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Garrard
County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
November
4th, 2010
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Hometown Holidays
Before
we all realize it, the holidays will be here. Why not be a part of
the annual festivities in Garrard County? This year, our Square
will be decorated in the Williamsburg theme of the late 1700s.
Since Lancaster was founded in 1797, we felt it appropriate to
decorate in that time period to celebrate our origins and focus on
what Hometown Holidays mean to all of us. However, the Organizing
Committee still needs help from the community.
If
you are interested in putting together wreaths, there will be a
meeting this Saturday, at 9am in City Hall. The organizers are
gladly accepting discarded Christmas trees to be dismantled and
used for parts of the decor, as well as volunteers to help assemble
decorations and donations from businesses. Although the focus seems
to be in Lancaster, we encourage everyone in the County to join as
we celebrate this time of year.
The official "Lighting" will be December 3rd at 6:30pm. Prior to
that, the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce will host it's Second
Annual Chili Cook off at the First Southern Community Room. Be
putting together your winning recipe if you would like to compete.
If you're just interested in tasting the entries, stop by between
5:00pm and 6:15pm on the 3rd for free chili. Then just step across
the street to join in the countdown to "Lighting" and a visit from
Santa Claus.
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Paint
Lick Sportsman's Club Open House
The PLSC would like to invite the
community to an open house at Friends of Paint Lick, November 16th
from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Light appetizers, finger foods and
refreshments will be served.
This gathering will be the final PLSC event of 2010.
Everyone Welcome!
For more info, contact Loretta Adams
at 859-925-2105 or Patti Aldridge at
859-328-9984.
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Second
Annual Chili Cookoff
Can you cook the best chili
in town? If so, we want you to enter our Cook Off and have bragging
rights to the Best in Garrard! Mix up your best pot of chili and
bring it to the First Southern Community Room on December 3rd
between 1pm and 4pm. Judges will taste at 4:30pm and award a
winner.
If you love chili but don't want to enter, that's okay. Join us
from 5p to 6:15 to taste the best chili around.
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Historical
Murals
This is
the first draft of 3 to 4 historical murals being planned for the
area behind the Grand Theatre in Lancaster. More things will be
added & a few things will be tweaked. This is representing the
Paint Lick area - Kennedy Plantation, Uncle Tom's cabin, Walker Fox
Hounds (my heritage), one of the first horse races in the area
& tobacco cutting. This wonderful painting was done by James
Crow, a famous equestrian artist, who is one of Garrard County's
treasures. We are raising funds for the murals through grants,
donations and in-kind resources.
Jean Turner,
Arts Council
If you
would like more information, please contact Jean at Hammonds Hall
Bed & Breakfast, 859-792-6632.
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Welcome
Stuart
Powell Ford-Mazda is excited to announce the addition of Mike Walls
as new Service Manager.
Mike is a Lincoln County
native and still resides there. He has many years of experience in
auto repair, which began with the now-retired tire and auto repair
business owned by his family. From there, Mike owned his own shop
for 3 years, managed the service department at Spirit Chevrolet in
Harrodsburg for 7 years, and then managed the service department at
Sutherland Chevrolet in Nicholasville for 10 years.
Mike is an avid cyclist and
runner, and he and his wife, Shelia, are parents of three. Mike is
the son of Junior and Ann Walls of McKinney, and brother of Jeff
Walls, who is also experienced in the automotive
industry.
To schedule your service
appointment, call 859-238-1190 or toll-free (877) 826-1039.
Service department hours are 7:30am - 5pm Mon-Fri, 8am - noon Sat.
Mike may be reached by email at mwalls@stuartpowell.com.
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10th
Annual Lancaster Arts & Crafts Bazaar
November 19
& 20
UP WITH YOUTH building
East Buford Street.
Hours are
Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Gallery Hop
Extravaganza
You are invited to attend the Garrard County Arts
Council's Annual Student Gallery Hop Extravaganza
Sunday, Dec. 5, 3-5 p.m., at the
Garrard County Historical Society & Hammonds
Hall B & B Please come and support our local young
artists.
Hosted by the Garrard County Arts Council.
Click here for details. Questions?
Call Jean Turner 859-792-6632.
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Lancaster
Higher Education Center
Enrollment is currently in
progress for the Spring 2011 semester that begins January
10th. For a copy of our Spring 2011 Course Schedule,
click the following link. http://ceo.eku.edu/lancaster/doc/spring_schedule_2011.pdf
Part-time
Instructor Pool: The Lancaster
Higher Education Center is collecting resumes for a part-time
instructor pool to teach general education courses. If you would
be interested in teaching a course at the Lancaster Center and have
a Master's Degree or at least 18 graduate credit hours in any of
the following subject areas; English, History, Sociology,
Psychology, Communications, Mathematics or Family Studies; please
forward your resume to: sherry.taubert@eku.edu.
