Physical Fitness

Dear Editor: I am writing to you today to help inform your readers about a bill that is on the legislative floor awaiting approval from our government. This bill is number HB182, an act relating to Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). This bill is proposing to require all physical fitness facilities to have an AED on the premises with a trained AED user at all times. An AED analyzes a person's heart rhythm for any abnormalities and if necessary, directs the rescuer to deliver an electrical shock to the victim to help the heart re-establish a proper rhythm.

Clark County's Junior Miss Caitlyn Vincent rehearses at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington for the State Junior Miss this weekend. Vincent will compete at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Singletary Center in five categories: interview, talent, physical fitness, self-expression and scholastics.

MARINES Casey Wilson , son of Kathy Marston of Danville, stepson of Craig Marston, and step-grandson of Donn and Kitty Marston, left for Marine Basic Military Training at Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 1. For 12 weeks, Private First Class Wilson will be trained in physical fitness, battalion commander inspections, service rifle, (M16A2) qualifications, water survival, Marine military skills and Marine academics. Wilson's expected date of graduation is Jan. 28.

Army Pvt. Shade A. Means has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history, traditions and core values. A 2005 graduate of the Kentucky Christian Academy in Winchester, he is the grandson of Vivian Means of Pine Ridge Road, Winchester.

Andrew Scott Dunn graduated Jan. 18 from Marine Corps Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C. While at Parris Island, he received training in first aid, general military subjects, physical fitness, Marine Corps history and weapons familization. Dunn, son of Kevin and Tami Dunn, is a former student at George Rogers Clark High School and currently is on recruit leave in Winchester. Upon completion of military occupational specialty school, Military Police School, Dunn will report for duty on the east coast.

Air Force   Airman Matthew S. Crutcher graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Crutcher is the son of Ken Crutcher of Windsor and Cheryl Boney of Dehesa Road, El Cajon, Calif.

Air Force Airman James M. Griggs graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Griggs is the son of Lisa and Michael Griggs of Woodspring Drive, Lexington.

Marine Corps Pvt. David N. Tanksley, son of Hillary and Keith Tanksley of Nicholasville, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Tanksley stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage...

Grant graduates basic Air Force Airman 1st Class Kintrey A. Grant graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Marine Corps Pvt. David N. Tanksley, son of Hillary and Keith Tanksley of Nicholasville, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Tanksley stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage...

Marine Corps Pvt. Corey J. Teubert, son of Jenifer R. and Bradley C. Teubert of Liberty, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Teubert stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of...

Air Force Airman James M. Griggs graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Griggs is the son of Lisa and Michael Griggs of Woodspring Drive, Lexington.

Air Force Airman William C. Johnson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Johnson earned distinction as an honor graduate.

Grant graduates basic Air Force Airman 1st Class Kintrey A. Grant graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Beginning in January, Lincoln County High School will replace its Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) club with an accredited program sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard. Last December, the school board approved a full-time paid position to run the unit and the search began for an officer to take charge. Assistant Principal Wes Cornett said the hiring process was slowed because the Kentucky Department of Education wouldn't budge on a requirement that the program's senior instructor be a credentialed teacher.

HARRODSBURG - According to Mercer County Athletic Director Todd Davis, when the high school tested freshmen for the President's Fitness Challenge, something disheartening happened. "Out of the 157 freshmen we tested, five met the president's standards, while only two others met state standards. That's only seven out of 157 students meeting some kind of standards. That right there tells you there's just not enough activity going on in their lives," said Davis. With a little help from federal funding, Mercer County should do much better the next time in the battle of the bulge.