News news 2008-05-29 Andanh.com

T.C. Cherry facility officially under way Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:32 -0500
With 11 shovels, students and school administrators tossed dirt Tuesday signaling the official groundbreaking for the new T.C. Cherry Elementary School on Liberty Way.

Judge told to cool it in court Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:35 -0500
Frank Wakefield II, district judge in Allen and Simpson counties, has been suspended for 30 days by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission.

Beshear touts his own ethics reforms Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:40 -0500
Gov. Steve Beshear flew into Bowling Green this morning to tout the executive order he signed Tuesday tightening rules for Executive Branch employees.

Tourism scene could see boost from motor events Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:42 -0500
With high gas prices, motel occupancy is expected to decline this year.

Several projects under way across city’s roadways Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:43 -0500
It’s practically a rite of summer - road crews working in the blistering heat on paving and other street projects throughout the city.

Students, nonprofit will target underage drinking Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:45 -0500
Several area students will use this summer to do the “leg work” to produce a marketing campaign against underage drinking.

Man shot in leg during robbery attempt Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:46 -0500
A man was shot just before 9 p.m. Tuesday during a robbery in the 1100 block of Stubbins Street.

Suspected bomb blown up Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:50 -0500
A suspicious bag was detonated by police bomb technicians Tuesday night outside the Salvation Army at 400 W. Main Ave.

POLICE NEWS: Man charged; criminal mischief reported Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:52 -0500
Arrest — Jeffrey Wade Pearson, 28, 2042 Rock Creek Road, Apt. 5, was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at 12:59 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley and Louisville roads, according to a Bowling Green Police Department report.

life enrichment Wed, 28 May 2008 09:46:38 -0500
Inside the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street, Esli Pelly showed several participants Thursday how to turn trash to treasure - making window boxes out of freezer baskets, a paper towel holder out of a clothes hanger, luminaries out of coffee cans and art out of an old window. “You can be endless with your imagination,” Pelly said. “It’s unbelievable the things you can do with what’s lying around.” Community Education provides a unique service to Bowling Green, offering everything from computer and dance classes to an adult spelling bee and summer camps and after-school activities for children. “We do a little bit of everything,” said Anne Grubbs, enrichment and volunteer coordinator, who has been involved in the organization for 12 years. Community Education operates under three main components - adult enrichment, after-school and volunteerism. In addition to these components, the organization is known for its community collaborations and service learning projects. “We try to fill a lot of gaps that are not provided by other services,” Grubbs said. Since its inception, Community Education has grown to provide before- and after-school care for more than 1,200 school-age children and youth on school days, and for as many as 500 children during all-day programs, which are offered during school breaks. The organization also offers a variety of activities during three terms - fall, winter and spring - which garners anywhere from 300 to 400 participants per term. The classes, which teens can take but are mostly for adults, Grubbs said, are usually held inside school buildings. The “Trash to Treasure” class - using items that preserve history, such as milk buckets and old canning pots - was an encore class, Pelly said. The class was geared toward those who liked home and gardening projects. “I’m always interested in gardening and watercolors,” said Kim Skipper, a participant who frequents Community Education classes. Pam Elrod, another participant, said she takes classes once or twice a year. “I like to get new ideas ... find new things to do,” she said. Community Education in most places is an extension of the school system, Grubbs said. But because there are two school systems here, Community Education is independent and functions with government and education agencies, she said. “One thing that is important is we don’t try to take programming away from anyone,” Grubbs said. “We try to point people who have a need to the right service provider.” Executive director Debi Wade Jordan said previously that the organization provides programming as cost-effectively as it can, and programs tend to be costly. She said functions, such as Spell-A-Bration - one of the organization’s fundraisers - help offset program costs. Yet the services Community Education provides are invaluable, Pelly said. Those interested can learn to paint, do yoga, use a computer, basket weave and take a picture like professionals do - “without a lot of pressure,” Grubbs said. “This organization gives people the opportunity to learn something new that enriches their lives,” Pelly said. “And there are so many different things to learn.” The local organization is part of the Kentucky Community Education Association. The organization is a creative and cooperative approach to learning as a life-long process. Grubbs said Community Education is different in every community. She said the thing about community education is it adapts to the community it is in. “It’s life enrichment,” Elrod said. “Community Education has a special place in this community.” — For a list of Community Education offerings, see www.bgwc-commed.org.

