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Post by Kentucky News on Jun 27, 2013 6:09:01 GMT -5
THE STAR’S OF A&E’s DUCK DYNASTY TO APPEAR AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
Commonwealth News Center press release
Willie, Korie, Si and Kay Robertson, stars of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, will entertain fans of the reality show and outdoor enthusiasts alike on the last day of the 2013 Kentucky State Fair. “A Conversation with the Robertsons” will be a part of the Main Stage Concert Series in Freedom Hall on Sunday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. Duck Dynasty, A&E’s most-watched series, features a Louisiana bayou family living the American dream as they operate a thriving family business. “We are thrilled to have the Robertsons bring a new type of entertainment to the fair this year,” said Kentucky State Fair Board CEO Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe. “They have a large fan base who watch and follow them for their values, lifestyles and hobbies.” The Robertson family operates West Monroe, Louisiana-based companies Duck Commander and Buck Commander. They sell their famous handmade duck calls and decoys out of salvaged swamp wood, along with other duck hunting and deer hunting merchandise. The family-operated business is the basis of the A&E Duck Dynasty television show. Willie Robertson, CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander, grew up with the family business and has been in and around hunting his entire life. As executive producer of the show, he has a passion for inspiring future hunters by showing the outdoor lifestyle in an entertaining way. Korie Robertson, Willie’s wife, serves as the office manager of Duck Commander. Alongside Willie, she has helped to expand their enterprise. Si Robertson is most recognizable on the show for his blue cup and ability to never stay on task. He makes all of the reeds for the Duck Commander calls while sharing stories and offering his advice to the others. Kay Robertson is the revered matriarch of the family. Known as Miss Kay, her cooking is recognizable with show fans for bringing the family together. Her most famous dishes being banana pudding, fried deer steak, crawfish pie and sticky frog legs. Family cookbook, “Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen: Faith, Family, and Food,” will be published November 5, 2013. The 2012 Christmas episode ended season two as the most watched A&E episode at the time, only to be surpassed by the season three finale which totaled 9.6 million viewers. Tickets to see “A Conversation with the Robertsons” go on sale Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m., are $48 and $38 and include Kentucky State Fair gate admission. Tickets are available at the Freedom Hall and Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Kentucky State Fair is August 15-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. For more information and continued updates on the 2013 Kentucky State Fair, visit the official website at www.kystatefair.org. The Kentucky State Fair is an 11-day celebration of the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State. More than 600,000 attend America’s largest indoor fair, which uses over 1.2 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center. While its roots are in agriculture, the Kentucky State Fair has grown into a trade and public education exposition, as well as a major entertainment venue. The World’s Championship Horse Show, held during the Fair, is the world’s richest and most prestigious Saddlebred show. Attendees and exhibitors contribute over $16.8 million annually in economic impact. The Kentucky State Fair & World’s Championship Horse Show are owned and produced by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.
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Post by Kentucky News on Jul 26, 2013 16:39:19 GMT -5
Battlefields & Beyond:Civil War Sites in the 21st Century
Commonwealth News Center press release
Friday, Aug. 2 marks the early bird registration deadline for a major conference on preservation and interpretation of Civil War sites, planned Aug. 15-17 in Danville. Presenters at “Battlefields & Beyond: Civil War Sites in the 21st Century” include representatives from virtually every Civil War-related federal agency and national nonprofit, and venues will showcase Kentucky sites with national significance – including Perryville Battlefield, recently named in USA Today’s “10 great places to visit Civil War sites.” The conference will explore best practices for preservation and interpretation of Civil War battlefields, historic sites and museums. Organized as an educational forum for administrators, staff, docents, board members and volunteers, educational sessions will focus on topics such as the role, participation and legacy of African Americans during the war and after. Because of this, sessions should appeal to anyone involved with a house museum or historic site interested in interpreting historic events from a 21st-century perspective, how activities such as archaeology can help inform research, or new techniques in building preservation. See the itinerary here: migration.kentucky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/22613A44-9442-47CC-89BD-3121E225E5DF/0/BattlefieldsBeyondItinerary.pdfFrom 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, participants will tour Civil War-era Danville and learn of the community’s pivotal role during the conflict. Joni House of Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site will lead the tour, which is free and open to the public. Many structures date to that time including conference venues, Trinity Episcopal Church, the oldest church in Danville; St. James African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church; and Boyle County Courthouse, dating to 1862. An opening reception (for registrants only) will take place following the tour at McDowell House Museum, where in 1809 Dr. Ephraim McDowell performed the first successful abdominal surgery. Conference registration includes a guided tour of Perryville Battlefield and a Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew dinner Friday, Aug. 16, at H.P. Bottom House at the state historic site, a 745-acre park with a museum and walking trails highlighting one of the most unaltered Civil War landscapes in the nation. Kentucky’s bloodiest battle took place here in October 1862, with more than 7,600 Union and