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Officials, donors celebrate Corvette Museum expansion Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:25 -0500
With weather being a key factor in getting outdoor work complete, blue skies dotted with white billowy clouds greeted onlookers Friday as work began on the $10 million expansion of the National Corvette Museum.

Allen County official: Disaster relief ‘is a joke’ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:27 -0500
When people in Allen County who were impacted by a February tornado heard the county had been declared a federal disaster area, they were hopeful they’d receive federal help.

Graduating seniors have savored challenges Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:28 -0500
A clear depiction of its students, the logo for the Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University is a Sierpinski triangle - a series of triangles that are infinite, giving breath to the concept of limitless possibilities.

KSP raising money to put needy children through camp Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:29 -0500
Kentucky State Police is still working to raise funds for its yearly effort to allow underprivileged children from all over the state to attend camp. The camp is free for all children who are selected.

WKU students seek funds for trip to Uganda Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:29 -0500
A gap of a few thousand dollars stands between four Western Kentucky University students and their dream to tell a few stories from the nearly 2 million refugees in Uganda.

A voice for kids Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:47:17 -0500
support to young victims of sexual abuse By ALYSSA HARVEY, The Daily News, aharvey@bgdailynews.com In a room at the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, a miniature stuffed Shrek sits near a Care Bear, a green alligator lays near a homemade bear inked with the image of Disney’s “The Incredibles,” and the center’s executive director, Dawn Long, sits in the midst of it all. The room is filled with more than 1,000 bears - more than 900 of which were collected at the center’s recent fundraiser, the Great Teddy Bear Run, in which motorcyclists ride to bring attention to child abuse. The bears are given to the young victims of sexual abuse that the center helps, as well as other children in the home. The Teddy Bear Run raised $30,000 in sponsorships and contributions. “The Teddy Bear Run used to be used to support our medical services, but now we need it to cover a great deal of our operation expenses,” she said. “The bears go directly to the kids and their siblings. The funds go immediately to the center. The money stays right here to help kids in 10 counties.” Open since January 2001, the center provides support and services to victims of child sexual abuse and their non-offending family members and caretakers in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties. The center has a homelike atmosphere rather than a clinical one, to make the children and their families feel more comfortable and have as much privacy as possible, Long said. “The staff sits with them and explains why they’re here and what will happen,” she said. “We explain what happens in the system. Families who are in crisis need a lot of attention.” Victims are helped by multidisciplinary teams made up of five core agencies - a law enforcement investigator, a child protection worker from the Health and Families Services Cabinet, a commonwealth’s attorney, a physician, a mental health professional and a victim advocate - who respond when a child discloses abuse. “Each county has a multidisciplinary team now. That provides consistency for the children and keeps them from falling through the cracks,” she said. “I do think the system has improved since more children are going through the model protocol. We’ve made a lot of dramatic changes.” The center also offers noninvasive, child-sensitive medical examinations; forensic interviews in which the child is videotaped (to lessen trauma to the child by reducing the number of times the child may have to tell the story about the abuse); ongoing training of staff and community professionals; and court preparation and support, self-esteem and support groups. The staff includes one part-time therapist and two others who can fill in, two crisis intervention counselors, an office coordinator, forensic interviewers and five volunteer physicians. “The kids do well with exams,” Long said. “We allow as much time as they need. It depends on how quickly the child wants to get through the process.” According to national statistics, one in four girls and one in six boys will experience some level of sexual abuse by the time they are 18 years old, Long said. One-third of the children are little boys, and 90 percent of the offenders are males. “Our statistics are consistent with national trends,” she said. Locally, in the last fiscal year, which ended June 30, the center served 538 children from the 10-county area and helped 312 non-offending family members, Long said. One-third of the victims are from Bowling Green and the other two-thirds are from other counties. Sometimes the center gets kids who are on vacation in the area. The majority of referrals come from law enforcement and social services with a smaller portion coming from emergency room, family physicians and pediatricians. “We’re on pace to have that many or more this year,” she said. “This is the third year we’ve had more than 500.” There are a variety of reasons that there are so many, Long said. “More (children) are coming through as victims,” she said. “If (abusers) aren’t held accountable, then they abuse more kids.” Prosecution of sexual abuse cases can be very difficult and slow, Long said. Meanwhile, professions that work with sexually abused children have a high turnover rate because the work is so demanding. “It’s nowhere near as fast as (the families) want it to be,” she said. “It’s not uncommon to be one or two years after charges are filed before criminal proceedings start.” Chris Cohron, commonwealth’s attorney for Warren County, has seen how slowly the hands of justice can swing with child sexual abuse cases, possibly because of the age of the victim, the fact that months or years pass before abuse is reported, or due to a lack of forensic evidence. As facilitator of the center’s multidisciplinary team, he has been involved since he became assistant commonwealth’s attorney in 2001. “The child sexual abuse cases are by far the hardest cases that we deal with,” he said. “A high majority of them will be reviewed by a grand jury. We handle a large number of them yearly.” Many times - about 90 percent - the abusers have some sort of authoritative or familial relationships with the children they abuse, Long said, causing the children to protect the abuser. “Kids don’t typically want their abuser to go to jail,” she said. “They want the abuse to stop, but are still protective (of the abuser). When you think about it, it’s a lot to ask the kid to deal with.” Often, the children don’t even realize that they are being abused, Long said. “The abuser is getting you to buy into your own victimization,” she said. “Kids are not developed enough to protect themselves.” The abuse tends to split the families - immediate and extended, Long said. Some families have to change the way they’re living. Sometimes children are victimized multiple times by the same offender or a different offender. In some cases, the child may not be believed. “The public believes the child should be injured,” she said, but a lot of sexual abuse cases “do not end in physical injuries. It’s harder for prosecutors to recognize them as victims. Our culture seems to need injuries before it recognizes abuse.” Long said she hopes that more people will get involved with helping the children at the center. Right now, she wants to see the board of directors have representatives from all 10 counties, which has never happened before, she said. “We’re working hard to find people who have the time and interest to be active with our board,” she said. Cohron believes more people should get involved with the center. “It is such a great asset. It’s safe. There are medical facilities on-site,” he said. “We want to be able to make sure every possible accommodation is made to these children.” — For more information about the center, call 783-4357 or visit the organization’s Web site at www.bracac.org. Those who want to make contributions to the center should call ahead of time to be respectful of the families. To report sexual abuse, call your local law enforcement agency or the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 752-6200.

