This is Boone County - April 2011

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This is Boone County

8 One-tank trips aroundthe county.

GOVERNMENT&SERVICES

3 Welcome letterJudge Executive introduces magazine.

4 County AdministrationA listing of county departments.

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6 Boone communitiesA listing of communities within the county.

6 Parks and recreationA lisiting of local parks.

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11 Home based businesses strivingSecrets to their success.

12 Union community theaterNow in its third year.

14 Historic Burlington Business AssociationBringing people in.

HAPPENINGSEVENTS

15 Events calendar

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ON THE COVER Olivia Farmer,7, of Fort Mitchell, pets Buddy, oneof the two ponies that were at theHarvest Festival at DinsmoreHomestead belonging to BillShuffett, who lives nearby.Emmaline Farmer, 4, likes theponies, and took a ride also. Photoby Patricia A. Scheyer/Contributor.

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

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Boone County is a rapidly growing and economi-cally vibrant community in the heart of America.Residents enjoy a diverse and rewarding environ-ment with all the amenities of a metropolitan areabut 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 ofKentucky. According to the 2010 Census the countypopulation grew by 38 percent over the last 10 yearsto more than 118,000 residents. With over 40 miles ofOhio River shoreline and home to the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, BooneCounty offers great neighborhoods, schools, andshopping.

Our quality of life ranks highly with nearly 2,000acres of park land as well as the distinction of havinga Parks and Recreation Department that has beenrecognized by its peers throughout the state ofKentucky in the last few years. Boone County alsoplaces an emphasis on creating a healthy communitywhich resulted in the recognition as Kentucky'shealthiest county for the second year in a row.

On behalf of the more than 118,000 residents ofBoone County, I welcome you to this special publica-tion highlighting our community. You will findBoone County to be a great place to live, work andraise a family!

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

Sincerely,Gary W. Moore Boone County Judge/Executive

Welcome Letter

Boone County Judge/ExecutiveGary W. Moore.

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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 118,000.

Each of the three cities has itsown city government. Florence isgoverned by a mayor and sixcouncil members. Walton has sixcouncil members and a mayorand Union is comprised of fourcity commissioners and a mayor.

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

OfficialsJudge/Executive Gary W. MooreP.O. Box 900, Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2242 Fax: [email protected]

Commissioner – District 1Matt DeddenP.O. Box 900, Burlington 41005Phone: [email protected]

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

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

Phone: 371-1943 [email protected]

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

County ClerkKenny BrownP.O. Box 874, Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2108 Fax: [email protected]

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

JailerEd Prindle P.O. Box 884, Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2143 Fax: [email protected]

Property ValuationAdministratorCindy Arlinghaus P.O. Box 388, Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2181 Fax: [email protected]

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

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County Administration

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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 Jeffrey Smith6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276Burlington 41005Phone: 334-2230 Fax: [email protected]

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Parks and RecreationCOUNTY AND NATIONAL PARKS

Boone County Parks is celebrating its 36thyear of service to the community. For moreinformation on park programs and events,visit the website at www.boonecountyky.org,or call the Boone County Parks Office at 859-334-2117.

Central Park, at 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, 4miles south of Burlington Pike, has 121 acres. It offers2.25 miles of paved trails through wooded and openareas and is home to the Arboretum at Central Parkand the Children’s Garden. The park is equipped withpicnic shelters, six baseball fields, six soccer fields,wildflower beds, wetlands, and bird boxes to attractwild life.

Boone Woods Park, Veterans Way and Ky. 18,approximately 3 miles west of Interstate 75, providesthe community with a full size soccer field, basket-ball court, tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course,shelters, picnic tables, playgrounds, volleyball courts,bocce ball courts and horseshoe courts. The parkalso has the outdoor Creekside theater where con-certs 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 CampErnst Road in Burlington, offers fishing and picnicshelters.

England-Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Road inBurlington, is located 1 mile north of Burlington Pikeat the four-way stop. This 290-acre park offers sevenathletic fields, three shelters, one playground, a bas-ketball court, an 18-hole disc golf course, 1-milepaved walking trail, 11 miles of mountain bike/hik-

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

Lincoln Woods Park, is located off HopefulChurch Road at Rosetta Drive in Florence. It has twoball fields, one shelter, a basketball court and play-ground.

