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October 2008
October 28, 2008--The City of Beattyville
held a Dedication Ceremony for their new
water treatment plant--called the Charles Beach III Water Treatment Plant. The project included the construction of a new 2.0 million gallon per day (mgd) conventional water treatment plant, raw water intake structure on the Kentucky River, and a transmission line from the intake to the new water treatment plant.
This project was funded through a
$1,100,000 Rural Development loan and
October 17, 2008--The
Carter County School District received $438,904 in Distance Learning
Pictured
with the ceremonial check are: J.R. Reed of US Congressman Geoff Davis'
October
15, 2008--The McCreary County Fiscal Court received a $35,925 community
facilities grant from USDA Rural Development to be used, along with $11,975 from the Sheriff's Department, to purchase two new police cruisers for protecting the citizens of McCreary County. Pictured during the "Key Presentation" are: Debbie McKinney, State Director of US Senator Jim Bunning; McCreary County Judge Executive Blaine Phillips; Kenneth Slone, State Director of USDA Rural Development presenting the "Ceremonial Key" to Sheriff Gus Skinner; Donna McClure, Field Representative for US Senator Mitch McConnell; and Regina Crawford, Field Representative for US Senator Jim Bunning.
October 14, 2008--The City of Beattyville
received a $70,237 community facilities grant
October
14, 2008--The City of Beattyville hosted a "Key Presentation" for their
new Police Cruiser,
purchased with a $23,407 grant from USDA Rural Development and a $7,803 contributed from the City. Pictured are: Kentucky State Senator Robert Stivers; Joanne Dunaway, Beattyville City Council Member; Pat Wooton, Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers; Regina Crawford, Field Representative for U.S. Senator Jim Bunning; Kenneth Slone, State Director of USDA Rural Development presenting the key to Mayor Joseph Kash; Donna McClure, Field Representative for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, and Timothy Chandler, Chief of Beattyville Police Department.
This
picture was provided by the Three Forks Tradition newspaper staff.
October
2, 2008--Wood Creek Water & Sewer District celebrated the opening of
their newly renovated water treatment plant with an Open House. The District has been in existence for over 40 years and is a regional supplier, providing treated water to many adjacent utilities, and growing from approximately 600 to 4,755 customers. The renovation was funded by a USDA Rural Development loan of $7,975,000 and $1 million grant, in addition to a $500,000 ARC grant, $750,000 KIA grant, $1,199,000 EDA grant, and $3,605,000 KRWA loan, for a total project cost of $15,029,000.
Among the
dignitaries attending the open house were (left to right) State Senator
of the 21st District, Tom Jensen; Field Representative for US Senator Jim Bunning, Regina Crawford; USDA Rural Development State Director, Kenneth Slone; State Director for US Senator Jim Bunning, Debbie McKinney; Field Representative for US Senator Mitch McConnell, Donna McClure; and Laurel County Judge Executive, Lawrence Kuhl.
September 2008
September
30, 2008--The City of Springfield purchased
a 2001 Seagrave Custom
Pumper Fire Truck with a guaranteed USDA Rural Development loan of $100,000, through Springfield State Bank; a Rural Development grant of $61,250; and applicant contribution of $13,750, for a total cost of $175,000. With this purchase the city will be able to meet mandatory requirements to retain their current insurance rating and will also be able to provide adequate fire protection services for the 2,634 residents of Springfield, in rural Washington County.
September 10, 2008--A Ribbon Cutting was held to commemorate the Fleming County Public Health Taxing District's completion of a 12,650 square foot activity center that will provide nutritional counseling and fitness programs for all residents in Fleming county. This project was financed through a USDA Rural Development $450,000 loan and $50,000 grant, along with $1,537,000 from the District. Approximately 120 attended the event, including personnel from the Fleming County Health Taxing District, local officials, representatives from Buffalo Trace ADD, representatives from the Governor's office, representatives from the Congressional offices, and from USDA Rural Development.
September 4, 2008--USDA Rural Development contributed
a $740,000 rural economic (Front row from left to right)
Tiffany Finley from Pulaski County Judge Barty
Bullock's office;
August 2008
August
21, 2008--The
City of Grayson hosted a Key Presentation for the purchase of two new
2007 Ford police cruisers. The purchase of the cruisers was made possible through a $25,000 community facilities grant from USDA Rural Development, along with $25,000 from the city. The new cruisers will provide public protection for the 3,877 citizens in rural Carter County.
