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  • Jenkins' DUI trial moved

    Citing concerns of fairness, the presiding court judge in the pending DUI trial of Spencer County Judge Executive David Jenkins recently ordered the case transferred to Shelby County.

    In a Nov. 19 order, Special Judge Jerry D. Crosby II moved the case to Shelby because he didn’t think a court trial could be fairly argued in Spencer County.

    “It is ... the court’s opinion that it is impossible for either the Commonwealth or the defendant to obtain a fair trial on the charges pending before this court in Spencer County,” Crosby wrote.

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  • A 'model' gift: Toy show a tradition for Shouse family

    In 1967, Betty Shouse was looking for the perfect Christmas gift for her husband, John L. Shouse. Little did she know, that gift would turn her husband into a lover of farm toys and collectibles.

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  • Coroner doesn't think death was suicide in Revard case

    An attorney for accused murderer Raymond Revard Jr. says one of the keys for his defense is that the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has never ruled on the manner of death.

    “Here it is two years later and the coroner’s office hasn’t said it’s a homicide,” said defense attorney Stephen H. Miller of the report on the death of Revard’s deceased wife, Lea Revard.

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  • Audit identifies deficiencies

    The Spencer County School District recently received the results of its annual audit and, although three significant deficiencies were identified, the report states that the district is within federal compliance guidelines.

    The audit was conducted by Brown and Company Certified Public Accountants and examined the district’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.

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  • PUBLIC RECORD: Property Transfers

    Property transfers

    The following property transfers were recorded in the Spencer County Clerk’s office during the month of August.

    Goodlett & Klempner, Inc, Mt. Eden to Edgar L. Lemle and Angela M. Lemle, Taylorsville. Lot 30 Elk Creek Ridge. $32,500.

    The Kehne Company, Inc., Taylorsville to Jonathan H. Steele, Taylorsville. Lot 53 Hickory Woods Subdivision. $141,900.

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  • Revard case inching slowly toward trial

    While a trial date may be shortly forthcoming in the Commonwealth’s murder case against Raymond Revard Jr., both sides are standing strong in their respective beliefs of guilt or innocence of the accused.

    Revard, who is charged with murder in the 2009 shooting death of his wife, Lea Revard, was present in Spencer County Circuit Court last Thursday as attorneys debated various pre-trial issues before Judge Charles R. Hickman.

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  • DEBT DILEMMA: County loan pay-off: Some question, others praise

    The current version of Spencer County Fiscal Court voted Monday to pay off a large chunk of debt before its election-altered counterpart takes office next year, but the decision was hardly welcomed by everyone in attendance.

    The court by a 3-2 verdict approved a motion to pay off $505,866 owed on debt and leases from the general operating fund before the end of the year, a move which made sense to some, but not to others.

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  • Clerk calls audit issue an oversight

    Spencer County Clerk Judy Puckett said Monday that a state auditor’s report noting excessive spending for Sam’s Club memberships last year was not intended to be a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

    Puckett’s office was audited by State Auditor Crit Luallen. The audit noted that seven Sam’s Club memberships were purchased for $35 each, for a total of $245. Puckett said Monday that the office had this practice for two years, and that she preferred for each employee to have a club membership.

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  • WHAT'S HAPPENING: Spencer County's Community Calendar

    Christmas Tree Auction rescheduled

    The Christmas Tree Auction at Sanctuary Arts Center has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., due to inclement weather.

    Stop by the Sanctuary Arts Center on Main Street to place bids on trees that are fully decorated and on other holiday decor.

    Bidding starts at 7 p.m. on the second floor of Sanctuary.

    The event will include door prizes, refreshments and entertainment.

    Everyone is welcome.

    VFW to host Christmas party

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  • Food basket deadline nearing

    The Spencer County Christmas Food Basket Program that benefits local less fortunate families during the holidays will go on this year, but perhaps with a few less dollars to support it.

    Spencer County Fiscal Court recently decided it would not pledge money toward the program but that it would continue to be the hub for donations, basket distribution and applications for those seeking baskets.

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