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June 8, 2010


Students seek Sky Miles

Dudley Spoonamore, teacher at BCHS, has led his students to a national competition for the National Technology Student Association.  This competition involved every aspect of the STEM curriculum – Science Technology, Engineering and Math.  They won at the state level in the F1 in Schools Design Challenge with their CO2 model of an F1 racer.  Because of this, they have been invited to compete in June 28  - July 2 in Baltimore, MD at the national competition.  They are able to compete in several events, beyond just the F1.
 
Here’s the catch.  At this writing, they are not funded in any way by the school district.  Their costs include a $750 registration fee, hotels, transportation (which requires a bus driver for liability purposes, which adds another cost),  and meals.  Several corporations have stepped up to help but there is still a great amount left unfunded.
 
Perhaps you might help in some different ways.  Do you have sky miles you might donate to these seven students and their teacher?  Could you help with a small contribution toward their nearly $2000 in hotel and meal costs?  Or their registration fee of $750?   Maybe small donations will make a big difference in getting these students to a NATIONAL competition.  They are deserving for their efforts and achievements to date.  Let’s not let them down as they seek to get to the national level of competition!!  Call Dudley at 236-5824 with any help you can give!  Thank you for supporting our students!
 



  • McDowell Wellness Center is offering a new boot camp beginning 8 a.m. June 14. It  meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday for six weeks. Cost is $30 for members, $60 for non-members.
  • Wanted: An enclosed glass display case for McDowell House Museum. Should be about 5-6 feet tall with width and depth 1-2 ft. each. New or used in good condition, dark color preferred. Please contact Lauren Clontz at 236-2804 or mcdhse@kih.net if you have one you would like to donate or sell.
  • Health Care Camp Planned, July 19-23. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center and McDowell Wellness Center in Danville and James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg..
  • Teen Volunteer program set for June 21-August 13. Call Theresa Conder (859)239-1231 for details.
  • S.T.A.R.S. Camp open registration. Two sessions: June 7-11, June 14-18. Cost: $140 covers tuition, transportation, breakfast and lunch. Contact Sueticia Sutton at (859)239-8986 for more details.
  • McDowell Wellness Center announces its Fit Kids class, beginning June 7.
  • Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center has been named a recipient of the 2010 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award for the nomination of their Total Hip and Knee Replacement program.
  • Ephraim McDowell Health has launched a redesigned website that makes looking for health information, finding a physician, or even paying your hospital bill, more convenient.
  • Holly Henson, author and director of "Infamous Ephraim" will sign copies of the script and DVD of the play 9:30-11 a.m. June 12 at the McDowell House Museum
  • The Salvation Army and the Presbyterian Church are teaming to take part on a program called Soups On Us. Volunteers welcome.
  • The Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC) Auxiliary was a recipient of a HANDS Award presented May 26 by the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA).