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  • Carroll County Public Library Calendar | June 19, 2014

    Thursday, June 19: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; Fizz, Boom, Read, stories and a science experiment, ages 6-11, 11 a.m.; computer walk-in help, 2-4 p.m.; GED help, 4 p.m.; ESL class, 6 p.m.

    Friday, June 20: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; library board meeting, noon; family movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”, 2 p.m.

    Saturday, June 21: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; magic tournament, 1-4 p.m.

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  • Memorial Poker Run June 22

    A poker run will be held Sunday, June 22, in memory of Eric Scott Mahoney who died on May 21, 2014, of Crohn’s Disease. Ride will begin at General ?Butler State Park at the Memorial Site, off Hwy 227. Sign up is from 10 a.m. until noon. Cost is $25 a couple or $20 single. $100 to Best Poker Hand. Ride will end at Freddie Yager’s Farm on Notch Lick Road. A hog will be cooked. Free to all riders, if not riding, cost is $5 a plate. For more information call (502) 750-0510.

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  • Like mother, like daughter

    Patricia Smith McEndre and Tammy Layton Hearn were photographed and featured on the front page of the June 16, 1982, issue of The News-Democrat before graduating from Carroll County High School in 1982. Their daughters Hannah McEndre and Katie Hearn, respectively, re-created that photo before their recent CCHS Class of 2014 graduation. 


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  • Carroll County Public Library Calendar | June 12, 2014

    It’s time for Summer Reading Programs to start and this year the theme is Fizz, Boom, Read! Expect to see some fun science oriented programs for kids and teens! Sign-up for Teen Summer Reading, put your name in the drawing for each book read or program attended and win prizes! For more information call  (502) 732-7020.

     

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  • Yocum anniversary

    Bob and Sharon Yocum will be honored at a reception at News Auction House, June 21, from 5-8 p.m. in celebration of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married June 26, 1964, at Hickory Grove Methodist Church in Bedford.

    Todd, Elli and Eli Yocum and Chandra and Abby Miracle will host the reception. Family and friends are invited. Your presence will serve as the only gift needed.

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  • Carroll County Senior Center | Week of June 12, 2014

    The Carroll County Senior Center is located at 110 Sixth St., Carrollton, Center Manager, Mitzie Williams (502) 732-7026; e-mail: carrollcty@twcbc.com

    Thursday, June 12: All day, deuce’s wild rummy and billiards, starting at 8:30 a.m.; Bunk-O, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; advisory meeting, noon.

    Friday, June 13: All day, deuce’s wild rummy and billiards, 8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; life conversations (end of life planning) at First National Bank, for transportation call 732-7026, 5 p.m.

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  • Kates earns certification

    Dr. Richard Kates of Carrollton has become a DOT certified medical examiner through Team CME in FMCSA’s National Registry.

    This certification allows Kates to perform testing under the new federal rules that recently took effect on testing for drivers nationally.

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  • Drive nets 2,600 pounds of dog food

    The Carrollton branch of Farmers Bank of Milton, with help from Paul’s Tire and Feed in Prestonville and Central Farm Supply in Louisville, recently held its annual dog-food donation drive for Carroll County Animal Support.

    In the end, more than 2,600 pounds of various brands of dog food were collected. The food is being stored by CCAS and will be used to help feed the homeless or abandoned dogs that make their way into the organization.

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  • Carroll County Senior Center | Week of June 5, 2014

    The Carroll County Senior Center is located at 110 Sixth St., Carrollton, Center Manager, Mitzie Williams (502) 732-7026; e-mail: carrollcty@twcbc.com

     

    Thursday, June 5: All day, deuce’s wild rummy and billiards, starting at 8:30 a.m.; Bunk-O, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.

    Friday, June 6: All day, deuce’s wild rummy and billiards, starting at 8:30 a.m.; SCAMS presentation with Tim from Carrollton Police Department, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.

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  • Carlisle, King to wed July 19

    Mr. and Mrs. Doug Carlisle of Carrollton announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Hilary Megan to Scot W. King.

    The bride is a 2004 graduate of Carroll County High School, a 2008 graduate of the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture with a Bachelor in Animal Sciences and a 2012 graduate of Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is a veterinarian for Georgetown Veterinary Clinic in Georgetown, Ind.

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