50th FALL FESTIVAL FEATURES EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS

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1 August 2010 Mayor Donovan Smith Chief of Police Steve Manning Director of Public Works Burlin Martin City Clerk Cary Broussard Fire Chief Steve New #140 City Hall Fire Department Police Department (non-emergency) Police Department (emergency) Public Works Public Works (nights/emergency) 50th FALL FESTIVAL FEATURES EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS The annual Autumn Daze Festival will take on new dimensions this year as it expands to two days for the first time. All activities will be located in the Optimist Park. On Friday, September 17, the festivities will begin at 12 noon with food and craft booths, a yard sale, games and music. Friday s activities will also include something new and exciting. In the tradition of the Fancy Farm Picnic, the City of Vine Grove will host the first annual Brushy Fork Debates. Beginning at 12 noon at the amphitheatre, local politicians will take the stage and discuss local issues. Later in the day, politicians running for County offices will be given an opportunity to participate. The evening is reserved for politicians running for State and Federal offices. Candidates will be given from three to five minutes to make an opening statement. Candidates will then be allowed twenty to thirty minutes to answer questions from the audience. The local band known as Junell Street will provide entertainment during breaks. The Rascals of Ragtime will round out the evening at 8 p.m. On Saturday, September 18, beginning at 9 a.m. the Across Kentucky Arts & Craft Show, along with a HUGE yard sale join forces with food vendors. The annual parade will take place at 10 a.m. The parade will follow the traditional route, beginning at the Fire Department on Highland Avenue and ending at the Optimist Park. The car show will take place after the parade. Entrants must register by 11:30 a.m. Judging will take place at 12 p.m. and trophies will be awarded at 1 p.m. Entrants for the tractor show must register by 11:30 a.m. Judging will take place at 1:30 p.m. and trophies will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. The pet show begins at 12 noon at the Amphitheatre. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at the end of the show. Join us at the Amphitheatre for live entertainment. Fit 4 A King will perform jazz and blues music at 3:30 p.m. Amber Sewell will perform a patriotic selection at 4:45 p.m. At 5 p.m. Paul Eve, a Las Vegas performer and local favorite, will return once again to light up the stage with his electrifying impersonations of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Wayne Newton. The Monarchs, who are recording artists from the Shively area, are known for their rock-n-roll music since This popular group will take the stage at 7 p.m. to perform their many hit songs. Completing the evening will be a fireworks display provided by MIKE JONES BUILT HOMES, who is sponsoring the entire event. Vendors are encouraged to participate. For more information or to reserve booth space, contact Donna Broadway at (270) or (270)

2 11TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL IS THREE DAY EVENT The 11 th annual Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival gets underway Thursday, September 23, at the Ewart Amphitheater in the Optimist Park. The evening begins with a free supper at 6 p.m. for the first 250 people with paid admission. Evening events include a Band Scramble in which the names of band members will be drawn randomly to form a new group, which will have only a few minutes to prepare their performance. There also will be the Roscoe Byrd Fiddle Off featuring the Orange Blossom Special. The Moron Brothers will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. to share their homespun humor as well as their talent for bluegrass music. Tommy Brown & the County Line Grass will perform at 9:30 p.m. A third generation musician, Tommy began pickin' the fivestring banjo at age six. His powerful style and soulful vocals embrace his passion for the mountain-style bluegrass music he performs today. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Tommy Brown & the County Line Grass will start the evening at 5 p.m. and perform again at 8 p.m. Since 2002 Tommy has had the rare opportunity to present a fourth generation of musicians to audiences around the country. Seventeen-yearold son, Jereme Brown, handles lead guitar and Hazel Holler takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. They are an allfemale group from Eastern Kentucky, playing regional Appalachian music, almost forgotten country songs, bluegrass and original songs. Sponsored by the Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival, Inc., local merchants, the City of Vine Grove and founding sponsor The Cecilian Bank. Schedule may change without notice. Gene Thompson & Crossroads will follow at 5:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Band members include Gene Thompson on mandolin, Jim Moore on bass, Albert Fox on fiddle Tom Murphy on guitar, and Tweed Donohoe on banjo. J. D. Crowe & the New South will perform at 7:15 p.m. and will round out the evening at 10:15 p.m.. They are among the most influential bluegrass bands of the past three decades, with a visionary sound that suggests both a rich past and a wide-open future. Come enjoy the stage performers, shade tree pickers, jam sessions and good food. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, rain or shine. Please, no alcohol or drugs. Arm bands will be enforced. Advance three day tickets are $35.00 if purchased by September 10. Regular admission: Adults Thursday $10.00 Friday and Saturday $20.00 each day. Children under 12 FREE (if accompanied by paid adult) Tickets may be purchased at any Cecilian Bank location, or at the A-1 Auction Realty office. For more information go to ww.vinegrovebluegrass.com Severe inclement weather alternative site: Valley View Baptist Church 501 Valley View Drive Vine Grove, KY 40175

