This is Boone County

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On the cover,The Kentucky Lily, part of theBoone Barn Quilt Trail graces aBelleview barn owned by Paulaand B.J. Vaske. Photo taken by

Sarah Fangmann, staff.

The Boone County publication ispublished

by the Specialty PublicationsDepartment of

The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can besent to Editor Melissa Hayden

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GOVERNMENT&SERVICES

3 Welcome letterJudge Executive introduces magazine.

4 County AdministrationA listing of county departments.

5 County servicesA listing of county services.

EDUCATIONSCHOOLS

6 Public & private schoolsListing and contact informationof local schools.

8 Community education classesPromoting life long learning, fun.

AROUNDTOWN

10 Boone Barn Quilt TourPhoto essay.

12 Boone communitiesA listing of communities within thecounty.

14 Rabbit Hash offers good ole funFind out what the charming river townhas to offer.

15 Golfing opportunities aboundLearn about Boone Links and LassingPointe golf courses.

LOCALPEOPLE

16 Boone County – a business-friendlycommunity for job growthWhat is the secret to the county’s jobgrowth.

16 Life-long resident sharesthoughts on countyQ&Awith Arlene Jones.

18 Business associationlends helping handLearn about wonderful opportunitiesthrough this local organization

18 Working out her missionCurves owner Pat Welti, 72, isworking hard to make the communitymore healthy.

19 Visual arts associationOffers support for local artists

HAPPENINGSEVENTS

20 Events calendar

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GREAT FOOD & SPIRITS

Boone County is a rapidly growing and eco-nomically vibrant community in the heartof America. Residents enjoy a diverse and

rewarding environment with all the amenities ofa metropolitan area but with the charm and hos-pitality of a small town.

Boone County boasts a median householdincome of $66,178 which is one of the highest inthe state of Kentucky and ranks in the top 10percent in the nation among all counties. We arehome to over 56,764 jobs and more than 899companies, including 97 internationally basedcompanies.

With over 40 miles of Ohio River shorelineand home to the Cincinnati Northern KentuckyInternational Airport, Boone County offers greatneighborhoods, schools, and shopping.

Our quality of life ranks highly with 1,901acres of park land as well as the distinction ofhaving the 2009 Outstanding Parks Departmentfor the state of Kentucky. We also place anemphasis on creating a healthy community

which resulted in the recognition as Kentucky’shealthiest county. Our median home price of$175,400 and low tax environment make BooneCounty a convenient and cost effective choice forrelocation.

On behalf of the more than 118,000 residentsof Boone County, I welcome you to this specialpublication highlighting our community. Youwill find Boone County to be a great place tolive, work or visit!

If you have chosen Boone County as yourhome, welcome! If you are considering BooneCounty, I invite you to explore this publicationand if we can assist you please contact us!

Sincerely,

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Boone County Judge ExecutiveGary Moore.

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COUNTYADMINISTRATION

Boone County is one of thefastest growing counties inNorthern Kentucky.

Currently the county is com-prised of three cities, Florence,Union and Walton, and has apopulation of about 115,000.

Each of the three cities has itsown city government.

Florence is governed by amayor and six council members.Walton is comprised of six coun-cil members and a mayor andUnion is comprised of four citycommissioners and a mayor.

The entire county is served byFiscal Court. The court is com-prised of three commissionersand a county judge executive.

OFFICIALSJudge/ExecutiveGary W. MooreP.O. Box 900|Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2242 Fax: [email protected]

Commissioner – District 1Cathy H. FlaigP.O. Box 900|Burlington 41005Phone: 689-4255 Fax: [email protected]

Commissioner – District 2Charles E. KennerP.O. Box 900|Burlington 41005Phone: 384-3838 Fax: [email protected]

Commissioner – District 3Terri MooreP.O. Box 900|Burlington 41005Phone: 283-9338 Fax: [email protected]

County AttorneyRobert D. NeaceP.O. Box 83|Burlington 41005Phone: 334-3200 Fax: [email protected]

County ClerkRena PingP.O. Box 874|Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2108 Fax: [email protected]

SheriffMichael HelmigP.O. Box 198|Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2175 Fax: [email protected]

JailerEd PrindleP.O. Box 884 | Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2143 Fax: [email protected]

Property Valuation AdministratorCindy RichP.O. Box 388 | Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2181 Fax: [email protected]

Circuit Court JudgeJudge Anthony W. Frohlich6025 Rogers Lane Suite 444Burlington 41005Phone: 334-3270 Fax: 334-3271

Circuit Court JudgeJudge J.R. Schrand6025 Rogers Lane Suite 447Burlington 41005Phone: 334-3551 Fax: 334-3570

Family Court JudgeJudge Linda Bramlage6025 Rogers Lane Suite 352Burlington 41005Phone: 334-3520 Fax: 334-3521

District Court JudgeJudge Charles T. Moore6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2230 Fax: [email protected]

District Court JudgeJudge Michael P. Collins6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2230 Fax: [email protected]

Commonwealth AttorneyLinda Tally SmithP.O. Box 168|Burlington 41005Phone: 586-1723 Fax: 586-1743

District/Circuit Court ClerkDianne MurrayP.O. Box 480|Burlington 41005Phone: 334-3906 Fax: 334-3650

Magistrate – District 1Justin Crigler2099 Canyon Court, Hebron 41048

Magistrate – District 2Mike Moreland1453 Dublin Place, Union 41091Phone: 485-1915 or 816-1314Fax: 485-1915

Magistrate – District 3James McGruder11068 Paddock Drive, Union 41091

Constable – District 1David C. Flaig4058 Limaburg Road, Hebron 41048Phone: 586-4148

Constable – District 2Jim Dixon6831 Glen Arbor Drive, Florence 41042

Constable – District 3Dan Houston567 Rosebud Circle, WaltonPhone: 525-1119

CoronerDoug Stith7500 U.S. 42, Florence 41042Phone: [email protected]

County SurveyorGreg Larison, PLS10629 Cheshire Ridge DriveFlorence 41042Phone: [email protected]

DEPARTMENTSAnimal Shelter5643 Idlewild Road, BurlingtonPhone: 586-5285|Fax 586-9312

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. ClosedSaturday, Sunday and holidays.Kennels opens at noon each dayand close one-half hour beforeoffice closings.

Assisted Housing2950 Washington St., BurlingtonBoone County AdministrativeBuilding, third floorPhone: 334-2105|Fax: 334-3127

Building inspections5950 Washington St., BurlingtonPhone: 334-2218|Fax: 334-3137

Emergency Management3000 Conrad Lane, BurlingtonPhone: 334-2279|Fax: 334-3601

Finance2950 Washington St., BurlingtonAdministration Building Roomsecond floor, Room 205Phone: 334-2145|Fax 334-3106

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday.

Human Resources2950 Washington St., BurlingtonBoone County AdministrativeBuilding, Room 201Phone: 334-2238|Fax: 334-3146

Human Services2970 Union Square, P.O. Box 296,BurlingtonPhone: 334-2116|Fax: 334-3648


Information Systems2950 Washington St., BurlingtonBoone County AdministrativeBuilding Room 204Fax: 334-2113

Parks and RecreationP.O. Box 566, BurlingtonPhone: 334-2117|Fax: 334-2127


Property Maintenance2950 Washington St., BurlingtonPhone: 334-2123|Fax: 334-3145

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday.

