Danville

Once the game finally got going, No. 13 Danville had little trouble in beating Garrard County and advancing to the 45th Distict Tournament final at Stanford. Dowell Harmon was 3 for 3 with two doubles and five RBIs and Rhodes Bell added a three-run home run as the Admirals blasted Garrard 19-2 in five innings at Lincoln County. There were three lighting delays before the game even started, then another. The other semifinal between Boyle County and Lincoln County was postponed until 6 p.m. today.

As spring has arrived and April was the wettest month on record, we hear that old adage, “April showers bring May flowers.” But all the pretty flowers now make us appreciate spring and the warmer weather. I have noticed that they are working some on the shopping center across from the post office, and that is a start to what it has been. New businesses there will create more jobs for the unemployed. Why don’t they go across the street and do something to the old Southern Belle Dairy building?

I would like to express my opinion on the so called “night club” coming to Danville. Ever since liquor came to Danville, it is one thing after another. There is a liquor store on every corner. Before, I really liked Danville. It is really a bad town to live in now. I hope to move. I've been here since 1972 but hate it now. Bertha Williams Danville

Cheddar's corporate board approved Danville for a restaurant location last week, a major hurdle in the process of bringing the restaurant to the area, according to Danville/Boyle County Economic Development Communications Coordinator Charlie Cox. Cox said rumors have been spreading that Cheddar's is no longer planning to locate in Danville, but the rumors are false. EDP President/CEO Jody Lassiter will meet next week with Cheddar's representatives and local officials to discuss the project's progress and issues related to the targeted site, Cox said.

Dear Editor, Thank you, Danville voters. We did good. 2011 will be a great year in Danville. We will have a dignified commission, better fiscal management, and one that represents all the residents equally and fairly. A word to the losers, all of them: Next time you have a good job, listen to the people you work for. Irvine Jones Danville

Danville-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership and its partners announce the launch of a local dining survey. Given Danville is now home to more restaurants than ever, the EDP strives to make dining in Danville the best possible experience for visitors and residents alike. The survey focuses on specific dining experiences and should not take more than five minutes to complete. Listing your name and contact information is not required. Data from the survey will be shared with participating eateries in an effort to maximize the hospitality of dining in the community.

I recently attended a number of public meetings where city of Danville staff members presented budget and operations reports. Through the use of charts and graphs, the head of each department gave detailed accountings of past budgets, allocations and expenditures as well as recommendations for proposed budgets. In several incidents, alternative methods of providing services were provided to determine the most economical choices. Throughout the reports, I was impressed with the knowledge, practicality and professionalism of all city employees who spoke.

Remember when Mr. Coomer was mayor and the City Commission had everything going their way? Every thing was hunky-dorey with the mayor having so much criticism, and upon frivolous ethical charges they tried to have him fined or fired. Isn't it about time the City Commission quit bickering with the present mayor and do the job they were voted into office to do? The public at large, including myself, are getting a laugh at the “Harper Valley P.T.A.” in Danville and the ongoing soap opera on a daily basis.

Danville police and state Alcoholic Beverage Control officials raided the Gator Club early Saturday morning. Danville Police Chief Tony Gray said some members of the private club are suspected of “bootlegging” liquor.  The club, located at 725 South Second St., does not have a license to sell any type of alcoholic beverages, Gray said. Law enforcement seized items “consistent with the findings of the current investigation.” Gray declined to discuss the items seized.

A company with a manufacturing facility in Danville will be acquired by a European private equity firm, but the current management team said the move could be good news in the long run. Intelligrated, based in Mason, Ohio, announced Friday an agreement has been reached with Permira for more than $500 million. In a press release, the company said Intelligrated founders, Chris Cole, the chief executive officer, and Jim McCarthy, president and chief operating officer, will maintain a “significant stake” in the company and continue in their leadership roles.

Editor's note: Taken from the Danville 911 records, the Police Blotter represents a history of the initial calls and the information used by the dispatcher to send officers to investigate complaints. It is not necessarily an indication of what the officer found upon arrival at the scene, or of how police may have dealt with the complaint.   MAY 18   1:30 a.m., a male has texted a female caller and said he was going to kill himself. 2:28 a.m., male at Dillehay Street said he was attacked.

