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  • Sickness and sin began with Adam and Eve

    Physical illness and death are a result of the Fall, when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3).
    Throughout the Old and New Testaments, individuals prayed for healing. The gospels record 41 distinct healings as well as others that are mentioned generally. God at times healed directly, sometimes through a prophet, an apostle, or an ordinary believer (Acts 8:58).

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  • ENGAGEMENT: Stephanie Lorene Wilhoit and Craig Williamson Jr.

    Stephanie Lorene Wilhoit and Craig Williamson Jr., both of Campbellsville, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

    The bride to be is a homemaker and 2012 graduate of Taylor County High School. She is the daughter of Doug and Connie Wilhoit and granddaughter of Odell and Sue Warren of Mount Sherman, Mary Rose Murphy of Campbellsville and Darrison Bowling of Buffalo.

    The prospective groom is a kitchen aid at Golden Living Nursing Home. He is the son of George and Maria Prebee.

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  • Weather is hot, humid, crazy

    Crazy weather seems to be the normal description for Kentucky’s weather patterns … simply because there really isn’t one.
    Unlike more temperate climates, which are used to bearing with rain for days on end, or more tropical or desert climates that are used to dry seasons, Kentucky is a combination – an odd and unpredictable one.
    Of course we do not have to deal with hurricane force winds, earthquakes and surprisingly enough – not a whole lot of tornados.

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  • Ready to survive cancer

    Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought I would be diagnosed with cancer.
    How could this happen to me?
    As a woman, being told I had rectal cancer was very embarrassing, and let’s face it, none of us like to talk about that part of our bodies. Suddenly, reality set in and I felt as though that I had been punched in the stomach, and I was forced to confront my situation head on.

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  • Chamber presents four community awards

    The LaRue County Chamber of Commerce recognized several community leaders May 9 at its annual dinner at First Baptist Church of Hodgenville.
    Outstanding Citizen
     Donnie Propes was named the 2013 Outstanding Citizen of the Year and received a standing ovation from the packed room.

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  • ENGAGEMENT: Laura Stewart and Craig Bell

    Laura Stewart and Craig Bell would like to announce their upcoming marriage on May 31, 2013, at Pleasant Valley United Baptist Church in Millwood.

    The bride to be is the daughter of Carol Jr., and Lola Stewart of Millwood. She is a certified surgical technologist/first assistant at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

    The prospective groom is the son of Tommy and Frankie Bell of Hodgenville and is the owner of Craig Bell Electric in Hodgenville.

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  • ENGAGEMENT: Talina Lee Patterson and Tommy Gordon Tedder

    The children of Talina Lee Patterson and Tommy Gordon Tedder, both of Buffalo, wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their parents.

    The ceremony will be 4 p.m. June 1, 2013, behind Tedder’s barn with a reception to follow in the backyard of the home of Allison and Keith Blair.

    All friends and relatives are invited. No invitations will be mailed. RSVP at 270-734-6552 or 270-765-9305.

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  • Upton teen wins art contest

    Congressman Brett Guthrie announced Jacob Walters of Upton as the first place winner for Kentucky’s Second District in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
    Walters, a student at Hart County High School, titled his artwork “Quilt of Life” and describes it as “a representation of dreams as well as a dedication to my grandmother.”

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  • Gordon Thomas named KAAHC liaison

    Gordon Thomas has been named the liaison for LaRue County for the Kentucky African American Heritage Council.

    Thomas, a LaRue County native, is the son of Earl and Claudine Thomas of Hodgenville.
    He graduated from LaRue County High School in 1980 and studied at the University of Kentucky, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Morehead State and Shenandoah University.  

    Thomas will promote education and awareness of the African American experience as liaison.

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  • School Calendar - May 15

    ALL SCHOOLS
    Last day
    May 22 – Last day for students

    LCHS
    Baccalaureate
    Baccalaureate is 3 p.m. May 19.

    Graduation – new venue
    LaRue County High School graduation is 8 p.m. May 24 at the football stadium, weather permitting.

    LCHS site-based council
    The LCHS site-based decision-making council will meet at 4 p.m. June 11 in the school’s conference room. For more information, call the school at 358-2210.

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