Public Works5645 Idlewild Road, BurlingtonPhone: 334-3600|Fax 334-3598

Solid Waste ManagementMary Frances Dickey, coordinator5645 Idlewild Road, BurlingtonPhone: 334-3151

Water RescueCapt. Dale AppelP.O. Box 900, BurlingtonPhone: 334-4800|Fax: 334-4805

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VOTER REGISTRATIONNew residents should register

to vote 30 days prior to an elec-tion at the Boone County Clerk’sOffice, 2950 Washington St.Administration Building, Firstfloor, Burlington 41005.

Identification is required toregister; driver’s license or pictureI.D. Voter registration can be doneat either the Boone CountyAdministration Building, orFlorence Government Center,Lower Level, Boone County ClerkBranch office. Phone: 334-2130

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff| Michael Helmig3000 Conrad Lane, Burlington

Phone: 334-2175. Office hours:Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FIRE DEPARTMENTBelleview-McVille FireDepartment6900 McVille Road, Burlington

Non-emergencies, 586-6060

Burlington Fire Department6050 Firehouse Drive, Burlington

Non-emergencies 586-6161

Florence Fire DepartmentStation 3: 1152 Weaver RoadStation 2: 7201 Industrial RoadStation 1: 269 Main St.

Non-emergencies 647-5660Any mailing goes to Station 3.

Hebron Fire DepartmentStation 1, 3120 North Bend Road,Hebron 41048Station 2, 2350 Graves Road,Hebron 41048


Petersburg Fire Department3018 2D. Petersburg, 41080


Verona Fire Department14920 Walton-Verona Road, Verona41092


Walton Fire Department11 High School Court, Walton 41094


HIGHWAYS|ROADSMajor highways running

through the county are Interstate75, a north-south route,Interstate 275, an east-westroute, U.S. 42 east and west, U.S.25 north and south, and Ky. 18, amajor artery north and south inthe county.

UTILITIES GAS|ELECTRICDuke EnergyCorporate Office, 139 E. Fourth St.,Cincinnati, 45202

Customer Service 513-421-9500. For gas or electric emer-gencies follow the touch toneinstructions.

Owen Electric CooperativeBoone County Office, 8100 EwingBlvd., Florence 41042

Phone 283-5800

TELEPHONECincinnati Bell201 E. Fourth St., Cincinnati 45202

Phone 513-565-2210

WATERNorthern Kentucky Water District2835 Crescent Springs Road,Erlanger 41017

Phone 578-9898

TRASH REMOVALRumpke WasteRemoval of Kentucky

Phone 1-877-786-7537

Bavarian Waste ServicesPhone 485-4416

SEWERSSanitation District No. 11045 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright 41017

Phone 578-7450.

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EDUCATIONSCHOOLS

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Boone County SchoolsBoone County Board of Education8330 U.S. 42, Florence 41042Phone: 283-1003www.boone.kyschools.us

Burlington Elementary5946 Orient St., Burlington 41005Phone: 334-4440 Fax: 334-4446www.burlington.boone.kyschools.us

Collins Elementary9000 Spruce Drive, Florence 41042Phone: 282-2350 Fax: 282-2356www.collins.boone.kyschools.us

Erpenbeck Elementary9001 Wetherington Blvd.,Florence 41042Phone: 384-7200 Fax: 384-5376www.erpenbeck.boone.kyschools.us

Florence Elementary103 Center St., Florence 41042Phone: 282-2610 Fax: 282-2615www.florence.boone.kyschools.us

Goodridge Elementary3330 Cougar Path, Hebron 41048Phone: 334-4420 Fax: 334-4422www.goodridge.boone.kyschools.us

Kelly Elementary6775 McVille Road, Burlington 41005Phone: 334-4450 Fax: 334-4454www.kelly.boone.kyschools.us

Mann Elementary10435 U.S. 42, Union, 41091Phone: 384-5000 Fax: 384-5007www.mann.boone.kyschools.us

New Haven Elementary10854 U.S. 42, Union 41091Phone: 384-5325 Fax: 384-5253www.newhaven.boone.kyschools.us

North Pointe Elementary875 North Bend Road, Hebron 41048Phone: 334-7000 Fax: 334-7010www.northpointe.boone.kyschools.us

Ockerman Elementary8250 U.S. 42, Florence 41042Phone: 282-4620 Fax: 282-4625www.ockerman.boone.kyschools.us

Stephens Elementary5687 Highway 237, Burlington 41005Phone: 334-4460 Fax: 334-4463www.stephens.boone.kyschools.us

Yealey Elementary10 Yealey Drive, Florence 41042Phone: 282-3333 Fax: 282-3337www.yealey.boone.kyschools.us

Camp Ernst Middle6515 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington 41005Phone: 534-4000 Fax: 534-4001www.cems.boone.kyschools.us

Conner Middle3300 Cougar Path, Hebron, 41048Phone: 334-4410 Fax: 334-4435www.cms.boone.kyschools.us

Gayle H. Gray Middle10400 U.S. 42, Union 41091Phone: 384-5333 Fax: 384-5318www.gms.boone.kyschools.us

Ockerman Middle8300 U.S. 42, Florence 41042Phone: 282-3240 Fax: 282-3242www.oms.boone.kyschools.us

R.A. Jones Middle8000 Spruce Drive, Florence 41042Phone: 282-4610 Fax: 282-2364www.rajms.boone.kyschools.us

Boone County High7056 Burlington Pike, Florence 41042Phone: 282-5655 Fax: 282-5653www.bchs.boone.kyschools.us

Conner High3310 Cougar Path, Hebron 41048Phone: 334-4400 Fax: 334-4406http://w3.iac.net/~connerhs

Cooper High2855 Longbranch Road, Union, 41091Phone: 384-5040 Fax: 384-5049www.cooper.boone.kyschools.us

Ryle High10379 U.S. 42, Union 41091Phone: 384-5300 Fax: 384-5312www.ryle.boone.kyschools.us

Alternative Center for Education99 Center St., Florence, 41042Phone: 282-2163 Fax: 282-2165www.boone.kyschools.us/ace

Walton-Verona SchoolsWalton-Verona Board of Education16 School Road, Walton 41094Phone 485-4181www.wv.kyschools.us.

Walton-Verona Elementary15066 Porter Road, Verona 41092Phone: 485-4432 Fax: 485-1977www.wv.kyschools.us

Walton-Verona Middle32 School Road, Walton 41094Phone: 485-7721 Fax: 485-7739www.wv.kyschools.us

Walton-Verona High30 School Road, Walton 41094Phone: 485-7721 Fax: 485-7739www.wv.kyschools.us

ADULT EDUCATIONThe Boone County Adult

Education Program offers freeeducation in Academic SkillsImprovement, GED preparation,Basic Reading/Writing Assistanceand several courses for interna-tional adults, including English asa Second Language.

