News news 2008-05-21 Andanh.com

Walker cruises; Strow hangs on Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:25 -0500
Mayor Elaine Walker coasted to an easy first-place finish in Bowling Green’s primary election Tuesday, while former interim police chief Jerry Wells was knocked out of the fall race.

Clinton wins big in region, across state Wed, 21 May 2008 14:14:03 -0500
LOUISVILLE — Kentucky voters overwhelmingly picked Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as their choice for the Democratic presidential nomination, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Gov. Steve Beshear and two other uncommitted superdelegates will follow their lead.

Givens, Newberry will battle for Sanders’ state Senate seat Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:27 -0500
The 9th District Senate seat primary winners are already looking toward the November election.

City’s plan for old gas station curbed by federal regulations Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:28 -0500
The eventual use of the historic Standard Oil gas station in the corner of Circus Square Park will remain unknown at least until city commissioners meet again June 3.

WCHS students stock shelves at food pantry Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:30 -0500
Two days each week, First Baptist Church opens the doors to its food pantry for those who need assistance, and at the end of those two days, its shelves are almost depleted.

New BG business will add 350 jobs Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:31 -0500
A business providing 350 full-time jobs is heading to Bowling Green, but other details are on hold pending a news conference next week.

BGFD honors school staff, student for saving teacher Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:32 -0500
For their quick thinking during an emergency, a Holy Trinity Lutheran School student and two Holy Trinity staff members were honored Tuesday by the Bowling Green Fire Department.

Bowling Green cyclists holding ‘Ride of Silence’ tonight Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:33 -0500
Bowling Green cyclists will take part today in the international “Ride of Silence” to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.

Appointed prosecutor nails down Logan-Todd election win Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:33 -0500
After being appointed to the position several months ago, Gail Guiling has now won the right to serve as commonwealth’s attorney of Logan and Todd counties for at least four years.

Boswell, Guthrie will battle for Lewis’ seat Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:34 -0500
State Sen. David Boswell, D-Owensboro, will face off with State Sen. Brett Guthrie, R-Bowling Green, in the fall race for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis, R-Cecelia.

King, Thompson win in 16th Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:34 -0500
“(Wednesday) is another whole new day,” Logan County Democrat Martha Jane King said after securing the nomination for 16th District State Representative seat.

POLICE NEWS: Man needs staples after pizza roll fight Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:38 -0500
A Bowling Green man was hit with a baseball bat and knocked unconscious over a fight that began over the placement of pizza rolls.

Seniority Wed, 21 May 2008 10:45:51 -0500
In a sectioned off part of the Warren Central High School parking lot Friday, colorful balloons filled with water and flour, shaving cream and Silly String went flying, and soon the sectioned off lot was a colorful, wet mess. So were the students. Every school has a set of activities that become a part of student life - building a sense of community and providing an outlet. For high school seniors, these activities are what they look forward to as they rise in rank one year after the next. “They are special to us,” said Warren Central High senior Trent Edison, 17, of the senior traditions. “We live to make these moments better than the year before.” The balloon fest at Warren Central is a way to let the seniors blow off steam before finals, said John Dempsey, assistant principal at the high school. He said the activity just kind of started and continued every year. “There’s no telling how many balloons these students have,” he said. “It’s a pretty cool tradition.” “I love it,” said Monica Ledbetter, who with friends bought about 2,000 balloons to throw. “We plan for this day. It’s something we look forward to all year.” The high school has other traditions, including a senior cookout, a dodgeball tournament, a car show and leaving their handprints on the wall outside the library. At Greenwood High School, seniors do activities during finals week, such as play in a powderpuff football game. But because the school is so large, it’s hard to do some activities that are intimate, such as a senior cookout, said Vicki Schmitt, senior English teacher at Greenwood. A tradition that has been around for many years at Bowling Green High School is reserving the home side of the school’s gym for seniors. During assemblies - pep rallies, in particular, the seniors sit on the home side while the opposing team’s side is reserved for freshman, sophomores and juniors. “As an adult, you think, is that a big deal, but it is a big deal,” principal Gary Fields said. “It’s something the seniors look forward to. It’s a time for them to say, ‘This is our year.’ ” In addition to senior projects and certain activities, one of the oldest traditions schools offer seniors is the prom. Common prom activities include dining, dancing, socializing and crowning a prom king and queen, who are chosen by classmates. “It’s the glamour that’s associated with this tradition that makes it what it is,” Schmitt said. “It’s buying the tux and the dresses, getting a limo and doing dinners. “It’s special for the kids.” Traditions are entrenched in high school culture, said Winnie Cohron of Warren County Schools. Traditions, she said, are a way of reflecting and celebrating experiences at school - how students have grown and who they have become. Traditions typically also are reminders that everything students have done is a stepping stone to what’s next, she said. Traditions mark a transition point for most children, Cohron said. Anytime there is a transition point, our culture typically marks those transitions with specific ceremonies or events, such as graduation - another major senior tradition. “It’s important to parents and students,” she said. “It’s a recognition for students that life is going to change - there is a past and a future.”

