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    Nov 15, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  1. Snuffed out: Clark Regional Medical Center on board with Great American Smokeout

    The Great American Smokeout  is a national cessation day held every year by the American Cancer Society, and 2012 marks its 37th year.
    The Great American Smokeout  is a national cessation day held every year by the American Cancer Society, and 2012 marks its 37th year. The day is selected to raise awareness on the dangers of tobacco. Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, American Cancer Society, General Practitioners, Health Organizations

    2. Oct 31, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  2. Marvin Woodrum:żOct. 29, 2012

    Marvin Woodrum, 73, husband of Mary K. Woodrum, died Monday, Oct. 29, at the Hospice Care Center, Saint Joseph Hospital. Born in Liberty, he was a son of Mary F. Woodrum of Wilmore and the late Arthur Lee Woodrum. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company as a department supervisor in 1990 after 28 years of service and then retired from Community Trust Bank in 2010, where he had served as a courier for 18 years.  He was a member and former vice president of the Woodford County Jaycees, was an avid golfer and Big Blue fan, and  was known for his speed and proved it with his in-park home runs with the RJ Reynolds softball team.  He was a member and deacon of Versailles Baptist Church and had served as an usher and assistant church treasurer. His love of family and faith was most important to him. His friends knew he cared by a hand on their shoulder and his handshake. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include his loving daughter, Tammy and husband Jim Parrett of Versailles; two brothers, Garnett and wife Lynne Woodrum of Versailles, and Kenneth Woodrum of Wilmore; four sisters, Bonnie and husband John Chasteen of Versailles, Shirley and husband Wayne Holland of Lawrenceburg, Carol and husband Steve Monroe of Frankfort, and Wilma and husband David Gibson of Nicholasville; four grandchildren, David Michael Powell, Jeffrey Kurt Collins, Michelle Leigh Brumley and Kristin Collins; and one great-grandchild, Keegan Powell. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Woodrum; a brother, Charles Woodrum; and a sister, Connie Woodrum. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Versailles Baptist Church with the Rev. John Brandon officiating. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Rose Crest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Garnett Woodrum, Kenneth Woodrum, David Michael Powell, Jeffrey Kurt Collins, Tim Lester and Jim Parrett. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest “Tip” Whitus, Ches Nell, Bob Daniels, Lyle Craycroft and Bob Hunter.  In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.  Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home is handling arrangements. www.BlackburnandWard.com.
    Marvin Woodrum, 73, husband of Mary K. Woodrum, died Monday, Oct. 29, at the Hospice Care Center, Saint Joseph Hospital. Born in Liberty, he was a son of Mary F. Woodrum of Wilmore and the late Arthur Lee Woodrum. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco...

    Tags: David Gibson

    3. Oct 11, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  3. 25 Years Ago: Oct. 11, 2012

    Oct. 11, 1987
    Oct. 11, 1987 Sophomore halfback Eric Robertson of the George Rogers Clark Cardinals pulled down a pass as junior Shawn Elliott of Corbin defended Friday night in Corbin. The Cards dropped a 25-24 decision to the Redhounds. Helen Hayes will visit...
    4. May 7, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  4. Celebrate a smoke-free Mothers Day

    Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate moms for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for moms to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use.
    Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate moms for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for moms to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use....

    Tags: Health Treatments, Quitting Smoking, Health, Mother's Day, Family

    5. Aug 16, 2011 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  5. Jessamine tobacco farms on decline since 2004

    A federal tobacco reform in October 2004 has changed the landscape of Jessamine County tobacco farming in 2011, Jessamine County Extension Agent Rob Amburgey said.
    mmoore@jessaminejournal.com
    A federal tobacco reform in October 2004 has changed the landscape of Jessamine County tobacco farming in 2011, Jessamine County Extension Agent Rob Amburgey said. “The tobacco buyout has significantly decreased the total amount of tobacco...

