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As Washington Countians battle through frigid temperatures, many are preparing for a long, cold winter by stocking up on the usual yearly supplies such as rock salt or de-icer. Many are also hoping to avoid a repeat of last January’s arctic ice storm that sent several people out into the cold scrambling to grab up any available generators, heaters or other items deemed necessary as many were without power for several days.

She’s going to be busy, but Josette Taylor is excited and looking forward to her experience as a competitor in the Kentucky Junior Miss contest next week.

Taylor, daughter of Billy and Kathy Taylor, will leave home Jan. 10 and head for Lexington, where she will stay with a host family for a week in preparation for the state competition.

By Jimmie Earls

Sun Staff Writer

At a special called meeting held Dec. 23 due to the Christmas holiday, the Washington County Fiscal Court approved both Sheriff Tommy Bartley and County Clerk Glenn Black's budgets for calendar year 2010.

First to present their budget was Bartley and deputy Melissa Knopp, who proposed a 2010 budget of $469,000.

By Jimmie Earls

Sun Staff Writer

It may look like your ordinary pre-school with toys scattered on the floor and books on the shelves, but the learning curriculum at Springfield Academy is anything but run of the mill.