Military Personnel

In honor of our troops all over Kentucky, as well as our troops serving throughout the world and those who have served, there will be a military night during the 34th Annual BBB Central Kentucky Home, Garden and Flower Show at the Lexington Center on Thursday, April 2. Thursday night only, all military personnel past and present, spouses and children are invited to receive free admission to the home show (proper Military I.D. required). Come for a fun-filled free night of support and entertainment at the 34th Annual BBB Central Kentucky Home, Garden and Flower Show.

Dear Editor, Saturday was a great day for our veterans and our current servicemen and women. We want to thank all those who support our veterans and our military. However, there was one incident that I couldn't believe. It seems one of our servicemen needed to use the facilities. He saw a porta potty over by the Farmers Market, so he went over there. He was in uniform and was told he could not use those facilities. I don't know who is in charge over there, but I can tell you this was the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of in my life.

PERRYVILLE - Military service personnel carry special things in their pockets, everything from a pocket knife and Bible to pictures of their sweetheart or spouse and family. Now they can carry miniature flags. Local veterans are taking part in the Pocket Flag Project that distributes miniature flags to servicemen around the world. Auxiliary members of American Legion, Battlefield Post 301, have taken on the project and will attempt to get miniature flags into the pockets of as many front line military personnel as possible, according to Sue Milburn, auxiliary member.

Military personnel to be honored in courthouse The Jessamine County Courthouse is rededicating the center bulletin board in the courthouse hall to Jessamine Countians serving our country. Please bring pictures to Tiffany or Beverlee in Judge Cassity's office. The board will list the person's name and unit, along with family members. The board is for members of the armed forces who are currently on active duty. It will remain up indefinitely.

COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE The second annual Community Prayer Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Grace Bible Church, 117 N. Main St. Members of the community clergy will offer scripture readings, reflections and prayer for the following community members: civil servants, law enforcement, fire and emergency personnel, teachers, school administrators, medical personnel, military personnel, judiciary and judicial system personnel and...

The Harold Glenn Epperson Post 2728 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has been sending care packages to military personnel in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. For some time they have set up a table in front of Wal-Mart to get the public's help in filling the packages. Now they are soliciting help to meet the growing need, and the Post continues to seek names and addresses of any military personnel in these areas. This information should be sent to Rex Johnson, VFW Post 2728, 116 Sterling St., Winchester, KY 40391.

Four-year-old Maria Jackson's gratitude toward the troops was so high Tuesday night she decided to get the American flag tattooed on her arm. She wanted to thank the soldiers for "taking care of our country," she said. Luckily for her grandmother, Mary Farris, who was standing nearby, the tattoo was only temporary. And besides, all the other kids were doing it. Maria was one of about 50 children who participated in St. Agatha Academy's Red, White & Bike parade in downtown Winchester.

It was a day to honor and represent those who serve or served our country. And for some, a way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Military Appreciation Committee of Danville sponsored Armed Forces Day events complete with a parade, flag raising and lowering ceremonies, music and entertainment. "It reminds us of where we've been and where we're going," said Jim Shearer as he watched the parade. Shearer, who is originally from Danville, said he was there to represent his dad who was a World War II veteran.

TODAY ? Fortnightly Club at the home of Mrs. George VanMeter, 430 Pretty Run Road, 2:30 p.m. ? Clark County Writers' Group meeting, Public Library board room, 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. ? Clark County Kiwanis Club meeting, 6 p.m., the Colonel's Lady Tea Room, West Lexington Avenue. Betty J. Berryman will be the speaker and the November auction will be held. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 ? Veterans and active duty military personnel eat free at Applebee's restaurants in honor of Veterans Day. ?

Dear Editor, I saw this headline on amnews.com and felt like I had to tell you who reads it. I live in Savannah, Ga., but I read amnews.com almost every day. I first started reading to find out about UK basketball. I found that you have one of, if not the, best sports reporters in Kentucky in Larry Vaught. I was raised in the edge of Rockcastle County and went to Brodhead and Mount Vernon to high school but lived closer to Berea (it was interesting to find out Tony Snow was born there)

If you're going to be shopping this week, make sure you plan ahead and take coupons. Of course, it's always cheaper to simply not spend money. If something is 30 percent off the regular price, you're still paying real money out of your pocket to cover the difference.   However, there are times when you know you are planning to shop, so you are doing the smart thing then by printing or finding a store coupon. Most stores want you to spend your money at their locations - both online and in-store.

