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Chandler English connected on three hits, including a home run to lead the Orioles to an 11-1 win over the Mets in a Major League game Thursday night at Lykins Park. English belted a home run, a double and a triple, while Jacob Fugate connected on three singles and Tyler Howard added a single and a double to pace the Orioles’ offense. Howard, English and Isiah Williams combined on a one-hitter and 14 strikeouts for the Orioles. Justin Asbury had the Mets’ lone hit — a single — in the fifth inning.

Special to the Sun It took a rain delay and gritty determination for the Mets to come away with the Little League City Championship Monday night with a 2-1 victory over the As. Aaron Pope pitched all six innings for the As, while Jordan Williams pitched 5 1/3 innings for the Mets, and Jayvee Farrell came in to close the door. It was a pitching duel from the start as Pope notched 13 strikeouts for the As. Williams returned the favor for the Mets, fanning 15 batters himself.

Alexis Saylor's triple scored the game-winning run to lead the Cardinals to a 12-11 win over the Marlins in the championship game in Little League Softball on Saturday at Lykins Park. The Mariners captured the title in the Junior League with a 13-9 win over the Angels. In the Major League, the Cubs, Mets, Athletics and White Sox were victorious, while the Storm beat the Redwings in the Minor League. The championship game in the Minor League will be played tonight, with the White Sox (14-3)

The Winchester Little League finally opened its 55th season with a full slate of games Monday night at Lykins Park. The Reds and Red Sox were victorious in the Major League, while the White Sox and Angels won in the 9-and-10-year old division. In the Rookie League, the Pirates defeated the Tigers 13-2 and the Athletics handed the Giants a 6-3 setback. Major League Reds 6, White Sox 4 The Reds scored three runs in the fifth inning and held on to defeated the White Sox. Desmond Johnson had a triple and Bo Billings laced a double for the Reds, who finished with nine hits in the contest.

The White Sox did it again. The team secured its second consecutive city championship on Monday night with an exciting 1-0 triumph over the Dodgers at Lykins Park. In the consolation game, the Red Sox posted an 8-4 win over the Mets. In the finale, the White Sox scored the game-winner in the bottom of the sixth inning. Riley Morguson reached on a single with one out and advanced to second on a passed ball. Morguson later scored when Brent Stoneking reached on an error.

The Towne and Country Homemaker's Club met April 9 at the home of Betty Bonar, Lyon Drive. The meeting was called to order by the president, Deloris Segress. The devotion was given by Mary Lou Shearer who read a poem entitled “Springtime.” Betty Bonar surprised the group with a lovely rendition of “Danny Boy” and another song on the violin. It took several years of coaxing for her to do this for her homemakers group and she let it be known she would not be available for other groups.

Local AARP Chapter 632 met March 28 at the Generations Center. New President Colista Ledford opened the meeting, Don Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance and Frank Vermillion gave the devotion. Ellie Johnston celebrated her birthday in March, and the group celebrated the 17th wedding anniversary of Elizabeth and James Gay. Rose informed the chapter the bill on land line phones was defeated, and members expressed concerns with the consumer price index. Ledford asked the chapter to pray for sick members.

The Clark County Activity Coalition met on Monday, Jan. 28. Co-Chair Gina Lang, with Ertel Medicine and Pediatrics, called the meeting to order and opened discussion regarding the 2013 Winchester Weigh Down (WWD) Competition. WWD is an eight-week weight loss competition. Participants weigh in every week, and there are educational and ¿tness opportunities. The current sites for weigh in locations are the YMCA, Clark County Cooperative Extension, Ertel Medicine and Pediatrics, Clark County Health Department, Winchester Chiropractic, Winchester Family Practice, College Park, and Clark Regional Medical Plaza, with more to be added if needed.

Chapter 1828 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association met for their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Taste of China. Kari Hall, meteorologist for WKYT-TV, was the guest speaker. Present for the meeting were Elizabeth Bunch, Herman Butler, Nancy Butler, Jean Brandenburg, Kay Scrivner, Billie Scrivner, Clement Miner, Gale Miner, Will Bentley, Cindy Bentley, Jim Fehr, Otella Witt, Hilda Standafer, Meredith Howes, Floyd Gibbs, Pat Gibbs, Denver Parks, Wilma Rogers, Iva Sharp, Donald Spillman, Julia Dever, Janice Taulbee, Steve Lech, Ruth Lech, Audrey King, Betty Hollon, Bob Leonard, Jane Leonard, Dolores Tabor, Wanda Bachman, Linda S. Toler, Kari Hall, R.B. Omohundro and Lila Omohundro.

The Clark County Community Education Program Advisory Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting July 18 at Kentucky Bank, with lunch provided by Central Bank. Community Education director Cora Heffner introduced guest Teresa Dawes, community education director for Estill County schools. Heffner reported that Readifest will be Aug. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at College Park. Reporting from the 2012 fiscal year, Heffner said 2,093 students participated in 12 School-to-Careers projects at six schools.

The LLL Club met April 17 at Central Baptist Church for the regular monthly meeting and potluck luncheon. The Rev. Edwin Davis called the meeting to order and led the group in prayer. The Rev. Earl Waugh introduced Doug Crowe, who gave the devotional, based on 2 Corinthians 2:14-16. “Fragrance” is a word used several times in the Bible. Bob Jones entertained the club with special music. Glenda Hoffman, the program chairman, introduced the Rev. Dr. Jim and Elaine Hamilton, who spoke about their mission work in Siberia and Russia, spreading the word of Jesus Christ.

The Winchester Music Club, which is affiliated with the National and Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs, met on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the evening at Belmont Church of Christ. William Cooper, president, welcomed everyone and introduced Vicky Welch, who was the program sponsor for the meeting. Welch is the director of the Home School Harmonizers (a group of 15 home schoolers) who presented a beautiful program of Christmas music. The following songs were performed: “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Light One Candle,” “Every Little Angel,” “O Come Emmanuel,” “Nino Precioso,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” “Dona Nobis Pacem,” “Panis Angelicus,” “My Prayer” and “O Holy Night.” Home school students were Gayle Hereford, Kathryn Jacubec, Hannah Rose, Katarina Garrett, Shawn Dixon, Sydni Fecher, Marshal Mecham, Grant Wagner, Brian Welch, Emily Short, Amelia Baracca, Adriana DeCarlo, Abby Dixon, Caroline Dube, Reina Mecham and Bailey Smith.

Clark County Home Economists met at Spindletop Hall Dec. 14 with the Bluegrass Home Economists for their Christmas luncheon. Clark County members attending were Imogene Haggard and her guest, Margaret Berryman, Mary Louis Evans, hostess Marge Walker, Nancy Strosnider, Barbara Wicker, Marian Sublette, Deloris Segress, Evelyn Lane and Jane Venable Brown. CCHE President Barbara Wicker told about the Clark County organization's 65th anniversary celebration in November at the Clark County Public Library, and  showed the group's yearbook with program information and photos.

It is good to share. To work together in harmony. To help each other and enrich each other's lives in countless ways. And it doesn't hurt to expect a few miracles along the way. Can I get an amen? The Amen Corner Thrift Store at 117 W. Main St. is maybe more than it appears to be on the surface, and that's saying a lot. What it looks to be is a tidy store selling high-quality clothing and accessories for crazy cheap. But there is more to the story. “I call it a 'miracle room' because of the things we see happen in here,” says Joyce Zinner, who, along with Donna Browne, manages the Amen Corner.