KentuckyTourism.com
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Heading to a meeting this morning.
11:00am, Breaks Interstate Park
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Agenda: Welcoming Remarks by Austin Bradley, Interim Superintendent, Breaks Interstate Park; Adventure Tourism: Bob Stewart, Secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Michael Mangeot, Commissioner of the Department of Travel and Tourism, Elaine Wilson, Director of the Office of Adventure Tourism.
https://chumly.com/n/1f63f00
11:00am, Breaks Interstate Park
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Agenda: Welcoming Remarks by Austin Bradley, Interim Superintendent, Breaks Interstate Park; Adventure Tourism: Bob Stewart, Secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Michael Mangeot, Commissioner of the Department of Travel and Tourism, Elaine Wilson, Director of the Office of Adventure Tourism.
https://chumly.com/n/1f63f00
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Back at Casey County Apple Festival and it looks like its going to be a beautiful day
https://chumly.com/n/1f5a1a1
https://chumly.com/n/1f5a1a1
Friday, September 27, 2013
Boyle County Schools Among State Elite
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Maureen Elwyn, maureen.elwyn@boyle.kyschools.us
Boyle district again scores Distinguished,
high school, Perryville Elementary Distinguished
Boyle County Schools has been designated a Distinguished School District for the second consecutive year, based on the latest K-PREP state accountability scores.
Boyle ranks 10th out of all K-12 Kentucky districts, scoring in the 96th percentile, placing Boyle in the top 4% of Kentucky districts.
Boyle County High School scored a Distinguished rating, scoring in the 95th percentile, the top 5% of Kentucky high schools.
Perryville Elementary, ranking Distinguished for the second consecutive year, placed in the 92nd percentile, the top 8% of Kentucky elementary schools.
Junction City Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary, and Boyle County Middle School scored Proficient, making the Boyle district one of only 14 in state to have all schools score Proficient or Distinguished.
"I am delighted but not surprised at our Distinguished district ranking again this year, because on our visits to schools we see teachers following through with the Boyle County Schools Blueprint that outlines Best Practices for teaching and learning,” said Superintendent Mike LaFavers."We are very proud of our teachers, support staff, and our students who have earned this recognition. What matters most, of course, is that Boyle County students are acquiring essential skills to be successful in life.”
Assistant Superintendent David Young said,"Achieving a Distinguished ranking two years in a row confirms that we not only know what we are doing, but that we are clear regarding what we need to do to ensure we can continue this high level of performance to benefit our students. Of course, this level of success cannot happen without supportive family members who attend school events and ensure students are ready to learn.
"The bottom line,” said Young,"is that we are not teaching the test. We are teaching the core content skills necessary for college, workplace, and career readiness. No one should question that mission. The data clearly reveals what students know. We also want to thank community members who share our vision and support us in many ways.”
Kentucky’s accountability system (K-PREP) gives schools a better look than ever at how they meet each child’s needs. Students are tested on more rigorous standards than before using a test that is more difficult than KCCT, the previous test. Schools receive and are held accountable for scores in a variety of areas. For instance, schools have always been held accountable for the achievement of all students and the performances of"gap” students – those who have a disability, qualify for free/reduced lunch, or are part of a minority group. Those measures are still true in K-PREP.
In addition, K-PREP includes scores which measure how well students have grown academically over the past year as compared to their peers, how many students are ready for college or a career, and how many students who enter Boyle County Schools graduate on time.
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Mike LaFavers
Superintendent
Boyle County School District
https://chumly.com/n/1f5590a
CONTACT: Maureen Elwyn, maureen.elwyn@boyle.kyschools.us
Boyle district again scores Distinguished,
high school, Perryville Elementary Distinguished
Boyle County Schools has been designated a Distinguished School District for the second consecutive year, based on the latest K-PREP state accountability scores.
Boyle ranks 10th out of all K-12 Kentucky districts, scoring in the 96th percentile, placing Boyle in the top 4% of Kentucky districts.
Boyle County High School scored a Distinguished rating, scoring in the 95th percentile, the top 5% of Kentucky high schools.
Perryville Elementary, ranking Distinguished for the second consecutive year, placed in the 92nd percentile, the top 8% of Kentucky elementary schools.
Junction City Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary, and Boyle County Middle School scored Proficient, making the Boyle district one of only 14 in state to have all schools score Proficient or Distinguished.