Walton Community Park, on Old Stephenson-MillRoad, Walton, has one soccer field, one ball field,four shelters, two playgrounds and a 1-mile pavedwalking trail.

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

Fox Run Park is a small neighborhood park onWoodside Drive in Florence. It has a ball field andplay area.

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

Giles Conrad Park is a 43-acre park on Ky. 8, twomiles from the intersection with Tanner Road inHebron. This is the first park in the county with ariver view, including more than a mile of paved traillooping along the river. Also included is a shelterhouse, a playground, basketball court and lots ofgreen space for informal play. It was dedicated May4, 2004.

Gunpowder Creek Nature Park, at Sperti Woods,is 122 wooded acres for the hardy hiker or naturelover to enjoy. It also includes a shelter house andplayground. Take Ky. 18 to the stop sign inBurlington. Turn left onto East Bend Road. Go onemile and turn left at Hanover Boulevard and thenright on Sperti Lane.

The Boone County Dog Park opened in the fall of2006. This 4-acre facility consists of two large dogareas and two small dog areas. The Dog Park givesyour dog(s) the chance to run off-leash legally in anoutdoor setting.

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

STATE AND NATIONAL PARKSBoone 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 dio-rama (discovery trail, camping, fishing, hiking,miniature golf, picnic tables, tennis, volleyball andbasketball courts, a museum/gift shop – even livebison) and more.

With a history steeped in prehistoric times, BigBone Lick is recognized as the birthplace forAmerican vertebrate paleontology and has beennamed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as aNational Natural Landmark, one of only 582 in thenation.

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

Boone County is also home to a lesser known, butbreathtaking state park – Boone County Cliffs StateNature Preserve. The preserve is located 2 miles offMiddle Creek Road in Burlington.

The park is named for the 20- to 40-foot conglom-erate cliffs that were formed 700,000 years ago fromcomposed gravel that was deposited as glacial out-wash.

People can enjoy hiking and other forms of passiverecreation (birding, photography, nature study) in allseasons. Because of the fragile nature of this pre-serve, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding,mountain biking and ATVs are strictly prohibited. Allvisitors must stay on well-marked trails.

For more information on the Cliffs, contact: TheKentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, 801Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. Phone: 502-573-2886.

About BurlingtonBurlington became the county

seat in June of 1799. The coun-ty’s first County Court voted touse land donated by JohnHawkins Craig and RobertJohnson for the county seat. Itwas originally called Craig’sCamp, then Wilmington andfinally, 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.

About 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-

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es were built, and twohotels were available fortravelers along theGeorgetown Pike.

Things moved prettyslowly until the 1950swhen residential subdivi-sions started to develop.Then the NorthernKentucky Industrial Parkwas established, the air-port expanded, and I-75was built, bringing peo-ple and jobs to this sleepylittle town. In 1976 theFlorence Mall opened forbusiness.

Nowadays, Florence ishome to Turfway ParkRace Course, the FlorenceGovernment Center, sev-eral parks, and numerousschools.

About HebronHebron is one of

Boone County’s fastest-growing areas thanks tothe Cincinnati/NorthernKentucky InternationalAirport and numerousbusinesses that callHebron home.

Hebron began as acrossroads village, and itsname was taken from theHebron Lutheran Church,which organized in 1854with 16 persons whowere originally membersof the Hopeful LutheranChurch of Boone County.

Hebron was originallyknown as Briar Thicket orBriar Patch. Its first postoffice was established inFebruary, 1858 andFrancis Lafayette Gordon,a merchant in the com-munity, was the firstpostmaster.

The 1880 federal cen-sus reported a populationof 95 persons in Hebron.Retail merchants, black-smiths, and wagon mak-ers were the principaltradesmen. A doctor, sad-

dler, shoemaker, tailor,carpenter, mail messen-ger, and teamster werealso represented.

Among the 40 femaleinhabitants were eightseamstresses and a schoolteacher.

At that time, Hebronwas nearly the geograph-ic center of population inthe United States. Theexact spot is on the prop-erty that is now theCincinnati/NorthernKentucky InternationalAirport.

About PetersburgIn 1789, John Tanner, a

Baptist preacher, settled ina frontier section ofWoodford County, Va.This area became BooneCounty, Ky., in 1798.Tanner’s Station wasestablished along the OhioRiver on the site of a 14th-century Indian village.

