The Official Guide to Knox County, KY 2009

Planning for Growth — 2009 EDITION — A Special Publication of Mountain Advocate Media, Inc.

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Table of Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Knox In Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Milestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Places to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Business and Industry . . . . . . . . .32 Agribusiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Law & Government . . . . . . . . . .50 Churches in Knox County . . . . . . .53 Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

About Us The 2009 edition of The Official Guide to Knox County, Kentucky was published by the staff of Mountain Advocate Media.

The Guide is an annual publication, serving the needs and interests of the readership of this area, and is also an aid for tourists who may not be familiar with what Knox County has to offer. A complete version of this guide is also made available on the Internet at www.mountainadvocate.com.

The Guide was published using Apple iMac computers, using QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign CS and CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS & CS3, and related applications. Most photography was done using Nikon D300, D70 and D50, and Panasonic Lumix digital cameras.

The 2010 edition of the Guide will be published in the summer of 2010. For information regarding advertising, please call our Ad Department at (606) 546-9225 or (in Kentucky) 1-800-633-2726.

Requests for additional copies may also be emailed to news@mountainadvocate.com or faxed to 606-546-2830.

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Welcome...

One thing is for sure…Knox County is many things to many people.

Those who visit here find Barbourville and Knox County to be one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots they’ve had the chance to visit. Scenic mountain roadways beckon travelers who enjoy the pristine beauty of the Appalachian foothills.

However, for those who were born and raised here, as well as those who have moved here over the years, Knox County will always be simply be known as “home.”

The rich historical roots of Knox County will forever mark the area’s place in local history books. Many a pioneer, with a vision in mind, braved hardships and trials as they trekked along the now famous Wilderness Road.

Even though the original Wilderness Road has long since been obscured, the

Wilderness Road of today still brings modern-day pioneers to Barbourville and Knox County. Their visions may be much different than the pioneers of yesteryear, those who live here, and the thousands of visitors that pay a visit to our little corner of Kentucky, can enjoy the many things this area has to offer.

If festivals are to your liking, Barbourville is the place to be during the first full week of October when the annual Daniel Boone Festival rolls around.

This event, which started in 1948, is one of the longest running in Kentucky and has been voted as one of the top 25 festivals in Kentucky.

For the third year in a row, Union College has hosted the annual Redbud Trail Quilt Festival and Workshop. This event draws hundreds of visitors to the city during the month of April. Although it is geared around the art of quilting, the festival offers something

for everyone.

In addition to festivals, Barbourville is also a favorite stop for those who want to take a step back in time to witness what life was like for Civil War soldiers. Now in its ninth year, the Battle of Barbourville draws hundreds of reenactors, and countless visitors to the county as they commemorate the famed September 1861 skirmish that claimed Kentucky’s Union and Confederate casualties.

If you are a lifelong resident of Knox County, we hope you realize the true treasures that you enjoy. If you are a newcomer, we hope that you will make this place your home for many years.

If you are a visitor to our county, we extend a warm welcome to you and urge you to “make yourself at home” and enjoy all that Knox County, Barbourville and the surrounding communities have to offer. ■

Visitors to Barbourville are greeted as they enter town by signs (above left) located at the entranced to Knox Street off U.S. 25E. At left, Dr. Thomas Walker Park State Park, located on KY 459, is a scenic and historic stop for tourists and homefolk alike. Above, this marker, located at the Daniel Boone Memorial Park at Flat Lick, commemorates the county’s rich pioneer history.

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Knox in progress...

History of Knox Throughout its rich history, many things have shaped Knox County’s heritage.

Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, visitors can expect some surprises from this historic little spot in Kentucky.

In 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker chose a site about six miles southeast of what is now Barbourville to build the first European settlers house in Kentucky, a requirement by the State of Virginia for staking a claim to the territory. Because Dr. Walker’s journal is the first written eyewitness account of the state, some might argue that documented history of the Commonwealth begins here in Knox and sur-

rounding counties.

During the 19th century Barbourville was the largest and most progressive city south of Richmond, and it was a major stop for settlers and travelers who crossed the Cumberland Gap on their trek up the Wilderness Road.

In the late 1830’s and throughout the 1840’s, Barbourville held considerable influence on early state government.

During the 1800s, the Barbourville Debating Society prepared the political careers of a Missouri governor, Supreme Court Justice, and even one of the founders of Texas. Barbourville was often referred to as “Home of Governors,” because of the numerous

Knox countians who served as other state’s commanders-in-chief, in addition to two governors of Kentucky, James D. Black and Flem D. Sampson.

No account of Barbourville and Knox County’s history would be complete without mention of its rich Civil War history.

Barbourville was the site of the first armed skirmish between Confederate and Union forces in Kentucky and recorded the state’s first war deaths in battle.

At varying times during the Civil War, both Confederate and Union troops used Barbourville as their headquarters. Famed Union General Ulysses S. Grant even visited the town while assessing the Wilderness Road as a

possible invasion route in 1864.

Barbourville experienced boom times in the 1880s and 1890s when railroad expansion opened the hills to the coal and timber industries.

Good fields of natural gas and smaller deposits furnished an incentive to grow in the early 20th Century.

Union College, founded in 1879, was known as the “First College in the Mountains.

Today, it continues to be a vital educational resource for local students as well as those from around the nation and world.

Although the people of Knox County are proud of their rich legacy, they look with anticipation to the future and the many opportunities that are ahead. We hope you will join us in our vision. ■

Knox tidbit Knox County, Kentucky was established in 1800 and named after Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), an officer in the Continental Army and the first U.S. Secretary of War.

Barbourville’s rich history has been recorded time and time again in photographs such as these. Above left, this photo, taken in 1907 shows a view of where Knox Street intersects with Court Square. Early visitors to Barbourville found it to be a bustling little town, complete with excellent hotels (such as the Hotel Knox) and many thriving businesses. As this photo shows, the streets were unpaved and walkways were made of boards.

Above, this photo shows the same view this year. Although many things have changed, Barbourville continues to be a thriving center of society, government, and commerce.

TOP LEFT PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL MILLS COLLECTION & KNOX HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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T & L Pawn moves into new, more spacious location on U.S. 25E When the owners of T&L Pawn first opened their business in downtown Barbourville, they hoped to make enough money to pay their bills.

Now two years later, their business is booming to the point where they had to move into a bigger building...a much bigger building.

In May, owners Teresa and Lewis Gray and their son Lewis Jr. began packing up trucks, trailers and anything they could with merchandise for the half mile move from their former location on Knox Street to their new location in the former Knox Cash Jobbers building on U.S. 25E. “We opened for business here on June 10,” he said, adding that in their former location, they were strapped for space - but not anymore.

“This building is over 14,000 square feet,” he said, noting that in their old location they only had room to display a fraction of the items they had for sale. “This has more space and is a better location.”

The owners of the building, Wilbur and David Evans,

have been very helpful in helping them get the building prepared. “They have been really good to us,” Mr. Gray said. “We’ve got a lease on the building for five years.”

Mrs. Gray said the business is more than just a business for them. “We did it as a legacy for our son. It is something we can pass on to him. He loves it...he is a people person,” she said, adding that they built the business from humble beginnings.

“We started it out with $10,000 and a garage full of his stuff. We started out with that and a prayer.”

Mr. Gray said he enjoys being able to help people survive in tough economic times. “Poor people are our friends...you’ve got to be good to people,” he said. “If it wasn’t for them we couldn’t be successful.”

“I prayed and prayed when I started this,” Mr. Gray said, adding that building the business has been time consuming.

Although they buy and sell almost anything imaginable, jewelry, knives and guns are their hottest sell-

ing items.

In addition to selling jewelry, the shop buys gold from customers. “People have gold laying around that they don’t even know about. They may think it’s not even worth everything,” Mrs. Gray said,

adding that gold prices are at near-record levels.

The younger Gray said he, too, loves the pawn business. “I love it. You never know what’s coming through the door next,” he said. “Whatever they bring it, that’s what we take.” ■

Lewis Gray, right, along with wife Teresa and son Lewis Jr. are owners of T&L Pawn, that recently moved into the former Knox Cash Jobbers building on U.S. 25E. PHOTOS BY EDDIE ARNOLD

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Barbourville Water Park From Memorial Day through Labor Day, thousands of people flock to the Barbourville Water Park from as far away as 50 miles to catch a few rays, tune up their tan, frolic in the wave pool, and relax as they float leisurely around the Lazy River.

For those with a taste for thrills, the park offers two water slides, including the newest and most thrilling one installed earlier this year.

The park offers visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy themselves under the watchful eyes of trained and certified lifeguards. Concessions are available, and the park may also be rented for private parties.

In addition to regular and feature day rates, season passes are available for water park visitors.

