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Meet the

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Meet the
to Heartland, Elizabethtown: The Center of It All. I am pleased and honored to introduce you to our wonderful community. This is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We offer quality in every aspect of our community. If you enjoy the outdoors, we are surrounded by nature preserves, national, state and municipal parks.

Your Chamber of Commerce

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Your Chamber of Commerce
Elizabethtown- Hardin County Chamber of Commerce is the driving force developing the economy in central Kentucky.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 sible cooperation on key issues. Soldiers deploying to and from Iraq and Afghanistan often are recognized at the chamber’s monthly luncheons. The military is an important asset to the commonwealth and region and the chamber works to see that all parties succeed in their missions.

Top 10

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Top 10
1. Global reach with Southern hospitality International businesses discover that this is a great place to be. We are home to two global headquarters, Akebono Brake Corporation and Gates Performance Systems. They see something special in the Elizabethtown area and you will too.

I LIVE HERE BECAUSE

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From Florida to California, Texas and beyond, a number of people living in Kentucky’s Heartland have settled here from all over the country and are glad to call Elizabethtown and Hardin County home.

“My husband and I moved to...

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“My husband and I moved to...
“My husband and I moved to Elizabethtown a year ago. For 18 months we traveled from Key West to Deadhorse, Ala. We saw lots of great places and great ways of life but there never was a good enough reason to stop. We decided to park (the RV) at Camp Carlson to reevaluate.

walking trails to work off meals from...

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walking trails to work off meals from lots of good international restaurants. “We started getting our feet wet – looking at houses to just see what was there. We adopted Abe Lincoln, a kitten abandoned at the Abe Lincoln boyhood home. “How long will we stay? That’s uncertain.

I LIVE HERE BECAUSE

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“We moved here in December 2005 from Grenada, Miss., when my husband started working at Fort Knox. I thought it was a huge decision, but it seemed like a really nice place. We decided on Elizabethtown for our city because, well to be honest, it had a mall.

Compiled by Becca Owlsey. She can be reached at (270) 505-1741 or bowsley@thenewsenterprise.com

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Compiled by Becca Owlsey. She can be reached at (270) 505-1741 or bowsley@thenewsenterprise.com
a half minutes to and from work and have met nothing but good and kind people who greet you with a nice smile and a pleasant greeting. I thank God every day for being so fortunate.” — Darryl K.

To market To Market

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To market To Market
nothing like fresh, homegrown produce. And area residents and visitors each year can find tomatoes, watermelon, corn and other fruits of the earth at local farmers markets. Hardin County Farmers Market has had something of a nomadic existence since the group formed in the late 1970s.

local flavor

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local flavor
Touting “real country food like your grandma used to make,” Back Home Restaurant in Elizabethtown is the place to go if you’re looking for fried green tomatoes, pinto beans, cornbread, country fried steak or a slice of country ham.

THE WHISTLE STOP

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THE WHISTLE STOP
A main line railroad track in historic Glendale provides the right atmosphere for The Whistle Stop restaurant, located at 216 E. Main Street. Known for its Southern cuisine, including specialties like fried cornbread, The Whistle Stop also boasts friendly service and award-winning desserts.

St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown has one of the largest congregations in Hardin County.

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St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown has one of the largest congregations in Hardin County.
Hardin County is a community built on faith — and lots of it if the number of churches is any indication. Speckled across the 25 square miles that make up the city of Elizabethtown alone are more than 70 congregations and churches representing more than 20 denominations and faiths.

A community of faiths

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A community of faiths
A community of faiths.

severns valley baptist church

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severns valley baptist church
From a small gathering of people under a sugar maple tree in 1791 to a 3,000-plus member, 113,000-square-foot place of worship, Severns Valley Baptist Church has withstood the test of time as an icon of faith and stability. The church is considered the oldest continuous Baptist congregation west of the Allegheny Mountains, according to J.

“Severns Valley never looks back; we try to look forward.”

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“Severns Valley never looks back; we try to look forward.”
was the only one who did not escape. “He, being lame, was taken, and whether he was slain outright, burnt at the stake or lingered in captivity was never known, and like Moses, the place of his sepulcher is not known to this day.” Around 1804, Haycraft donated an acre of land for a church house and cemetery, which is now the city cemetery.

local flavor

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Arby’s 1050 N. Mulberry St. (270) 769-1362 1704 N. Dixie Ave. (Towne Mall) (270) 737-2266 527 W. Dixie Ave. (270) 765-6490.

Hardin County’s newest school, Heartland Elementary, opened in the fall of 2008.

