A6 August 1 and August 2, 2020 NATION The Daily Independent | Ashland, Kentucky U.S. pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Their departure leaves There’s more chow and I an inkling she would be (AP) Two U.S. astro- three on board, one know the space station assigned to a SpaceX nauts about to make the American and two Rus- program’s got more flight. NASA announced first splashdown return sians. work that we can do.” the news this week. in 45 years said Friday The Dragon capsule Like launch, the ride “And of course, I’ll they’ll have seasick bags will be in the water for back will be essentially have a lot of tips for ready to use if needed. about an hour before it’s automated, with the her,” he said. SpaceX and NASA hauled by crane onto a crew and flight con- Hurley is married to plan to bring Doug Hur- SpaceX recovery ship. It trollers intervening only recently retired NASA ley and will be another hour be- if necessary. Karen Nyberg. back Sunday afternoon fore the hatch is opened Behnken has an extra NASA turned to in the company’s Drag- and the astronauts reason to bring this Drag- SpaceX and Boeing for on capsule, aiming for emerge. Flight surgeons on back in good shape. U.S.-based crew transport the Gulf of Mexico just will be among the Following refurbish- after the space shuttles off the Florida Panhan- dozens of the recovery ment, the capsule will fly retired in 2011. Russian NASA VIA AP dle. Flight controllers From left, astronauts Bob Behnken, Chris Cassidy and Doug team members. again next spring with a rockets were the only are keeping close watch Hurley are seen during an interview on the International The plan is for the crew of four — including way for astronauts to get on Hurricane Isaias, ex- Space Station on Friday. Behnken and Hurley are scheduled Dragon to undock from his wife, NASA astronaut to the space station until pected to stick to Flori- to leave the International Space Station in a SpaceX capsule the space station on Sat- Megan McArthur. SpaceX became the first da’s east coast. on Saturday and splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sun- urday, a day before SpaceX’s next astronaut private company to Hurley said if he and day. splashdown. The prime flight is targeted for the launch humans into orbit Behnken get sick while target is off the coast of end of September. two months ago. Boeing’s ternational Space Sta- spacewalks and experi- bobbing in the waves Panama City, halfway Behnken said even be- first crew flight isn’t ex- tion. ments. awaiting recovery, it between Tallahassee fore his launch, they had pected until next year. This will be SpaceX’s Hurley said the emer- won’t be the first time and Pensacola. first splashdown with as- gency and other equip- for a crew. Astronauts “We won’t leave the tronauts on board, end- ment has checked out returning in the early space station without PUBLIC NOTICE ing a two-month test well aboard Dragon, 1970s from Skylab, some good landing op- flight that began May 30 dubbed Endeavour. NASA’s first space sta- portunities in front of at NASA’s Kennedy Launch and rendezvous PUBLIC NOTICE tion, did not feel well fol- us, good splashdown Space Center — the first went flawlessly, “so we Ordinance 2020-05 lowing splashdown, Hur- weather,” Behnken told launch of a crew from expect nothing different AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 2017- ____ WHICH ley noted. reporters. “We could DESIGNATED THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OLIVE HILL AS the U.S. in nearly a for the splashdown,” he Feeling sick “is the stay up here longer. CODE ENFORCEMENT & APPEALS BOARD & REINSTATING OR- decade. The capsule has said. DINANCE 2003-02 way it is with a water been docked at the space WHEREAS, the intent of KRS 65 .8801 through KRS 65.8839 is to protect, landing,” he said during PUBLIC NOTICE promote and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens residing station since May 31, al- the crew’s final news within the City by issuing remedial orders and impose fines in order to pro- lowing Hurley and vide an equitable, expeditious, effective, and inexpensive method of ensuring conference from the In- Behnken to chip in with PUBLIC NOTICE compliance with the ordinances in within the City of Olive Hill; and MUNICIPALORDER OF THE WHEREAS, it is the intent of KRS 65.8801 through KRS 65.8839 to pro- CITY OF RACELAND KENTUCKY vide an additional or supplemental means of obtaining compliance with local government ordinances, and nothing contained therein shall prohibit the en- MUNICIPAL ORDER 2020-01 forcement of local government ordinances by any other means authorized Black voters voted by AN ORDER DECLARING THAT CERTAIN by law. CITY PROPERTY SHALL BE PUT UP FOR mail in that election. WHEREAS, the City of Olive Hill enacted Ordinance 2003-02 establishing SURPLUS AUCTION a Code Enforcement Board to adopt rules and regulations; issue remedial VOTE: That shows they will em- BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF RACELAND AS FOLLOWS: orders; impose fines; ensure compliance; provide notice of violations; con- brace the process if they duct hearings; take testimony under oath; to make findings of fact; subpoena From Page A5 The City shall distribute by auction, certain surplus city property violators, witnesses and evidence at hearings; and issuing final orders. hear from friends and as referenced by City Council in the Council meeting on July 16, WHEREAS, the City passed 2017-___ partially repealing and Amending chines, invalidation of family that it works, said 2020. Said property is incorporated herein as if stated verbatim said Ordinance by appointing the City Council to serve as the Code Enforce- voter registration forms Lauren Groh-Wargo, herein and includes the following: ment Board and Board of Adjustments. and failure to open Abrams’ campaign man- WHEREAS, the City believes it is in the