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Miss Teen Magoffin Pageant

The Miss Teen Magoffin County Pageant was held Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Pioneer Village in Salyersville at 8:00 p.m. The pageant, under the direction of Tanika Howard McFarland, was hosted by John Mischel. Five beautiful contestants competed in the following categories: private interview, sportswear, and evening gown. This year’s theme is “Let's Get This Party Started” in celebration of Magoffin County's 150th birthday. The reigning Miss Teen Magoffin County, Lindsey Phillips was present to relinquish her crown, which she has worn so proudly.

5 vie for Miss Magoffin

The Miss Magoffin County Scholarship Pageant will be held Friday, Sept. 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Village in Salyersville. Pageant Director Jincy Bailey is very excited to have five beautiful and talented contestants to compete for the crown of Miss Magoffin County 2010-2011. The contestants will compete in four competitions: judge’s interview, physical fitness in swimsuit, talent, and evening wear.

Public confused over library tax rate

Several ask for name to be taken off of petition.

Local dentist works to revolutionize cavities

Despite the negative stereotypes of dental care in Eastern Kentucky, Salyersville was one of the first towns in the United States to offer a state-of-the art, non-evasive cavity treatment.

Rogers Announces $1,648,973 for Salyersville Water System Improvements

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the Kentucky Coal Severance fund, will award $1,648,973 to the City of Salyersville to upgrade the region’s water systems. This project is expected to improve water services to 3,900 households and 123 businesses.

September: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

 
According to the proclamation, 23.1 million people in the United States have faced a substance abuse disorder in the past year. Treatment reduces reported job problems, including incomplete work and absenteeism, by an average of 75 percent.

Remembering Katie Prater

On September 1, 1942, on Gardner Branch in Salyersville, Goldie Prater was giving birth to a baby girl; the baby was not due for two months, but she was in a hurry to be born, and has been in a hurry to grasp everything life has to offer ever since.

32nd Annual Magoffin County Founders Days Schedule

32nd ANNUAL MAGOFFIN COUNTY FOUNDERS DAYS
 
Tuesday August 31 – Monday September 6, 2010
Salyersville, Kentucky

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School News

North Magoffin welcomes student teachers

Principal Jill Howard, and Assistant Principal Russel Howard, welcomes two of Morehead State University’s Student Teachers to North Magoffin Elementary School.

South Magoffin students learn Base-Ten

BLOCKING IT OUT... Pictured below and to the right, Teresa Montgomery and Tiffany Risner’s third graders of South Magoffin Elementary participated in a base-ten block actvity.                      

Photos courtesy of
Nancy Whitaker

Ms. Mallory's Production: "The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears"

Her kindergarten students had a blast watching the performance. The students also got involved in the performance by acting out the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Performances by: Aaron Ward (Papa Bear) Abigail Marcum (Baby Bear) Zoey Ward (Baby Bear).
Photos courtesy of Theresa Miller
 

Salyersville Grade School students mix reading and art

Curriculum Overlap... Students discovered how reading is important in all subjects at S.G.S. in Mrs. Collinsworth Class with guest speaker, Mrs. Henrietta Fletcher. 

Students compete in 4-H State Fair

Congratulations to the Magoffin County 4-Her’s participating in the 2010 State Fair!  Students competed in both the cooking competitions and in the horticulture and poultry contests. 
The following is a listing of individuals entered in the cooking competition along with their individual entry and place holdings:  David Fitch-Blue, chocolate chip muffins; Daniel Fitch-White, cornmeal muffins; Nathan Perkins-Blue, biscuits; Carrie McCarty-Blue & Class Champion, granola bars.

Valuable Information Offered to Parents at Title 1 Meeting

     The annual fall parent meetings have been scheduled at respective Title I Schools.  These meetings offer information about the Title I Program, new School Programs/Technology, and ways parents can make a difference in their child’s education. 

Sports News

Raiders no match for the Hornets

Last Friday night, our very own Magoffin County Hornets defeated the South Floyd Raiders by a margin of 20 points. The 46-26 win was not only a major confidence boost, but a big relief, as well.

HWMS Hornets look to open regular season gril wth a victory

In the HWMS Hornets’ opening scrimmage of the season the Leslie County Eagles defeated the Hornets with an 8-0 victory. The Hornets host the Eagles this Thursday and look to even the score.

Geared up and ready to go!

READY, SET, HUT...The Salyersville Grade School football program has given out football equipment to eager youngsters who want to be a part of the football tradition started here in Magoffin County.

Hornets sting Trimble County in season opener

Last Friday night, our very own hometown Hornets opened up their regular season grid with a 20-12 victory over the Trimble County Raiders.

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