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Inside Vibrant History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Florence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Who to Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Library Reflects Community . . . . . . . . .10 Arboretum turns 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Things to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Getting involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Private Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Boone County reflects a vibrant history Boone County is one of 120 counties in the commonwealth of Kentucky and the northernmost county in the state. It is located in the largest bend of the Ohio River, less than 10 miles downstream from Cincinnati. Boone County is 24 miles from north to south; 14 miles from east to west, with a total area of 256 square miles. It has 40 miles of riverfront, 33 miles of interstate highway and 772 miles of roadway. In the early days, Boone County economy relied heavily on agriculture. The development of the airport in Boone County in 1947 and Interstate 71/75 in the 1960s accelerated the suburban growth that began about
1950. Boone County has strong ties to prehistoric times. Glacial activity from long ago left substantial gravel and limestone deposits along today’s Ohio River. It also left natural wonders formed from glacial outwash: Split Rock, at the mouth of Woolper Creek, and Boone Cliffs, along Middle Creek. Prehistoric Indian burial mounds, villages, and hunting sites are located throughout the county along the river and creeks, as well as in the uplands. Boone County owes its early prosperity to the Ohio River. The early farms had ready access to its river markets, and most appear to have thrived in 19th-century Boone County.
Towns along the river – Constance, Taylorsport, Petersburg, Belleview and Rabbit Hash – became centers for cross-river ferry traffic, post offices, general stores and businesses that served the needs of the surrounding rural population. During the Civil War, Boone County had two brief confrontations, one at Florence in 1862 and one at Snow’s Pond near Walton in 1863. Today, Boone County continues to become a more urban area, complete with an airport, malls and an everincreasing population, which places Boone County among the fastest growing areas in the state.
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Boone County Communities ■❘ About Burlington Burlington became the county seat in June of 1799. The county’s first County Court voted to use land donated by John Hawkins Craig and Robert Johnson for the county seat. It was originally called Craig’s Camp, then Wilmington and finally, in 1816, Burlington. In 1824, Burlington became the first Boone County community to be incorporated. It remained incorporated until 1923 when its charter was annulled. Today it is one of only two unincorporated county seats in Kentucky. The first courthouse was built of logs. A brick building was erected in 1817. It was remodeled 60 years later. The present courthouse was constructed in the late 1880s and is still in use today. Burlington remains as one of the region’s top historical areas, boasting numerous historical sites. Boone County’s
Administrative Center is located in Burlington. It was dedicated in 1981 and is used primarily by county officers and houses a detention center. Burlington is also home to the Boone County fairgrounds, the site of the Boone County 4-H and Utopia Fair each summer and Maplewood Children’s Home.
■❘ About Florence Florence is the largest city in Boone County, but that wasn’t always the case. Originally an Indian fur trading post known variously as Polecat and Pow-Wow, the community was settled in 1813 and called Connersville after Jacob Conner, who owned most of the land. It was the first stagecoach stop south of Covington and acquired the nicknames of Crossroads and Stringtown on the Pike. In 1830, with a population of 63, Florence was incorporated. Between 1830 and 1900, several businesses were started, a
schoolhouse and several churches were built, and two hotels were available for travelers along the Georgetown Pike. Things moved pretty slowly until the 1950s when residential subdivisions started to develop. Then the Northern Kentucky Industrial Park was established, the airport expanded, and I-75 was built, bringing people and jobs to this sleepy little town. In 1976 the Florence Mall opened for business. Nowadays, Florence is home to Turfway Park Race Course, the Florence Government Center, several parks, and numerous schools.
■❘ About Hebron Hebron is one of Boone County’s fastest growing areas thanks to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and numerous businesses that call Hebron home. Hebron began as a cross-
roads village, and its name was taken from the Hebron Lutheran Church, which organized in 1854 with 16 persons who were originally members of the Hopeful Lutheran Church of Boone County. Hebron was originally known as Briar Thicket or Briar Patch. Its first post office was established in February, 1858 and Francis Lafayette Gordon, a merchant in the community, was the first postmaster. The 1880 federal census reported a population of 95 persons in Hebron. Retail merchants, blacksmiths, and wagon makers were the principal tradesmen. A doctor, saddler, shoemaker, tailor, carpenter, mail messenger, and teamster were also represented. Among the 40 female inhabitants were eight seamstresses and a school teacher. At that time, Hebron was nearly the geographic center
of population in the United States. The exact spot is on the property that is now the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
■❘ About Petersburg In 1789, John Tanner, a Baptist preacher, settled in a frontier section of Woodford County, Va. This area became Boone County, Ky., in 1798. Tanner’s Station was established along the Ohio River on the site of a 14th-century Indian village. In 1805, John Grant purchased 750 acres around Tanner’s Station, established a tavern, a ferry and planned a town called Celedonia. When he ran out of funds, Grant sold the land to his son-in-law, John J. Flournoy, and in 1811 the town of Petersburg was established. Petersburg was the largest town in Boone County in 1860 with a population of 583. Native Kentuckians, as well as Communities | Continued 7
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County administration Boone County is one of the fastest growing counties in Northern Kentucky. Currently the county is comprised of three cities, Florence, Union and Walton, and has a population of about 115,000. Each of the three cities has its own city government. Florence is governed by a mayor and six council members. Walton is comprised of six council members and a mayor and Union is comprised of four city commissioners and a mayor. The entire county is served by Fiscal Court. The court is comprised of three commissioners and a county judge executive.
