Rebecca Cartmell has been named the grand marshal of the Maysville Twilight Christmas parade.

According to Main Street Director Caroline Reece, who made the announcement via Facebook on Thursday, Cartmell was chosen because of her dedication to Maysville.

“Rebecca is a tireless worker for Maysville/Mason County, whether is through the Red Cross, Humane Society, securing food for Community Cares, picking up trash on clean-up days, or the countless boards and organizations for which she serves,” Reece said. “Rebecca is always there supporting all things for the good of Maysville.”

Cartmell was born in Maysville and graduated from Maysville High School before attending the University of Kentucky, where she received a degree in speech pathology and audiology. She worked in Louisville for 10 years before returning home.

“I came back because this is my home and I love it here,” she said. “It’s a wonderful community. The people are so generous.”

According to Cartmell, she is the founding member of the Humane Society of Buffalo Trace, past executive director of the Mason County chapter of the American Red Cross and current volunteer leader. She is also involved with the Maysville-Mason County Arts Commission, CERT, the Mason County Food Bank and is the director of Community Cares of Mason County.

“Both of my parents were heavily involved in activities and organizations in Maysville,” she said. “I became involved with a lot of the same and just continued into adulthood. Part of the reason I’m involved with the Humane Society is due to my love of animals. I want to be able to help the community and you can’t do that unless you become involved.”

Cartmell said she was honored to be named grand marshal, but she was also surprised.

“I was very surprised,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it when they called me. I’m honored, but I don’t feel like I deserve it. There are so many other people in this community who do great things and deserve the praise. I wish I could have all of my volunteers with me, because they’re the ones who make everything possible.

Rebecca Cartmell has been named the grand marshal of the Maysville Twilight Christmas parade.
https://maysville-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_111618-news-rebecca-2.jpgRebecca Cartmell has been named the grand marshal of the Maysville Twilight Christmas parade.

Christy Howell-Hoots

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