Wilson named a Highly Skilled Educator Wed, 28 May 2008 09:46:46 -0500
An educator for more than 30 years, Warren East Middle School curriculum coordinator Nancy Wilson set a goal to become designated one of the state’s Highly Skilled Educators. And she accomplished that goal. “I have a passion for learning,” she said. Wilson received notification in April that she had been selected to be designated a Highly Skilled Educator by the Kentucky Department of Education. As an HSE, Wilson will act as an adviser or mentor to a low-performing school somewhere in the state to help raise that school’s achievement. Wilson said she will not be assigned to a school until July. In October, she filled out an application for the program. She sent references and had to take a three-hour test in November. In January, she had three more tests in Frankfort that consisted of knowledge about technology, presenting professional development and teamwork. She said she also had to have a CD made showcasing her teaching skills and a site visit was held. “You had to pass all of these stages ... just waiting all the time to see if you passed to the next step,” she said. Wilson joins 46 others in the state who have earned the HSE title this year. “A lot of the things I do now, an HSE would do,” she said. “I really just wanted to see if I could accomplish this goal. It feels good, and I am excited I have this opportunity. It is a little sad ... leaving Warren East Middle School.” The Virginia native has been at the school since it opened 20 years ago. But her educational journey did not start there. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Bluefield College in Bluefield, W.Va., Wilson taught in Virginia for 11 years - teaching kindergarten for two years and physical education and social studies for nine years at the high school level. She moved to Kentucky when her parents bought a farm here. Wilson began as a teacher at the middle school - teaching social studies for nine years - until becoming the part-time curriculum coordinator in 1995. The position became permanent in 1999. As curriculum coordinator, her duties include helping teachers with anything they need and introducing them to new instructional strategies. “The whole goal is to increase student achievement,” she said. “This is a wonderful school system to work with. They are so progressive in education.” Wilson earned a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University. Since 1990, the Highly Skilled Educators program has identified and trained more than 350 educators since 1990 to work with schools identified as in need of assistance. The program will keep Wilson away from Warren East for two years, and could carry over a third year if there is a need. HSEs continue to receive their salaries and benefits through their home school districts. While serving as an HSE, Wilson will remain an employee of Warren County Schools on a leave of absence - or as Wilson put it, on loan to the state. Wilson said the assistant principal will take over as curriculum coordinator when she leaves, and when her time is up, she can return to Warren County Schools. “Hopefully, I can help the school they assign me to to increase student achievement,” she said. “Schools that perform low are not because the teachers aren’t working hard, it’s just they aren’t implementing the right strategies - because teachers do work hard. And I feel like this will be very rewarding to find out new things in education.”

