Our community is gaining another educational resource as University of the Cumberlands opens a Florence campus, according to Dr. Larry Cockrum, Vice President of Academic Affairs for the university. Dr. Cockrum shared information about the college and its new programs at a recent Florence Rotary meeting. He said, “The Northern Kentucky area was the best match for our expansion, based…
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OKI Proposal for Transportation Infrastructure Funding
Think traffic volume and congestion problems are bad now? Based on projections researched by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), the region’s top transportation planning agency, our geographical area could encounter total gridlock during the morning rush hours starting in 2026 if we don’t replace the Brent Spence Bridge. Think about taking over an hour and a half to…
Read MoreRotarians Get Ohio River Locks & Dams History from John Cheek
FLORENCE – Before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a series of locks and dams, you could walk across the Ohio River at Cincinnati. “It might not be more than one or two feet deep at this time of year,” said John Cheek, maintenance program manager of the Great Lakes and Ohio River division of the corps. “You couldn’t…
Read MoreJerry Reiner of Foundation Builders International Introduces Project 5 2
The Florence Rotary Club was introduced to Project 5 2 by Jerry Reiner of Foundation Builders International. Reiner founded Project 5 2 in 2008 in West Chester, OH. Project 5 2 is a faith-based 501C3 distributor of food, clothing, furniture and supplies to the needy. The focus of the ministry initially was the tri-state area, but over the past two…
Read MoreEd Massey Calls for Unification on Educational Issues
FLORENCE – C. Ed Massey is trying to bring the collective weight of local Kentucky school boards and state school board associations across the country to bear on education legislation and funding. “How powerful we could be if we could bring the things we all believe in together before Congress,” he told members of the Florence Rotary Club on Monday,…
Read MoreMueller Addresses Rotarians about Burlington Pharmacy Health Care
Burlington Pharmacy Health Care was established in 1976 to provide integrated health care and wellness services. The staff can dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, deliver healthcare products, and provide home medical equipment. Since 1995, the pharmacy has been owned and operated by Steve Mueller. Mr. Mueller holds a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Mueller recently addressed the…
Read MoreChanging of the Guard for Florence Rotary
The Florence Rotary Club on June 25th observed the “Passing of the Gavel” as a new president, Bradley Shipe, was installed to lead the service organization. Shipe will be the club’s 67th president. Former club presidents were on hand for the club’s traditional Passing of the Gavel Ceremony where the president’s gavel is passed down the line by the presidents…
Read MoreDave Maher Shares Career with Rotary
Mr. Dave Maher, principal of Saint Paul School in Florence, is retiring after 26 years in his current role. Mr. Maher, a graduate of Covington Latin and Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More) also earned a Masters in Education from Xavier University. He has spent his entire career in the parochial school system, serving previously as Principal at St. Bonaventure…
Read MoreThomas More President Addresses Florence Rotary
Sister Margaret Stallmeyer provided Rotarians an insight into the past, present and future of Thomas More College. Speaking at Rotary’s June 11th meeting, Sister Margaret highlighted the continuing progress of Thomas More and its emphasis on a Liberal Arts Education. Sister Margaret became the 13th President of Thomas More in December 2004. The College celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2011.…
Read MoreGrief Support for Teens
Grief support for teenagers is provided by St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice at an annual teen retreat. James Ellis the Bereavement Care Coordinator at the Hospice explained the need for and success of these retreats at a recent Florence Rotary Club meeting. Many teens have difficulty express their grief. They think if they talk about their sadness it will hurt the…
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