FLORENCE – Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers believes tax reforms are needed to maintain a healthy living environment in the commonwealth. “We need to expand the tax base and increase opportunities,” the London Republican said. “We need to attract more businesses and people into the state. “I don’t want to see the people in this room pay more taxes. I…
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Interact Dominican Republic Service Trip
The first 2015 Rotary Interact Dominican Republic Service Trip informational meeting will be held Wednesday evening, February 25, @ 6:00 PM at the Colonial Cottage restaurant. Trip participants will depart from CVG on June 12th and return to CVG on June 19th. All other details will be presented at the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Rotarian Advisor…
Read MoreScholarship Information Opportunity
The Interact Club of Boone County is inviting all students who are interested in learning more about applying for scholarships to attend its 7PM February 24th meeting at Scheben library. According to Dan Bisig from College & Beyond, the evening’s presenter, there are too many scholarships that are never awarded because the potential recipients are not aware of them. Mr.…
Read MoreBurlington is Home to One of the Nations Top B&B’s
Nancy Swartzel, owner of Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn in Burlington, recently addressed the Florence Rotary Club. The club meets almost every Monday at noon at the Hilton in Florence. The Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn was listed as one of the Top Ten Bed and Breakfasts in 2013 by bedandbreakfast.com (http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/travelers/awards/2013/2013-top-10-us). Here a video of the accommodations…
Read MoreRotary’s Citizen of the Year has a ‘Servant’s Heart’
Melissa Stewart: FLORENCE – Behind Cindy Carris’ vivacious smile and welcoming, “so glad to see you,” is the heart of a servant. Florence Rotary Club president Adam Howard said there’s no other way to describe the woman who’s been named the club’s Citizen of the Year. She will be honored at the Aug. 18 Rotary Luncheon. Carris, 52, of Edgewood,…
Read MoreFarmer’s Care
This week the Florence Rotary Club was honored to have the Director of Policy for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Warren Beeler, as our speaker. In January 2013 he was appointed to this position by Agriculture Commissioner James Comer who said: “He (Beeler) is one of the most respected leaders in animal agriculture, and I am honored to work with…
Read MoreCitizen Of The Year 2013
The Florence Rotary Club will be presenting the Citizen Of The Year award on Monday, July 29, 2013. We hope you will participate by submitting the nomination of a local citizen who meets or exceeds our criteria. A monetary award of $1,000 will be given to the charity of the finalist’s choice. Print Citizen of the Year ‘Criteria & Nomination’…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Club Announces Boone County Teacher of the Year Awards
Would you like to thank a teacher who encouraged you during school? Would you like to recognize a teacher who impacted the education of your child? Would you like to publicly honor a teacher who inspires and motivates others? Here’s your opportunity! The Florence Rotary Club is currently seeking nominations for 2013 Boone County Teacher of the Year awards. …
Read MoreThe Historic Dinsmore Homestead
Imagine being a single woman in 1872, managing a 900 acre farm in rural Kentucky, while also being responsible for two orphaned nieces and all the workers on the farm. No wonder that Julia Stockton Dinsmore noted in her journal, “Lord, send me a fool who wants to pay a good price for this place!” Fortunately, Julia Dinsmore continued to…
Read MoreTobergte Promotes Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
FLORENCE – The UpTech business incubator, airport connector road and available office space enhance the marketability of the region, according to the CEO of the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED). “We are trying to build a world class economy in Northern Kentucky through expansion of existing businesses and creation and attraction of high quality primary businesses,” said Dan…
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