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Manchester Enterprise - 3.20.26 · Eastern Kentucky Newspapers

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Speaker 1: Now we turn to the Manchester Enterprise to read news
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from and around Manchester. Your reader today is Jim Rice.
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We will begin with the addition dated March eighteenth, twenty
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twenty six. As a reminder, RADIOI is a reading service
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intended for people who are blind or have other disabilities
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that make it difficult to read printed material. Transportation Department
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ready to move in Manchester. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinets District
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eleven office will soon be operating from its new location
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along Kentucky eighty at Horse Creek, marking the completion of
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construction on the modern facility. Officials confirm that work on
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the new site has now been finished and crews are
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preparing for the transition into the building. The official moveing
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date is expected to take place by the end of
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the month. The new facility will serve as a central
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hub for District eleven operations, which oversee transportation and roadway
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maintenance across several counties in southeastern Kentucky, including Clay County.
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The upgraded location is expected to improve efficiency for personnel
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responsible for maintaining highways, coordinating projects, and responding to roadway
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needs throughout the district. Transportation Cabinet officials said the new
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building represents a significant investment in infrastructure and support for
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the region's road crews and administrative staff. An official ribbon
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cutting ceremony in open house will be announced in the
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near future, giving community members and local leaders an opportunity
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to tour the facility and celebrate the completion of the project.
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More details about the ceremony are expected to be released
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in the coming weeks as preparation for the transition are finalized.
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Grand opening set for Goose Creek Kayak Launch Get Loose
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on the Goose event to celebrate opening Manchester a new
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outdoor recreation destination, and Clay County will officially open to
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the public with a day of adventure, food, and community celebration.
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Officials with one Clay County have announced the grand opening
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of the Goose Creek Kayak Launch, which will be celebrated
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with a special community event called quote Get Loose on
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the Goose. The event will give residents and visitors an
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opportunity to experience the new launch site while enjoying a
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float down Goose Creek and learning about local business initiatives
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happening in the county. Organizers say the celebration will begin
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at the one Clay County Welcome Center, located just off
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the four Lane at two seventy five White Street. From there,
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participants can enjoy a float along Goose Creek that will
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conclude at Rawlings and Stenson Park. Throughout the day, the
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event will feature free kayak and two brides on Goose Creek,
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allowing families to experience the waterway while celebrating the opening
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of the new Launch site. In addition to outdoor recreation,
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the event will also highlight Clay County's growing entrepreneurial community.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the
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Launch and Leak Fellows Program, an initiative designed to support
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and develop the county's next generation of entrepreneurs. Organizers say
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the Fellows represent local innovators working to build new businesses
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and bring fresh ideas to Clay County's economy. Food vendors
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and food trucks will also be on site during the celebration,
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offering a variety of meals and refreshments for those attending
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the event. Community leaders say the event is intended to
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showcase not only the natural beauty of Goose Creek, but
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also the opportunities for economic growth and tourism in Clay County.
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By combining outdoor adventure with entrepreneurship and community engagement, organizers
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hope the celebration will highlight the potential for recreation and
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small business development to work hand in hand. Residents are
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encouraged to bring friends and family and spend the day
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enjoying the crete, supporting local vendors, and celebrating one of
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Clay County's newest recreational attractions. Organizers described the event with
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three simple themes adventure, entrepreneurship, community, and for those attending,
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the imitation is simple, come out and get loose on
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the goose. Next article, Attendants felt introduced to boost attendance
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staff report by The Enterprise News Manchester. A new and
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unique incentive aimed at improving student attendance in the Clay
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County Public Schio Rules is bringing the little Championship style
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motivation to classrooms across the district. During a recent presentation,
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Commonwealth Attorney Haley Joe Fields awarded a custom wrestling style
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championship belt to Superintendent William Sexton and Director of Pupil
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Personnel Justin Gay. The belt will rotate monthly among schools
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with the highest attendance rate, giving students and staff something
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to compete for throughout the school year. Field said the
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idea came from a similar initiative she introduced in neighboring
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Jackson County, Kentucky, where schools compete each month for the
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belt based on attendance numbers. Quote. We wanted to find
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a fun way to encourage students to be in school
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at every day. Unquote. Field said, quote attendance matters, and
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sometimes a little friendly competition can make a difference. Unquote.
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Fields knows firsthand how important consistent attendance can be while
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attending school in Clay County. She never missed a single
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day from kindergarten through her senior year of high school.
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Because of her perfect attendance record, she received a one
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thousand dollars scholarship upon graduation. Quote showing up matters unquote,
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Field said, quote I was fortunate enough to have the
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support that allowed me to be in school every day,
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and I know firsthand the opportunities that come from that commitment.
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If something like this belt can motivate even a few
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more students to be in class, than it's worth it unquote.
