Maysville Fish House gets new owner, new look
   A local landmark, The Maysville Fish House, has been purchased by Maysville resident Scott Holcomb, and he has big plans for the place.  His plans are tentative at the moment but he hopes to open for breakfast the week of May 21.  The following week he plans to open at lunch.  In the very near future he will be open nightly, Wednesday through Saturday.
   The breakfast will be about the same with former cook Mrs. (Allene) Merck still on hand to make those famous biscuits.  Breakfast hours will be 5 AM until 10:30 AM.  Lunch will be a buffet and salad bar, much requested by the locals.  Lunch will be served from 11 AM to 2 PM.
   When (Holcomb) begins to open nights he hopes to have a country buffet on Wednesdays and Thursdays and serve a fish buffet on Friday and Saturday nights.  “After all, this IS the Fish House,” he said.
   Mr. Holcomb said he has always wanted to own a restaurant and when this opportunity became available, he seized it.  He does plan to keep the same name or similar.
   Currently the remodeling includes gutting the entire restaurant down to the bare walls and floor.  The ceiling will also get a color change of paint.
   He also has future plans for the facility.  “Soon I hope to have an ice cream parlor open in the foyer,” Holcomb said.  Anyone interested in working in the restaurant may stop by The Fish House at 8 Homer Street most any evening for an application.

Memorial Day program to be held in Veteran's Park
   A service will be held in Veteran’s Park on Wednesday, May 30, to commemorate Memorial Day.  The Veterans’ Wall of Names will be displayed and Senator Mike Beatty will be guest speaker.  The service will take place at 10 AM and the public is invited. 
   The Wall will remain in the park until Flag Day in June.

 Maysville Community loses yet another
   The Maysville community is still mourning the untimely death of Kevin Ray Parson, 18, who died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Parson was traveling at night towards Maysville on West Ridgeway Road when he lost control of his pickup truck in a curve and crashed into a stand of trees.  The accident was not discovered until the next morning.
   Mr. Parson was a carpenter by trade and attended Banks County High School.  He was a valued member of the Maysville Area Fire Department, having just risen from junior fireman to official firefighter just last year.  Parson was the son of Billy and Glenda Parson of Maysville.  Click here for complete obituary.

City Council Clean-Up Day closer to reality
   At the regular meeting of the Maysville City Council members discussed having a city-wide clean up day before the festival this fall.  Councilman Andy Martin suggested that the Beautification Committee spearhead the event.
   In other business, the council voted to create a Downtown Development Authority.  Ralph Sailors gave an update on the town's water system project.  The council granted permission for Linda Williams to use the park for a 4-H bake sale.  The council discussed with resident Katherine Landau the annexation of five acres of her property.  A public hearing on the matter will be held just before the next council meeting on June 4.  The council accepted a plaque from the Community Club recognizing the third place award for the Christmas Decorating Contest sponsored by the County of Banks.  The plaque is to hang in city hall until which time the Community Club can properly house it in the Club building.
   ginger Smith asked the council to consider city-wide ordinances that would help to alleviate the safety hazards of yards and lots that are not properly taken care of.

Rabies Clinic to be held in park
   An opportunity to have your dog or cat vaccinated against rabies will be this Wed., May 16, from 4:40 till 5:15 PM.  It will be held in the downtown park.  The cost will be $6 and is sponsored by the Commerce Veterinary Hospital, the Jefferson Animal Hospital and the Jackson County 4-H program.

Maysville Community Club to meet
   The regular monthly meeting of the Maysville Community Improvement Club will be held this Thurs., May 16, in the Maysville Library.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are also welcome.  If you are interested in becoming a member or helping with an event, please attend any meeting.  Meetings are held the third Thursday each month.  The MCIC sponsors the annual Garden Party, Autumn Leaf Festival, Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas in the Park.

Other news
   The Maysville Area Fire Department removed the old barbecue pit building from the park as their contribution to the new park renovation plans.