News news 2008-07-09 Andanh.com

Soaked at Circus Square Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:45:51 -0500
Fountains at new site a hot spot for kids to cool off

Gas rise posing threat to Vette Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:45:52 -0500
General Motors Corp. has acknowledged it is reviewing one of its brands for possible sale to help raise money, but the automaker has not said to what extent, if any, the Corvette will be affected.

Airplane trip from Illinois to BG cut due to interest lag Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:20 -0500
A planned day trip by Rockford, Ill., residents to Bowling Green next week has been canceled.

Butler County Sheriff says effort to remove him under way Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:21 -0500
Butler County’s sheriff says a new move is afoot to remove him from office - one that’s centered in fiscal court and politically motived.

Former nurse suing Graves-Gilbert Clinic Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:22 -0500
A former oncology nurse at Graves-Gilbert Clinic is suing that facility, saying she was fired either for providing needed care to a cancer patient, or as the result of discrimination stemming from her own two bouts with cancer.

BG artist creating hip hop mural Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:24 -0500
Carlos Johnson of Bowling Green paints a mural Tuesday afternoon on the side of Hip Hop Fashions on U.S. 31-W By-Pass at Cabell Drive.

Teachers attend institute to improve instruction Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:25 -0500
Kentucky teachers are finding ways to strengthen curriculum across core subjects by identifying teaching strategies that would build students’ academic skills needed for success in advanced level classes.

POLICE NEWS: Crime Stoppers looking for converter thieves Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:25 -0500
Crime Stoppers needs help. The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a theft from an automobile dealership.

Girl Power Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:06:41 -0500
Shanice McKissic graduated from Warren Central High School in May and is working at Girls Inc. for the summer - a place that has been somewhat of a second home since she was 5 years old. The nonprofit organization has been catering to girls for 142 years and Girls Inc. of Bowling Green joined in selling the message of empowerment - keeping the mission of teaching girls to be strong, smart and bold going for 54 years. Here, McKissic learned how to set goals, be a leader and how to act in certain situations like when being pressured by peers. The nonprofit organization, she said, gave her a positive influence: “It was a big foundation for me.” “This place gives girls a place to go, keeps girls out of trouble,” McKissic said. “There’s all types of stuff happening out there, and being here keeps them from running the streets. Here, they follow good examples. And all the staff doors are open and they’re willing to listen.” Through an array of activities and programs - like the economic literacy program - girls are given the self-confidence and ability to set goals and make positive choices, said Patty Alford, executive director of the organization. “They feel and know they can be anything they want to be when they grow up,” she said. “We give them the information so when they are old enough to make right choices, they’ll make the right ones.” Alford said during the school year the girls receive homework tutoring, and their report cards are tracked so staff know which areas the girls need help in. That help doesn’t end when the school year is over - girls work on their math, reading and writing skills throughout the summer, she said. “It’s fun here. Girls here are nice and we bond,” said Tra’Lyn Banks, 9. “They teach us stuff we really need to know - like why apples are apples - and I’m better at math now. I like it here.” While the girls work on educational activities, the older girls’ activities focus on self-esteem. Alford said they teach the girls about preventing abusive situations, like date rape. Alford said a media literacy program teaches the girls to have a critical eye about what they see and the messages being displayed. Although it is 2008, girls still get the message of needing to be a certain body type or skin color to be beautiful, she said. “They’re bombarded with messages about body image,” she said. “We work to counteract that.” Body image isn’t the only message girls are inundated with, as they are flooded with content about sex, drugs, alcohol and violence - especially female on female violence, Alford said. Teen pregnancy is rising, girls are more aggressive, more apt to do drugs and drink alcohol, and get into abusive relationships, she said. “The type of support and programs offered here give girls awareness,” Alford said. “If they know ... then we hope they’ll be less likely to be involved or they’ll know how to handle themselves.” Another piece of the puzzle is getting the girls to think about goals and set them, Alford said. She said if a young lady has goals, she is less likely to get into trouble - which could be teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse and “just teen delinquency.” The programs offered are doled out to the affiliate organizations throughout the United States and those in two Canadian provinces. The programs, Alford said, are researched and proven to be effective before they are passed along to local organizations. Funding for Girls Inc. of Bowling Green comes from grants, donations and fundraisers and the United Way - they are not funded by state nor federal governments. The other affiliate in Kentucky is in Owensboro. Alford said the whole state could benefit from having Girls Inc. “Being here keeps me out of trouble and I learn new things,” said Jasmine Barbee, 12, who has been coming to Girls Inc. since she was 6. “This is a really good place to come. There are people who care here. And what I learn here will be useful in life. I’m learning to be a better person, which is important because it shows how much I care to be respectful and get respect back.” The last piece to this puzzle is friendship. The organization provides a place where girls can work on their socialization skills, creating friendships among one another. “Here, I meet new friends and have fun,” said Cheyenne McKissic, 9, Shanice McKissic’s younger sister. “I get to play with my friends and learn different things I haven’t before. “I like the things Girls Inc. provides here.”

