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Disaster aid tops $4 million

Federal and state assistance approved for residents of Kentucky's now 30 disaster counties has passed the $4 million mark as the number of families registering for recovery aid reached 2,238.
President Bush declared a major disaster for Kentucky on March 14, making federal funding available for some of the state's recovery efforts from February's sever winter storm.

The president initially ordered federal public assistance funding for 51 counties, and individual assistance in 15 counties, including Lewis, Carter and Greenup Counties.

Two weeks ago, 14 more counties were added, including Mason and Rowan, and last week Fleming County was added.

Individual assistance goes to residents and business owners whose homes or property were damaged in the storm. Meanwhile, public assistance is earmarked to help pay for the cost of damaged roads, buildings and utilities, and also to help pay for removing debris.
Assistance for housing and essential needs of those who suffered losses in the storms totaled $4 million Saturday, three weeks after the declaration.

Officials received applications from 573 Lewis County residents and have approved $346,113.45. Only Fayette County has had more applications, 692, with $155,630.96 approved so far.

People who have suffered losses in the named counties can apply for help by calling 800-621-3362. People who are hearing or speech impaired can call 800-462-7585.

LCMA plans show of support

The Lewis County Ministerial Association is planning a show of support for troops who are participating in the War in Iraq.
Rev. Howard Wilson said the event will be Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Vanceburg.

Rev. Wilson said Lewis County veterans will be placing a wreath at the park in memory of those who have already died. He added that some other events are also in the works for the brief ceremony.

Yellow Ribbons will be presented to those in attendance and the names of Lewis Countians who have been activated or deployed will be read.

Rev. Wilson requests family members who are from Lewis County to submit the names of those service men and women by calling 606-796-3031.

Items will also be collected Sunday to ship to whose in active duty. Rev. Wilson suggested pre-paid phone cards to allow the soldiers to call home.

Lions Auction a success

The annual Vanceburg Lions Club Radio Auction was deemed a success by members of the Auction Committee.
Lions Club President Vic Holder said the auction raised needed funding for the Lions Club's Eyesight Conservation Program in Lewis County.

Holder expressed gratitude to those who made donations of items to be sold on the auction as well as to those who made bids or made pledges to Bucks for Eyesight.

Successful bidders and those who made pledges may complete the transaction by stopping by WKKS Studios at 1106 Fairlane Drive in Vanceburg between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Items should be picked up as soon as possible.

Payments may also be made by mail by sending them to Radio Auction, P.O. Box 10, Vanceburg, KY 41179. Item coupons and receipts will be sent by return mail. Be sure to include the name of the bidder to ensure proper credit.

Photo Catch

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Sally Mineer, Lewis County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, manned the Extension Service booth at the Regional Business Expo on Friday evening. The booth emphasized home and youth safety.

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Tollesboro Family Health Center Clinic and Pharmacy were also on hand representing Lewis County at the Regional Business Expo in Maysville. Left to right are Melissa Tucker, Jerry Ugrin and Melissa Ruggles.

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The roof of John O'Cull's barn in Tollesboro lies in a field after high winds hit the area early Saturday morning.

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