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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Vol. 155 No. 16 Fiscal Court tables bids on 10th Region Class Scrubgrass property Nicholas County At- opening the bids had By Melissa Mitchell torney Dawn Letcher only a few options of ei- A Champions!!! KyNewsGroup informed the magis- ther accept a bid, reject [email protected] trates they could award them or rebid it. one bid, or they could A motion was made Nicholas County Fis- reject both bids and go by Magistrate Wayne cal Court received two another option or sell it. Shields to table it bids for the Scrubgrass Magistrate Jeff Ran- until the next meet- Property known as the dolph stated he would ing with Magistrate Old Old Hospital for- be abstaining due to Matt Hughes. Mag- merly known as the conflict of interest. He istrate Jeff Randolph Community Action. added there as a great abstained, Magistrate Fiscal Court mem- deal of work to be done Kenny Holbrook was bers agreed to advertise to the property. absent. for bids for five weeks Magistrate Wayne Nicholas County with a deadline of April Shields added the build- Judge Steve Hamil- 13th, the bid stated the ing would get worse in ton discussed the dis- property on Scrubgrass time it would be best to cretionary funding; road was for the build- allow someone else to Hinkle will be doing ing sitting on 3.7 acres maintain it. $303,000 by middle of more or less. Magistrate Matt May. Judge Hamilton The bids received Hughes stated they expressed concern in were opened during would be missing a regards to the bill need- the monthly fiscal court great deal of potential, ing to be paid first and meeting on Tuesday. he continued by saying Bids submitted were that it was cheap even by Jackie Randolph the appraisal price was Fiscal Court Nicholas County High School Boys Baseball and Girls Softball team both brought home $36,106.00 and Casey cheap in his opinion. cont. on pg. 2 trophies last Saturday night. Both teams won the 10th Region Class All A Tournament. Anderson $5,001.00. The Fiscal court with Congratulations to both the Girls and Boys! More pictures can be found on page 11. Dates set for Prom and Graduation By Melissa Mitchell events were either can- Night and Graduation. bles will be reserved sim- via Facebook on The Car- held May 20th in the KyNewsGroup celed or created in a dif- Prom has been set ilar to a big restaurant. lisle Mercury Facebook gymnasium with ar- [email protected] ferent fashion for the for May 15th, with the Safety measures will be page. Anyone attending rangements still pending seniors due to COVID. theme “Dancing Under implemented, mask will prom that is not a stu- at this time. The Nicholas County With numbers declining the Stars”; prom will be required, and no one dent at Nicholas County Graduation will be School Board Members and in person classes the take place in the parking will be allowed to view from the ages of 18-20 held on Saturday at met on Monday to dis- Nicholas County School lot between the schools. the walk-ins. will not be required to cuss dates for upcoming District is working dili- A tent will be set up, food Arrangements are be- acquire a COVID test be- Prom & Grad events. gently to prepare for a will be prepared in boxes ing made to have the fore Prom. cont. on pg. 2 Last year several traditional Prom, Class for each individual, ta- walk- ins live streamed Class Night will be The Supplemental School Year Bill Secondary Road recommendations Kentucky Senate Bill tal year (2021-2022 • High school stu- presented to Fiscal Court 128 has been approved only) must be those the dents and fifth year stu- the Junction of Upper along with Magistrate by the Kentucky Gener- student was enrolled dents, those who gradu- By Melissa Mitchell Concord Road end- Jeff Randolph about al Assembly and signed in the previous year, ated with the class of KyNewsGroup ing at North of Lower Moorefield Road need- into law by Governor 2020-2021. 20-21, choosing to use [email protected] Concord road with ing to be resurfaced as Beshear. This bill, also • Students in grades the supplemental year Fleming County the estimated cost of well. known as the “redshirt” K-8 requesting to use will meet with the high State Highway Trans- $220,000.00. Smith explained that or the “do-over” bill, al- the supplemental year school guidance coun- portation representa- Embankment repairs the State was look- lows K-12 students cur- will follow the district’s selor in mid-July to de- tive Hayden Smith are recommended to be ing at the Blue Licks rently enrolled in pub- current retention policy velop an individualized presented the Nicholas done on East Union US 68 road, and the lic schools to request and repeat the grade course plan to address County Fiscal Court Road beginning at the Moorefield road was to use the 2021-2022 they were enrolled in the specific academic with the rural recom- junction of Lower Con- in the works to begin school year as a supple- during the 2020-2021 issues related to the mendations for the cord Road ending at around mid summer. mental