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Hardin County’s newest school, Heartland Elementary, opened in the fall of 2008.
The Hardin County Schools district is the largest system in the county and fourth-largest in the state with three high schools, five middle schools, 12 elementary schools and nine alternative education centers. The district serves more than 14,000 students including preschool and has a staff of about 2,500 employees.

Dairy Queen 1807 N. Dixie Ave. (270) 769-3368 321 S. Mulberry St. (270) 765-5310

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Dairy Queen 1807 N. Dixie Ave. (270) 769-3368 321 S. Mulberry St. (270) 765-5310.

ELIZABETHTOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Central Office 219 Helm St. Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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The school has a region title in boys’ track, girls’ soccer and girls’ softball. The district’s newest addition, John Hardin High School, won a 5th Region championship in boys’ basketball in 2006. The Bulldog football team advanced to the semifinals of the Class 5-A state tournament in 2008.

Michael’s Burrito Wagon 4547 N. Dixie Ave.

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McDonald’s 900 N. Mulberry St. (270) 769-3744 3210 Leitchfield Road (270) 234-9525 517 W. Dixie Ave. (270) 765-7775 1700 N. Dixie Ave. (270) 737-1185 100 Wal-Mart Way (270) 763-0064.

Elizabethtown Independent Schools

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Elizabethtown Independent Schools
EDUCATION CENTER Valley View Education Center 701 Hawkins Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-3960 www.etown.k12.ky.us/sch_VV/default.htm.

Starbucks Café at Barnes Noble 1980 N. Dixie Ave, Mall Park Center (270) 763-0288

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Subway Sandwiches 102 Wal-Mart Drive (270) 737-8336 928 N. Mulberry St. (270) 737-7336 2749 Leitchfield Road (270) 234-8336.

Family Resource Center (270) 862-3287 Fax: (270) 862-3497

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Family Resource Center (270) 862-3287 Fax: (270) 862-3497
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College 600 College Street Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-2371 (270) 706-8800 (Welcome and Admissions Center) (877) 246-2322 ext. 68800 (toll-free) www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu.

Wendy’s 1038 Executive Drive (270) 769-5008 806 N. Dixie Ave. (270) 765-7307

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Wendy’s 1038 Executive Drive (270) 769-5008 806 N. Dixie Ave. (270) 765-7307
Wendy’s 1038 Executive Drive (270) 769-5008 806 N. Dixie Ave. (270) 765-7307.

Deutsche Ecke 451 N. Wilson Road (270) 351-4171

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Deutsche Ecke 451 N. Wilson Road (270) 351-4171
El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant 133 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd. (270) 352-1070.

Eastern Kentucky University at Fort Knox (502) 942-8628 www.ceo.eku.edu/ft_knox

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Eastern Kentucky University at Fort Knox (502) 942-8628 www.ceo.eku.edu/ft_knox
McKendree College — Radcliff 1635 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd. Radcliff, KY 40160 (270) 351-5003 (877) 319-3576 (Toll free) www.ky.mckendree.edu/radcampus.php.

McDonald’s 110 S. Dixie Blvd. (270) 351-1400 3120 S. Dixie Blvd. (270) 351-6230

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McDonald’s 110 S. Dixie Blvd. (270) 351-1400 3120 S. Dixie Blvd. (270) 351-6230.

arts and culture

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arts and culture
Hardin County is a culturally rich area with opportunities to entertain and be entertained. Venues are found in town or a short drive away. Music, art, movies, theater and local flavor are all a part of the arts in Elizabethtown. There’s even a movie with the city’s name in the title — Cameron Crowe’s “Elizabethtown.

The Kentucky Vocal Union

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The Kentucky Vocal Union
Members of the Songwriters Association write, play, share and critique music. The group has grown to include nearly 30 amateur songwriters of all ages and skill levels from Elizabethtown, Louisville and other surrounding areas. www.myspace.com/heartlandsongwriters.

MOVIE THEATERS

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MOVIE THEATERS
Along with the revival of the State Theater for old films, the area has two movie theaters showing the latest new releases. The Movie Palace, at 1231 Woodland Drive in Elizabethtown, and Showtime Cinemas, in Radcliff Plaza on North Dixie Boulevard in Radcliff, both feature first run films with matinee and evening showings.

after hours

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after hours
JILL PICKETT/The News-Enterprise Above, Patrons dine and catch a game on the big screens at Beef O’Brady’s. Top, Fergie’s Grill and Bar is a popular night spot..