In 1805, John Grantpurchased 750 acresaround Tanner’s Station,established a tavern, aferry and planned a towncalled Celedonia. Whenhe ran out of funds,Grant sold the land to hisson-in-law, John J.Flournoy, and in 1811 thetown of Petersburg wasestablished.

Petersburg was thelargest town in BooneCounty in 1860 with apopulation of 583. NativeKentuckians, as well asGerman and Irish immi-grants settled there.Many were employed bythe Boone CountyDistilling Co.

The distillery, locatedat the south end of FrontStreet (then named WaterStreet) was established in1835 and rapidly becamePetersburg’s most impor-tant industry. The OhioRiver steamboat traffic

provided an essential linkfor goods and services inand out of Petersburg.

The late 19th-centurydecline in steamboat traf-fic, due in large part tothe growth of railroads,contributed to the eventu-al demise of the company.

About Rabbit Hash

Rabbit Hash, nestledon the banks of the OhioRiver, once was over-shadowed by Rising Sun,Ind., on the oppositeshore of the river.

Several theories havebeen written explaininghow Rabbit Hash got itsname. One account datesthe naming event onChristmas Day 1847, thetime of one of the majorfloods of the Ohio River.

Game was scarce fromthe flood and, while somemen wished for fat hensand roasted goose, oneman, the village jester,said “Rabbit hash,”

because it was about theonly game around. Therabbits had fled to thearea because it was high-er ground.

The first post office intown was organized Jan.3, 1879. It was originallycalled Carlton. The namewas changed to RabbitHash on March 12, 1879,after few received theirmail. Most of it had beensent to Carrollton inCarroll County.

Rabbit Hash’s mostfamous landmark is theRabbit Hash GeneralStore.

Rabbit Hash is on theNational Register ofHistoric Places.

About UnionThe roots of Union

began as a small settle-ment in the late 1700s. Bythe early 1800s theFowler family ownedmuch of the land thatnow lies in Union.

Union was officially

incorporated as a city in1838, but is rumored thatit was established in 1833.No one knows the truestory of how Union gotits name, but the storygoes that since it wasused as a connectionbetween the City ofFlorence and Big BoneLick, the name “Union”seemed appropriate.

In the early 1900s abody of governancecould not be held and theofficial corporation fellapart. In 1969 a group ofcitizens stepped up toreincorporate the city.

About WaltonThe Kentucky General

Assembly establishedWalton on Jan. 21, 1840.Fourteen years later, onFeb. 25, the town wasincorporated.

It established the firstcounty high school in1901. Walton was oncethe most populous city inBoone County.

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By Melissa Stewart Editor

With gas prices ever climbing yourmost practical vacation spot this year isprobably your own backyard! Let’s behonest, even though you’re outside,how many grill-outs and game days canyou have before you and the kids get amad case of cabin fever? Don’t limityour possibilities, there are severalopportunities for fun and learning sprin-kled throughout Boone County. Here’s afew ideas for one-tank trips around thecounty.

Rabbit Hash General StoreOpen since 1831, the Rabbit Hash General

Store, is the heart of Boone County’s historicrivercity Rabbit Hash, providing a steady beatof Americana from another era in a worldpulsing with change.

“Where else can you sit in an old-timeyplace, watch the river go by sipping on a coldSarsaparilla,” wonders Store Manager TerrieMarkesbery. “There is always someone aroundto talk to or pass the time with. I love thepeacefullness of this little river hamlet but alsothe bustling community feel it gives at times.”

For more information on this vintage treas-ure visit www.rabbithash.com.

Dinsmore HomesteadTake a walk back in time and experience

rural life of the 19th and early 20th centuries atthe Dinsmore Homestead.

The unique historic site boasts hiking trailsdeveloped in cooperation with the KentuckyNature Conservancy and the Boone CountyParks Department. It’s also a wonderfulresource for students and scholars and aninspiration for artists to sketch and paint. Ifyou consider antiquin a good time, you’lldelight in touring the home that contains origi-nal accumulated belongings of five genera-tions of the Dinsmore family.

According to www.dinsmorefarm.org, in1839, James Dinsmore purchased approximate-ly 700 acres in Boone County where his familysettled, growing grapes, raising sheep andgrowing willows for a basket-making business.

In 1987, the Dinsmore HomesteadFoundation purchased the home and approxi-mately 30 acres to preserve the site.

