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Greenview receives accreditation

The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted three-year accreditation with commendation to the cancer program at Greenview Regional Hospital.

“Greenview received the designation following the on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor during which our facility demonstrated a commendation level of compliance with one or more standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program,” such as cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, research, community outreach and quality improvement, CEO Mark Marsh said in a news release.

In addition, the facility received a compliance rating for all other standards.

Established in 1922 by the American College of Surgeons, the Commission on Cancer is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive, quality care.

Lawson gets agriculture award

Kentucky Women in Agriculture announced its award recipients Thursday during its 12th annual conference.

The Continued Excellence Award went to Bowling Green native Jean-Marie Lawson.

The award recognizes a person who has been an outstanding agriculture business/producer for at least 10 years and has been a KWIA member for at least five years.

Lawson graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in corporate and organizational communications with an emphasis in marketing. Active in various organizations, Lawson is a graduate of Leadership Bowling Green (2002), Focus Louisville (2005) and the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (2011). She also serves on communications/public relations committees for the Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center, Kentucky Agricultural Council and is executive director for the Kentucky Farm Women Field Day.

In addition to her involvement with agriculture and community organizations, Lawson is vice president of marketing for Hartland Equipment in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville and Somerset. She is also co-host of the “Jean-Marie and Joe Show” – the radio program that brings the most up-to-date news about agriculture as it affects southcentral Kentucky.

Complete Nutrition opens in BG

Bowling Green is the newest location for Complete Nutrition, a franchise designed to provide residents with personalized professional health and fitness advice. It opened its doors Oct. 26 at 2530 Scottsville Road.

Complete Nutrition features exclusive weight loss, sports nutrition and general health products. Complete Nutrition’s expert consultative staff made up of certified personal trainers, nutritionists and others experienced in health and fitness offers a one-on-one approach with comprehensive advice to help each customer reach long-term health goals.

Complete Nutrition works directly with doctors, chemists and scientists to help create formulas for new products.

Last year, the franchise released more than 200 different weight loss and sports nutrition exclusive branded products.

Woodward reappointed to board

Bowling Green chiropractor Mark Woodward was reappointed by Gov. Steve Beshear for his fifth consecutive term to the Kentucky Chiropractic Board of Examiners.

He currently serves as president. The state agency licenses about 1,100 practitioners annually. Woodward has maintained his private practice in Bowling Green for more than 22 years.

Agencies get Traverse Awards

Two southcentral Kentucky agencies received the 2011 Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s Traverse Awards for Excellence in Tourism Marketing competition.

The Friends of the L&N Depot and the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist & Convention Commission received awards.

Representatives from both agencies were recognized Oct. 18 during the Traverse Gala at the Lexington Convention Center as part of the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s annual conference.

Kentucky travel and tourism businesses and marketing organizations vie for awards in 21 categories during the annual competition produced by the Kentucky Travel Industry Association. A panel of out-of-state experts judged entries from across the state for this year’s awards.

Tea Squares expands its menu

After being open just three months, Tea Squares has expanded its menu.

The business started serving lunch Monday. On Tuesday, owner Theresa Shea said she will sell the munchies each day as long as they last.

The items feature a “fallout burger” – chopped hamburger in a homemade bun as well as another daily sandwich addition, such as roast beef po-boy, barbecue pork or chicken salad. Homemade soups, chips and sodas will be added to the store’s bakery and tea selections. Lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Houchins gets employment honor

Experience Works, the nation’s largest nonprofit training and employment organization for older workers, has honored Traci Houchins of Bowling Green for her outstanding service to older workers.

Houchins recently received the organization’s Changing Lives award, which recognizes her efforts to help low-income older workers obtain the training they need to find good jobs in their communities.

“We’re very proud to recognize Traci Houchins’ outstanding efforts to assist older individuals who desperately need to find jobs,” Billy Wooten, executive director of program operations for Experience Works, said in a news release. “The current economic situation has forced many older people to look for employment, and Traci is dedicated to helping them retool and re-enter the workforce. Unfortunately, recent federal budget cuts have slashed funding for the Senior Community Service Employment Program 45 percent over last year so there are long waiting lists for services. That makes Traci’s achievements even more vital to both seniors and employers.”

A nonprofit organization, Experience Works offers community service and employment services in Kentucky, 29 other states and Puerto Rico through the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The community-based program helps low-income older individuals serve their communities, upgrade their employment skills and get a job.

— For more information, visit www.experienceworks.org and Facebook.

D1 has ribbon-cutting Thursday

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for D1 Sports at its facility at 165 Natchez Trace, Suite 100, next to Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates.

An open house will follow the 4 p.m. opening.

Dollar General opens new store

Dollar General has opened as new store at 1554 U.S. 31-W By-Pass.

The grand opening of the new store is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. Saturday.

At the grand opening event, customers will enjoy special deals and free prizes. The first 50 shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways.

The new store will employ six to 10 people.

Norman joins Club at Olde Stone

The Club at Olde Stone has added September Norman as catering and membership sales director.

Norman comes to Olde Stone from Hendersonville, Tenn., and has a strong culinary, catering and business background. Her love of food is inspired by her extensive world travel learning about various culinary traditions and incorporating these traditions into American cuisine. Norman was the media personality and celebrity chef for two years representing the Nashville Farmer’s Market.

“She brings with her years of hands-on experience and a creative approach to event planning. Her upbeat personality, knowledge and professionalism will represent us well,” owner Jim Scott said in a statement.

“I am very excited to join the team at The Club at Olde Stone. I look forward to working with the local businesses and individuals in Bowling Green and surrounding areas,” Norman said.

TV show to feature THV products

THV Compozit Windows & Doors, a company with a store at 130 E. Walton Ave. in Bowling Green, donated more than 80 premium windows to an Ottawa, Kan., family that will be featured on Friday’s episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

The episode will air at 7 p.m. on ABC stations, including WBKO-TV (Insight Cable Channel 9).