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• Winning Halloween Costume Announced at "Trick-or-Treat at the Governor's Mansion"
  Thursday, November 01, 2007
  Governor and Mrs. Fletcher announced the First Dog’s winning Halloween costume at “Trick-or-Treat at the Governor’s Mansion” tonight. During October, children across the Commonwealth were invited to participate in an online contest to choose Abby’s Halloween costume.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher to Kick Off Audubon Traditional Elementary Fundraiser
  Thursday, September 13, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher and students and families at Audubon Traditional Elementary School in Louisville are showing their dedication to the Get Healthy Kentucky spirit.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Brings ‘Get Healthy’ Message to Lexington
  Thursday, June 21, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher was in Lexington today to promote Get Healthy Kentucky, a statewide wellness initiative aimed at educating Kentuckians about the values of leading healthy lives. The program emphasizes overall wellness by stressing the importance of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco cessation.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Participates in Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project
  Thursday, May 17, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today participated in the Habitat for Humanity Women Build project in Louisville. Mrs. Fletcher teamed up with Louisville’s Women for Habitat committee for the “Raise the Roof” portion of construction for the two newest Habitat houses. The First Lady and her staff were joined by Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet Secretary Teresa Hill and Education Cabinet Secretary Laura Owens.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Speaks During Literacy Recognition Luncheon in Pulaski County
  Wednesday, May 16, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today traveled to Pulaski County to promote early childhood literacy and to recognize Oak Hill and Eubank Elementary Schools for their success with the Read to Achieve program. In between stops she attended the Literacy Recognition Luncheon at Pulaski Elementary where she was the keynote speaker for the event.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Funding for Boone County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
  Tuesday, May 15, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Yealey Elementary School in Florence today to announcing $34,650 in funding for the Yealey Elementary Family Resource Center, one of 18 new family resource and youth services center (FRYSCs) projects statewide.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Funding for Elsmere-Erlanger Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
  Tuesday, May 15, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Miles Elementary School in Erlanger today to announce $34,650 in funding for the Miles Elementary Family Resource Center, one of 18 new family resource and youth services center (FRYSCs) projects statewide.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Funding for Shelby County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
  Friday, May 11, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Shelby County High School today to announce $87,570 in funding for a Shelby County High School Youth Services Center, one of 18 new family resource and youth services center (FRYSCs) projects statewide.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Funding for Jefferson County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
  Friday, May 11, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Tully Elementary School in Jefferson County today to announce $44,310 for the Bates/Tully Family Resource Center, one of 18 new family resource and youth services center (FRYSCs) projects statewide.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Funding for Bullitt County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
  Monday, May 07, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Hebron Middle School today to announce $87,150 in funding for a North Bullitt High School/Hebron Middle School Youth Services Center, one of 18 new family resource and youth services center (FRYSCs) projects statewide.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Visits New Highland Elementary to Honor Family Resource Center
  Monday, May 07, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited New Highland Elementary School today to recognize the school’s family resource center’s outstanding achievement. The visit was the first stop on the First Lady’s tour this month of several family resource and youth services centers.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts 10th Anniversary of the First Lady's Celebration of Hope
  Monday, April 30, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today spoke to hundreds of breast cancer survivors from across the Commonwealth at the 10th Anniversary of the First Lady’s Celebration of Hope at the Governor’s Mansion.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Participates in "Read Across America" Program
  Friday, March 02, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Hearn Elementary School in Frankfort today to participate in the 10th Anniversary of “Read Across America.” This event, established by the National Education Association, began as a one-day celebration of the beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Helps Kick Off Senior Games Volunteer Recruitment
  Friday, February 16, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher helped kick off the volunteer recruitment effort for the 2007 Summer National Senior Games at a press conference in Louisville at Slugger Field. The press conference also recognized Senior Games sponsors and partners.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Speaks at Women's Heart Health Luncheon in Ashland
  Friday, February 16, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher addressed the importance of raising heart health awareness and encouraging healthy lifestyles in a keynote speech at the Women’s Heart Health Luncheon at the Bellefonte Center in Ashland. The luncheon is sponsored by the American Heart Association and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.