Home tours are open to the publicWednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-5 p.m.Tours begin on the hour, the last begining at 4p.m. For more information on tours or volun-teering, call 586-6177.

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Central ParkEscape the concrete jungle and reconnect with

nature when you visit to Central Park in Union.The 121-acre park, opened in 1994, offers

2.35 miles of paved trails through wooded andopen areas. It features a children’s garden,wetlands and is home to the Arboretum atCentral Park.

“There are many enjoyable features atCentral Park. The Children's Garden is a won-derful learning experience for children,” saidJackie Heyenbruch, marketing and resurcescoordinator for Boone County Parks &Recreation Department.

The Born Learning Trail is the result of apartnership between United Way of GreaterCincinnati, Boone County Success by Six andthe Boone County Fiscal Court. Their dreamwas to create an interactive trail as a way tohelp parents find fun learning moments at theneighborhood park. Young children can learnabout the abc’s, shapes and animals by walk-ing along this trail.

“The walking trails are a great place to bothexercise and enjoy the beauty of the park,”added Heyenbruch.

Other amenities include two larger shelters,four lighted tennis courts, six lighted baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, and playground.

Creation MuseumBringing the pages of the Bible to life, the

Creation Museum, located in Petersburg, offersstriking exhibits that take guests on a timejourney through a visual presentation of the“Seven C’s of History” according to Scripture:Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion,Christ, Cross and Consummation.

The only museum of its size to present thehistory of the world from the biblical perspec-tive, the Creation Museum is a one-of-a-kind,

high-tech museum, filled with animatronic dis-plays, striking videos, a state-of-the-art plane-tarium, Special Effects Theater, etc., that isspread out over 70,000-square-feet incorporat-ing up to 40-foot ceilings to contain some of itsmassive exhibits.

“As a Christian mom of two young boyswho love dinosaurs and science, I most appre-ciate the fact that my children can enjoy theirfascination with dinosaurs and all the discov-eries about them, while having the informationpresented according to the biblical timeline,underscoring that humans were created byGod and did not evolve over millions of years,as most secular museums present,” said muse-um spokesperson Melany Ethridge. “Whilethese are serious ideas that are being present-ed, it is done in an enjoyable and entertainingway, with fascinating and high quality visualsand fun activities for kids interspersedthroughout the exhibits.”

As the museum presents its walk throughthe history of the Bible, visitors will see realdinosaur bones and a clutch of eggs and otherexceptional fossils, examine a superb mineralcollection, take a tour of the universe inside astate-of-the-art 78-seat planetarium, and expe-rience what they would typically find in afirst-class natural history museum. Outside,there is mile-long nature trail around a scenicthree-acre lake that takes visitors through thebeautiful botanical garden, which ends at aunique petting zoo. For more information visitwww.creationmuseum.org.

Boone CliffsGet ready to add an edge of excitment and

tranquility to your life with the Boone CountyCliffs. Situated along a tributary to MilldeCreek, the Cliffs State Nature Preserve boastsrich flora, fauna and unique geological fea-

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

“Boone Cliffs is a top place to visit becauseof the beautiful scenery and convenient loca-tion,” explained Jackie Heyenbruch, marketingand resurces coordinator for Boone CountyParks & Recreation Department. “Boone Cliffsfeatures steep wooded ridges and rolling hill-sides with picturesque creeks and valleys.”

Heyenbruch’s most enjoyed aspects ofBoone Cliffs are the “wonderful hiking oppor-tunities and the gorgeous wildflowers.”

Enjoy other forms of passive recreation likebird watching, photography and nature studyat Boone County Cliffs during all seasons.Wildflowers are abundant in the spring andthe fall foliage, covering 74 acres is, simplystated: spectacular.

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CommonwealthAttorneyLinda Tally SmithP.O. Box 168, Burlington 41005 Phone: 586-1723 Fax: 586-1743

District/CircuitCourt ClerkDianne MurrayP.O. Box 480, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3906 Fax: 334-3650

Magistrate – District 1Michael D. HarnessP.O. Box 121, Burlington41005; Phone: [email protected]

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

Magistrate – District 3Susan [email protected]

Constable – District 1David C. Flaig4058 Limaburg Road, Hebron41048Phone: 586-4148

Constable – District 2Ken Baumgartner

Constable – District 3Joe [email protected]

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

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

DepartmentsAnimal Shelter: 5643

Idlewild Road, Burlington.Hours: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Monday and Thursday; 10a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday andFriday; and 10 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Closed Saturday, Sundayand holidays. Kennels opens

at noon each day and closeone-half hour before officeclosings. Phone: 586-5285; Fax586-9312.

