Sand

Dear Editor, I don't know if is really true that the ostrich hides its head in the sand when danger approaches. The theory is that if they don't see the danger, it doesn't exist. Of course, this is just plain silly. However, if it is true, then we Americans are a nation of ostriches. Constantly lied to and beguiled by politicians seeking power and by the liberal news media, the majority of us fail to recognize the threat of Islamic radicals. On this 231st anniversary of our independence, our liberties are threatened as never before.

Second-grade students from Shearer School visited the Bluegrass Heritage Museum to do several service projects. One of the projects they tackled was adding sand between the bricks to the sidewalk leading to the museum, top photo. Arica Edmonds, bottom photo, poured sand from her hands into the spaces between the bricks.

— At 5:35 p.m. Dec. 5, Anthony Morguson of 141 Morguson Lane reported that someone entered his shop and took several tool sand automobile parts.

Greenside bunker shots are so difficult, especially if there is little room on the green to work with. What actually is the rule of thumb to hitting this shot? How do I create the proper height to clear the bunker lip? Bunker technique is crucial to getting up and down. Unlike a fairway bunker shot where you take very little sand, greenside bunker shots require a minimum of two inches of sand removed behind the ball to get the proper distance and lift that a ball needs to clear the bunker lip and achieve the distance that will get the ball close to the hole.

Rachel Fahr, left, and Evan Mallon sand the floor of one of the new preschool classrooms in the Family Development Center on Wainscott Avenue. Fahr and Mallon were part of a youth group from the First Baptist Church of Saint Charles in Waldor, Md., who worked on the preschool area this summer. The facility will house 220 Clark County Public preschool students next Friday, Aug. 22

Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation Department employees Derek Hatton, left, and Rick Winburn seal cracks in one of the tennis courts at Lykins Park while preparing them for a new surface. A special mixture of colored concrete, sealer and sand will fill the many cracks. The tennis courts and basketball court will be closed while the work is being done. The courts will be painted gray, and the outside surfaces will be painted maroon.

STANFORD - Lincoln County will have sand trucked in for a new public swimming beach at Cedar Creek Lake. Fiscal Court on Tuesday approved the purchase of 2,000 tons of sand at $22 a ton from sand ports in Louisville and Carrollton. Contractor Watco Trucking will haul the sand from the two ports to the lake. The project is being funded with a $75,000 matching grant from the Land Water and Conservation Fund. "The price of sand is expensive because of high diesel prices," said Judge-Executive Buckwheat Gilbert, adding that Fiscal Court can advertise for another bid in January.

LANCASTER — Faith Browning knows she has a big responsibility. The Garrard County senior is one of four veterans who are trying to return the Golden Lions to the top of the heap in the 44th District and get the team back to the 12th Region Tournament. And her job has to be done on and off the court. “I have to be more of a team player,” she said. “Just work harder. And I have to get my spikes in (bounds during matches).” Garrard has seven seniors on the varsity roster, and Browning said sand volleyball was their game in the offseason.

Students from Central Baptist Church's His Kids Program take advantage of the warm, sunny day Thursday to celebrate their last day of school with a much anticipated pool party. Carter Lowe and some of his friends take a break from the pool to blow and chase bubbles. Sarah Ruth Jackson shows off her best moves on the Slip â??N Slide. Chloe Galloway, left, and Sydney Herringshaw spend some time in the sand between dips in the pool.

Dear Editor, On Nov. 3, the Danville Fire Department responded along with the Danville Police Department to a car accident on Hustonville Road. The accident had been caused by a large petroleum product spill that extended from the 911 Center down to the bridge over Clark’s Run. At the time of the accident, it was misting rain, and combined with the petroleum product created a severe hazardous driving situation likened to thin ice covering the roadway. Police officers reacted quickly when they realized the dangerous situation and quickly shut down the roadway.

Last week a student said, “Mr. Godbey, I want you to know that I think our schools provide the educational opportunities that we need, but the problem lies in the fact that everyone does not take advantage of this opportunity.”  You may agree or disagree with this student's perspective; however, I thought it was an interesting quote for you to consider as you read more about the state of our high school.  Last week I explained the basics of the...

Dawn Frank, 47, emerged from The Hub Coffee House & Cafe with renewed vigor Thursday morning. “Red eye with two extra shots of expresso," she said with a smile, lifting her cup. Caffeine provides quintessential fuel for Frank, a manager/server at 303 W of Danville, a counseling consultant with a St. Louis transitional living center and a single caregiver to her 15-year-old niece. She's as dedicated and focused as her screen-printed shirt spelling ”Love” four times horizontally and once diagonally, making it hard to believe Frank moved to Kentucky a year ago for a more peaceful, relaxed life.

— At 5:35 p.m. Dec. 5, Anthony Morguson of 141 Morguson Lane reported that someone entered his shop and took several tool sand automobile parts.

Dear Editor, On Nov. 3, the Danville Fire Department responded along with the Danville Police Department to a car accident on Hustonville Road. The accident had been caused by a large petroleum product spill that extended from the 911 Center down to the bridge over Clark’s Run. At the time of the accident, it was misting rain, and combined with the petroleum product created a severe hazardous driving situation likened to thin ice covering the roadway. Police officers reacted quickly when they realized the dangerous situation and quickly shut down the roadway.

LANCASTER — Faith Browning knows she has a big responsibility. The Garrard County senior is one of four veterans who are trying to return the Golden Lions to the top of the heap in the 44th District and get the team back to the 12th Region Tournament. And her job has to be done on and off the court. “I have to be more of a team player,” she said. “Just work harder. And I have to get my spikes in (bounds during matches).” Garrard has seven seniors on the varsity roster, and Browning said sand volleyball was their game in the offseason.

Students from Central Baptist Church's His Kids Program take advantage of the warm, sunny day Thursday to celebrate their last day of school with a much anticipated pool party. Carter Lowe and some of his friends take a break from the pool to blow and chase bubbles. Sarah Ruth Jackson shows off her best moves on the Slip â??N Slide. Chloe Galloway, left, and Sydney Herringshaw spend some time in the sand between dips in the pool.

Second-grade students from Shearer School visited the Bluegrass Heritage Museum to do several service projects. One of the projects they tackled was adding sand between the bricks to the sidewalk leading to the museum, top photo. Arica Edmonds, bottom photo, poured sand from her hands into the spaces between the bricks.

Rachel Fahr, left, and Evan Mallon sand the floor of one of the new preschool classrooms in the Family Development Center on Wainscott Avenue. Fahr and Mallon were part of a youth group from the First Baptist Church of Saint Charles in Waldor, Md., who worked on the preschool area this summer. The facility will house 220 Clark County Public preschool students next Friday, Aug. 22

Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation Department employees Derek Hatton, left, and Rick Winburn seal cracks in one of the tennis courts at Lykins Park while preparing them for a new surface. A special mixture of colored concrete, sealer and sand will fill the many cracks. The tennis courts and basketball court will be closed while the work is being done. The courts will be painted gray, and the outside surfaces will be painted maroon.

Greenside bunker shots are so difficult, especially if there is little room on the green to work with. What actually is the rule of thumb to hitting this shot? How do I create the proper height to clear the bunker lip? Bunker technique is crucial to getting up and down. Unlike a fairway bunker shot where you take very little sand, greenside bunker shots require a minimum of two inches of sand removed behind the ball to get the proper distance and lift that a ball needs to clear the bunker lip and achieve the distance that will get the ball close to the hole.