Lura Walsh celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 28, 2013, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. Some of her family members surprised her on Jan. 27 with balloons, flowers and cake.
James McDowell served in the U.S. Army at Fort Amador at the Panama Canal during World War II. He served 1942-1945.
McDowell died at age 66 in 1988. He is the brother of Bobby McDowell and father of Donald McDowell.
Veterans salutes can be emailed to Linda Ireland at editor@laruecountyherald.com. Photos and a brief biography will be published. For more information, call Ireland at 270-358-3118.
With LaRue County’s Relay for Life less than four months away, several local businesses and teams have already contributed to the event with either in-kind services, discounts, money or team sponsorships.
Now is the time when we start thinking about filing our income taxes from the previous year. Even though it’s an annual event, it can cause anxiety for many. By preparing now, you can ease the process for yourself and your tax preparer.
About 43 million women are affected by heart disease in the United States. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is a campaign to bring awareness to the issue of women’s cardiovascular health and dispel the myth that heart disease is not a problem for women. The color red is symbolic for women and heart disease. It is also a symbol for the power of women investing in their own health.
I am blessed with delightful friends with whom I truly enjoy spending time. We can find a reason to gather and celebrate pretty much anything. Thankfully, the Super Bowl is coming up – a perfect time to get together and enjoy food, friends and fellowship.