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Unveiling

Kentucky Human Rights Commissioner Tim Thomas of Madisonville spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the newest Great Black Kentuckian Series poster. Pictured on the poster is Margaret Garner, a slave who tried to escape from a Boone County plantation by cros

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Conservation District honors students, teacher

Outstanding efforts in the area of conservation were honored recently by the Hopkins County Conservation District. Among the areas recognized were writing, art and conservation educator of the year.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Fugate attains 4.O GPA

Elizabeth A. Fugate earned a 4.0 GPA to achieve the designation of president's scholar at Western Kentucky University for the fall 2009 semester. To qualify for the honor, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Skinner earns certification

Alex Skinner from Hopkins County School District recently earned an Apple Support Essentials advanced certification. The four-day training class and examination are designed for individuals who need to manage computer networks like those found in school districts.

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Southside Honor Roll

The Southside Elementary School honor roll for the second grading period is as follows:

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Reading a newspaper with green ink doesn't count

I trust you are wearin’ the green today. Pin on a shamrock if not. It hurts to get pinched. You are obligated to pinch someone not wearing green. If you don’t, the leprechauns will not give you any luck and you will be miserable for the next 10 years. If, however, you are wearing green and get pinched, you can pinch back 10 times. At least that’s the rules I found on the Internet search.

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Tips from Teachers

Hello Parents,

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Next generation should look to HCC FFA for inspiration

Good morning, Hopkins County. What a beautiful day today has been. I hope you are all in good health and good spirits.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Humane Society News

I am sure most of you saw on the news recently the Evansville case of animal cruelty. Eighteen horses had been left at an abandoned location in three feet of manure with no food or water. Fortunately, the person responsible for this act of animal cruelty has now been charged.

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May the March wind be always at your back

'Tis merry-o-month o' March greetin's from Nortonville to all. Hope your Irish eyes are smilin' on this St. Patrick's Day.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

All nature joins us in putting on the green

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone. Visions of leprechauns and pots of gold at the ends of rainbows abound. Hope you’ve got your green on so you don’t get pinched. The trees and the lawns are wearing theirs, as I’ve noticed the ever-so-slightly peeking of the green among the prevalent brown hues of winter. Spring is just around the corner. Before long she will burst forth with her palette of colors bright and beautiful, making all things new. We’ve already switched to Daylight Saving Time and Saturday is the first “official” day of spring. Such a welcome sight to see.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

I-rish you all a happy St. Patrick's Day

Hello Anton, and hopefully hello sunshine. Just a week ago today we had one of those days that told us spring is almost here. Before spring gets here we have some special wishes to send out. First, we wish a happy 43rd wedding anniversary to Johnnie and Mary Alice Davis. There are lots more special days in March we need to celebrate too.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Warmer days bring lighter clothing and bigger smiles

Greetings, once again, from the west end of the county. It has been another busy week around the Daugherty household, but what would we do otherwise, right? The warmer weather that we have been experiencing sure has been enjoyable. It is so nice to head off to work without a coat. Lois Ann (Cummings) and I have enjoyed having our windows open in our classroom at school. The kids have enjoyed it as well. Come on, spring. We welcome you with opened arms.

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Duplicate Bridge

Tuesday, Feb. 2Section B: 1st, Mary Curry and Jeanne Hines; 2nd, Christine Wingo and Henrietta Anderson

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St. Pat, like St. Nick has become a marketing icon

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Be sure to wear green today or else you might get pinched.

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Express gratitude to women who influenced you

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Dawson Springs. I hope that everyone remembered to wear green today -- we wouldn't want anyone to be on the receiving end of a pinch.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Fresh air and prayer may be better than medicine

Hello to all of you here in the middle of March. The weather has been a bit more pleasant, but I went to visit with my mama and she says she just doesn’t think winter is over. Say a prayer for my mama. She is just not herself - they are still getting some of her medicine adjusted. It is sad to see her so tired. I hope when the weather does warm up and she can get outside she will feel better.

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Warmer days bring lighter clothing and bigger smiles

Greetings, once again, from the west end of the county. It has been another busy week around the Daugherty household, but what would we do otherwise, right? The warmer weather that we have been experiencing sure has been enjoyable. It is so nice to head off to work without a coat. Lois Ann (Cummings) and I have enjoyed having our windows open in our classroom at school. The kids have enjoyed it as well. Come on, spring. We welcome you with opened arms.

Fresh air and prayer may be better than medicine

Hello to all of you here in the middle of March. The weather has been a bit more pleasant, but I went to visit with my mama and she says she just doesn’t think winter is over. Say a prayer for my mama. She is just not herself - they are still getting some of her medicine adjusted. It is sad to see her so tired. I hope when the weather does warm up and she can get outside she will feel better.

May the March wind be always at your back

'Tis merry-o-month o' March greetin's from Nortonville to all. Hope your Irish eyes are smilin' on this St. Patrick's Day.