Assisted Housing: BooneCounty AdministrativeBuilding, third floor, 2950Washington St., Burlington.Phone: 334-2105; Fax: 334-3127.

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

EmergencyManagement: 3000 ConradLane, Burlington 41005.Phone: 334-2279; Fax: 334-3601.

Finance: 2950 WashingtonSt., Administration BuildingRoom second floor, Room 205,Burlington 41005. Hours: 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Phone: 334-2145; Fax 334-3106.

Human Resources: Room201, Administrative Building,2950 Washington St.,Burlington 41005. Phone: 334-2238; Fax: 334-3146.

Human Services: 2950Washington St., Burlington41005. Phone: 334-2116; Fax:334-3648.

Information Systems:Room 204, AdministrativeBuilding, 2950 Washington St.,Burlington 41005. Fax: 334-2113.

Parks and Recreation:5958 Garrard, Burlington41005. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Friday. Phone: 334-2117; Fax 334-2127.

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

Public Works: 5645Idlewild Road, Burlington41005. Phone: 334-3600; Fax334-3598.

Solid WasteManagement: 5645 IdlewildRoad, Burlington 41005.Phone: 334-3151; Fax: 334-3635.

Water Rescue: 7512Eastbend Rd., Burlington41005; 334-4800; Fax: 334-4805.

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By Patricia A. Scheyer | Contributor

Anyone who is planning tostart a home-based business inBoone County may not knowexactly what is legally requiredof them before they begin mak-ing money. According to BooneCounty ordinance 07-27, peoplewho would like to start a busi-ness at home have to obtain aGeneral Business Certificatebefore they begin working inBoone County.

“If you are making money inBoone County, and no one is tak-ing anything out, you are proba-bly an independent contractor,and you need to have a license tooperate in the County and in thecity of Florence,” said KimKrugel, Occupational TaxAdministrator in Boone County.

“It costs $25 a year for thelicense, and you have to havethat first. Then there are taxesbased on profit that you have topay, but they are not much –there are basically three taxes,school board, which is .5 percent,city ordinance, which is .8 per-cent, and mental health, which is.15 percent.”

Krugel said that the first stepwhen considering a home-basedbusiness, is to go to the Boone

County Planning Commission,on the third floor of the oldcourthouse in Burlington, andfind out if the business is allowedin the county.

“Most businesses are allowed,like if you do lawn care, web-based businesses, travel agencies,aerobic instruction, hairdressers,or even baking stuff out of yourkitchen,” said Krugel. “Now ifyou have something like sellingTupperware, or Pampered Chef,and you have less than three salesa year, or make less than $5,000 ayear, you don’t have to register.

But the Planning Commission isthe best first step.”

There is a two-page applica-tion on the website,www.boonecountyky.org/pc, andunder the applications sectionthere is criteria that has to be fol-lowed.

“Right in the middle of thehome page is something that says‘How do I start a home-basedbusiness?’” said Kevin Costello,Executive Director of the BooneCounty Planning Commission.

“One of the first things is thatthe person has to be living in the

home where the business is, andthe business can’t be so big that itdisrupts the residential atmos-phere on the street.”

Costello added that there hasrecently been more interest inhome-based businesses, and heattributes it to the drop in theeconomy, which has compelledpeople to look around for otherstreams of income.

“Also, the changing technolo-gy makes it more reasonable towork from home,” addedCostello. “But wherever the busi-ness is, at home or at anotherplace, all businesses are subject toall the normal rules.”

Jenni Trimble has a fledglinghome-based business, which shehas only operated for a year, anddefinitely comes under the regu-lations of having to register herbusiness, which is selling Thirty-One Gifts. Trimble got into herbusiness as a transition movingfrom Lexington to Boone County,and she said it accomplishes twothings for her – allowing her tomeet people in this area, andmaking a little extra money totreat her family to a few nicetiesevery month, just like the farmwives used to have their eggmoney, which wasn’t much, buttook the strain off the family.

Home-based businesses thriving

Jenni Trimble sells Thirty-One Gifts items out of her home in Boone County, and is con-sidered a very small home-based business.