Teenage businessman wins prize Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:06:42 -0500
Justin Henderson’s business - tennis racket maintenance - grew out of his love for tennis. The combination of taking something he loved and providing a needed service garnered him an award. The 18-year-old was one of four Kentucky students to receive the National Federation of Independent Business’ Young Entrepreneur award in June. The award carried a monetary prize, which Henderson said he will use toward college expenses - probably books - when he attends Western Kentucky University in the fall. “I was glad to get this award,” Henderson said. The Young Entrepreneur Awards program is a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurship among high school students. The program has been awarding students with businesses since 2003, giving 110 awards nationwide. This year the federation awarded 400 - Henderson being one of them. Henderson said he found out about the program online. To qualify, he said, a person had to have his or her own business or be a part of a business organization like Future Business Leaders of America - Henderson held the position of FBLA president his junior and senior years at Warren Central High School. Henderson has joined the ranks of young people who have successfully become their own bosses. And his business of doing general maintenance to tennis rackets - restringing them, replacing grips, etc. - grew out of his love for the game. “I chose this business because I’ve been playing tennis since eighth grade. My mom and brother play tennis as well,” he said. “I like the tennis world and I wanted to stay connected to the tennis community.” Although his business does not have a catchy name - just his own - Henderson is certified to do his job, which he touts on his business cards, and has built a clientele base. On average, he said, he will serve three to four customers a week - “sometimes more, sometimes less, you know.” While he has his “regulars,” Henderson said his services are open to anyone. The young entrepreneur is based out of Total Fitness Connection. Henderson, who has now been in business for himself for eight months, said he began to plan for the business in February 2007; opening day was December 1. “It’s pretty fun,” he said. “I’m my own boss and I set my own hours. I have freedom to do things the way I want them done, and I get to have a personal connection with customers.” Owning a business “in the blood.” Both his parents - Robert and Janet Henderson - have owned their businesses. His mother owned Projectech, which she sold a year or two ago, he said. His father is the owner of Diversified Industrial Group, which his mother helps out with now. Henderson said his parents helped spark the idea for HIS business. “I just wanted to have a job that made me happy and would be fun to do,” he said. “Instead of going to look for one, I decided to design my own.” General maintenance is year-round, he said. Henderson said he plans to have his business through college, working around scheduled classes. He said once he graduates, he will re-evaluate to see whether he wants to continue or sell the business. He said he would like to own a business in the future, although he is not sure what he will do or how he will do it. But the experience of being a business owner now, he said, has provided some preparation for future endeavors. “This has definitely been a learning experience - I’ve learned so much in the past eight months,” he said. “I’m proud that I achieved this goal. It shows your dreams are possible. Age doesn’t really matter. If someone has a goal or dream they want to achieve, they can. And if people get in your way, you can fight around them. “You have to do what it takes.”