year. The stu- school year. addition of the supple- roads . the Junction of Ky 36. dent can retake and/or • Students in grades mental year. There has been Estimated cost for the supplement coursework 9-12 requesting to use • Graduated seniors $674,667.00 allocated embankment repairs is already completed. the supplemental year who return for for 2021-2022, with $150,000. In order for parents may choose to retake a fifth year during the a total of improve- Magistrates Matt to make an informed courses taken dur- 2021-2022 year will ments being around Hughes questioned the decision about whether ing the 2020-2021 or take courses via dual $306,184.00. need for the Blue Licks they would choose to take courses that will enrollment, online/VLO Roads that were Bridge to be done, have their child request supplement courses al- courses, CTE courses recommended for im- to use the supplemental ready taken this school and/or work based provements were KY year, Nicholas County year. courses. They will not 57, Cassidy Creek Fox Valley Wood Schools is providing the • Students will re- be eligible for Dual Road for asphalt re- following information. ceive the grade they Credit scholarships surfacing beginning at WANTED • The Supplemental earn in a retaken during the 2021-2022 the junction of Locust Walnut Logs & all other species School Year Program course. At the high year. Grove Road and end- Fox Valley Wood has been MFG was established for school level, both the • Students may par- ing at the junction of walnut gun stock for 40+ years students to “retake or original grade and the ticipate in extracurric- Ky 32. The total cost of All of our logs are sawed in the USA supplement courses of new grades will remain ular activities. At the the repair is $90,000. We buy standing timber grades the student has on the transcript, but School Bill Upper Jackstown Certified Master Loggers already taken.” That only the retaken grade Road for asphalt re- 821 Muses Mill Rd. • Wallingford, Ky 41093 means courses taken will figure into the cont. on pg. 2 surfaces beginning at during the supplemen- GPA. 606-876-4661 YOUR HOMETOWN FURNITURE STORE SINCE 1977 Like us on Facebook! McRoberts Furniture Mart, Inc. www.amishheritagefurniture.com Buying All Grades of Export Logs Including www.McRobertsFurnitureMart.com Walnut And Low Grade Logs as Well 606-763-9048 16 West Second • Downtown Maysville, KY 5895 US 68 May’s Lick, KY 674 Turner Road, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 606-564-9848 Hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm • Closed Thursday & Sunday 2- April 21, 2021 The Carlisle Mercury Since 1867

nia McCarty and Duane partment of Education. seeking to hire a full Prom & Grad Osborne as Bus drivers, The renovation project of Fiscal Court time employee, court cont. from pg. 1 Ashley McNabb- Student replacing windows in the cont. from pg. 1 members agreed to ad- Services/Social Worker, 1953 section of the High vertise for the vacant 10:00 a.m. on May 22nd, would be reimbursed by position. Jimmy Hollar and Tim School, the window seals Pat McCarty was re- as long as the COVID the state once the fiscal Highfill as NCES Cus- are broken in some of Want to court received the can- appointed to the Nicho- Numbers remain low the todian, Megan Maddox them. This project can cel check. He made a las County Fire Depart- plans for graduation will –NCES Teacher. be accomplished quickly advertise? suggestion of getting a ment Board. be held in the traditional They also approved the and done this calendar note from the bank for Court members fashion. If the numbers Call $250,000 and use the agreed to advertise for resignation of Ashleigh year. The estimated bids for hay, fuel and start to rise, they will $53,000 from the road Cobb NCMHS Teacher, cost of no more than Petrea fund. asphalt, and crushed provide a tickets for the Lindsey Hamm Speech $125,000. In other business, stones. graduates to have for Pathologist, and termi- Last day of school for Allison at fiscal court members The next fiscal court family members. nation of Dustin Estes students will be May 859-473- made a proclamation meeting will be held Board members ap- for May 16-21 to be rec- May 14th and will be NCES Custodian. 21st. broadcasted live on The proved the employ- ognized as EMS week. Board members ap- Stay tuned into the 2137! The Nicholas County Carlisle Mercury Face- ment of Britney Morris, proved the BG1 for BG schools and The Carlisle Road Department is book page. Christina Herrington 21-257 High School Ren- Mercury Facebook page and Sonya Purcell as ovation Project for sub- for more updates. Sub Bus Monitors, So- mittal to Kentucky De-

