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Contents

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London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome

Let Us Show You Around

Location

A Vacation & Commerce Hub

Government

Dedicated Leadership for a Growing Community

Business and Industry

Promoting & Supporting Economic Growth

Downtown Renaissance

Breathing New Life Into the Community’s Historical & Commercial Center

Recreation

Explore Our Great Outdoors

K–12 Education

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production production manager MATT PRICE director of media & content Diana Vaughn copywriting Katherine Fortune laura wilcoxen copy editor Laura Wilcoxen proofreader Christina Reese director of photography Lisa LEHR photography Aisin Auto Douglas Benge jim holton London Laurel County Tourist Commission Mareymount Medical Center devin miller Lori Meyer Jennifer Whitman CLINT EILERTS creative director senior publication designer Amanda White web site creation & support JOSH CHANDLER

business development director of business development George Prudhomme director of outside sales steve graff director of inside sales NANCY ODOM assistant director of sales debbie moss business development manager Bonnie Ebers customer service director kathy Risley

advertising ad research ad traffic senior ad designer ad design

Mary kopshever MILLY MASON Amy SchwartzkoPf Kathy Scott Carol Smith KACEY WOLTERS mark edmondson JOSEPH GOETTING josh mueller

administrative support administrative support account support human resources assistant customer service advocate mailroom technician

Kathy Hagene carol Smith Terri Ahner Tricia Cannedy Teresa craig Julie Vordtriede Melinda Bowlin

information technology publishing systems coordinator

christopher miller

executive leadership

chairman and founder chief financial officer

Craig Williams Rhonda Harsy

ABOUT   This book is published by CommunityLink and

distributed through The London/Laurel County Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book, contact CommunityLink at 800-455-5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com. FOR INFORMATION   London/Laurel County Chamber

of Commerce, 409 South Main Street, London, KY 40741, 606-864-4789, Fax 606-864-7300, www.londonlaurelchamber.com © 2007 Craig Williams Creative, Inc., 4742 Holts Prairie Road, Post Office Box 306, Pinckneyville, IL 62274-0306, 618-357-8653. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher.

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Higher Education

Somerset Community College: Answering the Call for Educational & Community Leadership Eastern Kentucky University Corbin Campus: Helping Southeastern Kentuckians Realize Their Dreams

Health Care

Caring & Comprehensive

Real Estate

Come Home to the Best of All Worlds

Culture and Attractions

Distinctive Appeal

Worship

Firm Faith Foundation

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elcome to Laurel County, home of the beautiful garden city, London, Ky. We are Kentucky’s vacation crossroads and the ideal base for exploring the beauty and history of the Bluegrass Country. While our central locale makes us ideal for those visiting the region, it also brings outstanding benefits to our business partners and residents, too. Easily accessible via several major highways, Laurel County’s convenient location is leading to

Laurel County is nestled in the unique beauty of rolling hills, rich grassland and majestic forests. 6 London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce

a steady growth in population and amenities. Newcomers to the region discover excellent schools, comprehensive health care, a low cost of living and a quality of life that’s second to none. All of this is nestled in the unique beauty of rolling hills, rich grassland and majestic forests that has inspired loyalty and love in generations of Kentuckians. The London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a leading advocate for the continued growth and prosperity of this lovely and progressive community. We invite you to enjoy a brief glimpse of all we have to offer in the pages of this book. We’re sure you’ll like what you see, and we look forward to helping you on the road to making your new home in Laurel County.

Location

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estled among the lush trees of the Daniel Boone National Forest and the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky, Laurel County has earned the nickname “Vacation Crossroads� due to the thousands of visitors drawn to its natural beauty each year. Located 75 miles south of Lexington, Ky., and 97 miles north of Knoxville, Tenn., London and Laurel County are accessible by several major routes. Interstate 75, the Hal Rogers Parkway, KY 80 and KY 192 all meander through Laurel County, and London is positioned in a triangle created by the intersections of I-75, KY 192 and KY 80. The ease of accessibility coupled with access to several major highways has made London a hub of regional activity; the area is served by every major mode of transportation. More than 20 trucking companies offer interstate and intrastate service throughout the area, and the London-Corbin Airport Magee Field, located three miles south of downtown, has one of the four longest runways for private aircraft in the state of Kentucky, measuring 6,000 feet. The airport can accommodate aircraft as large as the Boeing 727 and Douglas DC-9 and recently completed the construction of T-Hangars, which protect aircraft housed at the airport from the elements. The field is equipped for nonprecision instrument approach and precision approach systems. In addition to fuel service, the local airport board offers flight training, aircraft rental and an aircraft maintenance program. For more information, contact the London-Corbin Airport at 606-878-9100. Scheduled commercial and international airline service is also available in nearby Lexington at Bluegrass Airport. CSX Transportation provides main-line rail service to

London, with an intermodal terminal a mere 97 miles away in Knoxville. The expanding economy of London and Laurel County is within a day’s drive of several of the area’s major markets: Cincinnati, Ohio, is less than 160 miles away; Nashville, Tenn., is a mere 200 miles away; and Atlanta, Ga., lies only 300 miles to the south. The area features several of the country’s most beautiful national and state parks. The Daniel Boone National Forest, the Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park, the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park all offer spectacular views of the natural beauty and wonders London and Laurel County have to offer. A temperate climate that offers the luxury of all four seasons gives way to a long recreation season with numerous activities. For those who wish to boat, fish, swim, water ski or scuba dive, the lovely Laurel River Lake offers over 5,800 acres of pristine water. The area offers numerous golf courses, museums, shopping opportunities, music venues and much more. Thanks to its convenient location and a growing reputation as a capital for both business and tourism in southeast Kentucky, London and Laurel County comprise one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. Come see how much we have to offer you!

Laurel County has earned the nickname “Vacation Crossroads.�

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Government

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he mission of government leaders at every level is to enhance the quality of life for all those living in London and Laurel County. Local officials work hard to implement programs that will provide ample opportunities for the growth and success of all citizens. Over 56,000 people occupy the 443 square miles of Laurel County. A Fiscal Court comprised of a county judge-executive and six magistrates, each elected to fouryear terms, presides over the administrative aspects of Laurel County. The duties of the judge-executive and the magistrates include approving funding for many of the projects most important to the county and its citizens.

City and county leaders work together to bring economic growth and prosperity to the region. The city of London, the county seat, is served by a mayor and six council members. The mayor is elected 8 London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce

to a four-year term, and council members serve two-year terms. The London Utility Commission provides water and wastewater treatment facilities to London and some outlying areas of the county. The commission, which was presented an award for outstanding plant operation from the Kentucky–Tennessee section of the American Water Work Association, recently completed construction of a $15 million wastewater treatment plant. The plant is expected to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding London for the next 20 years. The London-Laurel County Planning & Zoning Commission is a cooperative effort between city and county governments to enforce zoning in London and subdivision regulations in all of Laurel County. City and county leaders work together to bring economic growth and prosperity to the region. Industrial park development and economic incentive programs for prospective businesses are just two examples of the community’s commitment to progress. For more information on the government projects of London and Laurel County, contact the office of the mayor of London at 606-864-6995 or visit their Web site at www.cityoflondonky.org, or contact the office of the Laurel County judge-executive at 606-864-4640.

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he area’s industrial and economic development efforts are led by the London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority, which works closely with the LondonLaurel County Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to offer assistance and encourage expansion.

Industrial/Commercial Properties The area provides several industrial parks to encourage the growth of the industrial and manufacturing sectors. The London-Laurel Industrial Park IV is a 300-acre, fully developed park located off Kentucky 80, just three miles from Interstate 75. It has the distinction of being designated a SmartPark, giving companies that locate there access to leading-edge technology from the day they move in, thanks to a carefully planned pattern of underground conduit systems for digital fiber-optic and copper cabling. Also located in Industrial Park IV is one of the Industrial Development Authority’s speculative buildings. The construction of speculative buildings is one of the more strategic and innovative approaches the Industrial Development Authority boasts; speculative buildings can be made readily available for industries that require immediate housing. The building in Industrial Park IV features 65,000 square feet situated on 28 acres and can be finished to accommodate the specific needs of any industry looking to locate in the London-Laurel community. Aisin Automotive Casting (AAC), a division of Aisin World Corp., the world’s second-largest automotive parts manufacturing company, occupies a second 88-acre industrial site on U.S. 25. The facility, which employs 650 people, manufactures parts for Toyota, Honda, Nissan and General Motors. AAC recently opened a second plant on-site, and plans are in the works to open a third plant in the near future. In addition to the two parks previously described, the Industrial Development Authority has sold two other industrial sites — one of which is occupied by a Wal-Mart Distribution Center that employs approximately 700 people — and they continue to seek opportunities to develop more areas into prime industrial properties. www.londonlaurelchamber.com 11

Business and Industry

Labor Force/Top Employers Laurel County’s labor market area includes seven neighboring counties, with an estimated labor force of more than 150,000. There are approximately 900 businesses in the area, including 500 retail or service companies and more than 150 manufacturing or contract construction companies. Some of the area’s largest employers include Flowers Snacks of London, which specializes in bakery products such as doughnuts and honey buns and employs almost 500 people; Laurel Cookie Factory, a division of Consolidated Biscuit Company that utilizes almost 600 employees in manufacturing cookies, crackers and potato chips; ACS Shared Services Inc., which provides more than 600 jobs in the data processing and hosting fields; and Laurel Grocery Company LLC, a full-line food wholesaler and distribution headquarters that employs approximately 400 people. Some other large employers in the area include HSBC, Wal-Mart Distribution Center and Sara Lee Bakery. A good, strong, productive workforce is one of the many reasons that companies choose to locate their business in London/Laurel County.