Since 1978, Boone CountyAdult Education has helpedBoone County residents achievetheir educational and work relat-ed goals.

Other classes include: FamilyEducation, Pre-EmploymentTesting, Workplace Basic Skills,Kentucky Employment Certificate(KEC) and KMSS Certification(Kentucky Manufacturing Skills

Standards Test.)For more information, call the

center at 282-4629. The center islocated at 99 Center St., ThirdFloor, Florence 41042.

An additional site is located atGateway Community andTechnical College, 500 TechnologyWay, Room 126, Florence; Phone:442-1695.

PRIVATE SCHOOLSHeritage Academy7216 U.S. 42, Florence 41042Phone: 525-0213 Fax: 525-0650http://haeagles.org

Immaculate Heart of Mary5876 Veterans Way, Burlington 41005Phone: 689-4303 Fax: 689-5636www.ihm-ky.org

Mary, Queen of Heaven1130 Donaldson Road, Erlanger 41018Phone: 371-8100 Fax: 371-3362www.MQHSchool.com

St. Henry High School3755 Scheben Drive, Erlanger 41018Phone: 525-0255 Fax: 525-5855www.shdhs.org

St. Joseph Academy48 Needmore St., Walton 41094Phone: 485-6444 Fax: 485-4262www.saintjosephacademy.net

St. Paul School7303 Dixie Highway, Florence 41042Phone: 647-4070 Fax: 647-0644www.saint-paul-school.org

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EDUCATIONSCHOOLS

By Neva Martin | Contributor

From quilting to computers,from horticulture to hip hop, theBoone County CommunityEducation program has evolvedover the past 33 years to offersomething for every resident.

As part of Boone CountySchools, the program has part-nered with the county’s Parksand Recreation Department andthe Extension Service, amongothers, said Laurie Walton,Community Education director.

“Community education hasbeen serving the county since1977,” Walton said. “It exists tosupport lifelong learning. It alsosupports parent engagement. Wedo a lot of activities that encour-age youth and family.”

The classes entice everyonefrom youth to senior citizens, forthose who want to explore ahobby as well as those seeking ajob, Walton added, citingMicrosoft Word and Excel as wellas crochet and cooking classes,long-running courses in whichthey can explore their interestsand expand their creativity.

“We offer technology coursesso people can improve their com-puter skills,” said Walton. “Wehave a variety of classes (so theycan) achievework skills toget themselvesjob-ready.”

Some ofcommunityeducation’spopular pro-grams includeSpanish. “Oneof our newestinnovations isour writingclasses, (one) for folks who wantto write a novel.”

Since its inception, the pro-gram has typically offered a falland a winter/spring session. This

year, for the first time, it willhave a summer session, saidMelissa Holyoke, assistant to

Walton.“We usually

offer 95 to 100classes for eachsession,” saidHolyoke. “Thesummer sessionwon’t be thatlarge.”

The summersession willinclude a widerange of cours-

es, for self-improvement as wellas fun: classes for EnglishLanguage Learners (ELL), HipHop and Rag Rug Weaving. Girlsand boys ages 11 and older can

take an eight-hour course inBaby-sitting, which focuses notonly on diapering and feeding,but also on responsibility andaccident prevention. Those par-ticipating will receive anAmerican Red Cross certificatewhen they complete the course.

“We even offer an introductionto eBay,” Walton added, for thosewho want to become savvy aboutbuying and selling online.

Basic computer courses willalso be offered, as well as day-time and evening sessions to pre-pare for the General EquivalencyDiploma (GED) at the BooneCounty Adult Education Center.

Community education coursesrange from one to multiple ses-sions, meeting at schools as well

as outdoor locations when appro-priate. This past winter/springprogram helped Lee AnneBoswell to pursue an outdoordream of hers.

“I had wanted to take golf les-sons for a long time,” saidBoswell, who finished her fifthand last lesson in March. “Idecided I wasn’t going to waitand get any older.”

Meeting Tuesday andThursday at Golf Ranch onLimaburg Road, Boswell andeight other learners of all ageslearned the art of “swing” froman instructor she called “terrific.”

“He was very encouragingand just great in his approach,”Boswell added. “It’s the best bar-gain around.”

For its winter/spring program, Boone County Community Education offered a new cooking class, “Cooking Italian Sauces in YourOwn Kitchen.” The instructor, Carole Pagano, is Italian and makes all her dishes from scratch. Here, the class “taste tests” what theyhave prepared. Students include Sharon Burcham, Melissa Burke, Michael Burke, Lillie Earls, Karen Monea and Jacqueline Smith.

Community education classespromote lifelong learning, fun

The 411For more information onthe Boone County

Community Educationclasses, call 282-4629, or

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COUNTY ANDNATIONAL PARKS

For more informationvisit the Web site atwww.boonecountyky.org,or call 334-2117.

Central Park, at 9190 CampErnst Road, Union, has 121acres. It offers 2.25 miles ofpaved trails through woodedand open areas and is home tothe Arboretum at Central Parkand the Children’s Garden.The park is equipped with pic-nic shelters, six baseball fields,six soccer fields, wildflowerbeds, wetlands, and bird boxesto attract wild life.Boone Woods Park, Veterans

Way and Ky. 18, provides thecommunity with a full size soc-cer field, basketball court, ten-nis courts, 18- hole disc golfcourse, shelters, picnic tables,playgrounds, volleyball courts,bocce ball courts and horse-shoe courts. The park also hasthe outdoor Creekside theaterwhere concerts and family funnights are held.Union Pool, Boone County’s

first outdoor pool, was openedin 2003. It is located at 10165U.S. 42, Union.Camp Ernst Lake, 2 miles

south of Ky. 18 on Camp ErnstRoad in Burlington, offers fish-ing and picnic shelters.England-Idlewild Park, 5550

Idlewild Road in Burlington, isa 290-acre park that offersseven athletic fields, three shel-ters, one playground, a basket-ball court, an 18-hole disc golfcourse, 1-mile paved walkingtrail, 11 miles of mountainbike/hiking trails throughwoods (unpaved), three fishing

ponds and a wetland area.Lincoln Woods Park, is

located off Hopeful ChurchRoad at Rosetta Drive inFlorence. It has two ball fields,one shelter, a basketball courtand playground.Walton Community Park,

on Old Stephenson-Mill Road,Walton, has one soccer field,one ball field, four shelters,two playgrounds and a 1-milepaved walking trail.Shore Lake is a fishing lake

and picnic area in theRichwood Industrial Park onU.S. 25 in Richwood.Fox Run Park is a small

neighborhood park onWoodside Drive in Florence. Ithas a ball field and play area.Oakbrook Park on

Oakbrook Drive in Burlingtonhas a sand volleyball court andplay area.Giles Conrad Park is a 43-

acre park on Ky. 8. This is thefirst park in the county with ariver view, including morethan a mile of paved trail loop-ing along the river. Alsoincluded is a shelter house, aplayground, basketball courtand lots of green space forinformal play. It was dedicatedMay 4, 2004.Gunpowder Creek Nature

Park, at Sperti Woods, is 122wooded acres for the hardyhiker or nature lover to enjoy.It also includes a shelter houseand playground.The Boone County Dog

Park opened in the fall of 2006.This 4-acre facility consists oftwo large dog areas and twosmall dog areas.Middle Creek Park, opened

in 1993, is 228 acres of pristineforest with 6 miles of trails.

