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• Friday at library : Lecturer to portray founder of Berea

  John G. Fee, abolitionist and founder of both Berea and Berea College, will be portrayed Friday night by performer Obadiah Ewing-Roush as part of Kentucky Humanities Council Chautauqua performance series at the Madison County Public Library. There is no charge to attend the 7 p.m. event.
  As the son of a slave-holding father, Fee witnessed firsthand the benefits of having slaves and the profits that could be made from their labor. When he graduated from college and enrolled in Lane Theological Seminary, he began to understand the inherent wrong and destructiveness of slavery.

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• Berea woman dies Tuesday in Laurel County crash

  A Berea woman, Tommie Johnson, 60, died Tuesday evening in a Laurel County crash, according to the the Laurel Sheriff’s Office.
  The accident took place about 7 p.m. at the junction of Maple Grove Road and KY 363 south of London, as Johnson was attempting to turn onto the state highway.
  Laurel County Chief Deputy Eddy Sizemore said Johnson’s Chevrolet Cavalier pulled out in front of a Dodge Durango driven by Charles Joseph, 19, that was traveling south on KY 363.
  After being extricated from her vehicle, Johnson was transported to St. Joseph-London hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
  Joseph also was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries, according to the accident report.

  February 8, 2012

• Finally February

  Ian Rosser, an Eastern Kentucky University student from Lexington, clears snow from his car parked on campus Wednesday
  morning after about an inch of snow fell in Richmond. Temperatures are forcast to be in the upper 40s today. Kentucky has seen a lot of rain in the past few months, as was predicted by the Farmer's Almanac, but very little snow has fallen.

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• Volunteers needed for equine therapy

  The Appalachian Foothills Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting two, one-day volunteer training workshops for those interested in helping others with special needs.
  The volunteer orientation days will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but only one day of training is required, according to Mark Martin who co-owns Appalachian Foothills Therapeutic Equestrian Center (AFTEC) with his wife Cheryl.
  The all-volunteer organization, which is based in Jackson County, uses horses to help humans deal with physical and emotional challenges.

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• Man accused of holding samurai sword to girlfriend’s throat

  A Madison grand jury will hear the case of a man accused of threatening to cut his girlfriend’s head off, and attacking her father with a samurai sword.
  Russell M. Masters, 42, of Richmond, is charged with two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, which is a Class D felony, and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence with minor injury) and resisting arrest, which both are Class A misdemeanors. Masters could receive one to five years in prison on each wanton endangerment charge, and the misdemeanors both carry a maximum sentence of one year in jail.

  February 8, 2012

Sports

Central senior wrestlers Ryan Mosher and Darrell Wooton pose for a picture Wednesday in Richmond.

• Seniors Wooton and Mosher have played key role in building the wrestling program at Madison Central

  Asked to describe what it was like to be a member of  Madison Central’s first-ever wrestling team, Ryan Mosher had a short, simple answer.

  February 9, 2012 1 Photo

• OVC HOOPS: Transfer point guards have made big impact this year for Colonels

  The point of attack on the basketball court at Eastern Kentucky University begins with a pair of junior transfers.

  February 9, 2012

• KIAC HOOPS: Berea tops Asbury

  Berea College picked up a narrow victory on the road Tuesday night,, beating Asbury University 73-71.

  February 8, 2012

Lifestyles & Community

• Is MSG (monosodium glutamate) harmful?

  Monsodium gluatamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer often added to Chinese food, soups, processed meats and canned vegetables. The use of MSG remains controversial despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statement that it is safe. Because of this, the FDA requires that whenever MSG is added, that it be listed on the label.

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• Common-sense job hunting
• It’s a love thing

Viewpoints

• Education a focus in Senate this week

  FRANKFORT — The Senate passed several bills this week. Of these bills, three education bills are of particular importance.

  February 5, 2012 1 Photo

• Redistricting ruling offers collateral benefits for voters and taxpayers
• In defense of southern-fried Paula Deen

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