What's Happening at the Chamber

Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
November 4th, 2010

Business After Hours

Hammonds Hall Bed & Breakfast
Invites YOU
to Business After Hours
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
5:00pm to 7:00pm

Light appetizers will be served.

Enjoy a lovely evening meeting new people in our community, enjoying delicious treats and a few surprises.

To RSVP, click here.
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Hometown Holidays
Coming Soon.....
Check next weeks newsletter for details!

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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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.

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.

"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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Please Bring Finger Foods to Share
Any questions, email thirdfridaygc@gmail.com or phone (859) 792-6704

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.

Upcoming Events
Nov. 4: Business After Hours, Hammonds Hall Bed & Breakfast, 5p-7p
Nov. 30: Art Competition Submission Date
Nov. 19: Third Friday, Potluck & Tour, Owsley House, 7p-9p
Dec. 3: Chili Cookoff, Lighting of Christmas Tree, Visit from Santa
Dec. 4: Breakfast with Santa
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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