News Carter Co. Board of Education, meeting in monthly
session, received some dates for two schools that are under
construction. Work will begin at the new elementary school
at Carter City in March or possibly earlier if weather
permits. Closing date for construction is June of 2013. Work
is already underway at the new Tygart Creek Elementary at
Globe and a possible completion date is November of 2012. A
committee that will survey county residents on their
thoughts on a central county high school will begin a two
phase program to begin gauging public interest.
Lawmakers are working in Frankfort to redraw the Kentucky
Congressional map and House Speaker Greg Stumbo is quoted in
published reports as saying they could be close to an
agreement. While saying she hasn't seen the map, State
Senator Robin Webb says she has heard that Carter and Boyd
Counties would be split between the Fourth and Fifth
Districts.
Joshua Weddington, a fifth grade student at Olive Hill
Elementary is the winner of the 64th annual Carter County
School System Spelling Bee and will represent Carter County
in the Kentucky Derby Festival Bee on March 10th. Joshua is
the son of Robert and Karla Weddington of Olive Hill. Runner
up was Hannah Sparks, daughter of Tony and Missy Sparks of
Olive Hill and an 8th grade student at Carter Christian
Academy.
Judge-Exec. Charles Wallace says that the bond refinancing
program for the Carter County Detention Center turned out to
be much better than expected. The bonds sold in New York at
a rate of 2.94 percent instead of an estimated 3.68 percent.
Judge Wallace says Ross, Sinclaire Associates handled the
sale for the county and has advised him the savings on the
program payoff will be $1.2 million dollars instead of the
estimated $760,000. The bond salesman says the bond market's
lower interest rates and Carter County's A minus rating
combined for the increased savings.
Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency in Olive Hill
says funds have again become available for the LIHEAP
program and applications are being taken once again at
centers in Northeast Kentucky. So far, $1.3 million
has been distributed. To date, $1,308,231 has been
distributed to 4,889 households in northeast Kentucky.
The Carter Co. Fiscal Court, meeting in special session, has
authorized East and West Carter FFA programs to use a small
amount of acreage behind the Ambulance Post in Grayson along
the Little Sandy River. The request was made in a letter
submitted by East Carter Agriculture Instructor Kenny
Brammell. The property will be developed and made useful by
the programs and will make available a farm type area for
students who want to learn farming procedures but who do not
live on a farm.
Both State Representatives Republican Jill York and Democrat
Rocky Adkins have filed for re-election. They would oppose
each other, appearing on the November ballot seeking to
serve the new 99th District which includes all of Carter and
Elliott Counties, and portions of Lawrence and Boyd
Counties. In the court battle challenging the new
redistricting plans, Representative York says that a judge
has granted a delay of one week for filings.
Carter Co. Sheriff Casey Brammell says he will stay with
FADE for the present time, but would like to see a Task
Force including his department and the departments of
Grayson and Olive Hill to fight drug and other crime
problems in the county.
Carter Countians who have not paid their property taxes are
now subject to a 10% penalty plus a 10% Sheriff's add-on
fee.
The East Carter District and School Transformation Team
meeting will be held Thursday Feb. 9th at 4pm in the school
library.
Carter County Farm Bureau 2012 scholarship program is underway.
The program is open to Farm Bureau members only. Deadline for
applications is Feb. 28th. Applications are available from school
counselors or stop by the Farm Bureau office on South Hord St.
Nominations are being accepted for the Northeast KY Small
Business Awards for businesses in Carter, Boyd and Greenup
Counties. Nominations will be taken thru March 2nd. Call
606-329-8011 for more information.
Grayson Memory Days Events are planned this year May 24th thru the
26th. Anyone interested in helping is urged to attend or call
Robert Caummisar at 474-9522. Memory Days Theme Contest is
underway. Theme must be six words or less and submitted to the
office of Robert Caummisar by noon on Monday Feb.
6th.
East Carter FFA will hold a benefit donkey basketball
show Feb. 7th at East Carter High School gymnasium. Tickets
available in advance at the school or at Horton and Brown Pharmacy
for $6 or $8 at the gate.
West Carter Adult Education Center is offering free computer
technology courses beginning Feb. 9th at 1:30pm and continue each
Thursday and Friday. A pre test is required. To register call
286-0137.
A veterans field representative will be at the Carter Co.
Courthouse on Monday Feb. 6th from 9am until noon to assist
veterans and their families with filing claims for benefits.
Hazel Hollow will be performing at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community
Center Feb. 11th at 7pm. Admission is $7. Everyone is invited.
Heritage Hoedowners will perform Friday, Feb 24th at the Gymnasium
at Heritage Elementary at 6pm. Special guest performance by Dustin
Burchett and Southern Ground at 7pm. Admission is $5 for adults,
$1 for students. All proceeds will benefit the Hoedowners trip to
Nashville.
The Carter County Homemakers will have a homemaker leader training
on "Souper Quick." Homemakers will learn new soup tips and
techniques as well as new recipes. This will be held on February
7th at 10am at the Extension Education Building at 94 Fairground
Dr, Grayson. Anyone is welcome.Call 606-474-6686 for more
information.
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