Larry D. Clark Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:54:32 -0500
Larry D. Clark, 57, of Bowling Green died at 10:42 p.m. April 24, 2008, at The Medical Center. The Russellville native was the head grocery clerk for Kroger and a Baptist. He was a son of Daniel B. Clark and Wilma Faye Woodall Clark of Bowling Green, who survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Clark. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, with burial in the Memorial Garden in Russellville. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association. Words of condolence may be sent to jvpfh@bellsouth.net. Other survivors include a son, Adam Clark of Bowling Green; a daughter, Bridget Clark of Nashville; a brother, Dr. Dale Clark and his wife, Beth, of Russellville; a sister, Dianne Carraway and her husband, Marion, of Prosperity, S.C.; a nephew; two nieces; his fiancee, Thelmalene Wimpee of Bowling Green; and extended family, Trina, Joe, Madison and Callie Whittle.

Evelyn C. Gregory Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:54:33 -0500
Evelyn Clark Gregory, 72, of Bowling Green died at 4:50 p.m. April 24, 2008, at Greenview Regional Hospital. She was a legal secretary and a graduate of Bowling Green Business College. She was a daughter of the late Willie Clark and Pearl Martin Clark. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Words of condolence may be sent to jvpfh@bellsouth.net. Survivors include two sons, Charles R. Vaughan of Owensboro and Gary Earl Vaughan of Blue Ridge, Ga.; three grandchildren, Alex Vaughan, Danielle Vaughan and Nichole Vaughan; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Dorothy Proctor Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:54:33 -0500
MORGANTOWN — Dorothy Proctor, 79, of Morgantown died April 25, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Helen W. Turner Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:54:33 -0500
SCOTTSVILLE — Helen White Turner, 89, died April 22, 2008, at The Medical Center. The Monroe County native was born Sept. 19, 1918. She was a daughter of the late Vesper White and Willie Dee White. Funeral is at 2 p.m. today at T.W. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to The Center for Courageous Kids. Survivors include her husband, Jack R. Turner; two sons, Tim W. Turner and his wife, Patricia, of Scottsville and Joe M. Turner and his wife, Judy, of Tryon, N.C.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Cold and wet weather should clear Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:54:00 EST
Weather could dampen doings early next week, but better weather should arrive for the parade and the Oaks and Derby.