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Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore P.O. Box 900 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2242 Fax: 334-3105 judgemoore@boonecountyky.org Commissioner - District 1 Cathy H. Flaig P.O. Box 900 Burlington 41005 Phone: 689-4255 Fax: 689-2999 chflaig@fuse.net Commissioner - District 2 Charles E. Kenner P.O. Box 900 Burlington 41005 Phone: 384-3838 Fax: 371-4959 kimble54@hotmail.com Commissioner - District 3 Terri Moore P.O. Box 900 Burlington 41005 Phone: 283-9338 Fax: 283-0743 terrimoore@fuse.net County Attorney Robert D. Neace P.O. Box 83 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3200 Fax: 334-3212 rdneace@boonecountyky.org
County Clerk Rena Ping P.O. Box 874 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2108 Fax: 334-2193 rping@boonecountyky.org Sheriff Michael Helmig P.O. Box 198 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2175 Fax: 334-2234 mhelmig@boonecountyky.org Jailer Ed Prindle P.O. Box 884 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2143 Fax: 334-2296 eprindle@boonecountyky.org Property Valuation administrator Cindy Rich P.O. Box 388 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2181 Fax: 334-2126 cindy.rich@boonecountyky.org Circuit Court Judge Judge Anthony W. Frohlich 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 444 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3270 Fax: 334-3271
Circuit Court Judge Judge J.R. Schrand 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 447 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3551 Fax: 334-3570 Family Court Judge Judge Linda Bramlage 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 352 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3520 Fax: 334-3521 District Court Judge Judge Charles T. Moore 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2230 Fax: 334-3969 sandy@mail.aoc.state.ky.us District Court Judge Judge Michael P. Collins 6025 Rogers Lane Suite 276 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-2230 Fax: 334-3969 sandy@mail.aoc.state.ky.us Commonwealth Attorney Linda Tally Smith P.O. Box 168 Burlington 41005 Phone: 586-1723 Fax: 586-1743 District/Circuit Court Clerk Dianne Murray P.O. Box 480 Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-3906 Fax: 334-3650 Administration | Continued 5
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nky.com Administration | From 6 Magistrate - District 1 Justin Crigler 2099 Canyon Court Hebron 41048 Magistrate - District 2 Mike Moreland 1453 Dublin Place Union 41091 Phone: 485-1915 or 816-1314 day or night Fax: 485-1915 Magistrate - District 3 James McGruder 11068 Paddock Drive Union 41091 Constable - District 1 David C. Flaig 4058 Limaburg Road Hebron 41048 Phone: 586-4148
Constable - District 2 Jim Dixon 6831 Glen Arbor Drive Florence 41042 Constable - District 3 Dan Houston 567 Rosebud Circle Walton Phone: 525-1119 Coroner Doug Stith 7500 U.S. 42 Florence 41042 Phone: 525-1150 dmstith@fuse.net County Surveyor Greg Larison, PLS 10629 Cheshire Ridge Drive Florence 41042 Phone: 371-1712 gregl@vioxinc.com
■❘ Departments Animal Shelter: 5643 Idlewild Road, Burlington. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Kennels opens at noon each day and close one-half hour before office closings. Phone: 586-5285; fax 586-9312. Assisted Housing: Boone County Administrative Building, third floor, 2950 Washington St., Burlington. Phone: 334-2105; fax: 3343127. Building inspections: 5950 Washington St., Burlington. Phone: 334-2218; fax: 3343137.
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Emergency Management: 3000 Conrad Lane, Burlington 41005. Phone: 334-2279; fax: 334-3601. Finance: 2950 Washington St., Administration Building Room second floor, room 205, Burlington 41005. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 3342145; 334-3106. Human Resources: Room 201, Administrative Building, 2950 Washington St., Burlington 41005. Phone: 3342238; fax: 334-3146. Human Services: 2970 Union Square, P.O. Box 296, Burlington 41005. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone: 334-2116; fax: 3343648. Information Systems: Room 204, Administrativ e Building, 2950 Washington
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St., Burlington 41005. Fax: 334-2113. Parks and Recreation: P.O. Box 566, Burlington 41005. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone: 3342117; 334-2127. Property Maintenance: 2950 Washington St., Burlington 41005. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Phone: 334-2123; fax: 334-3145. Public Works: 5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington 41005. Phone: 334-3600; 334-3598. Solid Waste Management: Mary Frances Dickey, coordinator. 5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington 41005. Phone: 3343151. Water Rescue: Capt. Dale Appel, PO Box 900, Burlington 41005; 334-4800; fax: 3344805.
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Florence ■❘ Location
Florence is located about 10 miles south of Cincinnati along Interstate 71/75. Look for the famous Florence Y’all water tower. Florence occupies 10.3 square miles, and has a growing population of more than 27,000. The city of Florence has been one of the fastest growing municipalities in Kentucky since the 1980s. Florence has grown into the regional retail and business hub with more than 2,040 businesses and an estimated daytime population of more than 60,000. The city of Florence serves as the staging point to the Cincinnati Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). Web site: www.florence-ky.gov
■❘ City building
The Florence Government Center Building is located on a 44-acre campus at 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence 41042. Phone: 371-5491. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Boone County Circuit Clerk (drivers licensing), the Boone County Clerk (vehicle registration), the Boone County Public Safety Communications
Center (911 dispatch operations and incident records), One-Stop annex, and Owen Electric also have offices at the Florence Government Center. The Florence Family Aquatic Center, the Florence Boone/County Skate Park, the Boone County Veterans Memorial, and the State One-Stop office building are also located on the campus.
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Florence, a third class city, has a mayor-council form of government with non-partisan elections. The mayor is directly elected every four years while the six-member council is elected at-large every two years. Regular meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. Caucus meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Regular meetings are broadcast on Insight Cable Channel 6 by All Volunteer Cable One Group. The city is in the 60th and 66th Legislative Districts, 11th Senatorial District, and the 4th U.S. Congressional District.