WKU announces Dean's and President's Lists for Spring 08 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:10:42 -0500
The following Western Kentucky University students from Warren County were named to the Dean’s and President’s lists for the spring 2008 semester. Students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Their names are marked with an asterisk ('). From Bowling Green: Caitlyn Elizabeth Abell, Susan Catherine Abell', Brandy Leticia Adams', Christian Novia Adams, Jacqueline Estes Adams, Jennifer M. Adams', Lauren Elizabeth Adams, Elizabeth Summers Adamson', Lindsey N. Akin', Temi Akojie', Eiman Eissa Al-Eissa, Thomas David Alexander, Kyle Thomas Alford, Wesley C. Alford', Kelly Margaret Allday, Ashley Nicole Allen, Kellie Suzanne Alley', Saud Mutab Almarri, Adel Mohammed Alotaibi, Adnan Mohammed Alsadeh, Amanda M. Alsop', Emily B. Alvey, Steven D. Alvey', Alyson Renee Anderson, Laura Beth Anderson', Leigh Katherine Anderson, Jonathan Angel, Megan Rose Argabright, William Harlan Armour, Sarah C. Armstrong', Rebecca Jill Arnold, Sarah Lee Arnold, Jared E. Atwood', Alexia Rachelle Ault, Ei Cho Cho Aung, MaryJo D. Baker, Kathryn Elizabeth Ballard, Lizbeth Janelly Baltazar, Jessica Elizabeth Barber, Wendy Olivia Barber', Morgan Lewis Barby, Dorothy Nicole Barker', Christy Lynn Barnard, Amanda Marie Barr, Michael Ryan Barrick', Sara E. Bartley', Jane Jeruto Bartonjo, Seth Thomas Basham, Brittany Lynn Baxter, Elizabeth M. Beach', Jonathan C. Beaty', Sarah Catherine Becker, Meredith Leigh Beckner', Chase A. Beliles, Lauren R. Benningfield, Caitlin L. Bettermann, Lindsay Marie Bettermann', Chelsea A. Beville', Gayatri Bhaskar, Derek Edward Biard', Travis Lee Bilbrey, Casey Jean Blackburn', Laura Viehe Blackburn', Shannon Renea Blackburn', Jack Tyler Blaha', Alicia Brooke Blair', Jennifer Christine Blair, Meghan Elizabeth Blocher', Brianne Kelly Bohannon, Kataun Boka, April Dawn Bolin', Rebecca Michelle Bolz', Thomas M. Bolz, Amanda Danielle Bonds', Andrew Dmitry Borodin, Terri Lynette Bowen', Mark E. Bowers, Cheryl Kincaid Bowman, Sarah Ruben Boyd, Charles Bozarth, Jeffrey S. Bracken', Scott Alan Bradley', Larry Christopher Bratcher', Monique Andre' Braun, Samantha Braun, Emily V. Breitmeyer', John Edward Brewer, Jonathan T. Bromer', Kyle Michael Brooks', Alexander Stuart Brotherton, Benjamin Wesley Brown', Christopher Wendell Brown, Jennifer Lea Brown, Justin Bryant Brown', Jonathan Richard Bruington, Tom William Buckberry', Susan Bucklew, Kendra Leann Buckner, Quinn Michael Buell, Thomas Henry Bullen', Kathryn A. Burchfield', Emily Anne Burns', Victoria Denise Burton, Amberly Kay Bush, Daniel J. Byrd. William Thomas Cannon, Jessica M. Cardwell, Valeria C. Carlin, Kaylee C. Carnahan', Lauren N. Carr, Megan Lee Carr, Nicole L. Carrico', Amanda Marie Carroll', Matthew Wayne Carroll', Adam K. Carson', Brittany Nicole Carter, Cali Jo Carter', Mollie E. Carter', Stephen Kyle Carter', Ruby Jean Chang', Julee J. Chappel, Larisa Elena Chavarria Smith', Nathaniel Andrew Chetelat, Timothy P. Childers, Josh Scott Childs, Violet Adhiambo Chochea', Jenny Suzanne Christian, Ashley Maines Christopher', Benjamin Chumley', Michael Brett Clark, Robert Justin Clark, Terrell Tyrone Clark, Elizabeth Ann Clarke, Laura E. Clauson, Lindsay Allison Cline, Sharayha L. Clingenpeel, Nicholas D. Cobb, Kelly A. Cohen', Laura A. Cohron', Lauren Carol Cole, Jamie Marteen Coleman', Jessica R. Coleman, Ashley R. Collins, Ashley Jane Comstock, Amanda Blair Cook', Jacqueline Renee Cook, Kyle Wayne Cook, Kaley Beth Cornell', Elizabeth Jane Correa', Jeremy David Cossel, Tanya Lynn Counts, Amber Dawn Cowles, Lindsay M. Crabtree', Monica Ann Crawford', Dajana Crockett, Kaylee Davis Cross', Samantha