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Heart of Kentucky Chorus hosting spring show Saturday

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If you are looking for plans this Saturday night, this will be music to your ears.

The Heart of Kentucky Chorus will host their spring show: Rock, Jive, and Hallelujah – A Celebration of American Melodies, which will be held this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the State Theater.

The chorus is under the direction of Aaron Dale, who says Saturday is an opportunity to hear a selection of songs in various styles.

“It’s about 40 men and women singing and a couple of small groups that will sing in and out throughout the show, but mostly the full chorus will be singing,” Dale said.

Donations will be accepted for the Living Waters Guatemala Partnership, which aims to install water purification systems in remote areas of the Central American country that have no access to clean drinking water.

Tickets are $10 and are available from chorus members or at the door when the box office at the State Theater opens at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Take care of lithium-ion batteries to ensure proper use and safety

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Lithium-ion batteries supply power to a range of items such as smartphones and tablets, toys, and cars, but Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says with that power comes a few things to remember in order to stay safe.

“Make sure you’re using the charger that comes with that device or with that battery,” Crane said. “Make sure that you’re using them in the right way. If you’re charging it or even if you’ve got it in your device, if you notice that it’s changing shape like it’s swelling, if you notice any odd smells or any leakage or anything like that, then go ahead and take it out of service.”

If you purchase a replacement battery, be mindful of the quality of third-party replacements. Crane says the easiest thing to do with any device is check the manual.

“Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions,” Crane said. “Use the batteries designed for that device. Make sure that when you’re charging the device or the batteries, make sure you don’t put them under a pillow, on your bed, or under anything where they’re not going to be able to dissipate that heat really well.”

When the time comes to dispose of the battery, do so properly.

“Don’t put them in the trash,” Crane said. “Find a recycling spot. There are several locations that will take used batteries, so make sure you recycle them, and then just make sure you’re putting them in an area where they can dissipate the heat.”

Find more fire safety tips on the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.

BBB warns of scammers after Memorial Day weekend storms

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The Better Business Bureau is advising area residents impacted by the previous weekend’s storms to be on the lookout for scammers trying to take advantage of people at a vulnerable time.

The BBB says residents should be aware of rights and protections that are available to them from the state, which can be found on the Kentucky Attorney General’s website. Governor Andy Beshear has also activated the state’s price gouging law, violations of which can also be reported to the attorney general’s office.

If you do have to have repairs done, try to get several quotes, and be mindful of anybody trying to pressure you into what they call a deal. Never pay for a job in advance, and be wary of a contractor that demands full or half payment up front. Get any agreed upon contract in writing.

The BBB also says to beware of FEMA imposters. FEMA does not charge for inspections and workers for FEMA always wear ID badges. If a certified FEMA representative approaches you and you want to confirm their identity, contact FEMA at www.fema.gov or call 202-646-2500 to confirm they are in your area.

LG&E and KU customers should also be wary of scammers posing as the electric utility. LG&E and KU will never call consumers and demand payment over the phone in order to restore power or prevent it from being shut off.

More tips and resources are available on the BBB’s website.

Paving work under way on Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown; bridge deck work in Bardstown starts Monday

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Work has begun on asphalt resurfacing on U.S. 31W in Elizabethtown from the town square to Saint John Road.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says the paving work requires nightly lane closures which will begin each evening at 7 p.m. and should be completed by 6 a.m.. The work is being conducted at night to minimize disruptions and should be completed by this weekend.

Meanwhile, work on the bridge deck of Woodlawn Road over the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown is set to begin Monday. That work will require a 30-day closure, for which a signed detour will be in place using the loop around KY 605 via U.S. 150, KY 245, and U.S. 62.

Drivers should pay close attention to signs and watch for flaggers, and use extra caution when driving through work zones.

Hardin County Schools Summer Meals Program starts June 3

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Hardin County Schools will provide free lunches for any child 18 years old or younger on weekdays this summer with their Summer Meals Program.

“Every day during the summer, there are always children and their families who come to take advantage of not only the school locations, the school site locations, but also the locations that are mobile,” said Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright. 

He says HCS is excited to offer this federally-supported program.

“We know for some students or some children that this may be a way to provide meals for a meal that they may not have been able to receive throughout the summer months, so there’s a great need for it and we’re glad that our Child Nutrition Department can provide the Summer Meals Program,” Wright said.

The program runs June 3 through July 26, with no meals on July 4. Children do not have to be a HCS student to participate. Adult meals are available for $3. Food must be eaten on site.

A menu and a list of locations can be found under the Quick Links tab on the Hardin County Schools website.