Mercer County, KY 2009 Community Profile and Resource Guide

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Table of Contents

Community Profile

Mercer County at a Glance......................2

Government

Guiding Growth..............................................4

Business & Industry

Leading Corporate Residents..................6

Feature: The New Business of Tourism

kylar’s Landing Mixes S Retail and Recreation..................................8

Recreation & Tourism

A Photo Exploration..................................10

Feature: Opening Doors to a Bright Future

T he New Mercer County Senior High School ...........................................12

Education

Facts and Figures........................................14

Health Care

Hope and Healing......................................16

Inside

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Real Estate

Picture Your New Mercer County Home.................... 18

Feature: Ragged Edge Community Theatre

By the People, For the People..............20

Worship

Faith in Practice...........................................22

Index of Advertisers................................ 24

Community Profile

County at a Glance

Mercer County at a

Glance History of Mercer County

Founded in 1786, Mercer County was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Gen. Hugh Mercer, a close friend of George Washington who died as a result of wounds received at the Battle of Princeton. The history of Mercer County predates the history of the state of Kentucky, as it is the home of Harrodsburg, the oldest permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. Now a thriving and progressive community, Harrodsburg was founded by James Harrod as “Harrod’s Town” in 1774. In 1776, Harrod’s Town became the county seat of Kentucky County, Virginia, and was then named the county seat of Lincoln County when it was formed in 1780. When Mercer County was formed, Harrodsburg became the county seat and remains so to this day. The then-“colonial city” was termed the “Birthplace of the West” and was an important hub for communication with the eastern settlements.

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Population 2000.............................................. 20,817 2007.............................................. 21,814 Growth........................................... 4.81% Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census

Driving Distance to Major Cities From Harrodsburg (Miles) Lexington, Ky.........................................32 Louisville, Ky..........................................73 Cincinnati, Ohio..................................119 Knoxville, Tenn....................................164 Indianapolis, Ind..................................189 Nashville, Tenn....................................204 Charleston, W. Va.................................212 Columbus, Ohio..................................225 St. Louis, Mo........................................337 Atlanta, Ga...........................................363 Cleveland, Ohio...................................367 Chicago, Ill..........................................375 Detroit, Mich.......................................380 Birmingham, Ala..................................395 Pittsburgh, Pa.......................................406 Source: Rand McNally

Climate Average temperature.................57 degrees July high..............................87 degrees January low.........................26 degrees Average precipitation....46 inches per year Source: The Weather Channel, 11/2008

Cost of Living Mercer County..................................82.69 U.S. Average................................... 100.00

Anticipated Future Job Growth Harrodsburg.................................. 16.45% United States................................. 11.90% Source: Sperling’s Best Places

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Transportation Highway • Harrodsburg is located at the junction of U.S. 68 and U.S. 127 • Harrodsburg is close to interstates 75 and 64 Airport • Nearest local airport: Danville-Boyle County Airport (13 miles southeast of Harrodsburg) • Nearest commercial flights: Blue Grass Airport, Lexington (32 miles northeast of Harrodsburg

Major Employers Business.........................Number Employed Ayrshire Electronics................................75 Corning Inc.........................................420 Hitachi Automotive Products USA Inc.............................762 Modine Manufacturing Co...................400 Trim Masters Inc..................................319 Wausau Paper Bay West.......................460 James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.....515 Mercer County School District.............500

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Government

guidingGrowth Growth

Q&A With Mercer County Judge Executive John Trisler

What do you consider to be Mercer County’s proudest achievements in the past 10 years? One of the most prominent is the county’s improvements in the field of education, including the consolidated Mercer County school system and expansion of the Hughes-Jones Vocational School. We have also expanded community services by establishing and developing the Anderson Dean Recreational Park and adding the Mercer County Adult Day Care Center to the Mercer County Senior Citizens Center. The county has also seen numerous infrastructure improvements that have provided all citizens with potable water, established county sewer service for all areas outside the City of Harrodsburg, and made high-speed broadband service available to 75 percent of households. 4 Mercer County Chamber of Commerce

In addition, we are proud to say that Mercer County has been named the selected site for Kentucky’s new Agricultural Heritage Center. When considering the county’s future, what are you looking forward to in Mercer County over the next 10 years? I’m looking forward to reducing unemployment and providing more higher-paying jobs by developing a well-trained and well-educated workforce. We also plan to increase tourism by 25 percent and to provide county sewer service to three new areas of Mercer County, namely the McAfee, Burgin, and Herrington Lake areas. In your opinion, what are some of the best qualities of Mercer County? Mercer County is one of the most beautiful small communities in central Kentucky, offering the finest quality of life with improvements each year. We are made up of very helpful and friendly people who are willing to reach out to each other in a community way.