To shine again

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To shine again
From 1942 to 1982, the neon lights of the Historic State Theater shone brightly as patrons strolled through downtown Elizabethtown. The Art Deco theater once again will return to its former glory in May 2009.

events.

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events.
morning. The night club also offers karaoke with Spotlight Entertainment, widescreen televisions, pool tables, Mega-Touch games, dart boards, arcade games, Planet Bingo and a juke box.

neighbors

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neighbors
may be the center of it all, but it’s only part of a colorful and storied community that is Hardin County, the fourth largest county in Kentucky.

Becca Owsley can be reached at (270) 505-1741.

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Becca Owsley can be reached at (270) 505-1741.
Theater since it closed in 1982 — except for Lucky, the ghost. Every theater must have a ghost. And then, of course, there are the memories. Some past patrons of the theater say they can remember the popcorn machine, and even what the popcorn tasted like.

Army Reserve, National Guard and the...

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Army Reserve, National Guard and the...
Army Reserve, National Guard and the U.S. Marine Corps. Perhaps the fort is best known for the U.S. Bullion Depository, better known as the gold vault. Shrouded in secrecy, the vault houses the largest portion of the nation’s gold reserve, with access granted only through presidential order.

during the winter.

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during the winter.
They wouldn’t trade the peace and tranquility of this river town for anything. The town also is home to a handful of dining establishments, Applegate Landing Bed Breakfast, Music Ranch USA, two historic hiking trails — Bridges to the Past and Tioga Falls —and Fort Duffield Park and Civil War Historic Site.

Clagett first came to Elizabethtown,...

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Clagett first came to Elizabethtown,...
Clagett first came to Elizabethtown, part of the entrance was caved in. He asked around and learned it was a collapsed tunnel that residents used in frontier days as a secret entrance to the spring. He learned the Pirtle home near Franklin Crossroads once was part of the Underground Railroad.

something for everyone

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something for everyone
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Elizabethtown and Hardin County share a rich history decorated by colorful characters and captivating stories. Visit these local attractions to experience the heritage and lore of Kentucky’s Heartland. To learn more about these and other Elizabethtown attractions, visit www.

Clagett draws his inspiration from the...

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Clagett draws his inspiration from the...
Clagett draws his inspiration from the joy he gets when he paints historical scenes. “I like to do it to start with, and no one else was doing it other than photographs,” Clagett said. “For some of these, I think the only pictures we have of them are the ones I have drawn.

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Elizabethtown in which Gen. John Hunt Morgan ordered cannon fire on the city, an important outpost along the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The building in which the cannon ball originally was embedded burned in 1887, but the ball was salvaged and later placed in its current location, as near its original location as possible.

documents

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Historic Glendale, located just south of Elizabethtown, is known far and wide for its gift and antique shops. It is also home to The Glendale Crossing Festival, which each year boasts hundreds of antique and craft vendors from miles around.

graceful living

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For about 46 years, Elizabethtown has been home to Mouser Custom Cabinetry, and part of the reason for the longevity of the business, which began 54 years ago in Nelson County, is location. “Elizabethtown and Hardin County are centrally located in the Midwest allowing us to serve approximately 65 percent of the U.

MOUSER CUSTOM CABINETRY AT A GLANCE:...

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MOUSER CUSTOM CABINETRY AT A GLANCE: 2112 N. Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 737-7477 www.mousercc.com.

produces wood kitchen, bath and family...

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produces wood kitchen, bath and family...
produces wood kitchen, bath and family room cabinetry in eight wood species for single family homes. “Our service area encompasses 32 states east of the Rocky Mountains,” Mouser said. “Our customer base consists of independent and privately owned kitchen dealers offering multiple brands of cabinetry to the buying public.

of Elizabethtown,

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of Elizabethtown,
beginnings of Kentucky bourbon in the Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center and the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History. The community’s annual Bourbon Festival, brings out bourbon aficionados in droves to enjoy activities, live music, the worldfamous Bourbon Barrel Relay and a number of craft booths.

Museum

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BOWLING GREEN. Just over an hour south on I-65 in Bowling Green, car enthusiasts will find the National Corvette Museum and the GM Corvette/Cadillac XLR Assembly Plant. Racing fans will get a kick out of Beech Bend Raceway, nationally recognized for its drag strip and oval stock car racing track.

DISTANCE TO OTHER CITIES

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DISTANCE TO OTHER CITIES
Louisville: 37 miles Bowling Green: 58 miles Lexington: 77 miles Paducah: 159 miles Nashville: 118 miles Cincinnati: 122 miles Indianapolis: 150 miles St. Louis: 249 miles Atlanta: 281 miles Memphis: 290 miles Chicago: 303 miles Washington D.C.: 485 miles.

facility continues the...