Danville has been named one of the “Ten Wonderful Small Town Central Business Districts in the South” by Southern Business & Development magazine.  Danville was featured in SB&D's annual Top Tens Edition for the Winter 2013 issue.  “At SB&D, we have had the good fortune of visiting some outstanding Small Town South central business districts that we have found both vibrant and exciting. Nothing tops off a suitable small town location more than a great downtown,” the magazine states.  Other towns on the list include: Sumter, S.C.; Bardstown, Ky.; Bradenton, Fla.; Columbus, Miss.; Harrisonburg, Va.; Stuart, Fla.; El Dorado, Ark.; Bastrop, Texas; and Georgetown, Texas.  “There are many attributes that make Danville attractive to business and industry, but our downtown is the crown jewel,” said Jody Lassiter, president and CEO of the Danville-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership.

Connor Blevins slugged three home runs and Casey Whittle added another Monday as Boyle County blanked Lincoln County 7-0 in a 45th Distirct Tournament semifinal at Danville. Blevins hit his first home run in the second inning to give Boyle a 1-0 lead. He hit a two-run homer in the fourth to make it 3-0 and added another solo homer in the fifth for the Rebels' final run. Whittle's 11th home run of the season also came in the Rebels' four-run fifth inning. Boyle (17-13) will face Danville tonight in the championship game.

Our featured pets this week are Mary and Uriah. Mary is a sweet, solid white kitty with medium-length hair. She has an easy-going personality and really loves to be around people. When you meet Mary in person, the first thing you will notice are her beautiful blue eyes. Mary has been spayed and is ready to come to your home to receive the love and attention that she deserves.  Uriah is one of our Mutts With Manners dogs. He's about 1 year old and weighs 25 pounds. Uriah is cute and fluffy, his breeding is unknown but our best guess would be that he's a Corgi/beagle mix. Uriah is a playful and happy boy. While in the Mutts With Manners/Northpoint Trained Canines Program, Uriah is learning basic obedience and socialization skills and is crate-trained.

After three starts, Stefanie Osterman, a self-proclaimed “professional quitter,” achieved the title of Competent Leader in the Toastmasters International organization, a nonprofit organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills worldwide. Toastmasters International is built from a network of clubs, including the one Osterman now attends in Frankfort. The Danville resident began with Toastmasters International in 2003 in Iowa at the request of her boss at the time.

A Hustonville man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly fleeing from police in Danville. Just after midnight, Danville police officer Chris Wentz attempted to stop a 2001 Ford car near Hustonville Road and the Danville bypass for speeding, disregarding a traffic control device and suspicion of driving under the influence, according to police. According to a press release, Joshua R. Phelps, 31, refused to stop and continued driving south on the bypass toward Junction City.

Lloyd Akers , 73, of Liberty, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, Liberty. Rosa Mae Lancaster died Friday. Arrangements are pending at Smith-Jackson Funeral Home, Danville. Charles Daugherty died Saturday. Arrangements are pending at Smith-Jackson Funeral Home, Danville.

Danville scored 16 runs in the third inning Friday and posted a 17-0 win at Bardstown. In the third, Danville had nine hits, drew three walks and took advantage of four Bardstown errors. Bailey Carson had a no hitter. Taylor Estes had a pair of doubles, Kaitlyn Bryant had a two hits and a double and Emma Breitenbach had two hits.

Mason Stamm and Tyler Whitehouse hit home runs Friday and Danville closed out its regular season with an 11-4 win over Model on senior night. Stamm finished 2-for-3 and added a double and drove in three runs, while Whitehouse hit a two-run blast. Cole Phillips was 2-for-4, Kyle Lange drove in two runs and Chase Ransdell walked three times for the Admirals (23-13). “It was a good all-around game to finish the regular season on,” Danville coach Paul Morse said. “It was senior night and all eight seniors got to start.

LOUISVILLE - Meagan Smith knew Saturday could be a really good day, but she was still a little surprised at just how good it was. Smith came to the state track and field meet favored to win both of her races, and she came through twice Saturday to capture her first two state titles in the sport. The Danville distance runner prevailed in a close race in the Class A girls 1,600-meter run and one that wasn't so close in the 3,200, making her the only local athlete to win more than one first-place medal in this weekend's meet at Owsley Frazier Cardinal Park.