of 2021, they will be • The Board of Edu- If you would like to Fiscal Court ineligible for KHSAA cation will make a deci- request a supplemen- cont. from pg. 1 sports during the 2021- sion by June 1st, 2021 tal school year allowing 22 school year. on whether to approve your student to repeat middle and high school • Parent requests for all or none of the re- the current grade level level, they must meet supplemental year con- quests for SB 128. If during the 2021-2022 KHSAA age and oth- sideration of their stu- our Board decides to school year, please com- er eligibility require- dent must be submitted accept requests for a plete the form at the ments. If the student to our central office by supplemental year, we link below and and sub- is 19 before August 1st May 1st, 2021. will accept all requests. mit it prior to May 1st. $185,000.00 CASH REWARD The citizens of Rowan County deserve better... your “Streisand Effect” strategy will not work Whereas... THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE

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James Norsworthy Dr. and Mrs. Emery Reagan was shot in the were stable throughout Saturday, March 28 at 3 Systems of Southern officiated at the service. Clark of Flemingsburg chest Monday around surgery. p.m. at the home of Mr. California, a division of have chosen Christa Lee 2:30 p.m. as he left the On Tuesday morning and Mrs. Bobby Bowles, Ovescan Corporation. C&G Foodtown as the name for their Washington Hilton Ho- President Reagan's con- Myers by the Rev. How- A graduate of Wabash 1/2 Gallon Ice Cream - baby daughter, born tel in Washington. The dition was reported as ard Livingood. College, he did graduate 59 cents Sunday, April 2, at the gunman, John Warnock good and his prognosis Mr. and Mrs. Larry work at U.C.L.A. Prior Bananas - 10 cents lb Nicholas County hospi- Hinkley Jr., 25, of Ever- "excellent" James Brady, Snapp were the atten- to becoming a sales en- Eggs - 39 cents dozen tal. She is the third child green, Colo., was seized 40, remains in critical dants. gineer for Overscan and Maxwell house lb can in the home and second and arrested at the scene condition with a bul- A reception followed Concord ten months ago, Coffee - 59 cents daughter. Mrs. Clark is by Secret Service agents. let wound to the brain. the ceremony. The cou- Whaley was assistant Bake-Rite Shortening the former Miss Jane Three other persons Agent McCarthy, 31, and ple is residing at Buffalo professor in the television 3 lb can - 59 cents Ann Blumer of Lexing- were more seriously policeman Thomas Dela- Trace, Nicholas County. department of U.C.L.A., ton. The baby weighed wounded in the assas- hanty, 45, both in serious director of the television 1961 six pounds and eight sination attempt. They condition. Garrett's Furniture department of U.C.L.A.'s ounces. were James S. Brady, Vice President George GE Washer and Dryer Fernald School and had a Mason Morrison Be- White House Press Sec- Bush, at the time Presi- - $599 work-study fellowship at gins Work as Assistant Lerman's retary; Timothy J. Mc- dent Reagan was wound- GE Refrigerator with Soreen Gems Studios. County Agent Misses Footwear - Carthy, Secret Service ed, was in Air Force Ice Maker - $565 He is a grandson of Mr. Mason Morrison, $3.88 Agent; Thomas Delahan- Two flying between two GE Microwave - $344 and Mrs. Jesse Ocker- new Assistant County Women's Dresses - ty, District of Columbia appearances in Texas. GE Self Cleaning Oven man of Fleming Coun- Agent, begin work Mon- $5.88 policeman. Upon hearing the news, - $563 ty and J.A. Whaley of day morning in Nicho- Mattress Covers - President Reagan was he immediately flew back Moorefield. las County. He will be $2.88 rushed to George Wash- to Washington. 1971 in charge of the 4-H Boys Slacks - $2.88 ington University Hospi- Hinckley was booked Mark R. Allison Bap- program of the County Sofa Pillows - $1.88 tal where he underwent on charges of attempted David Whaley Promot- tized Sunday and will be in charge of emergency surgery for assassination of a presi- ed Mark Roberts Allison, the 4-H program of the over two hours. The .22 dent and assault with David A. Whaley of Los infant son of Mr. and County and will assist caliber bullet entered the intent to kill a police of- Angeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Allison, was with other important Jenkins named Chief Compliance Officer at HMH Turn the Page Back, Please The Board of Directors Last week I had to two chainsaws. Then ing from the other two Ellie and I were exposed at Harrison Memorial travel to a neighbor- there is the Gator and how to walk in the fur- to an actuality of today Hospital has named Re- ing town for some City the tractor. Oh yes, and row, and he pointed out that we could measure becca Jenkins as the new business. I was going don’t forget the van and to Ellie just how the against a moments Chief Compliance Officer there to take some pic- truck; and what about young mare was strug- view yesterday. As for for the facility. In her tures of their splash those two roto-tillers? gling with it. me, I cannot imagine new role, Jenkins will be pad, and my fifteen Thirteen motors to The scene was, of not having my thirteen responsible for Corporate year old granddaugh- keep running course, right out of our tools, but there is a part Compliance, Risk Man- ter, Ellie, agreed to When we got to our agricultural past. It of me that would sure agement, and Case Man- go with me. Our trips destination and were was