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Mayor: Diane E. Whalen, 647-8177 Vice mayor: Ted Bushelman, 525-6066 Council members: Mike Apgar, 283-5042 Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon, 5251800 Mel Carrol, 384-1880 David A. Osborne, 371-8132 J. Kelly Huff, 513-604-1194 David A. Osborne, 371-8132 City coordinator: Patricia Wingo, 647-8177 Business/ Community Development Director: Joshua R. Wice, 647-8177
City attorney: Hugh O. Skees, 371-7407 City clerk: Joe Christofield, 647-8178 Public Services director: Robert W. Townsend, 647-5420 Finance director: Linda Chapman, 647-5413 Rish Manager: Dimitri Baloglou, 3345505 Police chief: Tom Szurlinski, 647-5420. Call for information about the Block Watch, Citizens Police Academy, CSI Class and other educational programs. Fire chief: Marc Muench, 647-5660. Administrative headquarters are located at the Claxon Station, 1152 Weaver Road; Additional stations located at 7201 Industrial Road and 269 Main St. Call for information about the Block Watch, Citizens Police Academy, CSI Class and other educational programs. Fire chief: Marc Muench, 647-5660. Administrative headquarters are located at the Claxon Station, 1152 Weaver Road; Additional stations located at 7201 Industrial Road and 269 Main St.
Union ■❘ Location
Union is located in the heart of Boone County, just southwest of Florence. Population: 3,379.
■❘ City building
The Union City Building is located at 1843 Mt. Zion Road, about 2 1/2 miles west of U.S. Interstate-71/75 via Exit 178. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 3841511; fax: 384-7760; Web site: www.cityofunionky.org
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Union is a fourth class city. A mayor and four commissioners comprise the city government, providing a public forum for the citizens of Union. Union, as an incorporated city, holds business meetings on a regular basis as required by law. The regular commission meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Union City Building, 1843 Mt. Zion Rd, Union, KY; the public is invited to attend. In the event that such calendar dates conflict with federal holidays, the meeting will
be rescheduled. During the course of the year, there are also public hearings scheduled as needed for items such as the city’s budget and community development. Notice of such hearings is published, by law, in the city’s newspaper of record: The Boone County Recorder.
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Mayor: Don Kirby Commissioners: Bob Kelly, Todd Sayers, John Mefford and John Adams. City Administrative Officer: Warren S. Moore
City Clerk/Treasurer: Kathy L. Porter City Attorney: Greg D. Voss City Engineer: Barry J. Burke, P.E. Foppe Technical Group Inc.
■❘ Fire department/EMT Director of Emergency Services: Michael Morgan, Union Emergency Services Alliance, 9611 U.S. Highway 42, Union, KY 41091. Phone: 384-3342.
■❘ Post office
U.S. Postal Services, 1664 Frogtown Road, Union 41091. Phone: 800-2758777.
Walton ■❘ Location
The city of Walton is located in Boone and Kenton counties, 20 minutes south of Cincinnati, on Interstate 75. Population: 3,000.
■❘ City building
The Walton City Building is located at 40 N. Main St., Walton 41094. Phone 485-4383; fax 485-9710. Visit Walton’s Web site at www.cityofwalton.org. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has a satellite office in the
city building. Nonemergency dispatch: 371-1234.
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Walton, a fifth class city, has a mayorcouncil form of government consisting of a mayor and six council members. Meetings are held at the Walton Community Center on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
■❘ City officials
Mayor: Phillip W. Trzop Council: Wayne Carlisle, Sharon Mc
Donald, Ann Leake, Paula Jolley, Mike Simpson and Stephanie Williams City clerk/finance officer: Peggy Gray Administrative Clerk-Economic Development: Connie Goins Assistant City Clerk-Water Analyst: Joyce Bryan Public Works Supervisor: Roger Williams Laborer: Gerry Regensburger
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Walton Fire Department, 11 High
School Court; phone 485-7439. Chief: Tom Ollier
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52 S. Main St., Walton 41094; phone 1-800-275-8777.
■❘ Parks
Walton City Park is located on Old Stephenson Mill Road; Citizens Park and Wranglers Trail are located on each side of City Hall; and North Trail Park is located between Sunset Ridge and Wildcat Run.
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Who to call GAS EMERGENCIES: (513) 651-4466 ELECTRIC EMERGENCIES: (513) 651-4182 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL: 586-5285 ASSISTED HOUSING: 334-2105 BAVARIAN: 485-4416 BOONE COUNTY CLERK: 647-8702 BOONE COUNTY COURT HOUSE: 334-2100 BOONE COUNTY DISPATCH: 371-1234 BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 334-2218 CINCINNATI BELL: 513-565-2210 DUKE ENERGY: 513-421-9500 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 334-2279 FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 334-2145 HUMAN RESOURCES: 334-2238 HUMAN SERVICES: 334-2116 INFORMATION SYSTEMS: 334-3567 INSIGHT COMMUNICATION: 431-0300 NORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICT: 578-9898 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES: 334-2144 POST OFFICE: 1-800-275-8777 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: 334-2123 PUBLIC WORKS: 334-3600 REAL ESTATE/NOTARY: 647-8702 RUMPKE: 1-877-786-7537 SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1: 578-7450 SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING: 334-3151 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT: 334-2175 ST. LUKE HOSPITAL EAST: 572-3100 ST. LUKE HOSPITAL WEST: 212-5200 ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER NORTH: 655-8800 ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH: 344-2000 T.A.N.K. BUS SERVICE: 331-8265 WATER DEPARTMENT: 586-6155 VEHICLE REGISTRATION: 334-2108 VOTER REGISTRATION: 334-2130
Communities | From 3 German and Irish immigrants settled there. Many were employed by the Boone County Distilling Co. The distillery, located at the south end of Front Street (then named Water Street) was established in 1835 and rapidly became Petersburg’s most important industry. The Ohio River steamboat traffic provided an essential link for goods and services in and out of Petersburg. The late 19th-century decline in steamboat traffic, due in large part to the growth of railroads, contributed to the eventual demise of the company.