Christine Crowe', Mary K. Crutcher, Coushatta A. Cunningham, Russel Savio D'Cunha, Billie Jean Daniel, Jenna Marie Daniel, Lindsay B. Daniels', Ashley N. Davison', Jacklyn Renee DeJaynes, John Colvin Deaton, Jesse L. Dejaynes, Matthew J. Devore', Stephanie Ann Dezern, Nathan Tyler Dick', Ashley Kristin Dickens-York, Brian R. Dickey, Lark Cecilia Digges-Elliott', Meagan Nicole Dillihay', Kathryn Erin Dillinger, Robert Scott Dillingham, Charles J. Dillon, Jessica M. Dilsaver', Edward Vernon Doran', Massa Tormai Dormoh, Bryan T. Downing', Heather Downs, Lesley Hope Doyle, Ines Dugandzija', Lyndsey Lee Duke', Melissa D. Durham', Jessica Ann Durrant', Amanda Ellen Dyer. Tonya Michelle Eadens, David J. Eagin', Jordan E. Eagin, Christina McCarl East', Joseph Ryan Edge', Christopher R. Edlin, Diana Jean Edlin', Gabrielle Michelle Edmonds', Joseph R. Elder, Ashley N. Elmore, Rebecca Wyatt Elrod, Bryan Scott Embry, Erik T. Engleberg, Shanna Dalee Estes', Kellie Lynn Evans, Rachel Kristine-Rose Evans, Carla M. Eversole, James M. Falin, Brian H. Feider, Jacqueline Nichole Felts', Pamela J. Felts, Kristen L. Fields', Rachel Nicole Fields', Jordan Dale Fillingham', Casey L. Finch', Jessica Dale Fischer', Brian Matthew Fisher, Gabriel Aaron Fisher, Jessica Rose Fite', Daniel Tyler Flener', Linda Juliana Flynn, Stacey Marie Ford', Caley Marie Foster', Kyle D. Foster, Christopher D. Franklin, Spencer Samuel Frazier, Audrey Antionette Fry, Jessica L. Funari. Brooke Michelle Gadberry', Allison M. Gailey', Geneva L. Ged', Kiesha Ann Geis, Brittany Paige Gibbs', Heidi Suzanne Gibson', Kimberly Nichole Gidcumb, Kristen S. Gilland, Cody Lee Gilstrap', Courtney Q. Gipe, Diana C. Giraldo, Whitney Elizabeth Goad', Chase Everett Goff', Sara Aleda Goldberg, Jill Mechel Goodwin, Joseph T. Goodwin, Valaria Vane Gotcher, Andrew Michael Gott', Jordan E. Gottke', David Allen Graf', Michelle D. Graham', Tiffany D. Graham', Tyler Barton Graham', Jeanette Granese', Amy N. Grant, Elizabeth Moseley Grant, Bryan Daniel Graves, Tovara Lynn Gray, Brittney Leigh Green, Justin Wesley Gregory', Kristy Lynn Gregory, Jordan Brooke Grider', Zach Griffin', Brandy M. Grimes, Denise N. Grimes, Jannah LeAnn Grimes, Joseph Douglas Groom', Lhousseine Guerwane, Willie C. Guyton, April Denise Hadley, Brooke Schwebel Hadley, Melanie A. Hagan, Kelli Alexa Hager, Ji-Hun Hahn, William T. Halcomb', Joshua Isaiah Hale, Billy Hall, Brittany Renee Hamilton, Karla Jo Hamilton', Kendra Brooke Hamilton, Sean Michael Hamlet', David Allen Hanna, Andrew Spencer Hansbrough', Lisa Daniela Hardee, Alyssa M. 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Oulay, Angela Hui Fong Oulay', Stacy R. Overstreet', Lorie Beth Owen, Meagan M. Owens, Shannon Leigh Owens', Mallory Lauren Pace, Sarah Morgan Page', Steven T. Page', Melissa A. Painter, Bo Pang, Mensur Paocic, David Patrick Parks, Elisa Beth Parrent', Ashley Annette Parsly', Steven R. Pattison, Ashley Nicole Payne, Dustin A. Payne, Jamie Leigh Sparks Payne, Kyle A. Payne, Zachary Dunbar Pearl, Marilyn Percell', James J. Perry, Carrie Lyn Persinger, Beth Ellen Pethalsky', Lisa Beck Petty, Mary Grace Petty, Amanda Gail Phelps, Daniel Aaron Phelps, William Loyd Phelps', Victoria Ann Phillips, Hien Thanh Phung, Clinton Frederick Pillow', Melissa Faith Piorkowski', Jennifer M. Pippin', Sara Elliotte Pitts, Travis N. Plamp, Jennifer Rose Plemons', James Albert Polcer, Rebecca Marie Polivka', Jonathan D. Poole, Alisa Marie Porter, Haven Renae Porter', Jolene Rene Poteet', Erin Marie Potzick, Anne Elizabeth Powell, Michael R. 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Rozwalka, Nathan P. Rush', Aaron M. Russell, Rebekah E. Russell', Travis Chandler Russell, Christopher Andrew Ryan'.