Taking notes Wed, 28 May 2008 09:46:50 -0500
A look at what’s going on in the field of education. WKU’s student gov’t holds awards banquet The Student Government Association of Western Kentucky University held its annual awards banquet April 29. The award for Outstanding Student Senator was given to Fairdale junior Nathan Eaton. Gallatin, Tenn., freshman Doug Tate was awarded the Outstanding Committee Member Award. The award is available only to members of Senate committees and is based on outstanding contribution through work in a committee. The Kerrie Faye Stewart Memorial Award was given to Mexico, Mo., freshman Matt Vaughan. The award, open to freshmen and sophomores, is awarded based on campus involvement, academic achievement, enthusiasm and dedication, all characteristics describing the former SGA public relations vice president for whom the award is named. Brentwood, Tenn., senior Liz Goddard was awarded the Mary Angela Norcia Award. According to the bylaws of the SGA, the award “was established in 1988 in loving memory of Mary Angela Norcia, who served in various capacities on campus involvement. Similar to her characteristics, this award is based on campus leadership, academics, charismatic personality and having the ‘spirit that makes the master.’ ” This award is open to junior and senior members of the SGA senate, executive board and judicial council. The Charles A. Award for dedication to the organization was awarded to Jeanne Johnson, now former president of the SGA. The award is intended to be the highest honor awarded by the Senate to a member of the Student Government Association. The Citizens Award, for leadership and support to the Western Kentucky University community, was awarded to Dr. Barbara G. Burch, provost and vice president of academic affairs. The award is open to anyone within the WKU community. Greenwood graduate gets $500 scholarship Ryan Cummings, a Greenwood High School graduate, was the recipient of an Ernie and Martine Davis $500 scholarship as Independence Bank awarded $22,000 to area high school seniors at a scholarship reception held April 29. The Independence Bank Scholarship Program is designed to encourage high school seniors in the bank’s seven county service areas of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, McCracken, Warren and Webster counties, to continue their education. Applicants were judged based on high school grades, ACT/SAT scores, essays and personal interviews. Junior Achievement awards 3 scholarships Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky has awarded scholarships to three area students: Andrew Strother of Hart County High School, Nikki Hatcher of Caverna High School and Thaddeus Highbaugh of Hart County High School. Strother was awarded a $1,000 scholarship while Hatcher and Highbaugh received $500 scholarships. BGHS graduate earns four-year scholarship Benjamin T. Lawson, a Bowling Green High School graduate, received a four-year Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine Option scholarship. Lawson is the son of Chip and Polly Lawson. Richmond inducted into Phi Eta Sigma Bowling Green’s Nathaniel O. Richmond was recently inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society at Furman University. Hope College honors Bowling Green native Bowling Green’s Erin Schumaker, a senior at Hope College in Holland, Mich., was recently given two honors at the school. She received the J. Ackerman Coles Award for scholarship in communication studies and was given the Lambda Pi Eta Book Award. The Coles Award is given to a student for excellence in communication studies while the Book Award is given to the student with the highest grade point average in communication. Hinesman graduates from Mount Union Andrew Hinesman of Bowling Green graduated May 11 from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. Hargett graduates from medical school Bo Hargett, formerly of Bowling Green and a Greenwood High School graduate, graduated May 10 from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He will begin his residency in anesthesiology with the University of Louisville hospitals. BG’s Rogers to attend WKU on scholarship Harold Rogers III of Bowling Green has received a Builders Association of Bowling Green scholarship to attend Western Kentucky University. He is the son of Harold and Cathy Rogers and is a graduate of Bowling Green High School. BG’s Phelps gets UK engineering degree Mindy Phelps of Bowling Green graduated May 4 from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. She is a graduate of Warren Central High School and will start work with Toyota in July. She is the daughter of Tim and Betty Phelps. 31 Western students to be Spirit Masters Western Kentucky University has selected 31 students as Spirit Masters for 2008-09. Spirit Masters are the official student ambassadors for WKU. The purpose of the organization is to promote service, enhance pride and communicate an increased understanding of WKU. All Spirit Masters must be students in good standing with the university and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The 2008-09 Spirit Masters include: Kelly Jan Austin, a Calhoun senior and a biology major; Monique Braun, a Bowling Green junior and a political science and communications studies major; Emily Elaine Brewster, a Louisville senior and a Spanish major; Jordan Carter, a Bowling Green senior and a financial management major; Lauren Carter, a Scottsville junior and a political science and communications studies major; Dustin Clevidence, a Uniontown senior and a biology major; Rae Daniel, a Cincinnati sophomore and a broadcast news and Spanish major. Diane DeRosa-Reynolds, a Union senior and a sales marketing major; Dee Dee Donaldson, a Franklin sophomore and an elementary education major; Angelena Edwards, a Shepherdsville senior and a biology and chemistry major; Stefanie Ford, a Campbellsville senior and a corporate and organizational communications major; Audrey Fowler, a Madisonville sophomore and a nursing major; John-Mark Francis, a Scottsville junior and a political science major; Chase Goff, a Bowling Green junior and an economics and political science major; Erin Haga, a Lexington senior and a communication disorders major; Khalela Hatchett, a Nashville sophomore and a biology major; Lindsey Houchin, a Bowling Green junior and an English and allied language arts major; Aarika Hutton, a Sellersburg, Ind., sophomore and a corporate and organizational communications major; David Jolly, a Louisville sophomore and a social studies major; Reginald Lane, a Bradenton, Fla., senior and a public health major; Christopher Powell, a Bowling Green senior and a vocal music education major; Sara Puckett, a Winchester sophomore and a public relations major; Elizabeth Ralph, a Scottsville junior and a nursing major; Rachel Reetzke, a Franklin junior and a communication disorders major; Lynetra Ross, a Memphis, Tenn., junior and mass communication major; Marcus Steele, a Bowling Green sophomore and a broadcast news major; Chasity Thomas, an Owensboro junior and an elementary education major; Emily Michelle Turner, a Greenville senior and a biology major; Ena Viteskic, a Bowling Green senior and a political science and economics major; Chaz Vittitow, a Louisville sophomore and a biology major; Earlene Whitaker, a Leitchfield junior and an agriculture and political science major.

