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	Kentucky State Police Trooper Tim Moore looked over some of the toys during the annual Shop With a Cop program held last week. Donations from individuals and businesses paid for the shopping spree for 40 children. (December 26, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Emergency Management Director Carl Chaney helped out with the annual Shop With a Cop program last week. (December 26, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	KSP Trooper Tim Moore helped out with the Shop With a Cop event last week. Forty Lewis County children participated in the event. (December 26, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	PARADE FORMATION . . . JROTC cadets from Lewis County High School lined up prior to the annual Christmas Parade in Garrison December 9. (December 26, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	The home of Ravanell and Herb Polley is well decorated for the holiday season. The home is located on Ky. Rt. 57, north of Tollesboro. (December 19, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	This giant "snowman", constructed of rolled hay bales and other items found around the farm, waves to passersby from Dee's Greenhouse on Montgomery Road at Garrison. (December 19, 2000, Paula Franke)
	Workers with Enix Construction place concrete beams for a bridge floor on one of two bridge replacement projects on Fly Branch Road. Work is expected to be completed in about three weeks on the projects. (December 19, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Brandon Caseman, right, talks with Jack Witten before the Garrison Christmas Parade Saturday. Jack's horse, Brownie, was in the holiday spirit after donning a Santa hat and reindeer antlers. (December 19, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Santa was the guest of honor for the Christmas parade in Garrison Saturday. Because of the wet conditions, Santa rode inside the Garrison Fire Department truck. Weather conditions changed rapidly Saturday night and it now appears that Lewis County may well have a White Christmas after all. (December 19, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Worth Stanfield, waving, was one of the organizers of the Christmas Parade in Vanceburg Saturday. The annual event follows the traditional parade route through the downtown area. Garrison's Christmas Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, with line-up at 12:30 p.m. at Garrison Elementary School. All are welcome to participate. (December 12, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Govenor Paul Patton presented a check last week representing grant funding for the Concord Water Project. Among those pictured with Patton, at left, are State Representative Robin Webb, Magistrate Tim Underwood, Judge Executive George Plummer, Concord Mayor Lovell Polley and employees of the Western Lewis-Rectorville Water District. (December 5, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	Concord Mayor Lovell Polley displays the fourth Community Development Block Grant check of $350,000 to help fund the $1.7 million Concord water project, which will include 29 miles of water lines, a water pumping station and a 200,000 gallon water storage tank. (December 5, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	Displaying a check for $100,000 to be shared by Lewis County's fire departments are, left to right, State Representative Robin Webb, Magistrate Tim Underwood, Judge Executive George Plummer and Garrison firefighter Jim Vergne. (December 5, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	Gov. Paul Patton presented several checks last week representing more than $1 million in grant monies for projects in Lewis County. Shown with Patton, at left, are State Representative Robin Webb and Judge Executive George Plummer accepting a check for a state park feasibility study. (December 5, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	Lewis County Judge Executive George Plummer, second from left, spoke with Buck Clary of Dillon Construction of Flemingsburg last week concerning the Trinity Station Bridge replacement project. Clary said the project should be completed in about two weeks. (November 21, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Members of the steering committee to organize the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce met last week to finalize plans for the first meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Amy Kennedy, Kenny Clark, Craig Stanfield and Jerry Ugrin. (November 21, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Local veterans Sam McEldowney, left, and Odist Riley chatted at a reception for veterans hosted by Lewis County High School on Friday. The reception preceded a ceremony at the school honoring all veterans. (November 14, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Coroplast Vice President and General Manager Jack Graham met with local officials last week during a visit here. Pictured,left to right, are local Coroplast employee Troy Hughes, Kenny Clark, Judge Executive George Plummer, Mayor W.T. Cooper, Graham, and Electric Plant Board Superintendent Phil Kennedy. (November 14, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Election officials reviewed Lewis County's numbers following last week's selection. Pictured, left to right, are Dewayna Adams, Shirley A. Hinton, David Cooper, Glenda Himes and Tammie Winburn, a voting machine technician with Harp Enterprises. (November 14, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Members of the Vanceburg Leo Club and their guests, Cory Collins, Corey Swearingen, Emma Holder, Samuel Holder, Samantha Howard, Morgan Burriss, Tera Howard, Tatum Holder, Casey Swearingen, Brandi McKee, John Zornes and Derick Stone (not there yet: Brock "Shaving Cream" O’Cull), had a successful Sight Night on Halloween collecting used eyeglasses while trick or treating. (November 7, 2000, Photo Submitted)
