LCNI news 17 Pages Landmark Community Newspapers, LLC December 2017 Citrus County Chronicle hits record high for United Way giving — $11,980

The Citrus County Chronicle’s United Way campaign started off one month late this year, and everyone was very busy trying to recoup from Hurricane Irma’s schedule changes. The United Way Team of Renee McCallum, Composition; Jackie Lytton and Hillary Hammerle, Circulation; Cheryl Jacob, Edi- torial; Deb Kamlot, Human Resources; Patti Ray, PrePress; and Vicki Loeffler, Reception; decided to simplify the fundraising program and lower our goal to $10,000. Well, just the opposite happened. We raised $11,980, our highest cam- paign fundraiser ever! There was a tremendous amount of support this year from our employees Amy Meek, left, Citrus County’s United Way CEO joined Tom Feeney (Production), Bev who have recognized the changes Beights (Graphic Design) and David McCane (Advertising Sales), who are posing with the results sign in October. They were wearing the medals they won at our “Olympic Games” that our local United Way has accom- Kick-Off. Bev won gold, David won silver and Tom won Bronze. Our campaign ran until plished – and this showed in the mid-November when we announced our record-breaking final results – $20 shy of results! $12,000.

HHappyappy HHolidays!olidays! Chronicle’s ‘Hurricane Heroes’

By the time Hurricane Irma touched down on Citrus County, it had Heroes.” These are the folks who really stood out before, during reached a low-level category 1 storm. This news was announced and after the storm, working as a team. From left are: Lindsey just hours before it was expected to hit. The week of Irma, The Cleveland, Press Supervisor; Tom Feeney, Production/Circulation Chronicle staff from all departments worked tirelessly to plan Director; Renee McCallum, Ad Services Supervisor; Carly Zervis, for the worst scenario. No question about it, we dodged a bullet Reporter; Cheryl Jacob, Copy Editor; Brian LaPeter, Copy Editor; and we are thankful. Leading up to and during the storm, there Mike Wright, Senior Reporter; Cindy Connolly, Special Section were many employees who really stood out, helping to ensure the Graphic Designer; Trista Stokes, Sales Manager; Amber Manz, newspaper was produced, communication to our community was Sales Assistant; Matt Beck, Photojournalist; Dan Bachmann, IT quick and accurate and that everyone stayed safe. At our quarterly Administrator; and Jeff Bryan, Riverland News Editor. meeting, Gerry Mulligan, Publisher, recognized our “Hurricane

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LCNI News • December 2017 •3 Evergreen photo editor Sara Hertwig has joined Evergreen News- Best Organiza on/Business Float papers in Evergreen, Colorado, as its photo editor. Hertwig is a photojournalist with a The Grant County News entered a parade float in the Country Christmas Parade in bachelor’s degree in convergent journal- Williamstown, Ky. Grant County News took home the Best Organization/Business Award ism from Metropolitan State University of for the float featuring a gingerbread house, an eight-foot tall inflatable snowman, a Denver. She started her own photography handmade snowman reading a newspaper, lots of lights and more decorations. The float business in January 2015 and has free- was created by the News staff, in particular Camille McClanahan, editorial assistant and lanced for local newspapers as well as circulation coordinator. Camille is in the black jacket, and Editor Bryan Marshall and documented weddings and events for the Graphic Artist Janet McKee are riding on the bales of hay. Staff Writer Amanda Kelly is past three years. on the other side of the trailer and not pictured.

Proud to be Best Eye Care Offi ce

Bowersox Vision Center in Shelbyville, Ky., VFW dona on displayed The Sentinel-News’ Best of Shelby County award logo in ornaments Henry Jew, right, commander of VFW Post 1179 in Shelbyville, Ky., accepts a $570 dona- for one of the office’s Christmas trees. tion from Sentinel-News Publisher Scott Moore. Half of the donation came through a Bowersox Vision Center has won Best Eye Veterans’ Day promotion where readers submitted photos of veterans for $5, and the Care Office for eight years in a row during Sentinel-News matched the funds. the annual reader survey. 4 • December 2017 • LCNI News LCNI Employee Service RecogniƟ on 30 Years of Service 20 Years of Service

