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Lewis County Primary Care Center received a $4 million grant for a new building in Maysville. Front row, left to right, Lorie Gaydoes, Laura Shower MD, Rep. Geoff Davis, USDA Rural Development Director Ken Slone, Viviana Goldenberg MD; back row, Russell Davis, Jerry Ugrin, Jessica Bocook DO and Nathan Elliott (DO). (October 10, 2006, Luwana Polley)

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Kentucky's 201st Engineer Battalion recently returned home from duty supporting the US Border Patrol in Arizona. (August 29, 2006)

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Left to right, Carol Rice Allen, Emma Jordan and Cova Maddox (Jack Young is sitting in the back). (August 29, 2006)

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Girl Scout Troop 923 visited Camp Dix Volunteer Fire Department recently. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Girl Scout tag-alongs Joel Justice and Garret Scott; middle row, Brooklyn Butler, Katlyn Butler, Haley Nolen, Tawni Riker, Amanda Justice, Katie Scott and Abby White; back row, Brittany Scott, Dave Stafford and Art Stafford. (August 29, 2006)

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Cement was poured recently for new walkways at the George Morgan Thomas House in Vanceburg. (August 22, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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Jeffery Pearson of Pearson & Peters Architects, Lexington, displayed the preliminary drawings of the proposed new library at the July session of the Helen H. Rayburn Public Library of Lewis County board of trustees meeting. Seated at the table are Carol Gilbert, Sandra Rouse, Michael Jones from KDLA, and Library Director Marilyn Conway. (August 1, 2006, Al Owens)

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Left to right, Miss Tollesboro Lions Club Fair Queen 2006, Toni Hart, 18, of Owingsville; first runner-up, Lacey Wright, 16, of Vanceburg; second runner-up, Shatosha Maddix, 17, of Vanceburg; and Miss Congeniality, Tabitha Tully, 17, of Tollesboro. (August 1, 2006, Amanda Gaydos)

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Left to right, Miss Teen Tollesboro Lions Club Fair 2006, Jennifer Marcum, 15, of Carlisle; first runner-up, Morgan Bach, 12, of Augusta; and second runner-up, Michele Foster, 15, of Maysville. (August 1, 2006, Amanda Gaydos)

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T-City Red Hat Society members were enthusiastic participants in Sunday's Tollesboro Lions Club Fair parade. (July 25, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Sunday afternoon's Tollesboro Lions Club Fair parade pleased the crowd twice as the beginning of the parade met the end on its return to the fairgrounds. (July 25, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Horses are always a hit with the spectators. (July 25, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Dover Creek began the gospel concert. More than the Music, July 15, in the Lewis County High School auditorium. The group consists of, left to right, Patricia Riggs, Christina Bothman, Wayne Vickers and Tracy Cassidy. Proceeds from the concert went tot he Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County. (July 25, 2006, Al Owens)

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Re-enactors for this year's "Dinner with the Departed" event at Woodland Cemetery were, left to right, Tom Bertram, Lloyd Spear, Bridget Satkawski, Matt Hall, Carol Campbell, Dr. William T. Clark and Jim Shelton. (July 18, 2006, Patty Kennard)

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Congressman Geoff Davis recently introduce HR 5083, the Staff Sgt. Carlos Farler Citizen Soldier Equality Act. SSgt Farler of Tollesboro and  a member of the Kentucky National Guard's 301st Chemical Company is 100% disabled as a result of injuries sustained in Iraq. He is pictured wife his wife, June, and daughters, Paige and Brooklyn. (July 11, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Just one of the many beautiful fireworks displayed over the Ohio River at Vanceburg during the July Celebration. (July 11, 2006, Brooke Ginn)

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Even pets came out to celebrate the Fourth of July  holiday by marching in the parade at Vanceburg. (July 11, 2006, Kathy Brown)

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Several classic autos lined Main and Second Streets in Vanceburg for the July Celebration car show. Events got underway Friday and continued through Monday, capped off with a brilliant fireworks display over the Ohio River. (July 4, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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The Helen Rayburn Public Library of Lewis County has a patriotic theme for its Independence Day window display. (July 4, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Exterior painting has begun at the George Morgan Thomas House on Railroad Street in Vanceburg. Originally scheduled for opening on July 4, a grand opening is now anticipated for September. Loans or donations for Victorian period furnishings are needed. Contact Patty Kennard at 606-796-3044. (June 27, 2006, Paula Franke)

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VFW Post 5438 Commander Kevin Hilger and Sheriff Bill Lewis place a wreath at Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg following a Memorial Day service at the park. (June 6, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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VFW Post #5438 honor guard at the Memorial Day service at Veteran's Memorial Park in Vanceburg. (June 6, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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Featured speaker at the Memorial Day service was Lt. Travis Huber with the Kentucky Army National Guard's 301st Chemical Company in Maysville. The 301st recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq.  (June 6, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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From left, Renee Alexander, executive director of Renaissance on Main; Patty Kennard, Vanceburg Renaissance Coordinator; David Morgan, Kentucky Heritage Council executive director and state historic preservation officer; and Lindy Casebier, executive director of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Kentucky Commerce Cabinet. (June 6, 2006)

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Billy Barbour, his wife Elica and daughter Molly Hines, pose at his home after Billy underwent a heart transplant at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on May 11. The many cards he received from friends are on the table in front of Molly and Billy's popular Easy Button is on front of Elica. (May 30, 2006, Al Owens)

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Billy Barbour and daughter Molly Hines look at the many cards he received for his birthday and when he had a heart transplant at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on May 11. (May 30, 2006, Al Owens)

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Work is underway on the new access road that will connect the Black Oak Industrial Park with the AA Highway. (May 30, 2006, Dwayne Stone, LCSO)

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BACK IN TIME. . .Several classic cars, many of them Model A's, cruised into Vanceburg recently for car club members to dine at Kenny's Restaurant (in background) The owners of the vintage vehicles are members of Zane's Trace Antique Car Club, based in West Union, Ohio. (May 23, 2006, Tammy Ginn)

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Election officials tabulated ballots on the third floor of the Lewis County Courthouse following last week's primary election. Several spectators and candidates were also on hand to observe the count. (May 23, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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There was plenty of noise, smoke and excitement at the Lewis County High School FFA's tractor pull Saturday evening at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds.  (May 2, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Helen Rayburn sits behind the wheel of the new bookmobile in this 2004 file photo. Standing behind her are Library Board Secretary Al Owens, current bookmobile driver Marjorie Valentine and retired bookmobile driver Margie Moore. (May 2, 2006)

