From coal camps to a vocational school in Butler County
George Estes recalls growing up in eastern Kentucky coal camps and delivering for the company store. He describes poverty, scrip, one room schools, and life on Cripple Creek and Grays Knob as a boy before joining the Butler County Joint Vocational School.
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Monroe council accepts resignation of acting manager Holida
Monroe council hears that acting manager Bob Holida resigns to take a nap job with Rumpke of Hamilton. Eight or nine applications received for full time manager as mayor and council seek new leadership. Flood insurance plan approved and revenue sharing funds of 13 571 earmarked for fire equipment dump truck bike path and park parking. Next council meeting set for July 1 at 8 p.m.
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George Estes recalls humble roots shaping a lifelong education drive
A man reflects on leaving school to join the Navy, returning to complete college at Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College, and pursuing further degrees. He describes working in Lakota, guiding Butler County students, and becoming Lakota principal and Ross superintendent. He credits family labor, hillside life, and union conflicts with forging his perseverance. He and his wife have two children, Jennifer and Mike.
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