Pictured: Tony Cantrell - Police Officer; Jimmy
H. Hall, Area Director of the USDA
Rural
Development Area Office in Morehead; Vernon Brown, Community Programs Director for Rural Development; John Salyers, Field Representative for US Senator Jim Bunning; Kenneth Slone, State Director of USDA Rural Development; Ed Ginter, City of Grayson Police Chief; Adam Howard, Field Representative for US Senator Mitch McConnell; and Dean Ison, Police Officer.
August 20, 2008--Key
Presentation/Photo Opportunity was held by the City of Loyall for the
purchase of a 2008 Crown Victoria police cruiser in order to provide public safety and emergency response for the 766 citizens of Loyall in rural Harlan County. The cruiser was funded through an Economic Impact Initiative Grant of $20,100 from USDA Rural Development, along with $6,700 from the City of Loyall. Attending the presentation was Michele Howard-Loyall City Clerk; Mandy Longworth-Loyall City Treasurer; Clarence Longworth-Mayor of Loyall; Chris Haught-Loyall Chief of Police; Ken Slone, USDA Rural Development State Director; Regina Crawford, Field Representative for US Senator Jim Bunning; and Joe Grieshop-Harlan County Judge Executive.
August 19, 2008--The
Magoffin County Senior Citizen's, Inc.'s "Meals on Wheels" program
received the keys to their new 2007 4x4 Jeep Patriot vehicle in a ceremonial "Key Presentation" by USDA Rural Development State Director Kenneth Slone. The Senior Citizens Center delivers hot, nutritious meals to elderly residents in rural Magoffin County, population 13,332. Standing Left to Right: Dr. Charles Hardin, Magoffin County Judge Executive; Darlynn Barber, F ield Representative for Senator Jim Bunning; Sandy Runyon, Executive Director, Big Sandy Area Development District; Kevin Atkins, Field Representative for Senator Mitch McConnell; Ken Slone, USDA Rural Development State Director; Marlene Howard, Director, Magoffin County Senior Citizens, Inc.; Magoffin County Senior Citizens, Inc. Board Members Tressie Oney, Debra Wireman, A. B. (Hap) Gose, Marie Prewitt, and standing in back not shown is Lois Hatter
August
13, 2008--The Morgan County Water District held a ground breaking for 43
miles of waterline extensions. The new waterlines will serve 108 new customers in rural Morgan County who presently rely on contaminated wells and cisterns. Funding for the project is financed by a USDA Rural Development $1,445,000 loan and $754,000 grant; a $500,000 ARC grant; and $50,000 from the Water District. Participating in the ceremony were: Tony Campbell, Board Member; Frankie Spencer, Magistrate; Stanley Rigsby, Magistrate; Tim Connely, Morgan Co. Judge/Executive; Donnie Gunnel, Board Member; Holli Litteral, Board Member; Roy Collett, Chairman; John Will Stacy, State Representative; Kenneth Slone, Rural Development State Director; Cynthia Montgomery, Manager; Steve Pelfrey, System Operator; and Monty Rhody, Engineer.
June 2008
July 27, 2008--Fleming County Hospital Board
of Trustees celebrated the opening of
July
23, 2008--State Director Kenneth Slone of
July 23, 2008--State Director Kenneth Slone of USDA Rural
June 10, 2008--Twenty
two people, including three County Judges, attended the water project
Pictured from left to
right: Darrell Dees, Water District Superintendent; Rob Rothenburger,
Shelby
June 10-2008--Fifty nine people attended
the water project groundbreaking and check presentation
Pictured from left to right: Debra
McKinney; State Director, U.S. Senator Jim Bunning’s Office;
June 4,
2008--Employees from Kentucky River Foothills, USDA Rural Development,
Citizens Guaranty Bank, representatives from US Senators McConnell and Bunning, Estill County Judge Executive, the Mayors from Irvine and Ravenna and homeowner Joey Harkins celebrated National Homeownership Month in Irvine with a WorkFest. This home is being constructed with funds from several sources including Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Citizens Guaranty Bank of Irvine, Kentucky Housing Corporation, Appalachian Regional Commission funds, USDA Rural Development and Weatherization funds through Kentucky River Foothills.
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