THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 • 3A
Learning importance of tourism
Having fun at the Ball...
Jeff Crowe, president/CEO of Tour SEKY, spoke at a Barbourville Main Street meeting held Tuesday at City Hall. Crowe and fellow staffer Michelle Hill outlined the many programs that the agency has to offer. The agency is a major supporter of local tourism initiatives and events, including the upcoming Redbud Quilt Festival, set for the weekend of April 9 at Union College. PHOTO BY EDDIE ARNOLD By EDDIE ARNOLD earnold@mountainadvocate.com
Tourists and visitors to Knox County drop about $19 million in cash into the local economy each year. On Tuesday, a group of local citizens, business people, and government leaders learned how they can improve the community's tourism outlook. Jeff Crowe, president/CEO of Tour SEKY and Michelle Allen, director of programs, were the guest speakers for the meeting. Crowe said that budget cuts have affected tourism programs, but encouraged local officials to continue to apply for the funds that will be available in the next funding cycle. "We are proud of what we do and we do a lot of things," Crowe said, adding that Tour SEKY helps provide funding for community projects that boost tourism. "We are here to give you a kick start. We are not here to fully fund any program." Crowe said that in his travels, he often uses Barbourville as an example of how local tourism initiatives should work. "I use Barbourville everywhere I go to talk about the community support you have," he said. "Of all the 47 counties we deal with, there is more community
support here than anywhere." Crowe said the agency also has downtown revitalization programs to help boost downtown businesses in their area, adding that their goal is to help local downtown businesses thrive. "Our Main Streets are very important, not just because of the buildings, but because of the pride," he said. "It is important for a lot of reasons. You walk down the street and know your neighbors and shop with your own. Until we take the pride and, instead of getting into our cars and heading to a large retailer, we should shop with our local people. Yes, in the beginning it will cost a little more. But it will payoff in the long run. And you will save the $3.50 a gallon for gas that you will spend." Allen said one of her main programs is the Shining Star customer service training that helps businesses and entities improve their customer service skills. She noted that since the beginning of the program, they have trained over 12,000 front line employees across the region. "It's not just your restaurants and stores. It is civil servants, mayors and even police officers. We have people that come
into your area and ask questions, we need to know," he said. "The great thing about this program is that it is free to everyone." Allen said training programs can be tailored to meet a business or entities own needs. "It usually takes about two hours to do a program," she said. “This is something that we offer and hope you take advantage of.” With Redbud month coming up in April, and the Redbud Quilt Festival set for the weekend of April 9, Cole said a lot of things are going on in preparation. She noted that for the first time, the Miss Redbud Trails Pageant will be open to contestants in all age categories. The pageant is set for March 26 and has categores from infant to high school seniors. “So far we have about 61 contestants signed up,” Cole said. “We have had wonderful response.” For more information on the Redbud Festival and all of the associate activities, log on to www.redbudfestky.com. The website has a complete list of Redbud events and activities. For more information about Tour SEKY and the programs they offer, call (606) 677-6099.
