Fall 2006
Mayor Eric Duvall
Updates on what’s happening in West Point
“RIVER DAYS WAS A ROCKIN SUCCESS”
If you weren’t looking up at the sky on Saturday July 8 you missed what was described as the best firework show West Point has seen in years.
With the support of selected business owners, citizens, and a few politicians, River Days hosted its very own “Thunder at the Point!” But don’t
worry if you missed it this year, next year is promised to be even better. Although I don’t know how that can happen because this year was
Awesome! The fireworks lit the sky for over 45 minutes. People could see them from all around. Boaters were even lined up on the river
watching in amazement.
But that wasn’t all of the excitement that happened during the three day event.
First up on Thursday we held our annual Sunday Best Pageant. Winners for the pageant are as follows:
Baby Miss and Master: Jordyn Johnson and Aaron Keith, Toddler Miss and Master: Zoë Sandergeld and Jordan Steele, Little Miss and Master:
Trinity Simpson and Shawn Ray. A very special thank you to all of our participates for coming out for this event. We hope to see all of you next
year. Also we would like to thank Amy Phillips for being the M/C of the event and for all of our judges. We appreciate all of your help!
Throughout the three day event, we had rides provided by C&J Attractions, we had vendors, two horseshoe tournaments, karaoke provided by
Tommy Tunes, a cake spin, and a jail. Friday night our concert was performed by the “Muddy Roads” band.
On Saturday we had our annual River Days Parade. Congressman Ron Lewis was our Grand Marshall. The parade hosted several dignitaries,
floats, fire trucks, along with most of our pageant winners and City Council Members. We would like to thank all of our participants and our
judges for coming out and welcome you each back next year! Also a very special thank you goes out to Vernon Curl for organizing the parade
line up.
Later that day, we hosted a “Battle of the Bands” Concert/Contest. We had 6 bands that performed for 6 hours. The band names are as follows:
Die Silent, Prisoners of Rock, The Lonesome Cowboys, Unchained Soul’s, Harbl, and Individually Twisted. The winner of the contest was
“Unchained Souls” who won a cash prize. The runner up was “Die Silent”. All bands did an excellent job. We would like to thank 101.5
The Point for the advertising they provided along with Pepsi for supplying all of our banners. We would also like to thank Josh Roederer, Brian
Baldridge and Roger Jacobs for judging this event.
We had an unplanned air show late Saturday afternoon. There were two air gliders flying over the festival and the river for about 10-15 minutes
giving our festival quite a show.
The 2006 River Days Festival was a huge success. It took many thoughtful hours planning all activities. There are a lot of “Thank You’s” that
need to go out! We would like to thank all of you that served on the planning committee: Jennifer Nevitt, Missy Williams, Butch Curl, Jon
Baldridge, Joe Short, Gaye Moore, Roszelle Moore, Gina Carnell, Josh Roederer, Fran Moore, Tommy Carnell and Eddie Moore who came up
with the wonderful ideas for the events. Thank you to the ones that donated all of those baked goods for the bake sale. Thank you to Butch, Jon,
Eugene and Jonathan for setting off those awesome fireworks. Thanks to all of you that worked in our River Days Booth. Thank you to Eddie
Moore and Tommy Carnell for running our Sound System for our Battle of the Bands Contest and keeping the music going during the down
time. We all enjoyed this festival so much.
Thank you to all of the Fire Work Donators: Granny’s Attic, Gene Smith, Terry Woolsey, Ms. Albro, Barker Lodge, Hall Pump and Supply Co.,
Mac’s Fire Protection, Concerned Citizen United, Beverly’s Mobile Home Park, Duvall Equipment, Tommy Tunes, Dependable Coating, Bill
Hay, Joe Short and Fran Moore, Gary King, Tom Zaker, Ted and Jackie Aikin, Mike and Cheryl Bickel, Dennis Wren, Your Lucky Parrot, Billy
and Marsha Ash, Loretta Crady, Rhonda Sample, Charles Williams, Doug Goodman, Richie Trent Ladies Aux. and all of those who donated
anonymously. Without all of your donations the Fire Work Show would not have been possible!
Planning is now under way for next year’s festival. If you have any ideas, or would like to help, contact City Hall at (502) 922-4260.
Donations for next years fireworks are now being accepted.