beautiful watching like to go back in time agement. She will also Kentucky University, are usually pleasant on the lane that leads the horses work, and and spend a day or two serve in a supervisory Richmond, KY, where and it was extra-nice to the splash pad, observing how coordi- working the old farm oversight role for Human she received a Bachelor on this particular day. an astonishing scene nated were the man without them. Just a Resources and KidTown of Arts degree with a ma- Ordinarily we discuss popped up: a man was and the team. And qui- day or two, mind you. Daycare and Preschool. jor in French and a mi- everything from A to plowing a small field et! You could hear the The Chief Compliance nor in Political Science. Z, and this day was no with three huge draft plow slipping through Officer ensures that the Jenkins completed her exception. horses. He was not the soil. We heard the hospital follows best Masters of Education in Before we left town, walking but was rid- murmur of the driver practices that govern the Executive Human Re- I went to the hardware ing the wheel plow. when he spoke to the industry, as well as mon- sources Management at store to pick up a weed- Of course I pulled into three giants. We could itors and meets applica- Xavier University, Cin- eater that I had left the drive and stopped. hear the jangle of the ble laws, regulations and cinnati, OH, in 1999. there to be repaired. There were two men: harness at the same guidelines. Prior to joining Har- In short order, Ellie one was plowing and time we could hear Since 2011, Jenkins rison Memorial Hospi- asked if I didn’t have one was standing. They some birds chirping. It has served as Director of tal, she worked in the two weed-eaters, and were extra nice and po- was an especially set- Human Resources at the human resources sector that question evolved lite. The man plowing tling scene. hospital. HMH will im- for 14 years. She has into a count of just stopped in front of El- The contrast between mediately begin a search served on several com- how many things I own lie and the man stand- what we had witnessed for a new Human Re- munity boards, including that operate with gaso- ing introduced Ellie to and the reality of my sources Manager as her Opportunity for Work line or diesel motors. the big Belgium’s. They thirteen gas powered replacement in that role. and Learning, Harri- It turn out the list is were huge. She could tools was immediately Mark Mattmiller, A native of Cynthiana, long: There are the two barely reach their chin crystal clear to both of Mattmiller2143@ KY, Jenkins graduated weed eaters, a hedge to pat them. He ex- us. It’s interesting that gmail.com from Harrison County Jenkins trimmer, leaf blower, plained to her how the both observations oc- Author, Teacher, High School in 1993. 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Heaven Is IT’S TIME FOR BIG BROTHER TO START A Lot Like WATCHING BIG BROTHER I’ve especially taken Between bizarre and the Department of Crim- thousand words, and al- Kentucky note of it in the last 14 violent behavior brought inal Justice Training though a video can be By or so months in the com- on through domestic Law Enforcement Basic flawed and less than per- Charles Mattox munities that make up stress, coupled with the Training Academy being fect, it is another tool to the coverage areas of increasing use of danger- a 20-week course. help supervisors and the “Government is not rea- the weekly publications ous and deadly illegal There have been many public get to the heart of son; it is not eloquence. It “I never had a drug of the Kentucky News drugs, well, cops have instances in Kentucky any controversial police- is force. And force, like problem. I had a police Group. their hands full and then where an individual citizen interaction. fire, is a dangerous - ser problem.” Although journalism some, when dealing with passes the 20 week It protects the cops vant and a fearful mas- Musician Keith Rich- is my ‘main-stay’, an- the public. course and becomes a and it protects the pub- ter. Never for a moment ards thropology has been my I sympathize with the law enforcement officer lic. Body camera footage should it be left to irre- passion and the primary daily plight of the aver- and carries a gun, taser does nothing to protect sponsible action.” If you haven’t heard it influence on my journal- age law enforcement of- and handcuffs. criminals; just the oppo- Attributed to George before, remember, you ism. ficer. But as agents of To be certified at do- site. The footage can be Washington. heard it here first. All “Why do we do the the government, who ing nails in a hair salon used by prosecutors to law enforcement officers things we do?” is the have the ability to re- takes 450 hours of in- help better guide those “Every society gets the in Kentucky should have question at the heart of strict freedom and liter- struction in Kentucky. who travel the road to kind of criminal it de- body cameras and poli- anthropology and its old- ally take your life, there No gun, no taser, no justice. serves. What is equally cies in place to ensure er brother, ‘archaeology.’ can be no doubts when cuffs. Only a handful of Ken- true is that every com- another level of trans- The Covid pandemic it comes to police over- The time for all police tucky communities have munity gets the kind of parency within the most- has taken its toll on all watch. That level of in- agencies to obtain body body cameras. Our Ken- law enforcement it insists powerful of all govern- of us, in my opinion, and dividual power can never cameras and implement tucky State Police do on.” mental agencies within has placed a previously go unsupervised. policies and procedures not and in the next few Robert Kennedy, our democratic state. unknown level of stress Let’s face it, cops have to ensure their function weeks, I hope to be able American politician and Things change. on our collective society. a lot of power at their and usage has arrived. to speak with local and lawyer who served as Sometimes they The police have their disposal and they are If the Kentucky De- state leaders in law en- the 64th United States change for the better and hands full and I believe supposed to have ade- partment of Homeland forcement and get their Attorney General from sometimes for the worst. I’m not the only one who quate training to do their Security can fund guns opinion on the subject. January 1961 to Septem- I think the level of gen- has recently expressed a job but when you realize and stun grenades and I am currently of the ber 1964, and as a U.S. eral lawlessness and vio- thought about how the that most hairdressers riot gear and humvees opinion that all law en- Senator from New York lence has changed in the historically-challenging got to school and have for law enforcement forcement officers should from January 1965 until past three or four years duties of police officers more training than most agencies, well, they can have body cameras in the his assassination in June for the worst in our part has increased signifi- law enforcement officers. find the money to fund state of Kentucky. 1968. of the world. cantly in a very short Training is 6-8 months body cameras too. time. in Kentucky max with A picture is worth a role, and continue to pro- Jenkins mote excellence across cont. from pg. 6 our organization,” said Dr. Stephen Toadvine, son County Chamber of HMH Chief Executive Take Me Out to the Ballgame Officer. Commerce, Bluegrass By Tom Metcalfe gels • “The Splendid Splin- Jerome Herman Dean, Community Foundation, Jenkins is married to • Ted Beard – Chicago ter” – Ted Williams Paul Dean, Don Matting- and the Harrison County Tim, who is a core driller Its spring and you White Sox • “The Sultan of Swat” ly, Robert Feller, Whitey Chamber of Commerce with Horn and Associ- know what that means! • George Bone –Mil- – George Herman “Babe” Ford, Willie Stargell, Foundation. ates in Winchester, KY. It’s time for America’s waukee Brewers Ruth Ken Griffey, Roger Clem- “I am extremely They have three chil- national past time – • Dave Brain – Cincin- • Willie “Hit ‘em Where ons, Dwight Gooden. pleased that Becky has dren, Lauren, Jared and baseball. Some would nati Reds They Ain’t” Keeler Nicknames: DR K, accepted this position. Sierra. In her spare say it’s the second most • Bartolo Colon – Tex- • “Hammerin’” Hank Double X, Donny Base- I’m confident she will time, she enjoys spend- favorite sport, to football. as Rangers Aaron ball, Poison, Big Mac, bring great commitment ing time with her family, Others would say that • Harry Cheek – Phila- • “The Big Unit” Ran- Pops, The Rocket, The and energy to her new either on the farm or on baseball is not second to delphia Phillies dy Johnson Say Hey Kid, Little Poi- the water. any sport. I came across • Elroy Face – Pitts- • “The Georgia Peach” son, Dizzy, Junior, Rap- an article on the inter- burg Pirates Ty Cobb id, Daffy, The Chairman net: “In 1970, pitcher • Rollie Fingers – Oak- • Mordecai “Three Fin- of the Board Jim Bouton wrote a book land A’s gers” Brown Some other great names Want to advertise your about his 1969 season These players usually • “The Yankee Clipper” are Lawrence“Yogi” and his career as a Major played for more than one “Joltin’ Joe” DiMaggio Berra, Richard Michael business here? League pitcher.” In his team and some of them • Fred “Bonehead” “Goose” Gossage, “MR book, Bouton lists his “All may have played back in Merkle Cub” Ernie Banks, “The Call Petrea at Body Parts Team”. 