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Post by Local News on Jul 10, 2006 16:24:30 GMT -5
Local Historian has article published in National Magazine.James BurchellLocal historial, James Burchell, has a four page spread in the National Publication Ancient American. The article concerns the "Redbird Rock" which is on display at Rawlings-Stinson park in Manchester. A closeup view of the ancient drawings on the "rock" on display at Rawlings Stinson Park. Photos by the Mayor.Issues of the magazine can be purchased online (click on the banner below). The Burchell article appears in Vol. 11 Number 68 on page 36.
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Post by Local News on Jul 20, 2006 16:06:13 GMT -5
Sarah Burchell Honored as Member of 'Class of Kentucky'
The University of Kentucky today welcomed the newest members of its "Class of Kentucky" program to campus. The program, now in its third year, recognizes academically talented and community-oriented high school sophomores from throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is facilitated through UK's Office of Undergraduate Admission and University Registrar. Class of Kentucky seeks to honor one top sophomore from each high school in Kentucky. Students are chosen by their respective schools and must demonstrate strong leadership and academic skills. UK President Lee Todd said that these students are the best of the best.
"These students will be recruited by colleges and universities around the country. We want them to know that the University of Kentucky is a great institution with a lot to offer." Todd said. "They can make their mark here as we strive to become a Top 20 institution."
The 2006 members of Class of Kentucky from Clay County and their high schools are (listed in alphabetical order by last name):
Krystalyn Bates, Oneida Baptist
Sarah Burchell, Clay County High School
Mark Fogleman, Red Bird Mission High School
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Post by Local News on Aug 1, 2006 8:23:37 GMT -5
Group Protests at Manchester SquareA small group of protesters were able to stir up a lot of excitement Friday night as they carried large banners in front of a local Mexican Restaurant. Despite their presence busy was still brisk as most customers walked past the protesters without comment. Almost all of the comments that were made were in favor of the very popular restaurant. One of the managers at a local restaurant confers with a Manchester City Policeman about the protesters in front of his restaurant. The protesters were allowed to stay due to the rights given them in the First Amendment of the Constitution.
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Post by Local News on Aug 1, 2006 8:24:30 GMT -5
Group Protests at Manchester SquareA small group of protesters were able to stir up a lot of excitement Friday night as they carried large banners in front of a local Mexican Restaurant. Manchester City Policeman, Kevin Johnson confers with management of the Manchester Square about the protesters in front of a local Mexican restaurant.
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Post by Local News on Aug 1, 2006 15:20:27 GMT -5
A small group of protesters were able to stir up a lot of excitement Friday night as they carried large banners in front of a local Mexican Restaurant.
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Post by Local News on Aug 4, 2006 15:51:37 GMT -5
Clay M. Bishop Named 2006 Outstanding County AttorneyAttorney General Greg Stumbo presented awards for the 2006 Outstanding Commonwealth’s and County Attorneys at the Kentucky Prosecutors Conference at the Marriott Hotel Downtown in Louisville. The recipients of the 2006 Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney awards were Dave Stengel, Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney and Brian Wright, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 29th Circuit encompassing Adair and Casey counties. The recipients of the 2006 Outstanding County Attorney Awards were Clay Bishop, County Attorney for Clay County since 1986 and Paul Cowden, Montgomery County Attorney since 1976. Attorney General Stumbo and Clay County Attorney, Clay Bishop “In addition to his service as County Attorney, Clay is currently serving his second term as President of the Kentucky County Attorneys Association and also serves as a member of the Prosecutors Advisory Council,” said Stumbo. “As an instructor at the Kentucky Prosecutors Institute, he is active in training new prosecutors and has taught paralegal studies at Eastern Kentucky University since 1993.” The preceding was a press release from....
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Post by Local News on Aug 16, 2006 17:00:39 GMT -5
FATHER, SON DIE IN MOBILE-HOME FIREFormer Robinson Creek residentsA fire in a mobile home early yesterday morning killed a father and son in Laurel County. Herbert Brewer, 77, and his son, Herbert Brewer Jr., 37, lived in the home in the Pittsburg community. Police said the home on Kentucky 3434 caught fire about 3 a.m., but officials have not determined how it started. The two operated a lawnmower repair business next to their home, said Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling. Pittsburg is 3 miles north-northwest of London. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Sept 9, 2006 6:57:24 GMT -5
PRIDE awards $500,000 for environmental education
More than half a million dollars was awarded in PRIDE Environmental Education Grants for the 2006-2007 school year. A total of $502,922 was awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations for hands-on learning projects that will benefit more than 57,000 students across southern and eastern Kentucky this year.
“By pursuing the grants, these schools, teachers and community groups have shown their dedication to educating our children to be goods stewards of the world around them,” said Karen Deaton, who is PRIDE’s education director and executive director of Riverwoods, the PRIDE environmental education center that is being developed.