Diane Westenberger COLLATOR Citrus County Chronicle

Neal Cardin Cheri Harris PHOTOGRAPHER MANAGING EDITOR 15 Years of Service The News-Enterprise Gadsden County Times

Expec ng holiday baby The Lancaster (S.C.) News Advertising Department threw Ashton Terry and Baby Brigg a baby shower on Friday Dec 1. Doris Miller Susie Pontious Everyone is hoping for a New Year’s Baby! CIRCULATION MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGER Erik Bryant Leonard Bright The News-Democrat The Leader-Union MAIL ASSISTANT DRIVER Standard Publishing Central Kentucky News-Journal 5 Years of Service

Ben Martin CIRCULATION/ DELIVERY Galax Gazette

Randy Patrick Richard Stahn REPORTER/ COLLATOR PHOTOGRAPHER Citrus County Chronicle The Kentucky Standard

Stephen Thomas REPORTER Newspaper wreath Pioneer News Patty Graumenz INSERTER Linda O’Neil, Lancaster (S.C.) News circula- The Leader-Union tion manager, stands beside a newspaper wreath made by her daughter, Heather. The wreath is made with Lancaster News newspapers. Merry Christmas, everyone!

LCNI News • December 2017 •5 Remember When...

5 Years Ago – 2012 ͻThe Kentucky Standard, Bardstown, and the Riverland News, Dunnellon, Fla., had the best circulation results in LCNI, exceeding the challenge to increase their in-county circulation by at least one percent from Sept. 2011 to Sept. 2012. The Kentucky Standard increased its circulation by 1.5% (103 total), and the Riverland News increased its circulation by 2.2% (41). The Opinion-Tribune, Glenwood, Iowa, and the LaFollette (Tenn.) Press also grew their in-county circulation during that time period. ͻThe News-Enterprise Activities Team collected cell phones and toys for the SpringHaven Domestic Violence Program shelter in Hardin County, Ky.

10 Years Ago – 2007 ͻNews-Democrat employees of Carrollton, Ky., had a goal of replacing the one 19” screen TV that was shared by disabled men who lived in a local nursing home and replacing it with a large screen TV. In addition, Sales Rep Deborah Garrett and Editor Phyllis Codling sought donations from community businesses. As a result, the nursing home received a 51” plasma TV along with a DVD player and 40 movies for their residents. ͻCora Mae Bowman, office manager of the Galax (Va.) Gazette, retired after almost 42 years of service. When she left she had the distinction of being the longest serving worker of the more than 1,400 LCNI employees. ͻ:ĞĨĨDŽƌĞůĂŶĚ͕ǁŚŽǁĂƐƚŚĞŶŐĞŶĞƌĂůŵĂŶĂŐĞƌͬĞĚŝƚŽƌŽĨdŚĞ^ƉƌŝŶŐĨŝĞůĚ;<LJ͘Ϳ^ƵŶ͕ĨƵůĨŝůůĞĚĂĚƌĞĂŵŽĨƐŚŽŽƚŝŶŐE&> photos for Topps cards. Several times during the football season he was called upon to fly to a particular city to shoot photographs of a list of players.

15 Years Ago – 2002 ͻdŚĞ^ƉĞŶĐĞƌŽƵŶƚLJ:ŽƵƌŶĂů-Democrat, Rockport, Ind., won the Hoosier State Press Association’s Blue Ribbon for non- daily newspapers in the Better Newspaper Contest. ͻ/ŶŚŽŶŽƌŽĨŝƚƐϭϱϬth anniversary, The Lancaster (SC) News hosted an open house on December 13 and awarded a one- year subscription to the person bringing in the oldest paper. The winner of the promotion brought in an 1862 copy of The Lancaster Ledger, which was one of three newspapers that began the community newspaper in 1852. During the open house, the press crew ran the 24-page tab, “History in the Making,” which was included in the December 15 issue.

20 Years Ago – 1997 ͻLCNI added a new state to its collection of community newspapers with the acquisition of MetroWest Newspapers of Brighton, Colorado. The Brighton Standard-Blade and Fort Lupton Press, twice weekly publications, were the two main titles, along with four other associated paid weeklies and free shopping guides. Total circulation of the paid and free publications was over 30,000 weekly.

