Gail Cannon enjoys giving back to her local community.
Tuesday night at Cadiz City Council, she was rewarded for it — when Mayor Todd King presented her with a “Key to the City,” following her efforts in organizing, and painting, the mural next to the Renaissance Stage, one completed just before last year’s Trigg County Country Ham Festival.
What was once a plain wall is now covered with vibrant colors and warm scenes, making a better backdrop for a common area for residents and visitors to gather, especially during holiday seasons.
King and Cannon both said many of the materials, as well as small amounts of cash, were either donated anonymously, or through John Oliver with Trigg Supply and Ace Drywall & Acoustical.
Cannon said she was just happy to do it.
Councilwoman Brenda Price offered even deeper thanks for all of her efforts over the years.
In other council news:
— Councilwoman Susie Hendricks said she recently received positive feedback on the new Dollar Store located on Jefferson Street/KY 139.
King, as well as Public Works Director Craig Oakley, then re-confirmed that, eventually, a sidewalk is going to be constructed, one running from near the old McUpton School, all the way to the Dollar Store.
— And speaking of that side of town, Hendricks also had questions about the once-heralded PJ Clark Lumber Company, and the now-vacant property. King confirmed that an auction took recently took place there, with many of the buildings set to be removed after being sold.
— Councilman Todd Wallace made note of two major events in Trigg County this week.
The first: a second performance of “The Story of William Wells Brown,” planned for 9 AM Wednesday at Trigg County High School’s Wildcat Gymnasium. Articulated through Kentucky Humanities, Brown was the first published African-American author in the nation’s history, an escaped slave who just so happened to hail from Mount Sterling, Kentucky. One show was held at the Trigg County High School Little Theatre Tuesday night.
The second: this Saturday’s “Chocolate Affair,” which is a major fundraiser and pre-Valentine’s Day celebration for the Janice Mason Art Museum. Tickets for all-you-can-eat treats are $25, with time slots available at 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM and 7 PM.
— Following a question from Councilwoman Susan Bryant, King confirmed that he has ordered Public Works officials to keep the lights on until further notice at the new Farmers Market facility, in order to detract late-night prowlers, and to keep an easier eye on the property. The bathrooms, he added, are not quite finished, and remain as the final chapter of the project.