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By Neva Martin | Contributor

The play’s the thing, asHamlet once said, and the play isan ongoing thing at UnionCommunity Theatre.

Now in its third year, withtwo productions under its belt,UCT continues to reach out to theUnion community and beyond,said Lindsey Huffaker, one of itsthree founding board members,who is also its artistic directorand a professional actress.

“We wanted to bring moretheatrical opportunities to BooneCounty,” said Huffaker, who hasdirected one UCT play and hasperformed in another. She addedthat the local area doesn’t offermany theatrical opportunities foryouth and adults. “If you wantedto be in a play, you would haveto drive into Newport orCincinnati. Our company bringsthis chance to Boone County.”

Youth and adults alike willhave an opportunity to partici-pate in or see two new produc-tions later this year. Both aremusicals: “The Wizard of Oz,”which opens at Ryle High SchoolAug. 4; and new this year, an all-

youth play, “All Shook Up,” inearly October at a venue to beannounced.

Huffaker and the other boardmembers, Karen Franxman andAmanda Wolery, direct UCT’soperations, with help from its

members, who work on orbehind the stage. Volunteers arewelcome.

Wolery, administrative direc-tor, handles the paperwork, fromcreating programs and flyers tosetting audition appointments.She has also acted in both priorUCT productions. Her husband,Matt, also a UCT member, hasworked on all of UCT’s set con-struction. Even one of their pup-pies has appeared on stage.

“Acting has been a passion ofmine for as long as I can remem-ber,” said Wolery, who teacheskindergarten at MannElementary. “It has helped mewith my public-speaking skillsand allows me to be a fun andenergetic teacher.”

Franxman, the business direc-tor/treasurer, called the UCT “akind of dream.”

“We all got together and said,

Union Community Theatre plays a role, with two new musicals

Union Community Theatre produced its first play, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”at Ryle High School in 2009. Actors include : front row - Lauren Hatter (Snoopy), DougBruening (Charlie Brown) and Lindsey Huffaker (Sally); back row - Amanda Wolery(Lucy), Eric Blankenship (Schroeder) and Mitchell Winsett (Linus).

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‘Let’s do it,’” said Franxman,adding that the nonprofit grouphopes to make enough money onthe shows to cover expenses andhave enough left for another pro-duction.

“There are opportunities forlocal businesses to support (us) justby buying an ad,” she said.

“Farewell to Rosegate,” present-ed in December 2010, providedenough for a scholarship to beawarded to a Ryle senior, in appre-ciation for using the auditorium.Admittance to the plays varies butis affordable, Franxman said. “It’sbased on our costs.”

Union resident Garrick Strauband 10-year-old son Freddy per-formed in “Rosegate” and willaudition for “The Wizard.”

“I am excited about ‘The Wizardof Oz’ because it is such a greatshow for families and familyinvolvement,” said Straub.

“You can never have too manyflying monkeys and munchkins.”

Steve Brungs, who played aChicago mob boss in “Rosegate,”said UCT offers a chance for the-ater lovers to perform for otherswhile having fun.

“I truly believe it can be a small

piece of entertainment that makesour community a better place tolive,” Brungs, a Florence resident,added.

For more information, pleasevisit www.unionct.net

UCT holding auditions for its2 musicals

Union CommunityTheatre is auditioning fortwo musicals this year:“The Wizard of Oz,” and,for the first time, a youthmusical, “All Shook Up.”

Auditions must bebooked in advance atthe e-mail below. For“Wizard,” prepare ashort monologue and16-24 bars of music thatbest demonstrate yourtalents; a pianist will beprovided. For “All ShookUp,” please prepare a30-second monologueand 16 bars of a rockmusical or song fromthe Elvis era. You mayprovide your ownaccompaniment, but apianist will be available.

Headshots andresumes are notrequired but arerequested if available.

Times• April 28, 6-8 p.m. is

reserved for any personages 14 or older whowishes to audition for acharacter role in “TheWizard of Oz” or “AllShook Up.” Middleschool and high schoolstudents only, from anyschool in the Tristate,may audition.

• May 1, 10 a.m. to 2p.m. is reserved for chil-dren ages 8-17 and willbe used as callback forthe adult roles if need-ed.

Auditions for bothshows will be held at theUnion CommunityBuilding, 10087 OldUnion Road in Union, atthe old firehouse. Onlyone audition is neededfor both shows.

