Features

The Kentucky Cancer Program has created a photographic tribute to cancer survivors. The exhibit will be on display at the Marion County Public Library from June 21-30.
A reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 to coincide with the opening of the exhibit. Inspirational stories about each survivor pictured are also part of the exhibit.
Martha Mattingly of Lebanon is one of featured survivors.

USDA Rural Development is scheduling a series of public information sessions across the state to provide information about loan and grant programs that are available to residents, business owners and community leaders in rural communities.

The 22nd Annual Old Mill Days is scheduled for Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12. The goal is a gymnasium and improvements for the community.
The schedule of events include:

Friday, June 10
• 5 p.m., Flea market opens inside the park; t-shirts sales in the Civic Center and face painting at the big park pavilion

When a flood is over, victims must start the task of cleaning up their homes. First and foremost, consumers should check with their insurance company about policy coverage and specific filing requirements if anything gets damaged. If damages do occur, shop around before hiring a contractor and take your time. Be sure to inspect all appliances for damages and check your warranties.

By Peter W. Zubaty
Landmark News Service

About 15 years ago, a woman approached local writer Paul Jordan at the VFW hall in Lebanon about an interesting story.
She knew of Jordan’s history as a journalist - he had a distinguished career with the Associated Press before going into public service - and laid out the horrifying true details of her family life that eventually became “Descent to Sudden Death,” Jordan’s sixth book, which he signs 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Bardstown Booksellers.

Preliminary statistics indicate that 13 people died in 13 separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, April 18, through Sunday, April 24.
Nine of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and six of the victims were not wearing a seat belt.  Single-fatality crashes occurred in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Harlan, Madison (two), McCracken, Oldham and Spencer counties. Alcohol was a factor in the Clay County crash.
Two motorcycle involved fatal crashes occurred in Fayette County.  The victims were not wearing helmets.

The Kentucky State Police along with the DEA will participate in a national prescription take-back initiative to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our communities on April 30.
Post 15 will accept expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs, non-controlled and over the counter substances from local citizens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST Saturday, April 30.  Intra-venous solutions, injectibles and syringes will not be accepted.