4 1 7 7 9 1 • GRAYSON COUNTY’S FULL-COVERAGE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 • IN OUR 119TH YEAR • 75 CENTS NEWS STAND, 25 CENTS DELIVERED News-G40 PUBLIC SQUARE., LEITCHFIELD, KY. • COPYRIGHT 2009 • 270.259.9622 • waww.gcnewsgazettze.com • Vol. 13ette0, Issue 087 Admissions agreement benefits Grayson County By Rebecca Morris schools simultaneously. In a statement, ECTC President/CEO And with ECTC planning to build a new Reporter Joint admission will give students access Thelma White said the agreement will campus in Leitchfield, the joint admissions to a full range of services at both institu- allow a seamless transition from associate’s agreement means a broadening of the high- [email protected] tions, said Brian Meredith, WKU’s associ- degree programs to bachelor’s degree pro- er education opportunities expected to be ate vice president for enrollment manage- grams and allow area students to complete available in Grayson County in coming A new agreement could help Grayson ment, who was part of the team that final- most of their study closer to home. years. County students earn a degree from ized the agreement. WKU President Gary Ransdell noted the ECTC spokeswoman Mary J. King said Western Kentucky University without driv- “The timing of the agreement works agreement will allow students to complete the joint admissions agreement will cover ing any farther than Leitchfield. well with Kentucky’s move towards a their associates degree at ECTC, then con- all the college’s campuses as well as its-off On Nov. 10, WKU and Elizabethtown seamless pathway to a four-year degree,” tinue their education at the university’s campus class sites. Community and Technical College signed he said. “The partnership will eliminate main campus in Bowling Green, or at its The college already has full-service cam- a joint admissions agreement that will barriers, reduce the time to a degree, and satellite campuses in Elizabethtown, allow students to be admitted to both expand services for students” Owensboro and Glasgow. See ADMISSIONS | 3A Program Democrats GCMS recognizes local vets sweep state honors elections students’ By Brittany Wise Hatfield Reporter families, [email protected] The 2011 political season has ended, and Kentucky Democrats have clearly come all vets out on top, taking five out of six races in Tuesday’s elec- tion. By Rebecca Morris Democratic gubernatorial Reporter candidate Steven L. Beshear and his running mate, Jerry [email protected] E. Abramson, overtook their competition as expected, It was the simple, yet profound, winning the vote in 92 of 120 gesture that summed up the Kentucky counties, including Veterans’ Day program at Grayson. Caneyville Elementary School Beshear and Abramson Friday morning. swept up 52 percent of the The program was over, and stu- votes in Grayson County, and dents were being dismissed by a slightly better 56 percent grade level to return to classes. statewide to effectively take Some of the area veterans recog- hold of their second term. nized during the ceremony were Secretary of State gathered in a knot by the gym Democratic candidate Alison door, visiting with each other for a Lundergan Grimes overcame few moments. Republican opponent Bill Suddenly one of the boys walk- Johnson by nearly three hun- ing by wanted to shake hands with dred votes in Grayson Essie House, a 1962-1964 U.S. County, and finished election Army veteran who happened to be day with an impressive 61 at one end of the group. Within percent of the votes across seconds an impromptu receiving Kentucky. line formed, with the students photo/Brittany Wise Hatfield The office of Attorney offering handshakes to each veter- GCMS student Heather Penny presents her father,John Penny, with a certificate and flag during the morning Veteran’s General will go to Democrat Day assembly Jack Conoway, who garnered See CANEYVILLE VETS | 3A just over half of the votes in- By Brittany Wise Hatfield sons, and their commitment and contribu- county and 55 percent of Reporter tions to our nation. Kentucky votes. GCMS students with parents or grandpar- His opponent, republican [email protected] ents who have served in the military were Todd P’Pool, fell behind in invited to recognize them at the event by pre- Grayson County by a mere Grayson County Middle School was one of senting them with a certificate of apprecia- 29 votes. many schools and organizations in the area to tion and a small American flag as the school While John T. Kemper II, celebrate veteran’s day by hosting an event in republican candidate for support of our past and present military per- See GCMS VETS | 3A See DEMS | 3A Remember military minority’s service, speaker urges By Rebecca Morris