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New downtown Bardstown signs and the construction of a Colonial-style duplex were on the agenda for the Bardstown Historical Review Board Monday evening.

While the sign for the Days Inn at 523 N. Third St. may soon change to read “Downtown Super Inn,” the sign itself won’t look much different, according to Pen Bogert, preservation administrator for the HRB.

“The sign is not going to change its size or design too much,” Bogert said.

Marsha Clark, Marsha Clark Real Estate, was the recipient of the annual Ambassador of the Year Award for 2011 with The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce. The ambassadors are the welcoming arm for new Chamber members and prospective members. They assist in developing programs for membership retention and welcoming activities of these members and they attend ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and many other events throughout the year. Chamber Ambassadors are “Always on the Go” and highly depended upon by the Chamber.

Gov. Steve Beshear announced Thursday that Kentucky’s bourbon industry has undergone its largest expansion since prohibition during the past two years. Distilleries in Nelson County, as well as others across the state, continue to financially impact local and state economies. 

“During the worst economic crisis and recession of our lifetimes, the bourbon industry has been a very bright spot not only in Kentucky but in this entire country,” Beshear said. “Distilling has helped Kentucky weather this global economic crisis.”

Flowers Baking Co. of Bardstown, a subsidiary of Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO), has selected Ron Tucker as recipient of its 2011 Flowers Spirit Award.

The Flowers Spirit Award recognizes employees who are a positive force at work and in their community. The award was inspired by the kindness and generosity of Langdon S. Flowers, past president and chairman of the board of Flowers Foods. Throughout his life, Langdon Flowers encouraged many people within the company and throughout the country and was an active supporter of many charitable and community organizations.