3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 The Vine Grove Jammers will start the day at 11:30 a.m. with their entertaining blend of music. This group was formed as a result of the weekly Bluegrass jam sessions held in Vine Grove. We look forward to hearing them perform. The Vine Grove Express follows at 12:45 p.m. and again at 5:45 p.m. This group got their start at the weekly Bluegrass jam sessions held in Vine Grove for the past few years. They include: Wayne Reynolds guitar, vocals; Wayne Mabe banjo; Rick Smith mandolin; Gerald Fowlerbass; Frank Fowler guitar; Margaret Hamilton- vocals; Melanie Belfiore fiddle, clogging and vocals; and Maci Belfiore fiddle, clogging and vocals. Big Country Bluegrass will take the stage at 2:15 p.m. to deliver their own harddriving style of bluegrass that makes them crowd favorites wherever they perform. With two decades of experience, the band offers the very best of traditional bluegrass music. Their sound is reminiscent of Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs at their very best. Look for their second performance of the day at 7:15 p.m. C.J. Lewandowski & The Men of the Week take the stage at 12 noon and again at 5 p.m. Based out of the Missouri Ozarks, C.J. Lewandowski & The Men of The Week is a bluegrass band that is steeped in the traditions of the music. This group utilizes single microphone skills to provide a tight, self balanced sound...just as the pioneers of bluegrass did. Bluegrass 101 will perform at 1:30 p.m. This group was formed in 1994 by Terry Waldridge, and is a hard driving, traditional bluegrass band. At the age of 35, Terry began playing bluegrass for the very first time, but with his smooth vocals and guitar playing you wouldn t be the wiser. Bluegrass 101 will astonish you with their vocal harmony and precise traditional music. This group will take the stage again at 6:30 p.m. Jr. Sisk & Ramblers Choice will entertain the crowd at 3 p.m. This group is gaining great recognition as one of the best traditional bluegrass bands to hit the scene in decades. They will perform again at 8 p.m. Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Takes the stage at 3:45 p.m. Considered one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation, Mike picked up a fiddle at age four, and his talent was recognized early. In 1993 he was chosen to be part of the Bluegrass Youth All Stars at the IBMA s award show. Later that year, Mike made his Grand Ole Opry debut as a guest of Alison Krauss. This talented group will close out the evening at 8:45 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the best in buegrass music. We know you will enjoy each of the bands as they perform favorites, new and old! Don t miss the Knife Raffle & Auction which will take place at 4:30 p.m.

4 VINE GROVE WOMAN S CLUB TO HOST OPEN HOUSE The Vine Grove Woman s Club will host an open house on September 7, at 7 p.m. in the Community Center, located in the Vine Grove City Hall building. You are invited to come out and hear about the club, their projects planned for the year, and to make new friends. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Donna Betson, Club President at (270) THE CITY OF VINE GROVE THANKS THE BOB COOPER INSURANCE AGENCY FOR SPONSORING LAST MONTH S TOWN HALL MEETING!

5 YARD OF THE MONTH IS CHOSEN The Vine Grove Woman's Club has chosen Gisela Seibert as the recipient of the Yard of the Month award for September. She resides at 203 Mable Court. Ms. Seibert has incorporated antique chairs into her small garden space, while maintaining beautiful flowers despite the heat.

6 CHIEF MANNING REMINDS US THAT COURTEOUS DRIVING SAVES LIVES As Chief of Police, I would like to remind citizens to be aware of the rules of the road when driving. Many of us get caught up in the day-to-day grind, rushing to work or getting the kids to soccer practice. With so many families relying on both parents to make a living, time has become a precious commodity. However, our lives and those of our families are even more precious. Vine Grove has a reputation of being a great community, partly because of the hospitality shown by the people who live here. I challenge each of you to take it to the next level by also being known as some of the most courteous and safe drivers in the state! It is essential that each of us remembers some of the basic rules of the road. Rolling through a stop sign or red light, or worse, not stopping at all can be deadly. In Hardin County, at least two people have lost their lives in the past three months due to such carelessness. One of those people was a three year old child. Tailgating is another deadly game too many of us play. We should always remember to leave at least two full seconds between us and the vehicle in front of us. If the driver in front should have to stop suddenly, a vehicle following too closely would not have time to stop safely. Drivers should also be reminded that passing on the right is not only dangerous, it s illegal. When the driver in front is slowing or stopped to make a left-hand turn, it is proper to stay directly behind them in your own lane. Please take into consideration that there could be a pedestrian or cyclist on the shoulder of that road, or even another vehicle that may be broken down and awaiting a tow. Often times there is debris along the shoulders of highways that could flip up when hit, causing damage to the underside of your vehicle. In an intersection, there is always the possibility of another driver making a right hand turn onto the roadway taking advantage of the stopped traffic. It s important to understand that pulling out in front of oncoming traffic, particularly on the highway is one of the most dangerous acts we can commit. Is it really worth your life, or the life of someone you love to save a second or two of time? We often think that the other guy will slow down or stop to accommodate us, but if the other driver is distracted, it might be the last thing we think. Once we do enter a roadway, it is vital to go with the flow of traffic as quickly as possible. Driving much slower than the existing traffic creates bottle-necking, adding to the frustration of other drivers. It is imperative to remember that we must allow emergency vehicles the right of way when their lights and/or sirens are running. The life they are trying to save may be someone you love. By practicing a few basic courtesies when behind the wheel of the car, we make the road safer for everyone. Remember to allow a few extra minutes for your drive time. Offer to give the other driver the right-of-way at a four-way stop. In heavy traffic, allow other drivers to change lanes when they need to. Obey all traffic devices. Stay with the flow of traffic. Driving too slow is as dangerous as driving too fast. Keep your attention focused on the road. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. Pay it forward. When we are shown courtesy when driving, return the favor. Remember, it s better to be a few minutes late than to not reach your destination at all. Steve Manning Vine Grove Chief of Police