Family Affair

Story and photos by Mike Marsee marsee@amnews.com When Lindsey Rankin ran her first 5-kilometer race less than two years ago, she probably didn't see this day coming. She couldn't have forseen that it would open the door to a new activity for her entire family, or that it would lead to a memorable Saturday morning in which she would run alongside three of those family members. But Rankin said she quickly became addicted to running, and it wasn't long before her sister and her father got hooked, too. They were all together Saturday in downtown Stanford for the Run for Independence 5K. It was the first race the three of them ran together, but Rankin said it probably won't be the last.

Morgan Woosley proudly calls Jackie McCloud her coach. Off the field, the George Rogers Clark High School softball coach is known as her "papaw. " Woosley, a sophomore standout for the Lady Cardinals, is an integral part of a program that re-established itself as one of the premier teams in the 10th Region. Woosley's boss on the field is also her grandfather away from the diamond. Clark will open play in the state tournament at 10 a.m. Friday in Owensboro. The Lady Cardinals, who defeated Montgomery County to earn their second trip to the state event in three years, will take on Anderson County.

Lindsey Campbell has been teaching at Providence Elementary School for only the past two years, but she has been around the Clark County School system from the time she was born. Her parents, Brenda and Jerry Sipes, have been fixtures in the educational community in Clark County for the past 25 years — Brenda at Hannah McClure and Shearer, and Jerry at Odell Gross and Strode Station. And Lindsey was always nearby when they had to work late or had afternoon meetings. The first picture the Sipeses have of Lindsey was of her in a carrier sitting on her Dad’s desk at school, and Lindsey said her earliest childhood memories center around school, so it’s no surprise that she ended up being a teacher.

STANFORD¿ - When Lindsey Rankin ran her first 5-kilometer race less than two years ago, she probably didn't see this day coming. She couldn't have forseen that it would open the door to a new activity for her entire family, or that it would lead to a memorable Saturday morning in which she would run alongside three of those family members. But Rankin said she quickly became addicted to running, and it wasn't long before her sister and her father got hooked, too. They were all together Saturday in downtown Stanford for the Run for Independence 5K. It was the first race the three of them ran together, but Rankin said it probably won't be the last.

Ordinarily, Boyle County sophomore Lloyd Hall’s grandfather, and whole family, would be all for him when the Rebels play in the Class AAAA state championship game Friday in Bowling Green. However, there’s a little family twist this — his cousin, Preston Gothard, is a backup junior lineman for Allen County-Scottsville, the team the unbeaten Rebels play for the title. Lloyd’s father, Daniel Hall, has two brothers and two sisters. One sister is Vera Gothard, Preston’s mother.

It's been said that the family that plays together stays together. Perhaps no family knows that better than Edna Tymensky and two of her daughters and their husbands. All have made volunteering a family affair by becoming members of the Ephraim McDonnell Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. It all started more than 10 years ago when Tymensky, who lives in Danville, retired from her job at what was then Mathews Conveyor (now FKI Logistex). Her daughters didn't like the thought of her sitting at home all day with nothing to do, so they encouraged her to think about volunteering.

STANFORD - The faces of Lincoln County's cross country teams are changing, and they look a lot like Elizha Burdette. Burdette and his twin sister, Elicia, are the two oldest of four Burdette siblings on the Patriots' teams. Those two, both freshmen, seventh-grade sister Jordan and sixth-grade brother Julian are making an impact on Lincoln's other runners and on each other. Elizha Burdette said his goal is to win the region this year, and Jordan has made it her goal to win state in her freshman year.

It isn't every daughter that can get almost everyone in her family to work for her - and for free, at that. But Ashley Anderson has done just that, and it has made her summer job as coach of one of Danville's largest swim teams much easier. From her parents to two younger siblings, they're all pitching in with the Danville Area Recreation Team. "My whole family works for me, and I didn't even have to ask them," Anderson said. The Anderson family has been involved with the DART Sharks for several years, and this year five of them are at work when the team hosts a meet at the Davis Recreation Center.

There's nothing stronger than the bonds of family, and there's one family that has helped make Danville's track and field teams stronger for the last two seasons. Two siblings and their cousin give Danville a team within a team, and the three of them provide each other with a ready-made support system on the track. And they're also providing the Admirals with plenty of points. Brother and sister Roderick and Alexandra Payne and their cousin, Andrea, are a team within a team, and they say that benefits all three of them.