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Financial incentives provided on the state level are also available to businesses considering London and Laurel County. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) finances fixed assets and may participate in the financing of qualified projects with a secured loan of up to $10,000 per new job created, not to exceed $500,000 or 25 percent of the project cost, whichever is less. These funds may be used to assist in the purchase of land, the purchase of existing buildings, new construction or the purchase of equipment. KEDFA operates many of the programs utilized by businesses in the state seeking assistance, including: • The Kentucky Rural Economic Development Act (KREDA), which provides tax credits for new and expanded manufacturing operations that create jobs in counties with unemployment rates higher than the state average in each of five target calendar years. Companies with approved projects receive state income tax credits and job assessment fees for up to 100 percent of annual debt service costs, for up to 15 years, on land, buildings, building fixtures and equipment used in the project. • Industrial Revenue Bonds are issued by state and local governments in Kentucky to be used for financing manufacturing projects and their warehousing areas, major transportation and communication facilities, most health care facilities, and mineral extraction and processing projects. Bond funds may be used to finance engineering, site preparation, land acquisition, building construction, machinery and equipment, and bond-issuance costs. • The Kentucky Jobs Development Act provides tax credits for new and expanded service- and technology-oriented projects that provide at least 75 percent of their services to customers outside of Kentucky and that create at least 25 new full-time jobs for Kentucky residents. Companies with approved projects receive state income tax credits and job assessment fees for up to 50 percent of project startup costs and 50 percent of annual facility rental cost or rental value for up to 10 years.

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Available Training The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) is an independent, quasi-public corporation within the Cabinet for Economic Development that plays a significant role in keeping Kentucky’s business and industry competitive in the global economy by assisting them in providing the necessary training for their workforce. BSSC provides grants for customized skills training of workers for new, expanding and existing companies in Kentucky. Grants are awarded for portions of an employer’s costs of training Kentucky residents in job skills ranging from entry-level to advanced and include retraining and skills upgrading of existing employees. Other customized training programs specially tailored for each business are available through area vocational and technology centers.

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Training in specific production skills required by new or existing industries can be conducted on-site or in the vocational center of choice. Workforce education services can be provided by the Laurel County Adult Education Center, as well as from private contractors in the area. Somerset Community College (see article on page 30), Union College at the Bennett Center and Corbin Area Technology Center (14 miles from London) offer the flexibility necessary to provide industry with trained, productive employees. The London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce is available to help your business become a successful part of our growing economy. The Chamber can be reached by phone at 606-864-4789 or via the Web site www.londonlaurelchamber.com. You may also contact the London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority at 606-864-8115 or visit their Web site at www.llcida.com. www.londonlaurelchamber.com 17

Downtown Renaissance

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n 2004, a group of citizens in London came to the realization that their downtown was an economic asset as well as a crossroads for the community; a place of history and identity. This realization, coupled with a desire to re-establish downtown London as an economic center, gave rise to a nonprofit organization known as London Downtown Inc. Their mission has been to enhance the vitality in downtown London by promoting commerce and activity while preserving its unique heritage, creating a better quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Using a four-point approach focused on the areas of economic development, design, promotion and organization, London Downtown Inc. has gained the support of local government, creating community awareness and raising the funds necessary to make desirable improvements to the downtown area.

showcases London as a Garden City, complete with sidewalk-lined garden beds, cobblestone, light posts and hanging baskets. London Downtown has also been working to promote and assist the restoration or revitalization of downtown historic buildings as a means to attract new businesses to downtown London and to improve the quality of existing businesses. To this end, the organization has worked with a number of area banks to fund the Downtown Enrichment Loan Program. The program has a loan pool of $1 million that can be used by qualifying businesses that wish to renovate or restore historic property or by property owners who wish to rehabilitate their real estate so the exterior can be enhanced, the structure preserved or the interior remodeled to accommodate the needs of the business. The organization also assists existing downtown businesses with the necessary tools to keep them competitive. Web site grants and Renaissance on Main façade grants are two examples. The success of the revitalization has been astounding. The citizens of London and Laurel County enjoy their revived downtown with events such as Thursday Night Live, a free summer concert series on the Courthouse Square; the 4th of July Hometown Community Parade; the Christmas on Main Parade; and the Tour de London Bicycle Race. Check out www.­londonkydowntown.com for more information on all these events. The success of existing downtown businesses has left only a few properties available for new business. Contact Sherri Mosley, executive director of London Downtown Inc. by phone at 606-862-8841 or by e-mail at llmainstreet@windstream.net to ensure your place in London’s growing downtown today!

The mission of London Downtown Inc. is to enhance the vitality in downtown London by promoting commerce and activity while preserving its unique heritage, creating a better quality of life for residents and visitors alike. The hard work and dedication has paid off. There have been marked physical and financial improvements in the downtown area, including an $8 million renovation and restoration project to the Laurel County Courthouse. The London Elementary School invested over $11 million in its own renovation project. The City of London was awarded $500,000 in Transportation Enhancement funds to assist the Design Committee of London Downtown in developing a beautiful new streetscape project for Main Street. The overall Master Plan 18 London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce

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hanks to its temperate climate and an abundance of national, state and local parks, lakes and rivers, recreation in London and Laurel County is among the best in Kentucky. The area

offers plenty of camping, hiking, boating, fishing, golfing and more to those who visit this incredibly lush and scenic corner of southeastern Kentucky.

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Water Sports Laurel River Lake With over 200 miles of shoreline and 5,800 acres of water, the clifflined shores and quiet coves of Laurel River Lake beckon thousands of visitors to its pristine waters every year. Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Laurel River Lake offers some of the best fishing in the state. Famous for its rainbow trout, Laurel Lake also offers excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, catfish, and crappie, and holds the state record for smallmouth bass (8 pounds, 12 ounces), caught in 1998. Visitors can also enjoy boating, canoeing, camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, swimming and scuba diving. Watercraft rentals are also available in the area. Holly Bay Recreation Area and Marina, on Laurel Lake, offers houseboat, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, as well as moorage for houseboats and seasonal slips with 24-hour security. A full-service marina; boating, fishing and camping supplies; a grocery store; and a deli are also available on-site. Holly Bay also operates a beautiful lakeside campground with 97 sites for RVs and tents. Many of the

sites offer a view of the water, though none is located directly on the shoreline. For information on prices and availability, call 606-8646542 or visit them on the Web at www.hollybaymarina.com. Grove Marina and Campground, operated by the U.S. Forest Service, is located on Forest Road 558, just off Highway 1193. The campground sits on a ridge above Laurel Lake and offers 52 drive-in sites and four walk-in tent sites. Most of the sites are wooded, and each site has a paved vehicle pad, gravel tent pad, fire ring, picnic table and lantern poles. The Grove Boat Access Campground has 32 lakeshore sites that are accessible by boat from Laurel Lake or by trail from Grove Campground. Campground sites are open from April 15 through October 31. Grove Marina, a full-service marina located within a halfmile of the campground, offers camping and fishing supplies, bait, fishing licenses, a general store, a deli, 24-hour security, a six-boat gas dock, boat rentals, covered or non-covered slips, and the unique “Rack and Stack� dry-dock storage system. The marina is open year-round and offers a public boat ramp. To learn more about the Grove Marina and Campground, contact the Daniel Boone National Forest London District office at 606-864-4163.

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Known as the “Niagara of the South,� Cumberland Falls has a dramatic 125-foot-wide curtain of water that tumbles 68 feet into the Cumberland River.

Woods Creek Lake Two main forks, Wood Creek and Gillis Branch, coupled with several other mediumlong sloughs, make up the 900 acres of crystalline waters known as Woods Creek Lake. The lake, though too narrow for pleasure boating, is ideal for fishing and holds the state record for largemouth bass (13 pounds, 10 ounces), set in 1984.

State Parks Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park Visitors can enjoy an incredible variety of recreational activities while discovering Kentucky’s pioneer heritage at Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park, two miles south of London on U.S. 25. The 896-acre park is home to two historic trails, the Wilderness Road and Boone’s Trace, which historians speculate carried more than 200,000 settlers from the eastern colonies into the western frontier between 1774 and 1796. The park

also houses the site of McNitt’s Defeat — Kentucky’s worst Indian massacre, which occurred in 1786 — as well as several other historic buildings and museums, such as the Mountain Life Museum (which brings visitors into a pioneer settlement) and McHargue’s Mill (a restored, water-powered gristmill). Levi Jackson also contains a 146-site campground nestled in open woodland. Utility hookups, a grocery store, a dump station and three central service buildings containing an activities room, showers, rest rooms and

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laundry facilities assure camping convenience to park visitors. Other recreational activities include swimming, miniature golf, picnicking and much more. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is home to the famous Cumberland Falls, the “Niagara of the South.� The Falls is a dramatic 125-foot-wide curtain of water that tumbles 68 feet into the Cumberland River. Under a full moon on a clear night, Cumberland Falls displays the “moonbow,� a phenomenon not found anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere. Cumberland Falls also offers a number of recreational opportunities. Swimming, boating, canoeing and whitewater rafting are among the many offerings for water enthusiasts. The Cumberland River offers an abundance of bass, catfish, panfish and roughfish for eager fisherman. The area is a hiker’s paradise, with 17 miles of scenic trails winding through the park. The Moonbow Trail connects up with many of Daniel Boone National Forest’s backpacking trails. Those who love camping can enjoy the park’s campground, featuring 50 campsites with electric and water hookups and a central service building with showers and rest rooms, a grocery, and a dump station.

Visitors to Cumberland Falls can also visit historic DuPont Lodge, featuring 52 rooms offering beautiful views and full amenities; stay in one of the park’s unique one- or two-bedroom cottages; or see the Bob Blair Museum, featuring Native American artifacts as well as exhibits of area plants, animals and history. Rockcastle River Canoe enthusiasts will enjoy Rockcastle River, a state-protected wild river named for the majestic cliffs that tower above it. Lower Rockcastle is one of the most popular canoe runs in the eastern United States, featuring swift currents and hazardous narrows, including a gorge bounded by 100-foot cliffs. In addition to the Upper Rockcastle — suitable for less experienced paddlers — there are ample opportunities for rafting, hiking, swimming, camping and shore fishing. Lake Cumberland State Resort Park With more than 60,000 acres of water and 1,225 miles of shoreline, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is considered one of the finest fishing and boating areas in the eastern United States. Accessible from Interstate 75 at Exit 41, the lake has a marina offering 100 open slips, rental fishing boats, pontoon boats, houseboats and ski boats, and fishing affords an With more than 60,000 acres of water and 1,225 miles of shoreline, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is considered one of the finest fishing and boating areas in the eastern United States.

abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass; bluegill; crappie; rockfish; and walleye. Additional recreational opportunities at the park include a beautiful nine-hole, parthree golf course; an 18-hole miniature golf course; hiking trails; horseback riding; and much more. Visitors wishing to stay on Lake Cumberland have a variety of lodging choices. In addition to a 147-site campground, guests can stay at Lure Lodge, a 63-room lodge with full amenities overlooking the lake; nearby Pumpkin Creek Lodge, which offers more privacy with only 10 rooms, complete with full amenities; or in one of 10 Wildwood cottages, featuring contemporary design and fireplaces. Located on Lake Cumberland on the confluence of the Cumberland and Rockcastle forks, London Boat Dock offers a full-service marina, pontoon rentals, cottage rentals and fishing boat rentals. Adjacent to London Dock is the Rockcastle Recreation Area Campground. This 25-site lakeside campground, open from March 15 until November 15, has an outstanding view of Lake Cumberland. Boats may be moored along the bank of the campsite or at the dock. Facilities include tent sites, boat launch, drinking water, grills, tables and outdoor toilets.

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Golf For the golf enthusiast, London-Laurel County offers a number of quality courses. Crooked Creek Golf Club, rated as the “Fourth-Best Public Course in Kentucky� by Golf Digest, is a beautiful 18-hole course laid out among some of Laurel County’s most beautiful homes. The club offers a practice putting green, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse with a snack bar, and a swimming pool. The London Country Club is an 18-hole private facility that features some of the best golfing in Kentucky. The London Country Club has hosted the Men’s State Amateur Golf Championship, the Women’s Kentucky Open, the Women’s National NAIA National Championship, and the Men’s Kentucky Open. The LCC golf course is equipped with a driving range, putting green, pro shop, swimming pool, snack bar, full-service kitchen and banquet facility. Sweet Hollow Golf Course is located in southern Laurel County and is a public nine-hole, par-36 course surrounded by rolling green meadows with views of some of the prettiest mountaintop scenery in the county. Sweet Hollow also has a pro shop, driving range, practice putting green, swimming pool and banquet facilities. Green Way Golf Course is a public nine-hole, par-three lighted golf course.

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London-Laurel Optimist Club The London-Laurel Optimist Club is very active in the community, living up to its motto of “Friend of Youth.� Since its inception in 1981, the club has grown to include organized soccer for ages 4–17, youth basketball, a football program and cheerleading. Each year, Optimist Club programs involve 800 youth in soccer, 1,200 in basketball, 200 in football and 100 in cheerleading. Thanks to generous support from county and city governments, business people of the community, and club members, the Optimist Club

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opened a 23-acre facility. Located off West Highway 80, the Optimist Sports Center includes 12 soccer fields, two football fields and a multi-purpose building housing two gym floors, a kitchen and concession area, and restrooms. The Optimist Club also organizes many other events for area youth, including kids’ fishing tournaments, bicycle safety classes, horse shows, essay and oratory contests, and spelling bees and provides eight college scholarships for area students. For more information on programs and events, or to find out how to become a member of the Optimist Club, call 606-862-7027 or visit them on the Web at www.laurellondonoptimist.org. Little League Interest in Little League softball and baseball has stimulated the growth of two separate leagues, North and South, based on the number of residents in the county. Both are organized and governed by parent volunteers and have programs for ages 3 through 16 (Wee-Ball through Senior League). South Little League has more than 600 participants and uses six fields — including two regulation Little League fields, one regulation Senior League field, one regulation girls’ softball field, and two tee-ball fields — at its facilities on East 4th Street in London. A Challenger League has also been implemented to accommodate special-needs children in the region. North Little League has close to 600 participants at its facilities on West KY 80. Fields include two regulation Little League fields, one regulation Junior/Senior League field, one regulation softball field, one tee-ball field, one practice field, an indoor batting cage and a shelter house. For information on Little League baseball in the area, call North Laurel Little League at 606-862-9793 or South London Little League at 606-877-4410.

Other outdoor activities include ­mountain biking, cross-country dirt biking and ATV racing at the Daniel Boone Motocross Park in Laurel County. Tour de London is a world-class cycling event held in September that includes a 41-mile scenic route throughout London and Laurel County. The event also includes a speed race through the streets of downtown London. Taste of London, held during the Tour de London, showcases local restaurants and caterers. No matter what your taste, there is something for you in London-Laurel County. Be sure to plan enough time to do it all!

London-Laurel County is home to two Little Leagues, North and South, and each includes approximately 600 participants.

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K–12 Education Recent surveys of the curriculum have led East Bernstadt to develop new programs in social studies, science, practical living/vocational studies, and the arts and humanities. Teachers encourage students to use telecommunications research through the Internet and communicate with parents, peers and pen pals through e-mail to ensure progress, and students have access to a library with a computer lab to help achieve educational goals. East Bernstadt students also have access to the preschool and the Family Resource Youth Service Center, which provides services such as parent workshops and training, support groups, educational programs for students, and recreational activities, among others. The district also offers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, music and dance programs. The school’s academic teams are quite competitive, and many students have become involved with the new Student Technology Leadership Team. East Bernstadt has become actively involved with Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment (PRIDE) in developing an outdoor classroom on school property. This facility is available for use by the community. For further information call the East Bernstadt Independent School at 606843-6221.

Cornerstone Christian School Cornerstone Christian School, located in the former Lily Public School building at 420 Lily School Road, was founded in 1992 as an alternative school for parents wishing to give their children an education with a Christian foundation. In addition to its generous

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classroom space, gymnasium and plenty of acreage for outdoor activities, the campus houses a newly remodeled library, and several other renovation projects are currently under way. In addition to its on-campus preschool program, Cornerstone recently opened a second preschool facility at the First Presbyterian Church in London. Cornerstone offers classes for children in preschool through eighth grade and is accredited by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Cornerstone kindergarten students regularly score in the top 10 percent of the nation on standardized tests, and the school as a whole averages in the top 25 percent nationally. In addition to a solid fundamental curriculum, Cornerstone offers enrichment programs that include computer technology classes, physical education, art, music and Spanish. Students have the option of joining the band

program as early as fourth grade and may also participate in the basketball, tennis, gymnastics and cheerleading programs. For more information, contact the Cornerstone office at 606-526-8893.

London Christian Academy London Christian Academy, founded in 1975 as a ministry arm of the First Pentecostal Church of London, provides academic training in a Christian environment that will help students face changing times. Their innovative “School of Tomorrow” curriculum is individually prescribed to match the strengths and weaknesses of each child. The curriculum includes kindergarten through college preparatory, basic reading instruction and computer-enhanced learning. More information is available by calling 606-864-4811.

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ith a vision to be one of the region’s leading resources for education, business and industry, culture, and the arts, Somerset Community College is moving forward with a bold vision for the 21st century. With two campuses — the Somerset Campus and the Laurel Campus — as well as facilities in McCreary, Clinton and Russell counties, SCC is embracing a regional mission. Total enrollment at all Somerset Community College locations has significantly increased over the past five years and now stands at more than 6,000 students. Enrollment at the Laurel Campus more than doubled between the 2000–2001 school year and the 2004–2005 school year. There are several reasons behind the phenomenal growth of the Laurel Campus, but the most significant was the consolidation of the former Laurel Technical College site into the SCC Laurel Campus in 1998. The addition of facilities, as well as renovation of existing buildings, have been important factors in improving the Laurel Campus. The Academic/Technical Building, completed on the Laurel Campus in 2002, not only provided state-of-the-art facilities, but also allowed SCC to add or relocate several technical programs, including electronics courses. Even more growth is on the horizon for the Laurel Campus. During the 2006 General Assembly, the Kentucky State Legislature appropriated $13.8 million to begin construction of the new Allied Health and Technical Education Building. This structure will bring muchneeded learning facilities for existing health programs like practical nursing — currently filled to capacity on the Laurel Campus — medical assisting and respiratory care. This building also brings with it the possibilities of additional health programs on the campus. With program offerings expanding all the time, the Somerset Campus and the Laurel Campus each have unique programs not available at the other center, yet each campus can offer its students a complete general education program that fully transfers to a fouryear college or university. Studies show that students who begin their

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The faculty and leadership at SCC take great pride in preparing students for both continuing education and an immediate start in the workforce.

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college careers at SCC do as well — and often better — after transfer to a four-year college or university than the students who began their higher education careers at such facilities. The faculty and leadership at SCC take great pride in preparing students for both continuing education and an immediate start in the workforce. But SCC does more for

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area business and industry than ensuring a steady supply of highly qualified workers. Through the SCC Office of Community and Economic Development (CED), Somerset Community College not only plays a major role in providing area businesses and their associates with the latest training for a 21st-century workplace, but is also a major

selling point — and partner — for local economic development agencies drawing new businesses to the region. SCC’s ability to offer customized training is a key factor regional economic development offices stress to businesses considering locating in the area. Several regional businesses have already taken advantage of the business and industry training offered by SCC, including the Laurel Cookie Factory, Aisin Automotive and others. The CED can create customized training programs to meet the specific needs of the business requesting assistance. Programs can include upgrading employees’ skills for special certificates and licensing, training on operating new equipment, post-employment and pre-employment classes, and more. The CED prides itself on the flexibility of its programs. Somerset Community College plays another vital role in the community as a regional cultural center. Not only does SCC work to give students the opportunity to participate in arts programs, but also to provide community members with a venue to enjoy theatre, music and more. For more information, contact SCC at 606-877-1421.

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Eastern Kentucky University Corbin Campus:

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Berea College 859-985-3000 • www.berea.edu Union College Barbourville 800-489-8646 • www.unionky.edu Union College at the Bennett Center 606-877-2627 • http://public.unionky.edu/bc/ University of the Cumberlands 800-343-1609 • www.ucumberlands.edu

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he EKU Corbin Campus is the largest of Eastern Kentucky University’s extended campuses. Over 400 undergraduate and graduate classes are offered each year to help area residents realize their potential and achieve their dreams. Whether students are pursuing an academic degree or taking classes for personal enrichment and enjoyment, everyone is welcome at the EKU Corbin Campus. Faculty members genuinely care about each student and about individual educational pursuits. Most of the faculty are regular, full-time professors from the main campus in Richmond. Others are highly qualified instructors who come from a variety of professional backgrounds and experiences. All faculty are friendly, approachable and willing to work with each student to ensure a positive and fulfilling educational experience. If one word sums up students’ experiences at the Corbin Campus, it is “convenience.� The campus, located on the Corbin Industrial Bypass at One Pennington Way, is easily accessible throughout the Tri-County area. Over 36,000 square feet of space provides 26 classrooms, two state-of-the-art science laboratories and three computer laboratories with the most up-to-date software and Internet access. Several complete degree programs are available at the Corbin Campus, and EKU also offers numerous interactive courses in Corbin that use Internet and other computer technology, allowing live interaction with students and faculty on the Richmond campus. In addition to a basic reference book collection, a computer system links the EKU Corbin Campus to EKU’s John Grant Crabbe Library in Richmond and provides students with expanded library services. Join us at Eastern Kentucky University, where students and learning come first. Call 606-528-0551 or visit www.eku.edu for additional information.

If one word sums up students’ experiences at the Corbin Campus, it is “convenience.�

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The residents of Laurel County and several other surrounding counties have access to a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services.

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Marymount Medical Center Marymount Medical Center in London is a member of Catholic Health Initiatives — one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States — and has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) for more than 30 years. Marymount provides a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services to the residents of Laurel County and several other surrounding counties. In addition to a 90-bed general and acute-care hospital, Marymount operates Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (children from birth to 18 years old), Seton Home Health, and Tri-County Hospice. Marymount also runs London Cardiovascular Surgery, which offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic heart care services, including open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterizations, allowing London and Laurel County patients to stay close to home for such procedures. Marymount recently completed renovations to the Emergency Department that enable them to better accommodate minor injuries as well as major traumas. Marymount is also constructing a new 120bed acute-care facility at a cost of approximately $150 million. This new state-of-the-art medical facility will be located at Parker Road and Route 192, just off Interstate 75. For more information about the programs and other exciting developments at Marymount, call 606-878-6520 or visit them on the Web at www.marymount.com.

Baptist Regional Medical Center Baptist Regional Medical Center in nearby Corbin is a 263-bed facility providing care for residents of Laurel and many other southeastern Kentucky counties. Baptist was Kentucky’s first health care facility to receive the Governor’s Gold Quality Award, the highest quality award given by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and they provide some of the most advanced medical technology available today. www.londonlaurelchamber.com 35

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Other programs in the area provide services to those with special needs. Health Directions Inc. (HDI) is a management and consulting company serving the home care industry by providing innovative services that strategically place each customer in a position to excel. HDI manages programs such as Friends and Companions, an effective and innovative day health care program located in London, and offers innovative home health care solutions and insurance services to those in need. For more information, call their corporate offices at 606-877-1135 or visit them online at www.healthdirectionsinc.com. Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center is a not-for-profit organization offering services in mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse to several counties in southeastern Kentucky, including Laurel County. Cumberland River works to ensure that all members of our community have an opportunity to achieve their highest potential for living satisfying, productive and valued lives. They achieve this goal by developing, organizing and efficiently utilizing resources to plan and provide quality mental health, developmental disability and chemical dependency services such as counseling, speech, occupational and physical therapy, psychological testing, and respite, among many others. To learn more about Cumberland River’s services, call their London office at 606-864-2104 or visit them on the Web at www.cumberlandriver.com. Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County and the Laurel County Health Department also work to provide up-to-date medical services and information to the area. For specific information, Ambulance Inc. can be reached at 606-878-6301; to reach the Health Department call, 606-864-5187.

London and Laurel County offer some of the best health care in Kentucky.

