Original Article Information:
Richie, D (2007, August 23). Claysville farm sighted for nature preserve. The Cynthiana Democrat, p. A5
Donald Richie reports that Harrison County Judge-Executive Alex Barnett is interested in having a 300-acre farm lying between the Main Licking River and Beaver Creek turned into a public nature preserve.
Hopes are that with the help of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and monies from the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund the land will be open for the public to hunt (selected wildlife), hike, and enjoy. If the project goes as planned, 295 acres would be purchased with state funds, and five acres would be purchased by the county.
The primary reason that the land is qualified for state funding is because that at one point where Beaver Creek meets the Licking is a haven for the endangered fanshell mussel.
Barnett hopes to see funding and approval for the project to go through soon enough to have the farm opened by next spring.
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Put on your Sunday clothes
In the Viewpoint section (editorials and commentaries) of The Cynthiana Democrat, we regularly find articles published by Nancy Kennedy of the Citrus County Chronicle (a newspaper for Citrus County, Florida). This week’s column discussed dressing for church.
Mrs. Kennedy’s article may be viewed online at:
I, for one, do not believe in “dressing” for church. I have never seen the need or reasoning. Why should one “dress” anyway? I thought that Christianity was a religion that had been created so long ago for the common man. Even our savior was a common man. Do you honestly believe that Christ put on his best garb to preach among the masses? Only royalty had fashion, and dressed in the fashion to attend their respective god’s services. Christians were poor, and common. Christians observed the sabbath and gathered with friends and family, wearing what they had.
When exactly did “proper dress” come along? I’m sure that it has something to do with the conversions of the royals, and the establishment of Christianity in these houses and kingdoms. Face it – “proper dress” is associated with the rich. Sadly, as Nancy points out in her column, the dress in these churches too often becomes the topic of discussion, rather than the praise of the Lord or the sermon that had been delivered.
It’s also no wonder that churches are starting to drop the encouragement of fancy dress, and encouraging the “come as you are” mentality. There is a more warm and welcome feeling if everyone shows up in their own comfortable clothing. The spirits of the congregation are higher, therefore making the feeling of the Spirit stronger, making the Word heard rather than the talk about what clothing the woman in the pew two rows up and one over is wearing. The event becomes more social, relaxed, and enjoyable. I know that this environment is more attractive than sitting in a suit, barely being able to move.
In my own experience I’ve found that the relaxed environment gives more people the chance to discuss the Word. I remember the services that had been held at the picnic grounds, and the pot-lucks, and the ice cream socials. Everyone was smiling. Everyone was talking. Discussions may have included the day to day routines, or local gossip, but included in at least every fourth sentence was some mention of God, or Faith; whereas the typical Sunday service had people desperately trying to gather their children together, and jump into the car to get home, and change. How often did the message stick in these circumstances?
So, how do you feel on this topic? Comment, please.
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> Firefighters Battle Huge Sawmill Fire In Southern Kentucky
>
> Firefighters in Laurel County battled flames at a sawmill Thursday
> night. The fire started at Chaney Lumber Company around 8:00p.m.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> FOXSports Writer Jay Glazer Says “Kentucky’s The Pits”
>
> An article on FOXSports.com is stirring up controversy in Kentucky.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Scare At Lexington Bus Stop
>
> It started out as a frightening morning in a Lexington neighborhood
> on Thursday after reports that someone tried to abduct a young boy
> from the bus stop.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Debate Still Brewing Over Sunday Alcohol Sales
>
>
> A proposal to expand alcohol sales on Sundays in Lexington is still
> open to debate.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Why Do Some Lexington Professional Teams Succeed, While Others
> Don’t?
>
> The question is being raised again after officials with the
> Lexington Horsemen decide to fold the team.