Resumes will be kept on file at
the Lancaster Higher Education Center for review as part-time
faculty openings become available.
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"Reflecting
Our County"Art
Competition
Sponsored
by Garrard County Fiscal Court
Hosted
by Garrard County Arts Council
For
more information call Kristin Long at 859-339-4522
Call
to Artists:
Kentucky
Associations of Counties requests that each county provide a work
of art that reflects the county. It may be a rendering of the
courthouse or many of our famous landmarks. We are looking for
talented artists to submit works of art "reflecting our county" for
an end of the year art exhibit. The works will be on display at the
courthouse and one purchase award will be given to the artist whom
best showcases what Garrard County has to offer. The winning
artwork will go to the newly built KACO building, where they have
reserved a spot on the wall for our county to showcase our county
and art culture. A brass plate will be mounted under the framed
work noting Garrard County.
Requirements:
Dimensions:Finished
size must be no smaller than 12 in. x 15 in. and no larger than 24
in. x 36 in.
Media:A
print, painting, sketch, photo, or any other rendering on a 2-D
surface is acceptable. Respectfully, no throws or quilts. All
pieces must be framed with a hanging system (hanging wires and/ or
hooks.)
Theme:
"Reflecting
Our County" The
theme is about Garrard County. Ideas for themes can include a
rendering of the Garrard County Courthouse or many of our
historical sites in Garrard County. Theme must clearly and
recognizably be about Garrard County
Important
Dates:
Release
dates for media and public: October 2010.
Due
Date for Submission: November 30, 2010 - Garrard County Court
House
Opening
Reception held during Home Town Christmas, Dec. 3 after Santa Comes
to Lancaster. Exhibit will continue through the holiday season,
Dec- End of January
Sales
and Awards: One
Purchase Award will be given, up to $200, by the Garrard
County Fiscal Court and Garrard County Arts Council.
Magistrates
Award: Each
Magistrate will select an honorable mention.
People's
Choice Award:
Chosen through on-line voting and ballots.
All
pieces submitted can be for sale. Any piece sold will be subject to
a 30 % commission which will go to the Garrard County Arts
Council.
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Bluegrass
PRIDE's 2011 Community Grants
Funding
Level: Multiple grants of up to $20,000 will be
awarded.
Potential
Projects: Ideal grant funded
projects will include, but not be limited to, streamside
restoration projects, creation or expansion of recycling programs,
energy conservation projects, the clean up and restoration of
illegal dumpsites, installation of rain gardens, development of
nature trails, tree plantings, water testing, invasive species
removal, and community gardens.
Counties
Eligible for Funding: Clark, Estill, Garrard,
Madison, Montgomery, Lincoln and Powell.
Deadline
to Apply: January 10th, 2011
Please
take a moment to review the application and to consider ways this
opportunity can benefit to
your
community by clicking on application here.
Contact
Information: Please contact Gene Slusher
with any questions at gene@bgPRIDE.org or
(859)-266-1572.
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Please Bring Finger Foods to
Share
Any questions, email
thirdfridaygc@gmail.com or phone (859)
792-6704
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Economic
Development News
Performance Feeds to Open Kentucky Distribution
Center and Retail Facility in Garrard County
Spec Building in the Lancaster/
Garrard Industrial Park sold to Performance Feeds and Animal
Health
LANCASTER, KY
(September 14, 2010): Garrard County Economic Development Director
Nathan Mick and the Lancaster/Garrard Industrial Development
Authority (IDA) announce Performance Feeds LLC and Performance
Animal Health LLC (Performance Feeds and Animal Health) will open
its Kentucky Feed Distribution Center and retail facility in
Garrard County. Performance Feeds and Animal Health will initially
create 7 to 10 new full-time jobs in the Lancaster/Garrard
Industrial Park with plans to expand to over 20 jobs in the next
two years.
*To
view Garrard County Feasibility Study
click
here.
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Upcoming
Events
Nov. 16: Paint Lick Sportsman's Club Open House, 6:30p-8p
Nov. 19: Third Friday, Potluck & Tour, Owsley House,
7p-9p
Nov. 19-20: 10th Annual Arts & Craft Bazaar, Up With Youth
building
Nov.
30: Art Competition Submission Date
Dec.
3: Chili Cookoff, Lighting of Christmas Tree, Visit from
Santa
Dec. 4: Breakfast with Santa, Community Room, 8:30a
Dec. 4: Christmas in the Village, Paint Lick, 10a-2p
Dec. 5: Gallery Hop Extravaganza, Garrard Historical Society &
Hammonds Hall B&B, 3p-5p
*For
a Complete Community Calendar, click here.
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