Confederate soldiers killed, wounded or missing. Registration also includes a guided tour of Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in Jessamine County on Saturday morning, Aug. 17. One of the best-preserved Union Army supply depot and recruitment sites in the nation, the park features a restored officers’ quarters, fortifications, and Camp Nelson National Cemetery, resting place of 1,600 Camp Nelson soldiers, including some 600 African Americans. Conference registration is $125 per person prior to Aug. 2, or $175 after. The cost of attending for one day only is $50 per day prior to Aug. 2; $75 per day after. For more information or to register, visit www.civilwarconference.org. For questions, contact Rachel Kennedy, Preservation Kentucky executive director, at 502-871-4570, or director@preservationkentucky.org. “Battlefields & Beyond” is the first national Civil War sites preservation conference since 2001, and the first of its type in Kentucky since 1993. Preservation Kentucky is sponsoring the event in partnership with the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office, the Kentucky Historical Society, and Mudpuppy & Waterdog Inc. Program Highlights James DeWolf Perry, executive director of The Tracing Center on Histories and Legacies of Slavery, based in Watertown, Mass., will kickoff opening day at 9:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 15) with a workshop exploring the role of African Americans in the Civil War and opportunities for giving voice to those whose contributions and stories have been underrepresented. He will also co-present a case study at 2 p.m. Aug. 16 in partnership with Linda Lipscomb of the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Va. Also Aug. 15, Brian Mabelitini, a historic archaeologist with Gray & Pape Inc., will lead “Archaeology 101” and discuss ways to use archaeology as a tool for interpretation and tourism. Maria Campbell Brent, a certified interpretive planner, will conduct a workshop on developing interpretation that engages visitors and helps sites achieve their mission. Aug. 16 will feature presentations that explore opportunities and challenges associated with the perpetual preservation of Civil War sites. Presenters from both the public and private sector will include Fred Prouty, director of the Tennessee Wars Commission, who will lead off with his unique perspective on Civil War interpretation and preservation. Also on the agenda are roundtable sessions, case studies, and a plenary keynote session with Bill Neikirk, Mill Springs Battlefield Association, and Tanya Gossett, National Park Service (NPS), delivering a “State of the Battlefields” report. Other speakers will represent the American Battlefield Protection Program, Civil War Trust, NPS Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association, Arkansas state historic preservation office, Berea College, and Civil War Helena (Ark.). Aug. 17, Dr. Stephen McBride will lead the tour of Camp Nelson and discuss successes and lessons learned. Following the tour, participants are encouraged to visit and tour other participating sites and museums.
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Post by ClayLive on Aug 8, 2013 20:38:54 GMT -5
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 14, 2013 12:23:26 GMT -5
Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness and Cybersafety at 2013 State Fair
Commonwealth News Center press release
Attorney General Jack Conway and his staff will raise awareness about prescription drug abuse and cybersafety at this year's Kentucky State Fair, which runs from August 15 to August 25 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. "Protecting Kentucky kids from Internet predators and raising awareness about the devastating consequences of prescription drug abuse continue to be top priorities of mine," General Conway said. "These are issues that affect families in every corner of the Commonwealth. I hope you will stop by our booth in the South Wing to learn how you can protect your kids from pain pill addiction and the dangers that exist on the Internet." The Attorney General's booth, located in the Kidz Biz section of the South Wing, will have information and free give-away items related to General Conway's statewide Keep Kentucky Kids Safe prescription drug education and awareness program, as well as his Cybersafety initiative. In 2010, General Conway launched the Keep Kentucky Kids Safe initiative with the Kentucky Justice Cabinet and its Office of Drug Control Policy, Kentucky Pharmacists Association, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI), Operation UNITE and concerned parents. Since its launch, Attorney General Conway and his partners have alerted more than 20,000 students across Kentucky about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. "In a national survey, one in five teens admitted using prescription pills non-medically," General Conway said. "Kids are putting their lives and futures at risk when they take prescription medications that are not prescribed to them by their doctor. We now lose more people to prescription overdoses than traffic accidents. Kentucky cannot afford to lose another generation to this scourge." General Conway and his staff also travel across the Commonwealth educating parents, students and teachers about the dangers that exist online. Since taking office, he has presented his Internet safety message to more than 52,000 Kentuckians, mostly children. General Conway has partnered with the Kentucky Department of Education and ConnectKentucky to create CybersafeKY. Through the partnership, the agencies are able to pool their resources to provide more Internet safety educational opportunities in Kentucky. "Kids need to realize that the pictures and messages they post on social-networking sites today can affect their chances of getting into college or landing a good job," General Conway said. "Always think before you post, and never arrange a private, in person meeting with someone that you have met online." In addition to his educational efforts, Attorney General Conway's Cybercrimes Unit has launched nearly 350 child pornography investigations and seized more than 403,000 child pornographic images and videos from the Internet. The Unit's investigative efforts have resulted in more than 114 child pornography convictions- a 100 percent conviction rate. For more information about preventing prescription drug abuse or to learn about Cybersafety, please visit ag.ky.gov.