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Motorcyclists made a tour of downtown Vanceburg at the beginning of the annual Redbud Run Saturday afternoon before heading to Grayson. The event is one of many fundraisers for the annual Lewis County Relay for Life.  (April 27, 2006, Paula Franke)

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Firefighters keep a close eye on a prescribed burn on Arthur Dummitt's property in Lewis County. Dummitt is a participant in the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program.  (April 18, 2006, Jacquelyn Drake/Lewis County Conservation District)

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Employers and jobseekers had an opportunity to meet and network at the Lewis County Job fair last week. (April 4, 2006)

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See what's new at People's Self-Help Housing! PSHH is constructing two new homes on Fuller Branch, four miles south of Vanceburg on Ky. Rt. 59. Everyone is invited to an open house on Saturday, April 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (April 4, 2006)

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YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, LADIES! Fun Adventure Travel Tours brought 23 people from Foley, Minnesota, last Friday to visit the Victorian Rose Tea Room. According to Joni Pugh, proprietor of the Rose, she was contacted by a tour member two weeks before the visit because her establishment had been seen in the Kentucky Tour Guide on the Internet. The tourist said the group expressly wanted to visit a tea room. Patty Kennard was also in attendance to represent the City of Vanceburg. (April 4, 2006, Luwana Polley)

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New light poles will soon grace the front of Vanceburg Christian Church on Front Street. J.C. Electric worked last week to get holes dug for the lights. (April 4, 2006, Luwana Polley)

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Lewis County Detention Center inmates on work detail help sort recyclables during the county's annual clean up last week. Residents were able to dispose of unwanted items at no charge during the week-long event. (March 28, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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GO FLY A KITE! . . .The Vanceburg Church of God Youth group took advantage of the sunshine and March winds to fly kites Saturday afternoon at the Vanceburg Boat Docks. (March 21, 2006, Jessica Weddington)

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Lewis County representatives from health and medical services, Sheriff's Office, police, emergency management, fire, search and rescue, utilities, health department, Primary Care and road department participated in a 10-county Homeland Security exercise on March 16. (March 21, 2006, Luwanna Polley)

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Rick Hesterberg, center, stands with Jack Roe and Keith Pack during a recent dinner held in their honor at Morehead State University for their involvement in helping Lakeside Christian Academy to become a reality. (March 14, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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Harold Tolle give Coy Edington a haircut in his new location on KY Rt. 8 across from the Lewis County Child Care Center. Tolle became a licensed barber 48 years ago on March 4, 1958. He worked first in Maysville and then began working for Amos Secrest in Vanceburg. He opened his own shop in Vanceburg at 211 Main Street on January 2, 1968, and remained there until the building burned on July 29, 2002. (March 7, 2006, Al Owens)

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Ron Stamper, second from right, points out where the projector was located for the theatre on the second floor of Ron's IGA in Vanceburg. Mark Dennen, staff architect for the Kentucky Heritage Council, on right, observes as Vanceburg Renaissance Chairman Jim Shelton takes a photo and Coordinator Patty Kennard looks on. The committee is discussing restoring the theatre. (February 28, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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Vanceburg Mayor Bill Tom Cooper points out restoration details during a Renaissance Committee tour of the George Morgan Thomas House. (February 28, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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David Patrick, right, with WKYT-TV, interviewed Snook Hickle, at left, last week for a news segment with Vanceburg Utility customers for a story he was working on about recent increases to utility bills. (January 10, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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Thomas "Grover" and Pam Evans announced a promotional NASCAR campaign last week or H&R Block in Vanceburg. One local winner will receive an expense-paid trip for two to the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina, in May. (January 10, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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New Year's Day weather was sunny, warm and beautiful in Lewis County. This American flag at a residence on Second Street in Vanceburg seemed to be glowing in the light. (January 3, 2006, Dennis Brown)

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Vanceburg Police Sgt. Mark Jordan helps with some top shelf items during the Vanceburg Police Department's annual Shop with a Cop spree on Friday. The police department has been raising funds annually for the program, which organizer say has been successful. (December 27, 2005, Kathy Brown)

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IN A ONE HORSE OPEN BUGGY . . . One of the entrants to Saturday's Garrison Parade made its way along the parade route. The annual parade featured antique autos, fire and emergency vehicles, and plenty of horsepower. (December 27, 2005, Jessica Weddington)

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SANTA PAWS. . . Brutus, a friend of Adrian Moore, was in the Christmas mood. Brutus, a Great Dane, has been a fixture at Fairlane Auto Sales in Vanceburg for some time. (December 27, 2005

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Ideas and suggestions about the restoration of the Cabin Creek Covered Bridge were exchanged during a public meeting Thursday night at the Tollesboro Fire Station. Discussing the project are, left to right, Restoration Project Manager Patrick Kennedy of the Kentucky Heritage Council, Transportation Engineer Branch Manager Phil Mauney of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and Lewis County Judge Executive Steve Applegate. (December 20, 2005, Paula Franke)

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Renovation plans are underway for the Cabin Creek Covered Bridge in western Lewis County. (December 6, 2005, William Florence)

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Kevin Angel, one of the approximately 20 "Share the Harvest" volunteers that helped with cooking and delivering free Thanksgiving meals last week, stirs the gravy at Chester's Place in Garrison. His wife, Rayetta, is standing behind him. (November 29, 2005, Al Owens)

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Organizers of "Share the Harvest" at Chester's Place are, left to right, Nancy Arnold, Loretta Hall and Beulah Jones. The restaurant provided free Thanksgiving meals for dozens of elderly, shut-ins and ill folks from Vanceburg to Firebrick last week. (November 29, 2005, Al Owens)

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Nine of the nearly 20 "Share the Harvest" volunteers at Chester's Place in Garrison. (November 29, 2005, Al Owens)

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Members of the Kentucky National Guard 201st Engineer Battalion from Ashland and Olive Hill participated in support operations for Hurricane Katrina relief in the Greater New Orleans area from October 1 to 27. Battalion embers included Sgt. Eric Bolander, Sgt. Brian Spencer, Sgt. Donald Armstrong, Spc. Ryan Hilger, Spc. Steven Bilyeu, Spc. Josh Brown, Spc. Nathan Plank, Spc. Joe Owens, Spc. Robert Owens, Spc. Shelby Carrington, Cpt. James B. Richmond and Capt. Danny K. Prater. (November 15, 2005)