All nature joins us in putting on the green

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone. Visions of leprechauns and pots of gold at the ends of rainbows abound. Hope you’ve got your green on so you don’t get pinched. The trees and the lawns are wearing theirs, as I’ve noticed the ever-so-slightly peeking of the green among the prevalent brown hues of winter. Spring is just around the corner. Before long she will burst forth with her palette of colors bright and beautiful, making all things new. We’ve already switched to Daylight Saving Time and Saturday is the first “official” day of spring. Such a welcome sight to see.

Duplicate Bridge

Tuesday, Feb. 2Section B: 1st, Mary Curry and Jeanne Hines; 2nd, Christine Wingo and Henrietta Anderson

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Skinner earns certification

Alex Skinner from Hopkins County School District recently earned an Apple Support Essentials advanced certification. The four-day training class and examination are designed for individuals who need to manage computer networks like those found in school districts.

Conservation District honors students, teacher

Outstanding efforts in the area of conservation were honored recently by the Hopkins County Conservation District. Among the areas recognized were writing, art and conservation educator of the year.

I-rish you all a happy St. Patrick's Day

Hello Anton, and hopefully hello sunshine. Just a week ago today we had one of those days that told us spring is almost here. Before spring gets here we have some special wishes to send out. First, we wish a happy 43rd wedding anniversary to Johnnie and Mary Alice Davis. There are lots more special days in March we need to celebrate too.

Express gratitude to women who influenced you

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Dawson Springs. I hope that everyone remembered to wear green today -- we wouldn't want anyone to be on the receiving end of a pinch.

St. Pat, like St. Nick has become a marketing icon

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Be sure to wear green today or else you might get pinched.

Unveiling

Kentucky Human Rights Commissioner Tim Thomas of Madisonville spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the newest Great Black Kentuckian Series poster. Pictured on the poster is Margaret Garner, a slave who tried to escape from a Boone County plantation by cros

Next generation should look to HCC FFA for inspiration

Good morning, Hopkins County. What a beautiful day today has been. I hope you are all in good health and good spirits.

Fugate attains 4.O GPA

Elizabeth A. Fugate earned a 4.0 GPA to achieve the designation of president's scholar at Western Kentucky University for the fall 2009 semester. To qualify for the honor, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher.

Tips from Teachers

Hello Parents,

Humane Society News

I am sure most of you saw on the news recently the Evansville case of animal cruelty. Eighteen horses had been left at an abandoned location in three feet of manure with no food or water. Fortunately, the person responsible for this act of animal cruelty has now been charged.

Southside Honor Roll

The Southside Elementary School honor roll for the second grading period is as follows:

Reading a newspaper with green ink doesn't count

I trust you are wearin’ the green today. Pin on a shamrock if not. It hurts to get pinched. You are obligated to pinch someone not wearing green. If you don’t, the leprechauns will not give you any luck and you will be miserable for the next 10 years. If, however, you are wearing green and get pinched, you can pinch back 10 times. At least that’s the rules I found on the Internet search.
March 9th, 2010

Academic team and Mom's meatloaf are both winners

Greetings to everyone, once again, from the west end of the county. I enjoyed a delicious supper at Mom and Dad’s house tonight. Mom cooked meatloaf (my favorite) and since no one at my house likes it except me, I do not get to enjoy it very often. Thanks, Mom.

Coal Academy

More than 50 faculty, staff, students and community members from Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties were in Frankfort recently to show support of Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems (KCTCS) and Madisonville Community College. Along with a rally, the participants enjoyed lunch hosted by Sen. Jerry Rhoads, toured the Capitol and the Governor's mansion and learned about Kentucky history from former MCC history professor Bob Adkins. Above, Rhoads, D-Madisonville, and Reps. Rick Nelson, D-Middlesboro, and Fitz Steele, D-Hazard, meet with members of the Coal Academy. From left are Terry Sundry, Harold Burton, Dennis Mayo, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Steele, Rhoads, Bill Higginbotham, Rick Caskey, Chris Williams, Danny Knott and Al Kelty. Photo provided

Jack Porter is student of the week at local MSU campus

Jack Porter is the Student of the Week for March 1-5 at Murray State University-Madisonville. Porter is a health care administration student at MSU-Madisonville.

Baseball and barbecue are signs of spring

Good morning, Dawson Springs. The students at Dawson Springs Community Schools are hopping with activities this week just in time for spring. Members of the Panther baseball team are conducting a BBQ fundraiser. Items on the menu are half chickens for $4.50 each, whole chickens for $8 each or Boston butt for $25 each. Orders can be placed by contacting Coach Adam Locke or any member of the varsity or junior varsity teams. If you would like to place an order and aren't acquainted with a member of the team, feel free to give me a call and I'll hook you up. Orders will be delivered on Saturday, March 20, or you can choose to pick it up at Riverside Park that day before noon. All profits will be used to keep the field up to par during the 2010 season. Coach Locke and the Panthers appreciate your support.

On a day quite cool, we wore pajamas to school

Hello to all of you and what a great week it has been thus far. We got to wear pajamas to school to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the sun has been shining, daffodils are popping up everywhere, it is daylight when I get up for work and still daylight when I get home. I went to see my hair girl Tammy, who always makes me feel like a movie star. If I could choose which star I would want to be, it would be a cross between Doris Day and Lucille Ball. So things are looking up here in Hanson. Spring is around the corner and that reminds me that we spring forward with time this weekend. Casey is home this week making a visit to Kim Hill and the gang. Then we will head to Nashville to cheer on the Cats in the SEC tournament. We will meet up with the Burkes, the Schmits and the leader of our pack will be the godfather of Lake Malone and a die-hard Kentucky fan Freddie Woodlee. I dare not pack anything orange in my suitcase or he will disown me.

