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From left: Victoria Taylor and Tristen Hornsby, both third-grade Model students, show each other the tie-dye shirts they made.

• ‘Etta May’s On Her Way’ for Model Lab benefit

  Laughter will fill Eastern Kentucky University’s Keen Johnson Ballroom June 8 when southern comedienne Etta May comes to town for Model Laboratory School’s first annual fundraising event.
  Half of the ticket proceeds will be donated to help five Model programs: Scholarships, gifted programs, the arts, athletics and extended field trips or exchange programs, said school psychologist Ellen Rini.

  May 23, 2013 7 Photos

• Court hearing reveals errors in trafficking case’s investigative file

  A discrepancy in police records led to an unusual hearing in a drug trafficking case Thursday in Madison Circuit Court.
  The attorney for 49-year-old Carla Rae Clontz made a motion earlier this month for a bill of particulars hearing. Both the prosecution and defense attorneys had noticed problems with the file numbers in Clontz’ case, and there also were different reports of the number of pills sheriff’s deputies allege were found in her home.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Man charged in theft of cash, skates from Sonic

  Richmond police charged Isaac Hamilton, 20, of South Killarney Lane, with two counts of theft by unlawful taking under $500 Tuesday after he allegedly stole from his employer.
  Hamilton, a former employee of Sonic on Big Hill Avenue, left the drive-in restaurant May 15 with $273.84, a change dispenser and a pair of roller skates and did not return, the business reported to police.

  May 23, 2013

• Grand jury indicts man on DUI, endangerment charges in injury accident

  A February car crash in which one person suffered a broken arm led to the indictment this week of an Irvine man on four wanton endangerment charges.
  Zachary C. Goosey, 20, was was traveling eastbound Feb. 18 on the Eastern Bypass when his vehicle crossed the median and struck a westbound vehicle stopped at a traffic light, according to a Richmond police news release.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Judge: Health exchange suit can proceed

  Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd will allow a suit challenging Gov. Steve Beshear’s constitutional authority to establish a Health Benefit Exchange — a key feature of federal health care reform — to proceed.
  On Thursday, Shepherd denied Beshear’s request to dismiss the suit brought by tea party activists David Adams, Dawn Cloyd and Sarah Durand.

  May 23, 2013

Sports

• BOWLING: Shearer wins seniors tourney

  Fifteen bowlers took to the lanes for the second monthly seniors tournament on May 19.
  Beverly Shearer finished on top with a handicapped score of 753 for three games, which earned her the first place prize of $57.

  May 24, 2013

• H.S. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Central’s Wright takes MVP honors

  Jimmy Wright’s performance at the 44th District Tournament played a big role in Madison Central earning a seventh-straight championship.

  May 23, 2013

• OVC BASEBALL: Colonels roll past JSU, 11-2

  Eastern Kentucky University, the No. 5 seed, beat fourth-seeded Jacksonville State, 11-2, in the first round of the 2013 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Tournament on Wednesday in Jackson, Tenn.

  May 23, 2013

Lifestyles & Community

• Disease, thieves were all part of life on the farm

  Wm. Hensley and Nora Whitaker moved to Maple Grove Road when their daughter, Zona, was 5 years old.  They raised hogs, turkeys, chickens and tobacco on their farm.
  Zona grew up and married Wm. Mack Ross. And they were blessed with two daughters, Edith Mae and Etta Marie.
  In 1918, a flu epidemic came across the land, and Mack took sick and died leaving, Zona with the two young girls to raise. They moved from Paige Hill to Maple Grove to live with Hensley and Nora, her parents.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Rain, hot weather will make lawns, gardens grow
• Freedom Rally June 1 in front of the courthouse

Viewpoints

• Graduation Day

  It is that time of year again.
  Some years ago, I was invited to speak at the graduation ceremonies of a liberal arts college. Later, many in the audience told me they expected a very political speech. Some of them were relieved; others were disappointed. I don't do politics at graduation.
  Graduation is about life.
  My high school graduation was OK. I gave a speech. My family was there, intact, probably as happy as they ever were (But did I know?). We went out for Chinese food afterward.

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo

• Coal problem worth tackling in Washington and Frankfort
• Peter Perlman — Life lessons from a lawyer’s lawyer

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