• First Lady, Cabinet Secretaries Participate in Read for Life Event at Glendover Elementary
  Friday, February 16, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher, cabinet secretaries and other state officials visited Glendover Global Studies Elementary School in Lexington on Friday to participate in Scholastic Read for 2007: Read for Life, a global initiative in which millions of children, parents and teachers celebrate the importance and enjoyment of reading.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Encourages Kentuckians to "Go Red for Women"
  Thursday, February 01, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher is encouraging Kentuckians to show support for women and the fight against heart disease by wearing red on “Go Red for Women Day,” Friday, February 2. The observance also kicks off Kentucky Heart Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting healthier lifestyles to reduce the risks of heart disease.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Speaks at "Read-In" Event at Daniel Boone Elementary School
  Tuesday, November 14, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Daniel Boone Elementary School in Richmond today to speak at a “Read-In” assembly commemorating the start of Children’s Book Week. Prior to the assembly, Mrs. Fletcher read the book “The Amazing Bone” to a group of 1st and 2nd graders.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Participates in Read to Me Day at Campbell Elementary School in Raceland
  Thursday, November 02, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Campbell Elementary School in Raceland today to participate in Kentucky Power’s annual “Read to Me Day.” Mrs. Fletcher read the book chosen for this year’s event, “Munched Up Flower Garden” by author Nancy Kelly Allen, to three classes of 2nd grade students.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher "Plants the Promise," Promotes Red Ribbon Week at Event
  Friday, October 27, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher participated in a Red Ribbon Week event today in Frankfort, where she spoke about the importance of keeping children safe and drug-free. Mrs. Fletcher, who was joined by youth from across Kentucky, planted a red tulip in recognition of the theme of Red Ribbon Week: “Freedom is Drug-Free, Plant the Promise.” The theme is meant to symbolize hope and serve as a reminder to youth to stay drug-free. Brig. Gen. Norman Arflack, secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, also participated in the event.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Encourages Kentuckians to Participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Event
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher is encouraging all Kentuckians to participate in Bells of Hope and Remembrance, a community breast cancer awareness event, taking place on National Mammography Day, which is Friday, October 20.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Presents Lexington Centenarian With Unbridled Spirit Award
  Wednesday, October 11, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher and State Librarian Jim Nelson presented Lexington centenarian Helen Pohl with the Unbridled Spirit Award today during a ceremony at The Lafayette in Lexington. Pohl is the first Kentuckian to be inducted into the 10-Squared Talking Book Club, a national club sponsored by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped which honors patrons older than 100 who are actively engaged in reading.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher, Former Jockey Patti Cooksey Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event
  Tuesday, October 10, 2006
  As the second-winningest female jockey in history, P.J. “Patti” Cooksey never feared the speed and power of the Thoroughbreds she rode. She was undaunted by racing in sub-zero weather or the concussions and broken bones she suffered. Breast cancer, however, proved to be a greater challenge than any she faced in her racing career.
• Wear Pink to Work Day Set for Tuesday
  Friday, October 06, 2006
  In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as a part of the Get Healthy Kentucky Program, First Lady Glenna Fletcher and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are urging all Kentuckians to participate in “Wear Pink to Work Day” on Tuesday, October 10.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Recognizes Louisville Transportation Company's Weight Loss Challenge Initiative
  Tuesday, October 03, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher was in Louisville today to recognize Louisville Transportation Company’s (LTC) Weight Loss Challenge, a work force initiative that promotes health and wellness in the workplace and motivates employees to lead healthier lifestyles.
• Governor, First Lady, CHFS Secretary Speak at Center for Health Transformation Meeting in D.C.
  Thursday, September 28, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, First Lady Glenna Fletcher and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Mark D. Birdwhistell each made presentations today at the Center for Health Transformation meeting in Washington, D.C. Their presentations were made as a part of the Center’s “Creating a 21st Century Medicaid System” program.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Participates in Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project in Louisville
  Friday, September 15, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher partnered with the Louisville Metro Women Build committee today to participate in “First Spouses Building Homes Across America,” a Habitat for Humanity Women Build project. Mrs. Fletcher and her staff were joined by Education Cabinet Secretary Laura Owens, Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Teresa Hill and Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Deputy Secretary Teresa Barton.