Government

State and Federal Elected Officials State Representative Kent Stevens (55th District) 702 Capitol Avenue, Annex Room 451C Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-8100 ext. 763

State Senator Dan Kelly (14th District) 702 Capitol Ave., Annex Room 242 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-2450 U.S. Congressman Ben Chandler (6th Congressional District) 1504 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4706 U.S. Senator Jim Bunning 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4343 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell 361-A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2541

Important City/County Phone Numbers Emergency .................................................911 Anderson-Dean Park................... 859-734-9167 Animal Control ........................... 859-613-1083 Animal Shelter............................. 859-734-5154 Building Inspection ..................... 859-734-3375 Chamber of Commerce .............. 859-734-2365 Circuit Clerk................................ 859-734-6306 Commonwealth Attorney ........... 859-734-5230 Conservation District .................. 859-734-5336 Cooperative Extension ................ 859-734-4378 Coroner ....................................... 859-734-4317 County Attorney ......................... 859-734-6320 County Clerk .............................. 859-734-6310 County Jailer ............................... 859-734-6336 County Treasurer......................... 859-734-6326 Emergency Management Agency...859-734-6333 Fiscal Court Clerk ....................... 859-734-6326 Harrodsburg First........................ 859-734-6811 Health Department - Clinic ........ 859-734-4522 Health Department Environmental ...........................859-734-2229 Industrial Authority .................... 859-734-0063 Judge Executive........................... 859-734-6300 Planning & Zoning ..................... 859-734-6066 Public Library.............................. 859-734-3680 PVA.............................................. 859-734-6331 Recycling Center ......................... 859-734-4754 Road Department ........................ 859-734-6340 Senior Citizen Center.................. 859-734-5185 Sheriff (Non-Emergency) ............ 859-734-4221 Tax Administrator ....................... 859-734-6300 Transfer Station ........................... 859-734-2692 www.mercerchamber.com 5

Business & Industry

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ercer County’s leading corporate residents have chosen to locate their facilities in an area that places an emphasis on maintaining a high quality of life for all segments of the community, as well as a progressive attitude toward economic development for the benefit of all. Kentucky is among a group of Southern states that have received positive attention during the recent economic downturn for providing a progressive, business-friendly environment whose corporations are enjoying prosperity and expansion while traditional “Rust Belt� industries falter.

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Ayrshire Electronics

Modine Manufacturing

Founded in 1987, Ayrshire Electronics is headquartered in Harrodsburg and manufactures printed circuit-board assemblies using state-of-theart technology in conjunction with years of engineering and design experience. Ayrshire products are supplied to such diverse industries as automotive, consumer, gaming, industrial, and medical. The processing capabilities of the company’s Kentucky facilities include “in-line� automated assembly for through hole- and surface-mount technologies. Quality is ensured with the use of in-circuit and functional testing, while manufacturing facilities in two locations provide continued excellence of “on-time� delivery performance.

Modine Manufacturing Company specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversified global markets. The company’s Harrodsburg facility was recognized in February 2008 by John Deere & Company as a “Supplier of the Year.� Modine announced in July 2008 that additional production will be transferred to the Harrodsburg plant. The new business will result in growth for the plant, with its workforce doubling in size. The Commonwealth of Kentucky is working with Modine to provide inducements connected with the anticipated costs incurred in expanding the Harrodsburg facility.

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Corning

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Trim Masters

A world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, Corning Incorporated established its Harrodsburg plant in 1952. The facility functions as a proving ground for each new glass composition, as the majority of hot-glass developments are first created and tested in Harrodsburg. In its more than five decades, the facility has evolved into a highly automated, technologically advanced display facility. As the Center of Excellence for Melting and Forming Technology, Corning’s Harrodsburg plant focuses on perfecting the knowledge behind the glass, working closely with Sullivan Park and other Corning and SCP manufacturing facilities in Asia to deliver next-generation processes and products.

Mercer County is home to the corporate headquarters and the first manufacturing facility of Trim Masters Inc., which incorporated in 1987 and opened the doors in Harrodsburg in 1988. Trim Masters is a premier supplier of automotive interior-trim components, and during its two decades the company has grown to include 11 locations in four states and two foreign countries, with annual sales in excess of $1 billion. The Harrodsburg manufacturing facility produces door panels for Peterbilt and Kenworth heavy-duty trucks and plastic injection molded parts for Toyota and Honda vehicles.

Hitachi Automotive

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With its Harrodsburg facility serving as its corporate headquarters, Hitachi Automotive Products USA Inc. (HAP) manufactures and markets a broad range of electrical and electronic automotive products for all major automotive original-equipment manufacturers. HAP is a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., a leading global electronics company with approximately 347,000 employees worldwide. The Harrodsburg facility was established in 1985 and supports rapid-response manufacturing with “just in time� strategies and advanced production systems that link customers and production sites and increase production and cost-efficiency. Within the Mercer County community, HAP is proud to be a responsible corporate citizen and is involved in many community groups and activities as well as supporting education programs and conservation and environmental efforts. Hitachi is also active in contributing to such organizations as the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, and United Way.

