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Today's News

  • Consumer Cues

     

    We all know that we should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but many of us don't get the recommended servings.

    Fruits and vegetables are important to our diet because they provide necessary nutrients and are high in dietary fiber and low in calories, fat and cholesterol.

    The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that you make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

  • TRH honors new team members

     

    Taylor Regional Hospital recently recognized new team members for their first 90 days of service with a breakfast in their honor.

    Those honored were Debra Appleby and Joanna Janes, ESD; Kristen Bradshaw, Ashley Hoosier, Nikki Little and Natalia Warren, med/surg; Karen Caldwell, ICU; Janice Collopy, radiology; Kimberly Humes, OB; Brittany Mann and Jodi Tungate, transitional care; Shellie Mattingly and Ashley Thompson Taylor Regional Care Center; Heather Oliveri, physician services; Stephanie Scott, ER and Arlene Smith, patient registration.

  • Skaggs retires from South Campbellsville Baptist Church

     

    Beverley Skaggs recently retired as South Campbellsville Baptist Church's secretary. She has held the position for 17 years.

    In addition to secretarial duties, Skaggs also drove the church bus and served in the nursery.

    Before her employment at the church, Skaggs worked for 16 years at Fruit of the Loom.

    A dessert reception in Skaggs' honor will be Saturday, May 11, will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church's fellowship hall.

    Everyone is welcome, though organizers request no gifts.

  • Changes made to shelter voucher system

    Some minor changes to the animal shelter’s adoption voucher system are in the works. Soon, parvo shots will once again be administered at the Taylor County Animal Shelter and the cost to adopt a cat could be lowered.

    At the shelter, adoptions cost $100. That fee includes worming, parvo and rabies shots, a microchip and a certificate for either a spay or neuter operation.

  • Residents complete league cycling instructor training
  • Campbellsville Trail Town awarded Kentucky Rails to Trails grant
  • Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has grand opening

     

    Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores recently celebrated the grand opening of a new store in Campbellsville.

    Sewing and crafting enthusiasts in the Campbellsville area now have a new resource for shopping a wide selection of merchandise to inspire their creative endeavors.

    From sewing and quilting to knitting, jewelry-making, scrapbooking and more, this store offers an outstanding range of crafting, floral and seasonal accessories, an extensive selection of fabrics for apparel, quilting and home decorating, as well as many home decor items.

  • Cain joins Shannon’s Salon

     

    Sarah Cain is the newest team member at Shannon’s Salon.

    Cain specializes in dimensional color techniques, creative cuts, special occasions and makeup application.

    The salon is open on Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

    Cain is the daughter of Kim Cain and the late Robert Cain.
     

  • Taylor County Bank named to Top 15 percentile

    Taylor County Bank has recently been inducted into Seifried & Brew LLC’s Top 15th percentile of community banks, based on total risk/return composite ranking.

    The benchmark for this ranking includes institutions with assets between $100 million and $5 billion.

    According to a certificate the bank received, it is further distinguished for setting the standard of excellence and raising the bar for community banks across the nation.

  • What Mama said ... and what she didn't

    Growing up, my mother was like a lighthouse to me. Her light was always on, a beacon guiding me through the daily adventures and bumps and bruises of childhood and adolescence. At the end of the day, she was always there, welcoming me to the safe harbor that was my home.

    Years later, when I left home for other places, and the home lights were but a distant flicker, I would remind myself of Mom’s words. And often, they would light my path.

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