UP
SEPTEMBER
2006
September 4
CITY HALL CLOSED
Labor Day
September 4
7 PM Lions Club
September 5
7 PM Chamber of Commerce
September 7
7 PM American Legion
September 11
7 PM City Council
September 13
12 PM Book Mobile
September 14
7 PM Concern Citizens United
September 16
CITY WIDE YARD SALE
September 19
6 PM Senior Citizens
September 20
1 PM Homemakers
September 21
7 PM School Board Meeting
September 27
12 PM Book Mobile
COMING
EVENTS
OCTOBER
2006
October 2
7 PM Lions Club
October 4
7PM American Legion
October 9
7 PM Council Meeting
October 10
7 PM Chamber of Commerce
October 11
12 PM Bookmobile
October 12
7 PM Concerned Citizens United
October 17
6 PM Senior Citizens
October 18
1 PM Homemakers
October 19
7 PM School Board Meeting
October 25
12 PM Bookmobile
October 31
HALLOWEEN
NOVEMBER
2006
November 2
7 PM American Legion
November 6
7PM Lions Club
November 7
7 PM Chamber of Commerce
November 8
12 PM Bookmobile
November 9
7 PM Concerned Citizens United
November 13
7 PM City Council
November 15
1 PM Homemakers
November 16
7 PM School Board Meeting
November 21
6 PM Senior Citizens
November 22
12 PM Bookmobile
November 23 and 24
CITY HALL CLOSED
THANKSGIVING
The Family Point, FRYSC News
With donations from Hardin County Fiscal Court, City of West Point and Community Action, the 2006 Youth Summer Recreation
Program was a success. Due to funding, the program only ran 4 weeks, but they were fun-filled and the kids got to go swimming
(every week), skating, bowling and go to Kentucky Down Under. Mr. Ford, West Point School’s P.E. teacher did a wonderful job of
coordinating and running the program. Thank you to everyone who donated funds or volunteered to chaperone a trip. Every effort
was appreciated and helped to make West Point’s kids have a nicer summer.
The Family Point, FRYSC Advisory Council’s next two regular meetings are – September 29th at 8:30 a.m. and November 17th at 8:30
a.m. The public is invited to attend these meetings.
September 13th, the West Point School children will have their hearing tested. September 27th, the students will have their vision
tested, by the West Point Lions Club. Thank you to the Lions Club for this wonderful and much needed service.
Hopefully, the Hardin Memorial Hospital’s “Wellness on Wheels” van will be coming to West Point some afternoon in October, to
give Flu Shots. Watch the community sign, at 4th & Main, for dates & times.
The FRYSC will be taking applications for Christmas assistance (food, clothing & toys), in October. Proof of income for everyone in
the household will have to be provided with the application. Watch the community sign for these dates.
October 23rd – 27th is “Red Ribbon Week”, which is a week for concentrating on Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Prevention. The FRYSC
will be coordinating events and educational information for all West Point School students, during the week. PLEASE watch for the
information that your children will be bringing home and go over it with them, as a family. It really does take the entire community,
working together, to help keep our children safe.
The FRYSC will be taking applications for the Winter Heating Assistance, again this year. Watch the community sign, for dates &
times.
**LOST**
Pomeranian-named Elroy. He is 12 years old and is Rusty colored.. He has been missing for about a year. He was last seen
wearing a bright rainbow colored collar with a heart tag on it. His name is engraved on the tag. He was lost
somewhere in the area of South 10th Street here in the City of West Point. If you have seen him or have any information please call City Hall.
****CITY WIDE YARD SALE****
SEPTEMBER 16, 2006
RAIN DATE:
SEPTEMBER 23, 2006
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Contact City Hall
(502) 922-4260
BUSINESS LICENSE
If you are conducting business in the
City of West Point or doing a service
and receiving money for it you need a
business license. The West Point
Police Department will be enforcing
this ordinance. If you do not have a
license you are subject to being shut
down until this matter is rectified.
Please see City Hall to apply for your
license.
BUILDING PERMITS
If you are going to build any
type of building, accessory
building or fence, sign, or
commence the moving or
exterior alteration of any
buildings, this includes
purchase of portable sheds,
you must have a
building
permit.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The West Point Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering of the surrounding Chamber of Commerce and Ft.
Knox in the Veterans Memorial Park. There were about 40 people in attendance and the weather was perfect
for an evening beside the River. Each community stood and announced their upcoming events and spoke of
the wonderful park and the awesome view of the River.
Thanks you West Point for your support with the baskets on Main Street. The following contributed to the
beautification fund: Ted & Jackie Aiken, Dixie Warren, Bickel Bros Auto Sales, Chris & Juliana Johnson,
Mary & Don Just, Jim Cannady, Andy & Sandy Sabol, Dennise Mudd, Phyllis McCoy, Beulah & Robert
Whelan, Mary & Ronald Steinmacher, Patie Smith, Connie & Chuck McCreary, Marsha & Billy Ash, Hilda
& Johnny Masterson, Ritchie-Trent Post #148, Wanda Reynolds, Gene Smith, West Point School.
