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| Presenting check to Middlesboro Independent School District. Pictured from left to right are DDM Board Member Donna Smith, MHS Principal Bobby Bennett, DDM Executive Director Isaac Kremer, and Superintendent Steve Martin. Credit: DDM. |
Middlesborough, Kentucky – Discover Downtown Middlesboro
presented the Middlesboro Independent School District with $1,000 to recognize
the participation of the High School Choir and Band in the Christmas Parade and
Tree Lighting last year.
Assisting in the fundraising efforts was the Fund for the
Arts based in Louisville and their power2give.org website. Every dollar that
local people gave was matched by an additional dollar from LG&E and KU
Energy.
Additional money that was raised went towards other artistic
activities downtown. A partnership with the Art Department at Lincoln Memorial
University resulted in the painting of storefronts downtown. Local artists assisted
with the production of DIY Pallet Christmas Trees.
Keith Nagle, DDM President said,
“Arts are an important part of our vitality downtown. We are so happy to be
able to work with area schools and artists to make an active and vibrant
downtown.”
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| Two LMU students painting the windows at Nagle Law Office. Credit: DDM. |
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| Pallet trees added some low-cost fun and excitement downtown. Credit: DDM. |
Sponsors for the Christmas celebration included Commercial
Bank, Community Trust Bank, First State Financial, Home Federal Bank, and Danny
J. Luttrell Insurance. Generous contributions were also made by Ike Slusher,
Dr. Kenneth Smith, Larry Brooks, and Steve Obermann. Local businesses that made
in-kind donations include Jim Brown Supply, JR Hoe & Sons, East End Pawn,
Mikel’s Pharmacy, Three States Printing, and Wal-mart.
Final results from the Christmas Parade voting follow: Best
ROTC - Bell County JROTC, Best Band - Middlesboro High School Marching
Band, Best School Float - Middlesboro
Middle School, Best Business - Home Federal Bank, Best Church Float - Southside
Baptist Church, Best Performance - Jade Robertson, and Best of Show - T&T
Stables.
Contact:
Isaac D. Kremer, Executive Director
Discover Downtown Middlesboro
(606) 248-6155
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