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BENCH & BAR AVAILABLE IN AUDIO FORMAT The Kentucky Bar Association and Independence Place, Inc. are proud to present to you the "Bench & Bar" magazine in audio version through the KY NFB-NEWSLINE®! The KY NFB-NEWSLINE® audio information service is available to eligible subscribers by dialing a Toll Free telephone or local call number on the touch-tone telephone, Newsline Mobile App on your I-Device or on the Web at nfbnewslineonline.org. Eligibility criteria to subscribe to the audio information service is simply that one cannot use conventional print, i.e. Learning Disability, physical impairment restricting the use of fingers, hands or arms, visual impairment or other conditions causing limited access to print information. To subscribe, call Independence Place, Inc., in Lexington, KY Toll Free at (877) 266-2807 or locally at 266-2807 for same day service; contact the KY Talking Book Library at (800) 372-2968 or apply on-line nationally at www.nfbnewsline.org. You will then have audio access to more than 360 local, national and international newspapers, over 40 magazines, TV Listings, Job Search by Career Builder, Target Store Ads, Weather Alerts, Global search options and more from anywhere in the country one has touch-tone telephone service or a satellite signal with proper equipment! Choose the male, female or synthesized voice of your choice, increase or reduce the rate of reading speed, read line by line or constant flow and spell out unfamiliar words. The telephone keypad #3 moves you from article title to title to enhance the effectiveness of quickly finding that special article of interest. Registering your e-mail address upon subscribing provides you the opportunity to capture print information in your private e-mail In Box by simply pressing the keypad Pound Sign followed by the #9 key. For technical assistance with your service, you may contact Independence Place, Inc. at http://www.independenceplaceky.org. JUDICIAL ETHICS COMMITTEE MOVED TO LEXINGTON The Judicial Ethics Committee has been moved to Lexington. The email address is still the same: jeancollier@kycourts.net. The phone number is new: (859) 246-2296. The mailing address is also new: How to use the service: Dial in or use your preferred means of access, follow the audible prompts to enter your user codes and enjoy the ease of reading the "Bench & Bar" by choosing the main menu option #3 and submenu option #3 again. The audible Tutorial can be accessed from the main menu option #1 and option #2 off the submenu. ATTN: Jean Collier, Esq., Executive Secretary The Ethics Committee of the Kentucky Judiciary Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Suite 301, 3rd Floor 150 N. Limestone Lexington, KY 40507 2014 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Kentucky Bar Association is accepting nominations for 2014 Distinguished Judge and Lawyer, Donated Legal Services and Bruce K. Davis Bar Service Awards. Nominations must be received by December 31, 2013. If you are aware of a Kentucky judge or lawyer who has provided exceptional service in these areas, please call (502) 564-3795 to request a nominating form or download it from our website at www.kybar.org by choosing "Inside KBA" and clicking on "Public Relations – Distinguished Service Awards." Awards may be given to any judge or lawyer who has distinguished himself or herself through a contribution of outstanding service to the legal profession. The selection process places special emphasis upon community, civic and/or charitable service, which brings honor to the profession. Donated Legal Services Award Bruce K. Davis Bar Service Award Nominees for the Donated Legal Services Award must be members in good standing with the KBA and currently involved in pro bono work. The selection process places special emphasis on the nature of the legal services contributed and the amount of time involved in the provision of free legal services. Many lawyers take time from their practices to provide personal, professional and financial support to the KBA. This award expresses the appreciation and respect for such dedicated professional service. All members of the KBA are eligible in any given year except for current officers and members of the Board of Governors. B&B; • 11.13 25 Distinguished Judge Award Distinguished Lawyer Award