In addition to inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care, Baptist Regional Medical Center offers many state-of-the-art technologies, such as a Level II neonatal intensive care unit for newborns requiring extra care, laser surgery, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Specialized services include a dedicated Women’s Health Care Center (obstetrics and gynecology and other women’s health specialties), the Physical Rehabilitation Center (inpatient rehabilitation for those disabled by illness or injury), and

the Trillium Center (for emotional problems and addictions). Baptist also operates specialty clinics in pediatric surgery; neurology; ear, nose and throat; neurosurgery; allergy; rheumatology; thoracic/cardiovascular surgery; and dermatology and houses the area’s first dedicated Outpatient Diagnostic Center, containing several of the latest innovations in diagnostic equipment. To learn more about all Baptist has to offer, call 606-528-1212 or visit their Web site at www.baptistregional.com.

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therapy, social services and activity programs, among others) to create programs that help residents retain a sense of self-worth and independence. At Laurel Heights, every aspect of care helps residents maintain the highest level of functioning possible while enhancing the quality of life. The activities department at Laurel Heights provides a well-organized program consisting of outings, games, parties, movies and a craft room. Activities and Social Services departments plan and provide mentally stimulating activities, emotional support and a socially interactive environment for all residents. Laurel Heights also provides specialized care for residents who have Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases in Shepherd’s Cove, its Alzheimer’s unit. For more information about Laurel Heights, call 606-864-4155.

Laurel Village Laurel Village is a senior living residence that encourages independence and promotes dignity. Residents live in comfortable private apartments, including efficiency, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Each apartment includes a full kitchenette, handicappedaccessible bathroom, bedroom(s), living room and dining area, as well as emergency call systems. Residents also have access to Laurel Village’s elegant dining room, cozy living rooms, beauty/barber shop, launderette and landscaped courtyard. A variety of activities are scheduled weekly to provide social interaction and build relationships among residents. For more information about Laurel Village, call 606-864-9015.

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complement existing housing. Houses in the area range from historical to traditional and classic to contemporary. Rental units are abundant and include both apartments and single-family dwellings. For those in search of a quiet, rural lifestyle, homes in beautiful scenic settings, farms and acreage for custom-built units are available throughout the county. Sizeable, elegant homes are available for those seeking them, and the county’s two country clubs offer home sites to interested parties. Laurel Lake has several existing lakeview homes for summer occupancy, and for those wishing to have the benefit of Laurel County’s scenic lakes yearround, Wood Creek Lake has both lakeview and lakefront homes available. The need for commercial real estate in the area continues to grow as the economy explodes, and area developers are ready and willing to meet the demands of both the professional and industrial sectors. Professional business parks, such as the Eagle Professional Office Park and Shiloh Landing in London,

offer building sites with convenient access to the area’s major highways and the amenities that are vital to successful businesses. The area also offers sites in two industrial parks for manufacturing companies. Whether you are looking for a quiet neighborhood where you can raise your family, a quaint country home in a pastoral setting, or a palatial dwelling, London and Laurel County have something to suit everyone’s desires. One of our local real estate professionals will be happy to assist you in finding your dream home or ideal business location, and our community will welcome you with open arms!

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For information about joining the LCO as a musician or patron, contact Jerry Wright at 606-864-4194 or visit their Web site at www.londoncommunityorchestra.com.

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Thursday Night Live The Thursday Night Live summer concert series provides a casual outdoor atmosphere filled with the talent of local musicians and packed with artisans displaying delectable treats and unique wares. Held every other Thursday evening, April through August, on Courthouse Square in downtown London, the series features the sounds of rock, blues, classical, bluegrass and country performed by well-known local artists, as well as an acoustic open-mic night once a month for undiscovered community talent. For more information about the concert schedule and performers, booking bands, becoming a sponsor, or becoming a vendor, visit the London Downtown Inc. Web site at

London Community Orchestra The London Community Orchestra (LCO) provides excellent classical entertainment for the citizens of London and Laurel County. A collection of strings, brass, woodwind and percussion, the LCO was born from the desire of local musicians to showcase their talents. The LCO currently plays three annual concerts: a Christmas concert that is preceded by a dessert reception as a thank-you to its loyal patrons, a Spring performance, and a Summer Pops series. The LCO is working on adding a fourth yearly performance to its schedule to meet the demands of a community eager for more. Additionally, smaller groups of LCO musicians can be found playing at events throughout the community. 44 London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce

www.thursdaynightlivedowntown.com or call 606-862-8841. Renfro Valley Nearby Renfro Valley is recognized as Kentucky’s “Country Music Capital” and features concerts, festivals and other special events. Headliners such as George Jones, Loretta Lynn, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lorrie Morgan and many others perform at Renfro Valley frequently. In addition, weekly shows and events such as “Mountain Gospel Jubilee” and “Renfro Valley Gatherin’” entertain locals and visitors alike. Included in the annual lineup of festivals are the Old Joe Clark Bluegrass Festival and the Appalachian Harvest Festival. For more information on concerts, weekly shows or festivals, call the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center toll-free at 800-7657464 or locally at 606-256-2638 or visit their Web site at www.renfrovalley.com.

Community Theatre Guild For the lover of live theatre, the Community Theatre Guild brings performing arts to London, Corbin and other surrounding communities. Composed of a core of professional actors augmented by local talent scouted at open auditions, the Guild offers six main theatre productions a year, including a spring musical that typically features a Rogers and Hammerstein production, a Shakespeare play, and a Christmas show. The Guild also offers a children’s theatre that highlights a performance either for children or featuring children and is working on organizing a women’s theatre. In addition to its productions, the Guild offers the community acting and directing workshops and public-speaking classes, and a project is in the works for an “Arts After School” program that would join visiting and local artists and students for painting, ceramic, acting and storytelling activities. For more information about auditions, performances, classes or other programs, contact Guild Manager Troy House at 606-224-8628 or visit www.communitytheatreguild.org.

Historical Attractions The Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield, located approximately eight miles north of London, is recognized as the site of the first Confederate victory of the Civil War. The battlefield features a walking

trail with interpretive signing to Hoosier’s Knob, where trenches from the battle are still visible. Each October the Camp Wildcat Preservation Foundation supports the Laurel Home Guard in a re-enactment of the battle of the original Confederate encampment site. For more information about Camp Wildcat, call 606-864-4163 or visit their Web site at www.campwildcatpreservationfoundation.org. The Mountain Life Museum invites visitors to learn about the days of the early Kentucky pioneers in an authentic setting. The buildings in the Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park, which were moved from other sites or built as replicas of originals, are filled with pioneer relics such as tools, agricultural products and household implements. For information on tours and hours, call 606-878-8000. The Colonel Harland Sanders Café and Museum is the site of the first and original Kentucky Fried Chicken, which opened in Laurel County in 1940. Visitors can learn about the history of Kentucky Fried Chicken and its founder while enjoying a lunch of the Colonel’s famous Original Recipe. For hours and other information, call 606-528-2163. Nearby Renfro Valley features the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which honors the performers, songwriters, broadcasters and other entertainers from Kentucky who have made important contributions to the music industry. The museum features a functioning sound booth where visitors can sing and record; exhibit cases filled with instruments, costumes, artifacts and other memorabilia from famous Kentucky artists; a “Wall of Fame” honoring the Kentucky www.londonlaurelchamber.com 45

Culture and Attractions stars and entertainers who have not yet been inducted into the Hall of Fame; and the Hall of Fame itself, with inductees such as Loretta Lynn, The Everly Brothers, Tom T. Hall, Wynona and Naomi Judd, and Ricky Skaggs. For more information, call 606-256-1000 or toll-free at 877-356-3263, or visit their Web site at www.kentuckymusicmuseum.com.

