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Still time to enjoy HCPL’s Summer Reading Program

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There is still time for kids, teens, and adults to participate in the Hardin County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, which runs now through July 26.

The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Color Our World”, which focuses on the arts. Check the library’s calendar for events related to the Summer Reading Program.

HCPL Children’s Librarian Amy Rivera says the goal of the Summer Reading Program is “to encourage literacy and to keep kids thinking, to keep their minds thinking about subjects so that they don’t go back to school having at least completely forgotten everything they learned.”“

Families can stop by the library to pick up reading logs for the program.

“They will complete sections of their reading log to get tickets for the weekly prize, which each week we’re having a giveaway of a nice big art set, so eight different art sets over the course of the summer,” Rivera said.

Kids who complete the reading log will be entered for the grand prize drawing. Separate logs are available for teens and adults, with prizes and entries in the grand prize drawing available.

Stop by the library, located at 100 Jim Owen Drive in Elizabethtown, or visit www.hcpl.info for more information.

Furever Friends 355

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This week we get to meet Pluto, a 1 year old black and white pit mix weighing 50 pounds, and Ranger, a 1 year old tan and white pittie with green eyes, who are looking for new Furever homes. We also discuss the Dog Days of Summer special going on at the Hardin County Animal Shelter, where all dogs 5 months old or older can be adopted for just $25.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the shelter at 270-769-3428, visit their Facebook page at Hardin County Animal Shelter – Elizabethtown or stop by in person at 220 Peterson Drive in E-town, Monday to Saturday from 12 noon through 4pm. Furever Friends is brought to you by locally veteran-owned, Pet Supplies Plus, at 209 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown.

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Radcliff council approves zoning for 3D-printed housing development

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

The council approved zoning map amendments for three parcels of property located on the south side of Chandler Avenue between Jones and Waterfield streets. The properties are being rezoned from R-7 (Manufactured Homes) to R-4 (High-Density Single Family and Duplex). Council Member Jerry Brown said the owners of the property will be constructing buildings using 3D printing, and he was impressed with the process.

“I’ll tell you, these buildings are like on steroids,” Brown said. “They are just incredible, so to get these here and to see this happening, I’ll tell you, it’s a good day for Radcliff, and I’m tickled to death to see this.”

The council also approved the rezoning of 699 Blackjack Road from Residential Holding and R-2 (Low-Density Single Family Home) to just R-2. All of the zoning changes were recommended for approval by the city’s Planning Commission.

Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall said the city conducted interviews last week for the city’s fire chief position as Jamie Henderson is stepping down after nearly 18 years. Duvall said the panel selected Tim Marsh, currently a lieutenant at the RFD, for the position.

“Tim’s been with us 25 years, I believe,” Duvall said. “Jamie has taught him everything he knows as he came up through the ranks, and so we had three good people that interviewed and they all did very good jobs, but at the end, the consensus of that group was to consider Tim for that position.”

Henderson will step down in two weeks, after which Marsh will serve as interim chief until his formal appointment by the council.

The Radcliff City Council will next meet August 11.

McDaniel named principal at New Highland Elementary

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New Highland Elementary School will begin the new school year under new leadership.

Hardin County Schools has announced that Dr. Melissa McDaniel has been named principal at New Highland. McDaniel replaces Chalis Packer, who retired as principal at the end of the previous school year.

A 1997 North Hardin High School graduate, McDaniel earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree from Georgetown College, and her principal certification and a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands.

According to a release from HCS, prior to arriving at New Highland McDaniel most recently served as an interventionist/curriculum and instructional coach at Lansdowne Elementary School in Lexington. The release notes that McDaniel has served in various roles of educational leadership and has experience mentoring teachers, training staff, and facilitating learning effectiveness programs.

McDaniel said in the release: “I’m honored to join the New Highland Elementary community as its new principal. My vision is rooted in academic excellence, a joyful and collaborative staff culture, and positive behavior fostered through strong relationships. I believe every child can grow and thrive when we work together with shared purpose and heart. I’m excited to lead alongside this incredible team and community.”

The first day of school at HCS is August 7.