• Governor's Mansion Preservation Foundation Raises Nearly $1.5 Million in Private Donations
  Friday, July 28, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today announced the Governor’s Mansion Preservation Foundation has raised nearly $1.5 million in private donations in the 15 months since the foundation was incorporated.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Joins in Year-Out Celebration of the 2007 National Senior Games
  Friday, June 23, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher, along with representatives from the 2007 National Senior Games, the National Senior Games Association, Humana, and other sponsors, celebrated the “year-away” date last night for the 2007 National Senior Games – The Senior Olympics presented by Humana.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Joins Girl Scouts at Capital Extravaganza
  Sunday, May 21, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher spoke today to an estimated 1,100 Girl Scouts from across the commonwealth and southern Indiana in Frankfort to celebrate The Action Girl Scouts (TAGS) Capital Extravaganza.
• First Lady Honors Silver Creek Elementary School
  Friday, May 12, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today presented a Governor’s Award at a recognition ceremony for the Silver Creek Elementary School Walking Club in Berea.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts Celebration of Hope for Kentucky Breast Cancer Survivors
  Tuesday, May 02, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today welcomed more than 800 hundred breast cancer survivors to the Celebration of Hope event at the State Capitol.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Participated in Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking
  Tuesday, April 25, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today spoke with parents, teachers, young people and other community leaders at a town hall meeting in Somerset about prevention of underage drinking.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Kicks Off 2006 Governor's Derby Celebration
  Thursday, April 20, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today unveiled the official Governor’s Kentucky Derby Celebration 2006 poster and invited every Kentuckian and their Derby guests to visit the Capitol on May 6 for the annual Governor’s Breakfast.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Encourages Blood Donation
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Central Kentucky Blood Center’s mobile blood drive today at the Capitol to help raise awareness for blood donations across the state.
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces a Statewide Campaign Against Underage Drinking
  Wednesday, March 15, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher along with the Office of Drug Control Policy, Kentucky State Police and the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control today announced a statewide campaign against underage drinking with a series of town hall meetings to take place across the commonwealth beginning March 28, 2006. The town hall meetings are an opportunity to educate parents, teachers, officials, youth and other community members about the impact of underage drinking.
• Kentucky Goes Red for Women on National Go Red Day
  Friday, February 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher are encouraging all Kentuckians to Go Red tomorrow, February 3, on National Wear Red Day to show the commonwealth’s support for women and the fight against heart disease.
• First Lady Brings Funding for Waterlines and Veteran’s Park to Estill County
  Wednesday, January 25, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Estill County today and presented two checks. Estill County received an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant in the amount of $350,000 for water improvements. Additionally, a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant will be used for the Estill County Veterans Memorial.
• First Lady Announces The Governor's Mansion Preservation Foundation Has Raised More Than $1 Million
  Thursday, January 05, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher announced today that with the close of 2005, the Governor’s Mansion Preservation Foundation has raised more than $1 million in private funds.
• Governor and First Lady Participate in Annual Lighting of the Commonwealth Christmas Tree
  Tuesday, December 06, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher brightened up the Capitol tonight with the annual lighting of the Commonwealth Christmas Tree.
• Governor and First Lady Unveil "My Old Kentucky Tree"
  Tuesday, December 06, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher unveiled “My Old Kentucky Tree” tonight at the Capitol.
• First Lady unveils new Breast Cancer Awareness License Plate
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher today unveiled the new Kentucky Breast Cancer Awareness license plate.
• First Lady Participates in "Read To Me" Day at Cannonsburg Elementary
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher participated in Kentucky Power’s “Read To Me” Day by reading to the third grade class of Cannonsburg Elementary School in Ashland today.
• First Lady Reads and Encourages Georgetown Elementary Students
  Tuesday, November 08, 2005
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher spent the morning in Georgetown reading to first graders and speaking to the Scott County Elementary Gifted Program.
• Desk in Governor’s Office Requested for Use by Pikeville College
  Friday, October 28, 2005
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher and Lisa Gannoe, State Curator and director of Historic Properties, announced today a loan agreement with Pikeville College that will allow the school to display the desk used by former Governor Paul Patton during his eight years as Kentucky’s Governor.