"I am delighted but not surprised at our Distinguished district ranking again this year, because on our visits to schools we see teachers following through with the Boyle County Schools Blueprint that outlines Best Practices for teaching and learning,” said Superintendent Mike LaFavers."We are very proud of our teachers, support staff, and our students who have earned this recognition. What matters most, of course, is that Boyle County students are acquiring essential skills to be successful in life.”
Assistant Superintendent David Young said,"Achieving a Distinguished ranking two years in a row confirms that we not only know what we are doing, but that we are clear regarding what we need to do to ensure we can continue this high level of performance to benefit our students. Of course, this level of success cannot happen without supportive family members who attend school events and ensure students are ready to learn.
"The bottom line,” said Young,"is that we are not teaching the test. We are teaching the core content skills necessary for college, workplace, and career readiness. No one should question that mission. The data clearly reveals what students know. We also want to thank community members who share our vision and support us in many ways.”
Kentucky’s accountability system (K-PREP) gives schools a better look than ever at how they meet each child’s needs. Students are tested on more rigorous standards than before using a test that is more difficult than KCCT, the previous test. Schools receive and are held accountable for scores in a variety of areas. For instance, schools have always been held accountable for the achievement of all students and the performances of"gap” students – those who have a disability, qualify for free/reduced lunch, or are part of a minority group. Those measures are still true in K-PREP.
In addition, K-PREP includes scores which measure how well students have grown academically over the past year as compared to their peers, how many students are ready for college or a career, and how many students who enter Boyle County Schools graduate on time.
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Mike LaFavers
Superintendent
Boyle County School District
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Walking tour will showcase downtown's available buildings - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-walking-tour...story
"Bethany Rogers, executive director of Heart of Danville, said the tour is an initiative of the economic restructuring committee to improve the downtown economy." www.trbimg.com/img-52444247/turbine/amn-walking-to.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f4fb29
"Bethany Rogers, executive director of Heart of Danville, said the tour is an initiative of the economic restructuring committee to improve the downtown economy." www.trbimg.com/img-52444247/turbine/amn-walking-to.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f4fb29
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Received my Liberty, KY coffee mug last night. Looking forward to many a cup.
https://chumly.com/n/1f4af02
https://chumly.com/n/1f4af02
Centre¿College student starts fundraiser to aid family of shooting victims - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-centrecolleg...story
"“I thought about it and the image of the two children being left without their parents and the 9-year-old having to call the police...there was a picture in my mind, and it kind of broke my heart,”" www.trbimg.com/img-52422ed3/turbine/amn-centrecoll.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f48fc8
"“I thought about it and the image of the two children being left without their parents and the 9-year-old having to call the police...there was a picture in my mind, and it kind of broke my heart,”" www.trbimg.com/img-52422ed3/turbine/amn-centrecoll.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f48fc8
This was shared with me and I had to share with others. We should never forget those who fought for our Freedom and what is Right. Liberty must always be defended or will eventually be lost.
Dear Legislators,
This is just another program that Inter-County and 15 other Cooperatives sponsor each year. We sent 25 WWII and Korean veterans to Washington DC on the Honor Flight this past Saturday. One of the men interviewed, Arthur Crain from Perryville, was specifically sponsored by Inter-County and you see him numerous time in the video. This is our third year of sponsoring this flight. Click on the link below, which was featured on Channel 27 in Lexington last night in their newscast.
Jim
www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Ky-veterans-take-Honor....html
https://chumly.com/n/1f48edf
Dear Legislators,
This is just another program that Inter-County and 15 other Cooperatives sponsor each year. We sent 25 WWII and Korean veterans to Washington DC on the Honor Flight this past Saturday. One of the men interviewed, Arthur Crain from Perryville, was specifically sponsored by Inter-County and you see him numerous time in the video. This is our third year of sponsoring this flight. Click on the link below, which was featured on Channel 27 in Lexington last night in their newscast.
Jim
www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Ky-veterans-take-Honor....html
https://chumly.com/n/1f48edf
Heading to Frankfort this afternoon.