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Wausau Paper

With eight manufacturing and converting facilities in five states, Wausau Paper produces fine uncoated printing and writing papers, technical-specialty papers, and towel and tissue products. Wausau Paper’s Harrodsburg plant manufactures Bay West-brand towels, tissue, soap, and dispensers for public facilities. The plant is proud to offer premium and 100 percent recycled towels and tissue along with dispensing systems that control waste and reduce maintenance time. As part of its ongoing environmental efforts, Wausau Paper announced in May 2008 the introduction of Authentically Green™, a new brand that distinguishes Wausau Paper’s comprehensive Green Seal™-certified offering as one with authentic environmental benefits. Authentically Green™ products embrace Green Seal™ standards, which are the most comprehensive in the industry, and include 45 Green Seal™-certified products, all of which are produced at Wausau Paper Bay West in Harrodsburg.

Ranked by J.D. Power and Associates as HIGHEST QUALITY SEAT MANUFACTURING for the past 6 years (2003-2008). Trim Masters Inc. 1090 Industry Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Ph: (859) 734-6969 Fax: (859) 734-9666 www.trimmasters.com

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The Business New of Tourism

Skylar’s Landing Mixes Retail and Recreation

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he future is bright for tourism in Harrodsburg and Mercer County with the advent of Skylar’s Landing, a 40-acre Montgomery & Mitchell commercial development located in southern Harrodsburg. The development, spearheaded by Eddie Montgomery of country music duo Montgomery Gentry, will provide a variety of shopping and other commercial venues, including accommodations and restaurants. It will be anchored by Montgomery’s signature restaurant and music venue, Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse. In planning the restaurant and later the development, Montgomery, a native of nearby Garrard County, found a business partner in longtime friend Tommy Mitchell, of Rocky Top Log Furniture and Railing, also located in Garrard. Both were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony on April 2, 2008. Montgomery says he envisions Skylar’s Landing, named after his granddaughter, as a place where families can enjoy “great food, great entertainment, and a variety of shopping — and all at a working man’s price.” The centerpiece of the development, Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse will specialize in premium steaks and family atmosphere. The

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lodge-themed restaurant, with seating for 265, was built with all handcrafted logs and will feature a stage area with professional sound and lighting systems as well as an amphitheater with both indoor and outdoor capabilities. Montgomery is especially excited about this aspect of Skylar’s Landing. “I love live music. I grew up with live music, and it’s kind of disappeared over the years,” he says. “I want to create an entertainment venue that will bring both musical legends and newer artists to the area.” Both Montgomery and Mitchell emphasize the focus on family with the steakhouse and the development, as well as their hopes that Skylar’s Landing will become a destination point for vacationers and locals alike. “We want to make the whole development really family-friendly,” Montgomery says. Mitchell agrees, adding that the development “will have a nice, relaxing atmosphere, with something for all ages, including a ‘kid zone’ for the youngsters.” The response to Skylar’s Landing and its commercial opportunities has been more than favorable throughout Mercer County and the surrounding areas, and Mitchell says keen interest has been expressed from the business community on both a local and national level. More

than 30 commercial lots are available, and the development has received national media coverage from CMT, GAC, and Country Weekly. “It’s going to be a tremendous boon to the economic development of Mercer County,” says Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Director Brenda Sexton, adding that the development will have an affect not only on tourism but the entire county’s business climate.

With this in mind, Montgomery looks forward to the opportunity to bring new growth and tourism to the area in which he grew up. “It’s all about giving back to the community,” he says. “I want it to be an attraction that will be ‘Something To Be Proud Of’ for Harrodsburg and Mercer County.”

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reCreation & tourism

anDerson-Dean coMMuniTy park: Situated on 213 bluegrass acres, AndersonDean Community Park includes a state-of-theart aquatics facility, a skate park, a walking and jogging trail, four play areas, a zero-depth play area, and rentable shelters. In its extensive sports complexes, which include batting cages and horseshoe pits, participants can enjoy leagues for baseball, softball, volleyball, and soccer.

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hisToric DoWnToWn harroDsburg: A National Register Historic District, downtown Harrodsburg is a streetscape that is reminiscent of an earlier time, with most of its preserved buildings dating back to the 1880s and 1890s. The downtown area offers many gift and specialty shops, restaurants, and activities, all with a regional flavor, and self-guided walking and driving tours are available.

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Recreation & Tourism

Lincoln Marriage Temple: The Lincoln Marriage Temple shelters the original log cabin where Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks — the parents of Abraham Lincoln — were married on June 12, 1806. The cabin was moved to Old Fort Harrod State Park from its original site near Springfield, Kentucky.

William Poague Cabin: The William Poague Cabin at Old Fort Harrod State Park honors the man who made the first loom and plough in Kentucky. He also made all of the buckets, milk pails, churns, tubs, noggins (mugs), and piggins (wooden pails) for the pioneers.

Mansion Museum: The Mansion Museum at Old Fort Harrod State Park is one of the oldest Greek Revival homes built in Kentucky. The museum displays Civil War history, a one-of-a-kind McIntosh Gun collection, paintings, documents, music collections, Lincoln memorabilia, Native American artifacts, and more.