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What appeared to be a large cloud, shown here from Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg, was actually a forest fire at Shawnee State Forest in Ohio. The fire covered more than 100 acres Saturday afternoon. The fire was contained early Sunday. (November 8, 205, Paula Franke)

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Members of the Kentucky National Guard 201st Engineer Battalion from Ashland and Olive Hill participated in support operations for Hurricane Katrina relief in the Greater New Orleans area from October 1 to 27. Battalion embers included Sgt. Eric Bolander, Sgt. Brian Spencer, Sgt. Donald Armstrong, Spc. Ryan Hilger, Spc. Steven Bilyeu, Spc. Josh Brown, Spc. Nathan Plank, Spc. Joe Owens, Spc. Robert Owens, Spc. Shelby Carrington, Cpt. James B. Richmond and Capt. Danny K. Prater. (November 8, 2005)

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THE DEVIL YOU SAY. . . Two one-act plays will be presented Friday and Saturday at the Vanceburg Christian Church. Left to right are actors Sam Howard, Buddy Lykins, Kevin Angel and Theresa Tolle. The Devil and Daniel Webster and The Happy Journey are set to be performed. (November 8, 2005, Kim Lykins)

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John Holbrook of Ribolt at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.  (November 8, 2005)

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Superman and friends were found Trick-or-Treating last week in Meadowbrook. Trick-or-Treat for Vanceburg and Lewis County was Thursday evening. At least two demons were also spotted in the area. (November 1, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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HIGH WIRE ACT. . .This Alltel worker braved the elements recently to make repairs to telephone lines on Main Street in Vanceburg. Recent wet and cold weather has caused some problems in the area. (November 1, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Two 1990 graduates of Lewis County High School were recently deployed from the 201st Engineer Battalion from Ashland to support National Guard Relief Operations for Hurricane Katrina. CPT Danny Kyle Prater of Vanceburg, above, briefs MG Donald Storm, Adjutant General of Kentucky, and other members of the Kentucky national Guard, as well as Alecia Webb-Edgington, Executive for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, at Naval Air Station Belle Chasse. Louisiana. Prater explained the logistical support that the 201st EN BN was conducting in the Greater New Orleans area in support of nearly 4,000 soldiers. The 201st has been in New Orleans since October 1. (November 1, 2005)

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Several tractor owners participated in the tractor ride on Saturday. Inclement weather on the previous weekend forced the drive to be postponed for a week. However, the delay did not dampen participation. More than two dozen tractor drivers took part in the almost all-day county-wide event. This view is on the AA Highway. (November 1, 2005, Kathy Brown)

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FALL DECORATIONS. . .Several Vanceburg residents have decorated their front lawns for the season. This artistic display was spied on Front Street over the weekend. (October 18, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Participants in the Dudley Swearingen Memorial Ride talked after completing the fundraiser on Saturday. Bikers braved cool temperatures and threats of rain to raise money for Relay for Life. (October 11, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Members of the Renaissance Committee Board attended last week's Vanceburg City Council meeting. Front row, left to right, are newly appointed board member Duncan Aker, Renaissance Coordinator Patty Kennard, and Secretary Joni Pugh. Board Chairman Jim Shelton sits behind them and Josie Thompson is in the back row doing her school homework. (October 11, 2005, al Owens)

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DO I HEAR 20?. . . Brooke Ginn displays a ham being auctioned by Roger Jahn Saturday at the annual Lewis County Harvest Festival. Several 4-H members sold hams and pumpkins during the event. (September 27, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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This handmade replica of the Nina, one of Christopher Columbus' ships that sailed in 1492, passed by Vanceburg last week on its way from Newport to Huntington, West Virginia. The 93-foot long ship has a displacement of 100 tons and carried 27 passengers to the New World. (September 27, 2005, Kathy Brown)

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Helen Rayburn assumed the role of the Queen of Hearts on the library's float during the Lewis County School and Agricultural Fair on September 17. The float theme was "Alice in Wonderland". (September 27, 2005, Al Owens)

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Your webmaster was in Scotland from Sept. 5 through 14 (that's a photo of me, at right, at Smoo in the northwest Highlands of Scotland on Tuesday the 13th when I would normally have been doing the weekly update) and I had all sorts of good intentions to get the website updated soon as possible when I got home this past weekend. I hit the ground running (while still seriously jet-lagged). (September 20, 2005)

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Dan Gilliam and Katie Pollitt stand by the truck and trailer at the Christian Baptist Church, Vanceburg, waiting for donations to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Gilliam with his wife Kim and Dr. Pete Egan will take the truck south as soon as it's full. Students from Morehead State University donated $200 for fuel and several boxes of brand new supplies.  (September 13, 2005, Al Owens)

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Business was brisk last week at this Vanceburg gas station despite prices in excess of $3 per gallon on gasoline. Many stations in the area increased prices past the $3 mark amid concerns about shortages following Hurricane Katrina. (September 6, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Amy Carver with JC Electric works on wiring at the George Morgan Thomas House/Commercial Hotel during restoration work currently underway at the historic structure. (September 6, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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"From the Riverbank" will perform August 14 at 7:00 p.m. Vanceburg Baptist Church in a release concert for their new CD titled "Brighter". (August 2, 2005)

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Left to right are the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair Queen's court: Miss Congeniality, Christal Dawn Ravenscraft, 18, of Mayville; second runner-up, Katherine Rose, 16, of Mt. Olivet; Moriah Tolliver, 17, of Tollesboro, and Queen Majal Renee Perry, 19, of Bellefonte. (August 2, 2005, Paige O'Reilly)

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On Tuesday, July 19, Judge Executive Steve Applegate, on behalf of the BT-ASAP, awarded Lewis County Primary Care with seed money to purchase nicotine replacement products for the Cooper/Clayton smoking cessation program. (August 2, 2005)

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Fannie May of Cincinnati, Ohio, visited the Vanceburg Depot Museum Sunday afternoon during the "Images of Lewis County" book signing. She presented the museum with a quilt she handmade. Mrs. May was one of the many current and former Lewis Countians who contributed photographs for the book. Another book signing is scheduled for Sunday, August 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tollesboro Supply (across the road from the Tollesboro Fire Station) on Route 10. (August 2, 2005, Paula Franke)

