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News Olive Hill Mayor Danny Sparks has announced that work will begin next week to clean Tygart Creek. Heavy equipment will be moved into Olive HIll from Mining Machinery of Ashland and after a day of assembly work will probably start at the Devil's Backbone area, then work through the city. Mayor Sparks says they'll work to make the channel deeper and wider to carry water that has recently back flowed into the business and residential areas of the city, causing history making floods. Mayor Sparks says he plans to appoint a coordinator for the work. Once work begins, trucks -- and many of them -- will be needed to haul away the dirt that is expected to be pulled from the channel. Mayor Sparks is asking anyone with trucks to help haul that material, which will be free for their use as fill. Questions can be called to the Municipal Building at 286-5533 and ask for Kim King. The equipment will move into the area next week and be available for 90 days.

Labor Day closings: All banks in Carter Co., the Courthouse and Justice Center; Grayson and Olive Hill City Buildings; Grayson Utilities; Grayson RECC office, and Carter Co. Schools.

The Carter County Clerks office will be closed due to a state mandated furlough Saturday, September 4th thru Monday, September 6th.

Carter Co. Schools are on a four day schedule next week. Students will be home on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

Emergency crews work with pilot John Smith whose powered parachute fell about 50 feet near Grayson's Interchange Drive.

Grayson City Council has approved correcting a soil problem at the new Fire Department building, and has authorized Mayor George Steele to approve further work if necessary, and has approved crosswalk and sidewalk work at the Prichard Elementary School corner, at a cost of $9,808.

A contractor's association has filed suit in Franklin Circuit Court challenging the Carter County Board of Education's agreement with a union group in relation to the planned construction of Tygart Creek Elementary School in western Carter County. Associated General Contractors of Kentucky claims improper preference was given to union contractors when it signed a project labor agreement with the Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council for construction of Tygart Creek School. The association represents about 700 companies.

The Carter Co. Fiscal Court has approved tax rates submitted by the Little Sandy District Health Department and the Carter Co. Extension Service. The Extension Service rates are: 3.8 cents per $100 for real property, 6.1 cents for personal property, and 2.2 cents for motor vehicles. For the Heath Department, the rate has been set at 3 cents per $100. The court also approved payment for four cruisers for the Sheriff's Department and a program of equipment purchases for the Olive Hill Fire Department. 

Olive Hill residents have been battling problems with their water supply - for drinking, laundry, and other uses - for a while this summer. Ed Stevens, supervisor of the water plant, said some changes have been made and more will be made. Stevens said the most of the city's water is now being drawn from Tygart's Creek, since the city's reservoir has presented a number of problems, including a turn-over, which is when the lake's bottom rises and then falls. Stevens says the city has called in a chemical specialist that should be looking at the problem next week. City officials say that while the water is discolored, that it is safe.

Carter County Board of Education will meet in special session September 7th at 7pm, but will not hold a public hearing concerning a property tax rate increase of 6.2 cents. Finance Officer Andy Lyons says a problem with scheduling in regard to the public notice forced the change. A new date for the hearing will be set.

Kentucky Farm Bureau will hold its annual election of Officers and Directors on September 9 at 7pm in the meeting room located at 127 S Hord St.

Jack Conway speaks to voters in the area at the Annual Carter Co. Democrat Reunion held recently at Grayson Lake.

The Rattlesnake Ridge Water System has opened bids to deal with repairs and upgrades of equipment as well as a water transmission line. The work, in addition to the line, includes a new 500,000 gallon water tank. The district also has plans to upgrade the water treatment plant and pump station. The three project bid was a million dollars over estimate. Spokesperson Chris Stamper says they expect to find additonal funds and proceed with the construction in 60 to 90 days.

The Little Sandy District Health Dept. says they continue to check major supermarkets for any of the contaminated eggs but none have been found in Carter Co.

"Brush with Kindness" is a new program that Habitat for Humanity is substituting building a 4th house for.  The program will take applications to repair homes in need.  People who want to apply for assistance in home repair and those wishing to contribute to the project should contact Robert Caummisar at 474-9522.