Clark County Judge-Executive Henry Branham and Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner hope to get 2012 off to a great start. Saturday, community members are invited to do their part by attending a special prayer service, focusing on government and civic organizations. “It's a way, in my judgment, to start the year off on a positive note,” Burtner said. Burtner and Branham organized the event several years ago and have been pleased with the turnout. The event also draws attention to the faith-based community, which “provides an awful lot of services to the community,” Burtner said.

Jay Bicknell said the business he operates with partner Adam Jackson wouldn’t be possible without the sacrifices made by the American military. “Mine and Adam’s philosophy is, ‘Only in America can you dream up something like this and make it happen,’ and that’s because of soldiers,” Bicknell said. Fit2Kill is headquartered in Irvine and is designed to expose people to the outdoors through coordinated hunting competitions and guided hunting and fishing trips, as well as wildlife management.

It’s said that a broken clock is right twice a day, and that is true for Senator Rand Paul’s opposition to the four-year extension of the USA Patriot Act that President Obama signed last week. Paul, a Republican, found himself in good company as he joined Democrats John Udall and Ron Wyden in fighting an ultimately losing battle to let the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (get it, USA Patriot Act?) of 2001 expire.

TODAY ? Fortnightly Club at the home of Mrs. George VanMeter, 430 Pretty Run Road, 2:30 p.m. ? Clark County Writers' Group meeting, Public Library board room, 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. ? Clark County Kiwanis Club meeting, 6 p.m., the Colonel's Lady Tea Room, West Lexington Avenue. Betty J. Berryman will be the speaker and the November auction will be held. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 ? Veterans and active duty military personnel eat free at Applebee's restaurants in honor of Veterans Day. ?

Grateful to Heritage board for its efforts to save our history Dear Sir: How delighted I am to read that the Winchester Heritage Commission is working to preserve the history of Winchester! The charm of the town is special and makes it a showplace for Kentucky. While delving into the genealogy of my family, I have learned my great-great-grandfather first bought property in Montgomery County in 1799 and lived in Clark County in 1800. To wonder what Winchester was like in those days is an exercise in imagining.

The Rowdy Golden Girls Homemakers Club held a meeting May 1 at the Cooperative Extension Office. Those present were: Nancy Beck, Susan Banker, Debbie Hamon, Carolyn Prince, Pam Price, Brenda Chaney, Jenni King, JoAnne Webb, Donna Walden, DaLinda Pelfrey and Mary Helen Poole. The meeting was called to order by president JoAnne Webb. A delicious dinner was hosted by Jenni, Mary Helen and Brenda. Donna gave the devotional entitled "Tomorrow is Not Promised. " If anyone would like to participate in the Boat Building and Tutor Program, call Betty Berryman at 595-2963.

In honor of our troops all over Kentucky, as well as our troops serving throughout the world and those who have served, there will be a military night during the 34th Annual BBB Central Kentucky Home, Garden and Flower Show at the Lexington Center on Thursday, April 2. Thursday night only, all military personnel past and present, spouses and children are invited to receive free admission to the home show (proper Military I.D. required). Come for a fun-filled free night of support and entertainment at the 34th Annual BBB Central Kentucky Home, Garden and Flower Show.

Mayor Ed Burtner used his opening remarks at Saturday's annual community prayer service to remind Clark County residents the importance of helping one another. He pointed to Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another," to explain the work of government and public officials within the community. "It pretty much summarizes what those of us in the public sector doâ?¦ the process that we go through," Burtner said. "It's the work of many people coming together.

Dear Editor, I saw this headline on amnews.com and felt like I had to tell you who reads it. I live in Savannah, Ga., but I read amnews.com almost every day. I first started reading to find out about UK basketball. I found that you have one of, if not the, best sports reporters in Kentucky in Larry Vaught. I was raised in the edge of Rockcastle County and went to Brodhead and Mount Vernon to high school but lived closer to Berea (it was interesting to find out Tony Snow was born there)