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High temperatures and humidity didn't put a damper on this dog's enthusiasm as it enjoyed keeping pace with the four-wheeler portion of Sunday afternoon's Tollesboro Lions Club Fair parade. See more of the parade on our special parade photo page. (July 26, 2005, Paula Franke)

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The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat advisory for the weekend through Wednesday morning, but this sign at Tollesboro Christian Church reminded folks that things can be worse. (July 26, 2005, Paula Franke)

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Irish and folk singer John Hogan of Portsmouth performed Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg. The "Summer Sounds Down by the Riverside" event was sponsored by The Lewis County Herald and WKKS Radio. (July 19, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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A TALL ORDER . . .Workers with RW Painting of Grayson worked last week on a building on Main Street in Vanceburg. An adjacent building had been damaged by fire and was razed recently. (July 19, 2005, Dennis Bown)

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DRESSED FOR DINNER. . .Re-enactors, left to right, Lloyd Spear, Russ Curtis and Kevin Angel, are dressed in period costumes just prior to "Dinner with the Departed", a fundraiser for the Vanceburg Depot Museum. Organizers said the event was successful and added that they look forward to future creative fundraisers for the museum. (July 12, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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More than 80 people participated in "Dinner with the Departed", a fundraiser for the Vanceburg Depot Museum held on July 4 at Woodland Cemetery. (July 12, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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With the lights of the City of Vanceburg in the foreground and lights of Black Oak in the background, the finale of last week's July 4 fireworks display over the Ohio River dominate the sky from a premier vantage point at Woodland Cemetery. (July 12, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Vanceburg's 4th of July fireworks display has a spectacular view, also seen from Woodland Cemetery. (July 12, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Vanceburg Renaissance Committee Chairman Jim Shelton documented work last week at the George Morgan Thomas Home (Commercial Hotel). Several yards of earth were removed from beneath the floors to allow for a crawl space. (July 5, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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PICKIN' AND GRINNIN' . . . Local musicians gathered for a music session recently at the Concord General Store. Pictured, left to right, are Randy Baldwin, Colonel Brown, Sam Fetters and Bobby Mackey. A song from Mackey's latest album is still moving up the Bluegrass charts. (July 5, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Some marchers walked for life while other team members enjoyed visiting under their canopies during the 2005 Relay for Life event, which raised nearly $29,000. (June 21, 2005, Al Owens)

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Participants in the Relay for Life on Friday included, left to right, Brenda Allen, Judy Hickle, Ruth Reis and Brooke Ginn. The team represented the Lewis County Central Elementary "Virgil's Volunteers" team. (June 14, 2005, Kathy Brown)

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Workers at Northern Contours on Lions Lane utilized a crane to move a large piece of equipment into the company's building. Northern Contours recently purchased the former shoe factory buildings on Lions Lane and Ky. Rt. 8. (June 14, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Attending a recent Library Directors meeting in Vanceburg were front row, left to right, Evelyn Cropper, Helen Williams, Mary Lou Simons, Melissa Wells and Melissa Smathers-Barnes; back row, Norb Ryan, Joy Moran, Marilyn Conway, Margie Valentine, Kathy Hartley, Carol Mitchell and Hildreth Lyman. (June 7, 2005, Al Owens)

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An ugly duckling building is given a new life and functionality as the new office of Stanfield Real Estate and Auction Services in Tollesboro. (May 31, 2005)

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Before Craig Stanfield began renovations, this building at the intersection of Ky. Rt. 10 and Ky. Rt. 57 was a dilapidated eyesore. (May 31, 2005)

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The grand opening of Craig Stanfield Real Estate and Auction Services' new location was celebrated last week. A ribbon cutting was held May 12 at the new building, located at the intersection of Routes 10 and 57 in Tollesboro. On on for the ceremony were. left to right, Craig Stanfield, Lewis County Sheriff Bill Lewis, Lewis County Judge executive Steve Applegate, Beverly Sue Hutchinson, Beverly Gifford, Jersey Skye Stanfield, Haleigh Lavaughn Hutchison, Jeanne Stanfield and Eric Downs. See next week's Herald for more on this event. (May 17, 2005)

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Dee Potter watered flats of bedding plants at Dee's Greenhouse last week in preparation for shoppers purchasing for Mother's Day. Area greenhouses were busy throughout the week for the springtime and holiday sales. (May 10, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Marlene Mefford, left, and Frieda Lewis inspect just sanded veneered inserts under bright lights at Northern Contours. The company has more than 100 employees in two locations in Lewis County. (May 10, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Vanceburg Lions Club members Buddy Lykins, left, and Tim Bowden took bids for the annual radio auction last week at WKKS Studios. Proceeds from the auction go to local eyesight and scholarship programs. (May 10, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo visited with local officials last week to discuss the growing prescription drug problems in the Commonwealth. Left to right are County Attorney Clayton "Buddy" Lykins Jr., Stumbo, Sheriff Bill Lewis, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Tom Bertram and Commonwealth's Attorney Cliff Duvall.  (May 3, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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MSU President Dr. Wayne Andrews, Dr. John O'Cull, a member of the MSU Board of Regents, and Central Elementary Principal Richard Anderson posed for the camera during a meet and greet session April 26 in Vanceburg.  (May 3, 2005, Al Owens)

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Mother Nature provided perfect weather for the dozens of motorcyclists who gathered Saturday morning at Clarksburg Christian Church for the Relay for Life Redbud Run.  (April 19, 2005, Paula Franke)

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CSX employees worked to repair an underground signal line last week near the Vanceburg Depot. It was unknown what the underground problem was with the signaling equipment.  (April 5, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Workers with Dixon Electric in Lexington replaced traffic signal bulbs in Lewis County last week. The new LED lights are guaranteed to last eight years before replacement and use less energy. The savings include less maintenance, less electricity and higher visibility. All state-maintained signals across the Commonwealth are being replaced.  (March 29, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Several people enjoyed the warmer weather Sunday with a game of basketball at the Vanceburg United Methodist Church parking lot on Second Street in Vanceburg. Colder temperatures have been forecast for the coming week.  (March 8, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Jamie Phillips bags groceries at Lewis County Foodland for her youth group at Fly Branch Church of Christ to raise funds for a trip to KCU this summer. (March 8, 2005, Kayla Slusher)