Math teacher figures it’s time to retire Wed, 21 May 2008 10:45:55 -0500
Being a teacher was just what Jill Price was meant to do, and after 27 years, the math and computer programming teacher at Warren Central High School has no regrets about her career choice. Price will say goodbye to Warren Central - she plans to retire at the end of the school year. “It’s been good,” Price said. “It’s been very rewarding.” Born in Missouri but raised in Bowling Green, Price began her career as a math teacher in Oldham County after graduating from Western Kentucky University. She said when she graduated there were no openings in the county, so she interviewed with Oldham County Schools, Carroll County Schools and Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Tenn. “My first year, I was nervous. The first day you’re always a little anxious, but you’re more anxious starting as a young teacher,” she said. “I learned early on, you have to establish the classroom then modify it as needed. “I had a good experience my first year in Oldham County High School.” After getting married, Price returned to Bowling Green. In 1982, she began teaching math at Warren Central High. “I never taught calculus,” she said. “But I’ve taught every other math class offered here.” Price said she has watched the high school change over the years. She said in the late ’80s the school boasted a population of more than 2,000 students and classes were held in trailers - “on stage or anywhere there was a spot,” she said with a giggle. Over the years, Price has garnered several accolades, including being the Tandy Technology Scholar and the Outstanding Young Educator nominee. The school’s computer programming teams, under her direction, have won several trophies. Price, who started college undecided in her field of study, found a joy in tutoring, which led to her fascination with education. She said when she was thinking of a career, she didn’t want something boring. And by no means has being a teacher been boring, she said. “As a teacher, there are times where I can tell the students got it,” she said. “For so many students, math is not their favorite subject. But getting them to like it, if not love it, has been something I’ve tried to do. And most of the time I think I was successful. I think they could tell ... I love math, loved teaching math.” However, Price said she is ready to do something different. But that doesn’t mean she won’t miss Warren Central High School. She said she will miss her co-workers - the network formed in the school’s annex - and the students. “It hit me between classes - talking to them as they passed by in the hallway - that I won’t have those relationships with students anymore,” she said. Price said although she is not quite sure what she will be doing following retirement, she is sure she won’t stay away from the working world long. “Maybe I’ll find something else I love just as much as I love math,” she said.

