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Summer reading opens new world to local children

As the end of school approaches this week, I know everyone is very excited for summer break. There just seems to be a little extra charge in the air on that first day of no school, even for those of us who still have to work every day during the summer. It is ingrained in us after 13 of our early years of counting down to the first day of summer.

It represents a time of freedom and excitement. There are usually vacations and an opportunity to catch up on your favorite soap opera (at least that is what we did in the stone ages). 

Winner’s circle | May 15, 2013
Community Calendar | Week of May 8, 2013

Wednesday, May 8

Family Community Pharmacy Program will screen potential clients from 9-11 a.m. at the Northern Ky. Community Action Center, Highland Avenue. Call (502) 732-5253.

Carroll County Middle School Site Based Decision Making Council meets at 4 p.m. in the middle school media center.

AA Big Book study groups meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Carrollton Christian Church, 310 Fifth St.

Thursday, May 9

Emerald Ash Borer has reached county

The presence of the Emerald Ash Borer, a serious invasive pest of ash trees, has been confirmed in Carroll County.

The Emerald Ash Borer can attack all species of ash in landscapes, forests and woodlots. The insect will attack stressed and healthy trees greater than about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Whole grains: See if they pass the 3-step test

Less than 5 percent of Americans consume the minimum recommended amount of whole grains.

Although Ameri-cans generally eat enough total grains, most grains consumed are “refin-ed” grains rather than “whole” grains. Unfortunately, many refined grain foods are high in solid fats and added sugars.

There is evidence that eating whole grains may reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer (e.g., colon) as well as help control body weight.

Take advantage of genealogy events

One of the things I like most about genealogists is their thirst for continuing education.

Year-round, conferences and workshops are offered on a wide range of topics by local, state, regional and national organizations. It’s possible that someone with unlimited time and financial resources could attend two or three a month. Maybe more.

I encourage anyone interested in family history research – whether for your own enjoyment or as a paid professional – to seek out these opportunities.

Eight graduate from KSP citizen’s police academy

Meredith Russo and Misty Wheeler, both of Carroll County, were among eight citizens from Oldham, Henry and Carroll counties who recently completed the KSP Citizen’s Police Academy at Post 5 in Campbellsburg. Graduates were honored at a ceremony and dinner held at Our Best restaurant in Henry County Monday, April 22.

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CCHS baseball team thanks National Guard
Sports Briefs | May 8, 2013

CCHS sports physicals May 14 at high school

Carroll County High School will hold sports physicals for all returning athletes from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 14 at the high school. The cost is $5.  Students must pick up a packet in the office in advance and fill it out before attending the physical and return it to Richelle Wheeler in the office.

Basketball camps to be held June 3-6

Carroll County High school boys and girls basketball camps will be held June 3-6.

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