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Gov. Ernie Fletcher has appointed Amy Gilbert Kennedy to the Kentucky Commission on Women. (March 1, 2005, Sam Howard)

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Massive original floor beams can be seen on the first floor of the George Morgan Thomas House (Commercial Hotel). Work is underway to restore the house. Most of the funding for the project comes from the Renaissance Program. (March 1, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Vanceburg Renaissance Chairman Jim Shelton made a point during a committee meeting last week. Discussions included the George Morgan Thomas Home renovation, the Streetscape Project and tourism. (March 1, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Members of the VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Memorial Post 5438 funeral detail are, left to right, Commander Kevin Hilger, Executive Officer Kenneth Skidmore, PLT Leader Charlie Ison, Don Skidmore, PLT Leader Kibbey Hilger, Homer Wilburn, Junior Sizemore, Barry Reeder and PLT Leader Larry Logan. Members not pictured include Jack Thomas, Wayne Clark, Lloyd Spear, Steve Williamson, Raymont Bolander, Rick Underwood and Wayne Gilliam.  (February 22, 2005, Dan'l Sisson)

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Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher and Commonwealth First Lady Glenna Fletcher joined some children at the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County to cut the ribbon at the club's grand opening last Friday. The ceremony took place at Clarksburg Christian Church west of Vanceburg. (February 15, 2005, Al Owens)

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Governor Ernie Fletcher presented this Community Development Block Grant check for $1 million to Lewis County and the City of Vanceburg at ceremonies conducted last Friday. The funds are for a new health department building. (February 15, 2005, Al Owens)

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Rick Holt, right, discussed renovation plans on the Commercial Hotel with Bill Tom Clark and Lois Taylor at a Renaissance meeting last week. The historic building is undergoing a major renovation thanks to a grant from the state's Renaissance Program. (February 1, 2005, Dennis Brown)

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Workers demolished this building at the corner of Main and Railroad Streets in Vanceburg last week. (December 28, 2004, Dennis Brown)

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And the walls come tumbling down...the building was constructed in the mid-1930s and was heavily damaged by a fire in 2002, which claimed the life of Joe McCane. At the time of the fire, the building housed McCane Computers and Tolle Barber Shop on the ground floor and two apartments on the second floor. Mr. McCane was trapped in one of the upstairs apartments at the time of the fire. (December 28, 2004, Paula Franke)

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The "Angels Among Us" service project began as an FBLA project at Larry A. Ryle High School to raise funds to ensure that children of the 940th Kentucky National Guard had a special Christmas. In all, the group raised more than $11,000. On hand for the presentation in Lexington was FRG President for the 301st, June Farler of Tollesboro, second from right. (December 28, 2004, MSgt Thomas Combs/ARNG Family Program Director)

Deputy Jason Hill helps a young Lewis County student with some last minute shopping Sunday. Lewis County's Christmas Cops program culminated over the weekend with several underprivileged children doing some shopping that normally wouldn't be available to them. (December 21, 2004, Kathy Brown)

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The Lewis County Boys and Girls Club will open January 17. Mike Kennedy, at right, is Unit Director for Lewis County. For more information, call 606-796-2582. (December 21, 2004)

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Lewis County members of the Kentucky National Guard's 301st Chemical Smoke/Decon Company are, left to right, Spec 4 John Hardymon, Spec 4 Michael Moran, Spec 4 Kelly Stone and Staff Sgt. Carlos Farler. The 301st was deployed Sunday morning to Iraq.  (December 7, 2004, Paula Franke)

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The Kentucky National Guard 301st Chemical Smoke/Decon Company was deployed Sunday morning. (December 7, 2004, Paula Franke)

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Austin Lifferth, OD, will provide eye care services to Lewis County Family Health Center on Fridays. (December 7, 2004)

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SSG. Aaron Zwosta returned to the Middle East for his second tour of duty on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. He had been home only eight weeks following a year in in Kuwait and Iraq. He is now assigned to duty in Bagram, Afghanistan. Aaron is the son of Mike and Mona Zwosta of Petersville. He is pictured here at the ancient city of Babylon in Iraq, the site of Biblical Abraham's birthplace. (November 30, 2004)

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Air Force Airman 1st Class James D. Byrd has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of James and Angela Byrd of Boone Ridge, Garrison, and is a 2004 graduate of West Carter High School, Olive Hill. (November 30, 2004)

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Dee Potter, left, presented a plaque of appreciation to former Lewis County Ag Extension Agent Richard Bowling at the Lewis County Vegetable Producers Association's annual dinner meeting last week. (November 23, 2004, Paula Franke)

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D.J. Stevenson of Thomas Construction spent last week repairing the window frames of Doos of Our Lives on Main Street in Vanceburg. (November 23, 2004, Ashley Logan)

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Neighbors registered a complaint with Vanceburg City Council about these logs and rocks placed on the edge of a property on Fairlane Drive, placed there by a another neighbor attempting to protect his yard from damage by drivers. (November 9, 2004, Al Owens)

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Deputy Joe Paul Gilbert tosses a coin Saturday morning to determine who will serve on the Concord City Commission, following a tie last week in the election. (November 9, 2004, Kayla Slusher)

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Poll worker Lovell Polley looks on as Sheriff Bill Lewis and Election Commissioner Dewayna Adams count up write-in votes for the Concord-Mowers precinct. (November 9, 2004, Kaitlin Brown)

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Workers with Brown County Construction made repairs to Main Street in Vanceburg last week. The repairs stem from buried gasoline tanks removed several years ago, and years of testing to ensure there is no contamination to the soil. (November 9, 2004, Ashley Logan)

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Library Board member Al Owens, new Bookmobile Librarian Marjorie Valentine and retiring Bookmobile Librarian Margie Moore flank Helen Rayburn who sits at the wheel of the bookmobile where she started 50 years ago. The library held an open house Friday, October 29, to celebrate its 50 years of library service in the community. (November 2, 2004, W.T. Cooper)

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PSHH employee Mitch Tolle and Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust employee Sonia Shaw cut porch beams on the first morning of the House Raising Project. The flooring and walls of the new home (shown behind Mitch and Sonia) were constructed during the first four hours of the project. (November 2, 2004, David Kreher)

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John Spears of Smith, Goolsby, Artis & Ream PSC, Ashland, explains the Management Discussion Analysis, required by audit boards, to the Vanceburg City Council during its regular session on Monday, October 4. (October 12, 2004, Al Owens)