For those who prefer to stay dry, the park offers other ways to have fun including a nine-hole “puttputt” golf course, paddle boats, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and a ¾ mile paved walking track.

The historic Brickyard Ponds is the perfect place to bait your hook and “wet a line.”

In addition to the ongoing regular activities, the park plays host to a wide variety of community events including a city-sponsored New Year’s Eve celebration, an Easter Egg Hunt, the famed “Ken-Ducky Derby,” just to name a few.

In December, the park is colorfully illuminated with a beautiful array of large Christmas light displays.

The park also has available for reservation three covered picnic shelters. ■

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Knox tidbit Knox County’s population has varied over the years. The census figures are...

This bronze marker at the Warrior’s Path Park at Flat Lick outlines the rich history of the community. Land for the park was donated by George E. Stewart and developed by the Dr. Thomas Walker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

1810 - 5,875 1820 - 3,661 1830 - 4,315 1840 - 5,722 1850 - 7,050 1860 - 7,707 1870 - 8,294 1880 - 10,587 1890 - 13,762 1900 - 17,372

1910 - 22,116 1920 - 24,172 1930 - 26,266 1940 - 31,029 1950 - 30,409 1960 - 25,258 1970 - 23,689 1980 - 30,239 1990 - 29,676 2000 - 31,795

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Located on a scenic tract of land at Flat Lick, the Warrior’s Path Monument stands as a tribute to the pioneers who braved hardships and trials as they pursued their visions and dreams of a new life.

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Ken-Ducky Derby draws hundreds of participants, visitors to Barbourville Water Park There are no elaborate hats worn, no mint juleps served, no call to the post, and the competitors come out of plastic garbage cans instead of gates. But for hundreds of cheering spectators who line the course, the Ken-Ducky Derby is nearly as exciting as the well-known “Run for the Roses.

When this year’s race kicked off, 2,146 plastic ducks took to the waters of the Barbourville Water Park’s Lazy River. The annual event is sponsored by the Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunities Council, who rent the park for the day and open it to the public

Appalachian Foothills Fire Muster brings out competitive spirit for firefighters, youngsters

The annual Appalachian Foothills Fire Muster, sponsored by the Appalachian Foothills Fire Historical Society, draws visitors and firefighters from around the region. At left, two firefighters suit up in full turnout gear. Above, a local youngster rolls a hose.

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Remembering Bill...

KCEOC, city, county officials gather to cut ribbon, dedicate opening of Mixon Manor What started out as a vision by a Barbourville minister is now "home" for several senior citizens.

Just over a year after family members and friends of Rev. William "Bill" Mixon gathered to break ground on Mixon Manor, many of those same people gathered to dedicate Knox County’s newest senior housing facility.

In late March, Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council officials KCEOC - cut the ribbon on the facility, which provided 20 new senior housing units for area residents.

Each unit has an outside entrance and an inside entrance from a central hall-

way. As KCEOC officials noted, the design of the complex will enable residents to access such things as their mail boxes, laundry facilities and other services at the facility without having to go outside.

KCEOC executive director Paul Dole said, "I want to welcome you to our ribbon cutting. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were here under a tent, breaking ground to build this great facility.”

Dole and others paid tribute to Mixon, including reading a letter from Barbourville resident Ann Hopper, in which she wrote: "After Charles (her husband) died,

Helen Mixon, wife of the late Bill Mixon, spoke to a crowd of dozens of people during a ribbon cutting ceremony in April. Looking on is Paul Dole, executive director of KCEOC.

Bill was the first minister to visit me. He came to see me every week for two years, to see how I was feeling. He was always there to help, encourage and support me. He would always say 'we have a just God to take care of us.’"

A large framed photo of the late Mixon hangs in the facility's lobby and will serve as a reminder of Mixon’s

dedication to the people of the community.

Jennifer Smith, vice president for program advancement at KCEOC, said those wishing to apply for an apartment should contact facility manager Beverly Isom at 546-3152, adding four of the facility’s units are designed for handicapped residents. ■

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Kentucky Harvest Southeast working to feed hungry in Knox County

Kentucky Harvest founder Stan Curtis, left, traveled from Louisville to Barbourville to meet with members of the local Kentucky Harvest Southeast board of directors.

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Hopper Funeral Home Same Family, Same Service Since 1905 The history of Hopper Funeral Home dates back to 1905, when Ab Hopper ran a merchandise store and funeral home here. Later, Walter Charles Hopper Sr. came to Barbourville from Hopper (Fount, Kentucky), Kentucky, to seek employment, at the age of 16.

He worked in the late B.P. Walker’s General Store for several years for room and board and $13 a month.

Later, he was assistant manager of the Asher Coal Company Commissary in Bell County.

In 1918, he purchased half interest in the J. and H.T. Miller Store (Mr. Hopper’s brother-in-law), dealers in general merchandise and undertaker supplies.

The store’s name was changed to Miller and Hopper. At this time, people made their family members’ caskets after buying the materials, linings, pillows and handles from Miller and Hopper.

In 1923, Miller and Hopper purchased their first motor hearse, a 1923 Nash combination hearse and ambulance, which took the place of their horse-drawn hearse. During this period, Walter C. Hopper Sr. went to the Cincinnati College of

Abner W. Hopper

Embalming and received his Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer’s license June 8, 1925.

After working 18 years at Miller and Hopper, and with five children, Walter Sr. decided to leave Miller and Hopper and begin his own business. In 1936, at 1116 Knox Street, with the help of his wife, Mariam Faulkner Hopper and their oldest son, Harry G. Hopper Sr., the Walter C. Hopper Quality Store and Funeral Home was opened. In the meantime, Harry had graduated from Guston-Jones Embalming School in Nashville, Tenn. and received his Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer’s license in January 1937. Soon after this, Harry became a partner in the firm.

In 1946, the Quality Store (dry goods) was sold as the funeral home was well established and known throughout the county and surrounding area.

In 1962, Charles F. Hopper, a grandson of Walter C. Hopper Sr. and a son of Harry G. Hopper Sr., joined the firm after graduating from the Cincinnati College of Embalming, receiving his Kentucky Funeral Director’s and Embalming License on Jan. 10, 1962. Hopper Fu-

Walter C. Hopper

Harry G. Hopper, Sr.

neral Home was unique in that three generations of licensed funeral directors and embalmers were actively working in the business, Hopper Funeral Home.

With the business growing each year and the building being remodeled several times, it became evident that a new location was needed so that the people of Knox County might be better served.

The new location, 302 N. Broadway, was obtained in September 1963, and the Hoppers moved into the new facility. The building was a colonial structure with many features new to our area: A 200 seat chapel, two viewing rooms, a lounge, a large selection room, a modern preparation room, air conditioning throughout, a modern four-car garage and warehouse and a large parking lot.

The facility was the most modern funeral home in the area.

A few years after the retirement of Walter C. Hopper Sr. and Harry G. Hopper, Charles F. Hopper and his wife, Ann Melton Hopper, purchased the full interest of Walter C. and Harry Hopper.

Charles and Ann continued to serve the people of Knox

Charles F. Hopper

County with the Hopper tradition, offering people quality service in the finest of facilities.

In 1993, Hopper Funeral Home began remodeling at the present building. It was completedly renovated and an additional parking lot had been acquired. Having your comfort in mind, Charles and Ann completely redecorated all of the rooms.

The long range goal for Hopper Funeral Home is that it remain a part of Knox County’s heritage, continuously serving the people of our great county with the respect, dignity and integrity that has been a trademark of Hopper Funeral Home’s service since 1905, over 100 years.

In 1994, Charles F. Hopper died and his wife Ann and their daughters, Victoria and Sally, became owners of Hopper Funeral Home. Ann and her sister Jayne have continued to serve everyone in Knox County as all the generations of Hoppers before them.

Hopper Funeral Home, at the present time, is the largest and oldest funeral home in Barbourville, with the most years of experience serving you. ■

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Over 100 Years of Serving Knox County

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Thanks to a cooperative effort between the city, county, local businesses, schools, and civic groups, Barbourville’s recycling program is now in full swing What paper can be recycled?

• Newspapers and inserts, magazines, phone books, etc.

• Colored paper, folders, Manilla envelopes, junk mail, etc.

• White paper, copy paper, notebook paper, faxed papers For more information on recycling, call city hall at 546-6197

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Tourism As of one Kentucky’s longest running annual events, the Daniel Boone Festival draws thousands of visitors from far and wide to downtown Barbourville

The annual Daniel Boone Festival draws thousands of people to downtown Barbourville. Above, Rick Bird dances a traditional Cherokee dance as festival visitors watch. At left, Michell Hicks, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, signs a copy of the Cane Treaty during the Daniel Boone Festival Feast. At left center, longtime festival favorite Homer Lee Jackson entertains the crowd. At bottom left, the wagon train comes into town. Below,these two long rifle shooters are shown loading their weapons.