Old Fort Harrod State Park: Spanning 32 acres in Mercer County, Old Fort Harrod State Park preserves Kentucky’s pioneer history with a full-scale replica of the original fort and various other historic buildings.

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill: Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, located seven miles east of downtown Harrodsburg, is a premier living-history museum that preserves the history and culture of the Shaker religious community that was active in the area from 1805 through 1910.

Dixie Belle Riverboat: An authentic sternwheeler operated by Shaker Village, the Dixie Belle Riverboat offers public, narrated excursions along the scenic Kentucky River Palisades from Shaker Landing, the site where Shakers loaded flatboats with goods headed for Southern markets.

Beaumont Inn: Built in 1815, the Beaumont Inn was once home to one of the South’s most prestigious girls’ schools. Since 1919 it has evolved into a popular inn offering the finest in Southern hospitality, traditional regional cuisine, and a relaxing ambiance.

Herrington Lake: For those in the mood to boat, swim, or fish, the 3,600-acre Herrington Lake provides the perfect venue. Known as one of the best fishing spots in Kentucky, the lake is full of smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, perch, rockfish, crappie, and bluegill.

Wilderness Trace Family YMCA: The Wilderness Trace Family YMCA offers area children the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, as well as offering an after-school childcare program and summer day camp.

Kentucky River: Kentucky River is accessible to the public and flows between the region’s stunning palisades — steep, scenic gorges and limestone outcroppings that create a diverse and gorgeous landscape. The river area offers fishing, canoeing, and camping, as well as a variety of hiking and trailwalking opportunities.

For More Information Anderson-Dean Community Park 859-734-9167 www.andersondeanpark.com

Beaumont Inn

859-734-3381 • www.beaumontinn.com

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill / Dixie Belle Riverboat 800-734-5611 • 859-734-5411 www.shakervillageky.org/

Wilderness Trace Family YMCA

Herrington Lake Marina

859-734-9622 • www.ymcasofky.org/ html/wilderness_trace_family_ymca

Old Fort Harrod State Park

To learn more about tourism attractions, events, and locations in Harrodsburg and Mercer County, visit www.harrodsburgky.com.

859-548-2282 www.herringtonmarina.com 859-734-3314 parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/fh/

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The New Mercer County Senior High School

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ercer County School District experienced an exciting year in 2008 with the completion of its new, state-of-the-art high school in Harrodsburg. The Mercer County school system merged with Harrodsburg Independent Schools in 2006, creating Mercer County Senior High School. Students were moved into the new high school in December 2008. While the former building was a one-floor model in which students often had difficulty traversing efficiently, the design of the new two-floor high school has a “circular flow,” which MCSHS Principal Terry Yates says facilitates movement for students from upstairs to downstairs and to the school’s various classrooms and areas. Each area of the new high school has enhancements to allow multipurpose usage. However, Yates deems the most important aspects of the school to be found within the classrooms. “Each of our classrooms now functions as a ‘smart’ classroom, with a variety of educational technology at the fingertips of both educators and students,” Yates notes.

“Smart” Classrooms The integration of Universal Design for Learning concepts has brought digital projecting devices, laptop mobile labs, inter-write pads, student-response systems, smartboards, and other technological strategies to MCSHS. “Each classroom in the new high school is equipped with DLP projectors that will interact with 12 Mercer County Chamber of Commerce

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laptops used by the teachers,” Yates says. “This will provide a big viewing area for our students, allowing them to see more clearly notes and visual representations of material during instruction, as well as providing a big-screen view for films and other educational videos.” Students will also have access to wireless laptops in the classroom, as well as closed-circuit TV from within the school. Every classroom will also have enhanced sound capabilities, with microphones for teachers to use during instruction. “With the microphones, students can hear equally from the back or the front of the room,” Yates explains. “Students will also have the opportunity to use the microphones when giving presentations, which is a really neat feature of this enhancement.”

Other New Features Auditorium and Arts The new Mercer County High School boasts an auditorium to house productions from the school’s drama, music, and choral departments. The facility also has an arts and humanities wing, with rooms specifically designed for drama, chorus, art, band, and more. Library and Computer Lab An expanded library and learning-resources area is designed to accommodate five classrooms at a time. It also includes every feature found in the new classrooms, as well as a computer lab area. Cafeteria The new high school’s cafeteria also has the classroom technology. “Among other things, this will allow school announcements to be projected onto a screen for students to view during mealtimes. It will also allow the cafeteria to function as a gathering area,” Yates says. Athletics Facilities The gym in the new high school provides a larger facility than the previous one. Yates says this will enable the school to host regional competitions in the future. “It’s also large enough to house our graduation, which is wonderful,” he adds. Along with a complete walking track for students, the gym is also equipped with projectors and screens so that the staff will be able to provide whole-school viewings of a variety of presentations.