■❘ About Rabbit Hash Rabbit Hash, nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, once was overshadowed by Rising Sun, Ind., on the opposite shore of the river. Several theories have been written explaining how Rabbit Hash got its name. One account dates the naming event on Christmas Day 1847, the time of one of the major floods of the Ohio River. Game was scarce from the
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flood and, while some men wished for fat hens and roasted goose, one man, the village jester, said “Rabbit hash,” because it was about the only game around. The rabbits had fled to the area because it was higher ground. The first post office in town was organized Jan. 3, 1879. It was originally called Carlton. The name was changed to Rabbit Hash on March 12, 1879, after few received their mail. Most of it had been sent to Carrollton in Carroll County. Rabbit Hash’s most famous landmark is the Rabbit Hash General Store. Rabbit Hash is on the
The roots of Union began as a small settlement in the late 1700s. By the early 1800s the Fowler family owned much of the land that now lies in Union. Union was officially incorporated as a city in 1838, but is rumored that it was established in 1833. No one knows the true story of how Union got its name, but the story goes that since it was used as a connection between the City of Florence and Big Bone Lick, the name “Union” seemed appropriate. In the early 1900s a body of governance could not be held and the official corporation fell apart. In 1969 a group of citizens stepped up to reincorporate the city.
■❘ About Walton The Kentucky General Assembly established Walton on Jan. 21, 1840. Fourteen years later, on Feb. 25, the town was incorporated. It established the first county high school in 1901. Walton was once the most populous city in Boone County.
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March 2009 Quadruplets? No, just one child, Cali Reis LaFollette, 2, of Burlington, who, by the trick of mirrors mounted in the corner in the children’s department, likes to dance, and is fascinated to see three other Calis.
A library reflects its community By Patricia A. Scheyer Contributor Most Boone County residents remember the cold day in January of 2008 when the new main branch of the Boone County Library opened its doors to the public. Now, more than a year later, the copper dome no longer gleams in the sunlight, but the building bustles with busyness as residents both far and near make the library a part of their daily and weekly habits. “The library was designed to be a community and cultural center, and it is,” says Cindy Brown, who has been director of the Boone County library system since 1985. “The numbers just keep going up. Last year from the time we opened in January through March, we were open 87 days, and had 93,900 patrons come and use the new library.” The taxpayers have certainly gotten their money’s worth for the $11 million project. From the copper dome, which is now awaiting its aged patina, to the spacious administrative offices in
Boone County Library Director Cindy Brown stands by the circular overlook just outside the Children’s Department at the Boone County Library.
the lowest level, the building has something to offer for everybody, from babies to senior citizens. “For awhile libraries were places that you went to, picked out books, checked out, and went home,” explains Brown. “But when they began, they were supposed to be places for the community to gather, share information, and socialize, like the Carnegie centers. In a way, we have come full circle, because that is what we do now – provide something for everybody. It is not unusual for a family to come in, one parent take the toddlers up to storytime, the teenagers go to the teen scene room, and the
Library patrons enjoy spending time at the Boone County Public Library which faces Burlington Pike.
other parent sit and work on a computer or just relax and read. Then they come out together, join up and go home.” The teen scene room is one Brown is proud of, because it was designed to appeal to teens, and it has lived up to its purpose, and then some. Located on the first floor, behind the DVDs, it has a wide variety of books and music age-appropriate for teens, and decor that suits their taste. In addition, there is a Wii gaming system, and an Xbox system that the kids can sharpen their skills on, as well as regular computers complete with protection filters. “This room really does what it was designed for,” says Brown. “It attracts the kids, and they do their homework, and play games, and generally enjoy themselves in there.” Another area that surpassed expectations is the children’s department. On the second floor, the area for babies to pre-teens takes up about a third of the area. Brown says they built on the design for the Scheben branch, expanding the square footage, and making it extremely child and parent friendly. “Recent research has proven that shapes help children identify letters later on,” she says. “Also,
instead of having storytime with just the children, we have the parents sit in and interact with their children, and then we give them brochures with hints of how to expand on storytime at home, with rhymes and games.” The children’s department is light and airy, with hands-on activities like blocks and mirrors and puppet shows. There is a room for special activities, but if nothing is scheduled, parents can take a child in there for one-onone play. Out in the hallway there are vending machines for snacks after storytime, tucked in behind the art exhibit, and just over from the meeting room, that has a stage, and can seat 300 comfortably. “We have vending machines downstairs, too, and it is not unusual for people to come for lunch, and sit in our bistro area,” says Brown. “We invite everyone to come to the library and see what we have to offer “ Corinne Hurst, of Hebron, likes to take her active 2-year-old to the library, and uses the research facilities herself, since she is still taking classes at Northern Kentucky University. “I love their children’s programs,” Hurst says. “I like the design of the library, and they have a great selection of books.”
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Boone County Arboretum turns 10 By Patricia A. Scheyer Contributor The Boone County Arboretum celebrates its 10th birthday on May 1, and along with a birthday cake, community leaders and arboretum officials will have an official tree planting on May 16, at 11 am. Two hundred seedlings will be given away to the first 200 people attending the event. “We will have a few words from Judge Executive Gary Moore, John Walton, and Parks Director David Whitehouse as well as myself,” says Kristopher Stone, director of the arboretum. “The ceremony will be held in conjunction with our bi-annual plant sale, held at the arboretum from 9 a.m. until noon.” The arboretum, which is a partnership between the government of Boone County, and the Boone County Cooperative Extension, is the first in the nation to place an arboretum within an active recreational area. Central Park, located off Camp Ernst Road, is home to several sports fields that attract many families every week during soccer and baseball season each year. Surrounding the fields are 121 acres of plants, trees and walking paths. “We have 2.1 miles of paved trails, and then there are some unpaved trails,” says Stone. “It seems that everything is in bloom now – cherry trees, and crabapple that you can see from the
Boone County Arboretum director Kristopher Stone trims the dead heads off the daffodils near the beginning of the park.
