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Quicksie 98.3’s Meyers among Hardin County Chamber of Commerce annual award winners

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The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting and awards dinner Thursday at the Historic State Theater, recognizing the accomplishments of the Chamber from 2022 to 2023 and spotlighting special achievements by individual members and organizations.

Master of Ceremonies Greg Milby, who hosted along with WHAS host Claudia Coffey, presented an award that was a special one for Quicksie 98.3.

“The Ronnie J. Pence Chamber Champion Award recognizes an individual who has made an exemplary effort towards an initiative or initiatives important to the Chamber’s mission,” Milby said. “Our Chamber’s foundation is to network, promote, develop, and advocate, and this year’s recipient does all that and more.”

Milby then announced the winner: Quicksie Account Executive Jennifer Meyers.

Photo: Brian Walker, Quicksie 98.3

“I knew Ronnie Pence, and he was the most wonderful man,” Meyers said. “To receive this award that’s named after him is just incredible. It’s such an honor.”

While profiling Meyers’s accomplishments, Milby described her as a friend to everybody, and said her dedication goes beyond business.

“Her entry into the male-dominated radio industry is historic, but she’s done more than just work for the company,” Milby said. “She created a huge community effort known as the Quicksie Toy Factory, which is an annual Christmas toy drive across the region. Thousands of toys are donated to this cause, making sure no child is left without a gift to open on Christmas morning. Our winner also co-founded the Children’s Fair, now in its 30th year.”

Photo: Brian Walker, Quicksie 98.3

Other awards presented during the evening include:

  • Ambassador of the Year: Barbara Edwards
  • Rising Star Award: Sakinah Bunch
  • Excellence in Government Award: Selena Hudson
  • Ralph Reese Fort Knox Community Partnership Award: Charlie Fraley
  • Quality of Place Award: Charlie Skees
  • Hall of Fame Award: Mike Bell

Chamber President Margy Poorman said it was a successful year for the Chamber’s more than 700 members with 102 new members, 32 ribbon cuttings, and 3,481 luncheon attendees.

Mullins named superintendent at Elizabethtown Independent School District

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The Elizabethtown Independent School District has a new superintendent.

The EIS Board of Education voted during a special meeting Wednesday to hire Paul Mullins to lead the school district.

Photo: Elizabethtown Independent School District

Board Chair Guy Wallace said the board is proud to hire Mullins, who is a 1983 graduate of Elizabethtown High School. Wallace said Mullins was named Superintendent of the Year in 2022 by the Kentucky Education Development Corporation, and has worn many hats during his education career.

“Paul has been principal, athletic director, he’s been a teacher, so he taught,” Wallace said. “He was a principal at an elementary school, a middle school, two high schools, he was also an assistant principal at a high school. He was also an athletic director at the high school.”

Mullins comes to EIS from Logan County Schools, where he has served as superintendent for the last seven years. He said it was humbling to accept the position.

“First of all, I want to thank the Board of Education for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity,” Mullins said. “I make the pledge to you that I’m going to work tirelessly every day to make this school district everything it’s ever been, and we’re going to strive to be even more.”

Mullins thanked Acting Superintendent Chase Goff, and said with his support he expects it to be a seamless transition into the job. He also said he looks forward to helping move the district forward.

“This is a great district that has a rich tradition, and we’re going to continue to work tirelessly to uphold that tradition, and at the same time we understand that all means all, so as we move forward we’re not leaving anybody, we’re bringing everybody as we go forward,” Mullins said.

Mullins will start with EIS after concluding his position at Logan County Schools on August 31.

CASA of the Heartland hosting Light the Night Superhero 5K Friday

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Not all heroes wear capes, but if you would like to be a hero for area children and don a cape, you’ll have your chance this Friday night.

CASA of the Heartland will host their Light the Night Superhero 5K this Friday at Elizabethtown Sports Park.

“Our kickoff party will start at 6:30 p.m.,” said CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail. “We’re going to have a food truck out there doing hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, all the things. We’ll have popsicles. The race will kick off at 8 p.m., and then we will have a dance party to follow that race.

CASA stands for Court-Appointed Special Advocates, who are community volunteers that advocate on behalf of children who are under petition with the family courts. The 5K is an opportunity to show support for the children and those volunteers.

“Our goal with this is just to be able to raise awareness for the children that we serve in the community, as well as pay tribute to our hometown heroes who help protect those children every day.”

Kail says the CASA program has shown a real impact with area children and families.

“Children who have a CASA volunteer are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system or re-enter the court system because we help those families get the support that they need and help those children get the support that they need so that way they can thrive and not have to be back in those situations,” Kail said.

The event is open to the public, however registration is required to participate in the 5K run/walk. Find CASA of the Heartland on Facebook or visit www.casaheartland.org to find the link to sign up.

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office warns of process serving scam

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The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of an ongoing scam attempt.

“We’ve had several Hardin Countians been receiving calls from someone claiming to be with ‘Hardin County Process Serving’ and they’re attempting to get information about members of the household,” said Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. “Social Security numbers, date of birth, things such as that- and it’s definitely a scam.”

Ward says his office has no such entity as “Hardin County Process Serving”, and the office does not contact people being served with warrants over the phone.

Ward says if you feel like a phone call is a scam, go with your gut.

“When you get a call, and you don’t think it’s right, you’re probably correct,” Ward said. “Don’t give them any information. Just hang up.”

The sheriff’s office also says there has been an increase in reports of people having items stolen out of their vehicle, often because the car was unlocked. Ward reminds residents to be vigilant.

“Please make sure, whether it’s in your driveway or no matter where your car is, when you exit your vehicle, lock your car,” Ward said.

You can contact the sheriff’s office with questions or concerns by calling 270-765-5133.

Radcliff City Council approves zoning for subdivision, tourism funding request

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The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday.

The council approved a request from the Radcliff/Fort Knox Convention and Tourism Commission to amend their budget request from the city.

“After we had passed our budget and presented it to you, Ricky Skaggs became the headliner for the Bluegrass Festival,” said Tourism Commission Treasurer Bob Moore. “They asked us for additional funding, and so we’ve accommodated that, so that necessitates a little adjustment to our budget that you guys passed.”

The city approved a community contribution of $68,875 as part of the commission’s $438,000 budget.

The council approved the rezoning of about 35 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of Joe Prather Highway and Patriot Parkway from Urban Agriculture to Planned Unit Development.

“This is the property that we had the industrial issue, but I think everybody was good and I think we can proceed feeling confident that we satisfied the residents of Hardin County and of course the developers,” said Radcliff Mayor J.J. Duvall.

The council then approved the preliminary plat and the preliminary site plan for the North Haven Subdivision which will be built at that site, with developers planning to construct 82 single-family units.

The first reading was held for ordinances that would see the city annex a property on the east side of Bullion Boulevard between Safari Trail and Oakwood Circle and an adjoining property at 691 Safari Trail. First readings were also held on ordinances that would change the zoning of both properties from Hardin County R-1 to Residential-3.

Duvall said the council will review possible options for a requested golf cart ordinance at a work session on August 7. The Radcliff City Council will next meet for a regular meeting on August 15.