SOCIAL - SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
Must Travel
By Angela Correll | Life Happens
Travel has been a lifelong passion of mine. So much that I took a job paying peanuts after graduate school all because there was a line in the job description that said, “must travel.” With a mound of student loans to my credit, I am sure my parents spent many sleepless nights wondering if I could manage living in Lexington. But it was 1991, a recession was well underway, and I had a job no matter how modest the income.
To me, travel is not only packing a suitcase and getting away from the cares of home. I am deeply curious about different cultures and how they live both present and past. I want to know how they dress, what kinds of food they eat, how they work, the language or dialect they use, what kind of houses they live in, etc. Anthropology is what it is called in school, but I didn’t know then how much I liked it.
My job afforded me the opportunity to travel all over the United States, as far as Hawaii. I have discovered we live a little differently just across state lines. Maine is one of many examples. Most of their houses are built of wood because trees are a plentiful resource. They don’t cover the wood in vinyl siding, they let it be wood. When I was there the first time in 1992, big hair was popular yet all the women I saw had long, straight hair, no make-up, long, flowing skirts and Birkenstock sandals. I stood out like a country music star without the voice.
Travel in the states gives you more opportunity to sample international cuisine and food is one of the basic cultural connections. Long before a visit to France, I went to Lexington with my high school French club and had an authentic French meal at a Bistro. I remember it cost a scandalous $20 per person, but the experience fed my desire to go there one day.
A Moroccan restaurant in San Francisco, an Ethiopian restaurant in Washington, D.C., and Italian in New York City all gave me just enough sampling of the culture to want to visit all those places for a real life three-dimensional experience.
Last week, we hosted two Ethiopian friends from a ministry we visited last March. I was so excited to show them some of the sights of Kentucky after meeting them in their own country. This was their first trip to the United States, a once in a lifetime opportunity. I tried to be conscious of the things that would be different for them, but I was still surprised with some of their comments.
The most interesting was during our tour of Shaker Village when we viewed an “old” commode, which is a piece of furniture with a ceramic pot below the seat. They looked at what is an antique to us and said that was very advanced for their country. I understood. In most places in Ethiopia, the toilet consists of a hole in the bathroom floor with two places to place your feet.
It was funny to drive slowly while they took countless pictures of stretch limousines, prisoners picking up trash in orange jumpsuits, and the Fayette Mall. Even some of the questions, like what happens to your credit card receipt after you sign it, couldn’t they change the amount? Or are the people at Shaker Village still Shakers?
I am usually on the other side of the cultural exchange, the one asking the questions and taking the pictures. It was good to see that some of the things we consider normal are perceived as very strange by people from other countries. This experience with my Ethiopian friends made me more conscious of that. And I didn’t even pack a suitcase.
Morris Joins Leadership Lexington
2009-2010 Class
Recent transplant to the Bluegrass and Topeka, Kansas native, Maggie Morris, will join 42 classmates in the 2009-2010 Leadership Lexington program, an 11-month leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington.
Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand the Lexington community and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues.
In Summer 2008, Morris moved to Lancaster from Washington, DC. After graduating from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in journalism and mass communications and B.A. in American studies in 2005, she worked in politics, serving most recently as a congressional aide to Congressman Jerry Moran of Kansas.
Upon arriving in the Lexington area, Morris joined the United Way of the Bluegrass’s campaign in raising funds for non-profit agencies in Fayette and contiguous counties. She now serves as the Lexington Children’s Theatre’s Development Director, is a member of the Junior League of Lexington and sits on the Board of the Garrard County Arts Council.
For more information on the Leadership Lexington program, please visit www.commercelexington.com. Morris can be reached at MMorris@lctonstage.org or 859.254.4546 ext. 230.
HealthRewards Plans Trips
Ephraim McDowell Health’s HealthRewards program is planning both domestic and international trips in 2010, and invites individuals to participate. A HealthRewards membership is not required to participate.
A travel show with more details of all trips is planned for September 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Thoroughbred Room at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Attending the travel show does not commit individuals to the trips. If you plan to attend the travel show, please call (859)239-1231 by September 14.
The following trips are planned in 2010:
Canyon Country,
April 29-May 7
This nine-day trip includes seven breakfasts and five dinners and travel to the Grand Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Oak Creek Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park and Las Vegas. Cost is $2,499 per person (double occupancy).
Austrian Delight, July 1-9
This nine-day trip includes seven breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners and travel to the Austrian Alps, Munich, Bavaria and the world-famous Passion Play, which is performed only every 10 years. Cost is $3,999 per person (double occupancy).
Rockies Highlights by Train, October 11-19
This nine-day trip includes six breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners and travel to Vancouver, Icefields Parkway, Banff and Yoho National Park. Cost is $2,999 per person (double occupancy).
Christmas on the Danube, December 14-22
This nine-day trip includes seven breakfasts, five lunches and seven dinners and travel to Vienna, Nuremberg, Hofburg Palace, Rothenburg and Christmas markets, among others. Cost begins at $2,949 per person.
For more information on these travel opportunities, please call Theresa Conder at (859)239-1231.
HealthRewards is a membership-based program for individuals age 50 and over or those of any age who are disabled as well as employees of Ephraim McDowell Health. For an annual membership fee, members receive local business discounts, national discounts, a pharmacy discount program, social activities and travel opportunities.
The annual cost is $20 for singles or $35 for singles plus one. Discounted rates for members of the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital Auxiliary are $10 annually for singles or $27.50 annually for a single plus one when the second member is not an Auxiliary member.
Central Kentucky Cancer Program (CKCP) Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Although prostate cancer is the second most common and second most deadly type of cancer, it has a high survival rate when detected early. The Central Kentucky Cancer Program (CKCP), in partnership with the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation, is making it easier for prostate cancer to be detected early.
The Central Kentucky Cancer Program is offering free screenings for prostate cancer on September 22, 23, and 24. Appointments for the free screenings can be scheduled beginning September 3 by calling (859)239-1207. Calls for scheduling appointments will be accepted Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon. A limited number of screening appointments are available.
The free screenings will be available at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center during the following times:
•Tuesday, September 22, Noon to 1:45 p.m.
•Wednesday, September 23, 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
•Thursday, September 24, 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 192,000 cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2009, and 27,000 men are anticipated to die from the disease. One in six men will have prostate cancer in their lifetime.
The National Cancer Institute states that the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 97.5 percent while the 10-year survival rate is 84 percent.
All men age 40 and older are at risk for developing prostate cancer, and the risk increases as men age. African-American men are twice as likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease. Men who have a family history of prostate cancer are also at increased risk for getting prostate cancer.
Screening for prostate cancer is important because the disease usually has no symptoms, especially in its earliest stages. Typical symptoms of prostate cancer include:
·weak or interrupted flow of urine
·inability to urinate or difficulty in beginning to urinate
·need to urinate frequently, especially at night
·blood in urine or semen
·continuing pain in the lower back, pelvis or upper thighs
The free prostate cancer screening will consist of a digital rectal exam and a PSA blood test, which measures the prostate specific antigen produced by the prostate.
To fit the criteria to be screened, all participants must:
1- Not currently be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
2 - Not currently be under the care of a urologist.
3 - Be over the age of 40, or over the age of 35 if at high risk.
4 - Not have had a PSA (blood test for prostate cancer) in the past year.
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership Provides Back-To-School Supplies With Wilderness Trace Community Foundation Richard C. Brown Grant
Grant recipients have been named by the Wilderness Trace Community Foundation (WTCF) in the first round of awards from the Richard C. Brown Endowment. This year the Board of Directors expressed a preference for projects that meet basic needs.
The Garrard County Bluegrass Community Action Partnership receives $500 for back-to-school supplies for children in low income families.