Delma S. Curtis Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:42 -0500
MORGANTOWN — Delma Steenbergen Curtis, 87, of Morgantown died May 26, 2008, in Bowling Green. The Fountain Run native was born Feb. 27, 1921. She was the owner and operator of Delma’s Clothing Store in Hartford for 25 years and enjoyed a long life. She loved her family, her friends, her work and her church. She was a daughter of the late Hilry Steenbergen and Cora Crawford Steenbergen. She was preceded in death by a son and two daughters, Steven Kiper, Neoma Duke and Brenda Duke; two sisters, Catherine Wright and Geneva Hunt; and a brother, R.D. Steenbergen. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Logansport Road in Morgantown, with burial in Union Chapel Cemetery in Allen County. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Chapel and continues Thursday morning. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Duke Hatcher of Smiths Grove and Christy Kiper Johnson and her husband, Dean, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; a son, Charles Duke and his wife, Margaret, of Allen County; 12 grandchildren, Scott Allen of Bowling Green, Michael Hunt and his wife, Carol, of Berea, Wayne Hatcher and his wife, Lisa, of Hagerstown, Md., Danita Shields and her husband, Randy, and Nick Duke, all of Adolphus, Heather Gasky and her husband, Jimmy, of Morgantown, Neidra Warren of Morgantown and Trevor, Preston, Devon, Braeden and Jillian Johnson of Goodlettsville; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Wilson of Russellville and Dean Givens and her husband, James, of Rockport; a brother, Paul Steenbergen and his wife, Genirose, of Leitchfield; a sister-in-law, Erlene Steenbergen of Russellville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Blake Gentry Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:43 -0500
GLASGOW — Christopher Blake Cooper Gentry, 2-year-old son of Chris Gentry and Jessica Jessie of Glasgow, died May 27, 2008, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital from complications of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Jeanie “Nana” Davidson; and a great-grandfather, Walter “Tommy” Cooper. Funeral is at 3 p.m. Friday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation begins at noon Thursday at the funeral home. Other survivors include a sister, Kaitlyn Gentry; grandparents, Roger and Sue Gentry and Tony Jessie; great-grandparents, Garnet and Charleen Allen, Frances Cooper, Robert and Shirley Davidson and Raymond and Jean Jessie; two aunts, Brandi Welsh and her husband, Mark, and Kimberly Campbell and her husband, James; four cousins, Landon, Dakota and Alexia Campbell and Justin Welsh; a special family friend and caregiver, Tabbitha Melton; and several great-aunts and great-uncles.

Lynny D. Harshfield Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:43 -0500
Lynny Dale Harshfield, 45, of Bowling Green died at 7:35 a.m. May 27, 2008, at his residence. The Louisville native was born April 17, 1963. He was a cashier at Jr. Food Store, loved fishing and was an avid sportsman. He was a loving grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a son of the late Wayne Harshfield Sr. and Marcella Lindsey Basham of Smiths Grove, who survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Hillard. Funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Glendale Baptist Church, 1000 Roselawn Way, where he was a member, with burial in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Other survivors include his longtime companion, Teresa Basham of Bowling Green; two stepdaughters, Ashley Lemmons of Auburn and Brittany Nichols; two stepsons, Garrett and Justin Pate; three grandchildren, Andrew, Alex and Aiden; four sisters, Annette Cline of Bowling Green, Laura Miller and her husband, Shawn, of Smiths Grove and Anita Bevel and Loretta Mercer of Caneyville; five brothers, Wayne Harshfield Jr. and Jeff Hillard and his wife, Susan, all of Bowling Green, Robert and Marcus Basham of Smiths Grove and Monty Harshfield of Manchester, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