CASA commissioning

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program of Hopkins County/ Family Advocacy Center commissioned two new volunteers on Nov. 23. The Hon. Susan Wesley McClure, Family Court judge (left), commissioned Jennifer Jones (center) and Martha Pleasant (right). Each volunteer completed a strict screening application and more than 30 hours of training prior to being commissioned. For more information on how to help the abused and neglected children in Hopkins County, call the CASA/Family Advocacy Center's office at 825-1582 or e-mail hccasa@bellsouth.net. Photo provided

Friends and Family

State Rep. Brent Yonts, D-Greenville, welcomed several friends and family members to the House floor on Feb. 24. Pictured (from left) are Vickie Yonts, Vickie's daughter and Rep. Yonts' niece Brooklyn Yonts, local FRYSC coordinator Bonnie Gibson, Kristen Wells (who served as Rep. Yonts' floor page for the day) and her mother Susan Wells and grandmother Patsy Wells, Rep. Yonts' wife Janice and Rep. Yonts.  Photo provided

55th annual Charleston School reunion March 27

The 55th annual Charleston School reunion will be at 4 p.m. March 27 at the Dawson Springs Community Center. An auction will be held at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The class of 1960 will be recognized for the 50th anniversary of its graduation. Cost of the dinner is $10 and reservations must be made by March 24. Donations for the auction may be brought to the community center the day of the event. For more information or to make reservations, call 797-2470 or 825-9264.

4 juniors earn $1,000 scholarships

Chelsea Howard, Jeremy Kelsey, Gregory Miller and Kaitlyn Ross, all juniors at Webster County High School, were awarded $1,000 college scholarships in the "Drive the Dream" scholarship program, sponsored by the Kentucky GEAR UP program.

Tips from Teachers

Hi, Parents,

Pet of the week

My name is Bouncin' Bobby. I'm a male, beagle/bassett mix, about 10 weeks old. I'm very lovable and I want to go home with you. Call 821-8965 for more information. Photo provided.

Wendy Gamblin named Student of the Week at MSU

Murray State University has announced that Wendy Gamblin is the Student of the Week for March 8-12. Gamblin is an elementary education major.

Hardhats off to all our coal miners

Happy Hump Day, y’all. You’ve just about got this week licked. Just a couple more days until the weekend, and you can kick back and relax for a couple more. Some of you have probably already had your coffee and some are having yours now. I’m taking a little break from dishes and laundry, so we can have our coffee and news together, you and I.

Students instructed in oil painting

On three Saturday mornings in February, students from Browning Springs Middle School attended free oil painting classes sponsored by the GE Volunteers. At the end of each session the students took home their own finished landscape painting.

Palmer Greek Man of the Year at Transylvania

Transylvania University senior Samuel Palmer was recently honored with the Greek Man of the Year award during Transylvania's Greek Awards program. He is a member of Phi Kappa Tau. The award goes to a leader from a fraternity who has contributed to the university, their fraternity chapter and to the Transylvania Greek community as a whole.

All-Star appreciation

Mayor James Noel of Nortonville was presented a plaque of appreciation from the director of the Hopkins County Central ABA youth basketball league, Troy Crist. Team members look on. Photo provided

Kik named to KAHC board

Brett Kik of Madisonville was elected to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors at the annual convention.

From where I'm yawning, Daylight Savings could be called sleep losing

Greetings Anton and neighbors. I hope you are preparing to lose an hour of sleep or whatever else you do at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. It seems like Daylight Savings Time is earlier every year, but the second Sunday, March 14, is actually the latest of the last three years of time springing forward. 

Robin reminds us, 10 days and counting until winter ends

I need to report a “robin sighting” on Feb. 24. Just outside my kitchen window, this jolly fellow was hopping merrily along with not a care in the world. He seemed to not realize that he is a harbinger of spring, a most important job. Happy spring, dear friends.

White Plains had four on the floor for possibly best team

Good morning, Hopkins County. I hope this finds you and yours in good health and good spirits.
March 8th, 2010

Pilobolus Dance Theatre arrives Saturday at Glema Mahr Center

The Pilobolus Dance Theatre will perform Saturday, March 13 at 7:30pm at the Glema Mahr Center in Madisonville.
March 3rd, 2010

Tips from Teachers

Hi, Parents,

Arts Council now accepting applications

The Kentucky Arts Council will accept applications until March 15 from professional writers, choreographers and composers for the Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship Awards and the Emerging Arts.

Hopefully we can put the snow shovels in storage

Happy March, Dawson Springs. I’m back. Thanks to everyone for hanging in there with me over the past two (hectic) weeks. Special thanks to those readers who popped into CVS to check on me or to let me know that the column was missed. Your support is much appreciated and means more to me than you will ever know.
 
 
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