News news 2008-06-24 Andanh.com

Butterfly house Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:01 -0500
Visitors can see habitat through mid-September at Lost River Cave

Warren County lunch prices won’t jump Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:01 -0500
Rising food prices are pushing up the cost to produce school meals, and raising meal prices has become the answer for several local school systems.

Animal shelter spat continues in Butler County Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:02 -0500
Butler County is still receiving calls from upset animal advocates after a recent controversy between the new director of its animal shelter and a volunteer.

Local chef Riggs top gun at seafood cookoff Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:03 -0500
Michael Riggs has a fish tale in his repertoire of stories, but it isn’t about the one that got away.

One Book gives way to Big Read Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:04 -0500
The One Book event is on hiatus, but that doesn’t mean area readers won’t be focused on one novel this fall.

Police News: Police investigate burglary at WKOA Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:04 -0500
Burglary — A burglary was reported Friday at Western Kentucky Orthopaedic Associates at 1777 Ashley Circle. Employees found the side door to the office open and the office ransacked, according to a Bowling Green Police Department report.

Summer Play Time Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:05:35 -0500
Area youngsters hone their acting skills at the Capitol Arts Youth Theatre Summer Day Camp

Maybell Bybee Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:27 -0500
Maybell Bybee, 81, of Smiths Grove died at 7:45 a.m. June 23, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.hardyandsonfuneralhomes.com.

Lillian J. Gumm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:27 -0500
GLASGOW — Lillian Jones Gumm, 99, of Glasgow died June 20, 2008, at a Glasgow nursing home. She was a retired clerk at Glasgow National Stores and a member of Glasgow Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Cassie and Isabelle Steenbergen Jones and the wife of the late Raymond Gumm. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Wheat; and four brothers, Floyd, Ewell, Earl and Charlie Jones. Funeral was today at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Survivors include six nieces and nephews, Bernice Shelton and Floyd Ray Jones of Glasgow, Fred Jones of Norwalk, Conn., and Larry Wheat, Sue Herald and Greta Lane of Illinois.

Billie D. Holland Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:28 -0500
Billie Denney Holland, 86, of Bowling Green died at 2:25 p.m. June 22, 2008, at a Bowling Green nursing home. The Cumberland County native was born Aug. 7, 1921. She was a retired factory worker at Holley Carburetor and a member of Grider United Methodist Church. She was devoted to her husband, Cecil, until his death. She was a daughter of the late Lescoe Denney and Addie Thurman Denney and the wife of the late Cecil Holland. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva Kingery, Irma Karr and Kimmell Hurt; and two brothers, Rosco and Jack Denney. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery beside her husband. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Survivors include a nephew, Nezial “Sneezie” Kingery and his wife, Linda, of Alvaton; two great-nieces, Tanya Tarrence and her husband, James, of Scottsville and Tashina Rippy and her husband, Scott, of Alvaton; two great-great-nieces, Maura and Emma; a great-great-nephew, Adam; and a special caregiver, Marcy Wilson of Louisville.

Bill Houchens Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:28 -0500
PARK CITY — Bill Houchens, 74, of Cave City died June 21, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was a meat manager at Houchens and a member of Cave City Church of Christ. He was a son of the late John F. Houchens and Verda Roberston Houchens. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Patton Funeral Home, Park City chapel, with graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday at Cave City Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com. Survivors include his wife, Annette E. Houchens; three sons, Billy Houchens of Eufaula, Ala., and Mike Houchens and Kevin Houchens and his wife, Martha, all of Cave City; three brothers, James Houchens and his wife, Josephine, of Glasgow, and Paul Houchens and his wife, Jean, and Eddie Houchens, all of Park City; four sisters, Margie Brewster and her husband, J.A., of Mission, Texas, Sarah Nichols of Park City, Carol Rich and her husband, Darrell, of Red Cross and Marcie Robertson of Bon Ayr; six grandchildren, April Littlefield, Shawn Houchens, Nickolas Houchens, Jessica Estes, Lee Mauk and Ryan Houchens; two aunts, Marceline Adkinson and Aline Hewitt; and five great-grandchildren, Bailey Estes, Landen Houchens, Parker Littlefield, Gracie Estes and Kaiden Houchens.