>
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> It was another scorcher on Thursday across Central and Eastern
> Kentucky with afternoon highs into the mid and upper 90s and heat
> indices over the 100 degree mark at times. Heat Advisories were
> posted for Northern and parts of Central Kentucky and we should see
> more of the same with the heat and humidity to close out the week
> on Friday. Highs should approach the century mark in a few
> locations with the heat indices approaching the danger zone. We
> will see a frontal system dropping into Kentucky late Saturday so
> that should help to increase the chances for some much needed rain
> and should help to drop our temperatures briefly for the 2nd half
> of the weekend. Unfortunately the heat will try to return early
> next week with highs topping out into the low 90s with a few
> scattered storms by the middle of next week…TG
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FW: WKYT – August 23, 2007
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>
> Mom, Baby Taken To Hospital After Fire
>
> A mother and her one-year-old child are taken to the hospital,
> after an early morning fire.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Police Searching For Anderson County Bank Robber
>
> The search is on today in Anderson County for a bank robber.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Kentucky Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence
>
> The state Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld the death
> sentence of a convicted child murderer who wants to be put to
> death.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Teenager Faces Wanton Endangerment Charges In Death Of 14 Year Old
> Boy
>
> Today, a Lexington teenager facing charges in a crash that killed a
> 14-year-old boy will appear in court.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> FOXSports Writer Jay Glazer Says “Kentucky’s The Pits”
>
> An article on FOXSports.com is stirring up controversy in Kentucky.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
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>
> It was another scorcher on Thursday across Central and Eastern
> Kentucky with afternoon highs into the mid and upper 90s and heat
> indices over the 100 degree mark at times. Heat Advisories were
> posted for Northern and parts of Central Kentucky and we should see
> more of the same with the heat and humidity to close out the week
> on Friday. Highs should approach the century mark in a few
> locations with the heat indices approaching the danger zone. We
> will see a frontal system dropping into Kentucky late Saturday so
> that should help to increase the chances for some much needed rain
> and should help to drop our temperatures briefly for the 2nd half
> of the weekend. Unfortunately the heat will try to return early
> next week with highs topping out into the low 90s with a few
> scattered storms by the middle of next week…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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FW: WKYT – August 23, 2007
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>
> Police: Harrison County Woman Shot By Her Husband
>
> A Harrison County woman fights for her life after she was shot
> several times, including once in the neck.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Vigil Held For Children Killed In Crash One Year Ago
>
> Family and friends gathered on the one year anniversary of a
> violent DUI crash to remember three lives cut short. Emily Preston,
> 10, Caleb Hildenbrandt, 11, and Nicholas Helton, 12, were killed
> when the van they were riding in slammed into a tree along a
> Jessamine County road and burst into flames.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Authorities Crackdown On College Bars
>
> Kentucky’s office of alcoholic beverage control says it’s keeping a
> closer eye on bars that cater to college students. Officials hope
> the move will prevent underage alcohol sales.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect
>
> A man walked into the Fifth Third Bank on Leestown Road just before
> 3 on Wednesday afternoon. Police say he approached a teller, put a
> dark sack on the counter and demanded money.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Governor Fletcher Signs Death Warrant For Convicted Killer
>
> Ralph Baze will be executed September 25 for killing Powell County
> Sheriff Steve Bennett and Deputy Arthur Briscoe.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
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>
> The heat and humidity really came back quickly on Wednesday across
> Central and Eastern Kentucky and it appears the heat will be
> sticking for the remainder of the work week as well. Afternoon
> highs reached the low and mid 90s with heat indices close to 100
> degrees at times. As the heat ridge builds in even stronger for
> Thursday and Friday, highs should surge into the mid and upper 90s
> with heat indices over 100 degrees at times. Once again slow it
> down during the hottest part of the day. By the weekend a frontal
> system will approach from the northwest, increasing our chances for
> scattered showers and storms late Saturday and into Sunday.