Taking notes Wed, 21 May 2008 10:45:58 -0500
A look at what’s going on in the field of education. Russellville wins Ky. School Board award The Kentucky School Board Association has awarded a Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award to Russellville Independent Schools for the system’s districtwide, performance-based education program. Russellville’s schools offer performance-based education at all grade levels, allowing, for example, elementary students to attend middle school social studies classes or middle schoolers to take algebra at the high school. Thanks largely to the program, the district ranked eighth on the list of most improved CATS scores in 2006. During the 2006-07 school year, every student at the middle school earned at least one high school credit in algebra I, geometry, physical education, keyboarding or music. “Instead of sitting in a classroom in which (a bored student) has clearly mastered the content, he is now able to move to a classroom in which the content area is more challenging,” wrote Stevenson Elementary School teacher Cyndi Young in a letter nominating the system for the PEAK Award. Technology has also been a key to the program, with the system creating a virtual learning academy to allow students to take online classes through universities and the Kentucky Virtual High School. The district also invested in laptops for every teacher. The PEAK Award was established in 1997 by the KSBA board of directors. Collins of WEMS is Teacher of the Year Warren East Middle School teacher Sharon Collins has been selected as Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Teachers for Family and Consumer Sciences. She will represent the state in the 2009 competition for national FCS Teacher of the Year. Collins has taught at the middle school level throughout her teaching career in Warren County Public Schools. Her career started at Henry F. Moss Middle School, where she had the largest Kentucky Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (then Future Homemakers of America) chapter. For three years she left teaching to work for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service as a family and consumer science agent in Hart County. She left the position in 2000 to return to middle school teaching. WKU dean appointed to board by Beshear Dr. John Bonaguro, dean of Western Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services, has been appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear to the Southern Growth Policies Board. Bonaguro replaces Frank Jemley on the board, which works to improve facilities and procedures fro study, analysis and planning of government policies, programs and activities of regional significance. The board assists in prevention of interstate conflicts and promotion of regional cooperation. Beshear also reappointed WKU history professor John A. Hardin to the Kentucky Oral History Commission through 2012. The commission is a nationally recognized program with a collection of more than 25,000 oral history interviews and was created to preserve the legacy of Kentuckians. WKU’s Dana Adams wins NextGen award Dana Adams, a student in Western Kentucky University’s Nonprofit Administration (American Humanics) minor program, has been selected for a national nonprofit internship award. Adams, a graphic design major from Franklin, will receive the NextGen award. The award is part of an American Humanics Inc. national initiative funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The award provides recipients with a $4,500 nonprofit internship stipend to help support them while participating in a 300-hour internship required for the American Humanics national nonprofit certification, also a requirement for the WKU Nonprofit Administration minor. Adams was chosen from a national pool of student applicants and will intern this summer with Habitat for Humanity of Simpson County in Franklin. Adams’ honors thesis will focus on brand management in nonprofit organizations. Adams has also received the national Habitat for Humanity Student Volunteer Award. BG Christian Academy represented at art fest The State Association of Christian Schools International Art Festival was April 18 at Whitfield Academy in Louisville. Bowling Green Christian Academy was represented by art work from students Jake Trabue, Taylor Boswell, Emily Schuette, Lauren Sledge, Victoria McClary, Abby Harnack, Amanda Kieffer, Nathan Cherry, Rachel Osborne, Hannah Higgins, Colleen Henson, Sydney Denton, Samantha Brooks, Matthew Propst, Hannah Williams, Ashleigh Sewell, Hannah Schuette and Gabrielle Sledge. Trabue was awarded sixth-eighth grade Best of Show for his Picasso-inspired self portrait and Higgins was awarded third-fifth grade Best of Show for her mixed media family tree origami folded book. Their art work will be sent to and displayed at the National ACSI Convention. Bowling Green Christian Academy students also brought home eight superior ribbons, nine excellent ribbons and four good ribbons. Three BG students recognized at Union Three Bowling Green area students were recognized during Union College’s recent Honors Day Convocation and Co-Curricular Awards ceremonies in Barbourville. Brian Strunk earned the Student Development Division Service Award for exceptional service, a CIRCLES Award, given to the student who best exemplifies the core values of the college, and a National Student Participation Award for his work with the mock trial team at Union. Strunk is a junior psychology major at Union and a graduate of Warren East High School. Jason Lane Wilson was presented with the Dr. Cecil H. Wilson Junior Award for the junior student with the highest scholastic average, and the Wimmer Chemistry Award for the student showing the greatest promise in the field of chemistry. Wilson is a junior math major and a graduate of Warren East High School. He is the son of Sharlene Newton of Bowling Green. Emily Ground, sophomore biology major, received the Outstanding Tutor award for her outstanding work as a tutor in Union’s Academic Resource Center. Ground is also a graduate of Warren East and is the daughter of Stevie Elwood and Loria Ann Ground of Smiths Grove. Union College is a private liberal arts college in Barbourville and related to the United Methodist Church. BG’s Sabiston wins Sumitomo scholarship Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc. announced that Derek Sabiston, son of Deana and the late Robert Sabiston of Bowling Green, is a recipient of a 2008 Sumitomo Spirit for Education scholarship. Sabiston, a senior at Greenwood High School, is a member of the Student Technology Leadership Club, the Philosophy Club and the Art Club. He has been recognized by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association for the past three years for his participation on the Greenwood High School soccer team. In addition, he has also been recognized for his academic achievements in receiving Awards of Excellence for English, Yearbook Creativity and Advanced Multimedia. He is active outside school, participating in SKY FUTBOL and Warren County recreational basketball as well as designing artwork for GHS clubs, sports and camps. Sabiston plans to attend Western Kentucky University this fall. The Sumitomo Spirit for Education Scholarship Program was created in 1997 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc. The scholarship provides one-time awards of at least $1,500 to children of associates planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school. 6 complete Dynamic Leadership Institute Under the leadership of Dr. Juanita Bayless, associate dean and campus director, and James McCaslin, assistant director, Western Kentucky University’s Glasgow campus celebrated the completion of its Dynamic Leadership Institute this spring. Six students completed Phase One of the program and five others advanced through Phase Two. The graduates are Lori Avery, Bambi Button, Mike Fogle, David Scott, Jane Wyatt, Blair Ramsey, James Abney, Sabrina Ellis, Trae Gordon, Jessica Harrelson and Kimberly Rushing. The students participated in six leadership programs. Topics addressed in the training were leadership style, creative problem solving, the role of personality in leadership, diversity strategies, visionary leadership, emotional intelligence, business etiquette and team decision making. Students celebrated the completion of the program May 2 at a banquet in Glasgow. The campus has provided DLI’s initial phase since the fall 2002 and added the second phase in fall 2005. The program is offered each semester. Six Warren Countians graduate from Murray The following Warren Countians were among the May graduates of Murray State University: David Briggs, bachelor of science; Taylor Brown, bachelor of science in nursing; Erin Hampton, bachelor of science; Shannon Lynn, bachelor of science; Carolyn McAliley, bachelor of science; and Andrea Slaughter, bachelor of science.