road, magnolias, dogwood and viburnum that are visible if you travel the trails. We also have beautiful oaks and ginkos, and the conifer collection is great. The rhododendron and azalea bushes are spectacular, and we have a native grassland in a prarie setting that you don’t want to miss.” Originally the brainchild of the Boone County Extension Horticultural Advisory Council, the arboretum was dedicated in May 1999, and now has more
than 1,100 trees and more than 1,700 shrubs, all mapped with global positioning technology. There is a children’s garden just off the playground with kidfriendly plants, as well as an ornamental grass maze that they can thread their way through. The purpose of the arboretum is to create a living museum that enriches the quality of life by providing a place for the appreciation and study of plants, and the preservation of the natural environment. “Before we had the arboretum, we would travel to the various parks with a caravan of 30 or more cars to find a place to teach the people about the trees and shrubs,” says Mike Klahr, Boone County extension agent for horticulture. “We offer classes through the extension office on various subjects like pruning, fertilizing, and landscaping, and the arboretum gives us a place where we have everything in one place. And it gives people an idea of what they would like to plant at Louise and Jim Gaines, from Florence, and their 6-year-old dog, Keylee, come to the their own homes.” Klahr says the arboretum has arboretum three times a week to walk the trails and enjoy the scenery.
fulfilled its purpose, but it is also an ongoing fulfillment of education and beauty. Because it is the only arboretum in an active recreational area, Klahr says that it reaches people who might not ordinarily come to the arboretum. When families come for a soccer game, they get a chance to see the beauty up close, and hopefully they will be inspired to find out more about the plants. Throughout the year, the staff of the arboretum will offer special events commemorating the 10th anniversary in conjunction with their regular events, such as the Dogwood Dash, which was just held on April 18. “We have a Spring bloom walk on April 25, and Dig in the Dirt programs every Tuesday morning,” says Stone. “You can contact us at 859-384-4999, or through our Web site, at www.bcarboretum.org, where you can find out all the things we are doing throughout the year. Come out and see our beautiful arboretum. The whole family will have a good time. You can even bring the dog, on a leash.”
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Places of Worship ■❘ Apolistic Assembly of God Heritage Fellowship 7216 U.S. 42, Florence 41042; Phone: 525-1124; Pastor: Cleddie Keith.
■❘ Baptist Beaver Lick Baptist Church 11460 U.S. 42, Union 41091; Phone: 384-3820. Belleview Baptist Church 6658 Fifth St., Burlington 41005; Phone: 586-7809; Web site: www.belleviewbaptist.org. Big Bone Baptist Church 11036 Big Bone Church Road, Union 41091; Phone: 384-1717; Web site: www.bigbonebaptistchurch.com. Bullittsburg Baptist Church 2616 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg 41080; Phone: 689-4945. Burlington Baptist Church 3031 Washington, Burlington 41005; Phone: 5866529; Web site: www.burlingtonbaptist.org. East Bend Baptist Church 12246 Lower River Road, Union 41091; Phone: 689-0306. First Baptist Church 5920 Nicholas St., Burlington 41005; Phone: 5867170 First Baptist Church of Walton 47 S. Main St., Walton 41094; Phone: 485-4191; Web site: www.firstbaptistwalton.org. Florence Baptist Church 642 Mt. Zion, Florence 41042; Phone: 371-7141; Web site www.florencechurchonline.org; Pastor: Timothy Alexander. Florence Baptist Temple 1898 Florence Pike, Burlington 41005; Phone: 5866090 Grace Baptist Church 10080 Demia Way, Florence 41022-1177; Phone: 282-8650. Greenview Baptist Church 1050 Burlington Pike, Florence 41042; Phone: 5256004; Web site: www.greenviewbaptist.org. Hebron Baptist Church 3435 Limaburg Road, Hebron 41048; Phone: 6897282; Web site: www.hebron-
baptist.org. Immanuel Baptist Church 7183 Pleasant Valley Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 5866829. Kento-Boo Baptist Church 634 Kento-Boo Ave., Florence 41042; Phone: 3718891. Main Street Baptist Church 213 Main St., Florence 41042; Phone: 620-6221; Web site: www.mainstreetbapt.com. New Bethel Baptist Church 2022 Verona-Mudlick Road, Verona 41092; Phone: 4854864. Sand Run Baptist Church 1327 North Bend Road, Hebron 41048; Phone: 6897110. Union Baptist Church 1985 Mt. Zion Road, Union 41091; Phone: 384-3855; Web site: www.unionbaptistchurch.org.
■❘ Christian South Fork Christian Church 14888 South Fork Church Road, Verona 41092; Phone: 485-6117.
■❘ Disciples of Christ Bullittsville Christian Church 3094 Petersburg Road, Burlington 41005; Phone: 6897215; Web site: www.bullittsvillechristian.org. Florence Christian Church 300 Main St., Florence 41042; Phone: 647-5000; Web site: www.florencechristian.org; Pastors: Jerry and Diane Zehr. Walton Christian Church 50 S. Main St., Walton 41094; Phone: 485-4591.
■❘ Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church 7111 Price Pike, Florence 41022; Phone: 371-5951; Web site: gracechurchflorence.org.
■❘ Lutheran ■❘ Christian and Amazing Grace Lutheran Missionary Alliance Church Florence Alliance Church 980 Cayton Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 525-2993.
■❘ Church of Christ Florence Church of Christ 1141 Boone Aire Road, Florence; Phone: 283-2355; Web site: www.florencecc.org. Hebron Church of Christ 2966 Damascus Road, Hebron 41048; Phone: 6894341
■❘ Church of God Florence First Church of God 6767 Hopeful Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 371-9720; Web site: www.florencefirstchurchofgod.com. Florence Church of God 7275 Hopeful Church Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 5250491.