	Carey Highfield stands near the separator located at Lewis County Sand & Gravel Inc. The quarry opened for business last week on Ky. Rt. 8 west of Vanceburg. (October 31, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Mary Jo Litton, with the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce, talks with some of those present last week for an organizational meeting of the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. (October 31, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Vanceburg businessman Jim Shelton was recently commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Paul Patton. The honor was bestowed upon Shelton last week and presented by Lewis County Clerk Shirley A. Hinton. (October 24, 3000, Dennis Brown)
	Officials gathered for the ceremonial ground breaking for the Black Oak Industrial Park rail spur project last week. Pictured, left to right, are Phil Biggs, Terry LeMaster, Mayor W.T. Cooper, Tim Bowden, Judge Executive George Plummer, Senator Charlie Borders and Representative Robin Webb. (October 24, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Kenny Clark, Chairman of the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee (left), speaks with committee members Amy Kennedy and Craig Stanfield at a meeting last week. (October 17, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Company officials and dignitaries held a ceremonial groundbreaking last week on an expansion project for Coroplast in the Black Oak Industrial Park. The 40,000 square foot addition will bring the total area of the facility to 90,000 square feet. Coroplast workers have been preparing the existing building (the former Stolle building) to begin operations for several weeks. (October 10, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	A thick and chilly fog greeted Lewis County farmers and crafters who arrived shortly after dawn to set up for the annual Fall Harvest Day on Saturday in Vanceburg. Fortunately, the sun eventually broke through the mist revealing about two dozen stands offering produce, craft and baked goods for a steady stream of customers throughout the day. (October 3, 2000, Angie Potter)
	Members of Vanceburg's Renaissance Committee traveled to Louisville Friday where official announcements were made concerning the cities receiving the Renaissance designations. Pictured, left to right, are Jim Shelton, Dennis Brown, Joni Pugh, Mayor W.T. Cooper and Bill Talley. (October 3, 2000, Ben Pugh)
	Workers have begun work on an expansion project for Coroplast in the Black Oak Industrial Park. The 40,000 square foot addition will bring the total area of the facility to 90,000 square feet. (October 3, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Committee Chair Kenny Clark and other members of the committee heard from Melony Furby, Director of the Maysville-Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce on the workings of and how to establish a Chamber. (October 3, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	FALL HARVEST DAY . . . A variety of Fall decorating items, crafts and Lewis County produce will be available at the Fall Harvest Day on Saturday, September 30, in the lot beside Bee Mart on Rt. 10 in Vanceburg. (September 26, 2000, Paula Franke)
	Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers were honored last week for their service to the flood victims of Lewis County. Pictured, left to right, are Mayor W.T. Cooper, Judge Executive George Plummer, OEM Director Carl Chaney, Mary Oesch, Don Oesch, Austin Stone, Tim Shirk, Lester Schrock, PSHH Director David Kreher (behind Schrock), Louise Schrock, Dr. Howard Wilson, Kathy Morton and Rob Morton. (August 15, 2000, Dennis Brown
	Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers have held with 17 projects since the February flooding in Lewis County. More than 200 MDS volunteers have helped with the projects in Lewis County since coming here in April. (Photo Submitted)
	Louise Schrock, a volunteer with Mennonite Disaster Services, works to prepare meals for the volunteers staying at the Commercial Hotel in Vanceburg. (Photo Submitted)
	Wayne Foster, President of Commonwealth Research, Inc., spoke to a group interested in starting a Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, concerning a proposal to develop an economic development strategy for Lewis County. (August 15, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	The Lewis County Road Department has put a new road grader into service this week. Pictured with the John Deere grader are (left to right) John Teager, Foreman Dane Howard and Judge Executive George Plummer. (August 15, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Lewis County's own Dr. William Talley, at left, receives an award for his contributions to historical research from the Kentucky Genealogical Society in Frankfort last weekend. Presenting the award is Society President Armond Alfaro. (August 8, 2000, Jim Shelton)