Charlotte J. Bacon Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:08 -0500
GLASGOW — Charlotte Jo Wilhelm Bacon, 73, of Glasgow died July 8, 2008, at University of Louisville Hospital. The Glasgow native was an employee of SKF and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Etoile and Brotherhood Freewill Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jack E. Wilhelm and Maree Bledsoe Arthur. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy “Buster” Wilhelm; and a sister, Mable Gray. Funeral is at 4 p.m. Friday at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in White Cemetery. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Mitchell; three daughters, Jackie Radus and her husband, Chris, and Connie Sue Harris, all of Glasgow, and Jo Bryant and her husband, Joe, of Breeding; a son, Brad Bacon and his wife, Jenny, of Glasgow; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Wilhelm of Somerset; and three stepchildren, Connie Reed of Lebanon, Tenn., Linda Huff of Tompkinsville and Terry Bacon of Temple Hill.

Margaret J. Botts Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:08 -0500
GLASGOW — Margaret Jewell Botts, 85, of Glasgow died July 7, 2008, at a Barren County nursing home surrounded by family. The Barren County native was a homemaker and a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. She was a daughter of the late Hershal Meek and Ethel Groce Coulter and the wife of the late John C. Botts. She was preceded in death by a stepfather, Haskell C. Coulter; a son-in-law, Marney Nunnally; a brother, Jack Coulter; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Norris and Opal Botts, Lawrence Botts, Johnny Walker, Edna Ruth Botts and Otis McCombs. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to New Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o J.T. Pedigo, 3067 New Salem Road, Glasgow, KY 42141 or any charity or organization. Survivors include two sons, Carlton Botts and his wife, Anne Bruce, and Gary Botts and his wife, Janice, all of Glasgow; two daughters, Sherrlyn Botts Duvall and her husband, Paul, of Bowling Green and Joyce Botts Nunnally of Paducah; 11 grandchildren, John Strader Botts, Jeffrey Carlton Botts, James Bruce Botts, Lezley Layne Mauk and Andrea Joy Elmore, all of Glasgow, Taryn Taylor Faught of Louisville, Brian Edward Duvall and Lorie Duvall Rasdall, both of Bowling Green, Samuel Todd Nunnally of Houston, Alicia Nunnally Longust of Columbia, Ill., and Bradley Taylor Nunnally of Paducah; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Botts of Glasgow and Jean McCombs of Louisville; two brothers, Haskell Coulter Jr. and his wife, Joyce, of Glasgow and Reed Coulter of Louisville; a brother-in-law, Roger Botts and his wife, Roberta, of Glasgow; three sisters-in-law, Merlene Walker, Earlene Turner and her husband, Clay, and Juanita Coulter, all of Glasgow; and several nieces and nephews.

Kenneth W. Brenner Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:09 -0500
MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Kenneth W. Brenner, 87, of Mount Dora died peacefully in his sleep at his home July 6, 2008. The Thorp, Wis., native was born Dec. 30, 1920. He served as a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps during World War II in Okinawa, Tinian, Saipan and Nagasaki. He was an educator, receiving his bachelor of science degree from Wisconsin State College-Stevens Point, his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his doctorate in education from Indiana University. He retired from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green in 1986, where he served as associate dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Science. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen B. Garrison; his parents; a sister; and a brother. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. EDT Friday at Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, with inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery in Eustis. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Community United Methodist Church Building Fund, 309 College Ave., Fruitland Park, FL 34731 or to Western Kentucky University College of Education Scholarship Fund, 1906 College Heights Blvd. No. 11030, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Bette, and his family, Ed and Patricia Garrison; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two brothers.

