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| Work Detail | Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Warren Beeler, Todd A. Clark and Brian S. Travis have been appointed to the Kentucky Tobacco Research Board, according to a news release from the governor's office. Warren Beeler, of Caneyville, is the executive director of the Governor's Office of Agriculture Policy. Beeler shall serve for a term expiring July 15, 2018. Todd A. Clark, of Lexington, is a farmer. Clark shall serve for a term expiring July 15, 2018. Brian S. Travis, of Cox's Creek, is a farmer. Travis shall serve for a term expiring July 15, 2018. The Kentucky Tobacco Research Board is composed of 13 members, 10 are permanent members and three at-large members are appointed by the Governor. The Kentucky Tobacco Research Board formulates policies and procedures and ensures proper expenditure of state funds for the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center. The Board also reviews and authorizes research projects and programs related to providing or disproving the health hazards of tobacco use Tiffany Bowman, Waymen Eddings and Tonya Jackson have been appointed to the Governor's Minority Employment, Business Affairs and Economic Development Council. Tiffany Bowman, of Simpsonville, is an attorney. Bowman shall serve for a term expiring April 1, 2020. Wayman Eddings, of Louisville, is a business owner. Eddings shall serve for a term expiring April 1, 2020. Tonya Jackson, of Lexington, is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations for Lexmark. Jackson shall serve for a term expiring April 1, 2020. The Governor's Minority Employment, Business Affairs and Economic Council in collaboration with major corporations, business owners, government entities, community and higher education institutions, seeks to develop outcome driven initiatives that can measurably grow minority business enterprises and minority employment opportunities within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Council is composed of the governor, or designee, the lt. gov. or designee and 15 members appointed by the governor. Mary Moseley has been appointed to the Louisville/Jefferson County Tourist and Convention Commission. Mary Moseley, of Louisville, is the president of Al J. Schneider Co. Mrs. Moseley shall serve for a term expiring August 13, 2019. The Louisville/Jefferson County Tourist and Convention Commission is made up of nine members, three of whom are appointed by the Governor. The commission is charged with promoting and establishing events in Louisville and Jefferson County. Sasha L. Higgins has been appointed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission. Sasha L. Higgins, of Lexington, is a hotel general manager. Higgins shall serve for a term expiring December 12, 2019. Founded in August 1992, the mission of the Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission is to promote the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by the late civil rights leader. The 13-member commission, appointed by the Governor, focuses on Dr. King's dream for all Americans to experience full equality, economic justice, and interracial harmony. The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission sponsors the Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration. Ethan A. Buell, Leonard Heuser, Eddie Masterson and John P. Simms have been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Ethan A. Buell, of Versailles, is an engineer. Buell will represent the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers as structural engineer and serve for a term expiring July 31, 2020. Leonard Heuser, of Louisville, is a business owner. Heuser will represent the Mechanical Contractors Association of Kentucky as mechanical contractor and serve for a term expiring July 31, 2020. Eddie Masterson, of Bardstown, is the operations manager at Buzick Lumber. Masterson will represent the Kentucky Building Materials Association and serve for a term expiring July 31, 2020. John P. Simms, of Bowling Green, is a business owner. Simms will represent citizens at large and serve for a term expiring July 31, 2020. The Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction is made up of 16 members appointed by the Governor and four ex officio members. The board coordinates the administration and oversight of Kentucky's building industry. Sebastian Torres has been appointed to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Sebastian Torres, of Lexington, is a student. He will represent students and serve for a term expiring June 30, 2017. The Council on Postsecondary Education, a 16-member board appointed by the Governor, is the state coordinating board for postsecondary and adult education in Kentucky. Garth A. Kuhnhein has been appointed to the Kentucky Local Government Public-Private Partnership Board. Garth A. Kuhnhein, of Edgewood, is an engineer. He will represent citizens and serve for a term expiring August 1, 2020. The Kentucky Local Government Public-Private Partnership Board will review, request, deny, allow, regulate and administrate the contracts for public-private partnership