7804 Pleasant Valley Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 2839009. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 9066 Gunpowder Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 7469066. Hebron Lutheran Church 3140 Limaburg Road, Hebron 41048; Phone: 6897590; Web site: www.hebronlutheran.org. Hopeful Evangelical Lutheran Church 6430 Hopeful Church Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 5256171; Web site: www.hopefulchurch.org.
■❘ Nazarene Church of the Nazarene 1532 Elijah Creek Road, Hebron 41048; Phone: 5865216
■❘ Nondenominational Calvary Chapel of Northern Kentucky CrownPointe Plaza building, 6665 Niclolas St., Suite 6, Florence; Phone: 586-4769; Web site: www.calvarychapel.com/hebr on; Pastor: Brian NevinsFirst Church of Christ 6080 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington 41005; Phone: 5864673; Web site: www.1stchurchofchrist.org. The Gathering Place 10310 Dixie Highway, Florence 41042; Phone: 3716593. Northern Kentucky Church of Christ 18 Scott Drive, Florence 41042; Phone: 371-2095; Web site: www.nkcofc.com; Pastor: Greg Litmer
■❘ Presbyterian Richwood Presbyterian Church 1070 Richwood Road, Walton 41094; Phone: 4857200; Web site: www.richwoodchurch.com. Union Presbyterian Church 10259 U.S. 42, Union 41091; Phone: 384-3255; Web site: www.upc-nky.com; Interim Pastor: Kevin Murphy
■❘ Roman Catholic All Saints Church 62 Needmore St., Walton 41094; Phone: 485-4476 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington 41005; Phone: 6895010; Web site: www.ihmky.org; Pastor: Michael Comer St. Paul Church 7301 Dixie Highway, Florence 41042; Phone: 3718051. St. Timothy Church 10272 U.S. 42, Union 41091;
Phone: 384-1100; Web site: www.saint-timothy.org; Pastor: Richard Bolte
■❘ United Methodist Christ United Methodist Church 1440 Boone Aire Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 5258878; Web site: www.justsayyes.com. Florence United Methodist Church 8585 Old Toll Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 371-7961; Web site: www.florenceumc.com. Gethsemane United Methodist Church of Burlington 2776 Burlington Pike, Burlington 41005; Phone: 5868250. Walton United Methodist Church 68 S. Main St., Walton 41094; Phone: 485-4200.
■❘ United Pentecostal Church New Life Tabernacle Church 2961 Ernst Lane, Hebron 41048; Phone: 586-8595.
■❘ Various denominations 7 Hills Church 6800 Hazel Court, Florence 41042; Phone: 371-9988; Web site: www.7hillschurch.com. Florence Wesleyan Church 1113 Cayton Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 525-7557. Hebron Gospel Fellowship 1915 Petersburg Road, Hebron 41048; Phone: 6894782. Vineyard Christian Church 7101 Pleasant Valley Road, Florence 41042; Phone: 6890777; Web site: vineyardchristian.org.
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County services ■❘ Voter Registration
■❘ Fire Department
New residents should register to vote 30 days prior to an election at the Boone County Clerk’s Office, 2950 Washington St. Administration Building, First floor, Burlington 41005. Identification is required to register; driver’s license or picture I.D. Voter registration can be done at either the Boone County Administration Building, or Florence Government Center, Lower Level, Boone County Clerk Branch office. Phone: 334-2130
Belleview-McVille Fire Department: 6900 McVille Road, Burlington 41005. For non-emergencies, 586-6060. Burlington Fire Department: 6050 Firehouse Drive, Burlington 41005. For non-emergencies 586-6161. Florence Fire Department, Station 3: 1152 Weaver Road Station 2: 7201 Industrial Road Station 1: 269 Main St. For non-emergencies call 647-5660. Any mailing goes to Station 3. Hebron Fire Department: Station 1, 3120 North Bend Road, Hebron 41048. Station 2, 2350 Graves Road, Hebron 41048. For non-emergencies call 5869009. Petersburg Fire Department: 3018 2D. Petersburg, 41080, For non-emergencies, 586-8030. Verona Fire Department: 14920
■❘ Sheriff’s Department Sheriff: Michael Helmig, 3000 Conrad Lane, Burlington 41005. Phone: 334-2175. Office hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 578-5501 to advertise in the Boone County Fair book.
Walton-Verona Road, Verona 41092. For non-emergencies, 493-0000. Walton Fire Department: 11 High School Court, Walton 41094. For nonemergencies 485-7439.
■❘ Highways/Roads Major highways running through the county are Interstate 75, a north-south route, Interstate 275, an east-west route, U.S. 42 east and west, U.S. 25 north and south, and Ky. 18, a major artery north and south in the county.
■❘ Utilities Gas/Electric Duke Energy: Corporate Office, 139 E. Fourth St., Cincinnati, 45202. Customer Service 513-421-9500. For gas or electric emergencies follow the touch tone instructions. Owen Electric Cooperative: Boone County Office, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence 41042. Phone 283-5800.
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■❘ Telephone Cincinnati Bell: 201 E. Fourth St., Cincinnati 45202. Phone 513-565-2210.
■❘ Water Northern Kentucky Water District: 2835 Crescent Springs Road, Erlanger 41017. Phone 578-9898.
■❘ Trash removal Rumpke Waste Removal of Kentucky: 1-877-786-7537 Bavarian Waste Services: 485-4416.
■❘ Sewers Sanitation District No. 1: 1045 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright 41017; 578-7450.
■❘ Cable Television Insight Communication: 717 Madison Ave., Covington 41011; 4310300.
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Libraries
Tristin Moeller, 13, of Burlington, uses the Boone County Library's self check- out option to borrow a music CD.