Harold D. Johnson Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:29 -0500
Harold Dee Johnson, 70, of Bowling Green died at 1:04 a.m. June 23, 2008, at The Medical Center. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel.

Helen V. McCoy Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:29 -0500
MORGANTOWN — Helen Virginia McKinney McCoy, 83, of Morgantown died June 21, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Butler County native was a homemaker and a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years and a caretaker for more than 30 years. She was a daughter of the late Mondie McKinney and Louise Kitchens McKinney. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy Ray McKinney, William T. McKinney and James Royce McKinney; and a grandson, Scott Moore. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, with burial in Sandy Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to The Gideons International or to Sandy Creek Cemetery Fund. Survivors include her husband, Cooper McCoy; a daughter, Helen Moore and her husband, Sam, of Morgantown; two sons, Truman McCoy and his wife, Murline, of Smiths Grove and Roger McCoy and his wife, JoAnn, of Morgantown; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mardell Deweese and her husband, Herrel, of Bloomington, Ind.; and three brothers, Laymon McKinney and his wife, Betty, of Evansville, Ind., and Dyke McKinney and his wife, Lucy, and J.B. McKinney, all of Morgantown.

Emily D. Ruiz Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:30 -0500
GLASGOW — Emily Daniela Ruiz, 6, of Glasgow died June 20, 2008, at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.

Robert T. Skaggs Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:31 -0500
MUNFORDVILLE — Robert Thomas “Bob” Skaggs, 93, of Munfordville died at 9 a.m. June 20, 2008, at his home. The Louisville native was a retired farmer and carpenter and a greeter for Wal-Mart. He was a member of Victory Memorial Church in Louisville and Bonnieville Acme Masonic Lodge. He was a son of the late James Thomas Skaggs and Lillian Russell Puckett Skaggs. Funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Sego Funeral Home, with burial in Memory Park Cemetery. Visitation is in progress at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Louise Skaggs; a son, David Skaggs and his wife, Frances, of Munfordville; a daughter, Carol Atwood and her husband, James, of Munfordville; three grandsons, Lynn and Jason Skaggs and Michael Pedigo; two great-granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth Skaggs and Kelcie Pedigo; and several cousins.

Rosalyn M. Stamps Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:31 -0500
Rosalyn Marie Gourley Stamps, 88, of Bowling Green died at 9:51 a.m. June 21, 2008, at The Medical Center. The Blandville native was a supervisor of social workers for the Kentucky Department of Social Services and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She was the past president of the Bowling Green Woman’s Club, a member and past president of the Current Events Literary Club and the Briarwood Homemaker’s Club and a member of the Bowling Green Garden Club, Landmark Association and First Christian Church. She was a daughter of the late Loyd Gourley and Helen Burgess Gourley and the wife of the late William Perry “Bill” Stamps. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, with graveside service following visitation at Fairview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First Christian Church Building Fund, Rosalyn Stamps Scholarship Fund, Western Kentucky University School of Social Workers or WKU Foundation. Words of condolences may be sent to jvpfh@bellsouth.net. Survivors include five cousins, Larry Jewell and his wife, Elizabeth Ann, and Pamela Broughman and her husband, Sandy, all of Lexington, Marvin Hills and Kenneth Hills, both of Bowling Green, and David Hills of Birmingham, Ala.; and Freda Morris of Bowling Green, the most loving, dedicated and wonderful caregiver who became like family.

Dorothy C. Thomas Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:31 -0500
BURKESVILLE — Dorothy Cary Thomas, 84, of Glasgow, formerly of Burkesville, died June 20, 2008, at a Glasgow nursing home. Funeral was Sunday at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, with burial in Burkesville Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Dennis Cary Thomas of Bowling Green; a daughter, Linda J. Thomas of Lexington; a sister, Louise Cary of Burkesville; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends.

