Tuesday, October 21, 2008
America's Energy Capital Signs Erected.
Pike County, Ky.— Highway District 12 road
crews recently placed signs reading “America’s Energy Capital” at three entrances into Pike County.
“Signs have been placed at the Letcher/Pike County line along U.S. Hwy 23, the Floyd/Pike County line along U.S. Hwy 23, and the Mingo/Pike County line along U.S. 119,” said Highway District 12 Chief Engineer Kevin Damron.
“Last year we copyrighted Pike County as America’s Energy Capital, because it is. If Pike County were its own state, it would rank 10th in coal production. And we’re taking new initiatives that further solidify Pike County’s status as an energy leader. We’re ready to change coal to liquid. We’re ready to construct a biomass facility. And, we’re ready to create a research center in Pike County that will develop clean coal technology,” said Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford.
“The (America’s Energy Capital) signs are important because they’re symbolic. They’re symbolic of Pike County being at the forefront of energy in Kentucky and in America,” said State Senator Ray Jones.
“Signs have been placed at the Letcher/Pike County line along U.S. Hwy 23, the Floyd/Pike County line along U.S. Hwy 23, and the Mingo/Pike County line along U.S. 119,” said Highway District 12 Chief Engineer Kevin Damron.
“Last year we copyrighted Pike County as America’s Energy Capital, because it is. If Pike County were its own state, it would rank 10th in coal production. And we’re taking new initiatives that further solidify Pike County’s status as an energy leader. We’re ready to change coal to liquid. We’re ready to construct a biomass facility. And, we’re ready to create a research center in Pike County that will develop clean coal technology,” said Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford.
“The (America’s Energy Capital) signs are important because they’re symbolic. They’re symbolic of Pike County being at the forefront of energy in Kentucky and in America,” said State Senator Ray Jones.
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