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Post by Press Release on Aug 22, 2013 13:34:52 GMT -5
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort set to open in 2015
Dollywood Press Release
Entertainment legend Dolly Parton announced today plans for $300 million in capital investments in The Dollywood Company over the next 10 years. The investment includes new attractions, resorts and the creation of more than 2,500 jobs. Construction is under way on the new FireChaser Express rollercoaster, opening in March 2014 at Dollywood. To mark the company’s 30th anniversary in 2015, the 300-room Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort will open adjacent to Parton’s award-winning Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country waterpark, both located in Tennessee’s famed Great Smoky Mountains. “I’ve always been a big dreamer just like I’ve always wanted to do more for my home here in these beautiful Smoky Mountains,” Parton said, “This is where I nurtured my heart’s dreams, and I want to share more of them. My plans for the next 10 years are to expand my Dollywood properties to offer families more opportunities to play together and grow closer while they make their best memories. It’s truly the culmination of this country girl’s wildest dreams!” “With Dolly Parton’s vision and world-class properties like Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country waterpark as our foundation, The Dollywood Company is poised to become a family vacation destination like no other,” said Craig Ross, President of The Dollywood Company. “Dolly welcomes folks into her home and her heart, and our plans to grow and expand The Dollywood Company are steeped in her desire to bring families closer together by creating experiences delivered from the heart.” The scope of the company’s future developments resonates in Parton’s native Sevier County and throughout the contiguous counties in East Tennessee. An independent economic impact study commissioned by The Dollywood Company projects that Dollywood and its hospitality investments will add $150 million annually to the local economy. Additionally, more than $7 million in state and local taxes will be generated by the company’s 10-year investments. Approximately 2,500 jobs will be created, primarily in the hospitality and construction industries, due to the addition of the resort. Scheduled to open summer of 2015, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort is situated on 100 acres and features a design reminiscent of the iconic Southern gathering spot, the front porch. With rocking chairs that invite guests to linger and admire pristine mountain views, the property is nestled amid the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and offers the best of both worlds—tranquility and adventure—throughout the sprawling resort and surrounding grounds. The resort features a variety of accommodations to suit parties of all sizes. It will include special one- or two-bedroom reunion suites with family parlors that serve as a gathering hub. The resort also includes specialty suites on the ground floor with private gated porches with outdoor access. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort includes more than 8,000 square feet of indoor meeting space complete with state-of-the-art technology. Outdoors, the property can accommodate groups as large as 500. The property’s crown jewel is the 2,200-square-foot Dolly’s Suite Dreams celebrity suite, with décor inspired by Parton. A full-service restaurant, fashioned after an old farmhouse, provides indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, including a wrap-around veranda with views of the pool and surrounding mountains while an indoor pool, carefully situated amid all-glass windows, invites the outdoors inside. An intimate amphitheater nestled in the rolling countryside offers outdoor entertainment while an event lawn welcomes craft demonstrations and special entertainment. Fire pits, hammocks and story spots allow guests to take full advantage of the outdoors. The resort’s spa and salon will offer both a serene indoor and outdoor spa experience. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort is just minutes from neighboring Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited in the U.S. The property joins Dollywood Cabins as the company’s second venture in the lodging industry. Launched in 2009, Dollywood Cabins offers luxurious, amenity-rich cabins just two miles from Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country. FireChaser Express is the latest addition to The Dollywood Company’s list of innovative new rides. In March 2012, Dollywood opened the $20 million Wild Eagle, the country’s first wing coaster. In 2013, Dollywood’s Splash Country followed with the addition of RiverRush, Tennessee’s first and only water coaster. The nation’s first dual-launch family coaster, FireChaser Express travels forward and backward on a winding 2,427-foot track, leaving the loading station in one direction and returning in the opposite direction. Perched 12 stories above the park’s Wilderness Pass area, the coaster’s 39-inch minimum height requirement invites families to ride together.