William C. Jordan Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:44 -0500
William Coy Jordan, 83, of Bowling Green died at 8:25 p.m. May 26, 2008, at Caverna Memorial Hospital. The Edmonson County native was a retired maintenance technician for General Electric in Louisville, a World War II Navy veteran and a member of VFW Post in Louisville. He was a son of the late John William Jordan and Minnie Brooks Jordan and the husband of the late Martha Bryant Jordan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Corrine Sue Baumgardner; two sisters, Annie Matarese and Helen Lake; and three brothers, Elbert Jordan, Carl Jordan and Dago Jordan. Funeral is at noon EDT Saturday at Hardy Funeral Home, Valley Chapel, in Louisville, with burial in Bethany Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green chapel, and is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT Friday at Hardy Funeral Home, Valley Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.hardyandsonfuneral homes.com. Survivors include five daughters, Helen Yvonne Meeks and her husband, Bill, Wendelin “Wendy” Ruey and Carla Cambron and her husband, Joe, all of Louisville, Jessica “Jay” Brooks and her husband, Ronnie, of Mammoth Cave, and Kimberly Jo Ray and her husband, Garry, of Sweeden; three sons, Walter “Buster” Jordan and his wife, Maria, of Bowling Green, James E. “Eddie” Jordan and his wife, Tammy, of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Kevin Jordan and his wife, Melinda, of Brownsville; a sister, Ruby Dugan Bolton of Bowling Green; a caregiver, Jim Kinder of Bowling Green; 23 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Mary F. Key Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:44 -0500
Mary Frances Key, 87, of Bowling Green died at 12:23 a.m. May 27, 2008, at The Medical Center. The Simpson County native was born Oct. 12, 1920. She was a housewife, a homemaker and a member of Glendale Baptist Church. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who loved her Lord and lived a Christian life daily. She was a daughter of the late Paul Spears and Annie Dowell Spears and the wife of the late William Paul Key, who died April 22, 2001. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Survivors include a son, Danny Paul Key and his wife, Judy, of Morgantown; three daughters, Wilma Bratcher Harrod and her husband, Ben, and Marilyn Rodriguez and her husband, Marcos, all of Bowling Green, and Connie Justice and her husband, Dennis, of Russell Springs; 15 grandchildren, Tina Green, James Allen Green Jr., William Green, Jennifer Salinas, Bradley Green, Brenda Jones, Anita Whittaker, Sabrina Keown, Sammy Bratcher, Danny Paul Key II, Darnell Fulkerson, Tracy Flesner, Michael Belcher, Alisa Presnell-Trout and Danielle West; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Erova Martin Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:45 -0500
LOUISVILLE — Erova Martin, 70, formerly of Bowling Green, died May 26, 2008. Funeral is at 2 p.m. EDT today at Evergreen Funeral Home, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. EDT today at the funeral home. Survivors include a sister, Lida Martin; a brother, Jesse Brown Martin; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mary J. Patton Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:45 -0500
Mary Jane Patton, 57, of Bowling Green died at 5:30 p.m. May 27, 2008, at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. The Joliett, Ill., native was born Nov. 28, 1950. She was co-partner of Tapp’s Drive In for 20 years and attended Old Zion Heritage Way Baptist Church in Woodburn. She lived in Warren County for 35 years. She was strong, proud, compassionate and always put everyone first above her own feelings. She was a daughter of the late Randolph Wright and Florence Elizabeth Woolbright Wright. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas “Junior” Patton. Funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Survivors include her longtime companion of 20 years, Randall Tapp Sr. of Bowling Green; two daughters, Denise Cardwell and her husband, Jimmy, and Tammy Patton and her companion, Danny Forgy, all of Bowling Green; a son, Ronnie Patton and his fiancee, Paula Levings, of Bowling Green; three brothers, James “Jim” Wright and Randy Wright, both of Franklin, and Robert Wright of Bowling Green; two sisters, Brenda Baker of Franklin and Barbara Johnson of Bowling Green; 11 grandchildren, Michael and Taylor Cardwell, Shawn, Jerry, Mary Ann and Hanna Alford, Meagan and Ashlie Patton and Joseph, Kasey and Shelby Tapp; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Bobby J. Sexton Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:46 -0500
GLASGOW — Bobby Joe Sexton, 72, of Glasgow died May 27, 2008, at his residence, where he was being cared for by Hospice of Bowling Green and his daughter, Teresa Sexton. He was born May 6, 1936. He served his country in the Army from 1958-60 at Fort Benning, Ga., and worked at several jobs in the Glasgow community, including Preston-Ropp Chevrolet as an auto mechanic, South Central Rural Telephone as a lineman and Glasgow Foods where he worked in maintenance. He was also an electrician in his spare time, along with numerous other skills. He was always willing to help anyone in their time of need and will fondly be remembered by many. He was also a member of Glasgow Bible Church. He was a son of the late Willie Sexton and Clara Edna Roller Sexton and was blessed with a marriage of 47 years to Ima Delores Basil Sexton of Glasgow, who survives. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Aline Kingrey, Eula Rae Wooten and Theodosia Priscilla Davis Noble; and three brothers, Selby, James Melvin and Cecil Clifton Sexton. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Other survivors include three children, Regina “Gina” Reid and her husband, Russell, Teresa Faye Sexton and Christopher Joe Sexton and his wife, Christie, all of Glasgow; three grandchildren, Spencer Kyle Sexton of Glasgow, Cody Joe Sexton of Leitchfield and Courtney Shea Sexton of Glasgow, all of whom he loved dearly; a caregiver, Lydia Ann Lake; three sisters, Willie Mae Brummett, Maxine Laverne Sexton and Loretta Mosby, all of Glasgow; and several nieces and nephews.