More informationPlease email

[email protected] foraudition times, ques-tions, comments or con-cerns. For more informa-tion, go to the UCT web-site www.unionct.net. Ifdeadline for audition ismissed, please e-mailthe above address for apossible make-up date.

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 play-wright Hal McFarland, also co-author of the book “Farewell to Rosegate.”

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By Patricia A. Scheyer | Contributor

Burlington, Kentucky, is thecounty seat of Boone County,and, though small, it is a charm-ing crossroads sporting severalrestaurants and shops that arewell worthwhile taking the timeto visit. The Historic BurlingtonBusiness Association was formedalmost three years ago, and hasapproximately 25 members.

“Originally, there was a short-lived organization called theMerchants of Historic DowntownBurlington, and we bandedtogether to do common advertis-ing, and to address any prob-lems,” said Linda Whittenburg,who owns Cabin Arts. “Thatgroup disbanded, and now wehave this organization, whichaddresses common concerns, likeparking and other issues. We also

like to hold events which woulddraw more people intoBurlington to see what we haveto offer.”

Mike Crane, who is the presi-dent of the Historic BurlingtonBusiness Association, added thatthe goal of the association is topreserve what’s left of historicBurlington, and make it morefriendly, for visitors and for newbusinesses.

“Downtown Burlington isn’tvery big,” said Crane, who ownsKentucky Farm BureauInsurance, Mike Crane Agency.“We are more landlocked than,say, Hebron, which is spread outmore, and is easier to open up.”

Some of the businesses locatedin downtown Burlington are theTousey House, the WashingtonSquare Café, and the CentralHouse Diner, as well as Brian’s

Barber Shop, Willis-Graves Bedand Breakfast, Linneman FuneralHome, Kinman Farms, LittleBritain Stables, Dinsmore House,Poston Brothers, Steele’sHometown Service, and BooneCounty Animal Shelter, to namea few. Crane said businesseshave to comply with regular zon-ing laws, as well as the down-town overlay, so the associationmakes sure all the new business-es are aware of the rules, as wellas the fun things they do.

“We usually have a ChalkFestival in the spring, but thisyear we won’t, because the tim-ing didn’t work out right withother events in the county,”explained Crane. “We don’t makeany money on the event, becauseall the money goes right backinto it. We have been talkingabout a car show, but nothing has

been settled yet. We also did anadoptathon with the Shelter, andit was successful, and I wenthome with two birds.”

The big event for the associa-tion is at Christmas time, whenthey host the BurlingtonHometown Christmas.

“We want to coordinate activi-ties and bring more people intoour area,” said Crane.

Historic Burlington BusinessAssociation promotes community

Mike Crane, president of the HistoricBurlington Business Association, stands infront of his business, Kentucky FarmBureau Mike Crane Agency, with thegrand old courthouse in the background.

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APRIL 28Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

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

Kentuckians should get better pre-pared for earthquakes, and also practicehow to protect ourselves when it hap-pens. The purpose of the ShakeOut is tohelp people and organizations do both.Visit www.shakeout.org to register.

MAY 3Homeowner's Checklist for Landscape Design

Not sure where to start with yourlandscape? Find practical steps to con-sider when designing or improvingyour landscape. The program will be 1-3 p.m. Visit www.boonecountyky.orgfor information.

MAY 4, JUNE 1Wednesday Walk

Join this one-hour guided tour, 10-11a.m., led by an Arboretum employee orvolunteer. Each month a different areais highlighted. Questions regardingyour own landscape are welcome. No

need to register; come rain or shine.Meet at shelter No. 2.

MAY 4 - 8Tire Amnesty

Last chance in 2011 to get rid of yourtires for free. Tire Amnesty Programsare coming to Boone, Campbell &Kenton Counties. In cooperation withthe Cabinet for Energy & Environment,Boone, Campbell and Kenton Countieswill be hosting Tire Amnesty. Countyresidents may bring an unlimited num-ber of tires to specific locations in Mayfor free disposal. This program onlyoccurs once every four years so now isthe time to get rid of those tires. Tireretailers and tire dealers are prohibitedfrom participating. Tires on and off ofthe rims will be accepted but the fol-lowing will be accepted: Foam filledtires, off-road construction and equip-ment tires, and solid tires with pressed-on rims or tires larger than tractor size.