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 18, 2013 17:17:18 GMT -5
Coal Country Off-Road Festival
Commonwealth News Center press release
The Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park in Bell County will host its first Coal Country Off-Road Festival the weekend of Sept. 27-29. Off-road enthusiasts will remember the popular Haunted Forest Ride sponsored by the Bell County Holler Crawlers. This fall, the Coal Country Off-Road Festival will include the Haunted Forest Ride, which will take place on Friday evening. Along with the Haunted Forest Ride, there will be a number of other exciting events. There will be vendors from some of the industry’s most popular companies, as well as an appearance by ATV celebrity Brian Fisher of “Fisher’s ATV World” on the Outdoor Channel. Musical performances Saturday will be provided by Shooter Jennings. The 9,000-acre Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park is located just east of Pineville off U.S. 119. Riding and camping are free on the park. There will be a cost to attend the Shooter Jennings concert on Saturday evening. To learn more about this exciting event, visit: www.wildernesstrailoffroadpark.net/?p=427To find information about all of the outdoor opportunities and locations, as well as a calendar of events happening all across Kentucky, visit the Office of Adventure Tourism’s website at www.getoutky.com. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KYOutdoorAdventure, and follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/kyadventures!
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Post by Press Release on Sept 24, 2013 19:53:04 GMT -5
World Chicken Festival Sept 26th through 29th
Sheriff John Root is reporting that the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office will be assigning deputies to the upcoming 2013 World Chicken Festival in downtown London beginning on Thursday Sept 26th through Sunday September 29th. As in past years, Deputies will provide a presence at the festival to assist citizens with any help they may need. Deputies on patrol will be easily spotted in the crowds because of their distinct dark blue campaign hat worn by all deputies. In addition, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office will provide a general information booth on main street directly in front of the Laurel County Courthouse. (same location as in previous years). Sheriff John Root will be available to answer any questions, provide information, or just chat with those who want to stop by. Sheriff Root hopes all persons in attendance will have a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 28, 2013 12:53:02 GMT -5
Adventure Tourism: Knott County’s Fall Trail Ride Set for October 3-6
Commonwealth News Center press release
The Knott County Fall Trail Ride, one of the largest trail riding events in Kentucky and the Southeast, is set for Oct. 3-6. Thousands of riders and horses will descend upon the 43,000-acre Mine Made Paradise Adventure Park located just outside Hindman in Knott County. There are more than 100 miles of trails at the park, and plenty of group rides are scheduled throughout the event. In addition to the riding and camping, there will be equine vendors, great food and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Musical acts include Logan Hall, Halfway to Hazard and Keith Anderson. Admission for the entire event is $20 per person, and children under 12 are admitted free. While the event doesn’t kick off officially until until Thursday, Oct. 3, many people will come early and stay all week. The campground will open at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Knott County Trail Ride has become one of the premier riding events for the entire region, and continues to grow each year. o learn more about the event, or the park and trail system, visit: www.knottcountyadventure.comTo find information about all of the outdoor opportunities and locations, as well as a calendar of events happening all across Kentucky, visit the Office of Adventure Tourism’s website at www.getoutky.com. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KYOutdoorAdventure, and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kyadventures!
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 2, 2013 9:31:08 GMT -5
Adventure Tourism:October Brings Two Exciting Events for Cyclists
Commonwealth News Center press release
The weekend of Oct. 12 will be a good weekend for cycling in central and southeastern Kentucky. Cyclists can choose between the popular Thriller Ride in London and the new Sadie “Hill” Bike Tour in Scott County. Presented by the Cumberland Valley Cycling Club, the 2013 Thriller Ride in London offers three route options: a 12.5-mile route, the 44-mile “Zombie” route and the 62-mile “Thriller” route. The Thriller and Zombie routes will have rest stops and take riders through Laurel, Jackson and Clay counties. Registration is available online through active.com, and on-site registration will begin Saturday morning at 8 a.m. All rides will leave from the Farmer’s Market in downtown London. To learn more about the ride, or other popular cycling routes in the area, visit the Cumberland Valley Cyclists at www.cvcc-ky.org. The community of Sadieville in northern Scott County is preparing to bring riders the 2nd annual Sadie “Hill” Bike Tour. The Sadie “Hill” Bike Tour also offers multiple route options of 22, 37, 60 and 100 miles. All rides highlight the scenic landscapes of the northern Bluegrass Region. Online registration is available, as well as on-site registration on Saturday morning. Live music and a chili cook-off are also planned for Saturday afternoon and evening. Visit www.sadievilleky.com/Sadiehill to learn more about this exciting new cycling opportunity. To find information about all of the outdoor opportunities and locations, as well as a calendar of events happening all across Kentucky, visit the Office of Adventure Tourism’s website at www.getoutky.comDon’t forget to “like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com/KYOutdoorAdventureand follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kyadventures!