25 Years Ago – 1992 ͻGerry Mulligan, publisher of the Citrus County Chronicle, was named Distinguished Citizen for 1992 by the Citrus County (Fla.) Chamber of Commerce. ͻEmployees of the Bedford (Va.) Bulletin moved to new quarters, thereby consolidating their operation under one roof.

30 Years Ago – 1987 ͻThe Beverly Hills Visitor and The Citrus Sun, two free tabloid newspapers circulating copies in the Beverly Hills, Fla. area, were acquired by Citrus Publishing.

35 Years Ago – 1982 ͻLCNI introduced a payroll savings plan for employees.

40 Years Ago – 1977 ͻLCNI acquired the Mt. Washington (Ky.) Star, a weekly newspaper covering Bullitt County, Ky. Richard RoBards, general manager of The Springfield (Ky.) Sun, was named general manager of the new acquisition.

6 • December 2017 • LCNI News Meets Kermit Ruffi ns Corey Woolsey, left, editor of the Mount Vernon (Ind.) Democrat, recently took an early birthday vacation to New Orleans, where he had the opportunity to meet one of his favorite musicians, New Orleans Jazz Icon and star of the HBO series Treme, Kermit Ruffins. In November, The Paper Dragons, the Citrus County Chronicle’s dragon boat team, pad- dled in two races during the Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival, receiving first place in their first race with a time of 1:44.61. They came in second in their second race with a time 1:43.94. Pictured (l-r back row): Amber Manz, Jonathan Andrews, John Bowman, David Lee Caudill, Tyler Pate and Jeff Bryan. Left to Right Frontrow: Carol Ann Deckelmann, Liz Turner, Mishayla Coffas, Alyson Brennan and Michael Pate, the team leader. Chronicle’s team fares well in Dragon Boat Festival contest The Lake Hernando Dragon Boat not from strength, but from all paddlers Festival in Hernando has become the in the boat achieving synchronicity. largest dragon boat race in Florida. Corporate and organizational teams have Heralded as the ultimate and fastest- credited this sport for increased employ- growing water sport in the United States, ee communication and motivation, while dragon boat racing involves 20 or 10 fostering team spirit and cooperation. team members paddling in unison to a The organizers of the event provide the drummer’s beat in a long, narrow boat boats and all the equipment necessary decorated at the bow and stern with a for our team. Meets ‘The King’ dragon’s head and tail. This year’s festival raised approxi- Roane County News Sports Editor Jason This is a unique and exciting team- mately $10,000 for the Citrus County Perry, right, hangs out with Richard “The building opportunity. Success comes, Education Foundation. King” Petty at an event in Kingston, Tenn.

LCNI News • December 2017 •7

Sheryl Taylor and Deb Kamlot Win Fitbits!

Congrats to Sheryl Taylor, Roane County News Administrative Assistant, for complet- ing the Member Health Assessment and

Biometric Screening and winning a Fitbit in the October 2017 Wellness Program.

Hats off to Deb Kamlot, Citrus County Chronicle HR Director, for being a wellness champion! Deb won a Fitbit for completing the Member Health Assessment, Biometric Screening and earning 755 wellness points, the highest in LCNI.

2017 Wellness Program $5,000 Winner Stay tuned… Landmark Media Enterprise employees who completed 2017 Wellness Program requirements and earned at Watch for 2018 Wellness least 400 points were entered in a $5,000 drawing which was held in November. The lucky winner is Dallas Program details in next Yuhasz, Client Care Manager, Expedient Data Center, a month’s LCNI News! Landmark company based in Norfolk, Virginia.

Congratulations Dallas!

8 • December 2017 • LCNI News Cynthiana preprint/ warehouse coordinator They just want to have fun Barbara Butcher has been named preprint/ warehouse coordinator at the Cynthiana Citrus County Chronicle employees got into the Halloween spirit with no prompting and (Ky.) Printing Plant. She has been employed no prize – they just wanted to have fun. From left, Pilgrim Carolann Deckelmann, Viking as a delivery driver for the plant. Not only Dave Worlton and Unicorn Lori Driver wore their costumes throughout the day and made did Barbara cross-train for the warehouse everyone smile with their fun antics and poses. position last year, she completely oversaw a flawless Black Friday in 2016. Her com- mitment to organization and customer- centered approach make her a natural fit for the position.