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BEAR’S PAWMargaret and Bob MaurerAcross the street from 6921 East BendRoad | Burlington 41005

The Maurers are the owners and spon-sors of this board that shares the barn witha smiley face! It dates from 1931.

This was the second quilt board hungin Boone County and the first one paintedby The Florence Woman’s Club.

BLAZING STARPat and Tom O’Hara728 Sunnybrook Road | Florence 41042

This block first appeared in print in1931 although it can be found in ancienttiles and pavements.

Pat and Tom are owners and sponsorsof the quilt board which is lit mostevenings around dusk.

Their daughter Colleen Long chose thepattern. The McBrides painted the board.

FOUR WINDSFlorence and Huston Samples3656 Feeley Road | Burlington 41005

This block first appeared in the ChicagoTribune in the 1930s.

The Samples felt this was a fitting blockto choose for their barn since their propertycatches every breeze in Boone County.

The women of the family bought thisquilt board as a birthday present forHuston. He particularly enjoys the UK bluein the design.

The tobacco barn was build in 1966, theyear of his marriage to Florence.

The Samples are the sponsor of theboard and the Florence Woman’s Clubpainted the block. Owen Electric hung theboard.

HUNTER’S STARTracy and David Beck11614 Big Bone Road | Union 41091

This block first appeared in print in 1934.The Becks were looking for a block that

indicated hunters, since they are avidhunters, or a star block.

Lo and behold, there is one block thatincorporates both, Hunter’s Star. The Becksare the owners of the board.

The artists are Renetta and Dick McBride.The board was hung by Owen Electric.

IOWA STARBoone County Fairgrounds5819 Idlewild Road | Burlington 41005

This 4-pointed star was painted by 4-Hmembers as a summer project in 2008. Itfirst appeared in print in 1902.

The 4-H members who painted theboard include: Dominique Campbell,Cassidy Cupps, Abby Gambrell, Emily

Gambrell, Lauren Hitzfield, ChristinaShuffett and Katelyn Trapp.

The Iowa Star block was altered to fea-ture the 4-H clover. Tammy Reams, 4-Hprogram assistant, and Christy Eastwood,4-H agent, led the children during the proj-ect. The Boone County 4-H Council spon-sored the board.

KENTUCKY LILYPaula and B. J. Vaske6282 Burlington Pike | Belleview 41005

This pattern was first published about1910.There are many blocks with“Kentucky” in the name that are variationsof other, older blocks. However, this blockappears to be unique.

Paula and B. J. Vaske are the owners ofthe barn, known locally as the BurchamBarn. It has been a horse stable, a dairybarn, a tobacco barn and now a multi-pur-pose barn for B. J.

It was almost a movie star, too. Anadvance team for the movie “Seabiscuit”told the Vaskes that they were interested inusing the barn in the movie. But time wentby and there was no communication withthe movie company. So the Vaskes gavetheir barn a snappy coat of red paint withwhite trim. The advance team shows up indismay because they wanted a weatheredbarn, a little worse for wear. Too bad.

Mary Sue and Bill Rudicill are the spon-sors. The quilt board was painted by TheFlorence Woman’s Club.

KENTUCKY TWINKLING STARNeda and Gary WilmhoffNear 4482 Hathaway | Union 41091

Although this block looks like a mucholder block, it first appeared in print in1979. Neda and Gary are the owners andsponsors of this block.

Neda’s sister Renetta McBride paintedthe design and the whole family hung it.Theirs was the first quilt board put up inBoone County.

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This block was first published in 1931.(Historians say the pattern “Variable Star,”in a flurry of patriotism toward the indi-vidual states in 1815, was renamed theOhio Star.)

Carol and Bob, the owners, have livedat “Honeydew Farm” for almost 40 years.The barn was just painted white and sitsatop a hill.

The farm was formerly owned by Dr. M.J. Crouch and called Hillcrest Farm, a horsefarm. The sponsors are the Ohio ValleyAustin-Healey Car Club. Renetta andRichard McBride are the artists.

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BURLINGTONBurlington became the county

seat in June of 1799.The county’s first County

Court voted to use land donatedby John Hawkins Craig andRobert Johnson for the countyseat. It was originally calledCraig’s Camp, then Wilmingtonand finally, in 1816, Burlington.

In 1824, Burlington becamethe first Boone County commu-nity to be incorporated. Itremained incorporated until1923 when its charter wasannulled. Today it is one of onlytwo unincorporated county seatsin Kentucky.

The first courthouse was builtof logs. A brick building waserected in 1817. It was remod-eled 60 years later. The presentcourthouse was constructed inthe late 1880s and is still in usetoday.

Burlington remains as one ofthe region’s top historical areas,boasting numerous historicalsites.

Boone County’sAdministrative Center is locatedin Burlington. It was dedicatedin 1981 and is used primarily bycounty officers and houses adetention center.

Burlington is also home to theBoone County fairgrounds, thesite of the Boone County 4-Hand Utopia Fair each summerand Maplewood Children’sHome.

FLORENCEFlorence is the largest city in

Boone County, but that wasn’talways the case.

Originally an Indian fur trad-ing post known variously asPolecat and Pow-Wow, the com-munity was settled in 1813 andcalled Connersville after JacobConner, who owned most of theland. It was the first stagecoachstop south of Covington andacquired the nicknames ofCrossroads and Stringtown onthe Pike. In 1830, with a popula-tion of 63, Florence was incorpo-

rated.Between 1830 and 1900, sever-

al businesses were started, aschoolhouse and several church-es were built, and two hotelswere available for travelersalong the Georgetown Pike.

Things moved pretty slowlyuntil the 1950s when residentialsubdivisions started to develop.Then the Northern KentuckyIndustrial Park was established,the airport expanded, and I-75was built, bringing people andjobs to this sleepy little town. In1976 the Florence Mall openedfor business.

Nowadays, Florence is hometo Turfway Park Race Course,

the Florence Government Center,several parks, and numerousschools.

HEBRONHebron is one of Boone

County’s fastest growing areasthanks to theCincinnati/Northern KentuckyInternational Airport andnumerous businesses that callHebron home.

Hebron began as a crossroadsvillage, and its name was takenfrom the Hebron LutheranChurch, which organized in 1854with 16 persons who were origi-nally members of the HopefulLutheran Church of Boone

County.Hebron was originally known

as Briar Thicket or Briar Patch.Its first post office was estab-lished in February, 1858 andFrancis Lafayette Gordon, a mer-chant in the community, was thefirst postmaster.

The 1880 federal censusreported a population of 95 per-sons in Hebron. Retail mer-chants, blacksmiths, and wagonmakers were the principaltradesmen. A doctor, saddler,shoemaker, tailor, carpenter, mailmessenger, and teamster werealso represented.