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership Executive Director Troy Roberts said, “This is a wonderful opportunity to help children. No other funding exists for us to do this in Garrard County, and many children need help. The new poor are the middle class who have lost everything. They don’t know where to go for help, because they have never needed help before. People wait too long. They need to come in for help before they are desperate,” said Roberts.
Garrard Community Developer Mosella Stump said, “With the downturn in the economy, many families can’t afford all of the school supplies, and every little bit helps. Brenda Powers with the Adult Education program helped us identify what supplies are needed. We provided assistance to 50 students in the three elementary schools.”
Garrard County Attorney Jeff Moss, who serves as WTCF Vice Chairman and a Richard Brown Grant Committee member for Garrard County said, “This is what we wanted to accomplish, to respond to needs brought out by the changes in the economy. I’m glad Wilderness Trace Community Foundation has been able to assist Garrard families.”
Services provided by Bluegrass Community Action Partnership in nine counties include administration of six Head Start programs, a weatherization program to assist families who need to make their homes more energy efficient, and operation of 60 buses in eleven counties with discounted fares of 50 cents per mile for people seeking jobs.
Richard C. Brown Endowment Grants also have been awarded to:
Family Services Association of Boyle County, $500 for toiletry items for low income people.
Fort Logan Cooperative Ministries in Lincoln County receives $500 to aid families with utility bills.
In Mercer County, the Abundant Life Baptist Worship Center and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will share a $500 award to feed the hungry.
WTCF Chairman Alan Turbyfill explained, “Because Dr. Brown did not restrict how his gift should be used, the WTCF board will direct gifts to non-profit charities based on current community needs. This unrestricted gift from Dr. Brown, as with all gifts to WTCF, will exist forever, because future gifts will be made solely from earnings from the original gift. The philanthropic seed planted by Dr. Brown will grow so that future generations beyond our time of stewardship will be able to direct gifts to needs identified by community leaders.”
Dr. Brown, who taught American History at Buffalo State College for 28 years, authored The History of Danville & Boyle County and The History of the Presbyterian Church in addition to many history textbooks.
Charitable restricted funds created by area residents and organizations in the WTCF last year provided 60 grants totaling $184,000.
Total committed assets for WTCF exceed $2 million.
Donors may choose to provide an unrestricted gift to WTCF or restricted grants to any IRS-approved 501(c) (3) public charity in the U.S. through a fund in the WTCF.
The Wilderness Trace Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Louisville, began in 2002 as the result of a study commissioned by the Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce. A local volunteer board of directors represents Boyle, Garrard, Mercer and Lincoln Counties.
L-R; Garrard County Attorney Jeff Moss, Community Action Developer Mosella Stump, Bluegrass Community Action Exec. Director Troy Roberts
Lee - Rankin To Marry
Krista Lee, daughter of Jimmy and Teresa Lee and Joseph Rankin, son of Paul and Wanda Rankin would like to announce their forthcoming marriage.
Krista is a 2007 graduate of Garrard County High School and is a student at Bluegrass Community & Technical College.
Joseph is a 2005 graduate of Lincoln County High School. He is employed by Wausau Paper Company and also farms.
An open wedding will be held Saturday, September 19 at 5:30 pm at Forks of Dix River Baptist Church.
All family and friends are invited to attend.
Happy 2nd Birthday!
My name is Dylan Gage Cain and my mommy and daddy are Gary and Tammy Floyd Cain of Liberty.
I celebrated my second birthday on August 22.
My grandparents are Carrie Floyd of Lancaster and the late Mellwood Floyd, Delois and Ricky Richards of Liberty and the late Bruce Cain.
Welcome!
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Sawyer Grace Mangum was born July 24, 2009 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She weighed 7 lb 9 oz and measured 19 1/2 inches long.
Her parents are Brian and Lee Ann Mangum of Harrodsburg.
Maternal grandparents are Lee Chatham Lynn and Shelly Mason of Harrodsburg.