Darrell W. Butler Sr. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:03 -0500
GLASGOW — Darrell Wayne Butler Sr., 54, of Bowling Green died May 17, 2008, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. The Warren County native was a former construction worker. He was a son of the late Roy and Edna Butler. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with graveside service at 3 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Doris; four sons, Russell Moore and Randy Moore of Bowling Green, Darrell Butler Jr. of Frankfort and Stuart Butler of Fort Hood, Texas; three daughters, Lou Ann Moore of Bowling Green, Lisa Duvall of Mississippi and Katie Butler of Franklin; a brother, Terry Butler of Bowling Green; three sisters, Pam Richmond and Carolyn Bunch of Bowling Green and Martha Groce of Edmonson County; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Ernest L. Carter Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:04 -0500
FRANKLIN — Ernest Lewis Carter, 91, of Franklin died May 20, 2008, at his residence. The Todd County native was a farmer and a lead carpenter in construction. He was a member of Franklin First Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and sang in the choir, and was also the former song leader and deacon at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was also a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge No 177. He was a son of the late Walter Carter and Maude Moore Carter and the husband of the late Evelyn Carter. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Booker-Gilbert Funeral Home, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is in progress today at the funeral home. Masonic rites are at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Franklin First Baptist Church Music Department. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Stovall and her husband, John, of Franklin; a sister, Evelyn Jernigan of Franklin; three grandchildren, Michael Stovall, John Stovall and Mark Stovall; four great-grandchildren, Andrew Stovall, Evan Stovall, Delaney Stovall and Carter Preston Stovall; and a special best friend, Edith Howser of Franklin.

Rebecca Childress Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:04 -0500
BROWNSVILLE — Rebecca Childress, 87, of Mammoth Cave died May 21, 2008, in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Patton Funeral Home, Brownsville chapel.

Zelma Gooden Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:05 -0500
GLASGOW — Zelma Gooden, 96, of Glasgow died May 21, 2008, at a Glasgow nursing home. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home.

