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The Carter County Cleanup Campaign is scheduled to be open on the WEST END Wednesday, Nov. 20th through Friday, Nov. 22nd.  8:00am until 2:30pm. All garbage must be bagged or boxed, no loose trash such as cans, paper , etc. Also, they do not accept tires, batteries, refrigerators, deep freezers, TVs or paint. Next week the cleanup WILL NOT be open on either end of the county due to Thanksgiving. They will return to the WEST END on Wednesday, December 4th through Friday December 6th and then on the EAST end on the dates of Wednesday, December 11th through Friday, December 13th.

An important notice for Carter County's taxpayers has been released which notes that the 2024 county property tax bills are now due and payable. Beginning on the date of November 2nd and continuing through the end of the calendar year the face amount of the bill will be due. When mailing in your payment you are being asked to include a postcard or to write the bill number on the check which you are paying with. Please note that if you want to receive a paid receipt for this payment then you must enclose a self addressed and stamped envelope with the check. Payments will also be accepted through Visa and Master Card platforms both over the phone or at the Sheriff's office in person, however a small additional fee will be applied to all credit card payments no matter the method used. The Carter County Sheriff's Department works under the mailing address of P.O. Box 1590, Grayson, KY 41143.


Hitchins Vol. Fire Departments 5th Annual Christmas Parade will be hosted on Saturday, December 7th at 1:00pm. Parade will start from the intersection of Rt. 1444 and Rt. 773 and will end at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 773 (the Hitchins Post).  Everyone is welcome to join us, whether that consist of you being in the parade or watching the parade. Floats, decorated ATV's, trucks, and other vehicles are welcomed. For more information please contact the Fire Chief, Gregory Shaffer at 606-255-4423. Line-up will take place around 12PM.

The Elliott County Extension Office has announced that its time to sign up for the country ham program. Adults can participate in the program and can cure 1 ham for $50. Additionally, youths who are participating through 4-H can cure 2 for $70 but will be required to give a ham speech and have theirs judged at the Kentucky State Fair next August. Limited spots are available for this program, and registration will continue until the deadline of December 6th. Participants of the ham curing program will need to plan to be at the Elliott County Extension Office on Martin Luther King Day to begin the curing process. Any eligible interested participant can call 606-738--6400 or stop by the office for more information.


Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week begins Monday, November 18th and runs through Monday, November 25th.Call Vicky at 475-0704 for any questions First Baptist Church-Grayson Ministry Center Drop-Off Times are:
Friday, November 22nd 3 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, November 23rd  10 am to 12 noon
Sunday, November 24th 1 pm to 5 pm
Monday, November 25th 7 am to 9 am

Your local Cash Express is stepping up in a big way to help those in our communities this Christmas through their annual "Tis the Season Toy and Coat Drive for the Children". Cash Express is inviting all of the generous and charitable members of their community to join them in the celebration of giving as they pair up with local resource centers to bring the 2024 drive to life. Drop off locations throughout the county will be accepting donations of toys, coats, and all non perishable food items through the date of December 15th. This deadline was chosen to allow for the longest possible donation effort, while also allowing all items to be prepared and delivered in time for the Christmas holiday.
Other than just donating to the cause there's another way that you'll be able to chip in and help the effort as Cash Express has also announced they'll be hosting a special bake sale with all earned proceeds going directly towards the Toy and Coat Drive. Bake sale is set for December 3rd. If you would like to make a donations, pick up some delicious baked goods, or inquire about more information then you’re being invited to stop by your local Cash Express at 166 B Carol Malone Blvd, or you can give them a call at 606-474-0021.


Hometown Holidays, sponsored by Grayson Tourism, will be December 6th & 7th this year, with many activities planned that will be announced soon. One of the keystone parts of that the event is the annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade will take place on Saturday December 7th at 5:30PM along Grayson's main street with a "Hometown Holidays" theme. If you, your business and or organization would like to sign-up for this year's Christmas Parade, please visit the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce's website at https://www.graysonchamber.com/ and click the link under Hometown Holidays. More details concerning the Hometown Holidays event will be released soon.

The Grayson Main Street Program has announced that they will once again be bringing the Peppermint Trail to Grayson's Main Street for the 2024 Christmas season.This year locally your stop on the Peppermint Trail will be kicking off on November 1st and run through Christmas Eve. Visitors all across the state will be eligible for prizes by shopping at these Main Street communities and when meeting specific criteria which will be announced as we get closer to the Holidays. The location to register as part of the Grayson stop has been set as Bit O'Time Treasures located at 136 East Main Street. In addition, other local retail stores and restaurants include the Grayson Gallery on Third Street, and the following locations on Main Street as follows: Nook & Cranny Coffee Shop, Luna Corvus Oddities & Broken Drum Records, Horton Brothers & Brown, Collins & Co., Giovanni's Pizza of Grayson, Grayson Sporting Goods, Rupert's Department Store, Johnny's Pizza and Caribbean Sun Tanning. 