Festivals and Events London and Laurel County play host to many of Kentucky’s finest festivals and exciting events. The Annual World Chicken Festival is held the last full weekend in September to celebrate the life and legacy of Col. Harland Sanders, who opened the first and original Kentucky Fried Chicken in London in the 1940s. The festival, which features a chicken cooking contest, live entertainment and the World’s Largest Stainless Steel Skillet, has been voted as one of the Kentucky Tourism Council’s top 10 events. Additionally, the Southeast Tourism Society labeled it as one of the region’s “Top 20 Events,� and Kentucky Monthly Magazine voted the Chicken Festival “Best Festival in the State.� For information about festival dates and events, visit www. chickenfestival.com. The Laurel County Fair is held each July at the Laurel County Fairgrounds on Highway 229 in London. In addition to a midway, the fair features live entertainment, pageants, motor sports, agricultural events and a rodeo. For a schedule of events and other information, visit www.laurelcountyfair.com or call 800-348-0095. Various other festivals and events are held throughout the year, including the

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Community Service Organizations People in London and Laurel County know that strong individuals and families are the foundation of any community, and they provide a variety of resources to build strong people. In addition to a heated indoor pool, exercise equipment, a gymnasium and an aerobics room, members of the London-Laurel County Family YMCA enjoy a number of programs for children and adults alike, including youth and adult basketball, karate, swimming lessons, gymnastics, camps, and more. The YMCA recently opened a new Recreation Center and plans to open the city’s first indoor Olympic-sized pool in the near future. The YMCA also has two state-ofthe-art centers geared toward children: their Child Development Center, which accommodates up to 80 children, and their Child Care Center, which can take up to 36 children. Membership rates are affordable, and the organization offers financial assistance for those in the community with smaller budgets. More information is available by calling 606-878-8333 or visiting them on the Web at www.kyianaymcas.org/html/londonlaurel_county_family_ym.html. The Laurel County Public Library, one of Kentucky’s finest public libraries, seeks to build strong minds within the community by providing learning opportunities for citizens of all ages. The library was started in 1915 by the Ladies of the First Christian Church

of London and now houses a collection of more than 100,000 books, tapes and DVDs for use by the general public. To help meet the demands of 180,000 annual visitors, the library opened a new main facility on College Park drive in 2003. The library also maintains an Old Town branch containing over 8,000 volumes and recently added a location in Southern Laurel County. The library district also offers a number of programs for both children and adults. For more information, contact Lori Acton, district director, at 606-864-5759. The Annual World Chicken Festival is held

Volunteering and Clubs The spirit of service and volunteerism possessed by many of London and Laurel County’s residents is a cornerstone of this resilient and progressive community. Clubs and organizations of many varieties exist in the area. Many groups began in our community’s churches and have overlapping memberships and goals, making it easy to find support amongst one another. For example, the Bennett Center, located on the former campus of Sue Bennett College, works with 10 community-based partners to offer valuable community resources such as degree completion and graduate classes, job training programs, adult literacy and GED training, preschool education and childcare, and much more. Other organizations have grown from the efforts of military veterans, who have developed a fine heritage of service, such as the DAV Chapter #66, London’s Civil Air Patrol Squad and VFW Post #3302. Still other clubs have grown out of common interests and hobbies, such as the Mustang Mafia of

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London-Laurel County Community Profile

County Population

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50,068

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60,000

61,391

70,000

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Weather Temperature Normal (30-year record)............................58.4° Average Annual, 2005 .............................59.6° Record Highest, September 1954 (64-year record)......................................103° Record Lowest, January 1985 (64-year record)......................................–24°

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census; London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority

Major Cities – Highway Miles

New York, N.Y. Detroit, Mich. 755 417 Chicago, Ill. 443 Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pa. 406 443 Indianapolis, Ind. Md. Cincinnati, Ohio Baltimore, 262 588 154 Louisville, Ky. 149 St. Louis, Mo. 410 LONDON Nashville, Tenn. 203 Birmingham, Ala. 352

Knoxville, Tenn. 97 Atlanta, Ga. 308

Precipitation Normal (30-year record).......................... 48.22" Mean Annual Snowfall (30-year record)....... 9.9" Total Precipitation, 2005......................... 38.43" Mean Number of Days Precipitation (0.01 inch or more) (30-year record).......127.6 Mean Number of Days Thunderstorms (30-year record).......................................47.9 Prevailing Winds Southwest Relative Humidity (30-Year Record) 1 a.m.........................................................82% 7 a.m.........................................................86% 1 p.m.........................................................59% 7 p.m.........................................................64% Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Climatic Data Center, Local Climatological Data, 2005

County Information Region County County Seat Square Miles Time Zone Area Code Zip Code

Southeastern Kentucky Laurel London: Pop. 7,787* 435 Eastern 606 40741

*Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Transportation New Orleans, La. 696 Source: London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority

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• Interstate 75. Two interchanges west of downtown area. Four interchanges in the county. • Hal Rogers Parkway (formerly Daniel Boone Parkway). • U.S. Highway 25 and Kentucky 80. • 22 trucking companies serve London. • London-Corbin Airport.

Utilities – Laurel County Electricity Corbin Utilities Commission..................................................... 606-528-4026 E.ON U.S. - KU....................................................................... 800-500-4904 East Kentucky Power Cooperative............................................ 859-744-4812 Cumberland Valley Electric Inc............................................. 606-528-2677 Jackson Energy Cooperative................................................ 606-287-7161 South Kentucky RECC.......................................................... 606-678-4121 Natural Gas Delta Natural Gas Company.................................................... 859-744-6171 Water Jackson County Water Association.......................................... 606-287-7000 Laurel County Water District #2............................................... 606-878-2494 London Utility Commission...................................................... 606-864-2103 Wood Creek Water District...................................................... 606-878-9420 Sewer Corbin Utilities Commission..................................................... 606-528-4026 London Utility Commission...................................................... 606-864-2103 Telephone Windstream............................................................................ 606-862-8864

Newspapers Sentinel-Echo (tri-weekly)........................................................ 606-878-7400 Times Tribune (daily except Sunday)........................................ 606-528-2464

Medical Facilities Marymount Medical Center – London..................................... 606-878-6520 Baptist Regional Medical Center – Corbin............................... 606-528-1212 Cumberland River Comprehensive Care.................................. 606-864-2104 Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County............................................ 606-878-6301 Laurel County Health Department........................................... 606-864-5187 Laurel Heights....................................................................... 606-864-4155 OPAC.................................................................................... 606-878-6261

Tax Rate Info Property Tax – Per $100 Valuation – 2005 Real Estate Tangible Motor Vehicles City of London......................... $0.1000..............$0.1076..................$0.1080 Laurel County.......................... $0.1875..............$0.2098..................$0.2003 East Bernstadt Independent Schools............. $0.3550.............$0.3790..................$0.2740 Laurel County Schools ............ $0.4700.............$0.4700..................$0.3500 Source: Kentucky Revenue Cabinet

Occupational License Tax Rates – 2006 Salaries/Wages Net Profits/Receipts Laurel County........................................... 1.00%................................. 1.00% City of London...........................................No tax...................................No tax East Bernstadt Independent Schools .........No tax...................................No tax Laurel County Schools ..............................No tax...................................No tax Source: Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants

Labor Force – 2005 Laurel County...................................................................................... 2,579 Labor Market Area............................................................................. 18,034 Source: London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority

Employment/Wages – 2005 All Industries..................................................................................... 23,610 Average Weekly Wage........................................................................... $543 Source: London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority

Major Businesses & Industries Wal-Mart................................................................................................ 675 Aisin Automotive Casting......................................................................... 663 ACS Shared Services Inc......................................................................... 625 Laurel Cookie Factory............................................................................. 580 Flowers Bakery of London LLC................................................................ 485 Household Int......................................................................................... 450 Laurel Grocery Company LLC.................................................................. 418 Flav-O-Rich............................................................................................ 275 Highland Diversified Services Inc............................................................. 244 Begley Lumber Company Inc................................................................... 235 Sara Lee Bakery Group........................................................................... 200 Kentucky Cabinet Corporation................................................................. 173 Source Corp........................................................................................... 125 ABC Automotive Systems Inc................................................................... 109 Coyne International Enterprise................................................................. 105 Metal Products Inc.................................................................................. 105 Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (2/20/2007)

Recent Locations & Expansions (2004–Present) Companies Jobs Investment Manufacturing Location.................... 2...............253–268............$23,650,000 Manufacturing Expansion.................. 5................... 186................$36,450,000 Supportive/Service Expansion............ 3................... 167..................$3,500,000 Note: Totals include announced locations and expansions. Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (2/20/2007)

Income – Laurel County Per Capita Income (2004)................................................................ $20,956 Median Family Income (2005).......................................................... $29,315 Source: London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority

Important Telephone Numbers Area Code.............................................................................................. 606 Police - Emergency................................................................................. 911 Police (London) - Non-Emergency..................................................878-7004 Fire - Emergency.................................................................................... 911 Fire (London) - Non-Emergency......................................................864-2922 Social Security Administration........................................................528-1806 Laurel County Court Clerk..............................................................864-5158 (automobile and voter registration) Laurel Circuit District Court Clerk....................................................330-2079 (drivers license) London Mayor...............................................................................864-6995 Laurel County Judge Executive.......................................................864-4640 Laurel County Sheriff.....................................................................864-6600 London Downtown Main Street Program.........................................862-8841 London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce..............................................................864-4789 London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority.................................................864-8115 London-Laurel County Tourist Commission........................................878-6900 or 800-348-0095 Laurel County Public Library...........................................................864-5759

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Index of Advertisers Accountants Greene & McCowan, Certified Public Accountants — Page 12 605 N. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-0414 fax (606) 864-3545 www.gmccpa.com

Providing tax, accounting, payroll and business consulting services. We strive to provide the best possible service using experience and technology to help our clients achieve their business and personal financial goals.