Bobby H. Harden Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:05 -0500
Bobby H. Harden, 69, of Bowling Green, formerly of Campbellsville, died May 20, 2008. He served many years in law enforcement, including as chief of Metro Police in Campbellsville. Bobby was the founder of Harden Millwork in Bowling Green and retired in 2007. He is also retired from the Kentucky National Guard after 20 years of service. He was a member of Elkhorn Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 568 and a former board member of the Builders Association of Bowling Green. He was honored twice as associate member of the year. He was a son of the late Lindsey Harden and Ruth Harden of Bowling Green, who survives. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Presley and Pauline Chelf; and a brother-in-law, Presley and Pauline Chelf; and a brother-in-law, John McTighe. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel. Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Masonic service is at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Broadway United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1323 Melrose St., Bowling Green, KY 42104 or Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Other survivors include his beloved wife, Trudy; his children, Robin Williams and her husband, Joe, of London, Bob Harden Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Franklin, Tenn., Stefanie Massey and her husband, Lance, of Nashville and Allison Sexton and her husband, Mack, of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Brooke, Sarah and Ethan Harden, James Williams, Ann-Riley Sexton and Ava Massey; and an aunt, Eloise Harden of Campbellsville.

Jesse Hardin Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:06 -0500
BROWNSVILLE — Jesse Hardin, 74, of Sunfish died May 20, 2008, at his residence. The Edmonson County native was retired. He was a son of the late Ada Hayes Hardin and Albert Lee Hardin. He was preceded in death by a son, Timmy Hardin; a daughter, Lucinda Mount; two sisters, Sally Fentress and Loveda Harris; a brother, Johnny Hardin; and a stepmother, Flossie Hardin. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at Vincent Church, where he was a member, with burial in Vincent Church Cemetery. Visitation begins at noon Thursday at the church. Patton Funeral Home, Brownsville chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.pattonfuneralhome .com. Survivors include his wife, Goldie Mae Durbin Hardin; five sons, Doug Hardin and his wife, Betty, of New Albany, Ind., Roger Hardin and his wife, Delaine, and Matt Duvall, all of Sunfish, Dwaine Hardin of Clarksville, Tenn., and Troy Hardin and his wife, Sharon, of Chalybeate; three daughters, Lori Hudson and Tonya Doan and her husband, David, all of Sunfish, and Crystal Hogan and her husband, Ronnie, of Dixon; three brothers, Carl Hardin of Louisville and Edward Hardin and Donald Hardin, both of Sunfish; a stepbrother, Norman Meredith of Salem, Ind.; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Sarah E. Johnston Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:06 -0500
MUNFORDVILLE — Sarah Elizabeth “Billie” Johnston, 86, of Cub Run died May 21, 2008, at a Horse Cave nursing home. The Grayson County native was born Dec. 3, 1921. She was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a daughter of the late Walton Pierce and Clara Lush Pierce and the wife of the late Robert Johnston. Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, where she was a member, with burial in St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday at Sego Funeral Home. Rosary service is at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors include four sons, Noel Johnston of Munfordville, Brad Johnston and Bobby Johnston, both of Cub Run, and Kevin Johnston of Bowling Green; two daughters, Bonnie Johnston and Sue Moore, both of Louisville; a sister, Eula Gross of Leitchfield; and seven grandchildren.

Lucy L. Kessinger Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:07 -0500
Lucy Lee Edwards Kessinger, 92, of Hopkinsville and a longtime resident of Bowling Green died at 11:58 p.m. May 18, 2008, at a Hopkinsville nursing home. The Spring Lick native was a graduate of Horse Branch High School. During her years in Bowling Green, she worked several jobs in public service, including Thrifty stores, J.C. Penney and General Nutrition Stores. Before her retirement at 85, she worked with her daughter and son-in-law at the Bar-B-Que Restaurant. She enjoyed helping the customers and talking Kentucky basketball. Her favorite hobby was quilting. Her other great interest was her involvement with her Sunday school class at Forest Park Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Ilden Edwards and Zella Watson Edwards. She was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Vey Reeks. Funeral is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, with burial in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to jvpfh@bellsouth.net. Survivors include three daughters, Lillie K. Carithers and her husband, Don, of Norman, Okla., Lou K. Dunn and her husband, Shirrell, of Hopkinsville and Joyce K. Parker and her husband, James, of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Karen Hager of Norman, Terry Dunn of Lexington, Tracey Pace of Bowling Green and Dianne Browning of Hopkinsville; four stepgrandchildren, Mike Parker, Jerry Parker, Terry Parker and Donna Carithers Hilburn; eight great-grandchildren, Daniel Dunn, Beth Goodrich, Joshua Dunn, Jason Long, Meagan Hallum, Bryan Schwab, Corey Schwab and Dallas Schwab; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Bill Reeks.