This year’s Daniel Boone Festival will be held Oct. 5-10. For a complete schedule of events, visit the Knox Co. Chamber website at www.knoxcochamber.com and click on the calendar of events link.

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Lundy honored in ‘Who’s Who Among American Women’

Here, State Senator Robert Stivers is shown presenting Lundy with a certificate from the Senate commemorating her achievement.

State Representative Jim Stewart personally presented Lundy with this Citation from the House of Representatives honoring her accomplishment.

Last year Knox County resident Mary Alice Lundy received what many believe to be the highest honor for women when she was named among the prestigious Cambridge “Who’s Who Among American Women.” In an April 29 letter to Lundy, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear wrote: “You have led a remarkable career and have touched the lives of many people in the Commonwealth. Having served as an educator, local business owner, and a healthcare system evaluator, among many other notable positions, you are very deserving of this great honor. I thank you for all that you have done to serve Kentucky and its communities through your professional and volunteer work. Congratulations, again, on this outstanding achievement, and best wishes for success in all your future endeavors.”

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Lundy’s ‘Signature Quilt’ hangs in lobby of Knox Hospital

Mary Alice Lundy points out one of more than 120 names contained on a signature quilt to hospital visitor Karen Gray recently at the Knox County Hospital. When Lundy came up with the idea of making the quilt as a fundraiser for the hospital’s Ladies Auxilliary she used a heart as the central theme.

The quilt now hangs in the hospital’s main hallway.

Although hundreds of people pass by it each day, few know the significance of a Signature Quilt that hangs in the lobby of the hospital, what it means, or how it came to be there.

But for Knox County resident Mary Alice Lundy, the quilt holds a very special meaning.

Lundy, who served as chair of the hospital’s Ladies Auxiliary for more than 20 years, said she got the idea to raise funds for the group by making a quilt and selling signature squares to go on it.

“I did the entire project from start to finish, and I got those little squares and got people to sign them,” she said, adding that some people bought squares in tribute to their friends and loved ones.

And so, the idea in mind, Lundy went to work selling the 120 name squares that make up the biggest part of the quilt.

Once all the squares were sold, she set about hand-quilting the masterpiece.

Although the hospital’s “Hospital with a heart, here at home” slogan had not yet been coined, she decided to use

heart-shaped quilt pieces to decorate the quilt. “To me, a heart is a symbol of love, and because of my Christian upbringing thanks to my parents.”

Most of the names are on the quilt that are still alive, Lundy noted that many of the names are of people who have since died, making it even more special. “It has become sort of a memorial thing for people. I knew it would be a neat thing to do,” she said.

However, it wasn’t until Pacer Health took over operation of the hospital that Lundy decided the best place for the quilt to hang was in the lobby of the facility.

When she told Pacer CEO Ray Gonzalez that she was going to pay to have the quilt framed and permanently hung in the lobby, he answered vehemently, “No your not...I am going to do it!”

Lundy said she hopes the quilt will serve as an inspiration to all who see it. “When I was doing it, I didn’t realize that it would be such an appropriate piece as time traveled on.” ■

“When I was doing it, I didn’t realize that it would be such an appropriate piece as time traveled on...”

- Mary Alice Lundy

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Battle of Barbourville commemorates famed 1861 Civil War battle that made Kentucky history

The sounds of rifle and cannon shots fill the air are as the annual Battle of Barbourville kicks off. Above, Ray Adkins, founder of the re-enactment, talks with a fellow soldier. At left, this young lady, dressed in period attire, catches up on sewing.

This year’s Battle of Barbourville is set for Sept. 19 and 20 at the Minton Hickory Farm off South KY 225

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Kentucky Community Crafts offers unique gifts for all ages.

Items such as Love Lite Candles, locally made food products, quilts, gift baskets, clothing items, pottery made on-site, and much, much more await the curious shopper.

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Despite daily rain showers, hundreds turned out to enjoy sights, sounds and tastes of 2009 Knox County Fair

Heavy rains hampered daily attendance at this year’s Knox County Fair. Above, this young lady enjoyed the petting zoo. At left, members of the Garland family were presented with a plaque honoring the late Jerry Garland. A new dirt motorsports track at the fairground was named in his honor. Below left, this pet owner shows of a pooch.

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Barbourville’s bygone days...

Like many small towns, the coming of the railroad to Barbourville brought progress and prosperity. Pictured above is the train depot in the 1950s. Below, Flat Lick resident G.G. Hammons stands proudly beside a marker commemorating Daniel Boone’s travels through the area. The marker was placed by the Daughter’s of the American Revolution in 1915.

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We have: Switch Flops, Webkinz, Yankee Candles, Beanie Babies, Okab, Just the Right Shoe, Willow Tree, Jim Shore, Boyds Bears, Precious Moments, Fenton, Maggie B, just to name a few.

Our 2009 Keepsake Ornaments

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are now on display

211 Parkway Plaza in Barbourville (Behind McDonald’s) 606.546.8478

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Downtown Barbourville center of commerce, entertainment for Knox County residents

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Barbourville’s downtown has a colorful and interesting history to tell. At top, this view shows the Barbourville trolley as it made its rounds through town. Above, the Magic Theatre was a center for entertainment. The building still stands in Barbourville today.

All Size Stone and Gravel

• Backhoe • Dozer • Dump Trucks • Top Soil • Fill Dirt

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Dr. Thomas Walker State Park Although Daniel Boone is often remembered as Kentucky’s most famous pioneer, Dr. Thomas Walker was actually the first frontiersman in Kentucky preceding Boone by 17 years.

A physician and surveyor, Walker led the first expedition through Cumberland Gap in 1750. Dr. Walker was an agent for the Loyal Land Company of Virginia and was exploring the western wilderness seeking land for settlement.

Near the river, which he named the Cumberland, Dr. Walker built the first cabin in Kentucky, a replica of which stands on the site today.

Dr. Walker’s journal, recorded during his four-month exploration, described plentiful wildlife, thickly tangled woods and rugged terrain.

That same rugged beauty discovered years before the era of Daniel Boone still sits in wait for your discovery today.

The park offers a gift shop and concession stand with mementos of visits to the park.

The entire family can enjoy a nine-hole miniature golf course open April 1 -October 31 along with horseshoe pits located in three areas of the park, along with a playground and picnic areas, complete with picnic shelters. The park also features free concerts in the summer.

Come visit the Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic site and follow in the footsteps of the famous — and not so famous Kentucky pioneers.

The park is home to a replica of the first house in Kentucky. For information about the park, please call (606) 5464400. ■

Hillbilly’s Country Cooking Get stuffed at our All You Can Eat Buffet!

Everyday, All Day Long!

Knox tidbit Have fun playing miniature golf at their 9-hole course, which is open seasonally, The Mini-Golf does have a fee of $2 per round with the exception of kids 6 years of age and under, get to play for free. Shoot some hoops on the basketball court, open year round. Play a game of horse shoes while visiting. The house and surrounding grounds can be toured free of charge. Open year-round.

or Order from our Delicious menu Drive-Thru Available Knox Street • Barbourville, KY

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Places to stay...

Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn The Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn is nestled in the majestic rolling hills that surround the oldest town in southeast Kentucky. Locally owned and operated, you will find the most comfortable accommodations in a very well maintained facility.

Located in Barbourville on U.S. 25E, this inn is owned and operated by hospitality driven people who have made a commitment to provide their guests with the finest in comfort.

For that romantic retreat in one of its specialty Jacuzzi suites or for that corporate visitor, no one offers a more unique or accommodating establishment.

Relax in the outside pool and hot tub, open from Memorial Day weekend through early October. No matter what time of the year you stay, you can enjoy area attractions with breathtaking scenery.

A wide choice of eateries is within a mile radius of the inn and there is RV parking complete with hookups.

The Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn offers a refreshing change of pace at very reasonable rates and is a proud recipient of the Best Western Director’s Award for Outstanding Quality ten times over.

For information, call 606-546-8500 or 800-528-1234. â–

Railroad played vital role in growth of Barbourville

As more and more people came to Southeastern Kentucky, the Louisville & Nashville Railroad played a vital role in moving them about. Here, a group of hardworking railroaders are pictured in front of a steam engine. The railroad spanned towns along the Wilderness Road and brought both people and goods to the area. The Barbourville Railroad Depot served as a focal point of the town. A horse-drawn trolley car would ferry people from the depot to various destinations.

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We are Family taking care of Families with Quality Close to Home.

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Your health.

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At the time of need, consider Baptist Regional Medical Center as your healthcare provider.

Baptist Regional Medical Center provides patients with a range of healthcare needs with the most cutting edge medical treatment and the highest level of care.