Chronicle copy editor Rachael Reed has been hired as a copy edi- Working by fl ashlight tor for the Citrus County Chronicle in Crystal River, Fla. She was born and raised The Oldham Era in LaGrange, Ky., has a dedicated staff. Even though a vehicle accident in Inverness, Fla. Rachael is currently took out our utility pole and left us for some time without electricity, heat, phone or attending The University of Central Florida internet service, the team persevered, working by lanterns and flashlights to make sure and is planning on graduating with her the paper still made it to press on time. Pictured is Advertising Sales Rep Barbara Duncan four-year degree this month. She enjoys checking to make sure no ads were left behind in the dark! photography, music and swimming. LCNI News • December 2017 •9 Design team honored for their FNAME awards

The Citrus County Chronicle’s design team won big at the FNAME (Florida Newspaper Advertising & Marketing Executives) annual conference. Seen here from left are the award winners – Dave Worlton, Lead Designer; Lori Driver, Sales Rep; April Zay, Sales Executive; James Moyer, Artist; Cindy Connolly, Graphic Designer; CarolAnn Deckelmann, Artist; and Trina Murphy, Operations/Advertising Director. Dave Worlton also won the Grand Award and the Jay Weimar Best in Show award for the house ad “Business Going Nowhere.” The Jay Weimar Best in Show award is awarded to the best ad out of all groups and catego- ries. C i t r u s ’ e d i t o r i a l a w a r d s on display The Citrus County Chronicle’s Quarterly Meeting was filled with recognition! Publisher Gerry Mulligan announced and handed out the journalism awards from the LCNI contest and the FSNE (Florida Society of Newspaper) contest. Winners in the vari- ous categories included (from left): Matt Beck, Photojournalist; Mike Wright, Senior Reporter; Mike Bates, Reporter; Jeff Bryan, Riverland News Editor; Charlie Brennan, Managing Editor; Brian LaPeter, Copy Editor; and Brad Bautista, Social Media Editor. Not pictured: Nancy Kennedy, Reporter; Buster Thompson, Reporter; and Matt Pfiffner, Sports Editor.

Proud Air Force nanny Citrus classifi ed Loren Olivia Gaddie, left, sales rep graduated BMT at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Nancy Vinsonhaler has joined on Thursday and Friday, the Citrus County Chroniclein Nov. 16 and 17 and was pro- Crystal River, Fla., as a classi- moted to Airman First Class. fied sales rep. She is originally While at basic training she from Pecos, Texas, and has earned the marksman rib- lived in Florida for about five bon for excellence. Her years. She enjoys spending flight also was awarded time with her three children. best at Beast, pt excellence Nancy will be selling print and and her dorm received extra online classified ads. She is liberty for excellence. She office manager/bookkeeper at excited to learn about the will now continue her edu- The Lebanon Enterprise. The newspaper business and work cation at Goodfellow AFB in Nugent’s attended the gradua- with many people in our com- San Angelo, Texas. She is tion festivities and enjoyed a munity. the granddaughter of Greg few days in San Antonio. Olivia and Eva Jo Nugent, right, of is a 2017 graduate of Marion Lebanon, Ky. Eva Jo, is the County High School.

10• December 2017 • LCNI News ‘Real people’ producing ‘real news’ This year, The Citrus County Chronicle in Crystal River, Fla., press. Our message to our community is that we are “real people” focused on highlighting our employees in our print ads. Then we who produce “real news.” When our community members see the did a company-wide photo shoot in the press room to use for our faces of the Chronicle, they have a whole different viewpoint of holiday ads and Christmas card. We had such a fun time setting up what the Chronicle stands for and how many people it takes to get the shoot on the press room floor. Seen here are employees gath- the daily paper produced each day. This photo was set up and ered, sitting on paper rolls, standing and posing on the actual taken by Matthew Beck, Lead Photo Editor.

Handing out dic onaries to 3rd graders For a decade, the Williston (Fla.) Pioneer has brought the children of Bronson and Williston Elementary Schools the power of words through the nationally acclaimed The Dictionary Project. Each year, money and time are set aside to present every third grade student in the two schools with their own dictionary. The stu- dents are challenged to become lifelong learners. Along with the Rotary Club of Williston, the Pioneer seeks to empower the stu- dents by satisfying a thirst that can only be quenched with knowl- edge. Each year, Editor Carolyn Ten Broeck tells the students how important words are and that by learning as many as they can, they will soon be Pioneer readers.