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Sue Gorman of Concord stands in front of one of her art displays at her single show conducted Friday evening in the building next to the Helen H. Rayburn Public Library of Vanceburg. (October 5, 2004, Al Owens)

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TOURING IN STYLE . . . Faye and Noah Logan, left, of Flemingsburg, reminisced with Doug Hester last week in Vanceburg after stopping for lunch. The Logans were taking a short tour in their fully restored 1930 Ford Cabriolet. The classic auto was a gift to Faye from Noah earlier this year. (October 5, 2004, Dennis Brown)

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Whitney Cooper, 16, was crowned Miss Lewis County on September 16 at the the Lewis County School and Agricultural Fair. She is the daughter of Donald and Sheila Cooper of Camp Dix. (September 21, 2004, Ashley Logan)

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Polar Star Lodge #363 hosted an antique and custom car show Saturday at the old shoe factory parking lot in Vanceburg. Several vintage autos were on display and numerous car afficianados were on hand to admire the restored classics. (September 14, 2004, Kayla Slusher)

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New canopies and signs were installed last week at Ron's IGA in Vanceburg. (September 7, 2004, Ashley Logan)

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Lewis County Judge Executive Steve Applegate prepares to cut the ribbon for the grand opening Wednesday morning of Ron's IGA in Tollesboro. (September 7, 2004, Paula Franke)

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The Lewis County Phase I Committee, as well as citizens of Lewis County, would like to wish Ag Extension agent Richard Bowling (fourth from left) fond farewell and Godspeed in his new job. He will be missed by everyone. (September 7, 2004)

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Dennis Plummer, brother of local artist Nelson Plummer, was working over the weekend to move Nelson Plummer's artwork from Kenny's restaurant on Main Street. The restaurant will be moving to 711 Second Street in Vanceburg prior to the Labor Day holiday. (August 24, 2004, Dennis Brown)

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The building housing Bertram Optometry in Vanceburg is for sale or rent. Dr. Mike Bertram is relocating his practice to the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Maysville. (August 24, 2004, Dennis Brown)

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The Signman, Brady Guyer (in front), explained the details of the new library lettering to the library board at its regular session last week. Also pictured (counter-clockwise) are Sandy Rouse, secretary, Helen Rayburn, treasurer, Marilyn Conway, library director, and Carol Gilbert, board president. (August 24, 2004, Al Owens)

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Several properties have been annexed into the City of Vanceburg. (August 17, 2004, Al Owens)

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Retired Vanceburg Postmaster Pauline Applegate's specially designed Kentucky hat created a sensation at the recent Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, where Applegate was Kentucky 4th District delegate. (August 10, 2004)

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Lewis County Judge Executive Steve Applegate and Sheriff Bill Lewis were among community leaders attending a Professional Development meeting conducted by members of the Lewis County High School staff in the school library last week. (August 10, 2004, Al Owens)

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Pictured is one of the sheltered picnic areas recently developed on flood prone property along Kinniconick Creek. The property was part of a buyout through FEMA to reduce damage to property with a history of flooding problems. (August 3, 2004)

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Ron Stamper and Peggy Hester explained last week why Ron's Food World is changing to Ron's IGA in August. (August 3, 2004, Al Owens)

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This building, located between Osman Pharmacy and the Vanceburg United Methodist Church, was razed last week to create additional parking on Second Street in Vanceburg. The building had formerly housed Farmer's Cooperative Insurance and had served as a construction office while the Justice Center was being built. (July 27, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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Ed and Doris Chinn of Vanceburg recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of Belleville, Ohio. (July 13, 2004)

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Some of the contestants for the Tollesboro Lions Club Pre-teen Pageant are pictured at a rehearsal held Saturday at the fairgrounds. Events at the fair will be going on through Saturday, July 17. (July 13, 2004, Kathy Brown)

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Vanceburg businessman Snook Hickle took advantage of recent sunny weather to take in some sun in front of his establishment. Excessive rain early this summer has delayed many farming and gardening activities. (July 13, 2004, Dennis Brown)

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Steve Applegate, left, and Bill Lewis are two of the organizers of the newly formed Salvation Army chapter in Lewis County. The mobile unit was set up Saturday in Vanceburg for the July Celebration. Jill O'Cull serves as chairperson and Angie Patton is the secretary for the local chapter. (July 6, 2004, Dennis Brown)

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The Lewis County Farmers Market is now open for the 2004 season. Market days are Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays in Vanceburg at the farmers market lot on the AA Highway next to Bee Mart, and on Fridays in Tollesboro in the industrial park on the AA Highway next to Primary Care. Markets open at 8:00 a.m. Produce available this week includes cucumbers, green beans, potatoes, zucchini, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, cabbage, onions and more. (July 6, 2004, Paula Franke)

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The new VFW building has been completed and members are planning an addition, which will allow for hosting other events. (June 29, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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Interior of new VFW building. (June 29, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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Judge Executive Steve Applegate signs a book of condolences for the family of former president Ronald Reagan. The book will be available through this week in Sheriff Bill Lewis' office for residents to express their condolences to the Reagan family. (June 22, 2004, Ashley Logan)

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With local resident Harvey Denham looking on, Vanceburg Mayor William T. "Bill Tom" Cooper shows the City Council a map of the proposed property annexation discussed at last Thursday's special session of the council. (June 22, 2004, Al Owens)

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Pictured are Cemetery Board members Steve Applegate, Sharon Lewis, Arthur Applegate, and Kevin Angel at the Fairmont Christian Church cemetery (side of church in background). (June 15, 2004, Pauline Applegate)

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Cemetery Board member Kevin Angel with the only stone not covered by growth at the Pell Cemetery. (June 15, 2004, Pauline Applegate)

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Civil War headstones now mark the graves of Union veterans Hiram Conn and Josiah Conn at Skidmore Cemetery in Garrison. (June 1, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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VFW Post 5438 conducted a special ceremony last week for the unveiling of markers for two Union veterans of the Civil War buried in Skidmore Cemetery in Garrison. (June 1, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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PFC Michael Jones of Tollesboro sits on his truck, Trauma 76, call sign "Arch Angel". The truck is a Stryker, the Army's newest vehicle and is used as an MEV (medical evacuation vehicle), where Jones is stationed in northern Iraq. (May 18, 2004)