12:00 Central KY Caucus
1:00pm, Annex Room 154
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
Agenda: PERSONNEL CABINET: Kentucky Employees' Health Plan for 2014, Joe Cowles, Commissioner, Department of Employee Insurance, Sharron Burton, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Legal Services.
https://chumly.com/n/1f48df7
12:00 Central KY Caucus
1:00pm, Annex Room 154
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
Agenda: PERSONNEL CABINET: Kentucky Employees' Health Plan for 2014, Joe Cowles, Commissioner, Department of Employee Insurance, Sharron Burton, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Legal Services.
https://chumly.com/n/1f48df7
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
KSBA News Article
www.ksba.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G2YP2...=3UBI
"Here is the remainder of this year’s KSBA Fall Regional Meeting schedule: (Please note that some host districts are holding their regional meetings outside the district itself)
Tuesday, Sept. 24 Middle Cumberland Casey County (Central KY Ag Center, Liberty)"
I am heading there tonight and look forward to visiting with everyone in attendance.
https://chumly.com/n/1f45793
"Here is the remainder of this year’s KSBA Fall Regional Meeting schedule: (Please note that some host districts are holding their regional meetings outside the district itself)
Tuesday, Sept. 24 Middle Cumberland Casey County (Central KY Ag Center, Liberty)"
I am heading there tonight and look forward to visiting with everyone in attendance.
https://chumly.com/n/1f45793
Lighting Up Liberty | www.CaseyNews.net
www.caseynews.net/content/lighting-liberty
"Hebrock said that the theater will celebrate its grand opening with an official red ribbon cutting on Friday at 11 a.m. A drawing will be held to give away a 32-inch TV and two gift baskets."
https://chumly.com/n/1f45485
"Hebrock said that the theater will celebrate its grand opening with an official red ribbon cutting on Friday at 11 a.m. A drawing will be held to give away a 32-inch TV and two gift baskets."
https://chumly.com/n/1f45485
Monday, September 23, 2013
Marshals Office impressed with Boyle program - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-marshals-off...story
"A registered sex offender compliance program implemented by Boyle County Sheriff’s Office may be going nationwide." www.trbimg.com/img-523c963d/turbine/amn-marshals-o.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f3f094
"A registered sex offender compliance program implemented by Boyle County Sheriff’s Office may be going nationwide." www.trbimg.com/img-523c963d/turbine/amn-marshals-o.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f3f094
Crews respond to structure fire in Junction City - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-crews-respon...story
"JUNCTION CITY - Firefighters responded about 7 p.m. Saturday night to a structure fire at 820 West Shelby Street in Junction City." www.trbimg.com/img-523e641f/turbine/amn-crews-resp.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f3ee1d
"JUNCTION CITY - Firefighters responded about 7 p.m. Saturday night to a structure fire at 820 West Shelby Street in Junction City." www.trbimg.com/img-523e641f/turbine/amn-crews-resp.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f3ee1d
Hockensmiths remembered for their love and service to others in the wake of tragedy - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/amn-hocken...story
"Mike and Angela Hockensmith always had smiles on their faces and were a Christian couple dedicated to serving others" www.trbimg.com/img-523e0d41/turbine/amn-hockensmit.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f3f000
"Mike and Angela Hockensmith always had smiles on their faces and were a Christian couple dedicated to serving others" www.trbimg.com/img-523e0d41/turbine/amn-hockensmit.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1f3f000
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Glad to see the sun came out in time for the Mackville parade. Rep.Kim King and I rode in the back of my little red pickup that my Dad had before passing about 15 years ago. Cary her husband drove. I am really going to miss representing the people of Washington County but I know Kim will do a wonderful job.
https://chumly.com/n/1f35466
https://chumly.com/n/1f35466
Glad to see the sun came out in time for the Mackville parade. Rep.Kim King and I rode in the back of my little read pickup that my Dad had before passing about 15 years ago. Cary her husband drove. I am really going to miss representing the people of Washington County but I know Kim will do a wonderful job.
https://chumly.com/n/1f34d82
https://chumly.com/n/1f34d82
Heading down to Mackville today for their Harvest Festival Parade
I hope the weather improves for them. I'm not so sweet I'll melt myself. ;0)
https://chumly.com/n/1f346a5
I hope the weather improves for them. I'm not so sweet I'll melt myself. ;0)
https://chumly.com/n/1f346a5
Friday, September 20, 2013
Visited with Senator Chris Girdler (R) , Super. Mike LaFavors , and Boyle County School members. Thank you for the invite
https://chumly.com/n/1f32609
https://chumly.com/n/1f32609
LEX 18 At The Scene: Shooting At Pawn Shop In Danville | LEX18.com | Lexington, Kentucky
www.lex18.com/videos/lex-18-at-the-scene-shooting-...ville
"LEX 18 At The Scene: Shooting At Pawn Shop In Danville"
https://chumly.com/n/1f320d3
"LEX 18 At The Scene: Shooting At Pawn Shop In Danville"
https://chumly.com/n/1f320d3
Breaking news at Danville pawn shop - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/public/news/amn-break...story
"Law enforcement officers and emergency personnnel were on the scene of a possible robbery at a Danville pawn shop. Shortly after 9 a.m., a swarm of officers converged on ABC Gold Games and More Pawn Shop at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Fackler Street. The glass in the front door of the business was shattered, and reporters at the scene were told by an unofficial source that the coroner had been called. A K-9 unit was brought in. Details will be posted on www.amnews.com and The Advocate-Messenger’s Facebook page as they become available."
