Today's Features

Recently it was my honor to bring the first graduation address for the Leitchfield Christian Academy, which was founded during my ministry there. My message began with some remarks from the late Sir Winston Churchill made some years ago at a Yale commencement where he followed a Yale alumnus who was receiving an honorary degree. The alumnus had elaborated extensively about the university with each letter of “YALE” a point in his speech.

Rabbit Club

The 4-H Rabbit Club will meet 3:30-5 p.m. June 8 at the LaRue County Extension Service office.

4-H camp registration

4-H camp registration is under way for LaRue County youth ages 9-13. Camp will be June 29-July 2 at Lake Cumberland. Registration forms are available at the Extension Service office. Cost is $140 per camper. A $75 deposit is due with registration form to hold the child’s spot. Full payment is due by May 22.

Russell Cooke fundraiser

Modern woodmen are holding a “Matching Funds Benefit” for Russell Cooke 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Magnolia Firehouse. There will be a bake sale and silent auction to help purchase handicap-accessible equipment. For more information, call 270-528-3017 or 270-763-3937.

Kentucky native Terry Whalin will be the keynote speaker at the 13th annual Kentucky Christian Writers Conference June 19-20 at Northside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown. Details on registration and workshops can be found at www.kychristianwriters.com. Participants are encouraged to pre-register as early as possible through the Web site or through the mail, and an early-bird discount and first priority for faculty appointments will be given to those who register by May 10.