BAPTIST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER www.baptistregional.com 606-528-1212

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Days gone by in Knox County

These photos reveal some of the history of Barbourville and Knox County many decades ago. Top-left, a view down Knox Street, including the New York Store; top-right, a local dentist in the early 20th century. At bottom, a crowd shot from the Dr. Thomas Walker festival held annually, pre-dating the current Daniel Boone Festival.

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Agribusiness Timber The rolling hills and mountains of Knox County also offer a lot to the timber business. Timber cutters, saw mills and lumber companies call Knox County home, due in part to its dense pockets of hard woods.

Forest Products, Inc. and Patterson Lumber are just two major lumber companies that call Knox County home.

Gas and Oil However, things that grow and “moo” aren’t the only economic boons to Knox County. In 2005, Knox County had 120 new permits issued for gas and oil drilling, second only to Magoffin County. According to the Division of Gas and Oil Conservation, 85 drill permits have been issued in Knox County through Aug. 1, 2006.

Several exploration and drilling companies call Knox County home, which adds to the tax base and employment rolls.

Coal Knox County is also well known for its rich coal deposits.

Located in the eastern coal fields. Knox County has over 6,000 acres permitted for surface, underground and coal prep operations.

Knox County is home to some of the finest coal mined in the world. Coal mined here is sold to power companies including Kentucky Utilities and East Kentucky Power.

However, Knox County coal has also gone as far as Norway to make computer chips.

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Phone: 546-3447 Programs available: Agricultural programs, soil testing and gardening • 4H communication events and 4H school programs • Family and Consumer Sciences Activity Programs • Expanded Food and Nutrition Programs (EFNEP) including healthy eating and budgeting

Call the extension office on other programs available.

Renata Farmer - County Extension Agent • Family and Consumer Sciences Wayne Kirby - County Extension Agent • Agriculture Melane Mays - County Extension Agent • 4-H & Youth Development

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Agribusiness Agriculture Like most parts of Kentucky, farming is a mainstay to the Knox County economy.

The plentiful waters of the Cumberland River and the county’s various creeks and streams and the rolling landscape help make crops grow plentiful here.

According to the 2002 Census of Agriculture County Profile, over 43 percent of Knox County land is devoted to cropland and almost nine percent is dedicated grazing land.

The census states Knox County is home to 347 farms consisting of 41,464 acres.

Knox County’s average farm size is 119 acres.

Farms in Knox County produced $2,498,000 in market value. Of that total, $1,646,000 came from crop sales and $852,000 came from livestock sales.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates for 2005 show tobacco was harvested on 80 Knox County acres yielding 1,750

Knox County farmer Wiley Brown uses a special implement to load bales of straw onto a waiting trailer.

Over 43% of Knox County is devoted to agriculture, which produces millions of dollars annually.

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per acre. Hay accounted for 7,600 acres.

Corn was planted on 600 acres with a production of 64,800.

One can’t drive the roads of Knox County without passing a roadside stand sell-

ing farm fresh tomatoes, green beans, corn, apples and other fruits and vegetables.

In the county in 2005, there were 4,500 cattle and calves and 2,600 beef cattle.

Goat herding is also becoming a source of agricultural income in Knox County with herds growing as big as 50 head. ■

Knox County Extension Service The Knox County Cooperative Extension Service, a division of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, offers many services to all in Knox County, including educational programs for farmers, youth and 4-H members, families, extension homemaker club members and civic clubs.

The County Extension Council, Extension Homemakers Council, 4-H Council, Family and Consumer Science Council and Agricultural Commodity groups offer help in identifying the

needs of all Knox County residents.

The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is the educational resource for all Kentuckians that serves as a catalyst to build better communities and improve quality of life.

The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serves as a link between the counties of the Commonwealth and the state’s land grant universities to help people improve their lives through an education process focusing on their issues and needs.

Above, Knox County UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Renata Farmer and Bobbi Burgess fill jars with freezer slaw.

At right, these finished jars of vegetables are fresh out of the canner.

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Union College Where higher education is one-to-one Union College has a rich history in Barbourville. Founded by a progressive group of local citizens, the private liberal arts college has served the community and region for 130 years. Now, with more students than at almost any point in its history, Union continues its emphasis on a personal, oneto-one education and the success it brings for students.

Academics Union students take advantage of a liberal arts core curriculum that fosters critical thinking, writing and reading skills—skills valued by employers who want well-rounded, capable problem-solvers and communicators. In fact, over 77 percent of area employers say they would be interested in hiring Union graduates because of their “better overall quality and interpersonal skills.”

In addition to the liberal arts core, students choose between 28 majors and 21 minors. With professors from institutions such as Yale, Cambridge, Harvard, and Johns Hopkins, students benefit from the personal attention of experts in their fields of study.

Adult learners and non-traditional students Union has a long history of working with adult learners to achieve a four-year or advanced degree.

Through Union College London Center, adult learners or new community college graduates can complete a college degree in two years. Master’s degrees are offered in education and psychology. Both programs utilize in-class and online formats.

Learn and serve Through the Bonner Scholar program, which offers scholarships for service, and Common Partners, Union’s umbrella program for service activities, all students can participate in service learning. Not only is the educational experienced enriched for students, but local communities benefit as well: Timeless Tales tutoring, the Children’s Art Program, Bulldog Buddies mentoring, the Knox County Repair Affair homerepair blitz, and more all bring much-needed services to local children, families, schools and organizations.

Alumni find success Union’s personal approach to higher education yields success and opportunity for its students, who have at their disposal the attention, connections and guidance of a dedicated faculty and staff. Graduates work around the country and world in a variety of fields. Many have chosen to pursue master’s degrees at some of the nation’s top universities. Others, like Nobel Prize winner Dr. Phil Sharp, earn national and international recognition for their work. ■

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www.unionky.edu Founded in 1879 Affiliated with The United Methodist Church 28 majors and 21 minors Granted $4.8 million in financial aid to students last year Graduate programs in education and psychology Degree completion program Classes on the main campus, at Union College London Center, and online Study and serve abroad programs Notable alumni: Nobel Prize winner Dr. Phillip Sharp, award-winning chemist Dr. Marcetta Darensbourg, and former Transylvania University head basketball coach and Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Don Lane One of only 27 schools in the nation to be awarded the prestigious Bonner Scholar Program Hosts dozens of free arts and cultural events throughout each year, including plays, concerts, lectures and other performances

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Union College proudly hosts the annual “Repair Affair” where students go out into the county and work on people’s homes as an act of community service.

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Union College Athletics Winning athletics make Union tops Besides a rigorous academic program, Union claims several successful athletic teams.

Its sporting history began in 1905 with a women’s basketball team. Football and men’s basketball were added the next year.

In the century since, Union has added golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming, mountain biking, softball, baseball, cross country and track and field.

Since 1990, the Bulldogs have enjoyed 33 conference championships with 11 teams advancing to a national championship. In 2002, the mountain biking team won the school’s first national championship.

Several Bulldogs have also garnered individual acclaim.

Twenty student athletes have received NAIA AllAmerican honors and three were honored more than once.

Union College is known for its highly competitive athletics program. Barbourville and Knox County are proud to call itself home to such a wonderful institution.

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Union College has also seen their athletes enjoy successful professional careers as 11 have gone on to the professional level.

By continually improving their athletic facilities, Union College shows its commitment to its athletes and their success. ■

Countywide Auto Parts

Union College’s Fight Song Stand up and cheer, Stand up and cheer for dear old Union, For tonight we raise Our colors high above the rest.

Our boys are fighting And we will back them to the end.

They’ll do their best; We’ll do the rest, For our team is sure to win!

Eddie & Gail Cooper, Owners

Union College -- Rah, Rah, Rah!!!

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Knox County Public Schools Knox Schools are taking steps to improve In school year 2009-2010, the Knox County School District will focus on “opening minds to a world of possibilities. . . .”

That’s the District’s new dynamic mission statement, which reflects its commitment to educating students for achieving success in today’s world of rapid changes, technology advances and global competitiveness.

At the core of this commitment are several district-wide initiatives that are helping Knox County “open” both its students’ and teachers’/administrators’ minds. Some of the school district’s key initiatives are as follows: ✔ Professional Learning Communities - These involve teachers meeting on a regular basis to collaborate on improving instruction and student achievement. PLC groups analyze learning activities and student performance. When data indicates a need, curriculum, instruction and assessment are adjusted in order to maximize student learning. ✔ Curriculum Alignment and Implementation – The Knox County School District, with all schools participating, has aligned, and is implementing, its curriculum with all state and national standards, including college readiness standards, for all grade levels, K-12. This is an ongoing process that began several years ago. ✔ Common Assessments – Teachers hold common monthly Learning Checks across the District. These are followed by staff analyzing results to inform instruction that targets individual student progress. ✔ Intervention System – The Knox Intervention System has been established for K-12 for reading and mathematics to increase student learning for any students who are below level in Reading and/or Mathematics. Students will receive additional time in small group and/or individual instruction through the use of research-based strategies/programs. ✔ Research-Based Strategies/Programs – The Knox County Schools’ Comprehensive Improvement Plan details plans for improvement utilizing research-based strategies or programs, such as Thoughtful Education, Success for All, Four Blocks, Everyday Math, Reading Recovery, Read 180, Successmaker, and GRADE. ✔ Technology Integration - The goal of the Knox County School District is to have all staff proficient at integrating technology into the curriculum. Technology would become second nature to the teacher using various software applications and by proxy become second nature to the student. Students will learn to use technology as a resource for learning, and a tool for everyday life. ■

Opening minds to a world of possibilities...