Sue E. Venable Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:46 -0500
RUSSELLVILLE — Sue Ernestine Venable, 94, of Russellville died May 27, 2008, at Logan Memorial Hospital. The Logan County native was born Nov. 14, 1913. She was a dietary supervisor at Logan County Hospital and a member of Stevenson’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also a member of UMW at the church and the treasurer of Stevenson’s Chapel Cemetery Fund. She was a daughter of the late L.H. Parker and Sue Ernestine Miles Parker and the wife of the late Arthur Herndon Venable. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret V. Richcreek. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sanders Funeral Home, with burial in Stevenson’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Stevenson’s Chapel United Methodist Church building fund or Stevenson’s Chapel Cemetery Fund. Survivors include two sons, John R. Venable and his wife, Barbara, and James E. Venable and his wife, Martha, all of Russellville; a brother, Fred Stratton and his wife, Elizabeth, of Russellville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Man found dead is husband of missing woman Thu, 29 May 2008 00:22:00 EST
The death of a man whose body was found in a field off Lees Lane on Tuesday does not appear to be a homicide, authorities said tonight.

JCPS adopts new assignment plan Wed, 28 May 2008 22:48:00 EST
Calling it a "historic moment" for Jefferson County Public Schools, the district's board voted unanimously today to approve an integration plan that will use race, income and education in assigning children to schools.

Brinkman, Amlung send St. X into regional final Wed, 28 May 2008 23:41:00 EST
Relegated to a cheerleading role during spring break, Kevin Brinkman kept his school's Boys of Summer alive tonight.

Ballard slips past Rockets, will play Eastern for title Wed, 28 May 2008 23:40:00 EST
A year ago, Assumption knocked Ballard from the Seventh Region Softball Tournament with a 1-0 semifinal victory, but today the Lady Bruins turned the tables on their rival.

Bullitt East, PRP roll into final Wed, 28 May 2008 23:38:00 EST
Brandon Alphin struck out the side in the first inning and knew things were going to be all right. "I didn't think they could hit me," the Bullitt East High School sophomore said.

Raymer's two-hitter lifts Southern, 4-1 Wed, 28 May 2008 23:37:00 EST
Southern moved within one victory of a second Sixth Region softball title in the past four years when the Lady Trojans beat Beth Haven 4-1 tonight at the University of Louisville's Ulmer Stadium.

Bonds for Clark Govt. Building rehab clear hurdle Wed, 28 May 2008 18:45:00 EST
Local Government Tax Control Board recommends approval of $4 million; final decision up to the commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance.

Calif. lawyer gets 20 years in New Albany meth case Wed, 28 May 2008 17:35:00 EST
Two local men were sentenced earlier for their roles in the scheme.

Judge orders DNA testing can resume Wed, 28 May 2008 16:57:00 EST
Prosecutors with the state attorney general's office had persuaded the lab earlier this month to stop tests on DNA evidence found on the clothing reportedly worn by the killer in the slaying of Virgil Harris.

Hearing Monday on plan to expand Shively plastics operation Wed, 28 May 2008 16:30:00 EST
The New Millennium Development Co. wants to expand its plastic and thermal-parts manufacturing operation at 2351 New Millennium Drive in Shively. The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment is scheduled to hear the application at 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Elementary teacher suspended for allegedly berating student Wed, 28 May 2008 12:41:00 EST
The New Albany-Floyd County Education Association has filed a grievance on behalf of a kindergarten teacher who was suspended after a student's parents produced a recording that they said showed she verbally abused their son.

Lawsuit could sink Floyds Fork cleanup plan Wed, 28 May 2008 02:06:00 EST
A wide-ranging effort to clean up the polluted Floyds Fork stream, the heart of Louisville's $54 million parks expansion, might be in jeopardy because of a legal dispute among the groups overseeing the plan.