Communications Ramcell of Kentucky — Page 14

1st National Bank and Trust — Inside Back Cover

Ramcell is a telecommunications service provider dedicated to more than just quality cellular phone service. We offer cellular, prepaid cellular, paging and Internet services in a nine-county home area.

“A new brand of banking from an old friend�

1527 S. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 878-6000 fax (606) 877-7878 www.ramcell.com

Construction/Contractors Adult Care/Senior Living Laurel Heights — Page 39 208 W. 12th St. London, KY 40743 (606) 864-4155 fax (606) 878-6780 kyoung@laurelheightsky.com www.laurelhousing.com

Your Source for Quality Senior Care. A 197-bed long-term facility. Two retirement and assisted living communities. “Care You Can Trust Since 1966.� Call or visit online www.laurelhousing.com

AttorneyS Douglas G. Benge, Attorney At Law — Page 52 303 S. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 878-8845 fax (606) 878-8815 douglasbenge@alltel.net

General practice attorney handling real estate title services, family and domestic matters, including adoptions and mediations, criminal defense, personal injury, and all civil litigation.

Napier & Associates, P.S.C. — Page 14 819 N. Main St., Suite B P.O. Box 5087 London, KY 40745 (606) 864-2263 fax (606) 878-6426

• Corporate and Business Formation • Business Litigation • Commercial Real Estate • Bankruptcy • Coal Mining and Development • Mineral Title Examinations

Automotive – Dealership/Repair Parsley General Tire, Inc. — Page 14 2006 N. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-2276 fax (606) 864-2334 john@parsley.com

We carry passenger, truck, light truck, farm and OTR tires. We also do computerized alignments and recapping. Business hours: MondayFriday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.

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Financial Institutions

ELZA Construction, LLC — Page 33 442 W. Highway 30 East Bernstadt, KY 40729 (606) 878-9624 fax (606) 862-0033 elzaconstructionllc@windstream.net

Dairy Company Flav-O-Rich Dairy — Page 15 221 Hal Rogers Parkway P.O. Box 40 London, KY 40741 (606) 878-7301 fax (606) 864-8516

202 S. Main St. London, KY 40743 (606) 877-2200 fax (606) 878-0142 www.fnblondonky.com

Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust Co. — Page 1 P.O. Box 709 London, KY 40743 (606) 878-7010 (800) 999-3126 www.cvnb.com

Laurel County’s largest independent community bank since 1904. CVNB’s financial products and services will assist you with your personal or business needs. CVNB — “Smart Customers. Innovative Banking.�

HSBC — Page 13

725 Industrial Blvd. London, KY 40741 (606) 862-3200 www.hsbc.recruitmax.com The world’s local bank. Keeping your community, your family and your funds on the grow!

Flav-O-Rich Dairy is a modern, fluid milk processing plant built in 1976, with expansions in 2002 and 2004. Flav-O-Rich employs more than 375 people with distribution in seven states.

Government City of London — Page 9

Education Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service — Page 28 200 County Extension Road London, KY 40741 (606) 864-4167 fax (606) 864-4168 www.ces.ca.uky.edu/laurel

Cooperative Extension serves as a link between Kentucky counties and the University of Kentucky to help people improve their lives through an educational process focusing on their issues and needs.

Midway College — Page 32 512 E. Stephens St. Midway, KY 40347 (800) 755-0031 fax (859) 846-5787 www.midway.edu

Since 1995, Midway College has been accommodating the needs of non-traditional students by offering accelerated degree completion programs for working adults. Most degree program classes are offered one evening a week and may be completed within 18–24 months with prior college credit. SCD programs are offered throughout Kentucky through various partnerships with KCTCS schools, including Somerset Community College.

Somerset Community College — Page 29 North Laurel Campus Somerset Community College 100 University Drive London, KY 40741 (606) 878-4748 phone (606) 878-2771 fax www.somerset.kctcs.edu

• Comprehensive Community College. • Campus locations - London, Somerset. • Centers -McCreary, Casey, Clinton and Russell counties. • Offering diplomas, certificates, degrees. • SACS accredited. • Quality, friendly environment, professional faculty. • Affordable tuition, close to home. • Admissions or financial aid call (606) 878-4748.

501 S. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-4169 fax (606) 864-5184 www.cityoflondonky.org

London is a thriving community with great opportunities. London offers many resources for you, your business and your family.

Health care Baptist Regional Medical Center — Pages 36–37 1 Trillium Way Corbin, KY 40701 (606) 528-1212 fax (606) 523-8726 www.baptistregional.com

Baptist Regional Medical Center opened in Corbin, Kentucky, in 1986. Our 263-bed facility provides residents of Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Bell, Jackson, Clay, McCreary, Harlan and Campbell counties in Kentucky and Jellico, Tennessee, with some of the most advanced technology today.

Commonwealth Cancer Center — Page 41 202 W. 7th St., Suite 202 London, KY 40741 (606) 862-6120 www.commonwealthcancercenter.com

Commonwealth Cancer Center provides cutting-edge treatments and clinical trial participation in communities from which patients have historically had to travel great distances to receive care.

London Cardiovascular Surgery — Page 56 803 Meyers Baker Road, Suite 150 London, KY 40741 (606) 862-9280 fax (606) 862-9290

Since 2002, we’ve provided cardiovascular services to more than 3,000 patients in this area. Conveniently located in London, we handle all aspects of your care, from diagnosis and treatment to surgery and follow-up, so you and your family can remain close to home for quality health care.

Marymount Medical Center — Page 38; Outside Back Cover 310 E. 9th St. London, KY 40741 606-878-6520 fax 606-877-3707 www.marymount.com

Marymount Medical Center has been a part of the London community since 1926. We have more than 140 physicians who provide a wide range of health care services to our patients. Included in the Marymount organization are: London Cardiovascular Surgery, London Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Seton Home Health, and Tri-County Hospice. Marymount was the first in Southeast Kentucky to provide extensive cardiac services, including heart catheterizations, angioplasty and open-heart surgery. We are a member of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

Heating & Cooling Larkey HVAC — Page 23 833 N. Mill St. P.O. Box 2225 London, KY 40741 (606) 864-5416 fax (606) 864-5193 larkeydistributing@alltel.net www.larkeyhvac.com

Hotels/Motels Comfort Suites — Page 5 1918 West 192 Bypass London, KY 40741 (606) 877-7848 fax (606) 877-7907

“London’s Only All-Suites Motel” • Gold Award Winner • Indoor Heated Pool • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Meeting Facilities • Free USA Today • Cable TV & HBO • Free Local Calls • Guest Laundry • Corporate & Group Discounts • All Rooms With: Micro/Fridge, Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board

Days Inn — Inside Front Cover 207 Highway 80 W London, KY 40741 (606) 864-2222 fax (606) 878-2825

• Indoor HEATED Pool • Hot Breakfast • Convenient to I-75 • Restaurant on Premises • Levi Jackson Park • Renfro Valley - 19 miles • Guest Laundry

Land Surveying

Hampton Inn — Inside Front Cover LONDON - SOUTH - 2075 U.S. 192 (606) 877-1000 or (800) 394-8411

• I-75, Exit 38 • 81 Units • Two Floors • Exterior & Interior Rooms • Deluxe 25-Item Breakfast Buffet • In-Room Movies & Video Games • Heated Pool • Jacuzzi Kings • Micro Fridges • High-Speed Internet • Exercise Room • Guest Laundry • Elevator • Business Center CORBIN - 125 Adams Road (606) 523-5696 or (800) HAMPTON • I-75, Exit 29 • 79 Units • 3 Interior Floors • Exercise Room • Guest Laundry • Elevator • Business Center • Same Amenities as London’s Location LONDON - NORTH - 200 Alamo Drive (606) 864-0011 or (800) HAMPTON • I-75, Exit 41 • 71 Units • 3 Interior Floors • Indoor Heated Pool • Expanded Hot & Cold Breakfast Buffet • Meeting & Event Room for 150 People • Exercise Room • Business Center • Guest Laundry • Wireless Internet • 2-Room King Jacuzzi Suites • Board Room • In-Room Movies & Games