had a pride about themselves, eran and son of U.S. Marine Iraq from March 2006 through Reporter and they were fighting for the Corps veterans William and July 2007, read from a letter person to the left and to the Carolyn Thomason, was the he’d written detailing his last [email protected] right of them,” Shane guest speaker and the day in the battle zone, describ- photo/Rebecca Morris Thomason told the crowd gath- Leitchfield post’s annual ing a mortar attack on their Grayson County School Board president They are a small percentage ered at American Legion Post Veterans’ Day program. position and the “gut-wrench- Carolyn Thomason, a U.S. Marine Corps vet- of the current population – 81 Friday morning. “And for “What a day it is for veter- ing” emotions he experienced. eran, was decked out in red, white and only 7 percent – who’ve that, they deserve to be remem- ans, to be able to assemble He also described how his blue—including American flag print socks – donned the uniforms of bered on Memorial Day and here” and celebrate the free- transition back to civilian life at Caneyville Elementary School’s Veterans’ America’s military. Veterans’ Day.” doms they fought for, he said. Day program. “No matter, each one of them Thomason, a U.S. Army vet- Thomason, who served in See REMEMBER | 3A OBTIilTforUd RA. GRraInEt S Cougars lose James Dale Fulkerson The seventh and eighth grade Follow the News-Gazette Cougars were defeated Thursday on Facebook. night by the Owensboro Red EATHER LIMPSE Devils. The Cougars fought hard, W G but ultimately couldn't come back. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY To see scores and photos fromThursday's game, see Page 12A High 61° High 66° High 68° PageA-2 The Grayson County News-Gazette Saturday, November 12, 2011 1F0 aWmayisl Yyou Can Help Protect In Memory Yourself or a Loved One From Falling Tilford R. Grant Tilford R. Grant, age 80, of Leitchfield, passed away Older adults value their er. Certain med- things can well. It is especially impor- Friday, November 4, 2011 at his residence. independence and wish to ications may cause you to tant to use a night-light. He was born July 1, 1931 on Pearman, Ky., the son of maintain their independ- have side effects trip or lose This will give you some light George Thomas and Oma Craddock Grant. He was a route ence as long as possible. The that contribute your balance with which to orient yourself salesman for Frito-Lay, and a member of the Leitchfield risk of falls significantly to loss of balance when stepping if you wake up at night and Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years. increases as we age. In fact, and falls. Or over them. need to get out of bed. Survivors include his wife of more than 61 years, Doris over one third of people age your medica- Also, if you use 8. In the bathroom, use Mae Grant, of Leitchfield; one son, Tilford “Buddy” Grant, 65 or older fall each year. tions may inter- a cane or walk- handrails and grab bars in and one daughter, Susie Nickell (George), both of Falls can lead to serious act with one er, be sure the shower and next to the Elizabethtown; one sister, Wilma McClure, of Louisville; injury and disability that another in such your path is toilet. This will give you six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three nieces, affects a person’s ability to a way as to cause wide enough something to hold on to and two nephews. live independently. Falls you to lose your to use these when using these facilities. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two lead to broken bones, cuts, balance more Joseph M. Harris things and fur- A non-slip mat in the floor of children, Thomas and Rebecca Ann Grant, and one broth- and head injury and are lead- easily. Your PT, ATC, CEAS; niture is not your shower or bath will also er, Larry Thomas Grant. ing causes of emergency Doctor may President/Clinical blocking your help to avoid slipping. Funeral services were held Monday, November 7, 2011 room visits in the elderly. decide to wean Director Physical way. 9. Be sure your stairs have at the Watson & Hunt Funeral Chapel, in Leitchfield, with Falls can be prevented. Here you off of some 5. Remove handrails. Handrails on both Bro. Mark Judd officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Vernon Therapy Solutions, are a few simple things you medications or PSC small throw sides of your stairs will fur- Cemetery. can do to reduce your risk of change your pre- rugs from your ther reduce your risk of falling or to reduce the risk scription to home. These falling. Be sure to use James Dale Fulkerson of falls for a loved one. another similar medication. rugs can slide easily on the handrails that are available.