Hail to the harvest Wed, 28 May 2008 01:23:00 EST
It's berry time! Track the Ohio Valley's summertime bounty. • Farmers markets roundup

Stocks climb after crude-oil prices retreat Tue, 27 May 2008 22:52:00 EST
Stocks advanced in uneven trading yesterday after a drop in oil prices and a surprise gain in new-home sales encouraged investors to return to the market.

A bridge too narrow? Tue, 27 May 2008 22:44:00 EST
The two-laning of Harrods Creek Bridge is a no-brainer, right? Not really. If the current one-lane bridge is widened as planned, it may well encourage speeders to rush through an area where cars currently move slowly and cautiously, lest they end up on each other's bumper.

Familiar face Wed, 28 May 2008 00:35:00 EST
"Dear David: Isn't the guy who plays a doctor in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' the same guy who was on 'Barney Miller'?" — Lee, by e-mail

Sports calendar Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Higher Level Basketball and The Basketball Academy Skake-n-Bake Basketball Summit. Eastpointe Business Center, 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8. Grades 5 and up. Skills instruction, demonstrations, speakers and specialized testing. Ganon Baker, a former college player and coach and now a Nike skill development trainer, will attend. All programs are free. Must download a voucher to attend: www.higherlevelbb.com or www.basketballacademy.org.

Board to consider student-assignment plan Wed, 28 May 2008 02:31:00 EST
The Jefferson County Board of Education will decide tonight whether to move forward with an integration plan. Desegregation Map

Miguel Lagunas' heritage is his passion Wed, 28 May 2008 02:07:00 EST
When Saul Garcia moved to Kentucky in 1992, he struggled to find a sense of community. "When I came to Louisville, I didn't see any Hispanic people, really," said Garcia, a Mexico City native who now owns Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant on Main Street.

Drivers vie for bragging rights in Jefferson County Public Schools Bus Road-e-o Wed, 28 May 2008 02:16:00 EST
School's out in Jefferson County, but a long line of yellow school buses stood ready to go yesterday morning. Drivers from 13 bus compounds met to test their skills against one another in the 27th annual JCPS Bus Road-e-o as members of the community watched despite the rain clouds gathering overhead.

Beshear bypasses legislature, institutes ethics changes Wed, 28 May 2008 02:07:00 EST
Gov. Steve Beshear yesterday imposed by executive order most of the changes in ethics laws he proposed unsuccessfully to the 2008 General Assembly.

Taylorsville man hooked on street luge Wed, 28 May 2008 00:22:00 EST
Street luge may be a future Summer Olympics event, a potential "America's Funniest Home Videos" entry or a 911 emergency waiting to happen.

Red Cross' blood drive passes its goal of 225 units Wed, 28 May 2008 02:07:00 EST
Nearly 300 people helped the American Red Cross surpass its goal of blood donations yesterday during its "Memorial Day Holiday Hero Drive," which marked the beginning of the group's campaign to stave off a summer blood shortage.

New entry options set for state fair judging Wed, 28 May 2008 02:07:00 EST
The chance to have blue-ribbon artwork showcased at the White House and more ways to enter online might increase entries for the 2008 Kentucky State Fair, officials say.

Otter Creek Park adds water play area at pavilion Tue, 27 May 2008 20:38:00 EST
Established in 1947, the 2,600-acre park offers outdoor experiences, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and disc golf. It also has cabin rentals, venues for events, a nature center and an observatory.

Program honors Clarksville library backer Wed, 28 May 2008 02:08:00 EST
Here's hoping your children read this summer. Here's hoping all kids do. Ruth Engebretson would have loved that. The public library in Clarksville is ready for a big, eager bunch of what it will call Ruth's Readers. Among the books available are many donated in memory of Engebretson, who died Nov. 5 at age 92.

Former worker plans to sue Jeff Wed, 28 May 2008 02:08:00 EST
A former Jeffersonville employee has notified the city he intends to file a lawsuit challenging Mayor Tom Galligan's decision to replace him with Rod Pate, chairman of the Clark County Democratic Party.

New Albany-Floyd board, teachers to talk again seeking contract Wed, 28 May 2008 02:08:00 EST
Negotiators for the New Albany-Floyd County Education Association and the school system administration will meet at least one more time to try to hammer out a new contract for teachers.

State's immigration debate far from over Wed, 28 May 2008 00:35:00 EST
Property-tax relief wasn't the only weighty issue state lawmakers tackled last session, but it is one they ultimately resolved.

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