Berea

A Berea man accused of first-degree sex abuse earlier this year is scheduled to appear in a Jessamine County court Nov. 10 for a status hearing. Christopher Koteras, 36, of Berea was indicted in May on 24 counts of first-degree sex abuse that allege he had sexual contact with a child under the age of 12 in Jessamine County between July 9, 2007, and June 15, 2010. He entered a not-guilty plea June 1, according to court records. Koteras was arrested May 21 and posted a $20,000 cash bond May 24. His status hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday in Jessamine Circuit Court.

BEREA - The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors and travelers free guided gallery tours through the center's two current special exhibits at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 8. In the Center's lobby a Kentucky Historical Society exhibit titled, “The Clays of Kentucky,” showcases images and documents rarely seen in public. From the settling of Kentucky in the late 18th century to the close of the 20th century, members of the Clay family have made important contributions in business, politics, agriculture, and women's rights.

One night after being named Danville's homecoming queen, Kaitlin Snapp placed first Saturday at the Berea Invitational. But she ran a little farther than the other runners, veering off course to fall behind Lincoln County's Alex Bunch before overtaking her after the 2-mile mark and winning in a time of 19 minutes, 49.3 seconds on the 3.1-mile course at Berea College. “In true Kaitlin fashion, she became mentally tough and overcame that mental error and caught Alex and ended up winning,” Danville coach Chris Verhoven said.

Sept. 12: A boy, Hayden Dewayne, to Jennifer Gipson of Junction City. Sept. 13: A girl, Madline Scott, to Robert and Michelle Scott of Garrard County. Sept. 15: A girl, Kaylee Rae, to Jamie Rae Hobdy of Waynesburg. Sept. 16: A girl, Peyton Alexandria, to Heather Monroe of  Harrodsburg. Sept. 17: A boy, Brayden Dean, to Whitney Brown of Berea. Sept. 18: A girl, Adylee Ann, to Jennifer Dunagan of Danville.

Bookmobile Monday - South Bragg Street, Perryville, 11-11:10 a.m.; Third Street, Perryville, 11:15-11:30 a.m.; Old Mitchellsburg Road, noon-12:15 p.m.; Shut-ins (two stops), 12:20-12:35 p.m.; Hwy. 37, 12:45-1:30 p.m.; Noscoe Road (two stops), 1:30-1:45 p.m.; White Oak Road, 1:45-2:15 p.m.; Hogue Hollow, 2:20-2:30 p.m.; Bellview Street, 2:45-3 p.m.; and Hustonville Road (two stops), 3-3:30 p.m.  Tuesday - Sunrise Child Services at Woodlawn, 9:15-10 a.m.; Boyle County Middle School, 10:10-10:30 a.m.; Southwood/Shadeland Drive, 10:35-10:50 a.m.; Old Shakertown Road, 10:50-11 a.m.; Family Ties, 11-11:30 a.m.; Bluegrass Pike (two stops)

The Boyle County boys advanced to the championship of the Berea Cup with a 4-3 shootout victory over Berea on Wednesday. Boyle held on after Berea scored two goals in seven minutes to tie the game at 3-all with about six minutes remaining, and the Rebels' sixth shooter made his penalty kick to give them the win after the two teams each made four of five shots. Alex Svecke and Maurice Nolte scored second-half goals for Boyle (7-4), which extended its winning streak to five games, improved to 3-0 in the Berea tourney and advanced to Saturday's championship against Franklin County.

It was one for the record books last year as Lincoln County's soccer Patriots  made their first appearance in the 15th Region Tournament to cap off a 15-5-2 season, a season which included an 11-game win streak and six games in which the soccer Patriots scored at least seven goals. While it's still months away from the 2011 regionals, it appears the soccer Patriots are ready to get back to their winning ways, as they held off visiting Berea 4-3 in Tuesday's season opener. “Last year we learned how to win and we're still on our incline up,” said Lincoln coach Wendy Peters.

Hundreds of church musicians will perform concerts at churches and colleges in Lexington, Berea and Danville as part of a four-day convention for organists, sponsored by the Lexington chapter of the American Guild of Organists.   In Danville, concert organist Jack Mitchener will perform 7:30-8:45 p.m. June 13 at The Presbyterian Church, located at 500 W. Main St. All concerts are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door. For a complete listing of concert times and locations, visit www.2011lexingtonago.com.

BEREA — Union Church, Berea College’s historic, nondenominational church that was founded by 19th century abolitionist John G. Fee, was the setting Thursday night for the launch of a contemporary civil rights campaign. Faith leaders, students, business owners, teachers, artists and Berea residents joined on the steps of Union Church Thursday morning to announce the launch of Bereans for Fairness, a local campaign to win passage of a city gay and transgender anti-discrimination fairness law. Similar to legislation that has passed in Covington, Lexington and Louisville in Kentucky, a Berean fairness law would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on someone’s perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lincoln County High School boys golfer Chris Risner will be continuing his links career. Risner, who joined the LCHS team while still in elementary school, was an avid player throughout his long stint on the Patriot golf team with his sights set on eventually making the leap to the collegiate level. “I’ve been playing golf ever since I was young, in fifth grade,” said Risner. “My Uncle Jim (Atkins) taught me everything I know and Robert Foster. I’ve always liked it. And I’ve always wanted to play college golf and turn pro one day.” The 2011 LCHS graduate, who became one of the Patriots’ leaders as his game progressed, is not quite ready to hit the pro circuit, but he realized his dream of playing college golf when he signed with Berea College.