Robert Merideth Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:07 -0500
PARK CITY — Robert Merideth, 86, of Park City died May 20, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was a retired maintenance engineer for Mammoth Cave National Park, a World War II Army Air Corps/Air Force veteran and received the Asian Pacific Medal with three Bronze Stars, Presidential Unit Citation and Victory Medal. He was a member of D.A.V., a 50-year member of Park City Masonic Lodge No. 934 F&AM, Cave City Chapter No. 252 O.E.S., N.A.R.F.E. and Park City United Methodist Church. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. He was a son of the late Virgle Merideth and Estella Gore Merideth. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Patton Funeral Home, Park City chapel, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery with military service at graveside. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic service is at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.pattonfuneralhome .com. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Hogan Merideth; a daughter, Treva Nell Childress and her husband, Eric, of Park City; two sons, Robert Wayne Merideth and his wife, Martha, of Jamestown and Donald Dane Merideth and his wife, Janis, of Charleston, Mo.; three grandchildren, Dana Cox and Christopher and Jody Merideth; four stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 10 great-stepgrandchildren; and two great-great-stepgrandchildren.

Ruel Pruett Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:08 -0500
Ruel Pruett, 82, of Bowling Green went to be with the Lord at 2:10 p.m. May 19, 2008, at Commonweath Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green. The Richardsville native was born Sept. 7, 1925. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Church of Christ and the Bowling Green Masonic Lodge No. 73 F&AM. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a Proud Plank Holder on the Aircraft Carrier USS Bennington when it was commissioned. After his return to Bowling Green, he was a butcher at Edgewood Market. Later he moved to Louisville, where he became involved in construction. In 1957, he moved to Miami, where he continued to work in construction until his retirement. He returned to Bowling Green in 2007 after the death of his wife, where he spent the last 10 months of his life with his beloved family. He was a son of the late Gillie Pruett and Ethel Whalin Pruett. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Faustina “Tina” Smith Pruett, who died June 27, 2007; four brothers, James, Fred, Estle and Herman Pruett; and a sister, Moez Young. Funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who cared for Ruel, especially Dr. Hope Havener, whose caring and compassion touched the entire family. Survivors include a son, Nelson Ruel Pruett and his wife, Mamie, of Dallas; granddaughters, Sarah Jean Pruett of Houston and Ruth Ann Pruett of Garland, Texas; three brothers, Paul Pruett and his wife, Christbelle, Randel Pruett and Marvin Pruett and his wife, Jonell, all of Richardsville; four sisters, Olean Raymer and Gerry Utley and her husband, David, all of Bowling Green, and Avanell Simpson and Victoria Jackson and her husband, L.W., all of Richardsville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Patricia M. White Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:08 -0500
Patricia Marie Stallings White, 61, of Bowling Green died May 16, 2008, at her residence. The Kansas City, Mo., native was born Aug. 21, 1946. She was a former retail sales clerk at Kroger and a proof reader in the catalog department of Camping World. She was a loving mother and friend. She tried to help everyone and had never seen a stranger. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a daughter of the late Oliver “Brownie” Brown and Agnes Marie Elliott Brown of Kansas City, who survives. Private memorial service and burial is in Kansas City. Cremation was chosen. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Other survivors include a daughter, Virginia Marie Miller and her husband, Jimmy D., of Bowling Green; a son, John Elvin Pilcher IV of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Ramona Buchanon and her husband, Mel, of Sacramento, Calif., and Arnette Kimzey and Kathy Salisbury, both of Kansas City; a brother, Buzzie Newburn of San Diego; and several stepgrandchildren, great-stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Margaret L. Whitis Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:09 -0500
Margaret Lee Brinson Whitis, 73, of Bowling Green entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father at 4:25 a.m. May 20, 2008, at a Bowling Green nursing home. The Pulaski County native was born Dec. 31, 1934. She was a former retoucher for Chess Johnson Photography and office manager of Clover Leaf Construction, Southern Kentucky Concrete, Wilkinson Equipment and Equipment Renewal and Hydraulics. She attended Richardsville Baptist Church and First Pentecostal Church. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late George Lawrence “Broom” Brinson and Vienna “Vie” Serena Schoolcraft Brinson and the wife of the late Edward D. Whitis. She was preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Trimble. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.hardyandsonfuneral homes.com. Survivors include a daughter, Myra Whitis Hall and her husband, Roger D., of Bowling Green; a son, Lawrence Edward Whitis and his wife, Donna Jean, of Alvaton; two sisters, Joyce Hamm and her husband, Harold, of Somerset and Louise Carter and her husband, John, of Louisville; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Nicole Lee Whitis of Alvaton and David Warren Hall of Bowling Green; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many friends and loving staff of Harborside Health Care of Bowling Green.