Among the 40 female inhabi-tants were eight seamstressesand a school teacher.

At that time, Hebron wasnearly the geographic center ofpopulation in the United States.The exact spot is on the propertythat is now theCincinnati/Northern KentuckyInternational Airport.

PETERSBURGIn 1789, John Tanner, a Baptist

preacher, settled in a frontier sec-tion of Woodford County, Va.This area became Boone County,Ky., in 1798. Tanner’s Stationwas established along the OhioRiver on the site of a 14th-centu-ry Indian village.

In 1805, John Grant purchased750 acres around Tanner’sStation, established a tavern, aferry and planned a town calledCeledonia. When he ran out offunds, Grant sold the land to hisson-in-law, John J. Flournoy, andin 1811 the town of Petersburgwas established.

Petersburg was the largesttown in Boone County in 1860with a population of 583. NativeKentuckians, as well as Germanand Irish immigrants settledthere. Many were employed bythe Boone County Distilling Co.

The distillery, located at thesouth end of Front Street (thennamed Water Street) was estab-lished in 1835 and rapidlybecame Petersburg’s most

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The late 19th-century declinein steamboat traffic, due in largepart to the growth of railroads,contributed to the eventualdemise of the company.

RABBIT HASHRabbit Hash, nestled on the

banks of the Ohio River, oncewas overshadowed by RisingSun, Ind., on the opposite shoreof the river.

Several theories have beenwritten explaining how RabbitHash got its name. One accountdates the naming event on

Christmas Day 1847, the time ofone of the major floods of theOhio River.

Game was scarce from theflood and, while some menwished for fat hens and roastedgoose, one man, the villagejester, said “Rabbit hash,”because it was about the onlygame around. The rabbits hadfled to the area because it washigher ground.

The first post office in townwas organized Jan. 3, 1879. Itwas originally called Carlton.The name was changed to RabbitHash on March 12, 1879, afterfew received their mail. Most ofit had been sent to Carrollton inCarroll County.

Rabbit Hash’s most famous

landmark is the Rabbit HashGeneral Store.

Rabbit Hash is on theNational Register of HistoricPlaces.

UNIONThe roots of Union began as a

small settlement in the late1700s. By the early 1800s theFowler family owned much ofthe land that now lies in Union.

Union was officially incorpo-rated as a city in 1838, but isrumored that it was establishedin 1833.

No one knows the true storyof how Union got its name, butthe story goes that since it wasused as a connection betweenthe City of Florence and Big

Bone Lick, the name “Union”seemed appropriate.

In the early 1900s a body ofgovernance could not be heldand the official corporation fellapart. In 1969 a group of citizensstepped up to reincorporate thecity.

WALTONThe Kentucky General

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It established the first countyhigh school in 1901. Walton wasonce the most populous city inBoone County.

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Rabbit Hash is a quaint littleriver town in Boone Countyacross the Ohio from Rising Sun,Ind. And yes, it does exist; itdoesn’t appear and disappear atwill like romantic Brigadoon, butit does have legendary qualitiesto many people.

According to legend, one holi-day season in 1847, as residentsforlornly watched the floodwaters ravage the land, each per-son told what they would havefor Christmas dinner, and one fel-low looked outside and quippedthat there would probably beplenty of Rabbit Hash to goaround. The name stuck.

Established in 1813 as a settle-ment, downtown Rabbit Hash isa handful of rustic buildings clus-tered at the curve of the river,and centered around the GeneralStore. In another time, farmerswent to the store for food andnecessities, but now, althoughitems line every inch of the wallsand counters, residents go else-where for groceries.

“I remember coming here withmy mom and dad when I was akid,” said Bob Feldhaus, who,except for his four years in theMarines, has spent 82 years inRabbit Hash. “We’d buy what weneeded, then sometimes get ourhair cut down the street for 15cents. There was a ferry that

crossed the river from Rising Sunto Rabbit Hash, and it cost 15cents for a passenger and 25cents for a car. That was beforeMarkland Dam was put in, andthe river was only about 13 feetdeep here. Once the dam was putin the river went to 56 feet.”

A tour of the town can be con-ducted by standing at the curveand pointing – across the street isthe old ironworks building, withno less than five high watermarkers where the Ohio tem-porarily claimed the townthrough the years.

“In 1937 the General Store wasunder water,” said TommyFeldhaus, who sets up a barbecuestand in good weather. “In frontis the old blacksmith shop whichis now an antique shop.”

Down the street is a renovatedbarn which houses an art galleryin the second floor, and barndances and various social eventson the main floor. Louie Scottlives on the edge of town, and heused to own the entire town,after buying it all from relativesto save it from developers. TerrieMarkesbery now owns the

General Store, after watching itchange hands several times.

“I was born and raised in thisarea, and I’ve been running thestore for 11 years,” saidMarkesbery. “Fifteen years agothere was a fundraiser to restorethe historical church, and we hadour first mayoral race with ani-mals. The project was profitable,and we have now had three dogsas mayor. Lucy Lou is the mayornow.”

In the summer, the town is aboomtown, with visitors comingfrom all over. Old Timer’s Day isthe Saturday of Labor DayWeekend, and it draws recordcrowds. Motorcyclists and bicy-clists follow the scenic trail andstop in for refreshments and achat with the residents. It is verycommon for musicians to stop inat the store and jam for awhile,providing steppin’ out music foreveryone else.

“I think people like it herebecause it hasn’t changed muchin all these years,” said BobFeldhaus. “It is peaceful here. Butwe know how to have a goodtime, too, and an old fashioned,toe tappin’ way. I never wantedto live anywhere else.”

Rabbit Hash offers good ole fun

Long time resident Bob Feldhaus sits by the river view, helping out now and then at theGeneral Store. Germi the dog keeps him company.

People come to the General store in Rabbit Hash all the time, and the town really rocks at night and on weekends in summer.

Rabbit Hash Mayor Lucy Lou.

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By Howard McEwen |Contributor

Russell Gartner, head PGAgolf professional for BooneCounty’s Boone Links andLassing Pointe golf courses, saidthere’s several reasons why thecourses draw golfers.

“Well manicured golf courses,fair prices, friendly staff, andcomfortable clubhouse amenitiesfor enjoying a beverage after theround,” he said. “We operate teetimes nine minutes apart insteadof the industry average of 71⁄2minutes to keep pace of playingmoving and enjoyable.”

He’s not alone in thinking hiscourses are some of the best.

Golf Digest rated Boone Linksa four-star golf course. In fact, 18holes with a cart earned thecourse the magazine’s “Best Bangfor the Buck” award.

“I think that the popularity ofBoone can be attributed to itsbeautiful water-filled scenery, dif-ficult layout, fast greens, and

great outing facilities,” saidGartner.

Golf Digest rated LassingPointe a bit higher at 41⁄2 stars.Golf Week named the course thetop course in the state ofKentucky in 2004.