Halloween Trick or Treat in Grayson will be Thursday, October 28th from 6pm until 8pm.

Children enjoy bounce houses and other entertainment during a block party held recently by the First Church of Christ in Grayson.

A Veterans Benefits Field Representative will be at the Carter Co Courthouse on September 7 from 9am til Noon.

Carter Caves State Park is in need of pictures of local veterans that will be part of a slide show at the September 24 and 25 Johnny Cash presentation.  Email pictures to cartercaves@ky.gov

The ballots for Grayson and Olive Hill and Board of Education is set.  Seeking the post for Mayor of Grayson is George Steele and Larry Rice.  Olive Hill Mayoral candidates are Danny Sparks, Clyde A. Wilson, and Jim Short.  Candidates in City Council for Grayson are incumbents Terry Stamper, Jack Harper, Pearl Crum, Juanita Kennedy, Duane Suttles and Pam Nash.  Challenging the council seats are Billy Barker, Ethan Wells and Phillip Cooper.  In Olive Hill, the incumbents are Allen Stapleton, Tony Williams, Kenny Fankell, Gayle Smith, Linda Lowe and Madeline Powell.  Challengers are Enoch Hicks, Jerry Callihan, Debbie Barker Harman, Shannon Colley-Shutte and Carl Bud Stamper.  For Board of Education:  Bryan Greenhill, District 2, Randy Stegall, District 5.  Write in candidate for Carter County Judge Executive Millard Cordle.

Kentucky Christian University students pack plastic bags with dried food that expands to feed six people. The food will be sent to third world countries.


East Carter High School Site Based Council will hold it's monthly meeting September 8th at 4:15 in the school library.

Carter Caves State Park's 40th Annual J.P. Fraley Mountain Music Gathering will be September 8th thru the 11th at the park. One ticket for all programs is $25. Contact the park for more information.

A Card making class will be offered by the Extension office at the new Extension Education Center Sept. 14th at 10am. The cost is $2. Call 474-6686 to register.   

Webbville Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold a poker run Saturday Sept. 25th beginning at 11am ath the fire department. $15 per bike and $5 for each additional rider. Prizes will be awarded. Call 606-652-9614 or 606-367-2830.

The Olive Hill High School Alumni and Friends Association will be having thier third annual reunion on Oct.1 and 2. Letters will be sent out August 23-27th. If you do not receive your letter or know of someone who didn't and would want to be on the mailing list, please contact Rose Ann Raybourn Perkins--606-286 -5346.  Reservations must be made by September 20th.   

Carter Co. Shrine Club will hold their Cruise In Saturday October 2nd from 5pm until 9pm at the showgrounds in Olive Hill. Top 5 and Best of Show will be awarded. Door prizes, activities for the kids, music and games. No registration fee, but donations will be accepted. Call 316-2323 or 316-2192 for more information.   

The Carter Co. Shrine Club will be holding their annual pig roast and bluegrass jam Sept. 11th at 5pm. Admission is $20. Music by David Parmley, New River Line, Billie Renee and Cumberland Gap, Scott Tackett and more. Everyone is invited.  

The Greenup Co. Old Tractors, Engines, and Machinery club will hold it's 11th annual show Sept. 30 thru Oct. 2nd at the Farm Bureau grounds in Greenup. Tractors and engines on display, games and square dancing. Admission is free. Any money donated will go to the organization's scholarship fund.  Call 324-1499 or 836-2695 for more information.

Josies Dreams Fun Horse Show will be September 18 at the Olive Hill Shrine Park. Show starts at 1pm, gates open at 11am. 24 classes including a special needs class for any age accompanied by an adult. For more info. call Bonnie Clark 255-0763.


East Carter Middle School FCCLA will be having a car wash on Saturday September 4th from 9am until noon at Farmers Hardware. Proceeds will benefit Basket of Hope. 

Olive Hill Class of 1970 will hold an organizational meeting for their 40th class reunion September 9th at 6pm at the Three Pine Freewill Baptist Church. All graduates are invited to attend the meeting. Call 606-356-0682 or 606-776-4246 for more information.

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