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Third of declining COVID cases in Gateway Health District
VACCINATIONS NUMBERS SLOWLY INCREASE IN REGION
Cecil Lawson
~ KyNewsGroup ‘
cecil@kynewsgroup.com
The county-by-county
breakdown of new cases
.over the past six weeks
'was:
, (Data courtesy of Gate-
way District Health De-
As of Tuesday evening,
Bath , County‘ .-re'mains
among seven counties} in
the state Whoseinciden‘ce
‘ rates remains in the “red”
‘bone,rabove 25 cases per
100,000 population over a
rolling 7-day period.
Elliott County went for
nearly two weeks without
new cases and reported
only 2 new cases on Tues-
. day evening-
Nearby counties also in
the red zone include Pow-
New COVID19 case
numbers in the Gateway
Health District continued
a third straight week of
Codfier-Journgl by Debo-
rah Yetter, the Eastern
Kentucky nursing home
which experienced an out-
break of a COVID-19 vari-
ant due to an unvaccinated
46 cases 1 (26‘ residents and
staff) and 3 deathsvwas
identified as Life care Cen-
ter of Morehead.
The nursing home was
not previously identified
in an April 21 CDC report
following an investigation
by state and federal public
health officials. The Cou-
rier-Journal obtained the
facility's name through an
open records request
The CDC report noted
that vaccinated residents
decline after appearing
to peak during the latest
surge in mid-April. ‘
The total number of new
cases during the 7-day pe-
the COVID variant intro—
duced into the nursing
home was similar to but
not identical with strains
identified in other coun-
tries, The variant had not
in the state.
Vaccinations numbers
continue to slowly increase
across the nation, state,
and the Gateway District
Counties.
In the United States 34.8
percent of all adults are ful-
ly vaccinated, and 46 per-
cent have had at least one
riod from May 5 — 11, 2021,
in the 5-county Gateway
area was 62, down from
the previous period.
shot, according to CDC
data released on Monday.
In Kentucky, the De-
partment of Public Health
reported that 42 percent
of adults have had at least
Gov. Andy Beshear re-
ported on Tuesday eve-
ning that 1,882,396 people
have had at least one vac-
cine dose, near 50,000
more people than last
week.
Vaccination rates for the
Gateway Health District
counties this week for
'-
Nicholas
7.9
those receiving one shot
were (as of Monday), rep-
resenting about a 1 percent
increase over the previous
week in the table below.
tucky Dept. of Public
Health)
Also of note this past
week:
Last Thursday, Gov.
Andy Beshear announced
that on May 28, all events
and businesses with 1,000
or fewer people present
can increase to 75% capac-
ity. In addition, starting
May 28, indoor and out-
door events with more
than 1,000 people can be
held at 60% capacity.
* On Monday, the US.
istration expanded the
emergency use authoriza-
tion (EUA) for the Pfizer-
BioNTech COVID-19 Vac-
cine for the prevention of
coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) to include
adolescents through 15
years of age.
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Brood X (the X is not
a letter but the Roman
numeral for ten) mem-
bers of cicadas will soon
be emerging from the
ground all across Ken-
tucky.
. Brood X, is one of the
largest groups of cicadas
in the US. In addition to
"Kentucky, these cicadas
will be present in Michi-
gan, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, New York, Geor-
gia, Tennessee, North
Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia, Pennsylvania,
V Maryland, New Jersey
_. and Delaware.
While cicadas will be
present throughout Ken-
tucky, counties along the
Ohio River, state parks
and forested areas are ex-
pected, to see the biggest
year cycles. Periodical ci-
cadas.like.Brood.X..on.the Entomologists- say... ci-.,,.
other..th areappearing.
aftei“ a 17lyear slumber,
have black exoskeletons,
bulging red eyes, nee-
dles for mouths (they all
have needle mouths) and
wings that fold tent-like
over their bodies.
When the cicadas crawl
out of the soil as nymphs,
they climb onto a conve-
nient vertical surface to
molt and leave behind a
brittle exoskeleton.
After quite literally
shedding their skin, the
adult males set out to
climb atop a tree, like an
oak, ash or a hickory, and
begin to play (screech?)
the mating song of their
female of the species.
Other males will join in to
make the song louder to
recruit more females
The cicadas don’t make
the sound with their
mouths, instead, the
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Incorporated City of Frenchburg
Resolution adopting and approving the execution of a
Municipal Aid Co-op Program Contract between the
Incorporated City and the Commonwealth of Kentucky,
Transportation Cabinet, Department of Rural and Municipal
Aid for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, as provided
in the Kentucky Revised Statutes and accepting all streets
referred to therein as being streets which are a part of the
incorporated City.
Be It resolved by the Legislative Body of the Incorporated City that:
The Legislative Body of the Incorporated City does hereby ac-
cept all streets referred to in said Contract as being city streets which
are
I put of the Incorporated City; and
The Legislative Body of the Incorporated City does hereby
rllly and adopt all statements, representations, warranties, covenants,
and agreements contained in said Contract and does hereby accept said
mu and by such acceptance agrees to all the terms and conditions
therein stated; and
. The Chief Executive Officer of the said Incorporated City is
hereby authorized and directed to sign said Contract as set forth on behalf
of the Legislative Body of, and the City Clerk of Frenchburg is hereby
authorized and directed to certify thereto.
