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  • U.S. Census questionnaires are being mailed to residents

    Census questionnaires are being mailed to more than 120 million households across the country.

    The 10-question form is the shortest decennial census since the country’s first, commissioned by the U.S. Government in 1790.

    For every 1 percent who mail in their forms, taxpayers save between $80 and $90 million – the cost of sending census takers door-to-door to collect information needed for a complete and accurate count of the nation.

    For information about the Census visit2010census.gov.

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  • Kids Kloset Spring Consignment Sale is Friday and Saturday

    Kid’s Kloset Spring Consignment Sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Methodist Church in Prospect.

    More than 130 sellers will be consigning brand name and boutique spring and summer clothes, including clothes for boys and girls sizes infant to 18 and older.

    The sale features clothes for juniors, young men, maternity wear, prom, Easter, nursery items, books, kid’s furniture, toys, bikes and  strollers.

    Cash and credit cards are accepted.

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  • Oldham County Singers will perform concert at Arts Center

    The Oldham County Singers are performing a concert called “The Oldham County Singers in Sacred Song.” at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Oldham County Schools Arts Center.

     

    The music will be accompanied by a sign language interpreter.

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  • Rambo-Bean

    Donald and Marcie Bean of La Grange announce the engagement of their son, Shaun Lee Bean to Allyson Nicole Rambo, daughter of Kip and Beth Rambo of Elizabethtown.

    The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Central Hardin High School. This spring she will complete her studies at the University of Kentucky, earning a bachelor’s degree in international studies with a minor in French.

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  • Rock band will play children’s music at La Grange business

    Rock Rhythm and Rhyme, a Louisville-based rock band that specializes in children’s music and entertainment is performing at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at The Treasured Child in La Grange.

    The performance is free and open to the public.

    For information about Rock Rhythm and Rhyme, visit rockrhythmandrhyme.com.

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  • La Grange student worked with Habitat during spring break

    Abigail Greenwell of La Grange, a sophomore at Western Kentucky University, spent her spring break working with Habitat for Humanity.

    Greenwell led a group in Waynesburg, Pa. She is one of about 30 students and faculty from WKU’s Habitat for Humanity chapter who volunteered with Habitat in several cities March 8-12.

    The WKU volunteers helped a family in need of a simple, decent and affordable home as part of Collegiate Challenge, Habitat for Humanity’s year-round alternative break program.

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  • Poll workers needed for 2010 election season

    At Tuesday’s meeting of the Oldham Fiscal Court, county clerk Julie Barr announced the opportunity for county residents to work at several voting locations at the primary election May 18.

    Poll workers are also needed for the general election in November.

    Barr said a one-day class to learn what to do Election Day will take place beginning at 10 a.m. May 10 in the fiscal court courtroom.

    The cost is $25 to attend the class and workers are paid $100 for working election day.

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  • Preferred Care at Home extends home care assistance to Oldham

    Preferred Care at Home company specializing in elderly care, has recently expanded to Oldham County to accommodate the growing senior population.

    Franchise owner, Pam Jeseo is a certified senior advisor and AFA qualified dementia specialist.

    In addition to the popular 24-hour live-in option, services include homemakers, companions, personal support and Alzheimer’s care.

    For information, call 222-0018 or visit www.preferhome.com.

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  • Coleman earns 2009 Pyramid Award

    A local educator has gained national attention with her PE teaching style.

    Laura Coleman, a physical education teacher at Centerfield Elementary School recently received the 2009 Pyramid Award.

    Coleman is in her 13th year of teaching. She is a member in AAHPERD, KAHPERD and the National Athletic Trainers Association. In 2007, KAHPERD recognized her as the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year in Kentucky. She currently serves as a physical activity consultant for the Head Start, Body Start program through AAHPERD.

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  • Adams is president, CFO of Christian Appalachian Project

    Guy W. Adams was recently chosen by the board of directors of Christian Appalachian Project to serve as CAP’s new president and chief executive officer.

     

    An alumnus of Berea College, Adams comes to CAP after a career in nonprofit leadership and development spanning nearly 30 years. He was vice president for development at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia.

     

    After graduating from Berea, Adams was first employed as assistant director of development for Christian Appalachian Project.  

     

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