https://chumly.com/n/1f316fc
"Law enforcement officers and emergency personnnel were on the scene of a possible robbery at a Danville pawn shop. Shortly after 9 a.m., a swarm of officers converged on ABC Gold Games and More Pawn Shop at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Fackler Street. The glass in the front door of the business was shattered, and reporters at the scene were told by an unofficial source that the coroner had been called. A K-9 unit was brought in. Details will be posted on www.amnews.com and The Advocate-Messenger’s Facebook page as they become available."
https://chumly.com/n/1f316fc
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Higdon, Harmon address local town hall meeting | www.CaseyNews.net
www.caseynews.net/content/higdon-harmon-address-lo...eting
"However, on Aug. 23, Gov. Steve Beshear signed a new redistricting bill into law that brought Higdon back to Casey County along with Harmon, who replaces Rep. Terry Mills, D-Lebanon, who represented Casey, Marion and part of Pulaski County."
https://chumly.com/n/1f2bfa2
"However, on Aug. 23, Gov. Steve Beshear signed a new redistricting bill into law that brought Higdon back to Casey County along with Harmon, who replaces Rep. Terry Mills, D-Lebanon, who represented Casey, Marion and part of Pulaski County."
https://chumly.com/n/1f2bfa2
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
New Climate Study Rejects IPCC's Conclusions
New Climate Study Rejects IPCC’s Conclusions
By Alec Torres
September 18, 2013 12:42 PM
On Tuesday, an international panel of scientists and scholars released a report contradicting the findings of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), often considered the authority on the matter. The panel, called the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) cites thousands of peer-reviewed articles that the IPCC reportedly ignores and found"no empirical evidence . . . to substantiate the claim that 2 [degrees Celsius] of warming presents a threat to planetary ecologies or environments,” one finding of the IPCC’s work. They also found no evidence that"a warming will be more economically costly than an equivalent cooling,” another tenet of the IPCC. The NIPCC was founded"to present a comprehensive, authoritative, and realistic assessment of the science and economics of global warming” and to provide a counterweight to the U.N.’s IPCC."Because it’s not a government agency and because its members are not predisposed to believe climate change is caused by human greenhouse gas emissions, NIPCC is able to offer an independent ‘second opinion’ of the evidence reviewed – or not reviewed – by the . . . IPCC,” their website says. The organization argues:
The high regard that the IPCC claims for itself is undeserved. Numerous writers have documented the strong bias of its founders and principals, its determination to find a human role in climate change almost without regard to what the data show, and the corrupting role that politics has played in the organization’s history. And yet, every new article, book, or presentation made by a skeptical scientist or economist, no matter how distinguished, is met with the nearly rote response that"the consensus of scientists” as represented by the IPCC had already settled the issue, and"the scientific debate is over.” The authors of the NIPCC’s latest report, Craig D. Idso, Robert M. Carter, and S. Fred Singer, call their work, which rejects the IPCC’s methodology,"comprehensive, objective, and faithful to the scientific method.” They found that"if the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide were to double ,” as is projected,"[the] warming [that] may occur would likely be modest and cause no net harm to the global environment or to human well-being.” A 2-degree Celsius increase in temperature, even if it did happen, they argue, would still"fall within the bounds of natural variability.” The findings of the NIPCC’s report are"stated plainly and repeated in thousands of articles in the peer-reviewed literature,” the authors say. In fact, they suggest,"forward projections for solar cyclicity imply the next few decades may be marked by global cooling rather than warming, despite continuing CO2 emissions.” Via Breitbart.