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Freddie Bevins was able to attend a wrestling fundraiser held recently to raise money for a transplant he needs. The transplant fund currently holds $5,539.63. Donations may be sent to the Bevins Transplant Fund, c/o Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust, 400 Second Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179. (April 20, 2004)

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Kathy Hartley is busy putting new bar codes on books at the Lewis County Public Library. The bar codes are part of a new automation system being installed. (April 20, 2003, Al Owens)

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These  ladies attended the Vanceburg City Council meeting on Monday evening, April 5, to address the council about traffic issues. Seated, left to right, are Gracie Penrod and Barbara Hardin. Standing is Jennifer Vaden. (April 13, 2004, Al Owens)

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The Petersville Church of God burned during the early morning hours in September 2002 (below, left) but has now been rebuilt (at left). All are invited to celebrate the Easter holiday beginning with a service at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, with Bro. Jackie Hinton preaching and the Stanfield Family singing; and again on Sunday, April 11, with services at 10:00 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt for the children to follow. (April 6, 2004, Mike Zwosta)

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Workers were kept busy last week during Lewis County Clean-up Week. Numerous items were delivered to the county lot on Ky. Rt. 3037 for disposal. The annual event helps to keep old appliances and the like from winding up in illegal dumps in the county. (March 30, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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The Lewis County Library Board met last Tuesday and received a progress report on the installation of its new automation program. Seated from left to right are Helen Rayburn, Dr. Ron May, Carol Gilbert, Marilyn Conway and Sandy Rouse. (March 23, 2004, Al Owens)

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Polar Star Lodge members took advantage of the warm weather Saturday by replacing and painting the door of this historic building. Hard workers included, left to right, Roger Jahn, Ernie Robinson and Bill Tom Stone. The lodge will be holding a yard sale and auction Saturday, May 8, at Steve's Market in Vanceburg. (March 23, 2004, Kaitlin Brown)

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The Lewis County Leadership Horizons group visited the Capitol and Sen. Charlie Borders on February 12. Pictured are, back row left to right, Michael Clark, Kathy Dryden, Justin Horch, Joy Gooding, Sen. Borders, Linda Applegate and Patsy Arnold; front row, Amanda Kimbler, Betty Ripato, Peggy Hefflin, Kim Meade, Becky Moore and Vicki Steigleder. (February 24, 2004)

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The 2004 Fire Queen was crowned February 21 at the Male Beauty Contest hosted by the Vanceburg Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Pictured, left to right, are first runner-up Eric Switzer; 2004 Fire Queen Ronnie Lewis; and second runner-up Lucas Justice. (February 24, 2004, Tiffany Stamper)

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Polar Star Masonic Lodge recently installed its officers for 2004. From left to right are, William T. Clark, Tyler; Harvey Denham, Senior Warden; Ernie Robinson, Master; Lloyd Spear; Roger Jahn, Junior Deacon; Douglas Applegate, Treasurer; Steve Applegate, Secretary; Kendall Applegate, Junior Warden; and Tony Gaydos, Senior Steward. (February 3, 2004)

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Maj. Brian L. Smith, at right, has been awarded the Bronze Star. Making the presentation was Brig. Gen. Michael Diamond, commander of the 377th Theatre Support Command out of New Orleans. (February 3, 2004)

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SSG Aaron Zwosta (54th Signal Bn. SATCOM Coordinator), at far left, and two colleagues spent Christmas in Baghdad, Iraq. One of the places Zwosta visited was "Mortaritaville", a Baghdad site that takes incoming mortar fire almost nightly. He is the son of Mike and Mona Zwosta of Petersville. (December 30, 2003)

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Christmas lights illuminate the live tree at the Commercial Hotel in Vanceburg. (December 23, 2003, Paula Franke)

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A winter wonderland display fills the front window of the Lewis County Public Library. (December 23, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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Tarry Applegate has loaned a portion of his nutcracker collection for display at the Vanceburg Depot Museum. (December 16, 2003, William Talley)

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Downtown Vanceburg is all lit up for the holiday season. (December 9, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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Sherry McRoberts and Betty Ripato volunteered their time for a Thanksgiving Day community meal. The two women peeled more than 80 pounds of donated potatoes. No one was hurt until McRoberts cut her finger peeling the very last potato! (December 2, 2003, Rayetta Angel)

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More than 500 meals were served during the first ever Community Thanksgiving Meal in Tollesboro. (December 2, 2003, Rayetta Angel)

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Shirley Porter, center, was recently honored at the "Hero and Hard Work Celebration" in Louisville. Pictured, left to right, Kate Wiley, senior plant manager, Louisville Post Office; Pauline Applegate, retired Vanceburg Postmaster; Shirley Porter, officer in charge at Quincy Post Office and PTF clerk at Vanceburg Post Office; her husband, Ed Porter; and Don Peterson, Kentuckian district manager. (December 2, 2003)

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William Logan, banjo player with "True Gospel Echoes", set the crowd's feet a-tapping at the Second Annual Family Gospel Bluegrass Music Show Saturday night at Lewis County High School. The event was a fund raiser for the Tollesboro "Lady Cats" basketball team. (December 2, 2003, Rayetta Angel)

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The Sunshine Community Choir of South Shore appeared at Quincy Church of Christ Sunday, November 30, to present "Hope Has Come", a Christmas program. The choir comprises 72 singers and musicians from five area churches, including South Shore Methodist Church, Sunshine Methodist Church, Lloyd Nazarene Church, Church of God of South Shore and South Portsmouth Church of God. (December 2, 2003, Rayetta Angel)

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On hand for Renaissance Kentucky check presentations in Frankfort last week were, left to right, Jody Lassiter, Department of Local Government, Sylvia Lovely, Kentucky League of Cities, Jim Shelton, Representative Robin Webb, Governor Paul Patton, Vanceburg Mayor W.T. Cooper, Amy Kennedy, Patty Kennard, Angie Patton and Kathy Peters, Kentucky Housing Corporation. (November 18, 2003, Dana Ehlschide/Kentucky Press Association)

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Northern Contours will expand its manufacturing operations in Lewis County to include the former Nine West shoe factory building on Route 8 in Vanceburg. Read more in this week's news. (November 11, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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On hand for the lease signing were, left to right, Mayor Bill Tom Cooper, Victor Monteon, Hussein Hammoud, Mike Rone and Heriberto Monteon. (November 11, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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On hand for an Agricultural Board check presentation for SOYX, LLC, in Tollesboro last week were, left to right, State Rep. Mike Denham, State Sen. Charlie Borders, State Rep. Robin Webb, and SOYX, LLC, partners Jim and Jennifer Meadows of Tollesboro and Rick and Donna Lowe of Flemingsburg. (November 4, 2003, Paula Franke)