Otis R. White Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:54:32 -0500
GLASGOW — Otis Ray White, 80, of Cave City died June 21, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was retired from the Barren County Road Department and was a farmer. He was also a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Grover Cleveland White and Ethel Young White. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Ray White; three sisters, Elsie White Hazel, Emogene White and Mary White; and two brothers, William O. and George White. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Audrey; a son, Terry White and his wife, Freda, of Glasgow; two grandchildren, Phillip and Tiffany White, both of Glasgow; three sisters, Arizona Morris and Geneva Miles of Louisville and Marie Walden of Cave City; three brothers, Wallace D. White and his wife, Letha, of Cave City, Clifford White of Louisville and Grover White and his wife, Louise, of Russellville; and several nieces and nephews.

6-week Fen-phen trial closes Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:31:00 EST
COVINGTON, Ky. — A federal jury tomorrow will begin deciding the fate of three Kentucky lawyers accused of defrauding their clients of millions of dollars in the settlement of a lawsuit over the diet drug fen-phen.

Fire beats Horsemen again Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:23:00 EST
The Louisville Fire scored two touchdowns in the last two minutes and shocked the Lexington Horsemen 54-50 tonight in an arenafootball2 game at Freedom Hall.

Women's golf: Akin, Rose best in qualifying Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:59:00 EST
Two recent high school graduates led the way today during stroke-play qualifying at the 82nd annual Women's Kentucky State Golf Amateur at Elizabethtown Country Club.

Bats fall to Rochester 8-5 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:54:00 EST
Aaron Herr's struggles — two errors and 0-for-4 from the plate — coupled with a bullpen that could not quell an eighth inning rally were too much for Louisville to overcome as Rochester took an 8-5 win tonight before 7,606.

JCPS will hire 3 administrators Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:05:00 EST
Jefferson County Public Schools will soon hire three administrators to provide support and assistance to some of the district's lower-performing schools.

Contested raises for Clark court rescinded Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:34:00 EST
Judge Abe Navarro concedes he "found the wisdom to seek guidance" and asks the County Council to reverse its June 9 vote approving the increases.

Video in Jeff shooting being enhanced Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:20:00 EST
Clark County Prosecutor Steve Stewart is expected to discuss the shooting at a news conference tomorrow.

Santa Anita to switch brands of synthetic track Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:36:00 EST
Santa Anita Park announced it will replace the current synthetic racing surface with different brand, Pro-Ride.

UPS lowers second-quarter outlook Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:08:00 EST
UPS, the world's largest shipping carrier, says it is lowering its earnings expectations for the second quarter because of slowing U.S. economic growth and high fuel costs.

Louisville-area home sales down 21%; price down 1.8% Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:56:00 EST
Members of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors sold 21 percent fewer homes in May from a year ago at a median price 1.8 percent lower.

Project Graduate offers Ky. residents a second chance Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:49:00 EST
They have come from as far away as Alaska and as far back as the 1950s, all with one goal in mind -- to earn college diplomas.

Book written in '30s is still revelant Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:52:00 EST
"The chances are that at some time in your life, possibly only now and then between husbands, you will find yourself settling down to a solitary existence," wrote Vogue scribe Marjorie Hillis in the 1936 book "Live Alone and Like It."

Partners join forces to create one-stop computer, Web shop Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:52:00 EST
In today's business climate, it may seem that competition rains down from everywhere. That's why three Louisville computer- and Web-related businesses took shelter under an umbrella.

Help reform juvenile justice Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:06:00 EST
Every day in Kentucky juvenile courts, young people are placed in custody for disobeying their parents, cutting school or even bringing home bad grades. Youth of color are routinely incarcerated at far higher rates for committing the same offenses as white children.

Etheridge creates vivid images Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:49:00 EST
As a songwriter, Melissa Etheridge is a master of rock 'n' roll rhetoric. For her, lamentation, exhortation and inspiration are all grist for sturdy pop hooks and soaring melodies. And no matter how complex her topic -- an old love gone wrong or her own bout with cancer -- she expresses ideas in lyrics honed to a sharp edge.

