TWO generations separate Hijjas Kasturi and Sarah Quek -- two lifetimes converging on the more than 50 years of an educational relationship that links Malaysia and Australia.

Fayette County Board of Education Chairman Larry Conner has received the ­Lauren K. Weinberg Humanitarian Award from the Kentucky Conference for Community and Justice. The humanitarian award goes to an individual or organization whose life or work affirm

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Eighth grade graduation was held in the Chandlers Middle School gymnasium on Friday, May 23rd for 43 graduates of the class of 2008. After the processional, played by Mrs. Paula Scarbrough, an invocation was given by Bro. David Youngblood.

'Walk to School Day' is set for Oct. 1; Join reading fun on B.E.A.R. Day; Alternative energy workshops at NMC; Spring Arbor hosts Open House Oct. 16; 'Being an American' essay contest set; 'Poetry Out Loud' competition set