Participants in this season’s National League of Junior Cotillions class held their spring ball at the London Country Club for their Spring Ball over the weekend. At top, the class poses for this group photo. At center above, the young ladies, dressed in formal attire and gloves, waited for the young gentlemen to ask the to dance. At bottom, students got the chance to show off their dancing skills during the ball. The classes teach proper etiquette and table manners, as well as dances such as the Foxtrot, Waltz and others. PHOTO BY DEAN MANNING
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Arrests Knox Sheriff Sarah Tye, 24, Barbourville; second-degree burglary, firstdegree criminal mischief Randy Stamper, 33, Trosper; public intoxication controlled substance (two counts), disorderly conduct James Smith, 34, Barbourville; theft by unlawful taking, third-degree criminal trespassing Savannah Smith, 69, Flat Lick; third-degree conspiracy traffic in controlled substance, first-degree conspiracy to traffic in controlled substance Kevin Senters, 37, London; served warrant, trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance Gary Parton, 51, Cincinnati, OH; DUI, improper equipment Harmon Payne, 34, Artemus; served bench warrant Berneil Parker, 26, Barbourville; first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree burglary David Mills, 28, Barbourville; theft by deception under $500 (two counts) Nathaniel Messer, 46, Barbourville; engaging in organized crime - criminal syndicate Mark Messer, 38, Barbourville; contempt of court Cody McFarland, 21, Corbin; unlawful possession of meth precursor Nickie Lewis, 27, Heidrick; served bench warrant Krystal Langley, 32, Barbourville; served bench warrant, theft by deception under $300, contempt of court Walter Jones, 40, Inham; manufacturing methamphetamine, first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree possession of controlled substance, endangering welfare of a minor, persistent felony of-
fender, contempt of court Payne Harmon, 34, Artemus; speeding 15 mph over limit Nancy Grubb, 38, Cannon; contempt of court Anita Gibson, 51, Hinkle; falsely reporting an incident Berry Gambrel, 63, Flat Lick; theft by deception Jessica Denton, 19, Corbin; manufacturing methamphetamine, first-degree possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, first-degree wanton endangerment (four counts) John Cordell, 46, Corbin; first-degree sodomy; theft by deception under $500 (19 counts), served bench warrant, theft by unlawful taking Jobeth Collins, 24, Hinkle; contempt of court Christy Brummett, 32, Pineville; served bench warrant Dylan Brown, 18, Scalf; receiving stolen property, falsely reporting an incident, first-degree criminal mischief, thirddegree assault, third-degree terroristic threatening Orville Brock, 36, Bimble; obstructed vision and / or windshield, failure to maintain required insurance (two counts), speeding in a restricted zone, failure to produce insurance, served warrant Justin Baker, 20, Hinkle; fourth-degree assault Mary Brooks, 35, Gray; theft by deception Richard McAdams, 25, Corbin; served warrant, firstdegree trafficking in controlled substance, second-degree persistent felony offender Barbourville Police Crystal Mills, 27, No address listed; first-degree assault, operating on suspended / revoked license Randy Mabry, 27, Bar-
bourville; public intoxication controlled substance, third-degree criminal trespassing, possession of handgun by convicted felon Lisa Branson, 27, Bimble; theft by unlawful taking shoplifting KSP Brandon Stanley, 25, Manchester; public intoxication controlled substance Randy Stamper, 33, Trosper; served bench warrant, public intoxication controlled substance Timothy Smith, 23, Broadhead; served bench warrant Joseph Smith, 21, Gray; served bench warrant Edna Sizemore, 24, No address listed; DUI, improper use of left lane/ overtaking vehicle, careless driving, no operators license, improper equipment Charles Rickett, 39, Artemus; speeding 26 MPH or more, reckless driving, driving on DUI suspended license, failure to surrender revoked operators license, possessing license when privileges are revoked / suspended, no / expired registration plates, no / expired KY registration receipt, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle, DUI Jerry Middleton, 19, Barbourville; served bench warrant Nickie Lewis, 27, Barbourville; improper equipment, failure to notify address change to Dept. of Transportation, no operators license, failure to wear seat belts, failure to maintain required insurance, giving officer false name or address, served bench warrant Joshua James, 26, Rockholds; served bench warrant (4 counts), third-degree posses-
sion of controlled substance, first degree trafficking controlled substance, first-degree promoting contraband, tampering with physical evidence Kenneth Hooker, 19, Barbourville; contempt of court Jimmy Fuson, 33, Corbin; served bench warrant Alma Felton, 36, Manchester; no charges listed Doug Asher, 38, Flat Lick; fourth-degree assault Corbin Police Michael Wynn, 35, Corbin; theft by unlawful taking shoplifting Sarah Jackson, 24, Corbin; no charges listed Tiffany Havens, 22, Corbin; public intoxication, second-degree disorderly conduct Harold Eaton, II, 34, Corbin; public intoxication Jimmy Cothan, 54, No address listed; alcohol intoxication Court Rebecca Roark, 38, Corbin; contempt of court Cuddie Holbrook, Jr., 52, Paris; contempt of court
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