Christine Bloyd, 91

Posted by on Nov 1, 2010

Christine Bloyd was born January 10, 1919 in Green County, Kentucky at Summersville to the late Irvin Atwell Milby and Mary Will (Price) Milby.  She departed this life Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings having attained the age of ninety-one years, nine months and seventeen days.

Mrs. Bloyd was united in marriage to John Marvin Bloyd of Fullerton Nebraska on January 10, 1946.  She enjoyed gardening and yard work.  Her hobbies were crocheting, embroidering, reading and word puzzles.  Marvin passed away December 18, 1990.  Mrs. Bloyd continued to make her home in Fullerton, Nebraska.  On November 13, 2004, she moved to Valley View Assisted Living.  Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Monte and Bev Bloyd of Gibbon, NE and James and Sue Bloyd of Omaha, NE.  Five grandchildren; Sarah and her husband, Ed Krieser, Douglas and his wife, Greta, Rebecca and her husband, Phillip and Laura and Jonathan Bloyd.  Four great-grandchildren; Jakob and Joshua Krieser, Tanner Hill-Bloyd and Kyler Bloyd.  She is also survived by one brother, Rev. Irvin Atwell Milby, Jr.

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Tourist Commission Board Chairman Retires after 15 Years

Posted by on Oct 28, 2010

Terry Brown, Bud Mirus, Marilyn Clarke, Mike Kiger, Julie Fedwa and Bill Netherland

Terry Brown, Bud Mirus, Marilyn Clarke, Mike Kiger, Julie Fedwa, and Bill Netherland

Terry Brown became a member of the Taylor County Tourist Commission Board of Directors in July 1995. Soon after he was appointed Chairman of the Board which he served until his recent retirement October 12, 2010.

He was appointed lifetime Chairman for the Kentucky Tourism Council.  He served as Chairman for the Kentucky/Tennessee Marine Association as well. Terry served as Chairman for the Southern Lakes and Rivers Region, a funding organization for the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism. He also served on the Southern & Eastern Kentucky Tourism Development Association, a Senator Hal Rogers organization, he also served as Chairman of that 50 member board.

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Accident at KY 210 and US 68 Sends Two to Hospital

Posted by on Oct 26, 2010

On  Tuesday, October 26, 2010  at 7:35, Melissa Matney 39, of Greensburg was operating a 2001 Chevrolet Van was attempting a left turn from west US68 onto KY210. Matney turned into the path of a westbound 2003 Dodge Van operated by Donnie Shively, 39 also of Greensburg. The Shively vehicle struck the Matney vehicle and then struck a guardrail. Both Matney and Shively were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville-Taylor Co. Rescue. Campbellsville Fire also responded.

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Howard Alexander Miller, Age 72

Posted by on Oct 22, 2010

Howard Alexander Miller was born January 14, 1938 to the late Laura Ellen Miller and Tobe Alexander Miller.  He departed this life October 19, 2010 at the Kindred Hospital, Louisville, KY., having attained the age of seventy-two years, nine months and five days. 
Howard made a profession of faith in Christ and joined the 2nd Baptist Church Greensburg, KY. at an early age.

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KSP Offers Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Posted by on Oct 22, 2010

Before you know it ghosts and goblins will be running in the streets to trick-or-treat and Kentucky State Police want to make sure your kids stay safe this Halloween.

Lt. David Jude, Spokesperson for KSP, says the agency wants the children to have a fun but safe trick or treating experience.

“Halloween is traditionally a time for children to have fun, but most often it is the children who can be injured by situations that are avoidable,” says Jude. “Be sure your child’s costume does not obstruct their vision and is not so cumbersome that they can trip over it.”

“In the excitement of the night, kids often dart across streets,” he continued. “Falls and pedestrian accidents are statistically two of the ways most children are injured on Halloween. Be sure that, as a parent, you accompany your children for their safety and your peace of mind.”

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