Community Response The new school’s design has received “very positive” reactions from educators, parents, and students alike, Yates says, adding, “It’s been

embraced quite a bit by our students and our community.” After her tour of the facility, Mercer County School District staff member Suzanne Sanders professed to be wowed by the new design. “I knew it was going to be a nice high school, but I had no idea it was going to be that awesome,” she says. “It’s beyond what I thought it would be like.” Wayne Jackson, a magistrate in Mercer County, agrees, deeming the technology available at the new school to be amazing. “The way they have designed it, and the technology capabilities it offers to the students, is unreal,” he says. “I can’t imagine getting to go to a school like this. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our kids and our community.”

Creating a New Identity In its third year after the merger, Mercer County School District looks to the new high school as an opportunity to see the two schools blend together to form a new identity in a new building. District Public Relations Director Becky Holt feels the facility will be something the entire community will be proud of. “The opportunities the new school will provide for our students are abundant,” she says. “I’m just excited for our students — they’re getting a beautiful new high school that in structure and functionality is second to none.” Yates feels that the unique traditions of both schools have carried on throughout the merging process. “We’re not going to lose those traditions,” he says. “But the new high school provides Mercer County students with a place to build new traditions and new histories, while ensuring that the enduring traditions of both schools live on. “Together, we’re creating our own identity.” www.mercerchamber.com 13

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Mercer County School District Central Office

371 E. Lexington St. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7000 • www.mercer.k12.ky.us

Harlow Elementary School 530 Perryville Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7020

• Preschool–4th grade • Enrollment: 320 • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • A Reading First School Mercer Elementary School 741 Tapp Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7040

• Kindergarten–4th grade • Enrollment: 840 • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Faculty honors include the 2007–2008 Elementary Science Teacher of the Year, the 2007–2008 Kentucky School Psychologist of the Year, and the 2007–2008 Kentucky Guidance Counselor of the Year 5th Grade Academy

443 E. Lexington St. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7080

• 5th grade only • Enrollment: 230 • Academics: Social studies; math; science; reading/language arts; writing; OnDemand; media; computer lab; arts and humanities; wellness, including dance; visual arts; and music • Extracurriculars: Chorus and academic team 14 Mercer County Chamber of Commerce

eduCation King Middle School

1101 Moberly Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7060

• 6th–8th grade • Enrollment: 750 • Academics: Math, science, social studies, language arts, computers, art, music, band, tech. ed., and physical education • Sports: Football, basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, baseball, softball, track, crosscountry, and volleyball • Extracurriculars: Academic Team, FCA Club, FCCLA Club, KUNA, Math Counts, chorus, and band 9th Grade Academy

441 E. Lexington St. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7100

• 9th grade only • Enrollment: 260 • Sports: Freshman football, boys’ freshman basketball, girls’ freshman basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, golf, and track and field Mercer County Senior High School 937 Moberly Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7160

• 10th–12th grade • Enrollment: 750 • Athletics: Basketball, baseball, football, track, tennis, cross-country, golf, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, and dance team • Extracurriculars: FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, FCA, DAWGS, VICA, HOSA, DECA, Key Club, National Honor Society, BETA, Book Club, Chess, 4-H, Student Council, Junior Statesmen Club, and Academic Team • Home of the Class AA KMEA Marching Band State Champions and the Class AA KHSAA Football State Champions • Distinguished students include a National Merit finalist, the 12th Region KHSAA Sportsmanship Winner, and the Advocate Messenger Female Area Athlete of the Year Harrodsburg Day Treatment 371 E. Lexington St. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-7120

• Ages 12–18 • Program capacity: 30 students • Provides a comprehensive array of community-based services and opportunities for growth and development for at-risk youth in Mercer County

Burgin Independent Schools District Office

440 E. Main St. P.O. Box B Burgin, KY 40310 859-748-5282 • 859-748-4000 www.burgin.k12.ky.us

• Kindergarten–12th grade • Preschool for ages 2–3 • Enrollment: 450 • Student-to-teacher ratio: 11-to-1 • Alternative school-year calendar • Academics: English, math, science, social studies art, physical education and health, foreign language, band, vocational education, home economics, and honors/ advanced placement • Extracurriculars: Student council, marching band, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Club, Future Homemakers of America, academic teams, and the Student Technology Leadership Program • Sports: Basketball, softball, baseball, crosscountry, track, and golf

Private/Specialty Schools Central Kentucky Christian School

1501 Danville Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-9347 • www.ckcsonline.com

• Kindergarten–12th grade • Early Education for ages 1–4 • Enrollment: 80 • Low student-teacher ratio • Member of the Association of Christian Schools International

Hughes Jones Harrodsburg Area Technology Center

661 Tapp Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-9329 • www.harrodsburgatc.org

• Draws students from Mercer County Senior High School, Burgin High School, and Anderson County High School • Programs include business, carpentry, information tech, Web development, welding, health science and allied health, electrical tech, and automotive tech • A $4 million expansion project in 2008 renovated existing classrooms, labs, and facilities and added 21,000 square feet to the facility, including new automotivetechnology and welding labs Mercer County Adult Education Center 750 Tapp Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-4195 • www.kyvae.org