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America and I want- Conlee recently cel- ed to sing this song ebrated the 43rd anni- in honor of their sac- versary of his break- rifice and willingness through hit “Rose to serve,” Conlee said. Colored Glasses” (his This CD along with signature song). He his newest cd, Clas- has had other clas- sics 3, features new sics such as "Friday material along with Night Blues,” "Back- many of Conlee's lat- side of 30," "Common ter classics. Man," "Miss Emily's Tickets are avail- Picture," "I Don't Re- able online at www. member Lovin' You," centertech.com or by and more. Over- calling 606-677-6000. all, there have been 32 single releases throughout the years with 26 of them chart- ing in the top 20 or City of Carlisle better. Eight of those 26 have reached the coveted No. 1 spot on Spring Clean-Up the national country Officer Robert Guy Lizer both have received charts. Turner marking his 40th honors in Advance Inves- Conlee's fans are year as a certified law tigations and Advance excited that he has enforcement officer, has Certified Investigators returned to radio April 26-30 achieved two distinctive in Child Sexual Assault with singles "Walkin' milestones in his career and Homocide. Chief Behind the Star" today. He was awarded Layne stated that our and “Bread and Wa- the Intermediate Law department has a wealth ter,” released on his Enforcement Officer and of experience and train- own RCR (Rose Col- Call City Office to Advance Law Enforce- ing with both Turner ored Records) Label. ment Officer Certifica- and Lizer with 40 plus tions awarded by the years and Officer Buck- “Walkin’ Behind the Kentucky Law Enforce- ler and my self with over Star” was written schedule your pick-up ment Council. Officer 20 plus years of experi- by Nashville record- Turner has accumulated ence and our newest K9 ing veterans Ronnie over 1600 hours of train- Officer. Officer Merrill Scaife and Phil Thom- ing in his 40 year career. with 5 years prior to his as, and the lyrics were 859-289-3700 Starting with his gradu- employment here at Car- inspired by Phil's ation from the Police lisle Police Department. grandfather and Academy in 1987. Officer Our community has a great-grandfather, Turner is the 3rd Car- great benefit with all the both of whom served lisle Officer to receive experienced well trained in their local sheriff's such a honor. Officer officers at the Carlisle Ben Buckler Sr. and Jeff Police Department. department. The song NO TIRES Darvin’s Small Engine Repair Darvin’sHours: Mon. Small thru Fri. Engine 8:00 am - 6:00 Repair pm HOURS: Mon.Sat. 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Call us today to schedule your appointment to get your mower serviced and ready for the first mowing. 5607 Moorefield859-473-3281 Rd., Carlisle, KY 40311 859-473-3281 Since 1867 The Carlisle Mercury April 21, 2021 -9 Congressman Barr Cosponsors Bipartisan Trillion Trees Act Today, House Commit- strophic wildfires and terman (R-Ark.) management and tree er with states, and pri- him to advance this pro- tee on Natural Resources incentivizing the use of "The United States has planting, healthy forests vate landowners, must posal and other natural Ranking Member Bruce wood products as renew- led the world in reduc- will play an important use every tool available climate solutions within Westerman (R-Ark.) was able resources provides a ing emissions in the past role in the climate dis- to promote forest health the jurisdiction of the Ag- joined by House Minority comprehensive, practical decade. From technology cussion as they become and resiliency. I thank riculture Committee put Leader Kevin McCarthy solution to the climate is- to investments in infra- even stronger carbon my colleague, Ranking forward this week by our (R-Calif.), House Com- sues we're facing today. structure, American lead- sinks. While we continue Member Westerman, for mittee on Agriculture I'm a licensed forester, ership will make it pos- to bring climate solutions his leadership on this cre- Barr Ranking Member Glenn and I've spent years sible to reduce emissions to the table, the Forest ative legislation. I look 'GT' Thompson (R-Penn.), studying the best way to around the world. The Service, working togeth- forward to working with cont. on pg. 10 House Committee on Ap- utilize forests to improve same is true for conserva- propriations Ranking our air and water qual- tion. We can build on our Member Kay Granger (R- ity, wildlife habitats and success in reducing emis- Texas), House Commit- much more. The Trillion sions by planting trees City of Carlisle tee on Energy and Com- Trees Act accomplishes around the world and bet- merce Ranking Member all of those goals. These ter managing our forests Cathy McMorris Rodgers are the kinds of free mar- here at home. I am proud (R-Wash.) and 67 other ket driven environmental to cosponsor the Trillion 2020 Delinquent Property Taxes members in introducing solutions that conserva- Trees Act because it pro- the Trillion Trees Act of tism is all about, ones vides actionable solutions 14 Allen Heirs C/O James Bean $12.10 2021. that incentivize economic to achieve cleaner air, 16 Allife Inc $21.18 21 Amazon.com Services Llc $39.33 "Despite incredible im- growth without sacrific- reduce wildfires, and re- 53 James Bean $47.49 provements in technol- ing a healthy, thriving verse the effects of defor- 55 Bellsouth Corp $302.50 ogy, trees are still the environment. I'm proud estation. This legislation 64 Earl Bills $193.60 most large-scale, cost- to introduce the Trillion gives every American and 74 Daniel Boone Estate $136.13 effective and environ- Trees Act again this Con- their communities the 98 William Bryant Est C/O A Shephard $5.45 mentally-friendly carbon gress, and I'm grateful chance to be a part of the 123 Robert Bussell & Michelle Marshall $24.50 sequestration devices to my colleagues on both solution, and sets an ex- 140 Carlisle Clinic C/O Bourbon Physicians $58.06 we have. Growing more sides of the aisle who ample for the rest of the 213 Marie P. Cook $15.13 trees to pull carbon from have joined the effort." world." - House Minority 248 Jackie Davis $13.61 the atmosphere, scien- - House Committee on Leader Kevin McCarthy 263 Double C Contractors Inc $443.09 277 Teresa Earlywine $287.38 tifically managing our Natural Resources Rank- (R-Calif.) 