A proposed reconstruction of KY Highway 89 from North Main Street to the Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass was discussed at a meeting at Estill Springs Elementary School on Tuesday April 10. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 Public Information Officer H. B. Elkins, approximately 35 residents attended. These included property owners, business owners, public... »
Archive for April 20th, 2012
Parents charged for children being habitual truants
Five parents of elementary school-aged children were charged with Class A misdemeanors in Estill District Court last week, for allowing their children to become habitual truants. Estill County Schools Director of Pupil Personnel Robert “Skip” Johnson, working closely with the Estill County Attorney’s Office, brought third degree unlawful transaction with a minor charges against Michael... »
Volunteers take to the river to ‘paddle out pollution’
Members of the Kentucky RiverKeeper, Eastern Kentucky University’s Community Service Organization, Students for Appalachia and some local volunteers gathered under the Irvine Bridge on Saturday morning, April 14, with a mission. Their goal was to “paddle out pollution” as they set out on the water in canoes and kayaks to collect trash from the... »
4-19 Community Calendar
Site Base Council Nominations South Irvine P/K Center will be accepting svite base council nominations for the 2012-2013 school year. You may make nominations at South Irvine P/K Center office April 19 – 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may vote for the nominees at the site base council elections at South Irvine... »
4-20 Obituaries
Russell Wiseman, 71 Russell Wiseman, 71, of Broadway in Irvine, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at his home following a long illness. He was born Feb. 15, 1941, in Estill County and was the son of the late Arch and Lula Campbell Wiseman. He was the owner of Wiseman Plumbing and a member of the... »
4-20 Church News
Providence Baptist Church Providence Baptist Church at Winston will have revival services Sunday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 25. Sunday service will begin at 6 p.m. and Monday – Wednesday services will begin at 7 p.m. Bro. Kenny Davis of Bethel Baptist Church in Berea will be the guest speaker. Faith Baptist Church Faith Baptist Church in Lee... »
4-20 School Menus
Estill County High School Monday, April 23 Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Assorted Juices, Fresh Fruit, Milk. Lunch: Bosco w/Marinara Sauce or Chuck Wagon on bun, Cauliflower Salad, Corn, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, April 24 Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit, Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Assorted Juices, Fresh Fruit, Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Mr. Rib on bun, French Fries, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, April 25 Breakfast:... »
4-20 Recipes
Strawberry Pizza Wanda Walling, Irvine 1 box Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Mix 1 cup powdered sugar 1 quart sliced strawberries 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 cup Cool Whip Strawberry Pie Gel Prepare cookie mix as directed. Press cookie mix in pizza pan. Press down; bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool; then mix cream cheese, sugar, and Cool Whip. Spread on... »
Maybe we need to reconsider what’s already here
For many of us, it’s hard to imagine that the river we drive over almost every day was once the primary means of transporting people and goods in and out of the area. Can you imagine that “showboats” once came through town, and people flocked to the riverbank for music and entertainment? That was before... »
4-20 Court News
Permits Rebecca Rose, Justin Culton, Brianna Reeves, and Alexandria King. Intermediate License Dustin Fugate Driver’s License Jeremiah Willis, Michael Bowles, Cynthia Embs, and Dylan Miller. Motorcycle License William Harlow Property Transfers Deeds of Conveyance •Citizens Guaranty Bank a Kentucky Corporation, to Dena Spivey, $1, land in Estill County. •Richard T. Arthur and Stephanie M. Arthur to Jeff Berryman, $1,000, land in Estill County. •Dollie Estes to... »
