Identity

Dear Editor, I've read people's opinions about the pros and cons of voting at the convention center. Although I can understand some of the pros, like having all of the machines in one location in case something goes wrong mechanically, or the parking is better because of more spaces than some smaller previous polling locations. I even chuckled when I read about the lady who said it was a "social function" and she saw people she hadn't seen in awhile. Believe me, those going to work, school, or running a business, don't have time to socialize.

HARRODSBURG - The identity of the man killed in a traffic accident Tuesday in Mercer County has been released. John M. Benham, 26, a resident of Meade County who was working at Corning Inc. in Harrodsburg as a contract laborer, was killed in an accident involving three vehicles Tuesday morning at the intersection of U.S. 127 and the Harrodsburg bypass south of Harrodsburg. Benham was killed at 5:50 a.m. when he attempted to turn left from U.S. 127 on to the bypass. His vehicle was struck by an truck traveling in the opposite direction on U.S. 127. According to Mercer County Deputy Sheriff Chris Kehrt, Benham exited his vehicle in the intersection and was struck and killed by another northbound vehicle on U.S. 127. He was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force trauma injuries, according to Genie Sims at Ransdell Funeral Home.

LIBERTY - The victim of a New Year's Day shooting in Casey County remains unidentified. "We're still dealing with a John Doe in the case," Trooper Billy Gregory, spokesman for the state police post in Columbia, said today. "There's been nothing new on that front. " The Hispanic man was shot in the mid-afternoon on New Year's Day in a trailer on U.S. 127 about four miles north of Liberty. Police have charged Isidro Perez, 25, of Liberty with murder and tampering with physical evidence.

Winchester Fire/EMS personnel treat an elderly lady who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Maple Street and Broadway early this morning. The woman was transported to Clark Regional Medical Center for further treatment. Her identity and the identity of the driver have not been released.

Protecting personal information against the risk of online identity theft is becoming a bigger issue than ever, especially with the growing popularity of social media sites. Consumers have to look over their shoulders more when it comes to protecting their personal information. In 2011, there were almost 2,000 identity theft complaints made in Kentucky, and more than 8 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2010, according to LifeLock, a company that specializes in identity theft protection.

LIBERTY - The new year got off to an unfortunate start Thursday in Casey County as a man was shot and killed in a trailer four miles north of Liberty. Another man has been arrested and charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence, while the identity of the victim remains a mystery. State police said today all that is known about the victim is that he is a Hispanic male. Trooper Billy Gregory, spokesman for the state police post in Columbia, said the post received a report of shots fired about 4:52 p.m. CST from Casey County dispatch.

PhotoShop/PhotoShop Elements (Basics): 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Centre College Doherty Library. Enhance digital photos and other digital content on your home computer. $65. Instructor is Keeta Martin. Avoiding Identity Theft: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kentucky School for the Deaf community education room 125. $20. Learn ways to protect yourself and your business from identity theft. Introduction to Windows: 8-11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at community education room 125. Taught by Clovis Perry.

What happened before: Earl Hickey (Jason Lee) is a ne'er-do-well who realizes karma is against him because of the bad things he has done in his life. Hoping to do good things in order to cause good things to happen to him, he fashions a list of all the people that he has done wrong and sets out to make things right. In the last episode, Earl invites a foreign exchange student from grade school back to the United States in order to make up for sending him home. Earl's brother, Randy (Ethan Suplee,)

Dear Editor, There has been much discussion in the recent days and weeks of both the proposed Islamic Community Center near Ground Zero in New York City and the burning of Qurans by a group claiming to be a church in Florida. While I defend the rights of those wishing to partake in these acts, I denounce both. Just because one has the right to do something, doesn’t mean one should. In the case of the NYC Islamic Center, property rights and freedom of speech and expression allow any group, regardless of race, creed or color to proclaim their tenets so long as they don’t create a public hazard (e.g.

The United States Postal Service has been a central institution in our American experiment since the days of Benjamin Franklin and the Pony Express. Even in our technological society, getting a letter or card in the mail is a moment of joy. In smaller communities, the post office is a hub of communication. Not only is it a place where mail is delivered and stamps are purchased, but it is where friends reunite and stories are told. Life is shared in smaller post offices, even if for a passing moment.

