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FILL 'ER UP . . . Garrison Head Start
students braved the weather to go carolling in a two-mule open sleigh last week. Students
in Ms. Nancy and Ms. Cheryl's class serenaded town residents with Jingle Bells
before stopping at B.J.'s Citgo for hot chocolate. (December 24, 2002, Karmin Madden) |
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People's Self Help Housing received a
check for $245,700 last week. Most of the funding came from unclaimed lottery winners. The
funds will be used to create affordable housing for very low income people in Lewis
County. (December 24, 2002, Ashley Logan) |
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Pictured, left to right, Susan W.
Wright, Communications Specialist for the Kentuckiana District of the US Postal Service;
Shirley Porter, Kentuckiana PC Hero and Hardworker Campaign winner, and Vanceburg
Postmaster Pauline Applegate. (December 24, 2002, Tiffany Stamper) |
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Santa made an early trip to Garrison to
ride in the fire truck in their annual Christmas parade. (December 24, 2002, Karmin
Madden) |
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City workers install the $11,500 clock
Thursday morning that Al Roe will donate to the city. The clock is installed across the
street from Giovanni's Pizza and is placed so people in Vanceburg and trains passing
through can see it. (December 7, 2002, Tiffany Stamper) |
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Judge Executive George Plummer was
honored at the annual Lewis County Vegetable Producers Association dinner. The group
thanked him for his efforts toward supporting the organization. (December 17, 2002, Paula
Franke) |
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The Lewis County Humane Society had a
successful pet photo fundraiser Saturday afternoon at D&F Building Supply in
Vanceburg. D&F proprietor Wilma Dunbar, at left, attracts the attention of her German
shepherd, Walker, who was first to strike a pose with "Santa Paws". (December
10, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Kevin Cornette, with the Buffalo Trace
Area Development District, addressed magistrates during the November fiscal court meeting
concerning mapping being conducted in Lewis County. The project will cost more than
initially thought. (November 26, 2002, Al Owens) |
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Lewis County Herald subscriber and
regular on-line visitor Carl Marshall of Salyersville came in second place at the Kentucky
Open Checker Tournament held in October at Richmond. (November 26, 2002) |
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Garrison Elementary School Principal
Mildred Richardson addressed the school board last week concerning plans for curriculum
improvement at the school. Seated at right is Transportation Director Robert Hall.
(November 19, 2002, Al Owens) |
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County Clerk Shirley Hinton, left,
records precinct numbers last week as they're read off by Tom Bertram, center. Election
officer Dewayna Adams observes the process. (November 12, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Vanceburg Volunteer Fire Department
caught these trick-or-treaters in the act. Fire Department members Dave and Kelly Carrin
and Mrs. Wilbur Calder distributed candy, while fire chief James "Bubbles"
Switzer snapped photos. (November 5, 2002, VFD photo) |
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Gene Bennett relates a story from one
of his many canoe trips on rivers. Bennett has been traveling on the waterways since 1974
and has made Vanceburg a regular stop during his trips. (October 29, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Entertainer Bobby Mackey performed
for residents at the Vanceburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center last week. Mackey's
sister-in-law, Joyce Mackey, arranged for the acoustic performance. His cousin, Mildred
Flinders, is a resident at the center. (October 22, 2002, Tiffany Stamper) |
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Randy Bartee, center, nearly drowned
while training his dog near the Ohio River. His children, Zach at left, and Julie at
right, pulled him from the river and revived him. (October 8, 2002, Tiffany Stamper) |
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Michaela Madden of Garrison gets a hug
from Smokey Bear (Jack Royal) Saturday at the Lewis County/Vanceburg Harvest Day Festival.
The Morehead/Route 377 fire departments and the Forestry Service were on hand at the event
to teach fire safety. (October 1, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Buck Carroll and "Breaking New
Ground" put on a foot-tapping show at the Lewis County Harvest Day Festival in
Vanceburg Saturday. (October 1, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Competition was keen at the 4-H best
decorated pumpkin contest Saturday at the Harvest Day Festival in Vanceburg. The judges
had a very difficult time choosing just three prizewinners. (October 1, 2002, William
Florence) |
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The greased pig chase was enjoyed by
all ages (except the pig) at the Kinniconick Sorghum Festival last weekend. (October 1,
2002, Karmin Madden) |
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Old fashioned sorghum makin' was the
order of the day at the Kinniconick Sorghum Festival last weekend. (October 1, 2002,
Karmin Madden) |
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June Bentley stands behind the counter
at Bentley's Market in Garrison. She will be closing the store October 5 and plans to
spend more time sipping coffee on her porch at home. (September 24, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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June Bentley stands in front of the
market which has been in operation for 65 years. It will close October 5. After serving
five or six generations, she plans to take things a little easier and possibly do some
traveling. Although there has been some interest in others taking over the store, she
hasn't made any decision yet. (September 24, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Miss Lewis County 2002 is Elizabeth
Roberts, 16, daughter of Anna and Scott Sullivan of Vanceburg. More pageant photos on our 2002 Pageant page. (September 17, 2002, Tiffany Stamper) |
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Lewis County received a check
representing $345,000 in blanket policy programs funded by tobacco settlement funds. On
hand for the presentation in Morehead last week were, left to right, State Senator Charlie
Borders, Ruby Kegley, State Representative Robin Webb, Dwight Malone, Larry Hull, Denny
Case, Agriculture Commissioner Billy Ray Smith and John Mark Hack. (September 17, 2002,
Paula Franke) |
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Staff, residents and friends
released balloons Wednesday morning as part of a September 11 remembrance ceremony at
Vanceburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. (September 17, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Tim Evans sings The Lord's
Prayer as part of the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Vanceburg Rehabilitation and
Health Care Center last week. (September 17, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Workers get rides ready for this year's
Lewis County School and Agricultural Fair, which runs through Sunday. (September 10, 2002,
Dennis Brown) |
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Janie Thomas releases a balloon in
memory of a friend, Lt. Col. Michael L. Selves, Army, Retired, Information Management
Support Center Director, a victim of the 9-11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. A special
ceremony with more balloon releases is planned for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, at
the Lewis County School and Agricultural Fair. (September 10, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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David Chinn, left, and Jim Estepp
stand next to the Memory Wall located at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. The wall is
a tribute to the 3,044 who died in September 11 terrorist attacks last year. (September 3,
2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers put a new coat of paint on
buildings at the Lewis County Mini Mall last week. Several area buildings are being
spruced up before fall arrives. (September 3, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers and volunteers completed a
blitz building project Friday to construct this home for Helen Trumbo in Tollesboro. The
effort was completed in only five days. (August 27, 2002, Ashley Logan) |
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Jim Ballard, with University of
Kentucky, goes over some paperwork with pharmacist Penny Liles, left, and Michelle Burton
in the pharmacy at the Tollesboro Primary Care Center. Ballard is coordinating a training
program with Primary Care Center locations in Lewis County. (August 27, 2002, Dennis
Brown) |
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Workers got underway on a dental clinic
project last week in Vanceburg. The clinic will be located adjacent to Lewis County
Primary Care Center in Vanceburg. The project is getting underway shortly after the
completion of the Tollesboro Clinic Project. (August 20, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Congressman Ken Lucas, right, talked
with Primary Care Center Executive Director Jerry Ugrin last week during a visit to the
Primary Care Center's Tollesboro Clinic. The stop was part of the congressman's
"listening tour". He talked with physicians and patients concerning community
health issues. (August 20, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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WHEW . . . The bank thermometer showed
the temperature above 100 degrees Sunday afternoon in downtown Vanceburg. Cooler
temperatures and lower humidity are expected this week. The photo was taken at about 3:00
p.m. (August 6, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Lewis County farmers gathered at the
Potter farm on Montgomery Road at Garrison last week for a field day. Speakers discussed
controlling wildlife pests and weed management. In this photo, UK Horticulturist Dr. Terry
Jones talks about trickle irrigation and fertigation methods. The event concluded with a
buffet-style meal with most of the menu items consisting of produce grown on the Potter
farm. (August 6, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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The Lewis County Farmers Market is
celebrating National Farmers Market Week August 4-10 and will host a Customer Appreciation
Day on Saturday, August 10 when vendors will have special sales and giveaways. The market
is open 8:00 a.m. until sold out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on the AA Highway
next to the Vanceburg BeeMart. (August 6, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Michelle Lynn Fryman of Maysville was
crowned Queen at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair Thursday night. See more photos on the 2002 Tollesboro Pageant page. (July 23, 2002, Karmin Madden) |
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A KET film crew recorded a fishing
excursion on Kinney with Dr. Herb Bertram Jr. and program host Dave Shuffett. The episode
is expected to air in January. (July 23, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Audio technician Charlie Bissell,
right, attaches a microphone to Sam McEldowney as they prepare to tape a segment for KET.