Boone County Public Library – where imagination takes flight
Besides the usual books, the library has audio books, music CDs, movies, video games and magazines for checkout. Many items are available as downloads directly to a computer or mp3 player. A wide variety of educational and entertaining programs, including concerts, are held at the library each month. The main library, located in Burlington, houses a large collection of Boone County historical items such as photographs, oral histories and man- ■❘ Main Library Burlington Pike, uscripts. All locations have computers for public use – the 1786 Burlington main library, Florence Branch and Scheben Branch have wireless Internet access. ■❘ Chapin Six locations to serve you – one phone number: Memorial Library 859-342-BOOK (2665), www.bcpl.org 6517 Market St. Petersburg
■❘ Florence Branch
■❘ Scheben Branch
7425 U.S. 42, Florence
8899 U.S. 42, Union
■❘ Lents Branch
■❘ Walton Branch
3215 Cougar Path, Hebron
21 S. Main, Walton
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How to get involved Boone County Democratic Party meets every third Monday at 6 p.m. For other information, call or e-mail the chairman, Howard Tankersley at 647-1983 or howardtankersley@fuse.net. Web site: www.boonecountydemocrats.org.
Things to do ■❘ Auto Racing Florence Speedway 12234 US 42, Walton 41094 Track phone (operational during the season): 485-7591; office phone: 493-0034; www.florencespeedway.com Kentucky Speedway 5120 Sparta Pike, Sparta, 41086 Single event information: 888-652-RACE www.kentuckyspeedway.com
■❘ Baseball Florence Freedom Professional Baseball Phone: 594-4487 www.florencefreedom.com
■❘ Bowling Alleys Florence Bowl 7500 Sussex Drive, Florence, 41042 Phone: 371-9550
■❘ Campgrounds Big Bone Lick State Park 3380 Beaver Road, Union 41091 Phone: 384-4267 http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/bb/ Oak Creek 13333 Oak Creek Road, Walton, 41094 Phone: 485-9131 www.oakcreekcampground.com River Ridge Park 8637 Lower River Road, Burlington 41005 www.riverridgepark.com Phone: 586-7282
■❘ Golf Boone Links Golf Course 19 Clubhouse Drive, Florence 41042 Phone: 371-7550 Golf Ranch Burlington 5390 Limaburg Road, Burlington 41005
Phone: 282-1110 Lassing Pointe 2266 Double Eagle Drive, Union 41091 Phone: 384-2266 Meadowood Golf Course 1911 Golf Club Drive, Burlington 41005 Phone: 586-0422 Traditions Golf Club 2035 Williams Road, Hebron 41048 Phone: 586-6691
■❘ Horseracing Turfway Park 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, 41042 Phone: 800-733-0200 or 3710200 Scratches: 647-4713 Results: 859-647-4712 www.turfway.com
■❘ Movie Theaters Danbarry Dollar Cinemas Turfway 7650 Turfway Road, Florence, 41042 Phone: 647-2828. Florence Cinemas 7685 Mall Road, Florence, 41042.
■❘ Recreation World of Sports 7400 Woodspoint Drive, Florence 41042 Phone: 371-8255
■❘ Skating Rinks Fun Dome 7864 Commerce Drive, Florence, 41042 Phone: 282-9900
■❘ Water Parks Florence Family Aquatic Center 8200 Ewing Blvd., Florence Phone: 647-4619
Boone County Democratic Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at various location. President is Betty Roth. For additional information, e-mail secretary Carleen Stephens grstephens@fuse.net. Boone County Republican Party meets the third
Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. on the first floor of the county administration building in the Fiscal Court Room. For information, call Chairman Pat O-Reagan at 801-4258. Boone County Historical Society meets on the third Thursdays of January, March, May, July, September and November at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd., unless otherwise noted. New members are welcome; dues are $15 per household. For more information, call Michael Rouse at 3716421; e-mail Patricia Yannarella at
pyannare@bcpl.org; or see the Boone County Historical newsletter online at www.boonecountyky.org/bchs /default.htm. The Friends of the Boone County Arboretum is a nonprofit organization created to support the Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union. It meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Boone County Extension Office. For more information, contact coordinator Laura Kline at 586-6101 or e-mail laura.kline@uky.edu. or visit the arboretum at www.bcarboretum.org.
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Public Schools BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Boone County Board of Education, 8330 U.S. 42, Florence 41042. Phone: 283-1003. Superintendent: Randy Poe. School board members: Karen Byrd, Steve Kinman, Ed Massey, Bonnie Rickert, Ken Cook. www.boone.kyschools.us.
