Published: August 20, 2008 10:27 pm            

Local Briefs: 08/21/08

2 Boyd roads to get blacktop

CANNONSBURG - Contractors expect to resurface Cannonsburg Road and Boy Scout Road in Boyd County in the coming weeks.

Weather permitting, Mountain Enterprises Inc. will begin paving operations on Cannonsburg Road (Ky. 3294) on Friday. Work will take place along 3.8 miles of the roadway, from U.S. 60 to Ky. 538, through at least Aug. 29.

Paving on three miles of Boy Scout Road (Ky. 1012) — from U.S. 60 to Ky. 168 — should start Sept. 2 and take about a week.

The work represents a nearly $490,000 investment to state highways in Boyd County.

During the project, motorists will encounter one-lane traffic controlled by flaggers.

Greenup pageant deadline today

GREENUP - The deadline is today for the Greenup County Fair Pageant, which takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, the opening night of the fair. It is open to girls ages 16 to 21 from Greenup, Carter, Lewis and Boyd counties.

Rehearsal will be Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

For information, call Rhonda VanHorn at (606) 831-3327 or Mike Heineman at (606) 923-0569.

German teen seeking home

ASHLAND - CET USA, a foreign exchange organization, is looking for a home this fall for a 16-year-old German boy who wants to attend an American high school for five months.

The student’s dream is to become a professional pianist. He tutors other students in math, speaks Latin and English and enjoys soccer, cooking and animals. He will also attend church with his host family, the release stated.

Anyone interested or wanting more information can call community coordinator Carole Prietzel at (606) 928-9372.

Cosmetic service opens in Ashland

ASHLAND - Bellefonte Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery has opened and is seeing patients at 2001 Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland.

Bellefonte Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery offers breast procedures such as augmentation, lift, reconstruction and reduction; reconstructive surgery following trauma to hands/extremities, breast and face; as well as other cosmetic procedures such as body contouring, liposuction, rhinoplasty, face lifts and BOTOX injections

Bellefonte Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery is the practice of Phillip L. Lackey, M.D.

To make an appointment, call (606) 325-0753.

Vendor booths still available

GREENUP - Spaces are available for craft and food vendors for the Old Fashion Days celebration Oct. 1 through 4.

For information or to reserve a space, call Stefanie Scott at (606) 923-7920.

Elections board to meet Friday

CATLETTSBURG - Boyd County Board of Elections will meet in the county clerk’s office at 10 a.m. Friday for the regularly scheduled meeting.

Results of the Garner precinct alcohol at Sandy Creek Golf Course election will be certified.

Announcement set for library district

OLIVE HILL - A public announcement for the creation of the Olive Hill Public Library District takes place today at 10 a.m. at the Olive Hill Public Library at 115 Mills St.

The purpose is to provide free and equitable library service to the citizens of Olive Hill and the surrounding areas in Carter County.

        

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