	Among the award winners and officials last week at the Kentucky Genealogical Society awards banquet were, front row, left to right, Kandi Adkinson, Central Kentucky winner; Roberta Padgett, seminar co-chair; Irmadel Dun, seminar co-chair; and Curt Witcher, guest speaker. Second row, Bill Utterback, Western Kentucky winner; Dr. William Talley, Eastern Kentucky winner; Tom Fugate, Editor's Award winner; and Armond Alfaro, Kentucky Genealogical Society President. (August 8, 2000, Jim Shelton)
	FRANKFORT HONORS . . . Jim Bob McGlone, driver training instructor and mechanic for the Lewis County Board of Education, was honored recently by the State Board of Education's training and safety branch for his service within the division of pupil transportation. (August 8, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Tom Fern, State Director for USDA Rural Development, was in Vanceburg last week for the dedication of the Black Oak Pump Station and groundbreaking for a water line extension project. Fern presented a check to the city signifying grants and loans totaling $1,625,000 for the extension project. (August 1, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Several officials gathered last week for the dedication of the Black Oak pumping station and groundbreaking for a water line extension project. Among those present were, front row l. to r., Charles Stapleton, George Plummer, W.T. Cooper, Tom Fern and Brenda Lykins. Second row, Phil Kennedy, Tim Bowden, E.V. Holder, Elwood Howe, Steve Miller, Buddy Lykins and Richard Tillery. (August 1, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	"MOW"ZYING DOWN THE HIGHWAY . . . Gary Hatter of Illinois is traveling cross country on a custom lawn mower to raise money he needs for back surgery. Hatter passed through Lewis County on July 21. (July 25, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	Local farmers and officials gathered Saturday for the grand opening of the Lewis County Farmers Market next to the Bee Mart in Vanceburg. The market will be open Tuesdays and Saturdays through the growing season. (July 18, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Hope Lindsey Lafavers of Somerset was named the Tollesboro Lions Fair Queen. First runner-up was Julie Hendrix of Flemingsburg; second runner-up was Carolyn Thompson of Cave City; and Miss Congeniality was Molly Barbour of Tollesboro. (July 18, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	The 43rd annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair kicked off Sunday, July 9, with a parade through Downtown Tollesboro. The fair will continue through the week, ending with a walking horse show on Sunday. (July 11, 2000, Paula Franke)
	What's a parade without horses? The Tollesboro Lions Fair parade included dozens of riders. (July 11, 2000, Paula Franke)
	WHAT'S COOKING? . . . Clete Zornes puts some seasoned ribs on the smoker as he prepares for Vanceburg's July 4th celebration. Clete's famous smoked ribs & chicken were featured on the Victorian Rose menu over the Independence Day holiday. (July 11, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	The Vanceburg Depot has recently completed a renovation project and will be soon officially opened as a Vanceburg history and welcome center. A lot adjacent to the building has been turned into a landscaped parking area. (June 27, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Welders secure metal joints at the Lewis County Justice Center project in Vanceburg. Work is progressing on the project, which is on schedule to be completed next May. (June 27, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	This computer generated graphic illustrates how the Lewis County Justice Center will look after completion. The facility is expected to be completed in about a year and will offer state of the art amenities for the judicial offices and courtrooms. The design specifies features which will complement the adjacent Lewis County courthouse. (June 20,2000, Rendering Courtesy Chrisman, Miller, Woodford Architects)
	Despite the gloomy skies and threat of rain, Lewis County Farmers Market member Marinell Ash, at right, had a truckload of locally grown produce available for eager customers when the market opened Saturday morning. The market is located at the east side of the Bee Mart parking lot on the AA Highway, south of Vanceburg, and will be open Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m. throughout the growing season. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, July 8. (June 20, 2000, Paula Franke)
	Officials from Coroplast and The Jim Pattison Group visited the Stolle-Deerfield building in the Black Oak Industrial Park as they were considering company expansion. Pictured, left to right, are Vanceburg Mayor W.T. Cooper, The Jim Pattison Group Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Kirk Henderson, Coroplast Director of Finance Barbara Stone, and Coroplast Vice President and General Manager Jack Graham. (June 13, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Vanceburg Mayor W.T. Cooper, left, talks with Coroplast Vice President and General Manager Jack Graham during a visit to the Dallas, Texas, facility. (June 13, 2000, Kenny Clark)
