Conservatory closes for fix-up

EDEN PARK - Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park is closed to the public for renovation and expansion until Oct. 23. The fourth phase of the re-glazing of the historic structure includes the Palm House, which is the largest greenhouse there. Additionally, work continues on the installation of the expanded orchid display. The project features a new setting for orchids in a replicated habitat of trees, rocks, vines, and a cascading water pool. The Krohn Conservatory houses more than1,000 species of plants, with a permanent collection that includes tropical plants, orchids, bonsai and many unusual cacti and succulents.

33 miniatures at Taft House

MOUNT AUBURN - William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 2038 Auburn Ave. in Mount Auburn, is hosting an exhibition of 33 three-dimensional miniature needlepoint presidential homes crafted by Marilyn Daleburn of Prospect Heights, Ill. Daleburn became fascinated with presidential history when she visited President Lincoln's home in 1962. Her needlepoint hobby grew to include the creation of the presidential homes using plastic canvas. All Ohio presidents' homes are included in the exhibit, which features the White House. The historic site is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week. Admission to the exhibit is free. Information: www.nps.gov/wiho or 684-3262.

DJ Bill Randle dies at 81

CLEVELAND - Cleveland radio DJ Bill Randle, who was instrumental in introducing Elvis Presley to the American music scene, died of cancer Friday at the age of 81. Randlewas pivotal in bringing Presley to the ears of America and helped the careers of dozens of other stars, including Maysville, Ky., native Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Johnnie Ray and Fats Domino. Randle arranged a 1955 gig for Presley in Cleveland with headliners Pat Boone and Bill Haley and the Comets.

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