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facility continues the...
facility continues the direct-tothe-public business through two independent showrooms: E- town Kitchens Baths in Elizabethtown and Cabinet Trends in Louisville. Originally built in 1989 with 56,300 square feet, the facility underwent expansions in 1992, 1994, 1996 and 2004.

By BECCA OWSLEY

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By BECCA OWSLEY
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, through its Community and Economic Development Center, offers science and technology-related programs sure to turn the wheels in the minds of elementary and high school students.

ECTC

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ECTC
ECTC also offers grant-funded programs like Project Lead the Way, a national initiative to encourage students to pursue careers in engineering and other related fields.

community profile

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CLIMATE Coldest month: January, average temperature 30.7 degrees Warmest month: July, average temperature 76.1 degrees Precipitation: Average annual 49.5 inches Snowfall: Average annual 13 inches Prevailing Winds: South-southwest Average Relative Humidity: 7 a.

RAILWAY

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RAILWAY
DORA THE EXPLORER Dining Trips Mystery Trains Holiday Trains Santa Trains Day out with Thomas ® Train Robberies Field Trips more!.

SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAMS

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form better in school. Students in the Kumon program advance at a self-guided pace through a series of subjects and levels guided by their abilities and initiative. The Elizabethtown center opened in November 1995 at St. James Parish School under the direction of residents Thien and Angela Ho.

hike the greenbelt

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hike the greenbelt
Banum Shaw Trail Billy Creek Trail Buffalo Lake Trail Cave Spring Trail Claysville Trail Loop Emerald Cathedral Trail Merge Area Fisherman’s Park Freeman Lake Trail Haycraft Mill Park Haycraft Trail Jacob Vanmeter Trail and Arboretum John Helm Trail...

VISIONARY

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VISIONARY
What vision the Elizabethtown High School class of 1966 had when it voted Scott Hubbard most likely to succeed. A scientist, Hubbard worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for 20 years. He worked on what became the Mars Pathfinder project and the Lunar Prospector project.

story teller

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story teller
Author and New York Times editor Dana Canedy, a former Radcliff resident and graduate of North Hardin High School, engages in a pillow fight with her son, Jordan, during a visit with her mother in Radcliff..

Becca Owsley can be reached at (270) 505-1741.

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Becca Owsley can be reached at (270) 505-1741.
Public walks and events are held at 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month to teach people about the trails and their offerings, and to inform visitors about volunteer opportunities to maintain and conserve the trails.

recreation

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recreation
All work and no play? Not here..

JILL PICKETT/The News-Enterprise

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JILL PICKETT/The News-Enterprise
Dana Canedy recalls putting her hands on her computer monitor screen praying for guidance that she would write what she was meant to write. “God, you gave me this talent; let me use it for your good,” she would pray. That story she was waiting for turned out to be “A Journal for Jordan.

a good foundation

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a good foundation
The influence of Fort Knox is the big factor when it comes to the strength of Hardin County’s economy. The same goes for the local real estate market.

Historic

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Historic
Among Elizabethtown’s streets, buildings and residences are remnants. These remnants tell a story — Of a town in which early settlers built homes, schools, churches and office buildings; a place of importance in trade and travel along the Louisville...

The Financial Sector

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The Financial Sector
a recession, Howard said, the effects of it never were felt locally. “We’re just blessed,” she said. But there are other factors, too. Central Kentucky is near some of the better offerings of Kentucky, and it has a low crime rate. The local real estate market is diverse, with single-family homes, town homes, duplexes and other options.

at ease

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at ease
More than 14,000 veterans live in Hardin County. And with Fort Knox nearby and a number of active veterans support services and organizations — including the VFW, DAV, AUSA and USA Cares — it’s no wonder they chose to make this area their home after the military.

JILL PICKETT

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JILL PICKETT
This Victorian Italianate Style house at 407 Central Ave. was built circa 1880. Known as the Matthis House, it features floor-length windows, wide overhanging eaves and decorative corner details representative of other dwellings built during that time period.

relocation resources

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WATER Elizabethtown Water Gas (270) 765-6121 (Elizabethtown) Hardin County Water District No. 1; (270) 351-3222 or (270) 351-4476 (Northern Hardin County) Hardin County Water District No. 2; (270) 737-1056 (southern Hardin County) Vine Grove City Hall (270) 877-2713 (Vine Grove) West Point City Hall (270) 769-3638 (West Point).

