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Brian Smith
Troopers bring holiday cheer to children
A group of eight Kentucky State Police troopers filled the Richmond Walmart on Saturday morning, but not because a crime had been committed.
The troopers were there to participate in the 2009 edition of state police Post 7’s “Shop With a Trooper” event, which gives disadvantaged children living in the Post 7 service area the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts for themselves and their families.
Each of the 54 children from the 11 counties Post 7 covers received a free picture with Santa Claus before getting the opportunity to shop with a trooper, dispatcher or one of the other volunteers on hand, said Greg Crockett with the state police.
Through charitable donations from individuals, Walmart and troopers, each child had a $100 budget to spend on toys, clothes and other items, Crockett said.
Trooper Robert Purdy was a first-time participant, and said the event was a positive experience for him and his wife, who joined him at the event.
“It’s very rewarding to be able to see a positive impact that we can have on the younger generations,” Purdy said. “We try to supply some of the needs they have.”
“It’s a good thing we can share together,” he said.
Popular items at the event included bicycles, toy cars, clothing, shoes and dolls. Several shoppers in the store also made contributions to the program while the children were shopping as well.
After the event, participants were being treated to lunch donated by the Richmond Chick-fil-a restaurant, Crockett said.
Brian Smith may be reached at bsmith@richmondregister.com or at 624-6694.
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Arts Gala, Pottery Festival kick off autumn activities
A nearly non-stop string of festivals and other fall events starts on Friday.
The Richmond Area Arts Council will get things going on Friday with its 20th annual Arts Gala at the home of Marilyn and Ralph Hacker, beginning at 5 p.m. It will be highlighted by a 6:30 p.m. dinner show with the Cool Waters cowboy band. For tickets, visit www.artsinrichmond.org or call 624-4242.
On Saturday and Sunday, the sixth annual Great American Pottery Festival with eight potters demonstrating their craft will take place in Richmond’s Irvine McDowell Park. More than 40 arts and crafts vendors will have their wares for purchase. Although getting a chance to turn mud into a pot or vase is great fun for children of all ages, the annual Kids Fest on Saturday in the park will have loads of other entertainment for youngsters. Both events are free. -
Alford plea for two suspected in Iowa robbery
Two men accused of an Iowa bank robbery pleaded guilty Thursday in Madison Circuit Court to receiving stolen property less than $10,000, a Class D felony.
Both men entered Alford pleas. By entering an Alford plea, a defendant admits that enough evidence exists for prosecutors to convince a jury the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but does not actually admit to performing the crime of which they are accused. -
Delinquent taxpayers given warning to pay
The City of Richmond is giving those who owe delinquent property taxes a chance to pay before their name and owed amount appear in the Richmond Register.
The names of those who owe and how much they owe the city is scheduled to be published as a legal advertisement in the newspaper Saturday, Sept. 25. The deadline to pay before the name and amount are listed is Tuesday, Sept. 21 by 4:30 p.m.
The delinquent taxes being sought are for 2009, and bills for 2010 collections will be mailed out on Oct. 1. -
Hearing delayed for 3 accused of violating graves
A mandatory state furlough day Friday delayed a pretrial conference for three people accused of damaging graves at Richmond Cemetery.
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Voting resumes for playground ‘Refresh’ grant
Supporters of a playground accessible for handicapped children at Lake Reba Park have resumed their effort to win a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant.
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Commissioner: No one should take credit for street paving
A recent door-to-door excursion by a Richmond city commissioner was a way to say “Thank You,” rather than take credit for city services, he said.
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Lots of choices on November’s ballot
When Madison Countians go to the polls Nov. 2, there will be plenty of choices to make.
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Hudson to retire from Pattie A. Clay
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center’s president and chief executive officer will retire next year, the hospital announced Friday.
In 2010, Pattie A. Clay will complete 118 years of providing healthcare for Madison and the surrounding counties. The year 2010 will also mark the sixth and final year that Robert J. Hudson will serve as the hospital’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Hudson will be retiring next spring with 33 total years of service to Pattie A. Clay. -
Richmond man pleads guilty to robbing stores
A Richmond man accused of robbing three check cashing stores in Richmond and Berea, pleaded guilty in Madison Circuit Court on Thursday, as part of a plea agreement.
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Special response team assists with domestic assault
A situation that police said could easily have spiraled out of control was kept calm by the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies, said Nelson O’Donnell, Madison County Sheriff.
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