For some teams, identifying their problem is as simple as realizing they have a Jekyll and Hyde identity crisis. Wipe that slate clean and their potential can be endless. Take last season's East Jessamine Lady Jaguars softball team, for example, who went 7-16 through April 26. Breakthrough the problem as head coach Tom Hamm, and you discover that it was a young team trying to find themselves after having their veteran leadership depart. “We had graduated four seniors who had been starting at East since they were in eighth grade,” Hamm said.

There is an interesting story in the Old Testament that involves a lender and a borrower. An audit was made, and the books didn't balance. The borrower was called to account, and he pleaded poverty. The lender, not satisfied, held a legal advantage and so ordered the man to be sold … yes, into slavery. He then added that the man's wife was to be sold. The lady, probably not involved, was drawn into the morass by being the wife of one who borrowed unwisely. The final thrust of the lender was to also mandate that the couple's children also would be sold and separated from parents and each other.

Kyle Wiltjer has been used to growing pains since he's been at Kentucky. A freshman season roller coaster ride ended smoothly last season after the Wildcats won their eighth national championship with a mixture of veterans and newcomers. This year, Wiltjer admits the journey has been “overall similar” but added the team has experienced more bumps along the way than last year's squad. “There has been a different approach this year, just trying to find the way we're going to play so it has taken a little longer,” he said.

To be yourself is one of the first lessons taught in school, and the one that is continuously stressed throughout the high school years. Once you join a sports team, however, that idea sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. It's suddenly not as important who you are individually, as long as the team comes first. Well, maybe it does matter at Kentucky. Senior Twany Beckham is learning the importance of just that - being himself -   as he continues to build his role on the Kentucky squad in the year after the Wildcats won the national championship.

Protecting personal information against the risk of online identity theft is becoming a bigger issue than ever, especially with the growing popularity of social media sites. Consumers have to look over their shoulders more when it comes to protecting their personal information. In 2011, there were almost 2,000 identity theft complaints made in Kentucky, and more than 8 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2010, according to LifeLock, a company that specializes in identity theft protection.

It's not hard to distinguish the difference between Cameron and Christian Colvard. Cameron, wears his cap normally, but Christian flips his backward when the two are playing tennis matches at George Rogers Clark High School. Other than a two-year age difference between the two brothers, they're both competitors and share the same desire to win. It was Cameron who started playing tennis before his younger brother picked up the racket and followed suit when they were “10- to 12-years-old.” Both have been playing competitive tennis ever since.

The United States Postal Service has been a central institution in our American experiment since the days of Benjamin Franklin and the Pony Express. Even in our technological society, getting a letter or card in the mail is a moment of joy. In smaller communities, the post office is a hub of communication. Not only is it a place where mail is delivered and stamps are purchased, but it is where friends reunite and stories are told. Life is shared in smaller post offices, even if for a passing moment.

To the editor: There’s a cost to good bargains. Those of us in towns like Wilmore need to realize this. Fitch’s IGA hasn’t drawn a profit since the late-1990s — when the Walmart and Kroger up the road were supersized. Losses accumulated when the Dollar General, which sits next-door to Fitch’s, began selling groceries. The Tennessee-based chain told town officials it wouldn’t sell groceries when it opened 10 years ago. Now, groceries fill almost half of its shelf space.

WINCHESTER POLICE Reports — At approximately 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a reported theft at 1216 W. Lexington Ave. — At approximately 3:13 p.m., police responded to a report of public intoxication at 11 Canary Lane. A woman was intoxicated and passed out. — At approximately 11:45 p.m. police responded to a report at Sherwin Williams in the Winchester Plaza. The door was found open. WINCHESTER FIRE-EMS — On Wednesday, emergency personnel conducted three local transfers and two out-of-town transfers.

Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari doesn’t know what to expect from his second cast of Wildcats, but will have a better idea following tonight’s Blue-White scrimmage at Rupp Arena. The scrimmage is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on Fox Sports South. Although the event isn’t formal, the contest will serve as a measuring stick for Calipari and his coaching staff. During preseason workouts, Calipari has witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly.