Gov. Paul Patton took part in the groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 24 for a 237,000-square-foot expansion of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) in Louisville.  The expansion to the KFEC South Wing is scheduled to be completed in 2005, and will keep the facilities status as one of the nation's 10 largest fair and trade show facilities.  Participating in the groundbreaking were, from left:  Ann Latta, secretary of the Kentucky Tourism Development Cabinet; Mary "Mike" Hutya, representing the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, whose annual trade show is one of KFEC's largest events; state Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Shively; Gov. Patton; Mary Anne Cronan, chair of the Kentucky State Fair Board; Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson; and state Rep. Scott Brinkman, R-Louisville.

September 24, 2003