• An approved provider for Kentucky adult education, workforce development, and family literacy • Services include academic-skills instruction, GED preparation, reading instruction, English as a Second Language instruction, family-literacy programs, and workforce education with local businesses

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Health Care

Hope Healing and

Ephraim McDowell Health/ Regional Medical Center www.emrmc.org

By Maleena Streeval

Located just six miles from Harrodsburg is the 222-bed Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC), a not-for-profit hospital that is the core of the Ephraim McDowell Health system. The Medical Center serves more than 146,000 residents from six counties, including Mercer County, in central Kentucky. EMRMC will open a three-story South Wing in late 2008, providing for an expanded Critical Care Services unit and Women’s Health Center offering family-centered maternal care — in 16 Mercer County Chamber of Commerce

all-private rooms. The new addition will also house a chapel for patients, visitors, and associates and an expanded Gift Shop and dining area. The Medical Center is staffed by more than 125 physicians who offer 31 medical specialties, including anesthesiology, cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology, gynecology, hematology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pathology, and the newest addition, spine surgery. Investing in the most modern technology available has always been important to EMRMC, in order to provide the medical staff with fast, accurate information and advanced techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. The

latest investments are a 64-slice CT scanner, one of the world’s most advanced multislice CT systems, and a stereotactic breast biopsy unit for minimally invasive breast biopsies. EMRMC also strives to be innovative in the services it provides. Through a partnership with local physicians and surgeons, EMRMC has ownership interest in the Central Kentucky Surgery Center, a new facility located in close proximity to the Medical Center that performs outpatient surgeries. Other services provided through EMRMC are the Cancer Care Center, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Ephraim McDowell Diagnostic Center, Rehabilitation Services at McDowell Wellness Center, Sleep

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Disorders Center, Wound Healing Center, and Kids Can Do Pediatric Therapy Center. Meeting the primary care needs of Mercer County residents, close to home, is the Harrodsburg Family Medical Center. Located at 1509 Louisville Road, the facility is staffed by providers whose scope of practice includes physical examinations, well-child examinations, and treatment of acute illnesses. Laboratory and diagnostic services, including X-ray and EKG, are available on-site.

James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital www.hagginhosp.org

Now serving more than 25,000 patients annually, James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital has maintained a legacy of service since its establishment in 1913 with the mission to provide medical care to meet the needs of the citizens of Mercer County. Located in Harrodsburg, the hospital offers 21 acute-care/swing/observation beds, 34 longterm-care beds, and four critical-care beds at its 50,000-square-foot critical-access facility. Haggin Memorial Hospital is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Along with around-the-clock emergency services, patients also have access to acute medical/

surgical care, cardiopulmonary services, critical care, discharge planning, an extended-care facility, home-health services, laboratory services, pediatrics, radiology, and rehabilitation service. A variety of inpatient and outpatient surgeries are also provided at the hospital, including gynecological; urological; ear, nose, and throat; pediatric; orthopedic; ophthalmologic; and general procedures. Throughout its 95-year history, James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital has continued to grow and expand its services to provide the most up-to-date health care for the region. A renovation and construction project completed in 2004 has resulted in expanded operating rooms and pre- and post-operative areas, as well as a new imaging department with an open MRI, two RF rooms, mammography, ultrasound, a six-slice CT scanner, and a picture-archiving communications system (PACS). Emergency services expanded to include rooms for trauma, decontamination, pediatrics, and isolation/mental health, and the rehabilitation, physical plant, and materials-management departments were also expanded. As part of the renovation and construction project, the hospital’s admitting/switchboard, auxiliary gift shop, and chapel areas were replaced, and a new dining-room area was added.

Other Regional Health Providers Adult Day Care Program — Mercer County Senior Citizens 1475 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg 859-734-5185

• Care for adults 60 years and older with Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions; hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Offers health-related programs, exercise classes, crafts, and other activities; provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack

The Harrod

200 Conover Drive, Harrodsburg 859-734-9771

• Assisted-living options for seniors, including one-bedroom or studio residences

Harrodsburg Health Care Center/ Kindred Healthcare 853 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg 859-734-7791

• A 112-bed facility with a full range of nursing and medical care, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care

Mercer County Health Department/ Public Health Department of Kentucky 900 N. College St., Harrodsburg 859-734-4522

• Preventative health services, community and health-education programs

Ransdell Community Mental Health Center 124 E. Office St., Harrodsburg 859-734-5486

• Mental-health and substance-abuse services

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David Hopewell Ins Agency Inc David Hopewell, Agent 559 S. College Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Bus 859.734.5338 Toll Free 800.530.8469

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ffering residents historic smalltown amenities with progressive big-city conveniences, Mercer County is among the top 30 fastest-growing counties in Kentucky, and its strong housing market includes a wide variety of home styles and historic and modern architecture.