Mary G. Bunton Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:09 -0500
Mary Grace Bunton, 69, of Bowling Green died July 7, 2008, at a Bowling Green nursing home. She was a retired housekeeper and a member of Center Baptist Church. She was also a former member of Mount Olla Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of High Street School. She was a daughter of the late Howard Martin and Ora Rhodes Martin. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie Faye Pearson; and a brother, Rachel Martin. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at Burnam & Son Mortuary, with burial in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Robert Bunton; a daughter, Vicki Horn and her husband, Stanley, of Bowling Green; a son, Randy Bunton of Bowling Green; a sister, Lola Bennett and her husband, Jimmy, of Indianapolis; three brothers, Charles Martin of Indianapolis, Tommy Martin of Sunnyside and Jimmy Martin and his wife, Brenda, of Bowling Green; a sister-in-law, Shirley Martin of Sunnyside; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

John R. Eddington Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:10 -0500
John Reed Eddington, 59, of Bowling Green died at 2:45 p.m. July 7, 2008, at his residence. The Jefferson County native was a marketing manager for Klosterman Baking Co. in Bowling Green. He was a graduate of Shelby County High School in 1967, and a graduate of Austin Peay University in 1971 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, where he lettered in golf for four years. In 1970, he won the Tennessee Intercollegiate Golf Championship and was runner up in 1971. He was past coach and president of The Bowling Green Little League, an avid golfer, a University of Kentucky fan and a member of Hillvue Heights Church. He was a son of the late James Orris Eddington and Roberta Reed Eddington. Funeral is at 2 p.m. EDT Friday at Shannon Funeral Home in Shelbyville, with burial in Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Friday at Shannon Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hillvue Heights Church, 3219 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 or to the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society, 1925 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Darlene Phillips Eddington; a son, Brian K. Eddington and his wife, Valerie, of Virginia Beach, Va.; a daughter, Beth Anne Eddington of Bowling Green; two granddaughters, Megan and Whitney Eddington of Virginia Beach; a grandson, Shane Cousin of Bowling Green; and a family Westie, “Tucky.”

Fred M. Emberton Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:10 -0500
TOMPKINSVILLE — Fred M. Emberton, 87, of Tompkinsville died July 8, 2008, at Monroe County Medical Center. The Monroe County native was born April 20, 1921. He was a retired farmer, a World War II Army veteran and a member of Sand Lick Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Clarence P. Emberton and Pearl England Emberton and the husband of the late Nena Pearl Myatt Emberton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Amos Emberton; and a sister, Blanna Nell Becher. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Strode Funeral Home, with burial in Myatt Harlans Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Myatt Harlans Crossroads Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Michael R. Emberton of Tompkinsville.

Dorothy L. Gregory Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:11 -0500
AUBURN — Dorothy Lee Lockhart Gregory, 81, of Auburn died July 7, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Logan County native was born Jan. 19, 1927. She worked at Auburn Hosiery Mill and Holley Carburetor in Bowling Green and was a member of Clearfork Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late John Thomas Lockhart and Lona Stella McClure Lockhart. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home, Auburn Chapel, with burial in Clearfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association. Survivors include her longtime companion of 43 years, Rebern Brown; a son, Darrell Gregory and his wife, Darlene, of Franklin; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Biggs and her husband, James, of Adairville and Judy Dukes of Auburn; two brothers, Henry Lockhart of Rockfield and Frank Lockhart of Auburn; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Magdalene Haney Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:11 -0500
MORGANTOWN — Magdalene Haney, 87, of Morgantown died July 8, 2008, at a Bowling Green nursing home. The Butler County native was born Aug. 27, 1920. She was a homemaker. She was a daughter of the late Carrie Embry Hunt and Estil Hunt and the wife of the late Calvin Lester Haney. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Estillene Romans and Dorothy Noble. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Chapel, with burial in Aberdeen Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Aberdeen Baptist Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 1053, Morgantown, KY 42261. Online condolences may be made at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Survivors include a son, Mike Haney and his wife, Freda, of Morgantown; a daughter, Ann O’Dell and her husband, Bill, of Morgantown; four granddaughters, Lisa Williams, Pamela Odell, Kimberly Haney and Rebecca Sturgeon and her husband, Aaron, all of Bowling Green; several nieces and nephews; and five great-grandchildren, Chris Williams, Bryan Odell, Seth Felty, Elizabeth Felty and Sidney Justis, all of Bowling Green.

Larry W. Johnson Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:12 -0500
SCOTTSVILLE — Larry Wayne Johnson, 49, of Scottsville died at 8:12 p.m. EDT July 7, 2008, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. The Livingston, Tenn., native was a security guard for Fleetwood. He was a son of the late Frank Johnson Sr. and Clara Johnson of Adolphus, who survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rickey Joe Johnson; and a father-in-law, Clifford Light. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Goad Funeral Home, with burial in Allen County Memorial Gardens. Visitation is in progress today at the funeral home. Other survivors include his wife, Lonell Johnson; two daughters, Marsha A. Liford of Adolphus and Kimberly Pittman of Indianapolis; four brothers, Frank Johnson Jr. and his wife, Faye, of Westmoreland, Tenn., Jimmy Johnson of Lafayette, Tenn., Danny L. Johnson of Scottsville and Billy R. Johnson of Adolphus; three sisters, Joyce Payne and Lois A. Davis, both of Scottsville, and Linda Kimbel and her husband, Robert, of Brownsville; his mother-in-law, Irene Light of Tompkinsville; four grandchildren, Richard G. Lang, Laura E. Lang, Ashley Liford and Annabella Russell; and several nieces and nephews.