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Superintendent Sexton praise the creative approach to encouraging students to
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attend school regularly. Quote. Attendance is one of the most
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important factors in a student's academic success. Sexton said, we
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appreciate Hayley bringing the idea to Clay County. Anything that
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motivates students to be in the classroom and engaged in
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learning is a positive step for our district. Unquote. Sexton
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added that he's only missed one day while attending school
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from K through twelveth grade. Director of Pupil Personnel Justin
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Gay said the friendly competition competition between schools could make
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a real difference. Quote. Students respond well to incentives and recognition.
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Gay said this belt gives school something fun to rally
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around each month, and at the same time at highlights
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how important it is for students to be present and
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ready to learn. The belt will travel from school to
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school depending on which one records the highest attendance rate
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each month, creating an ongoing challenge among Clay County schools.
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Next article. Large crowd attends Lincoln Day Dinner Manchester. A
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sold out crowd filled the venue Thursday evening for the
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annual Lincoln Day Dinner hosted by the Clay County Republican
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Women's Club, drawing a large turnout of community members, elected officials,
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and political candidates. The event, held March twelfth, featured a
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full program honoring Republican values in the legacy of Abraham Lincoln,
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while also providing an opportunity for candidates and officeholders to
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address local voters ahead of the upcoming election cycle. Beth
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White opened the evening with welcoming remarks, followed by a
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prayer led by Clay County School Board member Anthony Lovett.
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Members of the Clay County High School Junior Rotc conducted
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the flag ceremony as the evening's program began. The national anthem,
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the Star Spangled Banner was performed by Samantha Samantha Roark,
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before local high school students led those in attendance in
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the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the opening ceremonies in a meal,
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that evening's keynote address was delivered by Karen Kelly, chief
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of staff for Hal Rogers and secretary of the Kentucky
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Republican Party. Kelly spoke to the crowd about the importance
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of civic involvement in the role of local communities play
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in shaping the direction of state and national leadership. US
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Senate candidate Andy Barr was also in attendance and spoke
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to the crowd. Another highlight of the evening included the
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introduction of elected officials and Republican candidates. Local candidates were
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given one minute to speak, multi county candidates were allotted
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one and a half minutes, and statewide candidates were given
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three minutes to address the audience. The event also included
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the presentation of scholarships by Amy Janitulo and members of
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the Clay County Republican Women's Club Scholarship Selection Committee. Hailey
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Joe Fields delivered the closing remarks to conclude the evening's program.
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Organizers said the event drew one of the largest crowds
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in recent years and quickly reached capacity, underscoring the strong
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local interest in the annual gathering. The Lincoln Day Dinner
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has long been a tradition for Republican organizations across the country,
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serving as an opportunity to celebrate the party's history while
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bringing together community leaders, voters, and candidates for an evening
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of fellowship and discussion. Sports Manchester Sweeps Varsity, downs Hacker
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Junior Varsity claims title over Burning Springs, Manchester, Kentucky. The
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Manchester Tigers are on top once again after winning both
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JV and varsity title games. They have pulled off three
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straight championships in both divisions, solidifying themselves as the dominant
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team of the twenty twenties. The Tigers won fifty to
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twelve over Hacker in the varsity title game, while the
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JV defeated Burning Springs thirty four to twenty eight in
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an overtime thriller. The JV time was expiring, with Burning
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Springs leading twenty six to twenty four, Manchester's case and
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Hamlin ten points pulled up from mid range to drain
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a jumper that would send the game into overtime while
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helping fuel the drama. In one of the best tournaments
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this county has seen in years, it was back and
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forth throughout, with both the Tigers and Bobcats delivering big
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buckets after big bucket. The Bobcats jumped out to an
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eight to zero lead in the first quarter would carry
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a fourteen denied lead into the halftime break. Tiger coach
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Justin Sumter rallied his squad to mount a comeback, and
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they did just that. Outscoring BSSE seventeen to twelve over
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the final two quarters. Overtime told a totally different tale
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than regulation. Kyle Worthington sank two deep threes from six
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four to six crucial points in overtime, putting the Bobcats
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on ice to help propel Manchester to its third title
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in three years. Lucas McNamara added six, Jaxton Frost four,
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Grant Smith three, and writer Run Runyon with two for
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the Tigers. For the Bobcats, Caden Henson capped off a
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stellar tournament with ten points in the title game. Writer
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Hughes added four, Bryce and Woods with eight, Luca Cowier
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four and j D. Medcalf with two. Varsity, the Manchester
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Tiger Varsity squad is one of the finest to pass
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through our elementary ranks in quite some time. Coach Tim
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Parks and company have played a rigorous schedule, and they
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showcase their talent in one of the most dominant displays
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ever put on in a Clay County Elementary title game.
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Manchester deployed a swarming defense that took control of the
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game from the opening tip, and they never let up.
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Let In scoring by Most Valuable Player Bramtley Brunner's seventeen
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point effort. Bruner finished the season with five hundred and
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eighty seven points, just shy of the six hundred milestone.