LCNI News • December 2017 •11 In this issue: WINTER 2017 }What it takes to be a workplace winner }Don’t let the blues hang around: depression in
 older adults }When you’re not going home for the holidays   }Be an active family !"#$$"$%!"&''( )*+,-./01234.

What it takes to be a workplace winner

Grow your network. Having a strong team around can help what comes to mind? Sports, right? But it’s also possible they you. Get to know the people around you at work. Look for a remind you of things you hear at work. Using sport-related mentor who can teach you skills and ways to handle work lingo at work can sometimes make it feel like you’re on a politics. Try joining a workgroup or volunteer opportunity with team where the only objective is to win. But just like in any other members of your team. Skills are important, but getting game, having a good strategy for an ultimate win can be the to know more people in your fi eld will give you more chances fi rst step to achieving your goals. And in today’s world, where to grow and work more comfortably with your team. the rules of the game keep changing, having a winning Practice good sportsmanship. When the buzzer goes off mentality from the get-go can make things easier for you. during the last second of a game, it’s the whole team who wins Here are a few pointers to help you improve your game. or loses the game. That’s also true at work; it takes a team to Think of yourself as a business. Know your strengths and complete a project. So be fair to your teammates by showing how to use them to fulfi ll a need at work. Use your your support and helping them when they need it. Gossip and entrepreneurial spirit to become a team player who seeks rumors may put you in awkward situations at work so avoid it. opportunities. Think about your salary expectations and If you build a reputation as a team player, that reputation is where you see yourself in fi ve years. Work on developing the likely to follow you wherever you go. skills that will help you get there. Get ready for the unknown. There is no way to know what Take stock of your skills and accomplishments. Be humble tomorrow might bring. But there are things you can do to be about your experience, but proud of the skills you develop ready for different situations at work. One of those things is to and that make you a great asset for your team. Know your stay positive and open to change. Learn to see change as your weaknesses and make a plan to turn them into growth chance to grow new skills. opportunities. The skills you build today can help you Own your professional choices. You are the only one succeed tomorrow. responsible for the career moves you make. Take ownership of Do your job well. Practice can help you become an expert your actions so you can feel comfortable with your decisions. at what you do. That experience can help when it’s time for Enjoying what you do can be the key to a more fulfi lling your next job. Know your goals and be proactive about career. You already spend most of your weekdays at work. So achieving them. Start by asking your boss and co-workers think about the things that make you happy when you’re there. for feedback so you know what you’re doing well and what you need to work on. Workplace Options website: What it takes to be a workplace winnerr (reviewed 2016): workplaceoptions.com.