> Temperatures should cool off slightly behind the front with
> readings in the mid to upper 80s. We should see a bit of a warm up
> again by early next week with highs back into the low 90s…TG
>
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FW: WKYT – August 22, 2007
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>
> Mother Of Wandering Children In Court
>
> A mother will appear in court today to answer to child endangerment
> charges.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Woman Charged With Stabbing Boyfriend
>
> The victim collapsed in front of a store at Elm Tree Lane and Sixth
> Street in Lexington.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Hurricane Dean Hits Mexico A Second Time
>
> Mexico is getting another dose of Hurricane Dean.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> New Recalls Announced Today
>
> Recalls are announced for children’s jewelry, notebooks, tops and
> pails.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Governer Fletcher Announces Agreement For Mental Health Facility
>
> Patients deserve “most modern setting we can provide,” Governor
> says.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
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>
> The heat and humidity really came back quickly on Wednesday across
> Central and Eastern Kentucky and it appears the heat will be
> sticking for the remainder of the work week as well. Afternoon
> highs reached the low and mid 90s with heat indices close to 100
> degrees at times. As the heat ridge builds in even stronger for
> Thursday and Friday, highs should surge into the mid and upper 90s
> with heat indices over 100 degrees at times. Once again slow it
> down during the hottest part of the day. By the weekend a frontal
> system will approach from the northwest, increasing our chances for
> scattered showers and storms late Saturday and into Sunday.
> Temperatures should cool off slightly behind the front with
> readings in the mid to upper 80s. We should see a bit of a warm up
> again by early next week with highs back into the low 90s…TG
>
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FW: WKYT – August 22, 2007
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>
> Mother Arrested After Toddlers Found Wandering Alone In Lexington
>
> Police say the boys, 2 and 3 years old, were wearing only a t-shirt
> and a diaper.
>
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> 87-Year-Old Man Attacked And Robbed; Suspect On The Loose
>
> Lexington Police are looking for a woman who attacked an elderly
> man in his home and robbed him. It happened at the Malabu Place
> apartments on Malabu Drive.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Motorcycle Slams Into Horse Trailer; One Killed
>
> A deadly wreck involving a motorcycle and a horse trailer shut down
> a busy Lexington road for several hours Tuesday evening.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Indiana Robbery Suspect Could Be In Lexington
>
> The man is wanted in connection with a violent robbery at a Wal-
> Mart.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Drug Store Robbery Suspects In Custody
>
> As employees were opening The Medicine Shop this morning, two men
> entered, demanding drugs.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
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>
> ===================================
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> ===================================
>
> It was just what the doctor ordered weather wise on Tuesday across
> Central and Eastern Kentucky: a good soaking rainfall. With the
> remnants of what was tropical storm Erin last week moving through
> the heart of the bluegrass, most locations picked up a solid 1 to 2
> inch rainfall Tuesday with several locations receiving 3 inches
> plus. This should at least put a bit of a dent into the drought
> situation temporarily. Unfortunately the big time heat will return
> quickly with afternoon highs surging back into the mid and even
> upper 90s into the mid and late week. It was be pretty
> uncomfortable to be out and about during the hottest part of the
> day later this week so keep that in mind. Another frontal system
> will slowly move into Kentucky during the upcoming weekend
> providing another shot at some much needed rain and cooling our
> temperatures down a bit as well…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
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FW: WKYT – August 21, 2007
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>
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> ===================================
>
> Drug Store Robbery Suspects In Custody
>
> As employees were opening The Medicine Shop this morning, two men
> entered, demanding drugs.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Evidence Wanted For DNA Testing In Old Murder Case Missing
>
> Two pieces of crucial evidence wanted for DNA testing by a Kentucky
> Death Row inmate are missing.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Woman Charged For Hindering Police Investigation
>
> An employee of a group that helps victims of spouse abuse is
> charged with tipping a client to a pending raid by law
> enforcement.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Philadelphia Firm Files Lawsuit Against Mattel
>
> A Philadelphia lawyer says an apology and a recall from Mattel just
> aren’t enough.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Two-Year-Old Found Wandering Streets
>
> A two-year-old boy is found wandering the streets of Danville. His
> mother says he left the home while he should have been sleeping.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
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>
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> ===================================
>
> It was just what the doctor ordered weather wise on Tuesday across
> Central and Eastern Kentucky: a good soaking rainfall. With the
> remnants of what was tropical storm Erin last week moving through
> the heart of the bluegrass, most locations picked up a solid 1 to 2
> inch rainfall Tuesday with several locations receiving 3 inches
> plus. This should at least put a bit of a dent into the drought
> situation temporarily. Unfortunately the big time heat will return
> quickly with afternoon highs surging back into the mid and even
> upper 90s into the mid and late week. It was be pretty
> uncomfortable to be out and about during the hottest part of the
> day later this week so keep that in mind. Another frontal system
> will slowly move into Kentucky during the upcoming weekend
> providing another shot at some much needed rain and cooling our
> temperatures down a bit as well…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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FW: WKYT – August 21, 2007
> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 6:01 AM
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>
> ===================================
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> ===================================
>
> Two-Year Old Found Wandering Streets
>
> A two-year old boy is found wandering the streets of Danville. His
> mother says he left the home while he should have been sleeping.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Hurricane Dean Hits Yucatan Peninsula
>
> The National Hurricane Center says the eye of Hurricane Dean has
> reached Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Highway Expansion Is Unearthing Some Controversy
>
> by Jermont Terry
>
> An expansion of U.S. 25 in Scott County will force some homes,
> businesses and even more than 30 graves to move.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Boy Escapes Possible Abduction
>
> Was it a prank or something more sinister?