Program host Dave Shuffett, left, interviewed McEldowney last week. (July 23, 2002, Dennis
Brown) |
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Some fancy casting was demonstrated
on the Kinniconick last week. (july 23, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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THE WINNER IS . . . Members of the
Hickory Grove Church made a winning patriotic statement during the Tollesboro Lions Club
Fair parade Sunday afternoon. Their float was rated #1 in the judging. Events will
continue through Saturday at the fairgrounds. (July 16, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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Electric Plant Board worker Steve
Himes installs new light fixtures on Citizens Depost Bank & Trust's main office in
Vanceburg. The fixtures replace outdated fixtures and are more energy efficient. (July 16,
2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Several people gathered in Vanceburg
Saturday to celebrate Independence Day. A spectacular display of fireworks over the Ohio
River capped off the festivities. (July 9, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Crews working to replace ties and
crossings passed through Vanceburg last week. The project encompasses several miles of CSX
track and will be completed in Lewis County later this summer. (July 9, 2002, Dennis
Brown) |
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Sonny Landham, a candidate for
governor, stopped in Vanceburg last week to talk about his platform. Landham and his
running mate, Roger Thoney, were the first to file in Frankfort for the statewide office.
(July 2, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers put the finishing touches to
the sign on the building housing Trace Creek Construction's new offices. The Market Street
building formerly was home to Vanceburg Supply Company. (June 25, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Geoff Davis, left, visited Lewis
County last week. Mayor W.T. Cooper, right, gave Davis a quick tour of the city including
Veterans Memorial Park. Davis is a candidate for US Congress in the fourth district. (June
25, 2002, Karmin Madden) |
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Dr. Howard Wilson, left, and Dan
Masters were being held in jail as one of the fundraising projects for the Relay for Life
held June 7 in Lewis County. The effort helped to raise $36,500 for the charity. (June 18,
2002, Al Owens) |
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Relay for Life teams
walk the circuit during the annual event held at Lewis County High School. (June 18, 2002,
Al Owens) |
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Relay for Life participants view the
luminaries during the evening portion of the event. (June 18, 2002, Al Owens) |
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Workers prepare to pave the parking
lot at the Tollesboro location of the Lewis County Primary Care Center. Work is nearly
complete on the project and the center is now scheduling appointments at the location.
(June 18, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers place Gabbion baskets filled
with rock near a rail spur in the Black Oak Industrial Park. The Coroplast project was
being completed to help control soil erosion along the spur. (June 18, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Primary Care Center Executive Director
Jerry Ugrin stands next to a mobile MRI lab at the Primary Care Center's Vanceburg
location. The mobile lab is providing services at the Vanceburg location and will soon
begin services at the Tollesboro location. (June 11, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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This photo shows the interior of the
mobile MRI lab which makes regular visits to Lewis County. The lab accepts patients from
physician referrals and allows patients to receive MRIs without traveling long distances.
(June 11, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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UK Engineering Professor Jerry Rose, UK
Engineering student Bei Su, Mayor W.T. Cooper and CSX Assistant Regional Engineer Desi
Dean kept close tabs on a rail crossing replacement project on Main Street last week. The
project is one of several going on in the area. (June 2, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Crews with CSX and Kentucky
Department of Transportation work to replace a rail crossing on Main Street. The $20,000
project is a new design and should remain smooth and last several years longer than the
older designs. (June 2, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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A car makes its way around a slip on
Straight Fork Road. County officials are working with state transportation officials to
create a permanent fix for the problem. (May 28, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Officials with AEP and the
Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources dedicated a wildlife management area at St.
Paul last week. The property encompasses nearly 1,200 acres and will be open to the
public. (May 28, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Mary Horsley, chairperson for the
Garrison - Quincy - KY-O-Heights Water District, signed a letter of conditions last week
for USDA Rural Development. The district will receive an additional $59,000 grant for the
McDowell Phase III Water Project. Shown are, standing, John Pierce, seated left to right,
George Plummer, Mary Horsley and Elwood Howe. (May 21, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Several officials gathered last week
for the ground breaking ceremony for an expansion at the Black Oak Industrial Park. Among
those participating in the event were, left to right, Roger Bivens, Angie Patton, W.T.
Cooper, Robin Webb, Kelly White, Charlie Borders, George Plummer, Tim Underwood, John
Salyers, Tim Bowden, Kenny Clark, Dorcas Gilbert, Betty Ripato, Bill Lewis, Tom Bertram
and Jerry Ugrin. The $1.3 million project will be getting underway in about six weeks.