565789:;:<=>?@A6BC5B 12• December 2017 • LCNI News Don’t let the blues hang around: depression in older adults Feeling a little sad every now and then is a part of life. But If you are a family member, friend or caretaker of an older when the things that used to make you smile don’t give you person, watch for clues. Depression can hide behind a smiling the joy they used to, you might be feeling more than a little face. Don’t ignore the warning signs. If left untreated, serious blue. Clinical depression is an illness that can change the way depression can lead to suicide. Listen carefully if someone you think and feel. And as you get older, learning to see the close to you talks about feeling like there’s no one who cares signs of depression can help you deal with it before it turns about him or her. That could be a person reaching out for help. into something more serious. If you’re feeling tired most of the If you feel like it’s an emergency situation, visit your nearest time, get angry without a reason or little things start to bother emergency department or call 9-1-1. you, it might be a good idea to talk to a health professional about depression. Here are some basic things you should Getting help know about depression. Depression, like any illness, needs to be treated early before it leads to something more serious. Some people are not What causes depression? comfortable talking about the illness or may see it as a sign It’s different for everyone and can happen when you least of weakness. Someone who’s depressed can’t just “snap out expect it. Things like a death in the family, stress or a serious of it.” It needs to be taken seriously and treated by a health illness are common triggers for the illness. It can also happen care professional. A doctor can help you fi gure out if there’s to people who already live with other conditions such as a medical reason for your depression or another reason, such cancer, diabetes or heart disease. as it being a side effect of a medicine you take. Here’s a great starting spot: Spotting the signs 1. Talk to your family doctor about getting a wellness exam. Aging affects people differently. And dealing with things like 2. After you get your results, be open to your doctor’s retirement, being sick or feeling alone are moments in life suggestions, especially if your doctor recommends that can lead to depression. Here’s a list of the possible signs seeing a social worker, mental health counselor, of depression. Talk to you doctor if, for more than two weeks, psychologist or psychiatrist. you or a loved one is: 3. Don’t let the cost get in the way of your good health. } Having ongoing sadness and anxiety. There are many options to get the care you need. Find } Tired all the time and lacking energy. out if your benefi ts cover your treatment. Ask if your local community health center offers a low-cost option. } Losing interest in everyday activities. } Not able to sleep or sleeping too much. 4. Find the doctor who “gets you.” Not all family doctors are trained to know about aging and depression. If you } Eating more or less than usual. feel like you need a second opinion, get one. Doctors } Crying too often. trained to treat depression in older people are called } Feeling aches and pains that don’t go away when treated. geriatric psychiatrists. } Having a hard time focusing or remembering. 5. Talk to your loved ones about depression. Having open } Feeling guilty and hopeless. and honest conversations about how you feel can help } Mad a lot or in a bad temper. you fi nd a helping hand in those who know you best. Ask for help when you need it. } Thinking about death or suicide.

LCNI News • December 2017 •13 Treating depression When you’re not going home for the holidays Depression affects people in different ways. So treatment has to be different for every person. There are many therapies and The holiday season is a time full of joy and happiness, but drugs out there to treat depression. And your doctor can help sometimes, money, work or other commitments can keep you you fi nd the right one for you. Your doctor may suggest you from going home to visit family or friends you haven’t seen all think about: year. If you’re feeling sad, stressed or alone, take some time to understand those feelings and emotions so they don’t bring } Support groups to help you develop coping skills or give you the social support you need when dealing with a you down during the holidays. Here are some ideas to sudden change in your life. celebrate in different ways: } Talk therapies that create a safe space for you to express } Come up with a brand new “holiday” to celebrate with your your feelings. loved ones. } Positive reinforcement activities to help you see the bright side of things. } Try to have things in your house that remind you of home. } Ways to deal with sad things in your life that make you } What about joining the party through video chat? Try to use feel depressed. technology and social media to stay connected with those } Things you can do to improve relationships with others. back home. } Medicines to treat your depression — some drugs can } Make plans with friends in the area who may be going help improve mood, sleep, appetite and concentration. through the same thing. A little help from your family and friends } Do an activity you always wanted to do, but didn’t have Having the support of your loved ones during depression can the time for during the year. make a big difference during treatment. Reach out to those } Check out local events. who care about you. If there’s a time when you need help, this } Find out how you can volunteer and help out those is it. And if there’s someone close to you who asks for your less fortunate. help, be there for him or her, too. There are many things you can do, like helping make appointments, going to see the One of the best things about the holiday season is that it happens doctor or joining a support group to learn new ways to help every year! So don’t feel too sad if you’ve missed it this year. Do your loved one. something new and start planning for next year. Workplace Options website: When you’re not going home for the holidayss (accessed August 2017): workplaceoptions.com. Preventing depression There’s no way of knowing when you’ll experience depression, but you can recognize the signs and deal with them as soon as they happen: } Get ready for major changes in your life, like retirement or moving away from your home. } Stay close to the people who matter in your life. } Reach out to your loved ones if you feel sad or alone. } Find something you like to do and make it a regular hobby. } Exercise and keep an active lifestyle. } Keep a healthy and balanced diet.

National Institute on Aging, A WorkLife4You Guide: Depression – Don’t Let the Blues Hang Aroundd (accessed August 2017): nia.nih.gov.