Spc. Ryan K. Longnecker Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:15 -0500
GLASGOW — Spc. Ryan Keith Longnecker, 20, of Glasgow died at Camp Shelby, Miss., while serving in the Kentucky Army National Guard, 138th Field Artillery Brigade. He was a son of Bryan Keith Longnecker of Milton, Ind., and Pamela F. Boyd of Glasgow and the stepson of Larry Boyd of Glasgow, all of whom survive. He was born Feb. 20, 1988. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Kentucky Army National Guard 623rd Field Artillery Unit. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. today at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home. Other survivors include four brothers and sisters, Tosha Boyd and Joshua Boyd, both of Glasgow, and Mike Longnecker and Elizabeth Longnecker, both of Milton; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Stella Bray of Glasgow; paternal grandparents, Marvin and Stella Longnecker; and several aunts, uncles and cousins, including locally, Justin Hunter, Rick Hunter, Amanda Hunter, Kristan Lakes and Brian Crockett.

Joe T. Norman Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:19 -0500
HORSE CAVE — Joe T. Norman, 81, of Horse Cave died at 3:50 p.m. July 7, 2008, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Hart County native retired after 45 years as a sales representative for the former Mid-Way Wholesale Co., and was a chairman of the deacons and a devoted member and songleader of Cave Spring Baptist Church. He was the former president for several years of the Hart County Singing Convention and a 53-year member, past master and chaplain of Bearwallow Masonic Lodge No. 231 F & AM. He was a son of the late Will Norman and Lula Crump Norman. He was preceded in death by three brothers and seven sisters. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Winn Funeral Home, with burial in Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic services are at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home by Bearwallow Masonic Lodge No. 231 F & AM. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 1/2 years, Dixie Hensley Norman; a daughter, Carolyn Sturgeon and her husband, George, of Horse Cave; two granddaughters, Glenna Gardner and her husband, Kevin, of Cave City and Trina Rickard and her husband, Jason, of Glasgow; six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Jordan and Grant Gardner, and Hilary and Hayden Rickard; and several nieces and nephews.

Beverly E. Vincent Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:31:23 -0500
BROWNSVILLE — Beverly Ezra Vincent, 83, of Bee Spring died July 7, 2008, in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native worked in construction and demolition. He was a son of the late Jessie Vincent and Tincie Vincent and the husband of the late Altie Vincent. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jean Vincent; two sisters, Oneda Russell and Marie Whitaker; and a brother, Gene Vincent. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christian Home General Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial in Vincent Cemetery. Visitation is in progress today at the church. Patton Funeral Home, Brownsville chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com. Survivors include a son, Timmy Vincent and his wife, Mary, of Bee Spring; a stepson, Truman Meredith of Bowling Green; two daughters, Billy Jane Whitaker and her husband, Clarence, of Bee Spring and Patty McKinney and her husband, Joe, of Glasgow; a stepdaughter, Arlene Vincent and her husband, Gurmon, of Bee Spring; a brother, Leon Vincent of Bee Spring; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Soccer coach arrested for allegedly attempting sex with minor Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:33:00 EST
Louisville Metro Police arrested a 25-year-old Louisville man after he allegedly arranged a meeting for oral sex with a detective posing as a 14-year-old girl online, police said.

Memorial for Coleman held in Shelbyville Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:28:00 EST
At Clay Street Baptist Church in Shelbyville today, those who knew the Rev. Louis Coleman remembered his fire for fighting injustice and racism.

Cherokee bridge on path to comeback Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:59:00 EST
Two years after it was severely damaged by a car and vandalism, a historic stone bridge in Cherokee Park is on the verge of being restored.

Explosives bunker vote nears Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:47:00 EST
Metro Council member Doug Hawkins has been fighting a proposed explosives bunker on Louisville Water Co. property near the Cardinal Hill reservoir with blasts of his own — e-mail blasts.