Red Roof Inn - London — Page 14 I-75 at Highway 80, Exit 41 London, KY 40741 (606) 862-8844 fax (606) 862-8317 www.redroof.com

• Interior Corridor • Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Fitness Room • Free Wireless High-Speed Internet • Indoor Pool • Picnic Area With Gazebo • Award-Winning Hotel • Cracker Barrel This Exit • True Southern Hospitality

Insurance Judy Phelps Insurance — Page 33 715 S. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-4703 fax (606) 864-6330 judy.phelps.b1ru@statefarm.com www.statefarm.com

• State Farm Agent Since 1981 • CLU - Chartered Life Underwriter • ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant • Society of Financial Service Professionals • President’s Club Qualifier • London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce

Investment Edward Jones — Page 24 Michael Fiechter 543 W. Laurel Road Saddlebrook - Suite 4 London, KY 40741 606-862-6700 David Vickers 908 W. Fifth St. London, KY 40741 606-864-8500 Investments, Services and More  • Annuities • Bonds • Certificates of Deposit • IRAs • Mutual Funds • Retirement Planning • Stocks • Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 • Member SIPC

Kentucky Surveys, Inc. — Page 33 910 N. Hill St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-5472 fax (606) 864-5472 kysurveys@alltel.net

Kentucky Surveys, Inc., has a full-time staff of licensed professional surveyors and experienced technicians qualified to help complete any land surveying project. Contact KSI for all your land surveying projects.

Library Laurel County Public Library — Page 46 120 College Park Drive London, KY 40741 (606) 864-5759 fax (606) 864-9061 laurellibrary.org

The Laurel County Public Library is one of the premier facilities in Kentucky. It houses close to 100,000 volumes, sponsors adult and children’s programs, and makes 40 computer terminals available for the public.

Manufacturing Aisin Automotive Casting — Page 15 4870 E. Highway 552 London, KY 40744 (606) 878-6523 fax (606) 862-0430 www.aisinauto.com

“Always Respect and Appreciate”

Laurel Cookie Factory — Page 22

Division of Consolidated Biscuit Company 1188 S. Laurel Road London, KY 40744 (606) 864-4100 fax (606) 878-8913 Laurel Cookie Factory is a wholesale manufacturer of cookies and crackers.

Marina Holly Bay Marina, Inc. — Page 22 Highway 1193 Laurel Lake Road P.O. Box 674 London, KY 40741 (606) 864-6542 www.hollybaymarina.com

Medical Equipment Dove Medical Equipment — Page 38 510 S. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-7144 fax (606) 877-6505

Office Supplies Sentinel Office Supplies — Page 47 140 London Shopping Center London, KY 40741 (606) 878-8335 fax (606) 878-2217 www.sentinelofficesupply.com

• Office Supplies, Equipment, Furniture, Computer Supplies • Konica Copiers — Digital and Analog • Copier Rental and Service • Furniture Design, Sales and Rental • Free Delivery • Outside Sales Representatives

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Index of Advertisers Physicians/Surgeons Huffman & Huffman PSC — Page 40 503 N. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 877-1877

303 Langdon Way Somerset, KY 42503 (606) 679-7461 •  Latest technology in laser treatments of near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism — Lasik & PRK • Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases • Complete eye exams and prescriptions for glasses and contacts • On-site optical shops

Sallie Davidson Realtors Debbie Williams — Page 43 P.O. Box 460 London, KY 40741 (606) 682-3367 debbiewilliams9@adelphia.net www.debsellslondon.com

Restaurants Pizza Hut - London — Page 7 1802 N. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 864-4000

1661 S. Main St. London, KY 40741 (606) 878-1423 fax (606) 878-1424 londonallegra@alltel.net www.allegranet.com/london

As a member of the Allegra Print & Imaging Network, American Speedy Printing can provide high-quality printing and high-speed copying plus advertising specialty products.

Real Estate Business Connection Office Suites — Page 42 1340 S. Laurel Road London, KY 40744 (606) 877-2466 fax (606) 864-7734 www.busconn.com

CENTURY 21 Advantage Realty, a Robinson Company — Page 43 (606) 878-0021 Toll-free (888) 878-0021 fax (606) 864-2621 www.century21advantage.com

Coldwell Banker Hodges Real Estate — Page 43 1501 W. 5th St. London, KY 40741 (606) 878-7965 fax (606) 878-2851 slhodges@adelphia.net www.coldwellbankerhodgesrealestate.com

Our thriving real estate office combines hometown knowledge with the expertise of the #1 franchise in the United States. Please talk with one of our experienced agents about your real estate needs.

RE/MAX Property Professionals — Page 43 583 W. Laurel Road, Suite 2 London, KY 40744 (606) 862-0555 fax (606) 862-0491 brendamorgan@remax.net

Retail Dog Patch Trading Post — Page 14 100 Dog Patch Center London, KY 40741 (606) 864-4531 fax (606) 877-4338 dogpatchtradingpost@alltel.net www.dogpatchtradingpost.com

• Fenton • Case XX Knives • Ty • Moccasins • Propane • T-Shirts • Lawn & Garden • Home Decor • U.K. Merchandise • Webkinz • Souvenirs and much, much more!

The Job Shop — Page 17 1364 S. Laurel Road London, KY 40741 (606) 864-9675 fax (606) 864-7734 www.the-job-shop.com

“The Right People … Right Now.” • Temporary Staffing • Direct Hire • Technical Staffing • Medical Staffing • Customized Orientation • Safety Training • Drug Screening • Computer Training

Telecommunications

80,000 square feet under one roof — heated and air conditioned for your comfort. Two concession areas — handicapped accessible. Free parking. Open year-round Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 2.2 miles from I-75 at London exit 38.

Bluegrass Cellular is the area’s only locally owned and operated wireless carrier, offering coverage where you live, work and play in Central Kentucky and now in Southern Indiana.

Ryser’s Flooring — Page 16 555 W. Highway 3094 East Bernstadt, KY 40729 (606) 843-6118 fax (606) 843-6112 rysers@windstream.net

184 London Shopping Center London, KY 40741 (606) 389-0100 (800) 928-2355 www.bluegrasscellular.com

Titles Kentucky Mountain Land Title, Inc. — Page 42

Complete flooring needs, featuring wood, marble, ceramic, carpet and fine, hand-knitted Oriental rugs. Experienced, expert installers and custom-design consultation available. Affordable elegance for your home or office.

Retail – Food Schwan’s Home Food Service — Page 22 321 Vaughn Ridge Road London, KY 40741 (606) 864-8661 fax (606) 864-3301 scott.stanfield@schwans.com www.schwans.com

Security

Sallie Davidson Realtors Pauline Mills, Realtor CRS, GRI, ABR, CNHS — Page 42

Since 1975, Storm Security has been protecting industries, executives and families across the country. Our experience enables you to prepare for all possible scenarios, which means you save time, reduce losses, preserve profits and most importantly — protect people.

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“The Right People … Right Now.” Offering over 40 years’ combined experience in providing qualified staffing and contract services for Temporary, Direct Hire, Technical and Medical. Employees are never charged a fee. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bluegrass Cellular — Page 16

Highway 229 at 192 Bypass P.O. Box 862 London, KY 40743 (606) 864-3532

Storm Security — Page 23

P.O. Box 460 London, KY 40743 cell (606) 309-4699 paulinemills7@hotmail.com

1364 S. Laurel Road London, KY 40744 (606) 862-0161 fax (606) 864-7734 www.technicalstaffingsolutions.cc

Flea Land Flea Market, Inc. — Page 12

Sallie Davidson Realtors — Page 2 451 Keavy Road London, KY 40741 (606) 877-3000 fax (606) 877-9204 salliedavidson@aol.com www.salliedavidsonrealtors.com

Technical Staffing Solutions — Page 17

Staffing

Printing Allegra Print & Imaging — Page 47

Services – Customer

P. O. Box 927 London, KY 40743 (606) 878-6540 fax (606) 864-4180 www.stormsecurity.com

830 S. Main St., Suite 2 London, KY 40741 (606) 862-6667 fax (606) 862-6669 kymtlt@alltel.net www.kentuckymountainlandtitle.com

Visitor Information London-Laurel County Tourist Commission — Page 24 140 Faith Assembly Church Road London, KY 40741 606-878-6900 • 800-348-0095 fax 606-877-1689 tourism@lltc.net www.laurelkytourism.com

London-Laurel County has over 1,400 hotel rooms and over 60 restaurants. Located in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Visit our full-service information center, located just off I-75 exit 41 in London, for your Kentucky travel information, maps, brochures, etc.

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