https://chumly.com/n/1f27ffa
By Alec Torres
September 18, 2013 12:42 PM
On Tuesday, an international panel of scientists and scholars released a report contradicting the findings of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), often considered the authority on the matter. The panel, called the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) cites thousands of peer-reviewed articles that the IPCC reportedly ignores and found"no empirical evidence . . . to substantiate the claim that 2 [degrees Celsius] of warming presents a threat to planetary ecologies or environments,” one finding of the IPCC’s work. They also found no evidence that"a warming will be more economically costly than an equivalent cooling,” another tenet of the IPCC. The NIPCC was founded"to present a comprehensive, authoritative, and realistic assessment of the science and economics of global warming” and to provide a counterweight to the U.N.’s IPCC."Because it’s not a government agency and because its members are not predisposed to believe climate change is caused by human greenhouse gas emissions, NIPCC is able to offer an independent ‘second opinion’ of the evidence reviewed – or not reviewed – by the . . . IPCC,” their website says. The organization argues:
The high regard that the IPCC claims for itself is undeserved. Numerous writers have documented the strong bias of its founders and principals, its determination to find a human role in climate change almost without regard to what the data show, and the corrupting role that politics has played in the organization’s history. And yet, every new article, book, or presentation made by a skeptical scientist or economist, no matter how distinguished, is met with the nearly rote response that"the consensus of scientists” as represented by the IPCC had already settled the issue, and"the scientific debate is over.” The authors of the NIPCC’s latest report, Craig D. Idso, Robert M. Carter, and S. Fred Singer, call their work, which rejects the IPCC’s methodology,"comprehensive, objective, and faithful to the scientific method.” They found that"if the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide were to double ,” as is projected,"[the] warming [that] may occur would likely be modest and cause no net harm to the global environment or to human well-being.” A 2-degree Celsius increase in temperature, even if it did happen, they argue, would still"fall within the bounds of natural variability.” The findings of the NIPCC’s report are"stated plainly and repeated in thousands of articles in the peer-reviewed literature,” the authors say. In fact, they suggest,"forward projections for solar cyclicity imply the next few decades may be marked by global cooling rather than warming, despite continuing CO2 emissions.” Via Breitbart.
https://chumly.com/n/1f27ffa
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Danville Church of God — Sept 13-15 the church, on Fourth Street, will celebrate 70 years of ministry in Danville. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, the guest speaker will be Bruce Rabon, Kentucky State administrative bishop for the Church Of God. Mike Harmon also has been invited to speak. A video of the history of the church will be shown. After the service, the church will have a cookout, pig roast and inflatables at the fairgrounds. The church was organized in 1943 with 26 members on Earl Street and moved to the old Southern States location on Fourth Street in July 1978.
It is an honor for me to attend. The main way we can right the problems of our country is to win people to The Lord and turn our hearts back to Him as a country .
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It is an honor for me to attend. The main way we can right the problems of our country is to win people to The Lord and turn our hearts back to Him as a country .
http://chumly.com/n/1f14110
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Happy Friday the 13th!
I guess it is all in one's perspective of an event. I had my first date with my now bride of 23 years on a Jan Friday the 13th so now we celebrate these days as positive. So, Happy Friday the 13th
;0)
http://chumly.com/n/1f0e552
I guess it is all in one's perspective of an event. I had my first date with my now bride of 23 years on a Jan Friday the 13th so now we celebrate these days as positive. So, Happy Friday the 13th
;0)
http://chumly.com/n/1f0e552
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Centre's loss of $250 million gift disappoints many - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-centres-loss...story
"Trollinger said while the school is"disappointed” that the donation did not work out,"it doesn’t make us any less greatful” for the previous gifts given to the school by the trust, including a residential hall and what is referred to as the South Fields, home to the lacrosse, field hockey and women’s soccer fields." www.trbimg.com/img-522f398b/turbine/amn-centres-lo.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1effba1
"Trollinger said while the school is"disappointed” that the donation did not work out,"it doesn’t make us any less greatful” for the previous gifts given to the school by the trust, including a residential hall and what is referred to as the South Fields, home to the lacrosse, field hockey and women’s soccer fields." www.trbimg.com/img-522f398b/turbine/amn-centres-lo.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1effba1
State responds to concerns about Kennedy Bridge project - www.centralkynews.com
www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-state-respon...story
"Gerhard said he was told closing the bridge could result in a 30- to 40-mile detour each day." www.trbimg.com/img-522f5091/turbine/amn-state-resp.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1effb72
"Gerhard said he was told closing the bridge could result in a 30- to 40-mile detour each day." www.trbimg.com/img-522f5091/turbine/amn-state-resp.../16x9
https://chumly.com/n/1effb72
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Heading to Casey County tomorrow with Sen. Higdon
I look forward to making a bunch of new friends in the new 54th House District
https://chumly.com/n/1ee9d09
I look forward to making a bunch of new friends in the new 54th House District
https://chumly.com/n/1ee9d09
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
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