Ethan Blevins, a student at Lay Elementary, and his teacher, Vada Merida, were honored by Knox County as "Math Masters" in March 2009. The Math Masters program celebrates the achievement of students and teachers throughout the district in the area of math.

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Opening Minds to a

World of Possibilities...

Superintendent - Walter T. Hulett Board Members: Chairman: Carla Jordan, Vice-Chairman: Sam Watts Clarence Brown, Kenneth Crawford, Marty Smith

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Knox County Public Schools Contact Information

District No. 301 • School No. 260 • Grades K-06 Est. Teachers 32 • Est. Enrollment 415 Charles R. Hill, Principal Hwy. 11 N, P.O. Box 259, Girdler, KY 40943 (606) 546-4859 • Fax (606) 546-4366

200 Daniel Boone Dr., Barbourville 40906 (606) 546-3157 Fax 546-2819 website: www.knox.kyschools.us e-mail: firstname.lastname@knox.kyschools.us

Jesse D. Lay Elementary School Superintendent ..................................Walter T. Hulett Assistant Superintendent .........................Kim Merida Assessment ..........................................Doris Mitchell District Personnel................................Leann J. Butler District Wide Programs ....................Pamela Williams Extended School Services .................Sharon Valentine Finance and Business .........................Gertrude Smith Food Service and Nutrition .................Angela Ledford Gifted and Talented..Billie Ferguson, Mary Hammons Professional Development ................Pamela Williams Public Information ....................................David Cole Pupil Personnel......................................Robin Wright Pupil Transportation..........................Jeffrey Ketcham School Improvement Coordinator......Marion Sowders Special Education/ 504 / Preschool ...Charlotte McCoy Technology ........................Kevin Parsons, Lee Worley Webmaster, TV-4 ..................................Frank Shelton

District No. 301 • School No. 430 • Grades PS-06 Est. Teachers 29 • Est. Enrollment 451 Jeff Frost, Principal 220 N. Allison Ave., Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 546-6524 • Fax (606) 546-3993

Knox Appalachian School District No. 301 • School No. 022 • Grades 05-12 Est. Teachers 4 • Est. Enrollment 35 Roger Vanover, Principal P.O. Box 55, Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 545-7068 • Fax Number (606) 545-7068

Knox Central High School District No. 301 • School No. 410 • Grades 09-12 Est. Teachers 61 • Est. Enrollment 933 Tim Roark, Principal; Tim Melton, Asst. Principal; Assistant Principal TBA 100 Panther Way, Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 546-9253 • Fax (606) 546-5684

Knox County Learning Academy Board Members Clarence Brown..................................................... (606) 546-3157 Kenny Crawford.................................................... (606) 546-3157 Carla Jordan .......................................................... (606) 546-3157 Marty Smith ...........................................................(606) 546-3157 Sam Watts ............................................................. (606) 546-3157

Central Elementary School District No. 301 • School No. 071 • Grades K-06 Est. Teachers 40 • Est. Enrollment 373 Kevin Disney, Principal 1000 KY 3439, Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 546-3496 • Fax (606) 546-3761

Dewitt Elementary School District No. 301 • Schol No. 170 • Grades PS-06 Est. Teachers 22 • Est. Enrollment 221 Marcie Walker, Principal Hwy. 223, P.O. Box 9, Dewitt, KY 40930 (606) 542-4274 • Fax (606) 542-4279

Flat Lick Elementary School District No. 301 • School No. 240 • Grades K-06 Est. Teachers 18 • Est. Enrollment 213 Steve Partin, Principal 110 Ky. 3085, Flat Lick, KY 40935 (606) 542-4712 • Fax (606) 542-4737

G.R. Hampton Elementary School District No. 301 • School No. 320 • Grades PS-06 Est. Teachers 29 • Est. Enrollment 443 Scott Broughton, Principal 60 Ky. 3441, Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 546-4169 • Fax (606) 546-9202

District No. 301 • School No. 150 • Grades 09-12 Est. Teachers 8 • Est. Enrollment 50 Roger D. Vanover, Principal 135 Wall St., Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 545-5410 • Fax (606) 546-5267

Knox County Middle School District No. 301 • School No. 023 • Grades 07-08 Est. Teachers 48 • Est. Enrollment 531 Kelly Sprinkles, Principal; Stacy Imel, Asst. Principal 311 N. Main St., Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 545-5267 • Fax (606) 546-2161

Lynn Camp High School District No. 301 • School No. 450 • Grades 07-12 Est. Teachers 42 • Est. Enrollment 486 Larry Mills, Principal; Earl Gregory, Asst. Principal 100 N Ky. 830, Corbin, KY 40701 (606) 528-5429 • Fax (606) 528-4750

West Knox County Elementary School District No. 301 • School No. 460 • Grades PS-06 Est. Teachers 45 • Est. Enrollment 659 Amy Jones Bays, Principal; Gail Brown, Asst. Principal 366 N Ky. 830, Corbin, KY 40701 (606) 523-1814 • Fax (606) 523-0872

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Knox Schools in action

Students at Central Elementary showed off their new school’s tshirts on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, the second day in their new facility. The new school combines the student populations formerly served by the Boone and Artemus Schools. It is located on the site of the former Boone School.

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The Knox County Schools’ annual Back To School Expo is scheduled for Monday, August 3rd, 2009.

Shown are participants at the G.R. Hampton tent during the 2008 expo held at Lay Elementary, the annual site for the event.

The Knox Central Fine Arts Department held its first annual Madrigal Dinner on December 4, 2008 in the school cafeteria or "The Commons," as it was called in the program. Madrigal Dinners are set in the Renaissance (14001600). They feature entertainment from singers, musicians and actors along with a boar's head, wassail and dinner. Approximately 75 students participated.

Keep up-to-date on School Closings & other important news for Knox County Public Schools by going on-line to www.mountainadvocate.com

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Knox County Schools’ 2009-10 School Calendar DATE

DESCRIPTION 08/04/09 . . . Professional Develop. -1st Month Begins 08/05/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Day 08/06/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day For Students 08/31/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Month Ends 09/01/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Month Begins 09/07/09 . . . . . . . . . Holiday – Labor Day (No School) 09/28/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Month Ends 09/29/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Month Begins 10/08/09 . . . . Profressional Development (No School) 10/09/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School 10/27/09. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Month Ends 10/28/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Month Begins 11/24/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Month Ends 11/25/09 . . . . . . . . . . Prof. Development (No School) 11/25/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th Month Begins 11/26/09 . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Holiday (No School) 11/27/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School 12/21-1/01/10. . . . . . . . . . . Winter Break – No School 12/25/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday (No School) 01/05/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th Month Ends 01/06/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th Month Begins 1/18/10 Holiday – Martin Luther King Day (No School) 02/02/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th Month Ends 02/03/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th Month Begins 03/02/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th Month Ends 03/03/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th Month Begins 03/30/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th Month Ends 03/31/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th Month Begins 04/02/10 . . . . Professional Development (No School) 04/5-04/09/10 . . . . . . . TENTATIVE SPRING BREAK 05/04/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th Month Ends 05/05/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Month Begins 05/12/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Day For Students 05/13/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closing Day

Lynn Camp’s top 2 academic students in its graduating class of 2009 posed together after graduation ceremonies held May 30th on the school’s football field. From left are Christine Creech and Jessica Blackwood.

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Professional Development: 8/4/09, 10/08/09, 11/25/09, 4/02/10 Opening Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/5/09 Closing Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/13/10 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/7/09, 11/26/09, 12/25/09, 1/18/10 187 Total Days—177 (6 hr.-15 min.) Instructional Days

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Test Windows and Reports 2009-2010 EXPLORE, PLAN and Writing On Demand (12th grade) Sept.14–25, 2009 (no change) ACT Test Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9, 2010 ACT Make Up Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 23, 2010 CATS Spring Core Content Test . . . . . . . April 19-30, 2010

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Students in Dewitt Elementary School's kindergarten class saw their window decoration win first place in the 2008 Daniel Boone Window Contest. The kids themselves created the items for the display, including pioneer cabins, rag dolls, and Native American animal hide stories.