	A view of the Coroplast, Inc., location in Dallas, Texas. Company officials have announced they will be locating a facility at the Black Oak Industrial Park. (June 13, 2000, Bill Tom Cooper)
	With the skeleton of the new Lewis County Justice Center looming in the background, officials gathered June 2 for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project. (June 6, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Members of VFW Post 5438 placed a wreath at Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg in honor of Memorial Day. The wreath was assembled by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary utilizing Buddy Poppies. Pictured are Kevin Hilger, Ron Lyles, Kibbey Hilger, Kenneth Hilger, Dick Cooper, Larry Logan and Jack Thomas. (June 6, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Ironworkers prepare to position a beam at the Lewis County Justice Center project adjacent to the Lewis County Courthouse. (June 6, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Ironworkers on the Lewis County Justice Center (aka Courthouse Annex) have nearly completed the skeleton of the building. (May 30, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Sheriff Bill Lewis reads precinct returns May 23 as county Clerk Shirley Hinton records the figures in the official book. Only 12 percent of the eligible Lewis County voters turned out for the primary. (May 30, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Cancer survivor Erica Reeder, at right, and grandmother Carolyn Henderson relax near the Erica's Team tent during Relay for Life activities Friday night, May 19. The team was honored for having the best theme and presentation for the event. (May 23, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	HOT STRIPES . . . State DOT workers apply new roadway markings at the intersection of Lions Lane and the AA Highway, utilizing a propane burner to heat the roadway surface to about 500 degrees. Pictured, left to right, are Junior Wagner, Danny Moran and Chris Campbell. (May 23, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Fischer and Barger Mechanical Corp. of Maysville conducted drilling last week at the site of the new Happy Hollow Union Church near Ribolt. The drilling is for geo-thermal wells associated with the heating system for the new church. (May 23, 2000, Paula Franke)
	Workers prepare the foundation for the Clarksburg Christian Church Family Fellowship Center, which will include a sanctuary, gymnasium, classrooms, walking track and all-around family facility. The project is expected to be completed by September and will seat 700 parishioners. (May 16, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Carol Hull, left, directs the placement of flowers at an entrance to Vanceburg. Flowers and landscaping were placed around the signs at each entrance to Vanceburg last week. (May 16, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Vanceburg Lions Club member E.V. Holder was honored with the Resvie Wheeler Award during a district meeting in Hazard April 29 for his dedication to Lionism. Also pictured are former recipients of the award, Mike Levinson, left, and Dean Crawford. (May 9, 2000, Sam Howard)
	Nearly 300 residents were on hand April 27 for a job opportunity open house at the shoe factory building in Vanceburg. A data processing company is exploring the possibilities of expanding their company into Lewis County and would hire and estimated 100 workers. (May 2, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Amy Kennedy, left, with the Buffalo Trace Area Development District, spoke with applicants during a job opportunity open house at the shoe factory building in Vanceburg on April 27. (May 2, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Vanceburg artist Ed Taylor, left, points out some of the detail on a new sign at the Municipal Building to Mayor W.T. Cooper. Taylor designed the sign utilizing redwood with raised letters on a textured background. (May 2, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE . . . This aerial view of Vanceburg shows the city nestled between the hills and the Ohio River. The Lewis County Courthouse, with its red roof near the center of the photo, seems to dominate the city's landscape. Work is underway to construct an annex adjacent to the courthouse. (April 18, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	The Black Oak Industrial Park may soon be seeing some additional work. Studies for a connector road to the AA Highway, a railroad spur and a new road circling the park are in the works. (April 18, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Shelly Mabe, a secretary for the Lewis County Ministerial Association Disaster Relief, takes applications and processes paperwork in the Vanceburg office in the Farmers Co-Op Insurance building at the intersection of Second and Court Streets in Vanceburg. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 606-796-0942. (April 25, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Virgil Siefker, front row center, and others with the Glenmary Home Missioners make regular visits to the home of Edith "Wild Woman" Smith. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Jim Gosslin, Virg, and Mark Kramer. Back row, Eda "Wild Child" Mager, Paul Joseph and "Wild Woman". (April 25, 2000, Dennis Brown)