>
> A Georgetown middle
> school student claims he was nearly abducted after getting off the
> bus last week.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Mayor Names Committee To Find New Police Chief
>
> Mayor Jim Newberry named a committee Monday to find the successor
> to Lexington’s Police Chief Anthany Beatty.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> It was a hot and humid start to the work week here in Central and
> Eastern Kentucky with afternoon highs surging into the low 90s once
> again. With a stationary front to our north and plenty of moisture
> in place, a few scattered storms popped up with the heating of the
> day. We should see an increase in our thunderstorm chances for
> Monday night and into Tuesday with the front to our north and the
> remnants of what once was Tropical Storm Erin sliding northeastward
> through the Ohio Valley. The best chance for any heavy rain should
> be across the northern counties closer to the front, and a Flood
> Watch is posted for Northern Kentucky into early Tuesday. The storm
> chances will hang around into Tuesday before things dry out and
> heat up again toward the mid week. Highs should work back into the
> mid and upper 90s through Friday with another front bringing the
> potential for storms late Saturday and into Sunday along with
> slightly cooler air. Given the drought situation, we can use all
> the rain we can get…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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FW: WKYT – August 20, 2007
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> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 3:01 PM
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> Subject: WKYT – August 20, 2007
>
> ===================================
> WKYT e-news
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> ===================================
> News Updates
> ===================================
>
> Truck Plummets Into Ravine; Three Rescued
>
> A truck plummets into a ravine after swerving to avoid collision.
> Three people were trapped.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Kentucky National Guard Helping With Hurricane Preparations
>
> More than a dozen Kentucky National Guard members left headed for
> the state of Texas to be on stan-by in case of a Hurricane
> emergency.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Teacher Murder Trial Begins
>
> A murder trial is expected to begin in the stabbing death of a
> retired school teacher in Mercer County.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Meth Lab Suspected Cause Of Fire; Three Injured
>
> A suspected meth lab in Laurel County sends three people to the
> hospital, including a firefighter.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Former Judge Executive & Son Arrested For Alcohol Intoxication
>
> An incident at a Southern Kentucky restaurant leads to the arrest
> of a former county official.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> It was a hot and humid start to the work week here in Central and
> Eastern Kentucky with afternoon highs surging into the low 90s once
> again. With a stationary front to our north and plenty of moisture
> in place, a few scattered storms popped up with the heating of the
> day. We should see an increase in our thunderstorm chances for
> Monday night and into Tuesday with the front to our north and the
> remnants of what once was Tropical Storm Erin sliding northeastward
> through the Ohio Valley. The best chance for any heavy rain should
> be across the northern counties closer to the front, and a Flood
> Watch is posted for Northern Kentucky into early Tuesday. The storm
> chances will hang around into Tuesday before things dry out and
> heat up again toward the mid week. Highs should work back into the
> mid and upper 90s through Friday with another front bringing the
> potential for storms late Saturday and into Sunday along with
> slightly cooler air. Given the drought situation, we can use all
> the rain we can get…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
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