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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 1, 2013 13:28:52 GMT -5
Hatfield-McCoy Program Set For November 16 at Buckhorn Lake
Commonwealth News Center press release
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park will present a dinner program Nov. 16, a musical documentary on the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud. The program tells the story through music by a direct descendent of one of the feud participants. John Tierney, who produced the program, has researched late 19th-century mountain feuds. Tierney will be at the show to help interpret this period. The program and dinner is $20 a person. The menu includes fried chicken or meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, blackberry cobbler and dinner rolls. The program starts at 6 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Call the park at 1-800-325-0058. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is on KY 1833. The resort is 25 miles northwest of Hazard. Buckhorn Lake features a lodge with 36 rooms, cottages, a convention center, Bowlingtown Country Kitchen Restaurant and gift shop. The park is located on 856 scenic acres and features a 1,200-acre lake with boating and fishing, two miles of hiking trails and other recreational activities.
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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 9, 2013 10:10:23 GMT -5
Kynect has given away 33,561 Medical Cards, 7,011 have enrolled in ObamaCare
Commonwealth News Center press release
Kentucky’s health exchange, kynect, continues to enroll about 1,000 Kentuckians each day into new health coverage. As of today, 40,572 Kentuckians are enrolled in new health insurance, and 41 percent of them are under the age of 35. kynect has been hailed as a national model since its launch Oct. 1 for its continuous smooth operation and easy interface for users looking for affordable health coverage. The below statistics reflect activity on kynect as of Friday morning, Nov. 8: • 414,873 unique visitors to the website, viewing nearly 10.8 million web pages • 323,277 people conducted preliminary screenings to determine qualifications for subsidies, discounts or programs like Medicaid • 40,572 enrolled in new health coverage, including Medicaid and private insurance • 2,610 standalone dental plans enrolled • 33,561 have enrolled in Medicaid and 7,011 have enrolled in a qualified health plan. • 16,425 have been found eligible for a subsidy to purchase a qualified health plan, but most have not yet chosen a plan. • 843 small businesses have started applications for employee coverage. 309 of those businesses have completed applications and are eligible to offer coverage to employees. Additional data from Friday, Nov. 8 show: • Highest enrollment numbers are in Jefferson (6,420) and Fayette (2,163) counties. • 41 percent of total enrollees are under 35 years of age. About 32 percent are between 18 and 35. • The silver level plans remain the most popular at nearly 39 percent of enrollment, followed by platinum level at 30 percent, gold at 17 percent, and bronze at 12 percent. Catastrophic plans, available to residents under the age of 30, were 2 percent of enrollments. • Slightly more women (59 percent) have signed up than men (41 percent). • Nearly 1 out of every 4 enrollments so far is for a qualified health plan, including dental plans. However, almost 12,000 pending enrollments have qualified for subsidies, many of which we expect will be complete before the Dec. 15 deadline for enrollment for coverage by Jan. 1. For further updates on kynect numbers, visit governor.ky.gov/healthierky. Statistics will be updated there regularly.
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 3, 2013 13:26:49 GMT -5
50th Anniversary Kentucky Civil Rights March in Frankfort on March 5
Commonwealth News Center press release
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights along with the other members of the Allied Organizations for Civil Rights proudly announces the upcoming 50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort. The commemorative march and accompanying rally will be from 10:00 a.m. through approximately noon (Eastern Standard Time), Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Everyone who is proud of Kentucky’s historic role in helping to end segregation by becoming the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to have a state Civil Rights Act is enthusiastically invited to participate. The historic March 5, 1964, Civil Rights March on Frankfort included more than 10,000 people who walked to the capitol to urge a law that would help end segregation by making discrimination illegal in the area of public accommodations such as stores, restaurants, theatres, and hotels. A host of Kentucky civil rights leaders, citizens of all races, and celebrities participated. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, and baseball great Jackie Robinson were among those who traveled to Kentucky to help lead the marchers to the capitol and speak to the crowd from the steps. The folk group Peter, Paul and Mary led songs about freedom. Gov. Edward (Ned) Breathitt met with Frank Stanley Jr., owner of the Louisville Defender newspaper and a key organizer of the event, other state civil rights leaders, and King and Robinson, to talk about the urgent need for a state civil rights law. The march helped build support for the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and helped result in the Kentucky Civil Rights Act of 1966.
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