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The Knox County School District honored several employees as Gold Star Clean Bus Drivers of the Month this past school year. Above, Evelyn Messer, center, was honored as Gold Star Driver for November 2008. She drives Bus No. 9803 in the West Knox and Lynn Camp areas. Transportation Director Jeff Ketcham is at left. Supt. Walter T. Hulett is at right.

A dedication was held October 21, 2008 for two new wooden quilt squares now displayed on the exterior of Flat Lick Elementary School.

The "barn quilts" were designed and painted by fourth and fifth grade students at Flat Lick under the guidance of artist-in-residence Diane Simpson, who was present courtesy of a Kentucky Arts Council grant.

Girdler's staff and students helped whip up some genuine enthusiasm for state testing on May 8, 2009 with a program called "Dancing With the Teachers.� Dance performances were interspersed with video infocommericals about testing that were put together by students in each grade level in the school. Shown are fifth/sixth grade social studies teacher Jennifer Carey and students, who were judged overall winner.

Central Elementary teacher Lana Sowders led students in an activity during the district-wide 2nd Annual Math Blast held at Knox Central on January 29th. Mrs. Sowders is the District’s first nationally certified teacher. She was recertified this past year in social studies.

Eddie Campbell and the Knox Central High School and Knox County Middle School Choirs presented a concert entitled "The History of Gospel" at the Conway Boatman Chapel at Union College on May 21, 2009. Three different choirs performed a variety of music focusing on religious music from both the past and present. Shown are Mr. Campbell and several members of the Knox Central Chamber Choir.

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Three Knox Schools teachers receive ‘Excellence in Teaching’ awards Cynthia Carter, top, a social studies teacher at G.R. Hampton Elementary, Jason Jordan, middle, a social studies teacher at the Knox County Middle School, and Debbie Stewart, bottom, a social studies teacher at Lynn Camp High School, were among the 130-plus teachers selected as recipients of the annual Excellence in Teaching Awards presented by Campbellsville University in 2009.

The Excellence in Teaching Awards program was established to recognize the quality teaching in the schools of the state of Kentucky and to strengthen the field of education. The three teachers were also recognized by the Knox County School Board on April 28, 2009.

Lynn Camp’s Andrew Martin was one of only 60 sophomores selected across the state in 2009 to participate in the Gatton Academy, a statefunded program that targets students who have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. He will have the opportunity to finish his junior and senior years on the WKU campus and earn at least 60 college credit hours as well.

The library at the new Central Elementary School boasts of all new, modern technology for children to use in their learning.

Hailey Hembree, a first grade student at Lay Elementary, was recognized as the Knox County Board of Education's Spotlight Reader for the month of March 2009. She’s shown with Board Chairperson Carla Jordan.

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Knox County students were honored in the 2009 Writing Contest sponsored by the Knox County Literacy Council. In the 3rd/4th Grade category, Derrick Gray of Hampton was first, Libby Vaughn of Hampton was second, and Skyler Baker of Lay was third. The awards ceremony was held at Girdler Elementary.

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Top student readers throughout Knox County were recognized at the 6th Annual Reading Celebration held April 23, 2009 at the Knox County Middle School. Approximately 1,000 student readers in grades K-12 were honored by the Knox County Literacy Council. Shown receiving her certificate, above, is student Laura Jackson of KCMS.

A Knox County teacher was featured at the national conference of Math Recovery held April 14-17, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jean Bingham of Central Elementary co-presented a workshop on parental involvement and Math Recovery games and activities. She’s shown interacting with a student at her school.

Lay preschool students led the Pledge of Allegiance at the February 2009 meeting of the Knox County Board of Education. Each month, students from different schools are asked to lead the Pledge and are presented with American Spirit certificates from the Board.

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Barbourville Independent Schools Quality education since 1890 Humble Beginnings The earliest records of the Barbourville City Schools date to 1888 when Jim Hayes conducted, in a two-room building on the current site, a subscription school to train those who wished to obtain a certificate for teaching. At that time there were no requirements for teaching except being able to pass the county examinations which were open to anyone.

The Barbourville Graded School was established by vote of the people in 1890. Mr. J.H. Stephens led the Graded School through 1906.

W.A. Riebold, a professor from Union College, directed the school until 1909. During those early years, every family that could afford to do so sent their children to a private school. Ironically, as small as Barbourville was back then, the town contained two private schools: the Barbourville Baptist Institute, which occupied the land on which Knox Central High School is now located, and the private school at Union College, which at that time provided kindergarten through two years of college.

In 1909 Melvin Judd became principal and superintendent to a team of five teachers, among whom were W.C. Faulkner, and J. Alex Tinsley. Tinsley later became superintendent.

Classes were conducted in a white frame structure in the rear of the old (1915) high school building and in front of the current (1991) high school building. A picture of the structure is in our administration building as well as in the high school principal’s office. Commencements were held in the Union College Chapel.

In 1915, Hugh Oldfield (who was a teacher at Union) became superintendent and succeeded in getting a new school building which was completed in 1916.

That brick structure contained six class rooms, an office and an auditorium. The original plaque is now on the front entrance wall of our 1991 high school building and bears the names of the trustees and contractor. Potbellied stoves constituted the heating system. The boys vied with each other to carry buckets of coal from the basement to the stoves. The rooms were lighted on dark days by one, and not more than two, hanging electric light globes. The central heat (stoker coal) system was installed in 1921 by Gus Hauser.

The auditorium was divided by sliding doors, thus giving two more rooms. The two dressing rooms off the stage were used for art, which was taught by Nan Faulkner, and for piano lessons, taught by Lou Faulkner. It was in the auditorium that the first P.T.A. was organized. The pupils were summoned to school and in from recess by an old bell which had been taken from the frame building. In the late 30s, it was sold to a church for $50.

Growth is Good Between 1917 and 1920 the property owners on Pine

Street, whose property adjoined the rear of the school, gave twenty or more feet to enlarge the school ground.

By 1918, the enrollment had increased so much that it was necessary to add a left (east) wing to the building (two rooms below and two rooms above). By the time Mr. Oldfield left in 1920, total enrollment was over 500 students. There were ten teachers at that time.

In the fall of 1924, during the administration of Superintendent C.P. Caywood, a second wing was added to the west end that consisted of seven rooms and a gym in the basement. The boys called it the “Bull Pen” because it was so small. In order for the younger boys to have a chance to practice, Sarah Hughes would go to the school and allow them to use the gym at an early hour. After the new gym was built (in 1937), the “Bull Pen” was converted into class rooms. This wing was destroyed by fire in 1957.

Before any gymnasium was on the school grounds, the players and coaches used an old, abandoned church which stood back of the Gulf Station on Main Street (Union National Bank’s main parking lot at present). Later, Barbourville City Schools rented the college gym (for $175.00 for ten months, plus $10.00 for each game). This was paid from extracurricular funds.

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Barbourville High School held commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 2009 on Friday, May 22, 2009. These seniors memorialize the last day together as BHS students by snapping a photo of themselves. The guest speaker was David Carter, a 1979 BHS graduate.

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perintendent’s office are now. The dwelling in the 30s was used for a music and band house. It was later moved behind the gym, where it continued to be used as a band house and then also as a storage building. It was torn down in 1955. In the early years, there were several tennis courts to the east of the high school building. In 1935, the high school won the District tennis championship.

The construction of the gymnasium was started as a Work Projects Administration project in 1935 under the administration of Guy G. Nichols and finished in 1937 under W.M. Wilson’s tenure. Emerson Cobb, science teacher and football coach at BHS, was a supervisor of the gym project. The African-American El lis brothers (Minor, Tim and Harry) were the chief masons in laying the stones carefully in place for this well-crafted gym.

Until the middle 20s, the street in front of the school was gravel. The Board could find no law whereby they had the authority to pay for paving the street. The teachers took it upon themselves to solicit funds for it after first pledging their own money for the paving. The first sidewalks and entrance to the building were built by the NYA in 1941.

A major change in the high school building was desired as a result of a survey conceived and discussed with the Board

by W.M. Wilson, but work was not carried out because of lack of money. When Ruel Cairnes became superintendent in 1947, he revived the discussion and with the backing of the Board, many clubs, and the University of Kentucky’s Education Department, the survey was completed.

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City schools full of history (on the east side) which had been the stage and dressing rooms became a large class room. The room formerly used for the library became the business and typing room. A hall extended the entire length of the second floor. All the basement rooms available were made into class rooms; Mr. Cairnes moved his office from the main building into the front of the (1937) gymnasium. The entire high school building was given a new look by a coat of paint. There was much regret at the time for the loss of the auditorium which curtailed chapel exercises.

