Entrance to new Hospital

Whistle Stop 5 Year Anniversary

Highway 11 officially opens

Shown at the opening of Ky 11 on July 28 are Rep Mike Denham, Gov. Steve Beshear, and Ky. Sen. Walter "Doc" Blevins.

Governor helps dedicate new hospital

 

Gov. Steve Beshear, shown above with Frank McCartney, was the featured speaker during the Grand Opening dedication of the new Fleming County Hospital on Sunday, July 27. Estimates of attendance for the ceremonies ranges up to 1,000 people.

Ward new school board chair

By Danetta Barker
Editor
Fleming County School Board officially elected Eddie Ward as chairman Tuesday July 22 in a called meeting held at noon today the central office.
Ward replaces Wayne Lewis as chairman, who resigned earlier this month.
Ward had to officially resign as vice chair to accept the nomination.
Blake Price also resigned his position on the board this month. The two vacancies could be filled by an appointment by the Commissioner of Education Jon Draud, according to Superintendent Kelley Crain.
Lewis said after nine years he was ready to move on.
"The school board is a corporation where majority rules." Lewis said. "While I wasn't happy with all of the decisions made by the board while I was on it, I wouldn't say that led to my decision. I have multiple reasons which I would rather not discuss."
Price was not available for comment on the subject.
The board heard the first reading of policy changes from the Kentucky School Board Association. Policies  include  pupil transportation, discipline and conduct of pupils, use of school facilities, personnel policies, evaluation of certified employees and accounting for school funds.
Employee benefit guidelines will change to reimburse employees $100 for dental care provided the employee has a dental insurance plan. Also a $10,000 term life insurance policy for employees is covered in the policy, which will have a second reading at the meeting in August.

Lewis, Price resign from School Board

The Maysville Ledger-Independent reported today that two members of the Fleming County Board of Education have submitted their resignations.
Blake Price turned in his resignation to the board during its June 30 meeting. Wayne Lewis tendered his resignation to Fleming County Superintendent Kelley Crain in a private meeting in her office.
"The school board is a corporation where majority rules." Lewis said. "While I wasn't happy with all of the decisions made by the board while I was on it, I wouldn't say that led to my decision. I have multiple reasons which I would rather not discuss."
According to Crain, the resignations are final but still have to be approved by the board.
"I really appreciate the leadership Mr. Lewis and Mr. Price showed during their tenure on the school board." Crain said. "They displayed the type of dedication to the school system and to the students that we want from every member."

According to Lisa Gross with the Kentucky Department of Education, "Depending on the timing, it is completely possible that these positions could be filled by the November election rather than appointment by the Commissioner (of Education Jon Draud). However, it is just too soon to say whether or not they will be filled by election or appointment in this situation."
"If it is determined that the positions will be filled by the commissioner," Gross said. "An advertisement will be run in the local newspapers indicating when, where and how to pick up applications to submit for the open positions as well as the deadline the applications need to be received by."
Gross followed up by saying the normal office filing guidelines will be followed if it is determined the openings will be filled in the November election.
According to the Fleming County Clerk's office, the deadline to file for running for the school board "for either the current vacant seats or to run against someone still on the board" is Aug.12 at 4 p.m. Questions on the process for filing should be directed to the Fleming County Clerk's Office.

A special meeting of the school board has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at noon in the boardroom at the Central Office on Water Street. Topics to be discussed include the resignations and a first reading of new policies to be implemented during the 2008-2009 school year.

Fall Soccer Signup From

Fleming County Youth Soccer Program Registration Form  PRINT AND MAIL

2008 Fall Season

Childs Name:_________________________________________ M or F School:_____________________

Grade:________ DOB:___________ Phone #(s) ____________________Cell #(s)___________________

Registering Parent(s): ________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Insurance Co.: ________________________________ Family Physician: _____________________________

Child’s Spring 2008 Team ______________________________________________________________________________

Child’s shirt size: small medium large Adult-small Adult-medium Adult-large Adult X-large

The Fleming County Youth Soccer (FCYSP) Fall 2008 season will be an outdoor season beginning the week of August 4^th and lasting approximately 7 weeks. The program is open to all children in grades kindergarten through 8^th grade. The fee is $30.00 and includes the 2009 FCYSP indoor spring season. (If you are registering more than one child, the fee is $30.00 for the 1^st child, $20.00 each for each additional child.) Any parent(s) that agrees to volunteer to become a FCYSP team coach, can waive the registration fee, but still needs to register his/her child/children with the program.