Housing Statistics for Mercer County Median home cost.................$177,100 Median home age................... 32 years Home appreciation......................3.21% Property tax rate..........................$6.72

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Ragged Edge

Community Theatre

By the People, For the People

When Mary Chelf Jones founded a community theater in Harrodsburg in 1983, she named it Ragged Edge in honor of the theater founded by her mother in New York for actors who were seeking a place in the theater, many of whom were unemployed and living on the “ragged edge.” That tradition of bringing a community together under the umbrella of the arts is alive and well at Harrodsburg’s Ragged Edge Community Theatre, a nonprofit organization celebrating its 25th year as a cultural center for Mercer County and all of central Kentucky. The theater’s mission has always been to provide and promote performing and visual arts and to increase cultural and educational opportunities for the region. To this end, Ragged Edge enlists local talent both on-stage and behind the scenes to produce three productions — a comedy, a drama, and a musical — each year on its main stage. Theater Administrator Ellen Stafford says the community aspect of the theater is one of its greatest strengths, both for theatergoers and for those involved in the productions. “You can see that we’re a family and a team when we’re onstage,” Stafford says. She’s especially proud of the Children’s Theatre, a venture that she says has become a teaching tool and cultural addition for the region, adding, “It’s been an incredible asset to us.” 20 Mercer County Chamber of Commerce

The Children’s Theatre provides special productions and school matinees, giving children in Mercer and surrounding counties an opportunity they might not otherwise receive. “Kids who would never get to see live theater are getting that experience,” Stafford says. “The children come back to school very excited about the theater and what they saw. Particularly, seeing their peers onstage is an exciting and inspiring element of the experience.” Ragged Edge plans to continue developing and expanding the program in the coming years. In May 2009, Ragged Edge will present a special production of Annie Get Your Gun, the first musical that was performed at the theater, as part of its celebration of 25 years in the community. The theater is embarking on a lobby renovation project in preparation for the 2009 production, which will feature most of the original cast from the earlier production, including Kevin Cole, who is now a performer with the Met. “We are really looking forward to that, as well as to the reception that is planned for the production. This is a huge year for us,” Stafford notes. For more information, contact the theater at 859-734-2389 or visit the Ragged Edge Web site at www.raggededgetheatre.org.

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Bennett’s Car Care — Page 7 100 Commercial Dr. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-9220 Fax 859-734-6769 bennettscarcare@yahoo.com Under new ownership as of 7/19/07. With 25 years experience, master mechanic specializing in brakes, oil changes, alignments, and custom exhaust.

Education

Burgin Independent Schools — Page 13 440 E. Main St. P.O. Box B Burgin, KY 40310 859-748-4000 Fax 859-748-4010 www.burgin.kyschools.us One of Kentucky’s most historical school districts, Burgin Independent Schools date from 1895. Achieving excellence in all areas, Burgin Independent continues to educate all students... “one child at a time.”

Financial Institutions

Farmers National Bank — Page Outside Back Cover Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-9953 Fax 859-734-7772 www.fnbky.com Farmers National Bank, locally owned and operated since 1879, is proud to be a part of the heritage of Mercer County. Facilities are available in Harrodsburg and Burgin.

LNB (Lawrenceburg Bank & Trust Co.) — Page 7 838 North College St. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-2626 www.lnbky.com LNB – the bank with heart. Where local decisions, local reputations, and local relationships matter. We’ve been serving the Bluegrass for over 124 years; let us put our experience to work for you!

MainSource Bank — Page 5 104 South Chiles Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-5452 Fax 859-734-7671 www.mainsourcebank.com MainSource Bank serves Central Kentucky with offices in Mercer, Anderson, and Jefferson counties. We specialize in financial products and services for individuals, families, and businesses. “Big enough to help yet small enough to care!”

Whitaker Bank — Page Inside Front Cover 211 South Main Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-3316 www.whitakerbank.com With 5 Mercer County locations, Whitaker Bank is always ready to assist your financial needs. Locally owned, community oriented, conveniently located. Come experience why Whitaker Bank truly is “Uniquely Kentucky.”

Health care

Commonwealth Cancer Center — Page 1 464 Linden Avenue 2nd Floor Outpatient Clinic Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-5441 ext 3000 www.commonwealthcancercenter.com Commonwealth Cancer serves patients throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky with world-class treatment by providing personalized, individual care from renowned cancer physicians and a specialized team of oncology nurses and therapists.

Ephraim McDowell Health — Page 17 217 South Third Street Danville, KY 40422 859-239-3426 Fax 859-239-6960 www.emhealth.org Our modern 222-bed facility is dedicated to serving the health care needs of people in Boyle and the surrounding counties.

Mercer County Health Department — Page Inside Back Cover 900 North College Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-4522 www.mercercounty.ky.gov/county/health A source of preventative health services, health education, and environmental health information and services to protect and improve the lives and environment of our community members.

