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Merlene Davis: The games children play can change a community

Middle school students attending the Youth United Summer Leadership Camp led by Lexington United are shown learning a cooperative game to resolve conflict and build community. Photo provided (from left) Marvon Ray Bond (10); Ya'el Brown (11), Simon Houlihan (12), Daimin Bennett (12), Alexa Land (13), and Isabelle Blackburn (10) work on their communication and team-building skills during the co-operative game " Do you love your neighbor? " during Lexington United's Summer Leadership Camp.

The middle school years were the worst for my children. I remember them trying very hard to fit in, to be accepted by their peers.

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FOOD

Tidbits: Here's the rest of the story about pimento cheese recipe

Earlier this month we ran a recipe for pimento cheese that was served at the old-time soda fountain at McAdams & Morford Drugs. The story brought back fond memories for Robyn Fisher Bourgois of Lexington.
NEWS

Merlene Davis: Fair offers a lot of health screenings with no money required

When examining the highest incidents of diabetes, stroke, hypertension and heart disease, the groups that have led the pack for a long time includes blacks, Hispanics and the poor.
MERLENE DAVIS

Merlene Davis: Jubilee Jobs helps the most disadvantaged find work

Every weekday morning, the three staff members at Jubilee Jobs of Lexington pray for the clients they hope to help find employment and for the non-profit agency they view as a ministry.
SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson: Lots of options for Father's Day

Father's Day is Sunday. How are you treating dear ol' Dad? Here is what some Central Kentucky restaurants are offering.
SHARON THOMPSON

Kentucky Proud food show has just the ticket: Deen brothers

If we can't have our beloved Paula Deen come to Lexington in October, we'll welcome the next-best things: her sons, Bobby and Jamie Deen.
MERLENE DAVIS

Merlene Davis: Couple's faith led to Common Good in North Lexington

Despite growing up here, John and Laura Gallaher hadn't interacted with people in north Lexington until about seven years ago when he became the youth pastor at The Rock/La Roca United Methodist Church on North Limestone Street.
HEALTH

Merlene Davis: Lexington's Juneteenth celebration will honor black Civil War veterans

June 19, celebrated as Juneteenth in many parts of this country, will mark the 149th anniversary of Gen. Gordon Granger's march into Galveston, Texas, freeing what is considered the last group of slaves in America.
HEALTH

Merlene Davis: Restorative justice’s mediation needs to be paid for

For two years, Vanita Allen was filled with guilt and frustration over the behavior of her granddaughter, Asia Mitchell.
FOOD

In Winchester, beer-cheese vendors vie for title of best in festival

Stale beer, cheese, spices and a lot of hot sauce is the recipe for beer cheese, and a springboard for a summer festival.
SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson: Johnathan's is roasting a pig every Sunday

Jonathan at Gratz Park, 120 West Second Street, is having a series of pig roasts on Sunday evenings throughout the summer.