Danville

Elliott Porter always believes he has to work harder than everyone else. Porter, a Danville senior, suffered nerve damage to his neck and shoulder during birth that resulted in a combination of Erb's palsy and Klumpke's palsy. It left Porter with a left arm that is smaller and weaker than his right. But it did not stopped Porter from being a two-way starter on the offensive and defensive lines for the Danville football team, and four-year wrestler. Now Porter has beennamed to the Tom Leach All-Resilient team.  In fact, his condition may have given Porter even more of a drive to be successful.

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.

100 YEARS AGO - 1913  A carbonator has been installed at the depot restaurant and the Gilcher Hotel restaurant. They will now be enabled to serve soft drinks of all kinds in the most approved style. Alfred Campbell rounded out eight years running his wagon daily between Perryville and Danville. He has driven the same horse the whole time. The daily trip is a distance of 20 miles. The weekly distance is 120 miles. For the eight years this remarkable horse has traveled more than 48,000 miles on this route and has made many other trips besides.

Revivals Mitchellsburg Church of God - 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the church in Mitchellsburg with Chad Lainhart. Willow Grove Baptist Church - 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, the church will hold revival services, and Isaiah Super, pastor of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, will be evangelist. A nursery will be provided. The church is at 4306 Stanford Road, U.S. 150 east of Danville. Pleasant Run Baptist Church - 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, the church will have revival services with evangelist Kaywood Morris.

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 15  1:21 a.m., caller at Meadowrun Apartments said someone was trying to enter her front door; officer advised there was a cat at the door and to call back if she heard anything else.

JUNCTION CITY - A man was arrested Thursday morning after he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and attempted to drown her. Gregory Rogers, 48, of 211 Allene Drive in Danville, was arrested about 8 a.m. on charges of kidnapping and first-degree attempted assault. According to police, Rogers and his ex-girlfriend, Clela A. Durham, went on a date in an attempt to reconcile their relationship. According to a police report, the two drove to the “Penn Hole” in the Forkland community after dinner where Rogers became enraged over a past incident.

Brook and Lamar Courtney of Danville announce the birth of a son, Josiah Preston, 1:53 p.m. Jan. 15 in Danville. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Maternal grandparents are William and Vicki Bishop, and paternal grandparents are Allen and Juanita Bishop. Great-grandparents are Ethelene Stuffs and Betty Berg.

Graduations Morehead State University - Rachel Susan Pittman, a graduate of Boyle County High School, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Her parents are Michael and Alycea Pittman of Danville, and her grandparents are James and Celesta Lawson of Danville.   Union College - Morgan Ann Brown, of Waynesburg, bachelor of science in athletic training. Ryan Victor Young, of Waynesburg, bachelor of science in mass communications.

This might not be the year Ray Bradshaw medals at the state track and field meet, but he knows he's getting closer. The Danville sophomore is becoming better with each meet, and he said he knows the experience of competing in the state meet for the second time will help him. Bradshaw will compete in the Class A boys shot put Saturday in Louisville, and he'd love to work his way up to a place on the medal stand. But he said even if that doesn't happen, he is putting himself in a better position to compete for medals in his junior and senior years.

Man arrested after fleeing from police A Hustonville man was arrested early this 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 a press release, Joshua R. Phelps, 31, refused to stop and continued driving south on the bypass toward Junction City.

Taylor Estes hit a grand slam as Danville defeated Rockcasle County 7-5 in the Admirals' regular-season finale Thursday at Troy Trumbo Field. Estes' two-out homer gave Danville (7-20) a 7-2 lead after Rockcastle (5-25) wiped out its 3-0 first-inning advantage. She also had a single and was one of three Admirals with two hits each. Kasey Young had a triple and a single, and Breanna Turpin had two singles. The Rockets scored three runs in the seventh inning before Danville stopped their rally.

Families First Family Resource Center in Danville and the Family Nurturing Center of Northern Kentucky are sponsoring a two-day facilitator training for the Nurturing Father's Program.  The training is scheduled 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6 and 7 at the First Baptist Church, at 1570 N. U.S. 127 Bypass. The cost is $250 per participant, and the deadline to register is Friday. For more information, contact Anna Houston at (859) 936-8564 or anna.houston@danville.kyschools.us. The Nurturing Father's Program supports a 13-week, group-based program for developing attitudes and skills for male nurturance.