Hotels / Motels / Bed & Breakfasts

Hampton Inn - Danville KY — Page 21 100 Montgomery Way Danville, KY 40422 859-236-6200 Fax 859-936-0271 www.danvilleky.hamptoninn.com • “On the House” Hot Breakfast • High-Speed Wireless Internet • Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool • Fitness Center • Hospitality/Meeting Room for Up to 40 People • Business Center with DSL Line • Fax & Copy Service

Southern Charm Bed & Breakfast — Page Inside Back Cover 363 N. East St. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-9340 southerncharmbb@bellsouth.net www.southerncharmbb.com Come and enjoy the Southern charm of an 1829 Greek revival home. Plan that perfect retreat, wedding day/reception, small meeting, family reunion, or friends gathering by calling to make reservations.

Insurance

David Hopewell Insurance Agency Inc. / State Farm — Page 18 559 South College Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-5338 Fax 859-734-0645 david@davidhopewell.com www.davidhopewell.com • Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Health • Boats • CDs • Business Annuities • Savings & Checking Accounts • Good Rates Backed by Good Service • 24-Hour Good Neighbor Service

Mercer Co. Farm Bureau Insurance Agency — Page 18 226 Morris Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-4341 Fax 859-734-9936 leon_mayo@kyfbins.com www.kyfbins.com • Life • Health • Annuities • Long-Term Nursing Home Care • Property • Auto Ask me how you can save at least 10% on your insurance.

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Non-Profit

Mercer County Public Library — Page 13 109 West Lexington Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-3680 Fax 859-734-7524 webmistress@mcplib.info www.mcplib.info

Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center — Page 7 2805 Louisville Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-733-0701 Fax 859-733-4703 www.kyagheritage.org

• Books • Magazines • DVDs • Videos • Newspapers • Audiobooks • Music • Kentucky Collection • Genealogy Collection • Interlibrary Loan • Bookmobile • Internet & Selected Databases • Telephone Reference & Renewals • Programs for Adults & Children • Copy, Fax & Laminating Service

The mission of the Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center is to create an environment for learning, reflecting on the past, showcasing the present, and fostering the advancement of Kentucky Agriculture.

Manufacturing

Hitachi Automotive Products — Page 5 955 Warwick Road P.O. Box 510 Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-9451 Fax 859-734-5309 www.hap.com Hitachi Automotive Products manufactures a broad range of electrical and electronic automotive products for all major automotive original equipment manufacturers.

Radio Stations

WHBN - The Rooster — Page 18 2063 Shakertown Road Danville, KY 40422 859-734-4321 Fax 859-236-1461 hometownradio@bellsouth.net www.HometownLive.net

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Your community voice for information, entertainment, and advertising 24/7! Serving Mercer County since 1955, WHBN offers obituary reports, local church programs, and farm news. Call for sponsorship rates!

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Trim Masters Inc. — Page 7 1090 Industry Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-6969 Fax 859-734-9666 www.trimmasters.com World-class supplier of automotive interior trim products. Serving our society, shareholders, & employees. Understanding customer needs, design innovations, superior quality products, & advanced manufacturing methods makes TMI your preferred supplier.

Manufacturing / Marketing

Wausau Paper — Page 9 1150 Industry Road P.O. Box 189 Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-0538 800-723-0001 contactbaywest@wausaupaper.com www.wpbaywest.com We produce and market a complete line of Bay WestŽ brand towels, tissue, soap, wipers, and dispensing systems for the away-from-home market, including office buildings, educational facilities, factories, health care facilities, hotels, airports, and other high-traffic facilities.

Newspaper

The Advocate-Messenger — Page 23 330 S. 4th St. Danville, KY 40422 800-428-0409 www.amnews.com The Advocate-Messenger serves Boyle, Mercer, Garrard, Lincoln, and Casey County with the best local news and sports coverage in the area. For Home Delivery call 800-428-0409 or log onto amnews.com

Linda Wilson Realty — Page 19 531 Legion Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-4556 Fax 859-734-2002 Linda@LindaWilsonRealty.com www.LindaWilsonRealty.com Utilities

Inter-County Energy Coop — Page 23 1009 Hustonville Road P.O. Box 87 Danville, KY 40423-0087 859-236-4561 Fax 859-236-5012 farrah@intercountyenergy.net www.intercountyenergy The mission of Inter-County Energy Cooperative is to provide long-term valued electrical energy and services to our members through accountability, innovation, integrity, and commitment to community.

Veterinarian

Harrodsburg Animal Hospital — Page 23 1079 Beaumont Avenue Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-5171 Fax 859-734-4637 hah@burginwireless.com Harrodsburg Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital that takes care of your pet’s general medical and surgical needs. We also provide grooming, boarding, and daycare.

Providing preventative health services, health education and environmental health services to the people of Mercer County at the lowest possible cost either by the provision of these services ourselves or working in collaboration with other providers. HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday & Wednesday 8:00AM-4:30PM Tuesday & Thursday 8:00AM-6:00PM Friday 8:00AM-12:30PM

Services are provided by appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as time permits after appointments are taken.

A Sliding Scale Fee Clinic (charges based on income and number of persons in household)

900 NORTH COLLEGE STREET HARRODSBURG, KY 40330

(859) 734-4522 www.mercercounty.ky.gov/county/health

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