Games will be played at the youth soccer field located at Fleming County High School next to the student parking lot and the soccer field located behind Flemingsburg Elementary School. Team practices if any, will be set by each team’s coach(s). Your child’s coach(s) will be contacting you soon. Game days, game times, locations, and opponents will be provided at a later date. Every child must wear shin guards at all games, and shin guard socks are recommended to be worn over the shin guards.

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Parents Code of Behavior

The Fleming County Youth Soccer Program is a healthy, fun, safe, and positive behavior enforced county-wide activity. The goal of the program is to incorporate moderate physical activity into our youth’s daily routine through the participation on the most popular team sport in the world. Long-term goals include the continuation of the daily physical activity by each participant as they grow, and the continued growth of Fleming County’s Middle School and High School soccer programs.

To help the program achieve, and allow our children to succeed, please observe the following sideline rules for watching you children play and practice.

1. No abusive shouting of any kind

2. No destructive criticism, or groaning directed towards anyone

3. No hysterical shouting of instructions towards any of the participants

By signing this, you agree to engage only in positive and controlled encouragement towards all members of the Fleming County Youth Soccer Program including: all players, coaches, officials, and administrators.

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Parent(s) Signature

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Consent to Participate / Treat

My child ______________________________ has permission to participate in the Fleming County Youth Soccer program. I authorize the team coach of his/her team or any designated official, officer, or agent to obtain or administer first aide for my child. I also consent to medical, surgical or related treatment as might be required for the immediate care of my child in the event such an emergency should occur. I further agree that in case of injury, I/we the parents/guardians of this child release the Fleming County Youth Soccer Program, and the Fleming County School System of any liability. I agree that my insurance coverage will be applicable in the event of injury.

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Parent(s) Signatures Emergency Contact(s) Phone #(s)

This registration form can be mailed to the address below. The deadline to register is Wednesday July 30^th. There will be an on-site registration at the FCYSP youth skills soccer camp Monday July 21^st from 5:30pm – 9:00pm.

For Additional Information call Charlie Charles at 876-5853 or 776-7513.

Mail Registrations along with appropriate fee to: Charlie Charles

17275 Morehead Road

Wallingford, KY 41093

Fleming County High School Health Physicals Scheduled

Mandatory high school health physicals for golf, cheerleading, volleyball and cross country will be Tuesday, July 22, at 5:00 p.m. at Family Medicine Associates. Forms will not be available that evening but must be picked up at Fleming County Board of Education office or FCHS and completed prior to Tuesday. Anyone not attending will be responsible for scheduling and paying the cost of their physical. Board office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hospital art by the truck load

Top: Bryan Gibson of Art Design in Cincinnati unloads art work for the new hospital. He is carrying a portrait of Dr. Robert Fidler, one of the three founding doctors of Fleming County Hospital.
More 230 pieces of art arrived Tuesday morning. The new hospital plans a Grand Opening July 27 beginning at 2 p.m. Tours will be available and the public is invited to come out and see the new facility.

Ewing-Fleming County Fair

Shelly Gulley's dramatic photographs show the action at the Ewing-Fleming County Fair Wednesday night as the Demolition Derby drew a huge crowd.

Suit is Miss Ewing-Fleming County Fair

Danielle Suit took home the title of Miss Ewing Fleming County Fair Monday night. She is the daughter of Daniel and Jeanie Suit and the granddaughter of Marvin and Nancy Suit and Clifton and Verna Wagner.
Suit competed against 17 other young ladies from surrounding counties. The competition included swim suit and evening gown portions along with interviews conducted by the judges. She will compete for the title of Miss Kentucky early next year.

The sky is alive!

Fourth of July fireworks light up the Fleming County sky at the Rec Park.

MRI machine arrives

A Toshiba MRI imaging device arrived last Wednesday at the new Fleming County Hospital. Photo by Shelly Gulley.