“Environmental education creates life-long lessons,” Deaton continued. “These grant awards will help expose children to nature in fun ways, like testing water quality in a local stream. When students are excited about learning, they carry that knowledge into the future. If they learn now to appreciate and care for the environment, this region will be cleaner for their children.”
Schools and nonprofit organizations apply for PRIDE Environmental Education Grants, which are worth up to $5,000 each. The grants are used for projects that help young people understand the importance of a clean environment, personal responsibility and community pride. Grant recipients must match the one-year grants with a monetary or in-kind contributions worth 25 percent of the grant amount. Clay County received one grant at Manchester Elementary: $5,000 to enhance its greenhouse.
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Post by Local News on Sept 19, 2006 15:47:10 GMT -5
Attending the Bert T. Comb Symposium Sept. 1 at the Clay County Courthouse were: front row, Judge Sara Combs and Fontaine Banks Jr., former chief of staff for Combs and Breathitt; back row, from left, Dr. Paul Blanchard, EKU executive director of government relations; Terry Gray, EKU-Manchester director; Secretary of State Trey Greyson; and guest lecturer Dr. James Klotter. Photo courtesy of EKU
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 21, 2006 15:52:43 GMT -5
TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCES $558,000 IN FUNDING FOR CITY OF MANCHESTER & CLAY COUNTYMoney For Road Improvement Projects Manchester, KY - Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced that $558,000 in KYTC bond funds has been awarded for projects in the City of Manchester and Clay County. Senator Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) presented ceremonial checks to local officials at the Clay County Administrative Building. “I am determined to reach the goals set-out by Governor Fletcher to make our highway system the best that it can be. We are working diligently in every aspect of transportation to ensure tax dollars are utilized efficiently and that the projects we undertake further our mission,” said Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert. “These projects in Manchester and Clay County are improving the local transportation system and making lives better for everyone in the community.” The KYTC bond funds will be used in the following manner: • $538,000 to the citizens of Clay County to resurface various county roads • $20,000 to the City of Manchester to resurface various city streets “I appreciate the work the Transportation Cabinet has done for this area of Kentucky,” said Senator Stivers. “Clay County and other local communities have received more funding for roads from this administration than from any other administration.” “Clay County has a special type of terrain and because of this, it takes more money to repair our roadways,” said Representative Tim Couch. “I appreciate the commitment the Governor and the Transportation Cabinet have for our rural community.” Clay County Judge-Executive James Garrison said, “We are very happy for the continued assistance provided by Secretary Nighbert and the Transportation Cabinet to improve our roads for the people of Clay County.” “This funding is greatly needed to repair our roads,” said Mayor of Manchester Daugh White. “The City of Manchester appreciates the help of the Transportation Cabinet to improve our community’s streets.” In the past two years local governments have received more additional state funding for their local road systems than at any other time in the history of the commonwealth. L to R: Stanley Bowling, Magistrate; Mike Patrick, Special Asst. to Commissioner of Intergovernmental Affair; Senator, Robert Stivers; James Garrison, Clay Co. Judge Executive; Terry Davidson, Magistrate; Randall Wagers, Magistrate; Clinton Johnson, Magistrate; Tommy Harmon, Magistrate. L to R: Mike Patrick, Special Asst. to Comm.; Senator, Robert Stivers; Daugh White, Mayor; Darnell Hipsher, City Council; Jeff Deaton, City Council; Carmen Lewis, City Council; Pam Mathis, Renaissance City Mgr. The preceding was a press release from....Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways, District 11
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 6, 2006 23:24:00 GMT -5
Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends Horse Creek Park for Land and Water Conservation FundingGovernor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 14 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects were being recommended to the National Park Service for funding. Included is a $31,402 matching grant to the Clay County Fiscal Court for the Horse Creek Park Project which will be used to fund Phase 2 of Horse Creek Park. “This funding provides communities with the means to create recreational areas for its citizens,” said Governor Fletcher. “These projects will provide a place for families to come together and enjoy the outdoors.” The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides grant funds to protect important natural areas, to acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as camp grounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural area and passive parks. The LWCF is funded by the National Park Service and administered by GOLD. The preceding was a press release from....