• Governor and First Lady Invite Trick-or-Treaters to the Governor's Mansion on Halloween
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Director of Communications
  Monday, October 17, 2005
• Kentucky Mansions Preservation Foundation Donates Money To The “People’s House”
  Thursday, August 25, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Spoke about Improving the Quality of Life for Kentucky’s Children
  Wednesday, August 17, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Foster Grandparent Program
  Thursday, August 11, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Joins Community To Honor Teachers At 11th Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
  Tuesday, August 09, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Names New Chief of Staff
  Wednesday, July 13, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Recognizes The “Unbridled Spirit” In Kentucky Women
  Friday, June 17, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Walks At Celebration Of Success Event
  Thursday, June 09, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness At Birthday Party
  Wednesday, June 08, 2005
• Governor’s Mansion Preservation Foundation Website Launched
  Thursday, June 02, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher To Speak At 2005 Women’s Economic Summit
  Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• The Mansion Preservation Foundation Releases List Of Donations Received
  Thursday, May 12, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Over $775,000 In Donations Exceed First Goal
  Friday, May 06, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Presents Cooksey With “Unbridled Spirit” Award
  Tuesday, May 03, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Announces Extension Of Statewide Mammography Campaign
  Monday, April 25, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Reads John Muir’s Thrilling Story—Stickeen To Sixth Graders
  Friday, April 22, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Unveils Plans To Preserve Executive Mansion
  Friday, April 22, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts Story Time To Support National Center For Family Literacy
  Tuesday, April 19, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Will Announce New Exercise Program For Kentucky’s Seniors
  Wednesday, April 06, 2005
   
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs First Lady Glenna Fletcher’s Read To Achieve Bill
  Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts “Celebration Of Hope” For Breast Cancer Survivors
  Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• Kentucky’s First Lady Helps Unveil Stroke Risk Scorecard At Capitol
  Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• Kentucky House of Representatives Approves First Lady Glenna Fletcher's Read To Achieve Initiative
  Friday, March 04, 2005
• Governor and First Lady to Host First Annual Easter Egg Roll at the Governor’s Mansion
  Tuesday, March 01, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Celebrates Go Red Day in Kentucky by Promoting Awareness of Heart Disease
  Monday, February 14, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Commends State Senate for Passing Read to Achieve Bill
  Monday, February 07, 2005
• FIRST LADY GLENNA FLETCHER APPLAUDS SENATE’S DEDICATION TO “READ TO ACHIEVE”
  Thursday, February 03, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Testifies in Support of “Read to Achieve” Bill in Committee
  Tuesday, February 01, 2005
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher to Visit Schools to Promote Reading and Kentucky Press Association Readership Project
  Tuesday, January 11, 2005
   
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Named Ambassador of Reading For Kentucky
  Thursday, December 09, 2004
   
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Read Story about the Spirit of Giving at Read To Me Day 
  Friday, November 19, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Was Guest Speaker At Kentucky Women In Agriculture Convention
  Friday, November 19, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Kentucky Nurses Association 2004 Convention
  Friday, October 29, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Ephraim McDowell House Museum Luncheon
  Thursday, October 28, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Lafayette High School
  Wednesday, October 27, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Walks to School with Children from Woodford County Middle School
  Saturday, October 23, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Boone County Education Foundation Luncheon
  Thursday, October 21, 2004
• Governor and First Lady invite Trick-or-Treaters to the Governor’s Mansion on Halloween
  Thursday, October 21, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Celebrity Reader at Prime Time Family Reading Program
  Tuesday, October 19, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration
  Wednesday, October 06, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Grand Opening Celebration for Chrysalis House's New Family Program Home
  Tuesday, September 21, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Joined Representatives of United Way's Success by Six to Announce Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
  Tuesday, August 24, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher is Speaker at Forum on Obesity in Paducah
  Thursday, August 19, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Sends a Special Birthday Wish to Women Age 65 and Over
  Thursday, August 19, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Joins the Board Directors of the Thomas D. Clark Foundation
  Monday, July 26, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Delivers $1 Million to the City of Bowling Green
  Thursday, June 10, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Presents Bowling Green Mayor Jones with $1,000,000.00 for Lee Square Housing Project
  Monday, June 07, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts the Celebration of Hope for all Breast Cancer Survivors
  Thursday, May 06, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Celebrates Earth Day with Students From Second St. Elementary
  Thursday, April 22, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts "Celebration of Hope” for Breast Cancer Survivors
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004