281 Chester Scott Est & Cora Ecton $7.56 forests to mitigate cata- ing Member Bruce Wes- "By ramping up active 399 Wesley Grant $81.68 408 Groves Heirs C/O James Williams $1.21 462 Mattie Howard Est $12.10 495 Charles & Melissa Hunt $21.18 496 Charles Hunt Trustee $36.30 454 Brandon Jefferson $4.54 540 Jimmy & Sherry Johnson $220.83 545 Jerry & Sharon Jolly $151.25 546 Jerry & Sharon Jolly $84.70 548 Sharon Jolly $7.56 549 Sharon Jolly $30.25 550 Jerry & Sharon Jolly $35.27 558 Mahala Jones $9.08 629 Mark Aunon $7.56 645 James & Melissa McClurg C/O Kelly Trussell $58.99 646 James & Melissa McClurg C/O Kelly Trussell $18.15 662 Richard Metcalfe Est $3.63 Nicholas County Conservation District 692 Ed Murphey Est $1.21 703 Debra Nichols $45.38 743 Michael Puckett $60.50 Annual Free Tree Give Away 795 Clark Ring Est & Peggy Ring Est $134.61 814 Omer Ross Est $15.13 832 Mark Scott & Shelby Allen $90.75 FREE TREE Seedling GIVEAWAY 901 Carol Sparks C/O Gina & James Dailey $25.71 907 Noreen Stevens C/O Nora Stevens $15.13 Earth Day - April 22, 2021 at 10:00 am 908 Evelyn Stith $12.10 914 Mamie Stout $1.51 983 Kelley & Tammy Trussell $145.20 At the Nicholas County Conservation Office 988 Tyler Derry C/O Ed Conner $12.10 1037 John Washington Est $12.10 366 E. 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PRESCHOOL/HEAD START/ KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION April 22nd 4:30 pm-8:00 pm Kindergarten Parents please park in the front parking lot and enter through the front door. Preschool/Head Start parents will need to park in the lot between the elementary and high school and enter NCES through the closet door (there will be signs). Only one parent shall be permitted with each child. You will be required to wear a mask. Children are encouraged to wear a mask. (Only preschool/head start children need to attend) Eligibility Head Start/Pre-K-must be at least 3 and not more than 5 before August 1, 2021. Kindergarten must be at least 5 on August 1, 2021. **Only Preschool/Head Start children will need to attend registration** Your child needs the following documents to enroll: Birth Certificate Immunization certificate Physical Eye Exam Dental Exam Lead Screening (Head Start/Pre-K only) Proof of household income for previous 12 months (Head Start/Pre-K only) Health Insurance Card

Please note: If you plan for your child to be enrolled in Head Start/Pre-K during the 2021-2022 school year you must attend registration Only new enrollees need to attend. 10- April 21, 2021 The Carlisle Mercury Since 1867 Barr Reganne Miller gains recognition and experience through MSU’s Honors Program cont. from pg. 9 Growing up in Carl- Research Enterprise isle, Kentucky, Reganne Internship Program Republican colleagues." - Miller knew she wanted (NREIP) with the Na- House Committee on Ag- to feel like a part of the val Air Warfare Center/ riculture Ranking Mem- community when she Training Systems Divi- ber Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson went off to college. sion in Orlando, Flor- (R-Penn.) At Morehead State ida, where she helped "We owe it to genera- University, she found conduct human factors tions to come to be re- two: The MSU campus psychological research. sponsible stewards of our community and a small- Miller has also been er community as a stu- re-accepted into this environment—as well as dent in the George M. same program for an in- our economy. The Tril- Luckey, Jr. Academic person internship this lion Trees Act is sensible Honors Program. summer. legislation that will lower "I come from a very Miller said she has carbon in our atmosphere small town where every- participated in honors by planting and protect- body knows everybody. research conferences ing our forests, creating I knew that I wanted to she would not have American jobs along the stay in the same sort of known about with- way. Planting a trillion environment as I moved out being involved in trees would cut roughly on to college. I chose the program. One of MSU because of the these conferences, the two-thirds of all the man- community that sur- Kentucky Academy of made carbon emissions rounds it," Miller said. Sciences (KAS) 2020 that have been created "When I learned about Conference, recognized since the Industrial Revo- the George M. Luckey Miller's research proj- ers," Miller said. "The ensure that all of us in MSU's Academic lution. As a conservation- Academic Honors Pro- ect with