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Post by Local News on Nov 8, 2006 21:39:28 GMT -5
Carmen Lewis upsets long time Mayor Daugh WhiteAccording to unoffical election results as reported by Earl Owens and Ollie Hall of WTBK Rock 105 radio Carmen Webb Lewis defeated long time incumbent Mayor Daugh White 569-449 during Tuesday's general election. In other close races Ray Brown managed a rare Democrat win with a 850-578 vote win over Hugh Gregory in the District 5 Magistrate race. Independent Ray Adams won a close 686-675 win over incumbent Tommy Harmon in the District 1 Magistrate race. Unoffical vote totals..... County Judge Executive R - Carl Sizemore 4363 D - Jackie Jones 1293 I - Rick Whitehead 900
Sheriff R- Kevin Johnson 4154 I- Finley Hobbs 522 W - Ed Jordan 1079
Jailer R - Kenny Price 4444 D - Jo Davidson 2018
Magistrate - District 1 D - Ray Adams 686 R - Tommy Harmon 675
Magistrate - District 3 R - Terry Davidson 555 D - Mark Berry 266
Magistrate - District 5 D - Ray Brown 850 R - Hugh Gregory 578
Circuit Clerk R - James Phillips 5460 W - Margaret Woods 189
US Representative R- Hal Rogers 5029 D - Kenneth Stepp 883
Manchester Mayor Carmen Lewis 569 Daugh White 449
Manchester City Council Top Eight (8) will serve Harvey Hensley 530 James Rice 514 Darnell Hipsher 512 Penny Robinson 499 Jamie Mills 462 Dorothy Sizemore 398 Laura House 380 Jeff Deaton 372
Gary Jackson 368 Bill Ed Sizemore 288 Jake Woods 253 Vernon Hacker 222
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Post by Local News on Jan 25, 2007 14:16:09 GMT -5
The "Marked Rock" in Manchester On December 7, 1994, a large chunk of sandstone broke off from its cliff and fell on Kentucky State Highway 66 near Eriline, a small settlement in Clay County. Two days later, the boulder found a new home in this park in the county seat of Manchester, in a straight line of sight from the front door of City Hall, about a hundred yards away. Not very many people in town are aware of it; when asking directions, ask for the town hall and fire department. It was not just any rock. Just five years before, in September 1989, it had been listed as #89001183 on the National Register of Historic Places, as the Red Bird River Shelter Petroglyphs (15CY52). Measuring about 6 meters long, 1.5 meters tall, and maybe 80 cm thick, the rock bears several dozen incised markings, clearly artificial; and for some time..... CLICK HERE to read the entire Blog at penelope.uchicago.edu
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Post by Local News on Jan 26, 2007 15:22:07 GMT -5
Clay County One-Year Industry Employment ChangeOut of the 15 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 7 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 7 industries reported employment loss in the period. Total One-Year Employment Decline in Clay CountyGiven the industries in the area, the Offices of physicians industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 23 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Offices of physicians industry make up 32.4 percent of the employment lost during the period in Clay County, Kentucky. Top 5 Industries 1. Offices of physicians (23 jobs lost) 2. Full-service restaurants (21 jobs lost) 3. Gasoline stations (10 jobs lost) 4. Other specialty trade contractors (7 jobs lost) 5. Legal services (5 jobs lost) In Clay County, Kentucky, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 178 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006. Total One-Year Employment Growth in Clay CountyFrom the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Limited-service eating places industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 28 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 57.8 percent of the total growth in Clay County. Top 5 Industries 1. Limited-service eating places (28 new jobs) 2. Health and personal care stores (8 new jobs) 3. Specialized freight trucking (5 new jobs) 4. Other miscellaneous store retailers (3 new jobs) 5. Radio and television broadcasting (2 new jobs)Clay County One-Year Percentage Decline in EmploymentThe Full-service restaurants industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 41.2 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Kentucky, where the industry reported a gain of 1.4 percent. The losses in the Full-service restaurants industry in Clay County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 2.2 percent in terms of employees in the Full-service restaurants industry. Top 5 Industries 1. Full-service restaurants (41.2 percent decline) 2. Other specialty trade contractors (19.8 percent decline) 3. Offices of physicians (17.5 percent decline) 4. Gasoline stations (11.1 percent decline) 5. Legal services (8.4 percent decline) The total number of jobs has decreased by 6.3 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than growth in the State of Kentucky, which saw a gain of 1.3 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.0 percent. Clay County One-Year Percentage Growth in EmploymentThe Other miscellaneous store retailers industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 41.7 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Clay County has increased employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of Kentucky, where the industry felt a loss of 2.4 percent. The Other miscellaneous store retailers industry in Clay County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 0.8 percent of the employment in this industry. Top 5 Industries 1. Other miscellaneous store retailers (41.7 percent gain) 2. Radio and television broadcasting (14.7 percent gain) 3. Limited-service eating places (13.5 percent gain) 4. Specialized freight trucking (12.9 percent gain) 5. Health and personal care stores (11.1 percent gain)CLICK HERE to see this report at ecanned.com
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Post by Local News on Jan 28, 2007 16:27:28 GMT -5
MURDER of (LITTLE BILL) William Taylor Gilbert II$10,000 REWARD For Information leading to the Arrest AND Conviction of Persons Responsible for the MURDER of (LITTLE BILL) William Taylor Gilbert II. BILL GILBERT DECEMBER 7th, 1956 - APRIL 11th, 2005 CLICK HERE for more info!
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