    Tags: Human Interest, Prices, Regional Authority, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance

    6. Oct 27, 2011 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  6. West High officer to cite students for tobacco possession

    Students lighting up at West Jessamine High may be burning a hole in their wallets.
    jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.com
    Students lighting up at West Jessamine High may be burning a hole in their wallets. School resource officer Sam Wade is now issuing Jessamine District Court citations of up to $150 at the school for minors in possession of tobacco products. “If...

    Tags: Billy King

    7. Nov 8, 2011 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  7. Police concerned over 'synthetic' drug use in Nicholasville

    The war on drugs has gotten much tougher for law-enforcement agencies in Jessamine County to fight as “synthetic” drug-like products, which are not marketed for human consumption and are sold over the counter at many convenience stores and other retail outlets, are proving to be just as harmful as the real thing.
    mmoore@jessaminejournal.com
    The war on drugs has gotten much tougher for law-enforcement agencies in Jessamine County to fight as “synthetic” drug-like products, which are not marketed for human consumption and are sold over the counter at many convenience stores and...

    Tags: High Blood Pressure, Billy King, Tom Buford, Clemson University, Chemical Industry

    8. Nov 14, 2011 |Story| Winchester Sun

  8. Health: Great American Smokeout gives smokers a chance to kick the habit

    Could this be the first day of your life without tobacco or cigarettes? Are you thinking about becoming a nonsmoker, but don’t know when to start? The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th annual Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17 by encouraging smokers and all tobacco users to use Thursday as their quit day.
    Could this be the first day of your life without tobacco or cigarettes? Are you thinking about becoming a nonsmoker, but don’t know when to start? The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th annual Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17 by...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Quitting Smoking, Health Organizations, Mayo Clinic

    9. Jun 3, 2011 |Story| Winchester Sun

  9. Health: Imagine a world with no tobacco

    Most people today know that smoking is bad for their health and that it’s a hard habit to break. But do people think about the global effects of tobacco? Or how much money tobacco-related diseases cost us?
    Most people today know that smoking is bad for their health and that it’s a hard habit to break. But do people think about the global effects of tobacco? Or how much money tobacco-related diseases cost us? Tuesday was World No Tobacco Day. On May...

    Tags: Quitting Smoking, Epidemics and Plagues, Health, Human Interest, Health Organizations

    10. Feb 17, 2011 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  10. Fitch's IGA remains an intricate part of Wilmore life

    The city of Wilmore has often been compared to the fictional town Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960s.
    mmoore@jessaminejournal.com
    The city of Wilmore has often been compared to the fictional town Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960s. Like Mayberry, Wilmore has its folksy police chief and its version of Wally’s Filling Station with Clucker’s and the “...

    Tags: Consumers, Andy Griffith, John Fitch, Kentucky

    11. May 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Ocean City cigarette smuggling ring had ties to terror groups, police say

    The Palestinian immigrant and his brother lived next door to each other in homes in West <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/beaches/">Ocean City</a>, over the years opening a number of businesses throughout the area &#8212; three pizza shops, a Mexican restaurant, a liquor store, gas stations, and development companies, court records show.
    The Palestinian immigrant and his brother lived next door to each other in homes in West Ocean City, over the years opening a number of businesses throughout the area — three pizza shops, a Mexican restaurant, a liquor store, gas stations, and...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Ocean City, Brooklyn Bridge, Economy, Business and Finance, Bankruptcy

    12. May 15, 2013 |Story| KTUU

  12. Bethel Officials, Businesses Weigh Impact of Tobacco Tax

    Bethel officials and local businesses are trying to assess the effect of a new $2.21-a-pack tax on cigarettes <a href="http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-bethel-city-council-raises-tobacco-tax-20121213,0,1253341.story">passed in December</a> and in effect since March 1, rapidly adding money to city coffers.
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    Bethel officials and local businesses are trying to assess the effect of a new $2.21-a-pack tax on cigarettes passed in December and in effect since March 1, rapidly adding money to city coffers. According to the Associated Press, city officials say the...

    Tags: Sales, Business

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