a third-place positive relationships I the lab put forth our Honors Program is cur- minded Texan, I’m proud gram scholarship, it award in social sci- have with my professors best work and are pro- rently accepting appli- to be part of this incred- seemed like the perfect ences. She, along with at MSU definitely con- vided opportunities to cations this fall for the ible bipartisan effort that fit for me. Not only am I co-authors Mia Car- tributed to this achieve- participate in research 2021-22 academic year. encourages all Americans part of a community at man (senior psychology ment. Dr. Gregory M. conferences. Without For more information, to responsibly grow, use, MSU, but I am also part major from Crestwood), Corso, the faculty advi- his dedication to both visit www.morehead- of the wonderful com- Vanessa Jones (se- and preserve our nation’s sor for the Human Fac- the research project and state.edu/honors, email munity that the Honors nior psychology major tors Research Lab and the research lab, this honors@moreheadstate. rich natural resources." Program provides." from Morehead) and - House Committee on a co-author on the proj- achievement may not edu or call 606-783- Miller is a senior psy- Dr. Gregory M. Corso ect, works diligently to have been attainable." 2205. Appropriations Ranking chology major minoring (department chair in Member Kay Granger (R- in mathematics. She MSU's Department of Texas) said the mentorship of Psychology) collabo- "To win the future we upper-level Academic rated on the research must embrace bold ideas Honors Program stu- project "Tracking and Creekside Greenhouse and result-driven climate dents and program Different Modality Sec- “Come by and brighten your day with some beautiful flowers!” solutions. The goal of director Dr. Philip ondary Task Perfor- Krummrich have been mance." planting a trillion trees highly beneficial to her "I felt extremely hum- is an ambitious one that academic development. bled to be recognized for has the ability to change The Honors Program the hard work my class- the world by sequestering has also provided Miller mates and I put into the 205 gigatons of carbon with unique profession- research project. It was while supporting jobs, al opportunities. She nice to know that our healthy forests, and ad- participated in a virtual research was impacting vancements in clean en- fall session of the Naval and being heard by oth- ergy. Eastern Washing- ton’s forests are part of the solution for delivering Bedding Plants & Geraniums results for the next gener- Rose & ation." - House Commit- Specializing Perennials in tee on Energy and Com- available as merce Ranking Member well! Re-Conditioning Cathy McMorris Rodgers Maytag (R-Wash.) Background Wringer The Trillion Trees Act Washers is a bipartisan bill, sup- Hanging & ported by more than 30 Cone Baskets Hours: Mon. - Sat. stakeholder groups, that 8am until dark will solidify the United Vegetable States as a global leader Protect What Matters Most Closed Sunday of the One Trillion Trees Plants 497 Pleasant Springs Rd. Initiative to conserve, re- available too Carlisle, KY store and grow 1 trillion trees worldwide. Stud- ies show that restoring 1 trillion new trees globally would sequester 205 giga- tons of carbon, an amount COVERAGE COST equivalent to two-thirds $5,000 $240.00 of all manmade emissions $10,000 $345.00 $20,000 $555.00 remaining in the atmo- MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS AVAILABLE sphere today. Protect your loved ones with $20,000 of life insurance coverage until he’s or she’s age 26 for only $555. What a perfect way to The Trillion Trees Act protect what matters most. uses a three-pronged ap- Bill Clark proach of regeneration, 152 Old Paris Rd management and utiliza- Bill ClarkCarlisle, KY 40311 152 Old Paris Rd. 859-289-2500 tion to grow more wood Carlisle, KY 40311 [email protected] and store more carbon 859-289-2500 globally. [email protected] Nicholas County Clean-Up Read a section-by-sec- ® We’re your Shield. We’re your Shelter. 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THERE IS A CHARGE FOR Shingles, Drywall, Commercial Debris + Tobacco Trays. NO Brush and Limbs can be brought in during clean up days- However can be brought to the Nicholas County Landfill Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. ABSOLUTELY NO TIRES, BRUSH or LIMBS ON THESE DAYS Schedule picks ups of larger items by County Em¬ployees by calling 289-3765. ITEMS WILL HAVE TO BE OUTSIDE BY THE CURB. Please help us keep our county clean! THIS IS FOR NICHOLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY! PLEASE PROVIDE DRIVERS LICENSE IF ASKED. Think Green*Recycle*Don’t Litter Steve Hamilton Nicholas County Judge/Executive Since 1867 The Carlisle Mercury April 21, 2021 -11 sports

Nicholas County Board of Education Mona Vice, Chair, Cheryl Rawlings, Vice Chair Brenda Mattox, Luann Kelly, Jon Sparks Congratulations Lady Jacket and Blue Jackets! 10th Region Class A Champs 12- April 21, 2021 The Carlisle Mercury Since 1867

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