During the administration of Roscoe Playforth, the “trades building” (one of two surplus barracks secured by Mr. Cairnes) was erected in 1953 by Walter Messer. This building served as classrooms after the fire of 1957 and 1990. The Board Room and superintendent’s office are now in this building. During the 50s, acquisition of property by the school Board included several lots where the current elementary school now stands.

Charles Singleton was selected superintendent in 1957. He oversaw the construction of the new elementary building just to the west of the old (1915) high school structure and the construction of the cafeteria between the elementary and high school buildings. He understood the needs of the school from his experience as a former teacher, coach, principal, and as the superintendent until 1987.

Shirley F. Treadway, Jr., class of 1944, was elected to the Board in November 1960 and has served continuously since then. He has been the Chairman of the Board since 1967, which makes him the longest continuous Board Chairman in the Commonwealth.

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After the destruction of the 1915 building by fire on May 15, 1990, the current high school facility was constructed on the school property immediately behind the old high school building to house grades seven through twelve. Each classroom (as well as the elementary) possesses a telephone, is computer wired to the world, and has VCR/TVs. In 1998, an elementary classroom addition was completed on the east end of the original building which was constructed in 1957. It was a “wrap-around” cafeteria construction design, allowing the elementary students to go to the lunch room without going outside in the weather.

On June 23, 2002, the new Treadway Activity Center was dedicated, with guest speaker Ky. Representative Greg Stumbo. The Activity center seats 1750 and includes two English classrooms, health classroom, resource room, two team dressing rooms, two Physical Education locker rooms, men and ladies’ coaches offices, weight room, and storage.

The Activity Center is air conditioned throughout.

The Activity Center is named for Shirley F. “Buck” Treadway, who has been Chairman of the Board since January 1967 (a state record). He was first elected to the Board in November 1960 when he ran on a campaign to save the Barbourville Independent Schools from consolidation.

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Dinky Phipps honored for 500 career wins Barbourville High School basketball coach Dinky Phipps was honored early 2009 for reaching a milestone of 500 wins while coaching the Barbourville Tigers.

Top Dinky instructs a player during a game.

Left Terry Forcht of Forcht Bank speaks with Dinky at the grand opening for Forcht Bank’s new Knox Street location in Spring 2009.

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Knox County Public Library The Knox County Public Library is conveniently located in downtown Barbourville on Knox Street.

The library offers shelves and shelves of books, magazines, research material, Knox County history, Knox County census data and banks of computers for online research.

The library also offers a Bookmobile, which brings the library to people who can’t come to the library.

Daycare centers, nursing homes and other library customers throughout the county use this service.

Every summer, the library sponsors a series of free programs for children up to the 6th grade. At these programs, children learn about a variety of topics. Guest speakers include law enforcement officials, firemen and medical support teams.

The library also offers a community room, which is free for civic groups and non-profit organizations.

The library’s shelves are lined with over 50,000 titles including fiction, non-fiction, large print books and inspirational fiction. The library has a separate Kentucky collection.

The library owns a Knox County history collection and microfilms of The Barbourville Mountain Advocate dating back decades.

The library also has abridged and unabridged books on tape and CD for adults and children, as well as instructional, educational and popular entertainment videos and DVDs. The library’s card catalog is computerized and searchable online for people with internet access. This service makes it possible for patrons to search for titles owned by the library and their availability status.

For information about the library and all it has to offer, call (606) 546-5339 or search the World Wide Web at www.knoxpubliclibrary.com.

Mary Alice Lundy holds the Barbourville Police Department’s new drug-sniffing dog. Pictured at right is BPD Sergeant Kenny Williamson, handler for the new dog and current drug dog, Guus. The dogs were brought to the 2009 Summer Reading Program at Knox County Library.

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The Knox County Library is located on Knox Street in downtown Barbourville and is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. For the convenience of their readers, they offer extended hours on Thursday, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. They are also open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday. The library offers over 50,000 titles, computers, historical research material, newspapers, magazines and interlibrary loans.

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County Law & Government A listing and breakdown of local, state, and other government agencies Knox County has different governing boards that shape the county’s future, including government boards, commissions, councils and courts.

Through these different agencies, residents can find answers to questions, solutions to problems and compensation from those who have wronged them.

The county is governed by a county judge executive and magistrates who represent different county areas.

In addition to making decisions about the county’s budget, law enforcement, roads, policies and other items magistrates and the judge executive can perform marriage ceremonies.

Knox Fiscal court meets twice monthly in public meetings at the Knox County Courthouse, located on the Court Square in Barbourville, the county seat.

Residents can attend meetings to state their concerns to the court or they can contact their individual magistrate.

Barbourville is run by a part-time mayor and six city council members.

Meetings are held monthly in City Hall on Daniel Boone Drive. Barbourville also has a city manager.

Barbourville City Hall can be contacted at (606) 546-3914; county judge executive at (606) 546-6192.

Other elected offices include: *Property valuation administrator whose office sets the value of all real estate. * The county coroner is also called to investigate deaths when the cause is unknown. * The Knox County Attorney at (606) 546-9515. * The Circuit Clerk’s office at (606) 546-3232.

* The County Clerk’s office at (606) 546-3568.

Law Enforcement Knox County is served by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department and the Kentucky State Police as well as the Barbourville Police Department; All three operate 24-7.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department operates from the Knox County Courthouse.

Kentucky State Police investigate accidents, serve warrants and investigate homicides and other crimes.

The sheriff and deputies investigate accidents, act as court bailiffs, serve warrants and other court documents, make arrests and investigate crime as well as collect property taxes. The sheriff’s department also inspects out of

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state vehicles whose owners want to register them in Kentucky.

The Barbourville Police Department serves warrants, investigates crimes and accidents.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department can be reached at (606) 546-3181; Kentucky State Police at (606) 573-3131 and Barbourville City Police at (606) 546-9225. The county also operates a 911 service.

Legal Decisions District & Circuit Courts When minor things occur, such as a neighbor’s tree falling on your house and he reuses to pay for damages or after someone you have lent money to refuses to pay it, the answer can be found in the Knox County court system.

Knox County has two courts, district and circuit. The circuit clerk’s office, located in the Knox County Courthouse, records all district and circuit court cases, keeping records updated by following the cases as they go through the system.

The circuit clerk’s office also issues driver’s licenses and passport applications. Greg Helton is Knox County’s circuit clerk.

District Court is where people go for civil suits and small claims. For example, if your neighbor’s four-wheeler tears down part of your fence, you can take him to small claims court. If you win, the neighbor has to pay the cost of repairs and court costs.

To file a small claims suit, you must go to the circuit clerk’s office and get a small claims packet and fill out a complaint.

Once a claim has been filed, the defendant (person being sued) is summoned to court on a specific day. Both the defendant the person filing the suit must appear before the judge and state their cases. Then the district judge assigned to the case must make a decision.

District judges also hear cases dealing with mental health, domestic violence, traffic probate, paternity disagreements, juvenile, crimes, misdemeanors and felony cases.

Felony cases begin with a hearing in district court. If the judge determines there is enough evidence, he sends the case to a Knox County grand jury.

The grand jury (meets monthly) will determine if an indictment is warranted or if the case should be dismissed.

An indictment means a person has been officially charged. The case then goes through the circuit court system.

Knox County’s representation in Frankfort

How laws are made Introduction and Committee Referall: A bill may be introduced in the House or Senate. Each bill is assigned a number, read by title and sponsor, and referred to a standing committee by the Committee on Committees.

Committee Consideration: Committee meetings are open to the public.

When there is sufficient interest in a subject, a public hearing is held. A bill may be reported out of committee with one of the following reports: favorable, favorable with amendments, favorable with committee substitute, unfavorable, or without opinion . A committee can kill a bill by failing to act on it.

First Reading: When a committee reports a bill favorably, the bill has what’s called its “first reading” and is placed in the Calendar for the following day. If a com-

mittee reports a bill unfavorably or without opinion, the bill is not likely to progress.

Second Reading and then to rules: The bill is read by title a second time and sent to the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee may recommit a bill or place it Orders of The Day for a specific day.

Third Reading and Passage: “I move that House Bill 100 be taken from the Orders of The Day, read for the third time by title only, and placed upon its passage.” This motion, usually by the majority floor leader, is adopted by voice vote, and the floor is open for debate. Following debate and amendments, a final vote on the bill is taken.

To pass, a bill must by at least two fifths of the members of the chamber (40 representatives or 16 senators) and a majority of the members present and voting. If the bill contains and appropriation of funds or an emergency clause, it must be approved by a majority of the members elected to each house, (51 representatives and 20 senators).