(May 21, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Moderator Garry Barker, left, and
Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Ugrin chatted before the "Meet the
Candidates" forum Friday night at Lewis County High School. More than 200 attended
the event. Comments from the candidates for county-wide offices will be aired on WKKS-FM
on May 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m. (May 14, 2002, Paula Franke) |
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The Mobile Health Unit made its
first stop in Lewis County last week and will be making regular visits. One of those in
the photo on the mobile clinic is Vanceburg native Jeani Thomas, the first person on the
right. (May 7, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Randy Broome, a FEMA supervisor,
demonstrated some of the equipment in the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center set up in Olive
Hill last week. (April 30, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery
Center was set up in Olive Hill last week to allow flood victims an opportunity to
register for assistance and to follow up with representatives from FEMA, the Small
Business Administration and Kentucky Emergency Management. (April 30, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers loaded tires during the recent
city/county cleanup. More than 9,000 tires were collected along with more than 800 old
appliances. An estimated 800 Lewis County residents participated in the event. (April 30,
2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Local artist, Ed Taylor, left, talks
with folk art collector Richard Edgeworth during the opening of tthe folk art display at
the Vanceburg Depot Museum. The display runs through May 10 and admission is free. See
more exhibit photos posted at www.vanceburgdepot.com.
(April 23, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers prepare the foundation for
Primary Care Center's Tollesboro Clinic. The project is scheduled to be completed June 15
and will provide medical services to area residents. The clinic will be located in a
portion of the Tollesboro Indistrial Park. (April 16, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Community Planner Russell Casey
presented the Comprehensive Plan for Vanceburg at last week's city council meeting.
Council members adopted the plan with some minor revisions. (April 9, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Vanceburg Lions Club members John
O'Cull and Jimmy Lykins received bids over the phones during the annual Lions Club Radio
Auction last week. Successful bidders should stop by WKKS Studios on Fairlane Drive in
Vanceburg during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, to pay for their items.
(April 9, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Judge Executive George Plummer, left,
makes a point while talking with other officials at Primary Care Center last week.
Pictured, left to right, are Plummer, Buffalo Trace Area Development Director Steve
Miller, Primary Care Executive Director Jerry Ugrin, and Congressman Ken Lucas. (April 2,
2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Siblings Bill King and Imogene Werline
were reunited recently after being separated for 64
years. The two were orphaned after their mother died. Mrs. Werline is continuing the
search for other siblings. (March 19, 2002, Al Owens) |
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Circuit Clerk Kathy Hardy, right,
displays the new driver's licensing system recently installed in her office. Deputy Clerk
Hope Pope "sat in" as a vehicle operator having her license made. The new system
was installed February 19. (March 5, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Workers install an awning on a
building on Main Street in Vanceburg. The newly remodeled building will house the offices
of attorneys Tom Bertram, Luke Bentley and Avery Stanley. (February 25, 2002, Dennis
Brown) |
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Concord City Hall will get a
facelift and repairs thanks to an Area Development Grant of $4,155. The grant will allow
for repairs to the foundation, interior and exterior of the facility. (February 19, 2002,
Dennis Brown) |
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Dr. H.M. Bertram Jr. signed a book
Sunday for Kaitlin Brown. The book, Three Shorts and a Long, was recently printed
and copies are available at the Vanceburg Depot Museum. (February 12, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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EARLY RISERS . . . Bill Underwood,
front, and Lloyd Spear got out of bed early Saturday to prepare a Groundhog Day breakfast
at Stone City Masonic Lodge in Garrison. (February 5, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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GOING, GOING, GONE . . . The final
regular tobacco auction of the season was conducted last week at the Independent Warehouse
in Maysville. Clean-up sales will be Wednesday, February 6. (February 5, 2002, Paula
Franke) |
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Area residents observed a low hovering
helicopter over Alum Rock Ridge last week. Technicians inside the chopper were making
signal strength measurements from various altitudes over the site. (January 29, 2002,
Dennis Brown) |
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Officials met last week to put the
finishing touches on the Southern Lewis County Water Project paperwork. Pictured, left to
right, are Bob Blankenship with HMB Engineers, Plant Board Superintendent Phil Kennedy,
Mayor W.T. Cooper, and Elwood Howe with USDA Rural Development. (January 29, 2002, Dennis
Brown) |
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Phil Biggs, at left, with Diamond
Engineering, explained some plans for improvements to the
Black Oak Industrial Park to Mayor W.T. Cooper, center, and consultant Wayne Foster. The
plans are expected to be finalized at a meeting of the Lewis County Industrial Authority
next month. (January 15, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Bill Burriss, at right, talks with a
transportation official during a meeting last week at the Black Oak Fire Department.
Officials were on hand to answer questions and show maps of the proposed connector road
between the Black Oak Industrial Park and the AA Highway. (January 15, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Several residents in
Garrison brightened up the holidays with thousands of lights and other decorations. The
display attracted several visitors to the area to see the lights and displays. Santa
reportedly had no problems locating the well marked area. (January 1, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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Santa got some last minute requests
during a visit to VFW Post 5438. The visit was sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary at the
post. (January 1, 2002, Dennis Brown) |
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