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The Tigers led twenty five to nothing after the first
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quarter and never looked back. Shooting from deep with archer
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level precision, Maverick Parks added ten points with two corner
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threes and a few buckets. Ethan McNamara added two threes
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in a land for eight points, while Lucas Henson added
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seven and a few steals to round out the starting lineup.
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The Tiger bench added a few points as well, with
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Michael Roberts adding three, Lucas McNamara with three, and Carson
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Hamblin with two. Coach Ten Parks was proud of not
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only his varsity, but the program overall. Quote we built
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something here, unquote, said smiling Parks. These kids have brought us,
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have bought in and gave everything they've got to help
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make not only themselves better, but this team better. Their
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hard work earns nights like this, and I am so
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proud of each kid and anyone who helps contribute to
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what we do here. Congratulations Manchester Tigers on your championship
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season on the community calendar. School officials address incident at
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Clay High Manchester. School officials are clarifying details surrounding an
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incident that occurred Tuesday, March tenth at Clay County High
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School after inaccurate information began circulating on social media. According
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to school officials, a statement claiming that an armed individual
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was following students onto camp is not accurate. Superintendent William
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Sexton said law enforcement responded to the campus after reports
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of a high school aged individual who was causing concern
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among those on the premises. Quote. A statement circulating on
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social media claiming that an armed individual was following students
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onto campus is not accurate unquote, Sexton said. Quote. Early
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that morning, law enforcement responded to a high school aged
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individual on the Clay County High School campus who was
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causing concern among those on the premises. The individual was
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not armed, but was found to be impaired and was
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subsequently arrested. No weapons were discovered and no threats were
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made towards anyone on campus. School officials said the situation
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was handled quickly by school security and responding law enforcement. Quote.
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The high school's com security team followed proper safety protocols,
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which helped ensure the situation was resolved quickly and smoothly.
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Sexton said. Officials emphasized that at no point was a
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weapon found or any threat made towards students or staff.
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The incident briefly sparked concern among parents and community members
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after posts on social media suggested a more serious situation
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had occurred. School leaders encouraged the public to rely on
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official information when incidents involving school safety arise. District officials
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say the safety of students and staff remain the top
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priority for the Clay County School System. Next article Child
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abuse prevention event set for April fourth. Community members are
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invited to take park in a take part in a
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child abuse prevention event on April fourth, featuring an awareness
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walk in a family friendly park celebration designed to promote safety, support,
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and community involvement. The event will begin with an awareness
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walk at ten am at Eku. Organizers say the walk
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is intended to bring attention to the importance of preventing
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child abuse and strengthening families through education and community engagement.
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Following the walk, a park event will take place from
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eleven am to two pm at and Stintson Park. The
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free community gathering will feature a variety of activities for
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families and children of all ages. Planned activities include inflatables,
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family games, and Easter egg hunt, and numerous informational booths.
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Organizers will also provide free food and refreshments throughout the event.
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The goal of the day is not only to raise
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awareness about child abuse prevention, but also to create a positive,
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welcoming space where families can connect with local resources and
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each other. Community partners and service organizations are expected to participate,
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offering information about programs and services available to families. April
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is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, when communities
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across the country work to highlight the importance of safe, stable,
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and nurturing environments for children. Events like this one encourage
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proactive involvement and remind residents that preventing abuse is a
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shared responsibility. Organizers emphasize that the event is open to
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everyone and is completely free to attend. Families are encouraged
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to participate in the morning walk, stay for the afternoon activities,
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and bring friends and neighbors to support the cause. For
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additional information about the event, residents can contact local organizers
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or Foulow Community announcements as the date approaches. Community calendar.
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April Stone Cold Disc Golf will have a spring Youth
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Camp ages five and up each Thursday from five to
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seven pm, featuring free disc golf lessons for all kids.
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April fourth, Child Abuse Prevention Event at Rallings and Stinson
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Park starts at eleven am with an awareness walk from
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EKU to the park. Family activities include inflatables, easter egg hunt,
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free booths, food and refreshments. May the second the gathering
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at Oneida Barkley Moore Park eleven am to six pm.
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May twenty fifth, the Goose Chase Homemade raft and Kayak
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Race and sign up nine to nine thirty am. Race
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begins at ten am. Meetings Manchester Tourism Commission Monthly Meeting
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first Tuesday of each month at six pm at the
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Tourism Office, Clay County Tourism Meeting, First Friday of the
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us each month at five pm at the Fiscal Court
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Meeting Room, Manchester. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
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the second Wednesday of each month at noon at the
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Community Room above Library. Clay Fiscal Court Meeting the second
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Thursday of each month at three pm. Manchester City Council
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meeting third Monday of each month at City Hall, Clay
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Board of Education meeting first Monday of each month at
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Board of Education at six pm. This concludes the reading
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of the Manchester Enterprise. Your reader has been Jim Rice.
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Now please stay tuned for continued programming and on behalf
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of everyone here at Radio. I thank you for listening
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and we hope you have a good day.