14• December 2017 • LCNI News Be an active family

It’s never too early to develop a healthy habit. Being active Four things that can help you fi nd out your kid’s activity level from a young age can help kids stay at a healthy weight, build If you can usually answer yes to these statements, your child is their muscles, have strong bones and lower their risk of probably getting enough active play. developing a chronic disease when they get older. Try these fi tness-friendly ideas: 1.My child plays outside several times a day or inside where he or she is free to move. ___Yes ___No } Limit TV and screen time to less than two hours a day. 2. I make sure my child’s TV and screen time is less } Make a rule at home so that there’s a physical activity after than two hours a day. ___Yes ___No 60 minutes of down time. 3. I make sure my child is actively moving for at least } Don’t put a TV in your child’s bedroom. Unplug technology 60 minutes a day. ___Yes ___No in bedrooms or make them technology-free rooms. 4. When actively playing, my child breathes quickly } Be involved in your kid’s child care environment or school or sweats. ___Yes ___No so you know what physical activities they do throughout the day and reinforce those at home. If you answer no, today is the perfect time to start. Try to You are your child’s best role model. Lead by example: include active play into your kid’s daily routine. Give your child a chance to fi nd out what his or her favorite activity is and Indoor play teach him or her how to be responsible about health habits. U.S. Department of Agriculture choosemyplate.gov website: Physical Activity; Healthy Tips for Active Playy (accessed August 2017): } Act out a story. choosemyplate.gov/preschoolers-physical-activity. } Turn up the music and dance. } Walk inside a shopping mall. } Play games, such as duck-duck-goose, hide and seek, follow the leader, Simon says.

Outdoor play

} Take a family walk after dinner. } Play catch. } Take a nature hike. } Play games in the garden or park. } Kick a ball.

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LCNI News • December 2017 •15 January Birthdays

January 1 Carrie Starnes ...... News & Reporter January 23 Mike Farner ...... Pioneer News January 14 Tom Barr ...... Pioneer News Scott Heward ...... Citrus County Chronicle Alicia Carter ...... The Record Nancy Nalewajek ...... Brunswick Beacon Ray Oates ...... Citrus County Chronicle Brian LaPeter ...... Citrus County Chronicle Tyler White ...... Standard Publishing January 2 Michelle Padgett ...... News-Enterprise January 24 Christy Williamson ...... Brunswick Beacon Mary Rhodes ...... Roane County News Brian Dunwoody ...... Los Alamos Monitor Phyllis Wingate-Lucas ...... News & Reporter Dave Taylor ...... Trimble Banner January 25 January 3 J.R. White ...... PLG-TV Marissa Campbell White ..... News & Reporter Tammy Ellis ...... Standard Publishing January 15 Lori Driver ...... Citrus County Chronicle John Struck ...... Standard Publishing Susie Pontious ...... Leader-Union Matt Hermann ...... Perry County News January 4 Shannon Watkins ...... Galax Gazette Tom Wilmoth ...... Bedford Bulletin Cheri Clark ...... Citrus County Chronicle Julie Williams ...... Bedford Bulletin January 26 Alan Conder ...... News-Enterprise January 16 Scott Cederholm ...... PLG-TV January 5 Janie Bowen ...... Anderson News Candy Phillips ...... Citrus County Chronicle Dan Sykes ...... Central Office Heather Powell ...... Journal-Democrat Carolyn Ten Broeck ...... Williston Pioneer Jessica Trujillo ...... Los Alamos Monitor Steve Thein ...... Citrus County Chronicle Ashton Terry ...... Lancaster News January 6 January 17 CJ Toohey ...... Citrus County Chronicle Theresa Holland ...... Citrus County Chronicle Dawn Davis ...... Brunswick Beacon Lynne Tybeck ...... Citrus County Chronicle Stacy Porter ...... Springfield Sun Joe Foreman ...... Opinion-Tribune January 27 January 7 January 18 Wanda Rhyne ...... Lancaster News Tony Martinette ...... Central Office Jeff Moore ...... News-Democrat/ January 28 Ben Sheroan ...... News-Enterprise News-Herald/Trimble Banner Ben Pierce ...... News-Enterprise January 8 January 20 Leo Wolfson ...... MetroWest Newspapers Vicki Blake ...... Perry County News Jackie Lytton ...... Citrus County Chronicle January 29 Marie Holthouser ...... News-Enterprise Lizzy Morgan ...... Anderson News Brian Melton ...... Lancaster News January 9 Hunter Park ...... Citrus County Chronicle Portia Oldham ...... News-Enterprise Matt Hines ...... Roane County News January 21 Steve Thomas ...... Pioneer News January 10 Leonard Bright ...... Central Ky. News-Journal January 30 Charlie Nichols ...... Brunswick Beacon Kellie Collins ...... Columbine Courier Bill Byers ...... Bedford Bulletin Paige Sitte ...... Lancaster News Gerald Roybal ...... Las Vegas Optic Goose Lindsay ...... Morgan County News January 11 Hugh Willett ...... Roane County News January 31 Daniel Harrison ...... Cynthiana Democrat January 22 Sonya Foster ...... News-Enterprise Allison Shepherd ...... LaRue Co. Herald News Kelli Borders ...... Sentinel-News Paul Fulk ...... News-Enterprise Indira Wolf ...... Citrus County Chronicle Kelly Dewar ...... Brunswick Beacon Matt Gordon ...... PLG-TV January 12 Brandon Madden ...... News-Enterprise Stacey Phelps ...... Kentucky Standard Darren Ivy ...... Huskers Illustrated John McLeod ...... Cynthiana Democrat Adam Willoughby ...... Roane County News