“I think that the popularity ofLassing Pointe can be attributedto its uniqueness, gorgeousscenery, fair playable layout, andits quick pace of play,” saidGartner.

David Teasley, a 30-year golferfrom Ridgewood, agreed.

He prefers Lassing Pointebecause it “offers a better chal-lenge of golf and it’s closer to myhome.”

He’s scored a hole in one onthe course’s five-hole, but anoth-er hole is his favorite.

“My favorite hole there is 14because it’s a tee shot over waterto a very narrow green andbunkers on either side. It has tobe an accurate shot,” said Teasley.

Boone County purchased itsfirst golf course in 1979 from the

former Boone Aire Country Club.“The Boone Aire Clubhouse

and Proshop located off BooneAire road were not included inthe purchase,” said Gartner. “Anew clubhouse was built in itscurrent location in the Oakbrooksubdivision. To accommodatethe new clubhouse location allthe holes were renumbered andseveral were changed andredesigned. As popularity forgolf grew in Boone Countythroughout the 80s, the need formore golf holes was obvious.”

“A third nine-hole course,Ridgeview was designed by Dr.Michael Hurdzan and opened inMay of 1989. The original 18holes at Boone Links was namedthe ‘Brookview’ and ‘Lakeview’nines. The Brookview nine isnamesaked for the creek thatruns through four holes andfeeds to Gunpowder creek. TheLakeview nine is named for thefive lakes that come in to play onfour of the holes.”

Gartner said that Boone Links

utilizes the same rye grass fair-ways and tee boxes as Augustaas well as bent grass greens.

Gartner said that as golf’spopularity grew in BooneCounty, the demand for anotherpublic golf course in BooneCounty was apparent.

“Dr. Michael Hurdzandesigned the classic link-styleLassing Pointe Golf Course.Lassing Pointe opened to ravereviews in 1994. It was rated thenumber one public course in thestate of Kentucky and currentlyis ranked number two behindCherry Blossom in Georgetown.Lassing Pointe is completely dif-ferent from Boone Links in itsdesign and is truly unique in thecommonwealth.”

Lassing Pointe has large bentgrass fairway landing areas andenormous bent grass greens.

“One of the signature holes atLassing Pointe, number 18, has agreen that measures 101 yardsdeep from front to back,” saidGartner.

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By Neva Martin | Contributor

Location, location, location:It’s been touted for selling hous-es, but even in these tough eco-nomic times, Boone County hasfound itself in the enviable placeof being the leader in job cre-ation, said county Judge-Executive Gary W. Moore.

“Government doesn’t createjobs – people do,” said Moore.“But the county must create abusiness-friendly environmentfor new or expanding employers.My administration understandsthis is our No. 1 priority.”

Tri-County EconomicDevelopment Corp., known asNorthern Kentucky Tri-ED, is theeconomic development depart-ment for Boone County, Mooreadded.

Tri-ED was created as a non-profit corporation in 1987 underthe auspices of the Boone,Kenton and Campbell fiscalcourts. With a paid staff of 10 anda 17-member volunteer boardthat includes the three countyjudge-executives, Tri-ED plays abig role in job growth, said DanTobergte, president and CEO.

Tri-ED has seen an increase of48,500 jobs and 493 companiesover 23 years with $1.4 billion incapital investment, Tobergteadded. Boone County itself hasseen an increase of 23,000 jobssince 1996, Moore said.

Whether it concerns compa-nies that are considering movinginto Northern Kentucky, existingcompanies needing to expand, orlocal industrial start-ups,Tobergte calls Tri-ED “the firstpoint of contact.”

“We don’t take preferenceover any client,” Tobergteexplained. “We work with theclient and what the client’s needsare helps determine the location.”

Location has benefitedSchwan’s Food ManufacturingInc. in Florence. As the largestmanufacturer in the county,Schwan’s makes frozen pizzaproducts for retail markets, foodservice and institutions such asschools and hospitals, with brandnames that include Freschetta,Red Baron and Tony’s. RandyIngolia, senior director of manu-facturing, said Schwan’s wasacquired from Sabatasso Foods inJuly 1986, and has grown eversince.

“We’ve added about 350 (jobs)over the last 11 years and over$150 million invested in growthand expansion,” said Ingolia, “Iam responsible for over 1,000employees and over 1 millionpizzas a day.”

Ingolia said partnering withthe Boone County PlanningDepartment and Tri-ED hasenabled Schwan’s to add systemcapabilities that support newjobs.

“Infrastructure expansion likethe (Northern Kentucky)Industrial Road improvement,the development of the FlorenceFreedom (ballpark) and thedevelopment/expansion of theFlorence Government Center hasmade the area a desirable place

to live and work,” Ingolia added.Rick Jordan, vice president for

LSI Graphic Solutions Plus, sayshis company is in KentonCounty, but saw the benefit ofexpanding Industrial Roadbetween U.S. 25 and U.S. 42 tofive lanes.

“That is the largest industrialpark in Kentucky,” said Jordan.“The park started in 1964 andhad the same two-lane road. Itwas one big bottleneck. When(road-widening) first startedseven years ago, people werebacked up, especially with thetraffic on Turkeyfoot. Now it’s soeasy to move.”

The county responds to other,smaller needs. Paul Verst, owner,CEO and president of VerstGroup Logistics in Walton, calledBoone County “a great partner towork with.”

“We needed a secondaryentrance and exit because of thehigh-speed rail crossing,” saidVerst. “The county built a con-nector road. If there’s a railderailment, we have a secondaryway to get out. This week, wehad a sinkhole and the county…

came in, marked the area, parti-tioned it off and repaired it.”

By responding to infrastruc-ture as well as other needs, coun-ty and Tri-ED officials are opti-mistic about getting through theeconomic downturn.

“We’ve seen job losses, butonly to half of the impact that themajor metropolitan areas haveseen,” said Tobergte.

Moore said a new manufactur-ing facility recently opened inHebron, adding 100 jobs.

“The primary reasons compa-nies locate or expand here isbecause of our great quality oflife and business-friendly com-munity,” Moore added. “Thisincludes low taxes, good schools,safe neighborhoods, qualityparks as well as adequate infra-structure of water, sewer androads.”

Boone County – a business-friendlycommunity for job growth

“GOVERNMENT DOESN’TCREATE JOBS – PEOPLE DO.”

Arlene Jones, 66, ofBurlington, has lived in BooneCounty all her life and there’s noplace she’d rather be.

She was born and raised on afarm located at Aiken Lane. Thestreet is named for her father.Her grandchildren are the sixthgeneration of her family to liveon the land.

Jones works part time in thecounty school system and in realestate. She was once in therestaurant business. But her trueloves are her home and watchingher grandchildren’s sport games.

Describe the atmosphereof Boone County.

“I’ll explain it like this: [When

I was a child] each communityhad its own high school and ele-mentary school.

“As I was growing up thecounty started growing so it con-solidated into one high school.Things have grown so much nowthat each area again has its ownhigh school.

“The educational atmosphere

has changed a lot because of theeconomic wealth. It’s been a realwin-win situation.”

What do you think has spurredthis economic growth?