From May 4-7 between the hours of8 a.m. to 6 p.m., bring tires to theBoone County Public Works Yard at theend of Maplewood Drive inBurlington.. Bavarian Landfill will also

host the Tire Amnesty on May 4 -7from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its facility atthe end of McCoy Fork Road just out-side of Walton. To learn more, pleasecall your Boone County Solid WasteCoordinator Mary Dickey at 334-3151.

MAY 7Boone County ParksCommunity Yard Sale

More than 40 families will gather for awhale of a sale! The sale starts at 8 a.m.in the Boone County AdministrationBuilding Parking lot. If you would like toparticipate, call 334-2117 for moreinformation and to register.

MAY 9Fun and fitness for Northern Kentuckians

Ages 50 and over will engage in manydifferent games and events! Look in theBoone County Newsletter for a full listof activities and a registration form.

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

Visit with local garden centers and

nurseries as they present new productsand teach new concepts 8:30 a.m. to 11p.m. Event includes lectures from UKspecialists in horticulture. Call 586-6101 to register. Free!

MAY 12Pruning Techniques for Special Plants

Brush up on your pruning skills 10a.m.-11 a.m.. Meet at the arboretum.Call 586-6101 to register.

MAY 14Spring Plant Sale

Come out for some real bargains onperennials, shrubs, and trees 9 a.m. tonoon. Rain or Shine. If you are interest-ed in donating plant material, callLaura at 586-6101.

MAY 19Boone County Parks Start Smart Sports Programs

Help prepare your 3 to 7 year oldchild for organized sports! Start Smartprograms by The National Alliance forYouth Sports and Boone County Parks

Upcoming Events

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are seven weeks of parent/child basedinstruction. Look in The BooneCounty Newsletter for descriptionsand a registration form.

Drought-Tolerant Plants for the Landscape

Learn about trees, shrubs, and flow-ers that are adapted to the extremelydry conditions our summers oftenprovide 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 586-6101to register.

MAY 23Friends of Boone CountyArboretum Monthly Meeting

The Friends of Boone CountyArboretum are dedicated to improvingthe arboretum and increasing theawareness of this valuable resource toour community. Each meeting discuss-es volunteer work, event planning, andfund-raising. New members and vol-unteers welcome! They will meet at theBoone County Extension Service, 6028Camp Ernst Road, in Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.. Questions? Contact Laura Klineat 586-6101 or [email protected].

MAY 26Spring Tree and Shrub I.D.

Learn how to identify trees andshrubs by their blossoms and otherfeatures 1:30-3 p.m. Call 586-6101 toregister.

Compost for BeginnersEver wanted to start composting?

It's easy and fun! Join this class 6-7p.m. to learn the basics and check outour compost demonstration area. Call859-586-6101 to register. Free.

JUNE 3 - AUG 26Family Movie Nights

Bring your chairs, blankets & snacks& enjoy a variety of movies this sum-mer in the parks. All movies will befamily rated. Free. Movies start atdusk.City of Union’s Community Center

June 3, June 10, June 17 and June 24.July 1 No Movie.

Boone Woods Parks Creekside StageJuly 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

School. The rain out number is: 859-334-2283.

JUNE 6Plants as Art

1:30 PM - 3:30 PMLearn unique techniques and meth-

ods used to train plants includingespalier, bonsai, topiary, vines andclimbing plants 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call586-6101 to register. Free!

JUNE 7Diagnosing & Controlling Plant Problems

Build your diagnostic skills forplants in the landscape 9 a.m. tonoon. Learn recommended controlsfor common plant pests and prob-lems. CEU's requested.

JUNE 15Landscape Appreciation

Learn basic design concepts thathave affected landscaping throughouthistory and their relevance to publicand private gardening today 9:30-11:30 a.m.

JUNE 16Native Plants of Kentucky

Learn the native plants of Kentuckyand why it is important to take care ofthem 10-11 a.m.. Meet at the arbore-tum. Call 586-6101 to register.

Hershey Track & FieldStarting at 5:30 pm. compete in run-

ning and field events for a chance tocompete downstate or even in thenational meet in Hershey, Pa.! Mustshow birth certificate. To register, e-mail request to:[email protected] orcall the Parks office at 334-2117.

JUNE 18River Sweep

From 8 a.m. to noon help cleaninglitter off the river banks. There are sixlocations: 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 willalso be entered in for door prizes. Formore information please call 334-3151.

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