Homecoming

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:43 PM EST

Meagan Campbell was crowned Homecoming Queen Saturday night and Craig Edwards was crowned Homecoming King between games of the boys-girls doubleheader against North Bullitt. Spencer County split the games, with the girls falling to the Lady Eagles and the boys topping the visitors, 61-46. JOHN SHINDLEBOWER/The Spencer Magnet

Saturday, March 15, 2008

This is a quick note for those who are interested in the results of the International Retiree King & Queen contest.......just a little while ago the results were announced........

2nd Runner-up: Ohio - Harold & Carolyn Braley
1st Runner-up: Florida - Billy & Penny Ramlow
The 2008 International Retiree King & Queen: Iowa - Mike & Judy Hiatt

Congratulations to all who participated, you all are winners. Congratulations to Mike & Judy.

Reported from Barb

Does the cost of travel have you wondering if you can afford to take your family on a vacation this year? Then you might want to take your family on a camping trip. Campgrounds at state parks, national parks, national or state forests, and other public recreation areas make great destinations.

What can you expect at the campground?
It costs around $12-$25 to spend a night at these campgrounds, which is much less than the cost of a motel room these days. The parks are typically run by park rangers, who also provide security at the campgrounds. Each campsite will likely have a fire-pit, charcoal grill, and a picnic table. There will be an area to set up your tent, and a place to pull your car off the road. These parks usually have buildings that enclose bathrooms and showers. You'll also find drinking water available, places to do your dishes, and trash containers. Yes, there is some work to camping, but what a great way to involve the family in daily chores.

What recreation is available?
Most public parks have hiking trails, and many parks have lakes for fishing, boating, and swimming. Imagine the sight of your kids seeing a deer cross the path or a raccoon snooping through the campsite at night. There may also be a playground with swings, basketball courts, and other amenities. Also remember to bring along bikes, balls and gloves, board games, Frisbees, or any other favorite game or toy. There will be plenty of opportunities for the family to play together. Many state parks and other public parks offer nature programs for the kids, and some even show outside movies on weekends. Since most of these parks are located in remote areas away from city lights, they make great places to watch sunsets and to gaze at the stars at night.

The Spencer Magnet: Spencer County, Kentucky

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:32 PM EDT

Front row - Meghan Hines, Lacy Moyes, Breezy Baker, Meagan Campbell, director Natalie Hall, Shelby Leezer, Michelle Sims, and Whitney Rowland. Second row - Amber Storm, Stephanie Orm, Tiffany Hambrick, Russell Scaef, Kori Frazier, Danielle Curtsinger, Ilene Kkaewprosit, Jessica Sturgeon, Jessica Hahn, and Brooke Thomas. Third row - Stephanie Curtsinger, Danielle Hilbert, Dana Perry, Lindsey Twymann, Stephanie Orm, Cortney Stump, Eva Humphrey, Deanna Zeitz, and Jessie McKinley. Fourth row - Tessa Cash, Stephanie Maddox, Stephen Mackowiack, Rikki Blanton, Makalah Graves, Jarrad Mattingly, Jennifer Hall, Chelsea Meadors, and Lia Novello. Fifth row - Sarah Bentley, Ciena Crey, Kayla Richardson, Janet Demille, Josh Napier, Blaine Beckett, Rachel Goodlett, Emily Dever, Sarah Greenwell, and Sarah Ray. Not pictured: Sam Firkins, Ashley McCauley and Jessica Arnold.