Chamber recognizes John Sims as Citizen of the Year

This years nominee for Citizen of the year was born and reared in Fleming County.

He graduated in 1973 from County High School were he was an active FFA member and a member of the football team.

John Sims has been an active member of several community and state organizations, and has held many positions within each of these.

He is a member of the Lions Club where he has held president and other positions, and is currently serving as secretary and treasurer.

He serves on the Peoples Bank Board of Directors and is also an active member of the Fleming/Mason Airport board where he has served as chairman.

He is a member of the Flemingsburg Christian Church, were he is a current Elder and also serves on the board and has received the Kentucky Colonel award.

He is a current member of the Maysville Community and Technical College Foundation board and a current member and chairman of the Fleming County Hospital Foundation board.

He has been recognized by many school organizations and sports teams with community service awards and has been a 4-H leader in the past.

He has previously served as magistrate of Fleming County and is the owner and operator of the family Dairy Queen business.

John Sims takes pride in his community and is always willing to get involved by lending a helping hand and giving back to others.