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A new market for soybeans is now available at Rip's Grainery in Tollesboro, where soybeans are processed through this extruder to produce oil and meal. (November 3, 2003, Paula Franke)

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Orville Dyer of Rock Run addresses the Fiscal Court about repairs on the road that creates a danger to residents and school buses. (October 21, 2003, Al Owens)

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Governor Paul Patton visited Vanceburg last week to present a $200,000 check for Renaissance Streetscape Project. On hand for the presentation were Dr. William Talley, James Shelton, Mayor W.T. Cooper, Gov. Patton, State Rep. Robin Webb, Steve Applegate, Angie Patton and Joni Pugh. (October 14, 2003)

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Pictured, back row, left to right, Lewis County Primary Care CEO Jerry Ugrin, Lewis County Judge Executive Steve Applegate, VFD Chief James "Bubbles" Switzer, Lewis County Primary Care Medical Director Dr. Jeff Parker, Lewis County Emergency Management Director Carl Chaney and Lewis County Primary Care COO David Bolt; middle row, ARNP Lewis County Primary Care Bill Poczatek, Dr. Jose Yongco and Matthew Callahan; seated, From the Heart Foundation treasurer David Eldridge, Community Liaison and spokesperson Sarah Howard and From the Heart Foundation secretary Annabelle Moore, RN. (October 14, 2003)

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Rock Run resident Orville Dyer shows how deep the cracks in the slip on the roadway are. Dyer contends the slip is dangerous for passengers on the school bus that travels the roadway each day and adds that he doesn't feel safe crossing the patched area of road. (October 7, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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Representative Robin Webb, center, was honored by AARP last week at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Meeting for her work on the Predatory Lending Bill. Presenting the award were Kathy Murphy, left, and John Rosenberg. (October 7, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition's red pirogue is silhouetted against a serene Ohio River at dawn on Tuesday. More photos are posted at our special Lewis and Clark page. (September 30, 2003, Paula Franke)

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Four of the five junk cars towed in last week and parked on the county lot as a part of the Junk Car Removal Program sponsored by the Kentucky Division of Solid Waste Management in Frankfort. The service is free to all Lewis County residents. (September 30, 2003, Al Owens)

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Pat Chaney of Liberty Tire Company, Sugarcreek, Ohio, operates the dozer loading old tires from the Tire Amnesty Program in Lewis County onto the truck to be hauled to Columbus, Ohio. The program netted an estimated 16,500 old tires from the county. (September 30, 2003, Al Owens)

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Jack Royal of Vanceburg, at left, was pressed into service as auctioneer of the 4-H Pumpkin Contest auction at the Harvest Day Festival Saturday. Despite the threatening weather, the show went on, with Royal working the crowd for double-digit winning bids for the 4-H'ers. Due to the weather, Harvest Day will be repeated this Saturday, October 4, at the Lewis County Farmers Market. (September 30, 2003, Paula Franke)

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Class D inmates Virgil Tuttle and Gregory Thompson work at the county lot to restore and old but beautiful bench that will be placed in the Lewis County Courthouse. They are part of the voluntary Class D Work Program at the local Detention Center. (September 30, 2003, Al Owens)

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This vintage cannon appeared on the Lewis County Courthouse lawn over the weekend in conjunction with the Lewis & Clark Expedition Re-enactment activities. (September 23, 2003, Le Ann Kamer)

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Harvey Denham, organizer of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Re-enactment and Corps of Discovery II visit to Lewis County on September 22, caught up with the re-enactment team on Saturday at Belpre, Ohio.  (September 16, 2003)

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Vanceburg Sanitation worker Harry Carrington delivers a recycling container to a Vanceburg residence last week. Workers are delivering the containers to every household in the city in an effort to cut down on refuse hauled to the Mason County Landfill. (September 9, 2003, Tiffany Stamper)

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Vanceburg Mayor William T. Cooper presented the Community Leadership Award to Helen Rayburn at the August 21 annual meeting of the Buffalo Trace Area Development District Board of Directors. Mrs. Rayburn will celebrate 50 years of service to the Lewis County Public Library in September 2004. (September 9, 2003)

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Several autos were on hand for the cruise in last week in Garrison. Plenty of vehicles were in from out-of-state and lots of people were on hand to see them up close. (September 2, 2003, Dwayne Stone, LCSO)

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Danny Coffey, in hat, and crew prepared lunch for workers at Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust last week. The annual Labor Day Weekend Feast was enjoyed by all. (September 2, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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This recycling trailer was on display at the city building last week. It will be used in the recycling program the city is implementing. (August 12, 2003, Al Owens)

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Downtown Vanceburg will be receiving funding for improvements to the streetscape thanks to a $200,000 grant made possible by Vanceburg's silver level as a Renaissance Kentucky community. The grant was announced Friday by Governor Paul Patton and comes from a portion of Kentucky's annual Surface Transportation Program funds for projects that add community or environmental value to a transportation project. (August 5, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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Touring the old Commercial Hotel and other historic sites in Vanceburg last week were Amy Kennedy, Patty Kennard, Mark Dennen and Jim Shelton. (July 29, 2003, William Talley)

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The Al Hasa Oriental Band from Ashland was a huge crowd pleaser at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair Parade Sunday afternoon. The fair will be open through Saturday evening. (July 15, 2003, Paula Franke)

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A plaque, giving historical information, was recently placed in front of the Commercial Hotel building in Vanceburg. The plaques are in the process of being placed at historic properties in downtown Vanceburg as part of a walking tour being promoted by the Vanceburg Depot Museum. (July 8, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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These containers at the Lewis County Solid Waste Office can be purchased for $20 each. The containers can be used to store trash until it is collected by haulers. They can be picked up during regular business hours. July 1, 2003, Dennis Brown)

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Garrison resident Stacey Bolander and her children Waylon, left, and Jesse, right, enjoyed the Garrison Fireworks and Family Fun Festival last Saturday. (June 24, 2003, Tiffany Stamper)

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Fireworks lit up the sky last Saturday during the Garrison Fireworks and Family Fun Festival. (June 24, 2003, Tiffany Stamper)

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