Youth group sues popular Evangel church Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:45:00 EST
Four adults and 22 children are suing Evangel World Prayer Center, one of Louisville's largest churches, alleging they were sickened by carbon monoxide two years ago while riding a bus rented from the congregation.

Suspect sought in shooting of brothers Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:26:00 EST
Louisville Metro Police are searching for an 18-year-old Louisville man suspected in the shooting Monday of two brothers just east of Shively.

New Albany 911 call goes awry Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:15:00 EST
Police response to armed robber call delayed nearly a half-hour by a dispatch error.

Public-private school differences debated Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:45:00 EST
The public-private high school sports debate came to town today for a Louisville Forum discussion on whether the playing field is level, or should be.

KKK fliers found on newspapers in Oldham Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:39:00 EST
Other papers with the flier were delivered along Old Brownsboro Road and Old Zaring Road. Satterly said she doesn't know how many people received them.

Senate revokes Medicare cuts for doctors Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:23:00 EST
With unexpected help from ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, the U.S. Senate today approved legislation that will prevent a 10.6 percent cut in doctors' Medicare payments.

Mattie Jones to lead justice center Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:50:00 EST
"I can't fill his shoes, but he left such large footprints in the soil that certainly my foot will fit into those footsteps, and I can walk the paths of justice," Several hundred attended last night's memorial

No need to knead Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:35:00 EST
The elemental nature of bread dough — flour, salt, water, yeast — cannot be more basic in human food history, yet what those ingredients produce in the presence of heat and human ingenuity is so satisfying and various it verges on the magical.

Pickens: 'Any solution' better than foreign oil Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:21:00 EST
Saying "any solution" is better than imported oil, Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens views breaking America's reliance on foreign oil as the great battle of the next decade, which he said must be won at any cost.

Doing what's best Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EST
California Democrat George Miller and the Bush administration's coal mine safety team are at it again.

Southeast Christian's Jeff branch advances Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:20:00 EST
The interior of Southeast Christian Church's new Jeffersonville facility was covered with mounds of dirt and pebbles yesterday.

Nabes Sports Calendar Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Holy Cross High School free youth football camp. 5144 Dixie Highway, 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow. Non-contact. Grades 5-8. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Led by Holy Cross graduate and former NFL player Dean Wells. 447-9654.

Many factors played role in diet-drug case Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:32:00 EST
The three defendants already had been suspended from practice and thrown into jail by a judge who said their conduct put the entire legal profession on trial.

Bill might jump start electric cars Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:51:00 EST
An electric-car factory that someday might employ up to 1,000 people could be built in Bullitt County.

Those Coleman moved remember his passion Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:48:00 EST
Several hundred people attended a vigil last night to remember the Rev. Louis Coleman, a well-known local civil-rights activist who died over the weekend. They listened to speeches, sang protest songs and reminisced about participating in demonstrations with Coleman, such as community walks to protest gun violence.

Storm hits trees, power lines Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:58:00 EST
High wind and heavy rain brought down trees and power lines as thunderstorms swept along the Ohio River through several counties last night.

On tip, police find man's body Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:59:00 EST
Louisville Metro Police were working with authorities in Tennessee to find a person believed to have killed a man who was found dead in southeastern Jefferson County yesterday.

Wreck kills 2 Louisville teens Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:45:00 EST
Three friends, including two teenagers from Louisville, on their way home from a weekend trip to Chicago were killed in a crossover accident on Interstate 65 near Lafayette, Ind., on Monday.

Lawyers question access to file Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:45:00 EST
Defense attorneys for Gail Coontz, who is charged with killing her two children, want to know how information that they say was supposed to be sealed in a court file got into a Courier-Journal story yesterday.

Rising prices for scrap metal attract thieves Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:46:00 EST
A bold upsurge in thefts of metal is occurring across much of Kentucky in the wake of exorbitant gas prices, a withering economy and higher prices being paid for scrap metals.

Road-rage grand jury to be picked Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:32:00 EST
A Clark County judge will select a grand jury today to decide whether to bring charges in the shooting of a motorcyclist last month during what Jeffersonville police called a road-rage incident.

Hearing urged on nominees Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:16:00 EST
Citing errors in the nomination process, the chairman of the Clark County Democratic Party has asked state election officials to reject the Republican nominee for circuit court judge.

Street ball may be curtailed in Jeff Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:17:00 EST
The Jeffersonville City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to preliminarily approve a ban on basketball goals along streets and sidewalks where the players would block others from using the public rights-of-way.

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