If you wish to donate toward the baskets or become a member of the West Point Chamber of Commerce the
address is PO Box 33, West Point KY 40177 or call 922-4505
FORT DUFFIELD LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS
Labor Day Weekend 2006
Sunday, September 3 and Labor Day Monday, September 4
Noon until 6 PM each day
Shuttle service is available for those unable to walk the quarter mile trail to Fort Duffield.
Suggested donation $3 per person or $7 per family (parents & all children under age 18)
Union and Confederate Civil War reenactors bring to life the history of Fort Duffield and the life of
the everyday soldier. Continuous presentations, skirmishes and skits. Learn about the uniforms, the
weapons and camp life.
Story teller Judy Pierce will entertain children of all ages on Sunday with the story of Robert Hendershot, the youngest Civil War hero. Determined to join the Army, he ran away to join the 9th Michigan troops and was mustered into the army at the age of 10 years and 10 months at Fort Duffield.
Meet Gov. & Mrs. John LaRue Helm Sunday and Monday. The Helms lived in Elizabethtown. Lean
about the Helm family connections to the Civil War.
The Bourbon City Brass will perform Civil War period music on Labor Day Monday, 1 PM & 3 PM.
Song sheets will be provided so you can sing along with your favorites.
General Information:
Fort Duffield is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Civil War Preservation
Trust's Civil War Sites Official Guide. The entrance to Fort Duffield Park is located at U.S.
31W and Salt River Drive in West Point, Kentucky.
Take a virtual tour of Fort Duffield online at: http://members.aol.com/FtDuffield/fort.html
For Information or to Schedule a Private Tour contact: Fort Duffield Heritage Committee,
(502) 922-4574 or [email protected]
Visit Historic West Point on line www.westpointky.org
***WEST
POINT SCHOOL NEWS***
The West Point Board of Education is pleased to announce that if your three or four year old child does not qualify for placement
within the Head Start regulations please notify the school office. This year the board of education has made provisions to accept
students on tuition basis. The fee will be $50.00 or $100.00, per school month, depending on the household annual salary. The
West Point Board of Education looks upon this addition as a service to the West Point Community. If you have questions please
call the West Point School Office, (502) 922-4797.
We would like to send a warm Thank You for supporting West Point School. We know by working together our children will succeed. Aluminum cans are collected here at the school—the money from the cans will go to Crusade for Children. You can bring
your cans to the front office—Turn those cans into money--Also, we have several committees here at West Point. They are Curriculum/Instruction, Community Relations, School Relations, and Assessment. We meet one a month on Wednesday after school. You can call
us up to volunteer on a committee.
Upcoming Information
High Attendance Days
Cross Country Meets
Family Reading Nights
Basketball Games {away}
Basketball Games {Home}
September 6th-19th
9/19/, 9/21, 9/26
9/12, 9/26, 10/24, 11/14
11/30—Louisville Collegiate 6:00
12/15—Little Flock 6:00
01/18---Beth Haven 7:00
11/20---Beth Haven 7:00
12/12—Meredith Dunn 6:30
Public Notice
To all occupants and residents:
The City will be conducting leak tests in the sanitary sewer system by blowing smoke into
these pipes. This smoke will reveal sources of sewer odors in your neighborhood as well as
places where storm and other surface waters are entering the sanitary system.
A special nontoxic smoke will be used in these tests. This smoke is manufactured for this
purpose, leaves no residuals or stains and has no effects on plant and animal life. The
smoke has a distinctive, but not unpleasant odor. Visibility and odor last only a few minutes, where there is adequate ventilation.
Because the plumbing appliances in your house or building are connected to the sanitary
sewer system, some of the smoke may enter your house if the:
- vents connected to your building’s sewer pipes are inadequate, defective or improperly installed
- traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective, improperly installed or missing
- pipes, connection and seals of the wastewater drain system in and under your
building are damaged, defective, have plugs missing or improperly installed
All residents are advised that if traces of this smoke or its odor enter your house or building, it is an indication that gases and odors from the sewer may also enter. These can be
both unpleasant and dangerous as well as a health hazard to the occupants. Location, identification and correction of the source of smoke that enters your house is urgently advised.
While the City will render all possible cooperation, the correction of any defects in the
pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of the owner. The services of a
professional plumber are advised.
If you have any questions or desire more information, please telephone the city offices during regular office hours.