Toddler

A new study of the effects of television watching on very young children should sound an alarm for parents. Much research has focused on the content of television programming, particularly on the impact of TV violence, but the new study published in the April issue of Pediatrics raises questions about whether babies and toddlers should be watching the tube at all. In the study, researchers found that for every hour per day pre-schoolers watch...

LIBERTY - Haylee Milroy is the picture of health. The 3-year-old is happy, always on the move, and keeps her mother busy. Although small for her age - she weighs just 24 pounds now - nothing appeared abnormal. She has cousins that are small, too, her mother said. So when Haylee got sick about a year ago, her parents, Candice and Jessie Milroy, were not too alarmed; they thought she just had a bug, but treatment did not improve her condition. After a series of tests in three hospitals, Haylee finally was diagnosed with Franconi anemia, an inherited blood disorder that leads to bone marrow failure.

LIBERTY - A memorial fund has been set up at Casey County Bank to help the family of 2-year-old Zachary Blake Rodgers pay funeral expenses and medical bills. Zachary died Oct. 7 from multiple injuries he suffered when he ran in front of a vehicle on U.S. 127 North in front of his residence. The toddler was attempting to get to his horse across the road. He was the son of Gary Rogers of Liberty and Jessica Wachter of Dunnville. Send contributions to Zachary Rodgers Memorial Fund, c/o Casey County Bank, 176 Wallace Wilkinson Boulevard, Liberty 40328.

JoEllen Reed, right, Bluegrass Community and Technical College community liaison, shows 4-year-old Holden Bishop where a plaque will be placed in his honor outside the infant/toddler room at the child day care in the new BCTC Winchester campus. Reed is making a $5,000 donation in Holden's name for supplies and equipment for the room. Along for the tour of the day care are Holden's parents, Susan and Michael Bishop and Dr. Augusta Julian, third from left, president and CEO of the college.

The Garrard County Public Library will have story hour for children on Wednesday. Totally Toddler time, 9:15-9:45 a.m. for ages 2-3; Primarily Preschool, 10-10:45 a.m. for ages 4-5; Bouncing Book Babies, 11-11:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. Also, the Lancaster Ladies Book Club will meet 12:15 p.m. Thursday. This month they will be discussing “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah.

JUNCTION CITY - Three people were arrested Sunday on charges of child abuse and neglect in Boyle County. On Thursday, Boyle County Sheriff's Deputy Casey McCoy responded to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville on reports of the two children being neglected. McCoy was informed that earlier that day Vince Peyton, 47, and Joyce Wofford, 32, both of Junction City, had walked to Peckerwoods Grocery with a 2-year-old and a 6-month-old.  Peyton and Wofford were reportedly under the influence of alcohol, and the children were not dressed properly for the cold weather, according to police.  Customers and the store owner told police the baby had several injuries, was coughing and wheezing, appeared underfed and had an overflowing diaper.

Nov. 21, 1987 Former Clark coach Letcher Norton was among the 26 inducted into the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's Hall of Fame Friday. Norton won more than 600 games, including the 1951 state title at Clark County. “Twelve Reasons Why Women Fail” was the topic of a presentation by Nancy Skiba at the Nov. 10 dinner meeting of the Altrusa Club at Bud's Beef 'n More. Mrs. Skiba, human resources director-G.T.E. Sylvania, was introduced by Betty Berryman, program chairman.

WMU to conduct hydrant testing Winchester Municipal Utilities will be testing hydrants on the following roads on Wednesday: Augusta Drive, Bentbrook Court, Boonesboro Road, Canvasback Lane, Clubhouse Drive, Fairfax Drive, Freedom Way, Gadwall Lane, Justice Drive, McClure Road, Pintail Lane, Rose Drive, Teal Lane and Woodduck Court. AARP to have potluck dinner The AARP Chapter 632 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday for a potluck supper at the Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Jennifer Howard from the Clark County Health Department will be the speaker.

Funding application completed The Blue Grass Community Action Partnership has completed its application for CSBG funding for SFY 2014. The application will be available for review at the central office located at 111 Professional Court, Frankfort,  after April 12.  For more information, call (502) 695-4290, ex. 240.   Lincoln library events set STANFORD - Lincoln County Public Library announces its upcoming children and teen programs. For more information, call Ashley Crase, children and teen services librarian, at (606)

Dear Editor, Since moving back to Danville, after living in Lexington for 10 years, I have an appreciation for many things. I enjoy the slower pace. I appreciate a close-knit community with deep roots where I can raise my child. Most importantly, I am glad I live in a community that, while small, tends to be progressive. We have great schools, a great hospital, a fantastic library and (in general) great services. That being said, I do feel there is one area that is lacking that could make a tremendous difference in our community - curbside recycling.