Robert H. Whitson Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:10 -0500
Robert H. Whitson, 86, of Bowling Green died at 9:59 a.m. May 19, 2008, at The Medical Center. The Beech Creek native was a World War II Army Air Force veteran, holding the rank of sergeant. He was a graduate of Hughes Kirk High School in Beechmont and received a bachelor of science degree from Western Kentucky University. He was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, trustee, Sunday school teacher and training union teacher and chaired numerous committees. He served on the committee for the planning and completion of the initial football field at Warren Central High School and was an avid gardener. He was a son of the late William Averitt Whitson and Inez Posey Whitson and the husband of the late Imogene McDonald Whitson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Averitt Whitson and Marlin Jackson. Funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association, Forest Park Baptist Church Scholarship Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Words of condolence may be made at jvpfh@bellsouth.net. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Jones Whitson; a son, Bobby Darrel Whitson and his wife, Jennifer, of Bowling Green; two daughters, Brenda Whitson Coomer of Bowling Green and Deborah Whitson Inman and her husband, Joseph P., of Missouri City, Texas; eight grandchildren, Rhea Coomer Jones, Jeffrey D. Whitson, Robert Christopher Whitson and Tracie T. Crabtree, all of Bowling Green, Melanie Coomer Childers of Denham Springs, La., James O. Wallace of Scottsdale, Ariz., David A. Wallace of Dallas and Jeffrey D. Tudor of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The Rev. James D. Wilson Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:10 -0500
CAVE CITY — The Rev. James Daniel Wilson, 67, of Cave City died May 19, 2008, at The Medical Center. The Barren County native was retired from the Hart County Creamery. He was a son of the late Elbert Wilson and Pauline Hatcher Wilson. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Servant Valley Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial in Cave City Cemetery. Visitation is in progress today at the church. Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Hatcher Wilson; a son, J.D. Wilson of Green County; three brothers, Stanley Wilson and Robert Wilson, both of Cave City, and Phillip Wilson of Merry Oaks; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Patricia F. Wright Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:10 -0500
INDIANAPOLIS — Patricia “Patty” F. Wright, 69, of Indianapolis died May 19, 2008, at her home. The Scottsville, Ky., native was born Feb. 10, 1939. She worked for the city of Indianapolis in the Department of Parks and Recreation prior to retiring. She was a daughter of the late Donald Hudson and Gertha Douglas Hudson. She married Russell R. Wright on Dec. 22, 1961. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Hudson. A celebration of life service is at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Greenwood chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT today and begins at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonstpierre.com. Survivors include two sons, Dale Wright and his wife, Sharon, of Bargersville and Brad Wright and his wife, Tamara, of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Jonathon Wright, Jessica Wright, Josh Wright, Amanda Willis and her husband, Michael, Glenna Wright, Ashley Wright and Russell Wright; and four great-grandchildren, Sierra Blair Wright, Bradley Willis, Courtney Willis and Lukas Wright.

Girl accused of plotting murder sues schools Wed, 21 May 2008 04:12:00 EST
A 14-year-old charged with plotting to kill another middle school student has filed a complaint against Jefferson County Public Schools, saying she was unlawfully expelled from Kammerer Middle School and put into an alternative school after her arrest.

Clinton sweeps to victory over Obama Wed, 21 May 2008 04:18:00 EST
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York won an easy victory in Kentucky's Democratic presidential primary yesterday, a result that she said proves she is best suited to win in November.