HARRODSBURG - Players on every team - or at least every good team - say they're a family, but such pronouncements have a different ring among the Mercer County girls. The Mercer County girls roster is all wrapped up in family ties, with four players and two coaches connected through a series of relationships. Senior guard Carli Souder, sophomore guard Catheryne Claunch, seventh-grader guard Seygan Robins and seventh-grade forward Emmy Souder are part of a group of cousins, though they aren't all related to each other.

Freshman center Nerlens Noel is being counted on to help continue the phenomenal success coach John Calipari has had the last three years at the University of Kentucky. But success has long been a part of the Noel family since he has two older brothers - Rodman (North Carolina State) and Jim (Boston College) - also playing Division I¿sports. “We were just a blessed family. Our mom is a hard working mother,” said Rodman Noel, a sophomore linebacker who has 10 solo tackles, four assists and one interception this season.

Editor's note:   “Welcome to My Garden” is a monthly column of news and advice for gardeners and would-be gardeners in the Danville area.   Last month is predicted to be the hottest July on record. In Danville and surrounding areas we have been fortunate to receive some rainfall to help our gardens and landscapes, but crops are another concern. The early, warm spring was a warning to experienced gardeners to spend extra time getting plants and trees in good condition for the coming heat.

Wednesday night, Lauren Mink gathered with friends and family at the home of her boyfriend's parents to watch “American Idol.” By the time the show was over, Mink's boyfriend said she had to turn off her cell phone because it was starting to overheat from all the calls and texts. Another day in the life of girl-next-door turned reality TV show contestant. After years of singing locally, Mink's family and friends encouraged her to audition for the show, and the results have had people of Winchester talking since Wednesday night's premiere.

Holiday gift giving can be a financial train wreck for the family spending plan. To avoid a large dent in your finances this season, consider the packaging. The wrapping and trimmings of gifts can add up quickly, this is a cost many of us don't consider. Try these ways of being creative when it comes time to wrapping gifts: - Use old rolls of wallpaper. If tape doesn't hold, you can use a drop of tacky glue. - If giving a kitchen item, wrap it with a dish towel.      - Baby gifts can be wrapped in a receiving blanket with pacifiers or booties to decorate.

Nov. 8, 1986 LEXINGTON (AP) - Sean Sutton decided to make his basketball future a family affair. Sutton, the son of Kentucky coach Eddie Sutton, announced Friday at a news conference, that he will stay at home and play for the Wildcats next season. Sean Sutton, a 6-foot-2 guard, said he choice Kentucky because of its “great tradition, its great fan support and a chance to play for my idol.” George Rogers Clark High School senior Rick Burkhead scored the winning touchdown with one minute to go and then intercepted a pass to kill a last chance drive as the Cardinals beat Tates Creek 21-18 to win the regional title Friday night.

He's not coming to play football at Kentucky because his brother, Morgan Newton, will be UK's starting quarterback this season. Instead, defensive lineman Langston Newton of Indianapolis verbally committed to the Wildcats on Thursday because he felt that was the best place for him, according to his father. “I didn't know what he was going to do,” said John Newton, Langston's father. “He likes track a lot, too. He had to figure out doing one sport versus two or just football or just track.

Story and photos by Mike Marsee marsee@amnews.com When Lindsey Rankin ran her first 5-kilometer race less than two years ago, she probably didn't see this day coming. She couldn't have forseen that it would open the door to a new activity for her entire family, or that it would lead to a memorable Saturday morning in which she would run alongside three of those family members. But Rankin said she quickly became addicted to running, and it wasn't long before her sister and her father got hooked, too. They were all together Saturday in downtown Stanford for the Run for Independence 5K. It was the first race the three of them ran together, but Rankin said it probably won't be the last.

STANFORD¿ - When Lindsey Rankin ran her first 5-kilometer race less than two years ago, she probably didn't see this day coming. She couldn't have forseen that it would open the door to a new activity for her entire family, or that it would lead to a memorable Saturday morning in which she would run alongside three of those family members. But Rankin said she quickly became addicted to running, and it wasn't long before her sister and her father got hooked, too. They were all together Saturday in downtown Stanford for the Run for Independence 5K. It was the first race the three of them ran together, but Rankin said it probably won't be the last.

Lindsey Campbell has been teaching at Providence Elementary School for only the past two years, but she has been around the Clark County School system from the time she was born. Her parents, Brenda and Jerry Sipes, have been fixtures in the educational community in Clark County for the past 25 years — Brenda at Hannah McClure and Shearer, and Jerry at Odell Gross and Strode Station. And Lindsey was always nearby when they had to work late or had afternoon meetings. The first picture the Sipeses have of Lindsey was of her in a carrier sitting on her Dad’s desk at school, and Lindsey said her earliest childhood memories center around school, so it’s no surprise that she ended up being a teacher.