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COMMUNITY
Honored
for Hard Work
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Photo submitted
Buster Braden, a native of Owen County, has spent the last 53
years working at Hamburg Farms. Many changes have taken place
since he first went there. The fields he used to mow where horses
and cattle grazed have now been replaced by retail stores, restaurants,
businesses and condos. Braden was recently honored when Anita
Madden named one of the streets in Hamburg Place “Braden
Way.” Braden and his wife, Cora, still live on the farm
Girl
Scouts participate in community projects
During the last couple of weeks, Owen County Girl Scouts have
participated in a number of service projects.
On Dec. 20, their leaders, Tracy Hardwick and Lisa Ezell, delivered
more than 180 children’s books and videos to Community Action.
On Dec. 17, the group sang Christmas carols in front of the Dollar
General Store. Several listeners offered donations which will
be used to help offset the costs of a summer day–camp for
Girl Scouts in Owen County.
Girls who participated included Amy Ezell, Alicia Garvey, Mercedes
Hardick, Ryan and Emily Shy, Whitney Beach, Hannah and Heather
Ezell and Katie Smallwood.
Ryan Shy made a special effort to help customers by opening the
door for them. She also helped them to their cars and helped them
unload their packages.
On Dec. 15, troop leaders Hardwick and Ezell delivered 32 winter
coats, hats and mittens to the homeless shelter in Covington.
The shelter was opened to serve the homeless because of the extreme
temperatures.
The girls from Troops 110 and 003 collected the coats for two
months.
On Dec. 4, the girls in Troops 003, 9, and 110 participated in
the annual Christmas parade. Chipper the Chipmunk, the Licking
Valley Girl Scout mascot, made a surprise appearance for the event.
Amy Ezell, Ryan Shy and Samantha Howell carried the Girl Scout
banner. Daisy Girl Scouts rode with their parents in the back
of a truck. The Brownie troop and Junior troop shared a vehicle.
Several girls also walked.
In November, Brownies in Troop 110 completed a community service
project, which is one of four requirements for the girls to earn
a special badge.
The girls brought in baby gift items to fill a basket. The girls
presented the basket to Summer Pierson, mother of Lolita, a member
of the troop, who is expecting twins in March.
But it isn’t all work and no play for the Girl Scouts. On
Oct. 30, Brownies went to “Disney on Ice”. Participating
were Beth Knapp, Alicia Garvey, Kylie Howell and Heather and Hannah
Ezell.
Lions
Club to hold magic show
The Owenton Lions Club will conduct a magic show fundraiser at
7 p.m. Jan. 28. This year’s illusionist, Roger Despard,
will perform the “windshear,” an illusion where he
attempts to pass through an industrial-size fan, and many of the
exciting illusions seen on national TV.
The Owenton Lions Club will conduct a telephone ticket campaign
during the next several weeks. Proceeds from the show help fund
eyeglasses to the less fortunate along with other optometry needs.
The caller will announce that they are calling on behalf of the
Owenton Lions Club.
Those who purchase tickets will be sent an official receipt along
with the tickets. Checks should be made out to Owenton Lions Club,
4825 Hwy. 127 N., New Liberty 40355.
Hospice
to offer training course
Hospice of the Bluegrass will offer a two-part volunteer training
course from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 27
in Versailles. The course, which is free to the public, is designed
to educate and train community members interested in volunteering
with Hospice. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available
including visiting hospice patients and their families, providing
respite time for caregivers and assisting hospice staff with administrative
duties.
Completion of the training course entitles participants to volunteer
in the Hospice of the Bluegrass service area. Those who attend
the volunteer training are under no obligation to volunteer.
Pre-registration is preferred. The deadline to pre-register is
Jan. 16. Contact Kristi Short at (502) 223-1744 or (800) 926-1302.
Hospice of the Bluegrass, Frankfort office, serves Anderson, Franklin,
Owen and Woodford counties. It provides physical, emotional and
spiritual care for terminally ill patients at home and in long-term
care facilities. Support and bereavement services are extended
to family members, community members and other caregivers as well.
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