It may just be the start of a new month, but your friends from the Grayson Gallery and Art Center are already hard at work for this month's Final Friday. A special "Open to All" art show and sale will be hosted as the final show event for the 2024 calendar year, and it means that any subject and all mediums will be accepted. If you created it, then it's welcomed at the GGAC. Local artists are being invited to submit up to 3 of their original artworks following these outlined rules: work must be completely prepared for display and hanging that includes any needed wires or other hanging devices and must be properly tagged on the back of the artwork with artist name, title, and a price if the piece is for sale. Please remember that there is no entry fee to submit your artwork to the GGAC shows however a 20% commission will be placed on all sold works. Doors to the Gallery location at 301 East Third Street will be open on Saturday, November 23rd and again on Monday, November 25th from 10am until 2pm to accept all submissions.  Also, Gallery officials are asking that if you have any extra art supplies, books, or other art related items that you consider donating them to help your Grayson Gallery and Art Center better serve the needs of our community.

Carter County Schools will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.  As part of this program, Carter County Schools will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2024-2025.  Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a household application.
For more information, you may call Tiffany Felty at 606-474-6696 or e-mail at tiffany.felty@carter.kyschools.us

If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Helpline is available to help, seven days a week. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Helpline social workers can answer questions, provide support, and connect you with resources and services. Contact the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Helpline at 866-232-8484 or by visiting alzfdn.org

 
Agriculture News:
*Denotes events where preregistration is required.  Call 474-6686 or email Rebecca.k@uky.edu to register.*

Nov. 22nd at 9:00am *Commerical Pesticide CEUs Online*
Nov. 26th at 5:30pm *EKHC Results Watch Party at the Extension Office*
Dec. 3rd at 6:00pm Little Sandy Beekeepers at the Extension Office
Dec. 10th at 8:00pm *Beef Webinar online*
Dec. 12th at 12 noon *Winter Swag Workshop* at the Extension Office
Dec. 16th at 12 noon *Winter Swag Workshop* at the Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences News:

Every Monday The Quilts for Veterans Sew Days 9:00am to 3:00pm


The Grayson and Olive Hill libraries are open! Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 10am. - 4pm. Saturday 10am. - 2pm. Anyone with any questions are encouraged to contact either library; Grayson 475-1528 and Olive Hill 286-8070.

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs offers services to help local area veterans receive support in claiming insurance. Benefits Representative Rickie Hammond, who oversees the counties of Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Greenup, Lawrence, and Lewis, is the area's assigned representative with training to help veterans deal with things such as: VA disability compensation claims, veteran education benefits, nursing homes, housing assistance, legal services and referrals, employment assistance, and programs aimed specifically at female veterans. If you or a loved one is a Kentucky veteran and believes they could need assistance in one or more of the aforementioned categories, then you are encouraged to contact Rickie Hammond. Carter County's assigned Benefits Representative can be reached via phone by calling 606-585-3833 or via email at Rickiej.Hammond@ky.gov.

Carter County Adult Education Skills U believes that education is the key to lasting success and growth of any community. Because of this they are proud to provide services that help equip students with the tools needed to empower them toward self-sufficiency and a strong educational foundation. These services include free GED testing which is administered at the Grayson location above the public library weekly, college prep, employment assessments and certifications, and even skill upgrade services.
For more information about any service offered by the Carter County Adult Education Skills U organization, or to begin your enrollment in their programs, you are advised to contact 606-474-9375. Or visit their main site located at 116 West Main Street in Grayson above the Carter County Public Library. Once again that number to call is 606-474-9375.

Kentucky residents may now renew their driver's licenses and/or personal IDs by way of a mail-in form and do not have to visit a regional office, this form is available at the Carter County Justice Center in a drop box located at the front entrance, also at the Carter County Clerk's Office in Olive Hill, or online at Drive.Ky.Gov

Celebrate Recovery a weekly meeting series held on Tuesdays at the First Church of Christ in Grayson on Pomeroy Street at 6 pm. At the meetings those in attendance will learn the secrets of victorious living over issues such as: addictions, anger, depression, mental stresses, and much more. Large and small group meetings will be held each week. All are welcome to attend.

The Bethany House in Olive Hill has announced that they are open and are providing food pantries for those in need of assistance. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday at their location at 539 Hitchins Avenue. Their phone number is 286-5045 if you have any questions.

To become a foster parent to a child in need, call 1-800-232-KIDS.

Need your GED, but life responsibilities have you tied down?  Work at your own time and pace through our Google Classroom online Classes to enjoy the comforts of your own home while working for a better education.  Relax and give Carter Skills U a call at 474-9375 or email instructors Margaret.logan@kedc.org  or  Vickie.stacy@kedc.org. While the building is closed to the public, they are still serving students through online classes.

H.E.L.P is an organization that helps care for our elderly neighbors/community though supplying them with medical supplies such as wheelchairs, walkers, lift chairs, bedside commodes, shower benches, ensure, (etc) the list is exhaustive! H.E.L.P. is a 501.c3 organization, so your gifts are tax deductible. Call 474-6423 to schedule pick-up of any items you may have. Monetary donations can be made @ PayPal health equipmenthelp@gmail.com



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