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.