“The airport is a major factorof the economic growth. Now

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they’re cutting back andI’m a little apprehensiveabout that, but the countyis diverse enough it’salways – we’ve always –been able to hold ourown.”

What do you enjoy mostabout the county?

“Besides being homeand with my kids andgrand kids are here.”

What has been the biggestchange in the county allthe years you’ve livedhere?

“The economicgrowth. Interstate 75coming through thecounty brought so manybusinesses and families.I-75 is the catalyst for thegrowth.”

What’s your favorite thingto do in the county?

“I always enjoy theBoone County Fair. I alsovisit a lot of the parks.The park systems offersso many opportunities tofamilies. The Fair is thehighlight, however.”

What was your favoritething growing up?

“Still the fair. I showeddairy cows in 4-H. 4-Hcamp was my veryfavorite thing to do – fora whole week no farmwork. We got to play.”

Tell about your family’sinvolvement with thecounty.

“Well, my uncle waspublisher and owner ofthe Boone County Recorderfrom 1938 to 1961. Healso owned the

Burlington HardwareStore, now the CentralHouse Diner. The build-ing was built in 1840 andonce housed the CentralHouse Hotel.

“Pete’s Park wasdonated to the county bymy aunt in honor of myuncle.

“My uncle was proper-ty evaluation administra-tor for 33 years. My fami-ly has always been tied topublic service.”

How have you beeninvolved with the county?

“I’m a member ofBelleview Baptist Churchand am currently attend-ing Burlington BaptistChurch. I attend mygrandkids’ sport activi-ties. I love basketball andfootball.

“I was politically

active. I was on theschool board for a littleover one term in ‘88. Itwas a learning experi-ence. It’s a full-time job.But, I liked the challenge.

“I’ve worked for thecounty and even ran forjudge executive. I was thefirst female candidateand the first candidate torun TV commercials forthe job.”

Why is this a goodplace to live?

“There’s a good senseof community here.People care about whathappens – they careabout their neighbor.”

What makes this a greatplace to raise a family?

“You can allow your

kids to experience life inthis community. It’s a safeplace to live. I love therural aspect, there’s still alot of rural land.

I’m so thankful I havea rural backgroundbecause it makes youappreciate different facetsof life. You learn to workhard and appreciate whatyou have.”

What should the countybe known for?

“Acceptance. This is avery accepting county,accepting of diversity, oftrying times. The countyis very flexible and theleaders work with busi-nesses.

“Boone County shouldalso be known for itsgreen spaces.”

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The Boone CountyBusinessmen’s Association isabout helping business people.

“For years and years we’ve beenhere to help local businesses if theyhave questions or problems whetherit be planning, zoning or anythingelse” said BCBA President GaryWinn, a real estate agent withRE/MAX. “If they come and have aproblem, maybe we’ve seen it beforeand can help them remedy theirproblem or at least give them a dif-ferent way to go about solving it.”

That’s something the associa-tion has been doing since itsfounding more than 30 years ago.

“When the Boone CountyBusinessmen’s Association wasestablished in 1969, the old guystalk about the time they went toFrankfort to get funding toextend Burlington Pike which

didn’t help the people or busi-nesses. It was known at the timeas ‘the road to nowhere.’ It wasjust a two lane road that went outto Burlington. After beingextended, it fostered growth.

Now it’s packed with a newhigh school, stores, and new sub-divisions.”

Today, the association is stillfocusing on helping businesses.

“The association is designed topromote, encourage, and aid inthe development of the commer-cial, industrial, professional, andcivic interests of Boone County,”said Winn.

Winn said helping to bring theFlorence Freedom was anothermore recent way they’ve helpedlocal businesses.

“We held the first meeting forpro baseball to come to Florenceand few years later we have theFlorence Freedom,” said Winn.

“We had some problems in thebeginning, but overall it’s been aplus. Clint Brown is the ownerand has done a great job. He andthe city have partnered up well.The number of business opportu-nities for restaurants and hotelshave been good and it’s alsogreat to have the ability to havedistricts and regional baseball upthere. It’s huge.

It’s also good for the commu-nity to see these kids are tryingtheir hardest to get into the bigleagues.”

Winn said the association alsoholds monthly meetings wherelocal leaders speak to the con-cerns of business.

“This month Gary Moore willbe a speaker. He’s also a mem-ber. He’ll give us a sort of astate-of-the-county address –zoning changing, building proj-ects, road projects or whatever is

going to happen. Diane Whalenfrom the City of Florence maycome in to speak at times.”

Winn said the group alsoholds a forum near election timefor candidates for public office.

“We try to vary what we haveaccording to what our memberswant to hear. We also try to make iteasy for them to be a part of us.There’s so many different directionspeople are pulled in and some areworking multiple jobs trying to gettheir business going, but we’re onlyonce a month and our annual dues(are) only $35. We’re low key andtry to be informative.”

On the civic front, the associa-tion recently partnered with theBoone County CASA to raisefunds to give away coats andscarves in the fall. They are alsoinvolved in bringing the VietnamMemorial moving wall. That isscheduled to arrive in October.

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Five years ago, anyone whowas an artist in Boone Countywas pretty much on their own asfar as creating their works of art,and finding out how to marketthe pieces themselves. All thatchanged when Mary Jo Blackwellmoved to Hebron from Sarasota,Fla.

“When I moved up here, Icouldn’t believe there was noth-ing in Boone County that pro-moted artists,” she said. “Therewere no activities, no galleries. Ifinally found Rosebrook studioin Florence, so I could continuemy painting.”

Blackwell found several otherartists and finally got the group ,Boone County Visual Arts,together four and a half yearsago. Now they meet once amonth on the second Thursdayat 7 p.m. at the Florence CityBuilding.

“The most important thingthis group does is connect all theartists,” said Chris Allen, a pho-tographer, and treasurer of thegroup. “Before, we were allworking independently, and nowwe have collaboration, ideas and

feedback.”The group now numbers

about 20, 15 of which are regularsat the meetings, although morecome to the shows. For fouryears the group has co-sponsoredan art show at the Boone County

Library, usually held inDecember or January, and theyare now busy preparing for thesecond annual art show at theclubhouse at Thornwilde subdi-vision in Union. Also in earlysummer, BCVAA holds a show atthe Farmers’ Market inBurlington.

“I think having this groupallows artists to have a peergroup who supports each other,”said Blackwell. “It also helps allof us to find out where we canexhibit our work, and at ourmeetings we always have peoplewho demonstrate techniques forus, so we are always learningnew things.”

The mission of the group is toadvance, affirm and promotevisual arts in Boone County andsurrounding areas, while devel-oping opportunities for the pro-motion, display and merchandis-ing of fine art by local artists.With the amount of showsincreasing, the Boone County

area is benefiting from the rich-ness of having local artists.

“In my opinion, everybodyhas a desire to be an artist, or amusician,” said Karen Marshall,an artist who also teaches.“People in a community that hasan artists’ group are encouragedto follow their dream, to get intouch with their creative side.And it is relaxing – I have hadcancer and open heart surgery,and my art helps me to heal.”

