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Today's News

  • Auxiliary volunteers recognized

    Taylor Regional Hospital hosted an appreciation luncheon for Auxiliary volunteers on April 1. Jane Wheatley, CEO, spoke to the group and recognized their commitment and contributions to Taylor Regional Hospital.

    With 56 workers, the Auxiliary gave 6,607.75 volunteer hours in 2007 to assist Taylor Regional Hospital by working at the information desk, surgery department, emergency department, radiology department, cancer center, greeting station and gift shop.

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  • Blood drive is April 18

    The Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging eligible blood donors to give at an upcoming blood drive and to bring a new blood donor along.

    Not only will blood donors help save the lives of Kentucky patients, they also will receive a free mini-physical.

    The next opportunity to donate will be Friday, April 18 at Forcht Bank on East Broadway from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling (800) 775-2522.

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  • Search is on for outstanding older worker

    Experience Works, the nation's largest training and employment organization for mature workers, is searching for Kentucky's outstanding older worker. Experience Works Prime Time Awards program is part of Experience Works' national effort to raise awareness of the contributions made by older individuals and to break down barriers associated with the hiring of all older workers. Outstanding older workers from every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will be honored in Washington, D.C., and in their home states for their contributions to the workforce and local communities.

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  • GRM to host groundbreaking ceremony

    Last summer, Green River Ministries was approved for a $356,610 USDA grant and loan. GRM officials were presented with a check last August and will close on the grant/loan April 14.

    In honor of the closing, GRM is planning a groundbreaking ceremony for Wednesday, April 23 at 2 p.m.

    With the grant/loan funds, GRM plans to build an 8,000-square-foot building that will include an office complex to create a "one-stop shop" for those in the community to go to in their time of need. The new building will increase shelter capacity from one unit to five units.

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  • Fannie Chapel to host conference

    Fannie Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will host the Louisville-Lexington District Conference on April 17-19.

    "We are overly excited about hosting this historic event in our church," stated Delmetria Cayson Combs, pastor.

    The community is invited to be a part of the Communion Worship Service on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m.

    "Please come worship with us, commune with us and enjoy the preached word of God that will be brought to us by our elected leader, Bishop E. Lynn Brown," Cayson Combs said.

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  • Pancake breakfast is April 26

    The annual Campbellsville/Taylor County Fire Department pancake breakfast will be Saturday, April 26.

    Advance tickets are on sale for $4 at the fire station or from a firefighter. Tickets at the door will be $4.50.

    The breakfast will begin at 5 a.m. and end at noon.

    For more information, contact the fire department at 465-4131.

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  • Relay for Life auction is April 18

    Acton Baptist Church will host a public auction and dinner to benefit Relay for Life on Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m.

    All proceeds collected will go toward Relay for Life.

    Items to be auctioned include handmade quilts, crafts, candles, tools, cakes, pies, gift certificates, oil changes, dinners, country ham and more.

    The dinner will include pinto beans and cornbread, chilidogs, drinks and desserts.

    Entertainment will be provided by children.

    The church is located at 250 Wooleyville Road in Acton.

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  • 'Taylor's Got Talent' event will benefit Relay for Life

    Taylor County Relay for Life will have a community fundraising event Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Taylor County High School gymnasium.

    "Taylor's Got Talent" will feature performances, a silent auction and several Relay teams with booths selling items.

    Doors will open at 6 p.m.

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  • 'The Squishiness of Things' to be performed at CU

    "The Squishiness of Things," an adaptation of the play by Mark Kompaneyets, will be presented at Campbellsville University on Friday, April 18 in the University Theater.

    The children's play, which is a comedy, will be performed at 6:30 with general admission at $2.50.

    The play is directed by Starr Garrett, who is an instructor in theater and director of the theater program.

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  • Education cuts could affect local schools

    Though the state budget passed by the General Assembly restored a great deal of proposed education funding cuts, local administrators say more funding is needed.

    "It's a little disappointing," said Taylor County Superintendent Gary Seaborne. "We're going to receive less funding. We're still expected to reach proficiency by 2014, but with diminished funding. It is pretty discouraging."

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