The vote taken on said Resolution. the results being as fol-
‘ lows:
AYES
Della Brown
Venus Hurt
Nancy Sorrell
HAYS
Mayor Edward Bryant
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Incorporated City of Frenchburg
V I, Brindl Gross. City Clerk of Frenchburg certify that the foregoing is a
true copy of the Order above. Given under my hand and seal of office this
the 6th day of May.
Signed Brandi Gross
Clerk of Frenchburg
"lhb advertisement was paid for by the City of Frenchburg using
taxpayer
fillers In the amount of $104.”
Published in the Menifoe County News Outlook 05. 13. 21
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which is mostly hollow
cedars. can..pr9dncs fear
shrill, calls.‘.. one is a call‘
to attention, and others
are designed for court-
ship, distress and a group
chorus which can reach
decibel levels comparable
to those of a chainsaw or
leaf bloWer.
Though the cicadas
can be annoyingly loud,
they offer little harm to
humans or other animals
and amount to a bumper
crop of food for animals
that don’t feed solely on
plants. The insects pro-
v1e a rlc source 0 pro-
tein for lots of animals;
from birds, ' to reptiles,
squirrels, foxes and many
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
CLAUDETTE FAUDERE
BATH COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
Notice of Final Settlements filed in Bath District Court.-
Name of Estate: Bobb D. Hatton
Name of Executor/A
Date Filed: 5/ 3/ 2021
inistmtor: Connie Richardson
Any excepn’ons to final settlements must be filed within 30 days from
date said
settlement was filed in Bath District Court.
5] Claudette Faudere
Bath County Circuit Clerk
Published in the Bath County News-Outlook on 05.13.21
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy
An enrollment period for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy will
run from May through June 30, 2021. The program is
designed to help offset the cost of a household's home
energy cost.
Applications will be accepted during the enrollment period,
or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up
to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
The benefit amount awarded is based on a household's
income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to
the primary fuel vendor in the form of a voucher. Individu-
als should contact their their local Community Action
Agency office to apply.
All applicants will be required to supply the following docu-
mentation at time of application:
Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent
Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the
household.
Proof of all household’s (all members) income from
the preceding month.
Most current heating bill, statement from your
landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent, or a
statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-
Pay Electric Program.
The account number and name on the account for
main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
CALL 1-800-927-1833 to schedule an appointment.
0 er creatures at roam
across northeast Ken-
tucky.
Some brave survivalist
types have even tasted the
cicadas for protein and
sources say the cicadas
nut flavor.
Most of us will likely
take their word on that.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
CLAUDETTE FAUDERE
BATH COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
Administration has been granted by the district court of Bath County upon
the
following fiduciary appointments:
Deceased: Lenora Fraley
Address: 426 West Main St. Owingsville, KY 40360
Fiduciary: Romona D. Fraley
Address:
Date of Appointment: 4/30/21
Creditors Must File Claims By: within 6 months
Attorney: Ira Kilbum
Address: PO. Box 356, Salt Lidc, KY 40371
Deceased: James M. Fraley
Address: 426 W. Main St., Owingsville, KY 40360
i Fiduciary: Ramona D. Fraley
Address:
Date of Appointment: 4/30/21
Creditors Must File Claims By. within 6 months
Attorney: Ira Kilburn
Address: 20. Box 356, Salt Lick, KY 40371 '
Deceased: Lois Jean Simpkins
Address: PO Box 3, Olympia, KY 40358
Fiduciary: C tal Simpkins Dyer
Address: PO ox 136, Olymp
Date of Appointment: 4/13/21
ia. KY 40358
Creditors Must File Claims B : within 6 months
Attorney: Leslie Richardson mith
Address: PO Box 1040, Owingsville, KY 40360
Deceased: Jeanette Good aster
Address: 3301 White 0 Rd., Owingsville, KY 40360
Fiduciary: Sheri Knox Dean
Address: 705 Ashley Court, ML Sterling, KY 40353
Date of Appointment: 4/13/21
Creditors Must File Claims By: within 6 months
Attorney: Ira Kilburn
Address: PO. Box 356, Salt Lick, KY 40371
Deceased: Mary Becraft Smith
Address: PO Box 3, Olympia, KY 40358
Fiduciary: Simpkins Dyer
Crgztal
Address: PO x 136, Olympia, KY 40358
Date of Appointment: 4/13/21
Creditors Must File Claims By: within 6 months
Attorney: Leslie Richardson Smith
Address: PO Box 1040, Owingsville, KY 40360
Deceased: Clarine
Address: 82 West Pub 'c St., Sharpsburg, KY 40374
Fiduciary: Tony Yo
Address: 234 Ratlifi R ., Sharpsburg,
Date of Appointment: 4/27/21
KY 40374
Creditors Must File Claims By: within 6 months
Attorney: Kim Hunt Price.
Address: PO Box 1189, Owingsville, KY 40360
Deceased: Janice Maries Clark
Address: 4067 E. HWY 36. Owingsville. KY 40360
Fiduciary: Ted D. Clark
Address: 600 Vincent Way No. 2602, Lexington, KY 40503
Date of Appo
Creditors Must File Claims
Attorney: Kenton L. Ball
intment: 4/ 20/
By: within 6 months
Address: McBrayer, PLLC, 201 a. Main St., Suite 900, Lexington, KY 40501
sIClaudette Faudere
Bath County Circuit Clerk
Published in the Bath County News-Outlook on 05.13.21