Hardin County by the numbers

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Hardin County by the numbers
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(270) 737-8393. For more information about the Innovation Center or any of the resources mentioned in this article, call (270) 765-1855 or e- mail Williams at lwilliams@kyinnovation.com..

healthcare

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healthcare
of the latest advancements in technology at Hardin Memorial Hospital involves what some affectionately call ROBODOC. More precisely, the In Touch RP-7 is a mobile robot with a viewing screen and video camera that essentially enables patients at HMH to seek the consultation of surgeons and specialists at University of Louisville Hospital.

A regional healthcare center

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According to the product’s Web site, the system will provide the surgeon with the intuitive control, range of motion, fine tissue manipulation capability and 3-D visualization characteristic of open surgery, while simultaneously allowing the surgeon to work through tiny incisions typical of minimally invasive surgery.

Additional healthcare options

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establishing the area as a regional provider offering a number of medical services. In addition to the hospital, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, Communicare, Hardin County and Lincoln Trail health departments, Healthsouth Rehab Hospital,...

Keeping up with the new tax laws is stressful. Let us do the work for you!

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Keeping up with the new tax laws is stressful. Let us do the work for you!
Cardinal Building, 906 Woodland Drive, Ste 202, E’town, KY 42701 (Behind HMH).

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the response and attention the book garnered. “It’s unbelievable,” she said. Canedy feels she has done more than write a book. She feels she has connected with military families around the globe. In fact, Canedy has felt “grateful, humbled and blessed” by the reaction she has received from writing the book.

The last weekend in August tens of...

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The last weekend in August tens of...
last weekend in August tens of thousands of people flock to Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown to join in the fun of the Heartland Festival.

In 2009, the National Alliance for...

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In 2009, the National Alliance for...
In 2009, the National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Batteries — NAATBatt — selected a 1,551-acre site in Glendale, just south of Elizabethtown, as the proposed site for a facility that will manufacture lithium-ion battery cells.

chamber.org

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chamber.org
different way: with the annual Bluegrass Cellular 5K and Fun Run/Walk. The highlight of the morning is the parade that marches along Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown. Floats, dignitaries, clowns and bands make their way up Dixie from Public Square to the Helmwood Plaza Shopping Center.

off to market

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off to market
specialty stores, all types of shopping can be found here. Retailers to recently arrive in Hardin County are Sam’s Club and Kohl’s. These newcomers, alongside locally-owned clothing establishments such as Rider’s and Town Country in downtown Elizabethtown, offer a friendly hometown shopping experience.

learning

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In 1960 a group of community leaders from Hardin and surrounding counties created the North Central Education Foundation to purchase land for a college campus. The foundation purchased 227 acres and built Elizabethtown Community College.

NCEF also serves on the RIDER steering group of the WIRED65 Initiative

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NCEF also serves on the RIDER steering group of the WIRED65 Initiative
ketplace to understand what is most needed, prioritize the opportunities of service, strategize on which partners with whom to collaborate and execute the plan. “We help people achieve and accomplish what they want for their lives, using education as the backbone and the foundation for that,” Rider said.

awareness

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April 6, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Marvin Benjamin, but the wishes of the man and his wife, Joyce, continue to be felt in Hardin County today. Through an endowment, the couple’s spirit of promoting cultural diversity and understand ing.

Brandenburg. Both were musically...

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Brandenburg. Both were musically...
Brandenburg. Both were musically inclined and taught music. “He loved the accordion,” Rider said. “He loved music … as did Joyce.” The couple lived in a mobile home on Bardstown Road in Elizabethtown. “They lived very frugally,” Rider said, which, coupled with an inheritance Joyce had received, enabled them to save a considerable sum of money.

entrepreneurs welcome

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entrepreneurs welcome
Horses are big business in Kentucky, and Gary and Beth Anderson of Hardin Springs have become part of that business, thanks to the Lincoln Trail Innovation Center in Elizabethtown. With backgrounds in molecular biology and genetics, the Andersons developed a genetic compatibility index for breeding horses.

The Lincoln Trail Venture Group

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vision. “Lisa always found the time to answer questions throughout the granting process, and she acted as a fierce advocate for her regional applicants,” Beth said. “Most importantly, for us as entrepreneurs, she was a supportive ear — exactly the blend of encouragement and extreme competence needed.

sporting life

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sporting life
Just like a scene from a movie, a baseball diamond soon will rise out of a field to become Elizabethtown’s very own Field of Dreams. But it won’t be just one diamond; the organizers of this effort think far too big for that to be the case.