Louisville group seeks to honor nearly forgotten black jockeys Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:13:00 EST
Supporters trying to develop a museum and equestrian center honoring African Americans' contributions to horse racing are planning a major funding push.

New school plan to offer more choice Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:29:00 EST
JCPS is reducing the number of elementary school clusters, in part to give parents more choice.

Woman guilty of stealing $7 million from credit union Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:17:00 EST
Calling the $7 million embezzlement "greed and theft on an astonishing scale," a federal judge yesterday sentenced former credit union head teller Patricia Helen Sherman of Louisville to eight years and one month in prison.

Teachers decry lack of safe practices in sex education Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:14:00 EST
Gloria Moorman is not a fan of abstinence-only sex education. "I don't believe it works," she says. But when she goes into Jefferson County public schools and community centers to teach about sex, Moorman is limited to a simple message: Hold off until marriage.

State Fair, parking fees going up Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:25:00 EST
The Kentucky State Fair Board voted today to approve the increase recommended by its staff. The parking fee was last raised, from $4 to $5, in 2004, said fair board president Harold Workman.

State tax change to cost local workers Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:27:00 EST
Brace your wallet for a tax increase starting July 1. Louisville's occupational tax, paid by everyone who works in Jefferson County, will cost more for most people starting in the new fiscal year because of a change in state law.

Derby Festival balloon race plants family milestones Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:07:00 EST
Watching the Kentucky Derby Festival balloon races has been a tradition in Anjanette Schlemmer's family since she was a child. "My mom always brought us, every year," she said. "I remember coming here with our blankets and watching all the colors."

High winds can't blow out the fun at Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:08:00 EST
Moderate winds turned last night's Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow into the Great Balloon blow.

Habitat store gives plants second chance Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:28:00 EST
What if you were in the landscape or nursery business and found yourself with a seasonal glut of perennial plants, shrubs or trees?

Injured teller loses 2 babies Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:57:00 EST
A pregnant bank teller who was shot during a robbery has lost the twins she was carrying, and police continued to search for the gunman yesterday.

Jeffersonville man charged with sexually abusing adopted daughters Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:17:00 EST
A Jeffersonville man has been accused of repeatedly molesting his three adopted daughters from 1996 to 2007.

Poll shows Obama holding slim lead in Indiana primary Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:17:00 EST
Barack Obama holds a narrow lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton in Indiana, with the outcome of the May 6 Democratic presidential primary likely in the hands of a large number of undecided voters, according to an Indianapolis Star-WTHR poll.

Schellinger proposes overhaul Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:52:00 EST
An external audit of state government would be performed and voting hours would be extended under a government restructuring plan proposed by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Schellinger.

Fashion show ushers in season with fellowship Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:21:00 EST
For more than a quarter-century, Bethel AME Church in Jeffersonville has brought people together every April for fellowship and to kick off spring — and the Kentucky Derby season.

Judge orders teen held for evaluation Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:52:00 EST
A judge yesterday ordered a 16-year-old boy accused of planning a Columbine-style attack on two schools on Sept. 11 to remain in a juvenile detention center and undergo a psychological evaluation.

Former Marine scoffs at arrest over grenades Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:50:00 EST
A former Marine technician charged with conspiring to sell shoddy stun grenades to the FBI said prosecutors want to hurt his credibility as a witness for his alleged co-conspirators.

Indiana Church Happenings Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:53:00 EST

Around Indiana Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:55:00 EST

Bearcats top baseball Cards 11-2; Vanderbilt edges Kentucky 3-2 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:08:00 EST
Cincinnati scored in each of the first four innings and Dan Osterbrock (6-2) pitched his third complete game of the season as the Bearcats beat the host Cardinals 11-2 in baseball yesterday.

IU eases recruiting restrictions Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:04:00 EST
Indiana University reduced the recruiting penalties Tom Crean inherited and will allow its men's basketball coach to make 10 days of off-campus visits before July 31.

Pitcher's bat helps Henry Clay top Ballard 8-6 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:23:00 EST
Henry Clay High School baseball coach Herb Hammond said he stayed with starting pitcher Cameron Flynn a little longer than he should have, but it paid off in the Blue Devils' 8-6 victory over host Ballard last night.

André's dream Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:33:36 -0500
Woodson’s pro future, fortunes are on the clock

EIS cuts focus on Central Office Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:37:59 -0500
Previous reductions soften impact of tighter budget

Congressional candidate sees Hardin votes as all-important’ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:37:58 -0500
If constituents in Owensboro and Bowling Green favor their hometown candidates in the 2nd District congressional race this fall, Hardin County would be the largest up-for-grabs prize.

Genetic protection law thrills Cecilia mom Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:39:14 -0500
Williams family among beneficiaries of DNA nondiscrimination bill

Dance fever Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:55:21 -0500
Local teens to dance in Chiwaukee Dance Festival By BECCA OWSLEY ELIZABETHTOWN Performing at an event featuring The Joffrey Ballet is a dream for any dancer and a group of local teens will get the opportunity of a lifetime as they travel to the first ever Chiwaukee Dance Festival in Waukegan Ill., north of Chicago, this weekend.

Apothecare has second break-in in as many months Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:55:22 -0500
The News-Enterprise ELIZABETHTOWN Police are looking for the community’s help in finding those responsible for the Thursday morningbreak-in of Apothecare pharmacy on Woodland Drive in Elizabethtown.

WEEK IN PHOTOS Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:03:06 -0500
The Week in Photos is a look back at the week that was in Hardin County and the surrounding area through the photographs of The News-Enterprise photographers Neal Cardin and Jill Pickett.

April 27, 2008 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:03:37 -0500
Obituaries Charles Lyle Chuck’ Lehman Jr. Charles Lyle “Chuck” Lehman Jr., 35, of Radcliff, died at his home.

April 25, 2008 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:33:24 -0500
Obituaries Alta Arvadis Barnes Alta Arvadis Barnes, 79, of Cecilia, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

April 24, 2008 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:23:43 -0500
Obituaries Richard Boyd Sr. Richard Boyd Sr., 85, of Munfordville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at his home.

April 23, 2008 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:40:44 -0500
Obituaries Gilbert Layman Campbell Gilbert Layman Campbell, 88, of Eastview, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

April 21, 2008 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:18:17 -0500
Obituaries Bernice Derrett Hawkins Bernice Derrett Hawkins, 89, of Jackson, Tenn., formerly of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Humboldt General Hospital.

April 20, 2008 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:20:34 -0500
Obituaries Ruth Cox Ruth Cox, 93, of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her residence.

April 18, 2008 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:06:52 -0500
Obituaries Doris Ann Jackey Dupont Doris Ann Jackey Dupont, 84, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

April 17, 2008 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:10:49 -0500
Obituaries Edna Earl Dowell Edna Earl Dowell, 95, of Brandenburg, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Medco Center of Brandenburg.

April 16, 2008 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:55:21 -0500
Obituaries Evelyn Elizabeth Buckner Evelyn Elizabeth Buckner, 88, of Canmer, died Monday, April 14, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

April 15, 2008 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:48:53 -0500
Obituaries Burdette Bill’ W. Browning Burdette “Bill” W. Browning, 65, of Radcliff, died suddenly on Thursday, April 10, 2008.

April 14, 2008 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:54:08 -0500
Obituaries Jan Elizabeth Cooper Jan Elizabeth Cooper, 62, of Radcliff, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

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