■❘ Burlington Elementary 5946 Orient St., Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-4440 Fax: 334-4446 www.burlington.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 945 Principal: David Sammons School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
■❘ Collins Elementary 9000 Spruce Drive, Florence 41042 Phone: 282-2350 Fax: 282-2356 www.collins.boone.kyschools.us Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 609 Principal: Carol Elliott School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
■❘ Erpenbeck Elementary 9001 Wetherington Blvd., Florence 41042 Phone: 384-7200 Fax: 384-5376
www.erpenbeck.boone.kyschools.us Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 901 Principal: Becky Brown School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
■❘ Mann Elementary
■❘ Stephens Elementary
10435 U.S. 42, Union, 41091 Phone: 384-5000 Fax: 384-5007 www.mann.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 796 Principal: Connie Crigger
5687 Highway 237, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-4460 Fax: 334-4463 www.stephens.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 1,150 Principal: Karen Lowe School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
School day: 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
■❘ Florence Elementary
■❘ New Haven Elementary ■❘ Yealey Elementary
103 Center St., Florence 41042 Phone: 282-2610 Fax: 282-2615 www.florence.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 575 Principal: Charles R. Walton School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
10854 U.S. 42, Union 41091 Phone: 384-5325 Fax: 384-5253 www.newhaven.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 701 Principal: Nancy Duley School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
10 Yealey Drive, Florence 41042 Phone: 282-3333 Fax: 282-3337 www.yealey.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 694 Principal: Nancy Rogers School day: 8:50 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
■❘ Goodridge Elementary ■❘ North Pointe Elementary ■❘ Camp Ernst Middle
6515 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington 41005 Phone: 534-4000 Fax: 534-4001 www.cems.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 817 Principal: Eric K. McArtor School day: 7:35 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
3330 Cougar Path, Hebron 41048 Phone: 334-4420 Fax: 334-4422 www.goodridge.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 877 Principal: Patricia Breitholle School day: 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
875 North Bend Road, Hebron 41048 Phone: 334-7000 Fax: 334-7010 www.northpointe.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 962 Principal: Dave Thompson School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
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■❘ Ockerman Elementary ■❘ Conner Middle
6775 McVille Road, Burlington 41005 Phone: 334-4450 Fax: 334-4454 www.kelly.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 273 Principal: Joseph Beil School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
8250 U.S. 42, Florence 41042 Phone: 282-4620 Fax: 282-4625 www.ockerman.boone.kyschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Enrollment: 741 Principal: TW Loring School day: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
3300 Cougar Path, Hebron, 41048 Phone: 334-4410 Fax: 334-4435 Web site: www.cms.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 922 Principal: James A. Brewer School day: 7:35 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Public schools | Continued 15
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10400 U.S. 42, Union 41091 Phone: 384-5333 Fax: 384-5318 www.gms.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 979 Principal: Thomas Hummel School day: 7:35 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
■❘ Ockerman Middle
■❘ Cooper High 2855 Longbranch Road, Union, KY 41091 Phone: 384-5040 Fax: 384-5049 www.cooper.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 796 Principal: Michael Wilson School day: 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
■❘ Ryle High
8300 U.S. 42, Florence 41042 Phone: 282-3240 Fax: 282-3242 www.oms.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 748 Principal: David Claggett School day: 7:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
10379 U.S. 42, Union 41091 Phone: 384-5300 Fax: 384-5312 www.ryle.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,579 Principal: Matthew Turner School day: 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
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■❘ Alternative Center for Education
8000 Spruce Drive, Florence 41042 Phone: 282-4610 Fax: 282-2364 www.rajms.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 650 Principal: David Rust School day: 7:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
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■❘ Conner High 3310 Cougar Path, Hebron 41048 Phone: 334-4400 Fax: 334-4406 http://w3.iac.net/~connerhs Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,286 Principal: Tim Hitzfield School day: 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
WALTON-VERONA SCHOOLS Walton-Verona Board of Education, 16 School Road, Walton 41094. Phone 485-4181. Web site: www.wv.kyschools.us. Superintendent: Bill Boyle. School board members: William Wethington, Walt Ryan, Kelly Fulmer, Tina Crase and René Rice.
Private Schools ■❘ St. Henry High School
■❘ Immaculate Heart of Mary
■❘ St. Joseph Academy
7216 U.S. 42, Florence 41042 Phone: 525-0213 Fax: 525-0650 Web site: haeagles.org Grades: PreK-12 Enrollment: 242 Principal: Howard Davis Jr. School day: 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
5876 Veterans Way, Burlington 41005 Phone: 689-4303 Fax: 689-5636 Web site: www.ihm-ky.org Grades: PreK-8 Enrollment: 692 Principal: Mike Jacks School day: 7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.
■❘ Mary, Queen of Heaven 1130 Donaldson Road, Erlanger 41018 Phone: 371-8100 Fax: 371-3362 Web site: www.MQHSchool.com Grades: PreK-8 Enrollment: 226 Principal: Lynn Mowery School day: 7:25 a.m. to 2:05 a.m.
3755 Scheben Drive, Erlanger 41018 Phone: 525-0255 Fax: 525-5855 Web site: www.shdhs.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 546 Principal: David M. Otte School day: 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
48 Needmore St., Walton 41094 Phone: 485-6444 Fax: 485-4262 Web site: www.saintjosephacademy.net Grades: PreK-8 Enrollment: 180 Principal: Sister Elizabeth Ann Barkett, SJW School Day: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
■❘ St. Paul School
7303 Dixie Highway, Florence 41042 Phone: 647-4070 Fax: 647-0644 Web site: www.saint-paul-school.org Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 500 Principal: David H. Maher School day: 7:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
■❘ Walton-Verona Middle 32 School Road, Walton 41094 Phone: 485-7721 Fax: 485-7739 www.wv.kyschools.us Grades: 5-8 Enrollment: 442 Principal: Malina Owens School day: 8 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
■❘ Walton-Verona High 30 School Road, Walton 41094 Phone: 485-7721 Fax: 485-7739 www.wv.kyschools.us Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 412 Principal: Mark Krummen School day: 8 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
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■❘ Heritage Academy
15066 Porter Road, Verona 41092 Phone: 485-4432 Fax: 485-1977 www.wv.kyschools.us Grades: K-4 Enrollment: 571 Principal: Robert Hartman School day: 8:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Absence hotline: 485-4432
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7056 Burlington Pike, Florence 41042 Phone: 282-5655 Fax: 282-5653 www.bchs.boone.kyschools.us Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,559 Principal: Mark Raleigh School day: 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
99 Center St., Florence, 41042 Phone: 282-2163 Fax: 282-2165 www.boone.kyschools.us/ace Grades: 6-12 Principal: Dr. Karl Feltman School day: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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ADULT EDUCATION
The Boone County Adult Education Program offers free education in Academic Skills Improvement, GED preparation, Basic Reading/Writing Assistance and several courses for international adults, including English as a Second Language. Since 1978, Boone County Adult Education has helped Boone County residents achieve their educational and work related goals. Other classes include: Family Education, Pre-Employment Testing, Workplace Basic Skills, Kentucky Employment Certificate (KEC) and KMSS Cerification (Kentucky Manufacturing Skills Standards Test.) For more information, call the center at 282-4629. The center is located at 99 Center St., Third Floor, Florence 41042. An additional site is located at Gateway Community and Technical College, 500 Technology Way, Room 126, Florence; Phone: 442-1695.