

Rain site for concerts & Family Fun/Movie Nights is at Conner Middle

Plants as Art

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Learn unique techniques and methods used to train plants including espalier, bonsai, topiary, vines and climbing plants 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call 586-6101 to register. Free!

JUNE 7

Diagnosing & Controlling Plant Problems Build your diagnostic skills for plants in the landscape 9 a.m. to noon. Learn recommended controls for common plant pests and problems. CEU's requested.

JUNE 15

Landscape Appreciation

Learn basic design concepts that have affected landscaping throughout history and their relevance to public and private gardening today 9:3011:30 a.m.

Native Plants of Kentucky

Hershey Track & Field Starting at 5:30 pm. compete in running and field events for a chance to compete downstate or even in the national meet in Hershey, Pa.! Must show birth certificate. To register, email request to: pankenbauer@boonecountyky.org or call the Parks office at 334-2117.

JUNE 18

River Sweep From 8 a.m. to noon help cleaning litter off the river banks. There are six locations: Giles-Conrad Park, Petersburg, Split Rock, Belleview, Rabbit Hash and Boone's Landing.

Call today to reserve you spot.

Includes a T-shirt and a lunch. You will also be entered in for door prizes. For more information please call 3343151.