Stories from Tuesday, October 10, 2006

UNIONTOWN -- USD 235 Parents, teachers, and even board members voiced their opinions during a debate concerning athletics and academics on Monday evening. About 15 teachers and other local residents attended the USD 235 Board of Education meeting to share views about the district's proposal to add both a baseball and softball team as district athletic programs in the near future...

Thanks to a vehicle donation from Mercy Health Center, the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office will now be better equipped to handle any future disasters or dangerous situations. The Mobile Command Center vehicle, converted from an old Mercy ambulance, will allow emergency responders a platform from which to work at the site of any hazardous situation. ...

The popularity of trains appears to be growing, and one area historical railroad club is reaping the benefits. The Heart of the Heartlands Railroad Historical Society will sponsor its annual fall Pumpkin Patch rides this weekend in Carona, about 10 miles south of Cherokee. ...

When you're employed full time and are also a spouse, parent, chauffeur, and so forth, it's easy to get caught in the trap of trying to do everything. It's difficult for working parents to finish everything that needs to be done. For parents, or anyone with a busy schedule, goal setting is so important in managing work or time...

The Sept. 10 Class No. 10 meeting was held in the Christian Church Bungalow. Pastor David Peterson came to greet the ladies and receive a piece of dessert. President Ava Mae Adams, opened the meeting with special things about September such as good manners, coupons, reunions and southern gospel music. She read "Autumn in the Country." Devotion was from Matthew 12:50, followed by her prayer...

100 YEARS AGO (1906) The coldest place in town today was the courthouse. The south side offices got the sun, but the offices on the north side shivered all morning. It is predicted that the same trouble experienced in the past with the courthouse heating plant will be experienced this winter. Some of the officers believe firmly that the boiler used is insufficient to properly heat the large building...