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Today's Features

  • COLUMN: Three attend 4-H Teen Summit

    Lilli Hanik, Liz Walker and Shelby Wertz all participated in the 4-H Teen Summit at the Kentucky Leadership Center March 21-23. Tonya Tucker and Mollie Tichenor served as chaperones.  Hanik and Walker took full advantage of the leadership classes that were offered and Wertz, a Kentucky State Teen Council Member, taught a variety of classes.  Everyone had an amazing time.

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  • COLUMN: Match mulching material with plants’ needs

    Mulch has become a landscape staple, almost to a fault when it is over-applied, smothering roots and girdling trunks. When done properly, it can help to suppress weeds, retain moisture and moderate temperature. These things can be achieved using a variety of materials, but which type of mulch suits your needs best?

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  • COLUMN: Proper management early on can lower disease risk in gardens

    Each growing season, many different diseases threaten Kentucky vegetables. However, by practicing good management techniques before and during planting, home vegetable growers can minimize disease risks, said Kenny Seebold, plant pathologist with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.
    Diseases usually are caused by fungi, bacteria or viruses. While they can appear anytime during the growing season, many favor wet, cramped conditions for development.

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  • Jeneen Wiche to speak at ‘Gardens and Goodies’ event

    What do the Spencer County Homemakers Garden Club, Jeneen Wiche and the Spencer County Cooperative Extension office have in common? They’re all key parts of a fun, fundraising event this weekend for Spencer County Habitat for Humanity.
    The Garden Club is hosting its Second Annual Gardens and Goodies event at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Extension office.
    Wiche will be the featured speaker and proceeds from the tickets ($8 in advance and $9 at the door) will benefit Spencer County Habitat.

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  • SAVVY SENIOR: Choosing a Medigap supplemental policy

    Dear Savvy Senior,
    I’ll be 65 in a few months – Medicare enrollment age – and am thinking about getting a Medicare supplemental policy to help cover things outside of Medicare. Can you give me some advice on choosing a plan?
    Shopping Sam

    Dear Sam,

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  • COLUMN: What’s the reality behind your closed doors?

    The phone rang late one Saturday evening. It was an unusual call from someone I had known for quite some time.
    With halting voice, and occasional sobs, he said, “Do you have a few moments to talk with me?” I answered, “Of course, what’s wrong? You sound very troubled. Is your wife alright?”
    He said as calmly as he could, “Yes, she’s alright. It’s not about her, it’s about me.”

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  • Students ‘engineer’ devices to help their classmates

    During the 23 years Andy Henderson has taught in Spencer County, his program has undergone numerous changes including transitioning from industrial arts to technology education his first year on the job.

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  • Spencer County, Taylorsville elementary schools represent county well at regional Governor’s Cup

    The Spencer County Elementary School quick recall team finished fourth at the regional Governor’s Cup competition, and is pictured at right.
    Students from Spencer County and Taylorsville elementary schools who placed in the top five in competition are:
    Social studies written assessment: Josh Dunkelbeger, SCES, fifth place
    Language arts written assessment: Calvin Sosebee, SCES, first place; Caden Little, TES, fifth place
    Composition: Vanessa Velasquez, TES, second place

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  • Locals named to dean’s list at Bellarmine University

    Bellarmine University has named students to its dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who receive a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. The following local residents were named to the dean’s list:
    •Taylorsville resident Gabrielle Adams, a freshman who is majoring in elementary education, and previously attended Bethlehem High School.
    •Taylorsville resident Victoria Kute, a junior who is majoring in exercise science, and previously attended Bullitt East High School.

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  • Church Happenings — Week of April 10

    Fish fry, gospel sing to benefit Northern Lights Mission
    A fish fry and gospel sing for Northern Lights Mission is planned for Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 1850 Louisville Road (31E).
    The cost is $8 for adults and includes fish, slaw, baked beans, a drink and dessert. The cost for children under 10 is $5.
    The event will feature David Stevens and Victory Road and The Gospel I’s.

    Yard sale to benefit missions team

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