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  • Community Calendar

    Wednesday, June 19

    Class - Taylor Regional Hospital will host a pediatric first aid course from 8 a.m. to noon at the TRH Learning & Resource Center. Cost is $55. 789-5862

    Potluck – Red Hat group will host a potluck at noon by the pool at Miller Park. Those attending can bring lawn chairs and trays. Amy Henderson will perform music. Rain cancels. 465-8948

  • Community Notes

    Annual tractor show planned for July 4

    The 24th annual Community Trust Bank tractor show is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on First Street near the Taylor County Courthouse.

    The event will feature antique tractors, gas engines, old farm equipment and toys for sale. The show is open to anyone, and those with antique tractors may also participate in the Fourth of July parade.

  • Birthday List

    To keep the birthday list updated, the Central Kentucky News-Journal needs help. Call 465-8111 or email reporter@cknj.com to add a name, make a change or if a name or date is wrong. If a person is deceased, please let us know.

    The January birthstone is the garnet; the flower is the carnation.

    The February birthstone is the amethyst; the flower is the violet.

    The March birthstone is the aquamarine; the flower is the daffodil.

    The April birthstone is the diamond; the flower is the daisy or sweet pea.

  • On-Going

    Clubs/Organizations

    ♦ Campbellsville American Legion Post 82 hosts bingo every Monday at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. 465-7131

    ♦ Taylor County Sportsman Club meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the club house. 465-7639

    ♦ Habitat for Humanity meets the third Monday of each month. 469-9080 or 465-2543

  • 4-H hosts birdhouse workshop

     

    Taylor County 4-H hosted a free woodworking shop on May 23.

    Using wood and soda cans, students built and painted wren birdhouses with the option of entering them in a Taylor County Fair competition.

    To learn how to get involved in 4-H, contact Amanda Sublett, county extension agent for 4-H youth development, at 465-4511 or visit the 4-H Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TaylorCounty4h.

  • CU summer classes begin June 3

    There is still time to register for summer classes at Campbellsville University.

    June and June/July term classes begin June 3 and July and late summer term courses start July 1.

    Summer classes offer a way for students to get ahead and avoid the higher cost of tuition.

    "Attending summer school gives a student the opportunity to either catch up or get ahead toward their graduation goal," said Dave Walters, vice president for admissions and student services.

  • CU to have largest graduation ceremony ever

     

    Samantha Stevenson

    Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville University will have graduation ceremonies for its largest class of students on Friday and Saturday.

    Including the December graduates, the 2012-2013 class totals a record 647 students.

    Graduate students will receive their diplomas at 7 p.m. Friday in Ransdell Chapel with 170 students receiving degrees.

  • 'Taking Back' Drugs

     

    Campbellsville/Taylor County Anti-Drug Coalition partnered with local law enforcement and others to give residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired medications.

    According to Karen Hayes, coalition co-chair, 1,400 medications weighing 226 pounds were collected.

    Those who were unable to attend Saturday's drop off can bring unwanted medication, with the exception of injectibles and syringes, to a collection box in Campbellsville Police Department lobby.

  • Miles of bargains

     

    Shoppers searched for bargains last week at the annual KY 55 yard sale.

    The sale extended through several counties and vendors set up in Taylor County last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

  • 'Get Fit Taylor County Week' is May 6-11

     

    Campbellsville Trail Town Task Force recently initiated "Get Fit Taylor County Week," which will be celebrated May 6-11.

    The week is funded by McDonald’s Corp. to gear up for an August Connextions event at Green River Lake State Park.

    The Task Force is dedicated to raise awareness about the benefits of exercise and the abundance of recreation opportunities in Taylor County through these events.

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