The group encourages allartists to join them. Currentmembers have various talents;some paint, in various mediums,such as oil, acrylics, and water-colors, and includes painting onporcelain. Members also do pho-tography, and design originalfabric. More information aboutthe group is available on theirWeb site, www.bcvaa.org, andquestions can be directed toMary Jo Blackwell from that site.

“We are each other’s shoulderto lean on,” concluded Blackwell.

Visual arts associationoffers support for local artists

Artist Karen Marshall tells the group about her pictures of birds that she painted.

Photographer Chris Allen tells Linda Lee Whaley and Mary Jo Blackwell about his pic-ture of a red-tailed hawk which he brought to the April meeting of the BCVAA for thecontest on the theme of birds.

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HAPPENINGSEVENTS

MAY 4, 11, 18, AND 25DIG IN THE DIRT SESSION

Come out to the arboretum for ourDig in the Dirt volunteer sessions. Allexperience levels are welcome. Eachsession they tackle a different projectthat can include planting, weeding,pruning or working in our children’sgarden. Each session is supervised by astaff member to give instruction andguidance to volunteers. Lunch is servedat the conclusion of the work session.Call Laura with questions at 586-6101.

PERENNIAL FLOWERSFOR THE LANDSCAPE

Learn to create year round interestin your landscape using a variety ofperennial plants. Call 586-6101 to regis-ter. Free!

MAY 5WEDNESDAY WALKS

Enjoy a leisurely and educationalwalk through the Boone CountyArboretum (9190 Camp Ernst Road,Union, Ky.). Each monthly walk willtake you through a different part of thearboretum, highlighting plants andtrees that are blooming. Bring yourquestions and take home new knowl-edge to apply to your own landscape.Free. No need to register. Call 586-6101for questions. Rain or shine; meet atshelter No. 2.

COMPOSTING FOR BEGINNERSCelebrate National Compost Week

by learning how to compost. Takekitchen and yard waste and turn it intonatural fertilizer for your garden. It’seasy, fun and keeps trash out of land-fills. Weather permitting, we will visitseveral different display compost binsnear the office. Free. Please call 586-6101 to register. We will meet at theBoone County Extension (6028 CampErnst Road, Burlington).

MAY 6TOUGH PLANTS FORTOUGH SITES IN THE LANDSCAPE

If you have a challenging site that istoo wet, too dry, too shady or just poorclay soil, come learn about some beauti-ful trees, shrubs, and flowers that cansurvive in adverse conditions. Call 586-6101 to register. Free.

MAY 11MAKING A CONTAINER GARDEN

Is your garden space limited? Youcan still create beautiful flower displaysusing containers. Participants mustbring their own container (not to

exceed 14 inches diameter). We willsupply the potting mix and plants!Limited to 25. Pre-registration required!Call 586-6101 to register. Free.

MAY 15SPRING PLANT SALE

Join us for our spring plant salefrom 9 a.m. to noon at the BooneCounty Arboretum (9190 Camp ErnstRoad in Union). Rain or shine. Sale willbe under shelter No. 1.

MAY 18LATE BLOOMERS … PLANTING FORLATE SUMMER AND FALL COLOR

Learn about late blooming trees,shrubs, and flowers that will add colorto your landscape. Call 586-6101 to reg-ister. Free.

MAY 19MAKE A HYPERTUFA POT

Learn how to make your ownhypertufa and take your sample hometo fill with flowers. Space is limited andopen to those who have NOT take thisclass before. You must register for thisclass. Meet at shelter No. 1. Call 859-586-6101 to register. Free.

MAY 25PEST RESISTANT PLANTS FOR THELANDSCAPE

Insects and diseases can reek havocon your landscape. Learn about trees,shrubs and flowers that are “resistant”to such pests and problems. Call 859-586-6101 to register. Free.

JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29DIG IN THE DIRT SESSION

Come out to the arboretum for ourDig in the Dirt volunteer sessions. Allexperience levels are welcome. Eachsession we tackle a different project thatcan include planting, weeding, pruningor working in our children’s garden.Each session is supervised by a staffmember to give instruction and guid-ance to volunteers. Lunch is served atthe conclusion of the work session. CallLaura with questions at 586-6101.

JUNE 2WEDNESDAY WALKS

Enjoy a leisurely and educationalwalk through the Boone CountyArboretum (9190 Camp Ernst Road,Union, Ky.). Each monthly walk willtake you through a different part of thearboretum, highlighting plants andtrees that are blooming. Bring yourquestions and take home new knowl-edge to apply to your own landscape.Free. No need to register. Call 586-6101

for questions. Rain or shine; meet atshelter No. 2.

JUNE 3LEARN YOUR TREES AND SHRUBS

Learn tricks for remembering howto distinguish various maples, oaks,dogwoods, lilacs, forsythia, etc. Call586-6101 to register. Free!

JUNE 11RARE AND UNUSUAL PLANTS

Learn about some rare and unusualplants at the arboretum. Meet at shelterNo. 1. Call 586-6101 to register. Free!

JUNE 19RIVER SWEEP

Get involved and volunteer. Weneed help cleaning litter off our riverbanks. We have five locations: Giles-Conrad Park, Petersburg, Split Rock,Belleview, Rabbit Hash and Boone’sLanding. Call today to reserve youspot. We’ll give you a T-shirt and alunch. You will also be entered in fordoor prizes.

JUNE 24STORY TIME IN THECHILDREN’S GARDEN

This month’s theme will be aboutflowers. Read some fun stories andmake a project to take home. Free. Kidsage 4-8 are welcome. Meet at theChildren’s Garden at the arboretum.This program will be canceled if it israining. Call 586-6101 to register.

JULY 6, 13, 20, 27DIG IN THE DIRT SESSION

Come out to the arboretum for ourDig in the Dirt volunteer sessions. Allexperience levels are welcome. Eachsession we tackle a different project that

can include planting, weeding, pruningor working in our children’s garden.Each session is supervised by a staffmember to give instruction and guid-ance to volunteers. Lunch is served atthe conclusion of the work session. CallLaura with questions at 586-6101.

JULY 7WEDNESDAY WALKS


AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, AND 31DIG IN THE DIRT SESSION

Come out to the arboretum for ourDig in the Dirt volunteer sessions. Allexperience levels are welcome. Eachsession we tackle a different project thatcan include planting, weeding, pruningor working in our children’s garden.Each session is supervised by a staffmember to give instruction and guid-ance to volunteers. Lunch is served atthe conclusion of the work session. CallLaura with questions at 586-6101.

AUG. 4WEDNESDAY WALKS


AUG. 24TOMATO TASTING PARTY

What an exciting adventure for thetomato lover to sample and rate everyimaginable color, shape and variety ofAmerica’s favorite vegetable … or is it afruit? Come join the fun! Your “admis-sion ticket” is one or more tomatoesyou have grown (of known variety),and/or a special tomato dish, salsa orhors d’oeuvres to share with the otherparty-goers. Recipes welcome. Meet atshelter No. 1. Call 586-6101 to register.Free.

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