City 's best interest to repeal Ordi- nance 2017-_____ and reinstate its prior Code Enforcement Ordinance and polling places near pre- ager. • 2011 Ford Crown Vic. • 2010 Ford Crown Vic. fill all necessary Boards in order to ensure timely and efficient decision mak- dominantly Black neigh- NAACP President Der- • 2008 Ford Crown Vic. • 2009 Jeep Commander ing and due process to it its citizens and those doing business within the borhoods. rick Johnson praised • 2003 Ford Ranger • 2002 Dodge Ram Truck City's corporate limits. how Abrams was able to • 2012 Ford Focus • Plastic Tool Box NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City of Olive Hill hereby The Rev. Earle Fisher, repeals Ordinance 2017-_____ and that the powers set forth in Ordinance bridge that gap but said • Stihl MS170 Chainsaw • Copiers senior pastor at Abyssin- • Misc. Office Equipment • Bicycle 2003-02 are now restored to those individuals which shall be appointed to serve by the City's governing authority. The following provision shall take ef- ian Missionary Baptist this year is different. • Ammo Reloading Equipment The model can’t be repli- fect upon passage and publication. Church in Memphis and APPROVED BY: Enacted this 21 day of July, 2020. a prominent Black civil cated nationwide before Nov. 3, he said. 1st Reading: 06/16/20 rights activist, is one of 2nd Reading: 07/21/20 the plaintiffs in a state “Stacey did a good job TALMADGE MCPEEK, MAYOR lawsuit calling for mail- in the four years leading CITY OF RACELAND, KENTUCKY up to 2018 to build out a ATTEST: voting access for every- Jerry Callihan, Mayor one. He said he’s not program to get it done,” pushing his community Johnson said. “The run- SUZIE M. GIBEAUT, CITY CLERK to vote by mail but way between now and CITY OF RACELAND Attest: wants to ensure it’s an November isn’t long Reading and Adoption: July 20, 2020 Chimila Hargett, City Clerk option given the health enough to get it done.” Published: August 1, 2020 Published August 1, 2020 dangers. To ease doubts, he wants voters to be able PUBLIC NOTICE to drop off their ballot at a polling place so they ORD|NANCE NO. 2020-06 won’t have to worry CITY OF OLIVE HILL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR about the post office de- JULY 01, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 BY livering it on time. WHEREAS, an annual budget proposal and message has been prepared and delivered to the City Council and, “I would like to see WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed such budget proposal and made necessary modifications. every righteous and cre- NOW,THEREFORE:BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF OLIVE HILL, ative method and meas- That the annual budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 is hereby amended as follows: ure taken, but we are up against a voter suppres- General Special Revenue Utility sion apparatus that of- Estimated Revenue Original Amended MRA Original MRA Amended Spad Orig Spad Amend Original Amended tentimes is orchestrated Property Taxes $89,000 $107,000 by, or at least sustained Insurance Premium Tax $180,000 $224,300 Licenses and Permits $10,000 $7,100 by, people who are elect- Intergovernmental Revenues $50,000 $50,200 ed or appointed to of- HB 413 Proceeds $4,000 $8,780 fice,” Fisher said. KLEFPF $30,000 $34,450 Rent-Utilities $60,000 $60,000 Trump has made clear Sanitation $220,000 0 he believes widespread Franchise $50,000 $51,050 Miscellaneous $30,000 $64,350 mail-in voting would State Aid (Fire) $11,000 $11,000 benefit Democrats. He County Contributions (Fire) $9,175 0 has alleged — without Pole Rent $24,400 $13,285 Occupational License $280,000 $294,160 citing evidence — that it Alcohol Revenue $90,000 $121,150 will lead to massive Fund Balance Carryover 6/30/19 0 $99,000 fraud, and the Republi- Road Aid on Deposit $123,784 $123,784 can National Committee 2019-2020 Road Aid $32,000 $31,737 has budgeted $20 million DLG - Splash Pad Grant $50,000 0 to fight Democratic law- Water Grant - ARC $243,000 suits in at least 18 states Water Loan - KIA $883,000 aimed at expanding vot- CDBG Grant - Olive Hill Housing $105,000 2019 Energy Savings Program $10,615,000 ing by mail. Utility Revenues $5,400,000 $4,756,450 The extent to which Black voters adopt it in Resources Available for Appropriations $1,137,575 $1,145,825 $155,784 $155,521 $50,000 0 $5,400,000 $4,756,450 $11,846,000 November is likely to be dictated by the coron- General Government $90,000 $142,455 Planning and Zoning $10,000 $10,200 avirus. As infections Fire Department $110,000 $130,235 surge, there are signs County Contributions (Fire) $9,175 0 more Black voters may State Fire Aid $11,000 $6,063 Police Department $432,400 $552,594 be willing to consider Alcohol Expenses (Police) $90,000 $121,150 the option. In Detroit, for Street Department $90,000 $80,101 $155,784 example, about 90,000 re- Olive Hill Library $25,000 $25,000 Sanitation Department $220,000 0 quests for mail-in ballots Recreation Department $50,000 $22,425 have been made so far — DLG - Splash Pad Grant $50,000 0 the most ever, City Clerk Water Grant - ARC $243,000 Janice Winfrey said. Water Loan - KIA $883,000 How well the option is CDBG Grant - Olive Hill Housing $105,000 2019 Energy Savings Program $10,615,000 promoted also is impor- tant. In 2018, Democrat Utility Department $5,400,000 $4,600,465 Stacey Abrams’ cam- Total Appropriations $1,137,575 $1,090,223 $155,784 0 $50,000 0 $5,400,000 $4,600,465 $11,846,000 paign mailed 1.6 million absentee ballot requests Excess of Resources Over Transfer to Georgia voters during Net Income (Loss) 0 $55,602 0 $155,521 0 0 0 $155,985.00 0 her unsuccessful bid for governor, emphasizing 1st Reading: July 14, 2020 that it was a safe, easy 2nd Reading: July 21, 2020 way to vote. Record numbers of Jerry Callihan, Mayor Chimila Hargett, City Clerk/Treasurer Published August 1, 2020