A team from Dow Corning, Carrollton helped winterize homes for seniors to support “Project Comfort,” an annual effort to help those in need, organized by the Ministerial Association of Carroll County and coordinated by Bill Welty.
Activities included caulking storm windows, installing weather stripping, repairing gutters, trimming trees and shrubs, as well as building a new crawl space door and repairing a garden gate.
Jamie and Danielle Kinman would like to announce the birth of their son, Kolt Charles Kinman, born Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Big sister, Kylee Kinman, age four, helped welcome Kolt home.
Maternal grandparents are Charlie and Dru Maiden of Carrollton.
Paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Margaret Kinman of Carrollton.
Rebecca Gibson and Dustin Conrad would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Gracie Ann Conrad born Aug. 13, 2011, at Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Ky. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 ¼ inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Jay and Ruthann Gibson of Worthville.
Paternal grandparents are Yolanda Conrad of Turners Station and Andy Mefford of Carrollton.
I recently had a call regarding leaving meat in the microwave overnight and whether you can still eat it. Unfortunately, the answer is no. The microwave provides a warm environment for bacteria to grow and even though it may smell okay, you don’t actually know what bacteria has grown.
The Carroll County Tobacco Festival is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s Haunted Train Ride Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29. The event will be held at the front entrance of General Butler State Resort Park beginning at 6 p.m.
Dress up in scary costumes and makeup to join in and provide those attending with a frightfully fun time.