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Celebrate long-term living during Older Americans Month

Frankfort, KY (May 2, 2005) - May is Older Americans Month and, according to the state Division of Aging Services in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentuckians are living longer and staying healthier than ever before.

"Older Kentuckians today have more choices beyond long-term institutional care when it comes to where and how they spend their later years," said Bill Cooper, aging services director. "More and more Kentuckians are remaining in their own homes and communities longer, which contributes to better health, more independence and more engagement in the community, factors which benefit all generations."


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Elsa Bryant looking forward to birthday number 95



2005-05-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo Linda Waggener. ELSA BRYANT HAPPY AND THANKFUL, above left, is looking forward to birthday number 95 on May 23. She is pictured here with Clara Bass, at right. They were attending the recent 90th birthday celebration of their mutual friend Jessie Aaron. Click 'read more' for Elsa's story.
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Happy 95th birthday Elsa Lewis Bryant

By Linda Waggener

Elsa Bryant says she is thankful to the good Lord for her health and abilities as she nears birthday number 95 this coming May 23, 2005.

Unlike many in her age group she is still driving and enjoying an independent lifestyle. And unlike many in her age group, Elsa Lewis Bryant looks like she belongs more in the 70-something age range rather than in the 90s.


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KSP investigating death of Rodney L. Harmon

The Kentucky State Police report that Sgt. Bobby Sullivan is conducting a non-criminal investigation into the death of Rodney L. Harmon, 44, of Wheat Road in Columbia who died Wednesday at his home.

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Pedestrian Kenneth Ramsey, II, 17, injured Wednesday

Kenneth Ramsey II, age 17, was injured when struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross Jamestown Street from Westlake Primary Care to Wal-Mart on Wednesday.

Investigating the accident, Columbia Police report that Lana Wagner was driving the vehicle which struck Ramsey. He was transported by EMS to Westlake Regional Hospital and later transferred to Kosairs Childrens Hospital.


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Jobless rates down in 95 counties from March 2004 to March 2005

  • All area counties except Green improve jobs picture
  • New rankings appear in this story in Read More

Contact: Kim Saylor Brannock
(502) 564-6606 ext. 130
KimS.Brannock@ky.gov

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2005) - Unemployment rates fell in 95 Kentuckycounties between March 2004 and March 2005, rose in 21 counties and stayedthe same in four counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employmentand Training in the Education Cabinet.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 5
Happy Anniversary, George and Joanne Payne (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnnie Ray Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaleb Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathrine Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Dawn Goforth (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lane Rainwater, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie C. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1959 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Bee Hardin, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Chuck) Spurling, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nickolas Ealie Burton, stillborn (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Franklin Cravens, Casey Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orval Riggs, Campbellsville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Hawkins, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Carroll, 47, Russell County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Kay Wethington, 57, Adair Co., KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Imogene Sallee Huff, Taylor County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Powell, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Joe Spears, 54, Casey Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Taylor, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvadene Sharp, 75, Liberty, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Gosser, 86, Russell Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce H. Tucker , Taylor County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman -Sluggo- Curry, Green Co., KY native/Taylor Co. KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Burton Lucas, Russell Co., KY/Marion Co., IN native (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don R. Moore, 80, Taylor County, KY/Adair native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coffman, 72, Louisville, KY/Casey County KY native (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Michael (Mike) Wilson, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolores Parson, 82, Adair County, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyle Kelson Bishop, 93, Green Co., KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvenois Kirk, 69, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genevia Harden, 89, Columbia, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerri Watts Phillippe, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, Columbia, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry H. Corbin, 78, Greensburg, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Callinan, 64, Dunnville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Hines Francis, 75, Edmonton, KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Lynn Dial, formerly of Columbia, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lovella Dotson, 94, Exie, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee Hood | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin (Shorty) Hall, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Antle, (1967-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Lane, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Leigh Vale, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace Edward (W.E.) Bohannon, 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Cravens, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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