Gov. Paul Patton, at left-center, took up a shovel and helped in breaking ground for the Morehead-Rowan County Airport October 3.  To the right of Gov. Patton was Rowan County Judge/Executive Clyde A. Thomas, who was foremost in organizing support for the project, and for whom the new airport will be named.  During the event, Gov. Patton presented a check for $200,000 to local officials as part of state government's contribution to the project.

October 3, 2003