throughout the state. Baker gallery to host local traditional quilts BY THE MESSENGER STAFF The Piecemakers Quilt Club of Hopkins County's "Carryin' on the Tradition IX" quilt exhibit will be on display in the Anne P. Baker Gallery from Sept. 11-Oct. 22, according to the venue. Special exhibits include Quilts of Valor and a Baby Quilt exhibit showcasing the continuing service project of providing quilts to the Baptist Health Madisonville neonatal intensive care unit. Additional exhibits will include a variety of quilts and items made by members of the club. An opening reception will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 11. For more information regarding the exhibit please contact the center at 270-824-8650 or visit www.glemacenter.org. The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts is located at 2000 College Drive in Madisonville. Huff named to Sigma Alpha Lambda BY THE MESSENGER STAFF Monica Huff, of Madisonville has recently been selected as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Louisville, according to the organization. Sigma Alpha Lambda promotes and rewards academic achievement, as well as provides members with opportunities for community service, personal development and professional fulfillment. Road closure in Hopkins County BY THE MESSENGER STAFF A section of Kentucky 1034/Rose Creek Road in western Hopkins County will be closed next week, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The road will be closed from approximately 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at mile point 7.9 to allow a cross drain to be replaced. The cabinet advises that motorists who regularly travel that section of Rose Creek Road should be aware of the planed closure and make alternate travel plans for that day. Timely traffic advisories for the 11 counties of KYTC Highway District 2 are available by going to www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict2. You do not have to be a Facebook member to access this page. KSP charges Barren man with child sexual exploitation offenses By the Kentucky Press News Service GLASGOW -- The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch, assisted by KSP Post 3-Bowling Green, arrested Mark F. Berry, 54, Thursday evening on charges related to possession and distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Berry was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. Berry distributed images of sexual acts involving children, a KSP news release said. The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at Berry's residence in Glasgow on Aug. 25. Equipment was seized and is pending a forensic examination. Berry is currently charged with 20 counts of possession and 10 counts of distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Each charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. Additional charges are expected. Berry was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Eggners Ferry willopen to 4-lane traffic Wednesday By Rebecca Walter Kentucky New Era AURORA -- The Eggners Ferry Bridge should be ready to open up to all four lanes of traffic by 1 p.m. Wednesday. Beforehand, the public is invited to walk along the unopened eastbound lanes of the new bridge from 8 a.m. until noon. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon on the center of the bridge. The deck will then be cleared of pedestrians and the bridge opened to 4-lane traffic around 1 p.m., according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. KYTC District 1 spokesperson Keith Todd says the event will be similar to the one held when the old Eggners Ferry Bridge reopened after being struck by the Cargo Ship Delta Mariner in 2012. "We're asking everyone to park at the Fenton Access Area in LBL, then walk along the shoulder to access the bridge deck. Be sure to wear your walking shoes to get a close up look at the new bridge," Todd said in the release. Trail connections, which include bike and walking paths on the bridge, are still under construction. A separate opening event for the trail will take place once the project is fully completed in about six to eight weeks. The first two lanes of the new structure over Kentucky Lake opened to traffic back in April. Back in July, the main trusses of the old bridge were demolished by explosives, and drew a crowd of thousands. The old bridge opened up to traffic in 1932. Johnson Brothers Construction, a Southland Company, is the prime contractor on the $133 million project, which included the building of the new bridge, and the demolition of the old one. Area law enforcement agencies, Land Between The Lakes, Kenlake State Park, Trigg County Rescue and Marshall County Rescue will be assisting with Wednesday's event. The new Eggers Ferry Bridge is a 1,600 foot long basket handle arch design. The new Lake Barkley Bridge is still under construction at Canton, and will be of the same design. That bridge is expected to be complete fall of 2017. |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Industry | Appointments |
| Entry Date | 03 Sep 2016 |
| Source | http://www.the-messenger.com/news/local/article_d21f0ac4-6dce-5415-ae64-818c9a0382be.html |