Dickerson's walk-off single busts Bats' slump in clutch Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:37:00 EST
Louisville has been short on timely hits lately, and Chris Dickerson stepped to the plate 0 for 4 before his ninth-inning single drove in Luis Bolivar for a 3-2 Bats win over Buffalo last night at Louisville Slugger Field.

Male star Green will play football at Ohio St. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:24:00 EST
Male High School standout football player Justin Green committed to Ohio State University last night. Green, who said Friday that he wanted to go through the recruiting process before picking a college, changed his mind after attending a Buckeyes camp last week.

Hoosiers cope with rising food, gas prices Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:07:00 EST
With gas prices topping $4 a gallon and overall food prices up nearly 5 percent in the past year, Hoosiers at all income levels are feeling the pinch.

Special session for pension bill opens today Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:27:00 EST
A public pension reform bill is expected to sail through the legislature during the special session that begins today -- but officials say shoring up the state retirement systems can't stop there.

Jefferson attracted to magnet schools Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:48:00 EST
JCPS elementary schools would offer new magnet programs -- ranging from environmental studies to performing arts

Teachers' unions influence pension reform plans Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:28:00 EST
In 2004 thousands of teachers showed up at rallies organized by their unions to protest then-Gov. Ernie Fletcher's health care plan -- applying enough pressure to persuade the governor and lawmakers to change course.

Polls show Lunsford vs. McConnell might be a race Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:30:00 EST
Try as he might to convince us he is unbeatable, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell looks increasingly like he might be in a battle with Democrat Bruce Lunsford, based on recent polls. Since the May 20 primary election, two polls have come out on the Senate race -- one showing Lunsford with a five-point lead and one showing McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, ahead by four.

Murray State settles sexual harassment suit Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:30:00 EST
Murray State University has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit for $170,000 that was filed by the former director of equal opportunity.

Taste of Frankfort Avenue more than food Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:02:00 EST
About 500 patrons paid $40 each to sample signature dishes, drinks and desserts from 26 restaurants, most along Frankfort Avenue in Clifton and Crescent Hill, but some from St. Matthews and the Highlands.

Ballardsville man dies in crash on Ky. 1818 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:31:00 EST
An Oldham County man was killed early Saturday in a single-vehicle accident. David S. Talbott, 37, of Ballardsville, was driving a 1999 Chevy pickup on Ky. 1818 just east of Ky. 393 around 12:30 a.m. when the vehicle crossed the center line and flipped down an embankment. Talbott was pronounced dead at the scene.

Learning, one free pizza at a time Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:51:00 EST
For at least one day last week, Cayla and Caydi Brown weren't just sitting around watching television or wishing they had something to do. Instead, the sisters were at Zachary Taylor Elementary School's library, playing games with other children and scarfing free pizza.

Assumption grad's artwork wins contest Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:36:00 EST
Many students will travel to Washington, D.C., this summer and see various works of art. Kaitlin Marshall will go tomorrow, and one of the art pieces she'll see will be her own.

Coats hopes to aid McCain Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:51:00 EST
Sen. John McCain hasn't sealed the deal with some conservative groups and evangelical voters, and former Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana is trying to help. The Hoosier Republican, an early backer of McCain's presidential campaign who spends time every day helping out, is using his credentials and connections with conservative groups to try to bring them on board.

Plans for new Floyd County Youth Shelter are still at risk Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:51:00 EST
The chance of building a new Floyd County Youth Shelter remained in doubt last week after county leaders got no assurance from an accountant of having enough money in the budget for the project.

Man fishing in Ohio drowns after storm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:01:00 EST
A 29-year-old Taswell man drowned yesterday in the Ohio River near Cannelton, according to a news release from Indiana conservation officers.

New leader takes reins at Floyd Central Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:03:00 EST
Louie Jensen, the new principal of Floyd Central High School, and math teacher Brian Kehrer were talking about how to improve student performance on annual achievement tests.

2 schools to perform 'The Diviner's' Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:02:00 EST
Students from International Thespian troupes 1794 at Floyd Central High School and 5151 at Silver Creek High School will perform "The Diviner's" on Thursday at the 2008 International Thespian Festival on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

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