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If a bill is defeated, that is the end of it, unless two members who voted against it request its reconsideration and a majority approves it. If a bill passes in one house, it is sent to the other chamber, where it follows much the same procedure. Both houses must agree on the final form of each bill. If either house fails to concur in amendments, the differences must be reconciled by a “conference committee” of senators and representatives. Compromises agreed to by this conference comCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Enrollment: After passage by both houses, a bill is read carefully to make sure the final wording is correct. The bill is signed by the presiding officer of each house and sent to the Governor.

Governor Action: The governor may sign a bill, permit it to become law without signature, or veto it. The bill may be passed over the governor’s veto by a majority of the members of both houses. The governor has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to act on a bill after it is received. It is possible for a bill to complete the legislative process in four days through the use of companion bills. Most bills take longer to complete the process, however.

Knox Countians are fortunate to have Knox County natives working for them in Frankfort, Jim Stewart and Robert Stivers.

Representative Jim Stewart (R) House District-86 Knox & Laurel Counties 141 Ky. 223, Flat Lick, Ky. (Home) 606-542-5210 Frankfort phone (502) 564-8100 ext. 690 E-Mailjimstewart@irc.state.ky.us

Senator Robert Stivers (R) Senate District 25-Clay, Knox, Lee, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley & Wolfe Counties Address: 207 Main St., Manchester, Ky. 40962 (Office) 606-598-2322 (Home) 606598-8575 Frankfort Phone (502) 564-8100, ext 623 E-Mail robert.stivers@irc.state.ky.us

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Judge Executive Sheriff County Clerk Circuit Court Clerk Coroner PVA County Attorney Magistrate District 1 Magistrate District 2 Magistrate District 3 Magistrate District 4 Magistrate District 5

Barbourville Mayor David Thompson swears in the current City Council members in January 2009. From left, David Thompson, Johnny Farmer, Robert Wyatt, Wilma Barnes, Gary Williams, Jane Skidmore, and Gerald Hyde.

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Church Listings Don’t see your church listed here?

We also list churches on our Church Directory page in the newspaper and on our website.

Please submit your church’s information to us so we can make sure our list is up-to-date.

Thank you!

Apple Grove Baptist Church........546-6514 Artemus Baptist Church ..............546-4245 Artemus Christian Church ...........546-3493 Artemus First Christian Church ...546-8205 Barbourville Church of God .........546-8205 Beacon Baptist Church ...............277-0419 Callihan Baptist Church...............337-1958 Calvary Baptist Church ...............523-0696 Christian Life Fellowship .............546-9415 Church of the Nazarene ..............528-5935 Church Triumphant Assembly .....546-5009 Concord Baptist Church ..............546-5912 Parkway Baptist Church ..............546-3656 East Barbourville Baptist Church 546-5912 Faith Tabernacle .........................546-9413 Fellowship Baptist Church...........542-4705 First Advent Christian Church .....546-9417 First Baptist Church - 3rd St. ...... 546-4906 First Baptist Church - Main St. ....546-3396 First Christian Church .................546-4017 First Presbyterian Church ...........528-1444 First United Methodist Church.....546-3695 Gray Baptist Church ....................526-6233 Heidrick Holiness Church ............546-6393 Jehovah’s Witnesses ..................546-6320 Keck Baptist Church....................526-1310 Kingdom Hall of J.W....................546-2017 Lighthouse Tabernacle................546-2236 Locust Grove Baptist Church ......546-6488

Lynn Camp Baptist Church .........528-3074 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church ............864-0968 New Beginnings AoG ..................542-0124 New Bethel Baptist Church .........546-5887 New Covenant Church ................545-0496 New Life Church of God ..............546-5966 Northside Baptist Church ............598-1734 One Way Center .........................545-0235 Painthill Pentecostal Church .......545-7729 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church ...528-7280 Poplar Grove Baptist Church ......528-3793 River Baptist Church ...................546-5474 Roadside Baptist Church ............546-4823 Salt Gum Baptist Church.............542-0554 Scalf Chapel ................................546-2590 Sinking Valley Baptist Church .....546-4623 Springfield Baptist Church.......... 546-3625 St. Gregory Catholic Church .......546-4431 St. Paul Baptist Church ...............546-9577 Trace Br. Methodist Church ....... 546-2837 Turkey Creek Baptist Church ......542-5233 Wayman Chapel A.M.E. ..............546-5482 World Outreach Worship Center .545-6991

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Health care in Knox County Knox County Health Department hosts annual health screening day for women Dozens of local women participated in a day-long health screening event hosted in late Spring 2009 at the Knox County Health Department.

The annual event offers women the chance to undergo basic health screenings and get information on women's health issues.

"We wanted to tie this in today with our mobile mammogram program. We really want people to know about that," said Knox County Health Department ARNP Lisa Clark.

She noted that a mobile mammography unit from Knoxville comes to the health department once a month.

“People with private insurance can call and schedule an appointment for a mammogram without having to come through the health department,” she said, adding that all others must be referred through

the department.

Clark said that even though more and more women are realizing the importance of having a mammogram, there are still many who don’t understand just how important the procedure is.

“There is still a need to get the word out,” she said.

“We are still low, considering our population, in getting ladies screened.”

She said that more and more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer compared to years past.

“We are now seeing breast cancer in 30 and 40 year olds,” she said.

Also offered at the event were screenings by staff with the Kentucky Cancer Center for possible skin cancer and other problems, and vision screenings provided by Dr. Cynthia Corbin. ■

Above, Margaret Hubbard gets a free vision screening from Allie Bowling from Dr. Cynthia Corbin’s office during a women’s health day event held at the Knox County Health Department.

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Dental care in Knox County Infants are adorable when they begin to get their “baby teeth.” The appearance of the first tooth is a big event!

In no time, the baby has a mouth full of teeth and an irresistable smile. The little body is equipped with the number of parts that it needs to function. They have ten fingers to help them pick up and handle things, ten toes to help balance and walk correctly, two eyes so they can see all around and twenty primary teeth to help them tear, rip, and chew their food.

By age three, children usually have all their primary teeth. Although these teeth are smaller than permanent teeth, they serve a big purpose. The primary teeth are present during the most formative years in a person’s life. If children cannot use their teeth correctly, they may not eat a variety of foods or be able to chew adequately. This can cause stomach aches, malnutrition, and other digestive prob-

lems. A child’s self-esteem is directly affected by the appearance of their smile.

Even younger children are aware of their appearance and are self-conscious when their teeth are black or broken. Probably the most serious health risk of having decay on a primary tooth is that there is a risk of infection. If left untreated, an infected or “abscessed” tooth can cause a child to feel bad and not succeed to the best of their ability. In some cases, infection from a tooth can be fatal.

As a child ages, primary teeth become loose and permanent teeth erupt in their place. If primary teeth are extracted too early, the permanent tooth may not come in at the correct location or not come in at all. If this happens, it may be necessary to have extensive treatment to correct the problems.

This treatment can include orthodontics (braces) and even surgery in more severe cases. ■

Protect the smile of your child with a checkup

Because primary teeth serve such an important purpose, parents have to help children take care of them. Here are some things you can do: 1.

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Babies need to be weaned from their bottles by 12 months.

They should never have soda, flavored milk or even juice from a bottle. If a child is old enough for juice, it needs to be mixed with water and given to them from a cup. Even 100% juice contains sugar that can stick to the teeth and cause cavities.

Begin brushing their teeeth as soon as they appear. Use a soft brush or cloth to clean the teeth and gums. This helps to remove any bacteria that could build up in the baby’s mouth.

After brushing their teeth, do not alow children to have drinks before bedtime. Water should be the only drink after brushing.

When you give a child water, use sink water because bottled water does not have flouride added.

When a child reaches the age where he/she can spit out toothpaste or rinses, use toothpaste that contains flouride.

Take your child to the dentist at least two times a year. Primary teeth can decay quickly and needs to be chcked regularly.

Taking a child early and consistently to the dentist help them to be familiar with the surroundsings and lessens anxiety often associated with a dental office.

Remember: Primary teeth are present in the most important years.

If children are taught to take care of their primary teeth, they are more likely to continue with good habits and take care of their permanent teeth. So, watch your child’s baby teeth carefully. Realize how important they are and help them to stay healthy.

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Relay for Life

Knox County’s Relay for Life was held on Friday, May 15, 2009. At bottom, Ted Gibson leads the survivor walk at Relay for Life at Thompson Park. Pictured above, third from right, and at bottom at far right, Cameron Mullis was among the youngest cancer survivors to walk at Relay for Life. "Be brave and keep going through what you need and try your best to make it through what you've doing,� said Mullis.

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Knox County Cancer Patient Fund

Knox County Cancer Patient Fund member Betty Jordan is shown rolling this huge dice during a round of “Dale’s Derby” held during a fall festival at the National Guard Armory. The event was held as a fundraiser for the cancer patient fund. The cancer patient fund helps cancer victims and their families in Knox County. The fund is supported solely with fundraisers and donations.

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