15 years ago

July 17, 2004

— The Clark County Public Educational System was prepared to offer full-day preschool programs across the district  in an “increased manner” as well as offer transportation to preschool sites, the Clark County Board of Education learned at a meeting.

— Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation Department employees Rick Windburn and David Johnson gave the Daniel Boone in College Park a face-lift. Boone’s face had been damaged by vandals.

— Ed Burtner, commandant of the Harold G. Epperson MOH Detachment No 1113 Marine Corps League, presented Don Spicer with a Lifetime Membership card.

July 20, 2004

— Darren Diguette, executive director for the Clark County Association for Handicapped Citizens, accepted a $1 million grant at a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off a project to renovate the former Odell Gross Elementary School building. The CCAHC was renovating a portion of the building, constructed in the 1930s at Victory Heights Elementary School, so all services could be provided under the same roof.

25 years ago

July 18, 1994

— Patsy Riddle was selected Lioness of the Year by Boonesboro Lioness Club. She was presented a plaque by Mava Vaughn in appreciation of her support of all club functions and her support of the sponsoring Boonesboro Lions Club, her community and her church.

July 20, 1994

— Gold Star Chili’s controversial 35-foot gorilla has been banished from Clark County. The restaurant’s inflatable gorilla drew a criminal complaint from the City of Winchester when the promotional gimmick was erected to draw customers over the Memorial Day weekend.

July 21, 1994

— Two members of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester were recognized as distinguished club officers  by Kiwanis International. Paul Aitchison, president, and Garrett Brown, secretary, received their awards and pins at a weekly club meeting.

50 years ago

July 15, 1969

— Jerry H. Hampton, son of Mrs. Christine Hampton, was selected security policeman of his division for the month of July, according to Capt. William K. Fadal, Chief of Security Police for the U.S. Air Force.

July 17, 1969

— Nan Taylor, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Taylor would participate in the Miss Blue Grass Fair FFA Queen contest at the Lexington Trotting Tracks. Taylor was sponsored by the Clark County Chapter of Future Farmers of America.

July 18, 1969

— Workmen were putting the finishing touches on a new community pool by building a fence around the sundeck above the bathhouse. The total project, including landscaping and other improvements at Community Park, where the pool is located, cost $79,950, half of which was financed by a federal grant of $39,975.