Paternal grandparents are Sheila Manning and Lewis Mangum of Danville.
Maternal great-grandparents are Kenneth E. and Lee Ora Jackson and Margaret Lynn, all of Harrodsburg and the late Elmer Lynn.
Paternal great-grandparents are Edith Manning of Lancaster and the late James Manning.
Garrard Middle School Students of the Week for Aug. 31- Sept. 4- L-R: Sammy Galloway, Dylan Ward, Garrett Sparks, Barry Rich, Bradley Rector, Noah Stull.
Shirk - Henderson Marriage
Ashley Shirk and Christopher Henderson were married at sunrise on August 16th on Sandbridge Beach, Virginia.
Ashley is the daughter of Nikki Shirk and Dan Shirk, granddaughter of Rick and Jean Call all of Brookville, Ohio.
She graduated from Brookville High School, and Eastern Kentucky University in 2008. She is employed by the Franklin City Public Schools in Franklin, Virginia.
Christopher is the son of Sandra Henderson and the late Don Henderson, maternal grandparents are Harry Barker and the late Jackie Barker, and paternal grandparents are Mollie Henderson and the late Everett Henderson.
Christopher is a 2003 graduate of Garrard County High School, attended Murray State University and is now a Petty officer in the U. S. Navy. He is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia on the USS McFall.
Christopher and Ashley are now residing at 127 Ashford Drive, Suffolk, VA.
Graduates From East Jessamine
The parents of Nathan Eugene Henderson are proud to announce his graduation from East Jessamine High School’s Class of 2009.
Nathan is the son of Roger Henderson of Lancaster and Ruth Ann Henderson of Nicholasville.
Proud grandparents are James Harvey Henderson, Para Lee Bean and Mildred R. Grubbs, all of Lancaster.
Nathan is the grandson and namesake of the lateEugene Grubbs.
He currently resides in Nicholasville with his mother Ruth Ann, sister Rebekah and brother Anthony.
Graduates From Nursing School
Congratulations to Mike Grubbs, LPN, who recently gratuated from Galen College of Nursing in Louisville. Mike has worked in the health profession for many years, working full time at Wellstone Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana while attending Galen College full time. Mike's proud family is wife Joannie RN, daughters Brittany (also attending Galen), and Porscha, his sister Shirley and family and parents Larry and Teresa RN of Henryville, Indiana, and Mamaw Mildred Grubbs, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins of Lancaster.
Garrard County FFA Seeks Donations
In Garrard County, many people can remember the times that they had in high school. Whether they were athletes, bookworms, artists, or musicians, many happy memories were made. None of these, however, hold many more memories than those who were in the FFA.
Memories of the blue corduroy jacket are numerous, and often include stories of people and places of long ago. Our FFA still provides memories for the young people of Garrard County. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to wear the blue jacket that means so much to many of us. That's where you, the Garrard County community, come in. We are asking that anyone who may have their old FFA jacket, donate it back to the chapter. Your old corduroy can help a less fortunate FFA member to succeed and be recognized as a vital part of Garrard County. Your jacket will be cared for and passed from member to member, and kept by the chapter as both historical, and a vital part of our future.
If you have a jacket to donate, please drop it by the high school, or contact advisors Ken Parsons or Aaron McDonald at the school, or give it to your local FFA member to be brought in.
In addition, if you have old cell phones that you are no longer using or are broken, ink jet printer cartridges, MP3 players/iPods, or digital cameras, we are collecting them as well. We are sending them off to be recycled for the raw materials to make new products, and will be payed per item. If you have these items and they are just taking up space, bring them to us and save landfill space! Thanks to all those who continue to help the FFA, and remember to see us at the football games for our upcoming jerky sales!
Devin Smith Awarded Beef Scholarship
Devin Smith, 15, a freshman at Garrard County High School, is awarded a beef scholarship from Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, left, and Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin on Wednesday at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Smith received a savings bond, a cedar box and an honorary Kentucky agriculture commissioner certificate.