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  • Sew This & That: Finding the right fit

    If memory serves us correctly, there is a song that begins, “June is busting out all over.”

    That almost describes last month; how some of our ladies discovered their correct sizes and shapes at our adult sewing class. Tape measures were flying around. There was quite a lot of poking, huffing and squeezing. We decided to extend this class later in the year for those of you who missed out on the “Importance of Being Well Fitted.”

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  • Yes she can: Linton recognized for resiliency

    One word describes A’Marria Linton above all others: determined.

    So, it’s really no surprise that she’s been awarded the 2014 Yes I Can award by the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC) in the category of technology.

    Her entire life, she’s had a major obstacle in her path, but not once has the 10-year-old used it as an excuse or allowed it to keep her from the joys of being a kid.

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  • More bang for the buck

    A fixture in downtown Springfield each summer — weather permitting — has been the annual Independence Day event, and the 14th installment of the celebration could do more than ever to get local residents involved.

    The event will be held on Thursday in Springfield, maintaining the tradition of hosting the event on the evening prior to the 4th of July holiday. Though the rain, or lack thereof, has forced it to be rescheduled in recent years, all indications are that this year’s event will be free of interruption.

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  • MD to KY reunion a success

    For the first time in six years, the Maryland to Kentucky and Beyond Reunion was held, and St. Catharine College in Springfield played host for this year’s event, which was a resounding success.

    A 27-person committee spent the last two years planning the reunion’s revival, and the result was a well-attended event that brought visitors from at least 26 states back to their roots.

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  • Building relationships: Mission group comes to Springfield

    For the volunteers of Young Neighbors in Action, it’s not just about the mission work. It’s also about fostering relationships.

    And when a group of 85 chaperones and high-school-aged missionaries from Young Neighbors visited Springfield last week, that’s exactly what they did.

    They built lasting relationships.

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  • News briefs 6/25

    Ongoing events

    School supply list and dress code
    WCMS Students and Parents may find the 2014-2015 school supply lists and school dress code policy on the district web page at washington.kyschools.us <http://washington.kyschools.us>. If you have any questions you may email ty.howard@washington.kyschools.us or anne.taylor@washington.kyschools.us.

    Child and after school care

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  • Maryland to Kentucky reunion starts Friday

    If you’ve ever wanted to know more about your ancestors and their roots, an event that is coming to Springfield this weekend might be just what you’ve been looking for.

    The Maryland to Kentucky and Beyond reunion is set to begin on Friday and conclude on Sunday at St. Catharine College, and there will be no shortage of avenues for learning how to better research your personal ancestry.

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  • Practice safety when working around home

    Ashley Spalding
    A.P.R.N.

    Electricity is an essential part of our daily living. While it makes our life easier, it can also cause harm if precautions are not taken while working around the home. The American College of Emergency Physicians observes that more accidents will occur in the home than in the workplace. Therefore, it is important to protect yourself by practicing proper safety habits.

    Follow these tips to maintain safety:

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  • Pink fire truck rolling to town

    A unique chance for local residents to contribute to Relay for Life is coming to Springfield this weekend in the form of a pink fire truck that is covered in more than 4,000 signatures.

    The truck was created by the Radcliff and Vine Grove Fire Departments in 2012 and dons the name “Donna Joy” in honor of Vine Grove Assistant Fire Chief Sam Pearson’s wife, who passed away from cancer.

    The truck has been making stops throughout central Kentucky over the last two years, and will visit Oil Pros in Springfield on Saturday.

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  • WCPS shines with grant

    The Washington County School District has received recognition over the last couple of years for the strides students have made in raising test scores across the county.

    Now, some of the teachers are being noticed for their roles in the school system’s success.

    Washington County has been part of an integration grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — through the Kentucky Department of Education — since 2011, and local teachers have been quick to make their mark on the program.

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