Northup win sets up Yarmuth rematch Wed, 21 May 2008 04:27:00 EST
Northup cruised to victory last night over two primary opponents in her bid to regain Louisville's 3rd District congressional seat.

Lunsford holds off push by Fischer Wed, 21 May 2008 03:57:00 EST
Bruce Lunsford, the Louisville entrepreneur who twice fell short in his bid for governor, won the Democratic Party's primary yesterday for the U.S. Senate.

Boswell wins in 2nd District Wed, 21 May 2008 02:47:00 EST
In the state's lone race for an open U.S. House seat, state Sen. David Boswell of Owensboro defeated Daviess County Judge-Executive Reid Haire yesterday to capture the 2nd District Democratic nomination.

Other Election Results Wed, 21 May 2008 01:50:00 EST

Neal wins big in bid for 6th Senate term Wed, 21 May 2008 02:13:00 EST
Gerald Neal, a 19-year veteran of the state Senate, easily won his Democratic primary race yesterday and is virtually assured of election to a sixth term.

Ban on cross-party voting upsets some casting ballots Wed, 21 May 2008 03:23:00 EST
Few voting problems were reported yesterday in Louisville and across Kentucky. Perhaps the most complaints in Jefferson County came from people who had registered for one party but wanted to vote in the other party's primary, said Nore Ghibaudy, a spokesman for the county Board of Elections.

King, Cunningham top vote-getters in judges' races Wed, 21 May 2008 02:14:00 EST
Katie King, a relatively unknown 28-year-old assistant Jefferson County attorney with three years' experience, beat out several longtime prosecutors and lawyers for the chance to win a spot on the Jefferson District Court bench.

Unseld squeaks past Herndon with 51% Wed, 21 May 2008 02:14:00 EST
Incumbent George Unseld narrowly edged out challenger Ken Herndon last night in the Democratic primary for Metro Council District 6 -- setting up a race with independent candidate James Bamforth this November.

Amish in Crawford County Wed, 21 May 2008 04:29:00 EST
In the last six months, a small swath of rural Crawford County, Ind., has become home to more than 60 Amish residents.

Indiana city sues police union over too many ranked officers Wed, 21 May 2008 04:14:00 EST
The city of Jeffersonville, Ind., filed a lawsuit yesterday against its police union to determine how to fix a problem with having more police majors and lieutenants than allowed by its Fraternal Order of Police contract.

Ind. sheriff urged to take leave during investigation Wed, 21 May 2008 04:14:00 EST
The Harrison County (Ind.) commissioners have signed a letter asking embattled Sheriff Mike Deatrick to take administrative leave while federal authorities investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Doctor wants to organize Floyd Central alumni Wed, 21 May 2008 02:27:00 EST
Dr. Rex Bickers is online perhaps more than he is about town. Cyberspace is his community, as much as is Floyds Knobs, Ind. He is out to change that.

Harrison fairgrounds to hold wine, brew fest Wed, 21 May 2008 02:28:00 EST
Southern Indiana Uncorked will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, Old Ind. 135 S. in Corydon.

Indiana's governor visits Hoosier National Guard troops in Iraq Wed, 21 May 2008 02:29:00 EST
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is touring parts of Iraq this week, visiting Hoosier soldiers and learning about their missions.

African-American course work may advance Wed, 21 May 2008 02:29:00 EST
A new Indiana University doctoral program could make the school's African-American studies program more distinctive.

Helping Hand Wed, 21 May 2008 02:30:00 EST
Safety Net, 8037 Unruh Drive, Georgetown, Ind., helps poor people without prescription insurance. Call Guerin Woods, 951-1790.

Indiana to invest $19 million for new recreational trails Wed, 21 May 2008 02:30:00 EST
The state will invest $19 million in developing new recreational trails, including an extension of what will become the Ohio River Greenway in Southern Indiana, officials said yesterday.

Parents face felony charges in Hoosier baby's suffocation Wed, 21 May 2008 02:30:00 EST
Prosecutors have filed neglect charges against the parents of an 8-month-old girl who police say had alcohol in her system when she apparently suffocated on a bedroom floor.

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