Part of Veteran’s Day Parade Citrus County Chronicle and the Citrus County Veterans Association planned on riding with his mother-in-law, Joan Hemsworth, who have been partnering together for 25 years to host the annual was a WW II Veteran W.A.C., the Women’s Army Corps. Citrus County Veterans Appreciation week. This week includes Unfortunately, Ms. Hemsworth was unable to attend due to over 20 activities including the Veterans Appreciation parade held health reasons. Gerry rode along with the Grand Marshal, on November 11th. This year, the Veteran’s groups named Gerry Chaplain (Lt. Col. retired) Linda J. Pugsley, USAF Auxiliary/Civil Air Mulligan, Chronicle Publisher, as the Honorary Marshal. He Patrol. 16 December 2017 • LCNI News Woody, Chloe have doggone good Ɵ me in Hodgenville A group of celebrities visited LaRue County, Ky., on Friday, November 3 as Woody and Chloe stopped by to visit chil- dren at the Hodgenville Civic Center as they continue to paddle their way across the Bluegrass. Woody and Chloe are miniature dachs- hund (wiener dogs) who are the main char- acters in the Woody and Chloe children series written by Leigh Anne Florence. Leigh Anne and her husband Ron Florence travel around the state with Woody and Chloe as they visit schools, libraries, church- es and other venues. They present programs at the venues on how to be successful, how to be a good writer and more. The program was sponsored by The LaRue County Herald News and the LaRue County Public Library in cooperation with the LaRue County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hodgenville. The Herald News is currently running the Woody and Chloe series “Paddling Across the Bluegrass.” A grandmother brought her grandson to the event. After the presentation she told us The event was held on November 3 at the Hodgenville Civic Center and was sponsored that her grandson didn’t enjoy school or by The LaRue County Herald News, The LaRue County Public Library in cooperation with reading. When she saw Woody’s story, she the LaRue County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hodgenville. Pictured are from brought it to his attention and had him read left: LaRue County Librarian Dana Jolly, Author Leigh Anne Florence with Woody, and it each week. She says it has made a differ- Herald News Publisher Allison Shepherd holding Chloe. ence in how he feels about reading and school. This kid knew everything about the story. Florence said, “I would ask a question from the story, and he would know it. I would put an illustration on the screen and he would immediately get excited and start telling me what happened in that chapter. It was so fun to see his excitement and just as enjoyable to witness his grandmother’s joy.” To go along with the Paddling Across the Bluegrass theme, a canoe and kayak were set up on stage to allow children at the event to experience sitting in a canoe, some of them for the first time. All of the equipment used in the event was provided by the LaRue County 4-H Canoe and Kayak Club Florence asked how many of them had been in a boat before, of which none had. So for the first time ever, they were sitting in a canoe due to this joint promotion with their local newspaper, their local library, Chamber, city government, 4-H and extension, and the KPA series. A canoe on stage – but still, Pictured in the canoe with Author Leigh Anne Florence and her dogs, Woody and Chloe, nonetheless, a canoe. are children who attended the “Paddling Across the Bluegrass” presentation. LCNI News • December 2017 •17